Rainy Kelso Jamboree Tests Boys At Ontario Site
At Kelso Conservation Area the first Ontario Boy Scout Jamboree faced heavy downpours. Most activities continued with only the swimming and archery canceled. an obstacle course was attempted in mud as rain pounded drainage ditches. A troop finished the course, then washed mud away and tried again. Transportation slowed but no major issues. Excellent drainage aided safety while youths sheltered under Youth and His Music.
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Kelso Conservation Area
Ontario
Eee
Jamboree Opens as Lt Governor Macdonald Speaks
Lieutenant-Governor W. Ross Macdonald officially opened the Ontario Scout Jamboree with a Burlington Marching Band entrance. He recalled Canada’s Scout roots and urged safe driving as about 2000 additional cars were expected on highways during the week long event. He toured subcamps and Halton County Museum meeting officials and Scouts over tea.
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Ross Macdonald
Ontario
Halton County
Acton Venturer Joins Ontario Jamboree At Kelso Camp
Fifteen year old John Vander Kooy of Acton is the sole local Scout at the first Ontario Jamboree near Milton. He camps with Georgetown District and North Peel Scouts among 2,254 attendees from Ontario, the U.S., and four foreign countries. He tours Lakeview Station and the C N E with fellow Venturers while pursuing the Achievement Award and more badges.
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Acton
Kelso Conservation Aves
Milton
John Vander Kooy
John
Holland
Jake VanderKooy
Toronto
Main Sun
Canada
Wolf Cubs
Georgetown
North Peel
Glen Williams
Bolton
Bramalea
Brampton
Ontario
United States
Venturers Noose Begins New Scouting Venture in Acton
Venturers announce a September start for a higher level of scouting in Acton. Open to boys aged fourteen to eighteen, the program promises fun and adventure starting September 10 at 7:00. The Venturers plan projects requiring tools and will collect usable old tools, lawn mower chassis, and motors via pickup at 853-0857.
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Acton
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Kelso
Jani
Torée
Burlington
Guard of Honor
Platform Steps
John Vanderkooy
W. Ross Macdonald
Brantford
Hinton’s Se
Lakeview
C.N.E
Venturers
Canol
A. T. McLaren
Ontario Land Surveyor
R.R
Freeston, Ontario
Ammco
Grant's Motors
252
Queen ST
Caroline
Flower & Garden Shop
Hwy
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