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GOVERNOR KERNER DECLARES OCTOBER 1961 AS HAWK AND OWL MONTH 
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In response to a request by the Illinois Audubon Society, the above 
declaration was made. The Governor has called upon all public officials 
to uphold the new Hawk and Owl Protection Law. 
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SANCTUARY SIGNS FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY 
In answer to several requests, the 
Bers e. is eb. Illinois Audubon Society has investigated 
the possibility of having sanctuary signs 
Protected by Law made available for members. These signs 
no shooting would be offered for sale to any member 
: wishing to register his land as a sanctuary 
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY with the I.A.S. The signs are 74 by 10 in. 
Yellow background and black lettering. ‘The 
Owner price would be $1.00 each prepaid. 
Registered with the Bach purchaser will be given a form to 
ILLINOIS fill out and instructions. The Illinois 
AUDUBON SOCIETY Audubon Society would assume no responsibil- 
ity for enforcement or protection of the 
property. All complaints against trespass- 
ing would be handled directly by local 
enforcement officers. 
Before the I.A.S. enters into such a program, we would like to know 
what the response would be. Please send your comments and inquiries to 
Mr. Paul Downing, 459 Roger Williams, Highland Park, Illinois. 
DUPAGE AUDUBON SOCIETY BOOTH AT THE COUNTY FAIR 
Always looking for opportunities to promote good public relations and 
to inform the community of their programs, the DuPage Audubon Society had 
a@ unique booth at the DuPage County Fair. 
The setting was palm trees with electric fans in the background to 
give the atmosphere of the National Audubon Sanctuary in Florida. An 
arrangement of chairs beneath a sign reading, "Rest-A-While", drew many who 
were weary from endless walking. The weather was very hot and the cooling 
zephyrs were enjoyed by those who tarried with us. 
We had books and literature for the visitors to read. Colored slides 
of the California Audubon Camp and of Prairie Chickens on their booming 
grounds were shown frequently. 
These activities blended with our program and its purpose of educating 
the public. Some of our featured topics were Goose Island, a wet land we 
are trying to save for our water birds and the use of botany students; 
Dutch elm spray; and the harm done by pesticides. There were many displays, 
bulletin boards and pieces of literature concerning conservation of wildlife. 
Considerable praise was given to the Audubon Bulletin which we made 
available, old issues but interesting. We had a talking "Smokey the Bear" 
to entertain the young folks and adults. 


