Soap Box Derby preparation event

ELORA – On April 14, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington (BBBS CW) hosted a special event in preparation for the annual soap box derby on July 1 in Elora. Former Canadian and international soap box derby champion, Chris Etherington was on hand at the Elora Centre for the Arts to offer advice on cart construction to young racers and their parents.

From left, BBBS chair Kate Guy, Etherington, and BBBS CW treasurer Don Speers stand behind Grade 6 John Black Public School student Rylan Youngblood with his uncle Michael Wilkinson. Photos by Duncan Hossack