RM | COMMUNITY photos courtesy Consolidated Electric Cooperative Above: A 1937 Chevy pickup is parked in front of Consolidated Electric's office in Mexico following a storm. The co-op restored the truck with funds donated from the family of a former cooperative general manager. Left: Consolidated Electric employees Tony Miller and Brad Hagan and Joe Schmitz of Central Power teach Audrain County 4-H campers how to safely make their own extension cord. Top: Consolidated lineworkers help string lights to resemble a tree at the United Credit Union office in Mexico. 8 RURAL MISSOURI | JULY 2021