Elders Welcome Knowledge Through Elderhostel Travel
Elderhostel offers affordable education travel for 60 plus adults across 100 colleges and universities. Tuition ranges from 65 to 105 dollars, including room and board, with scholarships available. Charles and Mildred Feirich of Carbondale, both 70, recently joined Elderhostel at the University of Washington and praised the mix of study and social engagement.
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Phil Bloomer
Southern Illinois
Elderhostel
Charles
Mildred Feirich
Carbondale
University of Washington
Seattle
Iowa
University of Minnesota
Feirich
Elderhostel program discussed with SIUC interest
Feirich recalls his Elderhostel experiences at Washington and Seattle adventures. The program offers courses in art science literature and ecology with no exams and grades. He praises the view from an eighth floor room and the abundant meals while noting weight gain. Other activities included boating sightseeing and theater. He met SIUC professors and notes Elderhostel origins in 1975. SIUC discussions stall due to funding. coordination with multiple universities needed for local start. National Office and grants sustain the program. Contact information provided for more details.
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Feirich
Frieich
Iowa
Elderhostel
Mt. Rainier
Seattle Fish Locks
Washington
Arizona
Florida
California
Illinois
Home gardeners aid stores in food market shift
About 32 million American home gardeners produced $14 billion in fruits and vegetables last year, eight percent of domestically grown food spending. A Gallup survey shows homegrown food value rising from $10 billion in 1976, signaling growing competition for the food industry.
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Brian B. King
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
America
Gallup Organization Inc
Cucumber Raita And Garden Data From A P and Not Everything We Eat Is Curry
A cucumber raita recipe features sliced cucumbers yogurt onion and cumin with optional coriander. The piece also reports Agriculture Department data on home gardens growing 6 million acres and rising fruit and vegetable prices, noting a 10 percent price jump by year end and a 36.7 percent annual rise through May.
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Cecily Brownstone
Associated Press
India
Aravinda Chakravarti
Donald C. Morizot
Harold House
Backyard Mechanic Volume II offers home oil change guide
The article promotes Backyard Mechanic Volume II a 75 page do it yourself car care manual by Driver Magazine editors. It explains oil filter and grease service prolonging engine life and outlines recommended oil change intervals 5000 miles general and 3000 miles dusty areas. It notes older cars use SD oil newer SE and warns about additives possibly voiding warranties. It also mentions Volume I and a free Consumer Information Catalog with order details.
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Air Force
Consumer Information Center
Dept
Pueblo
Colo
The
General Services Administration
Salvage frozen foods after power outages
The article advises how to protect and salvage foods when power fails. A fully stocked freezer stays cold for two days if unopened, while a half-full unit lasts about a day. Dry ice can help, but never place it directly on food. Fish spoils quickly and should be handled with care.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
Marge Ferroli
Ms. Ferroli
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