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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-07-21, Page 30Third Goderich Venturer Company member Larry Adams showed off his collection of badges to his fellow Venturers and the district scouting commissioner when the Company gathered at Knox Church i e+eritly after returning from the ('anadian Scouting Jamboree in, Summerside, Prince Edward Island. The Venturers are (front row from left) Paul Mansz, Bruce Mansz, Larry Adams and Rick Alcock, (back row) assistant district commissioner Walter Thomas. Rob Rot al, Doug Thompson and Stuart Banks, (staff -photo) 4 PAGE I4A.-QQD•ERIcit • Third Goderich Venturer leader Bruce. Mansz (right) presented: assistant district scouting commissioner Walter Thomas with a Canadian Jamboree belt buckle after Mansz and six Goderich Venturers returned from the Canadian Jamboree in Prince Edward Island recently. Thomas was unable to accompany. the Goderich delegation to the Jamboree but hopes to travel to Iran with them in two years when they attend the World Scouting Jamboree. (staff -photo). Venturers join X7,000 at Jamboree Six young men in Goderich are still buzzing about an adventure they just com- pleted in Prince Edward Island and they are already making plans for a similar jaunt in two years, this time to Iran. The six, Paul Mansz, Larry Adams. Rick Alcock, Rob Royal, Doug Thompson and Stuart Banks, made .up the Third Goderich Venturer Company an with their leader Bruce Mansz spent nine days in Summerside, PEI, at the Canadian Scouting Jamboree (CJ '77). The six were part of a gathering of about 17.000 Scouts, Venturers and Rovers at CJ '77. The Jamboree is a national event for boys in the scouting movement in Canada and this year was a nine day event lasting from July 2 to July 11. The Goderich company worked for more than ayear as a group to raise the funds to go. The company leader said the funds came from four separate sources. The lads operated a hot dog and refreshment booth on The Square during last year's Festival of the Arts., they sponsored the Stratford Boys Choir in Goderich for a concert, they received travelling costs from Win- tario and dug into their own pockets for any money needed after everything was counted. RED CROSS YOUTH The effort was worth it 'said he taught them to say according to the Venturers "good day, how are you who will readily tell you the today" in a fashion mim- highlights of their trip. They micking an acquaintance he learned crafts, toured .,PEI, has in Goderich. tested their hand in an Banks did give, the electronic fox hunt, bartered Japanese credit for driving a for badges and other hard bargain. He said their memorabilia and met fellow shoulder badge was a red sun scouters from across Canada on a white background and and the United States as well Canadian scouters had to give as invited scouters from up as many as ten badges to Kuwait, Japan, New Zealand, get one of the Japanese Australia and Israel. badges. The six all have several "They're there to get stories they quickly realate badges and they drive a hard when asked about CJ '77 but bargain," said Banks. "But Larry Adams seems to be they're neat friends though," thrown into the limelight for Rob Royal took delight in his' bartering ability, One of ' recalling the events the many programs offered surrounding a nine and a half at the Jamboree the bar- mile canoe trip the Goderich tering seemed to attract the company went on and quickly most interest. Each Venturer criticized Adams for em - taking part in the trading took barrassing him by tipping the a number of shoulder flashes canoe. He said the spill was and badges to the island with one of very few during the the hope of trading for badges trip and Adams, of course; from other areas. feels Royal was at fault and Adams, the company strengthens his arguement by designated trader, took 22 claiming his watch is ruined Huron District badges and as a result of soing down. He came home with about 40 adds that he would not fool in different badges he a canoe if his watch was at bargained for. Quite a stake. wheeler-dealer - he is also Royal said he was satisfied sporting a Cougar hat he got with the trip but did not in a deal with a troop leader particularly like the boy -girl at the jamboree. ratio. He said he was on the Stuart Banks particularly island with 17,000 boys and .'enjoyed meeting foreign only 12 girls. scouts and found some pen The Venturers were given pals, from the Japanese the opportunity to make their delegation. Banks said he daily schedule as heavy as made friends with several they wished, The Jamboree scouters from Nippan "and offered more events than any Instant Friendship The warm greeting of your Welcome Wagon hostess with "The Most Famous Basket in the World" will introduce you to our community and start you on the way toward new and lasting friendships. If you are new in town, call liffome9/4g, Phone 524-6654 end 524-9676 1 one person could do during the nine days and those coming down were asked to advise the Jamboree beforehand what they hope to do. Mansz said some of the activities included a . bike course, snorkeling,-eanoein'g, orienteering, a clam dig, golfing, a marine trail, a trip to Summerside, an island tour, team sports, , native games, knife building, an . obstaclecourse, an overnight hike, an exchange, meal and even stargazing. The Goderich group signed on for the island tour, canoeing, the trip to Sum- merside, golfing, an elec- tronic fox hunt and some craftwork. Banks said the fox hunt was simply a hunt for a hidden transmitter using receivers to zero in on the hidden signal. Mansz said he particularly enjoyed the exchange meal and took part in one with the Kuwait delegation. He said the overseas guests put on a marvelous meal and cer- tainly did offer their guests enough food. The Goderich company took part in one service project when they cleaned up the camp site one day. The boys each armed themselves with garbage bags and picked up refuse in the camping area. The Jamboree gave_. the young scouters a chance to take up the responsibility if looking after their own needs. The staff of the camp sold Don't forget! Don't Miss it! thursday july 21 friday july 22 Saturday july 23 courthouse park goderlich,ont • art gallery • painting,drawing,sculpture • crafts displays and demonstrations • old fashioned tea garden • Photo9raPhY gallery • flower show • band chan •free baby sitting food to each troop, or corn- pany and they in turn were responsible for making their own meals and keeping their own kitchen, If they wanted to travel about the island during free time they" had to find their own way or not go and were more or less on their own for the nine days. Banks said he found f the people on the island very friendly. He said they opened their homeland'' to the scouters and made it easy for them to travel around. He said if a scout, rover or venturer decided_ to go somewhere he just had to stick out his thumb and the first car would pick him up and give him a ride. To the best of Mansz's knowledge this is the first time any Goderich scouting delegation has gone to the Canadian Jamboree and may also be the first time anyone has gone from the Huron y�l district. The Venturers are boys from 14 to 17 years of age who graduated from scouts and are "in the process Of going to Rovers. The Goderich six plan to stick together as a unit to get to the World Jamboree in Iran in two years. They say they want to stay in the scouting movement . and welcome anyone wishing to join them in their project. They figure it will cost about $10,000 which according to Banks means they have to sell "alot of hot dogs or get a sponsor." Mansz said he is hoping to organize an Oktoberfest celebration and figures to sell sauerkraut, Oktoberfest sausage and root beer in the basement of Knox Presbyterian Church. "Everyone in the world involved with scouting can go to the World Jamboree and we're going to be there," said Mansz. You're Invited to the counterweight WEIGHT -LOSS OPEN HOUSE FREE ADMISSION JERRE KENT, Counterweight's Nutritionist. Jerre will be giving a demonstration of calorie reduced cooking. Learn ltiw you can eat the foods you love - such as spaghetti, roast, hamburgers, desserts = and still lose weight. You'll meet our lecturers who really care - because they are weight losers themselves. Be sure to come. You have nothing to .loss but some weight. Current members of other weight control groups may transfer with no registration fee. August 2 St. Georges Anglican Church 16 NELSON' STREET WEST Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. For class locations and information Call FREE 1-800-261-0573 counterweight. PEOPLE WHO CARE THU�R !.R�LA1AT.!ON To the Citizens of the ans sae sraa� mra•anmvwea acw=�OWli 0 oodeet ai . .. . As directed by resolution- of esolutionof the Municipal Council I hereby declare' MONDAY,"AUGUST 1st, 1977 A Civic and Public Holiday and call upon all citizens to govern themselves accordingly. D.J. (Deb) Shewfelt Mayor. mambo 1haNc Radiant FREE BATTERIE • • Bring in any one radio, walkie-talkie, flashlight or toy we will replenish its batteries free of charge 2. OPEN WEDNESDAYS TILL 6 P.M. $ Radio $hack AUTHORIZED SALES CENTRE SOUND ELECTRONICS GODERICH WALKERTON nacho $hack Radio fl • EVERY WEDNESDA During July and August is "BATTERY DAY' AT Radio Shack • e ki a of rd ng i s to Used Books • Paperback • Hardcover ON SALE Ori The Square SATURDAY JULY 13rd During estival Of The Art and Sidewalk Sale Days We still need more books Books may be deposited at Worthy's Esso or with any Rotarian, -a-t r; ro. of ge gw o0 Jut ni f1 'el lal da a! nd o f e, clip'