by Hilary Canty | Jun 12, 2020 | Hilary's Update
There is a silent demonstration planned for 5 pm on June 12th at the Village Green to support the Black Lives Matters movement. The OICF board met earlier this week and developed this pledge of support: We stand at a crossroads, centuries overdue. Protests across our...
by Hilary Canty | Jun 7, 2020 | News
Thank you for your interest in the upcoming Economic Recovery and Resilience effort. We received over 40 applications by Friday’s deadline and a few more over the weekend. While the applications so far represent wonderful strong voices, a deep commitment to...
by Hilary Canty | Jun 5, 2020 | Hilary's Update
I went to the gathering on the Village Green that the Out on Orcas group sponsored last night. The focus was to start challenging conversations concerning race, equity, and power. It was well attended and uncomfortable. Uncomfortable because we were asked to look deep...
by Hilary Canty | May 28, 2020 | News
As Orcas enters summer under phase 2 of the Governor’s reopening plan, it is clear that the impact of COVID19 is deep and lasting and will continue to result in major disruption to our economy, our education system, and our community. What does the future look...
by Hilary Canty | May 22, 2020 | Hilary's Update
As we are about to walk through the gates of Summer and celebrate Memorial Day. I am thinking about how many have sacrificed so much for this country. I am deeply grateful to all who have served to protect and preserve this nation. And I am grateful to those who are...
