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Published weekly San Diego Neighborhood Newspapers December 22, 2005

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Help The Alpine Sun unmask local Santas!
     We at The Alpine Sun think a special thank you is due the worthies who sweat their way through local events as Santa’s stand-in for the pleasure of children and adults alike.
     Heap some praise on YOUR Alpine or Back Country Santa by sending us a “mug shot” of him and information about his name, community of residence, and the particulars of the event(s) at which he served.
     If you have questions, call the office at 445-3288 or e-mail Billie Jo Jannen. Your Santa information should also be sent to  this e-mail address by Tuesday morning, Dec. 27 - or call to make other arrangements.

Charter school draws 1,000 supporters
     Grossmont Union High School District Superintendent Terry Ryan, reacted to the opening sentence of the 32-page Steele Canyon charter application by sending a four-page letter to school parents warning them of risks associated with changing Steele Canyon's relationship to the Grossmont District...MORE

Adventurous life included stints as fire volunteer, candy maker
    
LaVaun Lovell McCain Woolley, who died on Dec. 14 at age 81, was rightfully regarded as one of the pioneer old-timers in the Back Country. Growing up on a cattle ranch in Walker Canyon near Boulevard, she learned early to hunt and to ride on her two horses, Shadow and Smokey. Even as a child, she was an excellent shot and often brought home quail for dinner. She went to grammar school at Clover Flat and then on to Mountain Empire High School...MORE

Christmas history is as rich as the food
     ‘Tis the season to celebrate, which means many things to many people around the country and the world. Several traditions for many cultures all culminate at this time of the year. Many are religious, many are cultural and some have become secular and even commercial...MORE

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  Christmas services are announced and local Cub Scouts are set to recycle Christmas trees    
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