Paisleigh Dasinger (right) led the Panthers against Northwood Academy this past week Both Pinewood Prep soccer teams are aiming to return to the state finals The Pinewood girls wrapped up their schedule May 1 with a 10-0 mercy-rule victory over Northwood Academy the Panthers improved to 16-5-1 on the season which is a credit to the team considering how many injuries we have,” said Pinewood coach Gail Osborne “Multiple players have stepped up and we are still working hard and will fight until the end Our goal is to still make it to the state final.” Sophomore Paisleigh Dasinger led the Panthers against Northwood scoring five goals and assisting on another Junior Izabelle Pesce provided three goals and three assists Freshman Cameron Savini scored a goal and assisted on another and junior Elizabeth Willis also found the net for the Panthers Senior Hannah Birdsong had the shutout in goal The Pinewood boys finished their schedule with a 10-5-1 record finishing at 7-1 in the region to win the region title The Panthers won their final region match against John Paul II 5-1 to clinch the championship and improve their playoff seeding Senior Dylen Gauthier had two goals for the Panthers while sophomore Briggs Gwozdo senior Harrison Reagin and juniors Nico Rivera and Philip Brueggemeir all scored a goal Gwozdo had two assist while Reagin and Rivera had an assist each Both Pinewood teams are the defending state champion for their division Email: online@journalscene.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: — A 14-year-old student is in police custody after investigators say they made a specific threat against their own school On Easter Sunday a tip about a Snapchat post was submitted to OK2SAY according to the Kent County Sheriff's Office The post contained a threat against Pinewood Middle School in the East Kentwood school district Detectives at the sheriff's office began an investigation that stretched into Monday when they narrowed in on a 14-year-old student from the school Deputies say they interviewed the student before taking them to the juvenile detention center A search of the teen's home did not turn up any firearms It is not clear if the threat included a warning of a shooting The Kent County Sheriff's Office says this case is a reminder that all threats are taken seriously Parents are encouraged to talk with your kids about the consequences of social media posts and that troubling content can be safely reported OK2SAY is a confidential tip line to report threats or safety concerns To submit a tip to OK2SAY you can choose one of the following options: Follow FOX 17: Facebook - X (formerly Twitter) - Instagram - YouTube (WCIV) — It was a shocking loss for the Pinewood Prep community Even though he only coached the Panthers for six years The impression he left on the school is timeless and former players all echo the same sentiment Wright's passion for football didn't stay between the white lines It was felt everywhere from the locker room to the classroom "He valued family and the way that he coached and the way that he cared about people," said Pinewood Athletic Director JW Myers he treated you as family and just a humble RELATED READING | "Former Pinewood Prep football Coach Michael Wright passes away from heart attack." He also coached my grandson and I was able to coach his son for four years." he built a program that played for a state title Pinewood finally won a state title this season "He definitely brought Pinewood football out of the dark ages and really started to develop a winning culture around here which eventually led to them winning the state championship this year," said Austin Murphy "Really just laid the foundation for everyone to come after him." He also made sure his players prospered beyond the Friday night lights But just expected greatness outta everyone and didn't care who you were." Eidson added: "He was only here six years it just really did have a major impact on our school but he definitely left his imprint on this school." "I don't know if anyone that I've ever heard an ill word to say about coach Wright," Eidson said "and that's just a testament to what a great guy was." Wright was coaching baseball at his alma mater the Kent School in Connecticut where he was inducted into the school's hall of fame "The impact he had here was special," Myers said Since its beginning, Pinewood Derby cars have been miniature, unmanned versions of race cars. Now Cub Scouts have the chance to see their car as a full-size race car Zachary Tinkle a former Cub Scout and current professional stock car racer is offering Cub Scouts the opportunity to get their Pinewood Derby car design on a real-life race car along with an all-expenses-paid trip for them and their immediate family to see the car in action Tinkle will race the car with the winning design on April 19, 2025, at The Rock — Rockingham Speedway in Rockingham The contest winner will receive four pit passes granting them the opportunity to experience the race as part of Tinkle’s racing team the winner’s name will be printed on the car’s passenger-side name rail “I’m really excited for this contest,” Tinkle says Having your Pinewood Derby car be on a real race car — I would have loved to do that when I was a Cub Scout The contest is open to currently registered Cub Scouts All they have to do is grab a trusted adult and send us a photo of their Pinewood Derby car Click here for all the details Click here for the official contest rules Even though he was an active Cub Scout from Tiger Cub to Arrow of Light Tinkle says he never excelled at the Pinewood Derby He’s been making up for it ever since. Now 22, he’s currently racing in the ARCA Menards Series East, a regional stock car racing series owned by NASCAR and the Automobile Racing Club of America. Tinkle is a member of the Fast Track Racing team Menards is a home improvement company that has sponsored the series since 2010 though he was already a fan of competitive racing at that age the Pinewood Derby was not his strong suit When the topic came up with his team owner Hillenburg was quick to point out that he had won his pack’s Pinewood Derby race twice “Cub Scouts was something really fun for me to do after school and it was a great way for me to socialize with my friends,” Tinkle says Around the time he was old enough to cross over into a Scouts BSA troop It started when he joined an indoor racing league in Chicago culminating in his ARCA Menards Series debut in 2021 home of the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway The contest’s winning design will be selected by representatives from the Zachary Tinkle Foundation The Foundation is a nonprofit that provides funds for a variety of noble causes reading programs and programs that benefit U.S “Creativity will be rewarded,” Tinkle says “A lot of ingenuity goes into building a Pinewood Derby car The winning design will be printed onto a high-tech “wrap” that is then placed over the car like a giant sticker The wrap is lighter than paint and much easier to switch out between races than a new paint job would be Each of the ARCA Menards Series races is broadcast on FloRacing or Fox Sports 1 but the contest winner won’t have to worry about that because they and their immediate family members will be right there in the middle of the action at The Rock “They’ll get to be in the pit with the team the entire day,” Tinkle says They’ll get a firsthand experience of what it’s like to be at a NASCAR racetrack during a race.” Need some help guiding your Cub Scout in the building and designing of their Pinewood Derby car Scout Life magazine’s Pinewood Derby HQ has all kinds of tips and tricks to creating a fast car that looks great Click here for expert tips on painting a car Click here for tips on making a car go fast Not sure what shape the car should be? Click here for a printable template you can use to try out different designs before carving the car There are different Pinewood Derby philosophies, but one thing is for sure: Building a Pinewood Derby car is meant to be a family activity It’s a great way to spend an afternoon with your kids during winter break All the better if their car wins the Zachary Tinkle contest too! you are making it possible for young people to have extraordinary opportunities that will allow them to embrace their true potential and become the remarkable individuals they are destined to be Scouting America council partners with NASA Greatest hits: The 10 most-read blog posts of 2024 Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer Michael Freeman is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines Sheniece Chappell is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines Bryan Wendell is the founder of Bryan on Scouting (now Aaron on Scouting) Watch Cub Chat Live every Friday at 2 p.m. CT on Facebook Live for tips Watch Troop Talk Live every second Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. CT on Facebook Live for ideas to help your troop Aaron on Scouting is the official site of Scouting magazine You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience. Cub Scouts and their families watch cars race down the track during the Pinewood Derby District races, hosted by the Austin Noon Kiwanis last April at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Herald file photos This past September, the Austin Noon Kiwanis made the difficult decision to disband it’s operations. However, members of the group were determined to ensure that one of the projects they were involved in, the Pinewood Derby, continued. Laura Tjomsland in particular had dedicated several years to the event since 1999, and it has held a special place in her heart to be a part of something that oftentimes reaches through generations of a family. “Mountains and mountains of fun,” she said Monday afternoon. “Seeing kids jump for joy and just be so excited even if they don’t win. They just loved seeing their cars go by. They go running to their parents, grandparents — it’s monumental.” Noon Kiwanis, who had owned the modern track the cars raced on, agreed to donate it to the Boy Scouts in Austin, which runs races each year for packs in Austin, Adams, Lyle and Albert Lea. For Tjomsland, it was important that the races continued as she too would be bowing out of her long-time involvement with races due to her physical health. “This whole year has been traumatic for me personally,” she said. “The loss of our Kiwanis Club and now the loss of the Pinewood Derby, but physically I cannot keep doing it … but I think it’s in good hands. It’s just too big of a deal for Austin not to continue it.” The Pinewood Derby as a whole has been a long standing tradition, not just in Austin and the surrounding area but throughout the nation from its earliest introduction as something the younger scouts could do as opposed to the Soapbox Derby for older scouts. In Austin, this tradition has ranged throughout town, finding time in a church before moving to the Oak Park Mall, Holiday Dodge and Ford Town and now most recently Our Saviors Lutheran Church. “Pinewood Derby is really important to the Cub Scouts,” said Troop 113 Scout Master Jeremy Johnson. “One, it’s just a really fun event. Kids really have a good time with that and it’s meant to be a fun activity and get them wanting to continue with Scouts.” “One of the big things they kind of say with that is it’s a good time to work with your family on your car,” he continued. “It’s something they work on at home. Learning competition. How to be a good winner, how to be a good loser. It’s more about having fun is something we stress.” And that’s something that is evident every year as preliminary races take place on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays and the finals on Saturdays. This year, the finals took place this past weekend. Tjomsland estimated that there were around 130 kids eligible to participate in the finals this year, something that takes time and funds to put together. Being an important part of Boy Scouts for the last 10 years and as a scout himself when he was younger, Johnson saw just how important Tjomsland and the Noon Kiwanis were to the success of the  Pinewood Derby in Austin. “They were generous enough to donate back to the scouts,” Johnson said. “We’re really excited to keep on the legacy of what they’ve done and keep the program going for the scouts.” Johnson is also well aware of the contribution of Kiwanis overall through the years as well as the work required to get the derby to run smoothly. “The Pinewood Derby is a big event. A big thing,” Johnson said. “The track is very expensive so (it’s nice) having them not only financially be involved in helping with the track, but just the manpower in the years they’ve done things and everything they’ve done to make sure things run smoothly.” Tjomsland said that at first, when she, Scott Lewis and Dave Ruzek joined the Early Risers branch of Kiwanis, there was a hope that maybe they might take over the races. But Tjomsland also understood the commitment in both funding the races and running them, and ultimately it was better to donate the track to the scouts themselves. “We’re really appreciative of Laura and everything she did over the years,” Johnson said. “In general, I think Scouts is really important for young people today.” That’s a sentiment that Tjomsland agrees with and lists as a reason for her own involvement over the years she has been involved. In many ways the Pinewood Derby exemplifies that because it’s a singular example of the importance of Scouting. “Scouting in general is important, but I see this particular activity as being so unified between the community and the kids, who have to come with parents,” Tjomsland said. “That’s something that’s a really strong belief for me is the involvement of the parents. It’s just fun, the whole thing. It’s really indescribable.” As to the future of the Pinewood Derby, Tjomsland is emphatic that the event is in good hands. “The VFW is also a huge supporter,” Tjomsland said. “We’re grateful for them because they help the Pinewood Derby financially. And then there are fundraisers by the Scouts. What it has turned out to be is really a self-supporting project. We don’t have to seek big corporate sponsorships. It’s family owned.” And even though she won’t have an active part in the derby in the future, Tjomsland still intends on visiting that family. “I’m sure that I will be stopping by,” Tjomsland said. “ I can’t give it up totally. It’s part of me. I love it.” The Minnesota Timberwolves (33-29) are welcoming in the Utah Jazz (15-45) for a contest between Northwest Division foes… The Kansas Jayhawks versus the Houston Cougars is one of two games on Monday’s college basketball schedule that… The Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Florida Panthers is one of many solid options on today’s NHL slate.… The college basketball schedule on Monday is not one to miss. Our computer model has recommended picks against… There are two games on the college basketball schedule on Monday that feature a ranked team. That includes… On Saturday, the Cub Scouts in Roswell hosted their annual Pinewood Derby at the Boys & Girls Club. The derby is a set of races where Cub Scouts and a few adults make cars out of pinewood and wheels to compete in races to see who has the best and fastest cars. Above, the Cub Scouts hold their cars on the track. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. The expected tariff cost is significantly lower than the $4 billion to $5 billion crosstown rival General Motors estimates, which Ford attributes to its higher mix of U.S.-built vehicles. Text description provided by the architects. Pinewood School in Anatolia Campus: blending contextual design and vibrant aesthetics into an inclusive experience. The new Pinewood School represents a contemporary architectural landmark within the historic Anatolia College campus in Pylaia, on the outskirts of Thessaloniki. Emphasizing experiential education and sustainable design, the building offers a vibrant learning environment tailored to prepare students for a globalized future. 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WATCHFormer Pinewood Prep football Coach Michael Wright passes away from heart attackby ABC News 4 Staff Former Pinewood Prep head football Coach Michael Wright has died sources tell News 4 Sports Director Scott Eisberg Tuesday (WCIV) — Former Pinewood Prep head football Coach Michael Wright has died Wright coached at Pinewood Prep from 2013-2019 and led them to a state championship appearance in 2015 Tae Hanna is the new athletic director at Pinewood Prep Pinewood Preparatory School has named Tae Hanna as its new athletic director a move school leaders say comes at a pivotal moment for the school’s growing athletic programs will officially assume the role at the start of the 2025-26 school year Currently serving as a high school math teacher and head coach of the junior varsity girls basketball team Hanna brings a broad background in education and athletics he attended Florence County public schools before earning a Bachelor of Science in sports and retail management from the University of South Carolina He later completed a master’s degree in elementary education “With beautiful new facilities and phenomenal coaching staff Pinewood Athletics has grown tremendously in recent years,” said Dr “Tae Hanna's leadership as athletic director will be a critical piece of the puzzle to take our student-athletes’ experience to the next level His infectious positivity and seemingly endless energy will serve this community well for many years to come.” Hanna’s career spans more than two decades in education including roles as a kindergarten teaching assistant instructional technology support staff member He has been recognized for impacting the classroom earning the District Teacher of the Year title Hanna has coached the boys and girls basketball teams and served as an assistant coach for varsity football and basketball I have learned that the most meaningful and lasting impressions come from consistency,” Hanna said “The school environment allows me to interact with students daily providing a stable and encouraging presence in their lives education is not just a career – it is a calling and I find fulfillment in making a difference.” Hanna said he aims to broaden opportunities for student-athletes and strengthen Pinewood’s culture of mentorship Porter-Gaud defeated Pinewood Prep Friday night in News 4's High School Hoops Game of the Week Porter-Gaud is coming into this regional bout with a 15-5 (6-0) record and currently riding a six-game win streak sitting atop the region The last time Porter-Gaud played Pinewood Prep Pinewood Prep is riding a five-game win streak with its last loss coming at the hands of Porter-Gaud Tech Savvy Mama March 4, 2025 By Every year since 1953, Cub Scouts across the country have participated in the Pinewood Derby with the goal of building and racing small driverless wooden cars down a sloped track Things haven’t changed much in the past 65 years of the Derby All cars still start as a block or wedge of wood and building a fast Pinewood Derby car helps teach engineering skills Kids learn real skills as they race aerodynamic cars down a track fueled by gravity As a mom of a Pinewood Derby veteran who participated in the race for years before moving on to Boy Scouts and eventually becoming an Eagle Scout He won his share of heats as a younger Scout His years of participation led to more car building experience and there were even a couple of first place pack finishes and the chance to represent our Troop among others in the area at the district-wide race As proud as I was of Thomas and his cars that performed well on the track Lessons learned one year were helpful in building a fast Pinewood Derby car the following year Since Thomas has graduated from Scouts, he thought it would be helpful to share lessons learned with other families participating in the Pinewood Derby. Whether you’re a new racer or an experienced veteran, here are some tips for getting started and Thomas’ tips for building a fast Pinewood Derby car When is your Pinewood Derby race and what is your work style This meant Thomas started thinking about his car in January and then would spend February working on his car He preferred to work on his car over a long period of time but knew other Scouts who thrived under pressure and completed their car the weekend before and knowing your family’s schedule can keep Pinewood Derby car building fun while minimizing time-related stress What is your child’s vision for their car? Search on Google or Pinterest for inspiration but a less overwhelming gallery of images can be found on Boys’ Life where they showcase car photos submitted by Scouts for each year of the competition The body design of a Pinewood Derby car impacts its performance on the track because some shapes are more aerodynamic than others Derby Monkey Garage believes “a Pinewood Derby car should be designed to move as little air as possible as it speeds down the track” and compares two body shapes to give you the lowdown on which is more aerodynamic The laws of physics can affect the speed of a Pinewood Derby car on the track since any friction can slow down your car. 5 Keys to Pinewood Derby Performance discusses how gravity is a constant force but how elements such as friction and momentum come into play when racing Tip from Thomas: The most aerodynamic designs tend to be faster so make sure your car isn’t too tall Most packs provide Pinewood Derby Kits but what other things does your child want to use to execute their vision and hit up the neighborhood Buy Nothing group and former Cub Scout families for supplies Use what you have around the house to use before buying anything.  According to Boy Scouts of America, each local Pinewood Derby committee determines the rules for building and racing cars so be sure to know your Pack’s rules before you start building Now that your child has figured out their design Here are some suggestions to help the building process go smoothly what do you need to do to make it come to life Tip from Thomas: Make it look fast with a cool paint job As you talk through the construction plan, talk about what parts of the construction they can do and what they might need help with. Younger Lion and Tiger Scouts can be given the responsibility of hand sanding their block of wood and hammering in the axles while you assist with sawing Lions and Tigers who are new to the process are likely to need more hands-on help from parents while Webelos can draw upon previous Pinewood Derby experience All Scouts need to know that safety comes first. Younger Cub Scouts need guidance and but as they get older, be as hands off as possible if you can trust that your child will be safe.  At the bottom of the BSA’s Pinewood Derby Rules page is a Safety section with 10 helpful tips for families Just make sure some of your weights can be easily removed from the car in case it happens to be overweight on Derby Day check-in Tip from Thomas: Put weight at the center and back of the car to make it faster Know the rules words written on ripped paper with red background I know I mentioned this before but you don’t want to be surprised by the rules when you check your car in on Derby Day Even when you know the rules and build your car accordingly you might still need to make modifications before race day Thomas learned certain modifications to your piece of wood can make the difference between a fast or slow car on race day but sometimes changes need to be made at check in right before the race A Scout might be told their car is too heavy or too wide in order to meet race requirements As a Scout mom who has worked the check-in table before the race sometimes the fixes are quick and other times it means modifying the car to the point of frustration and tears Here’s how to minimize the heartbreak of being told your car is too heavy There’s no right answer to the perfect weight for a car since there are multiple factors that contribute to speed but it can’t exceed the weight limit Prepare your child for the fact that their car could be too heavy Talk about what that means and have a game plan if this situation arises I’ve seen occasions where kids pull off all the weights One solution is to drill out the bottom of the Pinewood Derby car but be sure to discuss this with your child first If they’re not comfortable drilling into their car allow them to take some ownership by showing you where they want you to drill into their vehicle There’s no reason why you have to push the weight limit to make your car the required weight There’s something to be said about maintaining the design as your child planned it The main goal for Cub Scouts participating in the Pinewood Derby is to have fun and learn about car design through hands-on engineering It’s great to want to win but there are lessons to be learned about building a fast Pinewood Derby car each year your Scout participates Focus on the process and the lessons learned and have a great race Amazon Affiliate links are included in this post Hi! 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Last month, Wycombe Film Studios announced it would be developing land south of the Wycombe Air Park which had been earmarked for an eight-stage film studio Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Torpedo-bats get noticed after Yankees hit 9 home runs vs. Brewers—other teams will be signing on ‘We’re not going to take it’: Indigenous activists keep up fight over San Francisco Peaks St. George’s Day celebration at George & Dragon—“We have 80,000 Brits that live in the Valley, and we were the only English pub for quite some time,” says owner The Arizona Rattlers dominate the Northern Arizona Wranglers 49-20 Rising loses opening game of USL Jägermeister Cup to San Antonio In the Melrose district of Downtown Phoenix sits Title 9 Sports Grill Arizona’s first female focused sports bar and grill Title 9 Sports Grill opened their doors only three weeks ago but have already hosted multiple community focused events NCAA basketball tournament bracket building April 5th marked the restaurant’s first time hosting the Pinewood Classic which allowed both kids and adults to enjoy a day filled with fun began hosting the Pinewood Classic event 10 years ago at their former restaurant which resided in the same space that Title 9 stands today Inspired by Pinewood Derby events hosted by Boy Scouts across the country The Pinewood Classic allows kids to put their creativity to work to build small wooden cars that will compete in a series of races until the last car standing is crowned the victor The Pinewood Classic hosted tournaments for both kids and adults “It’s kind of a perfect tie in with Title 9,” Moore said “Title IX legislation was all about inclusivity and opportunity A lot of girls never really got the opportunity to do Pinewood because it was predominantly for Boy Scouts.”  Moore told Northeast Valley News how important the location and surrounding community is to their business “This was the perfect space for a sports bar and Melrose is a perfect neighborhood for a women focused sports bar.” Moore added that the business is dedicated to providing fun and inclusive events for the community a large trophy wall greets patrons as they walk into the establishment filled with donated trophies from various individuals “We have a bucket where you can just come and drop them off,” Moore said The bucket sits right inside of the main entrance where anyone can drop off old medals and trophies Moore described how the idea was inspired by a previous tradition and from his previous restaurant there was a wall where community members could post pictures of their dogs which created an emotional connection between them and the restaurant anyone is welcome to “loan out” their trophy to be on display at the bar “People are more than welcome to ask for them back,” Moore said “We know everyone’s got trophies at their house collecting dust…now people can come here knowing that a piece of them is here with us.” Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Scouts watch as pinewood derby cars race to the finish line Saturday at the Kootaga District Pinewood Derby held in the College Activities Center at West Virginia University at Parkersburg PARKERSBURG — The Annual Kootaga District Pinewood Derby was held Saturday in the College Activities Center at West Virginia University at Parkersburg with eight packs being represented “So each one of the packs holds its own individual kind of derby and then this is for the winners on the pack level,” Alan Campbell scoutmaster for Scouting America Troop 20 said He said the event allows scouts to “build a car all their own” and “exercise creativity” in designing and engineering their vehicles “They get to figure out how to make it faster and tweak their design,” Campbell said they’re placing their cars up there on the track and competing against other scouts So it’s just a fantastic event.” He said regulations are designed to ensure an even playing ground and to promote skill development uses precision to make sure her pinewood car is lined up perfectly Saturday at the Kootaga District Pinewood Derby held in the College Activities Center at West Virginia University at Parkersburg Mahoney set the course record in this heat with a time of 3.1092 seconds This time was also good enough for Mahoney to take home first place “The regulations ensure that all cars meet certain standards to maintain fairness,” Campbell said The competition consisted of four heats with each derby car competing for the best time deciding the winner of the overall competition used precision to ensure her pinewood car was lined up perfectly for each race This attention to detail allowed Mahoney to set a course record in her heat with a time of 3.1092 seconds equating to a ‘scaled’ speed of 230 mph This time was also good enough for Mahoney to take home first place overall said COVID has impacted the derby the last couple of years but interest in scouting is growing as the district welcomed two new packs in Ripley and Grantsville She said the event was an opportunity for scouts from the different packs in the district to come together “It’s all about the kids,” Wise said makes sure his derby car is lined up perfectly Saturday at the Kootaga District Pinewood Derby held in the College Activities Center at West Virginia University at Parkersburg Douglass Huxley can be reached at dhuxley@newsandsentinel.com pulls the lever to release the cars Saturday at the Kootaga District Pinewood Derby held in the College Activities Center at West Virginia University at Parkersburg Liam Richards gets his derby car in place before his first heat Saturday at the Kootaga District Pinewood Derby held in the College Activities Center at West Virginia University at Parkersburg Scouts watch as pinewood derby cars cross the finish line Saturday at the Kootaga District Pinewood Derby held in the College Activities Center at West Virginia University at Parkersburg Scouts celebrate as pinewood derby cars cross the finish line Saturday at the Kootaga District Pinewood Derby held in the College Activities Center at West Virginia University at Parkersburg Winners of the Annual Kootaga District Pinewood Derby held in the College Activities Center at West Virginia University at Parkersburg pose for a picture Saturday after the competition From left to right: Noah Moyers (4th place) Jace Mercer (2nd place) and Kennedy Mahoney (1st place) | https://www.newsandsentinel.com | 519 Juliana St. Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLINCOLN (KOLN) - The multi-Grammy award-winning band Chicago is set to perform at Lincoln’s Pinewood Bowl Theater on June 17 recognized as the highest-charting American band on Billboard Magazine’s Top 125 Artists of All Time continues its legacy with its 58th consecutive year of touring The band has performed every year since its inception The group’s lineup includes founding members Robert Lamm (keyboards Tickets go on sale Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. For more tour dates and information, visit ChicagoTheBand.com ALSO WATCH: Night Beat with Danielle Shenk Click here to subscribe to our 10/11 NOW daily digest and breaking news alerts delivered straight to your email inbox Falls Township officials plan to replace a popular double waterslide at the Pinewood Pool with a safer less slippery version for the 2025 summer splash season “The (current) slide is 15 years old,” said Brian Andrews, director of Falls Parks & Recreation we’ll have more traditional steps to get to the top The new slide will cost approximately $81,000 Pinewood Pool is to open at noon on Saturday The pool is to be limited to weekend hours until Thursday when it's to remain open seven days a week from noon until evening Officials on the board of supervisors also approved membership rates at the meeting Jan “Rates will be the same as last year,” Andrews said It’s a wide range, from $195 for an individual to $340 for a household of four. Memberships locked in between Monday, Feb. 3 and Tuesday, April 1 receive a discount. Memberships can be acquired on the township website Olde Levittown Time to remember: For Levittown's 70th anniversary, museum offers rare glimpse into town's storied past Pinewood is the last of Levittown’s five original Olympic-sized public swimming pools It was set for closure until a group of original Levittowners petitioned to keep it open JD Mullane can be reached at jmullane@couriertimes.com. was set to be the company’s major hardware launch in 2025 by Chris Welch He told employees that a push into video from Sonos is off the table “for now.” It couldn’t have been an easy decision for interim CEO Tom Conrad to axe a product that was nearly ready to ship But it might prove to be the right one as Sonos refocuses on the basics and its core experience If you have any information on what’s coming down the pike at Sonos or if you’ve noticed any perceivable differences at the company these days as compared to under Patrick Spence you can reach me confidentially and securely via Signal at (845) 445-8455 or username chriswelch.01 This work is only possible thanks to trusted sources and none of mine have ever been caught or disciplined Pinewood was designed to offer many of the same streaming video apps as other devices on the market along with deep universal search and content aggregation Sonos also intended for it to double as an HDMI switcher and support passthrough functionality for gaming consoles The box was also set to allow new configurations of surround sound systems using Sonos’ many speakers The streaming device was greenlit by former Sonos CEO Patrick Spence, who stepped down at the beginning of this year over the app debacle and its continued impact on the brand. It has also been described to me as a passion project of Nick Millington, the company’s chief innovation officer, who is currently overseeing the app’s recovery. A weekly newsletter by David Pierce designed to tell you everything you need to download, watch, read, listen to, and explore that fits in The Verge’s universe. — The Fort Steuben Mall was abuzz with excitement as the 2025 Ohio River Valley District Pinewood Derby took place drawing scouts from across the region to participate in the cherished tradition Scout leaders emphasized the event's significance in fostering connections among participants Chairman of the Ohio River Valley District Scouts "It's important as a camaraderie for the kids and the parents A lot of friends are made here that you might not have made before." Despite a nationwide decline in scouting numbers this year's derby saw an increase of about 50 participants Kovaleski attributed this rise to new eligibility rules "Little girls are part of scouting now so that has also caused a little bit of the increase So now the sister's allowed to officially participate which makes it nice also for the little girls." Awards were presented to the top six finishers and an additional prize was given for the best car design Scouts eagerly showcased their creative designs Joseph Mendel from Troop 334 shared his enthusiasm "My pack had a blacklight Pinewood Derby I think it's pretty fast and I just hope it does good today." I just carved in an 'E.' You can feel the carve but I carved in the weights at the bottom." With the increase in participants and the joy evident on the faces of those involved Kovaleski and the scouts expressed their excitement about the continued success of scouting in the Ohio Valley (WSBT) — Congratulations to Pinewood Elementary for winning the "I Love to Read Challenge!" WSBT 22's Evening Anchor John Paul visited the school on Friday and read Please Don't Read this Book to the students Voting for the next round of schools will begin at 5:30 Friday night Tae Hanna is the new Pinewood Prep athletic director announced the appointment of Tae Hanna as the new Athletic Director Pinewood Preparatory School has announced the appointment of Tae Hanna as its new athletic director currently a high school math teacher and junior varsity girls basketball head coach at Pinewood steps into this role at a time of significant growth for the school's athletic programs and student-athlete community expressed his enthusiasm for Hanna's new role "With beautiful new facilities and phenomenal coaching staff Pinewood athletics has grown tremendously in recent years," Seiden said "Tae Hanna's leadership as athletic director will be a critical piece of the puzzle to take our student-athletes' experience to the next level Hanna brings a rich background in both education and athletics He attended Florence County public schools before earning his bachelor of science degree in sports and retail management from the University of South Carolina (Columbia) followed by a master’s degree in elementary education but his true calling brought him back to education he consistently demonstrated a talent for mentorship His dedication to students earned him the honor of being named district teacher of the year Hanna has been involved in youth development through sports serving as an assistant coach for varsity football and basketball teams and taking on head coaching roles for both boys' and girls' basketball teams I have learned that the most meaningful and lasting impressions come from consistency," Hanna said "The school environment allows me to interact with students daily education is not just a career — it is a calling and I find fulfillment in making a difference." Hanna is committed to expanding opportunities for Pinewood student-athletes and enhancing their overall experience through mentorship FORT PIERCE — Pinewood Park was fully reopened in February with a resurfaced tennis court new playground equipment and a freshly painted bathroom and pavilion slabs The city had closed the 95-year-old park and cordoned off all the amenities with orange mesh fencing in early 2024 amid complaints about homeless people "The city has taken proactive steps to address concerns related to safety and accessibility park enhancements and increased monitoring to foster a positive environment for families and recreational users," spokesperson Kaitlyn Ballard told TCPalm in an email "The decision to reopen the park follows the city’s ongoing efforts to ensure that public spaces remain safe welcoming and well-maintained for all residents." The nearly $83,000 renovation for the park includes $55,367 for the playground equipment $24,500 for the sports courts and $2,725 in repainting Acting City Manager Linda Cox reopened a portion of the park in December after the new playground equipment was installed and the bathroom and pavilions were repainted four picnic tables and grills that used to be there “The park was starting to attract a lot of homeless people and we tried to ask people not to feed them there,” Fort Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson told TCPalm last year “Some of the people there were overflowing into the surrounding businesses Handling homelessness: Three approaches to enforcing the anti-public sleeping bill Remembering Bonny Dunn: Despite her good works, Fort Pierce won't rename Pinewood Park for her The park, on U.S. 1 between Georgia Avenue and Hayes Road is across from the Fort Pierce Police Department Parkview Baptist Church and Sunrise Shopping Center that houses the Dollar Tree and other businesses Lucie County opened cold-weather shelters for homeless people Katie's Blessings used to deliver food and clothes to the park until Katie Grzywna closed the nonprofit in June 2021 The city charges residents $75 and nonresidents $125 for special events at Pinewood Park Cheryl Smith is TCPalm's enterprise editor runs along the track as his car makes its way to the finish line Sandwich Cub Scout Pack 46 held its pinewood derby at the Oak Ridge School in East Sandwich Sunday Boy Scout Troop 47 members were on hand to help check in derby participants The scouts start building their cars in December The scouts compete in heats according to their grade Tiger/Bear (grades two and three) and Webelo and Arrow of Light (grades four and five) weighs seven-year-old Siobhan Taylor's car as she checks in for the derby Sunday morning Pit passes await derby participants to sign in Derby master of ceremony John O'Keeffe Racers watch cars make their way down the track makes an adjustment as he sets his car on the track look at seven-year-old Sammy Livingstone's car as they await the next heat look over the line of cars entered in their derby division places his car on the scale as he checks into Sunday's pinewood derby Cars line up on the board near the check-in table gets a closer look as he lines up his car on the track Strong winds complicated firefighting efforts early Wednesday, resulting in the destruction of the Pinewood Cabins Motel on Evans Street in Mountain View, local fire officials reported The Mountain View Area Fire Department was dispatched at 4:42 a.m and responded with three engines and a brush truck Eleven firefighters responded and prevented the fire from spreading to three adjacent cabins fire department personnel remained on scene The origin of the fire is under investigation Have a news tip or event to promote? Email White River Now at news@whiterivernow.com Be sure to like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter And don’t forget to download the White River Now mobile app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store Catch CBS News around the top of every hour on 1340 KBTA The championship game marked the second meeting this season between the two schools with Pinewood Prep beating Wilson Hall “This is really special because no one believed we could do it,” Pinewood Prep head coach Devonte Holloman said “But these kids believed and our coaches believed These kids worked and fought so hard all year It’s great to see them celebrate.” The Panthers ran 40 offensive plays in the first half The Panthers’ opening drive of the game covered 13 plays but yielded no points as the drive ended on fourth down at the Wilson Hall 20 The second possession produced points as Singleton capped a nine-play 46-yard drive with a two-yard run at the 2:29 mark of the first period “He’s a special player and he had a great season for us,” Holloman said “But gotta give credit to that offensive line as well They did a great job of giving him some lanes.” Singleton finished the first half with 92 yards rushing on 15 carries “We normally are a quick strike offense We don’t normally have long drives so that was impressive,” Holloman said “To have those long drives and not have turnovers or many penalties tells me our guys were focused and ready to do whatever was needed to win this game.” Pinewood Prep’s offense took advantage of the field position with Singleton capping an 11-play drive with a one-yard run Pinewood Prep failed to gain a first down on a fourth-and-two play and Wilson Hall took over near midfield The Barons drove down for a score as Myers snuck in from a yard out The two-point conversion gave Wilson Hall life at 24-21 with 3:44 to play in the game But the Panthers were able to get a pair of first downs and run out the rest of the clock for the win “We knew they would make a run and that offense is tricky to defend,” Holloman said “Credit their kids for not giving up when it was 24-7 Credit our kids for finding a way to win.” All Rights Reserved | The High School Sports Report 1986-2021 The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission All content on this site: Copyright © 2025 Elsevier B.V., its licensors, and contributors. 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Sonos readies its next big thing: a streaming boxCodenamed Pinewood the black box will open up new possibilities for Sonos surround sound It doubles as an HDMI switch and will offer a unified streaming experience But it could end up being surprisingly expensive FacebookThreads Illustration: The VergeTech /Speakers /SonosAfter a bruising year the brand is trying to find its footing again Even as work continues to rehabilitate the company’s beleaguered mobile app Sonos is planning to take a big swing in a new product category: it’s getting into video for the first time Sonos will release a streaming player that sources tell me could cost between $200 and $400 — a truly staggering price for its category and it’s about as nondescript as streaming hardware gets the device is a flattened black square and slightly thicker than a deck of trading cards But the Android-based streamer, codenamed Pinewood, is designed to be more than just another competitor to the Apple TV 4K, Nvidia Shield, or Roku Ultra. Don’t get me wrong: streaming is a huge focus for the product. Sources familiar with Pinewood tell me it has a “beautiful” interface, despite the software being developed in partnership with a digital ads firm Sonos plans to combine content from numerous platforms including Netflix Universal search across streaming accounts will be supported We’ve seen similar efforts to mask the fragmented nature of modern entertainment from Sonos’ soon-to-be rivals But I’m told this is a cornerstone of Pinewood’s appeal and Pinewood will also ship with a physical remote control that includes shortcuts for popular streaming apps I see this as a welcome alternative to using your phone (or voice) to navigate around the software It’s yet another streaming player that promises to unify all of your entertainment The hardware’s potential extends well beyond these features According to people familiar with its development Pinewood serves as an HDMI switch and has several HDMI ports with passthrough functionality You’ll be able to plug external devices like gaming consoles or 4K Blu-ray players into it Sonos engineers have been frustrated over the years by unpredictable issues between its soundbars and certain TVs and other bugs that can prove challenging to reproduce Sonos aims to take greater control of the I/O stack The box will be able to wirelessly transmit lag-free TV audio to the company’s soundbars and other Sonos products it could upgrade home theater sound beyond a TV’s original capabilities Pinewood also unlocks a capability that Sonos customers have been requesting for years: you’ll be able to configure a genuine surround sound system using the company’s other speakers. Instead of relying so heavily on a soundbar, you can create dedicated front left and right channels with, say, two Era 300s. This will allow for far more advanced Dolby Atmos setups but Sonos is still finalizing exactly which speaker arrangements will be supported In other firsts for the company, Pinewood will include gigabit ethernet and Wi-Fi 7 for the most robust connectivity possible. The Pinewood codename was first reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman I don’t need to keep reminding you of how terrible 2024 was for Sonos — all thanks to poor decisions made by its executive leadership team. But now the company has a new interim CEO, Tom Conrad who will host his first earnings call as Sonos’ leader on Thursday He’ll undoubtedly stress that improving the company’s oft-criticized mobile app remains priority number one But I’ll be listening to hear what Conrad has to say about the future I’ve covered Sonos more comprehensively (and I’d like to think fairly) than any other company that includes a long list of product leaks but I’m far more interested in shining a light on all the frustrations caused by the new app — both for customers and staff — and the bad decisions that led Sonos off the tracks Those choices have had repercussions for ordinary employees who gave their best to the brand If you have more to share about the last year at Sonos, please reach out to me confidentially and securely over Signal at (845) 445-8455 or chriswelch.01. I can also be reached via DM on Bluesky, X, or Instagram Through that lens, Pinewood will be Sonos’ most important product introduction of fiscal 2025 and could end up being the company’s only new hardware due anytime soon. After the Sonos Ace headphones — an impressive first effort — were swallowed up by the app controversy this is another attempt to break into a new product category This has led Sonos to deprioritize planned features like TrueCinema which was supposed to make the Ace’s surround sound even more convincing by taking the acoustics of your room into account Sonos has also put other in-the-works hardware on the backburner so as not to spread itself too thin some employees remain pessimistic about Pinewood’s chances of becoming anything more than a niche device in a crowded among the most expensive streaming devices The Sonos Ace headphones faced similarly daunting odds and have fallen well short of the company’s targets those were equally doomed by the app situation I’m told the streaming box is largely the pet project of chief innovation officer Nick Millington who architected Sonos’ core networking framework decades ago Pinewood’s early development began under Studio 110 an advanced group within Sonos that was helmed by Millington for a time Millington has been overseeing improvements to the mobile app and regularly engages with Sonos’ Reddit community Pinewood was greenlit by former CEO Patrick Spence and remains in beta testing so some features I’ve mentioned could be changed or dropped from the box by the time it ships If the rumored premium price is accurate — several sources reiterated that Pinewood won’t be cheap — Sonos has to nail the device’s introduction and make a strong case for why it’s a must-own addition to the company’s ecosystem Positive reviews of the new Arc Ultra have been a much-needed morale boost at the company and prove that Sonos still knows how to make a masterful speaker product. But employees are wary of more job cuts in the near future. Some have expressed doubt as to whether the recent shakeup in Sonos leadership will ultimately produce meaningful change. A tribute is painted between the pitcher’s mound and home plate to memorialize Miller Gardner as Trinity Collegiate School in Darlington hosted Pinewood Preparatory School died March 21 while on a family vacation in Costa Rica He's the son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner is the son of former New York Yankees Brett Gardner The Gardners were vacationing in Costa Rica and Miller was found dead in his hotel room on March 21 Pinewood Prep JV baseball players and coaches in the dugout during a game at Trinity Collegiate School in Darlington A Pinewood Prep baseball player during a game at Trinity Collegiate School in Darlington died March 21 on a family vacation in Costa Rica This was the first game for the Summerville school since his death The Pinewood Preparatory School JV baseball team prays before a game at Trinity Collegiate School in Darlington Players and coaches with the Pinewood Preparatory School pause for a moment of silence before a game at Trinity Collegiate School in Darlington They honored Pinewood Prep player Miller Gardner who died March 21 while on family vacation in Costa Rica A Pinewood Prep batting helmet and equipment sit in a dugout during a game at Trinity Collegiate School in Darlington Players and coaches wear rubber bracelets with “Miller” etched between two crosses as the Pinewood Prep JV baseball team pauses for a moment of silence before a game at Trinity Collegiate School in Darlington died March 21 while on family vacation in Costa Rica Players and coaches pray before a game between Pinewood Prep in Summerville and Trinity Collegiate School in Darlington died March 21 during a family vacation in Costa Rica Lights come on over the baseball field at Trinity Collegiate School in Darlington the 14-year-old son of Brett and Jessica Gardner Former College of Charleston star Brett Gardner reached 1,500 games played with the New York Yankees when the coronavirus-shortened MLB season began last week Tributes have popped up since the March 21 death of Miller Gardner the son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner But everything around Pinewood Prep's return to the diamond was different and special in so many ways DARLINGTON — Pinewood Prep’s Summerville campus is 112 miles from Trinity Collegiate School It’s likely the longest trip of the season for the Panthers’ junior varsity baseball team But its emotional journey on March 27 to this place can’t be measured by an odometer watch or any other method to track miles and minutes The Panthers came after their teammate Miller Gardner died March 21 at a Costa Rica resort after he and several family members fell ill Pinewood's players and coaches have questions regarding what happened to the son of former College of Charleston and New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner Likewise for their community and baseball fans across the nation Little information has been made available, though clarity should eventually come But not in time for this game — Pinewood’s first since Miller's death Those would be impressive feats on any given day They were downright Herculean considering the players' massive burdens “It's good to get back out here on the field,” said Phil Hartig “These boys need to get together and be together Hartig’s words were measured — his emotions evident yet under control — because they have to be right now The nature of his job occasionally tasks those such as him with more than merely filling out lineup cards and making smart pitching changes There are moments when he has to be a counselor what his players are reconciling remains within their own circle allowing them to communicate and mend as best they can inside a safe place cloudless Thursday was a field with a wall of tall pines looming beyond the left-field fence The trees almost seemed to be protectively watching over them “We’ve definitely got to be sensitive to their feelings right now,” Hartig said of his players and it’s almost too much for these boys to be able to handle on their own So we try to give them a place to get away and be together and try to honor Miller.” The Gardners’ loss has produced observances in familiar places The Citadel had a moment of silence on March 25 to honor Miller’s passing before the first pitch of the Bulldogs’ game against College of Charleston at Joseph P the New York Yankees — Brett Gardner’s team for 14 years — paid tribute before their game March 27 against the Milwaukee Brewers Players removed their caps and lined up as a photo of a beaming Miller lit up the stadium’s massive video screens along with the message “Remembering Miller Gardner.” even if he hasn’t taken the field there since 2021 Fans in the right-field bleachers at Yankee Stadium chanted Miller's name during their traditional roll call — and on opening day Before each spring training with those Yankees Brett Gardner would have lunch with then-CofC coach Monte Lee Baseball and his family would be the primary topics of conversation providing baseball wisdom and tips for success his total focus would be on baseball and the upcoming season,” said Lee now an assistant at the University of South Carolina he was always back to Charleston because that time was always about his family his children came first before anything else I know how much Brett’s family means to him.” Those teams — the pros as well as the amateurs — are made up of grown men And the respects they paid are examples of empathy and sympathy toward one of their own “I can’t imagine what Brett and his family are going through,” said John Pawlowski and so many people have Brett and Miller and the family in their prayers.” The tributes at The Joe and the House that Ruth Built back that up Players at the high school level are still developing their games along with their bodies and their emotions And as perplexing and mysterious as life is for adults things can be scary for teens regardless of what kind of front they put up Because it’s tough enough relating to anyone at this point in life even if it’s a teammate — imagine the reluctance to connect to an opposing player Yet that was palpable all afternoon March 27 especially between the JV and varsity games Trinity's grounds crew prepped the field well before noon painting “10” (Miller’s baseball jersey number) and “MG” in black-and-white on the grass in front of the pitcher’s mound Trinity’s athletic director spoke over the public-address system with each team lined up along the baselines Some of Jared Amell’s words were boilerplate asking everyone to stand and join in a moment of silence followed by a prayer he expressed condolences to Miller’s “family teammates and all who were touched by his bright spirit.” His words were beautiful and echoed across Trinity’s sprawling campus But the biggest takeaway: There was no mention of Brett and they were all-in to pay their respects You could see it in how they seemed to mature in the solemn moments merely by standing quietly and respectfully What a wonderful tribute that his dad would’ve surely cherished but kind of brightened everybody's spirits with his spirit and that's really all I can say about that It’s fitting that these boys — Miller’s teammates and probably some members of the home team grappling with the frightening thought of sudden unexplainable loss — found solace on the diamond And it might also be a haven for Miller's older brother when he returns to the Pinewood varsity team in his own time The game reflects a lot about life in that it’s not bound to a clock though it has a definitive start and finish with lots of individual phases in between And what happens along the way is determined by skill and strategy Follow Scott Hamilton on X @ScottHamiltonPC News tips/online questions: newstips@postandcourier.com Delivery/subscription questions: subserve@postandcourier.com it was a well fought out by both teams until the bitter end Pinewood Prep earns the State Champion title with a 24-21 win over Wilson Hall .All image copyright Larry Gamble and The High Sports Report Christopher Kabine had the win on the hill March 13 as Pinewood Prep defeated Northwood Academy Senior Finley Taylor makes a play at first base during the Panthers’ home win over Northwood Academy Pinewood Prep is working to fill some holes this baseball season but it is playing sound defense and has some pop in its bats “I think we are going to be scrappy,” said Pinewood coach Jay Buddin “We had to overcome some significant injuries early this season and guys are starting to find their spot.” The Panthers went 3-0 in the Woodland preseason tournament scoring 36 runs while not surrendering any the team opened region play with two straight wins over Northwood Academy The Panthers lost to Hammond School and Lawrence Manning Academy but have already avenged the loss to Lawrence Manning Senior Drew Hartig and sophomore Sam Chisolm are doing most of the catching Marte’ is a transfer from the Dominican Republic who will also likely see time behind the plate Senior Finley Taylor played shortstop this past season but is recovering from a preseason arm injury Junior Carson Good is holding down the hot corner Juniors Max Poulakis and Grady Fuller are the starting middle infielders Seniors Asa Windham and Christopher Kabine are playing a lot of left field and sophomore Camden Abernathy are the other starters in the grass The Panthers have 12 pitchers on their roster but they are replacing their top three rotation players from this past season “Junior Max Poulakis and sophomore Cam Abernathy throw really well and are stepping into those starting roles,” Buddin said “Drew Hartig and lefty Chris Kabine are seeing a lot of time on the hill We have two freshmen pitchers developing that may be really good down the road.” Sophomore Brian Shelton is a promising closer Southpaw Sam Spickard and Andrew Leister are the two freshmen juniors Grady Fuller and Carson Good and seniors Finley Taylor and Watson also have pitching experience “We are strong defensively but need to figure out our offensive identity,” Buddin said “We have three guys in the outfield who can cover a ton of ground and a great infield If we do what we did at Woodland with the wood bats He added that while he has only four seniors “This is a gritty group that understands the game,” Buddin said We should be a really good base running team because of our baseball IQ This group of juniors all started as freshmen This team has a lot of varsity innings under its belt so it’s a matter of finding the right slots in the order for everybody.” Jimmy Harrell and Sammy Casey know a lot about baseball,” he said “Sammy played for me; Jimmy played at Georgia; and Mickey played at Garner Webb We have built this program to about 60 kids Our B-Team and JV coaches do a good job getting guys ready for us I hope we can make a deep run in the playoffs Pinewood should have a new baseball field by next spring Once construction of the new field is complete the old field will be renovated and become a softball field You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience A bill that would make Smithfield’s planned Pinewood Heights industrial park eligible for additional state economic development funding is on its way to Gov which would reduce the acreage requirements for the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program grant according to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s website aims to identify and assess the readiness of potential industrial sites of at least 100 acres or 50 acres if located in “GO Virginia Region 1 or 2,” both of which are located in the western part of the state Jordan’s bill would allow areas of at least 25 contiguous acres to qualify if they’re located in a locality with 35 or fewer incorporated square miles Smithfield’s town limits presently span just over 10 square miles 30 and passed the House of Delegates on Feb “Passage of this policy will make it easier for smaller communities — like Emporia and towns such as Smithfield and Windsor and others in the 17th Senate District — to access additional funds to attract new businesses and create jobs,” Jordan said in a recent newsletter to her constituents many of our localities are unable to qualify for these opportunities because they don’t meet the required number of contiguous acres for application.” “We have had conversations with Senator Jordan’s office regarding her bill,” Town Manager Michael Stallings said we will consider submitting an application for the pinewood heights project.” The town has been working for the past 19 years to gradually transform the former Pinewood Heights neighborhood behind Smithfield Foods’ meatpacking plant into an industrial park the town has received multiple $1 million matching grants from the state to relocate Pinewood’s residents and rezone the land as industrial the town raised its meals tax to the current 6.25% surcharge to pay for its share of the cost the first Pinewood residents began moving out and by 2014 Robert Livengood of pier-building business L&L Marine Inc had secured the first rezoning of land in Pinewood Heights to conditional industrial More than 80 lots remain under town ownership according to Isle of Wight County’s online GIS map The Virginia Business Ready Sites Program has paid out 117 grants totaling $43.9 million over the past nine years one of which was a 2017 grant of $2,025 paid to Isle of Wight County for the third phase of its Shirley T Holland Intermodal Park on the outskirts of Windsor The Norfolk State Spartans versus the North Carolina Central Eagles is one of four games on the Monday… The Miami Heat (28-31) host the Washington Wizards (11-48) in a matchup of Southeast Division teams at Kaseya… MEAC rivals face one another when the Norfolk State Spartans (20-9 10-2 MEAC) travel to face the North… The Norfolk State Spartans (25-4) will try to continue a six-game road winning streak at the North Carolina… Top-25 teams will hit the court in two games on Monday’s college basketball slate News | Mar 19 girls and boys in Kindergarten through 5th grade compete in the Truckee Cub Scout Pinewood Derby gravity-powered car races down a metal track Truckee Pack 734 staged a lively Pinewood Derby on March 10 where 28 unique cars sped down the raceway there was a special twist: Quality Automotive Servicing (QAS) hosted the race in their auto garage intensifying the automotive theme and adding to the excitement of the evening each Scout designed and built their derby car to specific requirements: each car must conform to a defined size specification and be built and decorated mainly by the Scout QAS hosted a “Build Night” to encourage Scouts to get a jump-start on their car builds Scouts and their parents gathered at QAS in February to design the cars and apply weights to their derby cars in a true auto garage General Manager of QAS and German Import Garage said that “community outreach is at the forefront of both shops’ focus Staff from both Quality Auto and German Import Garage were thrilled to partner with the local Cub Scouts and host this community event for them Our technicians and service staff were ecstatic about volunteering their time to help the scouts build their cars as well as judge some pretty wild designs to win prizes QAS hopes this will be a lasting relationship for years to come.” Joshua Toub – a Cub Scout dad based in Olympic Valley – assembled the four lane 40-foot aluminum track and electronic timing system at QAS with assistance from other Cub Scout parents “The venue provided the perfect space for our race making for an unforgettable experience,” stated Toub There were 19 competitive heats in the Pinewood Derby that evening Scouts were overjoyed when it was time for their car to race; the excitement in the room was palpable as three Boy Scouts from Truckee Troop 267 released derby cars down the race ramp It wasn’t just the Scouts who were excited — the adults were Cub Scout parents had a lot to say about the kids in the Scout program and how the Pinewood Derby this year was the best one yet “The Pinewood Derby is the highlight of the Cubs’ year and a lot of effort from the parents and kids culminates in this race The Scouts work hard to elevate their race cars from blocks of wood to fun-looking and seeing the joy on their faces as they get to race their cars When it came time to award the fastest cars and best designs all of the Cub Scouts gathered and waited with anticipation Final results were shared and trophies were awarded to the top three fastest racers and LiquiMoly Motor Oils teamed up to present the Cub Scouts with bountiful on-theme prize packs for the top race winners as well as several raffle prizes and take-home gift bags for all of the Scouts “Although I was heart-broken that I couldn’t make it to Race Day I was overjoyed knowing that my store and I could help provide an unforgettable experience for the scouts As the Cub Scouts are an organization near and dear to my heart I and NAPA Auto Parts were honored to be asked to help with this event”.  Regardless of whether a racer went home with a trophy Scouts could be heard complimenting their peers for the speed and design of their derby cars as they left the event to head home The cheering and support continued several days later as 14 Cub Scouts from Pack 734 were invited to race their cars at the Cub Scout District Championship race in Reno on March 15 The Pinewood Derby is one of many developmental experiences available to Cub Scouts and family members Scouting creates opportunities through programs and activities that allow youth to try new activities Over the next year, Truckee Cub Scouts are scheduled to refresh road skills at a bike rodeo, hike, swim, perform community service, compete in a boat race, and camp together. If you are interested in the Cub Scout program, please contact TruckeePack734@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/truckeecubscouts As part of a local community supporting youth engagement let’s show our appreciation to Quality Automotive Servicing for hosting this event by visiting them at 11500 Donner Pass Road and beyond make the Sierra Sun's work possible Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally Your donation will help us continue to cover COVID-19 and our other vital local news Sign up for daily and breaking news headlines Manage Subscriptions there are no polls available at the moment BEMIDJI — Local Cub Scouts put their specially designed pinewood derby race cars to the test on Saturday morning in an exciting conclusion to the derby racing season The scouts were allowed to design the car in whatever fashion they wanted Some chose a traditional race car look while others took a leap of creativity — one race car resembled a Hershey's candy bar while another sported the fictional character Pikachu Scouts start out with a simple block of wood before adding wheels and weights A mastery of weight distribution would play a major deciding factor on which vehicles performed best "They go from (a block of wood) to whatever they want," Cubmaster Marten Schrage explained they actually learn about weight distribution and the physics; you'll see a lot of the weights are toward the rear of the vehicle your kinetic energy and all that kind of stuff." All that mattered was that the final product was 5 ounces or less Schrage would ask the scout to lower the weight so that each vehicle is roughly the same they partook in local pinewood derbies around the region all culminating in a district face-off at Dondelinger of Bemidji on Saturday morning for everyone to join thanks to donations and sponsorships from local residents and businesses "Bemidji is such a wonderful town," said Boy Scouts Northern Lakes District Executive Michelle Bedford "We have so many businesses that are so involved in so many things." Bedford joked that a relationship was built between the scouts and Dondelinger — the program's biggest sponsor — simply because she had done business there in the past It was the dealership's second year hosting the pinewood derby another major sponsor was Tires Plus of Bemidji which provided four trophies: three for the top three best performing race cars and a fourth for the best designed race car Schrage provided the race track while working through the technological aspects alongside his children to ensure the race was fair He also walked the scouts through the rules while keeping the show on the road All race cars received the same treatment as they were lined onto the derby track in the main lobby of Dondelinger four separate times — once per lane This would ensure an equitable experience for the race cars as one lane might aid in speed allowing the crowning of the top three racers settled in as the first cars were loaded onto the track As the cars raced down and crossed the finish line some scouts would leap and cheer with excitement as their car or a friend's car snagged first place Others simply tracked the cars from the start to the end point with watchful eyes "People are just so supportive of having kids have a good time," Bedford left off "I moved here two years ago and I've always been impressed with how much people in Bemidji chip in Iredell Free News Cub Scouts compete in Gemstone District Pinewood Derby The Gemstone District Cub Scouts recently held the county-level Pinewood Derby Race at the Rocky Mount Church in Mooresville The race included the top three racers from eight Cub Scout Packs in Iredell County A total of 18 Scouts competed in the timed race on an inclined track in the fellowship hall 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scouting America the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training is thrilled to announce the debut of Pinewood Derby at the prestigious American International Toy Fair in New York With a full product assortment of Pinewood Derby car kits and accessories this marks the first time the beloved DIY activity will be showcased at the renowned event The Pinewood Derby is designed to inspire imagination and quality time together and offer a fresh take on a time-honored crafting tradition Whether it’s building a traditional Pinewood Derby racer or finishing the racer with light and sound kits this engaging and interactive experience encourages children and adults alike to create “We are beyond excited to introduce Pinewood Derby to the next generation of families and hobbyists,” said Greg Winters director of business development and licensing “One of our missions is to bring back the joy of hands-on creativity in connecting with all families in a world increasingly dominated by screens We believe this activity will not only spark creativity but also help families make lasting memories together.” With a growing demand for screen-free activities and retailers looking to provide enriching experiences for children Scouting America is actively seeking retail partners who share a passion for creativity and want to bring this engaging hands-on tradition to homes across the country and media representatives are invited to visit Booth #6558 to experience Pinewood Derby firsthand and partnership opportunities will be available throughout the event Scouting America provides the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training Scouting America welcomes all of America’s youth into its programs Our goal is to give them fantastic experiences in the outdoors where they can grow with us in a safe environment More than 130 million Americans have been through our programs since our founding and currently more than one million youth are served by 477,000 adult volunteers in local councils throughout the country To learn more about Scouting America’s mission, or to sign your child up for Scouting, visit www.BeAScout.org Cub Scout Pack 28 of Bellwood held its Pinewood Derby on Sunday Overall winners were (left to right): Third place Kyden McAndrew of the Lion den; second place Levi McNaul of the Webelos den; and first place has announced the following programs for the month of .. 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