This week in The Alpine Sun

Lead Stories

GUHSD timeline opens Alpine High School in 2013  
     The funds from Proposition H are beginning to see the bottom of the proverbial pot, but the public was willing to replenish the construction dollars by pouring in more funds with the passing of Prop U. This includes fulfilling the hopes of eventually seeing an Alpine High School by 2013.  

Hit and run driver had a history of drunk driving 
     The driver of a truck that struck and killed Alpine resident, Edward Costa last Tuesday evening was arrested two days later when he pulled into the parking lot of a bar directly across the street from the scene of the accident. According to prosecutors, Travis Weber has a history of drunk driving convictions in California and New York and told police that he had been drinking on the day of the accident. 

PC addresses growing demand for farmer’s markets  
     While most of the Zoning Ordinance changes recommended for approval by the county’s Planning Commission were minor revisions, a more prominent change would allow a Certified Farmer’s Market to operate by right in appropriately-zoned areas.   

LaChappa and Vigil face attempted murder charges
Two Alpine men were ordered Dec. 3 to stand trial for attempted murder of a couple whose home was repeatedly shot at on the Viejas Indian Reservation.  

MHCS brings early Christmas to Back Country families
Christmas came early this weekend in the Back Country. Mountain Health & Community Services celebrated a 14-year tradition of hosting a Holiday Santa Brunch in Jacumba and a Christmas dinner in Campo. Santa Claus arrived right on schedule at both events with Santa’s Workshop filled with toys. 
 
Supes approve park fee increases  
Fees for camping, boat rentals, group picnics, and fishing at county parks will be increased in 2009 and future years.

Civic Report: Boulevard PG opposes MET zoning amendment

Alpine ‘Rings’ in new honorary mayor
The manager of the new Albertson’s supermarket in East County is now the honorary mayor of Alpine for next year!

Make a musical holiday with a guitar for your child
Looking for a guitar for your child at Christmas? Don’t know what to get or where to look? Don’t want to spend too much or end up with a junk toy? Here is some advice from someone who teaches guitar to Teens here in Alpine.

Youth holiday wishes 2008
Interested in Horseback Riding adventures for your child? Never thought you could afford it? This holiday season let Bethany Pappani Training make your child’s horse dreams come true.

 

Columns/Opinion

My Turn with Senator Barbara Boxer: California’s infrastructure needs

Spiritual Sunrise with Merry Murray: The Night Before Christmas

Chamber Chatter with The Alpine Chamber of Commerce: Special gifts, ‘Tree’ debut mark holidays

Community Cruising with Linda Holt: Great time to look for a cruise



Sports

AYSO All-Stars are a double threat