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park bill, which guaranteed its passage. To be consistent, the President 
must now be concerned with the incompatible industrial development, 
which is sure to blight the recreational areas along the beaches. He may 
well be unaware of the serious nature of the landfill permit. The President 
must take steps immediately to prevent the desecration of this precious 
park land. 
We ask you to write or wire the President at once, thanking him 
for his support of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Urge him to 
suspend the permit granted by the Army Engineers until further studies 
have been made and a conference has been held by the engineers and the 
Interior Department. Get all your friends and acquaintances to write also. 
A flood of letters and telegrams will bring this matter up for attention. 
Address your message to: President Lyndon B. Johnson, The White 
House, Washington, D.C. Use the salutation: “Dear Mr. President”. Keep 
your letter short — it’s more effective. 
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OUR THIRD CHAPTER: KANE COUNTY 
By Darlene Fiske 
Our third I.A.S. Chapter’s history began when Mrs. Les Dralle of Elgin 
asked Extension Director Darlene Fiske how to start a local club that 
would emphasize field trips to study birds in their natural habitat. Mrs. 
Fiske contacted Mrs. Earl Fohrman of Dundee and Mrs. William Redeker 
of Elgin, who helped set up a meeting to determine Kane County in- 
terest in Audubon aims. 
Over 40 people responded to publicity articles and phone calls, and 
20 attended the first organizational meeting, held at Mrs. Fohrman’s home. 
Temporary officers elected at that time were: Chairman — Mrs. Earl 
Fohrman, 122 Sharon Drive, Dundee; Vice-chairman — Dr. Charles Jarvis, 
1475 Maple Lane, Elgin; Treasurer — Mrs. William Redeker, Rt. 3, Box 
89A, Elgin; Secretary — Miss Letty Lamp, 1000 Prospect, Elgin; Publicity 
Chairman — Mrs. Les Dralle, 221 S. Edison Ave., Elgin; Newsletter 
Editor — Mrs. James Hobby, 14 McCabe Drive, Streamwood. 
A total of 33 persons attended the first field trip, held September 24th 
at the McGraw Wildlife Refuge, with Dr. George Burger as leader. The 
October field trip was held at the Morton Arboretum, and the November 
trip at Crabtree Farm Nature Center. By November, membership stood 
ai 45 and was rapidly increasing. 
Present plans call for evening meetings during the winter months and 
Saturday morning field trips throughout the year. However, during this 
formative period other possibilities are being considered, such as additional 
Wednesday morning field trips, evening study sessions, and active com- 
mittee projects. 
I.A.S. members living in Kane county are eligible for membership 
and are urged to join now so that they can participate in the important 
program planning that will decide the future program of this enthusiastic 
and energetic Chapter. 
9313 Bull Valley Road, Weodstock, Illinois 
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