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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
Mike Thompson
Graphic Technician
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 Back to basic farming
Farm sense, philosophy and a generous dose of elbow grease help Paul Gebhart create a healthier farm and reduce costs. Pull up a chair and listen in while he shares his agricultural insight.
FEATURES
22 Bikers put their mettle to the pedal for ag awareness
Bicyclists gather in northern Illinois for a 270-mile trek to raise money for Agriculture in the Classroom.
29 Passion for outdoors gives birth to business
Two friend's shared interest in hunting, fishing, bird raising and training good dogs evolves into a business. Ambraw Valley Outdoors, a hunting preserve just northwest of Newton provides guided hunting and fishing trips.
DEPARTMENTS
4 ILLINOIS COMMENTARY
Author Jim Nowlan offers points to ponder on the road more travelled.
5 ILLINOIS CURRENTS
Grants to tweak tourism, Ag exports on the rise, Henry White Research Farm recognised, and hunters help out with hunger.
14 SAFETY AROUND YOUR HOME
Jananne Finck, this month's safety columnist, talks turkey.
16 YOUR YARD AND GARDEN
Before your garden tools bed down for winter, give them a coat and a proper place to sleep. Dave Robson shows you how.
18 TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
Intelligent, quiet, energy efficient - today's vent fans are a must in every bathroom.
24 ILLINOIS' FINEST COOKING
Beecher City gets the community cooking. The Advisory Council of Child Development Laboratories finds a recipe for toys, books, and equipment.
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