Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-23
Sauk County Again Takes the
Lead in Forward Movement
Many Attend Ceremony
ADDRESS BY CHAIRMAN
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION
Superintendent A. c. Kingsford of
Baraboo Speaks More Play
grounds Urged

The first county park to be officially
dedicated in Wisconsin was opened
to the public near Wonewoc on Sun
day. Sauk county and the state
again take the first step in forward
movement A large sign at the en-
trance reads:
* a y * !: * !. y s. y * * a s. y
y Fairy Dell y
y Highway Park s..
* Welcome $
* s. * * * y * * y * * s. y y *
The land, about two acres, has
been given by a public spirited cid-
zen, William Laubscher, who resides
adjacent to the new playground. The
citizens of Wonewoc and others have
contributed to it's Improvement, the
county highway commission has ap-
propriated funds, and Will Head has
been the prime spirit in the move
ment.
There is a neat band stand, invit-
ing tables, a rare fern dell, a tiny rill,
about twenty varieties of trees, beau
tifully carved rocks and across the
way gushing spring. The place is
in the town of Woodland, a short dis
tance this side of Wonewoc on Trunk
Highway 33. 1t will be a delight to
residents of that vicinity and a fine
place of rest for tourists.
Chairman Hazelwood Speaks
After a number of choice selec-
tions by the Wonewoc band, compos-
ed of both men and women, John A.
Hazelwood, Madison was introduced
by Mr.. Head, and he gave a stirring
address on the need of such play
grounds. The speaker said that Wis
consin had eight state parks and they
pay Wisconsin many fold. In cities
parks cost the inhabitants one dollar
a person a year and yet the cities
would not abandon these places of
recreation. One-tenth of the city of
Minneapolis is covered with park
areas and this has led to the city out
running ST. Paul.
Mr.. HazelwOod explained there was
before the legislature a bill to ap-
propriate $4,000 as state aid for
county parks, he urged it's passage.
Wisconsin has:
$500 lakes.
$50 rivers
5000 trout streams.
$4,000 miles of lake shore.
$4,000 miles of river banks.
The speaker concluded by lauding
the beauties of Sank county and Wis
consin, praising her good roads, the
maintenance of her highways, the
best system Of marking the roads,
and the first county park, then being
dedicated. He was loudly applauded.
Address by Superintendent Kingsford
superintendent A. C. Kingsford of
fered resolution that the legisla-
ture support the bill for state aid for
county parks and this was unanimous.
ly adopted. He congratulated the
donor Of the land and Mr.. Head for
the fine Improvement. The speaker
held that to create contentment on
the farm there must be places OF
recreation for the boys and girls and
that places of beauty were worth
while. For one to go into hall of
beauty without an appreciation Of
art, the value could not be realized.
For one to enjoy the beauties of ma
ture one must have an appreciation
Of the creations about him. The
speaker was proud of Wisconsin be-
cause of her advancement and plac-
es Of beauty.
r. B. Griggs, chairman of the coun-
ty highway committee, William Hal
bersleben, member of the committee
E. H. Groth, highway commissioner.
and other officials were present with
their wives and other visitors. At
least $50 automobiles were parked at
the entrance. X