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WILL YOU HELP SAVE THE PRAIRIE CHICKEN IN ILL INOIS? 
What kind of ah America do conservationists want? te will have wilderness 
areas, parks, forests, clean water, and wildlife only to the extent for which we 
are willing to pay the price in effort, time, and money. This is an objective 
worth fighting for: preserving at least a remnant of our rich outdoor heritage, so 
essential to our American way of life. 
Our objective is to save a sizeable, typical grassland area, in our native 
prairie state, with its accompanying picturesque flora and fauna. This program is 
in its fourth year of effort. 
In May, 1961, we bought our first refuge area to make our dream come true. 
The total cost was approximately $18,000, The balance of several thousand dollars 
is due March 1, 1962. ‘We desperately need your contributions now to meet our ob- 
jective. Please be as liberal as you can. Contact your friends and your clubs, and 
encourage them to contribute. All donations are tax deductible, 
Mail your check today to: Mr. George B. Fell, Treasurer, .P.Gsls Le 
819 N. Main Street, Rockford, Illinois. 
This is a big undertaking. ‘Je want to take this opportunity of thanking our 
many contributors for their assistance. 
--J. wi. Galbreath, Chairman of the Board, P.C.F.I. 
NEW AUDUBON CLUB DRIVE SUCCESSFUL 
The drive last fall by the Board of Directors to establish new Audubon Clubs 
in Dllinois proved very successful. The four new groups established in Waukegan, 
Jacksonville, Joliet, and Mount Carroll have all elected officers, arranged for 
meeting places, and established dues. One held a Christmas census, while another 
has quickly affiliated with the Tllinois Audubon Scciety. This is further evidence 
of a growing concern by the citizens of Illinois in the vitality and importence of 
the outdoor conservation movement, 
_Zhe Lake County Audubon Society has elected the following officers: 
Chairman - Mr. William Murphy, R.R. #1, Box 607, Antioch, Illinois; 
Vice-Chairman - Miss Margicn Lund, 319 N. West Ste, Veukegan, T11.; 
Secretary - Mrs, Victoria Lash, 1595 N. McKinley St., Lake Forest, Tl.; 
Zreasurer - Mr. Harry C. Bostick, 2013 Keith St., Waukegan, Ill. 
The club now has 40 members and is affiliated with the National Audubon Society. 
They meet on the third Friday of each month (except July and August) in Waukegan. 
The Mississippi Valley Nature Club has established dues at $2.00 a year, with 
a dollar fee for junior members. They now have 20 members ond meet on the last 
Monday of the month at 7:30 pem. at Shimer Gollege. This group has great potential 
for growth in a fine birding area. Their officers are: President - Mr. Ronald 
Noble, 107 E, Broad St., Mt. Carroll, T11.; Secretary-Treasurer - Mrs. Helen MacKay, 
912 S. College St., Mt. Carroll, M11.; Program Chairman - Mr. J. Bennet Olson, 
Shimer College, Mt. Carroll, Ill, 
The Will County Audubon Society meets in Joliet on the last Thursday of the 
month. The dues are 32,00 a year. They have 15 paid members, half of whom also are 
members of the National audubon Society. Their officers are: President - Mrs.Elsa 
Bondar, 373 Western Ave., Jolict; Vice-President - Mrs, Emily Kosinski, 1109 
Richards St., Joliet; Secretary - Mrs. Lucille Cutler, 2521 Caton Farm Road, 
Plainfield, Ill.; Treasurer - Mrs. Helen Otis, 184 Wood St., New Lenox, Illinois. 
There are many bird-watchers in ‘Jill County who have been meeting and birding 
informally for many years. It is expected that quite a few will now join the Will 
County club. 




