Hospital honors
Published July 29, 2010 / by Steve Berentson
Island Hospital this week honored three doctors as the latest recipients of the “Spirit of Island Hospital” community service award. Those honored included (l. to r.) Dr. Hal Clure, Dr. John Chambers and Dr. Harold Eiesland. Hospital CEO Vince Oliver told his audience at a July 22 presentation: “One of the criteria for being considered for this award is that their contributions must have resulted in extraordinary benefits for Island Hospital and its patients. Tonight’s recipients more than qualify on that, and every other account.” Photo by Dennis Richards
About Steve Berentson
A fourth generation Skagit County native who was moved kicking and screaming from this island community in 1960. I finally reclaimed an Anacortes address in 1980, and I have been in constant celebration of my return since that time. Many of us who call Anacortes home love Fidalgo Island for its natural assets: among them are rugged beaches, pristine lakes, thousands of acres of forestland and some awesome views of the Skagit Valley and surrounding islands. Another element of my love affair with this community is its people, both natives and immigrants. They will “star” in many of my journal entries.
