Some of this week's stories

Combined Appeal Agencies
to visit for second week

Each day representatives from two different agencies supported by the ACA will be available to answer questions and inform employees how their donations benefit these organizations.

Agencies scheduled for the week of Sept. 23 are:

Monday, Sept. 23

* Settler's Housing Services, Inc. -- Helps low-income refugees and immigrants find affordable housing and provides transitional housing for homeless families.

* Health Research Institute -- Studies the effects of biochemical imbalances on human behavior, offers testing and treatment services.

Tuesday, Sept. 24

* March of Dimes -- Voluntary health organization dedicated to preventing birth defects.

* Love Christian Clearinghouse -- Works with a coalition of local churches, agencies and volunteers to link people in need with those best suited to provide assistance.

Wednesday, Sept. 25

* American Cancer Society -- Funds research and promotes the prevention and early detection of cancer.

* American Heart Association -- Dedicated to preventing and reducing disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and strokes through research, education and community programs.

Thursday, Sept. 26

* Little City Foundation -- Serves a broad range of needs of people with developmental disabilities.

* National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society -- Advocates managing and eradicating MS through research, education and service.

Friday, Sept. 27

* American Diabetes Association -- Funds research to find causes and possible cures for diabetes and delivers services to those with diabetes and their families.

* Leukemia Society of America -- Dedicated to seeking the causes and eventual cures of leukemia and related diseases.

Both Settler's Housing Services, Inc. and Love Christian Clearing House are new agencies for the Combined Appeal .

The agency week is a prelude to the annual campaign which takes place in October.

Contamination found
in forest preserve

"The concentrations are small and pose no immediate health risk to the public or to wildlife," said Ron Coley, director of Environmental Management Operations. "The area contains no homes or businesses and no drinking water wells," he said.

The contaminated groundwater is flowing from several small natural springs, or "seeps," that bring small quantities of groundwater to the surface and often dry up completely in dry weather. They are located in deep woods 250 to 350 feet south of Argonne's southern boundary.

The source of the three compounds appears to be a former waste disposal site just inside Argonne's southern boundary. The laboratory has monitored the former French drain -- a gravel-lined trench -- for years with more than 30 on-site groundwater monitoring wells.

Plans to clean up the French drain are already part of Argonne's long-term program to mitigate potential environmental problems on its 1,700-acre DuPage County site. The French drain cleanup is currently scheduled to start in late 1997, but now Argonne and DOE will work with state and local agencies to take more immediate action.

Argonne reported the seeps Monday, Sept. 9, to the DuPage County Forest Preserve, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency after analysis indicated concentrations of the three chemicals exceeding groundwater quality standards at two of five seeps sampled.

Recycling is key
to reconstruction
of Kearney Road

The roadway itself, which was paved in the 1950s, will be recycled. The old asphalt will be pulverized and combined with existing material to form a new base. Next, a new asphalt topping will be placed over the recycled material.

About 21,000 cubic feet of existing asphalt will be recycled rather than disposed of in a landfill. This method is competitive with other methods, which use more energy and do not conserve valuable landfill space. The technique is also helping DOE meet its waste reduction and recycling goals.

The project should last about two weeks, depending on the weather, said Phil Rash, the project manager. The second phase of the project, which begins next March, will improve roadside drainage and improve the roadway's safety and longevity.

During construction, employees coming from Westgate Road may go to the Advanced Photon Source by using Outer Circle and Meridian Road. Controlled access will be provided for employees using the 800 area.

`Tele-Presence' brings
lab's high-power microscopes
to scientists worldwide

No, this is not a new children's book, but a question, among many others, that can be answered at the Microscopy and Microanalysis World Wide Web (WWW) server.

With the help of state-of-the-art equipment, video cameras and innovative software, those with access to the Web can locate Nestor Zaluzec (MSD) in his office or the microscopy labs, and can even watch over his shoulder as experiments take place.

And all it takes is a WWW browser.

"We wanted a simple, point-and-click technology that people already had," Zaluzec said.

Zaluzec's Tele-Presence Microscopy (TPM) project integrates computers and high-speed networks with scientific instruments for collaborative research and sharing information among the scientific community.

The web site provides links to the advanced analytical electron microscope (AAEM) lab; the analytical scanning electron microscope (ASEM) lab; Zaluzec's office; a library with archives of previous experiments; and the TPM conference room.

In the TPM lab, visitors can see live images from multiple detectors on the AAEM, the ASEM and teleconferences can be held at the site using simple audio and video equipment.

The TPM site also allows scientists to observe and control microscopy experiments from his or her own computer. The scientist can, for example, move the sample or magnify the image without being at Argonne-East. In addition, collaborators can discuss the experiment with Zaluzec by holding a teleconference.

As part of an education outreach program, TPM links have also been established with middle and high schools.

Curious about this new technology, approximately 1,200 people visit the site a month. Visitors have included commercial companies like IBM, Ameritech, Intel, Kodak, Baxter, TRW, 3M, Sony, GE, Fujitsu, Xerox and The Discovery and Disney Channels. The Tele-Presence site has also attracted Web users from two dozen government agencies, ranging from the Pentagon to Oak Ridge National Laboratory and more than 95 universities. Visitors are from 39 countries, including Australia, Japan, Slovenia, Norway, Brazil, and New Zealand.

LabSpace, a joint research project between Argonne and Northeastern University, is also exploring virtual environment technology and has direct links to the TPM project.

"There is no question that this technology will become very important in the future," Zaluzec said.

-- Amy Fletcher

DIS's Ed Kohout dies

He is survived by his wife, Carol, and his children Lauren and Claire. Funeral services were held Sept. 17 in Downers Grove.

A trust fund will be set up for Kohout's children. Checks made payable to Carol Kohout can be sent to Anita Carr (DIS) Building 900, Room H16, or Kathy Ruffato (DIS), Building 900, Room P05.

Argonne Club, Marriott
to throw country party

The party will feature country and western music and dancing with two dance floors, a dance instructor and a disc jockey.

Drinks and food, including sloppy joes and pizza, will be available for purchase.

Medical Department
offers flu vaccinations

More information can be found on the flyers now being distributed around the Argonne-East site.

To register for the program, contact the Medical Department, Building 201. Vaccinations will be given from 3 .m. to 4:30 p.m.

Last initial:	Scheduled for:
A, B, C	10/1
D, E, F	10/3
G, H, I	10/4
J, K, L	10/8
M, N, O	10/10
P, Q, R, S	10/11
T, U, V	10/15
W, X, Y, Z	10/17

Shooters wanted to fill
pool league teams

No experience is necessary. Weekly play begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at LeCue Billiards & Sports Lounge, 8109 S. Cass Avenue, Darien.

Anyone interested in joining the league should call Kathy Vanoskey at ext. 2-7071 or Debbie Mounce at ext. 2-3372.

Old photo badges'
days are numbered

Employees who have not received a new badge should go to the Vistor's Reception Center (VRC) where they will be issued a new badge.

For more information, call the VRC at 2-5755.

Worldtalk products
to be discussed

Worldtalk products include electronic mail software that links disparate e-mail systems and groupware systems, enterprise-wide solutions for user information management and Internet security products.

For more information contact Barry Finkel (ECT-CTT) at ext. 2-7277.

NEW ARRIVALS

A boy, Peter Jason, born Aug. 19, to Danielle and Adrian Collins (RPS); a girl, Kristin Cecile, born June 14 to Chris and Dawn Martinez (OCF-PRO); a girl, Christine, born July 19 to Sheila (OCF-PRO) and Paul Blickhahn (PFS), proud grandmother is Estelle Blickhahn (PFS). Rudy Gebner (RE) is the proud grandfather of Aaron Keith Gebner, born Aug. 16, and Jerome and Dolores Valles (OCF-PRO) are the pround grandparents of grandson Dakota Michael Valles born July 25.

WELCOME

IPD-TIS welcomes Mary Coulman. PHY welcomes Pieter Maris. DIS welcomes Scott Minarich. RA welcomes Gina Degleffetti, Denise Nelson, Jeff Carey, Tami Iverson and Matt Larson. OD-PSM welcomes Mark A. Romriell, Carol A. Whitehead and James R. Weber. ECT-ELT welcomes Ira Goldberg.

WELCOME BACK

Welcome back to Cheryl Thom (IPD-TCS) and Bill Helenberg (RE) who have returned from sick leave. Also welcome back to George Stanford (RE) and Duane Condiff (RE) who both had shoulder surgery.

ACHIEVEMENTS

George Mason University has awarded Lucian Russell (DIS) a Ph.D. in information technology. Jan Solle (OCF-PRO) earned a certificate in materials and logistics management from W.R. Harper College in May. Bridget Martinez, daughter of Paul Martinez (OD-FCFOP), has been nominated for the 30th Edition of Who's Who Among American High School Students. Roger Tilbrook (RE) attended a family reunion in England with attendees from three continents and was at the helm of submarine U.S.S. Finback (SSN 670) under the direction of his son, Nicholas, who is a Navy sub officer. Christine Gebhardt, daughter of Robert Gebhardt (OCF-PRO), received her doctor of optometry degree from Pacific University in May and her Oregon state optometry license in August.

WEDDINGS & ENGAGEMENTS

Congratulations to Margaret Ortigara (IPD-TCS) and Carl Lindokken on their Sept. 14 marriage; to Lori Freitag (MCS) and Darin Diachin (MCS) on their Aug. 11 wedding; to Darlyn Dean (OCF-PRO) and Jason Mishur on their June 1 marriage and to Tracey Kuzma (OCF-PRO) and James Peraud on their Aug. 23 wedding. Congratulations to David Salbego (CMB) and Cyndi Michaelsen on their engagement.

GET WELL WISHES

Get well wishes to Mary Nunez' father who is recovering from surgery.

CONDOLENCES

Our sympathy to Phil Wilt (PHY) on the death of his sister; to Diane Lavery (EAD) on the death of her father; to Benjamin Schoepfle (EAD) on the death of his father.

TRANSITIONS

Good luck to Dana Wood who has transferred from OD-FCF to OD-HFEF.

FAREWELL

Good luck to Cathy Meyer (DIS), to Cynthia Criss-Puszkiewica, Aimee Loar, Amity Andersen, Patrick Flahie, Frederick Chen, Mary Zawadzki, Safiya Nelson, Elsa Feline, Jennifer Chapin (RA), to Scott Dovel and Margaret Greaney (EAD), to James (ECT-ELT) and Nancy Miranda (OCF-BSS), and to Margy Ortigara (IPD-TCS) who have left the laboratory. Jacques Bouillard (ES) is taking a 1-year leave of absence to teach at the University of Lyon in France.

CONTRIBUTORS

Thanks to this issue's contributors: Judy Beumer (MCS); Barbara Burke (ECT-ELT); Lee Welko (IPD-TCS); Catherine Nelson (IPD-TIS); Barbara Weller (PHY); Jean Slater (DIS); Eileen Johnson (RA: Joann Parnell (ES); Faith Ruppert (EAD); Barbara Burke (ECT-ELT); Connie Hutchens (RPS-PRO) and Kim Tomasko (RE).

Monday, Sept. 23

Physics Division Seminar: "Gamma-ray Spectroscopy of Light Neutron-rich Nuclei Using Radioactive Beams at Relativistic and Non-Relativistic Energies" by Peter Reiter (PHY). 3:30 p.m., Bldg. 203, Conference Room R150.

Tuesday, Sept. 24

Argonne Chapter of Professional Secretaries International Lunch (brown bag) Seminar: "Estate Planning" by Kathleen Zellner, Kathleen T. Zellner & Associates, P.C., Naperville, Ill. 11:30 a.m., Bldg. 203 Auditorium.

Fall 1996 ACCA Biology Seminar Series: "The Units of Biodiversity: Species Concepts" by Tom Williams, North Central College, Naperville, Ill. 7 p.m., Bldg. 203 Auditorium.

Fall 1996 ACCA Chemistry Seminar Series: "From Blood to Blood Substitute: Not Ten Easy Steps Eureka! Patenting Concepts" by Deanna Nelson, Baxter Healthcare Corporation. 7 p.m., Bldg. 223 Auditorium.

Wednesday, Sept. 25

Materials Science Division Special Colloquium: "Thin Film Lithium Batteries" by John Bates, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tenn. 11 a.m., Bldg. 212, Conference Room A157.

Thursday, Sept. 26

Argonne Petroleum Seminar Series: "Visualization of Complex Hydrocarbon Reaction Systems" by John H. Shinn, Chevron Research and Technology Company, Richmond, Calif. 10:30 a.m., Bldg. 200 Auditorium.

Friday, Sept. 27

Chemistry Division Seminar: "VUV Laser Time-of-Flight Mass Spectroscopy Valence to Ion Pair Transition States of Bromine Chloride to Chlorine" by Peng Wang, Department of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. 11 a.m., Bldg. 200, Conference Room J183.

Physics Colloquium: "Hubble Space Telescope: Tragedy to Triumph" by Patrick Seitzer, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. 11 a.m., Bldg. 203 Auditorium.

Monday, Sept. 30

Chemistry Division Monday Morning Seminar Series: "Metal-Ion-Specific and Cluster Forming Coordination Chemistry" by Ken Raymond, Dept. of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley. 11 a.m., Bldg. 200 Auditorium.

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