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Ojai Valley Defense Fund, Ojai Retreat, and Ferguson Enterprises to Co-Host Chamber Mixer Free to Public

by Carolyn May 18, 2011

Ojai Valley Defense Fund

Contact: Sheri Ann Cate FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Telephone: (805) 646-9757

Email: sheriann@ojaivalleyinsurance.com

(Ojai, Calif. ~ May 16, 2011)  The Ojai Retreat, The Ojai Valley Defense Fund, and Ferguson Enterprises have teamed up to co-host the Ojai Valley Chamber of Commerce mixer on May 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The…

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The Ojai Valley Defense Fund is already hard at work protecting our community!

by Carolyn October 29, 2010

In light of the recent gravel big-rig disaster on the east end, it is important to note that the Ojai Valley Defense Fund has had a major impact on the fight against outside-interest, big-rig gravel hauling through the Ojai Valley from Cuyama than was…

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Ojai Valley Defense Fund Corporate Sponsors Provide a Day of Entertainment to Ojai Residents.

by Carolyn October 3, 2010

On Sunday, October 3, 2010, several Ojai residents enjoyed a special day hosted by the Ojai Valley Defense Fund, through donations by some of its key local business sponsors.  The day began with a special brunch hosted by the ever-popular Ojai Cafe Emporium.  Guests were then…

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Local Environmentalist Receives Peace Award

by evan austin September 27, 2010

Long-time environmentalist and founder of Ojai Valley Defense Fund John Broesamle honored with Ojai Peace Coalition’s annual Noble Peace Prize.

September 25, 2010 | Ojai, CA – Cited in the nomination text as having worked tirelessly in defense of the environment since the 1970s, Ojai Valley Defense Fund (OVDF) founder and current…

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[UPDATE] Noble Peace Prize Awarded Tonight!

by evan austin September 25, 2010

evan austin - Sally Carless - John Broesamle

evan austin – Sally Carless – John Broesamle

The votes came in, and the 2010 Noble Peace Prize honoree was chosen! A small, powerful gathering took place this evening at Ojai House on Montgomery Street in Ojai, where the Ojai Peace Coalition recognized the tireless environmental protection work of John Broesamle, founder…

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Weldon Canyon Dump and OVDF

by Tyler Suchman September 2, 2010

Here’s a thoughtful editorial from Michael Shapiro on the Weldon Canyon Dump and the Ojai Valley Defense Fund.

For those who miss it, be sure to keep an eye on the Press Releases section over in the right sidebar of every page of the site. While I moved press releases off the…

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Guest Editorial by Michael Shapiro

by Carolyn September 2, 2010

*The following “Guest Editorial” was published in the September 1, 2010 edition of the Ojai Valley News under a different headline chosen by the paper.

 *THE WELDON CANYON DUMP & THE OJAI VALLEY DEFENSE FUND – WOULD THE DEFENSE FUND HAVE PREVENTED THE WAR?

By Michael Shapiro

 Among…

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Ojai Valley Defense Fund Announces Environmental Graphics Contest Winners

by Tyler Suchman June 7, 2010

Students in Heather Farley’s Graphic Design classes at Nordhoff High School were recently invited to submit Photoshop entries in an Ojai Valley Defense Fund-sponsored contest to show how the Ojai Valley’s natural scenes might change if they underwent a degrading impact: a landfill, uranium mining, a freeway, or urban sprawl.…

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Ojai Valley Defense Fund Hike

by Tyler Suchman June 7, 2010

The Ojai Valley Defense Fund cordially invites the public to enjoy stunning views of the Ojai Valley on a hike with biologist Jay Simons on Saturday morning, June 19, 2010.  The hike will start at 8 am at the Pratt trailhead  (follow the signs west from the top…

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