Sun - December 1, 2002

Venice Against the War


On the morning of Oct. 30, about 50 Venetians turned out to picket an appearance by Venice resident and member of Congress, Jane Harman.

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On the Corner of San Juan/Abbot Kinney...


by Lydia Ponce

...there are three vacant lots, vacant for at least 10 years. In April '02, several residents from San Juan Ave., including me and a few Abbot Kinney business owners went to a C-PAC (Community - Planning Advisory Committee) hearing for a proposed development on this corner.

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EVERYDAY IS CHRISTMAS IN VENICE!


Everyday is Christmas – In Venice!
Everyday’s the 4th of July!
Everyday’s a play day,

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Connect the Dots


from the Free Venice Beachhead Collective

On October 30, a group of Locals assembled in front of the Venice Library to let Congresswoman Jane Harman know that some of her constituents protested her pro-war stance on the war/no war on terrorism.

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Poetry


• AND LEAD US NOT - Fast Eddie
• Shoot first - Pano Douvos

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LINCOLN PLACE – a Test of Perseverance


By Sheila Bernard

A lost battle does not mean a lost war. At Lincoln Place, we suffered an unfortunate decision by the City Council on November 20th to capitulate to legal pressure from our landlord.

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A very merry alt xmas – HAPPY HOLIDAYS - GOOD WILL TO ALL?


By Peggy Lee Kennedy

Are you tired of buying useless gifts for the sake of buying something? Does Uncle Harry really need another tie with a Christmas tree on it? Are you looking for the true spirit of the holiday season?

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How About Adding Some Alternative News Sources to Your Programming


by Peggy Lee Kennedy

I do not necessarily endorse everything provided or reported on from the news sources on this list, but I certainly do not approve of everything provided or reported on from main steam media sources. Maybe we need to get a little more information so we can make up our own minds.

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Venice, Venezia – a tale of 2 cities


by Jim Smith

Have you ever thought about visiting a parallel earth in an alternate universe where things have developed just a little differently? That’s the feeling you may get if you spend five or six hundred dollars for a round-trip airline ticket to Venice, Italy. It is truly another way to live. There are no automobiles - or wheels of any kind. There are no skyscrapers or big, ugly boxes that claim to be houses.

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Venice Gondolier here to stay


Venice Vanguard newspaper
April 8, 1908

Francisco D’Este formerly employed as a gondolier on the Venice canals, has returned here from Italy where he returned two years ago during the illness of his aged father.

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HOMELAND WAR WAGES ON AGAINST THE HOMELESS


by Peggy Lee Kennedy

Anti-homeless ordinance disease spreads from Santa Monica to Los Angeles and new Chief of Police, Bratton, spearheads a crack down on the so-called criminal element living on skid row.

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Sher-ruff of Venice


The Law End Force Human
by Calvin

For Homie the Bells Clank and Buzzzzzz

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RANT


by Eric Ahlberg

So many wonderful things have happened since we last spoke. Suzy, thank you so much for putting that superb concert.

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From the Dubya Watch:


By Pano

The Associated Press referred to an article published in The Monterey County Herald on May 26, quoting U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel Steve Butler calling Dubya a “joke.”

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GRAFT


By Carol Fondiller

So Governor Beige was outspent by Businessman Simonize, by a few gazillion clam shells. But integrity won out and Gov. Beige won by one percent or close to.

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How Venice Voted


By Alice Stek

The Democratic Party candidates won in every Venice precinct on November 5. In no partisan race did a Republican Party candidate win a majority, or even a plurality. Of course, we do not know with certainty the party affiliations of elected officials such as judges.

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Car-free Venice


Join your neighbors and friends
January 1 and the 1st of every month in
Car-free Venice

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Special Holiday Events in Venice


Diversity Fest
A celebration of unity
in the community
Venice Center for Peace with Justice and the Arts
Saturday, Dec. 7
Free Open House: 10am - 4pm
$10 Reception & Concert: 6:30pm - 10 pm
2210 Lincoln Blvd. (at Victoria)
All Proceeds support community programming and services
Hosts: Venice United Methodist Church, Delta Sigma Theta Head Start, Inside Out Community Arts, Venice Adult Learning Center
More info: 397-8820

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