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Four new hospice volunteers recently completed their training and received certificates from Community Nurses Inc. Shown at the ceremony were, from left, Kristine Winters, volunteer; Vicki Doksa, Community Nurses CEO; Francine Thorwart, volunteer; Paula McDonald, volunteer; Pat Martin, RN, hospice volunteer coordinator, and Ann Myers, RN, hospice manager. Volunteer Kathy Boults was not available for the photo. Each volunteer completed 28 hours of training. They will assist the professional staff by providing in-home services for patients with a life-limiting illness and their families. Additional volunteer opportunities are available with the Community Nurses hospice program in Cameron, McKean and Elk counties.