Published by
Association of Illinois
Electric Cooperatives
John Lowrey
Editor
Jack D. Halstead
Senior Editor
Nancy R. Nixon
Catrina McCulley
Associate Editors
John Broux, Jr.
Photographer/Associate Editor
Sandy Wolske
Advertising Coordinator
Elayne Rhodes
Administrative Assistant
Kara Henning, Cheryl Howard
&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 Fairview Church - The light that's been shining for 150 years
On the cover: Menard Electric Cooperative board member Morris Bell (left) and Pastor Mark Horn are warmed by the memory of kinsmen who have helped to keep the light shining at the Fairview United Methodist Church in rural Mason County for the past 150 years.
DEPARTMENTS
4 ILLINOIS COMMENTARY
Ben Mueller, extension specialist, talks about the new economy and the future of rural Illinois.
6 ILLINOIS CURRENTS
Read about Soyland Power Cooperative's new alliance, find out why rural communities must develop telecommunications, and see why medical care costs are outpacing inflation.
14 SAFETY AROUND YOUR HOME
Dan Dawson, prevention educator at the Springfield Extension Center, University of Illinois, speaks about getting beyond anger.
16 YOUR YARD AND GARDEN
Planting a tree will save you money.
18 TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
See why a new screen or storm door can provide savings and security.
22 ILLINOIS' FINEST COOKING
Enjoy a lovely spring afternoon with friends and Curried Chicken Salad from the recipe collection of Cobden Presbyterian Church, and top your lunch with Macaroni and Veggie Salad from the recipe collection of Illinois Breeders Pygmy Goat Club of Camargo.
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