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Brain Iron from p. 1 …imaging would be an attrac- In Memoriam: John H. Marburger III (1941–2011) tive technique for early diag- Marburger from p. 1 worked to preserve independence health reasons on July 1, 2011. nosis because it is noninvasive. …achieved ISO 14001 registra- in Internet governance, freeing The author of numerous Until recently, however, not tion, an internationally recog- up large blocks of the broadcast papers in the area of non-linear much was known about how nized standard of excellence in spectrum for commercial wire- optics and quantum electrody- metal ions were distributed in environmental management. less applications. In addition, namics, Marburger co-edited plaque and non-plaque tissues Further, he was a strong advo- he re-oriented the nation’s space The Science of Science Policy: A during various stages of the cate of community involvement policy following the crash of the Handbook, which was published disease. and transparency as a way to Columbia space shuttle in 2003. this spring (2011) by Stanford Now, through the efforts of foster better relationships with Roger Stoutenburgh Marburger played a significant University Press. In September the research team, new light the Laboratory’s neighbors and role in international negotiations 2011, Cambridge University has been shed on the relation- stakeholders. on climate change that would Press will publish his book on ship between metal content, “At Brookhaven, Jack Mar- form the basis for U.S. climate quantum mechanics: Construct- plaque formation, and Al- burger built a citadel to science, policy. Further, he played an ing Reality: Quantum Theory and zheimer’s disease. community and partnership,” important part in developing the Particle Physics.

Methodology said Jean Manhaupt, an origi- CN8-188-00 president’s American Competi- Marburger is survived by his nal member of the Community tiveness Initiative and energy- wife, Carol Preston Godfrey Mar- The scientists used a model Advocacy Committee formed at related goals, including the U.S. burger of Port Jefferson, NY; his system of amyloid plaque for- the start of Marburger’s watch, re-entry into a project to build a son John and daughter-in-law mation in mice to investigate and founder of the Community drugs affect the brain. Recogniz- fusion reactor, the International Marianne D’Amato of Annan- how iron was distributed in Working Group that preceded it. ing the importance of indus- Thermonuclear Experimental dale, Virginia; his son Alexander the brain cortex and hippo- “He passed our way, cultivated trial partnerships, Marburger also Reactor. Serving the nation at and daughter-in-law Tracy Lam- campus over time. The cortex all the seeds — leaving none placed more emphasis on BNL’s a time of deep ideological di- pula of Jamaica Plain, Massachu- is the center of higher brain standing alone — and we have technology transfer program. visions, Marburger sought to setts; and his grandson Ian, of functions such as thought and collectively bloomed and grown objectify decision-making in Annandale, Virginia. reasoning, while the hippocam- because of his spirit. I am so Achievements as Science science policy through a move- In lieu of flowers, the Mar- pus is important for long-term heartened to have been lucky Advisor ment known as the “science of burger family requests that gifts memory storage. Malfunction enough to call him Jack.” Marburger’s eight-year term as science policy,” which won inter- in Jack’s name be directed to the of both of these brain regions Marburger presided over nu- Science Advisor to President national recognition. At the end John H. Marburger, III Memo- is associated with Alzheimer’s, merous groundbreaking scientif- George W. Bush and Director of of the Bush presidency in 2009, rial Fund. Please contact Stony though the hippocampus ap- ic advances at the Lab, including the Office of Science and Tech- Marburger was longest-service Brook’s Office of Advancement at pears to be the first and most commissioning of the Relativistic nology Policy began immediately science advisor in history. (631) 632-6300 for information. drastically affected. Heavy Ion Collider, the Labora- following the terrorist attacks of A memorial service will be The x-ray fluorescence tory’s world-class accelerator, September 11, 2001. Among his Return to Stony Brook held at Stony Brook University microscopy (XFM) technique which produced intriguing significant achievements were Marburger returned to Stony on Friday, September 16, 2011. employed at the APS and the results in record time. He also helping to establish a science Brook University as a physics Stony Brook University Presi- NSLS allowed the researchers expanded a program in medical agency within the Department of professor in 2009. The next year, dent Samuel L. Stanley Jr. also to determine how iron content imaging and neuroscience that Homeland Security and working Stony Brook’s new president, wrote a message, see www.sto- changes as the diseased brain has gained worldwide recogni- to prevent the reaction to 9/11 Samuel Stanley, asked him to nybrook.edu/sb/marburger/index. ages. Their results show that tion for studies of how various from undermining U.S. partici- take on the job of Vice Presi- shtml. — Diane Greenberg and iron content is significantly diseases, aging, and addictive pation in global science. He also dent for Research. He retired for Karen McNulty Walsh higher in the cortex early in the disease and that it corresponds Contract from p. 1 “We have started site prepa- ing electrocatalysts for improved with the onset of plaque forma- The Lab’s chemistry building, ration activities for phase I and fuel cells, perform advanced tion; interestingly, the iron was designed by renowned modern- have relocated approximately 44 battery materials research, and not found within the plaques. ist architect Marcel Breuer, was employees within the chemistry conduct basic research on com- Given these findings, it is constructed in 1966. The physics building,” said Steven Cannella, bustion for efficient fuel use. clear that quantifying brain building dates back to 1962. Al- BNL’s project manager for the This research has been limited by iron content could be a power- though the buildings’ basic core renovations. “Phase II requires aging facilities. The new labora- ful early indicator of Alzheim- and shell construction are sound, the relocation of about 84 phys- tories will support modern laser er’s and has great potential as a their labs and office spaces, utili- ics employees. These relocation and instrument systems, provide diagnostic tool. ties and environmental support efforts are currently in progress. improved capabilities for nano- CALLING ALL Importance of Right Tools systems are obsolete. U.W. Marx The Modernization Project Office materials research, and upgrade will install air-handling systems team executing the relocations chemical handling systems to Lisa Miller, biophysical chemist STORM that are more reliable and ener- focused on small projects that meet modern safety require- at the NSLS and Stony Brook gy-efficient with improved tem- provide future benefits for BNL, ments. Also, energy efficiency is University, emphasized that perature and humidity control such as converting underutilized expected to improve by about CHASERS having the right tools and tech- in both buildings. HEPA filters storage rooms to usable labs and 50 percent in the approximately niques was critical to moving will be provided for nanoscience office space. The chemistry li- 26,000 square feet of space to be the work forward. Experience BNL’s research, and updated electrical brary collection was relocated to renovated. “Access to synchrotron light power will be installed for better the Lab’s main library building to About 2,000 physicists from sources such as the NSLS and Summer Sundays functioning of sensitive research make permanent office space for around the world use the labo- the APS, where we could em- Each year, on Summer Sundays, the equipment. Also, four elevators scientific staff with the addition ratory, office, and computing ploy XFM, was instrumental Lab is open for the public, employees, will be replaced, a fire sprinkler of modern furniture systems.” resources in the Lab’s physics in this work because there is and their families to enjoy exciting system will be installed and Both buildings will be reno- building. It is home to physicists really no other way to simul- science shows, tours of world-class safety systems updated to meet vated to meet the standards for who conduct experiments at the taneously image all of the science facilities, and hands-on modern laboratory standards. a LEED silver certification for Lab’s world-class accelerator, the physiological metals (calcium, educational activities. The total project cost for the commercial interiors by the U.S. Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider, iron, copper, and zinc) in the No reservations are needed, but renovation is $50.8 million, with Green Building Council, which and to the center for the U.S. AT- brain,” said Miller. “We were visitors age 16 and over must bring a $17.8 million reserved for proj- evaluates buildings for sustain- LAS group that works at the Large able to use beamline X26A at photo ID. Visitors may arrive any ect support activities, including ability, water efficiency, energy Hadron Collider at CERN, the Eu- the NSLS to study the plaques, time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. A architectural/engineering de- and atmosphere, materials and ropean Organization for Nuclear but needed the high bright- different tour and new science show sign; project management; BNL resources, and indoor environ- Research. The building also ac- ness and small beams at the will be featured each week. The last engineering, field support, and mental qualities. In addition, commodates numerous other ar- Bio-CAT 18-ID-D beamline facility visit takes place at 3 p.m. inspection services; construction the renovations were designed to eas of physics research, including at the APS to image the large each week, and science shows will commissioning services; safety meet Americans with Disabilities a leadership group in large-scale cortex and hippocampus be held at noon, 1:30 p.m., and 3 training and oversight for the Act accessibility guidelines. neutrino experiments and a new regions efficiently.” p.m. each Sunday in Berkner Hall. A contractor and others on the The renovations in the chem- initiative in astrophysics. The cafeteria and gift shop, also located Future Pathway project; and early site prepara- istry building will contribute to 63,000 square foot renovations in Berkner Hall, will be open until 2 tion activities such as removal of growing BNL’s capabilities for will include updating a three- Miller says that the team’s p.m. and 4 p.m. respectively. legacy contamination, including basic research on sustainable story laboratory and office wing, work “now leads us to question asbestos, heavy metal dusts, and and efficient synthesis and use of refurbishing a seminar room, and whether metals in the plaques This Sunday, 8/7: radiological materials. DOE’s Sci- fuels. Scientists in the renovated constructing high-quality clean are a sign of metal ion imbal- ence Laboratories Infrastructure wing will perform research that rooms, needed for building and Storm Hunters! ance in Alzheimer’s disease, program within the Office of Sci- aims to convert solar energy to testing detector components. causing brain cell toxicity. Per- Learn how meteorologists at the ence will fund the renovations. chemical fuels, work on develop- — Diane Greenberg haps the ‘metallated’ plaques National Weather Service forecast are even toxic themselves. the weather and track storms Understanding this mechanism across the New York metropolitan is our direction for the future.” Arrivals & Departures area. Watch the launching of a — Arrivals — weather balloon at 3:30 p.m. See This article was largely taken from Michele Galletti...... Env. Scis the “Weather” show. a June 2011 science highlight by Daniel Johnson...... NNS Roger Stoutenburgh Mona Mort of Argonne National Still to come ... Eric Riehn...... C-AD Laboratory, available on the BNL 8/14: Atom-Smashing Fun website at www.bnl.gov/today/ — Departures — Visit the Relativistic Heavy Ion story.asp?ITEM_NO=2492. For Suchit Bhattarai...... Photon Scis Collider, a world-class particle ac- more information on earlier Christian Chiaverini...... ITD celerator where physicists recreate

research at the NSLS on this Yong Man Choi...... Chemistry D2060511 the conditions in the universe as topic, see www.bnl.gov/today/ Brian Oerter...... C-AD they believe it existed microsec- story.asp?ITEM_NO=1470. Limin Wang...... Chemistry onds after the Big Bang! The Bulletin August 5, 2011

UNNECESSARY Calendar NEAR-MISSES Friday, 8/5 Traffic Safety and *Employee Lunchtime Tour Noon. Berkner Hall lobby. The Construction Vehicles Lab community is invited to By Chair of the Traffic Safety meet the group to be taken to Roger Stoutenburgh visit BNL-built mobile aerosol Committee Bruce Penn observing systems and learn We’ve had a series of incidents how they will be used in atmo- at BNL in which personal ve- spheric research. The group will return to Berkner by 1 p.m. No hicles were coming too close reservations are needed. See left. to large construction vehicles. *Vending Machine Survey: This puts everyone involved at D2730711 Last Day great risk. All are asked to complete an An incident occurred re- online survey regarding service cently when a personal vehicle quality of vending machines on crossed through a convoy of with the slow progress of the they’re so concerned with keep- so slow that other drivers can’t site. Please see http://intranet.bnl. construction vehicles moving a convoys, are darting between ing the vehicle and the crane on wait for a convoy to pass or gov/NoviSurvey/n/vending.aspx. large crane from one location to the crane truck and its follow- course and away from danger, even follow behind for a stretch Sunday, 8/7 another. This type of large crane ing vehicle, passing beneath that they don’t have time to of road until they reach their is typically used in construction the stowed crane, exposing take down the license plates of destinations. We’re not asking *Summer Sunday: Storm Hunters areas, such as the Interdisciplin- themselves, the truck driver, offenders. In this incident they for drivers on site to wait for 20 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit the Na- tional Weather Service on site, ary Science Building and Na- and the riggers on board these were surprised by the behavior minutes while a slow truck goes watch a weather balloon launch tional Synchrotron Light Source convoy vehicles to great risk of of the other driver and felt lucky by — we’re talking about maybe at 3:30 p.m. Free, open to the II sites. a collision, with personal injury there was no collision among 20 seconds. Your patience will public. Visitors of 16 and older must carry a photo ID. See p.2. The crane itself extends out or death not a far-fetched out- any of the vehicles.” go a long way toward keeping over the back of its base truck come. The riggers are always highly yourself and others safe. — WEEK OF 8/8 — by many feet and is kept in A photo re-creation (see attentive, including when they Tom has a very personal take position by cables. The convoy above) of the latest incident was move a large piece of equip- on this: Sunday, 8/14 is hard to miss, and its purpose arranged by Manager of the Site ment around a site like BNL. “These riggers have taken *Summer Sunday: Atom Smashing is similarly hard to misunder- Services Division Tom Lambert- “All their safety rules are in play. the safety value we talk about 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit the Rela- stand. When the cranes are son. This scene demonstrates Their ‘safety antennae’ are up, here at BNL and made it their tivistic Heavy Ion Collider. moved from one location to an- what happens when a driver, you could say. They look for own personal value. Now I just Stump a physicist, and meet “Einstein Alive.” Free and other, they’re lowered down the stopped at a four-way intersec- people alongside the road, other need everyone else at the Lab to open to the public. Visitors backs of their base trucks and tion, decides to “break” the con- vehicles, any obstacles in the do the same. Make safety your of 16 and older must carry a then driven at a safe and slow voy and dart below the crane. way or difficult road conditions, personal value. The alternative photo ID. See p.2. speed in the convoy. The lead I asked Tom what his team re- overhead wires, and more,” Tom is frightening to think about.” and follow trucks are equipped ported about the incident. explained. — WEEK OF 8/21 — with flashing yellow lights to “You almost can’t believe Large trucks with payloads Wednesday, 8/24 alert other drivers. someone would do such a need a lot of time to maneuver thing,” he told me. “It’s so star- and stop, even if they’re going Safety BSA Noon Recital Some drivers of personal Noon. Berkner Hall. Vocalist vehicles, maybe impatient tling to the riggers involved, slowly. Still, their progress is not http://intranet.bnl.gov/safety and Broadway star Melissa Er- rico will sing. Sponsored by Employee Lunchtime Tour Today, 8/5 Brookhaven Science Associ- SCCC Course on Accounting Offered on Site ates, the concert is free and Visit BNL-Built System for Observing Atmospheric Particles open to the public. Visitors of Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) will offer the 16 and older must carry a pho- Mobile Aerosol Observing Systems built at BNL with DOE funds to ID. See notice at left. following course on site for the fall 2011 semester depending will soon be sent to the city of Lucknow, India, to help character- on enrollment. Fifteen students are needed to hold a course. ize the composition of aerosol particles in the atmosphere. Join — WEEK OF 8/29 — Registration deadline is August 19, 2011. the Employee Lunchtime Tour today, Friday, August 5, to visit Principles of Accounting I these mobile lab research tools. Wear closed shoes and long pants Monday, 8/29 Computerized enhanced instruction examines nature and to guard against ticks as the labs are situated in a field. The group IBEW Meeting purpose of accounting theory and procedures through study will meet at noon at Berkner Hall lobby and return by 1 p.m. All 6 p.m. Centereach Knights of the Lab community is welcome; no reservations are necessary. Columbus Hall, 41 Horseblock of accounting cycle, asset valuation and financial state- Rd., Centereach. A meeting for ments. Develops foundation of accounting knowledge for shift workers will be held at 3 additional learning in subsequent courses. No prerequisite. Procurement Moves Off Site Temporarily p.m. in the union office. The 4 credits. agenda includes regular busi- By Manager of Procurement & Property Management Don Rawlings and ness, committee reports, and Employees who take college courses may apply for tuition Assistant Laboratory Director for Facility & Operations Lanny Bates the president’s report. assistance. BNL offers tuition advances or reimbursements at Major renovations that are long overdue at the Chemistry and 75 percent for undergraduate courses. For more information, Physics buildings (Bldgs. 555 and 510) are scheduled to begin contact Starr Munson, [email protected] or Ext. 7631. soon. As these renovations take place, however, there will be BERA Trips, Discounts a temporary shortage of office space on site since those who Get tickets at BERA Store, Berkner BSA Noon Recital, 8/24 normally work in those buildings will have to work elsewhere. Hall, weekdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Therefore, in August, the Procurement & Property Management Sat. 8/13. North Fork Beer/ Vocalist Melissa Errico to Perform Division’s (PPM) Procurement group will give up its space in Bldg. Food Festival, Martha Clara 355 on Brookhaven Avenue and temporarily relocate to an off-site Vineyards. $50 (normally $60): Vocalist and Broadway star office building on William Floyd Parkway, just south of the Long a meal, beer tasting, live music, Melissa Errico, fresh off an excit- Island Expressway. cooking seminars. ing summer playing opposite Temporarily relocating staff off site has not been done before Tue. 9/6. US Open, Flushing. in , will at the Lab, but it is very common at other labs across the DOE Men’s Round/Women’s Quar- perform a special concert on complex. The solution is not optimal, but Procurement is one terfinal, $70. Dep. 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, at noon of the groups that can relocate without significantly impacting Sat. 9/10. Cabela’s, Hamburg, in Berkner Hall. Sponsored by operations. Given the current state of the commercial real estate PA. $20. Sports, outdoors shop- Brookhaven Science Associates, market, we also secured a three-year lease at a very reasonable cost. ping. Dep. 7 a.m. the concert is free and open to Some key factors that were considered before making this deci- the public. All visitors to the sion included Procurement’s technology requirements, the total Anyone for Golf? 8/8 Lab 16 and older must bring a number of moves involved, size of the space being vacated, and photo I.D. proximity of the vacated space for the groups that will temporarily The BERA Golf League invites Tony nominee Errico will phant return to Broadway (since work from there. all golfers to play in the 7th be accompanied by her father, having three daughters, all now PPM members have worked with the Facilities & Operations Annual Brookhaven Cup to be pianist Michael Errico, in a under age five) and starred in the Directorate for several months to coordinate this move and make held Monday, August 8, at Pine program that includes classical Rosemary Clooney role in White sure the transition will go as smoothly as possible — both for Hills Country Club in Manor- musical theater songs by Rodg- Christmas followed by an ac- members of the Procurement group and the customers they sup- ville. The cost to play in this fun ers and Hammerstein, Irving claimed performance in the title port here on site. competition is $60 and includes Berlin, and , role in George Bernard Shaw’s Procurement’s most critical technological requirement for greens fees, a golf cart, a bucket as well as treasures by Michael Candida, in which she was called day-to-day operations is access to PeopleSoft and other intranet of balls and prizes. For more Legrand from her upcoming re- “gorgeous...a delight to behold” services, so we have worked with the Business Services Division information, contact Jeff Wil- cording Legrand Affair (produced (New York Times). The role to ensure that web connections between the new space off site liams, [email protected]. by , release date: earned her a fifth Drama Desk and the servers on site will be accessible and secure. In addition October 18, 2011 on Ghostlight nomination and was filmed for to email and telephones, members of the Procurement group also TIAA-CREF One-on-One Records). Other songs will recall . She went on to will communicate with customers on site, buyers, and contract Retirement Counseling her starring roles in such Broad- star in the film Patrimony oppo- specialists via video conferencing. Ten workspaces — five on site, A TIAA-CREF consultant will visit way musicals as Les Miserables site Robert Vaughn, which pre- five off site, all with intranet access, printing capabilities, and BNL on August 18 and 23, and and . miered at the Boston Film Fes- other office necessities — have also been set up for those needing September 7, 8, 12, 19, and 27, Errico’s additional Broadway tival in March 2011. She played a temporary workspace at either location. to answer employees’ questions credits include Anna Karenina, Fiona in for one night Once Procurement is established in the new location, an “open about their financial matters. High Society, and Michel Le- on Broadway in June 2010, in an house” will be held for key customers to tour the new facility, For an appointment, please call grand’s and Dracula. In allstar benefit concert The New learn how operations will be conducted, and see that, geographi- 1-800-732-8353 or go online at the 2009-2010 New York theater York Times called “exquisite” and cally, Procurement is still only a few minutes away from customers www.tiaa-cref.org/bnl and select season, Errico made a trium- “beautifully sung.” on site. By phone, email, or video conferencing, it is even closer. “set up a meeting.” Classified Driving Forces: BNL Volunteers Gather Goods for Charity Advertisements You can help so much by donating back-to-school supplies and canned goods

Placement Notices It seems as though school just let forts of the American Physical The Lab’s placement policy is to select the out for the summer, but already Society (APS), which partners best-qualified candidate for an available the “back-to-school” shopping with the Lab in donating to the position. Candidates are considered in the ads are popping up all over Long food drive, and for the many following order: (1) present benefits-eligible employees within the department/division Island. Fortunately, hundreds of volunteers across the BNL cam- and/or appropriate bargaining unit, with children in low-income families pus who assist in delivering food preference for those within the immediate won’t have to go to school with from various departments to the work group; (2) present benefits-eligible em- ployees within the Laboratory; and (3) outside empty backpacks, thanks to on-site storage site, where they applicants. In keeping with the Affirmative a yearly school supplies drive are picked up every month. Action Plan, selections are made without Roger Stoutenburgh regard to age, race, color, religion, national organized by Brookhaven Town “The food drive has been origin, sex, disability or veteran status. Each Interface. around so long and is so well week, the Human Resources Division lists Interface is a partnership be- ensconced in the Lab that it new placement notices, first, so employees may request consideration for themselves, tween the Town of Brookhaven basically runs itself,” Rundlett and, second, for open recruitment. Because and its “good corporate neigh- says. “Chris Carter organizes of the priority policy stated above, each listing

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does not necessarily represent an opportunity D0510711 for all people. Except when operational needs help provide for families in activities, and Linda Greves’ and require otherwise, positions will be open for need. Contributing groups range my responsibility is to monitor one week after publication. For more informa- from small-scale businesses like the checking account for the tion, contact the Employment Manager, Ext. Christine Carter (right) and Linda Rundlett by the donation bins in Build- local delis and hair salons to food drive, manage every penny, 2882. Access current job openings on the ing 400 Not pictured: Linda Greves, co-chair of the food drive. World Wide Web at www.bnl.gov/HR/jobs/. large government operations pick up the food, and of course, To apply for a position, go to www.bnl.gov. Se- like the IRS and BNL. ees are off-the-charts generous Outreach in Rocky Point, but go shopping when people make lect “Job Opportunities,” then “Search Job List.” Christine Carter, BNL’s super- in giving, whether it’s a raffle during the holidays and times of cash donations — which is a OPEN RECRUITMENT – Opportunities for or a donation of a backpack or emergency, Interface also runs Lab employees and outside candidates. visor for quality of life, BERA, big job in and of itself. If you’ve a prom dress. And Brookhaven a food drive and receives items REFRIGERATION & A/C ENGINEER (LG- and Lab recreation programs, ever held a bag with more than 10) (Temporary 3 months) - Under mini- also volunteers her time as an Town Interface makes that from the Lab. a few cans in it, you know they mum supervision constructs, installs, Interface board member and generosity last and last. They’re “The wonderful thing about can get pretty heavy pretty repairs, maintains and operates refrig- the clearinghouse that supports the food drive is that every eration, air conditioning, ventilating and helps ensure that Lab employees fast. Just imagine a hundred auxiliary and related equipment. Will can easily donate to the cause. about 20 other community single penny, every single can dollars’ worth!” perform the same work on air compres- Carter coordinates the monthly agencies. So no matter what a donated goes directly to the The back-to-school drive runs sors and vacuum pumps whether or not associated with the above equipment. filling and emptying of bins for family’s need is — food or school people who need it, because we through August 25. Anyone who Shift workers assigned to Building 600 the back-to-school drive as well supplies or clothing — they can have no overhead,” says Rund- would like to donate notebooks, acknowledge all Laboratory alarms in the go to one of those agencies, and lett. “And — we’re good shop- control room and make appropriate noti- as the holiday toy drive around calculators, markers, etc., to kids fications. Site Resources Division. Please Christmas time, both of which Interface can take it from there.” pers! Whenever someone sends in need of supplies can find the apply to Job ID # 15849. are run by Interface. Food drive donations are us a check, we spend it wherever designated bins in the lobby of Motor Vehicles “I’m just the liaison between picked up monthly by two other we can get the best bargains on Building 400. The food drive 08 BMW 335I COUPE – 56.5K mi. bi-turbo, Brookhaven Town Interface and Lab employees, Linda Rundlett non-perishable items and the takes place year round, and bins leather, s/roof, sprt pkg, 6/spd trans, serv BNL,” says Carter of her role in and Linda Greves. Since the best two-for-one deals.” can be found in most major by bmw, $27,900 neg. Brandon, Ext. 4028. the organization’s various col- ‘80s, food items have gone pri- Carter and Rundlett are also buildings on site. 06 BMW 325I – 55K mi. black, 6cyl, 4dr, am/fm, cd, a/c, a/t, o/d, c/c, new batt, lection activities. “Lab employ- marily to St. Anthony’s Parish thankful for the cooperative ef- — Emily Ruppel abs, lthr, p/l, p/w, $19,000 neg. 626-6684. 05 MERCURY GRD MARQUIS GS – 66K mi. 4/dr sdn, p/s, CD, traction control, new SECTIONAL SOFA – apt size w/full Tools, House & Garden MACHU PICCHU AND THE GALAPAGOS brakes, adult driven. $7,200 neg. 929-7289. sleeper & chaise, off-white, zip cushions. – a multi-media program by Richard Wit- Hold That Date — 12-TON HYDRAULIC PRESS – Shop $100/obo. George, Ext. 5298, 591-1312. kover, Riverhead Library, Aug 16th, 6pm. 04 CHEVY MALIBU – 104 mi. gd cond, press, well used, hand bottle jack operat- 9/23 — It’s the Visit www.witkover.co. Richard, 727-3228. great mileage. $4,300 neg. Lee, Ext. 5785. SLEIGH BED – q/size, iron, antique ed, $60.Ext. 7443 or [email protected]. brnz fin, paintd wheat desn on hdbrd/ THAILAND...BANGKOK AND BEYOND – ‘End of Summer Bash’ 03 JEEP GRD CHEROKEE LTD – 134K mi. PATIO UMBRELLA – tilt crank/concrete ftbrd w/frame, hdware, $275, pic avail. A multi-media program by Richard Wit- w/blk lthr, m/roof, all pwr, heatd seats, V8, base, new cond/$50; Rope Hammock fr Summer is still very much 395-9610. kover, Hauppauge Library, Aug 10, 7pm, hitch, v/clean. $6,200 neg. 772-359-9198. Pawley’s Island, new cond/$40. 281-2767. visit www.witkover.com. 797-1600. here, but it’s not too early to TODDLER TRAIN BED – $50 Little Tikes tod- 02 KAWI VULCAN 1500 – 14K mi. classic, SANDBLAST CABINET – w/TIP hardware, dler train bed, http://tinyurl.com/3md5seg, WOUNDED WARRIOR GOLF OUTING – start saving special dates such cust seat, new pipes, extras, bags, lgge rck, incls stand/light and new unopened 50# rider pass backrest. $6,200 neg. 942-9284. Rob, [email protected]. Hosted by VFW Post #6249 in Rocky Point. as the End of Summer Bash to pail of blasting media, $300. Ext. 7443. The 4th annual outing will benefit wounded 02 CHEVROLET CAMARO – 38K mi. con- WEBER HUGE BBQ – 7420001 Weber Sum- SERVING BOWLS – decorative jeweled soldiers who have fought for our freedom. be held on Friday, September vertible, 35 Annv Ed, Z28, V8, loaded, mit S-620 outdr nat gas grill, st/less steel, fruits in glass bowl/$5; ceramic “autumn” Calverton Links Sept 26. Kevin or Mike, 23, from 6 p.m. at The Flam- mint, soft top, pic. $11,000 neg. 275-0694. used 2 yrs, pd over/2K/new, $600. Ext. 7443. bowl, 12”d, 5”h, pics, $5. Paul, Ext. 2899. 744-9106, [email protected]. ing Hearth, 756 Horseblock Rd, 01 HONDA ACCORD – 159K mi. excel SLIDING GLASS PATIO DOORS – pr, 36w cond, p/w, p/s, a/c, moonroof. $3,400 Audio, Video & Computers Farmingville, NY. Tickets, at x68h, wood trim int, $50/obo. Ext. 3116. Wanted neg. Chuyu, Ext. 4431 or [email protected]. 2 BLACKBERRY CELL PHONES – for BIKE RACK – hitch mounted that holds $10 each in advance, cover ap- TORO 22” LAWN MOWER – Recycler rear 99 VOLVO S80 TURBO – 117K mi. a/t, a/c runs sprint sale $80/ea, both/$150 only 1 char- 2-4 bikes. Charlie, Ext. 4736 or ccar- bagger, 1 yr old, lg rr whls, self prop, Briggs petizers and music by DJ Alex cold, heatd seats, 2 new tires, am/fm cd, nds ger avail, 602-614-6729 or [email protected]. [email protected]. & Strttn eng, ask/$195, orig/$300. 849-5887. Petway. There will be a cash some mech work, $3,000 neg. 612-4568. DELL STUDIO 1555 LAPTOP – 2.2 GHz Intel COFFEE TABLE – used. 344-4324. Core Duo CPU, 64-bit Win7 OS, 4GB RAM, bar and a 50/50 raffle. For more 96 HARLEY D SPORTSTER – 36K mi. Miscellaneous INVERSION TABLE – to help w/chronic 900cc, huggerlow, wdshield, 3.25/gal tank, 500GB hd, more, 1.5 yrs old, $700. Ext. 7570. AB CIRCLE PRO – incl instructs & video, neck pain, please contact me if you have information, contact Charles Cust exhst, more. $2,650 neg. 807-1969. HITACHI 57 – excel pic, perfect cond; HD- barely used, ask/$150. Lynne, Ext. 5165. one you no longer want and/or wish to Gardner at 631-219-2884 or 81 HONDA CB750 CUSTM – 19.8K mi. Ready, HDMI connects, virtual surround, sell. Thank you. [email protected]. AUDI AND VW REPAIR – Certified VW tech [email protected]. windshld & rear rck, incls bike cover & $250/neg, local deliv neg, pics. Ext. 7443. w/7 yrs dealer experience. All types of re- shop manual, $1,950 neg. 741-9169. Lost & Found TV – 13” JVC, white tube, $15. Theresa, pairs, 484-9888 or [email protected]. 81 DELOREAN GULLWING – 56K mi. orig 935-3777 or [email protected]. BASEBALL GLOVE – child’s, found at CAR SEAT & CAT CARRIER – Eddie Bauer, dealer maintd, full records, driven regularly, softball fields, Rawlings, brown & black. SHOREHAM – clean 1 bdrm furn studio v/gd cond. $20,000 neg. Peter, Ext. 7657. Sports, Hobbies & Pets blue/tan, Juvenille, holds 30-80 lbs, $35; Frank, Ext. 5010 or [email protected]. cat carrier/sm. $10. Corinne, Ext. 7398. apt, sep ent & thermo, full bath, kit, patio, ALL-TERRAIN TIRE – Michelin ATX, DRUM SET GROOVE PERCUSSION – 5 pc BOLLE SUNGLASSES – I left them on the big yd, cable TV, no smkg/pets, 7 min to P235-65/R17, $50. Karl, Ext. 3116. Pro set. Blck w/hdwre (no snare std) Sabian CELL PHONE – Verizon Blackberry Curve field near Curie/Guest House in mid-July, lab, avail Sept 2011. $750/mo. 821-4318. B8 hihats, more. $575/obo. Bob, Ext. 8141. 8530 w/4 cases & 8 gb micro SD disk black frame and lenses. Gene, Ext. 7953. $100. Karen, Ext. 4432. WADING RIVER, – spacious 1 bdrm apt, lg Boats FERRETS – two 5 yr old females, spayed, w/ kitch, l/r, d/r full ba, Waterfront priv beach, 1986 BAYLINER CAPRI – ‘98, 120 hp mer- cage & supplies, need loving care, orig/$400, HP COMPACT PHOTO PRINTER – Pho- For Rent priv ent/prkg, iIncl heat, elec, no smkg/pets, cury force eng w/low hrs, trailer, boat re- sale/$75/neg. Ext. 4289, 219-8941. tosmart 8536, ask/$50. Lynne, Ext. 5165. BROOKHAVEN/BELLPORT – 3 br 50’s ranch, 1 mo rent + sec. $1,200/mo. 487-6841. upholstered, $1999.00. Bob, 804-2438. 1 bdr = share office, hwd flrs, new bdrm, , Cbl/ FISHING RODS/ITEMS – Shimano Su- JOURNEY TICKETS – 4/Journey/Foreigner/ int, water, heat incl, elect not incl, 1 mo rent + WATER SKIS - STARTER – O’Brien Ju- per Ultra lt FX2550 5.5’; 2 pc w/Daiwa Night Ranger, Jones Bch, 8/17, Orch G, Rw For Sale sec down. $900/mo. [email protected]. nior/$35. Mark, Ext. 2599. Megaforce +Reel/ $50 combo, Shimano- SS, seat 1-4, in prs, face value. 766-0423. BAYPORT – charming country-style 7 MANORVILLE – lg studio in estate home, rm, 1bath Cape close to Great South Bay Furnishings & Appliances Quickfire Graphite C Special 6.5’ 2 pc PLASTIC SHOE STORAGE BOXES – 10 w/Abugarcia cardinal #553 high spd re- clear w/lids, $2/ea or $15/all. Tom, Ext. 3085. over 3 acres, quiet, bright, kitchenette, and ocean, v/priv/quiet, lovely fenced. AIR CONDITIONER – Frigidaire 8000 trieve reel combo/$50. 786-6363. full bath, pvt ent/prkg, 5 min to BNL, incl $409,000. 472-1735. POWER/CHILL – Thermoelectric cooler, Btu, slider through wall unit, almost new, all utils & DirecTv. $850/mo. 874-9639. CALVERTON – Move Right Into charm- FRENCH STAND UP EASEL – wooden, h/c, 40 qt capac, $50; Exersaucer car, FAK085Q7 orig/$399, ask/$250. 786-6363. ing cape, 2bdrm, 2ba, kitch, d/r, lg l/r w/ $25. Donna, Ext. 2716, 878-2425. $20; girls bike, $20. Ext. 2716, 878-2425. MEDFORD – 2 bdrm, 2 full baths balcony, AIR CONDITIONER – Friedrich, 21,000 Btu, dw, w/d, walk in closet, 1248 sq ft, gated vaulted ceilings, quiet n’borhd w/views NEPTUNE ROWING MACHINE – 6 mos wall unit, 220 volt, excel shape, $400/obo, ROOCASE – Executive e-Book case, community 1/mi n. of LIE on route 112, 15 of Swan Lake. $299,000 neg. 831-0152. old, grt cond, orig/$800, ask/$500/obo. leather/storage flap/magnetic closure, pd/$1300 6 yrs. John, Ext. 7939. mins to BNL. $1,700/mo. Ext. 4894. SELDEN – CO-OP 1 bdrm, lg l/r, full kitch, Ben, Ext. 5839 or [email protected]. red, in box, never used, $25. 878-2425. AQUARIUM SWING – w/water globe, MIDDLE ISLAND – spacious 1 bdrm apt, kit d/r w/ hdwd flrs, full ba, lots storage, priv PUNCHING BAG – Everlast canvas heavy lights, characters, mobile, F.Price, 8 songs, THULE 846 QUEST CARGO BAG – attach- w/all new applies,l/r,b/r, lg walk-in closet, patio/entr, cac, 2nd flr unit many extras, bag, in grt shape, needs hook to hang up, 3 ocean snds, $40, pics. Joe, Ext. 3252. es to all vehicle roof racks, purchased at full bath,priv ent, all util incl, off rd prkg, no 10 min to BNL. $105,000. 516-769-5370. pic. $20. Paul, Ext. 2899 or [email protected]. Sears, unused, ask/$80. 786-6363. ARMOIRE – $375, like new, light wood, pets/smkg. $1,200/mo. Boyzie, Ext. 3951. SHOREHAM – 3 bdrm, 1.5 ba Col on cul PUPPIES – 2/Yorkies Boy & Girl ready for w/drawers, 40”wx21”dx68”h, pics avail. VERA BRADLEY HANDBAG – authentic, RIDGE – studio, priv ent/prkg, 1 bdrm, de sac, updated kitch w/stnless applies, new home, photos avail ONLY if you are in- 935-3777 or [email protected]. brand new never used, style is the Bowl- l/r, kitchenette, mins fr Lab, non-smkr/ updated ba, new w/d, den, f/p, deck, wood terested. Menzel, Ext. 4495, [email protected]. shed & SWRSD. $369,000. 744-8793. BERMEX KITCHEN TABLE SET – maple er sitting in a tree, $40. [email protected]. no pets, avail 08/01. $975/mo. 924-0002. RECUMBENT BIKE – Stamina, Resis- table, 8 chrs, all wood, 60x60 w/leaf, ask/ RIDGE – rm, v/close to BNL, all util incl w/ tance/$50. Theresa, 935-3777. Yard & Garage Sales In Appreciation $1000, pic avail. [email protected]. int service, new paint & carpet. $625/mo PATCHOGUE – Sat, Aug 6, 9am-4pm, We are so grateful for your kindness and BONAVITA CRIB – quality Italian crib, sol- TODDLER SWING/SLIDE – $40; Little neg. 917-721-2277. Tykes Swing along Castle, http://tinyurl. something for everyone. 862 Old North generosity after the passing of Terri’s id wood, incls mattress, nat. wood color, RIDGE – 4 rm apt, 4 mi to BNL, sep outside com/3l7jgpa, rob, [email protected]. Ocean Ave. Kathy, Ext. 2818. Dad, John Reeves, in July. Thank you for pics avail upon request, $160. Ext. 3621. ent, off st prkg, all util incl cable/int/heat/ your support during this sad time in our COMPUTER CART – gd for lcd monitor/ TREADMILL – Pro-form 1100, 2 yrs old, Happenings elec, Prof singl pers, no smkrs/pets, flex- lives. – Terri & Ron Loffredo laptop, pullout keybrd tray, casters for barely used, orig/$800, 12 built-in Person- CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL CRUISE – 7 Day, ible lease, 8/15. $1,000/mo. 516-885-9113. al Trainer Workouts, ask/$350. 419-6854. easy movement $15. JS, 344-4290. Apr 15, 2012: St Thomas, Barbados, St SHIRLEY – Studio for one, stove kitnette, On-Site Service Station DINING & BED SETS – Barely used,7-Pc YOUTH COMPOUND BOW – cammo- Lucia, St Kitts, St Marten w/1-fun day at l/r/bdrm combo, prv ent/bath/nr stores/ We provide all types of service, from oil Brn Marble table, lthr chrs-$585, pics, 1/q/ flaged bow w/arrows, target, accesso- sea, all for $846, 72 dbl occup balc, call for beach/lirr/hwys/no smkg/pets, 15 min to changes to New York State inspections to bed w/hdbrd/mttrs, $375. 646-339-5777. ries, Photos avail, ask/$125. Ext. 3932. details. Kim, 399-3098 or [email protected]. Lab, 1/mo sec. $650/mo. 804-8609. diagnosis and repairs. Call Ext. 4034.

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