Michigan Politics
Dick DeVos Spends Early; Governor Granholm Vows a Fight
By George Weeks
     Republican Dick DeVos, thanks in large part to a huge TV ad blitz now estimated to cost an astounding $5 million, has scored well in opening innings of his bid to defeat Governor Jennifer Granholm.
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A Look at History
Arch Rock Has Counterpart on Haunted Lake Superior Island
BY FRANK STRAUS
     Mackinac Islanders, with some justification, believe our beautiful Arch Rock to be unique. While natural arches and bridges are fairly common in the eroded red sandstone country of the Upper Colorado River Basin in Utah, they are very rare in the Great Lakes. In fact, only two natural bridges are kn
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Nature Notes
Flowering Trees Now Putting on A Show All Over Island
By Patricia Martin
     During the last few weeks I have been amazed by the abundance of trees that have been breaking bud and flowering. Some are not so showy, and you only notice them because of the shower of tiny flowers that falls on your head when the wind blows and you stand beneath them (Norway Maples, for example)
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Maintaining Your Health on Mackinac
Parkinson's Disease, a Chronic Neurological Condition
By Yvan Silva, M.D.
     Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder. It affects the brain and the nervous system and leads to inability to control motor activity. More than half a million Americans are affected. Overt signs are tremors and speech problems. Walking and physical activities become impaired. Affected indivi
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Horse Racing Tradition Has Influenced the Vernacular
by Candice C. Dunnigan
     Although this year's Preakness race ended in disaster for the Kentucky Derby favorite Barbaro, there is still a third jewel up for grabs in the Triple Crown. The upcoming Belmont in New York State is anyone's guess. But, no matter, these three horse races hold the interest of many Americans. Of all
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