Bear Scout Paul Adams Jr. (left) was the winner of the Cub Scout Pack 37 Pinewood Derby held Sunday at the Sandycreek Township fire hall. Adams is the son of Mendy and Paul Adams Sr., of Polk. Second place went to Arrow of Light Scout Trenan Smith (center), grandson of Jackie Cralley of Franklin and nephew of Sean Cralley of Cooperstown. Bear Scout Jackson Wilson, son of Dan and Jessica Wilson of Franklin earned third place. The trio, along with fourth and fifth place finishers, Jordan Stumpf and Jack Simpson, qualified to compete in the Colonel Drake District Pinewood Derby to be held March 18. Top design awards went to Wilson and Petey Alfeo. Alyson Wilson was the winner of the open division races. (Submitted photo)
Pinewood Derby winners announced
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Southwest Ranch Taco Salad
