This week in The Alpine Sun

Lead stories

Neighbors win Dunbar Lane dispute
At an April 1 hearing planning commissioners voted on the proposed General Plan 2020 for Alpine. All of the staff recommendations passed except for two sites in the Dunbar Lane area. Residents there have been very vocal in opposition to these plans.

La Force history released for seventh printing
The long-awaited reprint of History of a Mountain Settlement by the late Beatrice La Force has arrived.

Railroad, airport plans worry residents
Plans for an expanded commercial use railroad stop in Campo was discussed at the March 28 meeting of the Campo/Lake Morena Community Planning Group. The airport site selection process was also discussed.

Alpine boy, young man die in local crashes
Two accidents that took place late Sunday, April third claimed the lives of a young boy and a teacher from the Viejas Indian School.

Service dogs have 'paw'sitive effect
Local man Bill Weaver and his service dog Kiwi are profiled along with the service dog industry.

Eighth grade trip was journey of fun and history
Joan Mac Queen Middle School students recently returned from their DC to New York City Tour.

Co-op and farmer's market, grow out of local organic gardens
Plans for a farmer's market in Alpine are being pursued with the help of local organic farmers and school organic garden programs. 

Business

No condos at Alpine Creek Center
No new condos will go up at Alpine Creek Center say property managers.

Columns

Alpine in Action with Grace Nichols: Historical society helps preserve Alpine roots
Nichols looks at the Alpine Historical Society and the projects  it has done to  sustain Alpine's roots.

Class Action with Chuck Taylor: Uniforms change more than wardrobes
Taylor writes about school uniforms and the effects they can have on school kids. 

Just The Facts Ma'am with Carol Lovejoy: Help your children get a good night's sleep
Lovejoy looks at various lifestyle changes that can help you to get a good night's sleep.

While You Were Sleeping with Nancy Slaff: Who took over -- while you were sleeping?
Slaff talks about the Terri Shiavo case and the importance of having your final wishes in writing.

Spiritual Sunrise with Merry Murray: Jesus is your rock and your anchor

Forlenza's Forum with Joe Forlenza: Residents act on revitalization ideas
Forlenza talks about the Alpine revitalization process including how community groups have begun to contribute.

School Rules with Moana Miller: So many good things are going on
Miller looks at the various different activities that taking place at Creekside Early Learning Center.

Low Flow Pro with Mike Uhrhammer: New home water use survey worthwhile

Sports

Grossmont mat men end season at state conference finals
Four Grossmont conference students grappled their way to the top and to state championships.

Local players reap b-ball honors
Sixteen college men and women basketball players named to Pacific Coast Conference all-conference teams.

East County track stars are making a name for themselves this spring