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Haakenson: Kekai, Reynolds, Verdone to enter hall
The Surfers Hall of Fame has announced its 2012 class of inductees who will be honored in a ceremony in front of Huntington Surf & Sport on Main Street on Aug. 3, during the weeklongU.S. Openof Surfing. Rabbit Kekai, Dane Reynolds and Andy Verdone will...Tags: Arts and Culture, Doughnuts, Folklore and Mythology, X Games, Personal Service
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In The Pipeline: This way to the Bolsa Chica Gun Club
What do Teddy Roosevelt, King Gustaf of Sweden, the Prince of Wales and Pope Pius XII all have in common, as it relates to Huntington Beach? They all visited the Bolsa Chica Gun Club. Opened around 1900 on property that is now the Bolsa Chica wetlands,...
Tags: Hunting, Lifestyle and Leisure, Fredric March
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H.B. man found guilty in beating death of veteran
A Huntington Beach man was found guilty Monday of beating and causing the death of a World War II veteran during a robbery on Veterans Day in 2003. A jury found John Kirk McKinney, 30, guilty of the second-degree murder of Cecil Warren, 77, according...Tags: Lawyers, Head Injuries, Injuries and Wounds, Justice System, James Hill
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Mailbag: No more excuses from our leaders
The article "Water official targeted" (March 29) centers not only on alleged improprieties by John Foley, the board chairman of Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, but also upon the broad topic of conflict of interest. Merle Moshiri of...Tags: Politics, Values, Elections, Religion and Belief, Dana Rohrabacher
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Joe Surf: H.B.'s old surfer and the sea
Bob "Lefty" Phillips may or may not be the oldest surfer in Huntington Beach, but according to his granddaughter Ashlee Spuhler, the title is his. At least until someone proves otherwise. Phillips turned 83 this week, and also got out in the water on...
Tags: Windsurfing, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Health, Korean War (1950-1953), Sports
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Community seen through calendars
While the contention goes on over Sunset Beach's recent annexation by Huntington Beach, Pat Thies is busy living in the past. Just as she does for a few months every year. Thies, who frequently visited Sunset throughout her life and moved there a decade...
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In The Pipeline: 'Combat' is ready to fire
Bob Chatt is ready for his close-up — a close-up that comes with a bang. The Huntington Beach-based military antiques collector I spoke with early last year for this column has just finished wrapping up the first four episodes of "Combat Cash,"...Tags: Music, Television, Music, Concerts, Vietnam
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Jack Butefish
Jack Butefish
August 17, 1932 to January 30, 2012
Jack Butefish passed away from Parkinson’s Disease at Silverado Residence in Newport Beach California on Monday morning.
Jack was raised by Clinton and Margaret Butefish who came to California from...Tags: Arts and Culture, Music, New York City, Music, Entertainment
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Man gets life in prison for beating death of veteran
A Huntington Beach man was sentenced Friday to life in state prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of a World War II veteran during a Veterans Day robbery in 2003. Curtis James Hill, 29, Huntington Beach, was found guilty Nov. 1 of...Tags: Prosecution, James Hill, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Theft, Veterans Day
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Heartfelt tribute lets McCartney's genius be
As much as I adore The Beatles, the idea of going to a Paul McCartney tribute concert, even one with a symphony, didn't exactly fill me with excitement. After all, the gems of the John Lennon/McCartney catalog have been covered countless times and...Tags: Arts and Culture, New York City, Music, Paul McCartney, Phil Spector
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Milton (Mickey) Michael Flicker
Milton (Mickey) Michael Flicker 87
Passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home in Huntington Beach California on September 7, 2011. Born in New York City on February 3, 1924 to Polish immigrant parents Benjamin and Ethel Flicker. He served during...Tags: Arts and Culture, New York City, Arts, Fine Arts, Clubs and Associations
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Harold Reed Stevens Jr.
Harold Reed Stevens Jr. Harold Stevens passed away on July 13, 2011 in Huntington Beach. Harold was born November 12, 1924 in Los Angeles to Mary Ruth Stevens and Harold Reed Stevens Sr. Harold was a gymnast and cheer squad member at Bell High School. He...Tags: Matt Stevens, Long Beach (Nassau, New York), Mount Vernon
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