Photos by Tag: Island
First day welcome
Excited kindergarten student Shaelynn Gallimore was greeted Wednesday morning by Island View Elementary School Principal Bernard Selting. Anacortes students will enjoy a beautiful sunny day as they embark on a new school year.
Hospital celebrates
It was a party Tuesday evening at Island Hospital, where a public celebration and open house marked the end of an ambitious two-year expansion and remodel program. Dozens gathered for a brief ceremony and open house at the public facility. Presiding over the ribbon cutting was CEO Vince Oliver and one of the hospital’s founders, […]
JA Day at Island View
In addition to providing a valuable contribution to the local tax base, Tesoro Refinery’s “investment” in the community includes donations of time and money. Such was the case Wednesday when more than a dozen Tesoro employees spent the day at Island View Elementary School teaching students about business as part of the Junior Achievement (JA) […]
Donors honored
A reception hosted Thursday by the Island Hospital Foundation presented opportunity to thank donors to the non-profit organization. Among dozens of donors gathered at the Depot Arts Center was Ike Schlicting (center), who recently donated $400,000 to the Foundation. Schlicting is flanked by Foundation Board President Dave Cortelyou (right) and Foundation Executive Director Cathy Herbold. […]
Temporary entrance
Improvements continue at Island Hospital, the latest of which was demolition of the main entry area that dated back to the public facility’s opening in the Sixties. Note: Temporary entrance to both Emergency Room and main hospital is from 26th Street off Commercial Avenue.
Celebration of Trees
Dorothy Ives (left), widow of Burl Ives, brought special holiday decorations back to Anacortes to help the Chamber of Commerce and Island Hospital Foundation sponsor a new event this holiday season. “The Celebration of Trees
Hospital welcome
Hundreds of people took advantage of Island Hospital’s “Open House” invitation Thursday. Guests streamed through the hospital’s new addition, with proud administrators and staff serving as tour guides. Here, Director of Human Resources and Strategic Planning Michael Bruggeman demonstrates a patient lift. See www.islandhospital.org for more information about the renovation and expansion project.
Hospital work on schedule
Construction continues on schedule at Island Hospital, where a major expansion to the public facility is underway. According to hospital administrators, “This renovation and expansion effort is fueled by dramatic increases in utilization of Island Hospital
Hospital operation
Crews enjoy a break from the heat as they continue excavation and foundation work Tuesday morning on the major expansion project at Island Hospital. The sun will come as it “burns off” the island’s misty morning fog.
Digging dirt
A team of dignitaries led by Island Hospital CEO Vince Oliver (hat off) had some fun Thursday at a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of a dramatic construction project at the Anacortes health and medical facility. See project details at www.islandhospital.org.
Hospital event
Island Hospital CEO Vince Oliver (pictured) presided over a groundbreaking event Thursday morning at the site of a major construction project (artist rendition behind Oliver). The groundbreaking drew a range of guests, from elected officials to hospital staff and administrators. Also present were Tasker Robinette, the first hospital administrator, and Ho Taylor, who was a […]
Adventure on main street
It was time for a party Thursday night as the Chamber of Commerce combined business and tourism events to draw a crowd at 1801 Commercial Avenue. Pictured here is Mayor Dean Maxwell, cutting the ribbon for the official grand opening of the new home of Island Adventures and Anacortes Kayak Tours. Shane and Jennifer Aggergaard […]