OLD NAPLES NEWS
NOVEMBER 2022
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OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA
Don't let it get in the way of effective sleep!
BY JOHN W. WATFORD, MD
T he idyllic, sunny Florida morning sleep because of stigmas attached to the maintaining a healthy weight, treating
doesn’t come easy for everyone. diagnosis and treatment. Not all sleep asthma, and managing reflux disease, all
A remarkable number of people apnea is obstructive. Depending on your improve your quality of sleep.
don’t sleep well at all and find personal risk factors, and even what kind
themselves nodding off during their of work you do, diagnosing OSA does Patients who have treated their
routine daily tasks, or worse, even falling not always involve spending the night OSA sleep better, have more energy
asleep while conducting tasks that require “in the lab.” Sometimes the diagnosis during the day, and frequently need less
consistent attention – like driving! can be determined by monitoring your medication to treat high blood pressure
sleep with convenient equipment at or kidney problems. Improved rest
It is important to recognize that home, or a combination of a home test means more energy to exercise, which
excessive and persistent daytime and sleep center evaluation. improves health overall. Better sleep
sleepiness may be a sign of a treatable means successfully completing tasks that
and serious disorder named Obstructive If you do have severe obstructive require increased attention during the
Sleep Apnea (OSA). The busy work sleep apnea, your sleep specialist may day. Benefits also extend to your loved
that our bodies do while we are sleeping prescribe a positive airway pressure ones who will notice you feel better. You
relies on oxygen as much as when device, usually referred to as CPAP, to and your partner will sleep easier and
we are awake. 5-15% of people have deliver increased airflow at a doctor- welcome another sunny morning!
trouble maintaining a steady oxygen specified pressure while you sleep. Newer
supply during the night, which leads to devices are vastly more effective, smaller, Dr. John W. Watford is certified by the American
increased adrenaline levels and abnormal quieter, more comfortable, and more Board of Internal Medicine and has been practicing
changes in our heart’s workload, blood efficient than before. Various appliances since 2003. His concierge primary care medical
flow distribution, kidney function, and that fit in or over just your nose are practice is now open and welcoming new patients.
brain function. also effective alternatives to the classic Reach Dr. Watford at 239.544.7440 or info@
full mask for some people. Addressing drwatfordnaples.com.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a other factors that worsen obstructive
potential cause that can lead to chronic sleep apnea, like stopping smoking,
problems that are incrementally more
difficult to treat the longer OSA is
untreated. High blood pressure is
more difficult to manage, and weight is
more difficult to lose. People who are
overweight or obese—and at higher risk
of developing OSA—may experience
swelling or kidney problems. OSA can
also lead to abnormal heart rhythms.
Worse, it can cause you to doze off
when most dangerous—like while
driving or doing other tasks that require
concentration.
Many people who are familiar with
Obstructive Sleep Apnea shy away
from alerting their doctors about poor
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When the summer rains blow
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with the winds as though
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same showers can bring rainbows
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homeowners’ compare on their
cellphones like the pure wonders
they are.
As the community’s population
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homeowners’ neighborly relations
and friendships. Groups have
formed, sometimes around
shared interests or activities, and
often based on home state
affiliations, favorite sports teams
and where to get the best piizza
or Florida-specific grouper
sandwich.
Easy greetings and a growing
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a short drive from the fine dining
and shopping opportunities of
Old Naples and Marco Island’s
world class beaches and fishing
spots, which are equally close.
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WE’RE NUMBER ONE UNTY S H E R I F F
UNIT Y
C O ’ S
ER O
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COLL FICE
COMM SAFE
TY
T he Naples/Collier County area recently earned the top S S ERVIC
spot in the most recent U.S. News and World Report FF KEVI
ranking of safest places to live. H E E K
But Collier County R N RAMBOS
residents already knew that. I
Residents know how important “I believe our program is an investment in community
public safety is to the health, general
welfare, and quality of life in a safety,” Sheriff Rambosk said. “You have to make the investment
community. Collier County’s 2021
crime rate is the lowest on record and your community has to commit to that investment. We have
since 1971. Collier continues to
have the lowest crime rate of any great partners here in Collier
metropolitan county in Florida.
County.”
“Service to others before self
is our guiding philosophy at the The challenge ahead is to
Collier County Sheriff ’s Office,”
Sheriff Kevin Rambosk said. “As stay number one in safety.
we remain vigilant in keeping
Collier County a safe place and Sheriff Rambosk is
a great place, we are dedicated to
providing services of the highest committed to ensuring
quality to the residents and visitors
of Collier County.” deputies have the equipment,
Not only are we recognized as the safest training, support, and
place to live in the U.S., but the Collier
County Sheriff ’s Office’s comprehensive leadership necessary to
school safety initiatives have also been
recognized as the best in the nation! carry out their sworn duties.
Over the summer Sheriff Rambosk And that support includes
traveled to Orlando to accept the School
Safety Advocacy Council’s Award of hiring and retaining the
Excellence recognizing CCSO’s Threat
Management Program at the 2022 National most knowledgeable, skilled,
School Safety Conference and Exposition,
the largest school safety conference in and experienced members
the nation. Sheriff Rambosk accepted
the award on behalf of the terrific team possible and providing
of CCSO deputies who are dedicated to
keeping Collier schools safe through unique compensation that can help
initiatives that identify, prevent, intervene,
and investigate potential threats. see deputies through the
The day after the award, U.S. economic crisis of today and
Representative Mario Diaz-Balart met with
Sheriff Rambosk at CCSO Headquarters. the near future.
The congressman praised the agency’s Threat
Management Program, calling it a model for This summer the Collier
school safety that should be replicated across
the nation. County Board of Commissioners approved
The goal of the program is to identify students who are Sheriff Rambosk’s request for deputy pay
exhibiting concerning behaviors and connect them with services
before those behaviors escalate to threats. adjustments. The Sheriff wanted to recognize
deputies for putting their lives on the line
every day.
“This will help to ensure we hire and
retain the most knowledgeable, skilled, and
experienced law enforcement professionals
and that they have the ability to live in the
community they so bravely serve,’’ Sheriff
Rambosk said.
It’s important, he said, that local law
enforcement has the salaries needed to maintain
a strong force so that Naples/Collier can
continue to be number one in safety.
CCSO can’t do it alone. The agency’s ability
to deliver exceptional services relies on the
many alliances it has formed throughout Collier
County, with community groups, neighborhood
associations, civic associations, businesses,
schools, government, and public safety
agencies. Because crime prevention is truly a
community effort, CCSO is committed to these
partnerships and working collaboratively with
the communities we serve.
“Everybody has a stake in keeping Collier County safe,’’
Sheriff Rambosk said. “When law enforcement works hand-in-
hand with its citizens, the result is a safer community.”
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CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY
CENTER OF COLLIER COUNTY
A plea from Jackie Stephens, CEO
T o the thousands of people and safety visitations, HOW YOU CAN HELP
businesses who share the suffering and parenting
of loss, we at the Children's observations • Share the CAC social media posts
Advocacy Center of Collier during the months with your friends on social media.
County feel your loss deeply, as we also of water extraction and reconstruction
have lost everything in the floodwaters ahead. We also desperately need funds to • https://www.facebook.com/
of Hurricane Ian. While almost all our replace all equipment and contents. childrensadvocacycentercollier/
staff are all safe in their homes, the CAC The stories of people coming together,
facility has lost everything. of helping, and of giving are a testament • https://www.instagram.com/
to the very best in humanity, and it is a caccolliercounty/?hl=en
We are a crisis-oriented nonprofit joy to witness. We’ve been humbled by
organization. As the first responders gifts ranging from a child’s $5 allowance • Make a gift of any size to continue
to child abuse in our community, we to $50 and $100 donations, as well as our work with the most traumatized
work with law contributions from local businesses that children from babies to teens, and
enforcement were more fortunate on September 28. their families.
and the With so many needs throughout our
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to determine For our children, with gratitude, cacdonation
if abuse has .. Jackie Stephens
occurred
and if it has,
we provide
immediate
safety for the
child and support for the families with
therapy and advocacy to get through it all,
at no cost.
Just two months ago we completed
extensive new renovations. On September
28, our fresh new facility was inundated
with flood waters. All carpeting, drywall,
insulation, furnishings, forensic exam
equipment, and therapy materials were
destroyed. The nurturing hand-stitched
quilts made with love by local ladies,
donated clothing, toys, and stuffed
animals from hundreds of caring people,
were lost.
We’ve reached out to our community
partners to help find temporary donated
space or modest rental space for our
therapy, forensic interviews, family
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A LOVE LETTER TO NAPLES
A testament to community
BY LORNA FEDELEM, MD medians and Fifth and some are left with nothing. This
Avenue downtown breaks my heart and I wish I could make
N aples, Florida you are loved. stayed beautiful. everything better. That’s what I do as a
I know we are all reeling My mother, doctor, I want to heal people and make
from the recent hurricane Nora Fedelem, them feel better. I want to do this for
and trying to process the was a founding my beautiful city.
utter devastation that has taken over our teacher at the
beautiful piece of Village School Naples will survive. We will persevere,
paradise. Hurricane and contributed we will rebuild, we will be strong. I want
season is an annual to so many young this community to know I am here for
event for us, but this children’s lives. you, just like so many other Neapolitans
year proved to put us that share the same sentiments as me.
all to the test. I officially Please be gentle with yourselves too.
moved back to Allow yourself to grieve, allow yourself
I was born Naples two years ago and opened my to feel the sadness for our loss, and
and raised here in solo concierge primary care practice in seek help if you are having a hard time
Naples, Florida, January of 2021. I am honored to be coping. If you ever need a reminder of
so I have watched able to serve this community, the way why you are here, go to the beach, and
this community my parents have and still do. I say all of watch the beauty of the masterpiece that
mature from a sleepy this to show how much this community unfolds every evening as the sun sets
agricultural town to means to me. It’s more than just a place over the Gulf. Naples, I love you!
what we are today. to live, it’s my life. I get to raise my two
It’s been such a boys here and go to the beach to watch Call and schedule a complimentary
wonderful experience the sunset or walk down the Naples Pier meet and greet with Dr. Fedelem.
to see Naples change to watch the dolphins and sting rays.
over the years. I My heart is full, and I feel like I am 9150 Galleria Ct., Suite 200, Naples, FL 34109
know some would where I am meant to be, even during the www.LornaFedelemMD.com | 239.580.6390
say it gets too busy aftermath of Hurricane Ian. We have
and crowded here all been through a traumatic experience,
at times, but I
enjoy seeing Naples
prosper and thrive. I feel so lucky to be a
part of this amazing city, why not share
it with everyone! I was fortunate to
attend Seagate Elementary, Pine Ridge
Middle School, and Barron Collier High
School during my school years. I got
to valet cars at LaPlaya and the Naples
Philharmonic (now Artis—Naples)
during high school, play in the BCHS
marching band, and grill out at Wiggins
Pass whenever I wanted to. I wouldn’t
trade those memories for the world! My
father, Terry Fedelem, worked for the
City of Naples for over 30 years as their
landscape architect, making sure our
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SELLING THE FLORIDA LIFESTYLE
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NEW NAPLES LISTING IN CHATHAM PLACE
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ANcDolAoRrT Lazy Susan
Meet in Naples Laura Chelini
TBY STACY VERMYLEN Foundation’s student original work of art.
here is nothing like a splash of program, will Admission is free. For a more private
vibrant color to liven up a room provide tastes of
or an outfit! November will bring award-winning salsas viewing, consider attending the Artisan
over 20 talented artisans and their and sauces bottled Marketplace Cocktail Party on Friday,
colorful works to the Seventh Annual nearby. Beautiful November 4, featuring the wines and
Artisan Marketplace Show at the Naples scarves, kimonos, cuisine of Chef Vincenzo Betulia, to be
Woman’s Club. The theme for our 2022 fitness clothing, enjoyed while visiting the booths.
show is “Color My World,” reflecting the colorful leggings, and
way color can brighten the world around us silk dresses will be The Artisan Marketplace will be open
with objects of art and craft. (We could all presented by Dena on November 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 4
use some brightening after the tragedy of Lyons, Martha Gill, p.m. and the Cocktail Party will be on
Ian.) Artisan Marketplace guests will stroll and Alyssa Del Torre, Friday, November 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
around booths filled with jewelry, ceramics, too. More jewelry, purses, and artisan-
art, apparel, and accessories, plus enjoy two made soaps and lotions will also be The Naples Woman’s Club is located at
special booths featuring condiments and available. 570 Park Street, in downtown Naples.
toffee; all provide wonderful gifts or treats Be sure to look for the Silent Auction The club is a non-profit organization
for everyday enjoyment. table, where guests can bid on the unique that raises funds for college scholarships
items donated by local businesses; and grants for local social service
The Marketplace, they’ll make great gifts. Try bidding on organizations. For information and
started in 2015 by the the opportunity to drive a Bentley for tickets, go to www.napleswomansclub.org.
Naples Woman’s Club a weekend, stay at a lovely hotel, enjoy
to support artists and a special gift basket of wine, or own an Bottom Photo: Silver Dollar
raise funds for college
scholarships for students
pursuing the fine arts, has
been held each year in
early November, kicking
off the holiday shopping
season. Mary Limont,
who creates unique
one-of-a-kind silver and
copper jewelry, helped
organize the event in its
first few years and hosts a
favorite booth each year.
Patti Patrick, part of a group of talented
potters, will once again offer unique
ceramic works of art created in the kilns
at the Marco Island Art League.
NWC proudly announces that artists
Popo Flanigan, Laura Chelini, and Tara
O’Neill will also be on-hand, displaying
and selling their fine-framed art. Taste of
Immokalee, run by young entrepreneurs
who have been part of the Immokalee
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TIPS FOR BUYING AND SELLING
5AT THE SAME TIME
BY ALEXANDRA JANZ OVERALL NAPLES MARKET STATISTIC
If you are buying and selling a home SEPTEMBER 2022 COMPARED TO SEPTEMBER 2021
at the same time, you’re under a lot of ALL DATA FROM THE NAPLES BOARD OF REALTORS® MLS – OCTOBER 10, 2022
pressure. You’re worrying about two
real estate transactions, both of which Median
may depend on each other. Although
there’s no magic wand we can wave to it on the market. That means making The most common contingencies involve
make the whole process easier, we can give all necessary repairs, digging up home inspections, financing, and home
you these five tips for buying and selling documentation on improvements you’ve appraisals. If you have the appropriate
at the same time: made, and making minor improvements contingencies built into your contract,
that will help your home sell faster. If you won’t be forced to buy a home if
1. Ask for an extended closing if necessary. you’re not sure how to help your agent something goes wrong.
2. Prepare your home before you jump into sell your home faster, sit down and have
the real estate market. a good talk. Your real estate agent will be TIP #5 Be prepared to make two mortgage
3. Ask your REALTOR® to make your offer more than happy to let you know what payments.
contingent on the sale of your current home. you can do to help.
4. Don’t waive other contingencies. If you end up buying a new home
5. Be prepared to make two mortgage TIP #3 Ask your REALTOR® to make your before you can sell your current home,
payments. offer contingent on the sale of your current you need to be prepared to make
home. two mortgage payments. That can be
FIND OUT HOW MUCH YOUR incredibly difficult, so make sure your
HOME IS WORTH NOW! When you buy a new home, you may finances are on track just in case.
need an exit strategy in case things go
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COLLIER SCHOOLS
Reopen and reach out following Hurricane Ian
BY CHAD OLIVER Home in East Naples Gulf Coast High School football players unload donations
Executive Director of Communications
& Community Engagement Chad Oliver and Shadowlawn teacher Antonio Masiello deliver supplies Caravan of support gathers at Oakridge Middle School
Collier County Public Schools
School leaders from East Naples Middle deliver supplies Sorting donations at East Naples Middle School
H urricane Ian brought a surge
of flooding into Collier various ways, such as carpooling, doing Reopening our 50+ public
communities, devastation to laundry for each other, delivering meals, school campuses came with many
our northern neighbors in Lee giving monetary donations, and giving considerations, including electricity at
County, and widespread power outages. leave time to others who may not have schools and homes, staffing availability,
The Category Four storm made landfall enough. They are emotionally resilient and road closures, fuel scarcity, significant
on September 28, 2022, and by October have learned over time how to support flooding and debris, driving conditions,
6, all 50+ Collier County Public Schools each other. We will continue to support traffic control system outages, food
(CCPS) reopened to students. our employees the best we can.” concerns, boil water notices, and the
availability of Youth Relations Deputies
“We need [students] back, and we also CCPS schools immediately started and nurses who serve during times
need the community to get back. We know collecting donations for families of emergency. As we move forward
the schools play an active role in getting personally affected by Hurricane Ian. The together, it is important to remember the
our economy up and going again because day before schools reopened, a caravan many staff members, students, parents,
parents can then get to work,” CCPS of vehicles gathered at Oakridge Middle and community members that have
Superintendent Dr. Kamela Patton said School to deliver needed items to school selflessly answered the calls to serve.
while giving an interview to CNN in front sites and affected neighborhoods.
of Shadowlawn Elementary School.
We understood many of our staff
members live outside of Collier and the
schools where they live may not have
been open. In fact, 22% of our CCPS
teachers live in Lee County. To support
our employees, CCPS partnered with the
Boys & Girls Club of Collier County
to provide a school day camp at no cost
for school-aged children of our staff
who live outside of Collier. Our nearly
7,000 employees — instructional, non-
instructional, and support roles — have
propelled student achievement to the top
of both state and national assessments,
and should take pride in CCPS being
A-rated every year since 2017.
“Our employees are balancing
a tremendous amount of personal
trauma along with professional
responsibilities and dedication to their
students,” explained CCPS Assistant
Superintendent of Human Resources
Valerie Wenrich. “Collectively, our CCPS
staff family are helping each other in
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ON THE HEELS OF
RECORD-BREAKING SUCCESS
Naples Winter Wine Festival is set for 2023 with a concerto
“In Perfect Harmony” of the very best in wine and food
T he Naples Children & Education quickly with everyone working in perfect focused on the areas of children,
Foundation (NCEF), founders harmony to present some of the most education, hunger, cancer research,
of the Naples Winter Wine extraordinary wines, travel packages, and military veterans. The
Festival (NWWF), announced and one-of-a-kind experiences found Beynons attended the NWWF
the NWWF will return to The Ritz- nowhere else in the world,” said 2023 for the first time in 2016 and
Carlton Golf Resort, Naples on February NWWF Co-Chair Libby Germain. “We immediately fell in love with its
3-5, 2023. With the theme “In Perfect will be staying true to our promise to mission.
Harmony,” the Festival will showcase the community that every dollar raised • With homes in both Naples
the finest wines, exquisite cuisine, and during our live auction under the big and Columbus, Ohio, Libby and
incredible auction lots to benefit children tent will benefit underprivileged and at- Rick Germain are passionately
in need. risk kids in Collier County.” involved in a number of charitable
organizations in both locations.
The twenty-third annual NWWF The Co-Chairs of the 2023 NWWF Rick has over forty years of
comes following the record-breaking bring the perfect combination of progressive growth in the
event in 2022 and anticipation for another professional and philanthropic experience automotive industry within various
hugely successful festival is already building both in Naples and abroad. Here is some manufacturer environments and
under the leadership of the 2023 NWWF background on this year’s leadership team: currently directs the Germain
Co-Chairs Nena and Bill Beynon, Libby Automotive Partnership with
and Rick Germain, and Julia and Robert • Originally from West Virginia, multiple dealerships in Naples
Heidt, Jr. For 2023, the festival moves to Nena and Bill Beynon have been and Columbus. Libby is an alum
the first weekend of February, which is one full-time residents of Naples of The Ohio State University
week later than usual. since 1998. Bill is President and and supports the university in a
CEO of Capital Wealth Advisors, number of capacities by serving
This year’s theme, “In Perfect where he leads a team of over on The Ohio State University
Harmony,” reflects the amazing ensemble forty professionals focused on Foundation Board. She also has
of award-winning chefs and world- the areas of wealth management become very involved with Ohio
renowned vintners who come together and estate planning. Nena’s career State’s Comprehensive Cancer
each year to deliver a concerto of elegant was in elementary education, Center, The James. The Germains
and exclusive vintner dinners in private serving twenty-three years in have supported the NWWF since
homes around Naples followed by the the classroom. Nena and Bill 2017.
exciting live auction featuring the very have enjoyed their involvement • Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio,
best wines and unique experiences to in many non-profits since Julia and Robert Heidt, Jr. are
exotic destinations around the globe. moving to Naples, both as active active philanthropists through
volunteers and board members. the Heidt Family Foundation
“Plans for the 2023 Naples Winter Their philanthropy has and have supported a wide
Wine Festival are coming together
range of initiatives, including
St. Vincent DePaul and
Cristo Rey School, Bethany
House Services, Lindner
Hope House, the Scripps
Institution of Oceanography
at UC San Diego, and the
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Heidt Hope House, part of the Boys Hope Girls Hope Victor Colesnicenco
Cincinnati “Building Hope” initiative. Robert Heidt is Happy Cruises
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is excited to take on this challenge, building upon the 2022 Old Naples News | 23
event and bringing everyone together again in 2023 for another
impactful weekend.”
Ticket packages for the 2023 Naples Winter Wine Festival
start at $15,000 per couple for a Double Magnum package and
$35,000 for two couples to experience a Jeroboam Package.
For additional information, please visit napleswinefestival.com/
about-the-festival.
ABOUT NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL
The Naples Winter Wine Festival, one of the world's
most prestigious charity wine auctions, offers a weekend of
unforgettable memories. Guests enjoy world-class food and
wine during intimate dinners in private homes and are invited
to bid on once-in-a-lifetime travel and wine experiences during
an electrifying live auction. Since its inaugural event in 2001,
the NWWF has raised nearly $244 million, making a profound
difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of children.
ABOUT NAPLES CHILDREN &
EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Naples Children & Education Foundation, the
founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, is
improving the educational, emotional, and health outcomes of
underprivileged and at-risk children. Through its annual grants
and strategic initiatives, NCEF has impacted more than fifty of
the most effective nonprofits in the community, providing more
than 275,000 children with the services and resources they
need to excel. NCEF's unique approach, which emphasizes
collaboration between organizations and bridges public and
private resources, has become a blueprint for how to transform
a community, one issue at a time.
For additional information on the Naples Children &
Education Foundation or the Naples Winter Wine Festival,
contact Lisa Juliano at [email protected] or
239.514.2239.
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Scott Brown . . . . . . . . . . . 43 J Jan Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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39 40 Cori Craciun . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 L Joel Shapses . . . . . . . . . . . .22
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5857 Shirley 55 & Taylor Rd Artists Marc Damon . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Kari LaOrden . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Linda Sollars . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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It takes vision to see what the and jewelry makers, as well as those Despite the setbacks of a major
possibilities are. When ceramist and working in fiber art, printmaking, hurricane, Art Alive! open studio events
sculptor Richard Rosen founded the mosaic, pastels, and collage. will take place on the first Wednesday,
Naples Art District in 2006, he and a small Finding strength in one another and in first Thursday, and third Saturday of each
group of 15 Naples artists had the idea to each other’s gifts helps transform us into month from November to May. Some
share their art and artistic practice with our best selves, and it certainly can help studios are open every Thursday and by
people in their community. Starting as just transform a community after loss. Part appointment as well. Other special events
a few studio spaces in a largely industrial of what has made the Naples Art District planned for this season will coordinate
neighborhood where rents were affordable, so attractive to artists as well as art lovers with the county-wide !Arte Viva!
the mission of this unique 501(c)(3) non- over the years is its sense of community. celebration of Hispanic arts and culture,
profit has been to cultivate art awareness Artists often work in isolation, spending including a Feliz Navidad celebration
and education in Naples. Not only did much of their time alone in the studio. in December and a special two-week
these artists establish a personal place for Thus, they value the opportunity to share Frida Fest focusing on Mexican artist
artmaking, but their efforts have helped ideas, philosophies, and skills with other Frida Kahlo in late January. Also planned
transform the area—and our community— working artists. are Artful Arrangements in February,
into a culturally rich and vibrant place to Most artists are also eager to share an Art & Design Expo in March, and
visit and call home. what they know and love with those a Creativity Camp for Adults in late
Just north of Pine Ridge Road who value art, or who simply want to April-May. For more information,
and west of Airport-Pulling, you’ll venture into making art for the first visit the Naples Art District website at
find loads of businesses that provide time or explore a new technique. Many naplesartdistrict.com.
design services and building materials studios offer workshops and classes on a
to homeowners and the construction regular basis. Instead of having just a brief
industry. But on Shirley and Taylor conversation with an artist exhibiting at a Patrice Schelkun is a contemporary realist painter
Streets, J&C Boulevard, and adjacent weekend art fair, the Naples Art District working in oil and on glass. She and her husband
streets you’ll also now find over 100 allows you the chance to develop ongoing split their time between Naples and Lake George, NY.
painters, photographers, ceramists, relationships with artists, learning from View her work at www.patriceschelkun.com or
sculptors, woodworkers, glass artists, them and supporting them in their work. @schelkun_studio_arts on Instagram and Facebook.
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PT, DHSc, MTC, OCS There are so many ways to must understand what is needed in a
particular case. Everybody has certain
O ctober was National get moving but one may not circumstances and these need careful
Physical Therapy month. know what is right for them. consideration.
Each year this month Understanding your own needs
reminds me of how can help you set up a plan to get Knowing your medical conditions
important it is to keep moving and exercise moving. Do you need to: whether young or old is a good place
the body, mind, and spirit. Naples is a to start. If you know this status, it is
perfect place to walk, run, cycle, play • Strengthen bones? Weight- important to get checked each year to
golf or tennis, and participate in weight bearing exercises help to build bones. evaluate any changes that you and your
training activities. • Breathe better? Breathing through body have experienced. For example, if
someone has low back pain but wants to
It is never too late to have the the nose will help filter the air and get hit a golf ball further, understanding the
opportunity to help yourself be the best that oxygen into the blood provided that back’s current condition can help them
you can be. Studies have shown that exercise the lungs are functioning properly. choose the right avenue. Some may start
performed routinely helps the body avoid • Decrease stress? Everybody has some in a pool with buoyancy, so the spine is
chronic medical conditions. If conditions form of stress which can be lessened not compressed. Another may perform
already exist improvements can be made. with exercise. core exercises to help to stabilize the spine
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adults has a disability which is around 61 cholesterol? These can be lowered and myofascial flexibility and extensibility.
million people in the United States. when the right amount of intensity is Even a specific joint might need to be
used. opened so that the joints can coordinate
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older have a high risk for falls. Indeed, one amount of weight that is safe for you
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American Physical Therapy Association, • Get more flexibility for golf ? participate, the more tightness or other
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REBUILDING BETTER LIVES:
How Ian impacted our community and building back better
"O ur thoughts are with accomplished while host a clothing drive for Dress for Success
everyone impacted by also restoring the Southwest Florida to help women affected
Hurricane Ian. The beauty and vibrancy of by Hurricane Ian. PBS also encourages
devastation and impact the Southwest Florida donations to the Collier Comes Together
are being felt by our entire community. We community. Fund administered by the Collier
must remember adversity builds strong Community Foundation.
character, strong character builds strong In accordance with
people, and strong people build strong our mission statement, As Russell Budd, Founder of PBS,
communities. At PBS Contractors our PBS is working to states, “In the aftermath of Hurricane
purpose statement is ‘We Build Better support the needs Ian, our purpose has never been more
Lives for Our Team, for Our Clients, and of our community. clear or more urgent. Recovery will
for our Community.’This has never been In October, PBS require unparalleled levels of time,
more of a focus as we Contractors held resources, and hard work, and PBS is
all come together to their award-winning committed to not only rebuilding homes
rebuild our community “Russell's Barbecue.” and businesses but rebuilding better lives
stronger than it was This event is held for all of Southwest Florida.”
before.” each spring and fall
and raises money for HOW TO HELP THOSE
-Tim Dupre, a different not-for- IMPACTED BY IAN:
President, and CEO, profit community
PBS Contractors organization at each • The Collier Community
barbecue. The beneficiary in October Foundation: colliercf.org
It has been was the 100 Club of Collier County, and
heartbreaking to see 100% of proceeds helped first responders • Red Cross: redcross.org/donate
the devastation caused and their families whose homes were • Salvation Army of Collier County:
by Hurricane Ian and lost or damaged by Hurricane Ian. In
the PBS Contractors November, PBS Contractors plans to salvationarmyflorida.org/naples
team (many of whom • United Way of Collier and the
are hurricane victims
themselves) are Keys: uwcollierkeys.org
dedicated to seeing our
community brought
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to remodel or rebuild
their homes and/or
businesses and strongly
encourage that
FEMA guidelines that
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build be strictly
adhered to, and only
licensed, experienced,
and trusted contractors be hired for any
jobs. PBS can help with ensuring that
your home or business structure is being
built back with the utmost safety in mind
providing better protection from wind
and water. PBS has confidence this can be
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If disagreeing with someone serves no purpose or
“ change, it is okay to agree and allow them the
pride of their own opinions.”
DENNIS NELSON
THE MAN1941-2022
D ennis Nelson, friend, partner, co- his clients deserved, so he stepped back completely at
worker, employer, business owner, that time.
father, grandfather, and husband.
Many men can claim all of these titles Dawn Litchfield Brown, Marcus Bickle, and John
but Dennis was loved by all, no matter Kinkead fully purchased the company from Dennis to
what the title. help him feel comfortable that his clients will continue
to get the service and expertise they were accustomed
He could live out of his car as he had little desire for to receiving. This was so very important to him. He
material things, or live in the lap of luxury. Either way, did not want to see the business go the way of a Big
he would be the same Dennis. He would do anything Corporation.
to help someone as long as it encouraged them help
themselves. He always had time for anyone who needed He had experienced his departure from NMM and
to talk or maybe just a little extra mentoring. this world, the way that he always said he would.
Dennis loved to learn and help people around him He said, “They will have to carry me out in a pine
learn as well. He considered himself an observer all box, with my dignity intact.”
the while collecting information about a person that
he could apply to the situation. His years of experience And that is exactly what he has done. He was a man
and brilliant mind often challenged him when trying of his word!
to explain a subject or strategy, yet he was able to get
there without anyone ever feeling belittled or inferior. Dennis is survived by his wife, Penny Nelson, his
In fact, he made you feel smarter. three children, David Nelson, Cathy Secretan, and
Linda Nelson, and his two grandchildren, Amy and
Dennis loved the minds of children and enjoyed Tyler Nelson. In addition, he has two stepchildren,
watching them process information at light speed. He Zak DiRocco and Jesse DiRocco and two step-
enjoyed learning how a machine worked and marveled grandchildren Emma and Lucy Dirocco.
at how the components worked together for the
specified result. November 2022
As a businessman, he was a man of principals and
integrity. His clients trusted his brains as well as his
heart. They knew that if Dennis had to choose between
his own security and that of a client, he would always
choose the client.
Dennis said he would always be an active owner
and participant of The Naples Money Managers,
as long as he felt he was able to bring value to the
company. He decided that his fight with long COVID
and its effects on his immune system were affecting his
ability to bring the kind of value to the company that
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THE HISTORY
BEHIND THE MAN
Born in California in 1941 Moved in 1957 and grew Married in 1962
up in Connecticut with one
sister Wendy. His Dad was He attended:
an encyclopedia salesman. Santa Monica City College in California
California State Polytechnic University
Bachelors of Science
University of Missouri
Masters in Finance
Military In Missouri he began his life as a farmer with fields of soybeans and corn. In 1966, he began
Corporal in the Army from a hog farm being a farmer to over 3,000 hogs. As one man said they are the only baby animal that
1961-1963 in the Armor and looks exactly the same as it will when it grows up. He also ran cattle in 1970 for Oppenheimer cattle.
Artillery Division designated
In 1974, Dennis left farming and decided to apply the lessons he learned about hedging his crops
as sharp shooter and livestock in the financial world. He began this career when the Dow Jones was at 580. He, unlike
most, thought it was a great time to enter the industry when it had nowhere to go but up.
“ If what you have to
say benefits no one As he progressed in the financial world he took a management position with Dean Witter in
or changes nothing, North Dakota, God’s Country as he called it. Eventually, he decided to seek warmer weather and
DON’T say it!” began his research for the best place to advance his financial career. Naples, Florida rose to the top
of his list. In 1985, he became the manager of Interstate Securities in Naples, Florida.
Dennis began to see the trend in the financial markets
changing. He commented several times about how Naples
did not have a firm that was fee-based. He expected that
the financial markets and clients were going to move
in that direction. Dennis began to encourage Dawn
Litchfield, to open up such a firm. The first fee-based firm
in Naples opened on Crash Day, October 19, 1987, called
Litchfield Asset Management.
Shortly after, Interstate’s local office was taken over
by Raymond James. Dennis was faced with the decision
of staying as a manager, or he could join Litchfield at her
tiny firm.
Eventually, all the credit they could possibly get was exhausted and finally he had to get a night
job delivering newspapers to keep the doors open. There were times when his partner, Litchfield
who still had small children needed more money than he did. Over 30 years ago
He generously gave her as much of his half as she needed with
no intent of ever asking for it back, and he never did. we began serving financial needs in Collier County.
“We create more income than bonds and
Each day they thought they would have to close the doors. growth with less risk than stock through
One day he did something that he thought he never would.
He asked his father for money, $1,000. He believed this was patient accumulation and preservation of assets.”
what was needed to keep the company open that “one more
day” to allow it to succeed – and it did. If you need more predictable income
let’s start a conversation.
His ego was healthy but not debilitating. He had a keen
eye for things like shooting and playing pool. As we would Call us today at (239) 261-4800
imagine a sharp-shooter would. He played in a pool league
and that lead him to a great idea. Something else was missing John Kinkead
in Naples, that was “Outdoor Pool Tables.” So he created All
Weather Billiards, with clients such as David Copperfield, Vice President of Wealth Advisement
Michael J. Fox, and Mariah Carey. 10001 Tamiami Trail N.
In 2000, when the stock markets Naples, FL 34108
started to turn south, Dennis created NAPLESMONEYMANAGERS.COM
an in-house money management
program to help generate more November 2022
income while the markets were
going through the downcycle. It
allowed clients to keep their good
stocks and still generate the income
they needed. The portfolio strategy
is now called “The Power of Mapato”
the double income strategy.
Dennis’s commitment to his clients and neighbors was
unmatched. In 2004, as Hurricane Charlie destroyed his
home in Punta Gorda and the business office in Naples, he
was found on neighbor’s roofs and cutting trees to make sure
insulin could get to a neighbor.
His unfailing need to help or lift up others will forever be
remembered.
THINGS WE
LEARNED ABOUT
LIFE FROM DENNIS
• Even if something did not work out well, he would
always say, “Give people the pride of making their
own decisions and their own mistakes.”
• “Remember, just because someone throws a ball at
you doesn’t mean you have to catch it!”
• “If what you have to say benefits no one or changes
nothing, DON’T say it!”
• “If disagreeing with someone serves no purpose or
change, it is okay to agree and allow them the pride
of their own opinions”
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UNBALANCED THYROID
A common condition commonly overlooked
BY DR KOGAN always consider what environmental can cause disturbances in the thyroid.
Concierge Holistic Internal Medicine triggers could the patient potentially I typically recommend that the salt the
have been exposed to. Could an infection patient consumes for cooking should be
P revention is the foundation of a or some sort of inflammation create a iodized. Interestingly, Iodine deficiency
holistic approach to health. When compromised milieu for the functioning seems to be most prevalent in pregnant,
I think of a disease that could of the thyroid gland? Many different vegetarian, and vegan patients. I do not
easily be prevented if screened for viral, bacterial, fungal, and even parasitic recommend taking any iodine-containing
early, the thyroid immediately comes to infections can trigger autoimmune supplements which have more than 150
mind. In fact, almost ten percent of the inflammation of the thyroid gland. micrograms of iodine (a recommended
population is estimated to have some Another consideration could be some sort daily value, RDA). Food intake via
degree of thyroid imbalance, but only of nutritional deficiency or a presence of seafood products is always more natural,
one percent is officially diagnosed. This food sensitivity, which could potentially in my humble opinion, than pushing high
means that nine out of ten people with compromise the functioning of the doses of supplements.
early thyroid disease will likely not get the thyroid gland.
preventive help they need. The takeaway message of this article is
Getting checked for food sensitivities this: if you feel that your symptoms could
The thyroid gland can be thought of as or Celiac Disease might get us some be resulting from thyroid imbalance, get it
a mirror of our personal lifestyle. As our answers. The most common deficiencies checked out and consider how managing
environment changes, so does the thyroid. identified in newly diagnosed thyroid your stress, diet and lifestyle can help you
Its function is designed to be activated patients are Vitamin A, Vitamin D, heal this common condition.
or suppressed in response to the daily Selenium, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Iron,
stressors and metabolic demands we face. Zinc, and B12. If any such deficiency is Lifestyle interventions, however small,
identified, prompt supplementation may always improve thyroid function, and this
Patients with imbalanced thyroid lead to the correction of the imbalance. is most likely thanks to the mitigation
glands present with a variety of of an inflammatory state, which either
complaints. Some of them are: A common dietary question I also get directly or indirectly instigated the thyroid
from patients is: how does Iodine fit into dysfunction in the first place.
• Mental or physical fatigue the picture of healthy thyroid?
• Unintentional weight gain or loss Dr. Kogan is a Concierge Holistic Internal Medicine
• Insulin Resistance or Metabolic In truth, there is no straightforward doctor in Naples. For more information visit
answer to this question. It seems like CustomLongevity.com.
Syndrome iodine deficiency as well as the excess of
• High Cholesterol despite best iodine in the diet or supplementation
dietary efforts
• Depression
• Infertility
When holistic doctors consider
a thyroid etiology for the patient’s
presenting symptoms, they usually
consider what kind of past or current
stressors surround their patient. It is a
well-known fact that stress suppresses
thyroid function at multiple levels
and should be considered right away.
Additionally, when we consider the
Ayurvedic (ancient Indian) view of
the body chakras, thyroid function is
intimately connected with blockages in
the Throat Chakra.
In addition to stress, we should
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Finding
Tranquility
Glamping at the Top of the World
BY KAREN T. BARTLETT that I heard it sing. I looked it up forest. There also are snow igloos (you
later, and yes, the aurora borealis need a down sleeping bag) and luxurious
W hat I learned from crackles and hisses as it swirls. log-and-glass chalets.
Hurricane Ian is that
even people who live in I was traveling with a group of At night my beloved and I will drift
paradise sometimes yearn journalists in Finnish Lapland when to sleep beneath the magical light show,
to escape to some remote spot on the our guide unexpectedly stopped the and hurricanes will be cleansed from
globe for serenity and healing. Just days van in the middle of nowhere and our minds. In the daytime, we may go
after a river of murky seawater invaded commanded us to get out on the
my Naples home, I’m feeling that way snow-banked side of the road. The
myself. It’s just a fantasy, of course, element of surprise and awe made
because right now it’s all about cleaning it magical, but anticipation made
up and helping our neighbors. But it even more magical the next
even a moment of fantasy has healing night and the night after that.
properties, so I’m still deciding between a
glass igloo beneath the swirling lights of I’ve long dreamed of going
the aurora borealis near the Arctic Circle back, but lately, the fantasy has
and a glamping tent near a remote village taken on a new dimension.
in Tibet. This time, I have my sights on a
glass-domed igloo for two at the
AURORA BOREALIS THERAPY: luxurious Kakslauttanen Arctic
Resort, 150 miles north of the
Finnish Lapland Arctic Circle where guests go
I saw the aurora borealis once. Well, full 180-degree immersion in the
aurora borealis from the comfort of their
not so much saw it as absorbed its sudden own beds.
gauzy arrivals and departures from an
indigo-blue sky. Greens, mostly, with By a clever feat of engineering, the
swirls of white and lavender, but it was so glass doesn’t frost over when it’s minus
much more than color. I felt it brush my 40° outside and toasty warm inside.
skin like butterfly kisses. I even imagined Surrounding each private igloo is nothing
but a vast snow-covered Christmas tree
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sledding or cross-country skiing, or maybe we’ll join a reindeer safari with
native Sami guides. I’ll skip the “refreshing” ice swim (sometimes they need
to saw out a hole for you), but I’m all about that authentic Finnish smoke
sauna, switching with birch leaves and about a ten-second roll in the snow
included. We can pack light, as the resort offers for rent all the necessary
winter apparel, boots, and gear.
With all this, plus Finnish and Lappish cuisine and a respectable supply
of Finland’s legendary spirit, Koskenkorva vodka, could there be a more
stress-releasing destination on the globe? I think not.
The aurora borealis is visible between now and late April.
https://www.kakslauttanen.fi
SERENITY FOUND: of a fine hotel, from super-comfy bedding to stereos
and expansive private decks and observation platforms.
A Botanical Garden at the Top of the World And well it should, as the Songtsam name is renowned
Who would guess that a fjord-embraced Norwegian island, renowned for its collection of unique luxury hotels across the
Tibetan Plateau. This is their first glamping resort. The
for polar expeditions and aurora borealis light chasers, also claims the company isn’t just randomly bandying about phrases
world’s northernmost botanical garden? I happened upon the Tromsø like “unobtrusive service,” “sustainability,” “reverence for
Arctic-Alpine Botanic Garden purely by accident while exploring the nature,” and “preservation of the culture¬;” its founder is
island of Tromsøya. There was no gate, no ticket booth, and not even a a native of the real Shangri-la in Yunnan Province. He’s
gardener in sight. Perhaps it is tended by gnomes in the middle of the also an award-winning documentary filmmaker on the
night. It was a magical private moment, making my way in solitude along essence of Tibetan culture. Guests of the glamping resort
the terraced paths spilling over with brilliant flowers, their faces turned can balance authentic cultural exchanges, breathtaking
nature experiences, and fresh local cuisine with plenty of
to the sun, and their backs to jagged snow-peaked time for breathing, sleeping, and yak gazing.
mountains.
I think I could find the tranquility and healing I
On the same island, which lies in the warm waters need there.
of the Gulf Stream, are some of the oldest and most https://www.songtsam.com/en
colorful fishing villages in Norway. In my fantasy, it’s
summertime in Norway, and I’m headed back there now,
not to hike again with the huskies through emerald-
green, cloudberry-infused meadows (okay, maybe I’ll do
that, too) but first, to recapture my moment of serenity in
the northernmost botanical garden in the world.
https://www.visittromso.no
GLAMPING: Tranquility on the Tibetan Plateau TOP: The aurora borealis swirls over Norway and Finnish Lapland from October to April.
Frozenmost/Shutterstock
Now I’m dreaming about the brand new Songtsam Glamping Resort
near a remote village in the Palpa Valley of Tibet, set in a spectacular MIDDLE: Tent Glamping on the Tibetan Plateau. Photo courtesy of Songtsam.com
mountain wilderness surrounded by lush virgin forests and meadows of BOTTOM LEFT: Young sled huskies in training are excited about hiking with visitors at Tromsø
grazing yaks.
Wilderness Center. https://villmarkssenter.no/ Photo by Karen T. Bartlett
Each tent, spaced just far away from the others for privacy but close BOTTOM RIGHT: Arctic-Alpine Botanic Garden on the island of Tromsøya.
enough to the gourmet-quality dining tents, exudes the expected ambiance
Photo by Karen T. Bartlett
November 2022
TOP RIGHT: Glass-domed igloo at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort in Finnish Lapland. Courtesy photo
BOTTOM RIGHT: Luxury inn-style amenities in the tents at the new Songtsam Glamping Resort in
Tibet. Courtesy photo
Old Naples News | 43
THE NAPLES PLAYERS
Spotlight on volunteer Harry McCartney!
BY LAUREN SPEIRS cast in his first The Producers. I played six parts and in
show The Smell of one scene I went out into the crowd and
H arry was born in Mobile, the Kill, and I was danced with audience members. It was a
Alabama but grew up in Japan the soundboard hoot—a lot of fun.”
(yes, he still remembers how to operator for that
speak the language!) because his show. It was the Maybe because of his military
father was a civil servant. After finishing first time we were background, Harry found himself slightly
college, Harry went into the Navy and able to volunteer, typecast. “I did get cast as a cop a lot.
was in the Seabee Battalion. For those of work, and play In Oklahoma, I was the sheriff. In The
us who don’t know, the Seabee nickname together! We had Producers, I was a police officer. The only
comes from the initial letters “CB” from a blast and we’re embarrassing moment I had on stage was
the words “Construction Battalion.” still enjoying when I tripped coming in the door in The
While serving in Vietnam, his twelve- being a part of Producers!”
man team traveled all over the country TNP ever since.”
building shelters for US Marines. Everyone at The Naples Players
Harry adds, is grateful for a volunteer like Harry
After serving in the military, Harry “Deb told and we’re always happy to hear that
started his own business as me about the the feeling is mutual. “I’ve never had
a contractor on Anna Maria theatre—she got a bad time at TNP. Everyone is really
Island. Harry worked for other me hooked on supportive and it’s just an enjoyable
important local organizations: it! Initially, I did group to be with. I’ve done thirteen
a monkey boat captain for the Readers Theatre (script-in-hand plays) but musicals here! The young kids have really
Naples Zoo, a contractor for I wanted to learn so I tried not to rely on taken Something Rotten! to a whole other
the Rookery Bay Department the script too much. I’ve done just about level—they are just Broadway.”
of Environmental Protection everything—fly rail, lights, ushering, and
where he maintained 250,000 backstage hand. In Fiddler on the Roof, I TOP TO BOTTOM:
acres with tractors, boats, and was a Russian Cossack dancer and did all Harry in Mary Poppins (center)
all kinds of heavy equipment, of those tough dances—I even jumped Debron Keller and Harry McCartney at TNP
and he was also a certified off a table! My all-time favorite show was
nursing assistant. Harry in The Producers (left)
An important part of
Harry’s story is his wife
Debron (aka, Deb) with whom
he volunteers at The Naples
Players. “I met Deb in 1991
and we got married in 1992—
she was a flight attendant at the
time. We just celebrated our
thirtieth wedding anniversary.”
Not only did Deb introduce
Harry to volunteering at TNP
but they also traveled the
world together. They’ve been
everywhere from Moscow to Turkey!
Deb says, “In 2002, Harry and I
bought a condo that is walking distance
to Fifth Avenue South. I knew Harry
had a lot of stage presence and couldn’t
wait for him to join in on the fun I was
having at The Naples Players! In 2007,
Harry was able to volunteer, and he was
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BOOK REVIEW annareviewed by
karras
THE MARRIAGE N ot to be confused stubbornness.
PORTRAIT with another The novel weaves back and forth in time.
Lucrezia of Borgia
by Maggie O’Farrell fame, this Lucrezia We first meet Lucrezia at sixteen, having been
Publisher: Knopf was born the third daughter escorted by her husband to an isolated hunting
352 Pages of Cosimo I, Grand Duke lodge without her serving women. We learn
$28 US of Florence in 1545. Famed quickly she is certain he is going to attempt
nineteenth-century poet Robert to murder her because she has not produced
Browning captured her life in an heir, thus securing Alfonso’s bloodline.
his poem, “My Last Duchess.” But O’Farrell weaves in chapters of Lucrezia
O’Farrell takes the historical as a child, her encounter with the tiger in her
record, which is slim, and uses father’s menagerie, and the death of her sister
her writer’s talents to bring us a tale of riches, Maria, plus her subsequent betrothal and
marriage to a handsome duke, and ultimate marriage. Finally, the novel brings the two
tragedy. Or is it? storylines together for the ultimate reckoning
O’Farrell, famous for her retelling of of Lucrezia’s fate.
William Shakespeare’s tragic tale of his son in
Hamnet, uses her well-honed research skills Maggie O’Farrell uses all her gifts as a
and lush language to flesh out the details of storyteller to bring Lucrezia to life. We are
Lucrezia’s life in all its splendor. A true bird invited into the mind of a young woman who
in a gilded cage, Lucrezia never stepped foot is unsure of her power, struggling between
outside of the palazzo where she was born what she has been told is the right thing to do,
until the day she married Alfonso Il d’Este, and what her heart and mind speak. Lucrezia’s
Duke of Ferrara in 1558. She was just thirteen inner life is well-defined and rich as the
years old on her wedding day. Her older sister, glittery golden wedding gown she was laced
Maria, was to have the favor of marrying the into for her nuptials. This engrossing narrative
duke, but after her death from a fever, Lucrezia will satisfy not only lovers of historical fiction
was left in line and available for the marriage but anyone who enjoys a story well-told.
negotiations by her father. This story is like the deep red ruby the duke
The author’s version of Lucrezia is a gives to Lucrezia as a wedding gift, lush and
small girl with abundant red-gold hair and a glittering, but as dangerous as the heart’s
dominant spirit. She presents us with a child blood it resembles.
who is sharply intelligent, gifted in drawing
and painting, and unafraid of speaking her ∞ AUTHOR PROFILE
mind, even when it is unwarranted. Her
intended, Alfonso, the newly minted Duke Maggie O’Farrell was born and raised
of Ferrara, is at turns kind and playful, in Northern Ireland. She studied English
and then domineering and demanding. Literature at Cambridge and worked for many
Lucrezia, who has been raised to be meek, years as a journalist. She has written nine
not question authority, and obey her parents novels for adults, a memoir, and several books
and then husband, is surprised by her own for children. She is married to fellow writer
William Sutcliffe. They live in Edinburgh with
their three children.
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AVOID LIABILITY
for the debt of your identity thief
BY VICTORIA MARTINEZ
Attorney, Vernon Litigation
"If you are not proactive
in fending off such
a debt collector, you
could potentially face a
judgment to pay for a
debt that was the result of
identity theft."
T he US Department of Justice company, you could incur significant legal bringing suit that you were the victim
classifies identity theft as the fastest- fees attempting to defend against the of identity theft, including a copy of the
growing white-collar crime in the litigation. There are steps to safeguard police report, you may be able to obtain
Nation. The Federal Commission yourself when being dragged into this any actual damages as well as attorney’s
received over 2.8 million fraud reports type of litigation because, unfortunately, fees and costs in successfully defending
from consumers in 2021, losing more than the burden is on us as consumers to prove your case.
$5.8 billion dollars to fraud. we have been the victim of identity theft.
If you have provided the above notice
Digital thieves only need your name, Often, the debt has been sold many and can prove that the company failed
address, and last four numbers of your times to different debt purchasers and, to diligently investigate your report
social security number to apply for as a result, the company suing no longer of identity theft or that the company
any loan or credit application. Digital has the original information to confirm continued to pursue litigation after
applications for loans or credit cards you are the individual who originally being presented with such facts, the debt
require your personal information along applied for the loan or credit application. collector may be liable for a civil penalty
with an electronic signature without any This includes information such as the and damages up to $30,000. If you are
other verification that the name and social original electronic signature confirmation not proactive in fending off such a debt
security number match the individual document that confirms the identity of collector, you could potentially face a
filling out the application. Common ways the original individual who signed for the judgment to pay for a debt that was the
that identity theft can occur are by identity loan or credit application. result of identity theft.
thieves rummaging through garbage to
find paper with your personal information This is when making sure all attempts Victoria Martinez is a lifelong resident of SWFL
on it, through pop-ups or emails that to dispute the debt including reports with and an attorney at Vernon Litigation Group. Ms.
pretend to be financial institutions asking credit bureaus, the FTC, and local police Martinez’s practice focuses exclusively on litigation,
for your personal information or by become critical since consumers have with a concentration in business, trust, and probate
hacking into online accounts to retrieve the burden to prove they are the victim litigation in both federal and state courts, as well as
your personal information. of identity theft by the legal standard of arbitration.
a preponderance of the evidence, which
Ignoring a debt that does not belong is more likely than not. If you promptly
to you can present a long-term problem. provided written notice to the company
Even if you are successful in reaching
a settlement with the debt purchasing
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PLENTY TO BE
GRATEFUL FOR
this November at Artis—Naples
T he 2022-23 season is well Naples, starting with Community Day, Baker Museum. Helen Frankenthaler:
underway at Artis—Naples, a free event for the whole family filled Late Works, 1990-2003 showcases the
home of The Baker Museum with music, art, and many fun activities. innovative soak-stain paintings of
and the Naples Philharmonic, Later that evening, the late Myra Janco Frankenthaler’s late years and is on display
with a wide variety of exhibitions and Daniels, founder of the organization through November 27. The exhibition
performances in November for which that is now Artis—Naples, will be Ran Hwang: Becoming Again, on display
we can all give thanks. From a salsa remembered in what is sure to be a through January 8, meditates on both
orchestra early in the month, to a day memorable performance with the Naples the transient and cyclical nature of life
devoted to the community mid-month, Philharmonic and special guests. with an installation by the Korean-born
to an evening of holiday jazz as the artist Ran Hwang which incorporates
month draws to a close, Artis—Naples Later in the month, Artis—Naples buttons, beads, pins, and video projections.
is grateful to be presenting so many will be visited by two piano virtuoso Envisioning Evil: “The Nazi Drawings” by
outstanding events—and grateful for the brothers, Arthur and Lucas Jussen, Mauricio Lasansky is on display through
wonderful audiences who support them. in two programs. The Jussen brothers February 19. This haunting and powerful
perform with Naples Philharmonic exhibition presents the illustrations of
November opens with Naples musicians on November 15 and 20 Lasansky, the son of Jewish immigrants
Philharmonic Pops series performances, as part of the Sypert Salon series, in Argentina, as he grappled with the
in a program entitled Jack’s Hollywood performing chamber music by Schumann Holocaust. And extending all the way
Epics, running from November 1 and Mozart. On November 17 and until July 16 of next year throughout the
through 5. Jack Everly, the principal pops 19, the Jussen brothers perform the Hayes Hall galleries, Florida Contemporary
conductor of the Naples Philharmonic, Mozart Concerto for Two Pianos with 2022-23 showcases the artwork of three
leads the orchestra on an exhilarating the orchestra. Then audiences can get notable Florida artists.
journey through stirring Hollywood ready to be truly moved by the luxurious
themes. Then it’s time to dance on sound of the Berliner Philharmoniker, For details on all exhibitions,
November 6, when premier salsa one of the greatest orchestras in the performances, and events, visit
orchestra Grupo Niche makes their world, as they make their Florida debut artisnaples.org.
Artis—Naples debut with their catchy, on November 21 and 22. Legendary
upbeat rhythms. And everyone can saxophonist Dave Koz and Friends LEFT: Lucas and Arthur Jussen Photo ©Marco Borggreve
keep on dancing on November 10 when herald the start of the holiday season
BalletX, the premier contemporary ballet on November 27 with their 25th MIDDLE: Kirill Petrenko with the Berliner Philharmoniker
company of Philadelphia, performs with Anniversary Christmas Tour. ©Monika Rittershaus
the Naples Philharmonic. November
12 will be a very special day for Artis— Art lovers won’t want to miss the RIGHT: Community Day
exhibitions currently on display in The
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