District 1 Newsletter Winter 2010 (5 pages)
H1N1 & Seasonal Flu Shot Clinics For ALL -- by ZipCode
According to Maryland H1N1 Response
- Maryland has made H1N1 (Swine) flu vaccine available to everyone who wants it. [BUT] Local Health Departments and health care providers will continue to focus on delivering vaccine to members of the five target populations. ... (more)
Nonetheless, there are non-county H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Shot Clinics that are now giving shots to all (for a fee, often covered by health insurance)
Google has a frequently updated service to find nearby H1N1/Seasonal flu shot clinics www.google.com/flushot then enter your zipcode
Call listed clinics for fees, insurance accepted and other details.
In that listing -- this is the only free Prince George's County H1N1/Seasonal flu shot clinic shown -- so far ... so check back
Prince Georges County Health Department & the Bowie Health Center
15001 Health Center Drive, Bowie, MD (301) 809-2026
Starting 12/30/09 - W 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Prince George’s County Goes Into "Snow Mode"
Prince George’s County Goes Into "Snow Mode" (Press Release)
LARGO, MD – Prince George’s County’s Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) crews go into full “snow mode” late tonight and will work 12-hour rotating shifts for as long as necessary to keep more than 1,821 miles (5,000+ lane miles) of county-maintained roadways clear of snow and ice to ensure the safety of residents, citizens, and other folks traveling through the county.
During each 12-hour rotating shift, more than 240 vehicles and 250 employees will be clearing Prince George’s County maintained roads. Command staff will work out of DPW&T’s TRIP Center located at 8414 D’Arcy Road, Forestville, MD, where photo/interview opportunities can be arranged on site or in the field prior to, during, and after the snow event. Visual opportunities range from loading trucks at the salt dome and plowing roads to a state of the art street monitoring center and command strategy room.
To assist road crews in keeping roadways clear, residents are requested to:
• Move and keep vehicles off snow emergency routes
• Park in driveways or other off-road locations wherever possible
• Park only on the even-numbered sides of streets
It also is important for single-family homeowners or renters and business proprietors to remember that they are responsible for:
• Removal of snow and/or ice from sidewalks abutting their homes or business establishments
As in all inclement weather conditions, citizens and residents are encouraged not to drive for their own safety, as well as that of emergency crews. Should drivers find it necessary to be on county roadways during or immediately after the storm event, they need to allow extra travel time and use extreme caution.
In addition to DPW&T staff, members of the department’s successful Community Partnering Program will report to DPW&T concerning roadway hazards or conditions within their communities. This allows crews to quickly redeploy where needed.
It should be noted that routes are prioritized for service into three categories: primary, secondary, and residential. Primary roads receive service first to ensure that public safety and other emergency vehicles are able to travel. After completion of these roads, secondary and residential roads receive service. Residents and citizens may contact the county’s Snow Information Center in the event of an emergency or to report concerns about roadway conditions by calling 301.350.0500.
LARGO, MD – Prince George’s County’s Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) crews go into full “snow mode” late tonight and will work 12-hour rotating shifts for as long as necessary to keep more than 1,821 miles (5,000+ lane miles) of county-maintained roadways clear of snow and ice to ensure the safety of residents, citizens, and other folks traveling through the county.
During each 12-hour rotating shift, more than 240 vehicles and 250 employees will be clearing Prince George’s County maintained roads. Command staff will work out of DPW&T’s TRIP Center located at 8414 D’Arcy Road, Forestville, MD, where photo/interview opportunities can be arranged on site or in the field prior to, during, and after the snow event. Visual opportunities range from loading trucks at the salt dome and plowing roads to a state of the art street monitoring center and command strategy room.
To assist road crews in keeping roadways clear, residents are requested to:
• Move and keep vehicles off snow emergency routes
• Park in driveways or other off-road locations wherever possible
• Park only on the even-numbered sides of streets
It also is important for single-family homeowners or renters and business proprietors to remember that they are responsible for:
• Removal of snow and/or ice from sidewalks abutting their homes or business establishments
As in all inclement weather conditions, citizens and residents are encouraged not to drive for their own safety, as well as that of emergency crews. Should drivers find it necessary to be on county roadways during or immediately after the storm event, they need to allow extra travel time and use extreme caution.
In addition to DPW&T staff, members of the department’s successful Community Partnering Program will report to DPW&T concerning roadway hazards or conditions within their communities. This allows crews to quickly redeploy where needed.
It should be noted that routes are prioritized for service into three categories: primary, secondary, and residential. Primary roads receive service first to ensure that public safety and other emergency vehicles are able to travel. After completion of these roads, secondary and residential roads receive service. Residents and citizens may contact the county’s Snow Information Center in the event of an emergency or to report concerns about roadway conditions by calling 301.350.0500.
Dec 15 1pm Police Satellite Station Grand Opening in Town Center Plaza
Prince George's Police District VI has announced that they will be having a grand opening of their new satellite office. Your Community Oriented Policing Services officers, District VI Commander and Deputy Commander, and Chief of Police will be attending.
Please share this information widely within our community.
Tuesday December 15 at 1:00 pm
Town Center Plaza
13310 Laurel Bowie Road
Next to Saphire Indian and Thai Restaurant
Please share this information widely within our community.
Please come and bring someone with you.
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The following Community Message was issued by the Prince George's County Police Department via Nixle.com
Monday December 14, 2009 15:08 PM EST
PGPD Celebrates Grand Opening of New Community Policing Office
Prince George's County, Maryland …The Prince George’s County Police Department’s District VI Station is celebrating the grand opening of a brand new Community Policing Office.
It is located within a Laurel shopping center and will not only serve as a place for police officers to complete paperwork, but will be a part of the community. “We are excited to be partnering with local businesses in order to expand the community policing concept in the Laurel area,” said Chief Roberto Hylton.
Who: Prince George’s County Police, Chief Roberto L. Hylton
Prince George’s County Police, Deputy Chief Michael Blow
Prince George’s County Police District VI, Major Dwayne Preston
Representatives from Carrollton Enterprises
Local Community and Civic Leaders
When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Town Center Shopping Center
13310 Laurel-Bowie Road
Laurel, MD
After the press conference, District VI COPS officers will be available to provide the media a chance to ride-along with them through the area they will be serving. For more information, contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Press Information Office at (301) 772-4710.
Rio Restaurant & Lounge Now Open
Rio Restaurant & Lounge is now open, since December 2. The owner
said that a Grand Opening is planned soon.
said that a Grand Opening is planned soon.
Thu Dec 3 at 1 PM COPS Coffee Club Town Center, South Laurel
By popular demand, now everyone, not just Seniors, can attend Coffee Club meetings with Prince George's County Police District VI Community Oriented Policing Services (C.O.P.S.) officers and City of Laurel police.
Thursday, Dec 3, 1 PM
Town Center Shopping Center
13310 Laurel Bowie Rd
Laurel, MD 20708
Next to Sapphire Indian/Thai Restaurant
Residents are welcome from throughout Prince George’s County Police District VI (map) and from City of Laurel. We discuss crime prevention and crime reporting issues of particular concern to participants, such as personal safety, home security, vehicle theft, theft from vehicles, consumer fraud, identify theft, and more.
The Coffee Club holds informal meetings at 1 pm on the first and third Thursdays each month, at various announced locations in Prince George's County Policed District VI and City of Laurel.
Please join us.
Nov 23 7pm Safe Shopper Program Martin Luther King MS
Prince George’s County Police Department District VI wants to reduce crimes of opportunity at local area shopping centers.
Safe Shopper Awareness Program
Monday, November 23, 7 pm
Martin Luther King Middle School
4545 Ammendale Rd, Beltsville [MAP]
Door Prizes
Including Washington Wizards Tickets for November 28 Game
By following the tips below, you can outsmart criminals and limit the opportunity for you to become a victim of crime this holiday season.
- Carry your wallets in your front pocket as opposed to the back pocket
- Be aware of your surroundings when shopping in stores
- Carry cash/credit & debit cards deep in your pocket or in zipper pockets
- Do not leave your purse unattended in the shopping cart
- When in use, cover the account number on your credit/debit card with your hand and block the view when typing in your PIN
- Make sure you lock your car when exiting the vehicle
- Ensure your keys are accessible before exiting the store
- Look around the parking area before exiting the vehicle
- Lock the doors as soon as you enter the vehicle
- Do not stop and talk to strangers in a parking lot/deck
- Shop with a friend/family member - there is safety in numbers
- ALWAYS be aware of your surroundings.
Call 301-352-1200 for Non-emergencies needing a police officer to respond.
If you have information about recent crimes in Police District VI (Map), please contact the Prince George's County Police District VI Confidential Telephone Tip Line at (301) 931-3575 or by email to police_district6@co.pg.md.us
Thu Nov 19 1 PM COPS Seniors Coffee Club Phelps Senior Services Center
The second formative meeting of the C.O.P.S. Seniors Coffee Club is at 1 PM on Thursday, November 19. This time we will meet at
Phelps Senior Services Center
701 Montgomery Street
Laurel, MD 20707
Our first meeting was on Thursday, November 5 at the Starbucks in the Laurel Center at Contee Rd and Route 1. Ten seniors attended -- half of them from the West Laurel area of Prince George’s County.
We welcome senior citizens from throughout Prince George’s County Police District VI (map) and from City of Laurel. We discuss with the Police District VI Community Oriented Policing Services team (C.O.P.S.) and City of Laurel police officers about crime prevention and crime reporting issues of particular concern to seniors, such as personal safety, theft, consumer fraud, identify theft, and other issues raised by our members.
The Seniors Coffee Club holds informal meetings on the first and third Thursday afternoons each month, at various announced locations in Prince George's County Policed District VI and City of Laurel.
Please join us.
P.G. County Police Free Alert Messaging Service NIXEL
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
One Team. One Mission. Fight Crime.
The Prince George’s County Police Department is now offering immediate information to citizens through Nixle, a trusted web-based service for police departments and other government agencies.
Through Nixle, important neighborhood-level information is provided to residents in a standardized, secure and certified manner: via the web, email or mobile text message services (*). Nixel uses social networking technology similar to Twitter and Facebook.
To learn more about Nixle and to sign up to receive information from the Prince George’s County Police Department, through Nixle, regarding public safety matters in your community go to nixle.com
(*) Standard text messaging fees may apply, depending on your mobile phone service plan.
One Team. One Mission. Fight Crime.
The Prince George’s County Police Department is now offering immediate information to citizens through Nixle, a trusted web-based service for police departments and other government agencies.
Through Nixle, important neighborhood-level information is provided to residents in a standardized, secure and certified manner: via the web, email or mobile text message services (*). Nixel uses social networking technology similar to Twitter and Facebook.
To learn more about Nixle and to sign up to receive information from the Prince George’s County Police Department, through Nixle, regarding public safety matters in your community go to nixle.com
(*) Standard text messaging fees may apply, depending on your mobile phone service plan.
Powder Mill Road work: Beltsville Dr to Allview Dr until Summer
UPDATE Nov 10, 2009:
According to information received from a business near the construction area (who kindly provided this SHA Announcement) and my own observation this afternoon, apparently one or more lanes will be kept open during construction on that portion of Powder Mill Rd.
ROUTE 212 WIDENING: Work is scheduled to begin this week (Nov 9) on a $1.2M road widening project along a half mile of Route 212 on Powder Mill Road between Evans Trail Way/Allview Drive and Beltsville Drive in Beltsville.
Some Powder Mill Road lanes will be closed on weekdays between 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and overnight Sundays through Thursdays from 9:00 PM to 500 AM. Construction is scheduled to last until next summer. (map) Dr. Gridlock, Washington Post Nov 8, 2009
(Thanks to Karen M.)
According to information received from a business near the construction area (who kindly provided this SHA Announcement) and my own observation this afternoon, apparently one or more lanes will be kept open during construction on that portion of Powder Mill Rd.
ROUTE 212 WIDENING: Work is scheduled to begin this week (Nov 9) on a $1.2M road widening project along a half mile of Route 212 on Powder Mill Road between Evans Trail Way/Allview Drive and Beltsville Drive in Beltsville.
Some Powder Mill Road lanes will be closed on weekdays between 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and overnight Sundays through Thursdays from 9:00 PM to 500 AM. Construction is scheduled to last until next summer. (map) Dr. Gridlock, Washington Post Nov 8, 2009
(Thanks to Karen M.)
Nov 21 Dernoga Thanksgiving Party for Charities
UPDATE:
Note from 2010 candidate for District 1 County Council Representative, Mary Lehman:
If you appreciate organizations that do the good but often thankless work in our communities that makes life better for the poor and homeless, here's a chance to honor them and educate yourself and your kids about their efforts. This is a FREE and wonderful pre-Thanksgiving event to remind us of what really matters, how to make a difference, and why we have so many reasons to be grateful for our own blessings. I will be there with my kids, and I hope you will, too
.
Fondly, Mary Lehman
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Note from 2010 candidate for District 1 County Council Representative, Mary Lehman:
If you appreciate organizations that do the good but often thankless work in our communities that makes life better for the poor and homeless, here's a chance to honor them and educate yourself and your kids about their efforts. This is a FREE and wonderful pre-Thanksgiving event to remind us of what really matters, how to make a difference, and why we have so many reasons to be grateful for our own blessings. I will be there with my kids, and I hope you will, too
.
Fondly, Mary Lehman
Sat Nov 14 Free E-Cycling and Document Shredding Event 8 am - 1 pm
The Prince George's County Department of Environmental Resources (DER) invites County citizens and residents to participate in a free E- Cycling and Document Shredding Event on
Saturday, November 14, 2009
"With identity theft and fraud crimes on the rise, this event provides our County citizens and residents an opportunity to safely dispose of their confidential documents," said, DER Director Charles W. Wilson. "In addition, citizens and residents can help the environment by dropping off their old, unwanted electronics equipment and televisions for recycling."
For more information on the E-Cycling and Document Shredding Event or other recycling initiatives, call DER's Recycling Team at (301) 883- 5045
Saturday, November 14, 2009
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
High Point High School
3601 Powder Mill Road
Beltsville
"With identity theft and fraud crimes on the rise, this event provides our County citizens and residents an opportunity to safely dispose of their confidential documents," said, DER Director Charles W. Wilson. "In addition, citizens and residents can help the environment by dropping off their old, unwanted electronics equipment and televisions for recycling."
- Residents can bring up to five tall kitchen bags or five archive boxes filled with documents to be destroyed by mobile shredding trucks at the event.
- Acceptable items for e-Cycling include personal computer or component parts, inkjet and toner cartridges, mainframes, surge protectors, cell phones, laptop computers, computer mice, circuit boards, copiers, telephone systems, CD players, keyboards, computer speakers, fax machines, cable, radios and stereos, printers, scanners, pagers, VCRs and televisions.
For more information on the E-Cycling and Document Shredding Event or other recycling initiatives, call DER's Recycling Team at (301) 883- 5045
Muirkirk Rd Water Main Break Nov 5, 2009
Sometime before noon, Thursday, Nov 5, 2009 a water main broke in the middle of Muirkirk Rd inside Montpelier Hills, just east of Sea Pearl Ct. By 2 pm WSSC crews were digging up the road to begin to effect repairs. The two center lanes will probably be closed during repairs -- two-way traffic continues using the outer lanes. There are no flagmen. The second photo shows water coming out of a street light pole at the electrical connection box, so there may also be reduced street lighting tonight night and until repairs are completed. Even after utility trucks and equipment leave, caution should be exercised in the center lanes because in the past road repair crews have left dangerous, unfiilled excavations overnight in this area of Muirkirk Rd. See:
Aug 21, 2008 WSSC Water Line Break on Muirkirk
Jan 14, 2007 Citizens Mitigate Dangerous Excavation on Muirkirk
Nov 11 7 pm Climate Change Science Update - Greenbelt
Wonderfully Entertaining and Informative
Slideshow and Discussion!
Greenbelt's Fifth Annual
Global Warming Science Update with
Global Warming Science Update with
Dr. Chris Barnet (bio)
Wed., November 11, 7:00 pm
Greenbelt Community Center, Room 114
15 Crescent Road. Greenbelt, MD
15 Crescent Road. Greenbelt, MD
Thu Nov 5 1-3 PM - First Seniors' Coffee Club
with PG District VI C.O.P.S.
First Formative Meeting of the Seniors' Coffee Club
With
Prince George's County Police District VI
Prince George's County Police District VI
Community Oriented Policing Officers (COPs)
Thursday, November 5, 1-3 PM
At Starbucks
13600 Baltimore Ave, #308, Laurel, MD 20707
(MAP)
Oct 18 Montpelier Arts Center 30-Year Gala
Montpelier Arts Center 30th Anniversary
Montpelier Arts Center Calendar Sep - Dec 2009
Montpelier Arts Center
- 30 Years of Art, 1979-2009
9652 Muirkirk Road Laurel, MD 20708 {MAP]
Celebrate 30 years of art at Montpelier, 1979-2009!
Open Studios, Awards, Music by the Montpelier Jazz All Stars!
Refreshments, Free, and Open to the public.
Date: October 18, 2009
Hours: 12 noon – 5 pm
Rio Sports Bar Sign Says Coming Soon Now Hiring
Update Saturday Nov 21, 2009: Since sometime before 2 pm Rio's electric sign is on again, with this wording: Coming Soon ... Rio Sports Lounge ... Now Hiring ...
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Update Tuesday Nov 17, 2009: Since sometime before 10:45 am Rio's electric sign is dark again.===
Update Monday Nov 16, 2009: Since sometime before 4:45 pm Rio's electric sign is on again, with essentially the same wording as before.===
Update Monday Nov 9, 2009: Since sometime before 2:30 pm Rio's electric sign is dark again.===
Update Sunday Nov 8, 2009: Some time before 9:30 pm Rio's electric sign has been operating again with essentially the same wording as before.===
Update Nov 3, 2009: The sign operated for a few days after Oct 3, but appears mostly dark since then.===
The new electric sign for Rio Sports Lounge (behind Sakura Restaurant in Contee Station on the east side of Route 1 near Contee Rd) became active on or before Saturday, Oct 3, saying, to the best of my recollection, inter alia: "Rio Restaurant and Sports Lounge -- Coming Soon -- Now Hiring -- NFL 2009".For background see J.MP/riostory .
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