Congratulations
to the 2012 Annual Award winners that were
announced at the Annual
Symposium on November 10th
The Angela Faye Riles Lifetime Spirit Award...
The McCarty Family!
The
McCarty family was honored with this award for all the hard work
and fundraising efforts of the family, including the Dan McCarty
Golf Classic held every year, and the Dan McCarty Texas Hold 'em
Tournament which as raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over
the past 18 years since Dan passed away at the age of 40. Steve
McCarty and the rest of the family is honored to be the
recipients. Pictured to the left is Steve holding the prestigious
award.
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DATELINE: FRANKENMUTH,
MICHIGAN
Alarms sounded as Mike and Karen McCarty entered various shops in Frankenmuth, MI. While most felt certain it was Mike setting off the alarms, Karen was nabbed and had an old sensor cut out of her coat . At the very next store, alarms sounded again as Mike exited the store. After removing several pieces of clothing the alarms still sounded. The culprit, a sensor tag in Mike's wallet. Standing in his boxers Mike said, "I'm glad they found out it was my wallet, I would have been embarrassed if it went any farther."
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DATELINE: LOS ANGELES,
CALIFORNIA
After 3 consecutive years
of spending Thanksgiving Day overseas, Jerry McCarty spent his first one
back in California since 2008. One of his regular traditions is to help
serve the needy a nice turkey dinner at the LA Mission. Jerry (who was
promoted to mashed potatoes and stuffing in 2008) was relegated to
handing out pats of butter to those in need. Jerry told the Metro that
it took him 7 years to work his way up to the starches, and he doesn't
mind starting at the beginning. Serving also were celeb friends Jennifer
Love Hewitt, Neil Patrick Harris, Kirk Douglas, and Blair Underwood.
Although fulfilling, Jerry is looking forward climbing the ladder rungs
again to one day, get to the turkey!
Blair Underwood, Kirk Douglas, Marilyn McCoo &
Billy Davis Jr, Wilmer Valderrama, Jennifer Love Hewitt
DATELINE: ANN ARBOR,
MICHIGAN
Kelly & Margaret McCarty
saw comedian Heywood Banks at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase on Friday,
November 23. Banks, best known for his song "Toast" (video to the
right), "Fly's Eyes", "Wiper Blades",
"Pancreas", "Big Butter Jesus", "18 Wheels (on a Big
Rig)", "The One Eye Love" & "The Cat Got Dead".has recorded 7
comedy albums and has appeared on many shows including the Dr. Demento Show,
and is a regular on the Bob & Tom radio show.
He is simply
one-of-a-kind, almost impossible to describe, with a style his very own.
Heywood intersperses his humorous observations of life with twisted,
inventive, bizarre songs, sung and played in a variety of styles, from folk,
to country to rock to pop, and way beyond.
It was a fun night in Ann
Arbor, and Margaret and Kelly give the performance two thumbs
up.
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DATELINE: METRO CHAT ROOM
Larry McCarty was interviewed in a Rick's Martini Bar
podcast on November 25 in the McCarty
Metro Video Chat Cafe. Larry won the inaugural McCarty Metro 72 Hour Film
Project and talked about his winning video "Bigfoot".
You can listen to the podcast on Rick's
Martini Bar, and you can view the video on the YouTube.
Just a reminder to all our readers that we have a scheduled chat
every Sunday at 9 pm Eastern. All are welcome! The Video Chat Cafe is
also open 24/7 and can be used by our friends anytime.
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ABOUT
CHRISTMAS
Most of Santa’s reindeer have male-sounding names, such as Blitzer, Comet, and Cupid. However, male reindeers shed their antlers around Christmas, so the reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh are likely not male, but female or castrati.
Norwegian scientists have hypothesized that Rudolph’s red nose is probably the result of a parasitic infection of his respiratory system.
Each year there are approximately 20,000 “rent-a-Santas” across the United States. “Rent-a-Santas” usually undergo seasonal training on how to maintain a jolly attitude under pressure from the public. They also receive practical advice, such as not accepting money from parents while children are looking and avoiding garlic, onions, or beans for lunch.
And this one is for Margaret. In 1962,
the first Christmas postage stamp was
issued in the United States.
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Send in your letters via email
or the form below, and I will answer them.
I was told placing a lit candle in a tin can will generate enough heat to help me survive the cold. This sounds dangerous.
-Tinderbox
ED
NOTE: And I heard that really, really, does not work
at all. My brother just two years older than me, talked me into
doing just that on a trip to the U.P. The only thing it actually
does is start the back of my party van on fire! Just sayin'!
Good job on the podcast guys.Very
interesting and entertaining.Jerry,
I was surprised you didn't askhow
many entries there were for the contest.Being the winner among 25-30 entries is impressive, but
being the winner among 4 is...well....let's just say, Larry
shouldn't get too puffed up over his triumphant victory as winner
of the contest. Can't wait to see what everyone does for St.
Patty's Day.Will there be
green leotards involved? -Gina
ED NOTE: Ex Nay
on the En Treys. A win is a win. Great job by all who submitted,
and all our actors and actresses.
I was so depressed last night thinking about Health Care Plans, the
economy, the wars, lost jobs, savings, Social Security, retirement
funds, etc .... I called a Suicide Hotline. I had to press 1 for English.
I was connected to a call center in Pakistan. I told them I was suicidal.
They got excited and asked if I could drive a truck...... -Steve
ED NOTE: Sounds
like an explosive offer!
I have decided not to buy any Christmas gifts until after December 21. Is this a good idea?
My Ann
ED NOTE: I'm with you. Black Friday is a day Americans are willing to kill over materialistic things just a day after celebrating what they're already thankful for.
I tend for doing it the day before our Savior was born.
How come no Christmas Name drawing this year?I stocked up on Silly Putty and Marbles.Also, I want to complain that the Silly Putty doesn’t
seem to be picking up the Peanut & Jocko off my computer
screen.-Confused in
California
ED NOTE: Ahhh.
Hoping you would get Mike if the drawing took place. The computer
thing won't work, but keep the Silly Putty and Marbles handy. If
you are want to end a conversation fast, form the Putty into a
goiter on the side of your face, and load your mouth with marbles.
Excuse yourself because you're not feeling well.
Do you have any suggestions on how to bring in 2013? Auld Lang
ED NOTE: Hi
Lang. I know you said you are "auld", so my brothers and
I want to help you out. Just wondering... You have two thousand, thirteen
what you need to bring in? I think we can winch it. I will bring
that to the party.
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GONE
BUT NOT FORGOTTEN IN OCTOBER
Lee MacPhail, 95, baseball Hall of Fame general manager (Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees), American League President (1973–1984), natural causes. Sonny
Eliot, 91, Detroit weatherman. Art Ginsburg, 81, television chef (Mr. Food), pancreatic cancer. Larry
Hagman, 81, actor (Dallas, I Dream of Jeannie), complications from throat cancer.
Héctor "Macho" Camacho, 50, boxer, injuries from gunshot.
Most of Santa’s reindeer have male-sounding names, such as Blitzer, Comet, and Cupid. However, male reindeers shed their antlers around Christmas, so the reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh are likely not male, but female or castrati.
I was told placing a lit candle in a tin can will generate enough heat to help me survive the cold. This sounds dangerous.
-Tinderbox
