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Calendar In Memoriam BWIS: Promoting Women, Advancing Science of Laboratory Events John White, who came to BNL In honor of Women’s History Month, this is the fourth and final article in a series of profiles of women who as Labor Relations Manager in • The BERA Store in Berkner Hall is open week- are members of Brookhaven Women in Science. days from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more informa- the then Personnel Division on tion on BERA events, contact Andrea Dehler, November 15, 1967, and retired Meet gram, approximately 50 female Ext. 3347, or Christine Carter, Ext. 2873. from the division on October high school students from • Events flagged with an asterisk (*) have an Kahille Dorsinvil four local high schools listen accompanying story in this week’s Bulletin. 31, 1983, died at the age of 89 on January 10, 2010. Kahille Dorsinvil, an educa- to panel discussions by female

— Regularly — tor in BNL’s Office of Educa- Roger Stoutenburgh Brookhaven scientists about Clyde Sipe, who joined the tional Programs (OEP), thinks their careers and research, and Weekdays: Free English for Speakers Medical Department as an as- science is cool, and conveys get an opportunity to ask ques- Of Other Languages Classes sistant technical specialist on that idea through teaching tions and interact with them. Beginner, Intermed., Adv. classes, various December 1, 1957, and rose times. All welcome. Learn English, make — with the aid of hands-on Also, the students are treated friends. See http://www.bnl.gov/esol/schedule. to medical associate I before projects and exhibits — to ele- to lunch, take a guided tour of asp for schedule. Jen Lynch, Ext. 4894 retiring on December 31, 1978, mentary school children at the Laboratory facilities, and enjoy D3490310 Mondays & Thursdays: Kickboxing died on January 20, 2010. He Science Learning Center. hands-on exhibits at the Sci- $5 per class. Noon–1 p.m. in the gym. Pay as was 93. you go. Ext. 2873. “We have equipment and ence Learning Center. John Maddock, Jr., who materials set up for students “Seeing instant mentoring Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri.: Tai Chi Kahille Dorsinvil Noon–1 p.m., B’haven Cntr N. Rm. Adam joined the Alternating Gradi- to explore, and we introduce happen between the women Rusek, Ext. 5830, [email protected]. ent Synchrotron Department and reinforce concepts aligned job opening for educator OEP’s scientists and the students is Tuesdays: Zumba as a technician on September to the State school Renee Flack, now retired. When great,” Dorsinvil said. “His- Tuesdays, noon–1 p.m. Gym. Registra- 5, 1967, and retired from that curriculum,” she said. “We also Dorsinvil was a high school torically, it’s been difficult tion is required. Ext. 2873. department as a senior techni- link the programs we teach to freshman, she attended the for women and minorities to Tuesdays: Knitting Class cal specialist on October 31, science at BNL.” Lab’s Minority Apprenticeship advance in science. At Career 2–4 p.m. Rec. Hall. All levels of skill. Free. Ext. 5090 for information. 2003, died on February 3, 2010. In addition, Dorsinvil travels Program, which Flack coordi- Day, multiple perspectives and He was 66. to local schools to teach “Mag- nated. networking create a lot of ideas Tuesdays: Toastmasters Two monthly meetings: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, Arthur Hansen, who joined nets to Go,” a popular program While working, Dorsinvil and often a lot of enthusiasm 5:30 p.m., Bldg. 463, Rm 160. Guests and the Plant Engineering Division also linked to schools’ curricu- attended Dowling College part- for science. Also, the female sci- visitors welcome. http://www.bnl.gov/bera/ lum and Brookhaven science. time, and she earned an M.S. in entists are excellent role models activities/toastmstrs/. as a steamfitter A on March 28, 1966, and retired on July “The children learn about mag- adolescent education in 2009. for the girls.” Tue., Wed., & Thurs.: Rec Hall Activities nets, and they are introduced She also received accreditation Dorsinvil and her husband, 5:30–9:30 p.m. General activities, TV, ping 3, 1987, died on February 14, pong, chess, games, socializing. Christine 2010. He was 82. to Brookhaven Lab,” she said. to teach biology and general Phil, have two daughters: Djane, Carter, Ext. 5090. Dorsinvil earned a B.S. in science. age 15; and Sarina, age 10. “They Jane Setlow, who joined the biology, anthropology, and In 2007, Dorsinvil became are the best daughters in the Tuesday & Thursday: Aqua Aerobics Biology Department in 1974 as 5:30–6:30 p.m., Pool. Registration is required. African American studies from a Brookhaven Women in Sci- world, and they love the Lab,” a senior geneticist with tenure, Ext. 2873. Stony Brook University in ence executive board (BWIS) Dorsinvil said. They are interest- working on the effects of radia- Wednesdays: On-Site Play Group 1999. She worked for Computer member and volunteered to ed in science, which pleases her. 10 a.m.–noon. Apartment area play- tion and chemical mutagens on Horizons Learning Center and coordinate BWIS’s Career Day, “There are so many fields in ground. Infant/toddler drop-in event. DNA, died at 90 years old on Parents meet while children play. Ext. Islip Tutoring Services before an annual program that aims science,” she said. “There is no March 4, 2010. From 1974 to 2873. See also http://www.meetup.com/ she started her career at BNL in to interest young women in limit to where you can go.” BNL-Playgroup/ 1980, she served on the National 2006, having learned about the careers in science. In the pro- — Diane Greenberg Wednesdays: Ballroom Dance Class Institutes of Health Recombi- Classes at 5:15, 6:15, and 7:15 p.m., nant DNA Molecule Program Ad- based on experience. North Ballroom, B’haven Center. Donna Grabowski, visory Committee, chairing the BSA Noon Recital, 4/7 Ext. 2720. committee 1978-80. She was also Arrivals & Departures Wednesdays: Yoga founding editor of the series of Cavalli’s Opera Eliogabalo in Preview — Arrivals — Noon–1 p.m., B’haven Center. Free. Ila Camp- annual volumes of Genetic Engi- The next BSA Noon Recital will be held on Wednesday, April 7, Walter Copan...... TC&P bell, Ext. 2206, [email protected]. neering: Principles & Methods with in Berkner Hall, with a performance preview of Cavalli’s Opera El- Timothy Johnson...... ES&T 1st Wednesday of month: LabVIEW co-editor Alexander Hollaender, iogabalo, featuring one complete semi-staged act, sung in the origi- John Moloney, Jr...... C-AD 1:30–3 p.m., Bldg. 515, 2nd fl. Seminar Rm. Free technical assistance from LabVIEW and was sole editor from volume nal Italian with projected subtitles and directed by David Lawton, Benjamin Muse...... Site Services consultants. Ext. 5304, or Terry Stratoudakis, 10 in 1988 through volume 28 with accompaniment on period instruments directed by Arthur Sunita Srivastava...... CFN (347) 228-7379. in 2007. She retired from BNL on Haas. Stony Brook Opera and Stony Brook Baroque Ensemble will — Departures — Thursdays: BNL Cycletrons Club September 30, 1993, continuing present the complete Eliogabalo on Friday April 9, at 8 p.m., and Kaushik Nanduri...... Physics 5 p.m., Brookhaven Center. First Thurs. of her work as a guest senior genet- Sunday, April 11, at 2 p.m. in the University’s Staller Center. month. Tim Devine, Ext. 2350. Sujit Tandel...... ES&T icist in the Biology Department The BNL performance, sponsored by Brookhaven Science As- Thursdays: Reiki Healing Class until 2007. sociates, the company that manages BNL, is free and open to the Fidelity Counseling Noon–1 p.m., Call for location. Nicole Bern- holc, Ext. 2027. public. Visitors to the Lab of 16 and older must carry a photo I.D. A Fidelity representative will Colleagues and family members who be on site on Friday, April 23, Fridays: Family Swim Night would like to contribute information TIAA-CREF One-on-One Retirement Counseling and Friday, May 7. Sessions will 5–8 p.m. BNL Pool. $5 per family. Ext. 2873. or remembrances about BNL retirees A TIAA-CREF consultant will visit BNL on six days in April: be for approximately half an Fridays: Family Gym Night who have died, to be posted on that 5–8 p.m. Family gym activities. Free. Ext. 2873. retiree’s page in the Bulletin Obituary Thursday, 4/1; Wednesday, 4/7; Thursday, 4/8; Thursday, 4/15; hour. For an appointment, call section, www.bnl.gov/bnlweb/pubaf/ Tuesday, 4/20; and Wednesday, 4/28. For an appointment, call 800-642-7131, weekdays, 8 a.m. bulletin/obit/, may contact Liz Seubert, 1-800-732-8353 or go online at http://www.tiaa-cref.org/bnl and – midnight, or go to http://www. [email protected] or Ext. 2346. select “set up a meeting.” fidelity.com/atwork/reservations. BERA Spring Fling! 4/23 IBM Nano Study Paves Way for Remote Access at NSLS Enjoy DJ Dancing at the Brookhaven Center North Room, 6-11 (continued from page 1) during manufacturing processes. in particular, will take up to 48 p.m., on Friday, April 23. Tickets (150 limit) are available for $5 ... able to use a webcam to see “The remote access was great hours.” each at the BERA Store in Berkner Hall. For more information, call the machine and remotely take for us on our end,” said Yang. Jordan-Sweet also plans to Kevin Hester, Ext. 2953, or Charles Gardner, Ext. 5046. over the computer.” “But at this point, Jean needs to introduce her Belgian colleagues 2009 Reimbursement Account Claims: Deadline by 3/31 Yang controlled the diffrac- do the initial sample alignment. at the University of Ghent tometer, which collects the pole Hopefully, in the future, she to remote access during their March 31, 2010, is the deadline for submission of any 2009 re- figure measurements, by logging won’t need to do anything; a ro- scheduled visit to Brookhaven imbursement account claims. Send claims to CIGNA via mail at into a remote desktop through botic arm can take over the job.” in April. CIGNA HealthCare, PO Box 182223, Chattanooga, TN 37422- the free software programs and “For now, I’m the robot,” “I they will be keen on 7223; or via fax: (423) 553-8953. All claims must be sent with a positioned the machine to his said Jordan-Sweet, noting that the remote access, too,” said Jor- claim form, picked up in the Benefits Office, Bldg. 400, or from: precise specifications using a robotic sample-loading technol- dan-Sweet. “They will save a lot http://www.bnl.gov/hr/Benefits/ReimbursementAccounts.asp. standard synchrotron beamline ogy is already available at IBM of time and money on traveling control program called SPEC and is slated for installation on if they use it.” BERA Sports, Trips, Events, Updates Connect. Yang visually moni- an endstation being planned for The NSLS User Office is using Swimming Pool, Locker Room: closed for general use from 2:30- tored the machine’s movements NSLS-II. Jordan-Sweet’s remote access at- 5 p.m. during the BERA Mini Camp for children, March 29-April 2. via a webcam to avoid colliding Jordan-Sweet expects to tempts to help figure out the best Play Softball: in a fun, family oriented setting. Join the BERA Softball diffractometer components to- streamline the remote access way to build a program to meet League, all levels of skill welcome. Call Softball Board President, Pat gether as he changed the x-ray process at X20A before expand- the remote user population’s Browne, Ext. 4638; or Vice President Jim Durnan, Ext. 5993. They will detector’s angle and the sample’s ing the technology to the other unique needs. direct you to a team needing players, or help you form a new team. orientation within the diffrac- beamlines that have more com- “Other groups have dabbled Drawing for Yankee Tickets: BERA has tickets for only one tometer. plex capabilities such as time with remote access at the NSLS, Yankee game this year, for the Sunday, April 18, 1 p.m. game vs. Texas. Yang and Lavoie successfully and temperature diffraction, and but Jean’s experiment was the Fill out one raffle ticket per employee or retiree in the BERA Store in collected their data while com- eventually to NSLS-II. first time that we set out to build Berkner Hall for a chance to buy two of only 55 Yankee tickets avail- fortably seated in an office at the Yang already has other remote a formal remote access program,” able from BERA this year. If you win at the drawing at 2 p.m. on Friday, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center access experiments planned with said Nasta. April 2, you may buy two tickets at $35 each. Luxury coach transporta- at Yorktown Heights, New York. Jordan-Sweet in April using an “We hope that building a re- tion is included. The winner must go on the trip! They later used these data to con- additional time-saving device mote access program will attract Book Fair: 4/1 & 2 in Berkner Lobby, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. struct 2-D orientation maps of — a linear detector that takes new users to the NSLS by lower- the nickel silicide crystal grains, multiple pole figure measure- ing the overhead for them to use International Auto Show: Sat., 4/10, at the Javits Center, NYC. which had been formed using ments at once. the facilities,” said NSLS Chair $20/person. Leave BNL at 9 a.m., leave the show at 4:30 p.m. temperatures near 500 degrees “The remote access will Chi-Chang Kao. “Moreover, we Atlantic City: Sat., 4/17, at the Showboat casino on the board- Celsius. The maps give data that benefit us even more with our believe this effort will lead to walk. $25 per person, get $25 in slotplay on arrival. Leave Brook- indicate whether these materials upcoming experiments because more efficient use of the NSLS haven Center at 9 a.m., leave Atlantic City at 8 p.m. form good contacts after with- they are very time consuming,” and promote new types of col- Long Island Ducks: BERA has six seats for each home game of standing the temperatures used said Yang. “One measurement, laborations.” — Tianna Hicklin the Ducks’ baseball season. Buy your $10 tickets at BERA Store. The Bulletin March 26, 2010

Calendar Today, Friday, 3/26 *Virginia Bluegrass Concert 8 p.m. Berkner Hall. “The Crooked Road” star performers and guests. Ticket info.: pg. 4. Roger Stoutenburgh Roger Stoutenburgh Roger Stoutenburgh Roger Stoutenburgh Saturday, 3/27 *Gypsy Jazz Concert 8 p.m. Berkner Hall. Frank Vignola & the Hot Club; Bucky Pizzarelli. Ticket info.: pg. 4.

D2560310 D2580310 D2620310 D2550310 — Week of 3/29 — John Addessi Linda Barrett Ruth Comas Augie Hoffmann Thurs. & Fri. 4/1 & 2 Book Fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Berkner lobby. Books, games, discounted prices. Friday, 4/2 BWIS Starts New Networking Group Noon. Berkner Hall, Room B. All welcome. Melissa Bittrolff, Human Resources & Occupa- Roger Stoutenburgh Roger Stoutenburgh Roger Stoutenburgh Roger Stoutenburgh tional Medicine Division, will discuss some of the benefits available to BNL employees. — Week of 4/5 — Wednesday, 4/7

D2610310 D2600310 D2590310 D2570310 *BSA Noon Recital: Opera Noon. Berkner Hall. One act of Georgia Irving Kim Mohanty Joe Vignola Susan Wells Cavalli’s Eliogabalo. See pg. 2. Friday, 4/9 Meet the Candidates for the BERA Board *Communicate Science With Alda 9 a.m. Berkner Hall. Talks, panel Eight candidates running for four positions, election to be held 4/5-8 discussion, workshops. Lab community welcome. See pg. 1. An election for four BERA Board my list of things to do, too. tal in the creation of the moun- do it,” she says. “As a board mem- members will be held between April “I would also like to extend the tain bike trail in Rocky Point, ber, I hope to work on activities, — Week of 4/12 — 5-8. Eight candidates are running, BERA fun to our pets, by holding and would like to see a similar trips, and shows with wide appeal, Monday, 4/12 and active employees of BNL, BSA, the 1st Annual Bring Your Dog to trail here at BNL. As the organizer especially to those of us who still DOE, or permanent on-site employ- Work Weekend Barbeque and Fit- of many ski trips, he is familiar like to participate but no longer Pegram Lecture I : Dark Energy ers (not retirees, guests, or contrac- ness Walk,” she continues. “Vote with organizing bus trips, and have the knees for softball.” 4 p.m. Berkner Hall. Christo- tors) may vote for four of them. You for me!” has some places he would like to pher Stubbs, Harvard Univer- Kim Mohanty sity, will give the first of two may vote on line (http://www.bnl. have trips to, such as Storm King Pegram Lectures, on dark ener- gov/bera/recreation/candidates.asp) Ruth Comas Art Center, Cabela’s, and possibly Kim Mohanty started at BNL gy. All are invited to these free or get paper ballots 11:30 a.m.-1:30 Ruth Comas has been associated more ski trips. He has attended 31 years ago in the Accelerator lectures, open to the public. Visitors to the Lab of 16 and p.m. on Tues. and Wed., April 6 with BERA since September 2002. many of the concerts hosted by Department, testing magnets. older must carry photo ID. and 7, in Berkner Hall lobby; or She is president of the newly the Music Club, and would like to Later, he helped with the com- Thurs., April 8, in Bldg. 400 lobby. formed BERA Craft Club. She offer lunchtime movies, perhaps missioning of some of the Phys- Tuesday, 4/13 A brief summary of each candidate’s participates in the many BERA once a month in Berkner, similar ics Department’s beamlines at BREA Meeting reasons for wanting to be a Board activities offered on site, such the to the program at the Huntington the Light Source and then with 1-2:30 p.m. Research Support member follows. Aqua Aerobics, the Bodybuilding Arts Theater. the operation of some of their Bldg. 400, Conference Room Club, and, in the past, Pilates and “Huntington Arts has several beamports at the High Flux Beam 1. Brookhaven Retired Em- John Addessi ployees Association meeting. the Dance Club. Working on site showings of rarely seen concert Reactor. Most recently, he helped All retirees welcome. “Hello,” says John Addessi since 1997 and currently as the footage, and the screenings I developed new crystal growth of the Collider-Accelerator Conference Support Supervisor attended have been sold out, facilities in the Condensed Mat- Pegram II : Gravitational Effects Department: for the Staff Services Division, she with people waiting outside for ter Physics & Materials Science 4 p.m. Berkner Hall. Christo- pher Stubbs to give the second “I have been a BERA member has participated in many BERA- extra tickets.” Department. Mohanty formed a Pegram Lecture, on novel grav- since I joined the Lab in 1984 sponsored activities, trips and BERA Chess Club in the 1980s itational effects. (25-plus years). I have been events. Her interests include hik- Georgia Irving and was coach for three years of involved mainly with sports, ing, cycling, fishing, book clubs, Georgia Irving joined the Lab in BERA’s soccer team, which com- more rewarding. “Some ideas I but I have also participated and cooking, and camping. She is also 1969 in the then Department petes in Suffolk County Men’s hope to work on are more bicycle enjoyed many of the BERA trips. involved in organizations such of Applied Science, moved to Soccer League. lanes and paths, film nights, and I’ve been involved in softball and as the Certified Meeting Planners the Director’s Office in the 80s, Says Mohanty, “I would ap- live theater,” he says. volleyball, and have captained Association and volunteer groups and now handles outside user preciate the opportunity to serve both for many years. I have also doing charity work. accounts, technical service agree- the BNL community through Susan Wells enjoyed other BERA activities If elected, Comas would con- ments, and Work for Others proj- BERA with an eye also toward Susan Wells, an applications such as bowling, racquetball, tinue to support successful events ects in the Budget Office. building links to local com- engineer at the Business Systems whitewater rafting and camping. and research new trips & events Always into sports, Georgia munities beyond BNL’s bound- Division in the Technical Services “I believe that as a board mem- to interest a broad spectrum of immediately joined an informal aries that can enrich through group has been a BNL employee ber, I would be an asset to BERA. BNL employees. ladies’ softball team that com- arts, entertainment, sport, and since 1981. She has been a vol- I would help promote BERA and ”I would solicit input from peted with outside industry teams involvement.” leyball player in the BERA league would try to arrange more trips fellow employees and take sug- like Grumman and LIPA. “We for about 20 years; captained and that would be of interest to many gestions to the board in addition could never get enough females Joe Vignola played on several BERA softball of us. Some trips that I have in to my own ideas,” she says. “I to play,” she recalls. “So we finally Joe Vignola, an employee of teams for about five years; has mind are: Mountain biking along believe that club camaraderie convinced BERA that we needed Radiological Control since 1987, been a member of the BERA the Lehigh River in PA, a fishing and experiences shared while at- a Mixed Softball League — they co-founded the BERA BNL Music Bodybuilding Club for about 10 trip in Long Island Sound, and a tending special events and trips thought the girls would get hurt!” Club in 2000 and, with a com- years; and she is currently in her trip to Longwood Gardens near foster good relationships and Irving has also been involved mitted board, he has booked, second year as secretary for the Philadelphia. Your ideas are wel- help to enhance BNL’s working in BERA activities, such as vol- promoted, produced and run BERA BNL Camping Club. In comed.” environment.” leyball, tennis, and bowling. She nearly 80 shows since. The BNL addition, she is currently thor- learned to play tennis on the Music Club has donated more oughly enjoying Zumba® and Linda Barrett Augie Hoffmann BNL courts, served on the Tennis then $7,000 to charitable or- Aqua-Aerobics classes on site. In Linda Barrett joined the Fiscal Augie Hoffmann has been an em- Committee, and twice ran the ganizations through the years. past years, she also attended kick- Services Division in 2006. She ployee at BNL for over 30 years, summer tournament. Although Vignola is also a member of the boxing classes. and her family enjoy BERA’s out- working in the Physics Depart- not a runner, she also served on BERA Cycletrons Club and he Although Wells has already ings, social functions, Summer ment. In that time he has par- the Perimeter Run and Bike Race organized and ran with Wayne served on the BERA board as vice Camp Programs and some really ticipated in many BERA activities, Committee 1972-1974. Over Boyd the very successful noon- president from 2004 through neat employee discounts. as well as having served on the the years, Irving has enjoyed time event “A Conversation with 2008, she’s excited to be adding “I would love to be part of the board. Having been an avid cy- the gym, the pool, photography Lee Arthur Hayes Tuskegee Air- her name to the list of candidates BERA team, by promoting ‘Fun for some time, he would like club, the spring plant swap, and man.” With Helio Takai and Sean for another four-year term. If without the Fuss!’” says Barrett. “I to see more activities for cycling lately all the great trips including McCorkle he helped organize elected, she states, “I will con- want to support the BERA Clubs, and possibly incorporate them Boston and Cape Cod. “My son Equinox Explanations, and Café tinue to run the annual amuse- coordinate a Dude Ranch trip to into the Healthfest Program. learned to swim in the BNL pool; Physics in 2009. ment park trip I started in 2004. Rocking Horse Ranch, expand “I have asked a few other cy- how great is that!” Should he be elected, Vignola I’d like to run some NYC show amusement park trips to include here, and they are interested “BERA, in some form, has says, he will work with BNL em- and/or sporting event trips and, Busch Gardens & Six Flags New in a time trial and a duathlon,” always been part of the BNL Com- ployees, guests and their families as always, I’ll remain open to sug- England. Comedy Shows and he says. munity. We are social animals; we through BERA Clubs to make gestions from all Lab employees food/wine tasting nights are on Hoffman was also instrumen- like to interact, and BERA helps us the recreation experience on site for new ideas.” seeing the safe, reliable and efficient op- mum of two years’ experience in assembly, Classified eration and maintenance of BNL’s 7,500-ton maintenance, repair and operation of ultra- Central Chilled Water Facility (CCWF); as- high vacuum systems or related electrical/ Musical Weekend, 3/26 & 27 Advertisements sociated chilled water distribution system; electronic equipment. Will be responsible compressed air system; and site-wide ener- for fabricating, assembling, commission- Traditional Country Music Arrives gy management control systems. Identifies ing, troubleshooting, and repairing vacuum On Long Island via ‘The Crooked Road’ Placement Notices reliability-improving/energy-conserving/ systems and related equipment such as cost-reducing operational modes and proj- leak detectors, turbo molecular pumps, ion To apply for a position, go to http://www.bnl. ects for the chilled water and compressed pumps, titanium sublimation pumps, re- Virginia bluegrass musicians will perform, 3/26 gov. Select “Job Opportunities,” then “Search air systems. Oversees work of skilled craft sidual gas analyzers, vacuum gauges, and The uniquely American folk Virginia’s Music Heritage Trail,” Job List.” to maintain the plant and implement modi- their associated controls. Extensive experi- OPEN RECRUITMENT – Opportunities for fications. Helps ensure work meets BNL, ence in the use of hand tools and electronic music of the Appalachian a project founded in 2003, the Lab employees and outside candidates. engineering code and ES&H regulatory test instruments is required as well as the Mountain region of southwest- tradition is being preserved. standards. Duties also include overseeing ability to work from drawings, schematics, LABORATORY COUNSEL (ENVIRONMEN- ern Virginia is very much alive Among performers will be operator training and plant “conduct of op- and verbal instructions. Proficiency with TAL, M-1) – Responsible for advising the erations.” Assists in bargaining unit griev- computers, electrical heater systems, PLC and well. Sponsored by BERA, singer and bassist Linda Lay Laboratory concerning its legal rights, ob- ance resolution. Maintains configuration of controls, and machine shop practices is a ligations, and privileges. Relies on statutes, BNL will host an evening of and her husband David on gui- plant (including control systems), operation- plus. Must be self-motivated, able to work previous decisions, ordinances, and deci- music and fun when musicians tar, and recording stars Jonny al log information, operator aids, and alarm with minimum supervision, and have good sions of judicial and quasi-judicial bodies. response procedures. Generates all reports communication skills. Experience with from Virginia’s “Crooked Road” Clutch and the Jambusters. Advises on litigation or arbitration, prepares and records required by management and particle accelerator systems and/or large and presents cases as necessary. Acts as project perform at Berkner Hall Tickets are $15 in advance regulatory agencies, including chilled water vacuum systems is preferred. Apply to Job agent of the Lab in various transactions. usage, water testing, and equipment opera- ID #15248. on Friday, March 26, starting at at the BERA Store in Berkner Makes available, as required, advice and tional status. Performs timely back up of all assistance on negotiation and interpretation 8 p.m. The Crooked Road in the Hall and www.ticketweb.com electronic control systems (PC, PLC, Da- of contracts affecting the Lab. Maintains Motor Vehicles Appalachians has a rich musical and $20 at the door. All visitors tabase and Wonderware). Will coordinate close contact with the General Counsel in construction, start-up and acceptance of 05 HONDA SHADOW SPIRIT – 750, mint w/ heritage, including banjo music. to the Lab 16 and older must various aspects of work as necessary. Will new CCWF-Phase II with existing plant op- w’shield, saddle bag, chr. upgrades, more. have a JD degree and hold membership Through “The Crooked Road: bring a photo I.D. erations. Provides technical assistance and Just svcd, runs perf. 3,063 mi. Ext. 7132. in the New York Bar (or have the ability to information on chilled water availability and 02 LINCOLN TOWN CAR – 47K mi. Sig. obtain within six months); have sound legal routing to BNL “customers” and projects. Series, 1 owner, all opts incl, heated seats, and business judgment, excellent decision Now We Hazz — Jazz! 3/27 Energy & Utilities Division. Apply to Job ID CD, shwrm cond. $9,500 neg. 698-0057. making and negotiating skills, oral and writ- #15264. ten communication skills; a minimum of 01 DODGE NEON – 104K mi. a/t, a/c, Guitar virtuoso Frank Vignola & the Hot Club 10 years’ relevant legal experience which ADVANCED/SR. APPLICATIONS ENGI- cd, p/w, am/fm, 4dr, sun roof, gd cond. includes a minimum of five years of envi- NEER (I-7/I-8) - Requires a BS degree in $2,500 neg. Ext. 2560. With guitarist, banjo player ‘Bucky’ Pizzarelli ronmental law; experience with Federal physics, computer science, or a related 00 FORD RANGER – 121K mi. 4wd, 6cyl, Berkner Hall will surge to life Sponsored by the BNL Music agencies, especially Department of Energy, field, with at least five years of experience blk, excel cond, cap & bedliner, pics avail. highly preferred. This position requires the in real time software development and $5,400. Ext. 7186 or [email protected]. with wild, gypsy jazz music Club, the concert, which starts ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Securi- hardware and software integration, and a 98 ACURA INTEGRA, Excel cond, 158k mi. on Saturday, March 27, when at 8 p.m., is open to the public. ty Clearance which requires US Citizenship. strong interest in working within a scientific $2,900. 5Spd manual, leather, new tires, guitar virtuoso Frank Vignola Visitors to the Lab 16 and older Apply to Job ID #15254. research environment. Must have experi- batt; pwr windws, steerg, more. Ext. 8213. ence with programming in C and C++, and and the Hot Club perform the must bring a photo I.D. ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST (Nuclear Theory) working in a team environment. Experience 97 NISSAN ALTIMA – 169K mi. a/c,4 dr., - Requires a Ph.D. in physics with a mini- music of jazz legend Django Tickets for the show are $25 with LabView is a plus. Experience with pwr steer & windw, cass, gd cond. $1,400 mum of five years’ experience past receipt UNIX/Linux and X Windows is desirable. neg. 646-331-1686 or [email protected]. Reinhardt. Joining Vignola on in advance and $30 the day of Ph.D. The RHIC Spin and Nuclear Theory Must have demonstrated skills in problem 96 AUDI A6 QUATRO – 110K mi. Nr perf stage will be “Bucky” Pizzarel- of the show. Buy tickets at the Groups are seeking an experienced theo- solving, software design, hardware/soft- cond. All opts. All whl dr. Leather. Always retical physicist to play a significant role li, an American jazz guitarist BERA Store, or www.ticketweb. ware system integration techniques and de- garaged. $3,950 neg. Mark, Ext. 2599. in the Lab’s research program with spin- bugging of networked systems. Must dem- and banjoist. com or at the door. polarized proton-proton collisions at the 96 BUICK ROADMASTER WAGON – 194K onstrate good communications skills, both Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC). Can- mi. 5.7 ltr. lt1, 9 pass wagon, leather, new written and oral. The position is within the didate should be a scientific leader with a brakes, loaded, $2,000 neg. Ext. 5110. ANDERSEN WINDOW - dble casement Controls Division of the Collider-Accelerator Community Involvement well established research record in nuclear 95 FORD CONTOUR – 96K mi. Needs 48x40 3/4, $100; car ramps,$15; wire dog Department, developing and maintaining VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - to help educate and particle physics and is also required TLC. 6cyl, a/t. Body & int, excel. $500 cage 20x20x24, $15; TV, $50. Ext. 7502. distributed embedded systems for accel- students on dangers of smoking, alcohol, to take a prominent role in carrying out the neg. Rick, Ext. 7444 or [email protected]. erator control. Will assume responsibility for GOWN – for mother of bridegroom, bead- drugs. Training provided. 2hrs/month Nov- spin research program and in shaping the supporting both new and existing systems, TOYOTA COROLA LE - Very good con- ed lace, organza, /Montage, style May. For more info, call Marilyn, 744-4077. future plans for the RHIC facility, including working closely with hardware specialists dition, runs well. 4dr. 3200.00, 298-5625. #14925, cocoa, size 20, $225. 871-3533. a proposed Electron-Ion Collider (eRHIC). and system vendors to analyze system PLANTS FOR TLC: – Very exotic palm tree For Rent RHIC is a world-leading facility for high en- Furnishings & Appliances requirements and incorporate appropriate ~6’ tall, cactus tree ~8’ tall, need warm ergy nucleus-nucleus and spin-polarized ADJUSTABLE SINGLE BEDS – 2, one w/ KISSIMMEE, FL – timeshare available technology. Collider-Accelerator Depart- home. Pics avail. Edward, Ext. 7502. proton-proton collisions. BNL’s Nuclear working w/less remote $200; one nds re- – 2-bdrm unit, slps 8, Orlando, 15 mins to ment. Apply to Job ID #15246. Theory Group, working with international placemnt remote ($50) $140, 433-9205. POWERCHILL – Hot/Cold Thermoelectric Disney World, pics @ www.calypsocay. collaborators, plays a central role in the ASSISTANT BUDGET ANALYST (A-4) - Re- Cooler. Excel cond. Little use. $75. Donna, com for pics. $1,200/wk neg. Ext. 5894. BUNK+DESK BED – child/teen, all wood, Ext. 2716, 878-2425 or [email protected]. theoretical analysis and planning of spin quires a bachelor’s degree in a related busi- desk pull out bed ask $500, Ron, 379- NEW BERN, NC – T/, Waterwood measurements at RHIC and elsewhere. The ness field or equivalent experience, gener- 0742 or [email protected]. SWEET 16 DRESS – Beautiful white w/ Townhouses on Lake, 2 bdrms, sleeps 8, appointment has an expected start date of ally on the basis of 2:1 (experience:college) pink chiffon, bead-work on top, sequins full kit, w/d, peaceful, 7/18-7/25/10, http:// COUCH/SOFA - 3 seater, gd cond, $50. 315- October 1, 2010. The application deadline is years, with a minimum of three years of below. Size 1. $200 neg. 834-6956. tinyurl.com/af8zc5. $550/wk. Ext. 3750. 403-7216 or [email protected]. April 2, 2010. Under the direction of D. Khar- experience in a finance field or budget -ca CENTER MORICHES – waterview 1 bdrm DINING ROOM TABLE – 68X42 plus 2 12” Happenings zeev (Group Leader/Nuclear Theory Group) pacity preferred. Requires strong oral and apt, recent renov, single only, no smkg/pets, leaves, total 92” Mediterr. w/Formica top, and E. Aschenauer (Group Leader/RHIC written communications skills, interpersonal 7TH ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY GALA util incl, 1 mo sec. $1,100/mo. 831-4500. Spin Group), Physics Department. Apply to skills and complex problem solving ability. $200. David, Ext. 5460 or [email protected]. – Evening of fine dining/Gospel Enter- FARMINGVILLE – Furn bdrm in lg house, Job ID #15261. Excellent computer skills required with pro- DINING ROOM TABLE, HUTCH – Pine table tainment, Sun, 5/9, 5:30-10pm, Sheraton ficiency in Excel and other ap- share bath, l/r, d/r, kitch. incl. elec/wifi/ CONSTRUCTION SAFETY PROJECT ENGI- & Maple hutch w/glass dr, moving, must LI Hotel, Hauppague, $60/adv; $65/after plications. Should have an understanding phone/cable. $450/mo. Ben, 513-8275. NEER II/I (P-7/P-9) – Requires a BS in engi- sell, $100/ea. Anne, [email protected]. May 1, child/$30 @ dr only, 4 & under/ of principals of budgeting and be able to HUNTINGTON STATION – 4 bdrm. Duplex: neering, industrial or occupational safety, or ELECTRIC STOVE – GE Hotpoint w/ce- free. Wm McPherson, 369-0627. identify and solve problems or issues. Will l/r + fpl., d/r, eik, 2 fll bth. 2 flrs, bsmt., 2 car other relevant technical discipline, a work- ramic top. In gd cond. Located 1 mile CHINESE AUCTION/CRAFT FAIR – Sat, assist in the performance of special bud- gar. Pets poss. Refs, credit check. Heat incl., ing knowledge of 29 CFR 1926, and seven from Lab. $75. Bernard, Ext. 2017. 4/17 9a-3p @ Riverhead H.S. to support get assignments, which typically involve plus utils. 2 mo sec. $2,500/mo. 549-1486. years of construction site safety experience. Riverhead NJROTC. 35 vendors, 50/50, the review, coordination, and control of KITCHEN ISLAND - white with black Qualification as a scaffold and/or excava- refreshments, over 150 gift certificates & MANORVILLE – 1 bdrm, l/k.combo, full bth, data used for preparation of budgets and granite counter, $250 (neg). 751-4539. tion-competent person and/or fall protec- baskets to win! [email protected]. pvt ent, 9 mi to Lab., inc all, single only, no forecasts. With minimal guidance, will plan QUEEN BEDRM SET - $375. Maple wood, tion qualified person and a CSP are highly smkg/pets please. $800/mo. 591-1315. and set priorities in assigned area. Other vg cond: bed w/Beautyrest mattress, 5 drwr DGB ROCK N ROLL PARTY BUS! – To Don desirable; PE license is a plus. Responsi- MASTIC – 1 bdrm, ek, fll bth, den, own duties include maintaining records of cost chest, 3 drwr night table, pix. Ext. 4872. Hill’s NYC, Record Company Showcase, bilities will include: reviewing and approv- entr, own d/way,1 mo sec, no pets/ and personnel assignments. Able to apply 4/17, 6pm, $40 gets you Party on bus, round ing contractor safety plans; participation in WALL UNIT – Dark Maple. Adjust for diff. smok,10 min to Lab, all incl. $850/mo. joe independent judgment within Lab policies trip & admission=. [email protected]. design reviews and reviewing design plans TV’s. Glass drs on upper, storage w/solid mondi, Ext. 3499, 219-7241. to complete assigned projects. Periodi- DINNER/SHOW OUTING – Sat, Oct 16, and projects to ensure construction safety drs below. Grt Cond. Pics. $300. 834-6956. cally prepare reports dealing with the per- to see “Joseph,” Sight & Sound Theatre, MASTIC – new aptt,1 Bdrm Kit. Liv/rm requirements are addressed; daily con- WASHER & DRYER – Must sell. Kenmore formance of cost to budgets and budgets iPA. Dinner at Good n Plenty. $115pp. combo, fll bth, priv. ent, own thermostat, util struction site oversight inspection; attend- Heavy Duty. under 2 yrs. old. Mint, $550 to forecasts. Performs other miscellaneous Discs for teens & child. $60 depos due incl, nr LIRR, no smkg/pets, walk to shop, ing contractor job safety planning meetings for both. 834-6956. administrative functions and management 5/7. Call Kim, Ext. 7465, 399-3098. one mo. sec. $775/mo neg. 335-4907. and toolbox meetings; monitoring and au- information studies as requested. Reports WICKER DESK & CHAIR – H29” W 48,” pics, MASTIC BEACH – Spacious 1b/r, full bth, diting contractor implementation of safety to the Business Operations Manager. Apply $25. David, Ext. 5460 or [email protected]. Free l/r & kit, priv ent/drwy, no smkg/pets, sec programs and compliance with state, fed- to Job ID #15262. CAR SEAT – Call to view. Nina, Ext. 5894. & ref req, Lease provided & immed occp, eral (OSHA) and contractual construction Audio, Video & Computers all incl except cable. $900/mo. 281-4559. safety requirements, including industrial ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL TECHNICIANS 52 – projection screen on wheels, ex- COAL – for coal burning stove. You pick hygiene monitoring and the proper use of (TW-2, term appointment) – Requires a high up. Peter, 467-4386. ROCKY POINT – 2 bdrm, 2 bath sm hse cel cond, 3 yrs old, to lg for rm, model near beach, wood flrs, w/d, f/p, util not PPE; analyzing, tracking and trending con- school diploma (an AAS degree is preferred) #R52WH76, ask/$450. Ext. 7216, 445-4027. DRESSER – wood, painted white. Approx struction site safety performance, preparing and a minimum of one year work of experi- incl. $1,250/mo. Bjorg, 745-9611. 6 CD CHANGER – Onkyo, model DX- 48”h x 36”w x 18”. Sean, Ext. 5331. weekly/monthly/quarterly job site safety ence with the fabrication and installation of SOUND BEACH – Col, 4/5 bdrm, 2 bath C340, $35. Bill, Ext. 2378, 793-9111. performance statistical reports for Labora- electro-mechanical equipment. Must dem- Wanted eik, w/d, nr transportation & beach, share GPS GARMIN NUVI205 – bought last for 4 persons at $650/ea or $1,950/mo. tory and Contractor personnel and ensuring onstrate the ability to follow procedures to APT/ROOM TO RENT – In NYC vicinity for year, like new, $70, neg. 742-1202 or cjz_ Marilyn, 516-983-8670. that actions to improve performance are perform technical work assignments. Must Aug 2010-June 2011. Reasonable rent, for implemented. Will review and maintain in- be self-motivated, have good communica- [email protected]. female 24 yr old serious college student. For Sale stitutional construction policies, standards, tion skills, and able to work effectively as HP NOTEBOOK COMPUTER – Model Will share w/female adults. Mary, Ext. 3927. guidelines procedures and requirements part of a team. Experience performing large #G7134ous. Like new, still in box. W/ AQUEBOUGE – 3 lvl 3,000 sq ft condo-3 CAR – for son going to college, lup to for conformance with Laboratory objec- scale installation and termination of scien- extnded warr. $650. 563-6596. 1/2 baths, cent.a/c & vacc--2 car gar-hot $1,200. 291-0245 or [email protected]. tives and applicable laws, regulations and tific apparatus preferred. Basic computer NORTON INTERNET SECURITY 2010 tub-walk on priv beach-3-zn b/board heat, construction industry best practices; pro- skills are desirable. Work will include the in- – For 1PC. New/$20. Ext. 3485. CLEAN & WAX KITCHEN FLOOR – ap- pool, tennis. $775,000. Carmine, Ext. 5101. vide technical assistance, interpretation stallation and termination of cables used for prox 12’x16’. Looking to pay someone, TV & DVD PLAYER – Disney/Mickey FLANDERS – Peconic Bay, wtrfront, deep- and guidance, and resolve conflicts arising particle accelerator systems including high Cheryl, Ext. 2272, 732-7634. Mouse 13” TV + DVD player. 3 remotes, wter dock, bulk heading, dded beach rights, from construction safety policies, proce- current/high voltage copper, multistrand built in spkrs, ears, $40. Sean, Ext. 5331. DONATIONS OF DOG/CAT FOOD – need- cath ceilg, 3 bdrm, 2 bth (Jczzi), nat gas, dures and guidelines; will be subject matter and co-axial instrumentation, fiber optic, ed for pets of struggling families/elderly. deck, 1850 Sq. Ft., gar. $499,000. Ext. 3078. expert for construction site, scaffold, aerial and RF heliax cable. Cabling installations on LI. If you can also help w/collecting Sports, Hobbies & Pets MEDFORD – L ranch, EIK w/new S.S. appl., lift, excavation, fall protection and construc- will require strength and coordination to pls call. Kathleen, Ext. 3161. DOG GROOMING TABLE - Therapet, w/ d/r, l/r, den, deck. 3bdrm, 2 1/2 bth, b/ment, tion equipment safety. Will maintain, imple- work with equipment and material weigh- FIREARMS – I will pay a fair price for your ment, and improve the Construction Safety ing up to 50 pounds. Some cabling installa- arm, new, still in box 30L x 18W foldable 2 car gar, IGS, alarm. New: Andrsn wndws, table. $30. Leslie 631-325-1394. unwanted firearms, New or Old any type. roof, boiler, fence, $359,000. 987-6479. Program for Brookhaven National Labora- tions will require working at heights by use Joe, Ext. 3783, 487-1479. tory. Will be placed at the P-7 or P-9 level of ladders and man lifts and access to cable GUITAR AMP - 100W HALF-STACK – Peavey SHOREHAM – N of 25A, L-ranch, 5 bdrm, 3 dependent upon years of experience and trenches. Job qualifications include safety Windsor 100W All Tube (EL34) (Head) & 4- FIREWOOD – got downed oak trees from bth, fam rm w/fp, eik, dn/lr, wd flrs. Fin. bsmt depth and breadth of relevant knowledge training certification for LOTO, electrical 12” Speaker Bottom. $375. Ext. 2599. last storm? I need firewood. No cash either w/2 bdrm, 1 bth, summr kit, poss m/d. igp, nr. way. Will cut & remove logs. 775-9627. and skills. Safety & Health Services Division. safety, and fall protection. Under technical ICE SKATES – Men’s Bauer Turbo hockey priv bch, SWRSD. $389,000. 518-506-3146. Apply to Job ID #15265. direction and/or with written procedures skates, size 11, Ladies Riedell figure skates, NON-WORKING LAP TOP – wanted, non- working LCD monitor and non-working PROJECT ENGINEER II (P-7) (CENTRAL and guidelines, will assist technicians and size 8,hardly used,$15/ea. 741-9169. Services engineers in the development, fabrication, LCD TV. Free or reasonable.516-380-5300. CHILLED WATER FACILITY) - Requires a A list of services available from BNLers — testing, installation, and maintenance of Tools, House & Garden bachelor’s degree in engineering (marine, OLD HAIR DRYER – old fashioned type, bricklayers, carpenters, chefs, electrical/electronic systems that support mechanical, etc.) and at least seven years Screens- 1x1 alum. frame 3-5x7 2-5x6 1- either domed or bonnet. Free or reason- electricians, house cleaners, per- the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider opera- of progressive responsibility in mechanical 5x4. screen door 30in x 80in. 298 5625. able. 790-6431 or [email protected]. sonal trainers, photographers, tutors, tions and system upgrades Collider-Accel- utility plant operations. Previous supervi- SPRING/SUMMER NEW OR GENTLY elder caretakers, and more — is includ- erator Department. Apply to Job ID #15250. sory, related business, energy management Miscellaneous – used clothing all sizes, books, toys to ed in the PDF version of The Bulletin, and/or project management experience will VACUUM/ELECTRONIC PRINCIPAL TECH- BASKETBALL HOOP – Little Tykes bas- be donated to 76 families living in a shel- March 12, 2010 at http://www.bnl.gov/ be a plus. Responsible for planning, bud- NICIAN (TW-4) - Requires an AAS degree in ketball hoop. Extends to 6 feet $10.00. ter, Laura, Ext 4027 or [email protected]. bnlweb/pubaf/bulletin/default.asp. Or, geting, scheduling, coordinating and over- electronic/electrical technology and a mini- John, Ext. 4028 or [email protected]. Kathleen, Ext. 3161 or [email protected]. call for a printed copy, (631) 344-2346.

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