This week in The Alpine Sun

Lead Stories

Albertson’s to open doors in March 2008  
The Alpine Village Center, and the new Albertson’s store on the corner of Alpine Boulevard and South Grade Road, began construction of the building on Aug. 13, according to Grant Tucker Properties, the project developer. Construction has not been easy, as rock formations have created six weeks of delays.  

GUHSD begins search for new Superintendent  
At a special Grossmont Union High school District board meeting, held on Aug. 15, members clarified specifics in the choice of the new district superintendent, and reviewed of the Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee role in the review and comment of the Bond Advisory Commissions recommendations to the board for bond expenditures. 

Powerlink decision postponed at least five months
A month-long set of hearings discussing the proposed Sunrise Powerlink has been postponed, after an admission by San Diego Gas & Electric that it made significant errors in estimating the benefits of its powerlink project.   

Back Country goes wireless
There is great news for East County’s Back Country. Where previously, Internet access was only a dial-up proposition, MountainMesh has a mission to provide affordable and reliable high-speed Wireless Internet service throughout many of the East County areas. They are now offering a high-speed Internet option that encompasses much of Descanso’s most populated areas as well as some areas of Japatul and Guatay.  

81-year-old man will likely spend the rest of his life in jail
An 81-year-old former Crest resident pleaded guilty Aug. 9 to committing a lewd act upon a minor and has agreed to accept a life prison term, both attorneys said. 
 
Civic Report: Wine-growers use too much water for Pine Valley group

Nonprofit treasurer steals $140,000
The former president of the nonprofit agency Friends of Jamul-Dulzura Schools surrendered Aug. 16 to Los Colinas Detention Center, to start her 1-year jail term. She was also ordered to pay $55,639 back to the organization for embezzling more than $140,000 from the group over a seven-year period.

East County fire districts receive state grant for rescue efforts
Victims of vehicle crashes in east San Diego County will be receiving faster and more efficient help. Newly-received emergency extrication equipment will speed the task of getting crash victims from their cars and to the hospital.
 

Columns/Opinion

My Turn with Carol Lewis: Thanks to all for a successful Relay for Life

My Turn with Alfonso Martinez: Your local Alpine community center needs your help

My Turn with Joel Anderson: Terror-free investment policy can stop Iran’s quest for nukes

Spiritual Sunrise with Merry Murray: Jesus is with you all the way

Class Action with Chuck Taylor: Alpine isn’t alone in parkland problems

Hyp Talk with Judy Callihan Warfield: How’s it going?


Sports

Boys water polo: Who will rule the waves in 2007-08?