ATTENTION!
CALLING ALL BUDDING DIRECTORS, ACTORS, WRITERS & PRODUCERS!
Bradric Productions and The McCarty Metro, are pleased to announce its'
fifth McCarty Metro Film Project. This years' event will take place from June
27- July 3, 2015. The Film Project is open to all. We are looking for people get an idea of a film in accordance with the rules on June
27, then over the next 7 days, write, act, direct and produce a short 4 minute or less movie and submit it by 11:59 pm Sunday
July 3 following the rules provided on June 27.
What should your film be about?? For complete information and rules, please visit our McCarty Metro Film Project
page right here at the McCarty Metro.
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DATELINE: WELCOME THE
NEWEST MCCARTY
Valerie and Brad
McCarty, along with big sister Olivia, would like to introduce the newest addition to their
family. Gray Eileen McCarty was born on Saturday, March 26. She weighed 8 pounds
and was 21" long. Proud grandparents Kelly & Margaret
are filled with joy.
Gray Eileen posing right after
birth with Mama, and a few days later with Buppa, Gammy, Daddy and
Olivia
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DATELINE: GRAND RAPIDS,
MICHIGAN
Concert details are final for one of two giant rock acts to grace Michigan this summer. Paul McCartney will perform at Grand Rapids' Van Andel Arena at 8 p.m. Aug. 15. Pre-sale for the 11,000-seat venue was in late April. The McCartney show will feature big screens,
light show, and fireworks. Plans are still being assembled for another big rock act, Brad Savage and the Cockroaches. The band's reunion is expected in July or August in the Detroit area. The show may include fireworks, or at least sparklers.
NOTE: Updated information
on the shows. Paul McCartney informed the Metro that his show in Grand Rapids will have the latest laser technology light show that is sure to WOW the audience.
Not to be outdone, Brad Savage confirmed the Cockroaches will have a light show which will consist of a K-Mart shelving unit with Christmas tree lights and a bed spread draped over it."
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DATELINE: VISIT
TO MICHIGAN
Chris, Amanda, Alexa,
and Cooper traveled from Bend, Oregon to visit Michigan. The long
weekend was action packed. Chris, Amanda, Brad, Valerie, and
Austin, hooked up with Steve for Detroit Tiger Opening Day. They
had a great time at the pre-game party, and even the cold temps
couldn't dampen the fun of a ball game. Also while in town, a
belated birthday party for Alexa and Cooper was held at the Hamlin
Pub. Also on the trip, Grammy Margaret took the gang to the Zoo,
Lego Land, and the Ann Arbor Children's Hands-On Museum.
Sleeping On
The Plane
Chris,
Amanda, Brad, Valerie, Austin and Steve All Had
A Great Time Watching The Tigers Win On Opening Day In
Detroit
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All My
Wonderful Kids
Happy
Belated Birthday Cooper & Alexa
Lots
Of Great Fun At Lego Land With Grandma
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AROUND THE
METRO HORN...
DATELINE:
FLORIDA
McCarty
snowbird sightings in the Fort Myers - Naples area
of Florida:Maureen
& Tom Pavelka (Uncle Jim), Kevin & Cheryl
McCarty (Uncle Vince), Kathy & Walt Unti
(Uncle Bill), Barry & Peggy Taylor (Uncle
Vince). Steve
& Kristen McCarty
DATELINE:
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
Shelby
Crossing resident Jean McCarty made news in April
when a visitor brought a pet. The headline: DOG
FOE PETS DOG. Jean actually was demonstrating the
lesson she taught her eight sons: "Dogs can
smell fear, so do not act afraid." And what's
the best way not to show fear? However, in petting
the pooch, Jean violated another one of her rules:
"Do not look a dog in the eyes." The
only other McCarty rule remains intact: "Come
home when the streetlights go on."
DATELINE:
METRO OFFICES
I
will never understand why I let my 3 year old
grandson talk me into taking a pie in the face
instead of him.
DATELINE: BIGGEST
LOSER CONTEST
The
McCarty Metro Biggest Loser Challenge enters its' final month. So
far, the 12 subscribers that are participating have shared ideas,
supported each other, become more healthy, all
while losing over 90 pounds since the first of
the year. I am so proud of my fellow losers... Check out the progress on our Biggest
Loser
page.
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DATELINE:
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
Reporter
Pat tells us that McCarty cousin and Lieutenant of the
Clinton Township Police Department, Dan Dohring has
retired. After spending 2 years on the Detroit force, and
another 16 years in Clinton Township, Dan has gained the
respect of the local media, the citizens and the
department for which he served well for many years. Dan
follows a distinguished and exemplary career similar to his
father (Dan), uncle (Bob),
and cousin (Rick). We at the Metro would like to congratulate Dan
on a job well done, and wish him and his family all the
best on their next adventures.
DATELINE: HUDSONVILLE,
MICHIGAN
Creative
artist Luke McCarty poses beside his self-portrait, which was
chosen for the Hudsonville Art Show in April. Luke's drawing
inspired his Grandpa Mike, who poses beside his self-portrait at
his Grand Rapids home.
DATELINE: GULL
LAKE XXXII
This year, Gull Lake XXXII in Augusta, Michigan will be held from
May 25-27.
Metro editor Kelly McCarty will defend his title against the other competitors
in the field
who are out to win the coveted green jacket. This year, golfers from
Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Canada are in the field. The commission also
instituted new rules to add to the excitement of the
tournament. Commissioner Mike W says, I would work on your
putting skills during the winter. Also
participating after a several year hiatus is the McCarty Metro's
own Steve McCarty. Steve has been anointed as one of
the favorites to win this year.
Besides
the two McCartys in the field, other Metro subscribers who will be
participating this year are Frank Merriam, Johnny 'The
Blade' Russo, Mike Wiacek, Jan Sigelmier, Glenn Lucas, Robert Balch, Jim Prentice, Lyle Winn, Mark
Dolinski, and Tom Taylor. Let's hope for good weather, and good
luck to all.
TEE
TIMES FOR THIS YEAR'S EVENT
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 @ Bedford Valley from 9:00am
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 @ Gull Lake View West from 3:09pm
Thursday,
May 26, 2016 @ Stonehedge South from 9:00am
Thursday, May 26, 2016 @ Stonehedge North from 2:24pm
Friday, May 27, 2016 @ Gull Lake View East from 9:09am
COMING SOON TO THE MCCARTY METRO
A couple of new features our
readers have been clamoring for. First, the Metro First Alert
Trash Can Wind Meter. Second is twin Steve's in the Metro Chat
Room.
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DATELINE: PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES
Here are some
of the travel destinations this past month from our
readers.
. Chris,
Amanda, Alexa and Cooper traveled to Michigan for opening
day Larry
traveled to Germany for some good bratwurst!
Steve, Kristen, Megan & Jenna went down to Florida for
spring break
Ryan, Missy, and family had an adventure in Treasure
Island Florida
Austin
traveled to Phoenix, AR, Seattle, WA, and Salt Lake City, UT for
work on his new app he is developing
Did
you go on a trip
or vacation? Send us your destination and any pictures you
have to mccartymetro@gmail.com
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These
2 articles appeared in the April 13, 1946 issue
of The Reflector, the student newspaper
of Grand Rapids Union High School:
Bright Future Offered in Journalistic Work
By DOROTHY LAVELLE
"Men excel as business, police, or political editors while women take the lead in society, music and art reviews, and in feature writing," explained Mr. Woodruff, editor of the Grand Rapids Press. Mr. Woodruff firmly believes that persons interested in journalism should attend college and plan on taking such basic subjects as English, all kinds of writing, history, political science, sociology, economics. "One is then ready to enter the newspaper world as a cub-reporter," announced Mr. Woodruff. Girl sports writers are not hired as readily as are the men for this position because they usually do not know enough about rules and scoring. Mr. Woodruff is an excellent example of the well-trained newspaper man. "I started as a cub-reporter twenty-six years ago," stated Mr. Woodruff. Since that time he has assisted on various desks, has been an editorial writer, managing editor, and is now managing editor of the Press.
And here's a fad critique
from the same issue. The headline was cut off...
Have any Unionites been guilty of disturbing the peaceful minds of others with their outlandish "get-up," sloppy manners, or idle chatter? If so, read these reactions voiced by fellow students. When asked the question of what he thought of girls wearing slacks in school, ex-sailor Harry Fuller said, "It depends upon the shape of the girl," while Esther Gigowski quickly commented, "It looks like the reconversion of the Bloomer Girls." Dolores Hill, when asked what she thought of girls whistling at boys, exclaimed, "Shows the girl lacks self-respect." The question about wearing bright red nail polish was put to Volga Gasper who responded with, "It's OK if it goes with her dress and lipstick." "Irish" Koperski states, "I don't like it one bit." But art-minded Mary Russ likes it on long narrow nails. The pet peeves about opposite sex were expressed openly by the following Unionites: Jim Post and Lloyd Burkholder definitely disapprove of girls continually combing their hair and repairing their make-up the last five minutes of every class. Barbara Proctor doesn't like the type of boy that gives in easily.
IF YOU HAVE
ANY OLD INTERESTING ARTICLES FROM NEWSPAPERS, SUBMIT THEM TO MCCARTYMETRO@GMAIL.COM
Dear Editor:
I cast my vote for the Metro Awards. My favorite page is the
Final Thought. It always leaves me with a good feeling. The
Easter one last month was really deep and thought provoking.
I shared it with several of my friends, and I think you got
some more subscribers. I love the Metro. Keep up the great
work. -MK
ED
NOTE: Thanks for the kind words. I did see several
new subscribers join this past month, so thanks for that
as well. I encourage ALL our regular readers pass on the
link to their family and friends that may also want to
sign up to get notifications when the new issues and
events come up.
We
appreciate our McCarty Metro readers and always want to hear your questions, comments, rants,
or editorials.
Just submit them anytime during the month to to mccartymetro@gmail.com
for inclusion in the next issue.
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BUT NOT FORGOTTEN - THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY
SINCE THE LAST ISSUE
Thomas R. Morley, 86, American candy executive, President and Chairman of Morley Candy Company. Bud Collins, 86, sports journalist. Ray
Tomlinson, 74, computer programmer, invented system to send first email and assigned use of @ sign, heart attack.
Nancy Reagan, 94, First Lady (19811989) and actress, heart failure.
George Martin, 90, Hall of Fame record producer (The Beatles), composer, arranger and engineer, 6x Grammy Award winner. Bill
Gadsby, 88, Hall of Fame hockey player (Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers).
Frank Sinatra, Jr., 72, singer (That Face!) and actor (Hollywood Homicide), heart
attack. Larry Drake, 66, American actor (L.A. Law, Johnny Bravo, Darkman), Emmy Award winner (1988, 1989).
Joe Santos, 84, actor (The Rockford Files), heart attack. David
Smyrl, 80, actor (Sesame Street), lung cancer. Ken
Howard, 71, actor (1776, The White Shadow, J. Edgar), President of SAG/SAG-AFTRA (20092016), Emmy winner (1981, 2009).
Joe Garagiola, 90, baseball player (Cardinals, Cubs, Pirates) and Hall of Fame sportscaster (MLB GOTW), World Series champion (1946).
Garry Shandling, 66, comedian, actor and writer (The Larry Sanders Show, Sanford and Son), heart attack.
Earl Hamner, Jr., 92, television writer and producer (Falcon Crest, The Waltons, The Twilight Zone), cancer.
Mother Angelica, 92, Franciscan nun, founder of the Eternal Word Television Network. James
Noble, 94, actor (Benson, 10, Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again), complications from a stroke.
Patty Duke, 69, actress (The Miracle Worker, The Patty Duke Show), President of SAG (19851988), Oscar winner (1962), sepsis.
Roman Gribbs, 90, politician, Mayor of Detroit (19701974). Merle
Haggard, 79, singer-songwriter ("Okie from Muskogee", "The Fightin' Side of Me", "Carolyn"), Grammy winner (1984, 1998, 1999), complications from pneumonia.
Blackjack Mulligan, 73, professional wrestler (The Blackjacks) and football player (New York Jets). Arthur
Anderson, 93, actor (Courage the Cowardly Dog, Midnight Cowboy) and spokesperson (Lucky Charms).
Nicholas Hood, 92, politician and civil rights activist, Detroit City Councilman (19651993).
David Gest, 62, TV producer (Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special) and former husband of Liza Minnelli.
Paul Carey, 88, radio broadcaster (Detroit Tigers). Doris
Roberts, 90, actress (Everybody Loves Raymond, Christmas Vacation).
Milt Pappas, 76, baseball player (Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati
Reds, Chicago Cubs). Chyna, 46, professional wrestler and actress.
Prince, 57, musician ("Purple Rain", "Little Red Corvette", "When Doves
Cry"). Billy Paul, 81, R&B singer ("Me and Mrs. Jones"), pancreatic cancer.
ALSO LEAVING US ON
MARCH 3...
LeRoy
James Murray, age 86 of Howell, passed away late
Thursday evening, March 3, 2016. Born on March 18, 1929
and a Howell area resident since 1971, LeRoy was a proud
U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and retiree of ANR
Trucking. He was a member of the K of C, volunteered at
the Pinckney Senior Center for over five years, teaching
their exercise class and worked for Meals on Wheels. LeRoy
was an avid Tiger and Notre Dame fan, loved to travel and
listen to country music and always looked forward to and
enjoyed celebrating his birthday. Beloved husband of 62
years to Joann H. (Schmelzer) Murray whom he married in
Detroit on November 7, 1953. Loving father of Jim (Carol)
Murray of Howell, Susan (Terry) Connolly of Rochester, Tom
(Donna) Murray of Holland, Nancy (Kevin) Miller of Ionia,
Maryann (Bob) Barnes of Royal Oak, Kathleen (Anthony)
Montesanti of Howell and Kristin (Steve) Yalacki of Ionia.
Proud and adoring grandfather of 19 grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
seven brothers and sisters. LeRoy was a proud and active
member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 E. Washington
St. (at Fowler St.), Howell, where a funeral mass
celebrating his life was held on Monday, March 7, 2016 at
11:00 a.m.
Metro Reporter Mike
McCarty Reports About The Latest Scam In Grand Rapids
A new scam targeting older men:
Women often receive warnings about protecting themselves at the mall and in dark parking lots, etc. This is the first warning I have seen for men. I wanted to pass it on in case you haven't heard about it yet.
A 'heads up' for those men who are regular customers at Lowe's, Home Depot, Costco, or even Wal-Mart. This one caught me totally by surprise. Over the last month I became a victim of a clever scam while out shopping. Simply going out to get supplies has turned out to be quite traumatic. Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you or your friends.
Here's how the scam works:
Two nice looking, college-age girls will come over to your car or truck as you are packing your purchases into your vehicle. They both start wiping your windshield with a rag and Windex, with their breasts almost falling out of their skimpy T-shirts. (It's impossible not to look.) When you thank them and offer them a tip, they say 'No,' but, instead, ask for a ride to McDonald's.
You agree and they climb into your vehicle. On the way, they start undressing. Then, one of them starts crawling all over you, while the other one steals your wallet.
I had my wallet stolen
April 4th, 9th, 10th, twice on the 15th, again on the 17th, 20th, 24th, and the 29th.
So, tell your friends to be careful. What a horrible way to take advantage of us older men. Warn your friends to be vigilant.
An Added Note... Wal-Mart has wallets on sale for $2.99 each. I found even cheaper ones for $0.99 at the Dollar Store and bought them out in three of their stores. Also, you never get to eat at McDonald's. I've already lost 11 pounds just running back and forth from Lowe's, to Home Depot, to Wal-Mart.
Karen says I have never looked so good. So, please, send this on to all older men that you know and warn them to be on the lookout for this
scam. (The best times are just before lunch and around 4:30 in the afternoon.)
McCARTY METRO DATELINE NEWS WILL BE BACK ON YOUR CYBERPORCH IN JULY
Chris,
Amanda, Alexa and Cooper traveled to Michigan for opening
day
