The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, August 13, 1997 7 | Scouting out the N Editor's Note: Before he left for the Boy Scouts of America National Jam- boree, David Glicini, a 12 year old incoming sev- enth grader at Dallas § Middle School, asked if The Dallas Post would f& be interested in articles and photos about the event. We agreed that a journal might be the best way to relate his two- week experience, and what follows are ex- cerpts from David’s notes, accompanied by photos he and others took. The Jamboree was held at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. More than 35,000 Scouts, staff and leaders attended the event, which was held July 28 through Aug. 6. Dave belongs to Troop 281, and assistant Scoutmasters Phil Dale and Dave Kowalek ac- companied the local Scouts on the trip. About 35 “Scouts from north- eastern PA were as- re v hid sighed to Troop 419 for Dave Glicini, right, and Corey Pajka | in front of their tent at the Boy Scout Nat'l Jamboree. the Jamboree. even though its the 31st. July 31: I forgot to take pic- tures today. Breakfast - eggs, sau- sage; lunch - Ritz crackers, rai- sins, Powerade; dinner - chicken and gravy salad, bread, water. I got to see Odyssey of the Law, but took the scenic route. It was great. Today was good and hot. Aug. 1: We went to the opening, so we got up at 6 a.m. and had crispers at 6:30. Also, state flags were put up and a cannon was July 28: On the seven-hour journey down we got Sunny D’s and a glazed doughnut. Almost midway down, the bathroom buzzer started to go off. We had hoagies, soda and chips for lunch. ‘Bathroom buzzer still sounding after lunch. I bought five National » 9 Jamboree strips. Just pulled into Fort A.P. Hill. YES!! We arrived at 2: :09 p.m., I had expected 2:30. We got a talk about dehydration. Started setting up tents and bring- ing gear to the campsite. Then I soaked myself. I tried to dry off, but it took awhile. I traded Coun- cil strips. A Jamboree tradition happened - it poured. Bedtime. . July 29: I went trading almost all day. Had cereal for breakfast. I b ® ‘phoned home. Had baked beans, hamburger and salad for dinner. I did the 5K run/walk, took a shower, bedtime. Today was great because I had fun. Showers are cold. We got some Scouts from Ghana in our group. ‘July 30: Got to see some exhib- its. I got a finger print parcel. Had a-muffin for breakfast, air crisps, beefand Snackwells bar for lunch. We had an arena show tonight. It ' had several singers. Also got to see President Clinton. There was a-Disney presentation that was great! They had parachuters in the beginning, and a laser light show at the end. A cold shower, then to bed at 12:30. Good night, © RELIGIOUS SERVICES “BACK MOUNTAIN HARVEST ASSEMBLY - 340 Carverton Rd. y & Trucksville. 696-1128. 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Stayed on a bucking bronco for six seconds, which was driven by 16-18 year olds. That's the record for my size. For dinner, beef, corn and mashed potatoes. My glowstick from last night is still glowing. Showers still cold. Aug. 2: Cereal, toast and juice for breakfast. Graham crackers, raisins, chocolate chip bar and Mountain Dew for lunch. Today I did air rifle, 36 points; archery, three bullseyes, one red, three black and one nothing; motocross, third place; trap shooting, three out of five; and Discover SCUBA. SCUBA and trap was the best. Rice, good stuff, more Mountain Dew for dinner. | met our chap- lain. Aug. 3: I was cook today. We had something like egg mcmuffins. I didn’t eat lunch. We had church services far away in camp. Back at camp my parents arrived with my brothers and sisters. They all liked camp. I went to Pioneering, reli- gious drop-in center, Boys Life, Eagle Scout exhibit with them. My mom took my laundry for me, then they left for home. I did some trading. The arena show was good, not great. The singer was good, but the fire- works were best. I got two pins and three patches. After that, went to the health lodge. They gave me a patch too. Well, itis the 4th. Aug. 4: Wehad Apple Jacks today. did some snorkeling, but went back to camp because my Religious segment. We had some kids from Seattle come and eat with us. I read Mat- thew, chapter 1. I also took a shower - still cold. Today is the last in the tents. Aug. 5:1gota chance to go rappelling.and do the bikeathlon. I lost my booklet, but they gave me anew one. The booklet brigade was cancelled tonight be- causeit got too late. We knocked down the tents and got to sleep under the dining flies. I felt great today. Aug. 6: We had some good breakfast. The trip home was bor- Building the gateway to Troop 419, where Scouts from the Back Mountain stayed. ing, yet I was happy and sad. We got to eat atarestaurant for lunch. Seven hours on the bus and eat- ing our meals, I make it back home alive and with a great expe- rience! Name Don't leave home without The Post. Order a school-year subscription to The Dallas Post. Your away-from-home student will get The Post from September to May at these special rates: In Pennsylvania, New York or New Jersey-$15 All other states - $17 oe ee 0 wm me ( Start a student subscription to: Mailing address City State Zip Ordered by: Name Mailing Address State _ Zip City Amount enclosed: $ Send to: P.O. Box 366 bv OF The Dallas Post Dallas, PA 18612 tional Jambo it began to rain. I got Paul Strunk, Scoutmaster for Troop 419, at the completed gateway. Members of Troop 41 9 pose in front of the gateway to their section: of the Jamboree grounds. You ARE CORDIALLY INVITED CoS ATTIT™ No AA ~C To TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A SPECIAL OFFER INVES $5,000" - $24,999 5.90% See... 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