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Published by
Association of Illinois
Electric Cooperatives
John Lowrey
Editor
Jack D. Halstead
Senior Editor
Nancy R. Nixon
Catrina Mc Culley
Associate Editors
Charles Kurfman
Photographer
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
12 Low oil prices are great for some, but not all
On the cover: we've seen gas prices bounce up and down like a yo-yo lately. Here's a look at the other side of that business. See what people in the Illinois oil business go through every time the prices plummet.
DEPARTMENTS
4 ILLINOIS COMMENTARY
In this month's commentary, Senator Peter G. Fitzgerald explains why Illinois needs a sound farm policy.
6 ILLINOIS CURRENTS
Corn Belt Energy Corporation broadcasts its annual meeting over the Internet, John Mellencamp tips his hat to rural America and farmers facing a financial crisis receive help through a toll-free hotline.
16 SAFETY AROUND YOUR HOME
Learn what to do in case a tornado strikes in your area.
18 YOUR YARD AND GARDEN
Plant a beautiful garden this spring.
20 TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
Adding a sunroom to your home is easier than you thought.
24 ILLINOIS' FINEST COOKING
Plan to celebrate your Memorial Day weekend with your closest friends and great food. Spice up your fun with some beefy taco dip and corn chips from the recipe collection of the Armstrong-Ellis Grade school. Entice them with a scrumptious strawberry pie from the recipe collection of the Christian County Home and Community Education Association. You are sure to be a hit when your friends taste these recipes!
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