Amish Cooperation is Still the Key to Survival................................ 10
The Amish live in a world that remains a mystery to most of us. See how cooperation has allowed their businesses and traditions to flourish throughout the generations. This month's cover photo, featuring a barn raising, was taken by Dennis L. Hughes, Lancaster, Pa.
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John Lowrey........................................................Editor
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ILLINOIS
COUNTRY LIVING
August 2003 ...... Volume 61 ....... Number 4
DEPARTMENTS
ILLINOIS COMMENTARY............................ 4
James M. Houlihan, the Cook County Assessor says it's time to overhaul Illinois' tax policy
ILLINOIS CURRENTS.................................... 6
Touchstone Energy co-ops lead the industry in customer satisfaction -- find out why.
SAFETY AND HEALTH...................................14
Jananne Finck, Nutrition and Wellness Educator for the Springfield Extension Center, tells us how to pack safe lunches for our kids.
YOUR YARD AND GARDEN ........................16
Small and big gardening boo-boos you can avoid
TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU.............18
Sun control made easy -- find out how.
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