The North Shore Weekend EAST, Issue 62 by JWC Media

No. 62 | A JWC Media publication

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Find out tips about decorating your tree, house and more. P.34

Herschell Gordon Lewis is a master of marketing — and godfather of gore. P.21

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Evan Boudreaux is a rare talent for the Scouts. P.41

local news and personalities of Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Northfield, Glencoe, Highland Park, evanston, Lake Forest, Mettawa & Lake Bluff

Sew good Watching their children win races gives Karena and Ron Garriques a warm feeling. P54

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Whether meeting in homes or taverns, book clubs remain popular on the North Shore.

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No closing the books on these clubs

book club is a funny concept. The phrase itself is practically an oxymoron. Books on the whole are enjoyed privately. They are read quietly and at one’s leisure, a superb escape from any troubles. That repository of books, libraries, is perhaps the least social of places. In fact, talking can get one kicked out. Now consider book clubs. A dozen or so friends or acquaintances gather, purportedly to share their thoughts on “War and Peace” or whatever tome has been selected that month. Some haven’t even had time to finish the book. Often, after talk about the kids and after emptying a few bottles of wine, some rational and irrational thoughts are bandied about the writer, the high points of his work as well as what could have been done better. Debates ensue. For the bookish, it’s hard to get a word in. Still, book clubs are thriving along the North Shore in the digital age. A love of books unites those who gather from Lake Bluff to Evanston. Kevin Beese writes about members who band together in places as disparate as living rooms and Stormy’s Tavern & Grille in these pages. Despite their popularity, it’s unlikely book clubs have green-lighted the works of Herschell Lewis. The former Highland Park resident has written more than two dozen books on marketing, with the fourth edition of “On the Art of Writing Copy” being the best-selling one. But Lewis’ books are not what he’s known for worldwide. The octogenarian directed gore films

primarily in the 1960s, well before “Nightmare on Elm Street” and others attracted mass audiences. His reasoning for creating “Blood Feast” and others was purely capitalistic. “I made no secret of how little my movies cost to make,” he says. “The words you never heard on my set were ‘Take two!’ “ Read about his eclectic career in Sunday Breakfast I used to love reading fiction. But over the years — maybe because I’ve been writing about reality to make your holiday extra cheerful, we’re taking for so long — my favorite books by far are $50 off every $250 purchase of Yves delorme bed non-fiction or bath linens from december 7th - 24th. As Christmas approaches, I would recommend: For history buffs: “In the Garden of Beasts” by Erik Larson about a green American ambassador and his family living in Berlin soon after Hitler cHicago Hinsdale lake forest winnetka grabbed power. 773 404 2020 630 655 0497 847 295 8370 847 441 0969 For political junkies: “The Path to Power” by shopbedside.com Robert Caro, who has spent the lion’s share of his life chronicling the rise and fall of President Lyndon Johnson. 12.13 BSM NSW Dec YDL promo FIN.indd 1 11/25/13 For sports fans: “Monsters” by Glencoe native Rich Cohen, a gripping account of the Chicago Bears’ lone Super Bowl winner, how the squad was built and how the players are dealing with life nearly 30 years later after reaching the pinnacle of their career.

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Dustin O'Regan (far right) gathers 10 friends of a monthly book club at her home in Lake Forest. "Some of the core members have been part of it for a decade — these are dear friends," says O'Regan. The club often includes the author in the discussion of the book members are reading.

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Book clubs stay vibrant in digital age ■ by kevin beese Marlene Mitchel never had the patience to sit through commercials. Combining that with being a high school English teacher with papers to grade and lessons to plan — as well as being a lover of the modern classics — Mitchel never spent her evenings in front of the television. “I never got into watching TV,” said Mitchel, recently retired after a 30-year teaching career. “It was never an absorbing thing with me.” So when looking to unwind, Mitchel would pick up a good book. That love of reading continues for Mitchel, who participates in two book clubs at the North Shore Senior Center. A regular user of the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District's Northfield branch, the Wilmette resident said reading two books a month — one for each book club — is not a chore for her. “There was a time when I would read a whole book every few days,” Mitchel said. “There is no one in the clubs saying, 'A book a month is too much.' We are not talking 900or 1,000-page epics here.” Along with the two clubs at the North Shore Senior Center, the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District offers six other reading clubs. Those other clubs include a new cookbook group, where members take home cookbooks and make recipes and then return to share their information, and Reading on the Rocks, which meets monthly at Stormy's Tavern in Northfield. Reading on the Rocks was started about nine months

ago, said Kristin Carlson, branch manager of the Library District's Northfield location. “Part of it was looking at ways to work with patrons in non-traditional ways,” Carlson said. “It is an effort to try to attract new users with less-traditional settings. We wanted to be in a community place, but not a library per se.

“It seemed to us that after work, people would like to have a beer, but intellectual stimulation also.” | Kristin Carlson “It seemed to us that after work, people would like to have a beer, but intellectual stimulation also.” Rebecca Wolf, library director for the district, noted that attendance at the Stormy's book club average between 13 and 17 people. “A couple of libraries in the area have had success with going to more adult venues, giving people a chance to kick back,” Wolf said. “We figured we would try Stormy's. People can have a drink. It is a very relaxing environment. And it not your typical place to have a book club meeting.” Wolf said book clubs get the most animated discussions when some members love a book while others hate it. “People want to know why other people love it and why they hate it,” Wolf said. “After discussions, they will read a book again and see if their experience changes. “Book clubs are a great way to have a moment with other people. You take your love of reading and give it to other

people …. They bring people together.” John Martin is involved with two book clubs at the Northfield Library that read mysteries. The noon group he is part of averages eight to 12 members per session, while the evening group he attends averages 20-25 members per session. “My wife and I are in both groups,” said the retired salesman in the printing business. “We don't always agree about a book. A lot of times we have different views. She doesn't like mysteries as much as I do. She reads a lot of other things also.” The Winnetka resident likes being part of the book clubs for the different viewpoints that get shared. “It gets you to read the books,” Martin said. “It allows you to discuss books after you read them.” Megan Quinlisk Van Treeck, owner of The Irish Connoisseur, an Irish gift store in Glenview, has started an Irish Book Club at her business. She has 12 members of the group so far and plans to have club meetings every quarter. The club will tackle books by Irish authors that take place in Ireland. “I've had customers call to say they would not be able to attend (the first meeting Nov. 6), but they were still going to read the book,” Van Treeck said. Van Treeck said she gets her reading in while waiting in the car for her son to come out of school and at night before going to bed. She said the idea for the book club came from a customer of the shop. The group, Van Treeck said, will be about “entertaining a group of ladies with Irish treats, having a good talk, and maybe having some Bailey's Irish Cream.” ■

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■ by angelika labno Take the challenge posed by Lee Ann Womack: when you get the choice to sit it out or dance — dance. Janet and John Glasgow from Wilmette chose to dance, but in order to “not look like complete klutzes” at their daughter’s wedding at the Chicago Botanic Garden, they bought a dancing package at Northfield’s Ballroom Dancing Center. “We found we really enjoyed it, so we kept with the lessons,” she said. They then showed off their cha-cha, hustle and rumba at another wedding in October and again at a dinner boat cruise. “It’s a fun thing to do as a couple; it’s really good exercise, and [owner] Sylvia is just a really lovely teacher.” After being involved with a few dance studios, Sylvia Zawadzka, a competitive ballroom and Latin dancer since age five, opened the doors of her own studio earlier this year. Her achievements include being named a Rising Star International Latin Champion at the 2006 United States Dancesport Championships and a Latin dance finalist at Heritage Classic and Atlanta Open. Her instruction earned awards too, including Top Teacher at the Crystal Ball, Windy City Open and Harvest Moon Championships. Ballroom and Latin dancing has gained tremendous popularity thanks to the television show “Dancing with the Stars,” but the waltz and foxtrot are not reserved for the professionals. Social media gives everyone a shot at fame with viral clips of choreographed wedding dances. Instead of hopping on a train to the city for salsa lessons, North Shore residents can head to Northfield for private lessons or group dance parties to get ready for the next dancing debut. “It’s something you can go out and do anywhere: a wedding, a party, anywhere you go,” said Zawadzka. “It’s a lifelong skill that you

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can have.” She also brings her training expertise to other competitive dancers. In October, she had the biggest turnout for the Harvest Moon Ball Championships held at Rosemont’s Intercontinental. Her most advanced student, Pedro Castro, won first place in the Smooth Championship and Latin Championship, and seven other students danced away with first place in their respective categories. “A lot of students come in and don’t consider competition on the forefront, but we’ll make a mention of it,” Zawadzka said. “With a lot of coverage that’s seen on TV, it’s brought a lot of clientele and an interest in the styles.” For those just getting started, Zawadzka offers a complimentary private lesson and consultation, which can be followed up with regular private or group lessons. There are dance socials every Friday that are usually themed, like the Halloween Spooktacular. Spanishstyle Thursdays are held at Tapas Gitana and feature a dance show, dance instruction, tapas and sangria. Zawadzka is also planning a catered holiday showcase with performances by her students. Dancing comes with many health benefits: toning the body, strengthening muscles, improving balance and reducing stress. The New England Journal of Medicine published a study in 2003 that showed ballroom dancing twice a week made people less likely to develop dementia. It even makes one feel good about oneself. Connie and Francis Mah were “the beginner of beginner” when they began dancing in July in preparation for their son’s wedding. They now do it all: weekly private lessons, group lessons and every dance party. “We used to stand off to the side, and now we dance the whole floor,” said Mah. “I feel I am more confident, and you make some good friendships, too.” More information is available at www.ballroomdancectr.com.. ■

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Serge Ross in 1946 and before his recent death at 86.

■ by les jacobson During World War II, as a Jew in occupied France, Serge Ross escaped from two labor camps and survived a Nazi firing squad — after which he joined the French resistance. Serge, who moved to Chicago and later Skokie, passed away in November at the age of 86. Before he died, he shared many memories about his perilous journey. It began in July 1942, at the time of the mass arrests known as “The Great Roundup.” Serge’s parents were Polish Jews who immigrated to France in the early 1920s. Serge grew up near the Bastille, in a tough neighborhood where Jewish and gentile boys fought together, went to school together and hung out together. A month before his 13th birthday the Nazis invaded France and captured Paris. Jews were forced to wear the yellow Star of David. Then on the night of July 15, 1942, a friendly policeman tipped off the family that mass arrests were scheduled for the next day. They fled to the country village of Crécy, where they had a small summer home and friendly neighbors. Serge shuttled back and forth between Crécy and Paris, dodging the Germans and taking odd jobs to pay for essentials for his family. He joined a Communist cell and was

with a comrade who planted a bomb in a movie theater frequented by German officers and nurses. Forty-two Germans were killed. Later the same day he was stopped by police – not for the bombing but on suspicion of being a Jew – and sent to a prison camp in Pithivier, a small town near Orleans. Prisoners worked in the fields planting and harvesting food for the Third Reich. One morning, while sitting in the back of a truck going to work, Serge decided to try to escape. When the truck slowed at a curve he jumped and fled into the fields, hiding by day and walking eastward at night, bound for Vichy, the part of France not then occupied by the Germans. At the border to Vichy, he was caught and sent to a labor camp at Beaune-la-Rollande. He escaped again, hiding in a garbage truck. Again he hid during the day and fled east at night, stealing food from fields and clothes from scare crows, and sleeping in forests and barns. At the Swiss border he was detained by Swiss guards, who transferred him to a local orphanage. Even though he was safe there, he escaped a week later, determined to get back to his family in Crécy. But it was soon clear that, without money and papers, it would be too dangerous to try to cross the country by foot. So he made his way to Rives, a small town 270 miles southeast of Paris. Rives seemed safely out of the crossfire of war, and Serge was tired of running. He found work at a local sawmill, rented an attic room and kept mostly to himself. One morning a German convoy stopped in town and two soldiers strolled over to a local park, not far from the factory where Serge worked. A band of French underground fighters, down from the nearby mountains, captured them. In retaliation the head of the German convoy ordered a mass reprisal. German soldiers surrounded the sawmill Serge worked in and ordered the manager to pick 80 workers. Serge was one of them The men were lined up against a brick wall behind the village hall and soldiers trained machine guns on them. Just before the firing started, the man next to Serge, whom

he barely knew, whispered, “Maybe I can save you.” The man stepped in front and fell on top of him, shielding him from the gunfire. When the Germans left, the grieving townspeople gathered up the bodies. “I was the only person to survive the massacre,” Serge said. Wounded in the leg, he was driven to a doctor outside town for treatment. When he recovered, he asked a local farmer to take him to the partisans fighting in the mountains outside Grenoble. Serge was only 16, too young to join the fighters, but he lied about his age. He was trained to use an automatic rifle. Coded orders from the Free French leadership specified targets in quick hit-and-run raids: German patrols and camps, railroad trains and tracks. He fought with the partisans from October 1943 to June 1944, when American troops occupied the area. With the American liberation sweeping through France, Serge hitchhiked home. Miraculously, his immediate family had survived the war. But many other family members did not. An aunt and three uncles died in Auschwitz and his grandmother died in Treblinka. Altogether, 17 relatives were killed by the Nazis. After the war Serge met his wife, Claire, who had also survived The Great Roundup, and they started a family. Serge worked as a furrier and tailor. Determined that their two daughters “shouldn’t go through what we went through,” in 1961 the family moved to Chicago, where Serge operated a dry cleaning store. In its own way, it was a hard life. “We had to start over, learning a new language and making new friends,” he said. He retired in 1985, and over his last few years had struggled with heart and other health problems. Yet he continued to triumph over adversity, and in his charmingly Gallic way, shrugged off the traumas of his life, even near the end. About his amazing journey, he once said, “God must have wanted it that way. All the tsuris (woes) — it’s normal for me. Serge died on Thanksgiving Day. He had much to be thankful for, and so did the people who knew, admired and loved him. ■

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Northfield The New Trier High School Board plans upgrades next summer to help those with disabilities. The Gaffney Auditorium, Gates Gymnasium — where a new elevator is expected — and North Building at the Winnetka campus are among the projects likely to be completed. Ramps and new doors are part of the project.

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“Concertino” by Cecile Chaminade is Allison Milligan’s sentimental showpiece — one with which she has had particular success. The flutist, then in eighth grade, won first place in the Juniors Winds Division as part of Walgreens National Concerto Competition held at Ravinia Festival’s Bennett Gordon Hall. She then swept the Lake Forest High School Honors Competition —reserved for the best musicians — as a freshman. “It was kind of bittersweet because I beat out all my senior friends who were hoping to win ... and I also beat out my sister, so she was kind of mad about that,” said Milligan, whose sister was a sophomore and the first chair in orchestra at the time. “I’ve been very fortunate, and my hard work has paid off.” The hard work has not stopped for the junior, who has been playing the flute for seven years. In school, Milligan is the section leader of the flutes in the Wind Ensemble, the leader of Holiday Winds and a teacher’s assistant for the Lower Symphonic Band. Outside of school, she plays in Midwest Young Artists (MYA). On top of that, she competes in musical competitions throughout the year, requiring the consistent mastering of numerous compositions. “I learned to take myself a little less seriously, and I developed a routine,” said Milligan on the way she handles performance jitters. “Before a competition, you’ll see my guzzling down water, and I like to eat a banana — the banana trick really does work!” Playing in school allows Milligan to set a precedent both as a musician and a role model. As a

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■ by david sweet As a professor of English literature at Mississippi State at the dawn of his career, Herschell Gordon Lewis taught the 19th-century poems of Percy Bysshe Shelley and other English Romantic writers. It’s hard to say they exerted an influence on his bestknown work later on. In fact, his creative contributions are more in tune to that of Shelley’s wife, Mary — the author of “Frankenstein.” Before “Nightmare on Elm Street,” before “Child’s Play” — in fact, before Stephen King had even authored a horror novel — Lewis was known as the “Godfather of Gore.” From “Blood Feast” to “Two Thousand Maniacs!” to many other films brimming with jaw-dropping visual effects, the former Highland Park resident filled drive-in movie theaters and other cinemas with his low-budget films. “I made no secret of how little my movies cost to make. The words you never heard on my set were ‘Take two!’ “ says Lewis, now 84 and living in Florida. “I had an ancient Volkswagen bus crammed with obsolete equipment. Someone said my camera should be in the Smithsonian. I said, ‘Where do you think I got it?’ “ With his driving goal to make a profit, Lewis often even performed the music because he didn’t want to pay anyone. Knowing he wanted “weird” sound for 1963’s “Blood Feast” — including a cello, trombone, kettle drums and more — he found out the musicians he was considering were more expensive than the movie itself. Thus he played the kettle drums. He sings on the soundtrack of “Two Thousand Maniacs!” The whole idea on focusing on gore came about in part because Lewis possessed 16-millimeter film equipment and thought he should make movies the Hollywood companies could not or would not produce. One late night, he was watching a gangster movie on television. “The police filled Edward G. Robinson with bullet holes, and he died peacefully. I said, ‘Wait a minute!’ It was an epiphany,” recalls Lewis. Shot in Miami, “Blood Feast” featured a mad Egyptian man, Fuad Ramses, who chopped up women in part to offer sacrifices to the goddess Ishtar. A review in Variety was scathing: of Lewis’s work as a director, cameraman

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The redeemed Scrooge kindles Christmas cheer in Citadel production

Which is just part of the payoff for aud ienc e s at Citadel Theatre’s current production of “A Christmas Carol,” a new adaptation by playwright Margaret Lewis. At the center of any “Christmas Carol” is Scrooge, and our first sign that we can trust Matt Hallstein’s ar tful S crooge comes when he utters “bah.” It’s Jacob Marley (Dan Deuel) shows Ebenezer Scrooge the pain of dragging nothing close to the chains in “A Christmas Carol” at Citadel Theatre. hackneyed “bah humbug” that has photography courtesy of citadel theatre made its way to greeting cards; ■ by jill soderberg this Scrooge makes his “bah” a disparaging interjection, and we hear it anew. When Charles Dickens wins our hearts with the ghost of Jacob Marley (Dan Deuel) appears dragging a chain, Hallstein Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation. After the reminds us of Dickens’s humor when ghosts have gone, Scrooge’s pleasure at his newfound generosity is our reward too when Scrooge says, “Is it heavy? It looks heavy.” we see him buy the Cratchit family the prize And the comic Dickens presents itself again goose, give away his money to destitute chilwhen Marley’s ghost foretells of the journey dren, and decide to come to Christmas dinner to follow with the Ghosts of Christmas with his long-spurned nephew. Present, Past, and Yet to Come; Scrooge The classic tale of human redemption offers in delightful understatement, “I kindles optimism and Christmas cheer. think I’d rather not, Jacob.”

Throughout his trials, Scrooge’s gradual transformation from miserly to merry is a skillful joy to behold. Richard Pettengill’s Bob Cratchit is as sweet and endearing as Scrooge is despicable, and surely the exchange between him and his wife (Kelly Farmer) about their gravely ill Tiny Tim is singularly touching. “How is he?” she asks. “As good as gold,” assures Bob. As Scrooge’s nephew Fred, John Ham is the ideal counterpoint of generosity to Scrooge’s insistent negativity. It’s a credit to Citadel Theatre that the large cast features children from the community, all assured in their roles as street urchins, beggars, and Cratchit children. No doubt younger members of the audience will delight in seeing their peers on stage. Jason Leigh Resler’s costumes effectively evoke mid-19th century England in plaid dresses, with fur trim for Mrs. Fezziwig and a striking crimson cape for Fan, Scrooge’s sister. The traditional Victorian era is further developed by set designers Robert D. Estrin and Daniel Milsk, who employ a rotating platform that transports the audience from Scrooge’s counting house to bed chamber. While Ross Frawley’s Ghost of Christmas Present is commanding with his beribboned scepter adorned with poinsettias, and his casual, contemporary urging to Scrooge, “Get up, man, get up,” is refreshing, the way that his supernatural scepter moves Scrooge around — a few too many

times — is awkward; and the accompanying sound is too loud. Likewise, the “up to 11” volume accompanying Marley’s chains is jarring. Director Shifra Werch’s decision to use the children as lamé-robed fairy-like creatures and other Dementorlike figures to signal the arrival of the spirits or the return of Marley’s ghost is distracting and unnecessary. When these dark, hooded creatures arrive with the chain for Scrooge, the break for intermission is abrupt and thus confusing for the audience. However, these instances of questionable judgment do not diminish the story. While this staging may lack the infamous Marley doorknocker, a fixture in the Goodman production, the Citadel audience misses it not. Scrooge’s reminder that Christmas is about love, kindness, and compassion, and Tiny Tim’s “God bless us, every one” deliver Dickens’s message of redemption and a spirit of festivity sure to enhance any holiday celebration. “A Christmas Carol,” Citadel Theatre’s world premiere adaptation by Margaret Lewis, runs through Dec. 29, with performances Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m.; Wednesday matinees at 11 a.m. on Dec. 11 and 18; and Saturday matinees at 1 p.m. on Dec. 14 and 21. The Citadel Theatre Company is located at the west campus of Lake Forest High School, 300 S. Waukegan Road. For tickets and information, call 847-735-8554 or visit www.citadeltheatre.org. ■

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matter of taste

Tony Castillo

photography by joel lerner

His South American fare adds spice to restaurant scene ■ by katie rose mceneely Tony Castillo is the chef at Longitud315 in Highwood. How did you start cooking? My grandmother discovered in me the talent of cooking. I liked to spend time in the kitchen when the other kids were playing outside. I was probably about seven, and my grandmother would tell me, “One day you’re going to be a chef.” She was teaching me every recipe she knew from her family. As I grew up, I always had that on my mind. I actually went to school for business administration — it was my mother’s choice — and when I finished, I became a chef. My mother, to be honest, didn’t want me to be a chef — she had other plans for me, but my grandmother told me I’d be fine. I was meant for this. Years cooking? My family has always been in the business. I opened a restaurant in Mexico about 15 years ago, so professionally, 15 or 16 years. What made you start Longitud315? I was an executive chef at a big restaurant, but after I saw the Gourmet Market in Highwood, I wanted to start taking part in it. I quit my job and a friend helped me, and couple of months after we started at the market, we opened the restaurant. It was just meant to be — I’d been trying to open a restaurant for years. It takes a lot. I’m so thankful that we go to Highwood; it’s a perfect town to start a business. Grandma’s best recipe? People love Arepas Doña Ynes —it’s a Venezuelan dish. It’s basically a corn cake. It’s a beautifully small plate. I named them after my grandmother. It’s a corn cake with South American style pulled pork on top of it, finished with chimichurri, cured onions and cheese. Signature dish? In South America, everyone has a version of churrascos. It’s a big serving of steak, chicken breast, and sausage. I serve a Brazilian sausage with grass-fed steak with garlicky black beans, fried plantains and yuca. Favorite cuisine to make? South American fusion is my favorite type of food. It’s a concept that hasn’t been

exposed to people as much as it should be. It has so many ideas — I’m a big fan of organic food, and I was very happy to choose that concept. It’s flavorful, and that’s what people really like. What do you like to eat at home? Beans and rice are the base food for us in South America and Latin America. Worthwhile gadget? I have a grill that’s custom-made. It’s basically the grill my grandmother used to have in her kitchen. Favorite vegetable? I definitely like red beets. Funniest or most memorable kitchen incident? I presume that I will never get cut — I feel like I’m the master of the knives. One day I was opening a can of tomatoes, and I got cut. It was really funny. I’ve never been injured with a sharp tool, but a can of tomatoes. Now I have to teach my guys how to open a can so they don’t get cut like me. Longitud315 is located at 315 Waukegan Ave. in Highwood. For more information visit longitud315.com or call 847-926-7495. ■

Recipe:

Quick Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri and Mariquitas (Longitud315’s signature plantain chips) are one of the 50 must-try flavors of the North Shore, according to Sheridan Road Magazine. Combine the following ingredients in a food processor and pulse until combined into a sauce: 1 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup red wine vinaigrette; 1 bunch of parsley; 1 ounce chopped red onion; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon fresh crushed black pepper; sea salt to taste.

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34 | real estate

Designer offers holiday decorating tips

Mark Roberts

photography by jim prisching

■ by jenna schubert As much as most people look forward to the holidays —the gifts, the food, and the time spent with family — there is one aspect of the season that tends to cause dread: the decorations. If the thought of readying your home for holiday guests is enough to make you tremble, know that all it takes is basic advice — in this case, from North Shore interior designer Mark Roberts of Mark David Designs. For those who celebrate Christmas, the tree is one of the most important centerpieces for the home, and often the most time-consuming holiday element to assemble. Roberts suggests never attempting to decorate the tree alone. “It’s always fun to do it with your family or friends; make it a party,” he says. “There’s no right way to decorate the tree, because it’s a personal part of your home.” The tabletop is another key component of holiday decorating, according to Roberts. But, unlike the tree, the tabletop can be simple and still pack a big punch. For a traditional home, a centerpiece of either artificial or fresh flowers is ideal. “Amaryllis bulbs or hydrangeas are good options,” Roberts says. For a basic centerpiece, he recommends buying colored balls and placing them in a big, clear glass bowl. “It looks very tasteful, and it’s a transitional look that appeals to younger people,” he says. For the mantle, Roberts recommends using garlands that extend to the floor and are wrapped with lights. “Even if you don’t have room for a Christmas tree, this is an easy way to decorate,” he says. “You get a lot of the holiday look — without taking up a lot of space.” For one last finishing touch to your home, Roberts puts small swags on the light fixtures above the bathroom sink, to add a warm look to bathrooms without interfering with the counter space. Overall, sticking with a common color theme

throughout the home is advisable, according to Roberts. However, giving each room its own unique look, while making sure all the rooms’ colors and styles complement each other, is another good option.

“It’s always fun to do it with your family or friends; make it a party. There’s no right way to decorate the tree, because it’s a personal part of your home.” | Mark Roberts

“You wouldn’t design your home with each room having a completely different look, you would design the rooms to coordinate,” he says. “So that’s what you should do with your holiday decorations, too.” Though sticking with traditional colors is often a good idea, Roberts says the new trends for this year’s holiday decorations might also be an appealing option. This year, he’s noticed the peacock theme has become a hit. “It’s all about the turquoises, the purples, and even the fuchsias,” he says. “It’s very popular, and it’s a look that’s translated into fabric designs and dinnerware.” For more information about seasonal décor, contact Mark David Designs at 847-714-9970 or visit markdaviddesigns.com. ■

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Ball in his court Stock continues to soar for Lake Forest’s Boudreaux ■ by bill mclean

sports@northshoreweekend.com Evan Boudreaux’s nose and the head of one of his AAU basketball teammates collided violently in a game last summer in Orlando, Fla. The clash busted Boudreaux’s nose. Boudreaux spilled a shallow pond of blood. “Play had to be stopped for about 15 minutes,” recalls Boudreaux, a 6-foot-7, 220-pound junior forward at Lake Forest High School. “They had to clean up the court,” he adds. “They used towels, a lot of them.” But Boudreaux was thankful for the respite. “It gave me time to dry up near our bench,” he says. It was the third quarter of a 17U national semifinal between Boudreaux’s Next Level Performance (NLP) club and Martin Brothers (Iowa). Boudreaux and his crooked beak returned to action. NLP won. Nearly three hours later, NLP would face Team Thad (Tennessee) for a national championship. Team Thad is sponsored by Philadelphia 76ers forward Thaddeus Young. Would Boudreaux be able to go? A trainer administered a concussion test. Boudreaux passed it. His gnarled nose needed more attention. Boudreaux essentially shrugged. “He came up to me before the final and said, ‘I’m ready to go,’ ” recounts NLP founder/coach Dickey Simpkins, a former Chicago Bulls forward. “That moment, right there, exemplified Evan’s toughness. “Evan has unbelievable toughness,” he adds. Boudreaux played in the final. NLP beat Team Thad. “That he was able to play, after an injury like that … crazy,” says NLP teammate and Stevenson junior guard Connor Cashaw. “Tough kid.” Boudreaux’s father, Terry, called a plastic surgeon in Illinois on the day of the injury. “I wanted to know what to do,” Terry says. “Did we need to get his nose taken care of right away, in Florida? Or would we be able to wait?” It was safe to wait. Boudreaux returned to Illinois, attended Lollapalooza in Chicago on a Sunday and had nose surgery for the displaced fracture three days later. But a complication arose later in the week. His nose had drifted back to the winding projection it had become in Florida. He was a tall Owen Wilson all over again. Surgery No. 2 took place a week after Surgery No. 1. “The second one was more invasive,” Boudreaux says. “The splint I got was tougher.” The schnoz looks wonderful these days. “It’s a GQ-model nose,” Simpkins cracks. Boudreaux is a model “stretch four” — a player who battles as a power forward but also owns skills normally associated with guards: ball-handling, shooting and passing. College coaches covet such players because they often create glaring mismatches. If you are a 6-9 forward, the last thing you want to do on defense is chase Boudreaux in three-point territory. If you are a 6-4 forward, the last thing you want to do on defense is deal with Boudreaux’s swift, strong moves down low. “His versatility is also what impresses me,” Simpkins says. “Evan has skills that are valuable ones at the college and pro levels.” Boudreaux is averaging 19.5 points, 14.5 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks for Lake Forest’s Scouts (3-2), a year after pacing LFHS in scoring (16.3 ppg) and rebounding (10.1 rpg) and earning Illinois Basketball Coaches Association all-state honors (fourth team). In a season-opening loss to Glenbrook South last month, he scored 22 points and tied a career-high with 18 rebounds. Boudreaux dropped 25 points on Prosser in a win last month. His GPA?

Slam dunk: Lake Forest High School’s Evan Boudreaux is a lock to play Division I basketball. So far, he has six scholarship offers.

photography by joel lerner It’s better than a quadruple double. It’s a 4.7. Six Division I colleges — Northwestern, Boston College, Iowa, Iowa State, St. Louis and DePaul — have offered him a basketball scholarship. He will get others. He hopes to pick one by the end of next summer.

The first day college coaches were allowed to either call or text prospects for the 2013-14 recruiting season was June 15. Boudreaux got a text from a coach on June 15 — at 12:01 a.m. “It can get hectic at times,” Boudreaux says of the boudreaux >> page 51

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Highland Park sophomore is highly productive for high-flying Giants ■ by bob gosman

sports@northshoreweekend.com Even when there is some hyperbole involved, it is never a bad thing in sports to be compared physically to Ivan Drago, Sylvester Stallone’s rival in Rocky IV. This comparison was one of the first things Highland Park High School hockey coach Sean Freeman said about sophomore sensation Gavin Proeh. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound Proeh is putting together the type of season that is normally reserved for a top-notch senior. In the first 23 games he’s played, Proeh has scored 21 goals and assisted on 13 others for a total of 34 points. He is second on the team with an average of 1.48 points per game. This has helped the Giants post a 19-3-4 record with a conference mark of 13-0-3. Proeh was a varsity contributor as a freshman but this has been his breakthrough season. “You normally see this type of evolution when a player goes from junior to senior year,” Freeman said. “He’s really physical and dominant for a sophomore. He’s got a scoring touch and he understands the game.” He also never lets up during a shift. “He’s got a motor that’s always running, and it’s high octane,” Freeman said. “If we let him play the whole game he would do it.” Freeman said Proeh has no real weakness that opponents can attack. “He does a little bit of everything,” Freeman said. “Like any player he has a lot of things to work on but he’s got all parts of the game in his arsenal. He may end up in the top 10 in the league in scoring this year, and he has a chance to lead the league the next two years.” In a Nov. 29 game against St. Viator, Proeh recorded his first hat trick of the season and for good measure added an assist. It was his second four-point game of the season. He had scored two goals in five previous games. Proeh said he benefits from playing on such a talented line. He is paired with senior Noah Pickus and fellow sophomore David Shapiro. Pickus leads the team with 37 goals and 26 assists, while Shapiro has contributed 25 goals and 11 assists. “We all work together really well,” Proeh said. “Noah is one of the best forwards and always makes great passes, and David has a really good shot.” Proeh, who also plays lacrosse, said he benefited from spending the summer in the weight room increasing his strength

The puck doesn't stop here: Highland Park’s Gavin Proeh moves through the Loyola Maroon defense during high school action last week.

photography by joel lerner and speed. “That’s made the (biggest) difference,” he said. Proeh said it’s fun to play on such an unselfish team. “We move the puck really well and have people looking to make the extra pass,” he said. “We have a lot of chemistry.” Notable: Freeman saw no reason to temper his expectations at the start of the

season. He told the Giants he thought they could win every conference game and compete for a state championship. “A lot of people looked at me like I was crazy, but we wanted to set (high expectations),” he said. While Highland Park’s high-powered offense gets most of the attention, the Giants have also been stingy on defense. Benjamin Berger and Jake Kaufmann have both

excelled in goal, compiling goals against averages of 2.28 and 1.53, respectively. “I wouldn’t be surprised if both our goalies made the All-Star team,” Freeman said. The defense is anchored by Matt Baker, Koby Schneider, Andrew Krug and Zachary Lieberman. “Our defense has been consistent all season long,” Freeman said. ■

Sachs, Krawitz, Norcia team up to KO Warriors ■ by kevin reiterman

sports@northshoreweekend.com A 1-2-3 punch can be hard to beat. That certainly was the case in a Central Suburban League North boys basketball showdown game at Highland Park High School on Dec. 6. Sparked by David Sachs, Jordan Krawitz and Luke Norcia, the host Giants took down archrival Deerfield 48-39. The three juniors scored a combined 44 points in front of a lively crowd. “The atmosphere was great,” said HP head coach Paul Harris. “The crowd was into it.” Sachs came up with another crowd-pleasing finish, scoring

16 of his game-high 18 points in the second half. The point guard, who hit the winning shot in an overtime victory over Prospect on Nov. 26, caught fire in the final frame, when he tossed in 11 points by knocking down a pair of three-pointers and converting 3 of 4 from the foul line. Sachs’ big finish allowed the Giants (3-2) to rally from a third-quarter deficit of 36-33. “Sachs was the difference maker,” said Harris. “He’s got the ability to score in a lot of different ways. “And he made some great reads with the ball in the fourth quarter,” the coach added. Sachs made 6 of 11 shots and added three steals and two assists.

Krawitz helped the HP cause with 14 points and six rebounds. “He drove to the bucket well and had some nice finishes,” said Harris. Norcia, who tallied 12 points, was steady throughout. He made 4 of 6 field goals and added two steals. Patrick Burns paced the Deerfield attack with 13 points. Michael Alfieri of the Warriors had eight points and a gamehigh 10 rebounds. “I don’t know if we did anything different in the fourth quarter,” said Harris, who watched his squad outscore the Warriors 15-3 in the final eight minutes. “Our offensive approach was the same. We got some (key) stops on defense and were able to create some turnovers.” ■

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Stick-to-itiveness Egerter is glue — and go-to — girl for Trevians in home opener

Claire Voyage: Claire Egerter executes a flight series on the balance beam in last week’s dual meet against Elk Grove.

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sports@northshoreweekend.com Most gymnasts breathe a sigh of relief after a difficult routine. Or wait for an embrace from a teammate or two. Claire Egerter did neither after her balance beam routine in Northfield on Dec. 5. The New Trier High School junior sprinted ecstatically toward her coach, Jennifer Pistorius, halfway through the meet with visiting Elk Grove High School. During the dash, Egerter opened her mouth. Her eyes grew satellite-dish big. Egerter raced into Pistorius’ arms. They hugged hard. A wave of thrilled Trevians then enveloped the pair. And made them disappear. Temporarily. “I was excited because I stuck everything,” Egerter said of her first-place routine (8.3), which featured two back handsprings and a back-handspring, back-tuck dismount. “I couldn’t believe it.” Egerter won the all-around (34.9) and the other three events, pacing the Trevians’ 132.65-94 defeat of EG’s Grenadiers. “She was awesome, going 4-for-4,” Pistorius said. “She was our go-to girl tonight. Claire’s routine on beam … it was beautiful.” Since her freshman season, Egerter has listened to a song — the same song — before performing on beam. It is a tune by Sugarland, an American country music duo. The tune’s title: “Stuck Like Glue.” How fitting, for a gymnast. Elana Benishay stuck countless routines for the Trevians

the past two seasons. She helped New Trier finish fourth (145.375) at the state meet last year and eighth (141.775) at state in 2012. But the captain’s senior season ended before it began. Benishay suffered a torn ACL while attempting a new beam dismount before the opener. “Heartbreaking,” Pistorius said. Benishay, the team’s No. 2 allarounder last winter, underwent Beaming: The New Trier junior gives her coach, Jennifer Pistorius, a hug following her surgery on Nov. 7. first-place beam routine. On Nov. 11, she showed up at the Trevians’ practice. photography by joel lerner And has been a constant, positive presence since then. ’13 graduate Kerry Scafidi (37.35). Scafidi also topped the “She has kept her head up,” Egerter said last week. vault (9.65) and floor (9.6) fields at the invite. Benishay New Trier also had to compete without juniors Samantha took first on beam (9.2). Stoddart and Stephanie Steen in the dual with EG. Notable: Scafidi placed fourth in the all-around (37.825) Stoddart rested a back ailment; Steen had a sore shin. and tied for fourth place on floor (9.55) at the state meet “Claire and the sophomores — that was our lineup [ver- last winter. She also finished eighth on bars (9.025). … sus EG],” said Pistorius, whose gymnasts beat host Maine Pistorius is in her 23rd year of coaching at the school. West by scoring nearly 134 points in their season opener This season is her 18th as the Trevians’ head coach. … Elk on Dec. 3. “Just about everybody walked out wearing an Grove girls gymnastics coach Heather DeCook is a 1991 ice pack after our first meet.” Regina Dominican High School graduate. … Pistorius, Sophomores Taylor Kwok, Ana Dabrowski, Eleanor on Benishay: “We’ll miss her [as a competitor]. But she’ll Wachtel, Lauren Chung and Peyton Burns competed always be around to motivate the girls.” Benishay placed against EG. Burns (8.65), Chung (8.6) and Kwok (8.0) eighth (9.25) on beam at state as a sophomore. … A stateexecuted strong routines on bars. meet team berth in February would be NT’s third straight. “[Kwok] will be huge for us this season,” Pistorius said. Pistorius knows what it will take to get there. “Once again, “Her confidence is up.” probably 144 [points] or 145 [at a sectional meet],” she New Trier competes at the Glenbrook North Invite on said. New Trier scored 144.4 points to win the Stevenson Dec. 14, beginning at 11 a.m. The Trevians won it last Sectional last winter. Lake Forest HS (142.45) and Carmel year, scoring 139.325 points behind all-around champ and (142.425) went 2-3. ■

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Football • Lake Forest: Senior linebackers Jack Kutschke and Trent Williams have been named to the 2013 Class 6A Illinois High School Football Coaches Association (IHSFCA) All-State team. The 6-foot-5, 235-pound Kutschke, a Holy Cross recruit, finished the season with 63 solo tackles and five tackles for loss. Williams (6-2, 225), who will play at Colgate, ended the season with 14 TFLs. He had three sacks. Meanwhile, six Scouts (9-3) earned first-team all-conference honors in the North Suburban Conference. In addition to Kutschke and Williams, the list includes senior running back Hub Cirame (1,256 rushing yards, 387 receiving yards, 30 TDs), senior defensive back Geno Quaid ((36 tackles, 3 interceptions), junior linebacker Jack Traynor (81 1/5 tackles, 11 ½ TFLs) and senior center Peter Durot, The honorable mentions include senior quarterback Regis Durbin (433 rushing yards, 1,580 passing yards) and senior wideout David Glynn (45 catches, 539 yards). Cirame, Durot and Kutschke also were first-team selections during the 2012 season, while Williams was an honorable mention pick. Football • Highland Park: Senior quarterback Tommy Sutker has received honorable mention all-state honors by the IHSFCA. The 6-2, 195-pound senior, a two-year starter who helped the Giants to a 7-3 record, threw for 1,669 yards and 14 touchdowns this fall. He added 517 rushing yards to go along with seven TDs. Field Hockey • Woodlands Academy: Abby Kendall and Summer Simmons were all-conference selections.

Lake Forest High School linebacker Trent Williams was named to the IHSFCA Class 6A all-state team along with teammate Jack Kutschke.

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Volleyball • Regina Dominican: Three seniors — Erin French, Annette Sutcliffe and Anna Tomaszewski — were named the 2013 GCAC all-conference team. The trio helped the Panthers to a Class 3A regional championship.

Evanston on Dec. 7. One of her brothers, freshman Clay Czyzynski, is a three-sport athlete (football/basketball/ baseball) at New Trier. Her other younger brother, thirdgrader Owen, plays soccer and basketball.

• Woodlands Academy: Bitsy Ustaski and Kate Edwards earned all-conference honors. Teammate Jackie Gonzalez was honorable mention.

Club Diving • Glenbrook Aquatics: A pair of GA club divers plunged to AAU national titles in San Antonio last summer. Hinsdale Central High School junior Margy McCarthy captured the 3-meter springboard championship (Girls 16), while Loyola Academy junior Katie Rourke won the platform segment (Girls 16-18). McCarthy placed fifth at the Illinois High School Association state meet in Evanston last month. The GA girls team took runner-up honors at the AAU meet, earning the club’s first top-three finish in club history. GA’s diving coach is Tony Santucci, a diving coach at Glenbrook South High School. Among his other GA divers: New Trier senior Tally Ford (third at the IHSA state meet); Prospect junior Dana Liva (fourth at state); Zion-Benton senior Allegra Codamon (11th at state); and Deerfield junior Sean Scarry (fourth at last winter’s IHSA boys state meet).

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Professional Golf • Conway Farms: The 2013 BMW Championship, which was held at the Lake Forest golf club, was named the PGA Tour’s Tournament of the Year on Dec. 5. Conway Farms also earned the “Best On-Site Staging” award. Conducted by the Western Golf Association, the 2013 BMW Championship raised more than $2.5 million for the Evans Scholars Foundation, which has been sending caddies to college since 1930. More than 130,000 spectators attended the tournament.

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Girls Basketball • New Trier: How about these bloodlines? Senior guard Alexa Czyzynski is the daughter of 1984 Ohio State University graduates Richard and Jackie Czyzynski. Richard was a linebacker for Buckeyes teams (1980-83) coached by Earle Bruce; Jackie competed as a gymnast at the Big Ten school. Alexa scored 12 points in NT’s 73-64 defeat of host

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Girls Field Hockey • Windy City Field Hockey: Lake Forest’s Mackenzie Mick and Elise Wong, along with Oak Park-River Forest’s Cori Conley, have been selected to play in the 2014 Futures

Elite Academy. All three made the Illinois High School Field Hockey Association’s all-state team this fall.

At the College Level

Football • Brian Frett: The New Trier graduate, a senior for Carleton College, earned all-conference honors (Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) this fall. The 6-4, 248pound tight end, who missed three games due to injury, caught 26 passes for 287 yards. Frett was an all-conference selection for NT in 2009, also was recognized for his blocking. • Tellef Lundevall: The Highland Park native was one of the standouts in the Ivy League this fall. Lundevall claimed second-team all-conference honors for Brown (6-4). He finished the season with 61 catches for 745 yards. The 6-4, 210 wide receiver also was a second-team allIvy selection in 2012, when he caught 72 passes for 718 yards. He had 216 career catches, which ranks him fifth all-time at the school. • Rob Wasielewski: This senior offensive lineman recently finished a stellar career at Amherst College. He claimed first-team all-conference (New England Small College Athletic Conference) for the third year in a row. Wasielewski (6-3, 270), a graduate of New Trier, anchored an Amherst O-line that allowed only nine sacks all season.

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Ian Meyers/Matt Morette North Shore Country Day

Boys Basketball: Morette, a sophomore guard, scored a team-high 17 points in his team’s 49-47 victory over Christian Liberty on Dec. 3. Meyers, a senior forward, also stood out. He finished with 15 points and 12 rebounds. On Dec. 6, the Raiders dropped a 54-41 decision to North Ridge Prep. Morette had 13 points in the loss. Dejon Brissett Lake Forest Academy

Boys Basketball: He was the team’s leading scorer (12 points) on Dec. 7, when the Caxys bowed 59-33 to Glenwood High School in the Springfield Shootout. Teammate Diago Quinn tossed in eight points. LFA (4-2) will not return to action until Jan. 10. Sarah Glazer Highland Park

Girls Basketball: She scored a team-best 10 points in HP’s 48-19 setback to Prospect on Dec. 5. She also had three rebounds and two steals. On Dec. 3, Grace Quirk had 10 points and five rebounds for the Giants, who were defeated by Maine South 60-32. Lizzy LoGrande had eight points, while Glazer chipped in six points. Kiera Thorpe led the team in rebounds (6). HP got back on track on Dec. 6, when it took care of visiting Glenbrook North 54-37 in the CSL North opener.

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Kate Arnson/Annie Keller Lake Forest

Maeve Degnan/Maggie Palmer Regina Dominican

Girls Basketball: Both seniors came up with a doubledoubles in the team’s 67-43 loss to Buffalo Grove on Dec. 7. Arnson put 15 points and 10 rebounds in the book, while Keller added 12 points and 14 rebounds. Tori Salanty helped out with eight points. On Dec. 6, Keller produced 21 points, 10 rebounds and five steals in LF’s 47-36 setback to Libertyville. Laurel Tesar had six rebounds and four assists. And on Dec. 3, the Scouts (3-5) came up short against Lake Zurich 52-32. Keller led the team with seven points and eight rebounds. Delaney Williams had four assists, while Arnson contributed three steals.

Girls Basketball: Led by Degnan (10 points, 5 rebounds) and Maggie Palmer (12 points, 4 rebounds), the Panthers (6-2) topped visiting Queen of Peace 51-26 on Dec. 7. The team’s game against St. Joseph on Dec. 5 went down to the wire. Maggie Palmer had 14 points and 11 rebounds in the 37-33 victory. Colleen Palmer finished with 10 points and six rebounds. On Dec. 3, Regina took care of Northside Prep 44-32. Maggie Palmer and Degnan had 12 points each, while Erin French came up with 12 rebounds, five assists and four steals.

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Girls Basketball: Nick came up with 14 points, eight rebounds and three steals in LA’s 38-35 setback to host Fenwick on Dec. 7. The senior star had 17 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals in the team’s 61-50 loss to visiting Benet Academy on Dec. 3. Herion also had a big outing against Benet, finishing with 17 points and seven assists. In the Fenwick game, the senior guard tallied 11 points and six rebounds. Junior center Sarah Elston contributed 14 points, four rebounds and two blocks in the Benet contest.

Boys Hockey: Behind the solid goalkeeping of Foster, NT White claimed a 3-1 victory over the Deerfield Warriors on Dec. 9 at the Wilmette Hockey Barn. Jack Raith, Will Murdoch and Charlie Burton scored goals. Matt Mulhern and Kevin Retondo had assists.

Annie Kroll North Shore Country Day

Girls Basketball: The junior co-captain fired in 20 points in a 62-38 loss to Willows Academy on Dec. 3. Kroll nailed six of nine shots fromoutside the arc. On Dec. 6, the Raiders fell to Hope 55-41. Freshman Grace Atia finished the game with 15 points and eight rebounds. Fellow freshman Lexy Cook had 11 points and 14 rebounds.

Sam Volpe Lake Forest Mat Club

Club Wrestling: Competing at 105 pounds in the 11-12s Division, Volpe claimed a championship in the Stevenson Junior Patriots Revolution Tournament on Dec. 8. He finished the tournament with two pins. The Lake Forest Mat Club also had a couple of runner-up finishes in Bennett Duggan (80 pounds, 9-10s) and Ryland Murphy (95 pounds, 11-12s). Both wrestlers recorded two pins each. The other place-winners were 85-pounder Klaus Anger and 95-pounder Sean Coughlan. Anger took fourth in the 9-10s Division. Coughlan was fourth in the 13-14s Division. ■

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Eye, eye! Loyola’s Harris looks the part, figures to be key player off the bench

Player to watch: Sophomore Christopher Harris handles the rock during Loyola’s win over Hales Franciscan.

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sports@northshoreweekend.com Christopher Harris passes the eye test. The solidly built Loyola Academy sophomore guard is an intriguing talent with a tremendous upside. “He’s 6-foot-3, long and athletic,” said Loyola head coach Tom Livatino. “He gives us an added dimension.” Harris, who has been moved up to the varsity, played up a level last year and was one of the leading scorers on LA’s sophomore team. “He offers offensive capabilities,” Livatino said. “He can get to the rim, and he can shoot the ball.” Harris’ role this winter has been pretty much defined. He’s coming off the bench for a veteran Loyola team, which features three standout guards in James Clarke, Kevin Kucera and Jack Morrissey. “He keeps getting better each week,” said Livatino. “But, with the way our team is made up this year, he’ll earn his minutes by what he does defensively.” Loyola’s terrific trio carried the day on Dec. 6, when the Ramblers (5-0), who were scheduled to play Bishop McNamara on Dec. 10, edged visiting Hales Franciscan 56-54. Clarke led the way with 20 points, three rebounds and two steals. Morrissey hit three three-pointers to finish

with 11 points. And Kucera had 10 points to go along with six rebounds and three assists. The team also received a strong showing from junior Griffin Boehm. The 6-4 center tallied 10 points, seven rebounds and two assists. “All in all, it was a good performance,” said Livatino. And beating Hales is no easy task. “They’re 2-4 right now, but Hales is pretty good team,” said the LA coach. “They’ve played four (state-) ranked teams.” There’s nothing wrong with starting the season 5-0 “We’re finding ways to win games,” said Livatino. “And that’s a positive “We just have to keep improving. Our kids realize that,” he added. “We haven’t scratched the surface yet.” In addition to Harris, who scored 12 points in a tournament win over New Trier on Nov. 27, Livatino is receiving solid reserve play from seniors Dragisa Azanjac and juniors Michael Mangan and Peter Poggioli. His bench figures to get even deeper when Mark Dowdle and Owen Buscaglia — two members of Loyola’s state runner-up football team — round into shape. “They’ll bring a level of toughness. That’s what I like about having football players on the team,” said Livatino. “Both of those guys might not help us on the game court right away, but they will help in practice and in our game preparation.” ■

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Czyzynski has lofty goals for this talent-laden New Trier squad ■ by bill mclean

sports@northshoreweekend.com Alexa Czyzynski needed a ride after a huge girls basketball victory last weekend. The New Trier High School senior guard spotted teammate Jeannie Boehm on Dec. 7. Perfect. Boehm would give Lex a lift. And Boehm did just that, shortly after New Trier’s 73-64 defeat of host Evanston in a matchup of undefeated teams. Boehm’s mode of transportation? Boehm. The 5-foot-6 Czyzynski had joyously jumped on the back of the 6-foot-3 sophomore, right there on the court amid teammates celebrating conventionally. She rode piggyback, one smiling Trevian hanging on to another. “I knew it was Alexa,” Boehm recalled. “Only Alexa.” Czyzynski bobbed well above the Wildkits’ home floor. Boehm, meanwhile, secured the Trevians’ valuable cargo and traveled — without having to worry about a ref’s whistle. “She was excited. I was excited,” Boehm said. “How sweet the win was … that’s what Alexa kept talking about up there.” New Trier (8-0, 2-0) needed Czyzynski’s words — and actions — throughout a game that had a playoff vibe, particularly when Evanston (7-1, 1-1) cut New Trier’s lead to 68-64 at 1:47 of the fourth quarter. NT had enjoyed a 20-7 advantage after one quarter and a 63-48 cushion at 3:59 of the fourth quarter. “Lex was calm out there when things got crazy,” New Trier coach Teri Rodgers said, referring to Evanston’s stirring 24-point fourth quarter. “She stayed positive. She showed her mental toughness. “Her leadership,” the coach added, “is a balanced kind. She gives us that emotional energy when we need it. She also knows when it’s important to be intense and focused.” Czyzynski scored eight of her 12 points in the second quarter, including a pair of treys. The Winnetka resident hit all four of her free throws in the fourth quarter. “Before the game, in our locker room, we emphasized the importance of winning as a team,” Czyzynski said. “Our energy would come from ourselves and nobody else’s. “We were confident. We supported each other. Everybody

contributed.” Czyzynski is averaging nine points, four assists, two rebounds and two steals. She is shooting 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from three-point real estate and a coach’s-dream 95 percent from the free-throw line. “Alexa is so unselfish,” Boehm said after her 16-point, 15-rebound, five-block effort against Evanston. “She’s a true point guard, a strong leader … a natural leader. She is the energy of our team.” Czyzynski appreciated what senior hoopsters did for her in past seasons. They dished advice. They encouraged her. They communicated, “Follow me.” Verbally and nonverbally. “Seniors kept me calm and assured me everything would be OK,” she recalled. “That meant a lot. I realized [after last season] that I wanted to be the best leader possible my senior season. “I then did my best to develop leadership skills at summer camp sessions and at our [preseason] overnight lock-in.” Czyzynski is in her final season of organized basketball. Basketball will be a fun diversion for her in college, not a commitment. That means she intends to make the most of her final months during games that count. “I love being a part of such an amazing team,” said Czyzynski, who, like Boehm, was named to the all-tournament team at last month’s New Trier Thanksgiving Tourney (won by NT, with a 5-0 mark). “Coach Rodgers has given me an amazing opportunity to become a leader on the court. I thank her every day for that. I cherish every moment with my teammates.” Notable: Sophomore guard/forward Kathryn Pedi scored 16 points, and senior guard Isabella Bosco tossed in 12 against Evanston, joining Boehm and Czyzynski as doubledigit scorers. Boehm scored four points in NT’s 12-1 run at the end of the first quarter. … Trevs junior forward Rachel West finished with seven points and seven rebounds. Senior guard Megan Neuhaus tallied seven of her eight points in the first half for the victors, who played without junior starting guard Jackie Welch (soccer commitment). … Evanston went 3-0 against New Trier last winter. … Rodgers, on Evanston outscoring NT in each of the third and fourth quarters on Dec. 7: “In almost every game, teams face adversity. The team that handles it the best is usually the most successful one.” … New Trier visits Buffalo Grove Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and hosts Maine East Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. ■

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Highland Park quarterback Tommy Sutker earned honorable mention all-state honors.

photography by joel lerner was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year by coaches and media last winter, is off to a big start for the Wildcats (6-2). The 6-1 guard, a three-time high school all-state selection, is averaging 12.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.

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• Amy Jaeschke: The New Trier graduate, a starting center for SBK Samorin (Slovakia) in the Middle European League, is averaging a double-double this season: 11.5 points and 10. 3 rebounds. Her squad currently is sitting in fifth place (4-4) in the Extraliga Standings. The 6-foot-5 Jaeschke, who starred at Northwestern, played for PEAC-Pecs (Hungary) last season. She also has suited up for MBK Ruzomb (Slovakia), Jiangsu (China) and the Chicago Sky. Men’s Hockey • John Moore: The Winnetka native and New Trier grad has appeared in 27 games for the New York Rangers this season. The 23-year-old defenseman has two goals and three assists. Both of his goals have been game-winners. The 6-3, 202-pound Moore, who was traded to the Rangers from Columbus Blue Jackets last season, hit a milestone earlier this season, when he played in his 100th career NHL game. Moore, a first-round pick (21st overall) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, began his career playing for the Winnetka Warriors, Chicago Young Americans and Chicago Mission. He also played two seasons with the Chicago Steel in the USHL League. ■

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Scouts unable to hold down Z-B star ■ by kevin reiterman

sports@northshoreweekend.com Malik Yarbrough is not a permanent fixture at ZionBenton High School. It only seems that way. Lake Forest traveled north to “Yarbrough Fair” on Dec. 4. And in the final five minutes of the game, the Scouts got their fill of parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. That’s when the 6-foot-6, 210-pound Yarbrough — a four-year starter who currently ranks third on the all-time Lake County scoring list — went off and imposed his will in this North Suburban Conference opener.

The forceful and extremely talented Yarbrough, who has received scholarship offers from Auburn, Illinois, DePaul, Iowa, Minnesota and Tulsa, tallied 11 of his team’s final 16 points. Yarbrough ended up with a game-high 26 points as the Zee-Bees (5-1) pulled away late to beat the visiting Scouts 53-46. Yarbrough was more frustrated than fierce in the first half. He managed only six points in the first 16 minutes as Lake Forest coach Phil LaScala threw a bunch of different defenders at the Zion-Benton big man. Lake Forest (3-2), which was scheduled to play Lake Zurich on Dec. 11, was led by its big man: Evan Boudreaux.

The 6-7 junior finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Ryan Bender had nine points, while Cal Miller added eight points. The Scouts took their lone lead of the game with 6:01 left to play, when junior guard Jack Traynor hit a 14-foot, offthe-dribble shot in the lane. “I thought our kids competed until the very end,” said LaScala. “We had some good looks but didn’t finish (in the final five minutes). We’ll get there.” LF’s biggest problem came at the foul line. “We shot 5 for 15 tonight, and we were 11 for 21 against Glenbrook South (Nov. 25),” said LaScala. “Those are our two losses.” ■

team his freshman year. Boudreaux boomed a punt 65-plus yards — from the Scouts’ 35-yard line to the back of an end zone, no roll. He also won a home run derby as an eighth-grader. More than once in the contest, the pitcher/first baseman had to hit a homer on the last pitch of a round to avoid elimination. Boudreaux likes to hit shots on the home court these days. Not just at LFHS; also at home, the Boudreaux abode. It features half of a basketball court in the basement. The hardwood amenity was a part of the home when the Boudreaux family moved there in 2004. How felicitous. “I like to go down there and work on my shot when it doesn’t feel right,” says Boudreaux, the son of a 6-3 father (Terry played forward at Longmeadow High School in Massachusetts) and a 6-4 mother (Gail holds many women’s basketball records at Dartmouth College). “No shot,” he adds, “is a bad shot when you’re practicing it.” skin tightening Boudreaux has three LFHS basketball “little brothers.” wrinkle reductionHe drove Two are sophomores, and the other is a freshman. sun damage reversal them around for hours on Dec. 7. They knocked on doors, skin texture rejuvenation hoping to sell gold cards to raise money for the Scouts’ hoops program. Boudreaux treated them to lunch. “We talked. They asked questions,” the “big brother” says. “They asked me what varsity practices are like. They asked me about stuff off the court, about school.”

Boudreaux is not a basketball-24/7 teen. Video games excite him. Packers games hold his attention. He hits the books as hard as he hits the boards. He likes to hang with friends and check out the occasional movie. He raves about “Zoolander,” a quirky 2001 flick. It is about the misadventures of a male fashion model portrayed by Ben Stiller. And Boudreaux has a soft spot for Molly, the family’s cocker spaniel. She is related to a dog owned by — yes, really — tennis great Serena Williams. “Evan is a good kid,” says Simpkins, who first worked with Boudreaux when Boudreaux was a sixth-grader. “He likes to have fun with his teammates. They like to be around him. “For me, it’s been nice having the opportunity to see him grow as a player all these years, to see him develop into a skillful inside and outside player. His versatility has fascinated college coaches.” Fran McCaffery coaches men’s basketball at the University of Iowa. He offered Boudreaux a basketball scholarship. The coach also said something that stuck with Terry Boudreaux. “When he spoke to Evan, he told him, ‘I’m not giving this scholarship to you; you earned this,’ ” Terry Boudreaux recalls. “And he had. Playing in all those AAU games, sometimes five in one day, and constantly working on his game, grinding away, making sacrifices … Evan has devoted entire summers to basketball. He’s worked really hard on this one thing. “[Gail and I] are proud of him.” ■

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recruiting process. “But it’s also fun. It’s exciting, knowing I’ll get the opportunity to play college basketball.” Boudreaux played AAU ball for NLP’s 14U team as a 6-5 eighth-grader, in 2011. He played for NLP’s 15U and 16U teams during that same summer. The 16U squad finished second in the nation. The 15U squad placed ninth in the nation. Terry Boudreaux’s car wheels that summer rolled 4,300 miles … in a month. Have budding hoopster, will travel. “Evan has always been able to compete well against older kids,” Simpkins says. “He is such a competitor, and he’s always been mature for his age. He doesn’t get rattled on the court. He keeps his composure.” Watch Boudreaux play in a high school game, any game. Watch his facial expressions … make that, facial expression. There’s only one. It is a placid countenance, a steady, this-is-nothing-new-to-me look. But a passion to succeed burns underneath that calm, confident demeanor. The passion turned 16 years old this year. So did Boudreaux. “He really wants to win, and he wants his team to be really good,” Scouts coach Phil LaScala says. Boudreaux also played — and excelled — on football fields and baseball diamonds for years before finally saying “I do” to hoops after his freshman year. He was the starting punter and backup quarterback (behind Andrew Clifford) on Lake Forest’s varsity football

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sports@northshoreweekend.com Ricky Samuelson scored 49 percent of his team’s points in a boys basketball loss last weekend. The New Trier High School senior also took a big chunk of the blame for the Trevians’ 68-39 setback to host Evanston on Dec. 7. “I have to be tougher,” he admitted. “I have to get more rebounds.” He should not have been so tough on himself. The 6-foot-4 guard scored 19 points, tying him for game-high honors with Evanston senior guard Nibra White. Samuelson poured in eight of his team’s 13 points in the first quarter. Samuelson netted half of the Trevians’ 22 points in the second half. But production at that end of the floor meant little to him after the Central Suburban League South opener. The Trevs’ defensive effort irked him. “We didn’t guard them well,” Samuelson said. “We didn’t slide our feet like we should have. We got beat off the dribble too many times. “[Evanston] out-toughed us.” New Trier (3-3, 0-1 in the CSL South) had to battle without starting point guard Jordan Thomas (back spasms). Basketball teams, like ships, need rudders. New Trier’s rudder had to wear street clothes and sit for 32 minutes in Evanston. “They outplayed us,” Trevians coach Scott Fricke said. “They came to play; we did not. They did a lot of things right. They got to the basket. They rebounded. They played really well.” They limited the visitors to four points in the second quarter. Evanston (5-1, 1-0) closed the second frame on a 9-2 run and led 38-17 at the break. New Trier junior reserve Sean Boyd provided a spark in a couple of stretches, tallying a put-back bucket in each of the second and fourth quarters. The 6-5 forward finished with five points — second best among Trevs — and grabbed a team-high-tying four rebounds. Samuelson also came down with four boards. Fricke’s crew started promisingly, getting a three-pointer from junior guard David Hammes and a steal-and-basket from Samuelson in the first 1:02. The Trevians led 5-2. But Evanston’s Wildkits tied it shortly thereafter and then rolled. “There must have been 10 deflections,” Fricke said. “Evanston got every one of them. And all of those, it seemed, led to easy baskets.” Wildkits junior forward Elijah Henry juiced the home fans with three dunks, with the second slam upping the lead to 47-25 at 4:12 of the third quarter. He finished with 14 points and eight rebounds against a 2012-13 Class 4A supersectional team. New Trier visits Maine South Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Notable: Thomas scored a team-high 11 points in NT’s 49-46 defeat of visiting Glenbrook North on Dec. 3. … New Trier senior guard Matt McCaffrey found himself in a familiar role on Dec. 7: filling in for a “quarterback.” With point guard Thomas out with an injury,

Block party: New Trier High School’s Sean Boyd (left) and Robbie Abduls thwart Evanston’s Henry Elijah during Saturday’s showdown.

photography by george pfoertner McCaffrey got a starting assignment in the backcourt against Evanston. McCaffrey had filled in admirably for Trevians starting QB Frank Nicholas during the football season. Nicholas suffered a shoulder injury in September. McCaffrey then helped NT (5-5) earn a Class 8A playoff berth. … The New Trier-Evanston doubleheader (boys game, followed by the girls game] on Dec. 7 was the Second Annual Bob Bost Basketball Classic. Bost, a minor leaguer in the St. Louis Cardinals’ organization in the 1960s, died last year after serving for 27 years as a boys assistant basketball coach at Evanston. The 1964 Evanston Township High School graduate also coached baseball at his alma mater under former head coach Ken McGonagle. … New Trier will have played only three games in 14 days after it hosts Niles West on Dec. 20. … The Trevians begin play at the Proviso West Holiday Tournament on Dec. 21. … Samuelson, on Thomas, after the loss to Evanston: “He brings the ball up for us, and he rebounds well for someone his size [5-11].” ■

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We went to Cincinnati for the USA Triathlon national championships — which we’ve attended for a number of years — this past August. We picked everyone up at Banner Day Camp on Thursday and drove in our minivan. Xavier and Kaedon watched a movie in one row; Gunnar and Lauren, who are older and who would compete in Cincinnati, watched a DVD appropriate for their age in another row.

“It was absolutely thrilling that Lauren won the national title … she was beaming from ear to ear. And Gunnar’s points helped their team win the national championship.”

Karena and Ron Garriques of Lake Forest enjoy heading to Cincinnati each summer for the USA Triathlon national championships, where their children compete. They are resting under one of the quilts they make out of the T-shirts their kids get from races they compete in.

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Friday you get your bib, the timing chip — your bicycle is inspected. There are thousands of kids there — it’s high energy. When that’s done, it’s a fun day. We went to the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal — the kids love it. We went to Kings Island to ride the rides to take their mind off the competition. When we’re down there we usually treat them to Graeter’s Ice Cream. The single most important thing Friday night is sleep. We stayed at the Cincinnatian Hotel — we like that kind of turn-ofthe-century look. On Saturday we woke them up the same time we would on Sunday. They have the same breakfast — they all have to have pickle juice, which is high in electrolytes and salt. Then we go to watch the elites race. It’s quite exciting. What’s really important is you can see where there are problems on the course. There was one spot where 10 kids went down on bikes — you wipe out going 30 mph in shorts, you’re done. Saturday for lunch we hit the Montgomery Inn — they’re the best ribs in the world. The rest of the day is relaxing, usually by the pool. Saturday night we’ll dine with the expanded team at a chain restaurant that can handle that kind of group. Sunday they go, oldest to youngest. Karena is from Cincinnati, so we get a big crowd watching. It was absolutely thrilling that Lauren won the national title for her age group. She was beaming from ear to ear. And Gunnar’s points helped their team win the national championship. Xavier is old enough to compete in 2014. And Kaedon is already riding a bike. Ron and Karena Garriques, as told to David Sweet ■

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