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ILLINOIS
COUNTRY LIVING
December 1998
Volume 56
Number 8

Published by
Association of Illinois
Electric Cooperatives

John Lowrey
Editor
Jack D. Halstead
Senior Editor
Janeen Keener,
Joseph W. Richardson

Associate Editors
Sandy Wolske
Advertising Coordinator
Elayne Rhodes
Administrative Assistant
Cheryl Howard, Lisa Riddle
& Erin Weller

Graphic Designers
Derek Squires
Graphic Technician/Designer
Angie Bingenheimer
Circulation Coordinator

Illinois Country Living is a monthly publication serving the communications needs of 21 locally owned, not-for-profit Illinois electric cooperatives. More than 160,000 families receive the magazine as part of their electric cooperative membership. Monthly columns and stories provide information about topics and issues that affect the quality of their lives.

Illinois Country Living (ISSN number 1086-8062) is published monthly and is the official publication of the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives, 6460 South Sixth Frontage Road, Springfield, IL 62707. The cost is $2.40 plus postage per year for members of subscribing cooperatives and $5 per year for all others. Periodical postage paid at Springfield, Illinois, and additional mailing offices.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Illinois Country Living, P.O. Box 3787, Springfield, Illinois 62708.

CO-OP MEMBERS: When requesting an address change, please include the name of your cooperative. Telephone: (217) 529-5561

Advertising and editorial inquiries should be directed to Illinois Country Living, P.O. Box 3787. Springfield, Illinois 62708. National advertising representative; The Weiss Group, 14826 North 54th Place. Suite 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (602) 482-8844. Acceptance of advertising by ICL does not imply endorsement by the publisher or the electric co-operatives of Illinois of the product or service advertised. Advertisers are screened by the publisher and every effort is made to protect the subscriber, but ICL is not responsible for the performance of the product or service advertised.

EDITORS: Articles appearing in Illinois Country Living may be reprinted upon consent of the editor. For permission phone (217) 529-5561 or write to John Lowrey, editor, Illinois Country Living, P.O. Box 3787, Springfield, IL 62708.

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COVER STORY

10   Brenda Edgar - reflections on a public life
First Lady Brenda Edgar looks forward to a slower paced life after the governor's mansion. Looking back she is grateful for the opportunity she had to help people through public and private partnerships.

FEATURES

15   Shileys prepare for Christmas
Co-op members create a winter wonderland at Pine Acres Trees & Herbs near Sidney.

20   Mutts ado about puppies
Tom Schaefges and Harriett Weatherford make sure every dog has its stay - in a good home.

DEPARTMENTS

4   ILLINOIS COMMENTARY
Co-op leader Glenn English, says electric cooperatives offer consumers a competitive advantage in a deregulated market.

6   ILLINOIS CURRENTS
Determine your true energy costs, make sure your floor lamp isn't a fire hazard, Tri-State summit focuses on Mississippi riverway.

14   SAFETY AROUND YOUR HOME
'Tis the season to be cautious. Light up your house safely.

16   YOUR YARD AND GARDEN
Preserving your Poinsettia and other holiday plant pointers.

18   TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
Too hot or too cold? Make your home feel just right with a zoned duct system.

22   ILLINOIS' FINEST COOKING
A collection of holiday recipes, plus Christmas cooking from the governor's mansion.

DECEMBER 1998 ILLINOIS COUNTRY LIVING 3


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