Working Together To Make Lives Better

by | Aug 2, 2024 | Hilary's Update

The Odd Fellows have a great service program supplying firewood to seniors and families in need. This past winter, they noticed that a couple of their clients had aged out of being able to manage wood heat safely. Odd Fellow Didier Gincig reached out to OICF, asking...

Reet Renewal

by | Jul 26, 2024 | Hilary's Update

REET Renewal The Land Bank real estate excise tax (REET) is up for renewal and will be on the ballot this Fall. The Orcas Island Community Foundation Board is endorsing continuing this REET, as it provides funding to the Land Bank for preservation and conservation of...

Here We Go

by | Jul 19, 2024 | Hilary's Update

Here We GO!!! Here we are in the thick of Summer! Salmon fishing and crabbing opened yesterday, the flowers have gone crazy and I suddenly have plenty of cabbage! The abundance is on! Tomorrow my neighborhood celebrates Olga Daze, a community wide event to raise funds...

Summer in Swing

by | Jul 12, 2024 | Hilary's Update

  Summer is in Swing! Wow, the island is abuzz! It’s wonderful to see our local businesses swirling with traffic, flowers in full bloom and feel the sunshine bouncing around. There’s no shortage of summering to be done with plenty of interesting activities, music...

What an Honor

by | Jul 5, 2024 | Hilary's Update

What an Honor! The Chamber of Commerce Board has selected me to be the Grand Marshall for the parade on Saturday. It is quite an honor and a bit embarrassing. I have been working on my wave and trying to shore up my confidence for the brief but most public ride. The...