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Charles County - 21st wealthiest county in the US
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03/07/2010 at 06:40 pm

Charles County Democratic Central Committee Annual Truman-Kennedy Dinner
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03/06/2010 at 04:19 pm

St. Charles Mall Incident(s)
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03/06/2010 at 01:04 pm

ITS THE ECONOMY----2010- A new thread on economic indicators
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Lee Platt for Charles County Democratic Central Committee
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Tim Crawford for Sheriff
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Your child no longer requires permission to use Microsoft online services
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Charles County Cafe

Candice Quinn Kelly on FacebookThis morning I "became a fan" of the Facebook group "Elect Candice Quinn Kelly" and upon seeing this my friend Brian (Shedman here on the cafe) asked, "Is she a Democrat now?" Hey Brian, were you saying I would only support a dem? Hmmmm? Anyway, there was then some discussion about why she changed parties. Did she change [...]
Milk and TP alert! Snow is expected! Panic Time!Sure, only a "dusting" is predicted, but that never stopped our area's residents from crowding grocery stores and driving like idiots. Dusting of snow predicted for Metro area WASHINGTON – A "southern storm" is expected to dust the Washington metro area with an inch or two of snow.Charles County Public Schools and St. Mary's County Public [...]
CCSO shuts down the last “spa” of ill reputeSpa with prostitution shut down in Charles Co. WALDORF, Md. – The Charles County sheriff's office says it has shut down the last remaining spa acting as a front for prostitution in the county. [...]Sheriff Rex W. Coffey says closing the facility marks the last known spa with allegations of prostitution in the county. At one point, [...]
Awkward quote of the dayI know that this is not the reaction that this gentleman intended, but now I wonder how the average child in Pennsylvania is treated. (read more) But William Deeley, president of the Inner Circle of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, says the animal is "being treated better than the average child in Pennsylvania." The groundhog is kept [...]
Watermen vs. Environmentalists again in AnnapolisWatermen Fight to Protect Oyster Harvesting Techniques By JENNIFER HLAD ANNAPOLIS (Jan. 20, 2010) – More than 150 watermen took a day off from the water Tuesday to protest a proposed oyster restoration plan and support a bill they say will help them hang on to their livelihood. The bill would protect the watermen's right to use certain [...]
No cognac, no flowers, no note – no Poe Toaster in 2010Poe Toaster is 'Nevermore' No gift of cognac and roses left at poet's grave, ending decades-long tradition By Liz F. Kay | liz.kay@baltsun.com Baltimore Sun reporter A longtime tribute to Edgar Allan Poe may have come to an end with the absence of the "Poe Toaster," who for more than half a century has marked the poet's birthday [...]

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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

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 !
Hearing Date Set - December 16, 2009 - for APPEAL against Charles County, WSG Holdings LLC/Washington Security Group Inc. Docket 1232What Happened October 20, 2009 – Courtroom C Well, the first JUDGE, happened to know Milly Hammon - a respondent in the case, so had to recuse herself from hearing this appeal process. So, we were all told to leave, and stand by for another judge. Who did we get, Circuit Judge Robert Nalley- [...]
1232 Appeals “Motions” Hearing October 20 @ 0930 - Charles County Circuit Court - La Plata!Since the filing of the original Appeal from opposition (petitioners) to 1232, the applicants Lawyer, Mr. Mudd has filed several motions, and thus - so has the Citizens Councel Mr. Wolfgang. There will be a hearing on these “motions” on October 20 @ 930 AM at the Charles County Circuit Court. The Follow On will [...]
Docket 1232 Appeal is filed IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR CHARLES COUNTYJuly 8th, 2009 ~ It has been confirmed - Case Number C09-1912 .. in the case of Docket 1232, a Special Exception from WSG Holdings LLC (The associated corporation to Washington Security Group Inc.) Appeal is filed and date stamped. Click Here for - FINAL ORDER - (Notice BOA “condition” that this must be RESEARCH ONLY, [...]
Nanjemoy: Housing Needs Assessment Meeting - July 7, 6-8 PM !Nanjemoy: Housing Needs Assessment Meeting Auctus Inc., the contractor selected to complete the housing needs assessment for Nanjemoy, will hold a public meeting at the Nanjemoy Community Center on Tuesday July 7, 2009 from 6-8 PM. I have gotten word this group has been doing a great job, is tasked to share information with the community. All citizens [...]

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Ready, Willing and Abell

How to ruin a child: too much esteem, too little sleepBy George F. Will Thursday, March 4, 2010The Washington Post Memo to that Massachusetts school where children in physical education classes jump rope without using ropes: Get some ropes. And you -- you are about 85 percent of all parents -- who are constantly telling your children how intelligent they are: Do your children a favor and pipe down. These are nuggets from "NutureShock: New Thinking About Children" by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman. It is another book to torment modern parents who are determined to bring to bear on their offspring the accumulated science of child-rearing. Modern parents want to nurture so skillfully that Mother Nature will gasp in admiration at the marvels their parenting produces from the soft clay of children.Those Massachusetts children are jumping rope without ropes because of a self-esteem obsession. The assumption is that thinking highly of oneself is a prerequisite for high achievement. That is why some children's soccer teams stopped counting goals (think of the damaged psyches of children who rarely scored) and shower trophies on everyone. No child at that Massachusetts school suffers damaged self-esteem by tripping on the jump rope.Read more HERE.
REMINDER: Board of Education Meeting, 3/9/10The Board of Education's next monthly meeting is Tuesday, March 9, at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building on Radio Station Road in La Plata. The public portion of the meeting begins at 1 p.m. and recognition begins at 4:30 p.m. The meeting is televised live on Comcast Channel 96 and Verizon FiOS Channel 12, and is rebroadcast throughout the week. Program schedules are available at www2.ccboe.com/publicinfo/channel96/schedule.cfm.Executive session 12 p.m.Call to order 1 p.m.Pledge of Allegiance, Henry E. Lackey High School's JROTC unit Reports of officers/boards/committeesSuperintendent's updateCorrespondence/Board member updatesEducation Association of Charles County updateStudent Board member updateCIP updateEarly childhoodRace to the Top grant2011-2012 school calendarLegislative updateDraft policy 6411.11 Physical education and athletic programs for students with disabilities Unfinished business New business and future agenda items Race to the Top proposal Request for waiver of school days School naming committee Recognition 4:30 p.m. Students Employees Maryland Society for Educational Technology Outstanding Educator Using Technology Award winner, Sandra Chisholm, Piccowaxen Middle School Resolutions: Month of the Young Child; and National Student Leadership Week. Public Forum 6 p.m. Action items Minutes Personnel Adjournment
Changes to Two-Hour Early Dismissal DaysSuperintendent James E. Richmond has made several decisions regarding 2010 calendar changes. The Superintendent intends to request a waiver of three days from the state. If the state grants the waiver, Mr. Richmond will submit the recommendation to the Board of Education to restore the three days now scheduled to be made up during Spring Break. That decision will be announced March 9 at the Board of Education meeting.Before granting waivers, the state is requiring school systems to show that sufficient efforts have been made to make up for lost instruction through calendar planning and modifications. The school system is going to make up for some lost instructional time by converting two-hour early dismissal days for students to full days.The Superintendent has changed a number of two-hour early dismissal days into full days of instruction for students. Two-hour early dismissal days that are now full days for students are:· Thursday, March 4· Wednesday, March 24· Wednesday, April 28· Wednesday, May 26· Friday, June 11· Monday, June 14Please change this information on your calendars.The two-hour early dismissal days on April 8, May 12, June 15 and June 16 remain as early dismissal days for students.As of Feb. 25, the school system had closed seven days for inclement weather. Four days are built into the calendar, leaving three days to be made up elsewhere. The school calendar, set by the Board of Education more than a year in advance, calls for any additional days used to be made up during Spring Break on March 29, March 30 and March 31. Also, if weather causes future closings, additional calendar changes are possible.
Official: FBI probing Pa. school webcam spy case(A cautionary tale...?)By MARYCLAIRE DALEThe Associated PressFriday, February 19, 2010; 9:27 PMPHILADELPHIA -- The FBI is investigating a Pennsylvania school district accused of secretly activating webcams inside students' homes, a law enforcement official with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press on Friday.The FBI will explore whether Lower Merion School District officials broke any federal wiretap or computer-intrusion laws, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to discuss the investigation.Days after a student filed suit over the practice, Lower Merion officials acknowledged Friday that they remotely activated webcams 42 times in the past 14 months, but only to find missing student laptops. They insist they never did so to spy on students, as the student's family claimed in the federal lawsuit.Families were not informed of the possibility the webcams might be activated in their homes without their permission in the paperwork students sign when they get the computers, district spokesman Doug Young said.Read more HERE.
A bipartisan look at No ChildBy Nick AndersonWashington Post Staff WriterThursday, February 18, 2010Senior House Republicans and Democrats plan to announce Thursday that they will team up to rewrite the No Child Left Behind education law, a rare show of bipartisanship in the polarized Congress.Last month, the Obama administration launched talks with lawmakers on an overhaul of the 2002 law, which mandated an expansion of standardized testing and established a national framework for school accountability. This month, President Obama's budget proposed eliminating the standard of "adequate yearly progress" for schools to close test-score achievement gaps, a key element of the law.Read more HERE.
Grasmick to propose waiving 180-day rule for state schoolsby Marcus MooreStaff WriterGazette.net ‘We have to be sensitive to the weather,' state superintendent saysState Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick is planning to request a waiver for some of the instructional days school systems would have to make up because of this week's snowstorms.Grasmick will ask the state school board later this month to waive three or four instructional days, she told the Gazette on Thursday.Under state law, school systems are required to provide 180 days of instruction to their students. However, some systems have sought waivers of the 180-day rule due to the snow blanketing the state.Back-to-back storms have kept schools closed this week and forced school systems to use all of their snow days.For each instructional day lost because of inclement weather, the school year is extended one day.Some school systems are concerned about losing much-needed instructional time for students, but "we have to be sensitive to the weather," Grasmick said. "We're going to be looking at what's viable."Some systems are seeking to hold classes Monday, which is Presidents Day, and Grasmick said she would allow them to open their schools. However, weather forecasters predict another 3 inches or more of snow Monday.

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