(clockwise from right) Cub Scout Pack 70 Den 8 Webelos took first place in the Scatacook Klondike Derby held January 20 in Sherman. The derby had a James Bond theme, titled “License to Skill.” Scouts had to demonstrate proficiency in fire building, orienteering, first aid techniques, obstacle course run, and BB gun target shooting. Seen here with their team sled are, from left, Steve Anderau, Jeff Haylon, Jack Benedict, Brenden Peterson, Tommy Catalina, Brandon McIntyre, and Matt Barra. Cub Scout leader Mark Benedict stands behind them.

(Members of Tiger Den 3, Sandy Hook’s Pack 170, visited The Newtown Bee for a tour of the facility on Friday, January 19. The scouts learned about the history of The Bee, celebrating its 130th year of publication, and its integral place in the town. With this tour, the den completed requirements for the achievement “How People Communicate.”

St Rose Webelo II Cub Scouts Den 5 recently visited Sugar Hill Auto in Newtown. They learned some of the finer points of car repair from the experts. Inspecting a front bumper, from left, are Stephen Walsh, Jack Brubaker, Matthew Wood, Zachary McNulty, and Daniel Hamar. Behind them, from left, are mechanics John Modzelewski, Brian Schmidt, and Rob Merryhill.