About the cover:
When we think of bees, most of us think of stings. But for many Illinois specialty crop growers, bees are essential for production, and their honey is a bonus. Rich Ramsey of Rochester, shown in this photo taken a few springs ago by his wife, Ann, keeps about 25 bee colonies, in part to pollinate his small orchard of about 25 trees. Last year he reaped about 1,800 pounds of honey.
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ILLINOIS
COUNTRY LIVING
April 1997 Volume 54 Number 12
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
Derek Vannice of the International Society of Arborculture and the Utility Aborist Association discusses the importance of trees.
ILLINOIS CURRENTS
SAFETY AROUND YOUR HOME
It's tornado season. Here are some tips to prepare.
YOUR YARD AND GARDEN
With a little care, your Easter lily may bloom again.
TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
Allergies? A central vacuum system may be for you.
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