This week in The Alpine Sun

Lead Stories

Elected reps sit down with local residents  
Everyone was there at the Viejas Dreamcatcher Lounge. Many local politicians came to meet and greet constituents and answer questions at a luxurious evening, hosted by the Alpine Chamber of Commerce.  

PC grants Alpine Longs liquor license appeal  
The county's Planning Commission approved a determination of public necessity or convenience, which will increase the chances of the future Longs Drugs Store in Alpine obtaining a liquor license. 

Campo equestrian center study approved by BOS
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 Sept. 25 to authorize a feasibility study for an equestrian facility in Campo.   

Princesses and politicians march in annual parade
The Alpine/Viejas Days Parade marched down Alpine Boulevard with resounding cheer and pride as much of Alpine watched floats, representatives, princesses and high school bands strut their stuff.  

Rookie Border Patrol agents arrest suspected murderer in Potrero
On Tuesday, Oct. 2, CBP Border Patrol agents on a Field Training Unit supervised by a veteran agent, arrested a man with a $2 million homicide warrant out of Los Angeles. The suspected murderer had entered the United States illegally under the cover of darkness with a group of 12 other illegal aliens. 
 
Alpine Fire Protection District to hold its 14th annual open house  
The Alpine Fire Protection District will hold an Open House on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the fire station located at 1364 Tavern Rd.

Dealing with the crime triangle
As with any fire, the Crime Triangle too has three elements that must be present in order for it to be complete. The Suspect (person committing the crime), Victim (person crime occurred against) and Location (example: A business).

Free community chipping in Alpine
“You bring it, we’ll chip it!” The Fire Safe Council of San Diego County (FSCSDC) will be hosting a community chipping day for residents of Alpine on Saturday, Oct. 13.

Going native in your own backyard
The Back Country Land Trust’s annual native plant sale is quickly approaching. This year the sale will take place on Oct. 27, featuring plants like Cleveland Sage, California Fuchsia, Manzanita, Wild Lilac, Royal Penstemon, and Coast Live Oak. These plants, because they are native, thrive in our climate.
 

Columns/Opinion

My Turn with James Hardy: No more suffering for GUHSD incompetence

Spiritual Sunrise with Merry Murray: Learning to be a Godly husband

Brain Food with Cara Day-Miller: Children reading levels revealed

Hyp Talk with Judy Callihan Warfield:  Improve your love life with hypnotherapy — part 2

Class Action with Chuck Taylor: Celebrate being part of Alpine


Sports

League play kicks off for Eagles, Cougars