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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 Breakfast inn Bed
Looking for something new to do this Valentine's Day? Book a room with a view (and a menu) at an Illinois bed & breakfast. Here are a few notes, quotes, and insights into this growing cottage industry.
DEPARTMENTS
4 ILLINOIS COMMENTARY
Illinois' rural hospitals are struggling for survival; 11 have closed in as many years. New partnerships, technology and a willingness to change are key to survival, says Barbara Dallas, director of rural hospital services for the Illinois Hospital and HealthSystems Association.
6 ILLINOIS CURRENTS
Water 2000, Illinois wine, rebuilding communities, and more.
14 SAFETY AROUND YOUR HOME
In the last 26 years, there have been 24 natural disasters in Illinois that warranted presidential declarations. Is your family prepared for a tornado? Flood? Winter Storm? Fire?
16 YOUR YARD AND GARDEN
Create a privacy fence or simply add interest to your landscaping with a living wall, fence or baffle.
18 TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
Fiber optic and low-voltage outdoor light kits make outdoor illumination easy and
efficient.
22 ILLINOIS' FINEST COOKING
Recipes this month are contributed by the Maroa Public Library District and the Champaign County Farm Bureau Women's Committee.
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