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Keep entire hospital process open | Editorial
Keep entire hospital process open | Editorial
July 1, 2008 2:49 am

The San Juan Hospital District Commission approved on June 18 a letter of intent that clears the way for the district and PeaceHealth to explore in more depth the feasibility of a new integrated medical center on San Juan Island.
In our June 25 editorial, we recommended the commission approve the letter of intent and explore with more depth the unanswered questions regarding the medical center. But we also urged the commission to keep the process open. That’s why we’re disturbed by the fact that the commission adopted the letter of intent without public discussion.

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The Burts of Lopez Island recently posed for this five-generation picture. The Burts have been on Lopez Island since 1885 and Betty is the seventh generation of Burts. In the photo
Newsmakers
July 1, 2008 2:49 am

Four San Juan County residents graduated from University of Washington in June.

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Award-winning choir performs here July 10-13
Award-winning choir performs here July 10-13
July 1, 2008 2:48 am

Seattle’s Imani Fellowship Choir, winners of the 2008 McDonalds Gospelfest, headlines at this year’s annual Gospel Tent Meeting, July 10-13, 7 p.m. nightly, at the San Juan County Fairgrounds.

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Around Town
Around Town
July 1, 2008 2:48 am

Several local veterans went to Inter Island Medical Center on Saturday for treatment and medication evaluations by Veterans Administration personnel.

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Around Town
Around Town
July 1, 2008 2:48 am

It’s not a barn-raising, but a playground raising that will bring together members of the island community July 14 and 15.

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