From the monthly archives:

April 2008

“Pastie Lady” Earth Friend Jen hits the LA Times

by Tyler Suchman April 26, 2008

Amusing article in the LA Times on Ojai’s own Jennifer Moss, aka Earth Friend Jen, aka the “Pastie Lady”

Ojai’s citizens, meanwhile, have divided into pro- and con-Pastie Lady camps, venting their opinions in the local newspaper nearly every week.
“Ojai tolerance is not eternal,” local filmmaker Leland Hammerschmitt wrote in a…

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Ojai Schools Budget Gap

by Tyler Suchman April 24, 2008

from the VC Star – Ojai groups team up to keep schools open closure

Ojai parents got a goal and a deadline this week from their public school district.

If they raise about $330,000 by June 3, then their schools might be spared from the chopping block this year. If not, Ojai…

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Open Housing Thread

by Open Thread April 24, 2008

Let’s try this thread as a classified ad section meets information hub. Feel free to post on seeking or offering living situations, sharing land, etc. Do you know of a room or back house or tipi or yurt that needs occupying? What’s out there in greater Ojai?

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“Supporting our Planet … One Bite at a Time!”

by Suza Francina April 24, 2008

“FOOD, FARM AND ECO-EATING” — an Ojai Valley Green Coalition presentation, will be held today, Thursday at 7–8:30 p.m. at Chaparral High School Auditorium.
This evening the Food and Agriculture Action Committee will give a lively presentation on how every choice we make about buying fresh and nutritious food, grown…

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IN RESPONSE TO PETER STRAUSS

by Demitri Corbin April 23, 2008

I’ve been refraining from commenting on recent fallout from the Citizens for a New Vision of Ojai presentation before city council but Peter Strauss guest editorial in the OVN warrants quick response, so here it is.

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Bond Girl Bonds with Physics Professors

by Jock Doubleday April 23, 2008

Jock Doubleday was suspended as an author in October 2008. Despite his claims of censorship, none of his posts have been removed.

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Natalie Wood’s sister, Lana Wood (who played Plenty O’Toole in the James Bond film, “Diamonds are Forever”), publicly proclaimed her support for the 9/11 Truth movement, this month, saying…

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A Yoga In the Ojai Valley Earth Day Review: Green Yoga

by Suza Francina April 22, 2008

Green Yoga by Georg Feuerstein, Ph.D. and Brenda Feuerstein
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It’s a beautiful Earth Day here in the Ojai Valley. Yet we cannot turn a blind eye to the fact that growing numbers of scientists and biologists are proclaiming that our planet is dying. We who are alive today are…

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Garbage Island {the documentary}

by Mike Didj April 22, 2008

here’s part 2

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Sports Entertainment Imitating Life.. Sort of

by Raymond Powers April 22, 2008

Oh, those nasty sub-personalties and the way they act out. Yet, the indigenous one steps in and says, enough of your bickering, I’m taking my land back and restoring balance with fierce intent.

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Save the Date – Spring Harvest Family Picnic & Ice Cream Social

by Leslie Davis April 21, 2008

Slow Food Ojai / Ventura hosts Spring Harvest Family Picnic & Ice Cream Social
Children can sample locally grown fruits and veggies and participate in making (and eating!) fresh, homemade ice cream the old-fashioned way with hand-cranked ice cream makers.
Join Slow Food Ojai/Ventura and local families in celebration of Spring in…

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