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Citrus Heights News Briefs: water main hit, health fair, CHPD app, cat trapping nuns

Date: May 20, 2017

Water main break, Citrus Heights, image credit: Luke Otterstad — Cones block off an area at Fair Oaks Blvd and Sunrise East Way, where a water main was accidentally punctured Wednesday. // CH Sentinel

Latest news briefs include a 12-inch underground water main being punctured by a Comcast subcontractor, a new smartphone app for residents being released by Citrus Heights police, reports of nuns accused of trapping local cats, and top attendance being reported at an annual senior health fair at the community center.

Comcast subcontractor blamed for puncturing water main in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights Water District crews performed an emergency repair Wednesday morning after a Comcast subcontractor punctured a water main at the corner of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Sunrise East Way. Spokespersons for Comcast and CHWD said the contractor was performing underground directional boring and both confirmed the location was properly marked for underground lines prior to the work.

David Gordon, the water district’s operations manager, said CHWD received notification about the incident around 11:15 a.m. on May 17, with water services restored to the area several hours later. Comcast Spokeswoman Joan Hammel called the incident “unfortunate” and said the pipe was hidden under an abandoned water pipe. The water district said followup would be made with Comcast and “appropriate parties” regarding cost recovery.

CHPD launches new smartphone app
The Citrus Heights Police Department announced the launch of a new smartphone app this week that allows users to subscribe to police alerts and news releases, as well as view special events and crime tips. In a news release issued Friday, police said the app follows the department’s launch of its own Facebook page earlier this month and is “another tool to enhance the interaction with the community and the police department.” Asked if texting 9-1-1 would be an option in the near future, Lt. Jason Russo said the feature isn’t available yet, “but who knows what the future brings.”

Annual Senior Health Fair at community center tops attendance record
The 10th annual Senior Health Fair held at the Citrus Heights Community Center on Thursday drew the “best turnout ever,” according to organizer Jayna Karpinski-Costa. She said the event’s seven workshops were well-attended, and over 20 people went on a “health walk” from the community center to Van Maren Park during the event. The annual health fair includes free exhibits, workshops, health screenings, and other activities directed towards seniors.

Nuns accused of trapping cats in Citrus Heights neighborhood
A Citrus Heights pet owner whose cat went missing in May believes her neighbors are responsible for trapping her cat and possibly releasing it in another area, according to recent reports on KCRA and Fox40. Officer Anthony Boehle told KCRA the cat trapping neighbors, who are both nuns, admitted to trapping and releasing three cats. “They tried everything that they could think of to dissuade these animals from coming into their yard,” Boehle told the TV station. “Finally, I think at their wits end, they opted for a humane way to trap and then relocate them.” The reports said police and animal control officers are involved in an investigation to determine if any laws have been broken. Civil action is also being considered by the pet owner. (See KCRA report)

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