============================================= *** R O C K Y M O U N T A I N H I G H *** ============================================= The John Denver Internet Fan Club Monthly Newsletter SEPTEMBER 2002 Editor: Emily M. Parris ============================================= http://www.rockymtnhigh.org * emily@sky.net ============================================= Table of Contents John Denver Events.................................2 John Denver Aspen, CO Events.......................3 "One Man's Legacy" Quilt World - September 2002..................5 John Denver Event Reviews: Review of the JD Remembrance Day Weekend by Darcey Anne Farrow........................6 John Denver CD Reviews: Review of "Rocky Mountain High: A Tribute to John Denver" (1997) by Emily M. Parris..........7 John Denver Notes..................................8 Poetry Corner: "Sing One More Song For Me" by Margaret Moores....9 "Changing Seasons" by Emily M. Parris.............9 John Denver Want Ads/For Sale.....................10 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Emily M. Parris and James A. Fettgather were married in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 25, 2002 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ======================================= J O H N D E N V E R E V E N T S ======================================= September 7-8, 2002 * Germany / "Music and Communication's" International Fan Club Weekend / Sinzig 10:00am Sat to 4:00pm Sunday Information: gabi.kuss@johndenverclub.de September 21, 2002 * Doylestown, PA / Christopher Westfall / Salem United Church of Christ * Tickets $10.00 (kids under 12 are free) 8:00pm Light refreshments will be served. Info: or (302) 239-5907 www.geocities.com/aneagleflight/october13.html?1024422397830 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 September 30-October 4, 2002 * Lyons, CO - Journey to Center Workshop with Thomas Crum (970) 925-7099 http://www.aikiworks.com / P.O. Box 7845 Aspen, CO 81612 October 5, 2002 - Milwaukee, WI - JD Memorial Event with music, poetry and a candlelight vigil at dusk. * Free / Boerner Botanical Gardens 5:30pm / Bring a candle. Cheryl WI Friends of John Denver October 5th & 6th, 2002 - 4th Annual John Denver Celebration / Salida, Colorado http://www.johndenverlegacy.com Christine Smith 1-719-942-9620 October 5, 2002 * Westminster, CO / John Adams Benefit Concert / Westminster High School, 4276 W. 68th Ave. 7:00pm $25.00 Marie Powell (303) 420-1022 or October 5, 2002 - Troy, NC - Bill Danoff, John Sommers, Mack Bailey, Kenn Roberts will perform with members of the Hard Travelers. Montgomery Auditorium 7:00pm (910) 576-4186 tsec@mc-online.net $12 adults $6 students / Benefit for the Gerry Bailey Scholarship for the Trinity Music Academy. October 11, 2002 - Grand Junction, CO 10:00am - Glenwood Canyon Highway Road Cleanup. Meet 10:00am at the JD Highway Marker. Info: Carole Kenney 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 October 12, 2002 * Limerick, ME / "JD Weekend" at the coffee house across the street from the Jeremiah Mason Bed & Breakfast / Singing and fellowship / Christine Weaver http://jeremiahmasonhouse.com October 25, 2002 * Annapolis, Maryland - 2nd Annual "Music From the Mountains" concert honoring John Denver. Hard Travelers. (410) 849-3220 $32.50 / VIP $85.00 Concert is a benefit for: http://www.horsesthatheal.org ========================================================== "A Celebration of the Life and Music of John Denver" - Aspen, Colorado - October, 2002 http://www.john-denver.org/events/aspen2002/ ========================================================= October 9, 2002 - Aspen, CO - Hike to Williams Lake / Meet at the Mountain Chalet at 9:00am in the lobby. Info: Alan Gilda October 10, 2002 - Aspen, CO - Work on the JD Sanctuary. 9:00am to 2:00pm Info: curtis.griffy@guidant.com October 10, 2002 - Aspen, CO * John Denver "Meet and Greet" 4:30pm / John Denver Sanctuary / October 10, 2002 - Aspen, CO - "Worship on the Mountain" 5:00pm - John Denver Sanctuary / Singers: Melanie Trondsen, Deb Perry, Jim & Anne Curry, and Pam & Richard Caudle. More info: Deb October 10, 2002 - Aspen, CO * Jim Connor "Remembers John Denver" 8:00pm - Aspen Community Church / 200 E. Bleeker St. Tickets $25 Info: Cindy Speigle (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 October 11, 2002 * Aspen, CO "Peaceful Choices: JD Memorial Peace Cloth event - Poetry in Aspen" 10:00am to 4:00pm $20 This is a mini-educational symposium / Bring a brown bag lunch. Desserts and drinks will be provided. Info: Eve Kleinfeld 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 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 and Chris Nole. $20.00 or $10 concert/auction only. Mary Ledford $20 * Event is Full October 12, 2002 * Snowmass Village, CO / Dinner at the Tower Restaurant (formerly owned by John) 4:00pm $26 per person Info: 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 October 12, 2002 * Aspen, CO * Pete Huttlinger's John Denver Guitar Clinic / Grottos Restaurant 3:00pm - 5:00pm $25.00 Sign up at: http://www.petehuttlinger.com October 13, 2002 * Aspen, CO * Windstar Open House 11:00am to 4:00pm http://www.wstar.org 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 www.geocities.com/aneagleflight/oct13.html October 13, 2002 * Snowmass Village, CO / 9:00am Worship Service at Snowmass Chapel followed by a Dedication in the Memorial Garden. Free buffet lunch will follow. Debbie Dietz Shore Snowmass Chapel & Community Center / P.O. Box 17169 / Snowmass Village, CO 81615 Phone: (970) 923-6192 ext. 21 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 October 14, 2002 * Aspen, CO / "John Adams and Friends - In Loving Memory of John Denver III" $30 Wheeler Opera House (970) 920-5770 7:00pm 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 Mtn Chalet). Finale Event Deb <+> <+> <+> <+> <+> <+> <+> ONE MAN'S LEGACY Quilt World Magazine September 2002, Vol. 27, No. 5 A sudden death can leave friends and relatives reeling from the loss. When singer John Denver was killed tragically in a plane crash, friends, family and fans were left with nothing but memories and his songs. John had spent his life working for peace and the environment. He co-founded the Windstar Foundation in 1976 to teach about conservation. He was a gentle soul who wished for peace and worked toward this goal. While trying to come to terms with their loss, friends wanted to mark his many accomplishments. They heard about a project called "A Cloth of Many Colors". The idea was to collect swatches of fabric from people all over the world. These pieces would be sewn together into larger panels to eventually form an enormous quilt. The quilt would symbolize the prayers and wishes for peace of all who contributed to and worked on the quilt. The dream was for the quilt to become large enough to wrap around the United Nations Building. The building would be blanketed with the hopes and dreams for peace from around the world. Debra Chilton was an original member of this group. She realized that those who wished to memorialize John Denver wanted to contribute to this project. From this outpouring of emotion, The John Denver Memorial Peace Cloth was born. The project took on a life of its own. Pieces and panels arrived from around the world. It quickly became a 3-foot-wide tapestry more than 1,000 feet long, and it is still growing. Pieces of the cloth are currently traveling around the world. Hosts display the cloth and add sections along with their prayers for peace. Panels of the cloth have blanketed the podium at the United Nations, encircled the annual Prayer Vigil for the Earth on the mall in Washington, D.C. warmed the icy landscape of the North Pole and the entire cloth served as a reminder of John Denver's ideals at the Windstar Foundation in Snowmass, Colorado. In the spring of 2001, the Peace Cloth was part of Care by Celebrating Children's Day at Buckingham Elementary in Bucks County, PA. This group is working to mark April 20 as a day to honor the great things kids do in school every day. They believe school children are capable of amazing things. It was a perfect match for them to host the quilt. The children worked so hard designing their pieces and learning to sew. It was exciting to see them learn the art of quilting and, at the same time, realize that one man's life can make a difference. A separate kids' quilt was created during the event. This contribution became the first section of the John Denver Memorial Children's Peace Cloth - a separate quilt made entirely of children's work that tours with the main cloth. Donations are still accepted for the Peace Cloth. You may create a piece in any length but no wider than 36" so that it can be kept to a standard. The founders ask for your design to include your hopes and dreams for peace. It can be as simple as saying a prayer for peace while you sew. Many contributors have used John's lyrics and images in their pieces, but let your contribution be a reflection of what feels appropriate to you. Donations to the cloth may be sent to Peace Cloth, c/o Lana Zinkon, P.O. Box 91, Baltic, OH 43804. Quilting has long been a way to mark important events in people's lives. The Peace Cloth is a way for the gentle art of quilting to commemorate a life and work to bring peace to our world. Editor's Note: The Peace Cloth is currently creating a panel to honor all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Special donations for this panel may be sent to Debra Chilton, 2817 NE 48th St., Vancouver, WA 98663 <+> <+> <+> <+> <+> <+> <+> Review of Saratoga Springs, NY John Denver Remembrance Day Weekend by Darcey Anne Farrow Even before Friday, August 9th the night of the dinner at my house, I was busy preparing for the JD weekend. I was so very excited even though I had no confirmation of people coming save for the few I knew about. The night of the dinner, I had the food ready and waiting when my guests arrived. Turns out it was just my family which consisted of my two older nieces, Sandra and Kristina, myself and my mum. Then came Kayla with her mum Floss and my picnic partner, Meg. We had a nice Thanksgiving style dinner and for dessert we ate chocolate boxes. These are a bit messy, but delicious just the same. We played John's melodious music throughout and had a wonderful, relaxing time. On August 10th, Saratoga Spa State Park was very quiet with just a few joggers and dog walkers. After we finished with the set up, we waited for people to arrive. The day was beautiful with no rain and just a touch of warming heat. We sat around listening to JD while we rested and talked. For the most part, the day went well even with only 14 people there. The attendees list is as follows: Myself, my mum, my nieces Sandra, Kristina, Angelica, Amber, my cousin Gabe, Meg, Meg's mum Barbara, Lorraine, her hubby Skip, Floss, Kayla and Mary. We played JD's music first by CD player until it gave out, then switched over to my cassette player so we were not without John's music. I brought board games, a badminton set, a frisbee and a mat for laying down. I even brought my slam book, a Q & A book about people's likes. It was fun to sign, but better still to read what everyone wrote. Later on we left to go to Meg's house for the campfire. On Sunday morning we met at the Golden Corral Buffet at 10:30am to have brunch. Most of us had breakfast, but there were a few of us that had to have steak. We sat, we ate and we relaxed. Then all of a sudden 3 of us noticed the radio began playing Calypso! That was Far Out!! None of us wanted to say "Goodbye Again" but we knew that the end of a beautiful weekend was coming to a close. <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> Review of "Rocky Mountain High: A Tribute to John Denver" (1997) CMH Records by Emily M. Parris If you like Bluegrass, you'll like this easy-going salute to John Denver. Some interesting instruments like a Hammered Dulcimer, Mandolin, Dobro and a Bottleneck Slide Guitar give this cd an interesting sound that is totally unlike other John Denver or John Denver Tribute recordings. It is an all-instrumental cd. "Annie's Song" is one of my favorites on the cd. The guitar is kind of mournful and solemn as it plays solo at the beginning of the song. "Leavin' on a Jet Plane" has a totally different sound which makes it an interesting cut. "I'm Sorry" is also very nice. The strings-only instrumentation complements it nicely. "Sunshine On My Shoulders" is done with high energy for a very different interpretation. I really like the bluegrass version of "Some Days Are Diamonds" too. It has a bar room feel and sounds as though it would be a good song for a slow dance. "Back Home Again" is one of my favorite songs. I can always just imagine driving up the long grades of a highway in Colorado when I hear the song. And the version on this cd does not disappoint. The cd ends with "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and this version is very nice. Some of John's best songs are on this album, with a very different, relaxing sound. I think anyone who loves John Denver and also loves Blue Grass will enjoy this instrumental cd. ======================================= J O H N D E N V E R N O T E S ======================================= There is a special JOHN DENVER EXHIBIT at HeritageAspen: Wheeler/Stallard Museum 620 W. Bleeker Aspen, Colorado 81611 The museum is open Tuesday - Thursday 10:00am to 4:00pm but will be open daily (10:00am - 6:00pm) from October 9th through October 14th for the JD Celebrations in Aspen. 970-925-3721 * http://www.aspenhistory.org/wsh.html - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Bill Danoff has a new CD coming out that is dedicated to John. It's called "I Guess He'd Rather Be in Colorado". - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J.P. McDaniel I just received my Aug. 26, 2002 issue of Time Magazine, which devotes a great deal of ink to "How To Save the Earth." I was delighted to see that Amory Lovins gets a mention on page A29 as well as a photo on page A30. John is mentioned in an article about "green" architecture on page A37. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Finnish country/pop-artist Jaana Raivio recorded "Annie's Song" last year and it was an instant success in Finnish radiocharts. Finnish lyrics were written by Juha Tapaninen and arrangement was made by Jaana's husband, producer Markus Raivio. The version is made for honoring the legendary J. Denver. The album is only available in Finland, but you can listen to a 30 second sample in mp3 format at: http://shop.emma.fm/musiikki/Artisti_sivu.asp?Author=199 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Honeymoon in Las Vegas Emily Jim Jim Fettgather and I took a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada recently. My son, Peter Parris, joined us in Las Vegas along with his friend, Marcy Cody. Peter resides in Sunnyvale, California. He and Marcy were witnesses to our marriage at the Little Chapel of the Cuddles in Las Vegas. The date was August 25, 2002 which is also Jim's birthday. So we will have two things to celebrate each year. We had a wonderful time in Las Vegas exploring the strip and seeing the sights. There will be a reception in Kansas City, Missouri but the date has not yet been set. Emily Parris and Jim Fettgather 608 E. 96th Street Kansas City, MO 64131 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - On Ebay recently there was a Hosta Plant for sale named after John Denver. It is a new introduction from Kirk Brill. They released only 1,000 tissue culture plants. The Ebay number is #2051230621 and it will be available to view for awhile. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For people traveling to Aspen, CO there is a very nice Aspen map located at: http://www.valueseek.com/aspenmap.htm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ======================================= J O H N D E N V E R P O E T R Y ======================================= Sing One More Song For Me by Margaret Moores Sing one more song for me, Sing it loud, Sing it clear, And please, do sing it strong Let me hear your song as I climb majestic mountains, Let me see an eagle fly above the stormy sea, John Henry, sing one more song for me ____________________________________________________________ Copyright 2002 by Margaret Moores Changing Seasons by Emily M. Parris The leaves of autumn fade and fall The summer has ended. It is gone. With melancholy I miss the summer days As I look at my withered lawn But then I think of the days to come When Halloween and Thanksgiving will arrive The tender days of the Christmas season The sweet Aspenglow that makes me feel alive And after that a new year full of promise Full of things we've never seen before It's hard when the seasons change... But often the new one promises so much more ___________________________________________________ Copyright 2002 by Emily M. Parris ================================================= JOHN DENVER W A N T A D S / F O R S A L E ================================================= Peter McRae My new John Denver eBook is ready! It's called "John Denver..Something Different?" http://www.theselfhelpcenter.com/johndenver - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kathy Shipton I just came across a JD tribute cd called "Rocky Mountain Suite: An Instrumental Tribute to the Music of John Denver". It is in the same style as the wonderful "Colors in Time" series. It is put out by Northstar Records and the playlist is as follows: 1. Rocky Mountain High / 2. Calypso / 3. Leaving on a Jet Plane / 4. Thank God I'm A Country Boy / 5. Sunshine on My Shoulders / 6. Take Me Home, Country Roads / 7. Annie's Song / 8. Starwood in Aspen / 9. Back Home Again / 10. My Sweet Lady / 11. I'm Sorry / If you liked "Colors in Time", you will like this cd. North Star Records, Inc. / 22 London Street / East Greenwich, RI 02818 Phone: 1-800-346-2706 / info@northstarmusic.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Editor's note: "Colors in Time" and "Colors in Time II" (mentioned above) are by Pete Huttlinger and Chris Nole. They are both instrumental tributes to John Denver available at: Roadhouse Records 1-800-475-7115 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Jennalynn Flesch Huge list of JD items for sale. Email me for the complete list. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Eve Kleinfeld The Peace Cloth Website Store is up and Running. Charge your event tickets and merchandise. http://www.johndenverpeacecloth.com/peaceclothstore.html - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nick B. I have a lot of John Denver Items for sale or trade. Email me for a list. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - John Denver 2003 Calendars: 13 pages of photos from early in John's career 'til late 1997. The year 2004 is on the back for handy reference. $18.00 + $3.00 s/h US Check/M.O. to: Carol Blevins / 1213 River Road / Quarryville, PA 17566 Or email Dottie Honer for more information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wildlife Creations http://www.geocities.com/wldlifecreation/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Pete Huttlinger Volume II of the "Learn to Play the Songs of John Denver" video will be out by mid September and I also have a new cd called "Naked Pop". www.petehuttlinger.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kenn Roberts "A Tribute to John Denver: The Wheeler Opera House" - double CD is still available for sale. From the concerts in Aspen, CO on October 14 & 15, 2000 $25.00 + $2.00 s/h "A Musical Tribute to John Denver" 827 Coachway / Annapolis, Maryland 21401 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Felicia I have a dear skin that was signed by John Denver in 1990 that I need to sell. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Connie For sale: Small wood music/jewelry box that plays "Country Roads". Email for a photo if interested. Also back issues of Hearts in Harmony journals with great color/b&w photos of John. $9 including shipping. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The address for CMH Records, Inc. is P.O. Box 39439, Los Angeles, Ca 90039 "Rocky Mountain High: A Tribute to John Denver" # is CD 8026 * http://www.cmhrecords.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "One Man's Legacy" - Peace Cloth Article www.quilt-world.com/features/pages/sept02_onemanslegacy.html John Denver Mountain http://peaceisuptoyou.tripod.com/christinesmith/jd20.html North Carolina Friends of John Denver (New url) http://www.NCFriendsofJD.com New York Summer Camp http://www.newyorksummercamp.com Aspen Campfire Web Site http://3dart.imageway.com/campfire/gate.html ************************************************************* Rocky Mountain High: The John Denver Internet Fan Club emily@sky.net http://www.rockymtnhigh.org September 2002 * Issue #101 * Editor: Emily M. Parris *************************************************************