Samuel's Grande Manor, one of the region's oldest special events and wedding centers, has completed the first phase of the most extensive renovations in its 40-year history. The $250,000 project included a complete overhaul of the building's four main meeting and special-event rooms. Renovations for another pair of rooms are planned for the next phase. "It was time for an update," said Mark Fromholt, Samuel's Grande Manor general manager. The work included adding new carpeting, wallpaper...