Monastery makes pitch for women

Monastery makespitch for women
THE BYZANTINE Benedictine Sisters of Queen of Heaven Monastery are looking for a few good women. Sister Margaret Mary Schima, above, prioress of the Howland convent, says the order has slowly diminished from 15 nuns in 1969 to its current seven sisters.
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Chief defendsaction on machines
HUBBARD POLICE Chief Jim Taafe says he felt legally comfortable with confiscating electronic machines from a private club, even though a test case to determine their legality in Ohio is unresolved.
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BUSINESS
For small Pa. shop,it's all in the hood
A SMALL SHOP in West Middlesex, Pa., is helping shape a new nationwide trend -- customized big rigs.
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HOME
Female factor
ONCE UPON A TIME, home improvement centers were dominated by gruff, stubbly chinned contractors. Not anymore. These days at least half of the customers browsing the aisles of major hardware chains carry purses. Yes, that's right. The ladies have found the power tools.
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TRAVEL
Flower power
OFFICIALS IN the nation's capital are preparing for the 2006 National Cherry Blossom Festival, an event expected to bring more than a million visitors to the city and pump millions of dollars into the region's economy.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Dance at Powers
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, Powers Auditorium will explode with the sights and sounds of Irish music and dancing. On Monday, the National Dance Company of Ireland will present "Rhythm of the Dance."
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