" The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline."
Proverbs 1:7

Charley's Ballpark Mustard Fares Well With Other Premium Brands

In an article published in the Detroit News on Thursday May 28, 2009, Judith Harris Solomon reported the results of a taste test by the Detroit News taste panel They conducted a blind test of six stone ground mustards including Charley's. Ms. Solomon stated :

"For this tasting we sampled six brands of mustard including Charley's Ballpark Mustard, the creation of Charley Marcuse, Detroit's renowned Comerica Park singer and hot dog hawker...(Marcuse launched his company just one year ago and is already selling his mustard all over town). And while Charley's Mustard did not receive the panel's highest score it did earn a respectable 3.9 from the panel"

The highest score was 4.2 and the lowest was 3.6. which indicates a very tight race.

Judith Harris Solomon is a Metro Detroit free-lance writer. If you would like to be a guest taste panelist, contact her at judyfreelance@aol.com

New Border Rules Start on June 1

When going to Canada and returning to the USA travelers will be required to prove eligibility to enter the USA. An American passport is the ideal document.

Under the new rule, travelers also can use a passport card issued by the U.S. State Department to cross land borders. The card does not work for air travel. At $45 for first-time applicants, it's a more affordable alternative to the traditional passport, which costs $100. More than 1 million passport cards have been issued since last year. Identification documents available under the "Trusted Traveler" programs are also accepted. Those require fees ranging from $50 to more than $100. These programs, developed by the U.S, Canadian and Mexican governments, allow vetted travelers faster access to the border. In some cases, members in these programs have their own lanes at border crossings. Enhanced driver's licenses, which use a microchip to store a person's information, also can be used to cross the northern and southern borders. Washington state, Vermont, New York, and Michigan

An article concerning this event is here

Saturday June 6, 2009 is the 65th Anniversary of D-Day

On June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. General Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which “we will accept nothing less than full victory.” More than 5,000 Ships and 13,000 aircraft supported the D-Day invasion, and by day’s end on June 6, the Allies gained a foot- hold in Normandy. The D-Day cost was high -more than 9,000 Allied Soldiers were killed or wounded -- but more than 100,000 Soldiers began the march across Europe to defeat Hitler. General Eisenhower's Message Sent Just Prior to the Invasion

Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon a great crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers in arms on other fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world. Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle hardened, he will fight savagely. But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man to man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our home fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to victory! I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full victory! Good Luck! And let us all beseech the blessings of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.

-- Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower

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This Week's Now Famous Person

Erik Johnson is now famous for appearing in the "Got Mustard Campaign"He is also famous for being a Viet-Nam Veteran, former Commodore of Sailing Singles and now heading up the Sailing Singles Dry-Land Instruction program.

So when you see or contactErik, be sure to tell him you saw him in the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter. You can see the other hundreds of people by clicking on the underlined words above.

You can browse rather than wait to see a particular photo with the "digital mustard" on the upper lip. One can replace the phrase in the section box with a first name and deleting any other text in the box. Then only the slides that contain that name are displayed.

If you had your photo taken and can't find it in the slide show please send us an email. If you would like to send a photo to be included, send it to webmaster@peggyjostudio.com. We will supply the "digital mustard".

Congratulations Erik!!

Detroit Free Press Published Article !!

On Saturday May 29, 2009 The Detroit Free Press joined the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter in publicizing The brand new "Cocktail Macinac Race"

Detroit Yacht Club Commodore Bob Cowle's 46' Beneteau Sloop "My Fair Lady is in the photo. He is also committed to the race and his application is complete so he will be starting from Port Huron in the first start of the morning on July 25, 2009. The rest of the Mackinac fleet will follow in 15 minute intervals.

The first leg of the race will end at Harbor Beach where the participants will have supper, bed down for the night an be ready start again on Sunday morning.

Tell all of your sailor friends about this event. Pass it on. This is something new .

Skippers, call Bob Cowles (313-822-0996) even if you are just remotely interested. Leave a message with your phone number and/or your email address . Some of the boats registering might need crew. If interested contact Bob Cowles.

He is taking applications and one can get that information by clicking on the Race Registration Documents link. The Word files do not always translate well to the WordPress blogs, so you can also get copies by calling Commodore Bob Cowles at the number above.

Original Information Here.

The Latest Information is Here.

Race Registration Documents

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This is still getting many people to click each week so we are keeping it in. Let us know if you think it is worthwhile.

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Dear Peggy Jo,

I used the coupon request form so that you could send a coupon to me. When it arrived there was no coupon.

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We checked it out and since you are using your employer's email site, we assume that your local area network (LAN) administrator is blocking pictures. The coupon is a picture file. Request the coupon again but use a friend's email address or one of your other email address that can receive pictures.

Peggy Jo

Dear Peggy Jo,
In our current economic situation, every little thing we buy or do
affects someone else and perhaps even their job. So, after reading this email, I think this lady is on the right track. Let's get behind her!!

Take this with a grain of salt, still a good idea to read the label.

My grandson likes Hershey's candy. It is marked made in Mexico now. I do not buy it any more. My favorite toothpaste Colgate is made in Mexico now. I have switched to Crest. You have to read the labels on everything.

This past weekend I was at Kroger. I needed 60W light bulbs and Bounce dryer sheets. I was in the light bulb aisle and right next to the GE brand I normally buy was an off brand labeled, "Everyday Value." I picked up both types of bulbs and compared the stats - they were the same except for the price. The GE bulbs were more money than the Everyday Value brand but the thing that surprised me the most was the fact that GE was made in MEXICO and the Everyday Value brand was made in - get ready for this - the USA in a company in Cleveland , Ohio .

So throw out the myth that you cannot find products you use every day that are made right here.

So on to another aisle - Bounce Dryer Sheets....yep, you guessed it,
Bounce cost more money and is made in Canada . The Everyday Value brand was less money and MADE IN THE USA! I did laundry yesterday and the dryer sheets performed just like the Bounce Free I have been using for years and at almost half the price!

So my challenge to you is to start reading the labels when you shop
for everyday things and see what you can find that is made in the USA - the job you save may be your own or your neighbors!

If you accept the challenge, pass this on to others in your address
book so we can all start buying American, one light bulb at a time! Stop buying from China ..... or Mexico
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(We should have awakened a decade ago......)

Let's get with the program.... help our fellow Americans keep their
jobs and create more jobs here in the U.S.A. !!!
I am so with this!!!!! The regulations in other countries are not the same as ours. We are paying too much for less quality. They send us things that can hurt us and our children. Plus we are putting ourselves out of a job. The government and big business is not supporting the working population of America , so let's get together and do it ourselves. Together we can make a difference!!!!

Regards, MA

" A nation that forgets its past is doomed to repeat it."
Winston Churchill

Monday Night Dancers

" He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones."
Proverbs 2:7 - 8

Tue. Jun. 2 Events

Success Institute

An evening of powerful revelation and transformation, as we share God's word for your success
Teaching by the well known motivational speakers Doug Firebaugh and his wife Jodi.
Starts at 7:00 PM..Location: Troy Community Center 3179 Livernois Troy, MI 248-524-3181
Please let them know that you saw the notice in the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter

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Deal Incubator Business and Professional Event

TUE 2009-06-02
Call or Email Patti Dunn at 248-335-5000, or pdunn@hertzschram.com to register. Space is VERY limited. The Deal Incubator is your chance to get Free Legal & Business Advice --- The casual mood of the Deal Incubator involves participants in a dynamic group discussion with other entrepreneurs, advisers, and investors concerning their ideas, concerns, or unique business obstacles. Those who have attended previous sessions walked away with valuable input from lawyers, entrepreneurs, financial experts and others. Many suggestions made by participants promoted one-of-a-kind solutions to common problems concerning marketing and funding. Join us the first Tuesday of every month for our Deal Incubator sessions where your prospective deal takes center stage. You will obtain helpful feedback from your peers and receive FREE LEGAL ADVICE from Hertz Schram's expert team.
From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.. Location: Law offices of Hertz Schram PC. 1760 S. Telegraph, Suite 300, Bloomfield Hills, MI. .
Please let them know that you saw the notice in the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter

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Bike riding Toledo Ski Club

TUE 2009-06-02
All of the details are here
From 6:15 PM to .. Location: Toledo Area. .
This organization has a page on the PJSN blog which is here

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Make a difference this year--- Send an unexpected greeting card by U.S. Mail every day! Send Out Cards (click here)

Picnic Thunderbird Ski Club

Kayaking Fenton Area Paddlers

Business and Professional Event

Somerset Ski & Golf Club

Business and Professional Event

Royal Oak Computer Club

Dance Party and Lessons All Star Dance Parties

" The price of greatness is responsibility."
Winston Churchill

Thu. Jun. 4 Events

Look at back issues of this newsletter by clicking here!!

Ballroom Dancing Fairlane Ballroom Dance Club

THU 2009-06-04
BALLROOM DANCING to live music on beautiful oak floor. All ages welcome - single or married. Dance and make new friends. Coffee, tea and snacks
Starts at 8:00 PM. Member Price is $6 and guest price is $7. Location: Monsignor Hunt Knights of Columbus Hall. 7080 Garling Street, Dearborn Heights, MI. 48127 734-516-0500 Take Warren to south on Garling (first traffic light east of Outer Drive).
Please let them know that you saw the notice in the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter

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Weekly Dance Five Star Connection

THU 2009-06-04
Dance lessons 8-8:30pm,open dance immediately following. Appetizers 2nd and 4th Thursdays.Dressy attire please. Ages 45+. Members $5, guests $9. More information at fivestarconnection.org, a family organization
Starts at 8:00 pm. Member Price is $5 and guest price is $9. Location: Rivercrest Hall. 900 W Avon Road, Rochester MI. Avon Rd. between Rochester & Livernois.

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Friday Night Golf Thunderbird Ski Club

Dinner of the Month Sailing Singles

Outside Volley Ball Bethany Rochester

Waterford Oaks Ballroom Dancers

Stepin Out Singles

Bethany Rochester

Metropolitan Single Professionals

" When you go into battle in your own land against an enemy who is oppressing you, sound a blast on the trumpets. Then you will be remembered by the Lord your God and rescued from your enemies."
Numbers 10:9

Sat. Jun. 6 Events

Successfully Single Social Club

Reserve by 2009-06-05. SAT 2009-06-06
Celebrations---A Dance for Singles Meet, mingle & dance to Top 40 hits by professional DJ Tom Walthall. Complimentary Cha Cha lesson by Anja at 8pm, one of Metro Detoit's most dynamic dance instructor's. Open dancing and complimentary hors d'oeuvres in the Grand Ballroom from 9pm - midnight. Just $10.00 in advance or $15.00 at the door. Dressy casual attire - no jeans or sneakers, please.

Reservations advised to guarantee seating. Make reservations online at www.successfullysingle.org or call 248-289-6406.
From to .. Location: Ramada Plaza. 5500 Crooks, Troy, MI. 248-879-2100 Formerly the Troy Hilton.
Please let them know that you saw the notice in the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter

This organization has a page on the PJSN blog which is here

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Moon-Dusters

SAT 2009-06-06
Ballroom Dancing to a live band singles, couples, All Welcome Dress Code: Ladies- Date Style clothes, Gentlemen- Jackets and ties. Dance instructions from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Saturday. Cost $6
Starts at 8:30 PM. Member Price is $5.00 and guest price is $6.00. Location: Livonia Civic Center. 15218 Farmington Rd., Livonia, MI. South of File Mile Road. contact Joe 248-968-5197.

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"There is nothing more exhilarating than to be shot at without result."
Winston Churchill

Try something new !!!

Full Moon

LearnTo Dance Amber House

Bowling League Bethany East

Argentine Dance on Sunday Milonga Del Domingo

American Singles Golf Association-SE Michigan

Lessons and Dance All Star Dance Parties

U of M Ballroom Dance Club

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Future Events:

Note:only events that require advance notice or a great deal of planning are listed here. Listing all of the future events would require a great amount of space in this newsletter. Look for next weeks events in the next issue.

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Power Golf Inforum- A Professional Women's Alliance

MON 2009-06-08
Introducing Inforum POWER Golf! Designed to fit these difficult times when many people are concerned about participating in any golf event, this is NOT your typical golf outing.

This is an entirely new event designed to positively impact professional women in Michigan while addressing new time constraints and the optics of being on a golf course when colleagues are being laid off.

POWER Golf is not just about the game..it's about learning how to use golf to make contacts, build relationships, and develop new business resources.

POWER Golf will bring together some of the most POWERful executive leaders in Southeast Michigan for an afternoon of nine holes at Pine Lake Country Club in Orchard Lake.

Not a golfer? Enroll in the golf clinic or consider one of several highly visible sponsorship packages listed in the brochure. Or just plan to join us for a fantastic networking dinner! All of the details are here
From 2:00 PM to .. Location: Pine Lake Country Club. 3300 Pine Lake Rd, Orchard Lake, MI. 48324 (248) 682-1300 web http://www.pinelakecc.com/ .
Please let them know that you saw the notice in the Peggy Jo Studio Newsletter

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Motor City Connect

WED 2009-06-10
Join the business professionals of Motor City Connect for an effective and fun alternative to the traditional networking meeting.

This is a chance for everyone to come face-to-face with other MCC members. MCC Live lunches are relaxed, casual and usually good for a few laughs. Come early - - we ran out of seats last time! It's never a something you have to attend, it's an event you want to attend. No sixty second commercials. No ten minute speakers. Just a chance to break bread together, meet new people, seek to understand their needs and connect on a new level.

Lunch costs $20.00 ($13 for lunch and tip, $7 for MCC) Cash is preferred - it's hard to run 50 credit cards! Questions? Contact Terry Bean at (248) 224-1326 or Charlie Wollborg at (248) 766-9994.
From 11:15 AM to 12:30 PM.. Location: Black Finn. 530 S. Main, Royal Oak, MI 48067 .

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SAT 2009-06-13
Enter Motown Nights for the 28th Annual Souper Summer Celebration and step in to the sights and sounds that echo this legendary Detroit era. Join us as the park is transformed in to Hitsville, USA. The promises of Dancing in the Streets and endless fun have been Signed, Sealed and will be delivered to all attendees.

Fireworks at 10:30 pm
From 7:30 PM to .. Location: Comerica Park. Detroit, MI, 48226

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American Singles Golf Association-SE Michigan

Reserve by 2009-06-01. SAT 2009-06-13
18 holes of golf with cart and closest to prizes for men and women. Play your own ball or shamble. Dinner to follow at the course: your cost (dinner location may change) make check out to asga with stonebridge in memo and send to: Gary Tarlowicz 1617 electric, Wyandotte Mich 48192 734-558-8653 golfman2991@att.net Deadline to sign up June 1st
From 12:00 PM to .. Location: Stonebridge Golf Course. 1825 Clubhouse Dr, Ann Arbor, MI. 48108 734-429-8383 .
Submitted by: Ron Nomura

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American Singles Golf Association-SE Michigan

Reserve by 2009-06-04. SUN 2009-06-14
Tee Times Start 9:00am Arrive By 8:15am Modified Shot Gun Play your own ball Cost covers green fees, carts and range balls. Dinner will be held afterwards at the Course restaurant—order off the menu at your cost.

Make checks payable to ASGA with Woodlands on the memo

Forward your payment to:
Kathleen Camire 925 Fairground Street, Plymouth, MI 48170
From 8:15 PM to .. Location: The Woodlands of Van Buren. 39670 Ecorse Rd, Wayne, MI. 48184 734-729-3812 .
Submitted by: Ron Nomura

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Golf and Casino American Singles Golf Association-SE Michigan

Reserve by 2009-04-26. Week end of 2009-06-19
Mount Pleasant Golf and Casino Weekend All of the details are here
From to . Price is $215. Location: Mount Pleasant.
Submitted by: Ron Nomura

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Joy Manor Singles

Fri 2009-06-19
Hot & Cold Hors D'ouevres Top 40 Dj,ballroom,line dancing,and all others upon request. NO Jeans & NO Tennis Shoes. Come out on a weekday and have some fun dancing the night away.Contact: Jean 248-890-6304 or weeweewop54@yahoo.com
Starts at 7:00 PM. Price is $8. Location: Joy Manor. 28999 Joy Road, Westland, MI. 3 Blocks East Of Middlebelt Behind The Oak Center Plaza.

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Fun Day in the Sun

SAT 2009-06-20
Volunteers & Skippers Needed Crawford Armstrong Handicapped Association
FUN DAY IN THE SUN PICNIC
SATUDAY, JUNE 20TH 8:30am - 3pm
at Detroit Yacht Club 313-824-1200
Skippers call Suzanna 248-585-1854
Volunteers call Mary 586-939-3993
Pat 313-886-1834 Deb 248-324-2100
Sign up for an hour - or the whole day. Whatever you can volunteer

Shortcut: Exit Belle Isle Bridge & turn left on Central, which will become Sunset. Proceed to Portage & turn left. Turn right onto Oakway Rd. Turn left on Lakeside. DYC will be on your right, over the little wooden bridge.

From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM..Location: Detroit Yacht Club. One Riverbank Road Belle Isle, Detroit, MI. 48207 Web site is http://www.dyc.com.
From 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.. Location: Detroit Yacht Club. Detroit (Belle Isle), MI 48207 (313) 824-1200 web http://www.dyc.com

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Sailing Singles

Week end of 2009-06-26
Sailing Singles is having a rendezvous from Friday night through Sunday morning. On Saturday we are having a catered dinner at the marina - summer salad, vegetable lasagna, Italian sausage & peppers, chicken, garlic bread, cannolis, brownies and soft drinks. $16 members/$21 for non before 6/20; after 6/23 members $20 and non $25. Send check made out to "Sailing Singles" to Ann Enghardt, 35403 Cathedral Drive, Sterling Hts., MI 48312. Option to stay at St. Clair Inn or Murphy Inn on the 25th.

Price_Member = $16 postmarked before 6/20 non_Member_Price = $21 postmarked before 6/20
From to .. Location: St. Clair Boat Harbor. St. Clair, MI. 800-447-2757 .

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Art Shows

Week end of 2009-06-27
16th Annual Art in the Woods Fine Art Fair.Grab lunch from one of our food vendors! Then listen to the wonderful bands.
From 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Price is Free. Location: Catalpa Park 2325 Catalpa Dr. Berkley, MI Due to road construction on 11 Mile Road, the Art Fair will be held on the grounds of Catalpa Park and the Berkley High School, courtesy of the Berkley Board of Education.

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