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DeWayne Hart, sheriff of Scott County, stands before the 110-year-old courthouse in Winchester. On top of his law enforcement duties, he is the county coroner. In this issue, Hart describes the life of a rural sheriff and offers some anti-burglary tips.
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ILLINOIS
COUNTRY LIVING


March 1996      Volume 53      Number 11

Published by Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives

Jack D. Halstead .................................... Senior Editor
Kevin B. King ................................... Associate Editor


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ILLINOIS COMMENTARY
Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan is this month's guest columnist.

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SAFETY AROUND YOUR HOME
Know the National Electrical Code before jumping into a wiring job.

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YOUR YARD AND GARDEN
Balance is one key to fine landscaping.

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TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
New fluorescent bulb may be your right light.

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MAKING YOUR MONEY COUNT
Some advice to the business owners

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FARM IS A MINI-INDUSTRIAL PARK
An old Geneseo farmstead hosts a variety of specialities.

MARCH 1996 ILLINOIS COUNTRY LIVING


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