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No Ship of Fools for Residents Talk These Cruise Acts Transients and Scammers Page 12 Sheriff’s Deputies Discuss Neighborhood Security Page 3 Volume 36 • Issue 07 Serving Carmichael and Sacramento County since 1981 February 12, 2016 THE ‘PROJECT LOVE Recruiting MORE’ INTERVIEW ‘Gentle Giant’ NBA Legend 2016 Citizens Academy Class Learn About the Nets Chamber Honor Criminal Justice System Story by SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) Susan Maxwell Skinner - The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, the CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) Sacramento Police Department - Basketball legend, humani- and the Sacramento County tarian and former Carmichael Sheriff’s Department are proud resident Vlade Divac has been to announce their 16th Annual named 2016 Person of the Year Citizens Academy. Page 4 by the Carmichael Chamber of The Academy was created to Commerce. Now general man- improve communication, foster a ager for the Sacramento Kings, better understanding and develop the gentle giant will receive his relationships between members honor at the Chamber awards of the criminal justice system WORKING- banquet on April 8th. and citizens, including those The celebration will be from different ethnic, cultural, among inaugural events at the and faith-based communities. CLASS ZEROS new Milagro Centre on Fair Since the start of the academy in Oaks Boulevard. 2002, there have been 15 gradu- Carmichael is like home ating classes with more than 860 turf for Serbian-born Divac, participants. who recently expressed nos- The program provides an over- talgia for his old Kingsford view of the criminal justice Drive neighborhood. From system (law enforcement roles, memories of cruising streets responsibilities and challenges) on his motorbike to playing and engages citizens from all basketball at his kids’ school, backgrounds in discussion, partic- Carmichael still evokes ipation, and mutual learning about home away from home feel- issues within the criminal jus- Page 10 ings for the international star. tice system. New topics this year “Although I have lived in include a panel discussion on sen- many places throughout my sitive current events and “outside career,” he said, “Carmichael the box” approaches to the justice ANDY WARHOL: will always hold a special system. place in my heart. I am hum- Representatives from the PORTRAITS bled to be named 2016 Person District Attorney’s Office, of the Year.” Public Defender’s Office, law COMING TO Divac, 47, wore Sacramento enforcement, the judiciary, and Kings colors for six seasons of community organizations will CROCKER the team’s most winning years. present information, answer ques- The seven-foot center also tions, and address community scored for the LA Lakers and concerns. Charlotte Hornets. The Kings Vlade Divac will be hailed Carmichael person of the Year on April 8. The basketball superstar – now There is no cost to partici- retired his purple and white Sacramento Kings manager – is a former Carmichael resident. Picture courtesy Sacramento Kings. pants. The 10-week course is held Photo courtesy Sacramento Kings jersey in 2009 and last year Tuesday evenings starting April welcomed him home as team former Persons of the Year Soon to deliver her first proceeds will be donated to the 5th, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. mentor and manager. Divac include sportscaster Jerry child, State Farm Insurance organization. at the new location: (APAPA) enjoys near royal adulation in Reynolds and baseball hero agent Jennifer Knighten might Anyone may attend April Asian Pacific Islander American his Balkan homeland. Through Dusty Baker. bring baby to receive mom- 8th celebrations at the Milagro Public Affairs Association’s his own charitable founda- The annual chamber fun- my’s Young Professional of Centre’s convention room. The Office - 4000 Truxel Road, suite tion and in cooperation with draiser also hails achievers the Year award. Both Tiner and facility is located at 6241 Fair 3, Sacramento 95834. other Serbian agencies, he and in business and community Knighten are active commu- Oaks Boulevard. Tickets are The deadline for submit- his wife Snezana have raised fields. Tiner Properties will be nity volunteers, serving child, $75 per person for a three- ting applications is March 11th, millions to aid war-damaged named Business of the Year. health and veteran charities. course dinner and no-host 2016. Application forms can be Page 3 children. The couple’s three Founded in the 1970s and now A 54-year pillar of benev- bar. The event begins at 6 found here: http://www.sacda. children include an adopted under the leadership of Ben olence and annual source of p.m. Advance reservations are org/communityrelations/citizens- daughter whose birth parents Tiner the Carmichael-based thousands of volunteer hours, required and sponsorships are academy/. Program Contact: Erica died in sniper fire during the group is among Sacramento’s Carmichael’s Kiwanis Club invited. For information, call Sevigny at (916) 874.5251 or Kosovo conflict. most prominent real estate will be acclaimed Non-Profit (916) 481-1002 or visit www. [email protected]. Carmichael accolades put firms. of the Year. A portion of gala camichaelchamber.com. H Source: Sacramento County Divac in heroic company: DA’s Office H Scan our QR Code for a A Dance That Lasted a Lifetime direct link to our online edition! CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - Richard followed her, they said, “Well, Whitney was at a United Service if you aren’t going to dance with Organization’s (USO) dance in him…can we?” Gloria decided 1954, it was just after New Year’s, maybe he was worth a try and and he spotted Gloria across the went back out and said she would room. At the mere sight of her, he dance with him. thought to himself: “I’m going to After that first dance, Richard PAID marry that beautiful gal.” told her she would be marrying PERMIT 350 PERMIT US POSTAGE Carmichael, CA PRESORTED STD. PRESORTED He approached her and asked him because they were meant to Change Service Requested her to dance. She said, “No, thank be together. you.” Gloria had just broken up They fell in love and got mar- with her ried that April 10th, one day fiancé before Gloria turned 18-years-old. the day Richard was 20-years-old. before, They created a beautiful fam- and, ily with three daughters and were besides, married 62 years! she con- Gloria and Richard came to sidered live at Aegis of Carmichael last herself too May. Gloria passed away in early young to September, but her memory is still get mar- alive in Richard’s heart. ried. She Some memories, like the night went into of that first dance, still burn as the ladies brightly as anything in Richard Richard and Gloria Whitney created a beautiful family with three daughters and were married 62 room and Whitney’s life; and this one is years (above). Richard and Gloria Whitney on their wedding day in 1954 (at right). Photos courtesy Aegis of her girl- even brighter. Carmichael friends Source: Aegis of Carmichael H www.CarmichaelTimes.com 2 • Carmichael Times February 12, 2016 Bringing You Home Return Preparer Fraud is on the IRS Annual Your Carmichael Realtor for over 27 years “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax Scams to Avoid (916) 425-5884 During the 2016 Filing Season SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) •Check the preparer’s qualifica- return using your last pay stub CURRENT LISTINGS - The Internal Revenue Service tions. Use the IRS Directory of instead of your Form W-2. 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