This week in The Alpine Sun

Lead Stories

Back Country getting connected with new cell sites  
The county’s Planning Commission voted 7-0 in December to approve a Major Use Permit for a wireless facility in the Cameron Corners area of Campo.  

Deputy prelim hearing delayed until April 17  
The attorney for an Alpine sheriff’s deputy who is charged with killing his wife has won a delay in his preliminary hearing until April 17, because not all of the law enforcement reports and medical reports have been received. 

Local seniors enjoy homestyle comforts at Alpine Kastle
Kasitz Kastle is one of Alpine’s oldest and grandest buildings, built in 1894 by Benjamin Arnold who kept it as his residence for a short time. During its very long existence here in Alpine, the familiar spacious Victorian home, now painted in a cheerful yellow with white trim, has belonged to several families.   

Preliminary hearing set for liquor store shooting suspects
A March 6 preliminary hearing was set on Jan. 3 for an Alpine man and an El Cajon resident who are charged with killing two people at a liquor store during a robbery.  

Alpine Community Center launches 2007 fund raising campaign
As the New Year rang in, the Alpine Community Center commenced its “2007 Mortgage Maker” campaign. 
 
Volunteers man Historic Highway 80 Corp. to promote tourism  
That big celebration back in October when Old Highway 80 officially became an historic landmark — was just the beginning of activity for the committee members who have worked for a year and a half to make it happen.

Flu season is yet to come as residents suffer with sickness
Lately, many residents know someone or have themselves been caught by what people commonly refer to as “stomach-flu,” but in the medical world, this flu is not Influenza at all. It is called gastroenteritis. This is actually an inflammation in the stomach and intestine caused by a virus, which often leads to vomiting and diarrhea.

Christmas dinner at ACC
Folks started arriving on Christmas Day at the Alpine Community Center an hour before dinner was served. The smell of turkey, ham, and sweet potato pie wafting in from the kitchen greeted the several dozen who gathered for the feast. This annual dinner is hosted by the ACC and funds for the meal are provided by the Alpine Ministerial Association (Christian pastors from the Alpine area).

News in photos: AFPD in action
 

Columns/Opinion

My Turn with Daniel Tucker: Economic growth and Native American self reliance: A historical perspective

Editorial: Martin Luther King Jr. Day is time to remember, reflect and act

Spiritual Sunrise with Merry Murray: God’s unconditional love for you

Just The Fact's Ma'am with Carol Lovejoy: Where Does Your Heart Lie — In the Present or the Past?

Hyp Talk with Judy Callihan Warfield: Hypnotherapy might be able to help your mind over platter


Sports

Cougars challenge, Norsemen prevail 36-27

Van Aken wins three saddles, two buckles at CJRA finals