On April 29, the Knox Center for Long Term Care recognized its many dedicated volunteers at a special appreciation dinner. As a token of their appreciation for all that the Knox Center's volunteers do, patients prepared gift bags and signed cards for all the attendees.

Pen Bay Healthcare President and CEO Roy Hitchings and Knox Center Administrator Don Gross spoke, thanking the volunteers for their contributions to the community and their caring involvement in the lives of others.

"We are deeply grateful for all that our volunteers do for patients and staff at the Knox Center on a daily basis," said Gross. "They are an integral part of our team, and help us create the 'Knox Magic' we have become known for in the community."

Knox Center volunteers provided more than 2,000 hours of service in 2007. Two volunteers were particularly outstanding in the number of hours served during the year: Stephen Young of Rockland with 491 hours, and Timothy Concoran of Rockland with 326 hours.

The Knox Center is always interested in expanding its volunteer family. If you would like to pursue this enriching and rewarding experience, please call Scott Ewen at 594-6851 or Sara Hatfield at 594-6850. Online: knoxcenter.org

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From left, Kahdejah Johnson (barely visible in background, in teal shirt), Anita Frech, Madison Cummings, Tiphanie George, Olivia Howe, Nakisha Flaherty, all students at Rockland District Middle School who volunteer at the Knox Center for Long Term Care, help themselves to pasta, salad and garlic bread from the buffet table at an event honoring their work.

 Patients Sadie Grover and Eileen Young prepare gift bags for the volunteers prior to an event honoring volunteers at the Knox Center for Long Term Care April 29.