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545 Spring St. • PO Box 1160Friday Harbor, WA 98250

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Gigi Zakula moved to San Juan Is-land in 1976. She has been a licensed

agent with Islanders Insurance since 1990, and is now a co-owner of the agency. She enjoys working with clients to fi nd the best fi t and insurance products for their individ-ual needs. In her leisure time she enjoys gardening, reading, time spent with her partner, friends, family and especially her three grandchildren.

Jodi Logsdon came out here to work in the summer at Roche Harbor in

1993. She fell in love with the islands and moved here permanently in 1996. She worked at Islanders Bank close to � ve years before beginning her career at Islanders Insurance in early July. She is always enjoying life, love and laugh-ter with her husband, Don.

Mary Wade moved to San Juan Is-land in 1977 with husband Dick.

Working in insurance since 1990 has af-forded her the opportunity to meet many islanders and grow with the constant challenges of the insurance industry. In her spare time Mary enjoys her busy family, friends, camping, and quilting.

G ig i , Jo d i , a n d M a r y

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Gallery 9Representing 27 artists from the local Northwest IslandsUnique selection of inspired art and gifts!

Get your art here! Nature Photography, Sculpture, Painting & Encaustic, Ceramics,

Art Apparel, Jewelry, & Home Decor.Come see the new gallery in town

in the First Street Revival!

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“Your Pet Is The ❤ Of My Business!”

Melody Rice, Owner360-378-3460 or 360-378-7518 cell

385 Carter Avenue, Suite B • Friday Harbor, WA 98250

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By Scott RasmussenJournal editor

Here's a rule of thumb that you may want to consider before taking the plunge into any commercial enterprise. It seems to have worked out pretty well for Friday Harbor's Lynn Danaher.

"For every project, you ask yourself what's it going cost and then you add 30 percent, and you figure out what the income stream is you expect, and you deduct 30 percent," Danaher explains. "After that, if it still makes sense, then it's a possibility."

The principle of Archipelago Properties, Danaher devel-oped the formula noted above after spending the better part of the past two decades turning straw into gold. But it hasn't always been that way.

In fact, Danaher clearly recalls that day in 1989 when the Exxon Valdez ran aground in Prince William Sound and a rewarding life as a commercial fisherman went belly up. In the aftermath, she lost a profession, an income, a home, and, ultimately, her marriage fell apart.

"It brought our whole world to an end," she says. But the end of one world often turns out to be the begin-

ning of the next, if one keeps trudging along. And five years later, Danaher found herself in Friday

Harbor, and in the right place at the right time. She had a United States Coast Guard masters license, a 38-foot boat and then signed on with Warner Brothers Pictures to haul the cast and crew of “Free Willy 2” from location to loca-tion. Opportunity knocked, and Danaher answered.

The rest of the pieces then fell into place.Anticipating a surge in the popularity of the killer whales

that frequent the San Juans, Danaher founded a whale-watch company, San Juan Excursions, and then sold it in 2000. She invested the profits into a different type of enter-prise, first purchasing and then renovating a business park

on Malcolm Street that had seen better days.

Now, as owner of Surina Business Park and Star Storage, Danaher welcomes any opportunity to help others get a leg up in the business world. It takes a practical approach, attention to detail and discipline to nurture a business and to stay ahead of the game, she said.

“You’ve got to watch your numbers and be realistic about your projections and

your expenses,” she said. “And you treat your customers like they’re golden.”

And when you’re able, you also invest in your commu-nity, she said.

In addition to restoring five separate buildings in town, Danaher commissioned the mural that covers the side of the ACE Hardware building as a “gift to the town”. She’s a founding member of Friday Harbor’s Soroptimist International chapter and provides the group with a storage unit at no charge, and nowadays rides an electric-powered bike just about everywhere she goes to contribute to the cause of reducing the world’s carbon footprint, and to get some exercise, too.

Though she now has a bit more freedom to spend on personal pursuits, Danaher stays busy refining ideas she believes could benefit the town. A plan for improved park-ing, utilizing her Malcolm Street properties, is just one example.

“I like to say I’m a problem solver,” she said. “I think that’s the funnest part of what I like to do... helping people to solve problems.”

As for succeeding in business, Danaher cites a simple equation: “You show up. You make your payments on time, and you budget realistically. It’s that simple.”

Thanks for yourcontinued support ofour wireless business(originally known asSan Juan Cellular)!

We are proud to service customers who live on San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, Waldron, Stuart, Center, Pearl, Henry, Brown,Decatur, Shaw, Blakely and Johns Islands, plus many on the mainland!

Let me help you to get connected ...wirelessly!

(plus, we service what we sell!)

• Verizon Wireless• DirecTV and DISH Network• Wilson Electronic Boosters

360-378-8260Serving the San Juans since 1994

www.sanjuanwireless.com • Fax: 360-378-8261818 Mullis Street • Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Vital Elements…of imagination

A small business owner since 1982, Rhonda Scott owns Vital Elements a unique gift boutique.Vital Elements carries cards, bath products,candles, home décor, women’s accessories and her own art jewelry line Retro Rose Design. VitalElements…of imagination also carries arts and craft supplies for mixed media including a nice selection of beads and jewelry � ndings, cord and ribbon.

Beads Friday Harbor30 First Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

www.vitalelementso� magination.comwww.retrorose.etsy.com • www.beadsfridayharbor.com

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Island Grown Herbs

For Health, Beauty & Joy

Providing local herbal medicines and teas created with strong ethics of quality, sustainability and tradition.

Amanda SmithIsla Botanica(360) 378-9447amanda@islaherbs.com

Visit www.islaherbs.comto learn more

Attention to details, rest will follow

Lynn Danaher

Any business should benefit if it is managed carefully, and ‘realistically’

Dermalogica® Skin CareEuropean Facials

MicrodermabrasionLED Photo-Rejuvenation

Microcurrent Facial ToningTherapeutic Massage & Lymph Drainage Therapy

At Mirabella, deep relaxation is coupled with results-driven, prescriptive skin care for a truly extraordinary experience!

By integrating cutting-edge technology with advanced product formulas the results are even more age-defying! Only the � nest and most ef� cacious skin care products and technologies are used at Mirabella, to provide the safest and most visible results.

Mary-Brooke Barger, a WA Licensed Esthetician & Massage Practitioner, is celebrating 25 years in practice! Keeping pace with an ever changing industry, she regularly attends post-graduate education in the � elds of skin care & technologies, lymph drainage therapy, and therapeutic massage, keeping her on the cutting edge of her chosen � elds. She recently became certi� ed in Oncology Esthetics, and offers safe, relaxing treatments for clients undergoing treatments for cancer.

At Mirabella you will � nd the internationally acclaimed Dermalogica® skin care products, along with hand-held home-use facial tools including: NuFace® Facial Toning Device LightStim® for Wrinkles LED BT-Micro™ Ultrasonic/MicrocurrentClarisonic® Sonic Cleansing BrushEve Taylor® Ion WandComing soon: Derma Minerals™ Make-Up and Eve Taylor® Aromatherapy products! Treatments are by appointment; however she welcomes anyone to drop by during

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Mirabella Skin CareNew Location!

818 Mullis Street, Suite #2378-4250

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San Juan Physical Therapy

• Restoring function and mobility• Helping reduce pain• Patient education and injury prevention

R i f i d bili

Suzie Lefever PT/ATC/C.Ped.

Providing 18 years of professional, caring physical therapy to

San Juan Islanders

360-378-4112 570-B Spring St., Friday Harbor

Behind the Convalescent Centersuz@rockisland.com

www.sanjuanphysicaltherapy.com

Cynthia’s, Of CourseCynthia Burke loves working with the community, especially when it comes to entertainment and � tness. Cynthia has been in the hospitality and foodservice � elds for over 30 years. Whether a casual affair, a formal celebration or business gath-ering, at Cynthia’s, our goal is to assist you in the planning and completion of your event. Cynthia is also a proud member of the San Juan Island Farmer’s Market and sells many wonderful savory and sweet pastries all year round. She prides herself on using the freshest local products available.

Contact information:Cynthia Burke360-317-7178cynthiasofcourse.com (website)info@cynthiasofcourse.com (email)xyzmovementarts.com (website)zumbacyn@aol.com (email)

Located at Limekiln State Park – a seasonal business open Memorial Day through Labor

Day – offering picnics for park guests with a emphasis

on locally made foods. A percentage of proceeds help

support the park.

xyz movement arts X – Xercise, Y – Yoga and Z – Zumba®

New picnic concession stand

With a talented array of teachers, XYZ offers a variety of classes each week. Zumba®, Yoga (up to 10 classes weekly), Hula, Ballroom Dance, Core Body Workout, Inner Journey Collage workshops – There is literally something for everyone. Come and visit us at the studio located on Airport Road just above Ravenhill Construction – Suite E. Please visit the website xyzmovementarts.com for a current schedule of events.

Harbor Insurance Agency, Inc.

Ellen Johnson is celebrating 33 years in the insurance industry beginning in Alaska, 23 years in Friday Harbor, and December 1st will be 13 years since starting Harbor Insurance Agency, Inc. It

has been a great career focused on providing friendly, pro-fessional service to our friends and clients.Ellen is a Charter Member of the Rotary Club of San Juan Island. Harbor Insurance Agency supports the com-munity through the San Juan Island Golf Classic, the San Juan Community Theatre, the Whale Museum, Purple & Gold, Friday Harbor Booster Club and donations to vari-ous auctions and fundraisers. Ellen enjoys boating, read-ing, camping, traveling and grilling steaks with friends and family around the � re pit.Friday Harbor is a community that supports its members. This has been a wonderful place to raise my son and make lifelong friends. Stop by for a review of your insurance and a cup of coffee. Ask us about Hartford & AARP for your home, auto, umbrella, and business. Great savings!

Ellen Johnson–CIC, Agent & Owner

360-378-8933 • fax 360-378-8938849 Spring Street • PO Box 2718 • Friday Harbor, WA 98250

ellen@harborinsurance.us

HOME • AUTO • BUSINESS • YACHTCONTRACTORS • COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

“Thank you San Juan Islanders!”Harbor Insurance Agency

By Steve WehrlyJournal reporter

Their motivations and interests are many, but their com-munity spirit and compassion are singular.

As businesswomen, teachers, health care givers and moth-ers, the local women (and one man) now part of Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor know the importance of making money to stay in business, keeping their jobs and feeding their families, and they know that making money is not the only thing that makes a community livable.

According to current president Heather Spaulding, “Soroptimists know the health of their community depends on giving back.”

Founded in 1996 by Pat Hansen and 40 other prominent women, Friday Harbor Soroptimist now fields 85 members who work year-round on an array of projects and programs.

“All of our members are busy, active women who are com-mitted to helping others — some of them in two or three professional or charitable organizations,” says Spaulding.

Specific SI community assistance programs include the Family Emergency Fund, the Cancer Treatment Transportation Project, the Women’s Opportunity Awards to assist women to overcome personal difficulties, scholar-ships for local high school graduates to continue their edu-cation, and five achievement and volunteer awards to local women and girls. Soroptimists also mentor high school girls through the S-Club, which engages in fundraising for causes the girls themselves think up and embrace.

And you’ll find Soroptimists volunteering at, and con-tributing to, more than a dozen local projects and events: the county Fair, the Community Thanksgiving Dinner, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, the Children’s Festival, the 4th of July Pig War Picnic and many others.

The “international” in the Soroptimist name is an impor-tant part of the mission of the group.

Through the Cafe Femenino Coffee Project, SI in part-nership with the Cafe Femenino Foundation and the Local Goods coffee company brings women-grown, women-owned, organic, fair trade coffee to the San Juans.

Every year, on Human Rights Day (Dec. 10), the presi-dent of Soroptimist International invites Soroptimists to support a project which advances the organization’s mis-sion. The 2012 project is Birthing in the Pacific, aimed at reducing the risk of maternal and infant mortality in Papua New Guinea by improving the maternity skills of midwives and nurses in this resource-poor country.

Spaulding points out that members benefit substantially from the fulfillment, community recognition, networking

and friendships the orga-nization provides, but she insists, “We do it because it’s fun, because we’re a com-munity of doers who want to make our commmunity a better place.”

Asked to summarize what Soroptimist means to her, Liz Illg says, “emphasizing

the leadership and status of women and girls as a way to enhance the vitality of the whole community.”

Serendipity Used Books223 A Street, PO Box 2824Friday Harbor, WA 98250360-378-2665

� e Used Book Place

Serendipity is owned by two book loving-women: Carol Jackson and Dilys Goodman. We have been in business since 1995, selling

quality used books at a reasonable prices seven days a week. We offer trade credit or cash for

your quality used books.50,000 title computerized inventory!

“Located above the ferry lanes.”

Local island girl, Debbie Dardanelli, is a successful

realtor and owner or Girlfriends Consignment. Deb’s passion for fashion

and real estate shines bright with all of her clients.

men’s & women’s clothing

210 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor378-GIRL (4475)

Mon-Sat: 10-5:30 | Sun: 10-3

A bond that goes beyond business

Business + Women = Community + Help

Soroptimists: women helping women, building a better community

By Scott RasmussenJournal editor

Business may sometimes seem like it’s all about the num-bers. So, what’s love got to do with it?

For interior designer Jenny Prescott, now in her third year as a purveyor of fine antiques and decorative arts in one of Friday Harbor’s most historic homes, the answer is quite a lot.

“I fell in love with this house,” Prescott said of the former Roarke House on Argyle Avenue, which, with the help of brother Brian, she restored and refurbished, and then opened as a retail shop that goes by the name of Acanthus. “It’s a thrill to me just to be able to show it to everyone.”

Born into a family with a long tradition of antique col-lecting, Prescott got bit by the bug at an early age.

“I fell in love with my grandmother’s house and all the antiques she had when I was very, very young,” she said. “And I have a real passion for furniture.”

Raised on Mercer Island, Prescott summered in the San Juans at Cape San Juan, where her parents built a cabin back in 1967. Later, she would parlay her passion for art and antiques into a bachelor’s degree in fine arts at Cornish College in Seattle. She then took a job as a buyer for a Bellevue-based company with seven retail outlets in the Seattle area and began a career of constant travel in the U.S. and abroad in search of merchandise.

At the same time, her background in interior design allowed her to take on and complete several high-profile commercial projects, including a home on Seattle’s “Street of Dreams”, a couple of senior centers in need of a facelift and a number of buildings on a college campus in North Dakota.

To succeed in the business world, Prescott says that skill, flexibility and understanding the task at hand will over-shadow any issue related to gender at every turn.

“You’ve got to be able to work as a team and be willing to take some criticism, and to tweak whatever it is you’re working on here and there,” she said. “If you can do that, then you get treated with respect.”

But the world of business also can demand long hours, lots and lots of travel and setting aside one’s personal life

when a project is at hand. After making a name for herself professionally, Prescott

decided it was time to take a break from globetrotting and to bring her passion for fine art, antiques, history (another love) and interior design under one roof.

Acanthus is the result. Although on the fringe of Friday Harbor’s commercial

core, Prescott says business has picked up as more visitors are directed her way and islanders realize there’s a new enterprise inside the remodeled historic home.

“Sometimes it’s a bit slow, but I’m not taking that person-ally at all,” she said. “I’ve got lots of support. I know from the outside it looks like a home but almost everything here is for sale.”

And Prescott enjoys sharing her passion for each and every piece with any customer that walks through the door.

“Being able to share the history is so cool to me,” she said. “And it feels so good to know where something goes when it leaves here.”

— Acanthus, 460 Argyle Ave., 378-4600; www.acanthussan-juan.com.

I was born and raised in New York City. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Saint John’s University and Masters Degree of Social Work from Hunter College at CUNY.

After my � rst visit to Friday Harbor, I loved it so much that I gave my Husband one year’s time to move our littlefamily out here. We arrived in 2004 and promptly opened CARxDOCTOR, Inc., a full service auto repair shop. My Husband and I are both ASE Certi� ed, and we pick-up and deliver every single vehicle that we service, free of charge!

I am happy to report that it is absolutely possible to run asuccessful business with your spouse. I let my Husband think that he is the Boss but our customers know that I am in charge!

In addition to caring for our 3 kids, Bella the Goldendoodle, Fred the Chinese Crested, and Ethel the cat, I recently became theo� cial Weight Watchers Leader for our weekly meetings in Friday Harbor.

I love what I do. All I really want is “peace on earth and areally cute pair of shoes”.

~Gina Creone, CARx DOCTOR, Inc., 360-378-1687

360-378-8211

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300 Spring Street • 378-2222 • Friday Harbor

Christy s̓ Islands Salon has become a beauty must for islanders and visitors.... Chris DeFillips and her creative and competent staff have given top fl ight styling and healthy treatment to patrons young and old, male and female, since 1988.2013 will mark Christy s̓ Island Salon s̓ 25th year in business. Chris would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in San Juan County for making those years the best of her life. Her career as a hair designer has enabled her to meet and become friends with some of the pioneers of San Juan, as well as new residents, spending quality time with each one. Chris sincerely hopes she has enhanced their sense of well-being and self-image. She would also like to wish all of the stylists in the islands the very best of life, as she is aware of how much of their energy they give to pleasing all of their customers every day. A full supply of needed beauty and grooming products by Aveda are a plus at their headquarters on Spring Street and their branch at Village by

the Harbour. Phone or email for an appointment today. Theyʼd love to meet you.– P.S. We also have atanning salon.OUR 25th YEAR

Beauty Techniciansfor your every need

Chris DeFillips, owner

Acanthus: profile of passion restored

Journal photo / Scott RasmussenJenny Prescott displays several favorite pieces on the front porch of her fine art and antique shop, Acanthus, on Argyle Avenue.

PO Box 1158 Friday Harbor, Wa360.298.1797 baileypeggi@gmail.com

Current Project:Haro House, San Juan Island

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By Steve Wehrly Journal reporter

Nina Le Baron combines 30 years of business experience with lifelong passion for art.She’s an architect and interior designer, a glass artist, a gallery owner, and an entre-

preneur. “My varied interests have kept my architectural ideas fresh and me interested in what

I do,” Le Baron said.In high school in La Jolla, Calif., she wanted to be an artist, but her businessman

father (Marshall Pellar, inventor of barbecue seasoning for potato chips) told her, “Artists don’t make money. Have a professional career that involves both creativity and making money.”

So she went to Rhode Island School of Design in the 1970’s, where she met Dale Chihuly, then a teacher at RISD, and took architecture, interior design and glass art.

At RISD, she made her first foray into business, making stained glass windows. She tried marketing them, but didn’t sell many, so she took her combination of artistic sensibility and architectural talent to New York, achieved her American Institute of Architects professional designation, and developed a successful practice as an architect and designer, first in New York for Skidmore, Owings, Merrill and other firms, then in San Francisco before opening her own design and consulting business, which she suc-cessfully transferred to Friday Harbor in 2002.

The dawn of the 21st century and the computer age convinced her she needed to use the new technologies, such as computer-aided design. The class she took didn’t give her the in-depth knowledge she wanted, so she hired the instructor to tutor her.

Computers have become an integral part of her professional, business and personal lives. “I’m amazed how important technology has become to both my designs and my business,” Le Baron said. “The 3-D mod-

eling and ease of revision and transmission of ideas to clients has made me more effective as a designer, and the accounting, inventory, website and customer communication aspects of computer use are critical to my success as a businesswoman.”

Opening Gallery 9 has introduced Le Baron into store-based retail sales for the first time. She discovered she liked selling good art while selling sculpture (“$50,000 worth in one year,” she said) at the Sculpture Garden at Roche Harbor. “I found that I liked dealing with people who appreciate art, and I learned the balance between helping people choose art for their home and actual salesmanship,” Le Baron said.

Gallery 9 represents 27 local artists, exhibiting paintings, photographs, small sculptures, jewelry, home decor and cloth-ing in the space formerly occupied by Garuda & I on First Street in Friday Harbor. Le Baron says the store did well during the summer and she hopes putting the art for sale on-line will “help pay the bills” all year long.

Part of Le Baron’s optimism is based upon negotiating a lease with a variable, percentage-based rent that increases during the busy summer months and decreases during the slower winter months.

“As a businesswoman, to be sustainable, I have to take into account the ups and downs of an art market reliant on tour-ism for sales volume,” she says.

“Being involved in the vibrant arts community of the islands makes every day at the gallery enjoyable,” Le Baron contin-ues. “But I pay close attention to the business details, too.”

Businesswomen wears many hats

Journal photo / Steve WehrlyNina Le Baron.

At lot of people ask me what we do here at Frontline Call Center. The

best example I can think of is anytime you place an order over the phone, or need support for your electronic products or computer you are probably talking to a call center agent. There are lots of di� erent types of call centers and call center agents throughout the world and I’m sure you’ve had good experiences and bad experiences. Our vision here at Frontline Call Center is to foster an environment which consistently delivers a level of customer service that is above the customer’s expectation.

Since we started in January of 2005, our main focus has been on providing outstanding technical support and customer support for companies that need additional sta� ng to take care of their customers. Our culture is one of excellence and our high performance team continues to grow and expand our capabilities.

Our call center sta� is combined of in house agents at our o� ce and also those who work from home. We have employees throughout 14 di� erent states but our core group is located here on Orcas Island where we handle more supervisory and management roles.

In March 2012 we were able to expand our operations and open an o� ce in Friday Harbor. We are happy to be rapidly expanding. We have eight employees and are growing.

Frontline Call Center has created software that gives both our clients and employees a ‘Community’ feeling with the tools that allow them to succeed. From training videos and resource material, to real time call logs and reporting. Because most of our business is done ‘virtually’, this is something we use every day to communicate with people who we rarely get to meet face to face.

The reason we are able to have a business like this in beautiful Friday Harbor is technology. We have a system that allows calls to be routed anywhere that someone has high speed internet. The other factor to our success is the people at Frontline Call Center who work hard every day to ensure that customers are happy and things are running well.

Jill Blankenship

I want to thank the following women who make this business succeed: Megan Flierl, Heaven DeLazerda, Michelle Cole, Vicki Roads, Katherina Chumbley

Diane Deason, in her third year at F.H. Drugstore as Pharmacy Technician, recieved her training as a Pharmacy Tech 17 years ago with Safeway stores in Everett, WA. A northwesterner from Willamette Valley, Oregon, she has been in Washington for 23 years.After school in Willamette, she was married and had a daughter, Natasha in Mill Creek, WA.She loves San Juan Island and one of her favorite pasttimes is sea glass hunting.“I really enjoy the Islanders and beachcombing our beaches.” raves Diane.

210 Spring Street • Friday Harbor • 378-4421

MeetDiane DeasonPharmacy TechnicianBeachcomber

Tami Ashcraft’s credentials in auto repair began when as a little girl her grandfather Wally Oldham taught her to learn tools. Being in San Diego, she learned not only about cars, but also the mechanics of boating.Point Loma high school was her secondary alma mater. She gained three years of auto mechanics experience in high school. She learned enough to master the seas. In her twenties she left the continent and sailed around the world. She and her � ance decided to deliver a boat from Tahiti toSan Diego. They ran into a massive storm. Their sailboat was de-masted and her � ance was lost. Nevertheless, Tami jerried up enough pieces to make it to Hilo, Hawaii, over 2,000 miles away.“Red Sky in the Mourning” written by Tami with the help of a friend on the island, Suzea McGearhart, tells the story of the stuff this woman in business is made of. You’d think Tami’s early life would call for taking it easy…No way.Kelli and Brooke are Ed and Tami’s two daughters in Fri-day Harbor high school. Soccer, softball, basketball, bik-ing and hiking are the girls favorite sports. The spirited youths are aways cheered on by their parents who never fail to pitch in to help with school and team activities.

Tami certainly sets an exam-ple of reliance, from starting to � nish line.

Meet Tami AshcraftCo-Owner of –FINISH LINE AUTO REPAIR

815 Spring Street, Friday Harbor

By Stephanie Johnson O’DayMore women have full time jobs

than ever before in history. With so many of our waking hours spent at work, it is more important than ever to love what you do — so if you do not love working for someone else, maybe it’s time to start your own business. Women these days are pulled in all directions and believe me, I know it is not easy to be all things to all people. But we try.

Women are resourceful, resilient, and competent. But what does it take for an independent woman to have a successful business? There are many hidden costs associated with owning a busi-ness. Things to take into consideration whether you should start your own business are:

Need. Does your product or service fill a need in the community? Business Structure: sole proprietor, partner-ship, corporation? Employees: how many will you need and at what hourly wage?

Overhead Costs: location, space needed, cost per foot. Utility costs. Insurance Needs. State, federal and local taxes on income and employees. Start-up capital needs. Funding sources. And personality.

Here are some key personality ingredients for the service industry I try to keep in mind, which I have learned from individuals far more intelligent and successful than I over the years:

■ Look your clients/customers in the eye and really listen. There are always two sides to every story. Hear them both.

■ Respect everyone. It takes all kinds of people to make this big wide world go round.

■ Hard Work. You are there to solve other people’s problems. Give it your best. Stamina. Never give up. If you believe in something, fight for it.

■ Follow through. Do what you say you’re going to do. Finish what you start. Always take the high road; if you jump in the mud with pigs you get dirty.

■ Time Off. Take lots of time to recharge and reboot, then get back on the saddle.

I know many successful women who have started their own businesses. All are good at what they do, and most everyone has been anxious and a bit fearful of taking the plunge. But take it from someone who has jumped — it’s wonderful to be your own boss. Just make sure you have done your homework, and the business pencils out eco-nomically. There are many hidden costs in a business, and your groundwork will definitely pay off.

And oh yes, don’t ever get into the restaurant business. Dana Bunefounderhair designernail artist

Janie Oglespa director

Chelsea Foussardhair designernail artist

Annette Crosbyestheticiannail artistwaxing/hair stylist

Katie Askewmassage therapist

Shawna Verthair stylistnail artist

Deb Langhansrefl exologymassage therapistwholistic health coaching

Relissa Hallestheticianskin therapyswaxingbody treatments

Dr. Bronwyn Bacon, N.D. naturopathic physician

Spa d Bune,a relaxing

Spa d Bune,a relaxing

Spa d Bune,

warm retreat, aplace to be nutured.

Empowering othersto seek the balanceEmpowering othersto seek the balanceEmpowering others

between inner andouter wholeness.

Feeling good andlooking great, forFeeling good andlooking great, forFeeling good and

your mind, body,looking great, foryour mind, body,looking great, for

and your spirityour mind, body,

and your spirityour mind, body,

Don’t forget the holidaysare just around the cornerDon’t forget the holidaysare just around the cornerDon’t forget the holidays

and spa certifi cates makeare just around the cornerand spa certifi cates makeare just around the corner

fabulous gifts, shop earlyand spa certifi cates makefabulous gifts, shop earlyand spa certifi cates make

and miss the crowdsfabulous gifts, shop early

and miss the crowdsfabulous gifts, shop early

Spa d bune / www.spadbune.com669 Mullis St. Suite 101/Friday Harbor

360.370.5027 165 West St. 378.1934www.vinnysfridayharbor.com

Becki and Julie have been proud owners of Vinny’s since 2007, recently celebrating 5 years in business! They are known for their great food, impressive wine list, cozy ambiance and excellent service. In addition to hosting the Soroptimist and Kiwanis lunches every week, they also provide catering services to many; birthday parties, Christmas parties and community events. Please stop by for an enjoyable dinner experience and check out Chef Daniel’s new menu items!!!Becki Day & Julie Strang

Open Tuesday thru SaturdayHappy Hour Tuesday thru Friday, 4-5:30

Before starting a business checklist

Stephanie Johnson O’Day

• Raced women’s giant slalom?• Cooked on tugboats for 10 years? • Published a book for dogs? • Plays electric bass with a band?• Was a cherry picker in Eastern Washington?• Drove a school bus? • Was a boat broker? • Crowned Miss Ballard Nordic Queen? • Was a US Mail Carrier?• Flew a 747 simulator in Bangkok?• Taught English in Japan?• Has a brown belt in Judo? • Was a professional jazz fl utist?• Has traveled around the world? • Has published 6 cookbooks?• Is a “horse whisperer”?• Teaches Yoga?• Lived in a commune?

Can you guess which one of us...

50 Spring Street, (360)378-3600 www.windermeresji.com

Real Estate - San Juan Island

Wonderful Women

of Windermere

TOOKIE’SHair Design

Tookie and Rose Shaw

Get a Personalized Beauty Treatment from this Mother and Daughter Team

The mother, TOOKIE, Salon operator for over 30 years in Friday Harbor. The daughter, ROSE SHAW, who rejoined her mother in 2010.

HAIRCUTS for Men & WomenComplimentary Consultations • Lowlights, Highlights, Hair Color

Featuring Goldwell and WellaWe carry a complete line of Aveda hair products and makeup!

Tookie’s Hair Design378-2655 • 620 Larson Street at the corner of Tucker • Friday Harbor • 317-7427 Denece Kost • 378-3600

Enjoy Fine, Local Art

270 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 360 378-6550 • www.islandstudios.com

Owner, Claudia Fullerton(p.s. Objets d’ art behind Claudia isrepresentative of her � ne work)

Over 200Artists

Gift Gallery

Made in theSan Juan Islands

For nineteen years, David and I have the pleasure of owning � e Toy Box. We strive to � nd quality toys with lots of

play value as well as those incredibly funny novelties. From our tiny beginnings in 350 square feet on the top � oor of Cannery Landing to our now 1200 square feet on First Street, we continue to boast the largest toy selection in the islands!

We appreciate the support that this caring community has a� orded us over the years. We welcome suggestions and ideas.

Come join us on November 10 for Neighborhood Toy Store Day. We will introduce the new Best Toys for Kids list. Many of the items will be available at � e Toy Box. Free cookies and surprise discounts at the register will be available.

Soroptimist International continues to be my passion.I salute the Journal for their support of our local Cancer Relief Transportation Project.

Nancy Hanson� e Toy Box,20 First Street, (360) 378-8889

By Friday Harbor Mayor Carrie LacherWhen I was campaigning to be mayor of Friday Harbor,

it didn’t occur to me that I would somehow be seen as a trailblazer. It wasn’t until I was asked during a Journal inter-view at the county Fair that I realized I had the potential to “shatter a glass ceiling.”

Even so, this was not the focus of my campaign nor has it been the focus of my term. To me, running for mayor was a natural evolution in serving my community. After all, there were already many strong role models of women in local government. In fact, it was county Auditor Milene Henley who first encouraged me to run for town council to fill the position being vacated by another talented woman, Debbie Emery.

The town has a long tradition of women involved in government. Council members have included women since 1988, when Edith Dickinson began serving. Town Treasurer Wendy Picinich is currently in her 8th term. And I still hear wonderful tales about nearly 90-year old Betty Gilson, who lead the town’s planning commission for several years.

I do think women can bring something special to the table, especially in these fractured times when government is often viewed with suspicion. Women in general tend to be better listeners. We tend to strive a little harder for consensus. We tend to prioritize helping. We’re a little bet-ter at nurturing, a little more attuned to community. All of that helps government be more accessible and that’s a very good thing.

But when it comes to the work of the town council, I don’t think our gender balance really matters. Much more impor-tantly, our council has worked hard to be collaborative and transparent; to treat each other and fellow residents with respect; and to always work towards the best interests of the community. I think each of us brings something important to the council chambers and we balance each other well.

So while gender may be something of note when review-ing candidate qualifications, I don’t believe it should be the

determining factor. What is more essen-tial is an elected official’s skills set and how they use those skills to be of service.

I have certainly enjoyed my moniker of “First Woman Mayor” but I have enjoyed even more serving our town and I look forward to doing that for many more years.

I have lots of plans, visions, ideas and tons of passion for our community. But you know, that simply means I have a lot

in common with all the other women in local government doing what we can to make our home the best it can be.

Two location to better serve you!Friday Harbor | 545 Spring Street

Eastsound (Wed only) | 33 Urner St., Ste. 5www.islandhearing.net

Locally owned and operated since 2006

IH

slandearing Healthcare

HAVE YOU HEARD?

MeetDr. Stacie Baisch

378-2330

Contracted withmost major health

insurance companiesL & I Provider

Free consultation

It’s our Sixth Anniversary& We’re Celebrating…

Excellent Customer Service,Cutting Edge Technology &

Competitive-to-Mainland Pricing

Call Island Hearing Healthcare for a demonstration and mention this ad for a complimentary screening!

Debbie Sutliff, Lisa Anderson, Lori Ronhaar

Serving our islands since 1946Serving our islands since 1946

CHICAGO TITLETitle & Escrow360-378-2126 315 Court Street, Friday Harbor, WA

Decades of experience - to help youwith all of your title and escrow needs.

CHIGAGO TITLE is a member of the FidelityNational Financial family of companies, which is the leading provider of title insurance, mortgage services, specialty insurance and information services in the real estate community. For more than 160 years, we have established a reputation in the real estate industry for su-perior service, industry expertise and unmatched fi nancial strength. The offi ce here has land records that date back to 1872 when the San Juan Islands became a part of the United States, and prior to Statehood. “The land records can be a mystery, and it’s our job to solve that mystery and give new buyers or lenders clear title to their property.”More than 65 years in the San Juans!

Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back!Supporters and Survivors of Breast Cancer

378-5437Friday Harbor

nwredwood@gmail.com

kitchen & bath cabinetsentertainment centersbookcases | display cases o� ce cabinets | closetsbenches | arbors | gates

pergolas | marimbasD i n i n g r o o m h u tc h w i t h c u s t o m l e a d e d g l a s s

Imaginative

WOODWORKING&Practical

Check out our photo gallery at www.hootcreekhomecraft.com

30 Years Experience Designing & Creating Custom Cabinets for Your Home or Business.

LOVEL PRATTSJC Council Member, District 1

www.reelectlovel.comPaid for by The Committee to Re-Elect Lovel Pratt

Kathy Cope, Treasurer; 2551 Cattle Pt. Rd, FH, WA 98250

“It is an honor to serve on the San Juan CountyCouncil. I ask for your vote to continue to represent the citizens of District 1 and all my fellow islanders.

I am dedicated, accessible, and responsive toconstituent concerns. I make decisions in the best

interests of our entire community.Thank you for your support!”

Skill matters most in business of gov’t In the public arena, women often bring something special to the table

Carrie Lacher

Pictured, L-R: Riley the Retriever, Deb Nolan, Felicity Milnes, Lynn Danaher, Tea Quinn, Bonnie Turman, and Deb Falls, (not pictured AngelMichaels, Annie Hutton, Mary Kate Panaro.

Bonnie Turman - ownerAlmost 2 years ago I decided it was time to

combine my many years of retail experience with my crafting experience to open a full service craft supply store, dedicated only to crafting supplies. There is a classroom available to rent for your

personal use, product demos and crafting classes. Knowledgeable customer service is my number one goal at Creative Passions. “Fun starts here!”

50 - Q Malcolm St. Friday Harbor • 360-378-6005 • creativepassionsbt.com

deb nolan custom cateringFresh, Seasonal Catering

For All Occasions

360-472-0636www.sanjuanislandcatering.blogspot.com

Lynn Danaher, owner of Surina

Business Park, and Mikial Denker of

Travel Light Cycles are introducing ELECTRIC BIKES

from a new shop at Surina Business Park.

Sales are currently being o� ered. Tours and Rentals will be

o� ered inSpring 2013. Stop by for a

test ride!!

PEACE LOVE SCISSORSHarper Poesy and Poppy Green

Harper Poesy Voted the best salon of 2012!Find TEA QUINN at her studio or at the farmers’ market

during the Summer season. Offering haircuts for all ages by appointment Welcome new stylist Poppy Green

We strive to provide a holistic, safe, pampering service.Stop on by! 378.1600

For ALL your pet’s needs!

Closed Sundays & MondaysTue - Fri: 10 am - 6 pm • Sat 10 am - 5 pm

50 Malcolm Street • (360) 378-0978Friday Harbor, WA

Friday HarborPET SUPPLIESFriday HarborPET SUPPLIES

MKate Design handles website and graphic design for individuals, nonpro� ts and businesses large or small. Owner Mary Kate Panaro puts her ten years of ex-perience to work helping clients go from concept to implementation with their internet and social network-ing needs. See what she can do for you at mkate.com, call her at 370-5647, or email her at mk@kate.com.

Felicity MilneCakes by FelicitationsFelicity Milne has been baking treats for Friday Harbor residents for over 14 years, � rst in her bakery Felicitations and now with Cakes by Felicitations. She specializes in custom designed cakes for all special occasions and the everyday treat. Also available are her famous chocolate eclairs, cupcakes, pies, savory hors d’oeurves. All items are baked from scratch and to order so please call in advance.

317-5961www.cakesbyfelicitations.com

50 Malcom St #320, Friday Harbor

Household Consignment & e-bay Sales

Furniture & Antique Restoration.

Deb Falls is opening her new storeon November 15th; 10am - 5pm

Tue-Sat or by appointment.360-317-6688

Stop by to see us!

This’n ThatAngel Michaels: The Pasta Diva.

Great music and great food belong together.

I love making both right here!

At San Juan Pasta, our ingredients begin with whole squash, fresh spinach, whole herbs and cheeses. Then we roast, toast, chop, and grate to make pastas, butters and sauces. Our food is fresh, lively, and ready to sing a song in your mouth.

The Women ofSurina Business Park & Retail Center

WISH TO THANK THE COMMUNITY OF FRIDAY HARBOR FOR YOUR PATRONAGE