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Arts Update

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

AT THE LIBRARY: •"Sit and Stitch" will be offered for those wanting to learn to knit at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Pontiac Branch, 2215 S. Hanna St.

Art

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

All weekend - "DREAM NOIR" - Figurative oil paintings by Al McLuckie; ends Sunday; 3R Gallery, 111 Three Rivers East; go to www.3rgallery.com for hours.

North Webster camp gets makeover

Rosa Salter Rodriguez — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

When campers drive up to Epworth Forest Conference Center this summer, they might not recognize the place.

Are bras necessary?

Kim Ode — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Cross my heart, we're not making this up, even though it flies in the face of conventional wisdom, anatomical reality and the billions of dollars raked in last year by Victoria's Secret: Wearing a bra might actually make your breasts sag.

Leaving right tip

Tim Grant — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Figuring out how much to tip service providers can be a tricky endeavor, fraught with a good share of mathematics and emotions.

Gold medalist teaching kids water safety

Leanne Italie — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

In Beijing and London, U.S. Olympian Cullen Jones was fierce in the water, bringing home gold and silver and setting a world record along the way.

Wellness coach pushes healthy foods

Diana Parker — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

During her late teens and early 20s, Pam Holt, 57, had two motivating factors which caused her to become interested in health. The first one was right out of high school and the second was the result of an accident involving a family member.

Returning to city with grill

Kimberly Dupps Truesdell — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

"Welcome." To be more accurate, "Welcome to the grill," is what owner Nasser Anabtawi says when translating the name of his latest culinary endeavor - Hala Grill.

How to prevent dog bites

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:13:33 EST

"Giving a child too much responsibility for a pet too early puts them at risk of being bitten.”

Take me out to the vows

Rosa Salter Rodriguez — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

If you're going to get married at home plate, who better to be a groomsman than Johnny himself? Yeah, that Johnny - the one with the goofy grin who wears an oversized pot on his head.

Cracked cellphones a breakout status symbol

Emily Wax — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Brittany Lofton spots them all the time: teens and college students clutching their beat-up cellphones, with screens so cracked that spider-web-like patterns creep across the glass. Sure, the screen's razory shards make reading a text and posting Instagram photos super blurry, not to mention slightly painful.

Keep young minds active

Rosa Salter Rodriguez — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

It's called the summer slide, and no, it's not one of those big plastic things kids play on at the park.

Picking a contractor

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Thinking about starting a renovation project? We asked Craig Durosko, founder and chairman of Sun Design in Burke, Va., to outline what you need to know to find a good contractor.

Camp community service

LEANNE ITALIE — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

At 14, Tyler Cohen had never been out of the country or traveled without his Long Island family when he found himself in Costa Rica on a monthlong service trip for teens.

Be wary of overdose with OTC pain pills

Jill U. Adams — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Headaches, a nagging sore hip, a stiff neck after a day at the computer. These are prompts that send me to my medicine cabinet to pop a couple of Tylenol or ibuprofen.

SENIORS

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

"AGING WITH GRACE": Guest speakers, brunch and wellness checks; 9:30 a.m. Thursday; Villa of the Woods, 5610 Noll Ave.; free; reservations, 745-7039 or kretzios@ccfwsb.org.

Don't feed the green monsters

Rosa Salter Rodriguez — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

For many area homeowners, nothing's quite as beautiful as a lush, green lawn.

Soy replaces dairy in cheesecake

Eileen Goltz — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Cream cheese and sour cream are great foods that let you indulge, or dare I say overindulge, in all recipes dairy.

Shorty's long on flavor, execution, affordability

Ryan DuVall — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

On its surface, Shorty's Steakhouse in Garrett was like many other small-town, downtown restaurants.

Gatsby' fans flock to gravesite

Megan McDonough — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

No offense, Scott and Zelda, but this plot of land, pinched between two busy roads in suburban Rockville, Maryland, is easy to miss. Thousands of commuters drive past with nary a wave. Subway trains zip by, oblivious. Nearby strip malls yawn.

Opinions vary on Vitamin D usage

Dr. Angela LaSalle — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

As a result of a broken shoulder from a fall this past summer, I have been on a regime of one vitamin D3 and two 600 milligrams calcium pills daily. Recently in The Journal Gazette an item stated a government panel's finding disputed the value of vitamin D and calcium pills. There is doubt these pills actually offer bone protection.

Your fabulous dream house could be prefab

Katherine Salant — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Author Sheri Koones is on a mission to educate American homeowners about home building.

Turn master bath into luxury haven

ROSEMARY SADEZ FRIEDMANN — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

The master bathroom is usually a haven for refreshing and relaxing in the privacy and comfort of your own personal space. Of all the bathrooms in the house, the master bath is the most important and should be the most elaborate as far as comfort is concerned. Here are some tips for decorating.

Maintenance essential for drip irrigation

MAUREEN GILMER — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Murphy's law prevails, so don't assume last year's drip system is ready for your spring garden. Devoting just an hour to checking its components before you plant can ensure this year's crop is better than ever.

GARDEN LISTINGS

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

PLANT SALE: Sponsored by Trillium Garden Club; 8 a.m. Tuesday; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, parking lot, 10700 Aboite Center Road.

The deal

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

BND announced the following transaction: Steve Wesner represented the seller, Max P. Shambaugh, in the sale of 1.226 acres at the northwest corner of Speedway and Stable drives, to Speedway Stable Drive LLC, represented by David W. Dumas.

Building permits

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Following are recently issued Allen County building permits for commercial and residential buildings and additions of $30,000 or more. The residential building cost is the builder's estimate and does not include land.

Targeted Travel

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

MICHIGAN ART FAIRS: Nicole Croy is sponsoring a bus trip to visit more than four art fairs in downtown Ann Arbor, Mich., on July 17. Cost is $42 and includes a continental breakfast.

Health

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

BLOOD DONATIONS: •St. Aloysius Catholic Church, gymnasium, 14623 Bluffton Road, Yoder, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today; Life Church, 428 S. Oak St., Bluffton, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday; Walmart, 505 Touring Drive, Auburn, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday; St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Whaddaya Know

Bill Gallivan — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

1. What 840-acre park is located in Manhattan in New York? 2. The Spirit of Ecstasy was the hood ornament commissioned in 1910 for what automobile? (Hint: It was originally called The Spirit of Speed.) 3. Lynette Fromme attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford in 1975. What is her nickname. (Hint: She is also associated with Charles Manson.)

Marriage licenses

Sat, 18 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Nelson Williams Wyatt and Carrie Sue Lewis Kenneth Maxwell Beckler and Ammie Dianna Bechtold Alex J. Staton and Brittany Nicole Shenefield

Redeemer Radio raises $227,000 in Sharathon

The Journal Gazette — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:17:44 EST

Redeemer Radio said today it raised $227,234 during its semiannual Sharathon earlier this month.

Orchestra cuts concert to cut costs

Keiara Carr — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic's Chamber Choral series has been eliminated for next season as part of the organization's efforts to save money.

Arts Update

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

AT THE LIBRARY: •"Budget Scrapbooking" will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Monroeville Branch, 115 Main St., Monroeville. Attendees are asked to bring their own scissors and adhesive.

Art

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

All weekend - "DREAM NOIR" - Figurative oil paintings by Al McLuckie; ends May 26; 3R Gallery, 111 Three Rivers East; go to www.3rgallery.com for hours.

Pay attention to your dog

Susan Sharpe and Beth Hough — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:29:45 EST

Does your dog steal things and then run through the house. Running right past you with that "ha ha look what I've got, catch me if you can" look in his eyes?You think he's being defiant, purposely being a bad dog. Not true. He has learned how to get your attention.

For good or evil?

Will Oremus — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

From invisibility to superhuman strength to telekinesis, a wave of emerging technologies promise to give people powers once reserved for comic-book characters. Which raises an important question: If humans become superhuman, will we turn out to be superheroes - or supervillains.

Seek safety when buying play set

Mari-Jane Williams — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Spring is here, and as temperatures rise, trips to the playground become more frequent for many families. Some parents choose to try to replicate the playground experience in their yard with an outdoor play set. Although a play set is more of a luxury than a necessity, it can be an investment that your child will enjoy for many years.

Baking teacher sets students straight

Diana Parker — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Kristina Parks, 21, began baking as a young girl with her Easy Bake oven, which she still has.

The Deck opens at Gas House

Kimberly Dupps Truesdell — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Offering cold drinks, good food and a view of the muddy river - their words, not mine - The Deck at Don Hall's Gas House, 305 E. Superior St., is now open.