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Girl Scout troops in Rappahannock join those across the state and nation in the annual cookie sale campaign, the proceeds of which finance troop activities. The last day that cookie orders may be placed is Monday. February 22.

Special programs are financed through these funds as well as normal operating expenses, camps and training programs for all age groups. To achieve all of this, the Girl Scouts of the Virginia Skyline Council of which Rappahannock is a part, must sell 548.000 packages of cookies, or an average of about 46 packages per girl.

During the cookie sale campaign, some of these young ladies were asked what the scouting program in Rappahannock had done for them. These are some of the replies:

Debbie Helmer: “Girl Scouting helps me discover the world beyond Rappahannock County." Shandra Eldred: “Girl Scouting helps me escape

and be with people my own age." Tara Fisher: "It has enabled me to do things I otherwise would not have the chance to do. such as backpacking and camping." Tammy Wilson: "I think Girl Scouting helps me learn about new people and other cultures.” Kim Helmer: "The Wider Opportunity Program sent me to Wyoming and I got to

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