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joyment. The compromise plan calls for 2,400 feet of riverfront for the pa 
on the Mississippi. Here at this point we find the least polluted air of nea; 
any area between Alton and Granite City because of its present distar 
from the sources that cause pollution in the air. 
There have been many torch bearers to the development of this park 
the confluence over the years. I will name a few of them as follows: Char 
Gabbert of East Alton; Loyal Parmer, Wood River; Mrs. Etta Ash, Altc 
Everett Sparks, Edwardsville; Mrs. Bernice Klunick of Wood River, a 
many others. 
As we are assembled here today, the torch for the expansion of t 
Lewis & Clark Memorial Park at the confluence is being carried withc 
wavering by Chairman Clarence Decker of East Alton. He also carries wi 
him the great history-making results of his untiring efforts over the yea 
His good news, cheers all our hearts deeply as it provides a stepping sto 
for more acres to come, because it represents about 170 acres placed at |} 
disposal by the Army Corps of Engineers for acceptance on your part 
Governor of this state for the Lewis & Clark Memorial Park developme 
purposes.” 
—Elmer Hart, Hartford, ] 
CHICAGO'S PARKS NEED HELP 
Recently the City Council of Chicago approved to build the first school 
in a city park, and plans are now in progress to build more schools in 
city parks. 
We agree that Chicago needs more schools, but NOT at the ex- 
pense of our city parks. Chicago is now 32nd among the 34 large cities 
in per capita recreation space. Chicago has only two acres per 1,000 
persons. The National Recreation Association recommends 10 acres 
per 1,000 persons. 
If you agree that Chicago needs her city parks, please join us in 
our struggle to protect them. Write your local Alderman, or Richard 
Daley, our Mayor, and urge them to protect all our city parks. 
—Sally Greco 
Conservation Department Hopes to Open 
New Kendall County Farm in Summer 
The Silver Spring Farm recently purchased by the Illinois Department 
Conservation may be available for public use this summer, Acting Direct 
Dan Malkovich has announced. The 120-acre farm is located near Plai 
in Kendall County. 
Malkovich said the farm is bordered by the Fox River and that bal 
fishing will be permitted. 
“Seven ponds stocked with fish also are on the property, and our fis 
ing technicians will manage these ponds. One is cool and deep and mi 
provide suitable water for trout. 
“A park ranger will be assigned to the area. We hope to have picn 
tables, charcoal grills and parking facilities by summer. In fall, if co! 
ditions permit, the area may be opened for public hunting.” 
The supervisors of the parks and memorials, planning, and game al 
fish divisions and the department’s farm manager will visit the area 
determine the best way to develop it for recreation, Malkovich added. 
