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Vinton Parks and Recreation Announce Turkey Contest Winners
Vinton Parks & Recreation released their 2021 Turkey Coloring Contest Winners. The Vinton Parks & Recreation Dept held their annual Turkey Coloring Contest for 3rd
grade and under. We would like to... VGH Founders Award Honoree - Marian Fuehrer
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 c... VGH Founders Award Honoree - Kenneth Feller
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. At the time the fa... VGH Founders Award Honorees - Dr. D.C. Weideman
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. In 1965, the ne... 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 fr... 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 Ambula... 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% interes...
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 Vint... 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. Blum... 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 nu...