From the monthly archives:

July 2009

Best Tennis Town

by Tyler Suchman July 21, 2009

OK, folks, everyone is talking about this, postcards are mysteriously showing up in PO Boxes, digital immigrants are tweeting it, and the tenniserati are besides themselves with the thought that we could win this thing. One vote per email address – it takes about 20 seconds:
http://www.besttennistown.com/voting/vote.php
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Fire at Shell Road

by Tyler Suchman July 20, 2009

A 30 acre fire is being reported down at Shell Road. Plenty of smoke up here in the Valley. Will keep an eye on the situation. Here’s a link to the Twitter search.
Update from the VC Star:

Ventura County firefighters are battling a brush fire this afternoon near Highway 33 and…

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A Song for Iran

by Sally Carless July 19, 2009

This is a very moving music video inspired by the demonstrators in Iran. Mams Taylor produced and wrote the “United For Neda” song after he saw video footage of the young demonstrator shot and killed by the Basji during the Iranian crackdown in June. From Link TV: “The majority of…

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Global Economic Dissolution & Evolution

by Tyler Suchman July 19, 2009

Yesterday, Saturday evening, the Ojai Economy Group co-sponsored an economic event entitled Global Economic Dissolution & Evolution: A Creative Dialogue on Emerging Opportunities. Representatives from the World Business Academy, Progressive Asset Management and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney convened at Meditation Mount in Ojai, CA for a provocative evening of dialogue and…

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No News is Good News

by Fred Rothenberg July 18, 2009

Daughter Nancy and grandson Morey came to visit yesterday. It isn’t a long trip from Calabasas but it takes some effort to make the shlep. Good girl.
We met at Bonnie Lu’s, one of our favorite eateries. The waitresses are friendly. The cooks, though at times a bit grumpy looking, plate…

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Deciding on The Decider

by Tyler Suchman July 18, 2009

I have banned Jock Doubleday. I have attempted to dialogue with him, asking him multiple times to have coffee. He ignored my invitations.
That’s not to say he hasn’t been in touch. On a near-daily basis, he posts directly to my Facebook profile and sends me emails with links to stories,…

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New Content on Radio Ojai: Jesse Lucas and OBC!

by Lisa Snider July 18, 2009

There are two new shows on Radio Ojai!

One is with 17-year-old singer/songwriter and Nordhoff High coed Jesse Lucas, who talks about her new demo CD and how she draws from personal experience (and sometimes dabbles in fiction) to create her signature acoustic-pop style. Jesse plays her guitar and sings her…

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Mandela Day: A Global Call To Action

by Tyler Suchman July 17, 2009

Walter Cronkite and Otto Heino pass away, while Mandela, “struggling against aging,” celebrates 91.

Even with his spirit ‘fading’, Mandela’s moral authority remains intact which is why Mandela Day aims to promote the values [of] Nelson Mandela long after he is gone.

The global initiative aims to ensure his legacy is maintained and nurtured for…

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Ojai’s Famous Potter Otto Heino Has Passed Away at the age of 94

by DK Crawford July 17, 2009

I used to stop on my daily walks and visit Otto at his home. He was such a friendly, talkative soul during the time I lived in the East End of Ojai. Would be fun to share some Otto memories or stories if anyone has them. Here is the story…

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OV Museum: Presentation and Book Signing

by Tyler Suchman July 17, 2009

PR from the fine folk at the Ojai Valley Museum…
Elise DePuydt Presentation and Book Signing with
Guest Speakers: Sculptor Ted Gall and Mosaic Artist Merilee Eaton
Ojai Valley Museum, Sunday Gathering
July 26, 2 – 4 pm
Admission Free
The Ojai Valley Museum’s Sunday Gathering on July 26, from 2 – 4 pm, will feature…

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