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Elderhostel Program Set For Autumn of the t *ii one of a handful participated in an ex perimental program proving the feasibility of mixing older Etdarhoatel students with regular college-age students during the regular session of school BMerhoatel began in Boston years ago, loosely based on the youth hostels of Europe which allow young travelers In Europe to stay at clean and safe - but frill-free - facilities at rock -bottom prices. I The idea was to utilize college cam puses during the summer months when fewer students are on campus and the activities are traditionally slower. The four fall programs will be held at Mars Hill during the month of Oc tober, and all will feature three pro grams except for the last week, which will be an intensive studies program in natural history. The first week will begin Sept. 27. will end Oct. 3, and will feature "The Making of a Modern Mountaineer," a review of the modernization of the the basics of existence in a new region. The sacond week, Oct. 4-10, will feature "American Innocents Abroad," a survey of the works of Hawthorne, Jamei, Fitzgerald, Hem ingway and Faulkner; "A Window on Tomorrow," will use Mortimer Alder's "Visions ef the Future" to discuss 12 ideas shaping the future; "By George! The Music of George Gershwin" will include critiques of the composer's better known works as well as his Asheville experiences. The third week, Oct. 11-17, has a week of foreign policy classes which begins with "Foreign Policy Ex change; The US and USSR," a look at the re-emergence of the cold war bet ween the two super-powers; "Foreign Policy Exchange: The US and Latin America," surveys the cur rent crises in Central and South America; and "Foreign Exchange: The US and China," will examine traditional and modern Chinese culture as a background for current US-China relations. The final week. Oct. J5- 31. will be an intensive study of "Appalachia Natural History.'' which will in troduca the participant to the rich variety of the natural wildlife found in the surrounding Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountain ranges. Students In this class will need to bring a sturdy pair of hiking boots and will be ex W peeled to have read "The Ap palachians" by Maurice Brooks For additional information, in cluding costs, contact Raymond C. Kapp, Director, The Center of Conti nuing Education, Mars HUi College, Mars Hill, N.C. 28754, telephone 689-1166. A limited number of com muters will be allowed to attend each class along with the residence students. -2^- *?' ' - __l? Z3J River Photos Wanted Photographs of the French Broad River are wanted for celebration of French Broad River Week. A reward will be offered for those chosen as the most memorable. The photographs must be of or related to the river. The contest is part of The Transylvania Times' an nual French Broad River photography contest. Black and white or color photographs are welcome. There is no size limit. Photographs will be mailed back to the participant. There are two categories, one for children ages 12 and below and another for adults ages 13 and above. First, second and third prizes will be awarded in each category. The prizes in each category are $25 for first place, $10 for second place and $5 for third place. The deadline for entries is Sept. 1. The winners will be announced in the Sept. 7 issue of The Transylvania Times. Winning photographs will also be printed at this time in the paper. Send photographs to The Tran sylvania Times, P.O. Box 32, Brevard, N.C. 28712, or drop the photograph by The Transylvania Times office. A return address should be put on the photograph. ? ? ? I Reunion Held A community wide reunion was held at the Upper Laurel Com munity Center (the old Ebbs Chapel school building) July 25. Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs were served with cold melon. Several of the former teachers were present and many people who attended the school were there. Former teachers from left to right are, first row - Dealia Brittany, Carolyn Ponder, Pat Ball, Evelyn English, Shirley Cody and Betty Ballard. Second row - Faye Loyd, cook, Lena Ray, Tommie Ann Blackwell, Paula Parker and Marsha Boyd. Third row - Roscoe Phillips, Howard Haynie, Nell Hill and Estoy Whitney. A SALE SO BIG WE HAD TO MOVE IT OUTSIDE TO OUR PARKING LOT!
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