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Cookie sale focus
on girky not treats
Every year, thousands of girls
•cross the area gain valuable knowl-
edge while providing the community
with that iconic treat - Girl Scout
cookies. Tins year will be no excep-
tion.
The Girl Scout Cookie Program,
an integral part of Girl Scouting s
Business and Economic Literacy ini-
tiative for girls ages 6 to 17, prov ides
finance, marketing, and public speak-
ing skills, along with valuable experi-
ences that build girls' self-confidence
and help them develop their own per-
sonal leadership style, according to
information from the organization
Locally, girls will sell Girl Scout
cookies Jan. 5 through 21.
The Girl Scout organization
announced last week that in accor-
danc with FDA regulations "all vari-
eties of Girl Scout cookies are now
zero trans fat per serving"
This change was made because,
like most successful businesswomen.
Girl Scouts listen to their customers,
said Elaine Huckleberry, Tejas
Council CEO.
Since its inception in 1117. the Girl
Scout cookie activity has become an
annual event that has helped girls
develop important leadership skills
they will use throughout their lives.
Huckleberry said.
"Whether they are dreaming of
becoming a doctor, teacher, business-
woman. president of the PTA. or
superstar athlete, the Girl Scout
Cookie Program gives them the con-
fidence they need to reach for the
stars," she said.
Through the Girl Scout Cookie
Program, girls manage inventory, set
goals, learn money management, and
develop marketing skills, essentially
running their own business. The
entire troop sets a goal and follows a
plan leading toward that goal Girl
Scout troops use revenue from the
cookie activ ity to fund a service proj-
ect or to plan for an exciting tnp.
Many successful women have
credited their business skills to the
Girl Scout Cookie Program, making
it the premier business and economic
literacy program for girls in the
United Stales. Huckleberry said.
“The Girl Scout Cookie Program is
a valuable part of the Curl Scout expe-
rience. Skills the girls gain through
the Cookie Program truly help them
develop into future business leaders."
she said. “It is always exciting to see
girls developing skills without even
realizing it - and having fun at the
same time!"
The Girl Scout Cookie Program
helps girls in unique ways, according
Girl Scout Troop 2424 delivers cookie orders last year.
to information from the Tejas
Council. "For example, this activity
is a chance to build self-esteem. A
shy girl can get over her fear of
approaching people by working at a
booth with her fellow Girl Scouts or
going door to door in her neighbor-
hood with other girls from her troop
A girl who might feel she isn't good
with numbers can build her confi-
dence by keeping track of sales and
learning to make change," a press
release stated.
"Participating tn the Girl Scout
Cookie Program has definitely made
me more confident,” said Girl Scout
Misty White. “I know I am learning
things that will help me when I go to
get a job."
Proceeds from the Girl Scout
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Cookie Program stay in North Texas
to provide program, training and
camp facilities for girls across the
area.
Girl Scouts has more than .17 mil-
lion girls and adults worldwide. The
Girl Scouts of Tejas Council serves
more than 36,000 girls and over
12,6<H) adults in 21 Northeast Texas
Counties.
WPD begins
second year
in STEP
For the second consecutive year,
the Wylie Police Department
received a $15,000 grant as part of
the Texas Department of
Transportation’s Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program Wave pro-
gram
STEP Wave is a traffic safety cam-
paign in which the grant will pay fix
off-duty officers to enforce traffic
laws during traditionally high traffic
periods WPD will concentrate on
speeding in high accident areas and
driving while intoxicated offenses.
As part of the program. Wylie
Police are scheduled to participate in
the STFJ* Wave program on five
occasions. The first phase will occur
dunng the Christmas and New Year's
holidays from Dec 22. 200b.
through Jan. 2. 2007.
Dunng the 2005-'0b campai-JMki
WPD issued 113 speeding tick^^P
and 23 DWls while logging 557 75
enforcement hours
"W'e were very pleased with the
results of our first year and hope- to
build upon them as we continue to
make Wylie’s roads and streets a
safer place during the busy holidav
traffic season." Lt. Mike Atkison
said.
Rabies found in area skunks, officials urge residents to keep pets vaccinated
continued from page IA
without physical contact. Exposure
to infected saliva can also transfer
the disease.
According to the Animal Health
Channel Web site, the virus can be
spread via saliva, tears, breast milk
and urine The incubation period for
the disease can be anywhere from
several days to several months.
The first sign of rabies is usually
a change in behavior, the Web site
states. “Rabid animals usually stop
eating and drinking and may appear
to want to be left alone," AHC said.
“After the initial onset of symp-
toms. the animal may become
vicious or begin to show signs of
paralysis. Some rabid animals bile
at the slightest provocation and oth-
ers may be somnolent and difficult
to arouse. Once the animal shows
signs of paralysis, the disease pro-
gresses very quickly and the animal
dies."
The rabies disease has three
phases, according to the Web site.
During the initial phase symptoms,
which usually last two to three
days, include changes in the tone of
the dog s bark, chewing at the bile
site, fever, loss of appetite and sub-
tle changes in behavior.
The next phase is sometimes
called "mad dog syndrome" and
last from two to four days but is not
experienced by all infected animals
Symptoms include craving to eat
even inedible objects, constant
growling and barking, disorienta-
tion
erratic behavior, episodes of
aggression, no fear ot natural ene-
mies. restlessness, seizures and
muscle incoordination.
The final phase of the disease is
paralytic phase which includes the
appearance of choking, the droop
ing of the lower jaw in dogs, the
inability to swallow (leading to
drooling and foaming at the mouth)
and paralysis.
Animals that are high risk for
carrying rabies include skunks, rac-
coons and coyotes. Rabbits, birds,
squirrels and possums rarely are
infected with rabies.
The Animal Health Channel said
more than 50 percent of all rabies
cases in the United States involve
raccoons. Skunks account for 22.5
percent of all cases, while foxes
tally 6.5 percent and bats. 10 per-
cent.
Any unusal daytime sightings of
nocturnal animals should be report-
ed to animal control, Smith said
If you see one of these animals
within your neighborhood during
daylight hours, call Wylie Animal
Control at 172-442-5268 If sight-
ing occurs before 8 a m. or after 5
p.m.. call the Wylie Police non-
emergency number. 172-442-8171.
Two rabid skunks were also
recenlty confirmed in Sachse.
Murphy has also had confirmed
cases of rabies this year.
“It is unusual to have this many
reported cases in the Wylie, Sachse
and Murphy area, but it is not
uncommon for this time of year,"
said Ken Gualls, Wylie Animal
Control supersiors. “In fact, we
may experience more cases in the
next few weeks as skunks continue
to be pushed out of their environ-
ment ”
Animals such as skunks and
racoons are being seen further in
town because the extended drought
is forcing them from their natural
habitat, officials said.
Wylie Animal Control will have a
low-cost pet vaccination clinic from
4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan 5, at the am
trial shelter. 141-A Hensley Ln.
Rabies vaccinations for dogs and
cats cost $11 for one year and $31
for three years
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Nominations sought for chamber awards
continued from page IA
through participation, motivation
and mentoring."
To nominate a company or indi-
vidual for these awards, contact the
Wylie Chamber of Commerce at
172-442-2804 for a nomination form
or visit the chamber’s Web site
www.wyliechamber.org.
Nomination deadline is Jan. 12.
In addition to the community
awards. Wylie ISD will announce
its elementary and secondary
teacher of the year winners and the
city of Wylie will recognize its
employee of the year
The banquet will also serve as an
installation ceremony for incoming
board chairman Red Hyboth and
feature a fundraising auction.
The theme for the event is "The
Roaring '20s."
Tickets are $50 each and are
available at the chamber office.
I08A W Marble, or by calling 172-
442-2804
Sponsorship opportunities rang-
ing from $3,500 to $50 are also
available.
For more information, call the
Chamber office or visit the Web site
www.wyliechamber.org.
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