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The Laboratory's Threat Reduction Directorate is hosting a workshop from 8 a.m. to noon April 9 on data mining, information processing, knowledge management and decision support. The workshop is in the Materials Science and Technology Building large conference room at Technical Area 3. The workshop will focus on programs at the Lab that can be utilized to assist other government agencies and the country in responding to threats of terrorist attacks, with the goal being to develop a focal point at the Lab for agencies requesting the Lab's assistance in this area. To sign up for the workshop, write to Lynn Cline of the Threat Reduction Directorate Office (ADTR) at lcline@lanl.gov by electronic mail or call Cline at 5-1408 with questions about the workshop. Updated 04/1/02 Fidelity Investments at Lab on April 16-18 Greg Finch of Fidelity Investments will be at the Laboratory on April
16, 17 and 18 to meet with employees about their 403(b) and Defined Contribution
Plans. To schedule an individual appointment call 1-800-642-7131. Appointments
are held at the Benefits Office. Updated 03/29/02 Veteran's Committee T-shirt logo contest Each year at the annual Veteran's Day Fun Run the committee hamds out t-shirts to the participants. Since the current design has been around for several years, it's time for a new design. What better way to redesign our logo than to have Laboratory employees and contractors submit their designs. Submissions must be received by April 30. For more information and contest rules, click here. Updated 03/27/02 County fair and rodeo queen, court competition now underway Girls and women between the ages of 14 and 23 are being sought to compete for the Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo queen and court. The deadline to sign up as a candidate is May 10, with the queen and court competition scheduled for May 18 at Brewer Arena. The Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo is a Laboratory sanctioned event. Winners will participate in the Red River Rodeo and the Santa Fe Rodeo, in addition to reigning over the Los Alamos County Festival, Fair and Rodeo in August. Criteria for selecting the rodeo queen includes horsemanship (60 percent of the decision) and personality (40 percent). Contestants make a formal speech before a panel of judges, and compete in horsemanship contests. In September, rodeo queens from around the state compete for the title
of State Rodeo Queen at the State Fair in Albuquerque. The statewide winner
receives another crown and buckle, in addition to a saddle and $1,000. Updated 03/27/02 Evacuation exercise/drill on April 1 In light of the very dry weather and potential for fire, Dynamic Experimentation (DX) division and FMU 67 are planning an evacuation drill for the afternoon of Monday (April 1). Our objective is to ensure that we can evacuate all personnel in Technical Areas 8, 9, 14, 15, 22, 36, 39 and 40 in a safe, secure, timely and orderly manner. We would like people to be aware that there will be increased traffic entering West Jemez Road from TA-69 and Pajarito Road from TA-36, extra care should be taken in those areas. If you need more information, please contact Kathy Smith at kws@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Updated 03/27/02 Preparation course offered for American Board of Health Physics Part 2 Examination An American Board of Health Physics Part 2 Exam (ABHP part 2) preparation course to be offered at the Laboratory, depending upon interest, May 20 through 24 tentatively. If interested reply to mfanning@lanl.gov before April 5. Following is the course description: A five-day, examination-based course designed to prepare the qualified candidate to pass Part II of the American Board of Health Physics (ABHP) certification examination. The course combines Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodology with actual Part II examination questions to impart upon and refresh the candidate with those health physics principles tested by the ABHP on the examination. The course content is based upon the Domains and Sub-Areas established by the ABHP in 1987. Past and emulated Part II questions have been grouped according to each Fundamental and Specialty area identified in the ABHP's Examination Preparation Guide. Each area is covered in an Overview Lecture and Examination Workshop, and the course culminates in a mock Part II examination covering all of the areas. The AAHP awards course attendees 32 CECs towards maintenance of the CHP
credential (AAHP Course Number 2002-00-011). Fundamental Areas
Specialty Areas
Updated 03/27/02 Los Alamos Dog Obedience Club registration for spring classes on April 4 The Los Alamos Dog Obedience Club (LADOC), a Laboratory sanctioned organization, will have registration for its spring classes at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, at the LADOC club building at 246 East Road. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Classes will begin the week of April 15. Classes to be offered this session are: Puppy, Basic Manners, Agility, Canine Good Citizen, and Recall. A schedule and basic overview of the classes can be seen at http://ladoc.dogbits.com online. Dogs older than four months must be current on their DHPP and rabies vaccinations. Dogs younger than four months must have started their DHPP series of vaccinations. If a dog was vaccinated by the breeder, a letter from the breeder is required noting such along with the vaccination schedule that was followed. If you are following a reduced vaccination protocol with your dog, then current titre reports from your veterinarian are required before class admission. Dogs older than four months and living in Los Alamos county must have a current county license which may be obtained through the Los Alamos Police Department. For more information, contact Marsha Boggs at 5-6606 or write to boggs@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Updated 03/26/02 Upcoming events for Family Strengths Network Family Strengths Network will be closed for Spring Break April 2-5. Family internet station now available. Need to use the internet in a kid friendly environment, or make use of a computer with updated programs and software. You now can come into the center and use our Family Internet Station at no charge. Contact us for more information. Parents and Toddlers Support Group Parents and Infants Support Group. This group is facilitated every other
week by Joyce Richins, OB nurse. Topics for this quarter will be as follows:
April 11 - Open Discussion, April 25 - Safety, May 9 - Taking Care of
You, May 23 - Open Strengthening Step-Families. The potential rewards-and challenges-of
step-parenting will be the focus of a series of five group sessions. Group
participants will learn communication and listening skills, processes
for resolving conflicts and making decisions, a way to structure family
meetings, and methods for building new family traditions. Instructor:
Prisilla Roberts. Cost: $40 per family. Free Adult Craft Programs (Childcare provided.) - Spring Decorations Grandfriends - Come join Dance Arts Los Alamos and the seniors for a
fun afternoon of dancing. Kids of all ages are welcome. Sponsored by the
Betty Ehart Senior Center, Family Strengths Network, and Maternal and
Child Health. Free Children’s Craft Programs – May Baskets All programs are held at the Family Resource Center, 1990 Diamond Drive (Pueblo Complex), unless otherwise noted. Scholarships and childcare are available for most programs. Please contact 662-4515 or write to familystrengths@losalamos.com by electronic mail for more information. Updated 03/29/02 Computer Corner news Compaq JIT products from Computer Corner - Compaq servers, workstations, SAN storage, desktops and notebooks. Prices below GSA. Handheld Compaq iPaq 3850 Color Pocket PC 2002 - $ 610.44.Compaq EVO N160 Laptop, P3 1Ghz, 256MB, DVD, V90 56K Modem, 10/100 NIC, 14.1" TF T, Win 2K $1,750.48, Compaq Evo D500 Convertible Workstation, W4000 Convertible Minitower w/P4-1.7GHz, 256MB SDRAM, 40GB Hard Drive, NVIDIA Quadro2 EX, 16X/10X/40XCD-RW, 10/100 NIC, Windows 2000/NT Dual Installation $1,406. Compaq servers, storage and more. Contact Dennis Barnes at 1-800-873-7295, or by cell phone at 228-2005 or write to dbarnes@compcorner.com by electronic mail. For the full Compaq JIT catalog go to http://www.compcorner.com online and click on the LANL JIT button on the left-hand tool bar. Updated 03/25/02 April is Poetry Month at Mesa Public Library Mesa Public Library, a Laboratory sanctioned organization, is hosting Poetry Month in April. The following events have been scheduled. Enjoy an evening Poetry Reading by poet David Mutschlecner , author of
“Esse,” a book of poetry published by Ahsahta Press of Boise,
Utah, © 2002. Jane Lin offers a free Poetry workshop for all. First annual Teen Latte House and Poetry Reading with refreshments and
music for teens only. Listen to or perform comedy, music, original or
favorite poems or other literary works. Victoria Edwards Tester, poet and author of “Miracles of Sainted
Earth,” published by UNM Press, as the inaugural book of the Mary
Burritt Christensen Poetry Series of books. Meet Kristin Embry Litchman, author of “Secrets! of a Los Alamos
Kid 1946 - 1953.” Ninth Annual Young Author's reception. Hear young authors read their
stories and poetry. Guest Speaker: Kristin Embry Litchman. BYOP and join poet Jane Lin at the “Open Mike”. Mesa Public Library is located at 2400 Central Ave. downtown. For more information, call the Youth Services Section of the library at 662-8258. Updated 03/22/02 Family YMCA backpacking trip to Gila Wilderness The Los Alamos Family YMCA, a Laboratory sanctioned organization, is signing up youths age 15 and over and adults for a spring backpacking trip to the Gila Wilderness in southern New Mexico. The trip is scheduled for April 1-5. Participants will take a 10 1/2-mile loop through upland and canyon ecosystems of the Gila. Additional day hikes are planned. The last day to sign up for the trip is March 28 and the cost is $129 for members, $157 for nonmembers. Note: youths from age 10-14 also can participate with a guardian. The Los Alamos Family YMCA is located at 1450 Iris St. downtown. For more information, contact Jack Dent at 662-3100. Updated 03/22/02 Wanted: young authors for Pajarito Literary Review The Los Alamos County Library System is looking for young authors of poems, short stories, musical lyrics and essays for publication in the "2002 Pajarito Literary Review." All literary efforts will be accepted and published. Young authors also are invited to read their entries at the annual young author's reception at 7 p.m., April 18 at Mesa Public Library, a Laboratory sanctioned organization. All published authors will receive a free copy of the booklet. Entries must be submitted by April 9 to either Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave. downtown or the White Rock Branch Library, 133 Longview Drive, in White Rock. Submissions also may be made to Liz Laemmle at LaemmleE@lac.losalamos.nm.us by electronic mail. For more information, call the Youth Services Section at 662-8258. Updated 03/20/02 Volunteer opportunities Musical groups needed for Family Day Student housing needed over summer Various supplies needed Updated 03/19/02 Los Alamos Dog Jog is April 27 Get ready pet lovers. The 2002 Los Alamos Dog Jog, a Laboratory sanctioned event, is set for the morning of Saturday, April 27, at Chamisa School in White Rock. Coordinated as a fundraiser for the Friends of the Shelter, this 5K run/walk is open to all ages and families (with or without canine), and all dogs on leashes with current license and vaccinations. An optional 2-mile course is also available. You don't have a dog, you say? Not to worry. Friendly shelter dogs will be available for hire on race day (on a first come, first served basis) as your guest around the course for a nominal donation. The $15 Early Bird registration ends Friday, April 2, so sign up now. Family discounts are also available. Registration forms are available at many local Los Alamos businesses, or by visiting the Dog Jog web site at http://ladoc.dogbits.com/DogJog/ online. For questions or more information on this event, call Lynn at 661-9619. Updated 03/13/02 Technology Integration Group Call the Technology Integration Group at 800-856-8199 for a Dell system customized to your specific needs or choose a stock system from our inventory for quick delivery. Visit the updated Web site at www.tig.com/lanl online for current pricing on new systems. Let us know how we can make your just-in-time purchasing experience quick and easy for you by contacting Jimmy Armijo at extension 8286 or write to Jimmy.Armijo@TIG.com by electronic mail. NEW – Dell’s PowerEdge 1650 and 4600 servers are now available. The PowerEdge 1650 offers Pentium III processors with speeds of up to 1.4GHz in single and dual processor configurations with up to 4GB of RAM in a 1U chassis. The PowerEdge 4600 has Pentium 4 Xeon processors running at speeds up to 2.2GHz in single and dual processor configurations with up to 12GB of RAM and plenty of disk expansion space. Call Armijo for pricing. Updated 03/12/02 Bench press contest at YMCA The Los Alamos Family YMCA, a Laboratory sanctioned organization, is accepting registrations for its 12th annual bench press contest on May 4. There are weight and age categories for men and women and the first 40 registrants will receive a free bench press t-shirt. The cost to register is $10 for YMCA members, $14 for nonmembers. The Los Alamos Family YMCA is located at 1450 Iris St. downtown. To receive a registration form or for more information, call 662-3100. Updated 03/01/02 Los Alamos YMCA registering youths for two summer programs The Los Alamos Family YMCA, a Laboratory sanctioned organization, is registering youths for its Earth Service Corps and Counselor in Training summer programs. The Earth Services Corps combines volunteer service, environmental education and work experience in a program that focuses on trail improvement, landscaping and watershed restoration. The supervised program runs from June 4 to Aug. 9 and is for youths 11 to 15 years of age. The Counselor in Training supervised program incorporates counselor training and volunteer work at the YMCA Day Camp. This program runs from June 4 to Aug. 21 and is for youths 12 to 15 years of age. The registration fee is $100 for YMCA members, $125 for nonmembers. Early registration is encouraged; class sizes are limited. The Los Alamos Family YMCA is located at 1450 Iris St. For more information, call 662-3100. Updated 03/01/02 Employees leaving Lab must attend termination presentation Employees who are leaving the Laboratory or changing to casual status must attend a benefits termination presentation held by Compensation and Benefits (HR-1). The termination presentations are held every Laboratory pay day for University of California Lab employees. Employees who are retiring aren't required to attend a presentation, but rather, they should schedule a meeting with their designated benefits specialist. The presentations begin at 8:30 a.m. in room P280 on the second floor of the Otowi Building at Technical Area 3. Pre-registration is required. Employees should register on line at http://www.lanl.gov/internal/training/training.html one to two weeks prior to their last scheduled work day to sign up for a benefits termination presentation. Employees also must obtain a termination checklist from HR-Staffing (HR-5) before the presentation. At the presentation, employees will receive a packet of information about their benefits and savings balances. They will learn about options to continue or convert insurance plans and distribution options for savings funds. Employees who require a sign language interpreter should write to benefits@lanl.gov by e-mail three days in advance of the presentation they plan to attend. Or call the benefits office at 5-3842 (TDD). Because of limited parking, employees should plan to arrive early and/or make alternative transportation arrangements, such as using Johnson Controls Northern New Mexico's ride service. Updated 10/11/00 Lost: purple and gold scarf in Physics Auditorium parking lot. If found, call 5-0012. Lost: pair of tortoise-shell, brown-rimmed prescription sunglasses. Please call 7-2475 if you find them. Lost: women's watch, silver and gold Guess watch possibly in the TA-3 Otowi/Administration building area on March 21. Contact Crystal at 5-9818 if found. Found: plain, gold men's wedding band, turned in to the Wellness Center the week of March 4. Please call 7-7166 to identify inscription and claim. Lost: mens glasses, clear glass, rimless, silver stems in a brown case in the TA-3, SM-43 area. If found, call 7-3232. Lost: reading glasses in brown vinyl case around TA-3 area (Otowi Bldg.) on March 12. Contact Dick Strickler at 7-5091. Found: pair of glasses at TA-3 in parking lot next to Building 390. Call 5-7667 to claim. Lost: ring of keys somewhere between the Otowi Building east parking lot and the Administration Building. There is a BMW key, a Jeep key with alarm core, three house keys and a purple and white Big Rock Casino chip. If found, call Cammie at 5-2183. Found: Toyota car key in Motorola Building parking lot. Call Frans
at 5-7575.
Lost: silver & gold hoop-like earring lost Thursday, Feb.
7, in or between Otowi and SM-30. If found, please call Karen at 7-4542.
Lost: gold wedding ring, with "TMVST 26-March-1994"
engraved on the inside. Probably lost on Feb. 5 or Feb. 6 in the CCN Building
or the parking lot at the corner of Diamond Drive and the truck route.
If found, please call Tom at 5-7053.
Lost: three diamond, 1.5 carat ring in Otowi. If found, please call Jenifer Lopez at 7-9681 or 550-0649. Found: large gold hoop earring in front of Otowi. Call Doug at 7-6018. Commuter's Corner To run an ad, contact the Newsbulletin at newsbulletin@lanl.gov or 7-6103. |
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