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It's Not Business as Usual in Mayberry............................ 10
Meth has infected rural communities, destroying lives, families, and the sense of trust and security we once felt. Some Illinois leaders are fighting back. Find out what you can do to protect your home and family.
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Illinois Electric Cooperatives
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John Lowrey ..............................................................................Editor
Nancy R. Nixon, Culrina McCulley, & Michelle McNeal ................................................Associate Editors
Sandy Wolske.............................................. Advertising Coordinator
Erin Weller, Kara Henning & Kathy Feraris ............Graphic Designers
Derek Squires.......................................Graphic Technician/Designer
Connie Newenham....................................... 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 quatlity 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. 9414 San Salvadore Dr.. #226. Scottsdale. AZ 85258 (480) 860-5394 Fax: (480) 860-5396 Toll Free: 1-877-WEISSGP. Acceptance of advertising by ICL does not imply endorsement by the publisher of the electric cooperatives of Illinois of the product or service advertised. 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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ILLINOIS™
COUNTRY LIVING
July 2004 ......Volume 62 ...... Number 3
DEPARTMENTS
ILLINOIS COMMENTARY .........................................4
Change is good - when it improves rural water.
ILLINOIS CURRENTS................................................6
Groundbreaking held for electric co-op wind turbine.
SAFETY AND HEALTH............................................. 14
How to protect your family's safety and security from rural crime.
YOUR YARD AND GARDEN .....................................16
Watering is easier with soaker hoses.
TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU..........................18
How to get into hot water and key your cool.
ILLINOIS' FINEST COOKING...................................22
Hash Brown Casserole
Carrot Souffle
Fruit Dip
Sour Cream Drops
Blueberry Pie
Garlic Butter Green Beans
Farmer's Casserole
Sugarless Chocolate Mousse
ILLINOIS MARKETPLACE .......................................25
ILLINOIS DATEBOOK..............................................29
Have some fun at Ice Cream and Independence in Champaign, or enjoy one of the Sesquicentennial celebrations happening this month.
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