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
Mike Thompson
Graphic Technician
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.
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COVER STORY
10 Rural Renaissance
Dozens of Illinois communities are on the comeback after shifting away from crisis management toward planning for growth and prosperity. On the cover, residents of Ava play their part, working to revitalize their downtown.
FEATURES
26 Co-op employee won't quit
Don Wheat loves his work, even after 50 years.
21 Sweet smelling success
Wilma Clark's herb farm sprouted from a free package of basil.
22 After the flood
Spring flooding has left many Illinoisans mopping up. What's worth cleaning and repairing? What's not? Here are some tips.
DEPARTMENTS
4 ILLINOIS COMMENTARY
Lt. Gov. Bob Kustra discusses the Illinois Main Street project, a self-help volunteer program for communities wishing to revitalize their downtown districts.
5 ILLINOIS CURRENTS
Grants for science teachers and senior co-ops.; good books; cider school, and more.
14 SAFETY AROUND YOUR HOME
Geotextile fabrics separate gravel from soil, not you from your money.
16 YOUR YARD AND GARDEN
Consider landscaping with small fruit plants.
18 TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
Whole-house voltage surge protectors can save you money and your electronics.
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