Rocky Flats Cold War Museum

Allard Announces $492,000 Awarded to Rocky Flats Cold War Museum

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy & Water Development, announced today that the Rocky Flats War Museum has been awarded a $492,000 Department of Energy Grant.

“Funding for this project is particularly important to me, as it will help preserve the legacy and history of Rocky Flats,” said Allard. “Documenting the world renowned clean-up of Rocky Flats will serve as a reminder to us all of how Colorado made the impossible, possible.”

This funding will be used for initial museum and exhibit development planning and will assist efforts to improve the storage and documentation of artifacts.

“Our nation owes a debt to the men and women that worked at Rocky Flats. Their efforts helped overcome the staggering threat of communism,” continued Allard. “The museum will serve as a daily reminder of the challenges our country faced during the Cold War and the many sacrifices made by our nation’s Cold War Veterans.”

Allard was an original sponsor of the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge Act which statutorily required that the former nuclear weapons production facility be cleaned-up and transferred to the U.S. Dept. of Interior for purposes of a Wildlife Refuge. Since 1996, Allard had worked to ensure the successful clean-up of Rocky Flats, securing more than $7 billion dollars for clean-up funding and community involvement efforts. The clean-up effort was completed in December 2005 and the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge was officially established in July 2007. The Rocky Flats Technology Site manufactured components for nuclear weapons for our nation’s defense until 1988. The 6,200 acre complex once housed more than 100 buildings and is located 16 miles northwest of downtown Denver.

Kevin Clark Glantz

OGDEN – Kevin Clark Glantz, 46, died Saturday, September 20, 2008, the result of an ATV accident.

He was born May 26, 1962, in Longmont, Colorado, a son of Harlan and Verna Warden Glantz.

Kevin served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany

On October 11, 1991, Kevin married Joanne Czizik in Niwot, Colorado.

Kevin and Joanne moved to Utah in 1996.

Kevin was a salesman for Sunstate Equipment and made many close friends of individuals who started as his customers.

Kevin’s hobbies included fishing, hunting, cooking, riding Harleys and ATVs.

Surviving are his wife, Joanne of Ogden; his mother, Verna of Milliken; two brothers and two sisters, Dan (Linda) Glantz and Barry Glantz both of Frederick, Colo.; Brenda (Dave) Schmidt, Johnstown, Colo., and Kelly (David) Vasta, N.C. Kevin is also survived by many close nieces and nephews: Sara (Kevin) Walton, Justin (Rachel) Glantz, Jamie Glantz, Jared Glantz, Harlan Glantz and Gino Vasta; great-nephew and niece, Cooper and Addie Walton; and his beloved horse, “Jerry”.

Preceding Kevin in death were his father, Harlan; his Grandma Lyons; Grandma Glantz; nephew, Jeremy Johnson and his beloved dog, Angus.

Cremation has been held. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Rinn United Methodist Church, 3783 WCR 20, Longmont, CO. Casual dress is requested.

Contributions may be made to Rinn United Methodist Church or the Wildlife Forever Fund at www.wildlifeforever.org.

From the Longmont TimesCall.com

Breakfast in Denver

Hello all,

Dusty called, the breakfast is October 25 at 0800 hours, at the Country Buffet at 88th and Sheridan in Westminster.

Hoping to see you there.

Mark Graf

Hello All,

I'm a little sheepish about sending out this invite and A LOT embarrassed. You see, I am not of the R.Flats alumni, I am just one of the biggest procrastinators of all time. Let me introduce myself;

my name is Marlyce Peck, and Randy is my husband. Randy turned 50 June 27th, and I really wanted to do this big BBQ at our place, but with summer, farming, cows, work, and school, I just

didn't get it together. So, I still want to do something for him, but now that the weather is getting cooler and unpredictable, I decided that we should all try to meet at an establishment instead.

LETS GET TOGETHER

Where: Hoffbrau

7699 W 88^th Ave

Arvada, CO

When: Saturday, September 27

Time: 2:00 pm- 5:00

What: Informal gathering of friends

Ok – now here are the rules: This is a get together for Randy to meet with some of his friends that I wanted to do for him. It is not a Birthday Party, so no presents please (this will keep me out of trouble).

We’ll meet outside on the patio, and in case of inclement weather, we have a room available inside.

I’ll probably hand out tickets to you when you arrive, which will be good for a drink (Happy Hour starts at 3:00 pm) and some sort of appetizer. If you want to order something from the menu (check out their website --> http://www.hoffbrau-co.com ) you’ll be on your own (sorry, I’m a poor college student).

If you can RSVP, that would be great, if not, hopefully we’ll just see you there. My email address is coloavfan@comcast.net.

In case I don't get around to talking to you, I want to Thank Debbie Clark for getting the ball going and contacting people for me so that I could get email addresses, and Larry Esquebel and Debbie Iko for helping me pick the venue.

Marlyce Peck

(970) 217-8945

Rocky Flats Breakfast Date Yet?

Is there a date for an October Rocky Flats Security Breakfast? Some Nevada Test Site folks would like to make travel plans if a date has been set up already.

Thanks,

Jan Penny

Rocky Flats Family Reunion Picnic

Come join us with your families for some fun
See some old friends
who will no doubt be telling the same old stories,,,...

September 21, 2008
at the
Westminster Elks #2227 Club
3850 Elk Drive
Westminster, CO 80030
Lodge PH: 303-429-2227
Starting 1:00 until ?.

For a old fashion Rocky Flats style pot luck picnic
bring a covered dish
or
$5.00 Donation per person
Send your donation check by mail to Rocky Flats Nuclear Workers C/O
to:
Judy Padilla
7737 Ellen Lane,Denver Co, 80221
or
Jeff Schultz
7388 West 96th Avenue, Westminster Co. 80021
Subject "Picnic"

(We would prefer to have your check in advance
so that we can have enough food & drink on hand.
If you forget, please come anyway and toss a five into the kitty )

For more details please contact
Rhonda Thomas rhondathomas@remax.net
Judy Padilla CharlesE8@msn.com
Mary Latka jml.13@msn.com
Wanda Vidal hankandwanda@comcast.net
Laura Schultz soreloser@earthlink.net

Special Note:
In order to make this a great time of all,
we could us some help with the following;
Please contact any one of our ladies
if you can help with our picnic
we have plenty of Honey Do's awaiting for you!
We need ideals for entertainment...such as a musical group or
a band that will play for us.
Does any one have a new job or contacts that would help
by donating food,
paper stuff, soft drinks, tea...sorry to say but no alcoholic beverages except sold by ELKs
Finally we need more ladies to help to direct the men...just kidding!

Laura Schultz (RFNW)
soreloser@earthlink.net
303-421-0373

Eric Lagerquist in Albuquerque

Hello all,
we are having a get together at the Fox and Hound on Mon. the 8th at 6:00 PM for Eric Lagerquist. Please take time to stop in and say hello! Please let me know if you plan on coming.
Dan T

Alarm System Manager Needed

Hello all,

Anyone out there want to work with your truly, manage an alarm system and live in the Denver Area?

Some dispatch experience a big plus.

Please send resumes to me at

Mark.Graf@associates.dhs.gov

Thanks,

Mark Graf

Contract Project Manager

Denver MegaCenter

US Department of Homeland Security

Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Federal Protective Service

303-236-6826 (O)

303-419-8253 (C)

303-236-7711 (F)

Happy Birthday

Sorry this is a day late, but I wanted to say
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JAN......
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
Jessica Monk

Kevin Garland

Kirk Called. The service will be at the Westminster Christian Church 9604 Lowell at 1000 on Friday

After the service there will be a procession to Fort Logan for internment.

Mark

Kevin Garland

Passed away this morning, July 20th, 2008 from Alzheimer disease at age 52.

He was a patient of the

Woodridge Park Nursing Home in Commerce City

Kevin began working at Rocky Flats as a Security Guard but later transferred to the Steelworkers and became a RCT. He later worked as a RCT Forman and Manager. After lay offs he returned to work at Rocky Flats as a Guard.

People who knew Kevin said that he was well liked by all, and that he had a great since of humor.

Three generations of the Garland family members worked at Rocky Flats.

His Father, Gene Garland who is deceased.

His Bother Kirk Garland, who was a Guard, now works at Oak Ridge as a Guard.

His Nephew Jason Easter worked as a D& D worker

He is survived by his mother Judy, brother Kirk, sister Kim and her husband Ron Easter and their two children, son Jason and daughter Libby Easter

Please remember Kevin and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Condolences to the family

may be sent via Terry Kelly

harmonybalancellc@yahoo.com or 303-898-2563

Or Bob Badovinac badoball@aol.com

Kevin Garland

Was a RCT Forman and Manager in most of the process building at Rocky Flats. Age 52, has been battling Alzheimer disease and not expected to live past this week.

He is currently at:
Wood Ridge Park Nursing Home

7150 Poplar St

Commerce City 80022

Room 32

Visiting hours are from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM. The family has requested Kevin's Rocky Flats friends to visit him.

Please remember him in your prayers. For more details please contact Terry Kelly harmonybalancellc@yahoo.com or 303-898-2563

Sad news about Bill Steinmeyer

Bill Steinmeyer
STEINMEYER, BILL 43, passed away June 2, 2008. Loving son of John Steinmeyer and Carol Osse Steinmeyer; beloved father of Kyra and Kelton; brother of Mary; and uncle of William and Joseph. Visitation, Monday, June 9, 6-8 pm; Funeral Service, Tuesday, June 10, 10 am both at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E. County Line Rd., Centennial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jubilee Fellowship Church, 9830 Lone Tree Pkwy., Lone Tree, CO 80129. Please share your condolences at www.HoranCares.com. Published in the Denver Newspaper Agency on 6/8/2008.
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Scott Wagner visits Don Claimont in Colorado

On a recent vacation to Colorado I saw alot of old friends from the Flats; Don Clairmont, Pete and Jason Ramos, Cecil and Virginia Richburg, Bob and Rose Mary Badovinic, and Larry Eberly. It was so good to see everyone again. I'm looking forward to making a Guards breakfast next year.

Scott Wagner

Scott Wagner and Rudy Ayala in Mesquite, Nevada

While golfing in an annual Rocky Flats golf tournament in Nevada I golfed with someone alot of you will probably remember; Rudy Ayala.

Scott Wagner

April 12 Breakfast

Hello All,

Here are some pictures from the Guards Breakfast this last Saturday at the Country Buffet. There was a great crowd and it seems it gets bigger each and every time. Looking forward to the next one and seeing the same group and more new faces. See if you can spot the "Special Guest" that showed up for the festivities.

Enjoy,

Pete