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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 Flashes of inspiration Illinois inventors share their experience
On the cover: Bruce Elliott, a Norris Electric Cooperative member, is just one example of Illinois ingenious farmers. Bruce and his brother Roger are featured with other Illinois inventors inside.
DEPARTMENTS
4 ILLINOIS COMMENTARY
Larry Lovell, General Manager/Executive Vice President of Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative, Dongola, says leadership is the key to making things happen.
6 ILLINOIS CURRENTS
Co-ops field-test an alternative power source, see why medical care inflation continues to outpace general inflation, and find out the benefits of geothermal heat pumps.
14 SAFETY AROUND YOUR HOME
George Czapar, Extension Educator, discusses treatment options for water quality problems.
16 YOUR YARD AND GARDEN
Give your lawn attention now.
18 TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
Find out how installing a skylight tube can solve your indoor lighting problems.
22 ILLINOIS' FINEST COOKING
Easter brings families together, so what a perfect time to enjoy Orange Jell-O Salad from the recipe collection of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Elizabeth. Or surprise the kids with Bunny CarrotBars from the recipe collection of Southern Illinois Cancer Survivors in Harris burg.
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