IAT
NEWSLETTER
May 2005
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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,
I hope everyone in the US is enjoying Memorial Day Weekend. Whether we agree or disagree with our current government’s policies, I think one thing we all can agree on is that the people in our armed forces deserve our respect and best wishes. Here’s to them!
On a personal note, on a slightly different topic, I’m in the process of changing jobs again, so please send in your newsletter items on a timely basis, for their inclusion in upcoming issues. The next IAT newsletter will be our annual summer issue, which you should look for in August. In the meantime, if there are any additions for the Calendar of Events, please send them to me. Of course, any other items of interest that you’d like the group to see before the next newsletter will also be cheerfully accepted, and I’m happy to send those around.
Remember that the new JD DVD will be available on Tuesday, June 7, and a reminder that if you have a story about your involvement with the Peace Cloth, we're still collecting them for our 5th anniversary newsletter – please have them in to Eve (eve@johndenverpeacecloth.com) by July 15.
Have a wonderful summer!
My heart to yours,
Ann
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QUOTE OF THE MONTH
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All good things are wild and free
~Henry David Thoreau
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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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June 11, 2005 -- Vail, CO -- Highway Cleanup at the Antlers. John Adams and BBQ. Contact Evelyn @ 970-926-0918 or evepin@colorado.net
June 24, 2005 - Aspen, CO - A special concert related to the Windstar Summer Retreat with music by John Adams and Chris Collins. Annabelle Inn. 6:00-8:00pm, dreauxdog@comcast.net
June 25-26, 2005 - Snowmass, CO - Summer Retreat at the Windstar Land Conservancy. Sponsored by the Windstar CO Connection. $35 All Windstar Members and prospective members are invited to attend. APokey1@aol.com http://www.windstarcoloradoconnection.org
June 25, 2005 - New York City - House Concert to celebrate Christopher Westfall's new CD "I'm Coming Home." 7:00pm, $10 RSVP Eve@JohnDenverpeacecloth.com http://www.chriswestfall.com
July 4, 2005 - Dillon, CO - Lake Dillon Amphitheatre 6:30pm "Rocky Mountain High" - annual 4th of July concert. Bring your own blanket. John Adams & Friends. Free admission.
July 7, 2005 - Osceola, WI * The KC Band presents "Take Me Home", a tribute to the life and music of John Denver. Part of the "Music In The Park" summer concert series. Osceola is 40 minutes from the MN/St. Paul area. Admission is free 7:00pm Info: xram1667@yahoo.com
July 15, 2005 - Carmel, CA - Phil Christie in concert. 7:30pm Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula / 490 Aguajito Road / $10 (831) 521-8864 Info: silkentreasures2000@juno.com
July 21, 2005 - Estes Park, CO - Second John Denver Tribute Concert sponsored by the Estes Park Arts Council featuring "Cowboy Brad" Fitch. / Performance Park / 7:00pm Free / bring lawn chairs http://www.cowboybrad.com
July 30, 2005 - Dousman, WI - Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup - Helpers needed & wanted! / Meet 10:30am at Kettle Moraine Golf Club / 4299 US Hwy 67 / Join the Wisconsin Friends of John Denver group afterwards for some food, fellowship and fun / Carolyn Churchill the_family_churchill@msn.com 847-356-0074
August 9-14, 2005 - Galveston, TX - "Almost Heaven, John Denver's America" / Moody Gardens Convention Center / One Hope Boulevard * http://www.galvestonmusicals.com (800) 54-Shows / (409) 737-1744 [This is a new title for "Almost Heaven: Songs and Stories of John Denver"]
August 12-14, 2005 - Sherwood, WI - Campout at High Cliff State Park / Join the Wisconsin Friends of John Denver in some campfire songs while watching for a shower of Perseid meteors to rain fire in the sky. 847-356-0074 Carolyn Churchill the_family_churchill@msn.com
August 20, 2005 - Alto, New Mexico - "Rocky Mountain High - A musical Tribute to John Denver" by the John Denver Band. 8:00pm $50 Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts / Box 140 / Alto, NM 88312 $50 (888) 818-7872 http://www.spencertheater.com
August 20, 2005 - Peterborough, NH - Highway cleanup and annual barbeque. 3:00pm MacDowell Lake at the Big Shelter overlooking the lake. Burgers and Hot dogs will be provided but bring a cooler with anything else you might want. Paul Swanton and Friends will perform. The Highway cleanup will be at 1:00pm in Dublin. dnilsson@tellink.net http://www.nhfjd.org
September 8 - October 8, 2005 * Walnut Creek, CA "Almost Heaven: Songs and Stories of John Denver" - Center Repertory Company / Jennifer Orr 925-295-1413 < marketing@dlrca.org > 925-943-SHOW
September 9-11, 2005 - South Lake Tahoe - 2nd Annual "Dancing With the Mountains" - celebrating the music of John Denver. Tahoe Valley Campground / (530) 541-2222 ext 1, Tahoe_aerie@yahoo.com Camping info: www.rvonthego.com
***September 30 - October 1, 2005 - Snowmass, CO – The Windstar Foundation -- New Choices for Your Future Symposium”
Guest speakers:
Dr. Jane Goodall ... Jane Goodall Institute <http://www.janegoodall.org>
Thomas Crum ... Aiki Works <http://www.aikiworks.com>
Rodger Schlickeisen ... Defenders of Wildlife <http://www.defenders.org>
George Sterzinger ... Renewable Energy Policy Project <http://www.crest.org>
Michael Reynolds ... Earthship Biotecture <http://www.earthship.org>
Melissa Poe ... Kids F.A.C.E. <http://www.kidsface.org>
For more information, www.wstar.org
October 7, 2005 - Carbondale, CO - Mark Robinson Concert - Steve's Guitars $10 8:30pm www.markrobinsonmusic.com
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Aspen in October
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October 6, 2005 - Aspen, CO - Work detail at the John Denver Sanctuary 8:30am - Noon / Curtis <griffy@guidant.com >
October 6, 2005 - Aspen, CO "Meet and Greet" at the John Denver Sanctuary 3:00pm / Worship on the Mountain 3:30pm Paster Keith Perry / Deb Perry < aspeninoctober@wowway.com >
October 6, 2005 - Aspen, CO - "Friends With You" featuring Mark Cormican and Chris Collins and the Boulder Canyon Band - Aspen Community Church 7:00pm $10 apokey1@aol.com
October 7, 2005 - Aspen, CO - Singalong at the Pitkin County Assisted Living Center - World Family of JD Singers / Rehearsal at Wagner Park at 9:00am < apokey1@aol.com >
October 7, 2005 - Aspen, CO - Mt. Chalet Ballroom - Peace Cloth Event 1:00pm Chris Collins and the Boulder Canyon Band, Mark Cormican, Ken Dravis and Tim Durnan. Presentation of The Vision Award / Tickets $20 Eve@JohnDenverpeacecloth.com
October 7-8, 2005 - Aspen, CO - Wheeler Opera House / 8th Annual John Denver Tribute Concert / Concert benefits Challenge Aspen. Tickets go on sale July 1st. 7:00pm Special Guest: Mike Taylor, one of JD's first original band members and co-author of "Rocky Mountain High." www.wheeleroperahouse.com * info@wheeleroperahouse.com
October 8, 2005 - Aspen, CO - Mt. Chalet Ballroom - "Let This Be A Voice" Auction/lunch/concert 10:30am - 3:30pm with registration beginning at 10:00am. Mark Cormican, Keeper Koplinger, Kevin Demolino, Roy Rivers and Jim Salestrom. Christopher Canyon will showcase the new book "Take Me Home, Country Roads." $25 or $15 for just the concert/auction. Check/M.O. payable to Pamela Beasley / 721 Ravencroft Dr. / Garland, TX 75043 (SASE) pamela.beasley@airmail.net or eagleshorses@yahoo.com
October 9, 2005 - Snowmass, CO - A Windstar Celebration! Windstar Foundation - All Windstar members, old and new, are invited to a special day celebrating and thanking you for all you do to support The Windstar Foundation 9:00am - 4:00pm * Campfire 6:00pm / < apokey1@aol.com>
October 9, 2005 - Aspen, CO - Wheeler Opera House / 8th Annual John Denver Tribute Concert / Concert benefits Challenge Aspen. Tickets go on sale July 1st. 7:00pm Special Guests: Chad Mitchell Trio in honor of the 40th Anniversary of John joining the trio. www.wheeleroperahouse.com * info@wheeleroperahouse.com
October 10, 2005 - Aspen, CO - "Colors of the Rainbow" presented by Georgiann McDaniel / Mountain Chalet Roof-top Conference Room 9:00am - Noon $20 / SASE to Georgiann McDaniel / 48 E. Tamarack Circle / Battlement Mesa / Parachute, CO 81635 * Info: RockyMtnHaven1@msn.com
October 10, 2005 - Aspen, CO - Mt. Chalet Ballroom / Mack Bailey in Concert $20 includes Lunch at noon & the concert at 1:00pm http://www.mackbailey.com
October 10, 2005 - Aspen, CO - "It's Goodbye Again" 5:00pm Wagner Park on Durant Avenue. <aspeninoctober@wowway.com >
October 10, 2005 - Aspen, CO - Mt. Chalet 7:30pm – downstairs concert - "New Friends To Find" Steve Brook, Rene Wingelaar and Tim Durnan / John Denver Trivia Contest $12 < jht@spamarrest.com >
October 27, 2005 – Reading, PA – Casa Grande, 5-10PM Music Extravaganza III: Funk & Folk--Music for the Environment, to benefit Earth Song Environmental Foundation www.earthsongfdn.org for more information
(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 Bailey’s schedule, Donna Pinto for information on Chris Westfall’s engagements, 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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Endless Summer
(by Carole Romanowski - whispjesse@aol.com)
The hazy season of Summertime
Is reminiscent of dear John.
One bestows golden rays of sun
The other warmth to draw upon.
But when a gray and overcast sky
Obscures sun's light to burn less strong
The sun dispels the clouds and gloom
From the Summer in John's song.
And should we ever feel downhearted
And worries render us little choice
Remember the love that shines from John
And experience the Summer in his voice.
For John is Summertime personified
He's sunlit days and carefree times
He's playful breezes and he's honesty
His truth and beauty's in his rhymes.
So when the calendar presents the Fall
And the robin silences her song
Celebrate John's sunlit spirit in your heart
And Summer's season will last year long.
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From Sherry Cook (backhomagain@yahoo.com):
Hi all! I attended the Largo Spring Festival here in Florida where Ron Rich was blessed to front Lee Greenwood and Don McLean (remember him?!)! What a FANTASTIC show!!! The gates opened at 6:00 with Ron coming on at 6:15, and the show lasted until 11:00! It was outside in a lovely wooded area, and the weather was great, although somewhat cool. I went with a fellow JD sister who lives in Tampa. We saw another new JD sister who drove up from Naples to be there! (We recognized the sweet, smiling face of someone on her Aspen t-shirt!) We ran to her and found out what we could about her and where she was from. We plan to get in touch to see if she will join our Florida Windstar Connection.
She was greatly empressed with Ron (we already knew!) and had a wonderful time! There was a lot of singing along that night! I went back home with Barbara (my sister from Tampa) and spent the night. The next day, we
spent with John...on the computer, watching videos, and listening to his music. I can't think of a better way to spend the day! :) It was a lovely weekend and one I wish each member of our beautiful family could enjoy every so often. Once again, I am reminded of how thankful I am for the wonderful worldwide family John has created.
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From Netty Verburg [n.verburg@kabelfoon.net]
"Why Did You Leave Us On Your Jet Plane? "
A Dutch theater play about John Denver fans.
Four women once fainted meeting John Denver. They decided to found a group with the name, “John's Apostles -- a fanclub or working group commited to doing something good for the World and for people in need.”
In the play, they have a mission, and with John’s help, they will save the world or go down with that world.
They are also singing John’s songs.
This is the first time in this country that something like this is happening. One of our clubboard members has already attended the play and it seems very good and friendly towards John. She even gave them John Denver t-shirts to wear during the performance :-)
The theater play will be in theater Bellevue, Amsterdam. We are going to attend the play with a group of people from our Dutch club "The World Of John Denver" on May the 29th!
(I hope you’ll let us know how it was, Netty – sounds great! -- AS)
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From Judith Gabriel (Earth Song Environmental Foundation, Inspired by the Music&Vision of John Denver [earthsongfdn@comcast.net])
Hi Everyone,
We are now formally "Earth Song Environmental Foundation, Inspired by the Music&Vision of John Denver," formerly The John Denver Memorial Foundation, Inc.
It was too confusing for the computer illiterate here to have two emails for the foundation and one for my business, so I did drop the jdfoundation@comcast.net and this address earthsongfdn@comcast.net will be the one used for the foundation.
You may still go on-line at www.johndenvermemorialfoundation.com or you may use our new address www.earthsongfdn.org as well.
Please consider, if you buy anything from Amazon.com, to please do it through our website. You may purchase anything they have to offer not just music, and then we get a small percentage of your purchase.
We are giving our second $1,000 scholarship to a Berks County senior again. Hilary Peterson will be majoring in food science. She has already done research on soil nutrients and will be attending Penn State University, University Park Campus. Next year we hope that we can give two scholarships, the second to a performing arts major in acoustic guitar or voice.
Also in about a month, I'll have final information on our annual Music Extravaganza III: Funk&Folk--Music for the Environment. It's going to be a great time on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, 5-10 p.m. at Casa Grande just outside Reading, PA. Since it is so close to Halloween we are asking people to dress like something in nature. No masks, though, although you may paint your face. Prize for the best costume.
Thank you for letting me share.
Peace,
Judith Gabriel, President
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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.
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!
And don't think you guys are left out, either...no sir! Every guy who tries the shave cream LOVES it! Also, there are several men's colognes that are wonderful...don't forget the special lady in your life! Everyone should treat themselves to Satin Hands! It's incredible! I hope you will "come see me" on my website!
Take care, everybody, and have a great day!
Thank you!
Peace and joy,
Sherry :)
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ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS
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DENlines 5/11/05
A Biweekly Update from Defenders of Wildlife: Working to Save Wildlife and Wild Lands
Help DENlines Find a New Name
Defenders Launching Campaign to Protect Endangered Species Act
Logging, Drilling Coming Soon to a Roadless Forest Near You
Help Us Save Wildlife by Shopping at Defenders' Upgraded E-store
Immigration Bill Exempts ALL Border Lands From Environmental Laws
Celebrate Bear Awareness Week
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1. Help DENlines Find a New Name
Last October, we surveyed 100,000 randomly sampled DENlines subscribers. You told us many things, such as your desire for more stories about wildlife, more pictures and more action alerts. You also told us that you prefer the Defenders name to the current name of our e-newsletter. During the coming months, we will be renaming and redesigning DENlines, DEN alerts and our DEN (Defenders Environmental Network) Action Center to better meet your needs. This is where we need your help now! Should DENlines become Defenders' Wildlife News, DefenderLines, Defenders of Wildlife E-News, Defenders Wildlines or something else? Please go to this link to vote on one of the names provided or to suggest your own name.
All participants will be entered into a drawing and one will be randomly selected to receive a backpack full of Defenders' most popular gear. Thanks for your help.
2. Defenders Launching Campaign to Protect Endangered Species Act
Some of the leaders in Congress are renewing their efforts to fundamentally weaken the federal Endangered Species Act this year. Defenders will be vigorously fighting at the forefront to protect the act -- which has saved hundreds of animals and plants from extinction. Rep. Dennis Cardoza (D-California) recently introduced a bill that would render habitat protections virtually meaningless. This is just the first of many attacks on our endangered species. We will need your help to save our vanishing wildlife. Take action now by visiting www.SaveESA.org and signing our Endangered Species Conservation Pledge.
3. Logging, Drilling Coming Soon to a Roadless Forest Near You
The Bush administration last week released its plan to repeal President Clinton's Roadless Area Conservation Rule -- a policy that put the last remaining 58.5 million acres of unroaded national forests off-limits to road building and energy drilling. Unlike the original roadless rule, which was adopted following more than 600 public hearings and 2.5 million public comments in favor, the Bush administration's repeal followed no public hearings, no scientific scrutiny, and more than 1.7 million public comments in opposition. In the face of the announcement by the administration, Rep. Jay Inslee (D-Washington) and other members of Congress are pledging to reintroduce legislation that would codify Clinton's roadless rule into law. Stay tuned for more information.
4. Help Us Save Wildlife by Shopping at Defenders' Upgraded E-store
Enter the code "DENlines," and receive a 10 percent special discount on any merchandise order of $50 or more, not including shipping, until July 1 when you shop at our online store. Purchase new products such as our unique and durable 11 oz Magic Mystique Colorsource Stoneware Mug which changes its appearance from cold (black) to hot (stunning wolf portrait!), a Limited Edition Collectors Plate and a much asked for mouse pad, both with the same wolf photo as the mug. Recently added quality hemp t-shirts and full color throws make great gifts for family and friends. Plus, your purchases will provide needed funds for our array of wildlife-saving programs.
Nothing could be easier than shopping online at www.defenders.org/shop. Bookmark this page for future shopping and please check back often to see new products that are constantly being added to our store.
5. Immigration Bill Exempts ALL Border Lands From Environmental Laws
A controversial measure that exempts the Department of Homeland Security from complying with ALL environmental laws along ALL U.S. borders was snuck into the bill that provides funds for the war in Iraq. The measure, known as the "Real ID" Act, will expose thousands of acres of public land, including national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and wilderness areas along the 7,500-mile Mexican and Canadian borders to extreme environmental damage. Learn more.
6. Celebrate Bear Awareness Week
Join Defenders in celebrating national Bear Awareness Week, May 15-21. This year Defenders is teaming up with zoos around the country to promote special events that educate the public about the integral role that bears play in nature. As human and bear interactions increase, conflicts sometimes occur. Bear Awareness Week provides an excellent opportunity for communities to learn more about the simple steps they can take to reduce the likelihood of conflicts. Defenders continues to address these conflicts by administering programs to increase tolerance for grizzly bears through The Bailey Wildlife Foundation Grizzly Compensation Trust, which pays for livestock losses, and The Bailey Wildlife Foundation Proactive Carnivore Conservation Fund, which uses methods to prevent conflicts with bears before they occur.
Help mark Bear Awareness Week by "adopting" a polar bear or black bear through Defenders' Wildlife Adoption Center. And, visit our Bear Awareness Week website to learn more about bears and events being held during the week.
Defenders of Wildlife
1130 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
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POETRY
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Endless Summer
(by Carole Romanowski - whispjesse@aol.com)
The hazy season of Summertime
Is reminiscent of dear John.
One bestows golden rays of sun
The other warmth to draw upon.
But when a gray and overcast sky
Obscures sun's light to burn less strong
The sun dispels the clouds and gloom
From the Summer in John's song.
And should we ever feel downhearted
And worries render us little choice
Remember the love that shines from John
And experience the Summer in his voice.
For John is Summertime personified
He's sunlit days and carefree times
He's playful breezes and he's honesty
His truth and beauty's in his rhymes.
So when the calendar presents the Fall
And the robin silences her song
Celebrate John's sunlit spirit in your heart
And Summer's season will last year long.
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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 July 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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