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CONTRIBUTORS I took the long way home on a recent Sunday afternoon trip to Dad’s house, which is about three or four miles from the Dogtown Hills in Southern White County. I love the backroads of our neck of the (618) Hometown neighborhood. I meandered through Wabash, Edwards and White Counties, enjoying the scenery as far as I could go before I needed to find a highway. It took me forever to get home, but I figure, with a monthly subscription for the super-duper car wash and shine, my car is no worse for the wear, and it’s worth the dust and bugs to take in a view of my favorite places. Following the backroads, I thought about what’s there now and what used to be there when I was a kid. The roads are familiar, but faces and some places change. If the countryside could speak, what stories we could hear! I love a good story — and I love reading a good story even more than I love writing one. You’ll enjoy some of the treats we have in store in this October issue of (618) Hometown Magazine. Erin Zinzilieta-Pennington’s “orphan quilts” column brings me back to that piece I’ve got in my closet, a quilt top crafted by my great grandmother the
year I was born. Kim Bayless offers a fall menu that I’ll be making, for sure! And Corey Woolsey updates us on the good works of volunteers lending a hand to Brownsville School. You’ll also find a feature on young “old soul” musician Payton Dale, who’s making a name for himself in these parts. He has a new CD coming out this month. Mona Warrick’s centerpiece story about Carmi’s multi-talented marching-to-a-different-beat Todd Atteberry captures my former classmate as well as anyone could. He knows how to tell a story, and she knows how to tell a story about him! Todd also does a lot of good work for people who do good work, when he’s not making us laugh — or squirm a little. We frankly have more content than we can fit in this issue but don’t worry, we’ll serve it all up, with more in our coming editions. Our (618) Hometown Magazine neighborhoods are full of great stories and we’re here to share them with you. If you enjoy your (618) Hometown Magazine content, be sure to thank the advertisers who make it possible for us to bring it to your homes each month. — Love and blessings to you!
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The Old Graveyard of Carmi is the resting place of Revolutionary and Civil War soldiers, and some of the community’s earliest settlers.
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Author, storyteller and photographer
ATTEBERRY
“We’re a couple of misfits.
meet, what I see, what I believe and what I do in my spare time. It’s a
What’s the matter with misfits?
journal of haunted places, occult belief, a dash of paganism, real witch-
That’s where we fit in!”
craft, where to travel and why, occult gardening and of course, love,”
~ Hermey and Rudolph,
said Atteberry. “Most of the stories come from other places, from a wide
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
variety of sources. It’s not scholarship. They’re folk tales and folk tales
Entering the world of Todd Atteberry, you notice immediately he’s
change based on who is telling them. I like to start with facts, which
unlike anyone you’ve ever met.
makes me different.”
A self-proclaimed misfit, he doesn’t attempt to rein in his weirdness. He embraces it.
A feast for the senses, Atteberry’s website features folk tales, ghost stories, and haunting examples of his ethereal photography. It also comes
And while he views life and death, the living and the dead, through his own lens, Atteberry gladly allows the rest of us a peek.
with his admonition: “In the end, horror is about facing and conquering fear. That’s sometimes messy. You were warned.”
“My grandfather was a gravedigger. I grew up in a haunted house
When Atteberry’s journey took him to the big city for work, “I didn’t
where I find myself living again. We still hear footsteps in the night
like the people or the lights of New York City, so I began looking for
and other strange occurrences. The first time I saw a ghost I didn’t
quiet spots on Long Island which turned out to be historical locations.
even know to be afraid. I’ll admit my sentiments on that are somewhat
Walking is boring, so I took a camera along. The Long Islanders were
changed,” said Atteberry. “I come to this sh*t naturally.”
gobsmacked because most didn’t know these places existed.”
Halloween and Christmas are his “two biggest times of the year.” The former for obvious reasons, Christmas because “there used to be a
He soon discovered that photos with a ghost story attached to the
tradition of telling ghost stories,” Atteberry said, “which is coming back.
location “got five times the traffic as the historic photos.” Atteberry began
Have you noticed the line in the Most Wonderful Time of the Year that
writing down the stories he heard. “Every town has urban legends and
mentions Christmas ghost stories?”
ghost stories so there’s never a shortage of those wherever you go.”
The Carmi native’s website gothichorrorstories.com, also known as “Wytchery: A Gothic Curiosity Cabinet,” offers a glimpse behind the veil. “Wytchery is my diary, journal, sketchbook. It’s where I go, who I
Atteberry’s work appeals to “people interested in history, but they find it through the creepy sh*t,” he said. “The folk tales, stories of haunted houses and graveyards, have more of an effect on history than we realize.
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They are beliefs that are shared by a commu-
ry said, “Photographers spend much of their
nity, passed down from generation to genera-
time looking through viewfinders. The world
tion. Urban legends usually have some basis in
becomes a tiny, isolated place seen with tun-
fact, often the opposite of the legend but those
nel vision. When the camera is up to the eye,
beliefs shape history.”
you’re as helpless as Janet Leigh in the shower
Atteberry authored Haunted Travels in the
with Anthony Perkins on the other side of the
Hudson River Valley of Washington Irving …
curtain with a knife.” In the book, Atteberry
The Sketch Books Volume One which features
tells of two instances where, in the same place,
essays, travelogues, the story of his ramblings
he felt he was being watched.
through the Hudson River Valley looking for
A great read, the book follows Atteberry’s
the inspiration Washington Irving found and
journey from the land of Irving to the Catskills,
imbued into the landscape.
exploring the folklore, hauntings and magic of
“With over a hundred original images, it’s
this historic region.
a great companion for those with a hunger to
Writers’ stories are enriched by life experi-
explore this mystic corridor of America, even
ences. Atteberry journaled recently about his
if you only do it from your armchair,” said
brush with death. His heart attack rendered
Atteberry. “One of the things that has always
him helpless, alone, and questioning ever y-
interested me is how the landscape and the
thing.
mythology of a place inspires writers, artists
“I write about death all the time. I have
and musicians. Perhaps no place in America
a healthier respect for it now. I walked right
has exemplified that idea as clearly as the Hud-
up to the edge and peered into the abyss,”
son River Valley.”
he wrote. “What did I see there? Not a thing.
Brimming with tales, many of them spooky, the book includes “Tr ue Confessions” in
Ever ything that counts, for now, remains on this side. I choose to remain with them.”
which Atteberry relates his own supernatural
Feeling healthier ever y day, Atteberr y is
encounters in the land of Sleepy Hollow. “Peo-
busy working on a series about the Hopewell
ple are always asking me if I believe these sto-
Indian tradition in White County. “Most people
ries. That’s why I share them,” he said.
know nothing about this, but it is incredibly
“The reason most movies about ghosts
significant archaeologically speaking,” he said.
suck is that a ghost sighting is usually just
“They shared many of the same customs and
an instant in time. In all but the rarest occa-
techniques as the Neolithic people in Britain,
sions, it’s a few seconds where you think you
hence all the British ancient sites.”
see something, but your mind can’t process
Atteberry is also working on a three part
it quickly enough to know for sure. Or some-
series on the twister of 1925 which came with-
times, you don’t even register it really for it’s
in a mile of Carmi. “I’m looking for places
too quick,” he said. “When movie-makers try
touched by it which are still there but forgot-
to stretch that experience out to 90 minutes, all
ten.”
but the very best are doomed to fail.” An accomplished photographer, Atteber-
He is also publishing his articles as travel guides. “There’s the Hudson River and the
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next is Long Island,” said Atteberr y. “This area will be next year, along with Massachusetts.”
Atteberry’s creative credits are vast. “My photography and some of what you read on the website has been fea-
Atteberry owns and operates Green Man Design Stu-
tured in a startling variety of places,” he said. Few places,
dio from his White County home. “After 40 years in the
however, are as impressive as the fact that the Smithso-
advertising business, I still like creating things not direct-
nian Institute links to his website!
ing other people to create,” he said. “I get a lot of people
“The Smithsonian credits me as an authority on Colo-
asking what is the green man? The short answer is it’s an
nial Era taverns, which is appropriate in a way,” he said.
ancient symbol representing the rejuvenating power of
“And I’ve been quoted several times as an authority on the
nature. The long answer is nobody really knows but the
sleeping habits of Colonial America.”
above is our best guess.”
He is also credited in publications and websites includ-
Atteberry said, “I’ve just always liked the idea that by
ing The New York Times, The Boston Herald, BBC, The
nature we can heal ourselves and fix what’s wrong by fol-
Guardian, CNN, MSNBC, Huf fington Post, Broadway
lowing the natural paths. That applies to advertising and
World, Indianapolis Post, NY Daily News, Fodors, Country
design as well. From following the natural flow of a design
Living Magazine, Town and Country, House Beautiful and
to seeking out clients who have an eye out for the well
Good Housekeeping.
being of others as well as the planet. Not that I only work
“I’m a storyteller, not a historian,” said Atteberry. “Got
for do-gooders, I just tend to shy away from those who put
that from my grandpa the gravedigger. Weirdness is a fam-
profit above conscience.”
ily tradition.”
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Orphan Quilt Blocks WRITER: ERIN ZINZILIETA-PENNINGTON One never can tell why occasions work out in life as they
started, but not finished. They appear to be orphans just
do. Sometimes events happen so effortlessly, they could be
hanging around for someone to adopt them. It always breaks
chalked up to coincidence.
my heart to see such beautiful work donated. I started think-
Since Christmas, I have taken up quilting. I used to quilt
ing…what if I purchased old orphan quilt blocks and com-
all the time when my daughter was young, but it fell by the
pleted projects from them? This one thought was placed into
wayside. Now that my father has passed away and my week-
the universe and suddenly quilt blocks came out of nowhere.
ends are free, I find myself quilting for hours on end. Quilting
I found two Grandmother’s hexagon flower garden blocks
forces me to relax by demanding mindfulness.
at the same thrift store. I bought them for pennies. Next, a
There are certain thrift stores that I frequent. It seems
coworker called me and wanted to know if I would like some
every time I go, I find quilting supplies; or perhaps, they find
quilting supplies from an estate. Inside the six boxes she
me. Once, when I was out and about, I came across a stack of
brought me, were numerous sets of quilt blocks started, but
quilting patterns and magazines for a nickel each, and a ball
not finished.
of vintage fabric for a dollar. Little finds like this make my day.
I have at least a dozen sets of quilt blocks ready to sew into
I drove home and couldn’t wait to wash up the fabric and read
quilts. I am always looking for more. Maybe it is my calling
the magazines.
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Warm and cozy — maple and spice That’s what fall flavors are made of WRITER: KIMBERLY BAYLESS As the air cools and days shorten, we begin to think of bonfires, sweaters, flannel, hot chocolate, leaves falling, candles and frosty mornings. Warm and spicy foods make their way back into our meal plans. Featured this month are Balsamic Maple Pork Loin, Mashed Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes, Gingerbread and Cinnamon Bread Pudding with Maple Bourbon Sauce. Take the time to enjoy the changes of the season, both with your eyes and with your taste buds. “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” — F Scott Fitzgerald
PORK LOIN WITH BALSAMIC MAPLE GLAZE ¼ cup maple syrup
2 t. vegetable oil, divided
3 T. balsamic vinegar
½ t. salt
1/8 t. red pepper flakes
¼ t. freshly ground black pepper
2 t. dijon mustard
¼ t. garlic powder
1 lb. pork tenderloin Combine syrup, vinegar and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Turn the heat to high and boil for 3 minutes, until mixture has reduced to 1/3 of a cup. Turn off heat and whisk in the dijon mustard. Meanwhile, slice the pork tenderloin into 8 equal pieces. Place four of the pieces between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to ½ to ¼” thick.
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Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Once oil is hot, add the pork and cook for 2 minutes per side. Make sure the internal temp is at least 145 degrees. Set aside on a plate if necessary to cook the meat in two batches. Return all meat to the pan and pour in the balsamic maple sauce. Cook for 1 minute.
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OLD SOUL College freshman’s 2nd CD goes to country gospel roots
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WRITER: ANDREA HOWE Payton Dale is just a college freshman, but he’s completed his sophomore recording project which drops this month, featuring traditional country music. His first recording collection, “Old Soul” was released last year. The five-song CD featured four originals and a cover of the gospel classic, “How Great Thou Art.” “My biggest influence is definitely Johnny Cash,” the Southeastern Illinois College freshman admits. “He comes off with this persona of this underdog outlaw kind of guy.” Other influences include Hank Williams Sr., Elvis Presley, Michael Bublé and Frank Sinatra, newer indie country artists such as Colter Wall & Tyler Childers — and blues artists such as Christone
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He was one of three contestants chosen last year to perform at the Bon
“It’s funny to us that he’s so drawn to classic country music. Kendall and
Aqua Gospel Music Festival in Bon Aqua, Tennessee at the Storyteller’s
I both enjoy music, but while Payton was growing up, we primarily listened
Museum & Hideaway Farm, former home of Johnny Cash. “It was a very
to classic rock and 80s music. I personally enjoy a lot of different styles of
very exciting day,” he said. “It just so happened, I had to skip the homecom-
music, but country was never one of them until Payton became so immersed
ing dance, but my date was OK with it.”
in the genre. Now he’s teaching us to love classic country! I’m pretty sure
It’s the country church hymns that Dale is showcasing in his newest
most of that influence came from Mark Rogers during guitar lessons.
release. “It’s more grounded, old school church,” he said. The project,
“We are so proud of how he’s using his music to encourage others as
recorded at Jason Smith’s Backyard Recording Company in Norris City, is
well. He loves to perform with the younger guitar students in the Appetizers
completed just a few weeks into Dale’s first year of study at SIC on a music
and encourages them to keep at it. When he performs at the nursing homes,
scholarship.
assisted living apartments or even for the housing residents near us, you can
It features his favorite hymn, “Amazing Grace,” and lesser-known hymn, “Life is Like a Mountain Railway.” “That’s one that you don’t find in most hymn books,” he said. Guitar is his main instrument, but he played trumpet in high school jazz band and the tuba or sousaphone for marching band. He’s also learning to play the piano. But his voice is his most familiar musical instrument. “I’ve been singing since before I can even remember,” he said. “I really took on to singing when
see how much it means to his audience, and they encourage him with their kind words. “We know that being able to focus on music for the next two years at SIC is going to help him stretch and grow as an artist and performer, and we are so excited to see what is in store for him!” Updates and purchasing information will be posted on his Facebook page. Anyone who might be interested in booking Payton to perform message his Facebook page or email pdalemusic78@gmail.com.
I was little, at church. I learned to sing along with the hymns. My foundation is in church.” Dale participated in school choir performances and played with Mark Rogers’ musical students, The Appetizers, at local festivals and nursing homes. He enjoys performing live in the area, but COVID-19 restrictions have limited some of those opportunities. That’s when he began featuring live performances on his Facebook page. He’s open to bookings as COVID
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restrictions ease up. Full time live performances are his career goal, at resorts like Branson or cruises. His musicality may be in his gene pool. His dad, Kendall, played saxophone in band. Mom Mendy is his main musical influence though, he said. “Mom’s pretty vocal…in more ways than one,” he laughed. Both parents are supportive of his goal. “He’s such a good kid and it makes Kendall and I so proud to think about all that he’s accomplished and
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Brownsville Foundation working for new playground WRITER: COREY WOOLSEY “For a better tomorrow, we play today.” That’s the mission statement of Brownsville School Foundation, the nonprofit organization which serves Brownsville School, which in turn ser ves students from nine counties who need functional instruction in basic life skills to become as independent as possible, but are still expected to require some supervision as adults to function in society.
“We have received a lot of good backing and good response,” Haskell said. The foundation recently received a shipment of playground equipment; taking a piecemeal approach to upgrading the facilities. The foundation’s hard work has them just over halfway to its $100,000 goal.
The country school complex in White County, just south of Carmi,
“We got swing sets basketball backboards and sidewalks in last
needed a new playground area, and the foundation went hard at the task
year,” Haskell said. “We also did some landscaping as well. One of the
to make that mission ring true.
problems was that rainwater would come off the roof and wash through,
“About two years ago, one of the teacher aides said the playground was pretty run down,” said board member Patrick Haskell. “There wasn’t really any money in the budget to fix or replace it.” The aide talked to some people she knew, and the Brownsville School Foundation was formed. Haskell said that the board has worked the last two years mainly on fundraising. Golf tournaments, Christmas bazaar sales and pleas to local businesses have all been ways in which the foundation has worked to raise money.
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so we did some diversion on that. That was big.” Haskell said that they are working on getting a wall and a spinner installed. The foundation purchased the wall, and around the same time up north, a playground was upgraded and the spinner was donated to Brownsville. “One of the local trucking companies, Roark, had a guy swing up there and pick it up for us,” Haskell said. “We have also had a few work days where community members have helped out by spreading mulch and helping with other tasks.” Haskell said the next step is more equipment and cyclone fencing.
Obviously, with COVID-19, fundraising became a challenge for the foundation in 2020.
national level. I am involved in the Rotary and we were able to do the same there as well. It has been awesome, we have had a ver y good
“In May 2019, we had a great golf tournament that was largely attended with music into the night and raf fles,” Haskell Said. “We couldn’t do that this year right in the middle of all that was going on.” But plans are in the works for new fundraising ideas in the near future.
response.” The group has had a bit of a challenge with getting some things done, such as pouring cement due to all of the rain, but they plugged away and got it accomplished. The foundation is proud to work hard to get the playground finished
“We are wanting to get a pickleball tournament going,” Haskell said. “I am working to get things set up with some folks in Mount Carmel for that. We are hoping to get a fundraiser set up in every county that Brownsville serves.” Haskell said a Jeep or poker run may be a fun fundraiser that would include all of the counties that Brownsville serves. The foundation also thanks the local foundations that have stepped up to help the project. ‘The Masons and the Elks have helped,” Haskell said. “They have
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up for the school and the community to use as well, but they hope that funds can continue to be raised after this project is complete. “There are going to be other needs as well,” Haskell said. “There just isn’t enough tax money for the school district to do everything needed. Nothing has been set, but they are going to have needs like heating and air, cafeteria work, they may need a parking lot resurfacing in the future as well. And who knows, they may look at a new location in the future. Whatever happens, we want to have a solid foundation that is there to help supplement tax money. It is going to have to be supplemented, there is no way around it.”
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