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<p>Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services (MHDS) Advisory Board recognized staff for milestone years of service at their December Board meeting. Department managers/directors presented the awards along with Advisory Board Chairman Tom O&#8217;Neill, Wyoming County Commissioner Chairman Thomas Henry, Luzerne County Council Member Jane Walsh Waitkus and Luzerne County Office of Human Services Program Director John Alunni. From left, first row, are honorees Mary Boylan, Kingston, 10 years; Martha Elmir, Kingston, 10 years; and Kelly Kohl, Hanover Township, 10 years. Second row, Advisory Board members Linda Armstrong, Raelene Daring, vice-chair; Dave Wilson, Commissioner Henry, Dr. Carl Charnetski, secretary; Tom O&#8217;Neill, Jane Walsh Waitkus and John Alunni. Absent at the time of the photo were Fran Stanishefski, Swoyersville, 20 years; Cheryl Farkaly, Scranton, 15 years; and Diane Lonzetta, Hazle Township, 5 years.</p><style>
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Luzerne County MHDS recognizes staff members for years of service