Pastor Jeff Jensen of the Evangelical Free Church in Geneva
brought the churches race track and timing equipment for the residents at the
Fairview Manor. He is pictured on the left and the Exeter Cub Scouts and
Boy Scouts helped run the race.
Bob Bettger shows off the pinewood derby car he made for the
Fairview Manor Pinewood Derby.
Troy Kalhoff, left, returns Millie Cruse’s pinewood derby
car to her after it runs down the track.
Residents and Scouts gathered for a picture after the
pinewood derby was over. Front left to right are residents Mardy Johnson,
Millie Cruse (with Katie Jensen on her lap), Helen Hostutler, Cindy Thomsen,
Elfie Sent, Ruth Schweitzer and Bob Bettger. Back row are Cub Scouts from Pack
218 and Boy Scouts from Troop 218 from the left: Mikey Bartu, Troy Kalhoff,
Tyler Sysel (behind), Joey Bartu, Ben Bartu and Clint Oldehoeft.
Fairview Manor residents had a little competition at their
pinewood derby race this year. Exeter Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts brought
their cars along to race with the residents and help with the race.
Pastor Jeff Jensen of the Evangelical Free Church in Geneva
brought a track that was donated to their church which is used with the
youth. He and Veteran Service Officer Eric Williams set up the track and
the timing system. Residents at the Manor had painted and weighted cars
to use in the race.
Everyone enjoyed watching the cars race down the track with
the digital readout showing their times and their places. The residents
cars were fast but the scout cars edged them out with strategically placed
weights. Each car raced several times in different lanes of the four lane
track.
The scouts helped place the cars on the track and returned
the cars to their owners after the race was over.
Along with their cars, the scouts wore their medals won in
their pack races and also shared several of their trophies.