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WIND, WAVES, & WILLPOWER
Lake Forest Sailing (LFS) isn’t just a sailing program. It’s also a community of champions helmed by Will Howard, a seasoned sailor whose passion for the sport has transformed LFS into a youth sailing powerhouse and a beacon of excellence on the national sailing scene. pg8
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Winnetka resident Paul suffered with prostatitis and low back pain for over 10 years. “The medications helped a little and I tried surgery but even after two procedures, I never knew if it was going to be a bad day or a worse day. Dr. Su helped me feel normal again like I could go about my life and not feel hesitant to go out with my wife or friends.”
Your Pain and Suffering Are Real
Dr. Kuan Su of Acupuncture North Clinic uses the time tested art of Acupuncture to help each patient relieve pain, improve sleep, and reduce chronic issues that other modalities have struggled to help.
Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years and has been used to treat a variety of issues. Dr. Su has specialized in treating the more complex conditions including stubborn neuropathy, chronic pain, reactions to high stress/anxiety, sleeping disorders, and men’s health issues such as erectile dysfunction and urinary issues.
Gale from Wilmette had been struggling with both migraines and insomnia for 7 years. “I had tried botox to help with the migraines but it only helped for a little while and I used sleeping pills because I could not fall asleep for hours. I missed having natural restful sleep. After seeing Dr. Su for a month, both started to vanish. My migraines turned into a minor headache once every other week and now I sleep like a baby.”
He works with a variety of cases and understands how important the partnership between patient and practitioner is. “I’m always looking forward to my days in my clinic because no two patients are exactly the same. Many times patients come in with a variety of issues happening at the same time. Last Tuesday, I was treating a patient for neuropathy in both feet, chronic fatigue, and insomnia and he reported that all three were improving. Understanding the importance of checking in regularly and participating in his own health have sped up his recovery and I am so excited for him!”
Georgette from Highland Park shared, “Dr. Su is so great to work with. I had been suffering from tinnitus for 11 years and doctors said nothing could help. The sound was too much but once I started seeing Dr. Su, not only did my tinnitus start to go away, my digestion was doing so much better. I felt like I could be me again. Like I could go out and have lunch with the girls and really enjoy my time being social again.”
What once was a missing link in complementary alternative healthcare is now easily accessible to the residents of the North Shore area. If you have been struggling with chronic issues or issues that have been labeled as idiopathic or untreatable, call Dr. Kuan Su at Acupuncture North Clinic today to schedule your consultation.
I am always up for a challenge but what I enjoy the most about my work is when patients come in after their treaments to tell me how things are changing, how they are feeling better, and how other symptoms that they have been struggling with are going away.”
Dr. Su shares the typical stories from patients. “A recurring story that people share with me is that they have tried conventional means, they have tried new fads, they have tried medications and seen specialists yet have struggled to get any results. They say that I’m their last hope. I am always up for a challenge but what I enjoy the most about my work is when patients come in after their treatments to tell me how things are changing, how they are feeling better, and how other symptoms that they have been struggling with are going away.”
Dr. Su is accepting a limited number of new patients due to high demand. In an effort to protect his current patient base, he is limiting the number of new patients to 8 before the end of May
DR. KUAN SU
NORTH SHORE DOINGS
EDITED BY CHEYANNE LENCIONI THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND
JUNE 22
ALLMAN BROTHERS REVIVAL
WHERE: Gorton Center
Come out to Gorton Center from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a night of Allman Brothers music. This tribute features former Allman Brothers Band member, David “Rook” Goldflies in the John & Nancy Hughes Theater. Goldflies joins Kris Anderson, 17-year lead guitarist of The Outlaws and Mike Kach, lead singer in Dickey Betts & Great Southern. This super group of Southern Rock Legends delivers the authentic Allman Brothers tribute with the songs you love including: "Ramblin' Man," “Jessica,” “Midnight Rider,” and a few surprises for fans who enjoy deep jams. Food trucks from Mamma Mia Wood Fired Pizza and La Plancha Loca taco truck will line the patio. Lake Bluff Brewing Company pours craft beers. Tickets are on sale now. gortoncenter.org
JUNE 22
GEOMETRIC COLOR ART
WHERE: Glencoe Public Library
Students in grades 1 through 6 can enjoy an afternoon with Bernadette Foch for a unique class featuring oil pastels, Sharpies, chalk, and color diffusing paper. This program will be held in the Hammond Room from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. glencoelibrary.org
JUNE 22
ANIMAL HOUSE SHELTER
CASINO NIGHT
WHERE: 8 Saville Row, Barrington Hills
Support Animal House Shelter and enjoy an evening of gaming, delicious food, drinks, and great company.
Starting at 6:30 p.m., guests can try their luck at the poker table, roll the dice at the craps table, play blackjack, or spin the wheel at the roulette table. This fundraiser is for ages 21 and older, has a business casual dress code, and tickets are $150. This event promises to be an evening of glamour, excitement, and compassion in the name of furry friends in need. animalhouseshelter.com
JUNE 22 TO 23
NSAL ART IN THE VILLAGE
WHERE: Hubbard Woods Park
North Shore Art League’s (NSAL) annual juried art show, Art in the Village, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The park will serve as a beautiful setting for this summer art show. Artists from across the country will showcase oil paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more. As an added attraction, NSAL faculty member and portrait artist, Lisa DePinto, will paint quick oil paintings on site. northshoreartleague.org
JUNE 22 TO 23
JCC CHICAGO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
WHERE: Highland Park, Chicago, and Skokie
The JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival returns for its 11th season. This year, films will be shown on the weekends in Highland Park, Chicago, and Skokie. The festival will conclude with a showing at the Illinois Holocaust Museum on June 23. These 23 documentaries, dramas, and comedies will include a Q+A after the film. Tickets and special passes are on sale now. jccfilmfest.jccchicago.org
JUNE 23
COWBOY UP!
WHERE: Gorton Center
Grab your cowboy boots and get ready to dance to the music of country stars
Zach Bryan and Morgan Wallen from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Expect high-energy hits like “Oklahoma Smokeshow,” “Something in the Orange,” “Cover Me Up,” and “Last Night.” Adam Lee and Jason McNabb will lead these tributes. The show is for all ages. Pack your lawn chairs, tables, and blankets for this outdoor event. Enjoy delicious offerings from BBQ’d Productions and Happy Lobster food trucks, and craft brews and specialty cocktails from Lake Bluff Brewing Company. Tickets are $25 and on sale now. gortoncenter.org
JUNE 23
MAX’S WAR
WHERE: Northfield Public Library
Local author Libby Fischer Hellmann will discuss her new book, Max’s War. The epic story is about a Ritchie Boy during World War II. It is a tribute to her late fatherin-law who was active with the OSS and interrogated dozens of German POWs.
interior, view artifacts from the ship, and more. The Discovery Gallery will give a glimpse at what archaeologists saw when they discovered the wreck of the Titanic. This exhibit also pays homage to the SS Eastland Disaster, which is the largest loss of life in a single shipwreck on the Great Lakes. Tickets are on sale now. thetitanicexhibition.com
NOW THROUGH AUGUST 7
MARKET & MUSIC
WHERE: Clarkson Park
NOW THROUGH AUGUST 29
FOOD TRUCK MONDAYS WHERE: Kenilworth Park District
Enjoy Food Truck Mondays weekly from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Food will be provided by Billy Bricks & Rio Bamba Food Trucks. Music will be provided by The Heavy Sounds and there will also be cornhole league, bocce ball league, margaritas, and family fun. kenilworthparkdistrict.org
NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 7
This adult program will meet from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Northfield Community Room. Registration is required. wnpld.org
JUNE 23
WINGS NORTH SHORE LADIES LUNCHEON
WHERE: Westmoreland Country Club
Support the WINGS nonprofit by attending the third annual North Shore Ladies Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $200. WINGS makes a difference in the eyes of families suffering domestic abuse and all proceeds will fund its future work. wingsprogram.com
NOW THROUGH JUNE 30
TITANIC: THE EXHIBITION
WHERE: Westfield Old Orchard
Experience the story of the Titanic in an exhibit featured at Westfield Old Orchard, running 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday through the end of June. Guests will be able to traverse the Grand Staircase, see recreations of the ship’s
Enjoy concerts, kids’ entertainment, a market, and food and drink Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be no market on July 3. The Community Market will feature food sales from a featured local business and beer/ wine. From 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., kids’ entertainment, and a concert that concludes the night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each week.
northfieldparks.org
NOW THROUGH AUGUST 28
HIGHWOOD EVENING GOURMET MARKET
WHERE: Everts Park
Highwood’s Evening Gourmet Market has returned, running every Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There will be no market on July 3. The market features a variety of 60 incredible food, beverage, and artisan craft vendors alternating each week. In addition, the Highwood Historical Cocktail Tours will be held during the market on July 10 and August 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Food and cocktails will be available to purchase at each stop. Live music will also be featured during the market. A calendar of musicians and themed nights is available online. celebratehighwood.org
CIRCUSVILLE: PLAY UNDER THE BIG TOP
WHERE: Chicago Children’s Museum
Bring your kids to the Chicago Children’s Museum to play at the circus! Children can try their hands at all of the vital roles in a circus: star of the show, ticket taker, acrobat, hot dog vendor, and more. Props and costumes for families will be provided. chicagochildrensmuseum.org
NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22
LOST & FOUND
WHERE: Chicago Botanic Garden
Experience plant conservation success stories through art and science this summer. Visitors will engage in hands-on experiences, art installations, After Hour Buzz events, and other engaging activities inspired by restoration stories of plants once lost and forgotten. Original art pieces will be on display throughout the garden including “A Summer Journey,” “Gleanhouse and Prismatic Landscape,” “Color Writing, Rhizomatic, and Through The Eye of the Unicorn.” These pieces represent conserving what has been lost over the years through development, natural disaster, and expansions. Tickets are
Carmen Maquia. Photography courtesy of Miguel Angel Sanchez
included with the cost of admission. chicagobotanic.org
NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26
FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS
WHERE: Ravinia District
Food Truck Thursdays return to downtown Ravinia this summer. A variety of food trucks and vendors will sell their wares from 4:30 p.m. until dusk each Thursday night throughout the summer. These evenings will also include live music, beer, and wine tastings from local restaurants, and food. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs or dine on a picnic bench in Jens Jensen Park. Each Thursday will feature a different theme of music and their respective performers. enjoyhighlandpark.com
NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 13
“SHTETL IN THE SUN”
WHERE: Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
In the late 1970s, photographer Andy Sweet took numerous photos of Holocaust survivors living hopeful and joyous lives in South Beach, Florida. Through his images, it provides a poignant display of life after tragedy. The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center’s exhibit, “Shtetl in the Sun: Andy Sweet’s South Beach 19771980,” celebrates Sweet’s work as a tribute to those who lived during that time. The exhibit will run through October 13. ilholocaustmuseum.org
NOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 25, 2025
“KENILWORTH CENTENNIAL HOMES”
WHERE: Kenilworth Historical Society
Explore the history of Kenilworth’s oldest homes and celebrate their architectural significance with a dynamic exhibit that chronicles the evolution of residential
development in the village. The homes featured in this exhibit were built between 1889 and 1924. kenilworthhistory.org
JUNE 24
AUTHOR NIGHT WITH MARLENE TARG BRILL
WHERE: Max and Benny’s At 7 p.m., join author Marlene Targ Brill to discuss her 73rd published book, Jane Addams: The Most Dangerous Woman in America Jane Addams was the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. She was a lifelong social activist, international peace advocate, and founder of official social work discipline. This is a biography for middle-grade readers and this event is family friendly. Reserve your table on Max and Benny’s website. maxandbennys.com
JUNE 26
INFERNO FEST
WHERE: Evert Park Inferno Fest returns from its five-year hiatus from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Spice enthusiasts will partake in activities such as Inferno Fest Eating Contest. Whoever eats the most Pixca “hot taquitos” without calling for a drink can win a $200 gift card. Participants must be 18 or older and there is a $10 fee and waiver form online. Food options will bring a twist to American, Italian, and Mexican dishes, spicy sweets, and cocktails. There will be live music from Bob and Shawn Dou of the iPOP Band. If you’re not a fan of the heat, Highwood’s Evening Gourmet Market will run in tandem, offering food for everyone. celebratehighwood.org
JUNE 26
TERESA BAKER: SHIFT IN THE CLOUDS
WHERE: The Arts Club of Chicago
Enjoy the public opening of Teresa Baker’s art exhibit “Shift in the Clouds.” The opening will begin at 5:30 p.m. and there will be an
artist talk from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The night will conclude at 8 p.m. Baker’s mixed media paintings detail the Northern Plains where she grew up and the title refers to the light and shadow the sun casts across the ground. This exhibit is free and open to all. artsclubchicago.org
JUNE 28
CONVERGENCE: HEALTH
EQUITY IN A CHANGING CLIMATE
WHERE: Gorton Center
Join Brushwood Center and Black Moon Trio at 7 p.m. for a premiere concert and multimedia production. This 90-minute bilingual performance features original artwork and music from artists across the country. It will highlight connections between health, equity, and nature. Tickets are available now. brushwoodcenter.org
JUNE 28 & 29
SIDEWALK SALE
WHERE: North Shore Exchange
North Shore Exchange’s Glencoe location is holding a Sidewalk Sale, offering 50 to 90 percent off designer clothes, handbags, jewelry, accessories, home decor, and furniture brands. These brands include Hermes, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton. The sale begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at 5 p.m. both days. northshoreexchange.org
JUNE 28 TO 30
VISCERAL DANCE
CHICAGO
WHERE: Museum of Contemporary Art
Inspired in part by the paintings by Pablo Picasso, Visceral Dance Chicago will
perform a contemporary piece titled “Carmen.maquia.” This performance is a contemporary take on Bizet’s classic opera. It features 13 dancers fusing contemporary dance with nods to the Spanish paso doble and flamenco. There will be an opening night celebration on June 28 beginning at 6:30 p.m. with tapas and drinks. The performance will begin at 8 p.m., and desserts and drinks will close the night from 9:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. Two performances will begin at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on June 29, and a 2 p.m. show on June 30 will close the weekend. Tickets are on sale now. visceraldance.com
JUNE 30
HISTORIC GARDEN
WHERE: Wilmette Historical Museum
WALK
Explore four stunning Wilmette gardens and learn more about their unique designs and features, as well as the exterior architecture and history of their adjoining homes at the Wilmette Historical Museum’s garden walk, held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Advance tickets are available for $40 for members, $50 for non-members, and $25 for high school and college students. Discounted tickets are available until June 23 with prices increasing by $10 after that date. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or by visiting the museum. Physical tickets are required and must be picked up in person from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. wilmettehistory.org
JULY 2
ADULT SOCIAL RIDE
WHERE: Fountain Square
Enjoy an invigorating bike ride with other adults through Evanston and the North Shore. Starting at 5:30 p.m., the ride will leave from Fountain Square and travel West from North Branch Trail, and then north for approximately two and a half hours. The ride will end with an optional happy hour at Bar 17. Those who pre-reg-
ister for the ride and happy hour are entered to win a $100 gift card. Participants are encouraged to arrive early. This bike social is for all levels of cyclists. Registration is required.
downtownevanston.org
JULY 4
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
WHERE: Downtown
Highland Park
Highland Park’s Independence Day Celebration returns with new additions. This year will balance the diverse needs of the community by providing space for remembrance as well as familiar traditions. There will be a morning remembrance ceremony, an afternoon parade at 1 p.m. down a new route through downtown, and the return of the family friendly 4th of July festival from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The remembrance ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. and will be open to the public via advanced registration. The ceremony will be held indoors and led by faith leaders, Mayor Rotering, and musicians. It will be presented in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language. A remembrance video message will be available to view that morning. cityhpil.com
JULY 4
LAKE BLUFF 4TH OF JULY PARADE
WHERE: Lake Bluff
This year’s Lake Bluff 4th of July parade embraces its town’s emblem with Stars, Stripes, and Paw-triots. There will be a Doggie
Library where sticks can be picked up, art works of “Dog on the Bluff” decorating porches and businesses. Lake Bluff will be celebrating its 125th anniversary in addition to Independence Day. The parade begins at 10 a.m. Dogs are welcome. lb4july.org
JULY 11
THURSDAY NIGHT MARKET
WHERE: Fountain Square Evanston’s 5th annual Thursday Night Market returns with artists, makers, and retailers from the local community. From 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., each market will feature more than 30 vendors, a DJ or live music, and other special activities. Parking in the Sherman Plaza Self Park garage is recommended. downtownevanston.org
JULY 12
FIRST FRIDAY
WHERE: Hubbard Woods Stop, browse, and shop Hubbard Woods Design District at this special event. Held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., it features live music, refreshments from participating stores, and an evening of shopping. shophwdd.com
JULY 20
MOTHER-SON NERF NIGHT
WHERE: Lake Bluff Recreation Center
Enjoy a Mother-Son night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a delicious dinner, photo booth, a Mom & Me craft, and of course Nerf battles! All players are welcome to bring their own Nerf equipment and darts. The center will also provide extras. The night will end with an awards ceremony to highlight everyone’s hard work and skill. Cost is $40/$50 per pairing and $20/$30 for each additional son. lakebluffparks.org
To submit your event for consideration, please email events@nsweekend.com.
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Where there’s a Will, there’s a way to sail.
Will Howard’s journey with Lake Forest Sailing (LFS) began in 2000 when his family relocated to Lake Forest. His introduction to sailing came through LFS’s learn-to-sail program, where he quickly developed a love for the sport. Not much has changed about the venue since then, the roofless training center (aka picturesque Lake Michigan) still serving as its A-one asset. Under the mentorship of Hunter Ratliff, then-director of LFS, Howard honed his sailing and racing skills, laying the foundation for a storied youth racing career.
“Lake Forest Sailing was my playground and it’s been tied to my identity for most of my life,” says the 31-year-old Howard, who, as an 8-year-old, moved from Connecticut to Lake Forest with his brothers and parents, John and Julia. “Hunter was my coach. He was my boss when I taught sailing during the summers. He was always prepared and professional and composed. Any question I’d ask him, he’d know the answer to it. He cared more than anyone I had met.”
The student must have asked great questions and received spot-on answers. The youngest sailor in the field at the 2007 Laser (an adult racing class boat) World Championships in the Netherlands was none other than Howard, then a 14-year-old who’d been only months removed from having figured out how to navigate Lake Forest High’s hallways.
Howard wrestled for three years at LFHS before opting to swim and play water polo in his senior year. The summer before his senior year, Howard and his father visited colleges in Connecticut. An academy—the United States Coast Guard, in New London—got added midtrip to the itinerary. Will Howard met the USCGA sailing coach, liked what he heard, and completed a mini-Coast Guard boot camp in the summer of 2009.
The next summer, after graduating from LFHS, Howard left in June to complete the rigorous cadet boot camp. Howard sailed for the USCGA sailing team in his freshman and sophomore years and underwent rigorous training aboard tall ships atop international waters and operational cutters in the Atlantic. He fondly recalls the excitement of climbing the masts to change sails—while enduring the force and fickleness of twenty-foot waves—in the Artic Circle, in the middle of the night. The values Howard absorbed at USCGA turned out to be indelible ones.
“I will always have accountability, attention to detail, and discipline that I gained at USCGA,” says Howard, who went on to earn a business degree from the University of Miami. “The U.S. Coast
Guard and Miami … talk about polar opposites in college experiences.”
The Lake Forest Sailing alumnus returned to Lake Forest in 2015 and found serious work at his former playground. Since then, he has served at the helm as the Sailing Director. “My coaches and my time spent on Lake Michigan shaped me growing up. I get to see and enable the same for my sailors now.”
One of LFS’ top sailors, Mary Carter, embodies this sentiment that Howard shares.
“I was the only girl (in an LFS intro racing program 10 years ago),” recalls Carter, a recent Lake Forest High School graduate who is forever grateful for the unwavering guidance of Howard and the full Lake Forest Sailing Experience. “And I was not good at sailing, not good at all. Probably the worst in the group.”
Regardless of age or gender, Howard viewed Mary Carter as Mary Carter, budding sailor. There’s not a hint of gender bias, after all, in the Lake Forest Sailing mission: “Build Little Champions.”
“When I was young and afraid, he was supportive, encouraging, and positive, and he knew how to connect with each sailor,” says Carter, the daughter and granddaughter of sailors. “Will still does all those things. He cares about kids as sailors and as people.
“You could say his passion for sailing,” she adds, “rubbed off on me.”
Did. It. Ever.
Carter and her Lake Forest Sailing mates earned the No. 1 ranking in the 180-team Midwestern Intercollegiate Sailing Associa-
tion in each of the last three years. She and her skipper, former LFHS classmate and Brown University-bound sailor Charlie Gish, finished sixth overall at last summer’s Interscholastic Sailing Association Mallory Doublehanded National Championships on the Toms River near Ocean County, New Jersey.
“To Will,” Carter says, “we’re athletes. You’re not going to find a better coach. So much of Lake Forest Sailing’s continuous success all over the country stems from his enthusiasm for the sport and the time he devotes to making sure we’re all prepared for anything.”
The training grounds on Lake Michigan play a pivotal role in shaping tough sailors and resilient individuals. The lake's conditions, from unpredictable waves to challenging weather, serve as the perfect training arena, instilling in sailors the virtues of adaptability and perseverance. Howard emphasizes the romantic relationship between himself and Lake Michigan, a bond that he strives to pass on to his sailors, fostering a love for the lake and a deep appreciation for its teachings.
Lake Forest Sailing’s Summer Sailing School is extraordinarily popular. A total of 368 youngsters, ages 5 to 14, enrolled in the Summer Sailing School in 2023. More than 150 had to be waitlisted. The Summer Sailing School serves as a pipeline for the youth racing programs that compete year-round. Well before the kids get into racing, they are learning confidence and an affinity for being on the lake.
“Watching 5- and 6-year-olds become the captains of their own bathtub-like vessels is not only adorable but inspiring,” Howard says. “It can be life-changing for a young kid to gain confidence and acuity through learning to
sail on their own on Lake Michigan.”
Howard’s mission is to give youth the unique opportunities he had growing up racing sailboats. “I work hard to be sure that we are learning from the best, meeting the best, and becoming the best, always,” he says. Such an approach continues to impress and thrill a slew of LFS stars and their parents.
“We’re so lucky to have a role model like Will in our community,” says Lake Forest’s Julie Gish, Charlie’s mother. “Will creates an inclusive environment for sailors of all ages and abilities and he deserves credit for helping my son find something he loves to do. Will inspires, builds confidence. Young sailors want to be around him and do the work necessary to be a part of something that’s the envy of youth sailing programs in the United States.”
Despite operating out of a modest shed, LFS commands national recognition and stands as a testament to athleticism, intelligence, and a winning mindset. Howard's coaching philosophy goes beyond sailing skills; it's about building character, instilling discipline, and nurturing champions on and off the water. LFS sailors, under Howard's mentorship, travel nationwide for regattas, competing with a ferocity borne out of their training on Lake Michigan.
“Will brings in outstanding national and international sailors and coaches to speak to his sailors,” adds Julie Gish. “How great is that?”
Lake Forest Sailing is a Lake Forest Parks & Recreation program. In addition to Youth Race Teams, it runs Community Sailing and Lake Access. For more information about LFS, visit lfparksandrec.com.
WIND, WAVES & WILLPOWER From PG 1
EDITED BY BILL MCLEAN
THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND
LEFT: Will Howard. Photography by Maria Ponce ABOVE: Callisto Lake Bluff. Photography courtesy of Tim Wright
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RAMSEY PRINCE brings his unsurpassed flair to the North Shore, honed over 20 years of design industry experience, through his design hub, Maison Du Prince. The Evanston shop’s collections of home accents and personal accessories are painstakingly and personally selected by Prince from global sources. Maison du Prince also offers bespoke floral arrangements and impeccable special event design, both sure to elevate events from memorable to unforgettable. A floral studio in the space is a chic, yet unexpected venue for intimate cocktail parties and bridal showers. Prince’s signature style has been celebrated at events including the House In the Woods Gala 2022, the Black Creativity Gala 2023 at the Museum of Science and Industry, and the Ravinia Women’s Board Gala 2023. The creative genius steps away from his eventfilled world to share how he stays current.
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#ON MY MOBILE
Eldorado: Everything the Nazis Hate on Netflix. The film tells the story of how a nightclub in 1920s Berlin became a haven for the queer community and explores the freedoms lost amid Hitler’s rise to power.
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GREEN GODDESS DIP + HOMEMADE POTATO CHIPS
BY MONICA KASS ROGERS THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND
Silky with parsley, chives, and cream lending its lovely shade of green, the original Green Goddess dressing was created by Chef Phillip Roemer of San Francisco’s Palace Hotel in 1923. Roemer whipped it up for a banquet honoring actor George Arliss, who was starring in William Archer’s “The Green Goddess” play. Sadly, for thespians, very few remember the play, but the dressing? Absolutely. A blend of parsley, chives, anchovy, and sour cream, with a splash of vinegar and lemon, it’s a flavorful classic. Finding a 1940s Red Dot Potato Chips flyer with a dip version of the dressing tucked into a vintage cookbook, I thought to adapt it for you here, along with steps to make your own thin and crispy chips. Amazingly, just two good-sized Idaho russets slice up to make eight cups of potato chips. And these are sans additives and preservatives that come with packaged snacks. As you dip, the Green Goddess clings perfectly to each chip. Enjoy!
MAKES 2 CUPS DIP; 8 CUPS CHIPS
INGREDIENTS
FOR HOMEMADE MAYONNAISE
• 2 large egg yolks
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp sugar
• ¾ tsp dry mustard powder
• Pinch of freshly ground pepper
• Pinch of paprika
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 Tbsp vinegar
• 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 cup vegetable oil
FOR GREEN GODDESS DIP
• 1/2 clove garlic, grated fine to make ¼ tsp
• 1 Tbsp anchovy paste
• 1 cup homemade mayonnaise (recipe on right)
• 1 cup sour cream
• ¼ cup finely snipped chives (reserve 2 tsp to garnish)
• ½ cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley, stems discarded
• 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
• 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/8 tsp (a few grinds) black pepper
FOR POTATO CHIPS
• Large bowl of ice water
• 2 large Idaho Russet potatoes, skin on, scrubbed well
• Oil for deep fat fryer
• Salt to taste
METHOD
MAKE MAYONNAISE In the bowl of a food processor, combine egg yolks, salt, sugar, mustard powder, and the pinches of black pepper, paprika, and cayenne. Pulse to combine. Add vinegar and lemon juice, and whirl again. With processor running, slowly add oil in drizzles and drops until mayonnaise whips up. Scrape down sides of bowl and whirl again to a silky finish. Scoop mayonnaise into a bowl. Replace processor bowl and blade back onto motor base (no need to wash blade and bowl).
MAKE DRESSING In the bowl of the processor, combine ingredients in the order given. Blend until herbs are well incorporated and dip is smooth. Fold into a serving bowl, sprinkle with reserved 2 tsp of finely minced chives, cover and refrigerate.
MAKE POTATO CHIPS Using the thinnest setting, slice potatoes with a mandolin slicer. Place slices in a large bowl of ice water, separating slices. Chill slices in ice water for about 20 minutes. They will firm up and slightly curl.
Preheat deep fat fryer filled with oil to 325 degrees, according to manufacturer instructions for your fryer model. Place iced potato slices in colander to drain water. Place a clean kitchen towel topped with several layers of paper toweling on your work surface. Arrange potato slices in rows over the toweling being careful not to overlap any slices. (Not all slices will fit in one go.) Gently roll the toweling up to fully dry the slices. Repeat procedure with the rest of the slices. Line a large cookie sheet with paper toweling. Place a small amount of potato slices in the fryer basket and deep fry chips until golden brown. Remove chips to lined cookie sheet and blot to remove any excess oil. Lightly salt chips to taste. Repeat to fry the rest of the chips. Serve chips with the chilled dip.
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THE LONG RUN
Former Highland Park High School three-sport standout Colleen Boilini hasn’t decelerated a bit as a super-busy coach and award-winning athletics administrator at her alma mater.
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As a tot growing up in Highland Park, Colleen Boilini skipped the middle stage of the crawl-walk-run continuum.
“My mom (Paula) told me I ran before I attempted to walk when I was nine months old,” says Boilini, now 40 years old and the assistant athletic director at her alma mater, Highland Park High School (Class of 2001), since 2011.
Boilini also vaulted from furniture piece to furniture piece at home before she could count to 10 and well before she knew fearless gymnasts received a “10” for a perfect routine.
“I never broke a lamp,” she says. “I never broke a limb.”
But years later, and to the surprise of no one under the Boilini family’s roof, she would hustle along the base paths and break program records in softball, setting the mark for career stolen bases at both HPHS and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UW-W).
And the Highwood resident shows no signs of slowing down as a passionate and dedicated administrator/multi-sport coach at HPHS. A stellar athlete in volleyball, basketball, and softball while in high school, Boilini—a Highland Park High School Athletics Hall of Fame inductee in 2013—serves as the Giants’ first girls’ flag football coach and as an assistant girls’ lacrosse coach in addition to her array of responsibilities under the leadership of HPHS Athletic Director Paul Harris.
“I will always be grateful for the opportunities I had to play sports in high school,” says Boilini, who used her speed, determination, and relentlessness, along with her talent and team-first approach, to earn 11 varsity letters at HPHS, including four each in basketball and softball.
Nearly 23 years after reaching on a single, stealing second base, and scoring the winning run in a softball playoff victory over archrival Deerfield High School, Boilini found herself being congratulated—far from a home
plate—by adult teammates, namely staffers and coaches at HPHS.
On May 4, in Peoria, Boilini received the Illinois Athletic Directors Associa tion’s State Assistant Ath letic Director of the Year award for the 2023-2024 academic year. Harris nominated her.
“When I found out I was a finalist after winning a district segment of the award process,” she recalls, “my reac tion was, ‘Wait, I won what? Why me?’”
The recognition was well deserved.
Boilini is in charge of producing all sports schedules at HPHS, as well
myself as that kind of worker.”
There might not be a betterprepared coach in the state to head a girls’ flag football program than Boilini, who has been competing for a Chicago-based women’s flag football team—at the speed positions of wide receiver and safety—since she was 22 years old.
Girls’ flag football kicks off its inaugural season as an Illinois High School Association-sanctioned sport this fall, with the official start of the preseason set for August 12.
She’ll then make time in the spring to fulfill her duties as the school’s assistant girls’ lacrosse coach.
“I have to work at night often and
A lot of what I do could be compared to putting big puzzles together every year.
as ensuring all officials (referees, umpires, etc.) have been assigned to work home contests at each level, from freshman to varsity. She also schedules buses for the teams’ road trips and makes sure school employees are available to serve as home-event workers, i.e., a scoreboard operator and the person in charge of the scorebook at basketball games.
“A lot of what I do could be compared to putting big puzzles together every year,” says Boilini, who also holds the position of girls’ flag football liaison for HPHS’s athletic conference, the Central Suburban League.
“You have to be a planner and detail-oriented when you do that, and I’ve always seen
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during weekends, but I’m used to it, and I don’t mind the hours because I really enjoy coaching and being the assistant AD,” says Boilini, who’s married and expecting a baby this month. “I can see myself doing this for many more years. I’ve had great mentors in (former HPHS softball coach and HPHS Assistant Athletic Director) Lydia Gonzalez and (UW-W softball coach) Brenda Volk. I stress hustle and hard work as a coach.
“One of the many rewards of my positions at Highland Park High School is watching kids play sports that they love under coaches who care deeply about their student-athletes and love what they do. And Paul Harris has
always been the epitome of a hardworking administrator, with the way he lives and breathes his job.”
Boilini, a three-time all-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference softball shortstop at UW-W from 2003-2005, thought about pursuing a career in wildlife rehabilitation after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and minoring in Health. But she chased another field after some introspection and applied for admission at George Williams College of Aurora University in Wisconsin, where she received a degree in Recreation Administration.
From 2007-2011, Boilini was an athletic supervisor at the Park District of Highland Park, overseeing programs for girls’ basketball, girls’ and boys’ lacrosse, youth softball, and adult softball, among others.
“That job was a lot like my job now, in that I spent time in an office in the mornings and then got to go outside to spend time with athletes,” Boilini says.
In 2010, she launched Girls Play Strong, a Park District of Highland Park camp designed, in part, for third- through eighthgraders who wouldn’t have to do what many other camps made their female campers do at that time—compete with and against boys.
“My goal was to get more girls in the area interested in sports and activities, one being canoeing,” says Boilini, who battled as the only girl on her Highwood Small Fry youth basketball team back in the days when her father, Pat, set up cones in the Boilini basement that helped Colleen work on her dribbling skills. “I didn’t want girls to be afraid to try a sport.
“We also took the girls on field trips to watch professional women’s teams like the Chicago Bandits (softball) and the Chicago Sky (basketball) compete. It thrills me when females find empowerment through sports while they’re having fun. I started Girls Play Strong so that girls could be introduced to sports in a comfortable setting and maybe eventually fall in love with one of them.” Or two.
Or maybe even three.
Like a former furniture hopper did.
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