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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 River to River Run
A Southern Illinois run has become so popular that many runners now are turned away. But area merchants are embracing the race as an important part of the region's emerging tourism economy.
DEPARTMENTS
4 ILLINOIS COMMENTARY
When agricultural interests unite, good things happen. Illinois Farm Bureau President Ron Warfield notes some success stories.
8 ILLINOIS CURRENTS
Touchstone Energy, how to thwart nibbling deer, new safety program, and more on
Illinois wine.
14 SAFETY AROUND YOUR HOME
Protect yourself and your family - especially elders - from consumer fraud.
16 YOUR YARD AND GARDEN
Mosquito problems in your yard can be reduced. Here are some abatement tips for
your yard or pond.
18 TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
No-vent dryers last a lifetime, may be located anywhere in your home, and are energy efficient.
22 ILLINOIS' FINEST COOKING
Our recipes come this month from the Every-Other-Friday-Night Happy Hour Group of Bloomington and the LaSalle County Homemaker's Extension Association.
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