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Columnists July 22, 2006
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Michigan Politics
Governor Candidates Talk Green Outside of Ads
By George Weeks
     They fall far short of making the environment and natural resources front burner issues of Campaign '06, but actions and proposals of current candidates are inching along the greening of Michigan politics that got a flickering start in the 1970s.
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NEWS ABOUT PEOPLE ON MACKINAC ISLAND
BY JEANNETTE DOUD
     White sails in the sunrise was the magnificent scene which appeared to the east early Monday morning, July 17, as the fleet of the Bicardi Bayview Mackinac race wound its way to the finish line at Mission Point, a spectacular sight. The wives and families of the happy sailors stood on the east shore
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Nature Notes
Anise-scented Sweet Cicely Plant Flourishes on Mackinac
By Patricia Martin
     As many of you know, I get questions about plants, animals, fish, insects, and myriad other nature-related topics, whether it be an unknown bird or mammal, a strange "manta" like creature in the harbor, a duck in a tree, or a possible sighting of a particularly noxious invasive plant or insect speci
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HORSE TA ES
"Illustrated Guide" A Glimpse into Mackinac's Horse Tradition
by Candice C. Dunnigan
     "New ideas and new inventions for increasing the speed
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A Look at History
Governor's Residence
BY FRANK STRAUS
     Mansion. Grand Hotel owner W. Stewart Woodfill had persuaded the national Governor's Conference to hold their 1945 convention on Mackinac Island, pointing out that the state chief executives could travel to the Island by Great Lakes passenger liner without having to burn rationed gasoline. The newly
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Maintaining Your Health on Mackinac
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
By Yvan Silva, M.D.
     Peripheral arterial disease, commonly referred to as PAD, is a condition affecting blood circulation to the lower extremities, especially the legs and feet. Arteries carry blood pumped by the blood throughout the body. The arterial system has a smooth lining that provides optimal blood flow and prev
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