This week in The Alpine Sun

Lead Stories

Doctors Without Borders share stories with Alpine residents  
“In Angola,” explained Sylvia Martinez RN, “there’s a 70 percent death rate for newborn babies or their mothers, or both. They die of toxemia. I was there for five months, and we delivered 18 babies and managed to save 12 of them.” Martinez was describing her experiences while serving with Doctors Without Borders during Project Angola, 2004. On April 14, at 10 a.m. in Fuller Hall, members of the Guild and their guests will learn more about her life and work there.  

Civic Report: Planning group member speaks out for residents against Blackwater  

Battle Lines Drawn: Potrero residents fight against proposed Blackwater military training camp
Dana Raum and her husband purchased property in Potrero three years ago because the small rural hamlet was peaceful and beautiful. Now Raum, who is building a home near the site of a proposed military-style training camp, has grave concerns regarding the project. Blackwater USA has proposed an 824-acre training camp on the site. At stake, residents say, is the rural character of a community that traces its roots to the 19th century – or the future expansion of one of the world’s most powerful corporations.   

Residents hear reports from BAC subcommittees’ first month of work
Many were impressed with the first reporting meeting of the Bond Advisory Commission that happened on Thursday, March 29, at the Grossmont Union High School District office. When this committee was formed, the members knew they were going to be in some hard work, and as they reported, they have already tackled some huge tasks, but they aren’t done yet. The committee members, at this meeting, provided reports from all four sub-committees, Facilities and Curriculum, Renovation and Repairs, Site, and Financial.  

DC trip expands to Los Coches Creek 8th-graders
On Tuesday, April 24, at 6 p.m. at Los Coches Creek Middle School Gym, a registration meeting and presentation will be held by Holt Travel & Tours to share information with Los Coches seventh grade students and parents about an exciting eighth-grade educational tour that the travel agency has been running since 1998, and is now offering to Los Coches parents who wish to go as chaperones with their children. 
 
More than 20,000 books for sale at ALFA  
The Alpine Library Friend's Association Bookstore (ALFA) has approximately 20 thousand books for sale, according to Gayle Lubin, Bookstore Manager.
 

Columns/Opinion

My Turn with Dr. Cynthia Jackson: Taking another look at the HPV vaccine

Spiritual Sunrise with Merry Murray: Does the risen savior live in your heart?

Habitat Chit-Chat with Maureen Austin: Look ahead to this year’s Sage & Songbird festival and garden tour

Tattered Tidbits with Carol Walker: Julian field trip is a huge success

Class Action with Chuck Taylor: A village of Angels

While You Were Sleeping with Nancy Slaff: Cargo containers: An issue of great importance or cosmetics

On Alpine with Jeff Campbell: Reminiscing Alpine