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Among some areas proposed for the expanded park are the Little 
Calumet River of more than 3,000 acres; The Long Lake area with more 
than 420 acres; the Old Glacier and Marsh unit which totals 950 acres; and 
the important Beverly Shores area consisting of some wild ravines and 
dunes, and many homes dating from the Chicago Fair of 1933-34. We know 
there are many dedicated Hoosiers like Mrs. Sylvia Troy, president of 
the Save the Dunes Council; Herb Read, engineering consultant of the 
Izaak Walton League, and Tom Dustin, former president of the Indiana 
Division of the Izaak Walton League, who have labored mightily for the 
expansion of the park. 
Regrettably there are others like Congressman Earl Landgrebe who 
has fought the Dunes park as bitterly as old Charlie Halleck, but now who 
tries to bask in the glory of the “ecology movement.” There is Secretary 
Morton himself who voted against the park while a member of Congress, 
but who now gives us some excellent rhetoric worth quoting, and finally 
President Richard Nixon, whose administration tried to block recent funding 
for the park, but was forced to surrender to the enormous pressure brought 
on by conservationists. 
The Invocation at the dedication of the Dunes Lakeshore was given 
by the liberal, outspoken, and delightful Rev. Charles E. Doyle, pastor of 
the St. Ann of the Dunes Catholic Church at Beverly Shores. It deserves 
a full re-printing: 
“Heavenly Father, nestled in between these ancient sand dunes, and 
lulled by the lapping of the same waves that Chief Pokagon loved, we 
feel just great this morning! We’re so appreciative that a great many peo- 
ple, only a few at first, mostly ordinary folk, and later many more, but 
always against powerful opposition, said, ‘God, this has to be some of the 
prettiest land in the whole of your creation. It ought to belong not just to 
those who can afford to come out here and build houses and fences, but 
a big sign should be put out front saying: This belongs to all God’s 
children. These oaks, white pines, sassafras, gentians, and lupine; these 
tulip trees, wild cherries and violets; they are really about the nicest gifts 
you could give us, and they ought to be treated with respect and 
reverence — not dug up, pushed down and covered over with 1,000 smoke- 
stacks and shut off by 10,000 billboards.’ 
“Fill their hearts with pride today, all those who worked that this 
fantastically beautiful spot might become the legacy of all the people, 
along with Yellowstone, Valley Forge and Yosemite. Give strength and 
vision now to those charged with the responsibility of bringing forth 
this park’s full potential for enriching the lives of the millions of city 
dwellers who live within an easy hour’s flight of the gulls that float above 
us. Help us now to fitting words from distinguished speakers as we cele- 
brate this historic day. Lord, be with us now and forever. Amen.” 
The effort to save the Indiana Dunes has not been without its price 
in money, time and effort. We can never repay those volunteers for their 
heroic hours, but in appreciation of their victory and their noble efforts, 
we can help defray part of the $10,000 debt for postage, legal fees, loans, 
etc. Contributions may be sent to: Mrs. Jack Troy, President, Save the 
Dunes Council, 1512 Park Ave., Munster, Ind. 46321. You can also pay 
your personal thanks to the council leaders at their dinner on the lake 
this fall. 
