Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, Sylvan Corners, flag burning

Latest local news briefs include the passing of a lifelong resident of Citrus Heights, a flag burning ceremony scheduled at Rusch Park, and an update on a housing development proposed at Sylvan Corners.

Developer requests 90-day extension on ‘due diligence’ period for Sylvan Corners property
The City Council on Thursday unanimously approved a request to extend the “due diligence” period for Woodside Homes to assess the Sylvan Corners property it is in the process of buying from the city. The home builder has already sought one prior extension, and now seeks to extend the period through Aug. 13, citing “areas of concern” being identified on the 11-acre property. Related: City Council votes 4-1 to sell large Sylvan Corners lot to housing developer

Obituary: Jerry Louis Haddox (1951-2021)
Jerry Haddox, a lifelong resident of Citrus Heights who graduated from San Juan High School in 1970, passed away on June 2. Haddox is described in his obituary as a family oriented man who loved country music, NASCAR and going to Disneyland “as often as possible.” He worked as a utility maintenance worker for the City of Roseville until retiring in 2007, and leaves behind his wife, two children and two grandsons. (See full obituary)

Flag burning ceremony set for June 14 at Rusch Park
American Legion Post 637 will host a flag-burning retirement ceremony at Rusch Park on Flag Day, June 14, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Organizers are careful to note that while flag burning may sound “un-patriotic,” burning is among approved methods to retire a heavily worn or tattered American flag, according to the U.S. Flag Code. The ceremony will be held in Veterans Grove, inside the park. Anyone with old or worn American Flags are asked to bring them.