IAT NEWSLETTER
AUGUST, 2000
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"IT'S ABOUT TIME WE BEGIN IT,
TO TURN THE WORLD AROUND . . . "
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ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
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Co-Founder/Former President - Marcelle Orswell
Co-Founder and Secretary -- Theresa Shea (Tree1A@aol.com)
Co-Founder and Webpage Designer -- Sandy Clark (IATMail@aol.com)
Co-Presidents -- Ann Schnitz (aerie01@sprynet.com) and
Mary Ledford (eagleshorses@yahoo.com)
Newsletter Editor -- Marcia C. Porter (mport@netnitco.net)
Web Site -- http://members.aol.com/tybrenn/
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
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Dear Friends,
I hope this finds all of you well and enjoying the summer. Please note that this
is the first newsletter we're sending out on our new egroups server IATJohnDenver@egroups.com.
This will hopefully alleviate some of the problems we've previously had with mass
mailings and expedite our whole newsletter process. We're also looking for another
server to host our website - more details as they develop. As in the past, any contributions
for this newsletter should be sent to one of the staff members - the egroup is *just*
for distribution of the newsletter.
Of interest this past month was the article written by Nicole Brodeur of the Seattle
Times that contained an insulting mention of John's "chain saw incident".
This "reporter" (and I use the term lightly) saw fit to misrepresent the
actual events of the incident, or more correctly, never bothered to find out the
truth. When JD fans wrote protest letters, the Times published what she considered
a rebuttal - however, it too was a far cry from the truth, or even a close facsimile.
Now, while we can easily discuss irresponsibility in journalism today with this as
a "shining" example, that isn't the theme of my letter today.
Rather, we need to reexamine the face we show the world when we go out and act as
the stewards of John's legacy and spirit. I know that it's really difficult not to
have a "knee-jerk" reaction when someone says or writes derogatory statements
about him, particularly those that contain unfounded and unsubstantiated "facts".
However, we do far more to serve our cause by educating and providing the truth,
instead of responding from the gut. The end result will be much better in the long
run.
Some of the letters I saw that were sent to Ms. Brodeur were an attempt to do just
this. They were polite, intelligent, and suggested resources where she could read
more about John's life. Conversely, some of the other letters were angry and nothing
more than a way to vent hostility. As a result, Ms. Brodeur's rebuttal did not have
the desired tone or affect - she was left feeling defensive and struck back once
again. She didn't learn anything. She just decided that John's fans are bothersome
cranks.
Folks, this' a perfect illustration of one of John's favorite set pieces - reacting
vs. acting. Heart vs. head, if you will. No one will listen to an angry tirade, nor
will you change anyone's mind that way. It is only through a cool, rational presentation
of facts, delivered with respect, that we can hope to put a better spin on John's
persona in the media. Obviously, Ms. Brodeur didn't deal with him respectfully, but
we're better than that. John deserves better than that. And "it's about time"
now, that we rise above petty name-calling and start more fully living John's vision
for the world. After all, if not us, then who?
Furthermore, in the end, if we really listened and we really "got it",
then John himself as an individual should not be the end all and be all of our pursuits
*if* we find it getting in the way of the message. Just as his music was a vehicle
for him to open people's hearts and minds to the best that human beings can be, it
also must be our vehicle to inspire us to do more and be more. Notice that word vehicle
- it's transport on the journey. It's not the destination.
Perhaps that guy with the glasses and the blond Dutch boy haircut is so firmly entrenched
in people's psyches that it may indeed be futile to try to change it. Are we wasting
precious time and energy doing so? Could be. And it keeps us from doing the real
work that needs to get done for the world. In the long run, we honor John more by
doing this than by getting ourselves embroiled in pointless squabbles.
So yes, write good, intelligent letters. Educate anyone you run across on the true
deeds of John Denver . But let's also look at moving on to what's really important.
My heart to yours,
Ann
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A NOTE FROM MARY
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Hi Friends-
I heartily agree with Ann ... very well said! We need to examine how we are perceived
in the eyes of the masses if we are to accomplish our goals. Education is the key
here and if we do it with civility, then our purpose will be better received and
understood by everyone.
John has taught us all well and we have learned a great deal. Now it is time to put
those teachings to work ... so to speak ... and work for a better, more sustainable
future for us all ... especially for our children. So as John always said, "ACT
don't REACT."
Peace-Mary
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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Here in Indiana, the locusts are humming their song, heralding the end of summer
and the beginning of fall. Although each season has a sweetness to it, I favor fall
when the maples which line our streets become a feast for the eyes with their gorgeous
display of colors. The street in the middle of our little town is ablaze with red
and gold which shimmers in the sunlight and shivers in the moonlight.
Fondest memories of my childhood are helping people taller than I rake the colorful
leaves into huge piles. In days gone by the piles were set afire just after sunset
and kids would dance in the flickering firelight. The Brewers, a childless couple,
lived next door to us. Mrs. Brewer would bake big, crisp lemony sugar cookies during
the day. When Mr. Brewer was ready to torch the leaves, in piles surrounding the
block, Mrs. Brewer would come out with a tall blue crystal pitcher of lemonade and
a matching blue crystal plate filled with cookies. We'd sit on the grass, munch on
cookies and listen to her read. My favorite "Injun Summer" by John T. McCutcheon
brought shivers and shakes as the firelight flickered and our imaginations ran wild.
McCutcheon's poem speaks of the Indians who roamed our country so many years ago
- and camped right near where I'm sitting today.
"See off yonder, see them teepees? They kind o'look like corn shocks from here,
but them's Injun tents, sure as you're a foot high. See 'em now? Sure, I knowed you
could. Smell that smoky sort o' smell in the air? That's the campfires a-burnin'
and their pipes a-goin'.
Lots of people say it's leaves a-burnin', but it ain't. It's the campfires, an' th'
Injuns are hoppin' round 'em 't beat the old Harry.
You jest come out here tonight when the moon is hangin' over the hill off yonder
an' the harvest fields is all swimmin' in the moonlight, an' you can see the Injuns
and the teepees jest as plain as kin be. You can, eh? I knowed you would after a
little while.
Jeveer notice how the leaves turn red 'bout this time o' year? That's jest another
sign o' redskins. That's when an old Injun sperrit gits tired dancin' an' goes up
an' squats on a leaf t' rest. Why, I kin hear 'em rustlin' an' whisperin' an' creepin'
'round among the leaves all the time, an' ever once 'n a while a leaf gives way under
some fat old Injun ghost and comes floatin' down to the ground. See - here's one
now. See how red it is? That's the war paint rubbed off'n an Injun ghoist, sure's
you're born.
Purty soon all the Injuns 'll go marchin' away agin, back to the happy huntin' grounds,
but next year you'll see 'em troopin' back --- th' sky jest hazy with 'em and their
campfires smolderin' away jest like they are now."
Happy fall!
Sending each of you rainbows and hugs,
Marcia
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Life Time Achievement Award Grammy nominations due by August 25
John Denver Tribute concert in Breckenridge, August 23 and 24th.
One World Peace Cloth ceremony, United Nations, New York, September 19
Wildlife Concert - September 22, Montezuma Wildlife Refuge, 4 to 8 p.m.
Wildlife Concert - September 23, St. Lawrence Wetland Management District, 11 a.m.
- 2 p.m.
September 24, Canastota Great Lakes Conservatory, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Auction on 10/14 at the Mountain Chalet Ballroom, Aspen, CO, from 11am-2pm
SEE DETAILS ON CALENDAR EVENTS IN NEWSLETTER
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QUOTE OF THE MONTH
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Hold on to what is good,
Even if it's a handful of earth.
Hold on to what you believe,
Even if it's a tree that stands by itself.
Hold on to what you must do,
Even if it's a long way from here.
Hold on to your life,
Even if it's easier to let go.
Hold on to my hand,
Even if someday I'll be gone away from you.
"Hold On," A Pueblo Indian Prayer
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Very Happy Birthday wishes to our friends Mardy
Murie (Aug 18) and Chris Nole (Aug 19)!
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EVENTS
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A reminder about the John Denver Tribute concert in Breckenridge, Co., August
23 and 24th. The concert will feature Jim Salestrom, and includes Pete Huttlinger
and John Sommers. Concert opens at 7:00 pm at the Riverwalk Center. For information
and tickets, call (970) 547-3100.
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GRAMMY PETITION LETTER DRIVE UPDATE
Dwight Finney, leader of the project, and a voting member of the National Association
of Recording Arts and Sciences board and Elaine Byrne, have secured one-thousand-eight-hundred
and fifty (1,250) letters of petition seeking to award John Denver the Grammy Association's
Lifetime Achievement Award.
The goal is still 2500, so if you haven't sent your letter, please do so. The deadline
for receiving letters is August 25. You may download the petition at http://www.johndenver.de/petition.html
If you use the petition, print it from the site, sign it and send to:
Elaine Byrne
PO Box 201055
Austin, TX 78720
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ONE WORLD PEACE CLOTH
Hi, I wanted to bring everyone up to date on the One World Peace Cloth. The ceremony
will take place on September 19th at the United Nations in New York, it will be both
inside and outside of the United Nations. Due to part of the ceremony being in the
actual UN, all of you who may want to attend need to email me with your name....unless
your name is on the security clearance list you will not be admitted to the United
Nations for the inside ceremonies....so, please email me at wilco@paclink.com...
The cloth is magnificent......at this point my best guess would be that it will be
approximately 500 feet long and 3 feet wide.....each piece of cloth has a story of
its own and this is truly a work of love.....it is my desire that it be shared after
the UN and that it will continue to grow and to be displayed publicly as much as
possible....at this time, I will be taking a panel of the Cloth to Aspen for display
and Leslie Newman will be taking a panel to Monterey Bay for display.
I want to thank each and everyone who has given to this Project.......it has brought
me to tears so many times to read your letters, to hold your precious cloth and to
know the love and the message of peace that each of us hold so dear, is now represented
in a physical form that we may all touch and see, a reminder to each of us of our
desire for peace on earth and to continue the work of John's Vision of One World.
Debra Chilton wilco@paclink.com
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WILDLIFE CONCERTS
Dates have been SET for three concerts in the wildlife parks for SEPTEMBER.
THESE DATES ARE A GO:
September 22, 2000 -- Montezuma Wildlife Refuge 4pm - 8pm
September 23, 2000 -- St. Lawrence Wetland Management District, 11am - 2pm
September 24, 2000 -- Canastota Great Lakes Conservatory, 11 am - 3pm
These are considered "trial run" concerts, and are being presented to work
out kinks so that we are able to plan for bigger, better concerts next year. As it
is, there are many people that are being invited to these concerts. There is an existing
network of volunteers, workers, and members that is very large. Concerns are centered
around available parking for the number of people. Tom, the park manager, wants to
give people who really are committed to wildlife, the opportunity to come to the
concerts.
The concerts will be advertised locally, including churches and schools, and in wildlife
magazines (including the NY state conservation magazine). Invitations will go out
to local political boards, wildlife refuge volunteers and families. There will also
be information on the wildlife refuge web site, so keep your eyes open for that.
Tom is also inviting radio and TV stations and newspapers.
The concerts are going to be set for a "day" called something along the
lines of: "John Denver/Wildlife Appreciation Day."
Planners are paying close attention to "Being sensitive to the needs of the
wildlife without intruding on wildlife" If not, then an alternate site may be
chosen for the concerts. As this is a Federal program, fundraisers are tricky so
a newly-formed group, "The Friends Group" will address funding. This team
of people can do fund-raising for the wildlife refuge, but separate from it. The
Group is meeting in August.
IAT members are asked to submit names of anyone who might want to participate as
a performer. The concerts will be doing John Denver music, plus music appropriate
for wildlife, nature, families, etc. Original material will be welcomed. Sound equipment
is also needed. Performers will need to provide a photo and a biography to be used
in posters, ads, web site, flyers, and programs. Volunteers are also needed to help
post ads in the John Denver related sites and clubs.
Pete Hunttlinger will have a request list of songs that are a must to be performed,
such as: Let This Be A Voice, etc. A list will also be compiled of songs that can
be performed together. Each concert will feature a cookout and bonfire at night.
Each concert will be slightly different:
Sept 22nd....the Montezuma concert will be for the Friends Group, local political
boards, local people, etc. At this concert, the idea for the Educational Center will
be announced and next year, funds will be raised for it. John's name will be associated
with this center.
Sept 23rd... the St. Lawrence concert is going to be for entertainment at a luncheon
for local landowners and towns people
Sept 24th ... the Great Lakes Conservatory will probably be a fund-raiser for the
conservatory, which is really hurting for funds.
Plans are also being discussed for a Native American/Conservancy/John Denver partnership
with Native American performers.
We are so looking forward to this project! It promises to be very positive towards
keeping the memory of John alive in a way that encompasses many things that John
stood for. We hope that you will be able to be a part of it. We can't think of any
better people for the job!!
Let's live up to what John gave us.
We hope to hear from you soon!
Love, Pete and Kim Baker
(For more information about these concerts, please contact Pete and Kim at 112002.3523@compuserve.com)
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AUCTION IN ASPEN
A reminder about the auction on October 14, at the Mountain Chalet Ballroom, in Aspen,
CO., from 11am-2pm.
Donations should be brought to the Ballroom between 9:30 and 10 a.m. on Saturday
morning. Please contact Pam Beasley at (pamela.beasley@airmail.net)
or Mary Ledford at (eagleshorses@yahoo.com)
if you can help with set-up. Volunteers are also needed to monitor the auction tables
so there is no confusion at the end of the auction.
Donations from those unable to be in Aspen, may be mailed to Pam Beasley, 721 Ravencroft
Dr., Garland, TX 75043.
John Denver bears will be available once again! Entertainment will be provided by
Mack Bailey, Pete Huttlinger, Ken Covington, Julie McClain, and perhaps Chris Nole.
Deli platters will be provided for lunch, but a head count is essential BEFORE the
auction. If you're interested in a $5 - $10 per person lunch, please contact Pam
or Mary. The price includes lunch and the room rental.
Auction proceeds go to Long View Media to help Sandy Ostertag (producer of "Let
This Be A Voice") continue the environmental projects she and John were working
on at the time of his death. Sandy has contributed several special items for the
auction SO YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!
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LETTERS
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Leslie Newman (leslienewman@mindspring.com)
writes:
Though some people may be able to view the One World Cloth at the United Nations
in September, many others around the country and the world will not.
Therefore, a segment of the Cloth will be displayed at the Tapestry during the Aspen
events following the showing of the Cloth at the UN. In addition, on October 12,
at 3:30 PM, another segment of the Cloth will be on display at the beach in Pacific
Grove. There may be other times in Pacific Grove as well, to be announced. Plans
are also underway to bring the One World John Denver Peace Cloth to other places
around the World in the form of the One World John Denver Peace Cloth Tour. This
way the Cloth can be viewed by many, will continue to grow as new cloth patches will
be added, will help to continue John's legacy. The love and energy gathered in the
process will draw all of John's fans, and others in the world, together to do the
work that John left for us to do.
The One World John Denver Peace Cloth Tour will require the help of John Denver groups
everywhere. Details to follow.
For information contact:
Debra Chilton wilco@PACLINK.COM
Leslie Newman leslienewman@mindspring.com
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Kathy Lill (denver@southwind.net) writes:
If any of you going to Aspen are interested in riding the ski lift on Friday, Oct.13
in Snowmass, please let Larry Van Scoy know! Contact emails are: larry_vanscoy@yahoo.com
or lvanscoy@walterind.com
The ski lift known as "Rocky Mountain High" is the highest run served
by a lift in North America!...... March 22, 1998 was dedicated as John Denver Day
at the RMH lift!
He needs 100 people to commit to this to be able to open the ski lift! The cost is
$30. He says he only has 31 people signed up so far!
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TAPESTRY IN ASPEN A SELL-OUT
tapestryinaspen3@aol.com wrote:
All three sessions of Tapestry in Aspen are sold out, but we are still receiving
requests for reservations. At this time we are forming a waiting list in the event
that there are cancellations. Notices for payment have been sent out to those who
have not sent payment as yet for their reservations and any reservations not paid
for by August 31st will go to those who are on the waiting list, in order of how
we have received emails from people wishing to attend.
Thanks to everyone for their support and interest in Tapestry in Aspen.
Tapestry in Aspen Committee
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JOHN DENVER YOUTH ART CONTEST EXTENSION
The age groups of the John Denver Youth Art Contest are being brought together due
to a lack of entries. So far, the Asia/Australia & U.S./Canada contests have
only one entry each. The deadline has been extended to August 31. There will be two
prizes for the Asia/Australia contest & three for the U.S./Canada Contest.
Prizes for the Asia/Australia contest are:
First Prize: A "We the Earth" book.
Second Prize: John Denver's "All Aboard" cassette
donated by Dove
Prizes for the U.S./Canada contest are:
First Prize: A "Wild Wolves Sponsorship Kit"
Second Prize: Paul Swanton's CD, "My Time to Fly"
Third Prize: JD's "Windsong" cassette.
Please send the Asia/Australia entries to Colin Magann.
U.S./Canada entries may be sent to Debra Chilton. (wilco@PACLINK.COM)
Most of the entries will be displayed at the Silent Auction on Oct. 14 in Aspen.
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WORLD FAMILY TREE AT JOHN DENVER MEMORIAL GROVE
The dream of purchasing a tree in the John Denver Memory Garden at Snowmass Chapel
has become a reality. . . the Colorado Blue Spruce was planted in June. A stone in
front of the garden will be inscribed that the tree was given by the WORLD FAMILY
OF JOHN DENVER.
The many, many people who contributed to make this possible are blessed daily . .
. not only by me but also by John as he's perched in his aerie viewing the workings
of his "extended" family.
Money was needed to purchase the tree, but to give the tree even more significance,
I again ask your participation. To all who read this from around the world, please
write a card, note or letter, describing what the WORLD FAMILY OF JOHN DENVER has
meant and means to you. These will be presented to John's mother, Erma Deutschendorf,
and family at the garden's Re-Dedication in October...In this way, even if you didn't
send a monetary contribution for the tree, you can feel a personal connection to
this wonderful acknowledgement of what "one Man can do" and did do to make
a difference.
Send all mailings to
Jane McLaughlin
100 St. Anselm Drive #1751
Manchester, New Hampshire 03102
or e-mail to hrt2hrt95@hotmail.com
Thank you in advance for your cooperationa. . .and in spirit, if not in body, may
you visit this tree many times...it belongs to each and every member of John's World
Family. It was in this spirit that the effort began...
Peace from my heart to yours,
Jane McLaughlin
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HELP A FRIEND
Hello my friends,
I have a question to ask. When my husband Jamie and I were in Aspen with everyone
during October, 1998 we met a wonderful couple named Nigel and Rosemarie. I think
they were from Germany.
We lost their address and would love to get in touch with them. If any of our Family
members knows them please let us know. And thanks to all of you for being such wonderful
friends. We love you.
THANK YOU
Jennifer and Jamie
jmullen@snet.net
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EVENT REVIEWS
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FIRST ANNUAL COUNTRY ROADS FOLK FESTIVAL - July 15, 2000
The first annual country roads folk festival brought nearly one-thousand people to
the Almost Heaven ranch in West Virginia on July 15.
Mary Ledford reports many, many wonderful performers included a group from England,
"Artisan", who presented clear, rich a cappella singing (if you ever get
a chance to see them, by all means, do -- they're great! AS)
There was a tribute to John Denver performed by Bill Danoff, Side by Side (Doris
Justis and Sean McGhee), Mack Bailey and Tom Paxton. Doris and Sean also sang a beautiful
rendition of "Tradewinds" ... the song that brought them together. Bill's
daughter, Emma was also a part of the festivities as was Margot Kunkle, formerly
of the Starland Vocal Band. Another band that of Margot's son, Ben, also appeared.
The highlight of the evening was hearing Mack, Doris and Sean singing "Let Us
Begin (What Are We Making Weapons For)" ... one of John's most powerful songs.
They also sang "To The Wild Country" which, as Mack stated, is a preview
for Aspen!
Tom Paxton, the final performer, had the crowd rolling in laughter with his usual
satirical lyrics.
Thanks to the World Folk Music Association (WFMA) and especially Maureen Harrigan,
and her husband, Steve Workings for allowing their beautiful ranch to be the showcase
for this Festival. The Festival will be an annual event, so stay tuned for further
information. In the meantime, check the website: www.mofolk.com
for photos from Festival 2000.
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NORTH CAROLINA PICNIC A DELIGHT
August 5, 2000
Creekside Park, Archdale, North Carolina
Donna Pinto reports:
"YOU WON'T REGRET IT" promised Greg Lemons and Charles Paschal of the North
Carolina Friends of John Denver in regards to their August picnic - concert and they
weren't wrong! The North Caroling Friends of John Denver had been planning on expanding
their membership a bit but didn't know how. By chance, Hearts In Harmony member,
NC resident, and wonderfully talented musician Kevin Yeargin spotted a sign saying
"This highway adopted by the North Carolina Friends of John Denver!" After
research, many e-mails and telephone calls, a date was set and Kevin invited two
of his best musical buddies, New Jersey's Christopher Westfall and NC Parrothead
Darryl Clark to perform with him. Since NC is usually so hot in August, Greg &
Charles even managed to secure a gymnasium in an indoor air-conditioned park!
If Chris could fly in just for the event, why couldn't his East Coast friends drive
in, too? After much planning, "Hearts in Harmony" President Dottie Honer,
her husband Saint Kurth, Editor Carol Blevins & Donna Pinto made the eleven hour
trip to NC. It was a lot of fun to meet NEW people! We spent the day watching John
Denver videos, looking through scrapbooks, eating pizza, and getting to know new
friends! We even got to see a few folks we originally met at the Inn at Aspen in
1998.
Virginia's Billy Gardner with his nephew, Mike Fox, played "opening act"
for us. They did "Rocky Mountain Paradise" and "Colorado," two
original songs to be featured on Billy's new CD. A two-and-one-half hour "round
robin" presentation followed, featuring Kevin, Chris, & Darryl.
Chris' vocals that day were simply awesome! Darryl summed it up when he introduced
Chris: "Here's the young man that will carry the music on!" Chris hit all
the notes on "Calypso," "The Wings That Fly Us Home" and his
stunning tribute to John, "No Difference." Darryl added a great deal of
FUN to the evening with Jimmy Buffet favorites like "Changes in Latitudes, Changes
in Attitudes" and John Denver tunes, "Grandma's Feather Bed" and "Back
Home Again."
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ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS
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FOREST SERVICE RECEIVES MILLIONS OF LETTERS
WE DID IT! Over 1,000,000 Comments Delivered to the U.S. Forest Service!
Thanks to the efforts of people like you, the US Forest Service received over ONE
MILLION LETTERS supporting protection of our wild forests! This number of public
comments is nearly FOUR TIMES THE PREVIOUS RECORD FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS received by
a Federal agency about a public policy initiative.
But the fight to protect our last remaining wild places is not over.
ON TO THE WHITE HOUSE
We are nearing the crucial last steps of this campaign: President Clinton will make
a final decision before he leaves office. He needs to hear that America wants its
forests saved.
PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY their voices WILL make a difference - forward
them this message right now, and tell them to send a postcard to President Clinton
through our website: http://www.ourforests.org
It will only take a minute, but your actions will save our forests for generations
to come.
YOU'RE IN THE NEWS!
The public has spoken, and the media is listening. To find out more about the progress
of the Heritage Forests
Campaign, please visit our Campaign Update Page: http://www.ourforests.org/updates/updates.htm
For the Forests, For the Future,
Amy Luckey
Internet Campaign Director
aluckey@emediacy.org
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(But the news isn't ALL good, gang).....
WHALE HUNT LAUNCHED BY JAPANESE
Despite personal appeals from President Bill Clinton and UK Prime Minister Tony Blair,
and strong objections from the International Whaling Commission (IWC) and the governments
of 17 nations, Japan has gone ahead with plans to kill 100 whales, including three
species protected in the North Pacific.
The hunt is only part of Japan's "scientific" whaling program to gather
information about habitat, population and diet. The meat from these animals killed
for science is sold in Japanese markets and restaurants, where it commands a high
price. "The fact that Japan will now begin uniting both Bryde's and sperm whales,
in addition to the 500-plus minke whales it already kills each year, flies in the
face of the IWC, global scientific consensus and countless regulations governing
the protection of endangered species," says Fred O'Regan, president of the Yarmouth
Port, MA-based International Fund for Animal Welfare. To protest Japan's decision--and
to find out how you can help end the slaughter of protected whales, visit IFAW's
whales-only website: http://www.stopwhalingnow.com
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MEMORABILIA
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Windstar Products are available for sale. This includes back issues of the Windstar
Journal, videos and the famous Windstar cookbook. For more information, see the Windstar
Website: http://www.wstar.org
From Jeanne Tomlinson, Windstar in Colorado
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LIFE-SIZE CUTOUT AVAILABLE
Life-size cutouts of John Denver are now available. Anyone interested in securing
a cut-out may contact Pat Sweeland (Perseidesh@aol.com).
Pat says the price will depend on the number of orders. Should there be 500, the
price will be approximately twenty-five dollars ($25) plus shipping and handling.
Ten percent of the profit will go to a non-profit agency, so each person ordering
is asked to specify the organization they would like to benefit.
The photo was taken by David Marx in the nineties. David will choose three photos,
the graphics company will then choose the photo that will reproduce best. When they
do, I will immediately let everyone know and post the picture to john-denver@egroups.com.
Because we are trying to make these available by October, it is imperative to know
how many. Also, shipping and handling are not included in the purchase price.
Thanks!
Pat(ricia)
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AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST!!!!! If you have not done so yet, please remember to
forward your environmental tips for this year's
fundraiser to gerrich@jlc.net
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NEWSLETTER NEWS
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Time" staff. Contributions, as always, are welcomed, although inclusion is not
guaranteed.
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". . . IT'S ABOUT TIME WE START TO LIVE IT, THE FAMILY OF MAN,
IT'S ABOUT TIME AND IT'S ABOUT CHANGES . . .
AND IT'S ABOUT TIME."
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