This week in The Alpine Sun

Lead Stories

Supes to review revised groundwater ordinance  
The county’s Planning Commission sent proposed revisions to the county’s groundwater ordinance involving residential well test requirements and boundary adjustments to the Board of Supervisors with a positive recommendation.  

TIP will help Alpine victims deal with disaster
The citizens of Alpine will soon benefit from a new victim-assistance program coming to town. The Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) is a non-profit organization, staffed with volunteers who offer emotional support to victims and survivors of trauma or tragedy, such as major automobile accidents, violent crime, residential fires and incidents of a devastating nature.

The man in red makes an early appearance at tree lighting
People gathered from all over the county to watch as Viejas Outlet Center lit its grand Christmas tree with style.    

BP exacts heavy toll on drug smugglers
Since Oct. 1, CBP Border Patrol agents in San Diego have seized 7,808 pounds of marijuana, representing a 37 percent increase from last fiscal year to date. In the most recent smuggling event, agents seized over 2,000 pounds of marijuana.   

News in photos: Alpine’s troop 105 celebrates 60 years 
 
‘Tis the season: Tips for donating to charity this holiday  
If you’re preoccupied with holiday preparations but still want to make a significant difference in people’s lives, consider these options.

Rummage sale offered peaceful place to find a great deal
The sun was shining in the very bright blue sky while Good Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church held their annual Rummage Sale over this last weekend on November 18, 2006 at the black and white painted barn, located on Tavern Road and Oak Haven Road.

Civic Report: Planning group opposes Sunrise Powerlink at meeting that drew 120 local residents
 

Columns/Opinion

My Turn with Lee Hamilton: Is U.S. congress truly representative?

Spiritual Sunrise with Merry Murray: What is the goal of a thankful heart?

Just The Fact's Ma'am with Carol Lovejoy: Parents go back to middle school at JMMS shadow student day

Good Health Naturally with Dr. Darrel Crain: Forget illusion and deception, healing is the true magic

Class Action with Chuck Taylor: Don’t let your voice be censored

Earth Talk: Soft tires waste energy and increase pollution



Sports

Steele Canyon moves ahead in CIF preliminary

East Country runners to storm state cross country finals