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The Second Annual National Day of Remembrance (NDR), which honors former uranium and nuclear workers, will be on October 30, 2010.

There are some local celebrations being planned across the county and details are below:

EVENTS ON OCTOBER 29th, 2010

Grand Junction, Colorado:
Date: Friday, October 29
Time:11:00 am � 1:00 pm
Location: Professional Case Management Office
1910 N. �12th Street Suite G
Grand Junction, CO � 81501
Cake and refreshments will be served

Los Alamos, New Mexico
Date: Friday, October 29
Time: 1:00 � 4:00 PM
Location: Fuller Lodge
2132 Central Avenue
Los Alamos, NM � 87544
Fellowship and light refreshments will be provided

Richland, Washington
Date: Friday, October 29
Time: 11:30 � 2:30 PM
Location: City of Richland Community Center
500 Amon Park Drive
Richland, WA � 99352
Fellowship and light refreshments will be provided

Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Date: Friday, October 29
Time: 1:00 � 4:00 PM
Location: Professional Case Management Office
800 Oak Ridge Turnpike Suite B-100
Oak Ridge, TN � 37830
Cake and refreshments will be served

Las Vegas, Nevada
Date: Friday, October 29
Time: 10:00 AM � 5:00 PM
Location: Atomic Testing Museum
755 East Flamingo � Las Vegas, NV 89119

Paducah, Kentucky
Date: Friday, October 29
Time: 3:00 � 5:00 PM
Location: Cherry Civic Center
2701 W Park Drive
Paducah, KY 42001
A 30 minute program and ceremony at 3:00pm honoring the workers will be followed by refreshments, BBQ and fellowship until 5:00pm

Piketon, Ohio
Date: Friday, October 29
Time: 1:00 � 4:00 PM
Location: Professional Case Management Office
OSU Endeavor Center
1862 Shyville Road, Suite 160
Piketon, OH 45661
Cake and refreshments will be served

EVENTS ON OCTOBER 30th, 2010

Grants, New Mexico
Date: Saturday, October 30
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Grants High School Cafeteria
500 Mountain Road, Grants, NM
Lunch will be catered by Rudy’s BBQ in Albuquerque.

Navajo Nation
Date: Saturday, October 30
Time: 10:00 AM � 4:00 PM
Location: Gadiiahi/Tokoi Chapter House

Denver, Colorado:
Date: Saturday, October 30
Time:10:00 am and 12:00 pm
Location: West Colorado State Capitol Steps
200 E Colfax Ave Denver, CO 8020
Fellowship to follow at 12:00 pm
Estrellita Mexican Restaurant
7617 West 88th Avenue Arvada, CO 80005

To all the people in locations where there is not a formal celebration, are thinking of you!

At Cold War Patriots, we are so pleased the 600,000 workers who toiled in secrecy are receiving the recognition they deserve. �A thank you goes out to all the workers, their family members, and all the folks who worked to get the NDR passed!

The Second Annual National Day of Remembrance (NDR), which honors former uranium and nuclear workers, will be on October 30, 2010.Since the NDR falls on a Saturday this year, many celebrations are happening on October 29th.

EVENTS ON OCTOBER 29th, 2010

Grand Junction, Colorado:
Date: Friday, October 29
Time:11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Professional Case Management Office
1910 N.  12th Street Suite G
Grand Junction, CO   81501
Cake and refreshments will be served

Los Alamos, New Mexico
Date: Friday, October 29
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Fuller Lodge
2132 Central Avenue
Los Alamos, NM   87544
Fellowship and light refreshments will be provided

Richland, Washington
Date: Friday, October 29
Time: 11:30 – 2:30 PM
Location: City of Richland Community Center
500 Amon Park Drive
Richland, WA   99352
Fellowship and light refreshments will be provided

Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Date: Friday, October 29
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Professional Case Management Office
800 Oak Ridge Turnpike Suite B-100
Oak Ridge, TN   37830
Cake and refreshments will be served

Las Vegas, Nevada
Date: Friday, October 29
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Atomic Testing Museum
755 East Flamingo   Las Vegas, NV 89119

Paducah, Kentucky
Date: Friday, October 29
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: Cherry Civic Center
2701 W Park Drive
Paducah, KY 42001
A 30 minute program and ceremony at 3:00pm honoring the workers will be followed by refreshments, BBQ and fellowship until 5:00pm

Piketon, Ohio
Date: Friday, October 29
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Professional Case Management Office
OSU Endeavor Center
1862 Shyville Road, Suite 160
Piketon, OH 45661
Cake and refreshments will be served

Senate Passes Unanimous Resolution Honoring Cold War Nuclear Workers With National Day of Remembrance

Resolution recognizes sacrifices made by nuclear weapons and uranium workers who risked their lives serving their country during the Cold War

(DENVER, CO – September 29, 2010) The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution yesterday designating October 30, 2010, a national day of remembrance for uranium and nuclear weapons workers who served their country during the Cold War Era.

“Our nation’s cold war veterans who dedicated their brainpower, livelihoods and unknowingly jeopardized their health to develop our nuclear deterrent, deserve this recognition,” said Senator Tom Udall (D-NM), one of the resolution’s four sponsors. “Behind the Manhattan Project at what would become Los Alamos National Laboratory were not only scientists, but many others like janitors, maintenance workers and miners and millers. They worked with and supplied the very substances that made them sick, and in too many instances ultimately led to their premature deaths. They — and their families — sacrificed tremendously for the security of America and for that we will always owe them a debt of gratitude.”

“These civilian workers made great contributions to our national defense during the Cold War,” said co-sponsor Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.). “It’s appropriate that we dedicate a day to celebrate their achievements and to honor the sacrifices they made to help keep our country and its citizens safe.”

Cold War Patriots, a non-profit organization advocating for nuclear weapons complex workers, launched the National Day of Remembrance campaign in 2009. The renewal of the National Day of Remembrance again in 2010 ensures the former workers will get the recognition they deserve. At the height of the Cold War, over 600,000 men and women worked to make the country’s nuclear deterrent possible. Many of them developed disabling or fatal illnesses because of exposure to radiation and toxic substances while producing and testing nuclear weapons. On October 30, Cold War Patriots will honor their contribution to America’s defense with celebrations in a dozen communities around the country.

“Our goal is to make sure that these unsung heroes are not forgotten,” said Greg Austin, Chairman of the Cold War Patriots Advisory Committee.

Background

During the Cold War, some 600,000 people worked to build the U.S. arsenal of nuclear weapons. In 2000, the U.S. Congress passed an act to compensate people who had been harmed. The Department of Labor program gives cash and medical aid to workers who became ill after being exposed to radiation or toxic substances.

Many facilities have high levels of exposure and sickness, however, significant exposure has happened for uranium workers in the Four Corners area (the border of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona), and nuclear workers in OH, WA, TN, CO, SC and many other states across the nation.

Cold War Patriots is the first national network connecting nuclear workers and uranium miners with support and assistance with complicated issues, including benefits claims. As they desperately wait for help, these workers are currently dying at an estimated rate of 60 per day. The organization’s advisory committee includes workers, physicians and attorneys.

Membership in Cold War Patriots is free to current and former nuclear weapons workers, uranium miners, millers, and haulers, as well as other individuals, family members or professionals that support the Cold War Patriot mission. For more information visit www.coldwarpatriots.com or call 888-903-8989.

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Cold War Patriots will be hosting a Resource Fair Thursday September 23rd from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm the New Hope Center, 602 Scarboro Road  Oak Ridge, TN. Below is a detailed announcement of features and exhibitors at the fair.

We hope you can come!

Cold War Patriots is hosting a resource fair:

July 15th
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Commercial Building at the
Scioto County Fairgrounds
1193 Fairground Road, Lucasville, OH
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Come on out to the resource fair and get access to information services and more!

A Free Flat Screen TV and $500 in cash prizes will be given away at this event! $100 drawings will be held on the hour at 11, Noon, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 o’clock. You need to be present to win, so come out and join us!

Features of the Resource Fair:

• Free admission for everyone
• Entertainment
• Door prizes
• Educational speakers
• Refreshments and music
• Attendee access to services:
• Blood pressure checks, Vital Sign Checks,
• Health Screenings and more

Featured Exhibitors:

• AtomicLawyer.com (Gerlach & Gerlach)
• Cold War Patriots
• Energy Employees CompensationResource Center
• Genesis Durable Medical Equipment Supply
• Life Ambulance
• Life Center Leading Respiratory
• Pleasant Hill Rehabilitation
• Professional Case Management
• Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC)
• Worker Health Protection Program
• And More!

A unique opportunity for:

• Current & Former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant Workers
• GPD workers and their families
• Seniors in need of health care, financial or safety information

Post ’71 Uranium Workers Committee

Meeting Agenda

Laguna Tribal Auditorium, Laguna

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Elizabeth Lucero, Welcome, Opening Meeting, Introductions

Opening Prayer, Robert Mooney, Sr.

Linda Evers, Post ’71 Uranium Workers Committee, survey results presentation

Jennifer McCall, Killian & Davis Law Office, power point presentation, RECA, current program, amendment bill overview

Cold War Patriots announcements

Announcement concerning the HRI court decision surrounding the

Church Rock area

Question and Answer session for all participants

Pass out contact information

SEE BELOW FOR ENTIRE SCHEDULE:

Post ’71 Uranium Workers Committee

Killian & Davis Law Office

Cold War Patriots

Upcoming Community Meetings

June 22, 2010       Gallup, Best Western Inn, west Gallup
June 23,2010        Crownpoint Chapter House, Crownpoint
June 24, 2010        Laguna Tribal Auditorium, Laguna

All Meetings are from 10:00 a.m.-1 p.m.

Washington update, presentations, and call for action.

For more information: Linda (505) 287-2304, Liz (505) 287-4333

Post ’71 Uranium Workers Committee
Meeting Agenda
Crownpoint Chapter House, Crownpoint
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Elizabeth Lucero, Welcome, Opening Meeting, Introductions

Opening Prayer,

Linda Evers, Post ’71 Uranium Workers Committee, survey results presentation

Jennifer McCall, Killian & Davis Law Office, power point presentation, RECA, current program, amendment bill overview

Chris Shuey, SRIC, HRI court decision and discussion

Larry King, ENDAUM, Church Rock update

Question and Answer session for all participants

Pass out contact information

SEE BELOW FOR ENTIRE SCHEDULE:

Post ’71 Uranium Workers Committee

Killian & Davis Law Office

Cold War Patriots

Upcoming Community Meetings

June 22, 2010       Gallup, Best Western Inn, west Gallup
June 23,2010        Crownpoint Chapter House, Crownpoint
June 24, 2010        Laguna Tribal Auditorium, Laguna

All Meetings are from 10:00 a.m.-1 p.m.

Washington update, presentations, and call for action.

For more information: Linda (505) 287-2304, Liz (505) 287-4333

Post ’71 Uranium Workers Committee
Meeting Agenda
GALLUP – Best Western Inn
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Elizabeth Lucero, Welcome, Opening Meeting, Introductions

Opening Prayer,

Ron Elmlinger, Cold War Patriots, Professional Case Management, update from both offices

Linda Evers, Post ’71 Uranium Workers Committee, survey results presentation

Jennifer McCall, Killian & Davis Law Office, power point presentation, RECA program current, amendment bill overviews

Larry King, ENDAUM, HRI court decision and discussion

Representative Sandra Jeff, overview of the current problems for the Navajo Nation, and possible solutions

Question and Answer session for all participants

SEE BELOW FOR ENTIRE SCHEDULE:

Post ’71 Uranium Workers Committee

Killian & Davis Law Office

Cold War Patriots

Upcoming Community Meetings

June 22, 2010       Gallup, Best Western Inn, west Gallup
June 23,2010        Crownpoint Chapter House, Crownpoint
June 24, 2010        Laguna Tribal Auditorium, Laguna

All Meetings are from 10:00 a.m.-1 p.m.

Washington update, presentations, and call for action.

For more information: Linda (505) 287-2304, Liz (505) 287-4333

• - Advanced Medical and Respiratory Supply
• - Agape Care, INC
• - Beryllium Support Group
• - Building and Trades Medical Screening Program
• - Columbia Basin Hematology & Oncology
• - CreHst Museum
• - Cold War Patriots
• - Department of Labor Hanford Resource Center
• - Hanford Retiree Association
• - Keeler’s Medical Supply
• - Professional Case Management
• - SickEnergyWorkers.com
• - And More!

There will be special drawings for former Hanford workers, giveaways, features and information. Also, please view the other enclosures to learn about the Cold War Patriot “National Day of Remembrance” time capsule and how you or a loved one’s legacy as worker can be preserved.

The third annual Rocky Flats Picnic will be held Saturday, June 12th at 1:00 pm.

Come to the Westminster Elks Club Picnic Pavilion at 380 Elk Drive, Westminster, CO 80030.

Please bring a side dish to share.  Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Tea, Lemonade, and Beer will be provided.  $5 per person donation to cover costs.  Please RSVP if possible.   Cold War Patriots will be there offering free membership to those who are interested.

Questions or RSVP: Contact Rhonda Thomas 303-842-7188, or Laura and Jeff Schulz: soreloser@earthlink.net or 303-421-0373.

See you there!

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