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THE PALM BEACH POST WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2004 51 A Hearing process called more costly Infamous corner becomes a PAL for area's youngsters a 1 PROFESSOR from ib he should be fired immediately for lying to school officials. "I just think this kind of conduct can be tolerated," Watt said. "I don't want to pay public funds to him. I think this is nothing more than hush money." But Pete Sample, PBCC's labor attorney, said that as a tenured faculty member, Enos had a right to a hearing, which would require the hiring of a hearing officer, the filing of legal briefs and possible appeals that could last many months or years. That would be far costlier than the approximately $21,000 he will now be paid, Sample said.

Enos was a 24-year-old schoolteacher in Aldine, Texas, in February 1990 when he fired a shot into the chest of his girlfriend, Theresa Drummond, also 24, killing her. He told authorities he had been showing Drummond, also a teacher, how to use a pistol. Enos was indicted on murder charges and eventually convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to prison. After his parole, Enos was hired by PBCC in 1998 and indicated on his job application that he had never been convicted of a crime, PBCC President Dennis Gallon told trustees. In 2000 Enos asked for and received a leave of absence for what he said were personal reasons, when in fact he had to return to Texas on a matter related to his criminal case, Gallon said.

Enos did not return a phone call seeking comment. PBCC did not conduct criminal background checks on faculty applicants at the time Enos was hired, but started doing so shortly after that, PBCC spokeswoman Grace Truman said. PBCC officials began hearing rumors about Enos' background last month and learned then of his criminal record, Truman said. He then submitted grades for the fall semester and cleaned out his office, she said. Gallon said the work Enos will do between now and May is time-consuming and hard.

The project we've given him is punitive to a degree," he said. "At least now, with this option, taxpayers get something in return." Staff researcher Melanie Mena contributed to this story. lariykelleipbpost.com tools they need to be productive citizens," Mayor Lois Frankel said. An air-hockey game and a pingpong table, a big-screen TV and a PlayStation game already have been donated. Eventually, PAL coordinator Stephanie Patterson hopes to add computers and homework help.

"We are going to retake this neighborhood," Commissioner Ike Robinson vowed. "This is our neighborhood." As the dignitaries gathered to watch Frankel unveil a plaque by the front door, Larry James watched from the supermarket parking lot across the street. "I was born and raised here," said James, 51, "and I can't believe it's in this neighborhood. I didn't think they paid much attention to the kids over this way. There's a lot of single-parent kids in penitentiaries right now because they didn't have any opportunities.

"Now all you got to do is get them to participate." ronhayespbpost.com By RON HAYES Palm Beach Post Staff Writer WEST PALM BEACH As the mayor and the police chief and the city commissioners were listening to each other congratulate each other Tuesday morning, a fellow called "Mojo, just Mojo" climbed a ladder across the street and hung a sign on the side of a building where everyone could see it. Tamarind Super-Market Welcomes The New P.AL Club. Good Luck. The crossroads of Tamarind Avenue and Seventh Street have come to a crossroads. A year ago Tuesday, the mayor and the police chief and the city commissioners broke ground on a new $480,000 Police Athletic League building, a place where cops and kids could meet as friends before possibly meeting at the jail.

One year later, to the day, they were back to dedicate that building. "Instead of disarming criminals, the police are going to be arming kids with the Exercise deemed 'overwhelmingly a success DRILL from IB agencies to communicate with one another on emergency radio frequencies during disasters and major emergencies. Generally speaking, agencies found they would have little difficulty communicating via emergency channels during a disaster, said Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter, chairman of the county's domestic security committee. But he added that he was unsure specifically how each agency performed. "From the near view, the exercise was overwhelmingly a success," Reiter said.

andrewmarrapbpost.com Hern, the port's security manager. "The goal is to get them all working together as a team." While officers scrambled aboard the cargo ship in Riviera Beach, law enforcement officials from across the county were meeting in suburban West Palm Beach to test the ability of local In the end, supervisors said the trainees benefitted from the chance to practice tactics and communications involved in such an intricate operation. "Really, we want to get a coordinated effort from all the agencies," said Ken Ellington resolution modeled after West Palm's I i iTit'iiiii f'w df'i 'Mo 1 1 rrr ta Many people needlessly spend their life savings to pay tor nursing care. With proper guidance you may be able to obtain Medicaid benefits before you lose everything. Be sure to seek professional advice! 1 THE KARP LAW FIRM, P.A.

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"When they're asked to pick up a rifle and defend their country, they should not have to worry about mounting bills, or losing their house or health care for WAGES from IB neighborhood services. The names of the two other employees facing the call were not available Tuesday. The village also will cover medical insurance and other benefits for Wellington employees who are reservists or National Guardsmen. It will cover the salary gap and benefits for up to two years, with the ability to extend the coverage beyond that if necessary, Bonde said. For example, if an employee earns $40,000 working for Wellington, but earns only $20,000 from the military, the village will pay the difference while the employee serves active duty.

The council passed the resolution swiftly and with little discussion. Wellington's resolution was modeled after the one West Palm Beach established for its employees, Bonde said. No Wellington employee has yet been called to active duty. Reservists and guardsmen must be able to give employers 30 days' notice when called up, Bonde said. Village Manager Charlie Specializing in High-End Estates from Vera Beach to Miami.

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