Michigan Politics
First Gentleman Talks Leadership to Governors
By George Weeks
      Dan Mulhern, husband of Governor Jennifer Granholm, is a unique figure in Michigan politics, and not just because he is the state's first "First Gentleman." Beyond that, he is the most influential gubernatorial spouse on political and policy matters in the 170-year history of the Michigan govern...
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NEWS ABOUT PEOPLE ON MACKINAC ISLAND
BY JEANNETTE DOUD
      The Magnificent Budweiser Clydesdales, sponsored by Griffin Beverage of St. Ignace, visited Mackinac Island Tuesday, July 24. At 6 p.m., they paraded from the Mackinac Island Public School through town to Mission Point Resort, returning via Main Street to an audience of onlookers cheering them on.
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A Look at History
Wawashkamo Roughs Fathered by Historic Course in Scotland
BY FRANK STRAUS
      In this summer of 2007, the British Open was played at Carnoustie Golf Links, a historic golf course near Dundee on the east coast of Scotland. The Carnoustie links are important in the history of Mackinac Island, because Alex Smith, designer of Mackinac Island's Wawashkamo, grew up in Carnoustie ...
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Nature Notes
Barred Owls Can Be Spotted and Heard on Mackinac Island
By Patricia Martin
      Whenever you head outside on Mackinac, you never know what you might hear, see, or smell. Those of us who are fortunate to live here can experience nature by just stepping out our front door, whether it be the birds that begin singing at about 6 a.m.
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The Horse With No Name Is Life-size Replica on the Island
by Candice C. Dunnigan
      There is a wonderful example of an American Quarter Horse that was not able to participate in last week's show of horses at Turtle Park. The gelding could not make it because he cannot trot, and for that matter, can't walk or canter, either. He also does not eat hay, drink water, or produce manure...
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Maintaining Your Health on Mackinac
Blood Transfusions Are Important Life Saving Treatments
By Yvan Silva, M.D.
      Blood transfusion is one of the most important lifesaving treatments available. Whole blood is comprised of several components: plasma, the fluid component that contains several biological elements and clotting factors,
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