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Vera Bradley Bingo
Sunday, November 16, 2008 LaPlata American Legion Doors open at 1:00 pm Games start at 2:00 pm $20 per person for 20 games (Extra Game booklet, specials, and raffles can be purchased at the event) If interested contact abell@verizon.net every proceeds benefit Universal Sports and Academics, a non-profit organization based in Waldorf supporting youth development in athletics, academics and arts.
7 Oct 2008, 8:04 am | click here for more
Kohl’s will anchor center if parcel annexation is approved
Maryland Independent Kohl’s department store is slated to anchor the La Plata Crossing complex on the south side of Rosewick Road in La Plata if a proposed annexation of about 15 acres of land is approved next month by town elected officials. [...] No one spoke during the public hearing on the proposed annexation nor did anyone offer testimony during a public hearing to amend the Rosewick Crossing annexation agreement during the meeting. The proposed amendment to the Rosewick Crossing agree
5 Sep 2008, 1:40 pm | click here for more
Port Tobacco watershed plan gets boost from town’s OK
Maryland Independent La Plata officials have adopted a plan that targets methods to revive the failing health of the Port Tobacco River watershed. The La Plata Town Council adopted the Port Tobacco River Watershed Restoration Action Plan last week. The plan, adopted by the Charles County commissioners in 2007, identifies ways to improve the watershed and bring it back to the pristine conditions found in the waterway prior to the 1950s.
5 Sep 2008, 1:26 pm | click here for more
Colorado Solar Energy Resources
Incentives and Rebates Statewide In 2004, Colorado voters passed new renewable energy requirements below Amendment 37. The amendment requires electric utilities with more than 40,000 customers to generate or purchase 10 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2015. It also requires utilities to offer a $2 per watt rebate, up to 100 kilowatts, and establishes a statewide net metering system. In April 2007, the Colorado legislature passed a law that enables city and county gove
5 Nov 2008, 7:40 pm | click here for more
COLORADO FOCUS: Blogs, Progressive Candidates, Alternative Energy, Groups and Events
OBAMA'S COLORADO NEWSPAPER ENDORSEMENTS: (as of Oct. 24th, according to Editor and Publisher):The Denver PostAspen Daily NewsThe Aurora SentinelBoulder CameraCortez JournalThe Durango HeraldGunnison Country TimesOuray County PlaindealerVail DailyWindsor BeaconThe latest ad from Betsy Markey for Congress:Here is a candidate endorsed by the Indigenous Democratic Network (INDN List):Senator Suzanne WilliamsCandidate for Colorado State Senate, District 28Enrolled Member of Comanche NationSenator Suz
31 Oct 2008, 4:55 pm | click here for more
Politicians for Preemies
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2008 (also known as Prematurity Awareness Day) The Greene Turtle - LaPlata 6 St. Mary's Ave. 6 - 9 pm arrive out and meet your local and state politicans as they serve your dinner and lift awareness about prematurity issues in southern Maryland. A silent auction and 50/50 will also be available. Can't make it from 6-9pm? Join us anytime on [...]
30 Oct 2008, 2:24 pm | click here for more
Maryland's Sordid Slots History About to be Repeated
By Wayne Goldstein, MCCF Immediate Past President.In 1905, American philosopher George Santayana, wrote: "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." Maryland voters appear to be ready to condemn themselves to repeating one of their state's worst episodes. But before they do, let's review that sordid history as reported by The Washington Post.Slots were first legalized in Maryland in 1943 in Anne Arundel County. Calvert County got slots in 1947, the same year that Charles, St
3 Nov 2008, 6:00 pm | click here for more
Inspirational Youth
The below video is a skit initiated, directed, led, performed, etc. by young teens involved in "The Riot" youth group at New Life Church in LaPlata. They performed it today at church and it was very moving, not a dry eye in the home. Just wanted to share.
28 Sep 2008, 3:01 pm | click here for more
Give til it hurts......
Help on the Way for American Troops via AnySoldier.com Civilian Organization Supports War Effort with Care Packages (LAPLATA, MD) – Back in 2003 when Marty and Sue Horn said goodbye to their son, Sergeant Brian Horn, an Army Infantry Soldier with the 173rd Airborne Brigade, they had no idea that in addition to their possess son, they would later be heading up an organization that supports thousands of military personnel. LOOK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE....NO YOUR OTHER RIGHT, YA THAT ONE, AND CHECK OU
25 Sep 2008, 9:49 pm | click here for more
Video: UFO / USO Submerges - Rio De La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Interesting video of a UFO/OVNI traveling towards the horizon and seems to become a USO (Unidentified Submerged Object) in the Rio De La Plata/Atlantic Ocean close Buenos Aires, Argentina - September 15, 2008.________________________________________________Would you like to find out more on this posting? Go to Phantoms and Monsters Wiki and become a member of this unique network. Start a page on this subject or add your input to an existing page.Video: UFO / USO Submerges - Rio De La Plata, Bue
25 Sep 2008, 7:14 pm | click here for more
COLORADO FOCUS: Organizing, Progressive Candidates, Alternative Energy, Groups and Events
Colorado is the latest state I am adding to my list.BLOGGING COLORADO: Square State, The Progressive Political Blog for ColoradoSome stories of interest:Schaffer: Criminal and/or Incompetent?Palin feeds Colorado her favorite lie.Colorado Amendment 49 - Eliminate Public Employee UnionsColorado Amendment 48 - Outlaw AbortionColorado Ballot - A-46 Eliminate Affirmative ActionORGANIZING IN COLORADO:Democracy for Colorado is taking Think Precinct on the road in 2008Do you want to increase Democratic
25 Sep 2008, 3:27 pm | click here for more
Giant Opens in La Plata
The Charles County Commissioners joined officials from La Plata, as well as from the Southern Maryland Delegation, to celebrate the grand opening of the new Giant Supermarket at the corner of Rosewick Road and Route 301 in La Plata. The new store will serve residents of La Plata and the surrounding area and is a positive step toward easing congestion in the Waldorf area.
23 Sep 2008, 12:04 pm | click here for more
COLORADO FOCUS: Blogs, Progressive Candidates, Alternative Energy, Groups and Events
ORGANIZING IN COLORADO:Democracy for Colorado is taking Think Precinct on the road in 2008Do you want to increase Democratic voter turnout in your county?Attend a Think Precinct Training already scheduled by your county Democrats, or help us organize one in your area.We have created an energetic and engaging one-hour event that is based onThink Precinct®, The Grassroots Organizing Guide for a Progressive America. Click here to download the Guide.The Plan: Develop trained and active leadership in
2 Oct 2008, 4:51 pm | click here for more
COLORADO FOCUS: Blogs, Organizing, Progressive Candidates, Alternative Energy, Groups and Events
Colorado is the latest state I am adding to my list.BLOGGING COLORADO: Square State, The Progressive Political Blog for ColoradoSome stories of interest:Schaffer: Criminal and/or Incompetent?Colorado Amendment 49 - Eliminate Public Employee UnionsColorado Amendment 48 - Outlaw AbortionColorado Ballot - A-46 Eliminate Affirmative ActionKnock-Knock: The effectiveness of canvassing.The official John McCain flip flop list US in 'once-in-a-century' financial crisis : Greenspan (Thanks Republicans. Re
19 Sep 2008, 2:40 pm | click here for more
COLORADO FOCUS: Blogs, Progressive Candidates, Alternative Energy, Groups and Events
The latest ad from Betsy Markey for Congress:Here is a candidate endorsed by the Indigenous Democratic Network (INDN List):Senator Suzanne WilliamsCandidate for Colorado State Senate, District 28Enrolled Member of Comanche NationSenator Suzanne Williams is seeking re-election in Colorado’s State Senate District 28. She is a citizen of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma and the only enrolled tribal member in the Colorado state legislature.Senator Williams’ 12 year tenure in Colorado’s State Legislat
16 Oct 2008, 2:23 pm | click here for more
COLORADO FOCUS: Organizing, Progressive Candidates, Alternative Energy, Groups and Events
Colorado is the latest state I am adding to my list.ORGANIZING IN COLORADO:Democracy for Colorado is taking Think Precinct on the road in 2008Do you want to increase Democratic voter turnout in your county?Attend a Think Precinct Training already scheduled by your county Democrats, or help us organize one in your area.We have created an energetic and engaging one-hour event that is based onThink Precinct®, The Grassroots Organizing Guide for a Progressive America. Click here to download the Guid
13 Sep 2008, 2:40 pm | click here for more
Anyone have answers…
...to the following questions asked by BJG in today’s Open Thread? I wonder: * Has there been any posts on the much anticapated County Watercooler? * Will the County send a mass email about the Hughesville Festival- as they did Serenity Farms? * How the Union is going? * How Rosewick Road is still not finished- each day brings more digging of trenches?
13 Oct 2008, 9:19 pm | click here for more
Incident Reports 09/11/08
MAN CHARGED WITH FIRST DEGREE ASSAULT: On September 10 at 9 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to the 6100 block of Bivens Place in La Plata for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, the victim - a 51 year old man – said the suspect, Kelvin Harvey Johnson, 45, of La Plata, pointed a shotgun at him and threatened to shoot him. Johnson fled the residence and fired a shot in a nearby wooded area. Officers located Johnson and recovered a loaded shotgun. Johnson was charged with f
11 Sep 2008, 2:32 pm | click here for more
Scott McInnis Addresses the National Economic Crisis at Annual Farm Bureau Meeting
(- promoted by Rocky Mountain Right -) Ignacio, CO—Former Congressman Scott McInnis addressed the struggling US economy this past Saturday evening at the annual LaPlata/Archuleta Farm Bureau meeting. McInnis, a six term Republican from Grand Junction with more than 22 years of legislative experience including several years on the Ways and Means Committee, now serves as a Partner with Hogan and Hartson and also serves on several Boards including the US Advisory Board of Directors for ING,
11 Nov 2008, 9:58 am | click here for more
Argentex Mining provides update on exploration activities in Argentina
Argentex Mining provides update on exploration activities in Argentina September 10th, 2008 Argentex Mining Corporation report on the positive progress made in advancing its flagship polymetallic Pinguino project and to provide a summary of its initial plans for the 2008-2009 exploration season. During this field season, Argentex completed the largest diamond drilling program in the history of its Pinguino project, testing 15 different mineralized vein systems for a [...] In Mining Services
10 Sep 2008, 10:11 am | click here for more