Wonderful volunteers and fans, Diane Slaninko, Coleen Curtis, Peewee Griffo, Glenda McCrary, Dianne Johnston and Carol Niles.

Just another typical Saturday? No Way! It was Quiet Fire! A trio of very gifted and energetic entrepreneurs, with their eyes to the future. The group started about two years ago as a small crackle, but now there is nothing quiet about their fire.

Michael Metevier and Christopher Ruble was playing with a karaoke machine in Michael's, parents garage, when the "Quiet Fire" idea was conceived. Their friends, who owned ArtSpace Theatre, gave them their first opportunity as professional karaoke entertainers.

Christopher Ruble has a background in musical

theater. He has performed at the Jupiter, Royal Palm and other theaters on the east coast of Florida.

Michael Metevier is the groups manager, taking care of the bookings and equipment. He runs the system and keeps track of the 3,500 songs and deejay music.

Tina Bowe, was formally with Backstage Productions for six and a half years. Her background in music started in prison ministry, where she would sing gospel music to the men in various prisons.

Her vast knowledge of over 600 karaoke songs is also a plus. Tina was associated with three previous bands before joining Quiet Fire.

Tina and Christopher are the vocalist while Michael plays the CD music.

Their style of music is a mix of country, top 40s and oldies, there is something for everyone, including line dancing. Michael and Tina will occasionally display their line dancing abilities while performing at the Sassy Snapper.

Quiet Fire can be seen, every Thursday night at 7:30 p.m.and sometimes on Friday and Saturday night at the Sassy Snapper, 70 N. Indiana Ave., Englewood, where the food is great and everyone knows your name. Quiet Fire is available for all occasions, including: weddings, private

parties, and graduations. Call Michael at 698-1787.

Saturday, on Englewood Beach, Quiet Fire held a "thanks to the fans appreciation party". The barbecue was well attended and the music kept everyone humming' and dancin', and you can see everyone had a great time.

If you would like to get in touch with MaryJo contact her at the Englewood Sun Herald, 167 W. Dearborn St., Englewood, or call her at 474-5521 or 475-1079 or e-mail her through her web site at: http://users.sunline.net/maryjo.

More fans: seated: Josephine Barretta, Rose Pelescak, Dolores and Bill Langley and Joan Miller.

Line dancing demo.

Fans: Kelly Ashton, Joanne Champigny, Carol Ashton, Toni and Joe Jacintho, Bill Fleming and Jim Bieber had the front row seat.

Fans: Betty Elmore, Ila Carpenter Marilyn Rimer and. horseshoe pitchers, and fans too, Paul Pelescak, Bob Miller, Joe Barretta and Tom Stanford.

Fans: Kelly Ashton, Joanne Champigny, Carol Ashton, Toni and Joe Jacintho, Bill Fleming and Jim Bieber had the front row seat.

Fans: Kathy Yost, Marc German, Carolyn and Carl Oattes, standing: Mary Coyne, Marilyn Rimer, Corinne Sutherland and Lucy Weitzman.

Better get your holiday reservation in quick for Bob and Linda Hodgkinson and Barbara and Joe LaKatos, from Burnt Store Isles Boat Club, have contracted them for their New Years Eve party.

Quiet Fire with mom - Michael Metevier, Tina Bowe, Christopher's mom Jonell LePert and Christopher Ruble.

Roy and Beth Keen, show everyone how to do the "YMCA".

"This appreciation barbecue was a wonderful idea". Clair Coyer, Pat Schutte, and Lorraine Bjoklund.

"We Are Family" dancers: Peter Feuser visiting from Germany, Robert Griffo, Joan Miller and Rose Hunter.	The Kelley's: Judy, a new fan 3 week-old, Matthew and Wendy.

Volunteer, Coleen Curtis cooks at the free barbecue.	A nice group of Quiet Fire fans and admirers. "They play for the whole family".
Everyone dances to the music as vocalist Tina watches as vocalist Christopher belts out a song.	Two step and slow dancing, by some of the fans.
Fans waiting for the next line dance, Marilyn Donlin, Lois Mowers, and Marilyn Van.	Quiet Fire with mom - Michael Metevier, Tina Bowe, Christopher's mom Jonell LePert and Christopher Ruble.