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The BocaYour ClosestRaton Neighbor Tribune for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com East /West Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach, FL - October 18, 2012 through October 24, 2012 • Year III • Number 118- FREE Community YMCA Launches Rotary Club of Boca Raton adds five Annual Community Support Campaign to its list of OPAL winners See page 5 Municipal News Children’s Museum to Host National Exhibit of Presidents See page 11 Business Boca Chamber Boss named to Board of Florida’s Association of Chamber Professionals See page 23 Life & Arts Returning Home for Tenth Avenue North will be no ‘struggle’ OPAL Award recipients for 2013 include, from left, Rick Zimmer, Dr. Kevin Ross See page B1 and City Manager Leif Ahnell. Missing are Jay DiPietro and Bobby Campbell BOCA RATON -- The Boca Raton Meridian in Boca Raton. Country Club, in the Community Ser- will be held Jan. 19 at the Boca Pointe Rotary Club will add five new names to This year’s honorees are: Bobby vice category. Country Club. its roster of OPAL (Outstanding Peo- Campbell, Philanthropic Leadership; The OPAL Award celebrates the ac- Bobby Campbell, Founder and CEO ple and Leaders) Award winners at the Boca Raton City Manager Leif Ahnell, complishments of five individuals in of BBC International, is an avid phi- 15th annual event scheduled for early Civic; Lynn University President Dr. the community who have spent their lanthropist with his passion for Two 2013. Kevin Ross, Education; Rick Zimmer, life dedicated to making Boca Raton a Ten Footwear Foundation, the Ameri- Names of the new awardees were Rotarian Lifetime Achievement and Jay unique place to live, work and raise a can Heart Association and other local announced at a reception held at The DiPietro, chief executive at Boca West family. The 2013 OPAL Awards Gala charities. cont. on Pg.3 Boca Raton Gets Ready for Johnson Begins “From JWJ’s Final Presidential Debate Journal” In This Edition By: Ariana Green be anticipated,” police say which might John William Johnson begins a include ramp closures on Interstate 95 twice monthly column in this edition As Boca Raton prepares itself for the for the motorcades of President Obama of the Boca Tribune, according to an final presidential debate of the 2012 elec- and Gov. Mitt Romney, though it won’t announcement by Publisher Douglas tions, resides can expect headaches all day be announced if they’re flying into Fort Heizer. Monday on the roads around Lynn Uni- Lauderdale-Hollywood or Palm Beach We’re pleased to have John’s col- versity. Military Trail between Yamato international airports or which route umn,” said Heizer, and we welcome his Road and Potomac Road; Potomac Road they’re taking. many years of experience to the Boca between Northwest 24th Avenue and “Whenever the president visits, we Military Trail; Spanish River Boulevard Tribune.” don’t know which roads until they’re en Johnson, former opinion editor for between Broken Sound Boulevard and route. The Secret Service handles all of Military Trail. Will all be closed starting the Boca Raton News, has been writ- that,” said Boca Raton police spokesman ing professionally for 40 years, and has at 6 a.m on Monday and will only reopen Mark Economou. “It’s safe to say a few been privileged to earn 14 career writ- 2 a.m. Tuesday. times during the day there will be peri- More periodic road closures “should ing awards.... odic road closures... See page 3 See page 10 Gulfstream Goodwill Industries seeks donations of old cell phones See Pg.5 Nearly 400,000 readers! YOUR CLOSEST NEIGHBOR. 2 - Edition 118 The Boca Raton Tribune COMMUNITY NEWS East/West Boca Raton, FL CLUB SERVICE Marketing Director Chris Catoggio DIRECTORY Boca Police Safety Tip [email protected] ROTARY CLUB BOCA RATON WEST Q: At what age can I leave my child home alone? Account Executive President Marco Dombrowski A: While Florida statute does not give a specific age, police take Angelo Lima, Marguax Vickers, Thursday 7:30 Picanha Brasil several things into consideration when determining whether it is Andre Heizer safe for a child to be home alone. The maturity level of the child, ROTARY CLUB BOCA RATON Art Director Wednesday 12:00 Mizner Country Club duration of time alone, ability to care for him/herself, safety of the home environment, and accessibility to food/water are some of the Marjorie Brandner ROTARY CLUB BOCA RATON SUNSET factors considered. If you feel your child is ready to be left home Graphic Design: President Ron Lebright alone, make sure that he/she understands an emergency plan you Matt Epperson Monday 6:00, 5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, FL have developed, has access to a phone for dialing 911, and notify a friend, neighbor, or relative of the situation. ROTARY CLUB BOCA RATON DOWN TOWN Crime and safety questions are answered by officers from the Photographers: President Alan Kaye Crime Prevention Unit. Bogart’s Bar & Grille, Fridays at noon Nicole Vickers, Gabriela Heizer For more information, visit www.BocaPolice.com. Barbara McCormick LIONS CLUB OF DELRAY BEACH • 2nd Tues, 6pm at Heritage Park, 5861 Heritage Park Way, Video Production Delray Beach, FL. 33484 Boca Raton Police Blotter Director • 4th Tues 6pm at City Library 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 10/06/2012 SIMPLE BATTERY Klaiton Silva Delray Beach, FL. 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