SHERBURNE – The Sherburne Cub Scouts of Pack 66 have been extremely busy in the last several months. Rather than asking what they have been doing, it might be easier to ask what haven’t they done! “We opened our scouting year with a birthday party for the Pack, which turned a very young 60 in October,” said Paula Howard, Cub Leader.

In November the scouts observed Veteran’s Day with American Legion Post 876, where Thad Karaman played Taps. “We were invited in for lunch and to learn about the care and display of the American flag and blue star (aka ’Son in Service’) banners,” Howard said. The Webelos I den took a field trip to WKTV in Utica, where anchorman Steve McMurray gave them a studio tour. The den also watched the noon news broadcast, live in the studio. They also visited the Oneida County Historical Society and learned about our civil rights, and saw artifacts from flags to documents signed by past presidents. The Tigers, Bears & Wolves all went the Sherburne Fire House where Patrick Lawrence gave a tour and answered endless questions.

December was just as busy. The Scouts and parents volunteered at the Rogers Winter Living Celebration by helping vendors unload their supplies and helping with setup. “We learned about winter camping from the Hamilton boy scout troop, including cross country skiing, building a fire without a match, snow shoeing and being a human bird feeder,” Howard said. The pack was also seen caroling at the Big M, Top Variety, Pratt Newton Memorial Home and Joe & Vinny’s Pizzeria. After many renditions of We Wish You a Merry Christmas we returned to the firehouse for crafts, cookies and an evening with Santa Claus.