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DATELINE: METRO
OFFICES
ATTENTION
ALL BUDDING DIRECTORS, ACTORS, WRITERS & PRODUCERS!
Bradric
Productions and The McCarty Metro, are pleased to announce
its' fourth McCarty Metro Film Project. The event will take
place from June 22-28, 2015. The event is open to all. We
are looking for people get an idea of a film in accordance
with the rules on June 22, 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 June 28.
For complete
information and rules, please visit our McCarty
Metro Film Project page.
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DATELINE: DETROIT,
MICHIGAN
Recent postal retiree
Margaret McCarty has signed up with St. Ronald Parish to work at
10 Detroit Tiger home games raising money in the concession
stands. She was working on opening day selling nachos, and also a
very cold New York Yankee game manning (or womanning) a very busy
hot chocolate stand. If at an upcoming Tiger game, or coming to
the Rolling Stones concert this summer, check out section
331 and stop by & get some food & drinks!
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| Opening Day
- 4 Hours Before Game Time |
Margaret
With Annette |
At The Big
League Grill In Section 331 |
| BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
Gina
Deakins is excited to announce the birth of her
8th grandbaby, Miss Iris Jane Love. Iris was born
on April 21st weighing in at 9 lbs 3 oz and is 21
inches long. Both mother, Emily Love, and little
Iris are doing great. Sweet Scarlett is such a
proud big sister.
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DATELINE: DETROIT, MICHIGAN
Austin and Hilary
took in a show at the historic Fillmore Theater in Detroit. The
act they went to see was comedian Dave Chappelle. Reports came
into the Metro that Dave Chappelle fans thought the comedian’s
dazed and confused Thursday's late performance in Detroit was half
baked at best. The usually sharp-witted Chappelle chain-smoked,
slurred his speech and shouted at hecklers as he rambled his way
through the 9:30 p.m. show at the Fillmore Detroit, according to
attendees. Austin and Hilary went to the early show and said it
was a great show. The duo provided some pictures from the evening.
 
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DATELINE: TUESDAY
NIGHT KARAOKE
On April 7th, a
group of McCarty's including Steve, Jerry, Kelly and Mike got
together for a little night out on the town. The night began with
the group heading up to Andiamo's Restaruant for a cocktail. They
were also joined by Bob Dantzer and Kelly's wife Margaret. While
in the lounge area (as luck would have it), Brad Savage brought a
guitar, and the group provided musical entertainment for the bar
patrons, everything from Sweet Caroline to All About The Bass.
After the cocktails, they went to the Wellington for the karoake.
Hightlights of the Karaoke included Brad Savage singing Sweet
Caroline in the parking lot. Get Up Off That Thing by Kelly &
Jerry and Steve's rendition of Spill The Wine. The only thing
missing was a little drunken Elvis.... Maybe next time Larz???
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DATELINE:
HUDSONVILLE, MICHIGAN
Budding
artist Luke McCarty poses by his "Splat the
Cat" drawing on April 27 at the Hudsonville
Public Schools Art Show at City Hall. What
inspired the Jamestown Elementary kindergartner
to draw Splat? "My teacher told me
to."
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NOTE: Stay tuned for a very special Peanut &
Jocko with special guest Splat The Cat.
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DATELINE:
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA
Austin
McCarty flew to San Jose/Santa Clara late March to give a
presentation at EPPICon
about their start up company, Syntheslide. His company was a
Speed-pitch award recipient. He also ended up going to the
Microsoft and Google campuses to visit. It was a short, fun, and
warm trip.
PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES
Here are some
of the travel destinations this past month from our
readers.
 Jerry
traveled to Mexico, Michigan, and China for business &
fun
Kathlene,
Jerry and Evan traveled to Portland Oregon to visit Dana
at school
Steve
traveled to Chicago and to Knoxville for business
Austin traveled to San Jose, California for business
Larry traveled to Las Vegas for business (and a little
recon maybe???)
Went on a trip
or vacation? Send us your destination and pics to mccartymetro@gmail.com
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Dear Editor: I was flabbergasted when I learned that I received not one, but two Dudley Awards! I wasn't prepared for this, so I'd just like to thank the Metro Academy on behalf of the others with whom I'm sharing this award
- Karen, Brad Mathers and Jim Pass. And it's a real honor knowing the stiff competition we were up against. What, the music is playing already? OK, quickly, congrats to all the other winners. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll hope to hit a couple of the Dudley Parties. What to wear?
-Mike
ED NOTE: Although
you didn't win for Mario and Rod, let me just tell ya big
fella, that the contact to damage ratio of those columns
is immense. And to answer your question... Wear the sequin
shirt and toupee. It will be a hit.
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Dear Editor: I just
finished watching the Bruce Jenner interview with Diane Sawyer.
I always remember Bruce as a manly Olympic athlete. Is there
anything we possibly could have watched for over the years to
see something like this coming? -Questioning Life
ED NOTE: I wish I
could say yes. I remember the '76 Olympics as well, when he won
the gold. I also remember all of his TV and Movie appearances
which all seemed normal to me. Below is a pic from the 1980 film
"Can't Stop The Music" (cute top), and a Bob Hope Special
(I did have serious questions about Bob and Merlin about
the same time).
We 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
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Alex Johnson, 72, baseball player (California Angels, Cincinnati
Reds, Detroit Tigers), prostate cancer. Daniel von
Bargen, 64, actor (Malcolm in the Middle, Philadelphia, Super Troopers), complications from diabetes.
Minnie Miñoso, 92, baseball player (Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians), pulmonary artery dissection.
Eugene Patton, (Gene Gene, The Dancing Machine) 82, stagehand and performer (The Gong Show), diabetes. Bill
Slayback, 67, baseball player (Detroit Tigers). Hot Rod
Hundley, 80, basketball player (Los Angeles Lakers) and television broadcaster (Utah Jazz), Alzheimer's disease.
Cynthia Lennon, 75, author and first wife of John Lennon, cancer.
Robert H. Schuller, 88, televangelist (Hour of Power).
Richard Dysart, 86, actor (L.A. Law, Wall Street, The Thing).
Stan Freberg, 88, comedian and voice actor (Looney Tunes, Lady and the Tramp), pneumonia. Percy
Sledge, 74, R&B singer ("When a Man Loves a Woman"), liver cancer.
A. Alfred Taubman, 91, real estate developer, philanthropist and football team owner (Michigan Panthers).
Robert P. Griffin, 91, politician, member of the U.S. Senate from Michigan (1966–1977) and House of
Representatives from Michigan's 9th district (1957–1966). Lois
Lilienstein, 78, actress (The Elephant Show) and singer (Sharon, Lois & Bram), cancer.
Sawyer Sweeten, 19, actor (Everybody Loves Raymond), suicide by gunshot. Jayne
Meadows, 95, actress (I've Got a Secret, Undercurrent, Song of the Thin Man).
Verne Gagne, 89, professional wrestler, trainer and promoter (AWA).
Suzanne Crough, 52, actress (The Partridge Family). Calvin
Peete, 71, golfer, Tournament Players champion (1985).
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ALSO PASSED THIS
MONTH...
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HOUTTEMAN, RICHARD “HOOT” aka
DICK, age 91. It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Richard Houtteman, who passed on April 8 at Beaumont Hospital in Grosse Pointe after a brief illness. He was born in Detroit, the first born son of Richard Joseph Houtteman and Alvina (Schneider) Houtteman and they preceded him in death as well as his brother and sister, Lee John Houtteman and Audrey Depestal. Richard spent most of his life in St. Clair Shores and graduated from South Lake High School, where he first met Geraldine Violet Fuhs. She remained the love of his life through 70 years of marriage. Richard was born “German stubborn” with Belgium family values. His family was his pride and joy. He is survived by his wife, Geri; six children, Toni Houtteman, Richard “Mike” (Donna) Houtteman, Debbie (Lee) Arend, Jeff (Karen) Houtteman, Scott Houtteman, and Lee (Pam) Houtteman; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by life long friends from Michigan Bell and many dear neighbors on Culver Street. His 91.9 years on earth were spent “living within his means” as a navy pilot, milkman, Michigan Bell linesman, chief switchman and engineer, hockey coach and referee, outdoorsman, gardener, golfer, Christmas tree salesman, euchre player and lover of Mr. C’s pizza and beer. |
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Richard took fashion cues from no one. He could put together an entire ensemble for less than five bucks from his favorite Goodwill store. His signature look for family weddings included a pink sportscoat. Richard enjoyed a long life, surrounded by his loving family and many good buddies. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10
am on May 7 at St. Isaac Jogues Church in St. Clair Shores. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to the St. Isaac Jogues’ School technology fund or your favorite charity. Burial will take place in Grass Lake, Michigan, at a private cemetery, overlooking the Arend Tree Farm. |
ED NOTE: Dick
Houtteman is best known to our Metro family as the man who was throwing ice cream at Mike &
Karen's wedding reception in 1972.
AND FINALLY....
REMEMBER MOM ON MOTHER'S DAY
THE McCARTY METRO WILL BE BACK
ON YOUR CYBERPORCH IN JULY
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