This week in The Alpine Sun

Bus schedules available now!
     The Alpine Sun’s annual publication of the school bus schedule, is available in the Aug. 1 edition of the newspaper. It may also be obtained at our office, located at 2144 Alpine Blvd. The special pullout includes the 2005-’06 Alpine Union School District, Granite Hills High School and Steele Canyon High School bus schedules. The Back to School Special is a yearly supplement to The Alpine Sun newspaper.
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Stories

Exciting changes ahead for Alpine students
When Alpine’s children return to school on Aug. 29, they’ll discover some exciting new changes. Throughout the system, from kindergarten through eighth grade, there will be new emphases and new ways to learn.

Cedar Fire judge intends to ‘see the spot’
The judge that will be sentencing the arsonist who started the Cedar Fire said Monday he wants to, “see the spot” where Sergio Martinez says he started a small fire so he could be rescued after becoming lost and dehydrated in October 2003.

Imperial county officials push for airport site
As residents throughout San Diego County continue to discuss a new international airport site, through town hall events being conducted with the San Diego Airport Authority, more and more support is being voiced for preserving the pristine Back Country and picking a different site.

Art programs are a success at Pine Valley and Descanso schools
The Art Docent and music programs that began last school year at Pine Valley Elementary and Descanso Elementary have been very successful among the young students.

Man dies in flaming crash on I-8
A man was burned “beyond recognition,” Tuesday, Aug. 16, when his 1992 Geo convertible left the I-8 between Sunset Highway and the Pine Valley bridge, said California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Pennings.

1,600 pounds of pot seized in Boulevard
Back Country border agents caught 1,600 pounds of marijuana in three separate seizures over a two-day period.

Lifelong love of music brings fame to Alpine man
Ernie Yoes built his first fiddle out of a tomato basket and an orange crate when he was 12 years old. Living on what he describes as a “poor man’s farm” in Will’s Point, Texas, during the depth of the Depression, it was the only material available to him.

Cuyamaca College automotive program revs up success of alumni
As Santee resident Richard Hogue tells it, had it not been for the automotive program at Cuyamaca College, his would be a life adrift, without focus or ambition.

Modern day treasure hunters use GPS to search out booty
During the long, hot “dog days” of summer even “dogs” can get bored! If you are looking for a fun, local, activity that all ages (from the way-too-young to the incredibly-old) can enjoy, you may want to play this family-friendly game that is growing in popularity.

Opinion and columns

My Turn with Gloria Fetters: Back Country residents are thankful for Minutemen presence on border

My Turn with George Wood: The group of 10 is a fallacy  

Letters: Topics include fire department fund-raiser, transients in Alpine, The Alpine Sun's website content, and an open letter to the rural transit board

School Rules with Greg Ryan: School staff are prepared for new year

Class Action with Chuck Taylor: Mandatory preschool won’t benefit all

Financial Focus with Jim Whitener: Don't get dragged down by investment anchors and rules of thumb

Spiritual Sunrise with Merry Murray: Learn to listen to the hurting heart  

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