The Boca Raton Tribune Your Closest Neighbor for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com East /West Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach, FL - August 2, 2012 through August 8, 2012 • Year III • Number 108- FREE Mayor Requests $250,000 from the State See page 3 By Aaron Wecker and foreboding letter to the facing a $5 million budget on the city” and that “ the protesters in the City for ing to relocate to the area After Gov. Rick Scott Gov. on July 17 outlining shortfall”, which will only Presidential Debate will the event and the days lead- and the State.” cut Boca’s request for the potential fallout from exacerbate the issue if the contribute over $20 million ing up to the event” and The concern for Mayor $250,000 for the upcom- lack of funding for the se- state is not willing to front to the local state and econ- the Mayor does not want a Whelchel is that “The at- ing Presidential Debate on curity of this immeasurable the money for the security. omy.” “Security incident” that may tention of the national and Oct. 22 at Lynn University, event. Mayor Whelchel states that The extra security is lead to “a significant nega- international media will from the budget; Mayor Su- According to the Sun- around “3,000 media rep- because, “there will likely tive impact to potential visi- create a unique opportunity san Whelchel sent a stern Sentinel “Boca Raton is resentatives will converge be a significant number of tors and to companies look- to promote the See Pg.3 Mrs. Dorothy Burkes reading the Tribune Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum Awarded State Grant Funds BOCA RATON -- The Boca Raton Historical Soci- The BRHS&M is the steward of the Boca Raton ety & Museum has been awarded a grant of $19,939 area’s history and oversees a collection of about 2,000 for general program support from the Florida Depart- objects, 15,000 photographs and 20,000 archives. Sub- ment of State, Division of Cultural Affairs for fiscal year jects include everything from Mizner Industries to the 2012-2013. Boca Raton Army Air Field to the newest collection, These funds will be used to support the outreach pro- IBM PC personal computers made right in Boca Raton grams and exhibitions of the Boca Raton History Muse- in the 1980s. um headquartered in the historic Boca Raton Town Hall In addition, the BRHS&M operates the “Boca Raton at 71 North Federal Highway in Boca Raton. Express Museum,” two restored streamline rail cars BRHS&M offers a wide variety of programming for located at the historic Boca Raton East Coast Railway adults and children including heritage tours, educational Station at 747 South Dixie Highway. See the website for programs for youth, lecture series, and special events. times and dates for the Boca Express. Town Hall currently features three exhibitions: “Mizner The Boca Raton Historical Society See page 11 Send us a picture of you reading The Boca Raton Industries/ Mizner Style”; the “Mizner Apartment Col- lection”; and “Over Boca Raton, Then & Now,” a display Tribune to [email protected] of aerial photography. PROPEL Goes Boxing at P.A.L. See Pg.6 Nearly 400,000 readers! YOUR CLOSEST NEIGHBOR. 2 - Edition 108 The Boca Raton Tribune COMMUNITY NEWS East/West Boca Raton, FL Marketing Director Chris Catoggio ObituaryThe Boca Raton Tribune [email protected] Account Executive Angelo Lima, Marguax Vickers, Founder of Grandview Andre Heizer Prep in Boca Dies at 83 Art Director BOCA RATON — Gene the Board of Trustees for Lynn Marjorie Brandner Boca Police Safety Tip M. Ehlers, 83, the founder of University in Boca Raton and Graphic Design: Grandview Preparatory School was a long-time member of the Matt Epperson Q: Can a person drive in Florida with only an International in Boca Raton, died July 18, Congregational Church of Boca Driver’s License? 2012, at Hospice by the Sea in Raton. Boca Raton. He is survived by his wife of Photographers: A: No. An International Driver’s License is an official docu- Born in Reinbeck, Iowa, as a 29 years, Carolyn, son Michael Nicole Vickers, Gabriela Heizer ment that translates your country’s license in other languages only. young man, Mr. Ehlers enlisted Ehlers of Bettendorf, Iowa, son Barbara McCormick You must have a valid driver’s license from your home country or in the U.S. Army and went into David Ehlers, daughter Jamie the United States to legally drive in Florida. business after leaving the ser- Ehlers, and stepdaughter, Jack- Video Production Crime and safety questions are answered by officers from the vice. He worked in sales and ie Westerfield, his grandchil- Director Boca Raton Police Crime Prevention Unit. For more information, management for several years dren Michael Ehlers II, Azaria Klaiton Silva visit HYPERLINK “http://www.bocapolice.com/” www.BocaPo- before purchasing General Ehlers, Garrick Ehlers, Adri- lice.com. Leaseways in 1971. The compa- ana Ehlers, JT Westerfield, Jake Interns: ny grew into one of the largest Westerfield, Kaiden and Davis Guadalupe Monarrez, family owned truck rental and Lobbe. Gina Onori, Malcolm Shields, leasing firms in the nation, oper- A memorial service was held Shannon Copeland ating in 13 states. Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at The Boca Raton Police Blotter He and his wife, Carolyn, Congregational Church of Boca moved to Florida in 1988 and he Raton, 251 SW 4th Avenue, THEFT FROM BUILDING 07/20/2012 18:50 6000 W founded Grandview Prep, which Boca Raton. In honor of Mr. The Boca RatonTribune GLADES RD opened in the fall of 1997 and Ehlers, memorials may be made mailing address: P.O. Box 970593 On 07/20/12, at the Apple Store, 6000 W Glades Road, B/M to the Grandview Foundation, now serves students from pre-K Boca Raton, FL 33497 Christopher Jones and B/M Byron Hill were arrested for grand through high school at its cam- The Congregational Church of theft and possession of multiple fraudulent credit cards. Office Address: 399 NW Boca Raton pus on Spanish River Boulevard. Boca Raton or Hospice by the Blvd., Suite 212 - Boca Raton Fl, 33432 IDENTITY THEFT 07/20/2012 8:26 5131 CONGRESS Mr. Ehlers also served on Sea. AVE [email protected] www.bocaratontribune.com Victim reported unknown person made unauthorized bank For Sale For general information: withdrawal using their ID credentials. 561-290-1202 VANDALISM TO VEHICLE 07/22/2012 21:27 Fax: 561-208-6008 3100 AIRPORT RD Fine Quality Men’s Jackets Complainant`s vehicle window was smashed but it did not ap- 18 fine quality designer men’s jackets for sale. Sizes 38 to 52. pear that entry was made inside. Brands include Valentino, Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss and Copyright 2012 by The Boca Raton SIMPLE BATTERY 07/21/2012 22:47 4498 NW 2ND AVE Tribune. All rights reserved by The Boca BRPD responded to 4498 NW 2nd Ave in reference to a fight others. The lot includes two tuxedo jackets. Raton Tribune. All submissions and in progress . Investigation revealed that one male subject bat- published materials are the propery of tered two other males. The male was arrested for battery and Asking $350 The Boca Raton Tribune. This publication transported to the Palm Beach County Jail. may not be reproduced in whole or in Call 561-966-8454 part without express written consent BURGLARY/ THEFT FROM AUTO 07/22/2012 18:15 400 from The Boca Raton Tribune. 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Community News www.bocaratontribune.com August 2, 2012 through August 8, 2012 for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com Edition 108 - 3 CommunityThe Boca Raton Tribune News Mayor Requests $250,000 From the State State and the local area for tourism and for Census bureau, while Boca Raton has a economic development.” And she does not population of 84,392.