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After withdrawal of three primary opponents and a $2-millionplus TV ad campaign that gave him a surge in polls, wealthy businessman Dick DeVos clearly is the Republican nominee-in-waiting to oppose Governor Jennifer Granholm. More ... Mother Nature is the most wondrous of gardeners, planting and nurturing millions of new trees each year through natural processes. But when timber harvest, fire, or other circumstances arise and Mother Nature, even at her very best, cannot regenerate the forest quickly enough, Michigan's foresters c More ... Since 1984, National PTA (Parent Teacher Association) has encouraged all citizens to show their appreciation to teachers during the annual National PTA Teacher Appreciation Week. Each May, Teacher Appreciation Week offers the opportunity for citizens to reaffirm their commitment to parent teacher pa More ... I'm once more back at the computer, tapping out the Les Cheneaux news for this week. After more extensive back surgery, recovery is going very well and I feel blessed to be able to get around. More ... Welcome to month of May. We are fast approaching summer, but not according to the temperatures. Now that we are driving at slower speeds to conserve gasoline, we can take time to enjoy the beautiful spring flowers that are blooming in yards and also in the Botanical Gardens in DeTour along M-134. Th More ... It's May! Just a few more weeks and school will be out for summer vacation. Speaking of school, All Children Exercising Simultaneously (ACES) took place Wednesday, May 3, at Engadine School. Project ACES takes place on the first Wednesday in May as part of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, More ... The season of awakening is at hand. The miracle of springtime is fast approaching as the trees and shrubs take on their leaves of green. The crocus, daffodils, and tulips are ready to burst into bloom. However, in many spots where it has been very sunny and warm, the spring flowers are beautiful and More ... Dear Mark, The Mississippi Gaming Commission recently posted the "Hold" percentage for table games on the coast. Blackjack was listed at 14.58%. If, using perfect basic playing strategy, the house edge is supposed to be approximately one half of 1%. Am I comparing apples and oranges, or is the aver More ... |
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