Whose got talent? These islanders most definitely do
Published 5:42 pm Sunday, May 3, 2015
Winners in a Grange regional talent contest, San Juan Island’s ElseDora Arendt, Chiara Power and Jim Moe are now headed to a statewide competition in June, in Ellensburg.
The three islanders, sponsored by Friday Harbor Grange No. 225, competed in the regional competition in Monroe, April 26. Moe took first place, ElseDora second place and Chiara took third place in their respective categories. The competition was held at the Tualco Grange Hall in Snohomish County, and was coordinated by Leslie Jo Wells and Jennifer Oliver.
The Grange Northwest Disctrict includes the Pomonas of Island, King, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties.
On June 26, Moe and Chiara will compete in the adult age bracket at the Washington State Grange Convention, in Ellensburg, while ElsaDora will participate in the junior level at the state convention.
