This week in The Alpine Sun

Lead Stories

Elections bring some new faces to local groups
More than two weeks after the midterm elections, ballot counting in San Diego County has finally been completed. While, in general, the absentee, provisional and other paper ballots that were left did not sway many election winners, their impact was felt on several local boards and groups, where races are often won or lost by only hundreds, or even dozens of votes.  

BOS authorizes contract for Willows work 
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 Nov. 15 to authorize the advertisement for bid and subsequent award of a construction contract for work to improve Willows Road and Viejas Grade Road. 

Peutz Valley residents make use of dead wood at Jam
More than 30 Peutz Valley neighbors, and several volunteers from the Alpine Revitalization effort, gathered on Nov. 19 at Joe and Rita Sterling’s property for the first ever “Peutz Valley Log Jam.”   

News in photos: Local princess Haley Price is crowned Little Miss California for 2007 

News in photos: Sleepy, turkey-filled shoppers wander Viejas Outlet at Midnight Madness 
 
Alpine sheriff deputies want you to be safe this holiday season  
The Deputies of the Alpine Sheriff’s Substation wish everyone a safe and joyous holiday season. It is a privilege to serve and inspiring to be part of a community that has a genuine concern for one another and especially for those who are less fortunate. 

Lots of holiday gift ideas can be found at arts and crafts fairs
Arts and Crafts abounded at the Alpine Community Center’s Annual Art and Craft Festival that was held this last weekend.

Alpine congregations give thanks at multi-denominational service
On the night before Thanksgiving, Christians from various Alpine congregations gathered to give thanks for the many blessings received during the year.

Viejas wins Warrior Award
Viejas Enterprises has been named winner of the “Warrior Award” by the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California.

Civic Report: Alpine parkland study focuses on two potential park sites

News in photos: Diaper Drive a success

Local Joel Anderson victorious for 77th State Assembly
Following his victory in the 77th State Assembly campaign, Joel Anderson issued the following statement from Election Central
 

Columns/Opinion

My Turn with Christian Beenfeldt: Abortion pro-life is anti-life for women

Spiritual Sunrise with Merry Murray: The patience and long-suffering of God

Hyp Talk with Carol Lovejoy: Stress is a global epidemic, silent killer

Home Views with Rachell Lara: Make your house a home for the holidays with these special tips


Sports

Steele doesn’t bend in the desert, moves on to semis

Five — count ‘em — East County teams advance to CIF semifinals

Alpine’s Sami Nedjar honored by induction as Coaching Legend