This the first win for the Final Thought. It is the last page everyone sees each month in the Metro. The editor wraps up each edition with an inspirational story that hopefully leaves a good impression with the readers. Thank you all who voted.

This is the second consecutive win for the McCarty Metro Film Project in the Feature category. In it's 4th year, the project had the most entries and votes than ever before. Contrats to all our submitters for your support.

This is the 10th consecutive win for Jerry in the Writing category. He not only is one of our top submitters to the Metro, but also authors Jerry's World, Bob Hope Tweets From Heaven, Peanut & Jocko and appears weekly in the podcast Rick's Martini Bar. Thank you for all you do, and Congratulations Jerry!

In the late spring, Mike and Karen McCarty traveled to Croatia and Scicily. Mike documented the trip via a childrens story in the July issue. It looks like they had a great time. Congrats Mike & Karen.

On October 11th, 2015, Stephanie Harakas and Kevin McCarty were married at the Planterra Conservatory in West Bloomfield. It was a great day. Congrats once again to Kevin & Stephanie.

Rick's Martini Bar is a weekly podcast started 5 years ago in February 2010. It has grown to a national audience on multiple radio stations and the iTunes store, but always remembering it's humble beginnings right here on the McCarty Metro. Jerry McCarty has hosted everyone of the over 200 episodes. He has been joined by co-hosts, including the owner of the Martini Bar, animator Rick Farmiloe, writer Amanda Raymond, and actress Kelli Maroney. The show discusses the entertainment business from an inside prespective as well as that of the fans. Many celebrities have been guests at the Martini Bar over the years including actors, directors, producers, authors, and musicians. Congratulations to Rick's Martini Bar on your induction in the McCarty Metro Hall Of Fame.

While it can be debated extensively who the best musician in the McCarty family was, or even who was in the best band, there is no denying that "Mac & The Lost Cause" in the 1960's opened many doors and was influential to others in the music business even years after their messy breakup. Rick & Larry went on to drum, DJ went on to play bass, and Kelly, Jerry, and Steve all took up and played guitar. Three other bands were formed on the heels of the "Cause", including "TILCH!", "Brad Savage & The Cockroaches", and "Sanxuary", and all 3 are quick to credit the Lost Cause as a major influence to their music. Contratulations to Mac & The Lost Cause members Mike McCarty, Jim Pass, and Brad Mathers, for your induction into the McCarty Metro Hall Of Fame.