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Mahomet Seymour High School - Retro Yearbook (Mahomet, IL)

 - Class of 1959

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Page 8 text:

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We students of Mahomet Hlgh School are proud of our community and Lake of the Woods wluch is said to be one of the most scenic spots in Champaign County With it s rolling terrain and variety of woodland areas it lies near the course of the historic Sangamon River The site located northeast of Mahomet Uuncuon of U.S Route 150 and 473 was selected in 194-8 for the original estabhshment of Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve and the program was developed and brought to realization by the Champaign County Forest Preserve Commission. First purchase of land 260 acres was made m 1948 There havebeen several unportant additions smce through purchases or gifts The preserve now has a total of 331 acres Since the establishment and opening of Lake of the Woods the Forest Preserve Commission has each year white pines hard maples willows ash oak and sycarnore. FOR YOUNG AND OLD Lake of the Woods is one of downstate Illinois most popular outdoor swimming spots Two acres of grass area is provided for sun bathmg and easy chairs bright umbrellas and beach mats enhance the pleasure. ONE OF THE MIDWEST S BEST That has been the atm of developers of The Lake of the Woods 18 hole public golf course Durmg the last few years many players have participated IH a series of golf tournaments under leadership of golf pro Dick Naughtln. PICNIC FUN Plenty of it here' Summer picnics fall wiener roasts steak fries on the crisper days fun and frolic for the youngstersl' Lake of the Woods now has 60 picnic areas FISHING Most everyone 1l.k6S it! Almost any evening in the warmer seasons anglers both experienced and novice may be seen along the shoreline of the main lake, on the banks of the south fork or along the east end Fishing of all types ls common. FOR GENTLE RELAXATION cooling off--the water breezes movement away from the crowd and a vista-view of the main Lake of the Woods playground theres nothing like a rowboat or paddle-boat ride. The lake now approximates thirty-eight acres of water Depth near the dam is about thirty feet. There are about eleven springs in the area upstream from the dam. The students of Mahomet High School feel fortunate to have such a wonderful recreation spot so close at hand. We invite you to enjoy some of its scenes as you look through the pages of our 1959 Retro 0 O I LAKE OF THE WOODS NAT UR E' S L conducted a limited conservation and reforestation program. From 100 to 200 trees havebeenplanted

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Page 7 text:

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ADVISER Mrs Ruth Herrlott THE I959 RETRO Pubhshed by THE RETRO bTAFf MAHOMET, ILLINOIb vowmz 22 EDITOR Naucv Manthel MA HOMET HIGH S CHOOL

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