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Research - and develop-

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atherosclerosis,” said Fred
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But. he said the. group has
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. for the phenomena. as

The researchers speculate
TLC could affect the growth

rate of endothelial cells, a

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. “Or it may be a myriad of
other factors we just don't

_know about yet,” he said.

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the Difference to Seniors
with Special Needs’ is ‘the
theme for a special training
day planned for volunteers
who assist seniors in the
many North Shore services.
Both experienced and new
or prospective volunteers
are invited to attend this
program on Monday, Oc-
tober. 22, at St. David's
United Church, Taylor Way
and Upper Levels.

Volunteers may attend

either in the afternoon or
evening or both. The af-

for those who.

ternoon session, from 1:30
p-m. to 4:00 p.m., features
guest speaker - Margaret
Fulton, co-ordinator of
volunteer visitors to Van-
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