All Smiles

All Smiles

Island Market steps up for our kids once again! OICF received a very generous anonymous donation for the Dental Van program this week.  We are deeply grateful for the support that will ensure all community members have access to dental care.  The next clinic is...
All Masked Up & Ready to Keep Rolling

All Masked Up & Ready to Keep Rolling

The Canty’s. All masked up. At the start of the pandemic, we were told to prepare for a marathon, not a sprint.  It feels like we are now in an Ironman triathlon, and I sure hope we have the stamina to make it through.  An indoor mask mandate for public spaces...
Here we go again…

Here we go again…

Caring signs outside of the Food Co-op Just as we were all getting used to seeing each other’s smiles once again, it appears the masks are back in action.  The current Covid case load on Orcas is higher than it has ever been (see attached update from San Juan County)....
Belonging

Belonging

The Canty Clan, aka Blob Ten days away, by a lake and surrounded by my family (affectionately known as the Blob) has me feeling rested and rejuvenated….and quite lucky. Lucky to have been born into a large family that has managed to maintain connection through the...
Masking Up Again.  A Recommendation.

Masking Up Again. A Recommendation.

Effective July 30th, 2021, San Juan County Health Officer Dr. Frank James is recommending that all islanders and visitors mask up when entering an indoor public space whether you are vaccinated or not. It’s already a requirement for unvaccinated people to...