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During these uncertain COVID-19 pandemic days, people are finding creative and fulfilling ways to cope, as well as to fill the days while we shelter in place. Liz Surlin Gordon, a writer based in Evanston, came up with an idea to help her young grandson Lev, as well as readers of all ages. In her e-book, Where Is Everybody?, she writes about little brown bear, Teddy, who doesn’t understand why all of his favorite activities have suddenly come to a stop. Lucky for Teddy, he has loving parents who are able to put his mind at ease. I spoke with Liz about the inspiration for the book, being a “Mooma,” and what she likes best about Evanston. I’d like to begin by asking you to say a few words about your writing background. I’ve always loved books and have been writing ever since I can remember. I wrote a lot of poetry, essays, and short stories as a child through early adulthood. But as they say, life got in the way, and being busy with family and career I put writing aside until after my kids were grown. With the help of a wonderful mentor, I started writing poetry again. Now, as a retired empty-nester, I primarily write children’s books. Who do you consider to be influences on your work when it comes to writing for a young audience? I absolutely adored the Madeline books as a young child. The verse, engaging drawings, and Parisian settings were magical to me. I also loved the Curious George books, but probably my favorite book was Caps for Sale, by Esphyr Slobodkina. It’s a sweet, simple tale of how a solution that seems impossible can be right in front of you. Lessons are often easier learned from stories, and I’ve always loved books that make you think. What can you tell me about the genesis of Where Is Everybody? We’re very involved in our 21-monthold grandson, Lev’s, life. I’m his part-

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NEWS SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY Cont. from PG 1 boy, and very enthusiastic about everything he does. When it all suddenly stopped due to the

Covid-19 quarantine, he was understandably confused and, at times, upset. He was asking his parents to go the park, and running to the door to see if we were coming over. We do video chats with them daily, and of course are very

grateful that he and our family are safe and healthy, but it still broke our hearts. I have a background in child development and am concerned about how this pandemic experience will end up affecting little ones down the road. Much of their world has stopped suddenly and it’s so hard to explain this to them. This book was written in one sleepless night. It just flowed, and I have to admit that I shed a few tears while writing it. I think ever yone has their “COVID moment” where the entirety of the situation hits them, and this was it for me. The next day I asked my younger son, Lev’s Uncle Micah, to do the illustrations. When they were done, I printed out the book, bound it with ribbon, and dropped it off at their house. The main character of Where Is Everybody? is a little brown bear named Teddy. Can you say something about the decision to have the main character be a bear instead of, say, a child? Well, Teddy is an important part of our family. He was my son Zach’s (Lev’s dad) muchloved Teddy when he was a child, and they were inseparable. When we found out Lev was on the way, I still had Teddy at my house and took him to the doll hospital to be refurbished. He came back looking almost good as new. We gave Teddy to Lev when he was born, and now Lev loves him as much as his daddy did when he was little.

What was your primary goal in writing Where Is Everybody? Originally, it was just written as a gift for Lev. Then, my son and daughter-in-law told a few friends about it and they wanted copies, and some of my friends wanted copies for their grandchildren, so I decided to publish it as a kindle e-book on Amazon. I felt like time was of the essence in getting the book out, and that seemed to be the quickest, easiest way to do it. Now, a lot of people are asking for print copies, so I’m looking into that. My primary goal for Where Is Everybody? is to comfort children who are too young to fully comprehend why their world has changed, and to reassure them that the things that are most important will always be there. I realize the entire world—and unfortunately, many kids— have much bigger and very serious issues to deal with, and this is just my small contribution to healing. It’s what I can do. There are so many kids and families in need in so many ways right now, so I’m also donating proceeds of the book to a local organization that serves children and families. Where Is Everybody? features illustrations by your son, Micah Gordon. What was the experience of collaborating on the book with Micah like for you? I loved collaborating with Micah on this. He lives in Los Angeles, so it was a wonderful opportunity to connect with him in a way we haven’t done in a while. I’ve always admired his drawing style; it actually reminds me a bit of H.A. Rey’s drawings in the Curious George books. Micah is a screenwriter, and while he doesn’t enjoy drawing as much as writing, he was happy to do this for his nephew. Do you foresee writing other books about Teddy? Actually, I do have a sequel in mind. Teddy is quite the muse! The book is dedicated to your grandson,

Lev. Has he given you his review yet? His exact words were, “I yuv book, Mooma.” Best review ever. His parents said he definitely realizes that the book is about his life, and that it’s been helpful in opening up conversations about his life in relation to the book. They feel it’s very relatable and is helping him adjust to all the changes. I’ve also gotten a lot of similar feedback from other readers. You have been living in Evanston for a few years. What appeals to you the most about living there? Oh my goodness, there’s so much! We live in downtown Evanston, which is very urban yet accessible. We’d wanted to move to this area for a long time, and it’s everything we’d hoped for and more. We love the lakefront, vibrant downtown shops and restaurants, arts community and festivals, great public transportation and proximity to Chicago, beautiful Northwestern campus, and tree-lined streets. It’s a wonderful, diverse, caring community. The world is upside down right now as we all find a way to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. When things return to normal, what will be the first three Evanston destinations you plan to visit? Well, the very first destination will be to Chicago to hug Lev! After that, we can’t wait to get to our favorite restaurants. There are so many that we love, we really don’t anticipate spending much time at home once we’re able to go out. If I had to pick just three, I guess I’d say Tapas Barcelona for delicious tapas and sangria on their patio, Café Coralie for fresh macarons and a latte, and Five & Dime for its amazing rooftop views. Where Is Everybody? is available for purchase for $6.99 at amazon.com. A portion of the proceeds is being donated to a local organization that serves children and families.

COMFORT PROJECT

CHANTILLY LACE BRINGS COMFORT TO NURSES ON THE FRONT LINE OF THE CORONAVIRUS. BY MITCH HURST THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND

While nurses on the front lines of fighting the coronavirus on the North Shore are getting less sleep these days, they're sleeping better due to the efforts of Larisa Olson and her lingerie store, Chantilly Lace, in Wilmette. The store, known for its custom bra fitting services, also sells sleepwear and other comfort clothing for women. "I have a couple of nurse friends and I preemptively sent them a gift, and one said she’d like to buy a gift for another nurse," Olson recounts. "A very frugal friend of mine said she wanted to sponsor a nurse and I got the idea for the Comfort Project." The Chantilly Lace Comfort Project provides soft pajamas and other comfort clothing items for nurses at North Shore hospitals that are treating patients who have tested positive for Covid-19. The project has given more than 350 gift bags to date to hospitals in Chicago, Evanston, and Glenview. Chantilly Lace customers sponsor a nurse through a $50 gift and Olson puts together a

name, last initial, and city of residence. Olson notes that she's observed an amazing collegiality among health care workers and hospitals on the North Shore as she's grown the Comfort Project. "I brought a batch of gift bags to one hospital and they told me to take them to Glenbrook because they were having a harder time," Olson says. "Hospital administrators are sending gifts to each other." Chantilly Lace, located at the Plaza del Lago shopping mall in Wilmette, has served the community for 25 years. and Olson bought the shop 4 ½ years ago. The shop has rapidly grown from sales of $150,000 the first year Olson owned it to more than $1 million last year. Even through the uncertain times of the coronavirus pandemic, Olson remains optimistic. "Despite the fact that I'm only brick–and– mortar, my numbers keep climbing and getting better," she says.

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Photography and charity rank high on Lake Forest-based photographer Heidi Clifton’s favorite activities, so when she decided to combine the two it was a natural fit. Clifton owns Cecily George Photography, a company named after her stepdaughter and son, which launched in May 2017. When forming her business, Clifton wanted to give back to her community as a part of her business model and decided to donate 25 percent of her photography proceeds to Meals on Wheels Chicago (MOWC). As with many businesses in the most recent weeks, Clifton was forced to take a look at her current business operations and make adjustments in light of the Covid-19 outbreak and stay-at-home order. She chose to adopt “19minute” photography sessions for April and May 2020 and is donating 100 percent of the $100 session fee to MOWC, a philanthropic fund to which she’s donated more than $5,500. MOWC is a philanthropic effort which supports Chicago’s homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities by raising funds to support in-home meal delivery. “Our seniors are at a greater risk when it comes to Covid-19. MOWC has continued to

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SPANISH CHICKEN WITH LEMON, OLIVES, AND ONIONS

Smoked paprika—or pimentón, as it’s known in Spain—adds flavor to both the crispy chicken skin and the sauce it’s cooked in. This tender, sort-of braised chicken needs to be served with warm white rice to soak up that rich sauce. Garnish with chopped cilantro for freshness in taste and color. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Combine 1/2 cup flour, pecorino cheese and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika in a large bowl.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 whole 4-pound chicken, cut into parts

• 1 pinch ground cinnamon

• 3 medium lemons, zested and halved

• 1 cup white wine

Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven or large, heavy pot. Dry the chicken with paper towels as this will help the skin brown nicely. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper on all sides. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture and place a couple of pieces of chicken in the pot. Cook until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Cook the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot. Use tongs to flip the chicken pieces, and set the crispy chicken on a plate to wait.

• Warm white rice

Juice three lemons (over a strainer) into a large bowl and add zest. Add the onion,

• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour, divided • 1/4 cup grated pecorino cheese

• 3 teaspoons paprika (pimentón), divided

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• Salt and black pepper

• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced • 1 large fennel bulb,

halved, thinly sliced and broken or cut into strips similar to sliced onion

• 12 whole garlic cloves, peeled and halved

• 3/4 cup pitted green olives, halved if big • 2 tablespoons dry sherry

• 1 cup whole peeled tomatoes, crushed • 1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped

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Connor Clark got cut from the Lake Forest High School freshman boys basketball team in 2016. “I’d anticipated making it,” Clark, now a senior, recalls. But the Lake Bluff resident didn’t sulk, didn’t feel sorry for himself, didn’t frantically search for a “How to Become a Competent Wrestler in One Week” video on YouTube after absorbing the tough news. “I still wanted to be a part of the basketball program, in some way, in any way,” says Clark, who had made the school’s freshman football team four Augusts ago. One of his hobbies in the eighth grade was taping his play-by-play versions of actual Chicago Cubs TV highlights. He’d upload those videos on YouTube. ‘Freshman year, nobody was broadcasting our school’s boys varsity games,” Clark says. “I spoke with [Scouts varsity coach] Mr. [Phil] LaScala and my New Media teacher, Mr. [Steve] Douglass and presented my idea. I figured, if I can’t play basketball, maybe I’d be allowed to do some basketball play-by-play.” The enterprising, optimistic youngster did just that, calling a couple of hoops games in the 2016-17 winter season and eventually teaming up with color analyst and classmate A.J. Shaw. ABOVE: THE PLAY-BY-PLAY’S THE THING: Lake Forest High School senior Their work would appear on the National Fed- Connor Clark, seen here before a Scouts home boys basketball game in February, eration of State High School Associations called nearly 60 games (football, boys and girls hoops) as a video play-by-play

WSCR-AM 670. Clark first met Swirsky, 66, as a sophomore and then interviewed him for a New Media class project as a senior. “That first time was a crazy, surreal moment for the 15-year-old me, getting to spend time with a radio broadcaster for my favorite basketball team,” Clark says. “He was awesome then and awesome again the second time. He encouraged me, gave me great advice. One of the things he told me was to use controlled excitement while calling a big play in a football game.” The University of Nebraska football team plays its home games at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. Clark might not be able to control his excitement if he earns a spot in the stadium’s press box as a student there. ‘That’s the goal, to work a home Cornhuskers game,” says Clark, who plans to double major in sports media and broadcasting at the Big Ten school and later land a full-time job as a playby-play man for a sports organization. Since the onset of the pandemic, Clark, along with other incoming Nebraska freshmen, has

announcer since his freshman year. RIGHT: CLARK’S-EYE VIEW: Clark calls a Scouts football game from the home press box last fall. PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEVE DOUGLASS

He’d do research before the home games, figuring out each team’s game plan, and he’d introduce himself to the visiting team’s coach. He reached a high level his senior year, excelling while finding his voice.

(NFHS) Network. ‘Nervous … I was very nervous before my first broadcast,” Clark admits. “I had rosters and schedules; that was about it.” But he settled in, grew baseball-glove-broken-in comfortable behind the mic, and opted not to go out for football at the beginning of his sophomore year in order to go all-in as a media teen. Clark would end up working nearly 60 LFHS home games (football, boys and girls basketball) from 2016-2020; the football broadcasts were posted on Facebook. He was all set—and “amped up”—to call a baseball game between LFHS and Libertyville High School at Miller Park in Milwaukee on May 12, until the pandemic scrubbed that unique opportunity. Clark took six semesters of New Media classes taught by Douglass. “Connor,” Douglass says, “got more and more confident with each game, especially during his junior year, and his preparation before games improved every year. He loves all sports, has a passion for them—and for doing play-by-play. He’d do research before the games, figuring out each team’s game plan, and he’d introduce himself to the visiting team’s coach. He reached a high level his senior year, excelling while

finding his voice. “But what impressed me the most about him this year was his storytelling; he recognized how much value it added to his broadcasts.” Clark received invaluable feedback and advice from longtime Lake County print journalist Jon Kerr, who also has a background in broadcasting (news and sports). Give the viewers a storyline or two at the outset, Kerr told Clark. “Instead of just saying, ‘Mundelein is here tonight to take on Lake Forest in a boys basketball game,’ I set the scene with more details, mentioning Mundelein has a couple of Division I-level players and that it beat Lake Forest by 25 points in the teams’ first meeting,” says Clark, who began preparing for the 2019-20 boys basketball season by watching the Scouts play in Summer League games. “I also informed our audience how drastically Lake Forest had improved in the weeks between the two games. Jon Kerr helped me a lot.” So did Chuck Swirsky, the radio play-by-play man for the Chicago Bulls’ broadcasts on

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been contributing his voice and opinions for the Huskers Sports Weekly podcast. And earlier this month he interacted with LFHS freshman Brennan Riley on Google Meet for nearly an hour. Riley wanted to talk shop— play-by-play shop—with Clark. They’ll likely reconnect before the end of the school year. Riley wants to be the school’s next Connor Clark. “How great is that?” Douglass says. “As a teacher, it doesn't get much better than that, knowing one of your seniors welcomes the chance to share his advice and experiences with someone who wants to know the keys to success in your field of study. “Connor,” he adds, “cares … cares so much, about others, about broadcasting. He still appreciates the help he had received as a freshman, and now look at him—he’s helping a freshman.” THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND

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Dr. Stephanie Helfand misses greeting students each morning at The Joseph Sears School in Kenilworth. The interim assistant principal and future principal at the pre-kindergarten-eighth grade school yearns to hear the students tickle the ivories of the piano located near the building’s front entrance again.

As an educator, as well as a leader, I like to recognize what our school does well and say, ‘Let’s do more of that.’

She also craves for the other familiar and delightful sounds of the hallways’ soundtrack on school days, notably the dueling choruses of chatter and laughter. “It’s like we’re in a movie now, all of us, and the virus is a villain bringing about darkness,” Helfand says of living amid pandemic fears and uncertainties. “I look forward to getting to the other side of this, the end of this bad movie. I look forward to the light. We’ll be changed in so many ways, some for the better. I look forward to being together again … in communities, as a country. “This period of time,” she adds, “although tragic, stressful, and in some cases, devastating, may also be looked at like a pause—a needed one—in our busy lives.” But The Joseph Sears School community—staff, teachers, students, and families of students— doesn’t feature a PAUSE button. It pooled its steely commitment and altruism and launched The Giving Back Project at the dawn of the pandemic, on March 23. It’s a four-pronged project: Giving Technology Support, Giving Connections, Giving Food, and Giving Supplies. And it was lauded in an April 9 letter from State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen I. Ayala to her Illinois State Board of Education colleagues. Among The Giving Back Project’s aims is to find unused, working technology and redistribute it to schools and students in need of it for remote learning purposes. It also provides virtual community activities that promote social interaction; supplies food to pantries, and coordinates meal deliveries to those in need; and assembles and

delivers comfort kits (containing a greeting card, hand cream, lip balm, and sweet treats, among other items) to Emergency First Responders at local hospitals and health clinics. No wonder the four cornerstones of The Joseph Sears School—founded in 1899 and named Chicago Magazine’s top PK-8 suburban elementary and middle school in Cook County, in 2019—are Responsibility, Kindness, Honesty, and Respect. “One of our missions at Sears School is to leverage our nearly 500 students’ energy to do great things for other people,” Helfand says, adding the portrait of a Sears School student is that of a fearless learner, a creative thinker, a courageous advocate, and a compassionate citizen. “We set out to deliver a personalized educational experience that empowers and challenges each student to grow academically and develop personally. “As an educator, as well as a leader, I like to recognize what our school does well and say, ‘Let’s do more of that.’ ” Other vital members of Sears School’s administrative team—Dr. Lisa Leali (acting superintendent), Drs. Gary Zabilka and Roger Prosise (interim principals), and Dr. Carrie De La Cruz and Ms. Ali Hecimovich (interim directors of student services)—steer with a similar focus. “All of us strive to amplify the good in this great community,” Helfand says. Dr. Helfand, a former special and general education elementary and middle school teacher, was serving New Trier High School as its chief technology officer when she met with NTHS Superintendent Paul Sally last summer. The gettogether made her realize, “I need to be in a profession where I work more closely with students.” One week later she heard about an opening at The Joseph Sears School and applied for it. Kenilworth School District 38 voted on March 4 to appoint Helfand the next principal at the school. “Paul Sally,” says the Upper Iowa University-Des Moines graduate,” is a wonderful mentor, a phenomenal leader; his ability to lead is one of his many strengths. He gave me an opportunity to find

my way back to working with students, and I’ll always be grateful for that.”

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Dr. Ronald Warwick, professor of Educational Leadership at Concordia University Chicago, also inspired Helfand, particularly after Helfand had earned a master’s degree at the school in River Forest. “He came up to me, shortly after the birth of my son [Anderson, now 10] and told me, ‘You’re doing that, right? You’re going to get your doctorate,’” the collaborative leader recalls. “Well, I did that … did it blindly. It was difficult. But Dr. Warwick was there for me, every step of the way. He made sure I was on track to complete my doctorate. We think similarly. We have to see the big picture of something and then drill down from there to take care of the details. “We both need that overarching vision of something before we start anything that’s challenging.” Warwick praised Helfand and other graduate students for their feedback and discussion on the Acknowledgements page of his 2015 book, The Challenge for School Leaders: A New Way of Thinking About Leadership. The second oldest of nine children while growing up in rural Iowa, Helfand lives in Long Grove with her husband, Colin, their two children (Anderson and daughter Izzy, 14), Colin’s parents, Robert and Suzanne Helfand, and a Goldendoodle named Pumpkin. “My in-laws,” Helfand says, “taught me how to be a mom, a wife, and a good family person. They’re such good role models.” Izzy wants to attend Harvard University—she has already researched the Ivy League school— and become a lawyer in order to help others. An d e r s on l o ve s dancing (hip-hop and breakdancing, specifically) and art, and has a strong desire to pursue a career as a professional choreographer. “We’ve talked a lot about love with our children,” Helfand says. “We've told them that it’s important to love yourselves, to love others, and to be able to be loved by others. “We’ve also stressed the importance of having a purpose in life, while doing something meaningful.” Sounds a lot like what their mother is doing. For more information about The Giving Back Project at The Joseph Sears School and ways to submit requests to it, visit kenilworth38.org. THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND

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