Sports Bulletins

-John Madden to retire after 33 years. Will be replaced by Collingsworth 

-Danny Ainge has heart attack this a.m. Recuperating in hospital.

-Kevin Garnet probably out for entire post season.

-Mark Sanchez slated for Redskins in first round.

Lily

Lily is a beautiful, energetic young dog. She has spent a lot of her young life confined, and so needs a lot of exercise and TLC. She is very intelligent and will take to training quickly.

German Shepherd Dog (purebred), 1 1/2 years old, Female, large in size, Black and Tan, Altered,  Housetrained, current on shots

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

Matisse

Matisse is a sweet little gem. She was a stray being cared for by someone who regretfully didn’t have room for another cat. Although it has taken Matisse a little while to relax and trust us, her care-giver reports that she was an absolute love and once she gets purring, she’s a “drooler!” Drooler fans out there know what we’re talking about

Domestic Medium Hair-black and white (mix), 2 years old, female, large in size, Altered, housetrained, needs home with no small children, current on shots.

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

Maxwell

This is one wonderful hunk of man! Maxwell tips the scales at 23 pounds, but it’s 23 pounds of pure love. He is very shy but as soon as you start to pet him, he revs up his engine and purrs like a motor boat! Max would like to find a new home as soon as possible because he’s got a lot of love to give.

Maxwell does have a chronic constipation problem that requires daily medication. But it’s a small price to pay for all of the love you will get in return.

Tabby-Orange (mix), 5-6 years old, extra large in size, Altered, Housetrained, special needs, current on shots.

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

Pet Expo – OC Fairgrounds

If you love animals then you don’t want to miss the Pet Expo at the Orange County Fairgrounds April 17-19! 

Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Admission: Adults $12, Seniors (60 and older) $10, Child (6-12) $6. Children 5 and under are FREE.
Parking: General $5.

Discount tickets available online.  Visit petexpooc.com 

WWPIA® produces the world’s largest consumer pet expo, America’s Family Pet Expo®. This exciting public event is held each year in the Southern California area in the spring.

Every aspect of the companion animal world gathers at these events to “Tell their story” to the public. Exhibitors include manufacturers, retailers, groomers, veterinarians, hobbyist groups, humane rescue organizations, humane societies, breeders, etc. Almost every kind of companion animal is on display and many are featured in educational demonstrations and seminars. Great shows of dogs, cats, birds, fish & reptiles. Our top-notch entertainment has been listed as one of the biggest reasons people attend!

Record Turn out for 35th Annual Race

The 35^th running, and walking, of the Seal Beach 5K/10K race was an outstanding success.  Approximately 4,000 contestants entered this year.

The annual race draws runners, joggers and walkers all participating for fun and health and all profits go to The Cancer Support Foundation. Parents and kids alike have been participating on this neighborhood course, through the city of Seal Beach for 34 years.

The little guys started out on a 1K “Fun Run” at 7:45, then the 5K/10K run at 8 and at 8:05 the 5K walk. All races started at First and Marina Drive but the 10K race then went down to Ocean and a left turn past the pier to Seal Beach Blvd and across Pacific Coast Hwy.  Up Seal Beach Blvd to Westminster Blvd. And left on Westminster to the San Gabriel river bed and back to Ocean Ave and finishing at the Pier.  The 5K Course went down Ocean to Seal Beach Blvd then to PCH and turned around and went back to Electric and merged onto Marina Drive to First St. to Ocean and the finish line at the pier.

 

First to Finish in the 10K was Fistum Tesfa of Chino who was almost two and half minutes in front second place Dwight Wilson of Huntington Beach. Some other  finishers of note were Will Stacey, six seconds behind Wilson and Stacey also was the entry who came the farthest to race.  Will is from Omaha.  Nathan Thomas of Seal Beach was the youngest finisher. Nathan is seven years old. Paul Simonian, of Claremont was the oldest finisher at 78. Paul just beat out Pat Kerns of Seal Beach who is 76. Must be that Claremont mountain air that helped Simonian beat our local guy.

Complete results are available at http://www.resultsbyprimetime.com/RESULTS%20PAGES/APRIL09/SEAL_09/seal_5k_overall_09.htm

Its only fair to mention the people and firms that sponsored this race. Without them it couldn’t have happened. They include: Energy Tubulars, Clean Energy, Edward and Daniel Wicorek D.D.S., Beach Dermatology-Steve Gamner M. D., Champion Chiropractic, Finbar’s, O’ Malley’s, Long Beach BMW, Scan Health Plan, Verizon, Mahe’, Dr. Michael Samuelson, Richards, Watson and Gershon-Attorneys, Seal Beach Urgent Care, Dr. Mark Janis M.D., Oaxaca and Ong D.D.S., Seal Beach Optometry, Farmer’s and Merchant’s Bank of Long Beach, Grace Community Church, Walt’s Wharf,  “The Bali Group” Chris Wing, and The Original Fish Company.

Bonnie

Bonnie is a wonderful and curious, good-natured dog. She is incredibly easy to walk and is very sweet.

American Staffordshire Terrier (mix), 2 years old, Female, medium sized dog, White & Brown, not altered.

*Housetrained  and Current on shots

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

Unified Grocers Issues Allergy Alert

COMMERCE, CA – April 1, 2009 — Unified Grocers is recalling six Mariegold Baking bread products  (units) because they may contain undeclared milk and soy.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or soy may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Mariegold Baking breads are distributed by Unified Grocers and other distributors to select independently-owned and operated retail grocery stores in Southern California, Nevada and Arizona.

All code dates prior to Apr. 09, 2009 are affected by this recall. The product’s code date can be found on the plastic tab that is used to “close” the bag.

      Mariegold Baking 9 Grain bread – 32 oz (UPC# 0-25202-78031)                                                      

      Mariegold Baking Wheat Bread/16 oz (UPC# 0-25202-10202)24 oz (UPC# 0-25202-78012)

      Mariegold Baking White Bread -16 oz (UPC# 0-25202-10201), 24 oz (UPC# 0-25202-78011)          and 32 oz (UPC# 0-25202-78034)

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that certain Mariegold Baking breads were distributed in packaging that omitted milk and soy from the ingredient statement.  Products that bear code dates of Apr. 09, 2009 or later are not affected by this recall.

No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  Consumers with questions should contact Joe Falvey, Senior Vice President, Unified Grocers at 323-264-5200 ext. 8480 (M-F 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PDT).

Sand Car Group Fined $600,000

Sand Car Association pays $600,000 for illegal vehicle sales

Penalties apply to 37 manufacturers 

 

SACRAMENTO – Last month the California Air Resources Board fined a consortium of sand car sellers $600,000 for its members’ illegal engine and vehicle sales between 2006 and 2008.

ARB investigators found that illegal engines and vehicles were being sold in California by several sand car manufacturers. The penalties from this case apply to 37 members of the newly formed association that were selling uncertified products.

“Industries that cater to off-road enthusiasts must also consider their product’s impact on the environment,” said ARB Chairman Mary D. Nichols. “Uncontrolled emissions from these vehicles add to California’s already serious smog problems.”

As a result of the investigation, most major sand car manufacturers and some engine suppliers located in California formed the Sand Car Association. to ensure that its members build compliant products. The association’s formation has resulted in industry self-enforcement and California certification of three engines for use in sand cars.

For a complete list of the 37 manufacturers included in the settlement go to http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/scalist.pdf.

ARB is still investigating other sand car manufacturers that are producing and selling illegal non-California certified vehicles. 

Sand cars are off-road vehicles popular at state and federal recreation areas like Pismo Beach and Glamis Dunes. The Department of Motor Vehicles can revoke registrations of illegal vehicles; therefore, it is important that dealers and purchasers ensure that the vehicles are legal in California.

Clean vehicle engines cut smog-forming emissions and improve fuel economy and reduce harmful greenhouse gases. 

The Air Resources Board is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. ARB’s mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards.

Free Boston Flights On Jet Blue

Join the travel frenzy! Take two trips to/from Boston and any of the Western cities listed below and they will give you a certificate good for a free* flight to anywhere we jet.

* Denver, CO
* Las Vegas, NV
* Long Beach, CA
* Oakland, CA
* San Diego, CA
* San Francisco, CA ( service begins May 1)
* Seattle, WA
*Go jetblue.com for additional information.
(We weren’t able to find out if this includes their partnering flights to Ireland.)
There are some timing restrictions that you should also check on at jetblue.com

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