Death of a Hippie
We’re resurrecting the Journal‘s annual “Best of Humboldt” issue, which we haven’t done in God knows how many years. This is going to be a funny, eclectic guide to Humboldt County’s best of the best, with an emphasis on the funky and offbeat — the things that make Humboldt Humboldt. It’ll be out on the streets on Sept. 10., and it’ll be the kind of thing you’ll want to keep around and read cover-to-cover and debate your friends about.
What we need you to do is make your views known in our Best Of Humboldt 2009 Readers’ Poll, which you can find elsewhere in this issue or (preferably) online at northcoastjournal.com. Please note that we’re not asking you to choose your favorite dry cleaner or dentist or the like — we’re keeping this sucker short, simple and broad. It’ll only take a few minutes, and it’ll be fun. Vote now!
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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 the town dandy
Jan. 13, 2011
The Golden Boy
Dec. 23, 2010
Wish Lists
Dec. 16, 2010
The Train Geeks Return
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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FOUR Comments
Comment / By medicineman / Aug. 22, 2009, 9:43 a.m.
well writ, dandy
long live the real and the mateel
Comment / By IHatePitBulls / Aug. 24, 2009, 1:07 p.m.
I second medicineman’s sentiments. A very nice piece. Its a shame to lose the old ones, especially when the ones replacing them aren’t even in the same league.
Comment / By Jeff Muskrat / Aug. 24, 2009, 4:59 p.m.
That was really good writing Hank! It brought tears to my eyes…
I hope we can hold onto the Humboldt character that we have left and inspire future generations to walk in the path of peace and sustainability.
Comment / By Kymk / Aug. 24, 2009, 11:24 p.m.
This whole issue was mesmerizing. I couldn’t put it down but this piece had me wiping my eyes in the parking lot of the grocery store.