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-- by Greg Ayers -- Twenty-four hours. I have been a physician and an executive for over 3 decades, so I can recognize quality patient care and superior leadership. In medicine, it’s not just costs, but cost effectiveness. In leadership, it’s motivating and guiding a team to achieve a common goal. Recently I observed both
-- by Lin McNulty -- Deer Harbor Marina Fire: Fresh from the Deer Harbor Marina fire scene the night before, OIFR Chief Kevin O'Brien shared some interesting facts about the fire with the Board of Fire Commissioners in their monthly meeting on Tuesday evening. Most noteworthy, was the venting of nearby propane tanks, which, although
-- from Kevin K. O'Brien, Orcas Fire Chief/CEO -- UPDATE, FEB. 13 -- Following the investigation, the fire at the Deer Harbor Marina has been determined to be accidental in nature. Special thanks to our volunteers and Lopez Fire Chief Jim Ghiglione for the excellent assistance with the investigation. On Monday, February 10, at 7:00
-- from Carla Stanley -- December 9 - 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., San Juan Propane: San Juan Propane, 1593 Mt. Baker Road, is holding an open house, food drive and raffle. Refreshments and home-made cookies will be on-hand, and those bringing non-perishable food items will receive a raffle ticket to win one of
The Funhouse Commons thanks the many local and off-island businesses that generously supported our organization during 2013. Whether providing a financial gift, service or goods, each business has played a critical role in helping the Funhouse Commons serve the Orcas community through our Teen, Education, Afterschool and Mentor programs. Our deepest gratitude to the businesses
-- by Madie Murray -- There’s a lot happening on behalf of the Orcas Island Food Bank during its annual yearend food drive, and it reminds us, again, how generous and thoughtful our Island community is. Recently, the Orcas Island Lions Club presented Food Bank President, Larry Shaw, with a generous $500 check from the
by Lin McNulty Jack Cohen, Firewise Founder, shares his findings from decades of studying wildfires. Photo: Lin McNulty “During extreme wildfires, residual home destruction need not happen,” says Jack Cohen who has spent 40 years studying and investigating extreme wildfires across the country and, indeed, around the world. Cohen shared findings from his
Marilee Holm From the Orcas Island Artworks Encaustic paintings by Marilee Whitehouse Holm will be on exhibit at the Orcas Island Artworks through the month of June. “The encaustic material is so beautiful, I feel the wax does some of the work for me,” Marilee says. She applies multiple layers of melted pigmented
April 8 ~ May 11, 2013 ……………………….CALLS FOR SERVICE ………………..This Report ……..Year to Date EMS……………… 34………………..209 Fire/Other…….. 20………………..67 Total…………….. 54……………… .276 2012………. 1/1/12–5/11/12…………..232 Year to date responses have increased 19% Fire Chief’s Goals and Priorities for 2013 Execute the mission of OIFR through direction of the Board of Commissioners Improve and maintain fiscal accountability for
On a beautiful Saturday morning an exuberant group of 12 and 13 year old boys made memories while playing the great game of football on their home field. On that day the Kings Youth Football Team played a very strong team from Bellingham. The sidelines and stands were full of fans and well-wishers as the