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Quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Matt Stafford…and a $250 million dollar club?

A once in a lifetime photo of six young men you’ll soon see on Sundays.

Five of  2008’s  best college quarterbacks and one outstanding wide receiver, (Damian Williams, USC) met for a Nike sponsored dinner at Phil Trani’s Restaurant  in Long Beach, CA. It’s been estimated that this group could ultimately have contracts that will top $250 million, admittedly a lofty figure but by what year, 2010 or 2014?

Mark Sanchez set the dinner up and even had Stafford wearing a USC T shirt.  That’s the typical “salesmanship” this kid is capable of.  In the meetings we’ve had with Mark he’s always been a down to earth young man who is all about football so it came as no surprise to see how well he and Stafford hit it off during the meal.

This may be the first time that five of the country’s top quarterbacks appeared together in a photograph and it is highly unlikely these five will ever be seen together again. Nevertheless, this shows young collegians at their very best…giving of their time to help high school athletes at a Nike quarterback clinic in Orange County.

With so many NFL teams desperate for help at the Quarterback position we know that at least Sanchez and Stafford will play in the NFL in 2009. McCoy, Daniel and Reid will be in next year’s draft along with Williams who will be one of the top receivers in 2010.  A prediction that their salaries and signing bonuses will ultimately top $250 million seems easily possible and that’s an amount higher than the salaries of a recent photo of group of Wall Street bankers. As much as we believe sports salaries are getting too high there is no doubt these young men will be held to a higher standard to prove their worth than those bankers were.  That’s OK ….they’ll be up to it.

Left to right in the photo are Chase Daniel, Missouri, Mark Sanchez , USC, Bobby Reid, Texas Southern, Matt Stafford, Georgia, Damian Williams, (wide receiver) USC,  and Colt McCoy, Texas.  Chef Phil Trani Jr. – former center for Mary Star of the Sea High School – appears front center.

Unfortunately Sam Bradford (Oklahoma) and Tim Tebow (Florida) were not there for dinner or the estimated number might have topped $350 million.

Axel the Dog

Axel is a sweetheart. He has really bonded with his roommate, Sammy, and they need to be adopted together. They are our “bookends.” Caring for two small dogs can really be very easy, especially with these two, because they will keep each other company when you are at work. They are both so lovable and walk very well together. Click on the high-resolution photo to see Axel & Sammy together.

Info: Male, Rat Terrier-Mix, 5yrs, Altered

Additional information: *Housetrained  *Current on shots  

Contact: Seal Beach Animal Care Center
Phone: (562) 430-4993
E-Mail: contact@sbacc.org
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Winter the Cat

Winter is a handsome affectionate cutie pie. He arrived with a much older woman, Autumn, who he is very attached to. They take care of one another and get upset if they are apart for too long. Both of them have wonderful personalities and they make a great couple.

Winter is completely deaf, but it doesn’t seem to be a problem at all.

We really want to keep these kitties together, do you have room for two?

Additional information: *Housetrained  *Current on shots  

Info:  Male, Domestic Shorthair, 3 yrs, Altered

Contact: Seal Beach Animal Care Center
Phone: (562) 430-4993
E-Mail: cats@sbacc.org

“Salt and Pepper” Bandit Identified

Seal Beach believe they have identified the “Salt and Pepper” bandit responsible for robbing the Washington Mutual in Seal Beach in January.  Police believe that Brian Keith Robinson, 49, with previous addresses in Long Beach and Arkansas, is the robber they have dubbed the “salt and pepper bandit” because of his graying hair.    Police are requesting anyone with information as to Keith Robinson’s whereabouts to  contact Detective Gary Krogman at 562-799-4100, ext. 1108.   For more information on this story including a photo of Keith Robinson visit the OC Register article.

Sammy Saves Owner of Burning House

Pets enrich our lives in a number of ways.   Whether it be making us laugh, providing companionship or forcing us to get out and enjoy the outdoors.   Sammy the dog, however has added one more to the list by saving the life of her owner this past week.  

An Orange County woman and her 3 roommates are safe and sound today thanks to Sammy the Border Collie.  The woman who was in a deep sleep was awoken by her barking dog alerting her that her house was on fire.     To read the full story as featured in the Orange County Register click here.

Home Prices Looking Up for Seal Beach

Is there a market recovery on the way for Seal Beach?  According to the latest housing reports for January home prices for Seal Beach are up!  DataQuick has released their January  home sales report for Orange County.  The good news for Seal Beach is prices are up 44%, the not so suprising news is sales volume is down 20% year over year.    The median price for the Seal Beach area (zip 90740) was $755,000 in 2008 with 8 homes sold in the month of January.   To see the full report from DataQuick as featured in the OC Register click here.

Perfect 10 in Old Town Seal Beach

 Prime Old Town Location! Close to Greenbelt, Ocean and Pier. Beautiful custom home with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3 fireplaces, family room, office, hardwood floors, patio, roof deck, stained glass windows, plantation wood shutters, kitchen island with upgraded appliances, security system, french doors, tankless water heater, central A/C and more! Bring your most discerning buyers!! This is a 10!!!

Property Listed By:  Jim Klinsanin, Baytown Realty, 562-431-1259

View More Seal Beach Listings:  Visit BaytownRealty.com

Local surfer inducted into Century Club Hall of Fame

Female surfing legend, eco-activist and one of the founding members of the Surfrider Foundation,  Jericho Poppler Bartlow was inducted to the Century Club Hall of Fame on Sunday night.   Jericho who was spent time surfing in Seal Beach is the first Surfer to be inducted into the Century Club Hall of Fame.    View Full Article Here

On the Look Out for “Salt and Pepper Bandit”

Authorities sought public help Monday to find the “Salt and Pepper” bandit, who is accused of robbing several banks in the Southland and in Arkansas, including a branch of Washington Mutual in the 13900 block of Seal Beach Boulevard on January 10th.    Read Full Story Here

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