About the cover:
A television commercial on foster parenting sparked the interest of Carl and Judie Fairchild. In the years that followed, this Southern Illinois couple has had 25 children in their home. The problems have ranged from untied shoes to learning disabilities, but the family has handled these with love and teamwork.
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ILLINOIS
COUNTRY LIVING
September 1996 Volume 54 Number 5
Published by Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives
John Lowrey................................................... Editor
Jack D. Halstead .................................... Senior Editor
Janeen Keener ................................... Associate Editor
Sandy Wolske ........................ Advertising Coordinator
Elayne Rhodes .......... ..............Administrative Assistant
Cheryl Howard
Lisa Riddle
Erin Weller ..................................... Graphic Designers
Angle Bingenheimer ................ Circulation Coordinator
Mike Thompson............................ Graphic Technician
ILLINOIS COMMENTARY
Tom Berkshire, president and CEO of the Illinois Easter Seal Society, tells how kids can teach kids about farm safety.
TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
An easy way to bring the sunshine into your home.
SAFETY AROUND YOUR HOME
Roof shingles aren't a black-and-white issue.
YOUR YARD AND GARDEN
Giving your lawn a fighting chance
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