Don Jacobson was recognized recently for his 19 years of service on the Public Hospital District No. 1 Board of Commissioners. His last board meeting was Dec. 5; he had announced earlier this year that he would retire when his current term ended on Dec. 31. The celebration to honor Jacobson included cake and sparkling cider. The obelisk he received reads:

Donald O. Jacobson

In Grateful Appreciation

for 19 Years of

Dedication and Service

Board of Commissioners

Public Hospital

District No. 1

of

King County

Valley Medical Center

1993 – 2011