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The Bulletin October 24, 2008 Upton Service Station Takes Lost Racing Pigeon Under Its Wing Calendar of Laboratory Events On the afternoon of Monday, days. They offered to pick up New Jersey, by Bob Adams, a
• The BERA Store in Berkner Hall is open week- October 13, Bill Widmer was the bird and take over its re- pigeon fancier who performs days from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more informa- sitting at his desk in Upton’s covery at their pigeon facility training tosses, or releases. tion on BERA events, contact Andrea Dehler, service station when he no- in Holbrook and would con- The young bird must have Ext. 3347, or Christine Carter, Ext. 2873. • Additional information for Hospitality Com- ticed a pigeon just outside. Af- tact the owner and start the been caught up with Long mittee events may be found at the Lollipop ter pacing for a while, the bird return process as soon as the Island-bound racing pigeons House and the laundry in the apartment area. walked in and up to Widmer’s bird “fattened up.” that had been released at • The Recreation Building #317 (Rec. Hall) is located in the apartment area. desk, and he and the other ga- In the meantime, Widmer about the same time, less than • Contact names are provided for most rage employees, George Char- built a small cardboard coop a mile away. It had probably events for more information. lan and Jim Young, noticed with air holes to serve as the found the landmarks and sur- • Events flagged with an asterisk (*) have an accompanying story in this week’s Bulletin. the green and blue tags on the pigeon’s temporary home and rounding water disorienting pigeon’s legs. placed bread and water inside and taken an accidental de- — Each Week — “We recognized that this the coop. The pigeon stayed tour from its original 240-mile
wasn’t a city rat,” Widmer said. there overnight, eating and D1901008 journey to Cape Cod.
Weekdays: Free English for Speakers “This was a racing pigeon.” drinking, and puffed up his Owner Mello, who started Of Other Languages Classes Widmer picked up the pi- feathers to sleep. The next as a pigeon fancier 50 years Beginner, Intermed., Adv. classes, various times. All welcome. Learn English, make geon so he could read the tags day, Widmer brought it high- ago, has raised about 100 pi- friends. See www.bnl.gov/esol/schedule. html more closely. He then gave the protein bird feed. geons this year. for schedule. Jen Lynch, Ext. 4894 bird some water and the only Widmer was particularly “It gives me purpose each Mondays: BNL Social & Cultural Club Noon–1 p.m., Brookhaven Center, South food around, a piece of bread, interested in the bird be- Roger Stoutenburgh day to do this,” Mello said. Room, free beginners dance lessons. Rudy Al- which the bird eagerly ate. cause his father used to race Bill Widmer with his recuperating “But it happens quite often forque, Ext. 4733, [email protected] “All he did for an hour and pigeons, so he learned to feathered friend. that the pigeon gets lost on Mondays & Wednesdays: Pilates a half was eat,” Widmer said. recognize coloring of these its way back.” He said that like 12:15–1:15 p.m. Mons.; 5:15–6:15 p.m. Mon. & Wed. Rec. Hall. $65/once/wk., Ext. 5090 While the starving pigeon unique birds, selectively bred pigeon’s upper beak indicated any athlete, the racing pigeon ate, Widmer and his staff for their ability to home over that it was healthy, but he expends all of its energy dur- Mondays & Thursdays: Kickboxing $5 per class. Noon–1 p.m. in the gym. Regis- researched the tag numbers long distances. could feel the bird’s breast- ing a race and needs liquids, tration is required. Ext. 8481 online to find the bird was “We would release six of bone, which was a sign that it carbohydrates, and rest. Mon., Thurs., & Fri.: Tai Chi registered with the American them and sometimes get seven had been starving. It was lucky After its recovery, the pi- Noon–1 p.m., B’haven Cntr N. Rm. Adam Rusek, Ext. 5830, [email protected] Racing Pigeon Union. He back,” Widmer said. “We to be alive, he said. geon will be delivered back then called local bird rescuers, would then have to find out “That bird lives in a coop, so to Adams, who will release it Tuesdays: Hospitality Coffee 10:30 a.m–noon, Rec. Hall lounge. Restarts Rosine and Ed Buraczewski, of who the extra one belonged he didn’t know how to go out on his next training toss from 9/9. All welcome. Ext. 5090 Holbrook, New York. to, but there was no database and scavenge like the turkeys Queens or Staten Island and Tuesdays: BNL Music Club The Buraczewskis explained in those days.” around here,” Widmer said. notify Mello that the bird is on Noon, B’haven Center, N. Room. Come hear to Widmer that they would try When the rescuers arrived, Buraczewski explained that its way. From there, it should live music. Joe Vignola, Ext. 3846 to locate the owner using the Ed Buraczewski quickly exam- the pigeon, which is less than fly back to Cape Cod. Tuesdays: Knitting Class 2 p.m. Rec. Hall. All levels of skill. Ext. 5090 green tag numbers. The green ined the bird. He told Widmer a year old, had been started on Homing pigeons require a for information tag included the pigeon’s reg- that the white spot on the its journey from Whitehouse, lot of distance training and pa- Tuesdays: Jiu Jitsu istered identification code, tience, Buraczewski said. They 6:30–7:30 p.m. Gym. All ages, 6 yrs. to adult. given to it a few days after can also be very valuable, up $10/class, pay as you go. Tom Baldwin, Bldg. Note: Homing pigeons were used during World Wars I and II 452, Ext. 4556 birth, and the blue tag was to transport messages and were likely used at the U.S. Army’s to several thousands of dollars. a countermark band used to It was very fortunate that this Tuesdays: Toastmasters Camp Upton, which existed in the area of what is now BNL. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month, 5:30 p.m., Bldg. time and signal the pigeon’s The 77th Division was organized here and in World War I used little racer touched down in 463, Rm 160. Guests, visitors welcome. www. return to the coop during a Upton and found Widmer. bnl.gov/bera/activities/toastmstrs/ the treasured homing pigeon Cher Ami, who, despite being race. When the Buraczewskis mortally wounded, successfully delivered his final message “He walked in here because Tue., Wed. & Thurs.: Rec Hall Activities 5:30–9:30 p.m. General activities, TV, ping called back, they said that the from lost American troops. For more information, see also he probably knew I’d take care pong, chess, games, socializing. Christine pigeon belongs to Frank Mello www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_SI/nmah/cherami.htm and www. of him,” Widmer said. “We Carter, Ext. 5090 of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, bnl.gov/bnlweb/history/camp_upton1.asp. saved him.” Tue., Thurs. & Fri.: Ving Tsun Kung Fu and had been missing for two — Satya Shanmugham Noon–1 p.m., B’haven Center, North Room. Taught by Master William Moy. Scott Bradley, Ext. 5745, [email protected] Tuesday & Thursday: Aerobic Fitness 5:15 p.m., Rec. Hall. 10 classes for $40 or $5 Benefits Open Enrollment Runs 10/20-31 401(k) Max per class. Pat Flood, Ext. 7866, [email protected] Tuesday & Thursday: Aqua Aerobics The open enrollment period for Employees should have Reimbursement account and Contribution 5:30–6:30 p.m., Pool. Starts Tues., 9/9; Thurs., medical and dental benefits, the received their 2009 open vacation-buy elections do not 9/11. 8-wk session, $20/once/wk, $40/twice/ Increased wk. Mail chk to BERA. health care and dependent day- enrollment booklet via interof- carry over from one calendar care reimbursement accounts, fice mail. It provides items to year to the next, so if you want Wednesdays: On-Site Play Group For 2009 10 a.m.–noon. Rec. Hall. Infant/toddler drop- and the vacation buy plan consider when you make your to participate in 2009, you in event. Parents meet while children play. runs October 20 through 31. elections, comparisons of the must sign up for this benefit. The Internal Revenue Service Restarts 9/10. Petra Adams, 821-9238 During this time, eligible partici- medical and dental programs, To participate, employees must has increased the amount of Wednesdays: Ballroom Dance Class pants may add or drop medical and the cost of benefits for complete an open enrollment money that BNLers may con- B’haven Center, N. Ballroom. Instructor: Giny Rae. Starts September 12 and 19. Ext. 3845 and/or dental coverage, change 2009. It also contains informa- form or enroll online. Forms are tribute to the BSA 401(k) plan. Beginning January 1, 2009, Wednesdays: Weight Watchers from one medical and/or dental tion on many other benefits available through the Benefits Noon–1 p.m. Michael Thorn, Ext. 8612 plan option to another, add or available to you through the Lab. Office, Bldg. 400B. BNLers may contribute up to Wednesdays: Yoga drop family members covered, Open enrollment information Employees who prefer to $16,500 during the calendar Noon–1 p.m., B’haven Center. Free. Ila Camp- and/or sign up for the reim- for retirees and those on long- enroll online for the reimburse- year to the plan. bell, Ext. 2206, [email protected] bursement account(s) and the term disability has been mailed ment accounts can do so by log- Also, those who want to Wednesdays: LabVIEW vacation-buy plan. All changes to their homes. ging into PeopleSoft and clicking 1:30–3 p.m., Bldg. 515, 2nd fl. Seminar Rm. take advantage of the catch-up Free technical assistance from LabVIEW con- made during the open enroll- You are encouraged to review the following links: Employee provision may contribute an ad- sultants. Ext. 5304 ment period will be effective on the information provided in the Self Service, Benefits, Open ditional $5,500 during calendar Thursdays: BNL Cycletrons Club January 1, 2009. open enrollment material. You Enrollment, and Reimburse- year 2009. The catch-up provi- Noon–1 p.m., First Thurs. of month. Berkner, Rm. D. Toni Hoffman, Ext. 5257 The following changes have should weigh the medical pre- ment Accounts. For vacation sion is available to plan par- been made for 2009: mium against the coverage the buy plan online enrollment, the ticipants who are, or will be, age Thursdays: Reiki Healing Class Noon–1 p.m., Call for location. Nicole Bern- • You MUST use all your regular- plan provides. You may find that links are: Employee Self Service, 50 or older during the calendar holc, Ext. 2027 ly accrued vacation time before electing a different plan from Benefits, Open Enrollment, and year. (The limits for 2008 were Fridays: Family Swim Night your vacation-buy time. This the one in which you are cur- Vacation Buy. $15,500 and $5,000 for regular 5–8 p.m. BNL Pool. $5 per family change is based on Internal rently enrolled may meet your If you enroll online for the contributions and the catch-up Fridays: Family Gym Night Revenue Code regulations (see needs and lower your medi- reimbursement accounts or the provision, respectively.) 5–8 p.m. Family gym activities. Free below for more information). cal premiums. If you decide vacation buy plan, you will re- BNLers should review their Fridays: BNL Social & Cultural Club • The maximum annual amount to make changes to medical ceive an e-mail confirmation of Noon–1 p.m., B’haven Center, S. Room, free current level of contributions beginners dance lessons. 7-11:30 p.m. N. you can contribute to the and/or dental coverage, you your election. and determine if they want to Ballroom, Dance Social, workshops. Rudy Al- health care reimbursement ac- must complete forms that are For more information, con- forque, Ext. 4733, [email protected] make changes in order to take count has been increased from available through the Benefits tact the Benefits Office, Ext. advantage of the new limits. $3,500 to $4,000. Office, Bldg. 400B. 5126 or Ext. 2877. Remember that by setting aside money in the 401(k) plan on a CIGNA Representative pre-tax basis, you are lowering A CIGNA Healthcare representa- Significant Change to Vacation-Buy Program the amount of State and Fed- tive is available as needed in Hu- One of the major changes to vice code requires employees unused days in your final pay- eral taxes that you will pay. man Resources, Bldg. 400, or by benefits for FY2009 involves to use ALL of their normal check of the year. To make a change to your phone to assist with claims issues the vacation-buy program, accrued vacation before The Benefits Office recog- 401(k) election, complete a you have been unable to resolve under which employees can using any purchased vaca- nizes that this change signifi- “BSA 401(k) Agreement for yourself through CIGNA’s Cus- purchase from eight to 40 tion. In other words, if you cantly reduces the usefulness Salary Reduction” form (avail- tomer Service number (1-800- hours of additional vacation want to keep a bank of ac- and flexibility of the vacation- able at http://www.bnl.gov/ CIGNA24). Mary Beth Kivlen time to use each year. In the crued vacation through the buy program. We encourage hr/Benefits/retirement/default. will be available by appointment past, employees could use year, you cannot use your employees to consider this be- asp) and return the completed only. You will need to provide their bought vacation at any purchased vacation days. If fore electing to participate in form to Payroll, Bldg. 400D). all pertinent documentation. To time during the year. That is you purchase vacation days the program. For more infor- For more information on the schedule, call the Benefits Office, no longer the case. and do not use them, you mation, contact the Benefits 401(k) plan, contact Barbara Ext. 5126. The Internal Revenue Ser- will be reimbursed for those Office, Ext. 5126 or Ext. 2877. Soeyadi, Ext. 7516. The Bulletin October 24, 2008
Calendar Healthfest Events Friday, 10/24 This is the last week of BNL’s annual Healthfest Month. Dur- *Celebrate Video Game’s 50th! ing the month of October, the Laboratory has many events to 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bldg. 400 lobby. promote health, fitness and safety. Refer to the calendar for 50th anniversary celebration of dates, times, and registration requirements. William Higinbotham’s design of one of the world’s first video Swim* 10/29 Biathlon Swim* 10/31 games, “Tennis for Two.” Play 400-yard swim 800-yard swim this game, rebuilt by Instrumen- Time: 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Time: 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. tation, and play other video Location: Pool in Bldg. 478 Location: Pool in Bldg. 478 games. Also, tour Instrumenta- tion. See below and pg. 1. * Must be 18 or older to participate *Employee Tour — Instrumentation D0481199 Register online for these events at http://intranet.bnl. Noon-1 p.m. Berkner Hall lobby. See related event in Bldg. 400 gov/healthfest/. If you do not have computer access, contact above. Meet in Berkner lobby to Michael Thorn, Ext. 8612, to register. Healthfest T-shirts will be taken to Instrumentation to see be given on first come, first served. how BNL scientists build electron- ic instruments. No reservations are necessary. See notice at left.
Roger Stoutenburgh Talk: Fighting Nuclear Weapons’ This photo shows some of the younger performers who danced in the Employee Lunchtime Tour Today, 10/24 Spread 1999 Diwali Festival arranged by the BERA Indo-American Association. BNL’s Electronic Instrumentation on View 1 p.m. Hamilton Seminar Room, Bldg. 555. Mona Dreicer, Celebrate Diwali — Festival of Light, 11/8 Today, Friday, October 24, employees, retirees, and visitors may Lawrence Livermore National take the Employee Lunchtime Tour to the Instrumentation Divi- Laboratory, will talk on “Fight- The BERA Indo American Association (BERA-IAA) invites all to sion to see the wonders of electronics as built by BNL scientists. ing the Proliferation of Nuclear the annual Diwali Event — the Festival of Light — on Saturday, The visiting group will also be able to view the “video arcade” Weapons: Helping Ourselves by Helping Others.” All are wel- November 8, starting at 3 p.m. in Berkner Hall.The program will which will be located in the Bldg. 400C lobby in honor of Wil- come to this free talk, sponsored showcase the rich culture and traditions of the Indian subcon- liam Higginbotham and his invention of “Tennis for Two” (see by BNL’s Nonproliferation & tinent through music, dance, and the arts, performed by both pg. 1). No reservations are needed. Meet the group in the upper National Security Department. professional and amateur artists. Authentic Indian snacks will be lobby of Berkner Hall at noon and return by 1 p.m. Contact — Week of 10/27 — served during the intermission and an Indian dinner will be of- Elaine Lowenstein, Ext. 2400, if you have any questions. fered after the cultural program. Monday, 10/27 Tickets are $15/adult; $9/child. Visit http://www3.bnl.gov/bera- *Defensive Driving, Part I iaa/diwali08/reserve_form.php to reserve and pay for your tickets 6–9:15 p.m. Bldg. 490, Large through PayPal. You are asked to enter your same email address BERA Fitness Classes Conference Rm. See below, left. while registering and paying. Registration is not complete unless BERA has announced newly scheduled dates for fitness classes. Ad- IBEW Meeting paid in full. The last date for registration is November 2. Though vanced registration is required for the following classes. Make checks 6 p.m. Centereach Knights of web-based registration is preferred, tickets can also be purchased at payable to BERA and mail to the Recreation Office, Bldg. 400. Columbus Hall, 41 Horseblock the BERA store in Berkner Hall. Rd., Centereach. A meeting Jazzercise: 8-week session, $90 for 2x/week* For more information, contact Piyush Joshi, [email protected] or for shift workers will be held Tuesdays & Thursdays from noon – 1 p.m. at the Recreation at 3 p.m. in the union office. Ext. 3847, and consult www.bnl.gov/bera/activities/iaa/. (Rec) Hall (Bldg. 317) The agenda includes regular business, committee reports, Tuesdays: Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, Jan. 6, 13, 20 and the president’s report. Krinsky from pg. 1 Thursdays: Nov. 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18, Jan. 8, 15, 22 from the Massachusetts Institute Service Anniversaries * Includes option to use Holbrook & Wading River locations Thursday, 10/29 of Technology in 1966 and a The following employee cel- in addition to Tues/Thurs classes) *Defensive Driving, Part II Ph.D. in high-energy theory ebrated his 45th service anniver- Aqua Aerobics: 8-week session, $20 for 1x a week, $40 6–9:15 p.m. Bldg. 490 Large from Yale University in 1971. He sary during July 2008: for 2x/week Conference Rm. Part II of two- came to the Lab in 1973 as an as- — 45 Years — Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Pool part course. See below, left. *George Meinken...... Medical (Bldg. 478) sistant physicist, rising to senior — Week of 11/3 — physicist in 1985. He was Head Tuesdays: Nov. 4, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, Jan. 6, 13 of NSLS Accelerator R&D, 1985- The following employees cel- Thursdays: Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18, Jan. 8, 15 Thursday, 11/6 ebrated service anniversaries dur- Pilates: 8-week session, $65 for 1x a week, $80 for 2001; NSLS Deputy Chair, 1986- *BWIS Wine & Cheese Party ing August 2008: 2x/week, or $130 for 3x/week 2001; Manager of the Lab’s FEL 5:15-7 p.m. Recreation Hall in Program, 1999-2002; and took — 35 Years — Mondays from 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. at the Rec Hall (Bldg. 317): Peter Heotis...... Rad. Contr. the apartment area. See notice, his present position as NSLS- Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15, Jan. 5, 12 below, left. — 30 Years — II Accelerator Physics Group Mondays and Wednesdays evenings from 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. at *BSA Distinguished Lecture Raymond Karol...... C-AD Leader in January 2008. the Rec Hall (Bldg. 317) 7 p.m. Berkner Hall. “Infla- Ronald Longacre...... Physics A Fellow of the American Mondays: Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15, Jan. 5, 12 tionary Cosmology: Is Our Cornelius Waide...... C-AD Universe Part of a Multiverse?” Physical Society, Krinsky was Wednesdays: Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17, Jan. 7, 14 Charles Trabocchi...... C-AD Presented by Alan Guth, MIT. responsible for the design and Stephen Musolino...... NNS All are welcome to this free commissioning of the NSLS x- public lecture. Visitors to the John Woods...... C-AD ray storage ring. In 1989, he was TIAA-CREF One-on-One Lab of 16 and over must carry Roy Barone...... Lab. Protec. a photo ID. See pg. 1. among nine BNL scientists and Walter DeBoer...... NSLS engineers who shared the R&D Retirement Counseling Saturday, 11/8 100 Award, given by R&D Maga- — 25 Years — A TIAA-CREF consultant will visit BNL on Monday, 11/3; Friday, Janice DePass...... Env. Restor. *Celebrate Diwali, Festival of Light zine to recognize the top 100 11/7; Monday, 11/10; and Friday, 11/14, to answer employees’ Elaine Lowenstein...... CEGPA 3 p.m. Berkner Hall. The BERA technological achievements of questions about their financial matters. The consultant will help James Murphy...... NSLS Indo American Association in- the year, for the invention of the you: understand the importance of protecting your assets against vites all to celebrate Diwali in a Charles Hofmayer...... ES&T real-time-harmonic closed-orbit inflation, find the right allocation mix, learn about TIAA-CREF program of music and dancing that presents the culture and feedback system. The system was — 20 Years — retirement income flexibility, and compare life-time income vs. Mark McNeill...... C-AD traditions of the Indian subcon- devised for the NSLS to stabilize cash withdrawal options. For an appointment, call 516-454-4025 tinent. Indian snacks and din- Maryellen Meier...... PPM the orbit of the electron beam as or schedule on-line at www.tiaa-cref.org/moc. ner will be offered as part of the Kevin Smith...... C-AD event. Tickets: $15/adults, $9/ it circulates around the synchro- Chi-Chang Kao...... NSLS cildren. See notice above, left. tron. Krinsky is also a recipient Chien-Ih Pai...... C-AD Informal French For All Levels of BNL’s 1994 Distinguished John Butler...... C-AD — Week of 11/10 — Research & Development Sponsored by English for Speakers of Other Languages, Galina Polyans- John DeBoer...... C-AD Tuesday, 11/11 Award.— Diane Greenberg kaya gives free informal French classes for people interested in learning Anthony Costantini.....Facils. Ops. For more information on or improving their French language skills. Now, the beginners can se- Veterans’ Day, Lab Closed Piyush Joshi...... Magnet Krinsky’s contributions, see www. lect from two levels of skill, “low” and “high.” Classes, which are held The Lab will be closed in hon- John Biemer...... Eng. & Utils. bnl.gov/bnlweb/pubaf/pr/PR_dis upstairs at the Recreation Building, are scheduled as follows: or of Veterans’ Day. No Bulle- Fredrick Horn...... SHS tin on Friday, 11/14. play.asp?prID=837. Wednesdays : High Beginners from noon–1 p.m; Low Beginner Mary Brathwaite...... Instrum. (very basic), 1–2 p.m. Wednesday, 11/12 Defensive Driving — 10 Years — Thursdays: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Intermediate – Advanced Elizabeth Ginty...... Rad. Contr. Contact Galina Polyanskaya for more information and to 442nd Brookhaven Lecture Course in Two Keith Klaus...... NLSLS register at: [email protected]. 4 p.m. Berkner Hall. Elaine Martin Candito, Jr...... C-AD DiMasi of the National Syn- Parts, 10/27 & 30 chrotron Light Source De- Alistair Rogers...... Env. Scis. partment will talk on “Which The next six-hour Defensive Driv- Nikolay Malitsky...... C-AD BWIS Wine & Cheese Party, 11/6 Came First, the Egg-Shell or ing (Point & Insurance Reduction) John Triolo...... Instrum. All BNLers are invited to the Brookhaven Women in Science the Egg? Answering Riddles course will be held in two parts on (BWIS) Wine & Cheese Party on Thursday, November 6, from About Biomineralization.” All *Note: The Bulletin greatly regrets that are welcome to this free talk, Monday and Thursday, October 27 the name of George Meinken, who 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Recreation Hall, Bldg. 317, in the open to the public. Visitors to and 30, in the Bldg. 490 Large Con- joined BNL on July 22, 1963, was inad- apartment area. BWIS holds this event annually to thank all the Lab of 16 and over must carry a photo ID. ference Room, 6–9:15 p.m. The vertently omitted from last week’s list of who have helped with and supported BWIS programs, welcome course is open to BNL, BSA, and Service Anniversaries celebrated in July. new members, and introduce the new executive board to the DOE employees, facility-users, and Lab community. their families. The cost is $38 per Both men and women are welcome to join BWIS. The group’s person. Preregistration is required. Arrivals & Departures primary mission is to promote the advancement of women in the To register, call Ed Sierra, 821-1013, — Arrivals — scientific professions. More information about BWIS and the mem- and leave a message. Include your Joel Vasquez...... C-AD bership application form is available at the BWIS website: www.bnl. phone number. For more informa- — Departures — gov/BWIS/. For more information about the November 6 event, tion, call Sarah Wiley, Ext. 4207. 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