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JANUARY 2023

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COMPANY AND COMMUNITY

TBY LAUREN SPEIRS two kids—Mason and Catherine. My would volunteer their time to rehearse
he Naples Players (TNP) welcome daughter is desperate to audition and get and perform at their local theatre. “I’m
all walks of life onto our team of involved in the kids’ programs (at TNP). not doing this for money or upward
dedicated volunteers. Some have We’re going to go see A Christmas Carol mobility, I’m doing this for two reasons:
never been on stage and thrive and Newsies together.” company and community. One thing I’ve
behind the scenes; some have never acted always loved is the concept of a company,
before and learn from our experienced While the Fifth Avenue show posters especially in theatre. It’s a craft that we
staff to perform at their best; and then might have drawn Marcus to The Naples learn from those who have mastered it
there are others who come to us with a Players initially, it was the sense of family and we have to do it over and over again
plethora of acting experience. One such that made him stay. “Every theatre has a to get good at it. To be frank, most people
volunteer is Marcus Dean Fuller who is culture which can be bad or really good. don’t get that opportunity. One thing I
making his first appearance on our stage It costs you something to do this work, so love about TNP is that it harkens back to
in The Game’s Afoot. you want it to be a good experience both this old-school idea of company—people
on and offstage. I was blown away by the who are on stage constantly. They are the
Lucky for TNP, it’s hard to miss our audition process. I was prepared and ready fiber of the theatre, and they recreate an
iconic façade when walking down Fifth to do the work and when I walked in intimacy that cannot be faked. In the
Avenue South, and Marcus took note. “My and sat down, everyone was chatting and ‘professional’ world, a lot of times you’re
wife, Julie, and I came to see our first show, friendly. After my reading, everyone was so watching two people who barely know
Blithe Spirit, and we were really impressed. nice and supportive! That’s not the reaction each other and they’re going to hedge
The whole reason I walked through these you usually get when other people are and we realize what we’re seeing isn’t
doors is also because of The Game’s Afoot. trying to get the same role as you—it was real. There’s something that happens in a
Besides my obsession with Shakespeare, really amazing.” company that’s magic and TNP is actually
I’m a Sherlockian! I’ve never performed it a company with all of these artists who are
ever, but I love all things Sherlock Holmes There’s always fun to be had at every compelled to the stage. And who is the
and read the books growing up. It’s a fun step of the rehearsal and performance theatre for if not the community?”
dream role for me and it was a surprise and process at TNP. During his costume
an honor to even be cast.” fitting, Marcus walked in to find the Before moving to Naples, Marcus
costume shop busy with activity and after taught Shakespeare and performance at
Originally from Ohio, Marcus went to getting fully outfitted for The Game’s Afoot, Union College in Schenectady, New York.
the Yale School of Drama and followed he walked into the hallway and, as he “I want to teach some classes here—it
that with a career spanning several says, “I was run over by three or four kids makes me so happy when I see talent
decades in television, stage, and film. “I on their way to their Newsies costume in the most unobvious places (i.e., in
wanted to be an attorney so I originally fittings, one kid was on his phone and young kids or adults who have no acting
thought I would go to the University of looked up at me and just said, ‘You look experience). It’s just so important to
Virginia School of Law. I wound up in like Sherlock Holmes.’” constantly learn and consistently build that
Los Angeles where I got my SAG card (acting) muscle. I would have all of my
(proof that you're a SAG-AFTRA actor, You may still be wondering why students audition for shows that I direct
protected by full union rights). I started someone who was a paid actor for so long and as a director, I would know what I’m
doing guest spots for TV and film for a going to get. At this point in my life, it’s
number of years (appearances including time to give back and pass the baton to the
but not limited to: Charmed, Pensacola, next generation.”
Undressed, and some soap operas as well).
I did indie films and also started writing Overall, Marcus is thrilled to join his
and directing for the stage. I started a fellow volunteers on stage at The Naples
film production company called Compass Players. “I’m just blown away and super
Entertainment and worked with Susan impressed. Bryce’s vision for the growth of
Sarandon and Brittany Snow (to name a the theatre—how can you not want to be
few!).” a part of it?! I’m so honored to be a part of
the level of dedication on and off stage.”
Marcus and his wife, Julie, met while TNP is always delighted to have new
they were both at Yale. Ironically, both are volunteers join the fun. We are thrilled to
originally from Ohio. “We met at a coffee have Marcus in The Game’s Afoot!
shop in New Haven and were married six
months later. We both swore we would January 2023
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operations team was focused on of everyone who works and lives here, and
Happy New Year! responding to Hurricane Ian and making I am very proud to represent this city we
While no one could have planned sure all residents were safe during one call home.
for the drastic change and effect that of the worst local natural disasters. As a
Hurricane Ian would have on all of community, we are constantly working As I look ahead to the Naples
us, I am encouraged by the care and to build our city back and we will be Centennial year, our theme is hope. It
compassion shown by many of our #NaplesStrong together. is my hope for all residents that 2023 is
residents, especially those who have filled with compassion, opportunity, and
stepped up to help other residents and As 2023 arrives, I am committed to happiness, and that we celebrate another
local businesses. working with the city council to continue year together in this beautiful city.
Nonetheless, nothing would be our efforts in the new year. Together, we
possible without our amazing first are excited to keep the momentum going Please stay safe and blessed. Happy
responder teams and city staff. I can’t say when it comes to projects and events New Year!
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Michael Caronchi Photography As the weather cools and the city of Naples sees a return
of its seasonal residents, Naples Art Institute will showcase a
THE NAPLES ART INSTITUTE NEW YEARS ART FAIR talented selection of artists at their upcoming and top-ranked
outdoor art fairs. With three national art fairs held along the
5th Ave S prestigious Fifth Avenue South and the beautiful Cambier
January 7th - 8th 2023 Park, Naples Art Institute has been at the forefront of Naples’
arts and cultural landscape since 1954.
10 am - 5 pm
Executive Director and Chief Curator of Naples Art
THE NAPLES ART INSTITUTE NATIONAL ART FAIR Institute, Frank Verpoorten, believes the upcoming art fairs
will continue to bring the Naples community together,
Cambier Park despite the hardships brought by Hurricane Ian. “Outdoor
February 25th - 26th 2023 art fairs can be a barometer for the emotional well-being of a
community. In light of the hardships that Southwest Florida
10 am - 5 pm endured earlier this season, it will be especially rewarding to
see visitors once again attending our art shows and enjoying
THE NAPLES ART INSTITUTE DOWNTOWN ART FAIR the unique Florida advantage of an outdoor event in the
winter months.”
5th Ave S
March 25th - 26th 2023 Artist acceptance into the art fair is a rare commodity—
on average, each art fair receives over 600 applications, and
10 am - 5 pm attracts around 25,000 visitors during their respective two-day
events. Naples Art Institute also employs a unique feature for
ART GALLERIES // ARTISTS their art fairs--each fair is juried, ensuring a high standard for
14 | Old Naples News the showcased artists.

Art Fair and Event Manager, Patrick Benes, believes the
Naples Art Institute fairs are one-of-a-kind, “I am delighted
our outdoor art fairs remain top-ranked in the country, as
this continuously motivates us to produce spectacular and
fresh events.” Naples Art Institute outdoor art fairs have been
ranked by Sunshine Artist Magazine among the top 10 best
fine art fairs in the U.S. and have also been named to the Art
Fair Source Book’s “BLUE CHIP 100” Fine Art Events. The
2023 editions will feature works from over 1000 professional
artists from over 30 states and abroad, using 18 unique
mediums, including acrylic/oil paintings, ceramics, digital art,
fiber/leather, glass, wood, and others.

Rounding out the amazing features of these art fairs is
that the city of Naples closes down Fifth Avenue South to
vehicular traffic, allowing attendees the opportunity to walk
down the avenue and engage with the artists. It’s a wonderful
opportunity to discover new artists, purchase art, and enjoy
the beauty of Naples.

January 2023



THE MAKING OF A

MEANINGFUL CONNECTION

“When I’m making a piece BY MARY MAHER Galvin soon invited Ofiesh
of jewelry, I think about rhythm to exhibit his work at a Unique
In 2000, Boutique trunk show in January
and balance. But I also like opportunity 2001. The event was an immediate
unexpected details: things that met creativity success and signaled to Galvin that
move, flash, hide, or surprise when Karen the Naples market was eager for
Galvin met new choices in fine jewelry. Galvin:
the wearer.” Gabriel “Gabe’s work has a big look. It’s bold
Ofiesh at a and beautiful, but also very wearable.
—Gabriel Ofiesh craft trade It has a clean, elegant, sophisticated
show in design that works equally well for
ART GALLERIES // ARTISTS Philadelphia. special occasions and everyday wear.”
Galvin had just opened her second
shop, Unique Boutique, in Naples, Ofiesh’s auspicious 2001 gallery
and was looking for jewelry that show marked the beginning
lived up to the store’s name. Ofiesh, of a twenty-two-year business
a largely self-taught craftsman, had relationship. Galvin soon added
been designing gold and silver jewelry Ofiesh jewelry trunk shows to the
in his Charlottesville, Virginia, annual exhibit schedules in her
studio for over twenty-five years and other galleries: Unique Boutiques
exhibited widely in craft shows and in Mashpee, Massachusetts, which
galleries across the country. opened in 1995, and Delray Beach,
Galvin recalls that fateful Florida, which opened in 2009. In
February 17, 2000 meeting: “It was between artist appearances, Galvin
getting close to my birthday and I offers an extensive collection of
saw Gabe’s work. I wanted to buy Ofiesh jewelry, including traditional
myself some nice jewelry—I love favorites and new work.
18k gold, contemporary jewelry—
but I also wanted to justify the Galvin: “I know my clients in all
purchase, so I decided to add his three stores. Their tastes might vary
work to what I carried in the store.” a little bit from place to place, but
Ofiesh adds, “Karen and I made an they all share one thing: a love of
immediate connection. I remember beautiful, well-made jewelry. I enjoy
thinking, ‘this is going to be a good making that match between the
professional relationship’.” wearer (or the gift-giver!) and a fine
Of Ofiesh’s wide-ranging piece of Gabe’s jewelry.
collections, two, in particular, are
very popular with Unique Boutique Gabe and I have enriched each
clients: silver and gold square rings other’s lives, both professionally
set with large, colorful cabochon and personally. We look forward to
gems and his patented Orbit seeing each other at every event.”
Rings and Beads series, each piece
featuring a floating ring of diamonds Ofiesh’s annual trunk show, held
that revolve freely around a concave each year on the third weekend in
base ring or form. January, will take place this year on
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ART GALLERIES // ARTISTS

This is my Passion – bringing the Old World to Olde Naples

Travelling between four continents and Gallery, Natalia wanted to share her

thirty-three countries in Europe alone vision of the artworld with you. She

she has a great eye for art. She has spent has designated “Art Tasting Nights”

countless hours visiting each month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for

many iconic museums of networking where champagne and hors

the world including The d'oeuvres are served creating a lovely

Metropolitan Museum atmosphere in a beautiful artistic setting

of Art, The Tower of on the water. Please visit the website at

London, and The Prado passionfruitartgallery.com for more details.

Museum. Some of her “Don’t miss out on this gem of a

best memories were gallery and enjoy the beautiful side of life

P assionfruit Art Gallery, located touring the Musée du Louvre in Paris, together!”
on the water at 1100 Sixth
Avenue South, #5 brings you the France, and the Vatican Museums.
beautiful art of Europe. They have
a broad collection of paintings, ceramics, Natalia previously spent twenty-nine
sculptures, and much more. Natalia
Stepina, the owner of the gallery carefully years in Fortune 500 companies with
selects pieces of art that showcase each of
the artists' passions and life stories. more than fifteen years in top executive

Natalia, born and raised in Moscow, positions. Her career began with Proctor
Russia, has been blessed to work with
remarkable people all over the world. & Gamble, and later she became a VP

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Clarins. Working in this field taught her February 24 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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ART GALLERIES // ARTISTS

EMILY JAMES GALLERY

inspiration from the heart

Southerner Emily James is known for her
versatility and custom artwork. Her extraor-
dinary use of colors, and creative talent on
canvas has garnered tremendous attention
and has made her popular both nationally and
internationally. Her latest pieces are classical
yet contemporary, and exhibit a dimensional,
textural element as well.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Emily is a native Florida artist who has
received numerous awards and honors for her
work. Three years in a row, she has been the
official artist for the Masters golf tournament
in Georgia. Two of Emily’s images have been
among the top 50 selling prints worldwide, and she is the only artist in the United
States selected by the top three fine art publishers. A signature member of the
Florida Watercolor Society, Emily has been accepted into Watercolor U.S.A., and
she is featured in the book, The Best of Watercolor. Her work has been exhibited at
the High Museum in Atlanta, and she has been named an Outstanding American
Woman in the Arts.

ARTIST STATEMENT

Painting for me is about capturing and memorializing moments of adoration
while strolling along beautiful beaches. My brush expresses my deep respect and
reverence for nature’s majesty and power. When I paint, brush and paint more to
capture the essence of life—the raw energy and movement of my subjects, be it
baby sea turtles emerging from their nests, life beneath the blue seas, the translu-
cence of cresting waves, or the tranquility of soul expressed in our turquoise waters
converging with the subtropical landscape. Whenever I paint, I want to convey a
sense of being surrounded by beauty and a slice of paradise. In every rich texture
and color choice I have selected, my intention is to bring forth and share the joy of
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PHIL FISHER medium for more than forty-five and vibrant paintings often get the com-
years. She received her degree in ment..."They just make me happy!"
NATALIE GUESS Pottery and Business at Drake
University in Des Moines but "I love being around the water, so I have
G uess-Fisher Gallery has continued to do batik in her dorm a particular love for boats, especially sail-
been going strong for forty room. Guess has taught numerous boats, beaches, and palm trees. I love the
years. After getting married classes and created many works of tropical light and colors of the islands."
in 1981, Phil and Natalie art in clay over the years. Her work
opened their first gallery in 1983. Al- can be seen at the Watson Gallery at Fisher shows his fondness for places he's
though moving locations from time to Naples Art Center’s permanent collection traveled to in his paintings. His paintings
time, their followers have no trouble find- and at local businesses including Northern feature scenes of Italy, San Miguel, Mexico,
ing them and continue to support these Trust Bank, Lee Memorial Health Park, The Bahamas, Florida, Ohio, New England
two artists actively. and the Lely Corporation. Numerous states, and Northern Michigan. He paints
private collections and public galleries else- in a palette that expresses his emotional
ABOUT NATALIE GUESS where also contain her batiks. Her batiks connection with the light he experiences in
Guess is one of a small number of are created with wax and dyes on fabric. these different areas of the world.

professional fine art batik artists across ABOUT PHIL FISHER Both Guess and Fisher's artwork truly
the United States and has worked in this Fisher has been painting professionally reflects their love of Naples and SWFL.
This will be their last season at their current
in Naples, Florida in watercolors and oils location at 810 12th Avenue South, and
for the past fifty years. The majority of his they will be looking forward to welcoming
work is done "plein air," with his visual you at their new location next fall at 719
preference for landscapes. His colorful 12th Avenue South . For more information,
please visit their website at guess-fishergal-
lery.com or just stop in and say hello!

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ARTTIHSETIOCRISGTINYSLOEF

BY PATRICE SCHELKUN

"Human beings are born image-makers early immersion in the world feature large murals and
and image-enjoyers,” says Dennis Dutton, of flowers. Her grandfather other artist creations
author of The Art Instinct: Beauty Pleasure, was a horticulturist in England. honoring the woman
and Human Evolution. In his book, he As a child, she and her siblings who inspired so many.
explores in great depth how and why we would play in the English
make as well as appreciate art, and how gardens and orchid-filled conservatory at Find out for yourself
human development over the course of her home. “My mother knew the name of what influences each of
history has influenced those concepts. It’s every flower,” Moore said. “So, when I got the over 100 artists in
a somewhat esoteric tome, but well worth into textiles, I began by painting flowers.” the Naples Art District.
the read. Today, she experiments with floral motifs Three times each month
in her paintings in various mediums and the district hosts special
I always find it interesting to speak with her painted silk scarves. open studio events where the public can
other artists about the various influences visit with artists in their workplaces—on
that color and direct their work. We are all Artist Wendy Wagner, who now works the first Wednesday early evenings and
so unique that it’s rare to find two people and teaches portraiture in a classical realist the first Thursday afternoons, and on the
who express precisely the same thoughts style at ART2AMAZE, said that she was third Saturday afternoons from November
about what attracts their attention. Many particularly drawn to the work of Mexican to May. Some studios are open additional
of our first thoughts about artistic style artist Frida Kahlo in her early years as a days every week or by appointment, and
came through exposure to the work of student, particularly because Kahlo was many offer classes in various media.
great master artists in books or museums a relatively rare female artist. Married to Visit naplesartdistrict.com and
(and there’s no comparison to seeing muralist Diego Rivera, Kahlo painted in paradisecoast.com/arte-viva-festival for
a work of art in person!). But we are all the shadow of his larger reputation, often more information on these special events
certainly influenced in our artmaking by using herself as a subject, and incorporated designed to inspire you in Naples!
our culture, our geographic location, and a lot of symbolism to express her feelings.
the nature around us, by our personal “She really put it all out there,” said Patrice Schelkun is a contemporary realist painter
perspectives on politics, faith, social Wagner. “Talk about being vulnerable!” working in oil and on glass. She and her husband
concerns, or current events. split their time between Naples and Lake George, NY.
This month the Naples Art District, View her work at www.patriceschelkun.com or
Artist Paula Brody, whose role as in collaboration with a county-wide @schelkun_studio_arts on Instagram and Facebook.
president of the Naples Art District has celebration of Hispanic arts and culture
energized this growing artist community called ¡ARTE VIVA!, will pay special TOP RIGHT: Paula Brody
over the last few years, shared with me tribute to Kahlo in a series of special events BOTTOM LEFT: Kathleen Moore
some of her personal influences. “A lot of over a two-week span. Frida Fest will run BOTTOM RIGHT: Portrait of Frida Kahlo by Wendy Wagner
my metallic work is inspired by the work from January 21 through February 5 and
of Gustav Klimt, and some of my paper
collages have been informed by Henri
Matisse’s later work,” said Brody. “His
palette just totally speaks to me.” It’s no
surprise that her studio on Shirley Street is
named Inspirations.

Kathleen Moore, who shares studio
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her current work and her previous career as
a textile designer are an outgrowth of her

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NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS
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previous years. In reality, holistic medicine their environment fosters. It comes down Belonging to a caring social network
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'T is the season that the most heart rate. It is a steady state that is not too base using fats and some carbohydrates
gym memberships are sold difficult and is based on heart rate but not and so is Zone Three. Once a person gets
throughout the country. based on huffing and puffing. into Zone Four training it is all using
It seems that New Year’s carbohydrates as is Zone Five. Zone Six is
resolutions tend to always include an Zone Two cardiovascular exercise when the body taps into the stored energy
adjustment of body weight and/or exercise incorporates how the body uses what you (ADP) binding with creatine phosphate
to get the year rolling. eat for life’s existence. There is something to create ATP for the energy for exercise.
called ATP (adenosine triphosphate)
Where should one begin? Start that is produced in the mitochondria The suggestion for exercise and creating
with thinking about exercising for your (the powerhouse) of each and every cell. longevity is to work in Zone Two initially,
longevity. No matter how old you are, If we did not have ATP life could not be which is the level that you can sustain
it is true that what is done now affects sustained. without breathing heavily. This level
our conditions later. First, try and create is pertinent to finding a base to work
some consistency in your everyday life. We stimulate the production of ATP and exercise in where the muscles are
Second, consider your eating habits and in different ways. First, aerobic exercise activated, blood is flowing through
learn to take responsibility for your eating using oxygen allows the body to turn tissues, and there is even a release of
decisions. Lastly, include exercise that is for fatty acids into energy. Second, anaerobic endorphins which provide a good overall
cardiovascular and weight training. exercise (without oxygen) allows us to feeling. Studies have shown that working
produce ATP in the cells (cytosol) but this in this zone can increase the number of
Dr. Peter Attia studies longevity. He amount of ATP production nets far less mitochondria in the cells. Remember
discusses that exercise is the best behavior energy than with oxygen. Finally, we have that mitochondria are the powerhouse of
for enhancing longevity and it is all based some stored (ADP) that can be affected by every cell and they create ATP for energy.
on statistical data. It helps to control something called creatine phosphate which The more mitochondria one has in a
blood sugar, increases muscle strength, will give up part of itself to make a readily given cell the more energy it can create.
and provides a better quality of life. Bone available ATP. It has been found that training here in
strength is also key with weight training Zone Two teaches the body to burn fat
enhancing the production of bone thus There are six zones of training with for energy and you can train it to do just
keeping bones from becoming osteoporotic. Zone One being the lowest intensity.These that. The mitochondria can become more
He uses a series of ten exercises that are are the basic things done every day like efficient in producing energy and a cell
broken down based on age. The most basic sitting and standing and basic walking. We with training can add more mitochondria
exercise used is grip strength. Seems simple and thus have the ability to create more
but not if you are not healthy. ATP and thus energy.

Strength, muscle mass, and In addition to Zone Two, performing
cardiovascular fitness all lead the way interval training with four minutes at
statistically to living longer and with a a hard level followed by four minutes of
healthier, better quality of life. According recovery repeated five times only once a
to Dr. Attia, briskly walking three to four week is added to aid your body to improve
times a week and keeping your heart rate in its chances to live longer.
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Guest teacher Mary Brown Executive Director of Communications
& Community Engagement
Dr. Kamela Patton guest teaches at Calusa Park Elementary
WCollier County Public Schools
Elementary school campus hen it comes to hiring, our school and district staff have
worked hard to retain and recruit full-time employees to
38 | Old Naples News join Collier County Public Schools (CCPS). However,
with more than 7,000 full-time and part-time employ-
ees, we understand occasional absences from classes and front offices are
unavoidable. The continuity of education is maintained by guest teachers
and assistants who are well-versed in the policies, procedures, and expec-
tations of the classroom and school.

“If you are retired and looking for a great part-time job, this is the
perfect job,” explained guest teacher Louis Depaolo. The guest teacher’s
role in the educational process is very important. Providing stability in
the classroom, instructional programs, and school support processes is
essential. Through professional training and experience, guest teachers
and guest assistants provide students with instruction and support to
minimize negative effects on student achievement that may result from
the absences of employees.

“We really love having the same guest teachers come because they
build relationships with our students, and that’s really important to us,”
said Golden Gate Middle School’s Assistant Principal Christina Wenn-
lund. “Guest teachers are important because they help us fill a desperate
need that we have.”

A guest teacher should expect the needs and intentions of a class-
room teacher to be communicated prior to taking charge of the class;
conversely, a classroom teacher should expect the plans and assignments,
which he/she has left, to be carried out by the guest teacher assigned to
the classroom.

We currently have more than 800 active guest teachers and guest as-
sistants within our Guest Teacher Program. However, not all of them
work on assignments on a consistent basis, which is why we actively re-
cruit guest teachers and assistants year-round.

In some situations, full-time employees must separate from full-time
positions for family and personal reasons. Therefore, we also allow sep-
arating employees to request to remain active with the district in guest
teacher and guest assistant positions, in lieu of leaving/separating from
the district altogether. Allowing separating employees to maintain their

January 2023

Guest teachers Louis Depaolo and Carlos Gonzalez Student at Lely Elementary

“We really love
having the same
guest teachers come
because they build
relationships with
our students, and

that’s really
important to us."

—Golden Gate Middle School’s
Assistant Principal Christina Wennlund

active status with the district in a “Guest” to the requirements. Guest assistants must day. We encourage anyone interested in a
capacity strengthens the skills and experi- be at least 18 years of age and have a high career in education, classroom or otherwise,
ences within our “Guest” pool, but it also school diploma/GED, and guest teachers to submit their application to join our Guest
allows for smooth transitions back into must be at least 20 years of age and have Teacher Program. You’ll find information
full-time positions when former full-time 30 college credit hours with one (1) year regarding our Guest Teacher Program and
employees decide to return to full-time of professional experience working with the application process on the following web
positions within the district. school-age children (PreK–12th grade). page: www.collierschools.com/guestteach-
Guest teachers have the flexibility to choose ers. You may also call 239.377.0335 or email
To build our guest teacher pool, we have whether they want to work on any given [email protected].
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THYROID AWARENESS

BY LORNA FEDELEM, MD aged women. doctor can order tests like ultrasounds to
• Most thyroid cancers respond to screen for these types of disorders, and
J anuary is Thyroid Awareness Month if an abnormality is found sometimes
and according to the American treatment, but a small percentage can medication alone can treat the problem.
Thyroid Association, approximately 20 be very aggressive. In some cases, a biopsy and/or surgery
million Americans have some form of are needed. The good news is the earlier
thyroid cancer. It is important to discuss EARLY WARNING SIGNS OF a thyroid problem is detected, the sooner
because 60% of those with thyroid disease THYROID PROBLEMS: you can start treatment and get to feeling
are unaware of their condition. • Overactive thyroid: Racing heart better!

WHAT IS THE THYROID AND rate, palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, WHEN TALKING TO YOUR DOCTOR:
WHAT IS ITS FUNCTION? nervousness, weight loss with • Be honest and upfront about your
increased appetite, excessive sweating/
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped heat intolerance, muscle weakness. symptoms. Do not feel embarrassed!
endocrine gland located in the lower front • Underactive thyroid: fatigue/ • Write down your questions and
of the neck. The role of the thyroid is to sluggishness (mental and physical),
make thyroid hormones. These hormones cold intolerance, constipation, hair concerns and bring them to your
are secreted into the blood and then carried loss, weight gain, depression. appointment.
throughout the body. The thyroid controls • If possible, bring a family member or
the body’s metabolism, increases heart rate, SIGNS OF THYROID NODULES/ close friend. Sometimes it helps to
and affects how fast things move through CANCER: have two sets of ears when hearing
the body such as food, bone loss, and sugar. • An unusual lump or swelling in the from your doctor.
It is thought to be the most important • Take notes so you can look them over
endocrine organ! neck. later.
• Other warning signs include • Learn how to access your records,
THYROID FACTS: get test results, and a list of your
• Women are five to eight times more hoarseness, swollen glands, and a new medications. Many of these things
persistent cough. can be found electronically.
likely than men to experience thyroid • Call your doctor today to schedule
problems. SCREENINGS FOR THYROID an appointment. Early detection and
• One in eight women will develop a DYSFUNCTION: treatment are key!
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their children. main form of thyroid hormone
• Most thyroid diseases are life-long circulating in the blood. Levels help
and can be managed with proper determine if a patient has hypo or
medical attention. hyperthyroidism.
• Thyroid nodules are very common • T3 tests are useful to diagnose
and are present in 60-70% of middle- hyperthyroidism. People who have
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• Free T3 tests measure free T3 but
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BY KAREN T. BARTLETT

KOCHI, “Last night I dreamt I went to Kerala mon, and the extraordinary varieties of pep-
INDIA again.” per that spice traders call black gold.

QUEEN OF THE I confess that I borrowed this classic I’m late to the party, of course, arriving
ARABIAN SEA opener of Daphne DuMaurier’s haunting on a two-hour, twenty-first-century flight
novel, Rebecca. But instead of a dark goth- from vibrant Mumbai, but it takes no time
ic mansion on England’s Cornish coast, my at all to feel the centuries fall away. I wan-
reverie takes me to sun-dappled Kerala on der the narrow stone alleys where merchants
the Malabar coast, the land of tea and spices have set out their enticing wares of jewelry,
on the southwestern edge of India. perfumes, wind chimes, traditional musical
instruments, lanterns, masks, and icons of a
The jewel of Kerala is the seaside city of thousand different deities. At sunset, I join
Kochi. In the early 1500s, Portuguese col- a throng of tourists, along with some of the
onizer Vasco da Gama invaded the ancient fishermen’s wives and children, on Fort Ko-
Kingdom of Kochi, renamed it Cochin, and chi beach where spectators are encouraged
established the Maritime Spice Routes be- (for a tip) to help pull in the nets.
tween Europe and Asia. Before the spice
traders came Chinese fishermen from the I’m feeling a deep spiritual presence in
royal court of the Kubla Khan to set up their the ancient Paradesi Synagogue, built in
strange 20-foot-high hammock-like nets 1568 for Malabari Jews with a lineage dat-
and harvest the most succulent seafood in ing back to King Solomon, and Sephardic
all of India. And many centuries before that, Jews fleeing persecution in Portugal and
this peaceful land was the cradle of Ayurve- Spain. In 1949, most of the 3,000 congre-
dic medicine, said to have originated with gants emigrated to the brand-new State of
the gods. Israel, and today fewer than five of their de-
scendants still live here.
Today, the city of Kochi has reclaimed
its ancestral name and the sultry air is still I’m time traveling through Kerala’s
pregnant with the aromas of ginger, cinna- twisty, mystical Alleppy backwaters aboard

The Chinese fishing nets are the most-photographed sunset Kettuvallam traverse the miles of intertwined rivers, estuaries, lakes, and deltas that comprise the Alleppey
scenes in Kerala. | Photo by Karen T. Bartlett backwaters, forming an ecosystem unique to Kerala. | Photo by Karen T. Bartlett

Rustic hand-carved spice boxes | Photo by Karen T. Bartlett Kathakali performer

Jewish tombstones dating back to the 1600s can be seen in the Kerala’s famed coconut milk curry with appam WORTH A VISIT

Paradesi Cemetery in Jew Town. | Photo by Karen T. Bartlett Shutterstock | Sam A. Thomas *Mattancherry Palace
The sixteenth-century complex of temples and
a Kettuvallam, a 100-foot rice boat made of And finally…feeling supremely relaxed af- ceremonial halls for the rajas of Kochi is a museum
teak, bamboo, and coconut thatch, catching ter immersing body and soul in a 3,000-year- showcasing royal paraphernalia, weaponry, and
glimpses of settlements where traditions have old ayurvedic oil therapy, I’ve found a tiny murals depicting Hindu deities, royals, and great
barely changed in a hundred years. I’m savor- garden café for my first-ever taste of creamy
ing coconut milk curries (especially at break- masala chai. Kochi’s famous Assam black tea Indian epics.
fast, served with appam, a lacy crepe-like has been steeped in a sweet milky blend with
bread). In a saree shop, I discreetly observe a fresh-ground spices. To froth it the Kerala way, * Kerala Kathakali Center
bride-to-be and her mother examining sensu- my server holds holds the teapot high above There are at least 400 forms of spectacularly
ous silks for a heavily beaded wedding saree. I the table and pours it into my narrow glass costumed ceremonial dance throughout Kerala.
linger over bins of spices and hand-made in- without spilling a drop. Sheer artistry, and the Catch an evening performance of Kathakali, a
cense sticks at the famous Mattancherry spice flavor is divine. As with all truly extraordinary dance/martial arts ritual featuring exaggerated
market and score a carved vintage spice box. It moments, you never forget your first time.
doesn’t seem so heavy until I must spend my facial and hand gestures.
last rupees on the overweight luggage charge. So, if I never get back to you, dear Kerala,
I’ll see you in my dreams. *Rice Boat Experience
Kettuvallam date back centuries and range from
Masala chai, the spice tea of Indian royalty, dates back 5,000 years. Photo by Karen T. Bartlett luxurious royal houseboats to live-aboard fishing
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NONFICTION AUTHOR SERIES RETURNS
WITH FOUR TIMELY, COMPELLING BOOKS

Friends of the Library events benefit Collier County’s public libraries

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I ssues at the top of today’s headlines— vivors They Left Behind. an individual’s right to privacy and the
ranging from the upheaval in profes- “I am very excited about the 2023 public’s right to know. It is a battle that
sional golf to Middle Eastern women series,” said Lew Paper, chairman of the has reached new heights in the digital age.
fighting for equality in a man’s world, Friends committee that plans the series.
to Americans’ privacy protections under “We will have authors who have penned The New York Times called the book
siege, to the traumatic impact of a deep- books that focus on gripping topics and “wry and fascinating” and Gajda “a nim-
sea fishing disaster off Long Island—con- also happen to be great reads.” ble story-teller.” Best-selling author Wal-
verge in a compelling lineup for the 2023 Kicking off the series in January is ter Isaacson agreed, saying the book is
Nonfiction Author Series, sponsored by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, an experienced “brilliant and thought-provoking.”
the nonprofit Friends of the Library of journalist who previously worked for
Collier County. ABC News and who specializes in wom- In late February, Bob Harig will talk
en’s issues in zones of armed conflict such about his book, Tiger & Phil: Golf ’s Most
The four events, which raise funds for as Syria and Afghanistan. Fascinating Rivalry. Harig is a golf writ-
the Collier County Public Library sys- The Daughters of Kobani, her third book, er with SI.com who previously was with
tem, return to the Kensington Country and a New York Times best-seller, tells the ESPN.
Club in Naples and include a full buffet incredible story of an all-female Kurdish
breakfast. Seating is limited, and tickets militia in a small town in Syria who fought Harig’s premise will come as no surprise
are selling quickly. (See info box for de- side-by-side with U.S. Special Forces to re- to those who follow golf. For the past two
tails on dates, times, and costs.) pel ISIS from the region. Publishers Weekly decades, according to Harig, no two golfers
said Lemmon “delivers a fascinating por- have “captivated, bemused, inspired, frus-
THE AUTHORS ARE: trait. … This deeply reported account in- trated, fascinated, and entertained us” more
• Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, author forms and enthralls.” than Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.
of The Daughters of Kobani: A Story The book has been optioned for TV “These two biggest names (and draws) in
of Rebellion, Courage, and Justice production. golf,” says Harig, “have been the ultimate
• Amy Gajda, author of Seek and In early February, Amy Gajda, a Tu- rivals. But it is so much more complicated
Hide: The Tangled History of the lane University Law School professor, and than that. Each player has pushed the oth-
Right to Privacy former journalist will talk about her third er to be better.”
• Bob Harig, author of Tiger & book, Seek and Hide: The Tangled History of
Phil: Golf ’s Most Fascinating Ri- the Right to Privacy. It explores, through Ian O’Connor, author of the best-sell-
valry facts and anecdotes, the battle that has er Arnie and Jack, said that Tiger & Phil is
• Amanda M. Fairbanks, author of long raged in the media, in the courts, “brilliant … the ultimate insider’s look at
The Lost Boys of Montauk: The True and in our nation’s legislatures between the real Tiger-Phil relationship.”
Story of the Wind Blown, Four Men
Who Vanished at Sea, and the Sur- Harig’s presentation will no doubt
offer timely insight into the bad blood
between the PGA Tour and the Sau-
di-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series.

46 | Old Naples News January 2023

Mickelson has joined the LIV and been suspended from the VISSHITOOWURRONOEMW!
PGA; Woods not only criticized players who joined the LIV
tour, he also reportedly declined a nine-figure offer to switch to
the LIV.

Closing out the 2023 Nonfiction Series in March is Amanda
M. Fairbanks, author of The Lost Boys of Montauk: The True Story
of the Wind Blown, Four Men Who Vanished at Sea, and the Survi-
vors They Left Behind.

In March 1984, four men left Long Island’s Montauk Harbor
on a commercial fishing boat called Wind Blown. A week out at
sea, a severe nor’easter struck. The boat disappeared, and the bod-
ies of the crew were never recovered—a shocking loss that rever-
berated in the eastern Long Island fishing community.

The book goes beyond the background of the crew and the im-
pact their loss had on their survivors; Fairbanks also details the shift
of Montauk and the nearby Hamptons from working-class villag-
es to a summer playground for New York City’s wealthy. The Wall
Street Journal called the book “riveting.” Vanity Fair said it provides
“a sweeping, and often devastating, portrait of a community on the
brink of transformation.”

Fairbanks’ journalism experience includes positions at The New
York Times, Boston Globe, HuffPost, Newsweek, and The Atlantic.

Each presentation in the series will include a breakfast buffet,
featuring choices of hot and cold entrees, including eggs with
bacon and sausage, cereals, yogurts, fruits, a variety of breads,
juice, and coffee.

THE 2023 SPONSORS OF THE NONFICTION AUTHOR SE-
RIES ARE:

• Platinum — Bigham Jewelers, John R. Wood Properties,
Stock Development, The Club at Olde Cypress

• Gold — Books-a-Million, Gulf Coast International
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Nonfiction Author Series Hervé Lenouvel
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What: Author lectures and breakfast that raise funds for the Collier
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Monday, February 6
• Bob Harig,

Monday, February 27
• Amanda M. Fairbanks,

Monday, March 20

January 2023

NCH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM’S SIMULATION PROGRAM
awarded a $1 million challenge grant from the Schulze Family Foundation

T he Judith and Marvin Herb Family NCH Simulation Center universities, emergency medical services,
Simulation Center at NCH police training, and private medical
Healthcare System in Naples, high-tech robotic “patients” to mimic practices. To date, the center has provided
Florida has been awarded a grant real-world medical scenarios. Due to the training for the Collier County Flight
opportunity of $1 million by the Richard astonishing complexity of these robots Helicopter Team, Naples High School
M. Schulze Family Foundation. To receive and their similarity to real humans, science department, and Collier County
this grant, NCH must raise $1 million clinicians and community partners can school nurses. Volunteer community
towards the Herb Family Simulation perform life-like patient exams, care, and members have also visited the center as
Center before May 1, 2023. Gifts of procedures. Simulation training results actors, taking on the roles of patients to
any size contributed within the allotted in 90% retention of learning material, heighten the realism of training exercises.
time period to the simulation program compared to 10%-40% retention with
will count toward the Schulze Family traditional classroom lectures and clinical In the short time it has been open, the
Foundation challenge grant. observation. center has proven itself to be an incredible
asset for both NCH professionals and
The Herb Family Simulation Center “We are incredibly grateful to the the broader community. This grant, which
is an invaluable resource that dramatically Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation will only be possible through generous
improves patient outcomes at NCH. for this generous and visionary grant donations, will allow everyone involved
Comparable to flight simulation opportunity,” said Herb Family to build upon this early success and
training used in the airline industry, Simulation Center Medical Director, maximize the impact of the center.
simulation training provides realistic Douglas W. Harrington, DO, FCCP, and
clinical scenarios that allow healthcare the Penny and Bill Allyn Endowed Chair Contributions of all sizes are both
professionals to practice new procedures in Simulation. “Simulation medicine welcome and greatly appreciated to help
and explore cutting-edge technologies, as is a transformational opportunity to reach the $1 million goal. If you would
well as provide a collaborative space for elevate patient outcomes, safety, and like to discuss additional methods of
complex problem-solving and community experience to new levels. It’s an important giving or to make a major gift, please
involvement. and impactful investment in our team contact the Center for Philanthropy at
members, our health system, and our 239.624.2015.
“I am proud to invest in the Judith community.”
and Marvin Herb Family Simulation About the Richard M. Schulze Family
Center at NCH,” said Best Buy Founder Beyond its primary use in training Foundation:
Dick Schulze. “I have always been drawn NCH medical professionals, the center
to innovative and entrepreneurial ideas also serves as a resource for local schools, The Richard M. Schulze Family
and solutions and believe this project will Foundation was created in 2004 by Best
undoubtedly help improve the lives of Buy founder, Dick Schulze, to give back
patients and their families. My goal in to communities where he and his family
issuing this $1 million challenge grant is live and work. The Foundation looks for
to rally new donors who wish to multiply meaningful investments that produce
their gift to help raise the quality of care specific and measurable outcomes with
available to our community.” a focus on human & social services,
education, and health & medicine
A temporary facility was opened in within the Twin Cities seven-county
May 2021, specializing in sector-leading metropolitan area in Minnesota and
simulation training, and has already had the five counties of Southwest Florida
a marked improvement in patient care. which includes Lee, Collier, Charlotte,
In one example, medical professionals Hendry, and Glades counties. In all its
transformed and implemented protocols activities, the Foundation embraces its
to cut the time it takes to treat a life- founder’s vision to strengthen and support
threatening heart attack by half. initiatives that lead to transformational
change within our communities. For
The permanent 10,000-square-foot more information about the Richard M.
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THE BEST AMERICAN A t the close of each of a big tech company and one woman’s
SHORT STORIES 2022 year since 1915, attempt to stay afloat in its demise, to the
Edited by Andrew Sean Greer approximately whimsical yet harrowing story of an Istanbul
Publisher: Mariner Books twenty stories are garbage collector salvaging forbidden musical
352 Pages chosen by a group instruments and books in a dystopian future,
$17.99 US of roughly 120 nominated works there are instances of desperation, heart-
culled from prominent literary pounding moments of truth, and ultimate
50 | Old Naples News journals in the United States glimpses of hope.
and Canada. The guest editor,
along with the series editor For instance, take Karen Russell’s “The
(currently author Heidi Pitlor) Ghost Birds.” Told in the near future, a father
work together to curate a robust and varied takes his teenage daughter on a camping trip
collection of short fiction. This work, The Best into the wastelands outside Portland, Oregon,
American Short Stories, is a snapshot of the to get a glance at the ghosts of extinct birds
work being created by today’s best and brightest that used to flourish in the once-abundant
literary talent. Famous guest editors include forests. Their fate and their survival are tied
such notable authors as Joyce Carol Oats, John to the presence of the ghostly flickers of the
Updike, Margaret Atwood, and Anthony Doerr. memories of a giant flock of Vaux’s swifts.
It's always exciting to get the new edition. I
love to hold it in my hands and wonder about The most marvelous thing about this
the content between the covers and how each collection of short stories is what editor
year I am delighted and amazed by the talent of Andrew Sean Greer remarks as “how the story
not just well-established authors, but the new is told.” As a writer curating other writers,
up-and-coming writers making their debuts. he of course is interested in the mechanics
The most wonderful thing about an of the tales, of the new and inventive ways
anthology of short stories written by multiple today’s writers of fiction are finding to tell
authors is twofold. First, one is treated to the same old themes. Keeping this in mind as
a variety of works that are so disparate, yet one wanders through this collection gives the
all hang together as a collection in the most reader a richer experience. And this reader is
wondrous ways. One gets a treat with each eager to recommend them to you.
new story that unfolds. Second, one does
not have to invest a huge amount of time in ∞ EDITOR PROFILE
reading an anthology—one must simply have
15-20 minutes to indulge in a story. It’s perfect Andrew Sean Greer is an American
for when a reader wants to take a small dip novelist who won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction
into a fictional world, but not necessarily stay in 2018 for his novel, Less. Greer grew up in
for a long time. suburban Washington D.C. and studied at
This year, the stories are breathtaking, Brown University and eventually earned an
mesmerizing, and unforgettable. From a MFA in Creative Writing from the University
woman and her children trying to escape an of Montana He is the author of seven works
abusive husband and father, to the collapse of fiction and splits his time between San
Francisco and Milan.

January 2023