This week in The Alpine Sun

Lead Stories

Movement slow on GUHSD bond projects  
The Thursday, Sept. 6 meeting of the Grossmont Union High School board brought some welcome commendations, some important information as well as some parrying from the board members about the etiquette of meetings.  

Pine Valley to vote by mail on CDF involvement  
In a special election being held this month Pine Valley residents are voting on whether or not to bring in California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection fire fighters to supplement the current Pine Valley Fire Protection District department, known as Proposition A. 

Campaigns keep contenders away from local duties
Of the seven officials representing San Diego County residents in the House and Senate, all but one have absentee rates in the low single digits. Local Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-Alpine) however, has missed 28.8 percent of all votes cast in the 110th Congress, garnering the fifth highest absentee rate among the 435 members in the House of Representatives.   

Tribal Pow-Wow draws visitors from across North America
Thousands of people from throughout North America converged at Sycuan Reservation over the weekend for the 18th annual Traditional Gathering and Annual Pow Wow.  

BP agent stabbed in smuggling attempt
Around 11:50 a.m., on Tuesday Sept. 4, CBP Border Patrol agents working in San Diego’s East County were given the vehicle description of a 2008 Chevrolet Impala whose occupants appeared to be loading objects into the trunk of the car near Tierra Del Sol, off of State Route 94.  
 
Downpour didn’t dampen spirits at 70th annual celebration  
The Annual Descanso Deep Pit Barbeque held at Our Lady of Light was a huge success this Labor Day Weekend persevering through thunderstorms, and surviving several downpours during the set-up process.

Private road issue delays PC action on boutique wineries
The county's Planning Commission heard a proposed zoning ordinance amendment that would allow boutique wineries to operate without use permits, however concerns over wineries accessed by private roads prevented a recommendation at the Sept. 7 meeting.

BCLT receives grant from the SD Foundation
The Back Country Land Trust is pleased to announce being awarded $30,000 from The San Diego Foundation Environmental Work Group.
 

Columns/Opinion

My Turn with Bev Esry: Planning group continues to oppose Powerlink route D

Spiritual Sunrise with Merry Murray: Jesus Christ died for sinners

The Chamber Community with Alpine Chamber of Commerce: Honoring Alpine’s leaders

Hyp Talk with Judy Callihan Warfield: Hypnotherapy for help against Essential Tremor


Sports

Pop Warner football season kicks off in 100+ degree heat