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OUR 23 rd YEAR • ISSUE NO. 2 • JANUARY 15, 2015 RutherfordWeekly.com 828-248-1408 FREE FREE SMALL TOWN FRIENDLY, BIG TIME RESULTS SMALL TOWN FRIENDLY, BIG TIME RESULTS WE ACCEPT & DEBIT CARDS See our ad on page 7. Over 100 vehicles in stock starting at $2,995. Area's Largest Area's Largest Buy Here Pay Here! Buy Here Pay Here! LOWEST LOWEST DOWN DOWN PAYMENTS! PAYMENTS! Don't Wait On Tax Money! We Will Deliver Your Car NOW! 828-287-8880 Hwy. 74 Bypass Spindale, NC Across from Isothermal Community College ©Community First Media Community First Media We will buy your car or truck • Check with us before you trade! 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Anna Grace Winn has been in Girl Scouts for two years, and in that time she's earned a badge of honor as the top salesperson for Girl Scout Cookies in Rutherford County in 2014. Anna Grace is following the footsteps of her mother, Julie Winn, who was also a Girl Scout and is now one of the leaders of Anna Grace's Troop. At first Anna Grace was nervous to ask people to buy cookies or phone them to see if they'd like to order. Now, her mom says, she's a pro. "She has it down pat. She'll call and say 'How many boxes do you want this year?'" Julie said. Two flavors always seem to sell the best for Anna Grace - Peanut Butter Patties and Caramel deLites. Those flavors are joined this year by other long-favorites, as well as a new gluten-free option, Trios. Trios are produced in a dedicated gluten-free facility, and made of real chocolate chips and peanut butter, real butter and certified gluten- free, whole grain oats. The cookies also do not have palm or hydrogenated oils or high fructose corn syrup. Trios cost $5 per box; all other cookie varieties cost $4 per box. Also new this year is online ordering, said Lisa Crawford, vice president of Marketing & Communications for Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont. "In true Girl Scout fashion, Digital Cookie is girl-led, which means the girls initiate the sale," Crawford said. Customers will be able to buy Girl Scout Cookies online by invitation of a Girl Scout. Once the customer has a direct link to the page, as provided by the girl, the customer can order from the comfort of home. COCODirect, the digital sale platform, is not available via search engine, Crawford said. Consumers who are looking for cookies can download the Girl Scout Cookie Finder App at www.girlscoutcookies.org to search for booth sales in their area, and if they do not know a Girl Scout, can contact the council office at 828-328-2444 to be put in touch with one. "Digital Cookie offers a girl-led, immersive online experience that teaches girls about money management and using dashboards to track their sales and goals. Overall, the new platform teaches modern skills while aligning with the interests of today's girls," Crawford said. Anna Grace said selling cookies has helped her learn organizational skills. It's also allowed her opportunities to travel. "Our troop went to New York City, and Anna Grace's cookie money paid for it," Julie said. So what does it take to be the top seller, besides organization? "We always have cookies with us in the car," Anna Grace said. "And we ask everyone if they'd like to buy some." Cookie booths will be in the community through March 1. Anna Grace Winn was the top seller of Girl Scout cookies in 2014, and said her key to selling was to always have cookies with her and ask everyone if they'd like to buy some. Gluten Free: New this year is Trios, a gluten-free cookie produced in a gluten-free facility. Trios cost $5 a box; other varieties cost $4 per box. Girl Scouts have the opportunity to earn badges for cookie sales, including a business badge. Additionally, they can earn other prizes, like trips. Anna Grace's cookie money paid for her to attend a Troop trip to New York City. By Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com By Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com Mountain Village Mountain Village Chalets & Cabins Chalets & Cabins ~FOR RENT~ ~FOR RENT~ 1 to 5 Bedrooms All Have Hot Tubs & Fireplaces 950 Main St. Chimney Rock, NC 704-472-3100 704-482-4888 704-472-5219 ERT RT To Advertise Your Restaurant, Event Or Establishment Call 828-248-1408 or email advertising@ rutherfordweekly.com Publishes Next Thursday Reserve Your Space Today!

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