This week in The Alpine Sun

Lead Stories

National Guard arrives on border  
Members of California National Guard arrived on the border last week to partner with immigration and border agents in the San Diego sector of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.   

Accused police officer out on bail  
A suspended San Diego police officer who lives in Alpine faces a July 27 preliminary hearing after being charged with 18 counts of having unlawful sexual relations with a 17-year-old girl. 

Woman’s Club may seek historic status
Alpine’s original Town Hall is considering the pros and cons of historic designation by the San Diego County Department of Planning and Land Use Historic Site Board.   

Wendell Cutting lived life for others
Today, Thursday July 6, 2006, Wendell R. Cutting is memorialized for living his life for others, and for what he left behind. To most people, his many accomplishments will remain a memory, a name, while to others who knew him have the memory of one man’s heart, a behavior to exemplify; a solid ship in stormy seas. 

Alpine family sees daughter off to Argentina with spectacular nuptials
Not many brides arrive at their wedding receptions by boat. Then again, not many brides fall in love with the very man her own brother has picked out for her. How often does a retired cardiologist, assisted by a Catholic priest, perform a marriage ceremony? How often do wedding guests toast the newlyweds with wine flown in from Argentina especially for the occasion? And whoever heard of a lucky bride whose mother is also a wedding coordinator? 
 
Local attorney offers free services for businesses facing ADA suits  
A local attorney has offered to represent local businesses who have been served with American’s With Disabilities Act letters or lawsuits. 

Alpine loses a pearl from her necklace
Some people call it a celebration of life. Others quote "Parting is but sweet sorrow." Still others might sing, "Bye bye, so long, farewell." However you bid adieu, an already dearly missed Robin and Tim Williams of Williams Jewelers have left the building. Literally.
 

Columns/Opinion

Editorial: Leave our cargo containers alone

My Turn with Paul Rohal: GUHSD would have to buy twice the land to mitigate a Wright’s field high school

Spiritual Sunrise with Merry Murray: Little is much when God gives it

Just The Fact's Ma'am with Carol Lovejoy: Looking for the facts from longtime locals

Good Health Naturally with Dr. Darrel Crain: Can only health nuts be healthy?

Family Matters with Helen Horvath: Sex on the beach is pure pleasure

While You Were Sleeping with Nancy Slaff: Why does no one talk about SPP?