HUNTINGTON BEACH...Huntington Beach High School along with four other Orange County schools are competing in Hurley's WALK THE WALK, a fashion show competition for a chance at $25,000. There are 3 different two minute video challenges that will be posted online at hurley.com/wtw. In order to compete in the finals at the Huntington Beach US OPEN on August 6, schools need to accumulate the most number of votes for all of their videos.
Last years competition at the US OPEN
The first video is "Show Your DNA"- what makes HBHS different from any other country in the nation and how has Hurley influenced it? For the second video, Hurley will be giving us a few items of clothing and we have to change it and style it to represent our schools Hurley style. In the third video we will be given a window display at a store and have to design and make it our own Hurley representation. WALK THE WALK as a whole has been around for four years, and HBHS has participated in the last 2 years of competition, in 2008 and 2007. Each school's very first video will appear Feb 10-16 at www.hurley.com/wtw for online votes!
Nick Phipps, an HBHS student wearing Hurley for our first video
In April, Hurley will count all of the online votes in order to pick three regional finalists, and a spot to compete in the national championships in Huntington Beach at the US OPEN of Surfing. Some of our participants from HBHS are: Nick Phipps, Drea Dihn, Kallie Mackay, Ally Diamond, Lexi Harvey and many others.
HUNTINGTON BEACH...The following people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of an intoxicant. They have only been arrested on suspicion of a crime and, as with all crimes, are considered innocent until proven guilty.
- Jeff G. Patterson, 32, Huntington Beach
- Isidoro C. Menis, 32, Buena Park
- Jennifer H. Levinson, 25, Huntington Beach
- Brandon A. Nunez, 23, Corona
- Steven M. Fukon, 36, Huntington Beach
- Jason K. Bullard, 38, Utah
- Dawn Nelson, 36, Huntington Beach
- Derrick K. Stokes, 19, Orange
- Davis W. Watkins, 23, Onterio
- Tiffany M. Howard, 35, Huntington Beach
- Amber N. Harrison, 26, Westminster
- John F. Gonzalez, 43, Whittier
- William C. Piercy, 57, Huntington Beach
- Michael A. Robles, 50, Huntington Beach
- Kristen M. Armijo, 32, Los Angeles
- Ronald S. Hunter, 30, Huntington Beach
- Refugio M. Ibarra, 46, Stanton
HUNTINGTON BEACH...Grab your sandals and hit the shore this weekend for a Beach Cleanup this Saturday, February 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Huntington Beach where Beach Boulevard and PCH hits the sand.
Beach Cleanups are a great way for families, students, surfers, service groups, and neighbors in the Huntington Beach area to join together, take care of our fragile marine environment, show community support for our beautiful beach, learn about the impacts of marine debris and how we can prevent them.
The beach cleanup takes place from 9 a.m. to noon but volunteers can come for as little as 30 minutes. Park in parking lot (State Side), walk toward the sand and look for a red canopy that has an EcoKey.com banner.
Each participant will have the chance to win bamboo face towels, donated by TheLuxurEco.com as well as free parking passes, protective gloves, garbage bags and community service certificates. This event is regularly put on by www.TheEcoKey.com.
HUNTINGTON BEACH...The following are the race results of this year's Surf City USA Marathon:
Half Marathon
Full Marathon
Mens
1 Matt Wiltse 2:37:19
2 Akos Konya 2:37:57
3 Dan Kuch 2:42:06
4 Casey Robles 2:45:04
5 Brian Cooper 2:45:30
6 Douglas Wilson 2:47:34
7 Naoki Kato 2:50:36
8 Jacob Kruczynski 2:51:08
9 James Holt 2:51:50
10 Joby Gutierrez 2:52:08
Womens
1 Karen Warrendorf 3:05:24
2 Regina Joyce 3:06:12
3 Shannon Meredith 3:07:26
4 Polly Crawford 3:09:26
5 Tracy Bowling 3:16:16
6 Selina Nordberg 3:18:02
7 Kristina Harp 3:18:06
8 Kim Lester 3:18:14
9 Sally McRae 3:18:55
10 Amanda Burkhardt 3:22:07
Half-Marathon
Men:
1. Steven Osaduik, 30, Canada, 1:04:52
2. Greg Costello, 29, Chicago, 1:06:12
3. Manny Nuno, 23, Chula Vista, 1:09:16
Women:
1. Karen Barlow, 31, Australia, 1:18:44
2. Bean Wrenn, 36, Boulder, Colo., 1:19:40
3. Renee High, 28, Virginia Beach, Va., 1:22:28
5K Run:
Men:
1. Jason Valenzuda 24, Laguna Hills, 15:39
2. Johann Appell, 32, Huntington Beach, 15:59
3. Kevin Broady, 48, Brea, 16:18
Women:
1.Vivien Wadeck, 30, North Hollywood, 17:17
2. Elyse Shimada, 22, Cypress, 18:40
3. Kate Accardo, 24, Laguna Woods, 19:05
Some 60,000 people either participated or watched this year's event in one of the best weather condition ever. Photos by Nick Terry and the "Goat"
DALIAN, CHINA... Our roving reporter Karen Topolewski from the Huntington Beach News in Dalian, China sends back this week's report...
Fanzhuang Zi, country hutong village lies an hour south of the great port city of Tianjin. It was settled during the Ming Dynasty, 1403-1424AD. The Fan family was the first, the village meaning 'Garden of the Fan Family'. Earliest population during The Qin dynasty was 18.
Community shower house
Situated adjacent to the Grand Canal, the flood plain was often flooded. Yet during periods of drought, the canal was a salvation to many. Population in 1950 was 300, today it is 820. During the 1960's, Chmn Mao's great Leap, there was no growth. In fact, 3 people died of starvation.
Typical alley, courtyard houses behind brick walls
During that time city bred youths were sent to the village to be re-educated by the common people who lived there. The Yu family settled in the village 135 years ago and now there are 56 multigenerational family members in residence. Farmers tend their fields, chickens and pigs are raised for market, children play freely, everyone knows & watches out for one another. Village chief, Fuqiao Zhang, is looking to move the village forward, encouraging business owners to invest in the area, to bring needed opportunity to the people.
HUNTINGTON BEACH...The Twenty-Third Annual HB Longboard Crew Pier Paddle will be held on February 13, 2010 at 10am. The race has been postponed by the organizers due to safety concerns. The high winds, rain and tornado warnings have resulted in a decision to hold the race next Saturday.
The race is open to all ages with one open division. First through sixth place finishers will be awarded. All participants should use a standard surfboard for the race. No racing type paddle boards will be allowed. Boards need to be less than twelve feet as a maximum. The race starts at 10am sharp. Entries will be accepted on a first come-first served basis to 100 maximum starting at 9am on the beach. The Huntington Beach Longboard Crew suggests a $5.00 donation unless your club dues are paid up for 2010.
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