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VGH Founders Award Honorees - Rogers & Herger Family
Our next recipient is the Rodgers and Herger, families. The Rodgers had four kids… Maude, Della, Warren and Hazel. They had a deep commitment to the welfare of the community with values of living frugally, thriftiness, generosity, and giving of their energy and money to insure the existence of Virginia Gay Hospital. Those who knew them did not describe them as stingy, but charming and perhaps slightly eccentric. Two car accident downtown Vinton on Saturday
Saturday morning, two cars were involved in an accident on the corner of C Ave. and 4th St., in downtown Vinton. Responding to the accident were the Vinton Police Department, Benton County Ambulance, Benton County Sheriff's Office, and the Vinton Fire Department.It is unclear if there were any injuries. Photos courtesy of Charlie Frazier 0% HOLIDAY LOAN PROGRAM
To continue our efforts to promote shopping in Vinton, we are again offing the 0% Holiday Loan Program. This program allows shoppers to borrow money from Farmers Savings Bank & Trust at 0% interest until May 1, 2022, to make purchases at participating businesses. The process is easy as 1 - 2 - 3!1. Stop into Farmers Savings Bank and fill out the paperwork.
VGH Legacy Awards - Dr. G.R. & Coral Belle Woodhouse
Dr. G. R. & Coral Belle Woodhouse Dr. G. R. Woodhouse was a Physician and Surgeon in Vinton for over 46
years. He was Treasurer of the Benton County Medical Association. Dr.
Woodhouse moved to Vinton and began practice in August of 1913. He
will never forget his first month in Vinton, stating …”I remember it was
August of 1913, because my total receipts for the month were fifty
cents. VGH Founders Award Winner - Dr. Sherman Anthony
Dr. “Tony” Anthony was 27 years old in 1962 when he and his wife Dottie moved to Vinton to set up his medical practice, salary being $600 per month. The other doctors he worked with were: Dr. Blumgren, Dr. Weideman and Dr. Fry. From an article in 2015, Dottie stated Tony was on call every third night and every other weekend. If they had an event planned, they would take 2 cars in case he had to leave. VGH Founders Award Winner - La Teresa Music
La Teresa Music began her 47-year career with Virginia Gay Hospital in 1963. Over the years she wore many hats, as a nurse, fundraiser, historian, and retirement association manager. She earned her nursing degree from Allen Hospital in Waterloo. Worked as an LPN in both the hospital and surgery. In 1983, she brought in "Guardian of Very Good Bear," being active in hospital promotion and community activities. VGH Founders Award Winner- George Garwood
George Garwood served as VGH Administrator from 1956 to 1982. George laid the Foundation of Virginia Gay Hospital. (Most of the information in this commentary comes from Keith Elwick’s thoughts and speech in 2014 in honor of George Garwood.) Keith described George as quite a character and a person having a character. Many still remember the story of George and the $2 bill. VGH Founders Award Winners - Keith and Becky Mossman
Keith Mossman was the first Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation Chair and served as Chair till his passing in October 2010. Keith and Becky knew the importance of giving back to the community and communicating and educating that awareness of giving back. Keith was a prolific writer and not shy to share wisdom through newsletters, media and conversation. VGH Founders Award Winner - Kim Frank
We celebrate Kim Frank and her passion for life, family and her beloved animals. In life Kim Frank lived life fully, exuding strength and focus. For 20 years, Kim worked as the Director of Human Resources for VGH. She established and guided the Human Resources, Cardiopulmonary and Respiratory therapy Departments in organizing an annual silent auction aptly named Holiday Tree Walk, 12 years ago. VGH Legacy Honoree Recipients - Dr. Sherman and Dorothy "Dottie" Anthony
Dr. Sherman “Tony” Anthony and Dorothy “Dottie” Anthony Anderson have been the heart and soul of Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics. In Founders, we honored Dr. Anthony for his vision, inspiration and compassionate care. Upon Dr. Anthony’s passing a Scholarship fund was set up for Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab continuing his spirit of educating others and supporting continuing education.