by Tera Andaya | Oct 28, 2022 | Hilary's Update
My time on the east coast is coming to an end. I have had a great time seeing old friends and family, as well as the amazing colors of the season. Even so, I am looking forward to the damp beauty of the Northwest. The OICF Team has been busy while I was away....
by Tera Andaya | Oct 21, 2022 | Hilary's Update
I am enjoying my weekend in South Carolina with my high school mates. We have rented a large house on the Isle of Palms. The pool and the ocean are still warm enough to swim in—mighty fun. There is nothing like time with really old (in every way) friends! One...
by Tera Andaya | Oct 14, 2022 | Hilary's Update
I am sad to let you know that Bruce Coffey died this week. Bruce was one of the Founders of OICF and was a Board and Committee Member for nearly 20 years. He was instrumental in setting up our investments independently and helped guide us to where we are today....
by Tera Andaya | Oct 7, 2022 | Hilary's Update
A 2001 Starter Home Hank and I bought our starter home in 2001. It will likely be our finisher home as well. We were able to purchase it with a monthly mortgage of $1,000 with a down payment of $60,000. It was a stretch for us at the time, as I was working as...
by Tera Andaya | Sep 30, 2022 | Hilary's Update
OICF is delighted to announce that Molly Donovan will be joining the team as our Financial Manager, taking on Jen Wallace’s duties when Jen retires at the end of the year. Molly has lived on Orcas since 2007 and runs Orcas Farm with her husband, George Orser....
by Tera Andaya | Sep 23, 2022 | Hilary's Update
Grounded on Crescent Beach I drove by this boat yesterday morning. I am happy to report that it was floating and on its way in the afternoon. Seeing it listing and stuck reminded me of the current state of the Ferry System. This week has been truly remarkable...
