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Exciting news for our McCarty family. This past December, our very own Amanda Jeanne became engaged to a wonderful man, Nick Fargo. No wedding plans scheduled as of this writing. Congratulations to Nick & Amanda! 

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Dateline: Dan McCarty / UHY Cares Texas Holdem Charity Event

The annual Dan McCarty / UHY Cares Texas Holdem charity fundraiser took place on February 7th at Petruzzello's Banquet Center in Rochester, Michigan.  The event was another huge success. Thank you to Steve McCarty and the entire UHY Cares team who put forward this great event.
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A word from UHY CEO Steve McCarty:

"Our 14th annual Texas Hold 'Em tournament in memory of my brother Danny was the best yet! We had nearly 200 poker players, lots of spectators, and generous sponsors raising over $35,000 for many families in need and local charities. Congratulations to Gregory Benfatti who played hard to take home the coveted poker bracelet & Jared Goff autographed Detroit Lions helmet. At UHY LLP, Certified Public Accountants, we believe in giving back to our community and we are grateful for support of so many."

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Some sites of the packed house from around Petruzzello's

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Our lovely emcee kept the game running smooth - Some fun at the CEO table - Congrats to this years' champion, Gregory Benfatti
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A little after-party party
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Dateline: Date Night In Tennessee
by Larry

Ray Stevens is a name associated with the music industry for over 60 years. When we heard that Ray was planning to slow down and hold his final season at the CabaRay Showroom in Nashville, TN ... we had to see this legendary 85 year old as he started his farewell performance on Valentine's Day. Many people recognize his novelty songs, such as "The Streak", "Ahab the Arab", "It's Me Again Margaret", "Gitarzan" and many more; but he also wrote and performed mainstream hits, such as "Everything is Beautiful".

During Ray's show, he recapped his years in the industry, the stars he met, the travels he took, and even the bad decisions he made. One was turning down singing the song "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" for the movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid". Ray went to Hollywood and turned down the opportunity because he was focused on recording some songs written by Kris Kristofferson, which didn't result in huge sales.

Ray will hold most of his shows on Saturdays beginning on March 16th. If you find yourself in Nashville, be sure to catch one of his farewell performances. Also, with election season coming up, I'll close this article with a few great lyrics from one of Ray's songs "Grandpa Voted Democrat"!

Grandpa voted Democrat
Our family ain’t proud of that
Some how he cast it
From inside his casket
Well, they had em’ a good turn out, from the way it sounds
at the Mt. Olive graveyard
Over 90 percent of their residents crossed over
with their voter cards

https://www.facebook.com/100000287065526/videos/927820392060767/

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Larry & Gina at the CabaRay Showroom in Nashville - Larry poses with the backup singers
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Gina & Larry with the star of the show, Ray Stevens - Ray put on a great concert!
Dateline: A Blast From The Past Story

When Wayne Gretzky Played With Gordie Howe

”That same year (1979), after the regular season, we played together in the WHA All-Star game against the Moscow Dynamo. There was this one Soviet who wouldn’t stop hooking and chopping at me. I didn’t know what to do about it, so Gordie said, ”The next time down the ice, when you see him coming, flush him off to the right and get the hell out the way.” So that’s what I did and when I looked back, the Soviet was laying flat on his butt, half out of it. Whatever Gordie did, I’m glad I didn’t have to watch it.” -Wayne Gretzky.

Dateline: Crazy Haircut Day

After an hour trying to figure out this crazy haircut, 
I realized it's a coconut tree behind him.

Dateline: Pigskin Pickem Winner

Well, Super Bowl 58 was played and I am pretty sure if the Lions were in the game, they would have beat Kansas City. But... the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in overtime. Congrats to our season champion Globile Man who started and ended the playoffs leading the pack. We had 54 players during the season, and 48 who qualified for the playoffs. Thank you all for taking the last 5 months playing along this year. I really appreciated it, and it's nice to see we had more players every year. You can check out the final standings on our Pickem page at http://www.mccartymetro.com/pickem.html

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themccartys on YouTube are currently top 25 in the US, and are also in the top 50 in views world wide, and they have over 10.7 million subscribers and over 15.3 billion (yes with a 'b') views.

Congrats to Kevin, Stephanie, Audri and Braxton on this great feat. If you haven't seen their posts yet, download the TikTok and YouTube apps and search for themccartys and subscribe, or visit https://themccartys.tv


THE McCARTYS
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10,700,000 SUBSCRIBERS ON YOUTUBE
15.3 BILLION VIEWS ON YOUTUBE
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https://linktr.ee/themccartys

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Check out themccartys and follow them on TikTok & YouTube
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ED NOTE: This is a new item for the Metro that any or our readers can participate in. Have you come across a celebrity in your travels? If so, email me the info for inclusion in the next edition of the McCarty Metro. If possible, include a photograph if you took one, and any memorable thoughts about the encounter.

Larry & Gina got to see the great Ray Stevens perform, and met him after in a meet and greet

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If you have a celebrity sighting to share, send them to me at mccartymetro@gmail.com


Here are some recent travel destinations from our readers...

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Kristina & Austin had a babymoon in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Steve had a couple trips down to Florida for some recon
Austin took a snowboarding trip to Lake Tahoe with some friends
Larry & Gina took a road trip to Rock Island, Tennessee, and then wrapped it up in Smithville, Tennessee

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Did you travel recently? Send us your destination and pictures to mccartymetro@gmail.com


Dear Editor: Why don't kids today have to find their Easter basket? My parents hid mine, and it made me look harder for things. Fiddle phooey! -Channeling Jerry's World in West Michigan

ED NOTE: I'm in total agreement with you. As I get older, this has helped me when I lose my keys, wondering why I walked into a room, where I left Margaret, etc. I can usually find the answer out after looking in the clothes dryer within an hour or so (unless someone gives me clues!) 

Dear Editor: I hope you are feeling fit as a fiddle. I love the McCarty Metro. Mostly the jokes and photos. Stickman question... This was about 28 days in February. My calendar says 29. Is it 28 days when it's leap year? I'm confused (and at my age, it's a simple thing to do hahaha) ! Anyway, keep up the good work under the basement steps. There sure a a lot of McCartys. Love you! Hugs and prayers to you, Margaret, and the whole family. -Kitty 

ED NOTE: Thanks Kitty. Glad you enjoy the Metro. Sorry about the 28 day confusion in the Stickman cartoon last month. It could be worse... Why, I remember that 2020 was an interesting leap year… There was 29 days in February, 300 days in March and 5 years in April. (Covid joke)

Dear Editor: I have an upcoming trip where I will be a passenger in a Chevy Trax. I looked up the features of this vehicle in "Car and Driver" and am a bit concerned over a few of their observations: "Sluggish engine, cheap-feeling interior", "Tediously slow for passing and merging", and "Only one engine is offered in the Trax, and it's not a great one". Should I be concerned? -Ready to Book SWA

ED NOTE: Are you talking about the Trax, or me? I can pass and merge while mall walking with the best of the senior citizens! On the other hand, if you are talking about my Trax, I don't need no fancy schmancy car. Here's a riddle... What’s the difference between a Ferrari and six bags full of trash? I don’t have a Ferrari in my garage. We are going to have sooo much fun riding together with all this humor.

Dear Editor: My TikTok following is not growing as rapidly as I had hoped. Currently, I have 212 followers and 1,494 likes. I'm concerned the Chinese have an algorithm to hold down my numbers because I performed an Asian knock-knock joke. You've viewed my content, what are your thoughts? -Hop Singing Mad

ED NOTE: Knock Knock - Who's There? - Yursk - Yursk who? - Your screwed!

I appreciate you stopping by and would like to hear your questions, comments, or editorials.
Just submit them anytime during the month to
mccartymetro@gmail.com for inclusion in our next issue.



For those that do not speak the language, Le' Food is French for "The Food"! Here you can find some of our Metro family favorite recipe and tips.

Readers, email me at mccartymetro@gmail.com to submit your favorite recipe for inclusion in an upcoming issue.
This month we have a great recipe submitted by Gina

Lentil Salad
with Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

A note from Gina: I am submitting this Lentil Salad recipe that I had stumbled across a week ago. Larry and I liked it so much, I am making another batch today as I share the recipe along with a finished photo.

Salad Ingredients:

1 cup lentils
4 cups water

1 bay leaf
1 large cucumber (finely diced)
½ red onion (finely diced)
1 cup Medjool dates (finely diced)
1 small bunch flat leaf parsley
(leaves only and lightly chopped)

Vinaigrette Ingredients:

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)
1 garlic clove (minced)
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Cook the lentils: In a medium saucepan, add lentils, water and bay leaf. Bring to boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for approx. 15 minutes until lentils are soft, but not mushy.

Assemble the salad: Drain the lentils and chill them in the fridge for a few minutes. Then, add the diced cucumber, red onion, dates, and parsley.

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Add the dressing: Combine all of the ingredients for the lemon vinaigrette dressing in small bowl, whisk together and pour the vinaigrette over the top of the lentil salad and toss it all together. Chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving and enjoy!


You can submit videos by sending it to me, send me a link, or uploading to YouTube and sending me the info to mccartymetro@gmail.com

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Mom Left Dad
For The Police

TheMcCartys on YouTube


An Irish Joke

Larry shares an Irish Joke
@larrymccarty65 on TikTok

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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR METRO FAMILY AND FRIENDS

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GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN - THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY SINCE THE LAST EDITION

Carl Weathers, 76, actor (Rocky, Happy Gilmore, Predator) and football player (BC Lions). Earl Cureton, 66, basketball player (U of D, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls). Toby Keith, 62, country singer ("Should've Been a Cowboy", "How Do You Like Me Now?!", "Red Solo Cup") and songwriter, stomach cancer. Henry Fambrough, 85, Hall of Fame singer (The Spinners). William Post, 96, inventor (Pop-Tarts). Don Gullett, 73, baseball player (Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees), stroke. Golden Richards, 73, NFL football player (Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos), Super Bowl champion (1978), congestive heart failure. Charles Dierkop, 87, actor (Police Woman, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting), complications from a heart attack and pneumonia. Ole Anderson, 81, professional wrestler and booker (WCW) and promoter (GCW). Richard Lewis, 76, comedian and actor (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Anything but Love, Robin Hood: Men in Tights), heart attack. Virgil, 61, professional wrestler (WWF, WCW) and actor (Bridge and Tunnel). Brian Mulroney, 84, Canadian prime minister (1984–1993).

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DATELINE: MICHIGAN SCHOOLS

According to Metro sources, a certain middle school in Michigan recently was faced with a unique problem. A number of 12 to 13-year-old girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. That was fine, but after they put on their lipstick they would press their lips to the mirror leaving dozens of little lip prints. Every night, the maintenance man would remove them and the next day, the girls would put them back. Finally the principal decided that something had to be done. She called all the girls to the bathroom and met them there with the maintenance man. She explained that all these lip prints were causing a major problem for the custodian who had to clean the mirrors every night. To demonstrate how difficult it had been to clean the mirrors, she asked the maintenance man to show the girls how much effort was required. He took out a long-handled squeegee, dipped it in the toilet, and cleaned the mirror with it. Since then, there have been no lip prints on the mirror.

The Metro reports... there are teachers, and then there are educators...

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