Points de suspension
Last rites. Striding through Old Town alongside Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger last week, one couldn’t help but feel some affection for this strange fellow. His numbers in the toilet, his political time almost up, the government of the State of Cullee Phone-Ya in chaos … but the Governor still seemed honestly warm and high-spirited. A non-lethal earthquake is about the best opportunity any politician can hope for, and so maybe that had something to do with his good cheer. Then again, maybe not. Looking back, one can see an almost supernatural innocence to the man, which seems to have served him in good stead throughout the course of his various careers.
At the podium in front of the most damaged building in town, commentator after commentator noticed his obvious affection for Humboldt State earthquakeologist Lori Dengler, who had apparently wowed him with some science shortly before the rally. Reporters weren’t close enough to see, but you could hear the blush in Dengler’s voice as he brought her to the podium. After her, the head of Cal EMA … while his disaster chief spoke, Schwarz nodded and wore a serious face. Then it was time to go out and shake everyone’s hand, and he was happy again …
My prediction? We will come to miss him. Whoever comes next isn’t going to do any better, and whoever it is will be a lot less fun.
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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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TWO Comments
Comment / By Richard / Jan. 21, 7:48 p.m.
Please Hank, any skilled politician who understands the working of government can do better. This man had zero experience and zero qualifications.
Comment / By Susan Fox / Jan. 21, 8:45 p.m.
Singleton certainly knew where the all-day suckers were.