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ILLINOIS
COUNTRY LIVING
May 1998
Volume 56
Number 1

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   Happy Trails

In communities all across Illinois, hiking and biking trails are becoming a key component to economic development, providing something thought long-lost - local foot traffic. Meanwhile, users are discovering increased health benefits and are becoming closer to their families and neighbors.

DEPARTMENTS

4   ILLINOIS COMMENTARY
A new program to encourage buffer strips instead of farming along the Illinois River watershed should reduce river siltation. Keith Kelly, director of the USDA's Farm Services Agency discusses the program.

6   ILLINOIS CURRENTS
Money for rural America, co-ops, telemedicine and distance learning, plus a health-careers camp for rural youth and a berry good book.

14   SAFETY AROUND YOUR HOME
Children love to cook and teaching them how can be a big help to working parents and care givers. Begin with a review of safety rules.

16   YOUR YARD AND GARDEN
It's transplant time. Here are some tips on selecting the best seedlings for your bountiful garden.

18   TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
Who doesn't love a patio? Building a do-it-yourself patio room increases your living space and reduces heating and air-conditioning costs.

22   ILLINOIS' FINEST COOKING
This month's favorite recipes come from the Messiah Lutheran Church of Galva and the Franklin County Historical Society.

MAY 1998 ILLINOIS COUNTRY LIVING 3


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