Man of the Year Makes ‘Paws for Milagro Memories Most Valued Vlade and Community a Cause’ Shine at Recent Gala See Community Roundup Page 2 Page 10 Volume 36 • Issue 17 Serving Carmichael and Sacramento County since 1981 April 22, 2016 SCSO CAPS Senator Gaines’ 20TH SEASON Classic Car Collector WITH EUROPEAN ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Perk Bill Passes SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - MASTERWORKS Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) recently announced that his Senate for Fundraiser Donors Bill 1239, which would exempt collector vehicles manufactured prior to the 1981 model year from biennial smog-check inspec- tions, passed out of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Housing with bipartisan support and is now on its way to the Senate Page 5 Committee on Appropriations. “Collector cars and trucks are a unique and important part of California history and need to be CARMICHAEL preserved,” said Senator Gaines. “Extending the exemption to 1981 COMMUNITY is a common-sense way to encour- age that these vehicles remain on display for all to see, drive and UPDATE enjoy.” Current law allows smog-check exemptions for classic or collec- tor cars for vehicles model year 1975 or older. However, there are many vehicles that were built after 1975 that are currently owned and operated as collector cars, such as late seventies and early eighties Corvettes, Mustangs and Mopars. Many of these vehicles are fea- tured in classic car shows and community parades and events Page3 throughout California that help support the economy. In order to qualify for the exemption, owners of classic and FOUR KEYS TO collector vehicles must insure their cars with collector car insurance. BEING ORGANIZED Collector car insurance places spe- cific mileage restrictions on the IN YOUR GARDEN vehicles, as dictated by the insur- ance company. Vehicles are often Fan-tastic! Angela and Dr. Jim Sehr met heroes Vlade Divac and Peja Stojakovic at their Sleep Train Arena headquarters (above). The fans won a fundraiser auction limited to a usage cap of around to meet the stars and have their vintage picture signed. Taken by Susan Skinner 5,000 miles in a year. This ensures in 2006 (at right), the double portrait sold for $1,300 and is now embellished with the integrity of the vehicle stays stars’ signatures and autographs from more of the Kings’ most famous players. intact, as well as minimizes the environmental impact that the Story and photos Arena and managed to get smog check regulates. by Susan Maxwell Skinner it signed by a dream team According to the Association of Kings veterans; includ- of California Car Clubs, there CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - A Carmichael busi- ing Scott Pollard, Doug are approximately 162,000 vehi- ness couple recently won a chance to meet Christie, Bobbie Jackson, cles with model years covered by two of the NBA’s greatest heroes and turn a Brad Miller and coach this bill. Compared to the approx- Page 9 vintage photo into an historical sports treasure. Rick Adelman. But the development. imately 27 million motor vehicles Angela and husband Dr. Jim Sehr, own- grand slam — as part of the prize — was a Both of Serbian origins, the athletes have in California, this bill will provide ers of Advanced Home Health, Hospice and one-on-one meeting to get signatures from a Carmichael link through Divac’s former an exemption to just over one half Advanced Infusion Centers, made a winning Vlade Divac and Peja Stojakovic. residence in the Kingsford Way neighbor- of one percent of vehicles on the bid in a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce The basketball rock stars were Kings’ hood. The friends still bring family to eat road today. fundraiser auction. The prize was a 2006 players, and best friends, during the team’s Greek at Yiannis’ Restaurant on Fair Oaks Senator Ted Gaines represents photo of Vlade Divac and Peja Stojakovic, glory days a decade ago. Their partnership Boulevard. the 1st Senate District, which shot as the athletes fundraised for their char- was rebuilt last year with appointments to includes all or parts of Alpine, El itable foundation with an all-star bowling Kings’ front office jobs. Divac, 48, recently The Carmichael Times features more Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, tournament. honored as Carmichael’s 2016 Person of the exclusive pictures for the 2016 Person of Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Shasta, The high bidders, who paid $1,300 for the Year, is now general manager vice presi- the Year gala honoring Vlade Divac on Sierra and Siskiyou counties. 20x30 inch photo, took it to the final 2016 dent of operations for the team. Stojakovic, page 2. Source: Office of Senator Sacramento Kings game at Sleep Train 38, is director of player personnel and Continued on page 2 Gaines H Scan our QR Code for a direct link to our online edition! The Power of Music Closes Generation Gap River City Chorale’s Spring Concert to Feature Two Young Singers SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) in music. Shelby is a junior at Del lovers across the generations! Church of Fair Oaks, 4401 San PAID - The younger generation cannot Campo High School. Colin sings The River City Chorale is Juan Avenue, starting at 4 p.m. PERMIT 350 PERMIT US POSTAGE imagine a world without social Carmichael, CA with the Waldorf High School the longest existing community Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 PRESORTED STD. PRESORTED media, while those of us over a Choir at the George Washington choir in the greater Sacramento at the door. Tickets for children Change Service Requested certain age may not be fluent with Carver School of Arts and area; it is entering its 40th year under 12 are $5. Parking is free. anything beyond email, but there is Sciences. He plays a number of providing beautiful and Go to www.RiverCityChorale.org one thing that we all understand: of musical instruments and is accessible music at convenient or call (916) 331-5810. the power of music. an award-winning tap dancer venues. Fifty-five voices strong, Source: River City Chorale H While styles may be different, and Irish Dancer. Colin is also a the Chorale is well known for it is still possible to span the years writer, and his greatest dream is to offering eclectic programs of separating younger and older sing- write film scores for movies. both secular and sacred music ers with beautiful choral music. The River City Chorale has, in that appeal to a very wide audi- We Come hear it for yourself, when the last year, launched a Young ence. Conducted by the talented the Madrigal Choir of Del Campo Shelby Pierce, ab alto soloists. Artists Program, the goal of Richard Morrissey and accompa- High School, conducted by Pam Shelby has been singing since which is to provide young singers nied by the highly skilled Theresa Support she was about four years old. She Mitchell, joins with the long estab- enjoys many genres of music, but with the opportunity to perform Keene, there will surely be some- lished River City Chorale in its her heart belongs to Broadway. for audiences beyond their high thing for everyone to enjoy. Our Spring Concert, April 29th and Photo courtesy River City Chorale school friends and family, as well The Friday, April 29th con- May 1st. since she was about 4-years-old. as to have the opportunity to sing cert will be held at Northminster Military The program with also fea- She enjoys many genres of with an established adult group Presbyterian Church, 3235 Pope ture two teenage soloists: Shelby music, but her heart belongs to with professional accompaniment. Avenue, Sacramento, starting at Pierce, alto, and Colin Regan, Broadway. Her goal is to go to a They trust that it will be a joyful 7:30 pm. On Sunday, May 1st, baritone. Shelby has been singing performing arts school and major and productive meeting of music the venue is the First Baptist www.CarmichaelTimes.com 2 • Carmichael Times April 22, 2016 Man of the Year Makes Milagro Memories Most Valued Vlade and Community Shine at Recent Gala Hosted by Carmichael Chamber of Commerce at Milagro Experience Photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner (At right): Person of the Year Vlade Divac met Milagro Centre owner Allan Davis (right, second from left) and family at a VIP prelude. (Below): (At left): Chamber of Commerce Husband and wife directors (left) posed dentists Gabrielle with the towering Rasi and Kevin Turner Person of the Year, NBA made a winning legend Vlade Divac. auction bid. (Above): Non-Profit of the Year Kiwanians (right) befriended KFBK star, Kitty O’Neal. ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Perk for Fundraiser Donors Continued from Page 1 “Peja and Vlade were kind and Tiner properties was named Business of the Year. Ben Tiner Kings fans, for 25 years, Angela friendly; they even signed caps for my (above) and dad John Tiner accepted the honors. and Dr. Sehr use their season tickets sons.” Just returned from a business- trip to China, 6-foot-10-inch Peja was State Farm Insurance broker Jennifer Knighten (left) was for time off from running health cen- Young Professional of the Year. The new mom and family ters in Sacramento, San Diego and able to share a few words of Mandarin added baby gifts to trophies. Vallejo. Angela has carried a torch for with his Chinese-born fan. Meeting the two stars, said Angela, was “a once Event sponsors included: Sacramento Kings, SMUD, Milagro Stojakovic since his time as a famous Properties, Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Kings small forward. “I told him he in a life-time experience.” Advanced Home Health Care and Hospice.