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Earl Weidner, of Lake Twp, brings joy to people who see his Dukes of Hazzard replicas.

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X-Pressions in lyrical forms held at LCCC

<p>Master Kevin Robinson, a sixth degree black belt instructor, recently facilitated two sessions for persons with developmental disabilities at a training entitled &#8220;Building Confidence and Learning a Skill&#8221; to stay safe held at the Robinson&#8217;s Martial Arts Institute, Tunkhannock. The training was sponsored by the Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health & Developmental Services, in concert with the Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Training Council on Quality, The Advocacy Alliance Northeast PA Health Care Quality Unit (HCQU) and Keystone Community Resources. Particapents from left, first row are Theresa Schrig, The Advocacy Alliance (HCQU); Brandon Gabriel, self-advocate; and Crystal Goss, self&#8211;advocate. Second row: Master Kevin Robinson; Nicki Dunn, student; John McManus, self-advocate; Sharon Falzone, The Advocacy Alliance HCQU; Kristie Baker, Keystone Community Resources; Wyoming County Commissioner Tom Henry; Gina Galli, Luzerne-Wyoming Counties MH& DS; Nancy Sperlazzo, Arc of Luzerne; Nancy Thaler, deputy secretary, office of developmental programs; Tim Little, noetheast regional office of developmental programs.</p><style>
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Martial arts instructor builds confidence and teaches skills