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The Research Library (STB-RL) will provide uninterrupted electronic access to the electronic resources available at the desktop during the upcoming holidays. This includes database interfaces such as FlashPoint, SciSearch Plus, INSPEC and the library catalog. From database records, use the LinkSeeker icon to get full-text journal articles. Electronic journals also are available through the Electronic Journals page. The physical facility also will be accessible to Laboratory badgeholders during the holiday closure. Computer terminals and photocopiers will be left on for use by badged Laboratory staff. The unclassified elevator in the Study Center (TA-3, SM-207) will not be operating during the closure. The lower level journal stacks are now open 24 hours, seven days a week. Research help and document delivery service will not be available during the holiday closure. If planning on using the Library during the holidays, check ahead of time that your badge works in the Study Center badge reader. If badge reader has not been used in the past couple months, call Telecommunications (CCN-4) at 7-7840 to verify that your badge is in the system. For more information, contact Lou Pray of the Research Library (STB-RL) at 5-2756. Updated 12/19/03
The Los Alamos Little Theatre will open this year's melodrama "The Curse of the Aching Heart" on New Year's Eve. There will be plenty of party favors, sodas, snacks and peanuts before and during the show, with a buffet and dance after the show. Tickets are on sale now at Brownell's for $25 per person. For more information, contact John Longer at 5-3216. Updated 12/19/03
Occupational Medicine's (HSR-2) planned opening of its new location at Technical Area 3 has been changed to Monday, Jan. 5, 2004. In the meantime, HSR-2 personnel are continuing the process of moving into the new facility south of the current HSR-2. The current clinic at TA-3 remains open for "sick calls" through Dec. 24, according to Dr. Bill Brady, HSR-2 group leader. Employees should continue to use the present Occupational Medicine facility if ill, injured, returning to work from using sick leave, travel needs, etc. Routine "physicals exams aren't being scheduled as HSR-2 moves into its new facility, but if an urgent certification is needed or for concerns or questions, call the nurses' station at 7-7839 for assistance. Updated 12/19/03 Mesa Public Library hosting Santa Fe Opera exhibit Mesa Public Library is hosting an exhibit by the Santa Fe Opera of costumes, props, objects, set maquettes and design materials including working drawings, renderings and photos from six recent productions during the month of January 2004. Materials from the following operas will be presented:
This will be a great opportunity for library patrons, community members and visitors to have a first hand look at what goes into making the rich, enchanting, magical illusion of a world renowned opera production. Take a “back stage tour” while visiting this exceptional show in the Mesa Public Library Gallery on the third floor. An opening reception and gallery talk is from 7 to 8:15 p.m., Jan. 8. The exhibit will run from Jan. 6 - 31. The gallery will be open during regular library hours. Updated 12/18/03 County establishes defensible space hotline Los Alamos County has established a defensible space, toll-free hotline for county residents seeking information on defensible space and wildfire preparedness. The toll-free number is 1-888-686-7782. With the establishment of this toll-free line, citizens can continue to be educated about steps they can take to help firefighters protect their homes from wildfire, according to Defensible Space Project spokeswoman Susan DiMauro. The Los Alamos Defensible Space Project, was created by Los Alamos County in 2002 under the direction of the Fire Department. For more information, contact DiMauro at (888) 686-7782 or go to www.lac-defensiblespace.us online. Updated 12/18/03 Certified Quality Engineer exam in 2004 The local Subsection of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) is looking to present a free class starting in early 2004 for the Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) exam. If interested in this class, contact Catherine French at 7-4581 / 5-1450 or write to cafrench@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Updated 12/18/03 Computer Corner JIT contract has expired The Computer Corner Just-In-Time contract has expired. As an alternative to buying via the JIT method, Hewlett-Packard computers may be purchased using purchase requests submitted to Procurement (SUP-1), Team 1 Express at MS D447. The Express buying team has identified a wide range of competitively priced, local small business HP suppliers ready to fulfill purchase requests. Shrink-wrapped software may be purchased using a purchase card or a purchase request. Computer peripherals and accessories previously bought through Computer Corner may be purchased via the Holman's JIT, by using a purchase card or purchase request. For more information, contact Alison Dragt of SUP-1 at 7-0732. Updated 12/16/03
A meeting to inform the public about the draft risk-based end-state vision document and to solicit public comments is from 5 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 7 at the Cities of Gold Hotel. The Laboratory and the Department of Energy are jointly preparing a document that describes cleanup goals for legacy waste sites at the Lab. The document, Risk-Based End-State Vision, provides a foundation for determining cleanup levels that are dependant on projected land use. Comments can be mailed to the Remediation Services Project, P.O. Box 1663 MS M992, Los Alamos, NM 87544 or write to remediation@lanl.gov by electronic mail by Feb. 27, 2004. For more information, contact Saundra Martinez of Remediation Services Project (RRES-ECR) at 5-6771. Updated 12/17/03 Volunteer opportunities 1. Odyssey Hospice volunteers -
Enhance the quality of care delivered to terminally ill patients and
their families, maximize program and family resources and encourage
community participation in delivery of hospice care. Provide patient,
family and caregiver support services according to experience and training,
and in compliance with company policies. Serve the program in any needed
capacity for which trained and willing to serve, in areas
such as patient care, bereavement care, administrative support, program
development and community relations and education. Service area
50 mile radius of Santa Fe. Basic training is 12 hours, scheduled
on evenings and
weekends. Next scheduled training is from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday,
Jan. 24, in Chimayo. Brown bag lunch, snacks provided.
For more information or application, contact Phoebe Girard, Volunteer 2. McCurdy school is in need of science fair judges. The fair is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon on Feb. 6. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Olivia Martinez of the Community Relations Office (CRO) at 7-4583 or 753-6956. Updated 12/16/03 Flu vaccine supplies exhausted at Occupational Medicine Occupational Medicine (HSR-2) has been unable to obtain additional doses of flu vaccine and has exhausted its previous supply. Laboratory employees who have not yet had a flu shot and want to be immunized should contact their primary care provider for guidance. Updated 12/12/03 Wellness Center winter class registration Registration for Winter 2004 classes has begun. For a full listing of exercise and health promotion classes and their pre-requisites go to the Wellness Center Web site at www.wellness.lanl.gov online. Classes begin on Jan. 5 and run through March 26. For more information, contact the Wellness Center at 7-7166. Updated 12/17/03 NTU Spring 2004 courses Registrations are now being accepted for Spring 2004 semester courses at National Technological University. Deadlines vary depending on the university selected. NTU offers 11 master's degree programs to choose from
For detailed course information, go to www.ntu.edu online. For registration information and material for NTU's graduate degree program, contact Michelle Aguino of HR Training and Development at 7-9074 or write to NTU@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Updated 12/11/03 Family YMCA cross country ski trip planned The Los Alamos Family YMCA, a Laboratory sanctioned organization, is sponsoring a cross country skiing and snowshoeing outing Jan. 10, 2004 at the Enchanted Forest Ski Area in Red River. The event is open to children from age 8 and up. Children 13 years old and younger must have be accompanied by a parent. The outing costs $6 for YMCA members, $9 for nonmembers. Pre-registration is required and ends Jan. 6, 2004. Vans are scheduled to leave Los Alamos at 6:30 a.m. and return about 8 p.m. Individuals who don't want to purchase lunch at the ski lodge should plan to bring a sack lunch. The Los Alamos Family YMCA is located at 1450 Iris St. downtown. For more information, including prices on rental equipment, trail passes and lessons, contact Jennifer Witt at 662-3100. Updated 12/8/03 Winter camp sign up underway at Los Alamos Family YMCA The Los Alamos Family YMCA, a Laboratory sanctioned organization, is registering youths for its Winter Break Day camp. The camp is from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 29-31 and Jan. 2, 2004. The camp includes arts and crafts, rock climbing, floor hockey, group games and off-site field trips, according to Michelle Hennigar, child-care director for the Los Alamos Family YMCA. Fees for the camp vary based on the number of days registered and is open to members and nonmembers. The Los Alamos Family YMCA is located at 1450 Iris St., downtown. For more information, contact Hennigar at 662-3100. Updated 12/3/03 EPA accepting nominations for Green Chemistry Award The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting nominations for the 2004 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. The Presidential rank awards recognize innovative chemical technologies that incorporate green chemistry into chemical design, manufacture and use. Green chemistry is the use of chemistry to prevent pollution. Nominated technologies should reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances from a chemical product or process. Any individual, group or organization, both nonprofit and for profit, including academia, government and industry, may nominate a green chemistry technology for these awards. Self-nominations are welcome and expected. Typically, five awards are given each year: one to an academic researcher, one to a small business, and the rest in specific areas of green chemistry. A nominated technology must have reached a significant milestone within the past five years in the United States. Nominations must be postmarked by Dec. 31 to be eligible for the 2004 awards, which will be presented at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, DC on June 28, 2004. For more information, go to http://www.epa.gov/greenchemistry/howto.html online or contact Richard Engler of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at 202-564-8740 or write to engler.richard@epa.gov by electronic mail. Updated 11/4/03 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 Benefits (HR-B). 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://hrcluster.lanl.gov/TIOCourses/TIOAha.asp?CourseNumber=21013 one to two weeks prior to their last scheduled work day to sign up for a benefits termination presentation. Employees also must obtain a departure processing form from Staffing (HR-S) before the presentation. This form is available at http://www.hr.lanl.gov/hrstaffing/Terminations/index.stm online. 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 10/25/02 Lost and found Lost: diamond hooped earring with five diamonds on Tuesday around the TA-3 area. If found, contact Donna at 5-3304 or write to dnm@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Lost: black Rotring (one ballpoint, one fountain) pens in a soft nylon mini-maglite case. If found, contact dath@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Found: necklace, part hand crafted silver with beads. Contact Carla with color description at 7-6901. Found: gold tone ball clip-on earring near SM-31. Call 7-5648 to claim. Found: gold ring with raised filigree found in parking lot of CMR Bldg. Please call 7-5886. Lost: ladies prescription wire frame glasses lost at TA-16 or TA-46. If found, contact Shirley Roybal at 7-4863 or write to shirleyr@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Lost: black, cloth covered Daytimer date book, no addresses or phone numbers, no contact name in building SM-132 second floor ladies restroom. Please contact Catherine Hensley at 7-1333 or write to hensley@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Found: silver pen in vicinity of badge reader at East side of Administration Building on Mercury Road on Oct. 23. Contact Dave at 7-2306. Lost: silver link bracelet with small blue stones between Park & Ride lot (Diamond Drive and Jemez Road) and the Wellness Center in Technical Area 3, or other area. Reward offered. Please contact Marta Gentry Munger at mgm@lanl.gov by electronic mail or call 7-7166. Commuter's Corner To run an ad, contact the Newsbulletin at newsbulletin@lanl.gov or 7-6103. |
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