Auction Items Continued...
 
Towne, Rev. Dr. Edgar A.  Two Types of New Theism; Knowledge of God in the Thought of Paul Tillich & Charles Hartshorne.  Volume 4 in series, American Liberal         Religious Thought.  New York:  Peter Lang Press, 1997.  $50.
 
Towne, Marian K.  Antique 19th century globe, slightly damaged.  $50.
        Antique large, heavy-duty leather bag resembling Pony Express bag.  $50.
        6 books by Marian Towne:
        1.  Bread of Life; Diaries & Memories of a Dakota Family, 1936-1945. $25.
        2.  Jacob Hutter's Friends: Twelve Voices from Switzerland to South Dakota over Four Centuries.  $20.
        3.  That All May Be One; Centennial History of Church Women United in Indpls.          $15.
        4.  Dreaming the Impossible Dream;  The First Thirty Years of the Edyvean Repertory Theatre at Christian Theological Seminary.  $15.
        5.  Celebrating the Journey; Diamond Anniversary of Fairview Presbyterian         Church, Indpls.  $15.
        6.  The Onliest One Alive; The As-Told-To Autobiography of Hyacinth Thrash, Jonestown Survivor.  $12.
 
Weiss, Lew & Faedra.  2 tickets to Cantabile choral concert, Sat., Dec. 10, and 2 tickets         to Arts Chorale concert, Sat., Jan. 14 (snow date, Sun., Jan. 15).
 
Wick, Connie & Joe.  Silver etched glass bowl-vase.  $50.
       
Cash Donors to HCGV in Lieu of Auction Items

Bastin, Jerri 
Becker, Janet
Blanchet, Mary & Michael
Blanchet, Craig & Kim
Brabant, Margaret
Griffin, John
Heimer, Ruth
Nation, Anne & Robert, M.D.
Reichel, Ron & Sylvia
 
 
Come Together
 
John Lennon inspired people to believe in a different world view, one full of hope, peace, and opportunity.  Since gun violence claimed the life of John Lennon on December 8, 1980, more than 800,000 Americans have died by gunfire and another 800,000 have been injured in the past twelve years alone.  Gun violence is an unrelenting public health emergency in our country of truly epic proportions.  In 2002 alone, 30,242 Americans were killed with firearms.  In comparison, a total of 33,651 Americans were killed in the Korean War, 58,148 Americans were killed in the Vietnam War, and more than 2,035 Americans at last count have been killed in the war in Iraq.
 
"Come Together" is a hopeful message signifying what Americans can do when they join together to solve a problem.  The Midwest state-based gun violence prevention groups in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin have come together under the leadership of Freedom States Alliance, which is working to free America from gun violence through public awareness campaigns.  FSA is providing support and technical assistance to state-based organizations working to reduce gun injury and death.  Sally Slovenski and Scott Vogel of Mark Karlin Associates, a Chicago public relations firm funded by the Joyce Foundation, are providing professional assistance.
 
Welcome to New Member

We welcome Craig Blanchet as a new member to our organization.  Son of members Mary and Michael Blanchet, Craig said he had read our newsletter in his parents' home and wanted to join after he moved next door to Ed and Marian Towne.  Craig and his wife, Kim, are both attorneys.  They are parents of three children, two of whom attend St. Thomas Aquinas School.  The Blanchets are building a new home on Illinois Street, closer to the school.
 
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Online Auction
 
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence is participating in a collaboration of grassroots organizations dedicated to preventing gun violence by launching an online auction event:  "Come Together to Free America from Gun Violence" as a tribute to the life and legacy of John Lennon.  Members and friends will be celebrating John Lennon's legacy and honoring the over 30,000 Americans killed each year with guns by supporting our efforts to reduce gun violence.
      
The online auction begins November 6 and runs through December 8.  Auction items include airline tickets, getaway and travel packages, fine jewelry, art, furniture, books and hundreds of other items, many of which were donated by HCGV members and businesses in Indianapolis. 
 
Please participate in the auction by going online to cometogehterauction.org which explains how the auction works and has links to the auction items on eBay.  A portion of the proceeds comes to HCGV, so your bids will help our organization!
 
Donors of Specific Items to the Online Auction
 
Many HCGV members donated items for the auction.  Please support HCGV and your fellow members by bidding on some of the following items that will be listed on ebay.com and cometogetherauction.org.  The site will include photographs and descriptions of most items.
 
Black, Elwood.  Antique hardwood "law library" sectional book case, with 3 shelves 10 1/2 inches deep, 4 ft. high, glass doors.  Needs
refinishing/restoration.  $50.
 
3 hardcover novels:  Elizabeth Bowen, Heat of the Day; Daphne du Maurier, The Parasites; Herman Wouk, The City Boy.  $25.
 
Inspirational hardcover book:  Kirby Page, Living Creatively.  $25.
 
Bowman, Joyce.  Pair antique Chinese pewter holders, 10 inches high.  $100.
 
Cunningham, Gerald.  3 current hardcover books with slight water damage:  Arianna Huffington, Pigs at the Trough; How Corporate Greed & Political Corruption are Undermining America.
Tim Russert, Big Russ & Me; Father & Son: Lessons in Life.
Cornel West, Democracy Matters; Winning the Fight Against Imperialism. $50.
 
Fredland, Richard & Dorane.  3 framed works of art:
        1.  Japanese-style nature scene by Enisbone? 21x25", including frame, $100
        2.  Vase with natural flowers, grasses & ferns in composite, 8x10", including frame $50
        3.  Charcoal drawing, "Three Sisters" [trees] by Nelson B. Schacht, Indianapolis         originals, 16x20", including frame.
 
George, Kathy.  Solicited certificates of variety of goods & services:  Some Guys Pizza, $20; Food Emporium, Doubleday Bookstore.
 
Ham, David J., Attorney at Law, Indianapolis, will prepare Durable Powers of Attorney for $100 each.
 
Hazer, Susan
Hanging textured & hammered copper fish, 7 " long, with patina, protected with         Renaissance wax.  $50.
 
Laker, Anne. Pendant necklace with 1 1/2 " x 1"oval violet stone set in silver with silver chain.  $50.
 
Marsh, Bill & Donna.  Gift certificate to Oakley's Bistro, 1464 W. 86, Indpls.  $75.
 
Mason, Dr. David.  3 scholarly books by Mason, Prof. of Political Science, Butler U.: 
Revolutionary Europe, 1789-1989
Public Opinion & Political Change in Poland
Revolution & Transition in East Central Europe

Photo by Mason of  "Orvieto Entry" in Italy.  11"x14", quality glossy print mounted on black 16"x20" art board, without glass or frame.  $50
 
Miner, David. 2 tickets to Indpls. Pacers basketball game, seats in Section 7, Row 16 (Lower Arena) for Wed., Feb. 15, vs. Milwaukee, 7pm. $150. ($75 each)
 
McColly, Mickey.  3 antiquarian books:
        1.  Henry J. Shaw, Jr., & Major Douglas T. Kane, USMC, Isolation of Rabaul; History of U.S. Marine Corps Operations in World War II, Vol II.  $20.
        2.  Dorothy Russo & Thelma Sullivan, Bibliographical Studies of Seven Authors         of Crawfordsville, IN (Lew & Susan Wallace, Maurice & Will Thompson, Mary Hannah & Caroline Krout, & Meredith Nicholson)  $28.
        3.  James Whitcomb Riley, Sketches in Prose.  Indpls:  Bowen-Merrill Co., 1892.          $45.
 
Orentlicher, State Representative David.  Official Indiana state flag.
 
Porter, State Representative Gregory.  Gift certificate to Cheese Cake Factory.
 
Snodgrass, Philip, MD.  Scholarly book on enzymes.  $50.
 
Thacker, Dorothy.  4 original framed works of art by Thacker, 91-year old graduate of U.         of Illinois in Fine Arts:
        1.  Watercolor painting coast of Ireland.  $100.
        2.  Watercolor painting of Key West, Florida, sunset.  $160.
        3.  Color photograph of northern Indiana barn near Kirkland on Michigan Road,         winner of recent Indiana State Fair competition.  $100.
        4.  Color photograph of harbor, Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia.  $100.