|
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.
|
COVER STORY
10 Orion Shines on Channel Earth
The resonant baritone of Orion Samuelson (left), so familiar to Illinois farmers as
the agricultural voice of Chicago's WGN, was also the voice of Channel Earth,
which until recently was carried on DirecTV. Samuelson has spent a long career devoted to rural and agricultural issues.
DEPARTMENTS
4 ILLINOIS COMMENTARY
The rational Rural Telecommunications Cooperative - which teamed with DirecTV to bring you Channel Earth - is an effective advocate for rural consumers, says NRTC board member Wm. David Champion Jr., president and CEO of Eastern lllini Electric Cooperative.
6 ILLINOIS CURRENTS
Peace Corps fellows seek Illinois communities to help; steps to a trophy; snowmobile trail grants; fire safety; "green" businesses; Internet-charged outlets and more.
14 SAFETY AROUND YOUR HOME
Anhydrous ammonia is one of the most common farm chemicals - and one of the
most dangerous.
16 YOUR YARD AND GARDEN
Spring care is essential to a healthy summer lawn.
18 TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
A new generation of heat pumps provides comfort and efficiency.
22 ILLINOIS' FINEST COOKING
The Women's Bible Fellowship of the Petersburg United Methodist Church and the J.D. Colt School in Litchfield provide recipes this month.
|
