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Movie: Central Intelligence

Rina Risper9 years ago06 mins

Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures (1 hr. 54 min.)

Plot: A mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage after he reunites with a high school classmate.

Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Amy Ryan, Aaron Paul, Danielle Nicolet

Rating: PG-13

Bottom Line: ***

Personal Power For Single Fathers

Rina Risper9 years ago013 mins

By Sherry Brantley

WANTED—MUCHO NOT MACHO MAN!

Having written information for Personal Power for single mothers, I would be remiss if I didn’t address Personal Power for single fathers. Since I’ve stated earlier that women can’t teach males to be men, I certainly won’t attempt to do so here.

News Spotlight: Deadline to register to vote in August primary election nears

Rina Risper9 years ago06 mins

Every Vote Counts

Absentee ballots available for those who qualify

Teen Talk: School is Out, Let the Learning Begin

Rina Risper9 years ago07 mins

Alana Brunson is glad school is out but she is still looking forward to the learning opportunities that summer programming offers.

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Get the “Scoops”: July is National Ice Cream Month

Rina Risper9 years ago07 mins

Above: Scoops Old Town is now open.

Below: Business partners, Rico Lewis and Linda Baughman are enjoying the summer heat. They are serving up Michigan State University Dairy store ice cream this summer.

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Recovering from Devastation: My Moments of Gratitude

Rina Risper9 years ago040 mins

By Carole R. Harris

What was your most devastating day or moment in your life? I mean, really life altering, unearthly painful? Did you have to really think about it or is it right there in your every moment? Did you have the opportunity to thank those hearts and souls who helped you navigate those moments?

State Fire Marshal Urges Safety with Fireworks

Rina Risper9 years ago07 mins

The warm weather is here and if you plan to celebrate by setting off a few fireworks or giving the kids sparklers, know the dangers and take every safety precaution to avoid injuries.

Movie: Captain America: Civil War

Rina Risper9 years ago05 mins

Studio: Disney (2hrs. 26 min.)

Plot: The Avengers are split on whether to let themselves become regulated by the world’s governments, or continue to operate independently.

Cast: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Chadwick Boseman, Don Cheadle, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan

Rating: PG-13

Bottom Line: **1/2

Recipe: Breakfast Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Rina Risper9 years ago02 mins

INGREDIENTS:

1 loaf bread, Ciabatta

1 (5-ounce) package pancetta, diced cooked and drained well

4 eggs

4 thick slices Havarti cheese

1 cup fresh arugula

Salt and pepper

butter

In the end, it all comes back to ‘Gorilla Mom’

Rina Risper9 years ago08 mins

By Greg Schwem

Tribune Content Agency

Several years ago, my wife faced the wrath of a woman incensed that her son had been excluded from an after nursery school playgroup my wife had organized.