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Windows into an American journey ...... 10
Illinois' role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Published by Association of
Illinois Electric Cooperatives

www.aiec.org

John Lowrey........................................................Editor

Nancy R. Nixon Catrina McCulley Young,
& Michelle McNeal
......................Associate Editors

Sandy Wolske ...................Advertising Coordinator

Erin Weller, Kara Henning
& Kathy Feraris..................... Graphic Designers

Derek Squires...... Graphic Technician/Designer

Connie Newenham..... 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.

COOP 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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ILLINOIS COUNTRY LIVING


December 2003 ...... Volume 61 ....... Number 8

DEPARTMENTS

ILLINOIS COMMENTARY............................ 4
Illinois State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka tells how to claim your unclaimed property.

ILLINOIS CURRENTS.................................... 6
Find out about help for elderly caregivers, energy efficient mortgages and winter care tips for trees.

SAFETY AND HEALTH...................................14
Motorists hit 7,000 power poles each year. Some walk away, some don't. Learn how to be a survivor.

YOUR YARD AND GARDEN ........................16
Ready for a completely different holiday plant? Try a Christmas cactus.

TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU.............18
Adding vinyl siding with insulation is great, but for a distinctive look try simulated brick or stone siding.

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