IAT NEWSLETTERSummer 2004 |
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Calendar of Events | Environmental News | For Sale | Fundraisers |
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Letter from the President | Letters | Newsletter News | Organization Information |
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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@comcast.net)
Co-Presidents -- Ann Schnitz (aerie01@comcast.net) and
Mary Ledford (eagleshorses@yahoo.com)
Web Site -- -- http://home.comcast.net/~tybrenn/iat/
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
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Dear Friends,
Wow ó sorry itís so long since weíve been together. Computer problems coupled to
the demands of "real life" have kept us apart but hopefully thatís all
behind me now and we can get back to our regular schedule. And what an exciting time
to be back together! How about all this news of new John Denver releases?! If that
isnít too great for words! I donít know what precipitated this, but all I can say
is, "Itís About Time". With any luck, RCA/BMG will promote it to the sky
and itíll have great sales and theyíll keep on releasing all sorts of lovely never-before-seen/heard
material for us. So I guess that means that itís up to us to "vote with our
wallets" and make those discs fly off the shelves.
In other news, weíve already had the Democratic and will soon have the Republican
Convention. It seems that many people who have not been really politically active
before are getting involved and thatís great to see. I went to a house party for
John Kerryís acceptance speech and the mood of the room was very positive. This is
shaping up to be an exciting fall election season. But whatever your political leanings,
we want to hear from you. If thereís an issue you want to discuss or inform the group
about ó and not a particular candidate, please ó then by all means, send it along.
And I hope youíll pardon the propaganda, but The Peace Cloth is now selling our 2004
t-shirt. It is a lovely, exclusive photo of John in concert from the 1970s, on a
black tee; a picture of the shirt and all ordering information will be available
at our website, www.johndenverpeacecloth.com <http://www.johndenverpeacecloth.com/>
, soon. And as always, youíll be able to purchase the shirt at our upcoming tribute
event in Aspen in October ó hope to see you there!
My heart to yours,
Ann
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QUOTE OF THE MONTH
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"What I like, and what gives a real sense
of humanity, is that everywhere I have traveled and every premiere I have been to
in different cities of the world and different countries, people react in the same
way to what they see. They laugh at the same places, are scared in the same places,
and they cry in the same places. It doesnít matter where you are, the reactions are
the same. It just makes you realize that human beings are really fundamentally the
same all over the world. This sounds kind of simplistic, but it makes you realize
how stupid territorial wars are and religious conflict and everything else. It is
such a waste of time. You look at the way people respond to the movies and you realize
we are all the same, and it just makes you realize how hopeless and sad and tragic
any fighting and warefare is. Everybody should just get on with it ó watch movies,
read books, have fun, have friends, go to the beach, go swimming and enjoy life.
We are basically all the same. Whatever religion we might believe in and whatever
politics we might believe in, we are fundamentally the same people....
~Peter Jackson
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FUNDRAISER
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Nothing to report this month
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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August 1, 2004 ó Snowmass, CO - Snowmass Chapel
Benefit, Snowmass Village Rodeo Grounds with John Sommers, Twirp Anderson, Tom &
Julie Paxton, and Mack Bailey. Afternoon. www.snowmasschapel.org
August 5, 2004 - Banning, CA - Jim Curry & Friends at the "Laura May Stewart
Bowl Building Concert Series"
http://www.jimcurrymusic.com (909) 922-3243, Banning, CA Web Page: http://www.ci.banning.ca.us/
August 6-8, 2004 * Las Vegas, NV * John Denver Tribute Concert / Jim Curry and the
John Denver Tribute Band /
Silverton Casino / http://www.silvertoncasino.com
; (866) 668-6688
August 6-8, 2004 - Schenectady/Saratoga Springs, New York - "Fifth Annual JD
Potluck Picnic Remembrance Day Weekend" - August 6th - Dinner at Darcey's home
/ 209 Gifford Road / Schenectady, NY / 6:00pm / Campers welcome
August 7th - Potluck Picnic at Saratoga Spa State Park /19 Roosevelt Court, Saratoga
Springs, NY 10:00am - 6:00pm ($5.00 fee to get into the park)
August 8th - Brunch and Goodbyes / Golden Corral / 15 Old Glick Road / Saratoga Springs,
NY 10:30am
Info on all events: darceyfarrow@john-denver.org
www.geocities.com/darceyfarrow/JohnDenverPicnic.html
August 14, 2004 *"Rocky Mountain High in the Alleghenies: A Musical Tribute
to John Denver"
Seven Points Amphitheater, Ribbon Cutting ceremony and tree dedication, Saturday,
August 14, 2004, 7:00 p.m.- Raystown Lake, Hesston, PA. Special guests Tim and Amy
Dabbs and Roy Erhard and others. http://www.geocities.com/spiritwsconnections/CurrentEvents.html, For general lake information call (814) 658-3405,
or Lake Raystown Resort at (814) 658-3500; camping reservations must be made online
at www.ReserveUSA.com .
August 15, 2004 * NH Friends of John Denver Barbecue and Highway Cleanup / Cleanup
1:00pm / Barbecue 3:00pm; Diane dnilsson@tellink.net <mailto:dnilsson@tellink.net>
/ Barbecue will be at McDowell Lake in Peterborough, NH / gerrich@crosswinds.net
<mailto:gerrich@crosswinds.net> ; http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/recreati/eml/emlhome.htm ; Paul Swanton & Friends will perform.
August 21, 2004 7:30 PM -- Marlton, NJ Christopher Westfall acoustic evening featuring
the music of JD at Perkfection Coffeehouse. Visit: http://www.geocities.com/aneagleflight/perk.html
September 10-12, 2004 - South Lake Tahoe - "Dancing With the Mountains - Celebrating
the Music of John Denver." CA Windstar will be co-sponsoring the event. Bill
Templin 916-601-9954 or kingsriverwet@hotmail.com
September 11, 2004 - South Lake Tahoe JD Tribute Event is being Organized. Bill Templin
916-601-9954. For information: kingsriverwet@hotmail.com
September 11, 2004 ó PA Friends of John Denver Highway Cleanup and Picnic. Email
Pat Lidic at tigersnwolves@comcast.net for more information
September 17, 2004 -- 5-10:30 PM, Reading, PA Music Extravaganza II to benefit The
John Denver Memorial Foundation, featuring The Kennedys, Tim and Amy Dabbs, The Travis
Wetzel Trio and East Side Dave. The Inn at Reading-Clarion, Park Road, Wyomissing
(Reading), PA 19610 Ph. 610-372-7811 When you make your reservations with this 4-star
hotel, please tell them you are with The John Denver Memorial Foundation. Tickets
$25, FOR TICKETS, EMAIL jdfoundation@comcast.net,
call 610-371-9122, On-line ordering at www.johndenvermemorialfoundation.com
September 19, 2004 * Spring Grove, IL / "John Denver Tribute" at the Shades
of Autumn Music Festival / "Will Kruger & Cross Roads. 12:00 Noon / Info:
wilbil@quixnet.net
September 24, 2004 * Snowmass, CO * Windstar Foundation: NEW Choices for Your Future
Symposium http://www.wstar.org WindstarCO@wstar.org
September 25, 2004 * Annapolis, MD / 4th Annual "Music From the Mountains -
A Tribute to John Denver" (John Denver's former band members, members of The
Hard Travelers). MUSE Foundation and KO Productions, in benefit of Maryland Therapeutic
Riding, Maryland Hall Center for the Performing Arts / Tickets & Ordering information
to be announced.
September 25, 2004 7:30 PM -- Marlton, NJ Christopher Westfall acoustic evening featuring
the music of JD at Perkfection Coffeehouse. Visit: http://www.geocities.com/aneagleflight/perk.html
September 25, 2004 * Poway, CA * Phil Christie in Concert with Special guest Mike
Valentine 7:00pm / Templar's Hall / Old Poway Park / 14134 Midland Road (858) 566-4040
http://www.sdfolkheritage.org * www.philchristie.com
ANNUAL JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE EVENTS
October 1-3, 2004 - Salida, CO - John Denver Celebration / Seating limited to 200.
$65 christinesmith@amigo.net
Check or money order payable to "JD Celebration LLC - Christine Smith / 1115
E. Rainbow Blvd. / Suite 206 /
Salida, Colorado 81201 http://www.johndenverlegacy.com
October 3-17, 2004 - U.K. "Friends of John Denver" Trip to Aspen, Colorado
* http://www.fojd.org.uk
janet.wakeman@ntlworld.com / Janet Wakeman / 93 Woodlands Avenue / West Byfleet
/ Surrey / KT14 6AP
October 7, 2004 - Aspen, CO - Aspen "Meet & Greet" / Worship Service
/ More information as it becomes available.
October 7, 2004 - Aspen, CO - A spiritual reading by Britain's "Elizabeth."
/ Mt. View Room at the Mountain Chalet / Doors open 8:30am / Reading 9:00am / Tickets
$15 Peggiedalrymple@aol.com
October 7, 2004 - Aspen, CO - "Rocky Mountain Memory", a John Denver Tribute
Benefit concert starring Ron Rich and his band. Aspen District Theater at the Aspen
Elementary School on Maroon Creek Road. 8:00pm $20 Tickets (970) 920-5770; lvscoy@aol.com ; http://www.wheeleroperahouse.com
October 8, 2004 - Aspen, CO - Peace Cloth Concert, Silent Auction and Presentation
of 2004 Vision Award / Mountain Chalet 1:00pm / with Chris Collins and others to
be announced. $20 / Eve Kleinfeld < EEEEEKL@aol.com
October 8, 2004 - Aspen, CO - Assisted Living Center Sing Along - The World Family
of John Denver Singers will once again sing at the Assisted Living Center For more
information, go to http://www.geocities.com/weyenkin/alc2004. No special talents required.
October 8-9, 2004 * Blackhawk, CO * Rocky Mountain Memory Show, a JD Tribute concert
with Ron Rich and the Stone Tree band / Mountain High Casino Info: lvscoy@aol.com
October 8-9 (the show on Sunday, 10/10 has been cancelled), 2004 * Aspen, Colorado
- "A Musical Tribute to John Denver" at the Wheeler Opera House (John Denver's
former band members, members of The Hard Travelers, etc.). MUSE Foundation and KO
Productions, (970) 920-5770 Fundraiser for Challenge Aspen. Tickets on sale 7-1-04.
http://www.wheeleroperahouse.com
October 8-10, 2004 * Australia * John Denver Memorial sponsored by Higher Ground
Australia / Boonah
http://www.highergroundaustralia.com <http://www.highergroundaustralia.com/>
Janette Frawley < jfrawley@highergroundaustralia.com
October 9, 2004 * Aspen, Colorado * "Let This Be A Voice" Auction/Lunch/Concert
11:30am - 3:30pm Mt. Chalet Ballroom $20 (or $10 for just the concert/auction) Check/M.O.
payable to Pamela Beasley / 721 Ravencroft Drive / Garland, TX 75043 Pam < pamela.beasley@airmail.net > Mary < eagleshorses@yahoo.com
>
October 10, 2004 - Denver, CO - Spiritual reading by Britain's "Elizabeth"
/ Swallow Hill Cafe / 71 E. Yale Avenue /
Doors open 8:30am / Reading at 9:00am * Tickets $15 (Seating limited to 65) Peggiedalrymple@aol.com
October 10, 2004 - Denver, CO - Rocky Mountain Memory Show, a JD Tribute concert
with Ron Rich and the Stone Tree band / Swallow Hill Music Hall, 71 E. Yale Ave,
Denver, CO 80210 / 3:00pm (303-777-1003 $20 Info: lvscoy@aol.com
October 11, 2004 - Aspen, CO / "Seeing the World Thru Granny Glasses II"
/ Presenters: Richard Hatch & J. P.
McDaniel 9:00am - Noon / Mountain Chalet rooftop Conference Room; Special Music by
Chris Collins, and others. Special healing activity by Georgiann McDaniel, CMT $20
at the door or $15 pre-registration / Send a check to Granny Glasses in October /
c/o J.P. McDaniel / 9552 W. Capri Drive / Littleton, CO 80123 * Info: < Jequitap@aol.com
October 11, 2004 ó Aspen, CO ó Mack Baileyís Concert with Chris Nole and other guests,
such as Mark Robinson (UK). Mountain Chalet Ballroom - 1:00 PM / Karen at (301) 229-9191,
e-mail penguins51@aol.com or http://www.mackbailey.com/schedule#Aspen
October 11, 2004 - Aspen, CO - John Adams and Friends - 5th Annual Tribute to John
Denver with Steve Weisberg, Diane Ireland, Randy Utterback, Guido Bos, Tom Paxton,
Dave Harding & Rusty Speigle. Wheeler Opera House / 7:30pm Reserved seating $35
/ $20 (child/senior) http://www.wheeleroperahouse.com
(970) 920-5770
info@wheeleroperahouse.com
October 16, 2004 * Wilmington, NC - "A Musical Tribute to John Denver"
(John Denver's former band members, members of The Hard Travelers, etc). MUSE Foundation
and KO Production, Thalian Hall / Benefit for Yahweh Center Children's Village /
Tickets and Ordering information to be announced.
October 30, 2004 7:30 PM -- Martlon, NJ Christopher Westfall acoustic evening featuring
the music of JD at Perkfection Coffeehouse. Visit: http://www.geocities.com/aneagleflight/perk.html
November 13, 2004 - Flanders, NJ - Christopher Westfall at Crossroads Coffeehouse
8:00pm http://www.crossroadsmtolive.org/coffeehouse.htm
November 13, 2004 - U.K. - Autumn Denver Day at the Avenue Bowling Club, Gaveston
Road, Coundon, Coventry. http://www.fojd.org.uk
December 11, 2004 8 PM -- Haddon Heights, NJ Christopher Westfall one 50-minute set
at Maryís Place Coffeehouse at St. Maryís Episcopal Church. Visit: http://www.marysplacemusic.org/
ALSO: Mack Bailey has just recently become a member of The Limeliters, the legendary
folk trio that originally took its name from the Limelite in Aspen, where many now
stay for the tribute week in October. Mack is performing concerts across the nation,
with dates being added all the time. His schedule is available at www.mackbailey.com/schedule
(thanks to Emily Parris and the Rocky Mountain High newsletter for many of these
dates)
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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LETTERS
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From Judith Gabriel (judithgabriel@comcast.net)
Hi!
We need your help! Come join us for good music, food, and support for a worthwhile
group. We have wonderful prizes for our scholarship raffle and great silent auction
items. Come and join the fun.
SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE PRIZES FOR 2004
DRAWING DEC. 1, 2003 AT UNO PIZZA
$5 a ticket or 4 for $15
- Framed Nature Print from Deck the Walls 24"x32," entitled "Rocky
Mt. High" Picture of Eagle in flight in nature scene by Jan Martin McGuire,
valued at several hundred dollars (Pic soon to be on website)
- Twin quilt, dated 1930ís in excellent condition, Candlewicking style. Valued at
$200 (Pic soon to be on website)
- One three-month membership at Body Zone Fitness valued at $180
- Four Family Ice Skating Sessions at Body Zone valued at $35 each (4)
- Two $20 gift certificate from Ozzyís Fun and Sport Center (2)
- Two rodeo tickets from Mt. Spring Resort Campground value $24 (1 prize)
- Two one-hour massage at Integrational Bodyworks (valued at $60.00 each) (2)
- a CD basket (valued at $50.00)
- a gift certificate for one large pizza at Ciabattaís valued at $15
- 3/ $25 gift certificates at Runnerís Shop (3)
- a yearís membership with Reading-Berks AAA
- Gift Certificate from Oley Valley Country Crafts, valued at $15
- A DVD player from Circuit City
- $25 Gift Certificate from Olive Garden
- $30 gift certificate from Sycamore Spring Farm in Leesport
- Bird Feeder from Robert Redfordís Sundance Collection, valued at $56
- Bird House from Robert Redfordís Sundance Collection, valued at $58
- $50 gift card from Best Buy
- And one or two more surprises!!
2004 Scholarship Winner was Brandon Stolz from Conrad Weiser
We need you to buy your tickets if you can before August 15 and if not then, by Sept.
5 for sure so I can get in the food orders. After that, you may still buy tickets,
but you will have to buy your own food.
Please support us. This is a wonderful way to support the earth and have a good time
doing it.
For credit card purchases just press "click here" on the home page: www.johndenvermemorialfoundation.com
<http://www.johndenvermemorialfoundation.com/> . Tickets are also available
at
- 610-371-9122
- Boscov Stores
- Leesport Premium Feed & Pet, Rt. 61 Leesport
- Mt. Springs Campground & Resort, Shartlesville
- D&S Systems 463 N. 13th Street, Reading
If you want to send check or money order, please make checks payable to The John
Denver Memorial Foundation, Inc., and address to same, Attn. President, 2271 Hampden
Blvd.G5, Reading, PA 19604.
We have some great music and want to give these guys a great audience. Hope to see
you there. Don't forget to listen to WEEU and the Mt. Folk Show and don't forget
you can get the Folk Show on the web at www.mountainfolk.com
Peace,
Judith
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From: Carole Romanowski - whispjesse@aol.com
"Seeking Grace in Every Step...."
It has been said the last need of man in a hierarchy of needs is to grow spiritually.
No where can one experience this better than at the Chuang Yen Monastery (www.baus.org)
located in Kent, NY. I know John Denver visited a monastery in the Northeast for
meditation and awareness , and I believe this was the place. How fitting the Prophet
of the ë70's would seek peace at the prophet Buddha's temple! So I visited the monastery
last year and again a few months ago in my quest for renewal and out of a certain
sense of curiosity.
The Chuang Yen Monastery, situated on 125 acres and built in 1981, is approached
by following the Bodhi Path or Path to Awakening designed for the spiritual journey
to enlightenment. It is lined with 18 historic Buddhist disciples reminding one to
follow Buddha's teachings. Since this 3-block-long cement walkway was completed this
year, it's ribbon-cutting dedication ceremony was held this past May 30th.
This impressive walkway leads to the Great Buddha Hall, housing a 37-foot high seated
Buddha statue - the largest one in the Western Hemisphere. Encircling the statue
are 10,000 smaller Buddha statues and walls of murals.
The monastery grounds are breathtakingly beautiful, from Kuan-Yin Hall, housing the
largest porcelain Bodhisattva (teacher) statue in the world, Five Contemplations
Dining Hall, the Thousand Lotus Memorial Terrace comprised of urns artfully arranged
in a half-circle, and scenic Seven Jewels Lake graced with swans, stocked with fish,
and traversed by footbridges, providing a scenic view of nature and a feeling of
serenity. Pagodas and gazebos nestled in the woods are also a must see.
In part, Buddhism embodies the teaching of wisdom, truth, and self-enlightenment
which is then taught to others, devoid of universal poisons such as greed. It also
imparts that afflictions are inexhaustible, but there are boundless ways to terminate
them.. Finally, after perceiving the universe as one, happiness is derived from existing
together in harmony.
Didn't John, in his own right, embrace some basic Buddhist principles in his life
and impart them to us for self-awareness and to work together to make a better world
and future? Didn't he prophesy that without respect and love for others and for all
forms of life, our existence would be negatively affected? For example, after protesting
against "scars upon the land", he enlightened us about environmental preservation
through his music ("Rocky Mountain High"), disdain for universal poisons
("Raven's Child"), belief in the oneness of man ("One World"),
achievement of awareness ("Higher Ground"), and an end to the affliction
of world hunger, to name a few of his personal tenets.
The study of Buddhism is growing in the U.S., and many people find it's techniques
a relevant part of their daily lives. If you are open to enlightenment or just want
to spend an unforgettably enjoyable day, drive to the Chuang Yen Monastery. Or you
may choose to seek grace by walking in John's footsteps by listening to the message
in his music to hear the prophet share "the truth when it is told."
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WEBSITES OF INTEREST
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None this month
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FOR SALE
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Peace Cloth Items!
Don't forget to check out www.johndenverpeacecloth.com (Peace Cloth Store) for exclusive
John Denver items. All proceeds benefit The John Denver Memorial Peace Cloth. We
now have a shopping cart to make your purchases easier!
Also -- if you shop online, please visit our virtual mall: www.johndenverpeacecloth.onecause.com -- every sale at a store in the mall returns a donation
to the Cloth. The Peace Cloth now has eScrip -- please see our website for more information.
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If you're looking for something special for a special someone, come check out what
Wildlife Creations
(http://www.geocities.com/wldlifecreation) has to offer!! We have many items relating to John
Denver and other items that would make fantastic gifts for people you know and love!
Or gift someone who is hard to buy for, something that they will talk about for years!
From keychains, snowglobes, t-shirts, potpourri jars and more!!! We're
sure you'll find something! And remember, whenever you purchase from Wildlife Creations,
you're not only giving a gift to someone you know, but to the Windstar Foundation
and also the National Wildlife Federation, in John's memory, for wolf education as
all proceeds are given to them. Wildlife Creations is now offering a feature product.
Checkout the website for this month's offering! For more information, you can email
us at wldlifecreation@wildmail.com.
Diana and Susan
Wildlife Creations
http://www.geocities.com/wldlifecreation
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For Sale to a good home - beautiful JD commemorative Taylor koa 6-string Grand Auditorium
size with revolutionary Expression Sound System and "Spirit" Windstar statue
inlay. Package includes Small Dog insulated case cover. # 143 finished April 8, 2003
(20030408143 JDCM) of the limited edition. Payment by money order or cashier's check
only. Email price / details: eagleflight@skyhigh.com
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ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS
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DENlines 8.4.04
Turning its back on decades of sound forest management, the Bush administration is
planning on removing protections for the last remaining roadless areas of our national
forests. Nearly 60 million acres could be exposed to logging, oil and gas drilling,
mining, and road building. September 14 is the deadline to send your comments in
opposition to this plan. Please visit our action center and go to alert #322 to take
action.
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1. New Pesticide Rules Threaten Wildlife
The Bush administration has finalized new regulations that cut federal wildlife agencies
out of the loop on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decisions regarding
pesticide use ó a move that undermines the Endangered Species Act. Many pesticides
pose a distinct threat to endangered species and other animals and plants. For example,
the pesticide DDT was largely responsible for the decline of the American bald eagle
before the Endangered Species Act and pesticide control laws halted the species'
march toward extinction. Learn more.
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3. Olympic Swimmer Supports Defenders
Amanda Beard, the world-record holder in the 200-meter breast stroke, will be swimming
for more than herself and her country during this year's Summer Games in Athens.
Beard, who has qualified for three individual events, is also an ambassador for dolphins
and other wildlife, and has recorded a public service announcement for Defenders
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of wildlife as she swims for gold!
4. Defenders Board Member Receives Walt Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund Award
Montana native and Defenders of Wildlife Board Member Ira New Breast was named a
Conservation Hero by the Walt Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund for his work with
swift foxes. New Breast, the executive director of the Native American Fish and Wildlife
Society in Denver, Colorado, and the former director of the Blackfeet Reservation
Fish & Wildlife Department, was instrumental to Defenders' efforts to reintroduce
a self-sustaining swift fox population on the Blackfeet Reservation ó a true wildlife
conservation success story. New Breast is one of five global award winners this year.
5. More Questions Raised About Ethics Violations of Steven Griles
A Defenders Freedom of Information Act lawsuit has generated the release of agency
documents that raise more questions about the ethics compliance of Deputy Secretary
of the Interior, J. Steven Griles. Griles, a former lobbyist who represented energy
and mining companies, has been criticized for meetings that he conducted with past
clients who were seeking changes to federal regulations. Griles was never cleared
of charges by Interior Department investigators or Secretary of the Interior Gale
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Briefing for the case in a federal court in the District of Columbia continues into
the fall.
Defenders of Wildlife
1130 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Copyright Defenders of Wildlife 2004
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POETRY
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None this month
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NEWSLETTER NEWS
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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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