Local youths represent Canada WHILE WE chill it out in the middle of a frosty B.C. winter, several local youths are experiencing the trip of a lifetime as participants at the 16th World Scout Jamboree at Cataract Scout Park, 70 kilometres southwest of Sydney, Australia. The jamboree, attended by over 18,500 youths representing scouting organizations from 150 countries, wraps up today. For many the event is the first overseas trip anywhere. “The interaction with so many other people and the sharing of cultural experiences is the incredi- ble part of it,'’ said Elliott Learn about JANUARY HAS been declared Alzheimer Awareness Month in the , - District of North Vancouver. Information about the disease will be available at Lions Gate Hospital Tuesday, Jan. 12 from | to 8 p.m, The public is also invited to at- tend the next meeting of the North Vancouver Alzheimer Support Group on Tuesday, Jan. 26 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Margaret Fulton Centre, 1044 St. Georges in North Vancouver. The group meets the last Tuesday of every month. Trueman, patrol scouter responsi- ble for Troop 318. The troop rep- resents 3! young people and four adults from patrols located in B.C, and Alberta. Included in the troop is the 6th St. Agnes scout group, sponsored by the St. Agnes Anglican Church in North Van- couver, The total Canadian contingent totals 1,100 scouting members. Alzheimer's According to the Alzheimer Society of B.C., Alzheimer's disease is a specific neurological disorder and is not a norma! part of aging, as is commonly thought. The society provides support for afflicted families, funds research into causes and cures, and pro- motes beiter understanding of this disorder, which is the fourth leading cause of death among older Canadians and affects more than 300,000 people. For further information call the Alzheimer Society of B.C. at 736- 0448. Author visits WV library AUTHOR, BROADCASTER and Second World War correspondent Peter Stursberg will visit West Vancouver Memorial Library to discuss his recent book Golden Hope, a history of Christian mis- sions in China. Stursberg was born in China where his father was postal com- missioner of Honan. He was the first CBC war correspondent to cover the Canadian troops in ac- tion. A prolific author, a recent book was a biography of Gordon Shrum. To participate in this event, happening. Monday, Jan. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m., pre-register by calling the, West Vancouver Memorial Library at 926-3291, local 311. The local group left for Australia Dec. 17. Participants initially spent 10 days living with host families in the Sydney area. A portion of the funding neces- sary to send the local participants Overseas was raised through Christmas tree sales and the sale of chocolate almonds, bulk foil and bulk plastic wrap. Jamboree activities included an overnight adventure trip, rafting; a bicycle obstacle competition, a 1.3 km obstacle course on foot, cave spelunking and a computer educa- tion session. Make guests sit PAGE 42 Photos submitted MEMBERS OF the 6th St. Agnes scout group (top left phato) were join- ed by friends and well-wishers at a surprise bon voyage party held earlier in December at St. Agnes Angtican Church in North Vancouver. Pictured from left to right are St. Agnes rector, Reverend Ray Waller, North Vancouver District Ald. Mary Segal, Wallace Scott, Elliott Trueman, James Harada, Luca Filipozzi, Chris Sayle, Craig Ghent, North Van- couver City Mayor Jack Loucks, and Seymour District Boy Scouts of Canada commissioner Don London. Scouts (top right photo) find some time out for hugs. Above, Seymour District registrar Tene Corba ad- dresses the gathering. A new dimension in cosmetic consciousness. Ruth Spall Manager TRE Park Royal North Arcade West Vancouver 922-3409 4230 Dunbar (at 26th) Vancouver 733-4722