
-~  - I.A.S. Newsletter, November 1966 
(Cont'd. from Page 3.) 
In addition to I.A.S., other conservation and public spirited bodies have joined 
in the effort to save this asset for the public. An Illinois-Michigan Canal Committee, 
with which I.A.S. is allied in this endeavor, has been formed, headed by John Lamp, of 
Lockport. The common strategy is twofold: to block federal divestiture until public 
use is assured, and to examine and put forward affirmative proposals for the best 
public use. A parkway all along the canal has been proposed, together with supplemen- 
tal acquisitions for camping and other recreational purposes, Rep. John J. Houlihan, 
of Park Forest, has announced that he will introduce a bill to make the area a state 
park, at the next session of the legislature. 
The main activity in the fight has so far come from groups and individuals in the 
geographical area of the canal. The I.A.S. Board, in voting to oppose at this time 
any divestiture of federal interest, should aid in securing state-wide support for 
saving this valuable asset for the public. 
o>». Lloyd F, Latendresse, 1238 West Wood St., Decatur,Ill, 
HIGH PRAISE FOR BULLETIN 
A letter from Mrs, John Fosse of Woodstock reveals pleasure with the June, 1966 
BULLETIN. Her letter (condensed) reads: "....I enjoyed the June BULLETIN. How 
grand to have so many field notes. I am not expert or in the field enough to contri- 
bute in this way, so I feel very indebted to those who send in observatims, [I am 
sure there are many members like myself who are inspired as well as informed by these 
ornithological notes. ....-1t was good to have pictures, too. The Education Committee 
seems to be most progressive and hard-working. I look forward to Nesting and Christmas 
Census reports. I am sure these tabulations are not easy, so I applawi our volunteer 
compilers. Keep up the good work," 



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70th ANNUAL MBETING OF I.A.S. 
When: May 12, 13 and 14, 1967 


Where: Leaning Tower YMCA, 6300 Touhy Avenue, Niles, Ill. 


Mark your calendar now! Invite some friends} 

(Your planning committee will make every effort to have 
this a memorable and enjoyable meeting for all.) 


Mrs. Gertrude L. Carlson, Chairman, 1,24 S, Fairview Ave., Park Ridge, Ill. 60068 























