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Wednesday, February 5, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon SCOUTS: Pack is growing and thriving in Sisters Law-enforcement agencies join app Continued from page 1 Local law-enforcement agencies including the City of Bend and Redmond police departments and the Deschutes County Sheriff9s Office have joined the Neighbors app by Ring. The Neighbors app pro- vides a platform for com- munities to share infor- m a t i o n a b o u t a c t i v i t y occurring in their neigh- borhood, helping to keep people and property safe. Participating law enforce- ment agencies will not have direct access to all app users9 videos 4 only vid- eos users have selected to share. Citizen participation is optional, anonymous, and does not require a Ring brand device. Video and informa- tion provided will be used to help solve crimes, identify suspicious persons, and deter criminal activity. The Neighbors app is a free app designed by Ring excited 4 the adults were, too. Cory Stengel and Risa Monroe 4 the den leader and committee chair of Pack 139 4 had a lot to say about the kids they work with in the scout program, as well as the Pinewood Derby that eve- ning. According to Stengel the derby is <the highlight of the Cubs9 year; a lot of work from the parents and kids cul- minates in this race.= Monroe felt similar, stating that <the scouts worked really hard, and seeing the joy on their faces as they get to race their cars, as well as the camarade- rie in the pack, is amazing to watch.= T h e S e n i o r D i s t r i c t Executive of the Crater Lake Council for Boy Scouts of America, Patrick Donohue, was also at the Pinewood Derby. Donohue said in regards to Den 139 and their derby cars that he9s <been to about eight races in Central Oregon this year, and they9re the best. Last year they had five scouts, now they9ve got 20. It9s because of Risa Monroe, the committee chair, and all that she9s given to the program.= There were four initial heats in the derby that eve- ning on the premise that each car needed to run at least one race on each lane of the four- lane ramp, in order to ensure PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK Scouts received medals and trophies for car design and speed. that the cars did not win or lose as a result of the ramp and how it was set up. Each scout was overjoyed when it was their turn to be in lane one, as that meant it was their turn to push the button that opened the starting gates, in addition to racing their car. After getting through the four initial heats, and some technical difficulties, there were a few more heats to narrow down the winners. Toward the end of the final heats, each scout could be heard giving their friends and fellow scouts congratulations when their car would win. When it came time to award the three fastest cars and three best designs their trophies, the scout leaders first took a moment to give every scout a medal for their hard work on their derby car. Medals were also given to the friends of the scouts who par- ticipated that evening, as well as a trophy to friend of the scouts, Bella Henry for hav- ing the fastest derby car of all PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK Scouts are required to build cars to particular specs. of the scouts9 friends. The awards for <Best Designed Derby Car= were voted on at dinner by the parents of the scouts. The first-place trophy for Best Designed Derby Car went to Ryder Cretsinger, a kindergar- ten Lion Scout. Second place for best design went to Henry Neal, also a kindergarten Lion Scout, and third place went to Weston Bilderbeck, a first- grade Tiger Scout. The third-place trophy for Fastest Derby Car went to Tristan Harry, a fourth-grade Webelo Scout. Second place went to Jonas Oschwald, a second-grade Wolf Scout, and first place went to Eeben Gold, a first-grade Tiger Scout. When asked about his favorite part of building his derby car, Gold said he liked picking the design and shape of his car, which fea- tured an enchanted sword from the popular video game Minecraft. Agreeing with Stengel9s statement, Gold said his favorite thing about being a scout so far was <racing the derby cars and getting to win a trophy.= Regardless of whether or not the scout went home with a trophy Friday evening, each scout could be heard compli- menting their fellow scouts9 derby cars for their speed and design as they left the Fireside Room to head home 4 the camaraderie Monroe men- tioned before very evident amongst them. I’m Here For You… Sellers: Free consult & market analysis gets you the highest price for your home. Buyers: I’ve lived in Sisters 17 years. 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