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Show ST. GEORGE www. thespectrum.com — The Spectrum NEIGHBORHOODS For the week of October 10, 2008 — 3 Speedy racers: Pinewood fy derby holds long appeal U Ss: By CLARISSA ADAMS For St. George Neighborhoods ST. GEORGE Jewkes and his — Creig two sons have been racing cars for more than 35 years. Though he is one of the oldest racers on the circuit, he, with his sons, won first place in almost every race category in national race events the past two years. Each car raced has been built by hand, and he said they can make a car and have it running in less than an hour and ah That's because the cars are Pinewood Derby cars, made from the same block of pine that every Boy Scout makes his own Pinewood Derby car out of. Jewkes said he’ started racing in 1972, when his oldest son, David, had his first Pinewood Derby race in Cub Scouts. Submitted photo Creig, David and Glenn Jewkes display the Pinewood Derby trophies they won at nationals. Three years later, he was joined by his younger son, Glenn. They. have been involved in Pinewood Derby racing ever since. Their fastest car — super modified category — has won first place in both the Lima Land Open competi- | tion in Ohio in 2007 and the Blue Grass National competition in Kentucky in 2008. After a six-run timed race, — it tied another car with an identical total time. In a one-run race-off their e See DERBY on pg. 4 i=mn ttal All patients seen by Board Certified Dermatologist | KARL TRIMBLE, mp SKIN CANCER MANAGEMENT} Detection/Diagnosis/Treatment/Moh’s Surgery§ St. George 628-9201 Cedar City 867-5077 Cosmetic Services * Botox » Restylane Feet: | im 5 Americans will develop ae cee as Ld Pn a dc eo | co | NEW PATIENTS WELCOME. "435-674-3552 ~ 1-877-574-3552 Bloomington Executive Suites + St.George (Across from Wal-Mart) www.dixiedermatology.com GY MM 1 VIP DAY PASS ¢ 1 FREE WORKOUT BEST GYM EVER 10000003739_CSO Friendly Staff Committed to Quali Personalized Care GOLD'S PRESENT COUPON AT THE FRONT DESK. For first time patrons only. One time use only. Must be 18 years of age and have a local or student ID. Good for non-Gold’s Gym members only. AMENITIES AND SERVICES VARY BETWEEN CLUBS. IPC * Some restrictions may apply, see gym for details. © 2008 Gold’s Gym, Inc. All rights reserved |