A new card reader system will be effective beginning Monday, May 22. Employees will be required to use their badges for entry into the building during the following off hours: Monday -- Friday 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.; 24 hours a day Saturday and Sunday; and 24 hours a day on common laboratory and DOE holidays.
During these periods, employees can enter the building at both the west rear and east rear entrances by scanning their badges through the card reader.
When more than one person is entering at the same time, each individual must scan his or her own badge. If any problems arise and entry is blocked, an outdoor phone located at the west rear entrance can be used to call security.
Other doors, including the dock and lobby doors, will remain locked and may not be used to enter the building during off hours.
According to Don Reigle (SDD), Buildings 4, 200, 202, 205, 211, 212, 216 and 222 have already been equipped with card readers. Installation of a card reader system also has been proposed for Buildings 108 and 951 -- the Recreation Building.
Each will receive $250 in savings bonds. Their energy-saving recommendation will save the laboratory about $4,100 per year.
Carlson and Brewer recommended that warm air near the ceilings of high-bay buildings be used to heat the occupied level. Fans are being installed for this purpose.
They also suggested replacing the existing buildings' barometric exhaust back-draft dampers with motorized dampers. The roof-mounted dampers exhaust air to the outside. Existing dampers tend to open when the wind blows, wasting heat. Motorized dampers should be installed by May.
The IMPACT program lets Argonne employees express concerns, voice problems and offer suggetions to improve health, safety, and the environment and productivity and operations at the laboratory.
Employees whose suggestions are adopted by the laboratory are entered in a quarterly drawing for a savings bond. A plaque is awarded for suggestions which save significant costs, or result in marked improvements in productivity or environment, safety and health practices.
Employees having more than one significant suggestion adopted by the laboratory will receive a special medallion which can be displayed on the wood base of the award.
Adopted suggestions are reviewed each year and a "Greatest IMPACT" is selected. The winner receives a $500 savings bond.
Employee suggestions and concerns are handled directly by the IMPACT coordinator, who asks the person most experienced with the issue to provide a prompt response or take necessary action. Suggestions can be made anonymously.
Employees can earn Pacesetter Awards for extraordinary effort in meeting or exceeding difficult deadlines or demands of a technical, administrative or sponsor-related nature. In addition, Pacesetters are awarded for innovations, discoveries, program developmentand cost-cutting suggestions. Each award consists of $500 and a distinctive pin.
Argonne and the rest of DuPage County will have a new area code, 630, by January 1998; the north and northwest suburbs' new code, 847, goes into effect Jan. 20, 1996. The laboratory's PBX telephone system has already been programmed to allow calls to and from the new area codes.
The new area codes are needed to remedy the rapidly diminishing supply of telephone numbers in Chicagoland caused by the unprecedented increase in the number of cellular phones, fax machines, modems, and pagers. The supply of 708 numbers is expected to run out early next year. The 630 area code may take effect sooner than the January 1998 deadline to ensure an adequate supply of numbers.
There will be a "grace period" from January through April 1996 when customers in both the 847 and 708 area codes may begin dialing 1 + area code + seven-digit-number for calls between their area codes, but seven-digit calls will still be completed. After April 1996, a call between the new 847 area code and all other area codes will require 11-digits.
Questions on the new area codes can be directed to Vander Heide at ext. 2-2764.
Argonne is required by federal regulations to set aside certain subcontracts for small business. But in fiscal year 1994, the laboratory exceeded its goal by 46 percent -- about $8 million.
"The credit goes to the buyers and contract specialists for their appreciation and understanding of the federal requirements," said Procurements Manager Dennis Bugielski (SSD-PRO). "They're the ones who beat the bushes to find the subcontractors."
"It's a real milestone," said Diana Thompson (SSD-PRO), Argonne's small business liaison officer. "It looks like we'll be doing even better in 1995."
Thompson and Bugielski accepted the "Managing and Operating Contractor of the Year" award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. The award was presented by Energy Secretary Hazel O'Leary.
The award is given to a volunteer whose achievements create stronger member and community awareness of credit unions. Scharping was honored for his six years of service to the Argonne Credit Union. He has been involved in nearly all the credit union's committees and volunteered to be board secretary his first year. He served as chairman of the board for three years -- from 1992 to 1995. Under his leadership, the credit union attained and maintained the top credit union rating from the Deparment of Financial Institutions and The National Credit Union Administration.
Participants are required to complete a medical form before registering. Forms are available in the Medical Department in Building 201.
Beginning Tuesday, May 30, participants will meet each Tuesday and Thursday (weather permitting) at 11:30 a.m. under the trees across from the Building 213 cafeteria entrance.
Participants may join in 45 minutes of aerobic exercise consisting of a warm-up, a walk, a cool-down and a muscle stretching and toning period. They will be instructed by an exercise physiologist.
For more information, call ext. 2-2813.
Speakers from more than 130 clubs will compete with Specht for top honors in the dramatic reading competition.
Seminars
Monday, May 22
Chemistry Division Monday Seminar Series: "Chemistry of the Heaviest Elements" by Darleane Hoffman, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley. 3:30 p.m. -- Building 200, Auditorium.
Physics Division Seminar: " First Observation of Bound-State ß-Decay" by Martin Jung, (PHY). 3:30 p.m. -- Building 203, conference room R150.
Theoretical Physics Seminar: "Finite Width Effects in Higgs Decays as a Probe of Standard Model Physics" by David Summers, University of Wisconsin. 2 p.m. -- Building 362, room E188.
Tuesday, May 23
Materials Science Division Seminar: "Energy Spectrum of the High Tc Oxides: Correlation Between the Doping Level and Properties" by Vladimir Kresin, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory. 11 a.m. -- Building 223, conference room S105.
Mathematics and Computer Science Division Seminar: "Numerical Integration and Sensitivity Estimation in Atmospheric Chemistry" by Florian Potra, University of Iowa, Iowa City. 10:30 a.m. -- Building 221, conference room A216.
Wednesday, May 24
Materials Science Division Seminar: "Flux Imaging in Superconductors" by Ulrich Welp, (MSD). 11 a.m. -- Building 212, conference room A157.
Mathematics and Computer Science Division Seminar: "Issues in Efficient Solution of the Compressible Flow Equations on Unstructured Meshes" by Carl Ollvier-Gooch, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif.
10:30 a.m. -- Building 221, conference room A216.
High Energy Physics Division Seminar: "The TeV33 Project at Fermilab" by G. William Foster, Fermilab. 4 p.m. -- Building 360, conference room L119.
Thursday, May 25
High Energy Physics Division Seminar: "HERA and the Pomeron(s)" by Jochen Bartels, Hamburg/DESY. 4 p.m. -- Building 360, conference room L119.
Center for Mechanistic Biology & Biotechnology General Seminar:
"Continuing the Quest for the Holy Grail of Senescence" by Bruce Carnes and Jay Olshanksy, (CMB). 3:30 p.m. -- Building 202, conference room B169.
Physics Division Theoretical Physics Seminar: "Coherent Pions in Charge-Exchange Reactions" by Vladimir Dmitriev, Indiana University Cycltron Facility, Bloomington, Ind. 3:30 p.m. -- Building 203, room B221.
Friday, May 26
Physics Colloquium: "The Discovery of the Top Quark" by Herbert Greenlee, Fermilab. 11 a.m. -- Building 203, Auditorium.
Environmental Research Division Seminar: "Ozone and Other Trace Gases" by George Golitsyn, Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Moscow. 10 a.m. -- Building 203, room E142.
Tuesday, May 30
Materials Science Division Seminar: "Neutrons Shed Light on Ceramics Processing" by Christopher Howard, Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organization. 11 a.m. -- Building 223, conference room S105.
MISCELLANEOUS
STEPPER/CLIMBER -- Helix flywheel stepper/climber SC8000, excellent condition. $175 o.b.o. Sue Bykowski, (815) 744-1572.
DEHUMIDIFIER -- Westinghouse. $ 50. Dennis Donahue (708) 257-6992.
TOOLS -- Routor, 1 1/2 hp., heavy duty, De Walt, brand new, never used, original price $179. $100. Craftsman starter bits set, brand new. $10/set. John Horton, (708) 355-0986.
MISCELLANEOUS -- Couch & love seat, dark pine, orange/yellow/black scotch plaid fabric. $90. Cocktail table & lamp table, maple wood, Early American. $35. Computer tables, 1 simulated wood & other beige. $40 ea. Coleman stove & lantern $5. ea. Yong Shin, (708) 246-8983.
RANGE -- GE electric, white, everything works, good condition, self-cleaning oven. $50. Beverly Sedita, (708) 323-3803.
AUDIO TAPES -- Personal Power, Anthony Robbins 30-Day Program for Unlimited Success tapes, $150 new. $75. E. Ann Moravek, (708) 257-2119.
GIRLS BICYCLES -- 16" Open Road. $20. 20", Huffy. $25. 20" Mingtech scooter. $30. Barbie Corvette power wheels, new battery. $80. Diane Massey, (708) 325-7745.
WATER BED -- Queen-size, heater, two mattress pads, 1 set of sheets. $100. Nick Sereno, (708) 655-1624.
BOAT -- Crestliner 24', 190hp, mecruiser I O, electric downriggers, rods, trim tabs, PS, full cabin, many extras. $11,000. William E. Pelkey, (815) 838-9278.
MISCELLANEOUS -- Litton-aire 30" electric range w/attached microwave, almond. $95 o.b.o. Sears exercise bike. D.P., prime fit w/Bionix programmable monitor, 7 functions. $150 o.b.o. Bassett oak crib w/mattress very good condition. $75 o.b.o. Diane Redman, (708) 429-7857.
OUT-DOOR GRILL -- Weber, 22 1/2" round, good condition. $35. M. Mendelsohn, (708) 852-7092.
MISCELLANEOUS -- Michael Jordon Baseball bat, rookie card and autographed baseball w/cert. of authenticity. Best offer over $425. Passport radar detector, originally $300, excellent condition. $75. Low mileage ergonometer (Tunturi), originally $275. $150. David Metta, (708) 301-5888.
GARAGE SALE -- May 19-21, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 26360 Hoilyhock Lane, Wilmington, southeast corner Kankakee River Bridge, County Line Road. For more information call John McDade, (815) 476-2500.
MISCELLANEOUS -- Mikasa china, eight 5-piece place settings, Classic Flair Peach (white w/calla lilies & peach rim), accessory pieces available, seldom used. Best offer. Two dark wood end tables w/marble top. Best offer. Lee Ryan, (815) 744-8689.
COMPUTER -- Franklin Ace 1000, runs Apple II software, two floppy drives, monitor, printer. $50. John Allen, (708) 963-1056.
SANDER -- Craftsman, dual motion pad w/dust pickup, reconditioned by Sears. $30. Albert Fischer, (708) 246-4389.
MISCELLANEOUS -- Multi-colored couch. $125. Large brown chaise recliner. $125. Two rust w/oak trim chairs. $50 ea./$90 both. Cocktail table with matching end table. $45 ea./$80 both. New 8' x 11' Indo Tabriz rug, neutral colors w/maroon center, new $2,850. $2,000 o.b.o. Karen Burke, (815) 886-0610.
MISCELLANEOUS -- Men's bicycle, 26", 10-speed including odometer, tire pump, headlight, mirror. $60. Rollerblades, fits shoe size 8 1/2. $20. Laurie Langosch, (815) 838-2706.
CAMCORDER -- Sylvania VHS, includes hard plastic case, battery pack w/AC adapter, audio/video cable & output adapter, detachable 6V halogen light w/charger & storage case, new $900. $450. Maria Addison, (708) 257 -0092.
BICYCLES -- 2 men's 26" 10-speeds. $50 ea. Ronald Frass, (708) 257-6665, ask for Ed.
FURNITURE -- Trestle table 38" x 60" w/two 12" leaves & formica top, 4 side chairs & 2 arm chairs, medium wood finish. $75. Mary Donovan, (708) 349-8822.
TICKETS -- R.E.M. concert Sat. 6/3 & Sun. 6/4, start time both nights 8 p.m., Rosemont Horizon. Best offer. John Wood, (708) 257-3258.
HONEY - Gourmet honey, 3 lb. container. $5. Peter Fuesz, (708) 406-0294.
BOAT -- Wind surfer includes 2 sails, 1 smaller storm sail, great beginner board. $500 o.b.o. Bruce Brown, (708) 968-0908.
MISCELLANEOUS -- Engine stand, 3 point, 750 lb capacity. $15. Ron Kmak, (708) 301-1269.
WASHER/DRYER -- Kenmore, excellent condition. $500/pair o.b.o.. Paul Vignola, (708) 964-1921.
BOAT -- 1973 Skiff-craft, I/O merlruiser, 165 HP, very good condition, Amish-built wood, 22', cuddy cabin w/trailer. $2350 o.b.o. Dave Wise, (815) 478-5952.
LAWN MOWERS -- 22", self-propelled, Briggs engine, near-new, originally $229. $100. 20" power, good condition, Briggs engine. $70. Dave Wise, (815) 478-5952.
AUTOMOBILES
1986 COLEMAN TRAILER -- Colorado, pop-up, sleeps 3, weighs 600 lbs, in great shape. $700. Bob Selby, (708) 355-3709.
1974 PLYMOUTH -- Cuda, 360hp, AT, PS, PDB, 3.55 sure grip, rally cluster, tach, AM/FM, rally wheels, B5-color exterior, black interior, show ready. $7,500. Roy Kliss, (708) 323-7312.
TOW HITCH -- Class III for S-10 Chevy Blazer, removable tow mirrors, misc. hitch balls, very good condition. $100. Jim Huggins (815) 838-6406.
1991 MERCURY -- Sable, burgundy, 4-door sedan, 36K miles, garage-kept, mint condition, power seats & windows, cruise-control. $8,100 o.b.o. Arthur Zilberstein, (708) 498-3405. Ask for Sy or Karen.
1982 OLDS -- Cutlass Supreme, maroon, 2-door, good condition. $2,500. Doris Bester-Sims (815) 722-0264.
1984 TOYOTA -- Celica GT, liftback, 90K miles, 2.4 l. engine, 5-speed, A/C, cruise, PS, AM/FM, air lumbar, fold-down seats, well maintained (log available), 1 owner. $2,450 o.b.o. Carol Giles, (708) 663-0512.
1972 HONDA -- CL 350 for parts. $25. Dave Wise, (815) 478-5952.
1987 MOTOCYCLE -- Kawasaki, 305 LTD, excellent condition w/fairing & trunk, 70MPG. $975. Dave Wise, (815) 478-5952.
1986 TOYOTA -- Celica ST, blue, 113K miles, garage-kept, 4-cyl., 5-speed, PS, PB, AC, new alternator & exhaust system, good tires, very reliable, good milege. $1,850. Ed Kohout, (708) 241-3998.
1988 CHEVROLET -- Beretta, AM/FM Csassette, very clean. $4,000. o.b.o. David Gunter, (708) 910-0152.
1992 CHEVROLET -- S10 Blazer Taho sport, 4.3, 6 cyl., towing package, Resse hitch, black w/black & charcoal gray interior, PS, ABS, PB, A/C, cruise, digital dash, AM/FM cassette, new tires, brakes & shocks. Sell under blue book value $15,500 o.b.o. Dean Carbaugh, (708) 301-7207.
1985 TOYOTA -- Cressida-silver, leather interior, sun-roof, digital dash--plays "Happy Birthday", excellent mechanical condition. $3,000 o.b.o. Ira Bornstein, after 6 p.m., (312) 642-5543.
HOUSING
CONDO/SALE -- Fairview Commons, Downers Grove, 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, dining room, kitchen, neutral colors, new tile in kitchen & foyer, CAC, appliances included. Nice quiet building. $79,000. Anita Carr, (708) 852-8679.
CONDO/RENT -- Hinsdale, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, close to lab, newly renovated w/new carpeting, new Brinks Security System, 2 walk-in closets, plenty of storage space in unit & basement, central AC, ceiling fans, Olympic size heated indoor pool, sauna, workout room. Gas, hot water heating & cooling are included in rent, available June 15. $735/month. Ken Brooks, (708) 986-8645.
HOUSE/SALE -- Lemont, 2500 sq. ft., brick forester, 2 1/2 car garage, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, LR, DR, FR w/fireplace, large kitchen, full basement. $244,900. Karen White, (708) 252-1479.
HOUSE/SALE -- Joliet quad-level on cul-du-sac, view of lake, 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 bath, FR w/fireplace, LR, DR, finished basement, 2-car garage, security system, AC, hardwood floors, fenced lot. $129,900. Luis Rivera, (815) 741-9359.
CONDO/RENT -- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, washer/dryer in unit, 1st floor, end unit, pool privileges, 5 minutes from laboratory, available 9/1/95. Paul Kurpis, (708) 971-1322.
CONDO/SALE -- Oceanfront timeshare, Daytona Beach, FL, week 47 (Thanksgiving), 1 bedroom, 2 baths, fully equipped kitchen, 3 TV's, balcony, pools & barbecue, clubhouse w/workout room, sauna & game room, private beach, pictures available. $2,800 o.b.o. Karen Burke, (815) 886-0610.
VACATION HOUSE/SALE -- Skyline Park model, 12' x 35', fully furnished, on lot 50' x 100', Woodsmoke Ranch in Seneca, IL, swimming pools, fishing, close to Illinois River. $29,500. John Wood, (708) 257-3258.
APARTMENT/RENT -- 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 car garage, just north of Westmont train station. $675/month. Paul Vignola, (708) 964-1921.
WANTED
TOYOTA -- Previa, 1991 or 1992. Richard Vilim, (708) 466--0117.
LEGO-BRAND TOYS -- Peter Fuesz, (708) 406-0294.
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