This week in The Alpine Sun

Lead Stories

SRPL construction realities could pose bigger problems for Alpine
     If a recent town hall meeting at the Alpine Community Center was any indication, the majority of Alpine residents are against the proposed Sunrise Powerlink (SRPL) project along Alpine Boulevard, most citing a great disruption to the daily activities to residents and business, while others raised health concerns.  

GUHSD may consider furloughs and salary rollbacks over layoffs
     The Grossmont Union High School District’s financial belt is getting even tighter as the squeeze of the economy is forcing some very tough decisions. Proactive procedures on the part of the Superintendent and the board of trustees, is seeing the district through the hardest economic times in this past decade. 

Supervisors approve policy on mitigation of county-owned lands  
     The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 Jan. 13 to create a new Board of Supervisors policy regarding mitigation of county-owned land managed by the county’s Department of Parks and Recreation.

Ailing Alpine woman needs help
An Alpine woman who has often helped others could use some assistance right now to pay for very expensive medical treatment.

Kiwanis celebrates members  
There was a lot to celebrate at a recent Alpine Kiwanis meeting. Longtime member, Bob Wilson celebrated his 90th birthday.   

Civic Report: Highway 94 Club and REAL team up to promote historic roadway
The Highway 94 Club, San Diego East Visitor’s Bureau and Rural Economic Action League have teamed up to petition the state for historic designation of Highway 94. The Highway 94 Club, on Dec.1, appointed REAL Chairman Larry Johnson to chair a subcommittee to lead the charge and the visitor’s bureau is providing support and guidance, using its experience in getting this designation for Old Highway 80.  

Local florist brightens Alpine
Alpine Artistic Florist, Jamie Lewis presents a smiling welcome, flanked with beautiful floral designs as you walk into her shop. Lewis sells flowers and arrangements of many kinds, perfect as a lovely surprise for your sweetheart.
 
Back Country Boot Camp can help you achieve your health goals  
The New Year is here; why not follow through on those resolutions? Here in Alpine, the Back Country Boot Camp may be just the regimen you need to kick-start a healthy new year. Trainer Joell Frank has over seven years experience in the fitness industry and has been training Alpiners in this Boot Camp program since 2008.

New year means it’s time to do a new home inventory
Your possessions, gifts and acquisitions need to be protected. Here are seven great tips to help protect all the new stuff you got this holiday season.

Volunteer awards empower youth
On Sunday, Jan. 31 at the Alpine Woman’s Club, more than 60 individuals, family groups and organizations were awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award with 20 representatives from Alpine alone.

Kiwanian to entertain families at RMH
 The Kiwanis Club of Alpine is proud to announce that one its members, Rod Galloway is going to entertain some of the Children and their Parents at The Ronald McDonald House in San Diego.
 

Columns/Opinion

My Turn with Supervisor Dianne Jacob: More input required on Sunrise Powerlink impacts

My Turn with Geri Herold: SRPL injustice must be fought by local residents

Spiritual Sunrise with Merry Murray: Jesus’ intercessory prayer for you and me: Part 1

Fire Focus with Alpine Fire Protection District: Poisons in your home

The Grossmont Solution Report with Bill Weaver: Prop construction matching funds not forthcoming, yet

Tattered Tidbits with The Alpine Historical Society: History of the Kumeyaay in Alpine

Sports

East County prep teams ready to rumble for CIF playoffs