This week in The Alpine Sun

Lead Stories

Supes embrace study of Dyke parkland offer  
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted last week to begin studies on a potential park site in Alpine. The land in question has been offered to the community by local businessman Tom Dyke. 

Landfill venders will revisit outdated EIS 
The Campo landfill project, more than 15 years in the works, is gaining new momentum once again with the recent release of a notice of intent to create a supplemental environmental impact statement. The SEIS, though not required by the county or other governing entities, will update the original final EIS, created in 1992.

Illegal alien agent pleads guilty to all charges
In a surprise move, a former Border Patrol agent — who was charged with conspiracy to smuggle aliens and who was an undocumented worker himself — has pleaded guilty to the entire indictment against him. Sentencing for Oscar Antonio Ortiz, 28, was set for May 12 by U.S. District Court Judge John Houston.

Soroptimists honor teen volunteers
Laura Knoll of Jamul, a senior at Steele Canyon High School is the proud winner of the Violet Richardson Award. The announcement was made at a luncheon Sunday in the Crown Hills Club House given by the Alpine Soroptimist International Club.

News in photos: BCLT Casino night, ANSA Chinese New Year
 
Soroptimist honorees win cash for charities 
Soroptimist International of Alpine presents Inspiration, Women Honoring Women in the DreamCatcher Lounge, Viejas Casino, March 4, at 9 a.m. 
 

Columns/Opinion

Spiritual Sunrise with Merry Murray: This Valentine’s Day could be the best

My Turn with Mike Stevens: This new airport site was there all the time

Just The Facts Ma'am with Carol Lovejoy: Does your bus driver deserve a hug?

Forlenza's Forum with Joe Forlenza: It’s nearly time for the next workshop

Good Health Naturally with Dr. Daryl Crain: Matters of the heart: love is the remedy