This week in The Alpine Sun

Lead Stories

Vector control charge unchanged   
     For the second consecutive year, the County of San Diego left its vector control assessment rate unchanged from the previous year. The assessment for Fiscal Year 2009-10 will be $5.92 for a single-family home.  

Preparations underway for 2010 Census
     With the 2010 census just months ahead, efforts are being made to ensure that each and every California resident will be counted. 

Hundreds fill park for sunny Patronal Feast
Queen of Angels Catholic Church here in Alpine celebrated its Patronal Feast last Sunday, Aug. 23, enjoying hamburgers and hot dogs among other goodies at the Alpine Community Center Park.

Alpine Academy High School celebrates grand opening at new site
Alpine High School Academy has opened its doors at its new facility for their beginning of the school year orientation.  

New Kiwanis members
On Aug. 8 at its regularly scheduled meeting The Kiwanis Club of Alpine inducted three new members bringing the total membership to 131. 
 
Gift basket winners  
Throughout tax season, Online Bookkeeping & Tax Service offered a free ticket for a Basket Corner Gift Basket drawing to anyone who walked through the doors — clients, notaries, visitors, etc.

A “striking” new development
Viejas announced plans today for a new, boutique bowling center, to be called Viejas Bowl, at the Viejas Outlet Center, across from the award winning Viejas Casino.

County amends flood damage, watershed protection ordinances
The County of San Diego approved amendments to the county codes, which address flood damage prevention and watershed protection.

Fire concerns continue road standards update until Oct. 23
A subcommittee of the county’s Planning Commission has been working with various community planning and sponsor groups, the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, and other interested stakeholders to refine the planned updates for the County of San Diego’s public road standards.

News in photos: Sycuan Fire and Copter 1 team up for training

Civic Report: County opposes SDG&E’s high wind shut-off plan

Pappani continues Youth Wishes
This past holiday season, with a little hope and a lot of heart, Bethany Pappani Training set out to make dreams come true, reaching out to youth under challenging circumstances, and giving them the opportunity to share in her love of horses.
 

Columns/Opinion

My Turn with Paul Greenwood: Don't fall victim to elder abuse

My Turn with Michael Newport: Natural Gas is home-grown solution for U.S. energy needs

Spiritual Sunrise with Merry Murray: God’s strength in our weakness

Smart Money with Merv Banks: Credit cards for college students

Chamber Chatter with The Alpine Chamber of Commerce: Beautiful resort island delights Alpine businesswoman

Community Cruising with Linda Holt: Cruise experts’ top picks



Sports

Nation’s eyes will be on SDSU’s Lindley this season

Van Aken wins boys all-around at CJRA rodeo in Lakeside