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Don't talk trash to the dune lady

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Kathleen Goddard Jones has preserved the pristine condition of the Nipomo Dunes in southern California. The 85-year-old lady has prevented the construction of a nuclear power plant and condominiums in the area. She has been an environmental advocate since 1962 when she formed a local Sierra Club chapter.

Author: Holing, Dwight
Publisher: Retirement Living Publishing Company Inc.
Publication Name: New Choices for Retirement Living
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1061-2157
Year: 1993
Behavior, Personalities, Aged women, Elderly women, Environmental movement, Environmentalism, Jones, Kathleen Goddard

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Sounding the smoke alarm

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Corinne Whitehead from western Kentucky is campaigning for the shutdown of a hazardous-waste incinerator. Alarmed by the significant number of cancer cases suffered by people in the area, Whitehead continues to fight for cleaner air.

Author: Holing, Dwight
Publisher: Retirement Living Publishing Company Inc.
Publication Name: New Choices for Retirement Living
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1061-2157
Year: 1993
Environmental aspects, Incinerators, Environmental policy, Waste disposal sites, Kentucky, Whitehead, Corinne

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Honk if you love geese

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The identification of birds is a fascinating hobby that can be shared by the family. Bird-watching serves many purposes, from gaining scientific insight into the wild life to symbolizing the rites of passage in a family life.

Author: Holing, Dwight
Publisher: Retirement Living Publishing Company Inc.
Publication Name: New Choices for Retirement Living
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1061-2157
Year: 1992
Social aspects, Appreciation, Birds, Bird watching

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