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Paddling volunteers needed for invasive plant survey

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Rich Conley

Volunteers, using their own kayaks or canoes, are needed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to help with the annual invasive plant survey on the Chehalis River Surge Plain Natural Area Preserve in Grays Harbor County. The survey … Continue reading →

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Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Through Exercise and Bicycling

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Rich Conley

The neuro degenerative brain disease know as Parkinson’s Disease can be temporarily alleviated and even reversed in some patients that exercise on bicycles according to researchers.  Dr. Bastiaan R. Bloem of the Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center in the Netherlands published … Continue reading →

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Free skin cancer screening scheduled for Puget Sound area

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Rich Conley

The American Academy of Dermatology has a free skin cancer screening program coming to the Puget Sound area in April and May.  If you have a suspicious freckle, spot or other skin question you may have it screened free of charge.  The scheduled … Continue reading →

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