This week in The Alpine Sun

Lead Stories

New commission will study Alpine high school feasibility  
At a Grossmont Union High School District board meeting held Feb. 8, trustees voted to create a Bond Advisory Commission that will study four crucial feasibility issues for a high school to be built in Alpine.   

Powerlink alternatives threaten Alpine as well  
Hundreds of concerned residents turned out to various public meetings held by the California Public Utilities Commission and the Bureau of Land Management to discuss the proposed Sunrise Powerlink alternatives. One such meeting took place last Wednesday night, Feb. 7, at the Alpine Community Center. 

ADA charges put some local businesses on the move
When Theodore Pinnock rolled down Alpine Boulevard in his wheel chair last year, it was very bad news for the small business owners in town. Thirty of them, including businesses in nearby East County communities, received letters stating that, unless they changed their properties to conform with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, he will personally file suit against them and assess a healthy fine.   

Campo arsonist pleads insanity
A Campo man accused of setting four grass fires has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.   

Alpine players take the leads in Granite Hills theater production
“Oh Romeo, Romeo. Wherefore art thou Romeo?” Look ye not for him, dear reader, in fair Verona but in… Alpine? That’s right, and not just Romeo, but Juliet too! 
 
Civic Report: The Alpine High School Committee needs your help  

Supervisors approve revision of county groundwater ordinance
During the Jan. 31 meeting of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, the supervisors unanimously approved revisions to the county’s groundwater ordinance.

Youth Theater performers visit Alpine Community Church
The San Diego Kids from the Christian Youth Theater performed a show in Alpine last Saturday afternoon unlike any they’ve ever done before. They performed without any of their regular props or costumes because everything was on the way to Disneyland where they were to appear on Monday.

Four volunteers needed for CBOC
The Grossmont Union High School District is seeking applicants to fill four newly-created vacancies on its Proposition H Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC). The independent CBOC oversees the implementation of Prop H, the $274 million general obligation bond measure approved in March 2004, which is financing the repair and renovation of aging East County high schools and the construction of a 12th high school in the Alpine area.

Head East Salon moves east from Alpine Creek 
Joanni Trautman, owner of Head East has moved from the Alpine Creek Center to 1981 Arnold Way. After 11 years in the shopping center, Head East was notified that the building they were occupying was scheduled for demolition.

The less you throw away, the less you pay
How can you make your community more responsible for reducing waste and preventing global climate change? How can you help residents save money at the same time?
 

Columns/Opinion

Political Junkie with Christy Scott: It’s is a great time to be a political junkie in the world

Mountain Empire Musings: Doing what’s best for our children/Follow the money

Spiritual Sunrise with Merry Murray: Earthly riches vs. Heavenly treasures

Good Health Naturally with Dr. Darrel Crain: Hope is on the horizon for autism patients and parents

Class Action with Chuck Taylor: A reality check to today’s kids


Sports

Men of Steele: Cougars sweep varsity, JV team wrestling titles