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May 21 2008, 10:31 AM Tulalip donates $5,000 to United Way

The Tulalip Tribes Foundation has donated $5,000 to the United Way of San Juan County.

Longley film will document lives, struggles of homeless
Margaret Longley, photographed by her brother, Academy Award nominee James Longley. The two worked together on the highly acclaimed documentary, ‘Iraq In Fragments.’ - James Longley May 21 2008, 12:00 PM Project selected for Davis Projects for Peace Award

Four-year scholarship for Wynn Barnard
May 21 2008, 10:31 AM Friday Harbor High School graduating senior Wynn Barnard has received a Sullivan Leadership Award to attend Seattle University.

The Sullivan Leadership Award is a four-year, full scholarship (tuition, room and board). More than 350 students from seven western states compete for the nine Sullivan Awards given annually in support of students who have promoted social justice through their service and leadership.

Wynn, the daughter of Bryn and Rebecca Barnard of Friday Harbor, plans to major in cultural anthropology.

Sheriff's Log
May 21 2008, 12:22 PM The San Juan County Sheriff's Department reported responding to these calls.

Vehicular homicide trial scheduled for Sept. 15
May 21 2008, 10:31 AM Jarvis Teasdale was killed, two were injured in crash on March 5, 2006 near Cattle Point Estates

Trial is expected to begin Sept. 15 in Superior Court for Robert Benedict, who is charged with vehicular manslaughter in a fatal crash March 5, 2007 near Cattle Point Estates.

Trial was scheduled to start May 5 but it was postponed to accommodate the prosecution’s request for a competency hearing, which was granted. Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord said the hearing was scheduled to determine if Benedict is competent enough to assist in his own defense.

Contractor gets year in prison for theft
May 21 2008, 12:23 PM Took couple's belongings, failed to register as sex offender

A former Oregon man who three years ago moved to San Juan Island to help a couple remodel their home — and took off instead with thousands of dollars of their belongings — was ordered to serve a year in prison for theft and for failing to register as a sex offender.

Ex-Okanogan man gets 60 days for misdemeanors
May 21 2008, 11:15 AM A former Okanogan man — a familiar face in local courts — was sentenced to 60 days in jail after pleading guilty to a pair of misdemeanors, including attempted possession of an explosive device.

On April 18, Timothy Merrill Florence, 37, pleaded guilty in San Juan County Superior Court to one count each of attempted possession of an explosive without a license and attempted possession of stolen property, both of which are gross misdemeanors.

Gaylord says Ogle’s death ruled accidental
May 21 2008, 11:47 AM Christopher Ogle’s death has been ruled accidental, Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord said last week.

Taylor wins second bi-district
Friday Harbor golfer Jordyn Taylor on the first tee at Fort Lewis. Taylor went on to win the 1A Bi-District Golf Championship and advance to state.  - Bryan Germain May 21 2008, 12:01 PM Four Wolverines advance in state title bids

Merrilee Rush headlines at golf classic
May 21 2008, 12:32 PM The Wells Fargo San Juan Island Celebrity Golf Classic is May 30-31 at the San Juan Golf and Country Club.