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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
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 Grape expectations
There's a big demand for grape growers in Illinois to satisfy the demand for the state's burgeoning wine industry. The wines featured on this month's cover are produced in Southern Illinois, and represent just three of Illinois' many award-winning wineries.
FEATURES
22 Homeowners celebrate savings
Owners of Certified Comfort Homes celebrate significant savings!
DEPARTMENTS
4 ILLINOIS COMMENTARY
Illinois' new deregulation legislation guarantees the right of co-op members to choose the future course of their locally owned, not-for-profit utility. Earl Struck, president/CEO of the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives, explains.
6 ILLINOIS CURRENTS
Nitrogen-loving corn, Rend Lake cleanup, Web help.
14 SAFETY AROUND YOUR HOME
There are thousands of toy-related injuries every year. Judy Taylor, who specializes in youth development for the Springfield Extension Center, tells how to avoid mishaps.
16 YOUR YARD AND GARDEN
You can induce lovely spring flowers indoors a little earlier, with a few tricks.
18 TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
A do-it-yourself mini-sauna creates a comfy warm spot— and reduces the heat load on your furnace.
24 ILLINOIS' FINEST COOKING
Homemakers Extension Association of Cumberland County and the Women's Guild of Church of Peace, U.C.C., in Kewanee share recipes this month.
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