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One in a Million Club recognizes 21 longstanding caregivers

Chestnut Knoll at Home Services created the club to show appreciation for its employees' longevity as they excel in their caregiving roles.

Employees recognized at the luncheon are Susan Ealy, Maria Rayco, Welimma Ogbolu, Dawn Yocum, Michelle Stamm, Connie Reinstein, Jean Kocher, Sarah Cuth, Sharon Hallman, Lori Nester Ermold, Marilyn Herbst, volunteer, and Laura Breyer.
Employees recognized at the luncheon are Susan Ealy, Maria Rayco, Welimma Ogbolu, Dawn Yocum, Michelle Stamm, Connie Reinstein, Jean Kocher, Sarah Cuth, Sharon Hallman, Lori Nester Ermold, Marilyn Herbst, volunteer, and Laura Breyer. (Image provided by Chestnut Knoll at Home Services)

Chestnut Knoll at Home Services proudly recognized 21 caregivers for their years of service on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Brakeman's Café in Boyertown, during an annual luncheon that celebrates members of its One in a Million club.

Chestnut Knoll at Home Services created the club to show appreciation for its employees' longevity as they excel in their caregiving roles.

"I'm proud to work with an extraordinary group of people, who provide outstanding, compassionate care to the senior clients in the communities they serve," Linda Detwiler, director of Chestnut Knoll at Home Services, said.

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Detwiler presented each new honoree in attendance with a small plaque. Two employees, Patrice Harmon and Welimma Ogbolu received a commemorative watch, purchased from E.G. Landis Jewelers, to mark their 10 years of service.

Employees recognized by years of service:

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Ten Years
Patrice Harmon
Welimma Ogbolu
Eight years
Raliegh Cosby
Jacqueline Gill
Maria Rayco
Connie Reinstein
Dawn Yocum
Five years
Hope Fryer
Sharon Hallman
Emily Kissinger
Brooke Patton
Claire Sims-Randall
Michelle Stamm
Nine years
Laura Breyer
Eileen Brown
Sarah Cuth
Susan Ealy
Six years
Lori Nester Ermold
Jean Kocher
Patricia Schaeffer
Bethany Shade

In November, Chestnut Knoll at Home Service will hold another reception to recognize 21 additional caregivers for having 11-19 years of service.

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