This week in The Alpine Sun

Lead Stories

Alpine murderess released from hospital  
A judge on May 25 ordered the release of an Alpine woman who has been in a state mental hospital after she shot her husband to death in 2002. The judge ruled she is no longer a danger, but she must live in a county residential program.  

Noble honored at memorial service 
Hundreds of friends, family and service men and women, gathered in the Alpine Cemetery Monday morning for the traditional Memorial Day service and the special dedication of a memorial bench honoring the late Betty Noble, Sgt. Maj, U.S. Marines. 

Miramar is chosen site, residents told 
A special airport authority meeting entitled “Community Conversations” and intended to explore public views on the airport site selection project, drew only a few to the Alpine Community Center last Wednesday. 

Jail inmates may have been exposed to TB
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department has determined that an inmate who was housed in county Jails had undiagnosed active tuberculosis. 

Planning group hears plans for a new sheriff’s station in Alpine
After several years of rumors, and millions of dollars piling up in county coffers, plans for a new sheriff’s station in Alpine are finally in the works. Alpine Planning Group members and residents heard from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department at the group’s monthly meeting, last Thursday, May 25.
 
Veterans at risk for ID theft…here’s what you should know 
If you discover or suspect that someone is using your personal information to illegally obtain credit, you should report a fraud alert to the three major credit bureaus.

Tribes give $529,000 for local fire hydrants

Local artists take a breath of pleine aire at Wright’s Field
The Alpine Artist’s Association organized the first Plein Aire Art Event, held at Wright’s Field on Sunday, May 28. Local artists attended to depict a blooming Wrights Field, in their chosen medium. 

Dance program takes the lead at ACC
The Alpine Community Center held the first of what they are hoping to be many dance events on Friday, May 26.
  
 

Columns/Opinion

Spiritual Sunrise with Merry Murray: How much do you really love Jesus? 

Good Health Naturally with Dr. Daryl Crain: Health wizards declare umbrellas needed for children’s health

While You Were Sleeping with Nancy Slaff: Why do we keep repeating failure?

Making The Grade with Steve Hunyar: Firestorms have lingering affects on children’s health


Sports

Valhalla swimmers corner talent, league title 

AGSA all-star teams a hit at Memorial Day tournament

SDSU track and field team sends two women and one relay team to NCAA championships

Steele Canyon wins softball title