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Co-op Author is at it Again, With Kids Book on Lineman Careers

Co-op Author is at it Again, With Kids Book on Lineman Careers

June 2025 by Victoria A. Rocha, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association When people retire from a job, plaques or farewell parties are typical parting gifts. Co-Mo Connect’s Danny Wood got a starring role in a new children’s book when he called it a career...

Championing Children’s Health

Championing Children’s Health

May 2025 story courtesy of Family Features In a digital landscape crowded with influencers, it's not every day you find one who doubles as a board-certified physician. However, Doctor Mikhail Varshavski — also known as Doctor Mike — made a name for himself by pairing...

Not Just a Fruitcake

Not Just a Fruitcake

“The boys were doubtful, but they ate it,” recalls 82-year-old Judy Heflin, of Warrenton, Va., with a laugh.

She’s referring to when her three sons first tasted a fruitcake Heflin made from a recipe she discovered within the pages of a 1987 issue of Rural Living magazine, which is now called Cooperative Living.

Back at the Helm 

Back at the Helm 

James Guy returns as EBA Southern Chapter president November 2024 by Marin Sanders, Staff Writer When James “Jim” Guy II joined Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative as general counsel over a decade ago, he brought a wealth of legal expertise to the cooperative and its...