Bob Fringer Receives Governor's Award

Bob Fringer of Colerain will receive this years Governor's Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service for Bertie County. Bob was nominated by Tra Perry of UHS Hospice, one organization for which Bob does volunteer service.

Bob And Jinny Fringer

Some of the comments in Bob's nomination say much about why he earned the award.

"Bob Fringer is a dedicated Hospice Volunteer who willingly and compassionately serves patients and their families in Bertie, Hertford and Chowan counties. His warm compassionate personality exemplifies the qualities needed to meet patient needs. He cares for all of his patients and their families with the same empathy and love regardless of their situation or condition. He is creative in identifying needs that would enrich the lives of his patients. For instance, he realized that one patient enjoyed Western stories. Bob bought a tape player and several Western books on tapes so that his patient could enjoy them. When members of the community realized how much these had meant, donations were made to hospice to purchase such items. We now have a nice collection for our patients to enjoy. "

"Bob Fringer is a man committed and dedicated to making the world a brighter, better place. He is outstanding as a hospice volunteer in that he always takes a patient even when it means sacrificing some of his personal plans to do so. He is dependable in making himself available to his patients and tries hard to meet their needs. He is a shinning example of a hospice vounteer—caring, compassionate, adaptable and so very willing to go the extra mile in serving his fellow man."

Congratulations to Bob, and our thanks for his tremendous service to our community.

Bob will be recognized for his contributions to Bertie County at the Interagency Council next Wednesday, October 19th at 12:00 PM at the Carolina House Restaurant in Windsor.