This week in The Alpine Sun

Lead Stories

Planning group rejects county parks analysis
Parks were the hot topic at the last Alpine Planning Group meeting held Oct. 26. Planning group members discussed the proposed Parkland Dedication Ordinance (PLDO) fund increase, as well as the second Alpine Parkland Suitability Analysis.  

AUSD board says goodbye to 20-year member  
The Alpine Union School District board of trustees met on Wednesday, Nov. 8, to bid Mary Wiggins and Steve Hunyar a very fond farewell. Also, the new Excel program was explained and discussed at length. 

Make a difference for local families, one bag at a time
It’s that time of year again — time for the local Gift Bag Drive. Local realtor, Jeff Campbell is now in the 10th year of coordinating “The Gift Bag Drive.” This year more than 30,000 bags will be distributed to residents to be filled.   

Cross country biker raises money for cancer
George Mendes and his friend Jan Winters stopped by the Alpine Sun office last Thursday morning en route to the west coast to raise money and awareness for the Lance Armstrong Foundation and cancer research. Mendes started cycling across America on Sept. 9 in St. Augustine, Fla., making his way 3,378 miles to Alpine before rolling down the hill to San Diego.
 

Columns/Opinion

My Turn with Jeanette Henderson: Was our vote for the people, or the party this election?

Spiritual Sunrise with Merry Murray: God’s grace is sufficient for your need

Home Views with Rachell Lara: Kids room decorating: Show it off


Sports

Granite Hills Eagles fly into water polo season semifinals