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The John Denver Internet Fan
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Monthly
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January 2009
Editor: Emily M.
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Table of
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January 2009 - Issue #177
John Denver
Events......................................2
JD Event
Reviews:
by
Debra Sanderson...................................3
John Denver Solstice Tribute in
"Music to your ears: Listening
to John Denver classics
can improve your
heart"..............................6
John Denver's Faith In The
Environment
Sunset Magazine - November
1991.....................7
Poetry
Corner:
"Echoes of a Life" by Carole
Romanowski...............8
John Denver
Notes.......................................9
John Denver Want
Ads...................................10
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J O H N D E N V E R E V E N T S
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February 27, 2009 -
Music of John Denver" will be performed by
Jim Curry, his
band and special guest Jim Connor. 8:00pm at
the
Theater,
(434) 979-1333 http://www.theparamount.net
http://www.JimCurryMusic.com
March 21, 2009 – Frederick, MD
– “Friends With You” band in
Concert /
7:30pm
(301) 788-7090
http://www.friendswithyouband.com
March 21, 2009 –
fojdclub@fojd.org.uk *
http://www.fojd.org.uk
April 3, 2009 -
Ido Ambacht (near
go on sale
9-8-08.
April 17, 2009 -
will be performed by the Kansas City Symphony
at 8:00pm at
the Church of the Resurrection /
Jim Curry will be joined by his band as well
as former John
Pete Huttlinger. (816) 471-0400 /
www.JimCurryMusic.com
Guest Conductor: Lee
Holdridge
April 18, 2009 –
(301) 788-7090
http://www.friendswithyouband.com
April 24, 2009 –
By Mark Cormican /
http://www.markcormican.com
May 2, 2009 –
(678) 576-0269
http://www.friendswithyouband.com
June 13, 2009 –
(859) 567-2955
http://www.friendswithyouband.com
June 19, 2009 -
Tribute 6:00pm Recreation Hall / Live music,
video, potluck
dinner and storytelling info@wrangells.org (907) 554-4464
http://www.wrangells.org
June 27, 2009 -
Roy Rivers, featuring Steve Weisberg. 8:00pm $25
Red Rocks Amphitheater
http://www.john-denver-tribute.com
July 14, 2009 -
Concert" - TropiCowboy Band / Brad &
Kathy Fitch
October 9, 2009 -
with new DVD premier. 10:30am - 3:00pm "Friends With
You"
Band will perform. Jennifer
windwalker@samsco.org
October 11, 2009 -
Info:
pixiedmyr@aol.com
"A Tribute to John Denver & Country Music
Legends"
James Garrett sings John Denver's best-loved
hits.
IMAX Little Opry Theatre / 3562 Shepherd of
the Hills
Expressway /
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Tribute to John
Denver
October 12,
2008
by Debra Sanderson <
pixiedmyr@aol.com >
Friends:
The event on October 12th was very
successful! We had perfect weather for
the clean-up, warm and a little breezy at noon.
We gathered on the beach at low tide, when we had more beach to clean up,
and people set off in both directions.
We had about a dozen participants, and collected more cigarette butts
than any other kind of trash, yet again.
The annual Coastal Cleanup is held every September, so we benefited from
their cleanup a few weeks prior. But
somehow, no matter how short the time between cleanups, there is still trash
dumped out on the beach, in the parking lot, and along the paths.
After the cleanup, we had people bring out
their instruments, and we started the singalong. We had many folks returning this year,
several brand-new faces joined in the remembrance, and there were some old
friends who were not able to make it this year.
We welcomed all who made their way to the beach, and we missed those who
could not be there for whatever reason.
The wind picked up and the temperature
dropped at around 5pm, so it was a short and cold tribute this year. But after 11 years, what is there left to
say? We’re family now. We gather for our annual reunion on the
beach, and we are thankful that John Denver brought us all together, hearts and
minds in unison singing the songs he sang, and remembering the moments in our
lives that were defined by his music. We
miss him, and his absence is a void that can never fully be healed; and yet
without his loss, none of us there on the beach that Sunday would have known the
others on that beach. And how much
poorer would our lives be if none of us had met? We’ve experienced joys and sorrows together,
and over the last 11 years, one day at a time, we’ve shared almost two weeks of
Sundays together. When the rest of our
friends and family can’t understand why we tear up when we hear “Take Me Home
Country Roads” unexpectedly in a supermarket when we’re on vacation, we know
that our family standing there on John’s Beach in
We had hoped that the plaque which Cindy Doe
dedicated last year would be installed in time for the October event, but there
had been delays while a couple of factual errors were corrected. The rock has been prepped for the plaque, and
we’re confident that it will be in place next October!
For everyone with Internet access, Bear has
posted an album of his photos of the event online at: http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/553565156yEMCSX His photos are
always well done, and please go visit – and leave some comments! If anyone wants a full-size copy, please
contact Bear directly and he will send it to you.
After the event we adjourned to Gianni’s for
dinner. There were more of us than
expected (we thought there might be 10-15 people – we were closer to 25-30 for
dinner) so we couldn’t all sit at the same table. But the food was hot, and we all got a chance
to warm up, and then cool down with gelato for dessert.
We will gather again next year, on the second
Sunday of October, October 11, 2009. The
beach clean-up time will depend on the high tides on that day, and weather
permitting, we will again have a sing-along, read the campfire letters, and
observe a moment of silence at 5:28pm PT.
Many thanks to all who attended the event;
and to those who wanted to attend the event but couldn't, we hope to see you
next year!
Peace, Love and
Understanding
John Denver: The Legacy
Continues
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Fan Club Release: John Denver Solstice Tribute in
The communities of McCarthy and
John visited the remote, wildly
spectacular area in 1976 for his filming of “
Scenes of John’s movie featuring the
The evening will conclude with
a sing-a-long medley, including “Wrangell Mountain Song,” with lyrics inspired
by the grandeur of the
Although there is no admission charge,
donations are appreciated. For more information contact WMC at
info@wrangells.org. or call (907) 554-4464.
The
Music to your
heart: Listening to John Denver classics can improve your blood
flow
By Daniel
Martin
Joyful: The sounds of country singer John Denver increased blood flow to
the heart of volunteers. Listening to
your favourite music can improve the health of your heart, a study has
shown. Scientists have found that happy
music causes the lining of blood vessels to expand, increasing the amount of
blood flow. And the benefits of joyful
music are even greater than that of laughter, according to the researchers from
the
But
listening to 'stressful' music such as heavy metal can cause the vessels to
contract - which can have a bad effect on the heart. They say the effect could be down to the
release of endorphins, which are released by the brain to induce the feeling of
well-being. Their study asked 10 healthy volunteers to bring in recordings of
music that made them feel joyful. As the research was being carried out in the
Unhealthy arteries fail to react to such changes in the way they should,
putting a strain on the cardiovascular system and possibly damaging the heart.
The test involved tightening a cuff around the forearm and then releasing it
while measuring the artery's dilation with ultrasound. A good reaction indicated
that the cells lining the blood vessels, which regulate blood flow and respond
to stimuli ranging from exercise to emotions, were healthy.
After listening to joyful music, volunteers' arteries opened 26 per cent
wider on average during the cuff test than they did when no music was played.
Playing music that participants said made them 'anxious' caused the blood
vessels to narrow by 6 per cent. Scientists then compared the results with the
effect of laughing and comedy shows, and listening to relaxation
tapes.
Relaxing melodies
Laughing at the videos led to a 19 per cent
increase in dilation, while 'relaxation' sounds raised it by 11 per cent - both
less than the effect of uplifting music. Study leader Dr Michael Miller said:
'We had previously demonstrated that positive emotions, such as laughter, were
good for vascular health. 'So, a logical question was whether other emotions,
such as those evoked by music, have a similar effect. 'We knew that individual
people would react differently to different types of music, so in this study, we
enabled participants to select music based upon their likes and dislikes.' The
type of music did not matter, as long as it made the listener 'feel good', he
said.
He added: 'We're all wired differently, we
all react differently. I enjoy country music, so I could appreciate why country
music could cause that joyful response.
'We don't understand why somebody may be drawn to certain classical
music, for example. There are no words in that, and yet the rhythm, the melody
and harmony, may all play a role in the emotional and cardiovascular response.
'Needless to say, these results were music to my ears because they signal
another preventive strategy that we may incorporate in our daily lives to
promote heart health.' The findings were
presented yesterday at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions
meeting in
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Sunset Magazine
November
1991
"John Denver's faith in the
environment - My
John Denver:
It is difficult for me to
identify only one favorite place on Earth. There are so many places in the world
that I truly enjoy. I'd like to share a few of them with you. Any time I can spend in the desert,
especially springtime, is a powerful teacher for me. I am reminded of nature's
resilience and magic when I am in the desert. For most of the year, the land is
dry and vegetation is sparse. But when I see how water works its magic in the
desert landscape, I am filled with wonder. Water is scarce and precious.
Thankfully, sometimes there is enough rain in early spring to bring the desert
floor to life with color. The parched land changes and becomes blanketed with
life in subtle shades of green, purple and blue. The stately saguaro cactus
stands proudly, crowned in glistening white flowers. The prickly pear and cholla
bloom in glorious yellows and vibrant pinks. It is a flower of faith to me when
I see a blossom in the desert. I pause and am enriched by its strength and
vulnerability. At these times, nature reminds me what it means to be vital and
alive.
I feel most at home in the mountains.
There is a place in
memorable Perseid meteor
shower.
All the seasons in the
As I think of these and so many
other special places, my heart turns to
There is wisdom in nature's
untamed power
I have clear images of the
times I have spent in the land of the midnight sun. I can still see the rich
colors of twilight and the lasting dawn light of the summer hours. My whole
being remembers the golden intensity of a wolf's eyes. I find myself without
adequate words for describing the vital, raw power of the massive polar bear and
the grizzly. The grizzly is a master at fishing.
In fact, the grizzly is a
master at catching, which is more than I can say for myself, even though you can
count on catching something, since nature provides in
abundance.
In
While wild places are precious,
there are other natural places that give us a special connection to the living
world. Neighborhood parks, window boxes in cities and flowering backyards -- any
place that brings us in touch with nature is special and to be cherished. Any place.
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POETRY
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Echoes of a
Life
by Carole Romanowski
If I could change the hands
of time
And deem destiny's
delay
There'd be more reasons for
the rhyme
For John would still be here
today.
Mother Nature's devoted
son
A loving steward of the
earth
Wearing sunshine on his
shoulders
And Windstar's dream 9 years
from birth.
A husband, dad, brother and
son
Eagle's friend, he soared in
flight
Claiming the
And Hunger Project for
wanting plight.
A poet, musician, writer of
song
Filling our senses with his
voice
To represent Citizens in
Space
And children with little
choice.
Light-hearted John would cry
"Far out!"
Alone, find "kin" in
Now his footsteps echo
"...down country roads"
'Neath "... the wings that
fly us Home."
(copyright by Carole
Romanowski -whispjesse@ aol.com)
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John Denver has been inducted
into the "Hit Parade Hall of Fame"2008.
http://www.hitparadehalloffame.org/
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Craigslist: John Denver Ltd
Edition 24kt Gold Record "Take Me Home, Country Roads",framed - PostingID:
978444013 - Ends 2-24-09 Kevin de la Paz
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/clt/978444013.html
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I am looking for someone who
has either VHS, DVD or computer video files of any of the following: Redrocks
Concert 1982; JD on Tonight Show; 1977 Australia Tour Concert; LA Concert 1979;
"Time and Again" Special. Will pay for the media the footage is on. David Stemple
dstemple@cstone.net
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