IAT NEWSLETTERAugust 2002
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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 (notmartha2@yahoo.com)
Co-Founder and Secretary -- Theresa Shea (Tree1A@aol.com)
Co-Founder/Webpage Designer-Sandy Clark (tybrenn@attbi.com)
Co-Presidents -- Ann Schnitz (aerie01@sprynet.com)
and
Mary Ledford (eagleshorses@yahoo.com)
Web Site -- -- http://home.attbi.com/~tybrenn/iat/
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
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Dear Friends,
As I think you're all now aware, a statue of John Denver will be unveiled this October
at Windstar. Recently, Ron Deutschendorf wrote and asked us all to support it as
best we can, to help Windstar defray the costs of this impressive artwork. While
surely it will be a thrill to see this statue situated in a place John loved very
much, it's also important not to forget that your donation only supports the statue,
NOT Windstar. Remember that an annual membership is $35, and will go a long way
towards keeping John's legacy alive and healthy.
My heart to yours,
Ann
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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September 7, 8, 2002 -- International Fan Club Weekend, Sinzig, Germany
September 21, 2002 -- Chris Westfall in Concert, Doylestown, PA
October 5, 2002 -- John Adams in Concert, Westminster, CO
and thanks to Emily Parris and the Rocky Mountain High Newsletter for the
following additional events:
August 25, 2002 * New Zealand * Memorial to
John Denver & Afternoon tea / John Denver Memorial in the Domain Park
September 28, 2002 * New Zealand * "Future Pace - Choices For Action" workshop
- Taupo-nui-a-tia College Marae, Spa Road, Lake Taupo / N.Z. $60 / Susan Leaver <SusanLeaver@yahoo.com>
September 30-October 4, 2002 * Lyons, CO - Journey to Center Workshop with Thomas
Crum <aikiworks@aol.com> (970) 925-7099 http://www.aikiworks.com
/ P.O. Box 7845 Aspen, CO 81612
October 5th & 6th, 2002 - 4th Annual John Denver Celebration /Salida, Colorado
http://www.johndenverlegacy.com
Christine Smith 1-719-942-9620 <dreamsoffreedom@yahoo.com>
October 12-13, 2002 - Pacific Grove, CA / Fifth Annual John Denver Memorial Beach
Cleanup and Tribute Weekend. Candlelight vigils on the beach both evenings 5:00pm
Info <PixieDmyr@aol.com>
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ASPEN, COLORADO - OCTOBER, 2002
http://www.john-denver.org/events/aspen2002/
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October 9, 2002 - Aspen, CO - Hike to Williams Lake / Meet at the Mountain Chalet
at 9:00am in the lobby. Info: Alan Gilda <HighColorado@aol.com>
October 10, 2002 - Aspen, CO - Work on the JD Sanctuary. 9:00am to 2:00pm Curtis
<curtis.griffy@guidant.com>
October 10, 2002 - Aspen, CO - "Worship on the Mountain". 5:00pm - John
Denver Sanctuary <sunnydeb@john-denver.org>
October 10, 2002 - Aspen, CO * Jim Connor "Remembers John Denver" 8:00pm
- Aspen Community Church / 200 E. Bleeker St. Tickets $25 Info: Cindy Speigle <aspenkid@peoplepc.com>, (205) 951-3052
October 11, 2002 * Aspen, CO * 3rd Annual Songfest at the Pitkin County Assisted
Living Center 10:15am * $10 / The event is full. Melanie <PeacefulEagle@aol.com>
October 11, 2002 * Aspen, CO "Peaceful Choices: An Event Sponsored by The John
Denver Memorial Peace Cloth and Poetry in Aspen" 10:00am to 4:00pm, $20. A multi-faceted
event including a mini-educational symposium, music by Mack Bailey, Ron Rich, Jim
Aycock, Jim Connor and others, and poetry readings by the members of Poetry in Aspen.
Look for other special guests and treats! Bring a brown bag lunch. Desserts and drinks
will be provided. Info: Eve Kleinfeld <EEEEEKL@aol.com>
October 11-13, 2002 - Aspen, CO * Fifth Annual "A Musical Tribute to John Denver"
* Wheeler Opera House / Vince Gill & Amy Grant will be there on 10-13-02 Info:
Donna Young <donna@musicunites.com> http://www.musicunites.com
October 12, 2002 - Aspen, CO - Auction/concert/lunch
at the Mt. Chalet 11am-3:30pm Mack Bailey, Chris Westfall, Mark Cormican, Frank DeLaMarre,
Ron Rich & Twirp Anderson. $20.00 or $10 concert/auction only. Mary Ledford <eagleshorses@yahoo.com> or send SASE and $20 check to Pam Beasley / 721 Ravencroft
Drive / Garland, TX 75043 (SOLD OUT except for a few walk-ins -- email Mary for more
information)
October 12, 2002 * Snowmass Village, CO / Dinner at the Tower Restaurant (formerly
owned by John) 4:00pm $26 per person Info: <Vickibet@aol.com>
Send check or m.o. to: Vicki Wells / 420 SW 38th Street / Cape Coral, FL 33914 Ron
Rich will be performing.
October 12, 2002 * Aspen, CO * Campfire near Maroon Bells 6:00pm * Info: Harold Simpson
<allans@advancenet.net>
October 13, 2002 * Aspen, CO * Windstar Open House 11:00am to 4:00pm <sunnydeb@john-denver.org> http://www.wstar.org Look
for the special dedication of the heroic-sized statue of John Denver on the Windstar
land
October 13, 2002 * Aspen, CO - Mt. Chalet / Christopher Westfall and Kevin Yeargin
in a 4-hour tribute retrospective to John Denver. 8-12 PM * Tickets $10 ($5 after
10:00pm) Reserve yours now: Dottie Honer, 5214 Stump Road, Pipersville, PA 18947
<aneagleflight@yahoo.com> www.geocities.com/aneagleflight/oct13.html?1023721995720
October 14, 2002 * Snowmass, CO * Snowmass Jeep
Trip to the top of the mountain to see the plaque dedicated to John. 6:30am $50 Info:
Ginger Kreis <Denver9J@aol.com>
October 14, 2002 * Aspen, CO / "John Adams and Friends - In Loving Memory of
John Denver III" $30 Wheeler Opera House (970) 920-5770 John Adams: colorado_nl@compaq.net
October 14, 2002 * Aspen, CO / "It's Goodbye
Again" - 5:00pm Wagner park on Durant Avenue (Ball field across from the Mountain
Chalet). Finale Event Deb <sunnydeb@john-denver.org>
REMINDER::: The John Denver Memorial Peace Cloth is available for all JD-related
events. Please email peaceclothinfo@yahoogroups.com
for more information, or see our website at www.johndenverpeacecloth.com
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SEE DETAILS ON CALENDAR EVENTS (except those from Emily's newsletter) BELOW
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QUOTE OF THE MONTH
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Thanks to Barb Peterson for this month's quote:
"Don't spend your precious time asking 'Why isn't the world a better place?'
It will only be time wasted. The question to ask is 'How can I make it
better?' To that there is an answer."
~ Leo Buscaglia
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LETTERS
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DON'T FORGET.....
If you know of a John Denver memorial site in your area, please send details to
Todd Barker (TheDenverRealtor@aol.com)
and/or Jennifer Hunter (jenden1099@yahoo.com)
to include in this year's IAT Fundraiser. Please see the May edition
of the newsletter for more information -- AS
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From: Annalisa Berns (aberns@hotmail.com):
Greetings!
This summer has been busy and fun- I am happy to report that a number of families
and groups have enjoyed staying at my family's camp in Upstate New York. I have been
told that this year some of the highlights have included:
horseback riding, canoeing, fireworks on the 4th, and spending time at the beach.
Summer is quickly turning into Fall. August is around the corner, and before you
know it October will be coming to an end! If you are like me, you are starting to
realize that you better make travel plans- fast! If you are
interested in a last-minute getaway, or in visiting the Adirondacks this summer,
let me know! There are still dates available! In an effort to share the wonderful
experience of the area and the camp with as many people as
possible, we are offering Fall Discounts. Just provide the dates you are interested,
and I will let you know if they are available!
Annalisa Berns
www.newyorksummercamp.com
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RECYCLING TIPS (thanks to Sandy Clark for sending this!)
From the May 2002 issue of "Good Housekeeping" magazine - the article was
written by Joanne Cleaver
"Donation Sites: Where to Cast Your Castoffs - Too good to toss, but you just
don't need it anymore - that's the dilemma you face after a spring-cleaning rout.
The solution: turn over or trade in your used - but still usable - goods for cash,
credit, or a tax deduction. Where? Goodwill and Salvation Army are still the premier
collectors, but a host of new charities and dealerships also welcome your discards.
Women's clothes - send your closet castoffs to one of 30 groups affiliated with the
Women's Alliance: 305-762-6400 or www.thewomensalliance.org
How it works - volunteers pick up your freshly cleaned clothes to hand out to women
who are seeking jobs
What they take - suits, dresses, sweaters, blouses, slacks, skirts, coats, shoes,
purses, scarves, and pantyhose (new)
What they don't - weekend gear such as jeans, jogging suits, sweats, and sneakers
Menswear - help men who are striving to land a job and get off public assistance.
Contact Career Gear @ 212-273-1194 or www.careergear.org
How it works - head to a drop-off location (affiliates
in Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, & Washington, D.C.)
What they take - cleaned and presses coats, jackets, trousers and casual
dress pants (on hangers, if possible)
What they don't - casual items or accessories (jewelry, belts)
Household goods - contact Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (@ 215-567-7000 or
www.bbbsa.org), Association of Junior Leagues International (212-951-8300
or www.ajli.org) and the YWCA (212-273-7800 or www.ywca.org)
How it works - call a local chapter - most goods are immediately toured to local
families or social service agencies
What they take - anything usable
What they don't - broken or old small appliances, underwear, dirty toys and mattresses
College textbooks - log on to www.textbookbuyer.com
How it works - type in the ISBN number (above
the bar code on the back
of the jacket) and click submit for an instant price quote
What they take - thousands of titles in all areas, including
complimentary copies and study guides
What they don't - books no longer used by most college professors or
that are available in a newer edition
Video games - to trade in games. contact Video Game Depot @ 319-396-3046 pr
www.videogamedepot.com
How it works - fill out an online order form
for an estimate of your used games
What they take - games (for any system) in pristine condition with the original packaging
What they don't - products that are scratched or defective
CDs and DVDs - outdated discs and video games for cash or credit to spend at www.spun.com
How it works - key in your trade-in for an instant
quote
What they take - most titles and platforms
What they don't - audiocassettes and videocassettes...also discs that are scratched,
cracked or chipped; or are missing artwork
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From: Susan Leaver (susanleaver@yahoo.com)
Hi all,
It's awhile since you heard from us but we are definitely still here. I have just
returned from the city of Hamilton, two hour south of here where we held our all
weekend John Denver video party - actually at a Maori tribal Marae, home to Rani,
one of our members.
On Friday night, we were greeted in true traditional style onto the Marae. The Maori
language is really
quite beautiful. If any of the readers would like to hear the Maori language/song,
please contact me.
Seemingly, the top favourite video for the event was "Song of the Lake"
from the Lake Biwa concert in 1984.
We enjoyed the 1976 "Rocky Mountain Christmas" programme through to "John
Denver Remembered" from the
1995 Choices for the Future Symposium. We all agreed that John in his later years
became an increasingly handsome man, though those were not the choice of words one
member chose to describe him !!
Our next event will be on 25 August at the John Denver memorial in the Domain park.
The date marks the fourth anniversary of the latter, so we will pause a while to
reflect - and then have a sumptuous afternoon tea. All are welcome to join us.
Best wishes,
Susan
International John Denver Memorial Foundation
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EVENTS REVIEWS
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none this month
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COMING EVENTS
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INTERNATIONAL FAN CLUB WEEKEND
Sinzig, Germany
September 7-8, 2002
Germany's "Music and Communication" invites everybody for the 3rd International
Fan Club Weekend in Germany on September 7, and 8, 2002. It takes place in Sinzig,
(on the river Rhine, about 25 km south of Bonn), will start at 10:00 am on Saturday
and end at 4:00 pm on Sunday.
The price for the whole Weekend is 20, people who want to attend only one day are
welcome also, please contact one of us. Included are the over night stay in the hall,
lunch and supper on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday.
We are planing a paperchase and a lottery, its proceeds will be for the benefit of
the Wildbird-Care Center Kirchwald e.V. (registered association). Besides this there
will be much time for talking, singing and making music together.
For more information please contact gabi.kuss@johndenverclub.de
or gaby.wind@johndenverclub.de
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CHRIS WESTFALL IN CONCERT
September 21, 2002
Saturday night in Doylestown, PA!
The event at the Salem United Church of Christ will be a fund raiser for the Aspen
concert. "Tickets" available at the door for $10 (kids under 12 are free).
Light refreshments will be served. PS: The elevator is up and running now so it's
more accessible! For more details, email pahough@aol.com
or honer@erols.com or call Pat at (302) 239-5907.
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JOHN ADAMS IN CONCERT
Date: Saturday, October 5th
Place: Westminster High School, 4276 W. 68th Ave.
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Cost: $25/adult tickets and $10/children 18 and younger
Proceeds to benefit research for Fragile X Syndrome, the most common inherited cause
of developmental delays.
Tickets will be sold first come, first serve basis. For more information, email dpjammin@aol.com
Thanks,
Marie
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FOR SALE
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Wildlife Creations (http://www.geocities.com/wldlifecreation/) has lots of wonderful items that make great gifts for yourself
or others. Items like keychains, snowglobes,
potpouri candles, CDs by Mel Trondson and Mark Cormican, etc. Additionally, Wildlife
Creations is in the process of adding some new products. Come check us out, we'll
sure you'll find something you like! Remember, your purchase helps the National Wildlife
Federation, in John's name, with wolf education and the Windstar Foundation. Any questions, email us at wldlifecreation@wildmail.com.
Diana and Susan
Wildlife Creations
http://www.geocities.com/wldlifecreation/
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Peace Cloth Items!
Please visit our store at www.cafeshops.com/jdpeacecloth to purchase shirts, hats,
mugs, etc. New for Fall -- Sweatshirts and Long-Sleeved T's . Also, don't forget
to check out www.johndenverpeacecloth.com (Peace Cloth Store) for other exclusive
items. All proceeds benefit The John Denver Memorial Peace Cloth
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ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS
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From DENlines, 7 August 2002
1. NORTON THREATENED WITH CONTEMPT: Judge scolds government for refusing to protect
manatees
A federal judge is threatening to hold Interior Secretary Gale Norton in contempt
of court for refusing to designate new sanctuaries to protect endangered Florida
manatees from boaters. The Interior Department agreed nearly two years ago to designate
new protection areas throughout Florida to settle a lawsuit by Defenders of Wildlife
and other environmental groups, but Norton has refused to comply. Meantime, boat
collisions are killing more manatees than ever before. Already this year, 71 manatees
have died in boat collisions, only 10 fewer than the record number killed during
all of 2001.
Norton is asking Judge Emmet Sullivan to set aside the agreement to protect manatees.
But at a hearing last week, Sullivan called the government's arguments "ludicrous"
and said the Interior Department "is not above the law." He said the government
is showing "total insensitivity to the manatee." Powerful special interests,
including the boating industry, are against new sanctuaries for manatees, and the
judge suggested that the Bush administration is refusing to act as a political favor
to the president's brother, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. To sign our petition urging Secretary
Norton to protect manatees, go to www.helpmanatees.org.
2. ON THE BRINK: Defenders fights to save Sonoran pronghorn
The Sonoran pronghorn is on the edge of extinction after a sharp population drop
this spring, scientists say. But Secretary Norton is refusing to comply with a federal
judge's order to help save these elegant creatures. Defenders of Wildlife, which
won the judge's ruling in a lawsuit a year and a half ago, went back to court this
week to try to force Norton to act to save pronghorns from extinction. To read more,
click here http://www.defenders.org/newsroom/pronghorn.html.
3. DEN VICTORY: Your e-mails help stop poisoning of birds
DEN members helped save thousands of birds, including bald eagles, from poisoning
deaths in Louisiana. Farmers were about to dose their rice fields with the highly
toxic pesticide carbofuran, amazingly, with special permission from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency. But then more than 2,000 DEN members sent e-mails protesting the
EPA's decision and forced officials to reverse it. Even a single granule of carbofuran
is lethal, and the poison has been banned for a decade. "We are very pleased
that the EPA has recognized that granular carbofuran is so toxic to birds that it
should not ever be used," said Caroline Kennedy, special projects director for
Defenders of Wildlife.
4. FREE CELL PHONE: Announcing Defenders Wireless
Through Defenders Wireless, you can now enjoy a free cell phone, complete accessories
package and your choice of calling plans from such companies as AT&T Wireless,
Cingular Wireless, Voicestream Wireless and others. For every cell phone package
activated through Defenders Wireless, our partner InPhonic will make a contribution
of $50 in your name to help us save America's wildlife and habitat.
Click here http://www.defenders.org/donate/phone/wireless.html to see all the additional free equipment you'll receive
and the plans you can choose with low monthly rates.
5. ALEC WATCH: Corporate polluters wining, dining lawmakers at posh resort
Do you know where your state lawmaker is this week? The American Legislative Exchange
Council (ALEC), a corporate-funded group that pushes special-interest legislation,
is entertaining hundreds of lawmakers at a resort in Orlando, Fla. They're being
joined by platoons of lobbyists for corporations, which give huge sums of money to
ALEC for this access. To learn more about ALEC's activities and how they threaten
our environment and public health, go to www.alecwatch.org.
6. SAVING OUR FORESTS: Bill to preserve woodlands wins bipartisan support
A bipartisan group of senators led by Washington state's Maria Cantwell has introduced
legislation to preserve America's last unspoiled woodlands. The bill, already filed
in the House, would place into law the federal rule banning road-building and timber-cutting
in nearly 60 million acres of national forests. The Bush administration is refusing
to defend the rule in court and is rewriting it to allow logging. It's no surprise
that the administration official in charge of our national forests -- Mark Rey --
spent nearly his entire career lobbying for Big Timber. We'll keep you posted on
developments.
7. WOLF AWARENESS WEEK: Ask your governor to proclaim it
The wolf is a striking symbol of the wild, but the history of these magnificent animals
has been one of misunderstanding and persecution. We need your help to recognize
the third week of October as Wolf Awareness Week to show people the value of wolves
in nature. Ask your governor to officially set aside this week for wolf educational
activities in your state. To learn more, click here http://www.defenders.org/waw/action.html. And visit http://www.defenders.org/waw/
for information about activities in your area. New events will be added regularly,
so check back often.
Defenders of Wildlife
1101 14th Street, N.W.
Suite 1400
Washington, DC 20005
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the discretion of the "It's About 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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