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Orion picked up the New York Times, just arrived, and the lead story was headlined:
DEALS WITH IRAQ ARE SET TO BRING OIL GIANTS BACK
He read the first several paragraphs and grumbled, “And I always told everybody that we didn’t go over there for oil.”
Miko, his new bride, said, “I told you that’s what it was for.”
“What did you think it was when you enlisted?” I asked.
“I thought it was to kill bad guys. I guess I was wrong.”
I decided to tease: “There’s a paragraph at the end where Exxon Mobil pays a special tribute to Orion Marley in thanks for his work to make this oil deal possible.”
“Me and the 22 buddies I lost over there,” Orion said quietly.
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on the cover
Railroad!
Proposed lines ‘set rich blood a-tingling’ in early 1900s
Some Other Proposed North Coast Railroads
Choo-choo Fantasies
Exposing this east-west rail nonsense
seven-o-heaven
Undeterred Will
Will chides Andrew for lack of attention to detail and makes plans for his inevitable victory.
Recent on the cover
May 17
Ring of Fire
Sun and moon will perform a rare pas de deux in Humboldt skies on Sunday
May 10
District Soup
Racing for the top county seat in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd districts
May 3
A Place in the Woods
As park closure deadline nears, a scramble to save what we can
Today
44th Annual Kinetic Grand Championship Race
STAFF PICK / events, art, outdoors, sports, for kids, free / 9 a.m.-6 p.m. A 3-day, 42-mile kinetic sculpture race over land, sand, mud and water! LeMans start at the Noon Whistle on the Arcata Plaza. Follow the race through Manila, Eureka and into Ferndale on Memorial Day for the Glorious Finish. kineticgrandchampionship.com. 889-3024.
Flow 2012 Fashion Show
STAFF PICK / events / 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Student designed and produced clothing. Fundraiser for Arcata Arts Institute. $35/$25 students. artsinstitute.net. 822-1220.
Woodside Preschool's Rummage/Bake Sale
events / 8 a.m.-noon. Woodside Preschool, 900 Hodgson St, Eureka. www.woodsidepreschool.com. 445-9132.
Lanphere Dunes Restoration
STAFF PICK / outdoors / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meet at Pacific Union School. Help remove non-native invasives at the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Tools and gloves provided, wear work clothes and bring water. Carpool to the protected site. 444-1397.
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SIX Comments
Comment / By George Neander (thal) / Oct. 14, 2008, 7:46 p.m.
I’ve spent most of my life, wishing I could be at a place such as BBR. Is it possible for me to come there and live . I have just retired and can dissapear…
Comment / By Tom (Vegor) Clough / Feb. 2, 2009, 10:03 a.m.
I am a retired cement mason age 57(age 55 is retirement age for my trade) bored with the retired life.I have a minor back ailment but otherwise healthy with a substantial income from both S.S. and Cement Mason local 528 (Seattle).I have a late model motorhome and could relocate as soon as I can arrange care for my aged mother.Are you accepting recruits?
Comment / By Jay Johnstone / Feb. 3, 2009, 9:22 a.m.
Summer of 1970 a friend and I rescued a female hitch-hiker and returned her to the commune late one night. We spent two days there. Everyone was recovering from the dysentery outbreak. The idea that even parasites that make you sick should be welcome was too much for me. We wished everyone well, gave them the rest of our pot and continued our pack-packing trip. I have preserved a special fondness for Black Bear. The movie is a trip. Check out the new movie, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, to bring it forward.
Comment / By Mercy Grinold / Aug. 22, 2009, 6:46 p.m.
I visited the ranch in the early 80’s and have always remembered it as one of the most beautiful places on Earth. I live in the northeast now but would love to visit again sometime.
Comment / By 001 / Sept. 16, 2009, 11:01 a.m.
crack heads
Comment / By Conchita / July 15, 7:38 p.m.
I lived at Black Bear in the late 60s. Is it still going on?I’ve been watching a movie about the English Diggers and it reminded me of the commune so I looked it up.