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All of 12, Lake Forest’s Henry Lunn is thriving while performing downtown. Next stop: Lyric Opera.

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Ravinia President and CEO Welz Kauffman talks to employees during a meeting at the end of the summer season at the Highland Park venue.

The Music Never Stops At Ravinia Festival park’s staff remains busy – even when the leaves change and temperatures fall ■

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Ravinia Fesitval’s summer season of staging 100-plus concerts, running education programs and housing a conservatory for young professional classical and jazz musicians ended on Sept. 9. The Highland Park-based park’s 45 fulltimers started to get serious about planning for the 2013 season on … Sept. 11. A grand total of one full day off. “Don’t ask me what day it is,” Nick Pullia, Ravinia Festival’s Director of Communications, cracked last month. “I sometimes don’t know what year it is after our summer season ends. “I’m working in two worlds rights now (September-November),” Pullia added. “There’s my management one, the one I’m in to close the books on this year’s season and complete staff reviews. There’s also a creative world, the one in which we’re all in and working hard to create Ravinia’s look for 2013.”

You’d think there would be plenty of time in the fall months for staffers at Ravinia to look back, bask in another successful season, decompress, reboot. Not so. Many of their workdays are still packed. “People ask me all the time, ‘What do you do in your offseason?’ ” Amy Schrage, Ravinia’s Associate Director of Public Relations, said. “Ravinia isn’t just a place for concerts and performances. That’s a big part of what goes on here, but other things happen around here. “We do a lot of things in the fall months.” The park has to be winterized after patrons hear that final note under the stars. Stage speakers and lights and banners have to be removed for their collective hibernation. Dozens of statues must be wrapped in statue parkas to withstand those justaround-the-corner sub-zero temps. Employees need to get the park’s intimate, 450-seat

Bennett Gordon Hall ready for the “BGH $10 Classics” fall-winter-spring series, including the Chicago premiere (Feb. 24) of British composer James Whitbourn’s “Annelies: The Choral Setting of the Diary of Anne Frank.” And Ravinia Festival President/CEO Welz Kauffman devotes significant energy to planning for next season’s classical performances, a responsibility he calls “continuous.” Another constant in Kauffman’s life is Ashton, his big Bouvier herding dog. Several days a week, Ashton pants and hangs out and sleeps in Kauffman’s office at the 108-yearold (756 in dog years) venue but gets little (annual salary: $0) for his loyalty. “Looking back at the summer is something we like to do as a staff,” Kauffman said. “What were the concert surprises, if any? Did any of the new genres we brought in strike a chord? But we also constantly have dialogues about the future, about the changing demographics in America. “What,” he added, “is Ravinia going to look like 25 years from now? Thirty years from now?” Shortly after the end of each season at the Eden near the Edens Expressway, Schrage (the ’12 season was her 12th) hardly recog-

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"Don’t ask me what day it is. I sometimes don’t know what year it is after our summer season ends."

— Nick Pullia nizes her place of work. It’s as if a few tornadoes had hopscotched the grounds and pocketed all the ornaments. What really is happening to the park: It’s transitioning from patrons and summer-only employees to departing food carts, information booths and flower beds. “I usually find myself saying, ‘Wow,’ ” Shrage said. “The lawn always looks so big at this time of year … and so empty.” Ravinia’s Reach/Teach/Play initiative isn’t dormant. Each year more than 75,000 people are served through the education program. Ravinia hires a group of artists to visit classrooms in Chicago and Lake County communities, including Highland Park, to work with students and teachers. Reach/Teach/Play’s primary aims: introduce music/ignite curiosities/mentor. “Music itself is a worthwhile study,” Pullia said. “And there’s evidence music improves students’ math skills. But it’s not just about that. Everybody needs music.” ■

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Treble in Paradise Lake Forest’s Lunn, 12, already living the dream on opera stages ■

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ost 9-year-olds can’t sit still. When he was 9, Lake Forest native Henry Lunn found himself sitting among thousands at the Lyric Opera of Chicago for the first time. He and his mother, Julia, took in a performance of “Faust,” sung in German. And German only. It lasted four hours. But Henry Lunn, fluent in English only, barely fidgeted for the 240-minute show and never once thought about sneaking off to check out every possible view from the loge and mezzanine tiers. “For 90 percent of that opera, Henry sat on the edge of his seat,” Julia recalled. “He was so into it.” On Nov. 11, Henry James Lunn, now 12, won’t have to worry about falling off his seat. He’ll be too busy acting and singing in French as Hans, in the Lyric’s opening-day production of “Werther.”

Lunn got the coveted role in early September, after belting out a rendition of “America the Beautiful” and an aria of his choice at an audition at the Civic Opera Building in Chicago. He was told he’d have to wait only a day to find out if he’d landed the part. Lunn, a treble soprano, instead heard the news 12 minutes later – via a phone call from his father, Matt, who found out via email. “I remember,” Henry said, “saying to my mom, right there in downtown Chicago, ‘It’s a little weird. I just reached a lifetime goal.’ ” Henry and Julia were standing near the Picasso Sculpture and a small army of hungry pigeons at the Daley Plaza when Matt relayed the “Werther” artistic director’s decision. Henry Lunn, a 5-foot, 110-pound home-school student, wanted to celebrate. So sporting a Chicago-skyline wide smile, he climbed that quirky-looking Picasso Sculp-

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courtesy of the lunn family ture and slid down the front of the 162-ton creation a few times. “It was truly surreal later that day, walking downtown toward the train, bustling people all around us,” Julia said. Her son’s first stage was a makeshift one in a familiar – and familial – setting. It was the Lunn living room, where a 3-year-old Henry debuted “The Henry Show” (admission: free) after a dinner. It was an instant in-house hit, in between lamps and in front

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of a riveted, intimate audience of Julia, Matt and Henry’s older brother, Jack (now 14). The tot’s show enjoyed a fairly lengthy run. “Henry had a ‘Peter Pan’ phase, and he really enjoyed performing that phase for us,” Julia said. In 2010 Lunn was competing as a budding gymnast at the Wilmette Park LUNN >> PAGE 10

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hile she was a student at New Trier High School, Mary Fisher remembers the rare occasion when student appearance prompted a teacher’s ire. “I had one teacher who, if there was anything alcoholrelated on your clothing (such as a Corona logo), would either make you put on a sweatshirt or she would put duct tape over it,” recalled the 2011 graduate, who is studying at Eastern Illinois University. “I don’t think there were many rules. Teachers would say something to you, but no one ever got into any trouble.” In fact, School District 203’s policy on student appearance demands only that students “meet reasonable standards of cleanliness and decency. Adequately protective footwear must be worn.” Forbidden are clothing and accessories that disrupt the learning environment because they are provocative or revealing, and those items which display gang symbols, obscenities, and references to drug and alcohol use.” The policy places responsibility on students to make mature choices within broad limits and is common among local high schools. Dress codes at North Shore high schools have changed drastically over the decades. At New Trier in the 1960s, for instance, girls were required to wear skirts (prompting an outcry from none other than Christie Hefner, Hugh Hefner’s daughter). Even in the 1980s, preppiness reigned. Recalled 1982 New Trier graduate Robin Lieberman, “No one wore really short skirts or had their midriff showing. It was all about Shetland sweaters, Kork-Ease shoes, knee highs, corduroys.” And private schools such as Regina Dominican High School in Wilmette – where a uniform skirt or pant and polo shirt are required -- and Lake Forest Academy still ask students to dress more formally. Lake Forest High School District 115 maintains the briefest policy on student appearance of any North Shore high school. It reads, “A student’s appearance, including dress and

grooming, must not disrupt the educational process, interfere with the maintenance of a positive teaching/learning climate, or compromise reasonable standards of health, safety and decency.” Said Dean of Students Laura Clegg, “When our students walk in the doors, we treat them like adults. And more than 95 percent of them can handle it. It’s only once in a while that we need to step in and say something.”

“When our students walk in the doors, we treat them like adults. And more than 95 percent of them can handle it.” — Laura Clegg, Lake Forest High School Dean of Students Part of the campus culture, she explained, is that students have freedom to make choices. As an example, Lake Forest High School does not sound bells to signal the beginning or end of class periods, there are no hall monitors, and there are no teachers patrolling the cafeteria. “These are life lessons. There are no bells in real life, and no one is going to police your wardrobe,” Clegg said. At District 113, which includes Highland Park High School and Deerfield High School, administrators agree they have too many other more important things to worry about than what students wear. “For the most part, our students have the ability to employ freedom of expression in this area, unless it’s disruptive to the learning environment,” said Deerfield High School

Dean of Students Dan Chamberlin. Deerfield and Highland Park high schools begin their respective policies with a common statement: “Students have the right to determine individual patterns of dress and grooming as they deem proper, provided that such dress and grooming do not interfere with the health and safety of themselves or others and do not interfere with the educational process of the school.” Deerfield’s policy continues on to prohibit clothing that is deemed offensive to any race, religion, gender or ethnicity and also to prohibit full face coverings. Highland Park High School prohibits low necklines; too short or tight skirts; spaghetti straps; pants that permit the display of underwear; and bare midriffs. “At school we talk about first class and personal character and respect for others, but I don’t think we get into the specifics of what’s appropriate dress,” Chamberlin said. “Parents, too, need to talk to their kids about what’s appropriate for school and about good judgment.” New Trier pointed that out last year. In an e-mail sent to parents and reprinted by a local news outlet, administrators wrote, “While we want adolescents to develop their own style of dress, we feel that some students are overstepping the boundaries and making the educational atmosphere uncomfortable for others.” That type of e-mail referring to wanting adolescents to “develop their own style of dress” would never be issued at Loyola Academy in Wilmette. All students are required to wear khaki pants with a white dress shirt or blouse with the Loyola seal, or a golf shirt with the Loyola emblem. Deviation can bring unhappy consequences. Failure to properly dress for school will result in a detention,” reads the student code. “Students who acquire five dress code referrals … during the school year will be placed on a dress code probation.” ■

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Highland Park ■ After a four-month renovation, two lanes of Sheridan Road -- from Lake Cook Road on the south to Beach Road on the north – opened to cars, bikes and other traffic. The water main under the road was expanded, causing detours to other roads. The project cost $3.2 million. ■District 112 teachers have announced they will strike on Tuesday, Oct. 16 if no agreement has been reached before then. “The board insists on offering a contract inferior to those of surrounding districts,” noted North Shore Education Association President Pamela Kramer. The two sides were slated to continue bargaining on Oct. 10.

Glencoe ■ The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall Council Chamber at 675 Village Court. Please check www.villageofglencoe.org for more information. ■ The Village of Glencoe is sponsoring a contest to design a logo or drawing for use on vehicle stickers, banners, or other materials produced or distributed by the village. The contest will help Family Service of Glencoe celebrate 100 years. All entries must be submitted by Oct. 15. For more information, please check www.villageofglencoe.org.

Wilmette ■ C.J. Arthur’s, a Wilmette bar and grill that opened in 1989, closed and held an auction to get rid of many possessions. Located at 1168 Wilmette Ave., the restaurant, co-founded by Art Falzer (whose wife Cindy and son Jason helped run the establishment and were the inspiration for the “C” and “J” name), featured sandwiches and ribs. It welcomed bluegrass music, karaoke and other entertainment. The marble bar was once a Walgreen’s soda fountain. Winnetka

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to increase the size of all signs on residents’ property – including political signs -- to a maximum of eight square feet from six square feet during its biweekly meeting at Winnetka Village Hall. Village lawyer Katherine Janega said most yard signs are two feet by three feet, but that one resident had a “substantially sized” sign, and he questioned whether the present code is content-neutral for different types of signs “Rather than engage in a potential lawsuit to debate that, we thought it made sense to bring it to you and to treat all residential signs the same,” Janega said. The council is expected to vote on the ordinance Oct. 16

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Lake Forest ■ The League of Women Voters of the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area will host a candidate forum at Lake Forest High School on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 1:30 p.m. Republican Congressman Bob Dold and Democrat challenger Brad Schneider will tackle 10th District issues, while candidates for the Illinois Senate (29th District) and Illinois House (58th District) will also debate. Candidates for three Lake County board elections (11th, 13th and 21st) will tackle questions as well. Please check www.lwv-lflb.org for more information. ■ A City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Forest City Hall, 220 E. Deerpath. It will be broadcast live on Channel 17 in Lake Forest.

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Community Center when he got his big break. But not a bone in his 10-year-old body was shattered. The break was theaterrelated, not tibia-related. His father saw an announcement for “Oliver!” auditions on a bulletin board at the center. Henry went for the lead role in the musical. He was picked to portray an orphan instead at North Shore Theater in Wilmette. “But that part,” Julia said, “was big for him because it led to several other roles, several wonderful roles.” In other words, Little Orphan Henry’s career took off. Last December Henry was “Amahl” in “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” a Petite Opera Productions drama directed by Cathy Dunn-Protopapas and staged in Park Ridge. Lunn must have made quite an impression on Dunn-Protopapas. Months later she directed “The Mikado,” another Petite Opera Productions vehicle. That opera’s original cast didn’t call for a talented, eager pre-teen like Lunn. But Dunn-Protopapas created an ensemble role – just for Lunn. She also gave Lunn a rather unusual homework assignment after an “Amahl and the Night Visitors” rehearsal: Watch an “I Love Lucy” classic TV episode, the one where Lucy becomes overwhelmed and over-the-top slapsticky as a rookie chocolate factory worker. Henry searched for the episode on Hulu and did what he was told to do. “King Kaspar offers Amahl some licorice,” Dunn-Protopapas said. “(Amahl’s) mother suddenly reappears on the scene, and Amahl knows she will not to be pleased that he has stuffed his mouth with the candy. Henry watched that ‘I Love Lucy’ episode and instantly understood how to time the moment. “Henry,” she added, “is natural at comedy. He just needed to see one of the greatest at physical comedy to grasp the mechanics of it and hone his innate skills.” Michael Ehrman directed Lunn last May in Northwestern University’s production of “Albert Herring.” Henry was “Harry” in the opera. Lunn’s character got a tad too demonstrative during another character’s aria. “It was hilarious, watching his reaction (to the aria),” Ehrman said. “I had to ask him to tone it down, because it was so lively and cute that it was pulling focus away from the lead singer.” Directors keep directing because of the Lunns of the world. “He’s an excellent musician and a quick study, with a beautiful voice, stage presence and a combination of talent and enthusiasm,” Ehrman said. “Henry has a great attitude, and it’s a joy working with him and being around him.” In his most recent role, in September, Lunn performed in Chicago Opera Theater’s “The Magic Flute,” singing soprano scenes as “Spirit 1.” It ran for four shows at Harris Theater in Millennium Park. The third show ran on Sept. 19. “I got home at 11:39 p.m.,” Henry said on

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photo courtesy of the lunn family the morning of Sept. 20. Following late nights, he typically gets up at 8 a.m., and showers. “Later in the morning I’ll take a nap,” he said. He’ll soon study voice as the youngest scholarship recipient of the voice program at the Alice Pfaelzer Conservatory in Chicago. One of his biggest thrills to date occurred off stage in January, when he and his mother attended a Lyric Opera of Chicago performance. During intermission a 60-something woman saw Henry, did a double-take, and then approached him. “Weren’t you ‘Amahl’ in ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’?” she asked. Yes, he was. But he didn’t have to say so. What said so, silently: his instant smile, as well as his eyes – they had grown threefold. A stranger in Chicago had identified the kid thespian from Lake Forest. But Julia Lunn often doesn’t recognize her own son … on stage. He’s that good, that adept at transforming himself in front of seas of eyes. “It’s hard to articulate,” she said. “When I watch him, it’s as if that’s not my child up there, because all I see is the character that Henry is at that moment. Henry has never been intimidated while performing; he exudes so much confidence when he sings and acts. “What I also love about watching him is the way he surprises me when he performs. I’ll pick up something different he does on stage – even if I’m watching him perform the role for a sixth time.” She’ll get to see him in a film, for the first time, next spring as a featured extra. Robert Alaniz (“Double Income, No Kids,” “The Vision”) directed the flick. Henry is in three scenes. And he doesn’t say a word in any of them. The movie’s title -- no kidding -- is “You Don’t Say!” But when it comes to sizing up Lunn’s stage chops, Dunn-Protopapas has never been at a loss for words. “As a performer, Henry is incredibly versatile, able to pull off slapstick comedy as well as pull at heartstrings in a sincerely poignant turn,” she said. “Henry is always cheerful, affable and enthusiastic. He has a warmth, a sort of glow, whether on stage or off. And that beautiful, clear voice!” ■

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After a woman picked out a $35 bottle of wine for a special gift at Cellar Gate, owned by Lake Forest’s Kayla Steffens, she carried it to the counter for purchase. But the sale was never completed. “She looked at the bottle and said, ‘Oh. This won’t do,’ “ recalled Steffens, proprietor of the European-style wine establishment on Sheridan Road in Highwood since 2008. What happened? The woman realized the bottle lacked a traditional cork – even worse, it contained a screw cap. Screw caps – also known as Stelvins – are increasingly topping wine bottles. Along with plastic stoppers, they comprise about one-third of the market today after natural cork ruled the 20th century. But on the North Shore, cork remains king. “It makes that popping sound,” says Steffens, a former teacher at Lake Forest Country Day School. “Anyone with a wine cellar in the area, if they’re drinking $100 bottles or more, absolutely they would not have a screw top. Nothing’s going to pass the perception of natural cork.” At The Winnetka Wine Shop, owner Emily Link sees many customers who only have eyes for natural cork. “People say they like the tradition,” said Link, who opened the store in 2010. “They like taking foil off, using the corkscrew and opening the bottle.” At the same time, she can quickly identify those who despise the screw cap. “The people who come in who don’t want screw caps absolutely don’t want them,” said Link, who opened the shop on Elm Street in

2010. “Price point does not matter.” That being said, a screw cap boasts a number of advantages. It’s easier to open during a Ravinia concert (no need to bring a corkscrew, a device whose livelihood depends on the endurance of cork). Once opened, wine is preserved at least three days longer with a screw cap than with cork. Also, a previously opened bottle can be put on its side in the refrigerator without leaking. Further, natural cork possesses a big disadvantage: it contains the chemical trichloroanisole, which can emit an unpleasant odor. And cork can crumble in the bottle. Still, North Shore denizens prefer cork. They can’t imagine sitting down to a gourmet meal at, say, Michael’s in Winnetka, ordering a fine French Cabernet Sauvignon – and watching a waiter untwist a screw top. Nor can they picture serving a screw-top bottle at a dinner party. “If the bottle is on the table, I’m not going to do a twist-off. It’s a turnoff,” said Meredith Drake of Lake Forest, who knows a number of people who have created cork collections from fine bottles of wine. “Airplane wine was always a twist-off. That’s what it makes me think of.” Natural cork fans are buoyed by corkproducing nations in the Mediterranean that want to protect the product. According to Food & Beverage Underground, a law in Spain “requires wineries in 11 top wineproducing regions to seal their wines with cork … the use of screw caps and synthetic closures is outlawed.” Plastic stoppers – or “synthetic closures” as noted above – don’t seem to suffer from the

lowbrow perception of screw tops, but they aren’t exactly popular among connoisseurs either. According to The Wall Street Journal, Prince Charles denounced plastic stoppers in a speech, calling them “nasty plastic plugs.” If the screw top is ever going to make it big on the North Shore, Steffens suggests a little marketing is in order. “Some who come here will say they don’t want a screw top, but I try to convince them otherwise,” she said. “I say let’s not call it a screw top; let’s call it a Stelvin. It sounds a little more sophisticated.” ■

Kayla Steffens of Lake Forest shows a customer a bottle of wine at Cellar Gate.

photography by jim prisching

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annual Harvest event raises $400,000 photography by larry miller The Guild of the Chicago Botanic Garden hosted the 14th Annual Harvest Ball on Sept. 25, drawing 450 guests and raising $400,000 to benefit the CBG’s youth and teacher education programs. A live auction at the black-tie event was held during dinner, featuring domestic and international vacation packages, including a winter excursion to a private home in Montana and a trip to London and Paris. Also up for bidding were skybox tickets to a Chicago Bears game and a New York Fashion Week package in early February. Sally Brown Thilman, of Chicago, and Caroline Masterson, of Lake Forest, served as the Ball’s co-chairs. Auction cochairs were Megan Hoffman, of Winnetka, Emily DeGroot, of Chicago, and Kendra Thornton, of Winnetka. ■

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RUSH MEDICAL CENTER EVENT NETS RECORD photography by larry miller Three houses in Winnetka and one in Kenilworth served as the stops for the Rush Cooks’ Tour on Sept. 19. Attended by nearly 600 guests and organized by the Auxiliary Board of Rush University Medical Center, the event generated more than $61,000 – a record Tour figure. ■ JEANNE PERRY, DEB KREMER MIRIAM ROSENWASSER

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SUNDAY BREAKFAST MORDINI’S CAREER PATH HAS SPECIAL GLOW ■

by david sweet

oon after graduating from Iowa State University with a bachelor of fine arts degree, Holly Mordini worked in an art gallery and a museum before accepting a few modeling assignments. One day, a photographer she had befriended asked her to fill in as his makeup artist. “He said, ‘You can do this, you’re an artist.’ I said, ‘No I can’t. I paint on canvases, not on faces,’“ recalled the Lake Forest resident. Today, she is the vice president, global artistry and education, at Smashbox, a cosmetics company founded by Dean Factor and Davis Factor, the great grandsons of Max Factor. She has been with the brand since the firm’s 1996 launch and is a staple on QVC, where she introduces Smashbox products on live television to more than 100 million homes. “There’s something freeing about live television. I love the spontaneity of it,” said Mordini. Of course, sometimes what’s broadcast live does not go off as planned. “One time, I was presenting primer. It’s a siliconebased product,” Mordini began. “I started applying it to the model’s skin, and I guess I used more than I typiholly mordini cally would because the sell was so long. The next item was the deepest, black, kohl eyeliner. When I went to apply it, my hands were so slippery, it fell on her face and left a mark on her cheek. “You have to learn to laugh at the awkward mishaps sight forever. I call it Glamour Don’t (after the Glamour and move on. I think the viewers embrace you so much magazine feature).” more when they can tell you’re genuine and real.” Mordini has been a mainstay during QVC’s “Buzz Mordini first appeared on QVC more than a decade on the Red Carpet,” which appears a few days before ago to hawk a first-of-its-kind cream eyeliner during a the Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles. Smashbox cresix-minute segment – and ended up selling 9,000 of ates a special item each year for the event, such as the them. Eyeliner, in fact, Red Carpet Radiance has been a big category Palette – “how to get for Smashbox (which that celebrity glow,” is now owned by Estee Mordini explained. “There’s something freeing Lauder), and Mordini She enjoys socializing helped popularize the with the Kardashian about live television. I love idea of using a brush sisters, Nicole Ritchie rather than a pencil for and Joan Rivers. the spontaneity of it.” eyeliner. “She (Rivers) is just “I created a mantra a hysterical person,” — Holly Mordini called ‘Walk It Across Mordini said. “She The Lash,” she recalled. brings it every time.” “You would take the Hanging out with brush, press on the outside of the lash line, move it and world-famous celebrities was far from her thoughts press it again. I’d say the easiest way for a woman to during her childhood in Urbandale, Iowa, where she update her look is to change the color of her eyeliner.” enjoyed the years with her mother Sandra and older Given her background, Mordini is quick to identify sister Dana. the craziest makeup trends she’s seen. “Growing up in Iowa was really fun,” she said. “When “Barely there brows, an overly contoured cheek, or we were kids, summer was swimming and playing outsuper dark lip liner,” she said, “should all remain out of side with our neighborhood friends. Winter was about

walking home from school in knee-deep snow. “I grew up learning to value an optimistic view of life from my mother and grandmother (Helen Clark). It’s much more fun to find something that makes you happy.” Her children – Brooke, a second-grader at Lake Forest Country Day School, and Grant, a student in kindergarten there – both share her love of visiting their relatives (including their 99-year-old great grandmother Velma Stougard) in her native state. “As a family we really enjoy traveling to Maui, but when I ask them about their favorite vacation weekend, they say Iowa,” Mordini said. When they’re not cooking at home for Sunday breakfast, Mordini enjoys going with her husband Bruce and two children to the The Grille on Laurel in Lake Forest for its buffet. She likes the omelets among other specialties and makes sure never to miss the signature bread pudding. In fact, maybe they’ll go there this Sunday to celebrate – after all, she and Bruce have their 10th anniversary Oct. 12. After a mimosa and reflecting upon their years together, she’s also apt to smile when thinking about nearly two decades in cosmetics. “Looking back, I guess I’m not surprised that I landed in the cosmetics industry,” she said. “I love creating and showcasing products that put women in their best light every day.” ■

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The top events going on this weekend in the North Shore

saturday, october 13th

friday, october 12th Family Campfire

critters of the night

6-8 p.m.

Great Pumpkin Day

sunday, october 14th Midwest Young Artists

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, 350 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest

Park Avenue and Green Bay Road, Glencoe.

Moths, owls and bats are a few of the animals that fly through the night air during this Lake Forest Open Lands event. After a night hike, gather around a campfire for stories and snacks. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. To register, visit lfola.org.

Come one, come all – even if you’re not a big Peanuts fan. Celebrate the fall season at Kalk Park in Glencoe, with food, entertainment, games, a petting zoo and more for the whole family to enjoy. It’s also an ideal opportunity to purchase your Halloween pumpkin.

Snoozapalooza

An evening story time

6:30 p.m.

The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm Street, Winnetka. Wear your PJs, kids, and tote a pillow and your No. 1 stuffed animal to The Book Stall. “Chapters” of the evening include stories, giveaways, prizes and volumes of fun in honor of Dr. Seuss. The event, aimed at children ages 3-7, is free and open to the public.

14th Annual Betty Bash

7-11 p.m.

Calvin Durand Hall at Lake Forest College Join the fun with Miss Scarlett, Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Reverend Green, Mrs. Peacock and Professor Plum during the Clue-themed Betty Bash. For more information, call (847) 482-9189, or email motherstrust@motherstrustfoundation.org.

Fall Volunteer Work Day

Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park Students from the award-winning troupe will perform a free recital of classical works at Ravinia’s Bennett-Gordon Hall.

Cello Fest

9 a.m.

3 p.m.

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Northwestern University

Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, 350 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest Volunteer with arborists from the Care of Trees and explore planting techniques, pest management and tree identification during this Lake Forest Open Lands event. For more information, visit lfolfa.org, or contact Michael Hahn, volunteer coordinator, at mhahn@lfola.org.

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Chamber Music Program

Expect a heady show from a HED (Hans Erik Deckert), a Danish-German conductor-cellist, will conduct the NU Cello Ensemble in a program featuring his works as well as music by Bach, Per Norgard, Piazzolla, Ravel and more! In several works the ensemble will be joined by young Chicagoarea cellists to form a 60-cello orchestra. Admission is $6 for the general public, $4 for full-time students with IDs. “Company Cares”

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Dance-A-Thon

7-11 p.m.

Lake Forest Recreation Center 400 Hastings Rd., Lake Forest

Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave. The author of “Because of Mr. Terupt” would like to delightfully interrupt your fall via Skype with an online chat and book discussion about his sequel, “Mr. Terupt Falls Again.” This event is for all ages, with parent or caregiver. Registration is required.

Put on by Lake Forest Dance Academy dancers, the threehour event will raise funds for Lake Forest-based Camp Hope for developmentally disabled individuals. The fee for the event is $35; tickets can be purchased at www.lfrec.com. Call (847) 810-3948 for more information.

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Bring broth, water, spices, and ½ tsp salt to a boil. Remove from heat and let steep 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cook onions in oil with ¼ tsp salt in a heavy medium pot over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until deep golden, about 15 minutes. Add wine and boil, uncovered, until reduced to 2 Tbsp, about 1 minute. Strain broth through a sieve into onion mixture and briskly simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Season with salt. Preheat broiler. Ladle soup into 4 ovenproof bowls set in a 4-sided sheet pan. Place baguette slices on top and sprinkle each with ½ cup cheese. Broil about 6 inches from heat until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 2 minutes.

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oaters with moorings in Wilmette Harbor can’t remember a time when the Wilmette Harbor Association didn’t run the show. Since 1938, the non-profit group has managed the 290boat facility, from dredging to deck washing. But with the expiration of the Harbor Association’s 74year lease next month, questions remain as to how harbor activities will be managed when the season resumes in 2013. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago owns the harbor, but it is required by law to lease out management responsibilities. “It is not consistent with our mission to run a harbor, and we are not authorized by state statute nor organized in such a way as to provide this type of service,” said MWRD spokesperson Allison Fore. “The right thing to do is to put it out to bid according to MWRD policy and statute.” All bids are due by 11 a.m. on Oct. 23. Fore would not comment on who she expects to bid or what would happen if the MWRD does not like any of the bids. Though it has publically announced its intent to bid on the new lease, the Wilmette Harbor Association has no guarantees for 2013. Representatives were not available for comment. Under its current lease, the Wilmette Harbor Association pays no rent; it is responsible for dredging (which can cost more than $100,000 a year) and maintenance. Any new lessee would also pay $67,000 annually in rent on top of paying for dredging and maintenance for a 39-year lease. MWRD and the Wilmette Harbor Association approached the Wilmette Park District in 2010 with a plan to avoid the bidding process by including a government body, as the statue allows, said Park District executive director Steve Wilson. The Park District could lease the harbor but turn management responsibilities over to the independent Harbor Association. Wilson said that staff initially made a recommendation to the Park District Board against the partnership, But board members were tempted by the unique opportunity and asked for further study of the harbor, which sits near the Baha’i Temple off of Sheridan Road. Local residents and harbor users alike voiced powerful opinions on both sides of the issue. At the same time, an engineer commissioned by the Park District reported that repairs and improvements to make the harbor modern, safe and accessible would cost more than $11 million — a cost to be borne by the lessee over a 15-year period. “The Board concluded that the costs associated with the improvements we’d have to make, along with the rent due to MWRD — given all the circumstances the way they

A boat heads out of Wilmette Harbor. Will the Wilmette Harbor Association be next?

photography by jim prisching are right now — the agreement didn’t fit with our plans, and we decided to walk away,” Wilson said. As a public body, its facilities are all for public use with preference given to local residents, such as through a two-tiered fee structure. With two-thirds of current harbor occupants living outside of Wilmette, Wilson said, it would be difficult to marry the Harbor Association’s traditions with the Park District’s practices. Of course, non-residents would prefer Wilmette taxpayers pay the millions of dollars in improvements. The Harbor Association has a long waiting list of boaters who want to moor in the harbor. Annual applications for mooring permits are scheduled to be mailed in December. Aside from moorings, the Harbor Association earns money on derrick fees, battery washing and other services. Wilmette Harbor was built for close to $590,000 early in the 20th century. ■

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It’s easy to add these fall decorations ■

by mary carol garrity

Even if you are pressed for time when you decorate for autumn, be sure to add a touch or two to these three important areas. FRONT WALKWAY Find a spot on your front walkway to tuck in a fall display. My favorite trick is to select two large lanterns, then fill each with an attractive seasonal display. It might be a battery-operated pillar candle surrounded by fall foliage inside and a cute fall ribbon tied onto the lantern handle. Lantern displays take just minutes to pull together. If you don’t have a natural spot to place a fall display up close to the road, put a lantern on your front stoop. I also like to do a little something near the entry to the walled courtyard behind my home. The wall is large and open and just ripe for a lantern. My favorite picks are flatback wall lanterns because they hug the wall and don’t flap in the wind. If you don’t have a wall, dress up your garden gate.

If you have time to decorate only one outside spot this fall, make it your front door.

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FRONT DOOR If you have time to decorate only one outside spot this fall, make it your front door. It’s here that you set the stage, giving everyone who visits a glimpse of what they can expect inside. If you have only minutes to spare for decorating, tap into the power of the wreath. Good in a pinch, they always look lovely. When you hang a wreath, you can just secure it to the knocker with some zip ties or florist wire. Or you can hang it with fall

ribbon. I think the ribbon adds a nice touch and gives you a chance to include a bit more color and texture. Sometimes understated treatments like this are the most powerful because of their simplicity. GARDEN Adding a touch of fall to your garden is easy. All you need to do is augment the display Mother Nature has already created. Pile up some pumpkins around a tree. Fill a birdbath with gourds. Top a pillar with a pumpkin. I use a mix of real and artificial pumpkins and gourds when I decorate my home. I love the real pumpkins and gourds because they are so crazy-looking, full of interesting colors and imperfections. But the fakes are so good these days, it’s often hard to tell them from the real. And if you put up your fall decor before the weather turns cool, you don’t have to worry about them rotting. I invested in a set of iron pillars a few years ago, and I’m so thrilled I did. Sometimes you’ll find them holding serving trays. How about a cachepot filled with a fall mum? Or lanterns? That’s the beauty of versatile decorating tools like these: You can use them a million ways. You can also place decorated lanterns in your garden beds or on the edge of garden walkways. Don’t overdo -- one or two usually is sufficient. ■ ~ Scripps Howard News Service

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Here are five questions and answers to demystify how a rate lock works. What is a rate lock? A rate lock is a guarantee that the lender will offer the borrower a specific combination of interest rate and points, according to Greg Cook, a loan consultant at Golden Empire Mortgage. A point is a fee or rebate equal to 1 percent of the loan amount. Also essential to a rate lock is a time period, typically 10, 15, 30, 45 or 60 days. A rate lock protects the borrower from rate fluctuations for the duration of the lock period. If market rates rise after the rate is locked, the borrower will still get the lower rate, to the lender’s detriment. But there’s a downside: If rates fall after the rate is locked, the borrower might not be able to take advantage of that opportunity. When can a rate be locked? During the housing boom, some lenders allowed borrowers to lock while they were house hunting. Today, buyers typically must wait until a seller has accepted their purchase offer for a specific property. Other information is also necessary to lock because rates offered to an individual borrower depend on the borrower’s credit score, the loan-to-value ratio, the property type, locality and other factors in addition to market rates. “Until I have all the pieces to the puzzle,” Cook says, “I can’t accurately quote what their rate and cost will be.” How long can a rate be floated? In theory, a mortgage rate could be floated until the transaction closes. But that’s not practical in the real

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fter returning from a stint in the Navy during the 1960s, Denny Banner was poised to become the fourth generation of Banners to work at their eponymous boiler firm on Chicago’s North Side. But when the application for $24,000 worth of GI benefits appeared, Banner was required to check a career path. He chose pilot. More than 45 years later, the Lake Bluff resident is a pilot – and more. He runs Banner Aviation, a onestop private aviation shop. Banner will find the right plane for business clients, conduct maintenance after the purchase and often fly clients around the country. “Salesmen for other companies are on a commission to get you to buy an airplane. Once you do, that guy’s gone,” says Banner over lunch at the Knollwood Club in Lake Forest. “I’m going to tell them what’s the best product out there to serve them best. “I didn’t grow up in a family with the wherewithal to take flying lessons. I never imagined I’d be doing this.” The path to Banner Aviation was unique. As a ju-

nior advertising salesman for a magazine company on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue after the Navy, his territory included Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming. “I was flying my own Lear jet, and I asked my boss one day, ‘Can I fly my territory? That’s when I realized private airplanes work for business,” said Banner, who has tallied more than 10,000 hours in the air – more than a full year of his life. As Banner moved up the corporate ladder, he’d buy bigger and bigger planes for himself, and each job paid his expenses to meet clients. When he worked at CBS Publishing, others soon became interested in hiring him to fly them around -- including a Chicago Bulls basketball player named Michael Jordan. “I get a call and am told, ‘There’s a Mr. Jordan on the phone,’ “ recounted Banner. “He said in the summer months, he can’t go through O’Hare to fly to film Gatorade commercials and such because of security issues. “When we flew Michael (during the offseason), we’d have lunch together, stay in the same hotels. It was a family affair.” About seven years ago, the head of Leo Burnett, who

had flown with Banner a few times, approached him and asked to buy his plane in exchange for a five-year deal to manage and fly it. Banner’s accountant suggested this philosophy made more business sense overall than owning the planes. “I had negotiated fuel, hangars and other things for my own account. Why not do it for someone else?” he said. Banner is invited to meetings at corporations, where he assesses what executives want and also suggests whether a certain plane makes sense based on a company’s cash flow. His niche is purchasing a pre-owned plane for between $500,000-$10 million -- in places as far away as South America and Turkey – delivering it to a client and then managing the aircraft. Though private aviation has been hurt by the sluggish economy, one advantage is a plane that cost $10 million in 2007, say, now can be bought for $5 million. And a good-looking airplane is a solid way to impress corporate customers, “When you do this for a company, it generates business for them,” Banner said. “That’s the underlying theme.” ■

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Playing the slots in the office could be business jackpot ■

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I spent several enjoyable hours recently playing “Invaders from Planet Moolah”, one of the most entertaining of WMS Gaming’s slot machines. I was not visiting Las Vegas, nor was I in one of the new casinos springing up around Chicago. I played this and several other games from the comfort of my home office in Lake Forest. Jackpot Party is the latest innovation from Williams Interactive, a subsidiary of WMS Industries, which is located right across from Abbott Labs in Lake County. It represents part of a major new initiative for the company. In July, WMS Industries announced the formation of Williams Interactive LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary that will concentrate on the growth and execution of the parent com-

pany’s worldwide wagering, social, casual, and mobile gaming initiatives. This business will cater to a generation of gaming customers who wish to access gaming content across the various internet media. This convergence of casino based gaming and Internet-based and cellular media promises to dramatically expand customers and revenues in this arena. Already, the new subsidiary is operating well beyond the initial operating plan. WMS Interactive provides an organization and development platform to integrate the company’s efforts to support their casino customers’ participation in these new distribution channels. Orrin Edidin, who leads the new company, was previously president of WMS. “A global migration toward content convergence and mul-

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tichannel distribution is rapidly underway,” he said. “We have developed the experience and skills needed to help our customers prepare for the convergence in their businesses.” Edidin, who earned his juris doctor cum laude from the University of Illinois School of Law, helped lead WMS Industries to become one of the leading developers of digital gaming for casino operators. He understands the difficulties of navigating a business in these technically sophisticated and highly regulated markets. Social media will change how gaming is done by consumers throughout the world, and WMS Interactive is now positioned to lead that charge. Whether one watches the new company’s progress as a technical observer, as an investor, or as a gaming customer, initial results are compelling. For myself, I am looking forward to downloading the games onto my new cell phone so that I can play “Fortunes of the Caribbean” while I am waiting for my train. ■

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New Trier junior Carol Finke aims for another strong showing at the upcoming state meet. Last year, she was a state singles quarterfinalist.

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arol Finke scrunched her shoulders on a chilly, gray afternoon last month, thinking the act would warm her up. Nippy weather won that battle rather easily. The New Trier High School junior tennis ace was sitting at a courtside table at the Nielsen Tennis Center in Winnetka, as her teammates prepared for a dual meet with visiting Maine South. That the righty was unable to play No. 1 singles for the Trevians because of a right-wrist stress fracture was killing her inside. Outside? She occasionally flashed a blinding Jennifer Capriati-esque smile. “I’ve been playing tennis left-handed during practices and at some meets,” Finke said. “I can even serve lefty. I don’t just poke it over.” Finke, a state quarterfinalist in singles a year ago, wasn’t the only valuable netter missing from New Trier coach Jerry MorseKarzen’s lineup against Maine South’s Hawks on Sept. 13. Also unavailable were senior Anna Kaplan and junior Gabby Nixon. Kaplan reached the fourth round in singles for New Trier’s state runner-up team in 2011; Nixon made it to the state doubles quarterfinals with Emily Barretta last fall. But injuries hadn’t sidelined the pair. Decisions did – decisions to focus on other commitments this fall. More and more, elite high school athletes on the North Shore are opting to avoid playing for teams. Whether concerned about their personal goals, focused on college admissions or for other reasons, these athletes -- including bluechippers in golf and soccer -- are choosing not to grab a varsity letter. Kaplan and Nixon each foresaw a crowded plate of activities and personal goals for the fall of ’12, with little or no room on for high school tennis. It takes serious time – a long weekend, in some cases – to pack, travel and complete a thorough Division-I college visit; to hone and improve a tennis game by taking private lessons during the weekdays; and to boost a

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"These days, some kids prioritize their personal goals in sports, and I respect their wishes when they tell me of their plans to not play high school tennis. It’s just … different now."

— Jerry Morse-Karzen national singles ranking by competing in prestigious out-ofstate tournaments. “When you play for a high school team, you have to be more committed that I would have been,” Kaplan admitted. Kaplan’s decision to forgo another season as a Trevian was an agonizing one. “I thought about it all summer, back and forth, back and forth,” Kaplan recalled. “I’d go to bed some nights thinking, ‘OK, I’ll play high school tennis this fall.’ Then I’d wake up thinking, ‘OK, I won’t play high school tennis this fall.’ A part of me really wanted to represent my school again.” But another part of her was thinking beyond the ’12 girls tennis season. Her busy fall months would feature four official college visits, trips that would have reduced Kaplan to that of a part-time player on a team full of full-timers. One of the visits would have kept her from competing at the Central Suburban League South meet. She had also planned to play in a sanctioned tournament in September … in another state. And work on her game twice a week with a pro at College Park in Bannockburn. And survive regular fitness sessions to improve her strength and footwork. Oh, and ace her three AP courses. “I thought being away from the team so much, especially during my college visits, would be unfair to my teammates,” she said. “I also was worried I wouldn’t have a life, that I’d be up until midnight every night doing homework, that I’d be

stressed out all the time.” Lake Forest senior and Northwestern-bound Maddie Lipp returned to high school tennis this fall after taking a year off to play in International Tennis Federation tournaments and hike her 18-and-under national singles ranking. It climbed all the way up to No. 4. Lipp played No. 1 singles for the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) state champion Scouts in ’10, her sophomore year. “I missed the team atmosphere,” said Lipp, who missed the early portion of this season because of an injured shoulder. “I missed the girls. “I’m glad I’m playing for the school again.” Current senior Alexis Casati played her last match as a member of Deerfield High School’s squad last fall, when the Warrior placed fifth in singles at last year’s IHSA state meet. She opted to take the route taken by Nixon and Kaplan. In early August Kaplan was on an unofficial visit to Carnegie Mellon (Pa.) University, on the eve of New Trier’s tennis tryouts, when it hit her. Her long-term educational and tennis goals trumped the short-term ones. So long, prep tennis. Hello, 2013-2016. “I knew, when I was at Carnegie, the right thing to do was to text my teammates and tell them I wasn’t going to play high school tennis,” Kaplan said. “I also had to tell Jerry, which was tough because it would have been great and so much fun playing for him my senior year.” Coach Morse-Karzen played No. 1 singles for four years at now-defunct New Trier West. He couldn’t wait for the boys tennis seasons to begin each spring. “Thinking about not playing high school tennis was never an issue for players back then,” he said. “I enjoyed the team atmosphere, enjoyed spending time with my teammates, and I looked forward to everything about the season. These days, DECISIONS >> PAGE 42

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HIGH Standout efforts on the course NEW TRIER’S JULIE SCHUHAM

The senior shot a 76 at the CSL entral girls tournament to earn a share of runner-up honors and lead the Trevians to a first-place team finish (316) at Sunset on Sept. 20 … She added a ninth (87) at the Class 2A regional on Oct. 3 at Winnetka Golf Club as NT (334) won by 20 strokes. ____________________________________________________

HIGHLAND PARK’S KELLI ONO

This phenom matched Schuham at the CSL tourney to give the Giants second place (319) … The sophomore was even better at the New Trier regional on Oct. 3, grabbing medalist honors (75) and pacing the Giants (354) to a second-place tie with Loyola … She was fifth in Monday’s Carmel Sectional (81). ____________________________________________________

LOYOLA’S ISABELLE KANE

Kane carded a 78 to capture medalist honors in the GCAC tourney on Sept. 26. Her sparkling score bolstered Loyola (338) to a team championship … The junior also stood out at the NT regional, tallying an 80 for third place … She shot an 81 to finish in the top five at the Carmel Sectional. ____________________________________________________

LAKE FOREST’S EMILY YOUNG

Just a freshman, Young came up with a stellar effort on Sept. 26, when she scored an 81 to finish in a tie for fourth place. Her performance sparked LF (338) to an NSC tournament title, two strokes better than Mundelein … Her runner-up finish (80) also paved the way for LF on Oct. 4, when the Scouts (348) cruised past Mundelein (364) to earn top honors at the Class 2A Warren regional … She came in fourth at the Carmel Sectional (80). ____________________________________________________

LOYOLA’S MICHAEL HULTQUIST

The senior was on his game at the Class 3A boys regional on Oct. 2. He shot two under (78) to pick up medalist honors, leading the host Ramblers (292) to a convincing team victory over runner-up New Trier (310) at Sportsman’s … Hultquist also helped Loyola to a first-place finish (298) in the CCL championship on Sept. 26, recording a 1-under par 71 to match teammate Michael Abrahamson, who wound up winning the playoff … He shot a 73 at the New Trier Sectional. ____________________________________________________

NT’S WILL SEAMAN/JACK JUNGE

Seaman, a sophomore, has become a player to watch. He captured a CSL South crown on Sept. 25 at Sportsman’s, when he shot a 71 and beat Evanston’s Jackson Mihevc in a playoff. Seaman’s big outing led to an easy team title for NT (289) … Junge was the medalist at Monday’s New Trier Sectional (73). ____________________________________________________

NSCD’S ANDREW BEDFORD Thanks to his super-hot start (32 on the front nine), Bedford came away with the low score (71) in the ISL championship at Cog Hill on Sept. 27 to pace his team (300) to its sixth straight league title … The senior had a terrific performance in the Class 1A boys regional at Lost Marsh on Oct. 2, earning medalist honors with a 77 … He also took medalist honors (75) at Monday’s Class 1A sectional at Golf Club of Illinois. ____________________________________________________

LAKE FOREST’S JACKSON BEDFORD

Highlighted by Bedford’s winning total (74), LF topped Carmel 308316 to claim a Class 3A boys regional title on Oct. 2. The junior was coming off a solid round at the NSC tournament (77, 12th-place tie), where the Scouts (299) finished two strokes behind winning Mundelein.

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Lake Forest’s Lauren Wyatt swings away during Saturday’s meet at Exmoor.

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auren Wyatt, a former cross country and track standout at Lake Forest High School, no longer runs for medals. The senior walks these days. A lot. Across golf courses. Stress fractures in Wyatt’s feet last spring halted her trips around forest preserves and laps around ovals. The only distance that concerns her now is the length of her golf shots. But it’s impossible to completely take the runner out of Wyatt. Scouts girls golf coach Marlene Miller notices that practically every day. “Lauren once was on a fairway and wasn’t close enough to see what was on a yardage marker ahead of her,” Miller recalled at Saturday’s Exmoor Invite in Highland Park. “So she ran toward it, for about 100 feet, to get a better look at it.” Then ran right back to address her ball. At the Class AA Warren regional at Bittersweet GC on Oct. 4, Miller wanted to know the scores of a foursome that was walking off the 18th green. But she didn’t want to wait until the scores were posted. Miller saw Wyatt. Miller asked Wyatt to find out the scores. Wyatt didn’t hesitate. “I sprinted that day,” Wyatt said. “I can still do that. It’s the distance running I can’t do anymore. My feet no longer can take that kind of pounding. “I’m impatient. I’m an active person.” The rookie varsity golfer is also one of LF’s top golf-

ers. Wyatt pegs herself as the team’s “No. 3,” behind senior Paige Skinner and freshman Emily Young. Wyatt’s round of 83 at last month’s North Suburban Conference meet at Deerpath GC ranked second among Scouts behind Young’s 81, as LF (338) topped the team standings. “I enjoy my role on the team, enjoy being behind such talented players like Emily and Paige,” said Wyatt, whose older brother, Andrew Wyatt (LFHS, ’07), helped the Scouts place third at state as a senior. “I played golf, a little, when I was young, but it was never my cup of team. Now, though, I’m glad I’m playing.” Others are, too. Young (80), Wyatt (86) and Skinner (87) carded LF’s top three scores for the champion Scouts (348) at the Warren regional. Wyatt and Skinner combined for a best-ball round of 81 to down a New Trier pair on Saturday, as Miller’s crew captured the four-team Exmoor Invite. “I spoke with an assistant pro (at Exmoor CC, Wyatt’s home course) earlier this fall, and he said Lauren’s game is good enough to be competitive at the college level,” Miller said. “Lauren’s short game is amazingly good for a new golfer. Her athleticism has a lot of to do that; it allows her to have a good feel around the greens.” Runners at the NSC girls cross country meet in 2009 were green with envy over a freshman who WYATT >> PAGE 44

state bound (1st at Class 1A Elgin Westminister Christian Sectional) — Andrew Bedford (75, medalist), Andrew Blechman (78), Nick McCall (79), David Blechman (81) NEW TRIER GIRLS: (2nd at Class 2A Carmel Sectional) — Ellie McGuire (82), Callie Nelson (82), Julia Schuham (84), Nerissa Denenberg (86) NEW TRIER BOYS: (2nd at Class 3A New Trier Sectional) — Jack Junge (73, medalist), Nick Iserloth (75), Austin Rendell (77), Ian Wright (81), Graham Kenter (81) LAKE FOREST BOYS: (2nd at Class 3A Barrington Sectional) — Ian Mankoff (78), Drew Barrett (78), Drew Takas (80), Jackson Bedford (84) HIGHLAND PARK BOYS: (3rd at Calss 3A Barrington Sectional) — Noah Apter (78), Patrick Flavin (80), Brandon Nasatir (83), Sam Meitus (84) LOYOLA BOYS: (3rd at Class 3A New Trier Sectional) — Michael Hultquist (73), Michael Abrahamson (75), Creighton Helms (80), Colin O’Neill (80) LAKE FOREST GIRLS — Emily Young (80) at Class 2A Carmel Sectional LOYOLA GIRLS — Isabelle Kane (81) at Carmel Sectional HIGHLAND PARK GIRLS — Kelli Ono (81) at Carmel Sectional NORTH SHORE COUNTRY DAY BOYS:

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NT’S RETIRING FAIRBAIRN MAN OF FEW WORDS… MANY WINS New Trier High School boys soccer coach Craig Fairbairn addresses his team before a match against Fremd. Fairbairn, who has won more than 300 games, including two state championships, is retiring at the end of the school year.

etiring New Trier High School boys soccer coach Craig Fairbairn, a man of few words, was asked to say a few words on “Craig Fairbairn Appreciation Day” last month at NT’s Northfield campus. In front of a throng of family, friends, colleagues, former players and current coaches from other schools, he did so before his Trevians battled Lake Forest’s Scouts on Sept. 22. The humble-to-the-bone Fairbairn, clutching a fancy cake knife, looked as comfortable as a rookie goalkeeper facing a Messi penalty kick. “For those who know me,” he began slow-

photography by jay geil ly, “this kind of gathering is way out of my comfort zone.” But Fairbairn continued anyway, eyeballing every well-wisher and sharing measured, heartfelt thoughts. “This is something very, very special,” said the 60-year-old Fairbairn, in his 32nd year of coaching (21st at the varsity level) at NT. “I’ve enjoyed what I do because helping kids, coaching kids, giving back … That’s what it’s all about. “Thank you for being here,” he added. “I appreciate it. Now let’s have some cake.” The icing of the day was NT’s 3-2 defeat of LF, a decision that upped the Trevs’ 2012

“He is so good at analyzing a game at halftime.You should hear him in those 10 minutes. He always knows what needs to be done.” — Kevin Sokal record to 9-3 and Fairbairn’s career mark to 336-97-62. All those wins, though, didn’t define the man. Moments that had nothing to do with numbers did.

“My favorite images of Craig, the coach, are the times he put his arm around a player, leaned in and said something to that player,” said New Trier principal Tim Dohrer, who has known Fairbairn for 22 years. “That player,” he added, “was likely upset about something and needed to hear some encouraging words at that moment. You just knew Craig’s words would give that kid confidence.” Fairbairn played prep soccer at Deerfield High School (Class of ’69). He was a forward who spun defenders dizzy and made FAIRBAIRN >> PAGE 43

footnotes At Highland Park

The 1-2 punch of Noah Bloch and Nikita Katsman struck again in the CSL championship game at Wolters Field on Oct. 4. The prized duo teamed up on Highland Park’s lone goal, when Katsman used an assist by Bloch to score in the 13th minute of the second half. Katsman’s 14th goal of the season capped a 1-1 tie against visiting Waukegan. Due to conference rules, there was

no overtime. “Anti-climatic,” said HP coach Blake Novotny, who guided his team to a 6-0 victory over Evanston in last year’s championship. “It’s disappointing to go away with a tie. It leaves you with a funny feeling. I wish that could be changed.” HP sophomore goalkeeper Carlos Pineda finished the contest with 10 saves, including a spectacular diving stop in the ninth minute of the second half.

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Peter Passalino is leading the attack for the Scouts (5-10-1). The senior forward has recorded eight goals and five assists for 21 points this fall. He had a goal in last Thursday’s 3-2 loss to Lake Zurich. He had a hat trick against Grant earlier this season. Junior John Moderwell is the secondleading goal scorer for Rob Parry’s squad with five.

At Lake Forest Academy

The Caxys (6-6-1) fell 1-0 to Stevenson in the fourth minute of extra time on Friday. The team also dropped tough battles to Warren 1-0 and Libertyville 4-3 recently. Calum Bishop had two goals against the Wildcats. Joey Laboy had a goal and two assists. Stephen Payne added two assists. Bishop has a team-high six goals.

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HIGHLAND PARK Friday: HP (3-4, 3-0) at Glenbrook North (6-1, 3-0), 7:30 p.m. What’s in play? The Giants, who are on a three-game win streak, need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. It won’t be easy. GBN, which has won six straight, feature one of the state’s best running backs in Grant Rushing. The kid with the perfect running back name exploded for 406 yards in earlier win over Niles North. TNSW prediction: GBN 21, HP 14

Highland Park running back Andrew Sledd tries to maintain his balance during a run in the Oct. 5 win over Niles North. He rushed for 109 yards and scored four touchdowns.

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ighland Park High School assistant football coach Earl Alexander has an eye for this. “Earl always finds the 1-technique guy for us,” Giants defensive coordinator Mike Harrison claimed. Alexander’s big find this fall was the team’s Little Big Man: Jared Korn In HP’s defensive scheme, putting Korn at nose tackle has turned into a brilliant fit for the Giants (34, 3-0). The junior hassled Niles North’s Billy Voitik, a talented 6-foot-5 quarterback, all night during the team’s 27-7 victory over the visiting Vikings Oct. 5. Korn, a former fullback/cornerback, seemingly has gotten the hang of his new position. By his own admission, he had his best game of the season against Niles North: seven tackles, including a quarterback sack and two tackles for loss, and a key fumble recovery. Not bad for a player checking in at 5-foot-6, 165 pounds. Size hardly matters with this kid. “He is little. But he’s fast and very strong,” said HP head coach Hal Chiodo. “But to me, size is the third thing on the list. Behind at-

titude and drive.” Korn also drips athletic ability. When he’s not hustling after QBs, he wrestles in the winter and plays on the varsity lacrosse team in the spring. “I thought that lacrosse would be my main sport,” Korn said. “But maybe it’s football. I’ve been getting better each week.” Harrison loves him. “Jared has such a motor,” he said. “He plays to the whistle on every play. “And he’s really built. Really put together.” Korn has come to appreciate — and even embrace — his new position. “You wouldn’t think that my size would be an advantage, but I’m trying to make it my advantage. “I try to stay low, attack the hole, break free and get to the quarterback,” he said. His biggest play against the Vikings (3-4, 1-2) came in the waning seconds of the first quarter. After teammate Bosco Israel rushed in and stripped the ball away from Voitik, Korn pounced on the fumble, wrestling it away from a Niles North lineman. “It gets pretty dirty down there,” Korn said.

“He is little. But he’s fast and very strong. But to me, size is the third thing on the list. Behind attitude and drive.” — Hal Chiodo HP Head Coach Notable: Luke Norcia came up with a hat trick … in a football game. The varsity game continues to come easy for this highly athletic sophomore. The 5-11, 160-pound Norcia picked off three passes. “It’s a great feeling. Just a good night,” said Norcia, who now has six picks on the season. “In the right place at the right time.” Interceptions were a theme in this Giants’ win. A team thing. Brian Cherny, Grant Paley and Stan Echt also came away with INTs. “Six interceptions in one game,” said HP coach Hal Chiodo. “I’ll have to look hard in the record book. But I’m pretty sure that’s a school record.” “Our defense has had some tough games this year,” noted Norcia. “So this is unreal.” Norcia was not one-dimensional. He also caught a slant pass from HP quarterback Tommy Sutker

which went for 40 yards to set up the team’s fourth and final touchdown. Meanwhile, the leading tacklers were junior inside linebacker Jason Goldsmith (9) and senior defensive back Brian Cherny (9). Junior DB Grant Paley added five tackles, while senior linebacker Michael Delk had four, including a QB sack. The Giants were led offensively by star running back Andrew Sledd. The senior followed the blocks of Beau Falcon, Jeremy Trudell, Rob Heroux, Micah Silberstein and Salvador Vergara and finished with 109 yards and four touchdowns (5, 33, 10 and 2). HP’s best series came late in the second quarter, when junior quarterback Tommy Sutker (5-of-15, 95 yards) connected with Noah Pickus for 17 yards and Jeremy Levin for 31 before handling off to Sledd, who raced into the end zone from 33 yards out. ■

LAKE FOREST Friday: LF (5-2, 2-2) at Warren (4-3, 2-2), 7:30 p.m. What’s in play? Following last Friday’s heart-breaking loss to Stevenson 22-16, the Scouts will be looking to bounce back against a solid Warren squad. Baylor Broughton will play a vital role — again. He connected on three field goals against Stevenson and has six for the season. TNSW prediction: LF 17, Warren 14 LAKE FOREST ACADEMY Friday: LFA (3-4) at Fenwick (5-2, 2-1), 7:30 p.m. What’s in play? The Caxys are aiming to get back to the .500 mark after falling to state powerhouse Providence Catholic 38-10 in Week 7. TNSW prediction: Fenwick 21, Lake Forest Academy 10 LOYOLA ACADEMY Saturday: Brother Rice (4-3, 1-2) at Loyola (6-1, 3-0), 1:30 p.m. What’s in play? The Ramblers are rolling. They took down another quality opponent in Fenwick (5-2) on Saturday, and they figure to keep it going against a decent Brother Rice squad. NTSW prediction: Loyola 35, Brother Rice 17 NEW TRIER Friday: Evanston (4-3, 1-2) at New Trier (4-3, 2-1), 7:30 p.m. What’s in play? Basicially, the Trevians, who have won 4 of their last 5, are dead even with their archrivals. Both teams will be looking to lock up a state playoff berth. NTSW prediction: New Trier 10, Evanston 7 NSCD Friday: NSCD (6-1, 6-1) at Longwood (0-7, 0-7), 7 p.m. What’s in play? The Raiders put away Hope Academy 33-8 and are poised to pick up win No. 7 against a winless opponent. NTSW prediction: NSCD 42, Longwood 7

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ake Forest High School linebacker Jack Kutschke knows that while the road to an NSC Lake championship has become tougher following its 22-16 overtime loss at Stevenson in Week 7, his Scouts still have plenty to play for in the final two regular-season games against Warren and Mundelein. “We don’t want to let that loss to Stevenson define us,” Kutschke said. Kutschke, a 6-foot-4, 225-pound junior, is a key part of a Scouts’ defense that will make them a threat come playoff time. “We have great chemistry, great players and a great chance of going deep in the playoffs,” he said. The Scouts (5-2, 2-2) were in great position to beat Stevenson (6-1, 4-0) on Oct. 5. But thanks to a couple of pass interference calls late in the fourth quarter, the host Patriots forced overtime when Cameron Green drilled a game-tying 26-yard field goal with no time remaining. The Patriots then went on to win in OT. “It was very crazy,” Kutschke said. “I thought we played complete as a unit and solid throughout the game. The little mistakes and little things can cost you.” LF coach Chuck Spagnoli was visibly upset following the game, as he said he never saw regulation end with two consecutive pass interference calls on what were essentially Hail Mary plays to set up a game-tying field goal. “I thought our kids played their guts out,” Spagnoli said. “Evidently there was (contact on the final two pass plays of regulation). They threw the flag. We had the opportunity to win.” “Coach was (ticked),” Kutschke said. “We all were. We were just mad at how the game ended. We battled. Both teams did. But we have to finish the game. We can’t blame the refs or anything like that.” Kutschke, an inside linebacker, has played alongside his brother Tom, an imposing defensive end at 6-5 and 240 pounds, since their days playing at the School of St. Mary. Jack was a force against the Pats with seven tackles — one for

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a loss. Tom, a senior, had two sacks and two tipped passes, and he spent most of the evening chasing Pats quarterback Will Bourbon. “It’s fun playing with him,” Jack said of his older brother. “I’ve been playing with him for two years on varsity, and I know him well. We talk at home a lot about the games coming up, the other team’s strengths and weaknesses, the little things we see on film.” Collectively, the Scouts limited the Patriots’ offense to just 15 points and 94 rushing yards. Stevenson’s other score came on a 24-yard fumble return by Timothy Breen.

“We have great chemistry, great players and a great chance of going deep in the playoffs,” — Jack Kutschke LF Linebacker Notable: LF junior running back Hub Cirame finished with 129 yards on 36 carries and added seven catches for 24 yards, while senior QB Andrew Clifford completed 30 of 47 passes for 284 yards. Nick Giordana had five catches for 118 yards. David Glynn caught five passes for 44 yards. Baylor Broughton connected on three field goals: 24, 21 and 23. His third FG with 1:04 left in regulation gave the Scouts a 16-13 lead. AT LOYOLA Senior quarterback Peter Pujals is putting together a sensational season. Thanks to another big outing in Saturday’s 49-28 win over visiting Fenwick, Pujals has thrown for 1,350 yards with 10

touchdowns and only five interceptions. In seven games, the 6-foot-2, 195-pound Pujals has rushed for 330 yards and reached the end zone nine times. The Friars were unable to contain him. Pujals completed 15 of 31 passes for 260 yards, and he added 75 yards with his feet, including TD runs of 23 and 11 yards. He’s surrounded by big-time talent in Luke Ford, Kris Coker and Julius Holley. Ford caught six passes for 124 yards (1 TD). Holley rushed for 124 yards (two TDs). And Coker had three receptions for 96 yards and also scored on a 99yard kick return. AT NEW TRIER The Trevians defeated Niles West 29-7 on Oct. 5. But it came at a cost. NT lost senior running back Michael Thomas for the season, when he sustained a broken collarbone in the second quarter. Prior to his injury, he scored two touchdowns against the Indians. NT head coach Dan Starkey plans to go with Jordan Garrett on Friday night against Evanston. Starting quarterback Frank Nicholas, who rushed for a touchdown and threw a TD pass to Devin Boehm, also was sidelined with a concussion and is listed as questionable. NT’s defense limited Niles West to 168 yards. On offense, the team gained 382 yards. Grant Amick added a field goal. AT LF ACADEMY Things looked OK early. On Providence Catholic’s first series, LFA linebacker Kurtis Burton-Rowe forced a fumble. “We felt pretty good at that point,” said LFA coach Robin Bowkett. But mighty Providence (6-1) soon rebounded and went on to win the game 38-10. The Caxys (3-4) scored twice in the fourth quarter. Alec Swanson caught an 11-yard pass from Chris Karamanos. And Joel Doiny connected on a 27-yard field goal. ■

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some kids prioritize their personal goals in sports, and I respect their wishes when they tell me of their plans to not play high school tennis. “It’s just … different now,” he added. Finke wanted more than anything to make a difference as a healthy righty for the Trevians on that dank day when NT hosted Maine South. The captain has the kind of talent that often demoralizes No. 1s and maims tennis balls. In August Finke thwacked shots as a 16-and-under doubles quarterfinalist at the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Hard Court Championships in San Diego. Serving as a spectator in Winnetka was getting old. So was waiting for medical clearance to play right-handed before the Trevs’ season reached middle age. “It’s been so hard for me, just sitting and watching my teammates at so many meets,” Finke admitted. But it was easy for her to espouse the perks of playing tennis for NT. “I could give you 30 reasons why I like playing high school tennis,” she said. “I’ll try to narrow those down.” Finke took out her imaginary paring knife and whittled away. “I love when I get to play for New Trier, such an incredible institution,” she began. “I’m also representing my family, my team and my coach when I’m out there on a court. That feeling you get when you play for a team, for others … There’s nothing like that feeling. I love the camaraderie, hearing cheers from teammates, returning the cheers, all that.” Finke’s mom, Lisa, was Lisa Gollob when she struck clean winners for frighteningly good NT teams in the 1980s. In ’81 Gollob

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played for one of the most dominant teams – in any sport. Trevians finished 1-2 in singles and 1-2 in doubles at the IHSA state meet. Gollob/Jenny Nolan bowed 6-7, 6-4, 7-5 to mates Christine Parr/Cathy Van Pelt in the doubles final. Lisa’s brother, David Gollob, was a New Trier freshman when he teamed with Tom Frei to win the state doubles title in ’83. He also served as captain of the men’s tennis team at Yale. “Athletes … They’re getting pulled and tugged all the time now from so many different directions, and parents want what’s best for their kids,” Lisa Finke said. “Tennis players have very little downtime during the summers, during the fall seasons. Being a part of a high school team is a huge time commitment. “Each kid is different,” she added. “Not every kid likes the same ice cream flavor, right?” New Trier’s Nixon savored her time as a Trevian last fall, calling the season “a great experience.” The junior intends to mirror Lipp’s recent journey; off one year, back the next. “I want to work on my singles ranking (18-and-under) and my game, especially my serve; I need a more consistent serve,” Nixon said last month. “A few weeks ago I was away at a tournament for five days. No way would that fly if that happened again and I was on the tennis team. “I told Jerry my decision on the morning of tryouts, and he was great, very understanding.” RFinke sees her former teammates, Nixon and Kaplan, every now and then at school and after school. She still smiles at them. “Not everybody’s priorities are the same,” Finke said. “But I respect others’ priorities. Totally respect them.” ■

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Senior Anna Kaplan decided not to come for the tennis team at New Trier, a year after reaching the fourth round of the 2011 IHSA state meet.

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soccer, golf coaches also dealing with defections ■ by

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igh school girls tennis coaches aren’t the only coaches who wonder, “What if?” each fall. Others – specifically soccer and golf coaches – also have no choice but to accept the decisions of their schools’ elite players who chose not to compete for varsity letters for various reasons. Seven soccer players at Highland Park are keeping their feet busy as club or academy players this fall. Two of them, Francesco Moore and Michael Chang, had played for previous Giants teams. “It saddens me that the US Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) has extended its season to year-round,” HP boys soccer coach Blake Novotny wrote in an email, adding the extension – implemented this year – prevents the nation’s standouts from playing high school soccer. But Novotny is a fervent soccer fan, a man who understands the spirit behind the Academy’s move to significantly alter the landscape of prep soccer and tilt the top-notch booters toward its coaches and facilities and

national showcases. One of the appeals of showcases, for players and their parents: Lots of college coaches’ eyeballs show up. “The Academy feels that this is the best way to develop America’s top youth talent, because many believe, worldwide, US Soccer has not been as strong as it could be,” he said. Novotny noted many area prep teams boasted a higher-than-normal number of Academy-level players last year, meaning such talent-packed squads didn’t just win regularly. They dominated, frayed nets galore. One positive consequence of USSDA’s January-December control of the state’s best players has been the parity of matches at the high school level. “I have noticed the scores are more even this year, scores like 2-1, 1-0, 3-2, 2-2,” he said. “This has something to do with fewer Academy-level players playing in high school. “Last year,” he added, “many more Academy-level players played for high schools be-

cause they knew the Academy was going to change its rules in 2012.” Tim Kane coaches boys golf at Loyola Academy. For the past eight years or so, he noted, talented golfers from his school and New Trier High School have opted to play in national tournaments rather than in local invitationals at the prep level. “Players feel they get better exposure to colleges if they play in national tournaments,” Kane replied in an email. “Some go to Florida, but many stay in the area and travel two or three times a month to tournaments all over the country.” Unlike tennis players, who are allowed by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) to compete in a handful of nonschool competitions in the boys (spring) and girls (fall) seasons, high school golfers must choose to either hit varsity greens in regulation or American Junior Golf Association greens in regulation in the fall months. “(The IHSA) feels a player should be devoted to a high school team 100 percent or

not at all,” Kane said. The issue has two sides. Kane sees both. “Is it doing a student-athlete a disservice to not allow the athlete to play in national events in front of college coaches?” he began. “On the other side is it fair to the team’s other kids, who are dedicated to that team and school and their goals, to win a conference or state championship with a ‘part-time’ player on their team?” Novotny dashed and dribbled around soccer pitches as a high school, club and Division-I college player. He was more than ready to play D-I ball because of his club experience – and high school experience. “The spirit of the high school season prepared me for Division-I soccer as much as the skill development of club soccer season did,” Novotny said. “Club programs seem to be more about individuals and winning; school programs often seem more focused on setting goals, gaining life skills and developing a sense of community pride.” ■

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goalkeepers gulp. NT boys assistant coach Craig Snower (New Trier, ’92) didn’t just scrimmage with teammates back in his Trevian days. Fairbairn often entered the fray for the intrasquad friendlies. The general held his own versus his impressed foot soldiers. “(Fairbairn) was fast, scrappy and unbelievably smart,” Snower recalled. As a coach, Fairbairn is calm, fair and smart. “He is so good at analyzing a game at halftime,” said NT junior defender Kevin Sokal, a second-year starter on varsity. “You should hear him in those 10 minutes. He always knows what needs to be done, what corrections we need to make in the second half.” In the second half of his coaching career at NT, Fairbairn’s ’98 squad met Evanston in a sectional final. Snower was in his second year as a varsity assistant then. “Evanston beat us in the regular season … beat us pretty bad,” Snower said. “It was 3-0, I’m pretty sure. And before the sectional final we found out we’d have to play without our best player because of

an injury. “I remember wondering, ‘Howis Craig going to play this, handle this?’ And, ‘What is Craig going to say to the guys before the game?’” Fairbairn was Fairbairn: unruffled, direct, succinct. “He was great,” Snower said. “All he said to the team was, ‘We’ll be totally fine. Go out there, play, relax.’” Evanston played relentless soccer in the first half. New Trier never flinched. It was 0-0 at the break. “Evanston came out in the second half, and we were still under fire,” Snower said. “But Evanston changed things up. Evanston’s coach blinked first.” NT ended Evanston’s season with a 2-0 victory. “(Fairbairn) has the perfect temperament for a coach,” Snower said. “He knows when to push, when to pull back. But here’s what is really special about him: Every player who plays for him plays hard. Always.” Every player who ever played for him wasn’t surprised in the least to hear Fairbairn will be inducted into the Illinois High School Soc-

cer Coaches Association Hall of Fame next month. His NT coaching feats in the sport of feet include two Illinois High School Association boys state championships (’06, ’08), two third-place IHSA state showings, eight sectional and 16 regional titles, and eight Central Suburban North championships. “We’re here to celebrate a remarkable coaching career,” Principal Dohrer said to the “Craig Fairbairn Appreciation Day” throng before the consumption of cake. “Your shadow, Craig, will be around here for a long time.” Lake Forest coach Rob Parry, under sunshine after his team’s loss to NT on Sept. 22, called Fairbairn the dean of soccer coaches in Illinois. “Good guy, a class guy,” Parry added. “He’s always quick to genuinely compliment an opponent’s players. It was normal to hear him say to me, after games, ‘Boy, I’d sure like to have some of your boys on my team.’ He’d then mention some of my boys’ names and point out what they did so well against his boys.” ■

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HEADLINERS NEW TRIER VOLLEYBALL The Trevians, under the direction of coach Hannah Hsieh, have been unbeatable this fall. New Trier claimed top honors in last weekend’s Discovery Tournament to improve its overall record to 25-0. NT defeated Libertyville 25-23, 25-21 in the championship game at Glenbrook North. NT’s Taylor Tashima and Haley Fauntleroy were named all-tournament.

the Giants on Saturday at Deerfield. Bailen picked up her singles title at No. 3 singles. Casey Frommer was third at No. 1 singles while Kimberly Rhum was the runner-up at No. 2. HP, which took second to Glenbrook North in the team standings, also received a pair of runner-up finishes from Jacqueline Baum and Sarah Raab at No. 1 doubles and Rachel Goldberg and Nicole Berkman at No. 2 doubles.

WOODLANDS VOLLEYBALL This squad has put 16 wins in the books. The Wildcats (16-5) took care of North Chicago 25-9, 25-10 on Oct. 5, while they defeated Notre Dame 25-5, 25-4 on Oct. 4. Bitsy Utaski, Allie Vela, Kiara McKinley and Hayley Lovell have been leading the way.

LAKE FOREST TENNIS LF’s “O” was oh-so-good at last weekend’s North Suburban Conference girls tennis meet hosted by Libertyville. Scouts junior Catherine Orfanos (18-3) won all three of her matches at No. 2 singles by 6-0, 6-0 knockout, as LF topped reigning champion Stevenson 38-29 to net the team title. Three other LF entrants captured flight titles on Saturday: freshman Elizabeth Zordani (No. 1 singles; now 20-2 this fall); junior Victoria Falk/sophomore Colleen Morris (No. 2 doubles); and senior Emily Kuchman/sophomore Margaux Miller (No. 3 doubles). The LF tandem of senior Taya Zoubareva and junior Christine Zordani finished runner-up at No. 1 doubles.

NSCD VOLLEYBALL Eight was enough. North Shore Country Day finally got the best of Willows Academy. In an ISL contest on Sept. 27, the host Raiders topped their rival 23-25, 25-19, 2514. It was the team’s first win over Willows in eight years. The squad was paced by the setting of junior Stephanie Curley and the serving of senior Hannah Bottum. LOYOLA TENNIS Sparked by two wins in doubles play, the Ramblers claimed runner-up honors to St. Ignatius in last weekend’s GCAC tournament. Kristen Marren and Meredith O’Brien won at No. 2 doubles, while Casey Burns and Maura Sanborn earned the No. 3 doubles title. Nora Hughes and Jennie Gault took second at No. 1 doubles. The other standouts were Hannah Nichols (3rd at first singles) and Hannah Post (2nd at second singles). HIGHLAND PARK TENNIS Stephanie Bailen and two doubles teams — of Janinie Cooper and Lizzie Raab at No. 3 and Hannah Rudman and Sophie Nathan at No. 4 — captured CSL North titles for WYATT >> FROM 38

had won the varsity race: Lauren Wyatt. As a sophomore, Wyatt sped to NSC track titles in the 800 and 1600 meter runs and as a member of the 3200 relay. But after her sophomore year, Wyatt’s feet started to beg for mercy. She obliged, sitting out the cross country season as a junior. Rest, though, failed to fully heal her wheels. The stress fractures in her feet, along with an injury to her pelvis, ended Wyatt’s competitive running career midway through her junior track season. “Lauren became a wonderful timer for the

NEW TRIER TENNIS They dominated. The Trevians came away with five individual champions at last weekend’s CSL South tournament at the Nielsen Tennis Center in Winnetka. They swept the doubles with Cammy Frei and Kirstie Woodbury at No. 1; Lily Schroeder and Alex Wolkoff at No. 2; and Audrey Mang and Alyssa Ritchie at No. 3. In singles, Taylor Tamblyn of NT improved to 14-3 on the season by beating Glenbrook South’s AnnMarie Emme 6-7, 6-1, 6-4 at No. 2, while Laura Swenson handled GBS’s Breck Murphy 6-4, 6-1 at No. 3. Carol Finke took runner-up honors, falling to GBS’s Caroline Ryba 6-2, 6-3 in the final. ■

track team,” cracked Wyatt’s mother, Linda. “I was also a good cheerleader for my track teammates,” Lauren added. Lauren Wyatt, the golfer, hears cheers this fall. And they’re often for her. “Lauren is determined, with a lot of perseverance,” Linda Wyatt said. “She’s driven. What I’ve noticed lately is how much her appreciation for golf has grown. She now has a new-found respect for all golfers. She knows how challenging it is to stand 400 yards away from a hole and attempt to take only four shots to get a golf ball into that hole.” ■

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e actually do have a perfect weekend about every weekend. We don’t take a jet; we don’t go through security. We leave after Bill does the news every Friday night. We take a 40-minute drive north and end up in Mettawa at the place we’ve owned for 22 years. We get away from the routine. On a Friday night we might stop at Prairie Grass Café first to take something to go and eat outside on our own terrace. We have as many meals as we can outside. We try to catch up with something on Netflix after that. On Saturday morning, whether we wear snow shoes or hiking shoes depending on the season, we go for an hour-long walk on the paths on our property. When the weather turns crisp, Bill cooks breakfast at the fire pit. The tree house (built by Bill and a carpenter) is not far away. We have a formal English garden, a vegetable garden, 20 acres of prairie. For lunch we like to use our barbeque and use Tallgrass products. Bill is the griller. We can use a good portion of our afternoon getting rid of deadwood. We have a whole closet full of kites that we fly. We have a little kayak. At the end of the day we stroll. We stop by the benches we have. It’s like being on a dream vacation. On Saturday nights we go to the Landmark Renaissance in Highland Park to see movies. We enjoy all kinds of films and also documentaries, of course. The last three documentaries we’ve watched have been about bees. We’re seeing fewer and fewer bees because they are suffering from mites, beetles.

We make our own honey from the bees we have here and give it to friends. Writers’ Theatre in Glencoe on Saturdays is also a favorite spot. The Botanic Garden is another place we love to stroll. We’re big fans of Book TV on C-SPAN. There are very few perfect weekends that don’t involve guests. For Sunday brunch here, friends may bring something and we’ll provide the rest. We have charity events here; we had 75 people on a recent Sunday. We also go to Prairie Grass and meet friends. We truly enjoy interacting with people. Everyone thinks, ‘The perfect weekend. Let’s fly to the Caribbean.’ We already travel a lot for a living. You have that ‘gee whiz’ feeling when you come out here. The natural world has changed every time you come out. If we got a free jet to Paris, we probably wouldn’t take it. ~ Donna LaPietra and Bill Kurtis, as told to David Sweet

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LAKE FOREST 5bed/5.2ba $3,750,000 Steve & Robin McEwen 312.254.0200

WINNETKA 5bed/4.1ba $3,500,000 Leslie Maguire 847.881.0200

34LOGANLOOP.INFO

HIGHLAND PARK 8bed/7.1ba $3,495,000 Scully/Goldblatt 847.432.0700

775SUMAC.INFO

260CARY.INFO

WINNETKA 6bed/7.2ba $3,099,000 Geri Emalfarb 847.432.0700

7NGREENBAY.INFO

1115VOLTZRD.INFO

WINNETKA 4bed/5.1ba $6,995,000 Baylor/Shields 847.881.0200

199SHERIDAN.INFO

HIGHLAND PARK 3bed/4.2ba $2,990,000 Wexler/Gault 847.432.0700

337MELROSEAVE.INFO

GLENCOE 6bed/6.2ba $2,395,000 Katie Traines 847.881.0200

718HIBBARD.INFO

133LAUREL.INFO

HIGHLAND PARK 7bed/6.1ba $2,795,000 Debbie Scully 847.432.0700

486GREENLEAF.INFO

LAKE FOREST 5bed/5.2ba $2,395,000 Allison Murphy 847.295.0700

NORTHBROOK 5bed/6.3ba $3,150,000 Mary Marcus 847.881.0200

125EVERGREENLANE.INFO SUN 1-3

WINNETKA 6bed/6.2ba $6,975,000 Steven Aisen 847.881.0200

605COLLEGERD.INFO

WINNETKA 6bed/4.2ba $2,375,000 Andy Herrmann 847.763.0200

1140SHERIDANRD.INFO

WINNETKA 7bed/6.1ba $2,199,000 Voris/Childs 847.881.0200

LAKE FOREST 5bed/4.2ba $2,149,000 Vecchione/O’Neill 847.295.0700

909SHERIDANROAD.INFO

12HIBBARDRD.INFO

251WITCHWOOD.INFO

370NWESTERN.INFO

GLENCOE 5bed/4.2ba $1,945,000 Rinaldi/Veech 847.881.0200

NORTHFIELD 4bed/3.1ba $1,895,000 Sandra Limacher 847.881.0200

LAKE BLUFF 5bed/5.1ba $1,850,000 Andra O’Neill 847.295.0700

LAKE FOREST 6bed/6ba $1,777,000 Allison Murphy 847.295.0700

COMMERCIAL

HIGHLAND PARK Vacant Land $3,300,000 Ted Pickus 847.432.0700

GLENCOE 5bed/4.1ba $2,450,000 Baylor/Shields 847.881.0200

16CANTERBURYCT.INFO

WILMETTE 6bed/6.1ba $2,350,000 Burton/Grant 847.881.0200

1955TELEGRAPHROAD.INFO

SUN 2-4

KENILWORTH 5bed/4.1ba $2,240,000 Mary Grant 847.881.0200

840SHERIDANROAD.INFO

LAKE FOREST 7bed/9.2ba $4,898,000 Adam Grabowski 847.295.0700

THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND SATURDAY OCTOBER 13 | SUNDAY OCTOBER 14 2012