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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.
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COVER STORY
10 Cornerstone-Christian music and arts
America's premier Christian music and arts festival, Cornerstone is for all ages but ideal for youth groups. The festival runs July 3-6 and features over 120 bands.
FEATURES
8 Top 10 energy tips
The King of Caulk provides his top 10 list for saving energy.
21 New electric gadgets
New innovations include cordless mower, induction cooktop, horizontal washer and microwave dryer.
22 Encouraging tomorrow's leaders
Illinois electric and telephone cooperatives support an array of programs that help rural youth develop their leadership skills and learn to appreciate our democratic process.
DEPARTMENTS
4 ILLINOIS COMMENTARY
Jim Nowlan gives a tongue in cheek description of how to apply social glue to a community. The recipe—a pancake breakfast
5 ILLINOIS CURRENTS
Wireless Internet service, rural water, rural housing loans and more.
14 SAFETY AROUND YOUR HOME
Solve your home's water problems before they slowly destroy it.
16 YOUR YARD AND GARDEN
Roses need sunshine, drainage and lots of loving care.
18 TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
New energy efficient doors keep drafts and burglars out.
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