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Lee Platt for Charles County Democratic Central Committee
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Charles County Democratic Central Committee
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Matthew T. Simpson for Register of Wills
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Charles County Attorney job description
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HR 2749
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So, Which Is It? Traffic Infrastructure, Weather or Contracts?
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Charles County Cafe

Last Summer Concert at O’Donnell Lake on the 19thJune 19 The Wise Guys (classic rock) Come out and see the last free summer concert at O'Donnell Lake for the summer. I have been to three of them and I think it's a worthwile event. Please support these events. Just come by for a little while or late if you can't stay for the whole event. These types [...]
The End of a Maryland Tradition?Fears of the Final Stretch at Pimlico Preakness Stakes, Maryland's biggest sporting even, faces uncertain future By Liz Clark, Washington Post Staff Writer BALTIMORE — With Rachel Alexandra bidding to become the first filly to win the Preakness Stakes since 1924 and long-shot Mine That Bird chasing the second jewel of an improbable Triple Crown, Saturday's horse race [...]
Charles Co. sheriff warns of wheel thievesWALDORF, Md. (AP) - The Charles County Sheriff's office is warning Waldorf-area residents to watch out for thieves who have been stealing wheels and leaving cars, trucks or SUVs propped up on wheels or landscaping stones. Sheriff's office spokeswoman Diane Richardson says there have been 14 cases since January, mostly in the area of state Route [...]
After states fail to clean the bay, EPA steps in Obama Orders EPA to Take the Lead in Bay Cleanup By Ashley Halsey III, Washington Post Staff Writer President Obama took a dramatic step to revive faltering efforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay yesterday, issuing an executive order that could empower the federal Environmental Protection Agency to set a more demanding timetable and penalize states that [...]
Staycations becoming even more popular this summerBy BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK (AP) - The number of vacationing Americans will be down this summer, according to a new AP-Gfk Poll, and a third of Americans surveyed said they have already canceled at least one trip this year because of financial concerns. Overall, the survey found only 42 percent of Americans plan [...]
Is closing/reopening failing schools the answer?When nothing else is working… Obama wants to see 5,000 failing schools close By LIBBY QUAID AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama wants to see 5,000 failing schools close and reopen with new principals and teachers over the next five years. Education Secretary Arne Duncan says kids have only one shot at a good education. He said [...]

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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

Calling ALL Citizens - Sunday July 6th meeting !The appeals will be filed next week, we need all who will participate in the appeals process to gather for a massive signing ceremony !! Here we go !! Yeeeeeeeeeeeeee Haw! Details on location to follow !
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. We in Nanjemoy can only wonder if Edith Patterson, and her body guard will show up for this one. This of course [...]
Floating Waterfront Development - Coming to Nanjemoy? ZTA hearing July 8th.Here it is, the lazy days of summer brings yet another Special Hearing to allow for more waterfront development in Charles County. The Zoning Board actually voted 7-0 Against this one, lets see what the Commissars have to say. Zoning Text Amendment #08-98 - Waterfront Planned Residential Development Notice is hereby given that the County Commissioners of [...]
DOCKET 1232 Signed on June 9th, 2009 ! Appeal imminent !Finally, docket 1232 order has been signed by the BOA on June 9th, Citizens have until July 9th to file for appeal. There are currently several groups intending to file for appeal. Massive community meetings set for 2 dates, Legal Team Fund Raisers (invitation only) planned as well. Legal Team has grown, [...]
The FIX WAS IN ! - Citizens Loose BOA decision 3-2.well, i didnt want to believe all the old timers, and skeptics that said this was a DONE DEAL - and there was nothing citizens could do to STOP this Disaster Docket 1232 — but apparently - they were correct.. up to this point. THE CC BOA on April 14, 2009 - in [...]
April 14 : 7PM … D-Day on Docket 1232.The Nanjemoy Vision Plan and Citizens Defense Strategy is complete. Call or Email 10 neighbors, and ask each of them to tell 10 neighbors, and so on…. Lets show the Media and the BOA.. That WE ARE HONORABLE….and hope for a wise decision tonight.

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Ready, Willing and Abell

Student Strip Search IllegalSchool Violated Teen Girl's Rights, Supreme Court RulesBy Robert BarnesWashington Post Staff WriterFriday, June 26, 2009Arizona school officials violated the constitutional rights of a 13-year-old girl when they strip-searched her on the suspicion she might be hiding ibuprofen in her underwear, the Supreme Court ruled yesterday. The decision put school districts on notice that such searches are "categorically distinct" from other efforts to combat illegal drugs.Read more HERE.
REMINDER: Board Work Session 6/22/09The Board of Education's next work session is Monday, June 22, at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building on Radio Station Road in La Plata. The public portion of the meeting begins at 6 p.m. with public forum. The meeting is televised live on Comcast Channel 96 and rebroadcast throughout the week. Program schedules for Channel 96 are available at www2.ccboe.com/publicinfo/channel96/schedule.cfm . The agenda and reports can be found on BoardDocs.Public Hearing on Federal Stimulus FundingWork Session• FY 2010 Budget• Discussion of dates to meet with Commissioners in the fall to discuss funding for the operating costs of the new high school• Information Item: Code of Student Conduct/sexual offenses• Information Item: Safety in schools• Discussion on changing Board meeting dates for April and Sept., 2010 (April 13, 2010 isNSBA and Sept. 14, 2010 is Election Day)Action Item• FY2010 Budget• Policy #5117 – Bullying• Policy #3411-Inventories: Furniture and Equipment
REMINDER: Board Meeting, 6/9/09The Board of Education's next monthly meeting is Tuesday, June 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 rebroadcast throughout the week. Program schedules for Channel 96 are available at www2.ccboe.com/publicinfo/channel96/schedule.cfm. The agenda and reports can be found on BoardDocsExecutive session 11:30 a.m.Call to order 1 p.m.La Plata High School's JROTC unitSwearing-in of new Student Board memberReports of officers/boards/committeesSuperintendent's updateCorrespondence/Board member updates Action itemEACC/AFSME contract and signing Reports of officers/boards/committeesEducation Association of Charles County updateStudent Board Member updateCCPS homeless student updateNew high schoolAdult educationDual and concurrent enrollmentCIP update2010 budgetPolicy 3411, inventories: furniture and equipmentPolicy 5117, bullying and harassment Unfinished business New business and future agenda itemsNew business contract award for Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School kindergarten addition Future agenda items Recognition 4:15 p.m.Ruth Ann Hall AwardsStudentsEmployeesOutstanding vice principal awardOutstanding support staff awardsResolutions Charles County Teacher of the Year Janet Jones, reading resource teacher, General Smallwood Middle School; Employees' retirement; and Washington Post Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher award Samantha Shelton, Life Skills teacher, Milton M. Somers Middle SchoolRecognition of Charles County Teacher of the Year nominees Joy Thompson, language arts teacher, Milton M. Somers Middle School; and Brenda Wagner, Special Education teacher, William A. Diggs Elementary SchoolRecognition of Washington Post Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award nominees Maria Arevalo, language arts teacher, General Smallwood Middle School; Charna Brooks, third-grade teacher, William A. Diggs Elementary School; Nancy Burch, physical education teacher, Thomas Stone High School; Laura Kelly, art teacher, Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School; and Deborah Taylor, mathematics teacher, Mattawoman Middle School Public Forum 6 p.m. Action itemsMinutesPersonnelEducational Facilities Master PlanOut-of-county tuition feesPolicy 1000 seriesSuperintendent's redistricting recommendation Adjournment
Charter Schools Provide Good Model On Teacher PayThe Washington PostJay MathewsJune 1, 2009It is hard for me to find a school leader with a track record for raising student achievement who does not admire almost everything Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee is doing with the D.C. schools. Yeah, I said almost. One important item on her agenda is not so popular -- merit pay for teachers.Rhee is right when she says that the standard way of assessing and compensating teachers is a mess. It drives talented people from the field or leads them to avoid teaching in the first place. It deprives principals of vital tools for improving schools. Rhee learned this the hard way, creating the New Teacher Project to recruit and train teachers for urban schools. That nonprofit organization is releasing today a study of 12 districts that backs Rhee's point -- administrators shrink from assessing the relative quality of their teachers and tend to give nearly everybody a good evaluation.Read more HERE.
Students Crave a Break on Cellphone BanMd. Teen's Idea to Allow On-Campus Use at Lunch Faces Strong OppositionBy Daniel de ViseWashington Post Staff WriterMonday, June 1, 2009Juan Hendrix, an earth science teacher at John F. Kennedy High School in Silver Spring, knows that when it comes to cellphone use in schools, looks can deceive."A classroom can appear quiet and orderly, but it may be abuzz with chatter," Hendrix said.Text messaging has spawned an era of uninterrupted contact among friends, especially young people. Students often tap out silent conversations beneath their desks, even though most Washington area public schools forbid them to use cellphones on campus during school hours.To defuse the conflict, a Montgomery County student leader has proposed a compromise: Let students text while they eat.Read more HERE.
46 States, D.C. Plan to Draft Common Education StandardsBy Maria GlodWashington Post Staff WriterMonday, June 1, 2009Forty-six states and the District of Columbia today will announce an effort to craft a single vision for what children should learn each year from kindergarten through high school graduation, an unprecedented step toward a uniform definition of success in American schools.The push for common reading and math standards marks a turning point in a movement to judge U.S. children using one yardstick that reflects expectations set for students in countries around the world at a time of global competition. Today, each state decides what to teach in third-grade reading, fifth-grade math and every other class. Critics think some set a bar so that students can pass tests but, ultimately, are ill-prepared.Led by the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers, the states, including Maryland and Virginia, are aiming to define a framework of content and skills that meet an overarching goal. When students get their high school diplomas, the coalition says, they should be ready to tackle college or a job. The benchmarks would be "internationally competitive."Read more HERE.