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July 1, 2009

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OUR YOUNG WORK FORCE
COMPETES FOR LIMITED, AND AT TIMES, VOLUNTEER JOBS

NOT LONG AGO, FINDING a job was a fairly simple matter for teens interested in earning some extra spending money over the summer. The whole enterprise typically took place the week after school let out and required little more than a trip to the mall or a couple of local restaurants. Full Story

Jackson's chimp living the good life in SWFL
Bubbles was once a celebrity himself

Bubbles, the chimpanzee who was Michael Jackson's constant companion for years, has been living at the Center for Great Apes, a sanctuary for chimpanzees and orangutans in Wauchula, about 70 miles north of Fort Myers, since 2005. Full Story

Southwest Florida celebrates Independence Day

Bonita lights up the night with laser light show As darkness falls on Saturday, July 4, the Bonita Springs night sky will come alive with a unique and spectacular laser light show highlighting Independence Day 2009. Full Story

KOVELS: ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
Ceramic figurines captured history before photography

Before there were photographs and television, some of the best likenesses of important people were created by makers of ceramics. English Staffordshire potters made many versions of a figure about 15 inches high with a head that was altered to look like Benjamin Franklin or George Washington. This group of figures came in white or multicolored finishes. Full Story

Robb & Stucky Interiors presents design seminars

Refresh your home's décor with tips from the professional interior design team at Robb & Stucky Interiors. Robb & Stucky designers host a variety of complimentary seminars throughout July, covering design techniques, introductions to the latest trends and provide guidelines for home accessorizing. Full Story

Fun, food, music highlight 2nd annual Taste of Coconut Point

Tasty fare is on tap for the second annual Taste of Coconut Point on Sunday, July 12. Set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will feature an assortment of great food from about 20 Coconut Point restaurants, plus live entertainment. Full Story

LMHS takes over center operations

Lee Memorial Health System has chosen to fully manage and operate its outpatient Radiology Diagnostics Centers in an effort to streamline patient care services and make better use of the health system's resources. This decision has resulted in a dissolution of Lee Medical Resources, a partnership between LMHS and Medical Resources Inc., a New Jersey-based company. Full Story

High temperatures a danger to children
Be on alert for any child or vulnerable adult left unattended in a vehicle

As temperatures in Southwest Florida are heading toward triple digits, the Florida Department of Children and Families reminds parents and caregivers that it is never OK to leave young children or vulnerable adults unattended in hot cars. Full Story

Sheriff's Fraud Line has increase in calls

The Fraud Line at the Lee County Sheriff's Office has experienced a 208 percent increase in calls in the second quarter of 2009 as compared to that same period in 2008. Sheriff's officials attribute the rise to the economy as well growing awareness about the Fraud Line. Full Story

'Back To School' request helps stock center's shelves

The School Resource Center, a major initiative of The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, is seeking supplies to replenish its shelves. Now, more than ever, teachers need items for their classrooms. Items such as paper, notebooks, pencils, glue, binders and file folders are in high demand. Full Story

AT EDISON STATE COLLEGE

Edison State College is offering the following Continuing Education classes in July. Classes will be held at Edison College, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. For more information and a registration form, visit http:// www.edison.edu/lee/ce/, e-mail celee@edison. edu or call 489-9235. Full Story

Lee Tran announces July 4 schedule changes

Lee County Transit will not operate its 18 bus routes on Saturday, July 4. Instead, it will operate two trolley routes on that day, serving Fort Myers Beach. Trolley service from Summerlin Square on the mainland to Bowditch Park at the north end of the island will run every 40 minutes starting at 7 a.m. Full Story

Safety program provided for Alzheimer's patients

The Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center is offering a Safety Program for Alzheimer's caregivers in Lee County. Created to provide caregivers with tools to implement an emergency plan to prevent crises, each Safety Program packet includes two components: an emergency plan kit and an identification bracelet for the memory-impaired person. Full Story

Support group held for adult children of Alzheimer's persons

A support group for adults who have a parent with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder meets at the Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center, 10051 McGregor Blvd., Ste. 101, Fort Myers. Interested caregivers can attend on Tuesday, July 7, or Thursday, July 9, at 6:15 p.m. Full Story

LMHS launches second phase of Tobacco Free Lee Campaign

Lee Memorial Health System is one step closer to going completely tobacco free as a health system. Phase II of the System's Tobacco Free Lee campaign started June 19 and will greatly reduce the smoking areas at each of the system's locations. Full Story

Fire officials urge safety this Fourth of July

Fireworks have long been a tradition in this country to celebrate our independence. Big, bright and colorful, they draw awestruck crowds by the thousands each year to large events. Done by professionals, these shows are a safe way to enjoy the holiday. But each year, thousands of people are injured by backyard fireworks. Full Story