The Sus-Comb 500
bike race in Detroit can
now take a back seat now as the measure of a McCarty as an
athlete. The first
ever McCarty Family Summer Olympics games took place at Steve &
Kristen's place on July 31st. All
competitors received a commemorative medal and pins from
various countries which were sponsoring each event that
was played on this bright, sunshine filled day.
The McCartys and friends started the festivities by forming a line across the battlefields and used sparklers
starting at the opposite end to light other competitors sparklers until
Kristen and Steve finally lit the Olympic Cauldron and a little
bit of pyro, to
officially open up the games. After a group photo by all in
attendance, the competitors headed to their events. The Water Relay was hard fought as several athletes ended up drenched, but it was great
competition. If some weren't wet enough already, the Water Balloon Toss followed in a fierce
battle pitting family vs. family. Afterwards, Kristen brought out the frozen t-shirts, which had to be thawed enough for someone to wear. One team used the Olympic Caldron for heat, while others used the microwave, hot water, and a lot of pounding, as only a few
successfully finished.
Several events took place on the cement such as the Pogo Stick, Hula Hoop, Free Throw, and Squirt Guns, while the Bow & Arrow, Axe Throwing, Grape
Catching (with your mouth), and Corn Hole
took place in the back on the grass. A great lunch was provided and lots of great conversation, handshakes and hugs as getting back to some normalcy from
COVID was the greatest highlight of all. One thing this reporter learned from the event is that it is quite heartwarming to see just how un-athletic the McCartys actually are.
We'll just blame it on the pandemic, and not the old age of
many of the competitors (brothers). You can see several photos from the competition
just below, as
well as a recap video in the Metro Quick Videos towards the
bottom of this page. Again, a big thank you Steve &
Kristen for hosting, and all my brothers, the wives, nieces,
nephews, grandkids, and friends who made this a truly great
event.
DATELINE:
The Olympic logo in the
trees - The McCarty Family Olympics started with the
lighting of the cauldron - Larry shows off the gold
.
A water relay contest -
frozen t-shirt unraveling and axe throwing (don't worry...
Mike was NOT the target) started the games
.
Pogo stick hopping and
lots of mingling with the competitors, and Steve shows off
his bow and arrow shooting
.
It was just a wonderful
afternoon with family, and of course your Metro editor
fell short and took 3rd place again behind these cuties
.
Thank you Steve and
Kristen for a fun afternoon!
DATELINE: DATELINE: HUDSONVILLE,
MICHIGAN
Mike and Karen McCarty received a nice visit in early August from the some former Mackenzie High classmates and their spouses: Mike and Diana
Dakesian, Steve and Pam Truman, and Brad Mathers. Of course, we talked about old times at Mackenzie, Coyle Park, Sussex neighbors including the Brandels and John
Karalis. And Brad and I go all the way back to kindergarten at George Ford Elementary School. Steve and the two Mikes golfed at
Gleneagle, everyone came to the condo for appetizers, and then we all went to Vitale's for dinner. Wonderful time!
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DATELINE: DETROIT, MICHIGAN
This
news was sent by subscriber Phil Ventura
Classmates
of the 1961 graduating class of St. Philomena
Grade School (Detroit) will be celebrating a
60-year reunion in September.
This
must be a record for the Guinness Book!
THE
SUBTLE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE SUMMER AND WINTER OLYMPICS
Summer Olympics:
Who can run the fastest? Who can swim the fastest? Who can do the best somersault?
Winter Olympics:
Who can make it to the bottom of this
"Ice Slide of Death" and SURVIVE?? Who can get around the rink without getting their hands
SLICED OFF by everyone's feet blades?? Can this guy do a 1080 degree flip off a mountain without
DYING?? Hey, I can see you've been skiing for 5 miles, now
HERE'S YOUR GUN!!
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DATELINE:
METRO NFL PIGSKIN PICKEM IS BACK!
The longest
running McCarty Metro game is continuing. This is the 11th
year for the McCarty Metro Pigskin Pickem Challenge. It is
a competition to see who can pick the most NFL winners
throughout the regular season, on into the playoffs, and
culminating with the Super Bowl. At the end of the Super
Bowl, our champion will be crowned and declared the
2021-2022 McCarty Metro NFL Pigskin Pickem Champion! Check out our Pigskin
Pickem Page.
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DATELINE: METRO
HQ STORM DAMAGE
After getting home from our
trip out west, a storm blew in, and pounded the Metro
Headquarters. What we thought was a tornado, was
classified as straight line winds, uprooting full grown
trees, knocking down power lines, and large tree branches
destroying the Metro storage barn. Margaret and Kelly were
home at the time and are fine, however, what seemed like
just seconds, the storm wreaked havoc on their entire
neighborhood. Power was restored in 3 days. You can check
out some of the pictures, and the short security camera
footage before the power shut down.
Storm drops a
tree on the Metro shed, and some of the uprooting
of other trees.
.
Power line pole
split sparking a fire - no hoops for awhile - the
tree cleanup in the yard was extensive
DATELINE: THE
54 YEAR MARATHON
ED
NOTE: Being born a McCarty and all the
knee problems inherited with that, I
totally realize that not me nor my
brothers were blessed with blazing speed
or endurance. However, I just can't get
out of my mind that if I had been born 70 years
earlier, I could have beat Japan in
the marathon event at the Olympics!
Japan
hosted the Olympics this year of course, and their history with the Olympics goes back over a century. The first time they participated in the games was 1912, when Sweden hosted them. Japan sent just two athletes that year, Yahiko Mishima and Shizo
Kanakuri. Getting them to Stockholm was no easy task.
.
Oh,
I'm not saying that qualifying was hard. Shizo
Kanakuri, though just 20 years old, held the world record at the time for doing the marathon
(possibly because the marathon was extra short in 1912, so no one's sure if that should count).
I'm saying that it was hard to physically travel from Japan to Sweden.
With air travel not exactly an option, the Japanese athletes took 18 days to make the journey. First there was the ship to Russia, then more than a week of rail travel. Shizo needed five days just to unwind afterward, and he spent much of it taking care of
Yahiko, who'd fallen ill. This is definitely not the recommended regimen for an athlete in the days right before the Olympics.
So when the time came for the marathon, Shizo wasn't exactly running on all cylinders. He made it about three-quarters of the way through before collapsing in the heat. A family in a nearby house took him in, and he didn't wake up till the next morning.
Shizo was so ashamed about screwing up his race that he didn't even check in with Olympic coordinators before slipping back to Japan. So, Sweden labeled him as "missing." He officially remained missing for decades. Sweden clearly didn't look too hard for him, since Shizo didn't keep a low profile in the years to come and even ran the marathon in the Olympics again in 1920 and 1924.
In 1967, the Swedish National Olympic Committee finally got around to tracking the man down. They invited Shizo
Kanakuri, now aged 75, to come back to Stockholm to finish that marathon of his. He said yes.
After he ran through the ribbon at the end of the race, someone read out the time he'd taken to complete it. Altogether, it was 54 years, 8 months, 6 days, 5 hours, 32 minutes and 20.3 seconds.
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ED
NOTE: This is a new column where our grandmas and
grandpas can share a short story for inclusion to the
Metro. If you have a short grandparent story, email it to mccartymetro@gmail.com. This
month's story is submitted by Kelly.
This
happened while Grammy Margaret and I were out shopping
with our grandkids Alexa and Cooper inside a Fred
Meyer store in Bend, Oregon. Margaret told the kids
that they could each pick out a small toy for
themselves. Cooper picked out something right away,
while Alexa was hanging around the Barbie Dolls in the
next aisle.
She
finally made her choice and decided on a Ken doll. I
went to her and asked "Why do you want a Ken
doll?". Alexa replied, "Because he has
abs!" I asked "What are abs?", to which
she replied... "Something you don't have, Papi
Kelly!" Her and Cooper yelled "OHHH...
BURN", and proceeded to laugh
uncontrollably at my expense, right there in the
middle of Fred Meyer.
themccartys
on Tik Tok has grown it's following to 4.1
million people. That is an increase of over 100,000 in the past
60 days! In our July/August issue, we reported that they had
4 million followers. Congratulations to Kevin,
Stephanie, Audri and Braxton on this
accomplishment. If you haven't seen their
posts yet, download the Tik Tok app and search
for themccartys and follow them. They also
have an on-line store with exclusive McCarty swag.
The link is below...
THE
McCARTYS
VERIFIED
TikTok @ themccartys -
Supporting: American Heart
Association
OVER 4.1 MILLION FOLLOWERS
& OVER 91.8 MILLION LIKES
This
month's post is republished from my friends at TheAlternativeDaily is going to explain the potential benefits of Epsom salts. Please read on to discover the amazing benefits of this super-mineral…
Epsom salt, which is not really a salt at all but a mineral compound comprised of magnesium and sulfate, gets its named from a saline spring at Epsom in Surrey, England.
It has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for a number of ailments, and also has many beauty, gardening and household uses.
Both magnesium and sulfate are readily absorbed into the skin, which makes their health benefits readily accessible. Over 325 enzymes in the body are regulated by magnesium, which also helps reduce inflammation, alleviates hardening of the arteries and improves muscle and nerve function. Sulfates improve the rate at which nutrients are absorbed and help to flush out toxins.
Here are 17
daily uses for this Epsom Salt. Surely you can find a
couple that will make you go out and buy a bag for your
home. I hope you enjoy this article as much as we at the
Metro do... And I know... Don't call you Shirley!
1. Soothe sore muscles: An Epsom salt bath is a great way to soothe sore muscles, cramps, bruises and joint pain. Because of this, it is a great after-workout soak. In addition, soaking in an Epsom salt bath is a wonderful way to relax and relieve stress. Add 2 cups of salts to a warm bath. Mix the salt in so it dissolves in the water. Soak for 10-15 minutes for best results.
2. Exfoliate skin:
As we shed our skin naturally, the buildup of dead skin cells clogs pores and can cause blemishes. Exfoliation is necessary to keep skin healthy, glowing and vibrant. The best way to exfoliate with Epsom salts is to massage handfuls all over the body in the shower or bath. Your skin will feel soft and fresh with this homemade spa treatment.
3. Homemade hand wash:
Mix ½ cup of baby oil with ½ cup of water, and add ¼ cup of Epsom salts and a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Set this homemade mixture next to your sink for a nice bathroom hand wash.
4. Treat insect bites and poison ivy:
A compress made with Epsom salts is a great way to treat mosquito bites, bee stings and poison ivy. Mix 2 tablespoons of salts with 1 cup of warm water. Soak a clean cloth in the mixture and hold on affected area to remove pain, burning and itching.
5. Clean your face:
Your face need to be cleaned and exfoliated just like the rest of your body. Put a teaspoon of Epsom salts in your hand and mix with a little warm water. Scrub your face with the mixture then rinse clean. This facial cleaner not only exfoliates and rejuvenates but also helps remove blackheads and prevent acne.
6. Remove splinters:
Splinters can be tricky and painful to remove. Skip the needles and soak your splintered skin in an Epsom salt bath. The salts will draw the splinter out and leave the area clean.
7. Lip balm:
Dry, flaky, cracking lips are not only unsightly but also painful. Heal this uncomfortable condition with a homemade Epsom salt lip balm. Mix equal parts organic coconut oil and Epsom salts. Apply to lips generously to exfoliate and moisturize.
8. Tile cleaner:
Bathroom and kitchen tile grime can be difficult to clean. Powerful tile cleaners are not only expensive, but also often contain harmful chemicals. Make your own hard-working natural Epsom salt tile scrub. Mix equal parts liquid dish soap with
Epsom salts. Scrub onto tiles with a sponge and rinse clean with water.
9. Insect killer:
Mix ¼ cup of Epsom salts with 2 cups of water and place in a spray bottle. Spray the mixture around your home and garden to safely deter insects without the use of chemical insecticides.
10. Relieve constipation:
Epsom salts are a great way to relieve constipation. Mix 2 teaspoons of Epsom salts in a glass of water. Drink entire cup for best results. If the taste is not appealing to you, try mixing with fresh juice instead.
11. Fertilize your lawn and plants:
Epsom salts make a wonderful fertilizer for your lawn and potted plants. For greener grass, mix 1 cup of the salts for every gallon of water and spray over lawn area. To fertilize potted plants, simply sprinkle Epsom salts around the base of the plants once every week. This method of fertilizing also works great for tomatoes and other veggies.
12. Draw out toxins and reduce swelling:
An Epsom salt bath is a wonderful way to draw toxins out of your body. Soaking in a bath for 10-15 minutes is also a great way to reduce swelling. Mix 1-2 cups of Epsom salts in a warm bath and mix to dissolve in water.
13. Boost your laundry:
Epsom salts combined with a little essential oil makes a perfect fabric softener for your laundry. In addition, the salts will help remove detergent buildup from your washer. Mix 4 cups
Epsom salts with 20 drops of your favorite essential oil. Add ¼ cup to each load of laundry.
14. Kill foot fungus and remove odor:
Soaking your feet in Epsom salts not only reduces swelling and draws out toxins, but also zaps odors and foot fungus. Add ¼ cup to a large container of warm water. Soak feet for 10-15 minutes.
15. Sunburn treatment:
Soaking in an Epsom salt bath is a great way to soothe skin irritated by sunburn. Mix 1 cup of salts in warm bath water. Mix to combine and soak in the bath for 10-15 minutes.
16. Hair conditioner:
Epsom salts make a great deep conditioner to add volume and remove grease from your hair. Combine equal parts of organic hair conditioner and Epsom salts and apply liberally to hair. Let sit for 20 minutes, then rinse clean.
17. Soften your hands:
You know that soaking your feet in Epsom salts is healthy, but what about your hands? Soaking your hands is a great way to soothe rough skin, calm aching finger joints, remove nail polish and remove any dirt from under your nails. Add 1/4 cup of Epsom salts to a large bowl of warm water. Soak hands in mixture for 5-10 minutes.
Here are some of the recent travel destinations from our
faithful readers
Kelly & Margaret traveled across the country in an
automobile
Brad & Valerie went to Maryland and DC to visit
his Uncle Chris & Aunt Bev
Kevin & Stephanie traveled down to Nashville and had
a great time
Steve went down to Little Rock for work and also met up
with some family
Ryan, Missy, and their kids went on a trip to Colorado
McCartys traveled from around the US to
Michigan for the first McCarty Family Summer Olympic Games
Did you travel recently? Send us your destination and pictures to
mccartymetro@gmail.com
Dear Editor: This morning I drove my car with the window down and my arm bent at the elbow and hanging
out just like Dad used to do. Does this mean that next I will be hocking a loogie mostly out the window?
-Feeling the breeze in Hudsonville
ED
NOTE: Put on some Aqua Velva, grab some Juicy Fruit, and get
ready to hock! But, before you do, make sure to hike up the
pants before you sit down, and ask Karen if you look ok!
Dear
Editor: I like your recipe corner and healthy food ideas.
What are some uses for coconut oil? -
ED NOTE: Here's
one that you can probably only find on the McCarty Metro. If you
stir coconut oil into your kale, it makes it easier to scrape into the trash.
Dear Editor: I have the A/C on for the fourth day in a row. How did Jean McCarty survive so many hot days with no A/C?
-Puzzled in Sweat City
ED
NOTE: Why do you think mom worked many hours at the air
conditioned St. Michael's parish. Because she was holy? No... She was
hot!
Dear Editor: Let me just say your site is amazing! It is well put together and easy to navigate which is a plus. With such a nice layout you must attract a lot of visitors. I just wanted to give you a heads up because your site inspired me to build my own. I hope everything is going great and much success in your future. Thank and have the best of day! - Shayne Paulsen
ED
NOTE: Thanks! That means a lot to me
Shayne. Always great to hear the feedback,
and you keep up the good work as well.
ED NOTE: 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.
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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 recipe submitted by Kelly.
Fall
Off The Bone
Chicken
Ingredients:
1 1/2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), patted completely dry
2 tablespoons chopped chives
Directions:
Combine the sugar, paprika, garlic powder, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl. Toss the chicken in the spice mixture until coated. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in a flameproof 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Bake until the chicken is super moist and falling off the bone, about 2 hours. Remove the baking dish from the oven and remove the foil. Use a spoon or ladle to remove as much liquid from the dish as possible and reserve. Turn the oven to broil. Broil the chicken until the skin is golden brown and slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the chicken with the chives and serve with the reserved pan juices.
ED
NOTE: Sorry... There were no submissions
this month.
If you have a young writer who
wants to see their work
on the
Metro,
send it in an email to me
at mccartymetro@gmail.com
for inclusion in an upcoming issue.
Submitted
by Elias
Click
the play button when you are ready to begin. It will also show the
answer when time expires.
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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A Cockroach
Sighting
Brad Savage
does an impromptu walk-on "The Last Songwriters" birthday show on Twitch TV
A video recap
of some of the McCarty
Family Olympics held on July 31.
Carpool Karaoke
Kelly
& Margaret passed the time on the long
stretches of their cross-country road trip
singing and getting a little delirious!
Storm Blows
In
Security
camera footage of the storm
as it blew at the Metro HQ.
The footage
stopped when power went out.
When Life
Gives You
Balls, Play With Them
A
little bowling, Tennessee style
.
PLEASE
PRAY FOR OUR METRO FAMILY AND FRIENDS
.
.
.
If you know
someone who could use our prayers, please email me at mccartymetro@gmail.com.
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GONE
BUT NOT FORGOTTEN - THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY
SINCE THE LAST EDITION
Donald Rumsfeld, 88, politician, secretary of defense (1975–1977, 2001–2006) and member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1963–1969), multiple myeloma. Richard
Donner, 91, film director (Superman, Lethal Weapon, The Goonies) and producer.
Bryan 'Bugsy' Watson, 78, hockey player (Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals). Paul
Orndorff, 71, Hall of Fame professional wrestler (WWF, WCW).
Charlie Robinson, 75, actor (Night Court, Mom), complications from cancer.
Jackie Mason, 93, comedian and actor (The Simpsons, The Jerk, Caddyshack II), Emmy winner (1988, 1992).
Dusty Hill, 72, Hall of Fame musician (ZZ Top) and songwriter ("Tush"). Carl
Levin, 87, politician, senator of Michigan (1979–2015). J. R.
Richard, 71, baseball player (Houston Astros), complications from COVID-19.
Bobby Eaton, 62, professional wrestler (JCP, WCW, SMW). Markie
Post, 70, actress (Night Court, The Fall Guy, Hearts Afire), cancer.
Bobby Bowden, 91, Hall of Fame college football coach (Florida State, West Virginia),
pancreatic cancer. Tony Esposito, 78, hockey player (Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal
Canadians), pancreatic cancer. Dominic DeNucci, 89, Hall of Fame professional wrestler (Stampede Wrestling, NWA, WWWF), heart failure.
Aunt
Margaret passed away on July 20, 2021
at the age of 96. She was the oldest sibling of my mom's
family and will be missed. Margaret Lipinski leaves behind her son David
Lipinski, daughter Lynn Williams and brother Richard
Schmelzer. She was predeceased
by her husband Roy Lipinski, daughter Judy Lipinski,
mother Emma Schmelzer, father Arthur Schmelzer, brothers
Jack Schmelzer, Tom Schmelzer, and Larry Schmelzer, and
sisters Jean McCarty and Joan Murray.
ED NOTE:
My wife Margaret and I were able to visit with Aunt
Margaret at her home a couple years ago while visiting in Florida.
We not only enjoyed our afternoon with her and Judy, but had a
great time hearing all of the wonderful stories and
memories she had to share with us. Eternal
rest grant unto Aunt Margaret O Lord and let perpetual light
shine upon her. May her soul and all of the souls of the
faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in
peace. Amen.
Kelly & Margaret traveled across the country in an
automobile
