IAT NEWSLETTER

December 2004


Our hearts go out to those affected by the tsunami in Southeast Asia. May the new year bring them peace in this tragedy

Also ó remembering Theresa Sheaís mother, Pat Houghís mother, and our dear friend and mentor, John Denver, on what would have been the occasion of his 61st birthday.

Calendar of Events | Environmental News | For Sale | Fundraisers

Letter from the President | Letters | Newsletter News | Organization Information

Poetry | Quote of the Month | Websites of Interest


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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,

Another year, come and gone. It does seem to get faster as we get older, doesnít it? And boo hoo ó no new "Lord of the Rings" movie for me to wax ecstatic about (unless you count the extended edition DVD of The Return of the King!). But all good things come to an end eventually, and hopefully, there will be much for everyone to look forward to in 2005.

For those who would like to donate to relief organizations taking contributions for the tsunami disaster victims, this seems like a good place to start:
http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/12/28/tsunami.aidsites/index.html

And please donít forget us here at IAT ó we need your contributions to keep this newsletter going. So if you attend a concert or an event that you think might be of interest to your fellow IATers, or plant a tree, or support a cause, drop us a line and let us know.

Best wishes for peace and tranquility in the coming year.

My heart to yours,
Ann

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QUOTE OF THE MONTH
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"We must remember that one determined person can make a difference, and that a small group of determined people can change the course of history."

Sonia Johnson

(thanks to Barb Kilgallon for this monthís quote)

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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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December 31, 2004* Scottsdale, AZ - John Denver Benefit New Year's Eve Concert at the Casa / 5802 E. Lincoln Drive / Scottsdale, AZ 85253 < casa@thecasa.org > 800-356-3247 http://www.thecasa.org * 480-948-7460 $100

January 14, 15, 2005* Alexandria, VA ó The Chad Mitchell Trio and many others, performing at the historic Birchmere.
http://www.wfma.net/con05.htm

January 15, 2005 * Largo, Florida - "Rocky Mountain Memory", a John Denver Tribute concert, starring Ron Rich and the Stone Tree band, Largo Cultural Center 4:00pm & 8:00pm Tickets: $15 (727) 587-6793

January 29, 2005 * Monterey, CA - Tim Durnan will give a house concert of John Denver Songs / 98 Seafoam Ave. 7:30pm
http://www.timdurnan.com Seating is limited, so reservations are a must. Judy T < jht@spamarrest.com >

March 3, 2005 * Altadena, CA - Christopher Westfall will be performing at the Coffee Gallery Backstage at 8:30, 2029 N. Lake St. Altadena, CA (web site www.coffeegallery.com 626-398-7917) (
www.chriswestfall.com) For information: Judy in Monterey, jht@spamarrest.com or 831-373-7780.

March 6, 2005 - Chris Westfall will be performing at the Nixon Library Theater, 3:30, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd. Yorba Linda, CA 714-993-5075 (
www.chriswestfall.com) For info: Judy in Monterey, jht@spamarrest.com or 831-373-7780.

 
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.htm . Also, Mack announces plans for his second Concert Trip to Ireland, with Kevin Brooks and John Sommers, March 15 - 22, 2005. Includes St. Patrick's Day in Dublin, tours, concerts, and a fabulous trip around Ireland. For details, see:
http://www.mackbailey.com/Ireland.htm

(thanks to Emily Parris and the Rocky Mountain High newsletter for many of these dates; thanks too, to Karen Tupek for keeping us up to date with Mack Baileyís schedule and Deb Sanderson for news of events in California)

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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"It's About Time"
(by Carole Romanowski -
whispjesse@aol.com)

Father Time is in a frenzy
In ivory cloak and beard of gray
To usher in the brand new year
And whisk 2004 away.

When, oh when to effect this?
He pulled a trick out of his sleeve
And like a sorcerer proclaimed the date -
"How ' bout on New Year's Eve!"

Now Father Time does realize
JD was born on that same date.
Since John bequeathed a timeless legacy
His birthday we must celebrate.

So Father Time this New Year's Eve
To keep John's memory alive
Will shout with glee "Happy Birthday, John"
And "Happy New Year 2005!"

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WEBSITES OF INTEREST
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SUPPORT THE BEARFOREST IN THE NETHERLANDS

http://www.higherground.nl/BerenbosKavelVoorJohnDenver/index-EN.htm

Visit their website to see how you can help support the rehabilitation of bears in a forest preserve in the Netherlands. The website has posted an audio clip of John Denver singing "How Do You Say Hello To A Grizzly Bear?" from "Bighorn!" too!

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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.


In this healing time...
Thank you for helping to make the world
a better place in which to live,
Diana and Susan
Wildlife Creations

http://www.geocities.com/wldlifecreation

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From Sherry Cook <
backhomagain@yahoo.com>

Hello friends!

Did you ever have a simple idea just hit you right out of the blue?! Last night while discussing my Mary Kay business, a realization hit me just like that! For over a year now, I have been a Mary Kay consultant, but it has been one part of my life and carrying on John Denver's legacy has been another. The two didn't seem to harmonize, but with this idea, they are! I have a website (
www.MaryKay.com/scook2426). If you will visit my website and place an order, I will donate a portion of my proceeds to Windstar. That way, whatever you purchase will help my business grow, and more importantly to me, Windstar grow!

Take care, everybody, and have a great day!

Thank you!
Peace and joy,
Sherry :)

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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 12.23.04

A Biweekly Update from Defenders of Wildlife: Working to Save Wildlife and Wild Lands

Dear Friend:

There's no doubt about it. The past months have been rough for those of us who care about wildlife and the health of our planet. We can't candy-cane coat this one. The election results bode ill for environmental issues ó already we are hearing that there will be a new push to gut the Endangered Species Act, drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and other wilderness areas, and plow new roads into the last remaining roadless areas of our national forests. The folks who are leading the call for pillaging and plundering seek only short-term gain at the expense of the legacy that we should pass down to our children and grandchildren. Greed trumps fairness, selfishness leads to abuses of our planet. Their actions are not exactly in the holiday spirit, nor do they fit with the American ideal. They're like Dr. Seuss' classic character, the Grinch, who is cruel to his pet and always trying to figure out how to destroy the happiness and collective goodwill of the good citizens of Whoville ó the everyplace town that represents all towns.

But in the end, the Grinch comes to his senses. We're hoping beyond hope that the greed heads in this presidential administration and Congress will do the same. Instead of seeking short-term gains, we're hoping they will recognize that great benefits can be earned by protecting wildlife and the land that we share with the animals and upon which we depend for our own lives. We're hoping that they'll understand that more jobs can be created and our children's future better secured by living sustainably ó working with the planet and not against it.

The holidays are a time for hope, but at Defenders we know that hope will not be enough. We know that a visionary effort is needed to reenergize all those who already "get it" ó and to convince those who don't ó to spread the message that wildlife and our own welfare require us to change our ways for the better. We're asking that you continue to lead on this effort. By contacting your elected officials, by writing letters-to-the-editor, by becoming leaders in your communities and places of worship, by educating your children and by speaking up for wildlife, you've proven time and time again that you seek and demand better, more sustainable public policies.

So during this holiday season, we want to thank you for all you do! And to kick off the New Year right, we're asking that you sign, and ask your friends, family and neighbors to sign, our Endangered Species Pledge at www.saveesa.org as your gift to our planet's wildlife. It will not cost you anything, but if the Endangered Species Act is gutted, it will likely cost our diminishing wildlife their lives.

Again, thanks for all you do. And may your holidays be filled with joy and peace!

Best wishes,
Rodger Schlickeisen
President, Defenders of Wildlife

DENlines is a biweekly update of Defenders of Wildlife, a leading national conservation organization recognized as one of the nation's most progressive advocates for wildlife and its habitat. It is known for its effective leadership on endangered species issues, particularly predators such as brown bears and gray wolves. Defenders also advocates new approaches to wildlife conservation that protect species before they become endangered. Founded in 1947, Defenders is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with more than 480,000 members and supporters.
 
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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If you would like to submit articles, news items, stories, poetry, or any other pertinent information to IT'S ABOUT TIME, please e-mail any of the IAT staff.  The submission deadline for the next edition is January 19, 2005. Please be sure to include any contact information so that members can e-mail or snail-mail for further details.

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The contents of this newsletter are entirely at the discretion of the "It's About Time" staff.   Contributions, as always, are welcomed, although inclusion is not guaranteed.  All contributed material may be subject to editing for content and length.

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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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