Hello everyone.

Spring is well underway now. It's time to shake off the sleep of winter and get busy with the business of caring on John's work. We have big shoes to fill - it's going to take a lot of us to do the work of one man, but together we can achieve great things. Make sure you keep up on the changes that occur constantly on our webpage: http://members.aol.com/tybrenn

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New England News:

Our first 1998 meeting is planned. PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE! The gathering will be on Sunday, May 3 from 1-6pm at Miriam's house in Acton, MA. Please RSVP to Michael at pushard@telplus.net in order to get directions (and so that we can give Miriam a head count to see how many of us will descend on her!). If you already RSVP'd for the April date you do not need to RSVP again. There will be plenty of socializing and music. Feel free to bring any instruments, songbooks, etc. Also, if you can, please try to bring folding chairs, etc. as seating may be limited if we have a big group. Big thanks to Michael and Miriam !!!

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REMINDER: Boston Harbor Islands Clean Up. The Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands has chosen Sat. April 18 as the date this year. The boat ride is free and leaves from Long Wharf in Boston at 9:00am and returns at 3:30pm. It is necessary to sign up in advance by contacting State Park Headquarters at 617-727-7676. There is also an information number: 617-727-5290. All participants are asked to bring a lunch, warm clothing, work gloves, and comfortable shoes. A great big thanks goes to Anne Buckley for her work coordinating this with Nancy Martin of the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands.

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Benefit Concert for Windstar: A big THANKYOU to Richard Holmes for taking this project over for me. Due to other commitments and difficulties in obtaining a location, we are most likely going to reschedule this event until August. So far the performers that are definite are Michael Pushard, Paul Swanton, and Brian Taylor. Any one else interested should contact Richard Holmes at rholmes@jlc.net as he will be handling most of the arrangements. This promises to be a great event! For those of you too far to make it to the concert, I have been thinking of making an audio tape of the event that can be purchased for a nominal fee that will also go to Windstar. Ever little bit helps!

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General News:

The Cyber Cookbook is is once again open for orders. There have been many inquiries lately and we decided that we should give as much to The Hunger Project as possible. To order, email me to get the address to send a check for a minimum of $5.00 made out to The Hunger Project. I will need your email address and whether you have a PC or Mac so as to provide you with the online cookbook as easily as possible. We are still awaiting a number of checks from people who already placed orders. Please try to get those in as soon as possible. To date, I have collected $350. Great work folks! Thanks a million to Sandy for all her HARD work and LONG hours on this project.

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Arbor Day is quickly approaching, possibly already passed for some of you. Let's see if we can all do something in our own areas for it. After all, the biggest thing that John asked of us was to "plant a tree". Please take a few minutes to visit the National Arbor Day Foundations web site http://www.arborday.org - each state has a different date for celebrating Arbor Day (for example, MA is 4/28 - 5/5. It also lists what each states state tree is, as well as suggestions for celebrating Arbor Day. If any individuals would like to plan group IAT activities, please feel free. Those of you in MA can contact either Sandy or myself to plan something for our area. Area reps should keep this in mind as well.

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Earth Day is also almost here. I have had many suggestions that we do something, but nothing concrete yet. Anyone wishing to take this and go with it, you are more than welcome. Please just keep up informed of any plans. I've heard that a group in CT is planning a tree planting. If someone from that group would share the information, I would greatly appreciate it.

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Brian Taylor has added a new performance to his "Wolves and Trees" concert tour. For those of you on the west coast, you will be able to see him perform at the Plant-It 2000 fundraiser in Modesto California on Saturday, June 27, 1998. The event will be held at the 600-seat State Theatre in Modesto, with proceeds to benefit John's Plant-It 2000 organization. The Modesto event page is located at: http://members.aol.com/Weekendrus/index.html There is also information about this event on the IAT webpage.

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It's About Time Quote of the Month:

"In all the whole world, there is only one you. There is only one person with your talents, your experience, your gift. No one can take your place! Celebrate you!" These words of inspiration are from Michael, our rep from Maine. Thanks Michael!

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Be sure to check out this web site for news regarding the new JD screen saver that is available: http://members.aol.com/jdsaver - it's pretty cool!

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"Colors in Time" musical memories of John Denver is the title of the CD Pete Huttlinger and Chris Nole recorded in memory of John. It is currently available through:

The price is $15.00 + $1.50 shipping (U.S.A.) Other countries should email for shipping charges. CD's will be ready to ship in about three weeks---as soon as they arrive from the manufacturer. Unfortunately, they are not set up to take credit card orders so check or money order please.

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There will be a "JD Summer Celebration 1998" at Camp Mary Orton in Columbus, Ohio the weekend of July 25-26, 1998. This will be a Windstar-like event with many one-hour sessions dealing with the environment and other JD related topics that is open to everyone. There are events planned for children ages 7 - 17. A memorial service for John Denver will be held Sunday morning. For more information, there is a website available: http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Boulevard/2376/. I am personally very excited about this event. I will be attending. If anyone from the north-east is also planning to go, please contact me to arrange for traveling companions.

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Plans for both Aspen trips (Aug and Oct.) are underway. See the Feb. newsletter (available on the web page) for details. I am working on an IAT sponsored event for the evening of Oct. 12 in Aspen. Anyone interested in helping out, please let me know! Also, anyone at all that will be there, let's try to plan for other activities that weekend as well. Can't let the opportunity slip past us - not too many times so many of us will be in one place at the same time.

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"As the First Snows Fell in Colorado" CD is available (In Memory of JD) The words and music are by V. Buddy Renfo and Tim Malchak. Ordering Information: Price: $8.00 includes Shipping and Handling. (International orders please add $2.00) Please send your check (payable to Dreamland Productions) to:

For more information, you can visit this site: http://www.mumze.com/dreamland

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Peace my friends,

Marcelle