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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 Reaching for the stars
On the cover: Illinois' upcoming music sensations, Ashley Hart, Amanda Pearce,
Katie Kerkhover and
Travis Parks, show the world what they're made of.
DEPARTMENTS
4 ILLINOIS COMMENTARY
U.S. Representative, John Shimkus, talks about co-op customers and federal
deregulation.
6 ILLINOIS CURRENTS
See what opportunities are being built for today's youth, read about an electric utility restructuring update, and find out more about the outcome of the Capital City Farm Show held on January 14-16 in Springfield.
14 SAFETY AROUND YOUR HOME
Mary Zitek, Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives safety technician, reminds us what to do when a storm hits.
16 YOUR YARD AND GARDEN
Tips for better seed germination.
18 TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
Find out how to heat your home and keep allergy levels down.
22 ILLINOIS' FINEST COOKING
Awaken your family Saturday morning to the scrumptious smell of Weekend Breakfast Pizza from the recipe collection of the Green Hills Council of Girl Scouts. Garnish your perfect evening meal with Cranberry Relish from the recipe collection of U.M.W.A. Locals 12 and 1969.
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