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Electric pickup is a real charge (cost of driving isn't bad either)
Brad Pillow behind the wheel of his Zap pickup truck. The truck weighs almost a ton, carries up to 300 pounds, goes 45 mph with a range of 40 miles per charge. Bottom photo, the sidewalls and tailgate fold down to accommodate bulkier loads. - Richard Walker May 21 2008, 2:57 PM Diesel prices have passed the $5 mark. The price of regular gas, as of Friday, neared the mid-$4 mark.

F.H. boy competes in national Geo Bee
May 21 2008, 10:30 AM Mark your calendar and spin a globe.

Fundraisers are a hit
Ty Anderson, a kindergartener at Friday Harbor Elementary School, prepares to launch his best throw at the Friday Harbor Baseball and Softball Association’s third annual Hit-a-Thon, Friday at the elementary school. Roughly $17,000 was raised in two previous events, and organizers were hoping to collect as much as $10,000 as part of this year’s event. - Scott Rasmussen May 21 2008, 12:21 PM When a batch of cookies sparks a bidding war and sells for $325, things are going well.

Pre-primary win for Ranker
Sep 16 2008, 9:04 PM 40th District precinct officers choose him in winnowing of field

County Councilman Kevin Ranker has emerged the top choice of Democratic Party precinct committee officers in his bid for state Senate.

Precinct committee officers -- 23 from Whatcom County, 10 from San Juan, two from Skagit -- met in the Anacortes Library on Sunday.

News Briefs
The 2008-09 Friday Harbor Power Squadron Bridge was recently sworn in by District Commander Mark Richey. Above from left, Richey and Commander Fred Bowen. Below from left, Executive Officer Carolyn Bowen, Squadron Educational Officer Travis Smith, Secretary Jan Ferro, Treasurer Dan Watson, and Administrative Officer Mike Griffin. The U.S. Power Squadrons is a national non-profit organization devoted to boating education and safety. - Submitted photo May 21 2008, 12:12 PM Local foundation accepting grants for 2008

The San Juan Island Community Foundation is accepting proposals for its 2008 grant cycle.

The Community Foundation supports San Juan Island non-profits focusing their efforts in the areas of Arts & Culture, Basic Needs, Education, Environment, Health & Wellness, and Community.

Public Meetings
May 21 2008, 11:07 AM Thursday

Fairgrounds requests revisions to its use permit
May 21 2008, 10:31 AM The San Juan County Fair Board has asked the county to consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan that would reclassify the fairgrounds property, allowing additional new activities to occur.

Around Town
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.