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Women’s Stroke Symptoms, Fireproofing Christmas Trees, More Local Voices

A roundup of contributions to the Local Voices section from Nov. 18 to Nov. 24.

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This week in the Local Voices section on Des Plaines Patch:

  • The Best Short Cut? by .

     

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  • Thanksgiving celebration offers opportunities to conserve water by Allison Fore.

     

  • Animal Lovers: Votes Needed For Abandoned & Abused Dogs by Marsha Perry.

     

  • Women's Stroke Symptoms can be Different than Men's by Sue Patterson.

     

  • The Flammable Fireproof Christmas Trees by Richard Ornberg.

     

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