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Hello again, (618) Hometown neighbors! We’re so grateful to come out of a short hiatus in this pandemic to get back to sharing stories with you.

As we usher in the month of March, Corey Woolsey profiles a Wabash County entrepreneur’s latest business venture, this time in Edwards County. Small business is the backbone of rural communities, and it’s a commitment to communities for a person to launch yet another new business venture.

Erin Zinzilieta Pennington’s all about organization, and after months of working in our own home offices, we can appreciate the concept of everything in its place! Check out her tips.

It’s the month of all things Irish, and if you’re looking for a little green on your plate, Kim Bayless offers some fresh spring recipes, including a classic pea salad, and crusted asparagus.

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While this isn’t necessarily an Irish story, you’ll love having a look at some of the “music men” of the area. Mona Warrick’s series on “Leaders of The Band” kicks off, profiling two renowned local musicians, Curry Baker and Michael Croghan. So many of us learned to love and perform instrumental music, thanks to them!

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THE LEADERS

OF THE BAND WRITER: MONA L. WARRICK

First in a three-part series featuring four legendary band directors from the 618 neighborhood, Curry Baker, Mike Croghan, Bill Hudson, and David Snapp. This article features Baker and Croghan. Part two highlights Hudson and Snapp. Part three features musicians who were influenced by these four influencers.

“The leader of the band is tired and his eyes are growing old, but his blood runs through my instrument and his song is in my soul. My life has been a poor attempt to imitate the man. I’m just a living legacy to the leader of the band,” — Dan Fogelberg, “The Leader of the Band,” 1981.

A native of Peoria, Illinois, the late Dan Fogelberg, penned “The Leader of the Band” to honor his father, Lawrence, who conducted bands and taught music in Peoria and Pekin from 19451976. In the 1950s, he also directed the Bradley University Band at football and basketball games.

Prior to his death in 1982, the elder Fogelberg said the most gratifying thing, for him, about the success of “Leader of the Band” was the letters he received from former students.

“It was amazing how many people told me they wish they had the foresight to tell their fathers of their love for them while they still could,” Dan was quoted as saying. While honoring his father,

Curry Baker Baker’s “one and only job” was teaching music and leading the bands in Grayville schools. In 1962, his 30-year career began. “The year I arrived, we had the biggest band we ever had. Then, the oil boom slowed, families moved away, and I lost most of my good musicians.”

Growing up in a musical family, the Fairfield native always had a love for music.“I knew music would be an important part of my life whether I majored in music or not,” said Baker. After graduating from high school in 1956, he headed to Eastern Illinois University, Charleston.

On registration day, “I told the advisors what I was good at,” Baker said. “What should I be? A geologist? A musician?

saxophone, electric bass, and his favorite instrument, the tuba.

As an educator, teaching in grades four through 12, Baker was well-loved

Fogelberg paid homage to the special bond

They enrolled me in music courses,”

and respected. “When my kids played,

between band director and student.

beginning his career in music education.

we played difficult music and we played it

After graduating from EIU, he continued

well. We weren’t known for our marching

legacy of life-changing band directors. If you have

his education at Murray State University,

abilities, but we could play!”

spent any time, at all, in the 618 neighborhoods,

Kentucky, where he obtained a master’s

you have heard the names Curry Baker, Mike

degree in music.

Southeastern Illinois has been blessed with a

Croghan, Bill Hudson, and David Snapp. All retired

Baker, a prolific musician and vocal-

During Baker’s tenure, area schools “would support each other,” he said. “We would march in all the area parades, and

band directors/music teachers, the four shared

ist, plays several instruments including

they would march in our parade. It isn’t

their love of music with countless students.

the string bass, the saxophone, baritone

like that anymore.”

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One of Baker’s students, Sherry Young Talbot, recalls that during her junior year, she

excellent vocalist and instrumentalist who was passionate about music and his gifts.”

In January of 2011, dozens of Baker’s former students gathered at Grayville High

took a job at Lovins Pharmacy in Grayville. “I

Aside from his teaching duties, Baker

wanted to make a little money and have a job

was busy musically. He served in the Army

fun,” said Baker. “But, I forgot my glasses and

to put on my resume,” said Talbot. The job

Reserves and played with the Army Guard

couldn’t read any of the music!”

caused her to miss a few band events.

Band. He also played with the Air National

Mr. Baker called Talbot to his office. Upon her arrival, Baker said, “Would you rather play in the band or would you rather work at

School for an alumni concert. “It was a lot of

Baker and his wife, the former Judy Ever-

Guard Band for 20 years. Baker was also

ett of Albion, were married Dec. 21, 1972.

active in 571st Air Force Band for 20 years.

They are long-time members of Northside

Highlights of playing with these bands

Baptist Church, Grayville, where Baker was

Lovins? Here’s a real, simple fact: You’re going

included trips to Europe, Alaska, Hawaii,

song leader for more than 40 years, conduct-

to work the rest of your life. You’ll only be in

Denmark and Ecuador. Baker recalls playing

ing countless Christmas and Easter cantatas.

high school once. You aren’t going to be able

at D-Day Plus 50, playing in Normandy, and

to do both. I’m just going to tell you straight:

flying over Omaha Beach. In Denmark, the

Angela Barden, and adores his six grandchil-

You either pick band or you pick work.”

Chicago Air National Guard Band played on

dren. Recently, he re-enacted a 2004 concert

July 4 for the Queen of Denmark. “We were

which he says was the “most rewarding con-

welcomed everywhere we went,” he said.

cert” he’s ever played. This, from a man who

Talbot said, “That was when I thought I could do everything, because I’d always done everything. I decided it would be best to quit

“People would go crazy when we would

my job. I always tell Mr. Baker how much I

play “The Stars and Stripes Forever” and “In

appreciated that talk because he’s the only

the Mood.” They loved listening to us play,”

one who sat me down and told me that. It was

Baker said.

a valuable life lesson.”

Not only is he the oldest member, but

Baker is proud father of Lisa Carter and

has played all over the country and around the world.

“In 2004, I wrote Christmas music and scored it for trumpet, trombone and tuba.

Then, with my grandsons, Matt on trumpet

Another of Baker’s students, Kevin Wil-

Baker is the longest-participating member of

and Jonathan on trombone, I joined in on tuba

son, an accomplished trumpet player, is often

the Olney Municipal Band. “I’ve played with

and we played the music together.” The three

asked about his beginnings in music. He

them for 56 years,” said Baker.

reunited during the Christmas holidays and

credits his mother, Rose Marie, a talented

Carmian Roger Winter, a talented trum-

performed the music once again. “It was just

musician in her own right. “She ignited my

peter in his own right, had the idea for the

love of music,” said Wilson. “I always say that

Wabash Brass, a group of local musicians who

we were so very blessed to have Curry Baker

perform far and wide. “While it was Roger’s

successful business as a locksmith. He has

as our band director. Not only was he, obvi-

idea, the group was formed and he left every-

slowed down, but continues to perform and

ously, a great musician and director, but as I

thing up to me,” Baker joked. “It’s been a very

has no plans to stop. “Music will always be a

grew older I discovered Mr. Baker was also an

rewarding experience.”

big part of my life.”

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as rewarding 16 years later.”

Baker, who retired in 1992, also had a

Michael Croghan

Rudolph of Crossville. The newlyweds moved to Marion, Kentucky, where Croghan took a job as music teacher in Crittenden County.

After graduating from Carmi Township

During his five years there, the 100-piece band

High School in 1954, Mike Croghan headed

was Kentucky’s representative to the 1962

south to Murray State University. An accom-

Orange Bowl. “That was a highlight,” said

plished athlete, Croghan’s plans were to be a

Croghan. “John F. Kennedy was there. That

track coach. “I could pole vault 11 feet with a

was a big deal for the kids.” In 2012, Croghan

steel pole that didn’t bend,” said Croghan. “But

was invited to Crittenden County for the 50th

when I arrived at Murray, they saw my last

anniversary of the band’s Orange Bowl appear-

name. At Murray, the Croghan name meant

ance.

music. I was following three sisters who went

“We were also host band at the 1963

to Murray and were all music people.”

Kentucky Derby,” said Croghan. “This was

At that time, there were about 2,400 students at MSU, Croghan said. “When I arrived

especially exciting for a band from one of the

at registration, they immediately sent me to the

poorest counties in Kentucky.”

Croghan began his career at Carmi Town-

fine arts line. They asked me what instrument I played. They asked if I was left-handed, which

was going to go.” He became a member of Phi

ship High School in 1963. When he arrived

I am, so they signed me up for French Horn

Mu Alpha Sinfonia, the American collegiate

there were 45 in the band. “They were mostly

lessons twice a week. I majored in music and

social fraternity for men with a special interest

girls,” said Croghan. “I started talking to

minored in European History, which I loved.”

in music. When Croghan was president of the

families trying to get the boys involved in the

fraternity his senior year, the MSU chapter was

band again. I told them if, after two weeks, the

the number one chapter in the nation.

boys don’t like it they can quit.” He likened his

Croghan said it wasn’t his plan, but “the Lord had designs and He was guiding my steps even though, at the time, I didn’t realize it. By

In 1958, Croghan graduated from MSU

junior year, I realized this was the direction I

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“I am happy that they still remember me.

My relationships with my students were special. It was exciting. I’ve seen 90 or so students go on to be professional music people.”

— Michael Croghan the music.

“I was always strong on marching band,” said Croghan. “You had to look good on the

seen 90 or so students go on to be professional

here and things were different.” He retired

music people.”

from teaching in 1992.

One of those students, Rob Endicott, is an

Croghan was superintendent of music at

football field. I always wanted excellence from

attorney and an accomplished trumpet player

the Illinois State Fair from 1976-1996. That was

my bands. And, we always played a variety of

who received his master of music degree from

a role he relished.

music. Variety is important.”

the prestigious Juilliard School.

Highlights of Croghan’s career are count-

As there were no programs at Big Prairie

“Mike had a unique ability to engage high

School and Brownsville at the time, Croghan

school age kids in the fun of music. He could

“Taps” at more than 700 military funerals held

started a beginning band program in those

make marching band fun. What kid didn’t want

at 46 different cemeteries.

schools. Soon, the band was growing and

to learn how to take eight steps and make sure

An avid golfer, Croghan continues to play

special groups were added. In 1965, Croghan

they went five yards, all before school started?

as often as possible. And, if you spend much

launched the Drum and Brass Corps, and the

The band was a family,” said Endicott. “He

time with him, he might tell you about his two

Singing Six.

was, at the same time, serious about it. He

holes-in-one! He was golf coach at Carmi High

wanted the band to sound good, look good,

School for nearly a decade, his team winning

accomplishments, the One-Niter, began in

but he didn’t take it too seriously either. And

the state tournament in 1979. With that win,

1965. Originally, the One-Niter was held

the programming was always creative.”

Croghan decided to hang up his coaching

Additionally, one of Croghan’s proudest

annually on a Friday night, but soon grew to

White County businessman Tom Cook

less, but he said he has been honored to play

spikes.

a two-night event. The name stuck. “There

said, “Mike made being in the band really fun.

were 95 to 100 acts that tried out, every year,

Whenever we were struggling with a piece

in Carmi, where he is a lifelong member. “I

and we’d have to narrow that down to 20,” said

and getting frustrated, he would stop every-

became a deacon in 1972, and when I resigned

Croghan.

thing and tell some of the stupidest, corny

that position, I was the longest-serving deacon

jokes. This broke the tension and when we

in the church’s history, I served for 38 years.”

anniversary. “I’m very proud of that,” said

resumed playing, we would usually nail it. He

He also taught Sunday School, to all ages, for

Croghan. “People came from everywhere to

had a way of getting the best out of us while

50 years. “I can’t leave the Lord out of any-

audition. Pascalle Cleveland Bippert came

making it fun.” Cook said some of his “fondest

thing I do,” he said.

from San Antonio to sing.” Bippert is the sister

high school memories revolve around par-

of Claudie Parson of Crossville.

ticipating in the many musical opportunities”

said he is the proudest of his family. He and

Croghan made possible for his students.

Becky have two sons, Patrick and Kelly.

In 2015, the One-Niter celebrated its 50th

Croghan, who taught music in Carmi for 30 years, described interactions with his students

“I always enjoyed teaching. When I taught,

The Croghans attend First Baptist Church

Of his many accomplishments, Croghan

“In my mind,” Croghan said, “Music is

as “pure joy.” He said, “I am happy that they

all the kids took their instruments home to

the spirit and soul of a person’s feelings and

still remember me. My relationships with my

practice,” said Croghan. “But, in the late ‘80s,

emotions. Music brings out the spirit of joy in

students were special. It was exciting. I’ve

attitudes started to change. Computers were

people.”

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“If you add a new item to the menu, they think that it is good,” he added. “It keeps the customer engaged and it keeps your budget in con-

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successful business in the future.

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encounter with a visitor to his 8th Street Liquor location in Mount Carmel.

“We had a gentleman come in and was impressed with the store,” Singh said. “I took him and showed him Vick’s Bread and Brew before we had it open and he said that they needed me in West Salem.”

A few months later, the West Salem location came up for auction and the same man told Singh that if he could get the building, the town would issue him a liquor license.

To take a chance on opening a new business takes

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courage, but even more than that it takes a plan and finding the proper location. For Singh, the rural community makes much more sense than trying to go to a bigger city, such as Evansville.

“It is easier to open a business in a rural area, because it is much less investment,” Singh said. “Also, people like you because you are doing

“People want new businesses here,” he said. “I am thinking of putting a car wash in West Salem and there is a need for a laundromat. There are things that are necessary in a small town. They may not be big money makers but if you have a lot of small projects that make a little bit of profit overall, it’s good.”

When it comes to taking that leap into the business world, Singh knows it can be scary.

“When I opened the Shamrock Motel I asked my family about it and they said it was all on me,” Singh said. “Once I was successful with that, I took a chance on the liquor store and figured if we make it, we make it and if we don’t, we don’t. But my dad and my wife

had confidence in me that we could.”

Times have been a struggle so far at Vick’s Bread and Brew in Mount Carmel, but there have been extenuating circumstances that have caused that.

something for their community. You also have less competition. If I was

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and Brew,” Singh said. “I would like to see that place go because my

start something new at a tenth of the cost.”

name is on it.”

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There is something about a well-organized space that just makes

Organize Now by author Jennifer Ford Berry and It’s All Too Much

me happy. I am a sucker for Martha Stewart’s organization maga-

by HGTV personality Peter Walsh. Organize Now is a 240 page

zines and books. Unfortunately, for the almost $12 you pay for the

book that tells you how to organize anything and everything in a

publication, Martha does not show up at your door and organize for

checklist form. Jennifer Ford Berry must live in a magic bubble

you. Organization is an ongoing process that you have to maintain

surrounded by a perfect world of neat and tidiness. Her lists have

throughout the year.

lists and her labels have labels. It is wonderful! She easily tells you

I am not nearly as obsessed about being organized as I would

how to organize any room in your house, as well as your car and

like to be. My ultimate goal is to have a place for everything and

garage. She also wrote a financial planning book that I would like to

everything in its place. While headway has been made in this area,

read.

there is always room for improvement. My biggest downfall is that

Peter Walsh’s It’s All Too Much, deals with the out and out topic

I am a sentimental sap. I keep things that have sentimental appeal

of being a hoarder. He not only tells you how to organize, but he

long after I probably should. I have moved a tote of my daughter’s

also tells you how to decide what to get rid of and why. He takes you

baby clothes to every house we have ever lived in for twenty years.

through every drawer, every closet, and pantry, and makes your

She thinks I am crazy. She always says, “Just let it go already Mom.”

house look like a dream.

However, I just can’t part with them.

Let’s face it, some people just don’t care and they don’t want

Once you live in a home for any amount of time it is easy to

help with their home. They are not bothered by the fact that it takes

become over whelmed by “stuff.” Little items like: publications,

them 45 minutes to find their clothes, appliances, bills, etc., I can’t

toys, cleaning supplies, etc., seem to reproduce overnight. Growing

live that way. If my life is not somewhat organized I feel stressed

up I swore I would never be like my parents and hold on to trivial

and am certain that things are closing in around me. Plus, I hear

things “just in case.” I never aspired to keep coffee cans , rubber

my mother and my grandmother in my head saying, “What in the

bands off newspapers, plastic cutlery from take-out food etc., Yet

world! You need to…or you better…”

every time I start to throw something away I hear my parents in my

Ultimately, I find that being organized leads to a better quality of

head saying “waste not, want not.” Sometimes I end up doing what

life. You have breathing room. You own your belongings and your

they do… I group like things together and store them for future use.

belongings don’t own you. I would suggest either of the books men-

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Thinking spring for lunch!

WRITER: KIM BAYLESS March is a month of expectations….we expect longer and progressively warmer days….we expect the daffodils, crocus, snowdrops and tulips to make an appearance...we expect the skies to change as well as the landscape. We also expect to start adding fresh spring vegetables and fruits to our meal menus.

In this issue, we are highlighting a few favorites, including Pea & Cheese Salad (which is a classic), Crusted Asparagus Casserole and a Rhubarb Crumble (which has the flavorsome addition of apples and strawberries). Set your taste buds wanting for fresh, tasty, easy to prepare spring dishes!

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RHUBARB CRUMBLE 3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb (½” pcs) 1 cup cubed peeled apples 1/2 to 1 cup sliced strawberries 1/3 cup sugar

1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 4 Tbsp butter 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 2/3 cup quick cook oats

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Combine rhubarb, apples and strawberries; spoon into a greased 8” square baking dish. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over rhubarb mixture. Set aside. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in brown sugar and oats. Sprinkle over the rhubarb. Bake at 350 for 40 to 50 minutes or until lightly browned. *I usually double this and put in a 13x9 pan for family get togethers.

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Add the cream and season with salt and pepper.

Bake in a preheated 450 oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. *I will sometimes double the recipe and usually always add more Parmesan than the recipe calls for.

PEA AND CHEESE SALAD

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1/3 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp prepared mustard 1/4 tsp sugar 1/8 tsp pepper 1 pkg (10 oz) frozen green peas, thawed and drained Or the equivalent of fresh peas 1 cup diced mild Cheddar cheese 1 medium stalk celery, thinly sliced 3 sweet pickles, chopped (1/4 cup) 2 Tbsp finely chopped onion 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped Mix mayonnaise, salt, mustard, sugar and pepper in large bowl. Add peas, cheese, celery, pickles and onion; toss. Stir in eggs. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.

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