DAVID A. HENSEL (Age 48)
On Wednesday, December 8, 2010. Loving father of Timothy and Brendan Hensel; son of Irene B. and the late Richard T. Hensel; brother of Gloria Hensel, Jeanne (Frank) Taylor, Mary (Dale) Lehman, Terese (Neil) Sehgal and Monica Heinlein. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call at the BORGWARDT FUNERAL HOME, 4400 Powder Mill Rd., Beltsville, MD on Sunday, 4 to 7 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 11007 Montgomery Road, Beltsville, MD on Monday, December 13 at 10 a.m. Interment Ivy Hill Cemetery, Laurel, MD. www.borgwardtfuneralhome. com
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New Maryland Traffic Citation Trial Date Procedure
According to a new Maryland law effective January 1, 2011, drivers who receive a traffic citation will now have to request a trial date, if they want one, instead of one being automatically assigned.
Dec 2 1 pm Prince George's Police Seniors Coffee Laurel Hospital Talk on Stroke and Fall Prevention
Monthly Seniors Coffee with Prince George's County Police District VI
Community Oriented Policing Services (C.O.P.S.)
Stroke and Fall Prevention
A presentation by two Physical Therapy Specialists from
Laurel Regional Hospital, Physical Rehabilitation Center
Thursday December 2d at 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 pm
13310 Laurel Bowie Road at Contee Rd (map)
Next door to Sapphire Indian & Thai restaurant
Next door to Sapphire Indian & Thai restaurant
Nov 21: Telephone Phishing Scam in Local Area
This is an old story .... but it is happening again locally, so please be aware and share.
Yesterday afternoon we received an automated recorded call to our unlisted cellphone, which falsely claimed to represent by name a local financial institution where we have accounts (i'll call it "bank"). The recording said "your VISA debit card has been deactivated ... press 2 to be connected to our credit card security division". We did not press 2. Rather, we called our bank using the telephone number on the back of our credit card.
Our bank confirmed that some of their customers are indeed receiving such calls -- as are customers of many other financial institutions nationwide. If one does as the recorded calls instruct, one will be connected to a scammer falsely posing as a bank officer, who then asks for your credit card number and other account information in order to steal money from your account -- or worse. These fraudulent calls masquerade as genuine calls from credit card companies alerting you to unusual purchase patterns on your card.
Scammers cast a broad net, hoping that some people they call will recognize themselves in the false details of the message and think it must be real. Usually, the scammers only have a list of phone numbers without even names, or just randomly generated numbers.
In such situations, there is no practical way to reliably confirm the identify of any caller or email sender because Caller ID and email addresses can be falsified.
Aware of these kinds of scams, prudence suggests ignoring such calls, recorded or live, and giving our financial and other private information only people we have contacted on a telephone number that we ourselves have confirmed is valid.
Yesterday afternoon we received an automated recorded call to our unlisted cellphone, which falsely claimed to represent by name a local financial institution where we have accounts (i'll call it "bank"). The recording said "your VISA debit card has been deactivated ... press 2 to be connected to our credit card security division". We did not press 2. Rather, we called our bank using the telephone number on the back of our credit card.
Our bank confirmed that some of their customers are indeed receiving such calls -- as are customers of many other financial institutions nationwide. If one does as the recorded calls instruct, one will be connected to a scammer falsely posing as a bank officer, who then asks for your credit card number and other account information in order to steal money from your account -- or worse. These fraudulent calls masquerade as genuine calls from credit card companies alerting you to unusual purchase patterns on your card.
Scammers cast a broad net, hoping that some people they call will recognize themselves in the false details of the message and think it must be real. Usually, the scammers only have a list of phone numbers without even names, or just randomly generated numbers.
In such situations, there is no practical way to reliably confirm the identify of any caller or email sender because Caller ID and email addresses can be falsified.
Aware of these kinds of scams, prudence suggests ignoring such calls, recorded or live, and giving our financial and other private information only people we have contacted on a telephone number that we ourselves have confirmed is valid.
Nov 19 Police Tips to Reduce Recent Rash of Thefts from Cars
Tips to Reduce Thefts From Automobiles
Prince George's County Police District VI (Laurel/Beltsville)
Community Oriented Policing Services (C.O.P.S.)
• Park your vehicle in a well lighted area.
• Make sure you remove all items of value.
• If you have a portable GPS, consider also removing its mount, and wipe away any marks of its attachment. Such marks reveal that you have a GPS and may lead some thieves to break into your car thinking your GPS is hidden in your vehicle.
• Lock all of your doors and roll the windows up.
• Activate your vehicle alarm, if you have one.
These five easy steps greatly reduce the chances of you becoming a victim of theft from auto.
And remember, if an item is stolen from your vehicle and was not permanently attached or is an after-market product, it may not be covered by your insurance company.
2010 PG Gov Election Results - Primary & General
This is provided without comment, as a timely civic resource for you ...
UPDATE:
Prince George's County November 2, 2010 General Election Results [in progress]
Prince George's County Primary Election Results Sep 14, 2010 Primary Election
UPDATE:
Prince George's County November 2, 2010 General Election Results [in progress]
Prince George's County Primary Election Results Sep 14, 2010 Primary Election
Oct 29-31 PGPD Community Services Division Safe Treat Initiative
The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Community Services Division will be hosting a Safe Treat Initiative to promote personal safety awareness and education.
The Community Services Division, along with the Robbery Suppression Teams (RST), Special Assignment Teams (SAT), and Community Oriented Police Officers (COPS), will be on hand at their respective districts to assist with this initiative. Each station will decorate their lobby area to allow a safe place for parents to bring their children for trick-or-treating. Parents and children will be able to speak with a COPS officer who will share safety tips and information about the Explorer and Police Athletic League Programs.
Children are encouraged to come in costume and receive candy; however no child will be turned away if they are not in costume. COPS and Community Services Division officers will be conducting high visibility patrol during this initiative. They will provide candy and literature to children in the community.
Event: Safe Treat Initiative
When: October 29th – October 31st
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: District I / Hyattsville, 5000 Rhode Island Avenue, Hyattsville, Maryland
District II / Bowie, 601 S.W. Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
District III / Palmer Park, 7600 Barlowe Road, Landover, Maryland
District IV/ Oxon Hill, 5135 Old Indian Head Highway, Oxon Hill, Maryland
District V/ Clinton, 6707 Groveton Drive, Clinton, Maryland
District VI/ Beltsville, 4321 Sellman Road, Beltsville, Maryland
All members of the community and media are invited to attend. For more information, call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Community Services Division at (301) 772-4402.
For full details, go to
https://local.nixle.com/alert/3897626/?sub_id=117983.
Contact Information:
Community Services Division 301-772-4402
The Community Services Division, along with the Robbery Suppression Teams (RST), Special Assignment Teams (SAT), and Community Oriented Police Officers (COPS), will be on hand at their respective districts to assist with this initiative. Each station will decorate their lobby area to allow a safe place for parents to bring their children for trick-or-treating. Parents and children will be able to speak with a COPS officer who will share safety tips and information about the Explorer and Police Athletic League Programs.
Children are encouraged to come in costume and receive candy; however no child will be turned away if they are not in costume. COPS and Community Services Division officers will be conducting high visibility patrol during this initiative. They will provide candy and literature to children in the community.
Event: Safe Treat Initiative
When: October 29th – October 31st
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: District I / Hyattsville, 5000 Rhode Island Avenue, Hyattsville, Maryland
District II / Bowie, 601 S.W. Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
District III / Palmer Park, 7600 Barlowe Road, Landover, Maryland
District IV/ Oxon Hill, 5135 Old Indian Head Highway, Oxon Hill, Maryland
District V/ Clinton, 6707 Groveton Drive, Clinton, Maryland
District VI/ Beltsville, 4321 Sellman Road, Beltsville, Maryland
All members of the community and media are invited to attend. For more information, call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Community Services Division at (301) 772-4402.
For full details, go to
https://local.nixle.com/alert/3897626/?sub_id=117983.
Contact Information:
Community Services Division 301-772-4402
New Soo's Deli in Pheasant Run Shopping Plaza
Here's an unsolicited testimonial received from a satisfied customer about the new Soo's Deli, 9832 Mallard Dr. (MAP), on the corner of the liquor store building that faces south toward Mallard Dr.
Quote:
I am writing about Soo's Deli located at 9832 Mallard Drive (Pheasant Run Shopping Plaza). I went there several weeks ago and I ordered a chicken salad sandwich which was very good. Then, on this past Thursday morning, I went to the deli because breakfast is served "all day". I wish to report that their "big breakfast" is also quite good and the portion is generous. The big breakfast includes two eggs (your way), home fries (real potatoes) with onions, sausage and bacon and two slices of toast. All of this for $3.99 + tax.
I hope that other South Laurel residents will patronize Soo's Deli. The service is warm and friendly and the food is made on site and very neatly presented. There are tables for those who prefer to "eat in" or carryout is available. As a resident of South Laurel, we must patronize the business of our community and I do hope that Soo's Deli will become a favored place to go.
Quote:
I am writing about Soo's Deli located at 9832 Mallard Drive (Pheasant Run Shopping Plaza). I went there several weeks ago and I ordered a chicken salad sandwich which was very good. Then, on this past Thursday morning, I went to the deli because breakfast is served "all day". I wish to report that their "big breakfast" is also quite good and the portion is generous. The big breakfast includes two eggs (your way), home fries (real potatoes) with onions, sausage and bacon and two slices of toast. All of this for $3.99 + tax.
I hope that other South Laurel residents will patronize Soo's Deli. The service is warm and friendly and the food is made on site and very neatly presented. There are tables for those who prefer to "eat in" or carryout is available. As a resident of South Laurel, we must patronize the business of our community and I do hope that Soo's Deli will become a favored place to go.
Look Out Photo: Suspect in B&Es in Montpelier
Click to enlarge or print image.
This is a newly available photo of a suspect in the act of committing a burglary in Laurel on at 11:07 pm on August 4, 2010. The image was captured on a home security system.
8700-hundred block of Graystone Lane
Laurel, MD 20708
CCN# 10-217-0027
08/05/2010
If you have information about this suspect or burglary, please email police_district6@co.pg.md.us or call the anonymous Prince George's County Police Tip-Line (301) 931-3575 .
Oct 15 Helping Patuxent River One Tree at a Time
Looking for an opportunity for your children to earn community service learning hours and learn about the environment? Join WSSC in removing invasive weeds around trees at West Laurel. If your child is under 15, they must be accompanied by an adult. WSSC will provide the gloves and snippers. Fri., Oct. 15 (school is out that day), 9 a.m. to Noon; Supplee Lane Recreation Area, 16901 Supplee Lane, Laurel. (MAP) 301-206-8233 or kknox@wsscwater.com
Pizza & Wings Coming to Crystal Plaza
Kafe Kabab Closed
At 12729 Laurel Bowie Rd, in Crystal Plaza at Rt 197 and Muirkirk Rd, the Pakistani restaurant, Kafe Kabab, has closed. There's a hand-written sign in the window saying Pizza & Wings Coming Soon.
Kafe Kabab opened in July 2008, replacing Doc's Grille which emphasized home style hambugers. (street view)
See this update
Kafe Kabab opened in July 2008, replacing Doc's Grille which emphasized home style hambugers. (street view)
See this update
2010.08.30 Rio Update: New Management & Menu
Steppin Style Dancing 1st & 3d Thur
2010.08.30 Rio Update -- as we understand:
On August 1, Mr. Tak Yoon, owner of Rio Restaurant and Lounge (aka "Rio Lounge"), 13501 Baltimore Ave at Contee Rd, in Prince George's County immediately adjacent to South Laurel, hired a new Business Manager, Mr. Amit Patel, and a new Marketing Manager, Mr. Vincent (Vito) Catlett. Mr. Patel is the owner of the recently closed Side Pockets Bar & Grill (904 Fairlawn Avenue) in the Laurel Shopping Center (behind Books-A-Million). Mr. Catlett is also from Side Pockets.
On Aug 10, at their request, Mr. Patel and Mr. Catlett met with the Pastor of the adjacent Touch of Love Bible Church, and a few other South Laurel community leaders who could quickly fit the Pastor's schedule. Mr. Patel and Mr. Catlett expressed their sincere intent to operate an "upscale" business for "mature clientèle" (mainly ages 25-55). We expressed the community's expectation that they operate fully within the conditions of Rio's occupancy permit and liquor license, which were established to ensure peace and safety at that historically violent location. Mr. Patel and Catlett gave assurances that they would definitely operate in compliance. For example, they said that recently, on the first night they posted and enforced their new dress code, they had to turn away about 100 people (mostly former Side Pockets customers, many of whom came back later and passed the dress code). A public hearing is scheduled on December 8 to review Rio's liquor license conditions.
Meanwhile, Rio has launched a strategy to increase dinner customers in the early evening hours, with a new menu and with dinner-oriented events during Happy Hour (3 pm - 8 pm). Those Happy Hour events have included a successful networking dinner on July 27 with 150 business professionals attending, and new twice-a-month "Steppin" style dancing and dinner. See the following event flyer being distributed by Rio.
On August 1, Mr. Tak Yoon, owner of Rio Restaurant and Lounge (aka "Rio Lounge"), 13501 Baltimore Ave at Contee Rd, in Prince George's County immediately adjacent to South Laurel, hired a new Business Manager, Mr. Amit Patel, and a new Marketing Manager, Mr. Vincent (Vito) Catlett. Mr. Patel is the owner of the recently closed Side Pockets Bar & Grill (904 Fairlawn Avenue) in the Laurel Shopping Center (behind Books-A-Million). Mr. Catlett is also from Side Pockets.
On Aug 10, at their request, Mr. Patel and Mr. Catlett met with the Pastor of the adjacent Touch of Love Bible Church, and a few other South Laurel community leaders who could quickly fit the Pastor's schedule. Mr. Patel and Mr. Catlett expressed their sincere intent to operate an "upscale" business for "mature clientèle" (mainly ages 25-55). We expressed the community's expectation that they operate fully within the conditions of Rio's occupancy permit and liquor license, which were established to ensure peace and safety at that historically violent location. Mr. Patel and Catlett gave assurances that they would definitely operate in compliance. For example, they said that recently, on the first night they posted and enforced their new dress code, they had to turn away about 100 people (mostly former Side Pockets customers, many of whom came back later and passed the dress code). A public hearing is scheduled on December 8 to review Rio's liquor license conditions.
Meanwhile, Rio has launched a strategy to increase dinner customers in the early evening hours, with a new menu and with dinner-oriented events during Happy Hour (3 pm - 8 pm). Those Happy Hour events have included a successful networking dinner on July 27 with 150 business professionals attending, and new twice-a-month "Steppin" style dancing and dinner. See the following event flyer being distributed by Rio.
13501 Baltimore Avenue, Laurel MD. 20707 TEL (410) 813-2020
Rio’s Lounge Presents…
Steppin Chicago Style Happy Hour
Everyone Welcome
Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month starting @ 5pm!
LIVE DJ playing all your Favorite Steppin Tunes to Step to!
This event is catered for Mature Clientele. Calling all DMV Area STEPPERS!!!
Drink Specials
Happy Hour 3p-8p
$2 Domestic Drafts; $3 Mixed Rails; $4 Long Island Ice Tea and now
$2 Domestic Drafts; $3 Mixed Rails; $4 Long Island Ice Tea and now
$6 Top Shelf (excludes VSOP’s, Privileges & 1738 brands)
5pm – 8pm .50 CENT Steamed Shrimp (minimum 12- dine in only)
5pm – 8pm .50 CENT Steamed Shrimp (minimum 12- dine in only)
Buy Any 1 Bottle Wine, Get 2nd Bottle of equal value or less
1/2 priced!!!
1/2 priced!!!
24-Hour Blockbuster Express $1 DVD Kiosk Now at Bottom Dollar // More
Update 2012:
Redbox Has Replaced Blockbuster Express Kiosk at Bottom Dollar (Food Lion).
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