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Page 4 THE BATTALION FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1981 ocal Cookie peddlers discover new badges, leaden By JENNIFER WAYMAN Battalion Reporter Girl Scouts have come a long way. They still peddle cookies, but now they have opportunity to earn new proficiency badges such SALE SALE Reg. *265 Reg. *550°° SALE $ 450 00 MD. 5022. Oboncol mahogany is used for sides and single-piece back. Fine white spruce top has genuine wood inlay on sound hole; ivory bind ing on top and back. Adjustable rosewood bridge. Nato mahogany sa tin-finish neck, adjustable rod. Rosewood fingerboard has attractive snowflake design pearl inlay; Jacaran- da faced headpiece with individual chrome heads; tortoise shell pick- guard. MD. DY51. This Alvarez Yairi guitar is handmade with rare burl mahogany back and sides. It has strong sound projection and great tuning stability, plus a double reinforced adjustable neck. Fine inlays and other features. INCLUDES LIFE TIME WARRANTY. THURS., FRI., SAT. 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Girl Scout troops in the Bryan- College Station area have made some changes, including the addi tion of Aggie members. About six Texas A&M students, one of them male, have become volunteer leaders for some of the 93 local Girl Scout troops. Rita Arnold, local field execu tive for the Girl Scouts, said that traditionally, troop leaders have been mothers of the girls, but to day with many women working full-time, they don’t have time to lead troops. “We’ve looked to other sources of volunteer leaders, which is why the Aggies have stepped in,” Arnold said. Several fathers and elderly couples also have become leaders. Some of the Aggie troop leaders have become involved through Aggie Scouts, a group of 52 stu dents who act as a resource group for local Boy and Girl Scout troops. Gayle Collins, president of Aggie Scouts, said the group, many of whom were scouts when they were younger, teach local troops camping skills, take them on camping trips and help them earn proficiency badges. The Aggie Scouts also sell Girl Scout cookies on campus in February. Aggie Scout meetings are held Wednesday nights at 9:30 in 140 MSG and are open to anyone in terested in becoming a member, Collins said. Dues are $5 per year. Mike Swanson, a sophomore fi nance major who joined Aggie Scouts last December, said it was through Aggie Scouts that he be came a leader for a local troop. “I like helping people and it was something I’ve never done before, so I decided to give it a shot,” Swanson said. He said the leaders teach the Brownies — scouts in the 1st through 3rd grades — scout songs, the Brownie promise and basic camping skills. Swanson said he enjoys leading the troop because the girls are excited about what they are doing. “I guess the most exciting thing is watching their faces when they learn a new song or make some thing for their parents,” he said. Aside from student troop lead ers, the Girl Scouts as a national organization also have made changes, Arnold said. The organization, known for traditional cookie sales, camping trips and badges for such skills as cooking and childcare, now offers badges for such things as Ms. Fix- it, group sports, aerospace and business. Arnold said the purpose of Girl Scouts, sometimes called an infor mal education program, is to help young women reach four basic * * * * TIRED OF COOKING * * 6* * * * * * WASHING DISHES? * * * * * * Then, dine at the MSC each * •x- evening. How can anyone $ prepare a meal for as little f | as $2.19 plus tax? You will | * find the answer at the MSC * from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. each | evening. * “QUALITY FIRST” f YOU ARE INVITED TO THE LORD'S ACRE FESTIVAL SPONSORED BY i J ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OCTOBER 24, 1981 HWY 30 (NEXT TO OAKS PARK) C.S REFRESHMENTS ALL DAY \ \ Tristen Kellner is inducted into the Brownies by Glenda Laza, a Texas A&M Stall photo by Brim I&| student working as a troop leader for the ( Scouts. goals — to develop a sense of self, to increase skills in relating with others, to develop values and to contribute to society. “It’s a broad-based organization — it’s not just earning badges and learning to be a better outdoor camper,” she said. The high school girls, Arnold said, complete activities that teach them group dynamics, income budgeting and career planning. They are able to earn badges for their activities, but not all troops choose to earn badges. “Sure, the badges are there if they want to earn them, but it’s what they do that’s importaitj she said. Arnold said local troops arti need of leaders. OnenewBrouu troop has been formed, butc begin its activities because itli no leaders, she said. Anyoneii terested in leadership mayc Arnold at 822-3467. •UG' •vL' vJG 1 vT* 'I** vL* vL* ». y ^ vL* '•X* vX* *Xf' *T* 'T* 'T'* •T* * * •X- * ■X- •X- * Drug abuse seminar to be held Saturday pte S je Wo By CATHY ANDERSON Battalion Reporter A seminar about the severity of drug abuse among teenagers in Brazos County will be held Satur day at Bryan High School. The seminar, which starts at 8 a.m., is sponsored by the Brazos Residents against Drug Abuse. BRADA is an organization established to inform the public about severe drug abuse problems in the community. Dr. Gilberto Trevino, BRADA president, said abuse is a severe problem with Brazos County youth between the ages of 12 and 18. The day-long seminar will fea ture Bruce White, a minister from Nashville, who will discuss the role of the clergy in the family where drug abuse is a problem. In the afternoon the partici pants will break up into groups and discuss drug abuse in their particular situations, Trevino said. One goal of the seminar is to teach doctors what medical signs to look for in drug dependent chil dren, Trevino said. A panel appointed by the Col lege Station Independent School District performed an investiga tion and proved there is a severe drug problem with College Sta tion youth, Trevino said. Interviews with users, former users, teachers, psycologists, b» enforcement officials and parei support this conclusion, Trevi* said. )e NA BRADA tries to steer with drug-related problems totii appropriate channels, whetheri is a minister, psychologist or la* enforcement agency, he said. BRADA opposes sending ell dren to prison for drug n problems, Trevino said. Oncei child goes through the judicalm tern, he will carry a stigmaforilr ^; °! rest of his life. P veryo ’re at cal ience. When spee “Drug-dependentchildren!*; iljere long in hospitals, not in prison y to Dennis Ivey's Lakeview Club The Very Best In Country-Western Music and Dancing" Saturday Trevino said The average parent doesjl know enough about drugs termine if their child is a user \ solu parte pen Trevino said, and no child is goinj p s\^ 1 <e>^ e to admit to using drugs. “I look upon these kids whoatf hooked on drugs as emotional cripples,” Trevino said. “They are never going to bt able to cope with life alone as lon| as they are dependent on drugs. For further information con cerning the seminar you can con tact Dr. Trevino at 693-9336. day i Towe: irk K lent d< ght, h in-h< nmitte ercor The si Doors open Dancing 9-1. Call 823-0660 p.m. 3 Miles North of R,^, on Tabor Romf Come Ready To Dance! Ken’s Automotive Bryan 421 S. 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