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A s the icy winter starts to thaw, the fast-est sport on two feet returns to the North Shore, with players hitting the fields as

the season gets underway. After months of train-ing in the o� -season, lacrosse clubs, high school teams, and college favorites are anxious to get out and play. Rival teams match up, veterans raise their sticks, and new players test their mettle in one of the fastest growing sports in the country.

Lacrosse has been a part of the North Shore community for decades, but the sport’s meteoric rise in the past few years has spawned numerous high school programs and reinvigorated collegiate teams. Coupled with Northwestern’s back-to-back women’s

lacrosse championship victories, springtime brings lacrosse to the forefront of athletic activity.

Some of the best collegiate players hail from the Midwest, with many starting their lacrosse careers in nationally-ranked local high schools. Local enthusiasm for the sport provides the op-portunity for young athletes to develop technical skills and learn cooperation. Lacrosse is a tough sport, but with the work and challenges involved comes pride and a lot of fun. We interviewed some local high school athletes to get their take on what they love about the game and what makes playing in the North Shore so memorable and exciting.

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Kelsey Murray – Wilmette Senior Attack at New Trier High School

What were some of your early experiences with lacrosse?

My mom played lacrosse in college and she’s also a lacrosse coach. I kind of grew up with the sport. I think I prob-ably played my first organized game in second or third grade.

What do you like most about practice?

I really like all of practice, from small situation drills to conditioning. But my favorite part is at the end when we do game situations and run through the plays because everything before that all comes together.

Favorite restaurant after a game?I really like Old Neighborhood Grill

in Evanston and Wildfire in Glenview.

What’s a memorable moment from this or last year’s season?

Last year we played Loyola in our regu-lar season. We ended up losing the game, but there was one goal we had right at the end of the game that brought us from 11-9 to 11-10.

How do you prepare physically and mentally for a game?

I like listening to music, but if we lose the game after, I don’t listen to the same songs again before the next game.

What do you like about playing at New Trier High School and in the North Shore area?

I really like the different people that I’ve gotten to play with. With a school as big as New Trier, you get a lot of great and talented athletes.

What do you plan on doing to keep up with lacrosse after graduation?

I’m going to play lacrosse at Stanford. I’m really excited about it.

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Phillip Rooney – Wilmette Senior Goalkeeper at New Trier High School

What were some of your early expe-riences with lacrosse?

I grew up in Kenilworth, where lacrosse is a really big deal. One of the neighborhood dads in the area intro-duced me and my friends to the sport. We all just fell in love with it.

What do you like most about practice?

Going through offensive and defen-sive systems. Working with the defense and then all together gets us used to being a team.

Favorite restaurant after a game?Meatheads in Northbrook.


Just being on the team and going to practice everyday. It’s a very positive environment.

How do you prepare physically and mentally for a game?

I just try to stay relaxed and listen to some music, but I always freak out that I forgot something in my lacrosse bag.

What do you like about playing at New Trier High School and in the North Shore area?

The coaching staff is great. Our head coach and assistant coaches are just awesome this year. We’re all good friends and its a great environment to be working in.


I haven’t made my decision yet on college, but I’d like to keep playing lacrosse, either at the club level or Divi-sion III. It’s definitely something I’d like to continue for the rest of my life.

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L ast October, owner Rob Garrison transformed the space at 1156 Wilmette Ave. into an extension of his seafood and pasta bistro. The

original Noodle Café debuted next door at 708 Twelfth St. 22 years ago.

Instead of knocking down the wall between the two eateries, Garrison opted to let each concept stand on its own, thus preserving the building’s 150-year-old structure.

Each Noodle has its own kitchen, wait staff, and cooks, with new location headed by Glenview native Molly McGrath. The CIA-trained chef (that’s Culinary Institute of America in New York) was drawn back to the North Shore to offer her expertise at The Noodle Small Plates & Market.

The new Noodle offers an enticing menu as well as a bar and seating area for lounging. As a result, meal offerings and dining experiences are unique to each location.

An evolving menu of flatbreads, skewers and salads are an Italian twist on tapas, a rare find in a suburban area.

Noodle’s small plates are made for sharing or single diners. One can indulge in a glass of Cabernet and three appetizer-sized dishes for a weekday meal at the bar, or sit with a hand-ful of friends and share desserts over coffee from comfy sofas.

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for quite some time. Since carryout sales are tre-mendous at the Noodle Café, he wished to offer customers the option to pick up fresh entrées on the fly. Keeping business moving during downtime in-between meals is an added bonus.

The market caters to all, though distinct types of customers frequently drop in.

On-the-go moms who are hard-pressed for the time and energy it takes to cook from scratch can have a gourmet meat or veggie dish ready to eat in no time.

Seniors visit to lunch on small portions and leave with packaged meals for later. This saves the trouble of driving at night, or whipping up a fresh meal on their own.

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Delicious recipes like pesto chicken and goat cheese on flatbread are amplified by the quality of ingredients the Noodle utilizes.

Noodle goes through 20 pounds of fresh basil a week, some of which is used with fresh-squeezed lemon in homemade sauces. Local chicken comes from Harrison’s Poultry Farm in Glenview.

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Maggie Krause – Evanston Senior Midfielder at Evanston Township High School


I really didn’t know anything about it. I chose lacrosse at a summer camp because it was kind of the odd one out compared with tennis and others. It was something new to try and I loved it.

What do you like most about practice?My favorite part about practice are my team-

mates and working together in scrimmages. Our team is really young this year – it’s sort of a year where we’re getting our footing.

Favorite restaurant after a game?I’ll sometimes go to Jamba Juice after a

game, but I kind of like just coming home because I’m so exhausted.


My sophomore year was my first year of varsity. I was absolutely terrified on my first bus ride to the game as a varsity player, but I was very honored to be chosen as a sophomore.

How do you prepare physically and men-tally for a game?

I don’t really eat much because I’m nervous be-fore every game. I don’t talk while warming up, either...but we’ve recently doing this visualization activity where we talk about how we want the game to go. I like that a lot.

What do you like about playing at Evanston Township High School and in the North Shore area?

I definitely think, living in Evanston, I have tons of opportunities. We have a lot of competition with New Trier and Loyola Academy. We have Northwestern down the street – it’s just a fun place to play.


As of right now, I’m planning on going to Illinois Wesleyan University. They don’t have a program yet, but they will be starting one my sophomore year. I don’t want to stop playing, so I’ll be on the starting team.

Shannon Smith – Evanston Senior Midfielder at Evanston Township High School


I went to Chute Middle School in Evanston, where they spent a few weeks going over the basics of lacrosse.

What do you like most about practice?I love my coaching staff and our team dynam-

ic. We also do so many things outside of practice like pasta parties and team bonding activities.

Favorite restaurant after a game?After the last game of the season, we go to

Homer’s Ice Cream on Green Bay. The coaches and the whole team is there...it’s a great way to finish off the season.


Before our first game, we made some goals as a team – like scoring first – and after the game we had achieved all of them. We’re a young team this year, and our first game really showed what we were capable of.


I listen to Work Hard Play Hard by Wiz Khalifa. It’s a really motivational song for me.

What do you like about playing at Evanston Township High School and in the North Shore area?

Even though we’re not ranked top ten, I love the fact that the North Shore area has put up some great numbers for girls’ lacrosse. We have some of the biggest rivalries and best teams in the nation for high school lacrosse.


I was recruited to play lacrosse at Augustana College. I’m so psyched. It’s a great feeling to know that coaches all over the nation want you to come and play for their school.

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By Natasha Wasinski

C hildren who get their hands on a Lee violin may discover it to be more precious than an iPhone.

Headquartered in downtown Chicago, William Harris Lee and

Company has been supplying talented musicians with stringed instruments for the past 35 years.

Professional players from around the world fly in to watch the company’s 18 woodworkers sculpt the famous violins, violas and cellos.

Makers handcraft each instrument from aged wood, spending 150 to 200 working hours on the production of a single violin. Cellos take twice as long.

Yet William Harris Lee and Company is more than just a workshop. Its W. H. Lee Educational Strings division provides teachers, students, and their parents with affordable instruments for sale and rental.

Three-and-half years ago the renowned instru-ment maker set up shop at 1148 Wilmette Ave. in Wilmette to be closer to budding musicians.

“The North Shore is one of best places in country for both and public and private music education,” said founder and owner Bill Lee.

Between Northwestern University’s Music Academy, the Midwest Young Artists in High-land Park, and the Music Institute of Chicago, hundreds of children are learning to appreciate and play the wooden instruments daily.

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closely with each of the institutions, in addition to donating instruments to programs that serve inner-city youth.

This summer the company is relocating within Wilmette for more workspace to a site that is four times as large as its current shop.

Lee is quick to point out that his isn’t a typical music store. Instead of pushing cheap instruments out the door as quickly as possible, the company aims to educate customers on their strings.

It’s a sound business model: encouraging kids to work on their musical craft by providing qual-ity instruments from the get-go leads to sales down the road.

As a specialty violin shop, workers know how the instruments function and, thus, are trained to assist with fixes and fine-tunings.

The benefits of playing an instrument at a young age are numerous, Lee said. Learning an instrument is highly mathematical and also im-proves cognitive function and creativity. Perform-ing in a musical group helps players develop acute listening skills and patience, and builds teamwork.

Plus, learning is not restrictive to just the musically inclined. One doesn’t have to be a virtuoso to enjoy playing the violin.

“You may not sit up on the front chair but you can still play,” Lee said. “Music is such an oppor-tunity for so many people.” n

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Isabella Laurie – Glenview Sophomore Attack at Regina Dominican High School


I started out playing in a summer camp. After the camp I joined a club team in the fall and then started playing in the spring of my freshman year.

What do you like most about practice?I always like when we do scrimmages. When-

ever it gets competitive, it gets more fun. People work harder and put more effort into it when there’s some competition involved.

Favorite restaurant after a game?Usually Chipotle after a game.


It was really cool last season because we tripled our wins from the previous season. It was really fun to be a part of the change that happened.


I try to take my mind off of anything else. In the game, you have to stay 100% focused. We go over important drills and warmups. We get to games really early to try to be ready.

What do you like about playing at Regina Dominican High School and in the North Shore area?

I definitely think it’s a receptive community for lacrosse. It’s growing in the north shore; I have neighbors coming in asking me to teach their kids how to play.

What do you plan on doing to keep up with lacrosse next year?

We have no juniors this year, so next year, we’ll be leading the team. I think having the role will be really fun.

Hailey Frederick – Northwest Chicago Senior Midfielder / Attack at Regina Dominican High School


My stepbrother played, so I saw it as a way we could have some family bonding. Springtime of my freshman year I tried out and loved it.

What do you like most about practice?Shooting drills and 3v2 situations.

Favorite restaurant after a game?Panera.


In the summer, I played the Indian Prairie Showdown. My team went 5-0 for the competi-tion. It was awesome to feel like no one could stop us.


I make sure that I stretch really well. If I don’t, it’s just all downhill from there.

What do you like about playing at Regina Dominican High School and in the North Shore area?

I love the atmosphere. It’s a small school, so even though our numbers might not be large, we know each other really well. It feels like our second family.


I’m planning on playing at Loras College or Carthage College. I’ve been recruited by both coaches, but I haven’t decided which one I’m choosing yet.

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Now that we’ve made it through a more typical Chicago winter, it’s great to see, hear and feel spring in the air. And after our long hiberna-tion from the cold and ice, we’re

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I started playing lacrosse in fifth grade, and around that time, one of my classmate’s brothers was the founder of Lacrosse America. I started playing in that program and just loved.

What do you like most about practice?I try to stay really competitive so I can better pre-

pare myself for actual game situations. I like prepara-tion and trying to fix different parts of my game.

Favorite restaurant after a game?The classic Loyola restaurant is Sarkis Cafe.


Last year we won the state championship. I really felt triumphant and I felt a great bond with my teammates when we won. On the other hand, I’m trying to stop myself and my teammates from being complacent.


It’s really easy to get nervous, but I run through the defenses to make sure I’m prepared.

What do you like about playing at Loyola Acad-emy and in the North Shore area?

The program has a lot of great people. Our coaches are some of the best in the state – it’s been a great opportunity playing under them. The guys on my team have been great on and off the field.


I’ve been recruited to play lacrosse at Bucknell University.

Grace Foley – Glenview Senior Defense at Loyola Academy


I picked up lacrosse in the spring of 8th grade because my best friend played and said I was fast and athletic. One of the coaches at Loyola is also a family friend and said I should try out.

What do you like most about practice?7v7s and just practice in general. It’s different

on defense, since you help your team win by stop-ping the offense. You get credit for winning in a different way.

Favorite restaurant after a game?Chipotle.


Playing against New Trier last year and going up against their offense in the championship.


I usually drive there on my own and blast music on the way. It helps me relax mentally, since defense is all about staying calm and not getting intimidated.

What do you like about playing at Loyola Acad-emy and in the North Shore area?

Definitely the coaching staff and being part of the team. We have a great program.


I was recruited by Georgetown last spring. My parents went there, so it’s nice going to a family school.

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The day has arrived. He gets down on one knee to pop the question. An enthusiastic “Yes!” seemingly puts the couple on a fresh new path. And then comes the work.

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With so many choices and too little time, getting to “yes” can be draining, confusing and a hassle. But the details, defined by you, are what make matrimony special.

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pastel are popular in arrangements, too. “Color is huge,” Mullenix said. “Brides used to

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From the runway to the Street:Spring TrendS 2013By Heather Davis

Say goodbye to harsh winds and snowstorms! spring is finally here. The forecast is now filled with raised temperatures, sunshine, and of course, new fashion trends.

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4) Black & WhiteBe classic in black and white this Spring! Invest in a pair of tailored black pants, a sleek black and white dress, or a powerful mono-chromatic, geometric digital-print-ed piece. Rapidly trending and highly wearable, this style is easy to sport from season-to-season.

5) Bermuda ShortSFor a casual look on warm days, all you need is a great pair of shorts. Focus on slouchy, wide leg bermuda shorts! Not only are they chic, they are flatter-ing for all ages and body types. Pair them with a fitted top or lightweight sweater to avoid the “messy” look.

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Co� ee Speed Shop, located on the West Side of Evanston, is the city’s only co� ee roasting plant, and the culmination of a twenty year love a� air with co� ee for Casas. “I was roasting co� ee in Southern California back in the early ‘90’s – before Starbucks really got going,” Casas explains. “I knew that, one day, I would have my own co� ee company.”

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“These farmers use only pastured animals with no hormones,” adds Ray. He gestures to the butchery case, where fresh beef roasts and cuts of lamb glow in vivid hues of red. Both La Pryor and Slagel deliver their meat directly and to-order – a world apart from supermarkets, where meat typi-cally travels thousands of miles by plane.

Ray has a background in art and antique dealing, which at � rst seems an unlikely relation to a neighborhood grocery store. As one of the co-founders of Andersonville’s Galleria, he grew to appreciate local artists and how businesses can meet a community need. Artisanal Wilmette developed from that idea and exists as a place where shoppers can get everything they need without driving miles to get there.

Marsha Pesavento worked as a pastry chef for years and has a degree in nutrition.

“Food is at the core of who I am.” She talks of the transition from looking at what was best for her own family to creating healthy options for the community as a whole. Marsha and Ray treat the o� erings of Artisanal Wilmette almost like the collection of a gallery, calling and connect-ing with producers to curate the most nutritious, safest, and highest-quality products. Yet, far from feeling like an exclusive club, Artisanal Wilmette has a very down-to-earth and friendly aura.

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The ever-adventurous Next � eatre concludes its 2012-2013 season with a final play based on the theme of “lessons learned and unlearned.” � e Exonerated starts its run in April.

Artistic Director Jenny Avery is excited that the production offers a chance to both entertain audiences with thought-provoking drama and engage the community in lively discussion.

“We’ve got a really smart and very open au-dience,” says Avery, who has already received huge positive feedback about the year’s previ-ous plays, Iphigenia 2.0, Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter, and Everything is Illuminated.

Feedback and engagement is what Avery hopes to cultivate with the next production, as Next Theatre brings to stage a series of vivid and intense stories. Written by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen and directed by Cat Miller, The Exonerated covers the reversal of the conviction of six Death Row inmates. It is the � rst collaboration between Next � eatre and Northwestern University’s Theatre and Interpretation Center, and the production will be staged at TIC’s Josephine Louis Theater, located on Northwestern’s Evanston campus with a cast of professional and student artists working together on an exploration of the criminal justice system.

The Exonerated hasn’t been staged many times since its writing, and even those who are familiar with the play will � nd Next and TIC’s

co-production to be very different from past performances. While it is normally minimal in style – sometimes with only music stands and spotlights – Next and TIC plan to fully stage the play with costumes, lighting, and sets.

“It makes it very special. Even for people who have seen it before, it will be a very dif-ferent experience.”

Avery hopes audience members will also � nd interest after the show, as Next and TIC are partnering with Northwestern’s Center on Wrongful Convictions to bring in attorneys and exonerees to discuss the justice system. Although Illinois has abolished the death pen-alty – partially because of the � e Exonerated – wrongful incarceration is still a problem which can devastate lives. Each performance will include either a pre- or post-show discussion, allowing Next and TIC audiences to be in con-versation with community leaders, exonerees or cast and team members about the play, pro-viding an opportunity to converse about the challenges of staging such an emotional piece.

In addition, the opening night performance on April 19 will feature a post-show discussion with acclaimed author Scott Turow, exoneree Juan Rivera and and Je� rey Urdangen, clinical assistant professor of law and director of Northwestern law school’s Center for Criminal Defense. All single ticket proceeds from the April 19th performance will bene� t Northwest-ern’s Center on Wrongful Convictions.

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Evanston, IL 60202

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A locally-owned grocery store featuring• Organic and sustainable produce and dairy from area farms• Domestic artisanal charcuterie and cheeses• Whole animal butchery sourced from local responsible farms• House-made sausages, pates, soups, sandwiches and prepared foods• Domestic craft beers, small-batch spirits and wines


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847-920-5681

Best BBQ on the Northshore!Ribs • Pulled Pork • Pulled Chicken

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