VGH Founders Award Honoree - Marian Fuehrer

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 16, 2021 12:24 am

Marian Fuehrer — Paula Happel (Daughter) Marian Fuehrer exemplified what it means to be committed to quality healthcare in a rural setting. Marian has been highlighted in our Tree of Lights annual campaign brochure this year and her story provided by her daughter, Paula Happel, is compelling.

VGH Founders Award Honoree - Kenneth Feller

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 16, 2021 12:24 am

Kenneth Feller in conjunction with Karl Fischer co-chaired a capital campaign in June of 1961 to raise $483,000 in funds for the construction of a long-term care facility in Vinton.

VGH Founders Award Honorees - Dr. D.C. Weideman

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 16, 2021 12:21 am

Dr. D. C. Weideman served as VGH Board of Directors from 1966 to 1991, holding the position of President from 1975 to 1991. A tremendous amount of activity happened during these years.

VGH Founders Award Honorees - Rogers & Herger Family

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 16, 2021 12:18 am

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.

Two car accident downtown Vinton on Saturday

VINTON TODAY
November 15, 2021 10:59 pm

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.

0% HOLIDAY LOAN PROGRAM

VINTON UNLIMITED
November 15, 2021 9:19 pm

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.

VGH Legacy Awards - Dr. G.R. & Coral Belle Woodhouse

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 14, 2021 7:41 pm

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.

VGH Founders Award Winner - Dr. Sherman Anthony

VINTON TODAY
November 14, 2021 7:41 pm

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.

VGH Founders Award Winner - La Teresa Music

VINTON TODAY
November 14, 2021 7:39 pm

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.

VGH Founders Award Winner- George Garwood

VINTON TODAY
November 14, 2021 7:38 pm

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.