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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 Flying High
The 1939 Luscombe 8-A on our cover is piloted by Denny Elimon, who flew it down from Mahomet to Wings Weekend, an annual gathering of pilots, at the Coles County Airport near Mattoon to sharpen his flying skills.
DEPARTMENTS
4 ILLINOIS COMMENTARY
Carl Dufner, director of engineering for Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives, says the prospect of rolling blackouts during summertime peak electricity usage may continue to vex us until we grapple with the underlying problem.
6 ILLINOIS CURRENTS
Housing for elderly, nitrates, home electrical accidents, Y2K, and a privy primer.
14 SAFETY AROUND YOUR HOME
More people become ill from food borne bacteria during the picnic season. If you're packing a take-along meal, follow these safety tips.
16 YOUR YARD AND GARDEN
A little thatch is a good thing, but too much will choke your lawn. Here's how to keep thatch under control.
18 TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
Waiting for hot water is irritating and costly. A rapid hot water kit can help you
save money and keep your cool.
22 ILLINOIS' FINEST COOKING
Illinois' finest recipes come this month from the women of St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Brussels and the Clay City United Methodist Church.
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