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the healthcare thread to end all healthcare threads...
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Charles County Sheriff's Office earns CALEA Flagship Agency status
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09/09/2010 at 12:37 am

Lee Platt for Charles County Democratic Central Committee
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09/08/2010 at 10:44 pm

What good is the CNS notification system?
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09/08/2010 at 08:52 pm

Maryland Independent Primary Endorsements
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Don Derencin for Commissioner, District 4
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Paul Donato, Candidate for Board of Education
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Who is C.T. Wilson representing?
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Why isn't there a fire station in the north end of the county?
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Charles County Cafe

WAYNE COOPERYES, I have heard rumors that Wayne Cooper was arrested – rather publicly. I have even heard rumors as to why that might be, but I don't have anything confirmed, sorry. PLEASE DO NOT POST ANY RUMORS HERE – FACTS ONLY! If you are a witness to his arrest. Or have FIRST HAND knowledge of something, that [...]
Save the date – St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival 10/16-10/17The Oyster Festival is more than just oyster shucking; it's a cornucopia of good eats! There's pit beef, chicken and ham, barbecued beef, pork, ribs and chicken, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, crab soup, crab cakes, steamed shrimp and, of course, oysters just about every way imaginable! That includes scalded, on the half shell, fried, grilled and in [...]
19 File to Run for Board of EducationLet me know if you have ever heard of any of these people before. Some are complete strangers. Quite a few have come before the board for one thing or another and haven't gotten their way and are now running. Others are just…you've go to be kidding me Ready Willing and Abell
What to name the new high school? Weigh in before AugustA committee was comprised of county residents, staff, and students to review the submitted suggestions. The committee came before the board on June 28, 2010 and presented their unanimous top three suggestions in no particular order. -Zekiah -St. Charles -Lagrange Point Other suggestions submitted to the committee are listed at Ready Willing and Abell
SUNSET CONCERT FESTIVAL AND FARMERS’ MARKET CELEBRATES GRAND OPENINGSUNSET CONCERT FESTIVAL AND FARMERS’ MARKET CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING THIS FRIDAY; MUSIC, FOOD, ART DISPLAYS, classic cars AND A WHOLE LOT MORE SAINT CHARLES, MD.— The Sunset Concert Festival and Farmers’ Market will celebrate its grand opening this Friday at O’Donnell Lake in Saint Charles, featuring a performance by the local bluegrass band the Port Tobacco [...]
Sunset Concert Series – GRAND OPENING!

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Hughesville Village

Charles County Commissioners do not disappoint...their good buddy, and campaign contributor, Frank Chaney. Rezoning request approved, unanimously. Noteworthy is the fact that Sam Graves "Commissioner for the People" was the first to make the motion to approve. Cooper stated because CSM and Red Cross came out to testify, they couldn't be left out in the cold. Nevermind the hundreds of letters from Hughesville residents opposing and the dozens who spoke at the public hearings. Edith only approved because of the land donations and wanted that a condition of approval - illegal. IMHO, Reuben must be a lousy lawyer since he stated he researched the law extensively to determinie a change in the character of the neighborhood and found this request met the criteria. Fink also mentioned, again, his many "negotiations" with Chaney representatives. I hope everyone remembers this when 2010 gets here. I will do everything I can to see to it not one of them gets re-elected. They do not represent their constituents - it seems they only cut deals for their buddies.The revitalization plan is dead, unless, we win the appeal. Thanks, commissioners, for ruining our quality of life. I have no idea how you can sleep at night. You make me sick.
Latest Information in the Public Record on the Chaney Rezoning RequestInfo packet/Letters SubmittedGreat letter from B. Stewart...
Chaney Rezoning Request Work Session - June 17, 2009 @ 3:30 p.m. Now we'll see our commissioners' true colors...
Village Social & Silent Auction UpdateKool Productions has generously, provided a pair of tickets to the upcoming July 4th, Trace Adkins concert at Regency Furniture Stadium. The tickets will be available through the Silent Auction during the Village Social on June 14th. Don't forget to reserve your tickets today!
PH Yard Sale Fundraiser UpdateFriday and Saturday were tremendously successful. We've almost hit our fundraising goal. We'll be out again today, so, come on by and say hello! We've still got some great things left.
Voter apathy plain as no one shows up for public hearingDon't the commissioners already have too much power? Don't let them take away a decision that is yours to make. Changing the treasurers position to an appointed one does nothing but allow the commissioners to abuse another position. Let the commissioners know you DO care.Resounding silence on treasurer issue[...] "If there are concerns regarding the qualifications of the individual elected to this position, amend the requirements of eligibility for potential candidates running for this office," wrote Pauleen Brewer of Hughesville. "I share Mr. Peuler's concerns over the consequence of an unqualified individual serving in his position, be it elected or appointed," George Talcott of La Plata wrote in his letter. "However, I feel that the citizens are best served by leaving the decision in who serves in this Office up to them." Citizens can comment until 4:30 p.m. May 27, after which the record will close, and the commissioners will hold a follow-up work session to decide whether they will pursue the legislation.

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Nanjemoy InfoWar Message Blog

Case 312 - Nanjemoy Vs. Charles County (and WSG)Court ordered Mediation occured yesterday, its an.. “experiment” or prototype.. program, we were ORDERED to, I think it was helpful, though we quickly understood, without ALL Petitioners present, no decisions, or conditions could be offered, or accepted. SO - Action items are, for Appealants, to gather, and assign one person to speak for all, and within 10 days [...]
BOA Schedules Docket 1232 - WSG in Nanjemoy Cancelled - Appeal to State Special Circuit Court filed!The BOA has scheduled a meeting tonight. The purpose is for them to attempt to remedy the deficiency Judge Nalley found in his ruling. Opposition filled an appeal to the State Special Circuit Court on April 27, 2010. Case will move to Annapolis ! Stay tuned for more info!
Case Review Meeting - Opinion and Order reading, and discussion April 9.Thank the core team for coming to the strategy and concepts meeting. Will Provide the link to the working portal for appeal process notes and strategy soon. WPPS3 tiger team will report within 2 weeks. (Bids due 4.15 - 30 days to award - est May 15) Nanjemoy invites the applicant to do the honorable thing, withdraw without [...]
Nanjemoy WSG Case Remanded BACK to the Board of Appeals ! Doc No./Seq No.: 21/0 File Date: 03/29/2010 Close Date:03/29/2010 Decision: Document Name: Opinion and Order of the Court that matter is remanded to the Board of Appeals for Charles County for further proceedings. Copy mailed all 3 attorneys. Copy of Opinion and Case History mailed Bord of Appeals c/o Roger Fink, County Atty. Judge Nalleys Opinion [...]
A Day in Court - January 5th, 2010 : No Decision Yet.Well, it was certainly an enlightening experience. Mr Wolfgang made the petitioners points with Mr ONiel in consultation, Mr Buchannon and Mr Mudd made their counter points, Judge Nalley seemed to be very familiar with the case, after spending his weekend reviewing the volumous material that was in the record. No Decision was made today, Judge [...]
Appeal Against Docket 1232, Case Number C09-1912; WSG Holdings LLC “research facilility” Documents NOW ONLINE - Hearing Rescheduled for January 5th 2010!The End of the Line … Click on Title for 1232 Documents The Petitioners Brief: The County Response: The Applicants Response: The Petitioners REPLY: Bring it on - January 5th - N E W HEARING DATE !

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Ready, Willing and Abell

School's race rule prompts mom to pull kids outAugust 27, 2010By HOLBROOK MOHRAssociated Press WriterJACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A policy intended to achieve racial equality at a north Mississippi school has long meant that only white kids can run for some class offices one year, black kids the next. But Brandy Springer, a mother of four mixed race children, was stunned when she moved to the area from Florida and learned her 12-year-old daughter couldn't run for class reporter because she wasn't the right race.The rules sparked an outcry on blogs and other websites after Springer contacted an advocacy group for mixed-race families. The NAACP called for a Justice Department investigation _ not surprising in a state with a history of racial tension dating to the Jim Crow era.By Friday afternoon, the Nettleton School District announced on its website that it would no longer use race in school elections.Superintendent Russell Taylor posted a statement saying the practice had been in place for 30 years, dating back to a time when school districts across Mississippi came under close scrutiny from the U.S. Justice Department over desegregation."It is the belief of the current administration that these procedures were implemented to help ensure minority representation and involvement in the student body," the statement said. "It is our hope and desire that these practices and procedures are no longer needed."Springer, who moved to Lee County from Florida in April, said her daughter was told the office of sixth-grade class reporter at Nettleton Middle School was available only to black students this year.Her anger grew when she saw school election guidelines that allowed only whites to run for class president this year. In alternating years, the positions would be reversed so blacks could run for president and whites could hold other positions, district officials said.Even if the rule is an attempt to ensure black and white participation, Springer said diversity is no longer a black and white issue, with a growing number of mixed-race children, Hispanics and other ethnicities attending school together.Read more HERE
Formula to Grade Teachers’ Skill Gains Acceptance, and CriticsBy SAM DILLONPublished: August 31, 2010How good is one teacher compared with another?A growing number of school districts have adopted a system called value-added modeling to answer that question, provoking battles from Washington to Los Angeles — with some saying it is an effective method for increasing teacher accountability, and others arguing that it can give an inaccurate picture of teachers’ work.The system calculates the value teachers add to their students’ achievement, based on changes in test scores from year to year and how the students perform compared with others in their grade.People who analyze the data, making a few statistical assumptions, can produce a list ranking teachers from best to worst.Read more HERE
Suggested ReadingBelow is a list of some books that have been brought to my attention for suggested reading. If you have read any and want to discuss them, here is your thread.
Please Mr. President, don't speak on school timeClass StruggleJay MathewsAugust 26, 2010Here we go again. I dodged a lot of electronic tomatoes last year for suggesting that President Obama NOT give his back-to-school speech during class time. Many readers thought that was a stupid suggestion. The president and his staff apparently agree with them, because the White House has announced he is going to do it again on Sept. 14. The White House is again encouraging schools to interrupt class so students can listen.I am going to stay away from the political issues. I know this is an election year. Here in the Washington area, including D.C. and the Maryland suburbs where I live, Sept. 14 will be primary election day, with a D.C. mayoral race important to the future of D.C. schools. But I don't think the president's speech will affect that much. That is not why it bothers me.Last year, at least, the speech occurred on or near the first day of school for many students. That day is often a waste anyway, just finding your classrooms, greeting your friends and sizing up your teachers. This year he will be speaking on what is the second week for some students, and for many the third or fourth week, when serious learning should be underway. Why does the White House think this is a good idea?Read more HERE.
More Md., Va. students taking ACT for college entrance, data showBy Michael BirnbaumWashington Post Staff WriterThursday, August 19, 2010An increasing number of Maryland and Virginia high school students are taking the ACT college entrance test in a region where the SAT has long been dominant, according to data released Wednesday. In Virginia this year, 22 percent of high school seniors who graduated took the ACT at some point in school, up from 19 percent in 2009, according to the state Department of Education.This year's SAT data have not yet been released. But the percentage of graduating Virginia high school seniors who took the SAT dropped from 73 percent in 2007 to 58 percent in 2009.In Maryland, the number of graduating seniors who took the ACT grew this year, too, to 11,924 from 11,317 in 2009, the Iowa-based ACT organization reported. The number of seniors taking the SAT dropped slightly from 2008 to 2009, but it remains the state's most widely used test. The number of D.C. students taking the ACT has been flat since 2008. Read more HERE.
Tasing DemonstrationView Video HereAs a member of the Charles County Board of Education I recently, volunteered for a tasing to demonstrate the safety associated with the deployment of a Taser by a police officer assigned to our county schools.This demonstration took place on August 13, 2010 at the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters in La Plata, Maryland.

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Commissioners Approve Budget Amendment and Transfer

On Tuesday morning, the Charles County Commissioners voted to approve the proposed budget amendment and budget transfer presented to them by the
Department of Fiscal and Administrative Services.

Due to a significant loss in projected interest income and income taxes, the County calculated it was necessary to offset their revenue decline by approximately $3.5 million. After reviewing last year’s budget and analyzing trends, Fiscal Services determined approximately $2 million needed to be cut from the County’s operating budget. Although public safety and education account for more than 70% of the County’s budget the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Charles County Board of Education were not asked to make cuts in this process.

The County was also able to realize $900,000 through budget reallocation of positions and salary savings from a hiring freeze.

Additionally, Fiscal Services requested to transfer $700,000 from the County’s Cable Fund to the General Fund to enable them to offset the projected
revenue losses.

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1. · It is fortunate for educators, public safety employees and we the public that it is an election year.

Comment by Ken Robinson on 03/11/10 at 05:18 PM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
2. · So, the Sheriff's Office and the BOE are spared....what about the Department of Emergency Services??

Comment by MarylandRes on 03/11/10 at 07:02 PM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
3. · Despite this press release from the Commissioners, the CCSO and BOE budgets have been cut. Maybe not in proportion to those other county departments have faced, but they have been cut. For what its worth those agencies aren't under the direct purview of the Commissioners.

Comment by The Quack on 03/11/10 at 07:15 PM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
4. · Thanks for pointing that out. A lot like when the didn't raise taxes but tax bills increased.

Comment by Ken Robinson on 03/11/10 at 07:18 PM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
5. · The County has a "Cable Fund" ? is that the $ that Comcast puts on my every bill as a "Franchise Fee" ? What do the Commissioners do with the "cable fund" beside make up budget shortfalls ?

Comment by anserman on 03/12/10 at 09:34 AM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
6. · #1 It is fortunate for educators, public safety employees and we the public that it is an election year.

Ken, I was watching the latest Board of Appeals regarding Mirant and didn't see you. I figured you recused yourself due to the subject matter, but then thought I saw you in the front row. Then, I see from the CC Gov't website that you are an alternate. What's that all about? Did "someone(s)" think you were getting too much air time?

Comment by seahorse on 03/12/10 at 12:31 PM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
7. · It would be inappropriate for me to comment.

Comment by Ken Robinson on 03/12/10 at 12:37 PM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
8. · Word on the street is the commissioners want Ken removed from the board, so, it would seem the fact that Ken was in the audience vs. seated with the board shows they may be partially getting their way...

formerly known on the ‘Duck as CCCitizen and, unless otherwise stated, any opinions expressed are those of my own.

Comment by Pauleen Brewer on 03/12/10 at 12:46 PM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
9. · #7 It would be inappropriate for me to comment.

#8 the commissioners want Ken removed from the board

I don't think it takes a mental giant to read between the lines. Thanks for the replies.

Comment by seahorse on 03/12/10 at 01:01 PM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]

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