Trash to Treasures: South Venice Crafter Converts Trash to Decor
Marie Garrett, a 71 year old Venetia winter resident, turns discarded tins, screens, and other items into decorative pieces. She showcases her Trash to Treasures program at mobile home parks and clubs, shares simple crafts, and has appeared on national and local TV.
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Postholiday Venice shoppers find relaxed crowds and small stores open
After the holiday rush on January 2, Venice shoppers encountered mostly relaxed crowds and few open stores. Some shops like World Bazaar and The Towne Closet held sales or stayed open, while others remained closed. Local residents and visitors carried on with postholiday browsing as overcast skies and cool temperatures persisted.
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Wood marquetry artist keeps Venetian craft alive in Indiana
Paul Hanna, a retired Indiana model maker, practices wood marquetry begun in the 1940s with two friends. He sources rare veneers, hand files and sands them, then uses zebra wood walnut and rosewood on particle board to create miniature panels. He notes the craft is costly and time consuming, but he pursues it for enjoyment. His piece Roman Girl at a Fountain is in the Smithsonian.
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Venice City Council to fill last vacant seat
The Venice City Council will nominate a replacement for Councilman John Vickers. Three candidates, John L. Kalajian Dr. Lewis Saunders and Bill Gibson, have submitted applications. Bill Granger may also contest, delivering a letter of application by week’s end.
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