SPY's Newsletter 2/15/26

Sunfield Community Newsletter

#393

(2/15/26)

Sportsman’s Night Mega Event Epilogue #2

Thank You Wild Game Dinner / Sportsman’s Night Volunteers

Event Chairman Pete Weller sends out a sincere and majestic THANK-YOU to the fantastic group of helpers who pitched in on the event night itself to make this a memorable event!  Pete salutes:

Paul Campbell

Jim & Angie Frizzell

Auctioneer Bill Wilson

Melanie Daler

Jordan & Stephanie Porter

Keith Wilcox

Glenn Wilcox

Brian Wilcox

Rob Piercefield

Katie Benbow

Jimmy Vickers

Cheyenne Hill

Meg Talacki

Nichole Blowers

Becky Weller

Troy Hansbarger

John & Sandy Fisher

Buddy Collins

Hayden & Lisa Klotz

Trent & Morgan Sabin

Stephanie Wellwood

Alex Smith

Stephanie Smith

Allison Frizzell

Blake Frizzell

Alex Smith

Thank You again to the many helpers it took to make this premium, sold-out event run smoothly!

In upcoming  Community Newsletters there will be much, much more to pass along---especially a couple of VERY unique parts of the overall program---including pictures.  So, stay tuned.

Sunfield Community Foundation

Scholarship Application Deadline Nears

Sunday, March 15, 2026, is the deadline for applications to be in for this year’s Sunfield Community Foundation sponsored scholarships. Each year awards are made from the Scholarship Fund to deserving graduating High School seniors.  The criteria for application is as follows:

·      Applicant must be a resident of the Sunfield Area; (i.e.: lives within the boundaries of the old Sunfield Elementary School attendance area).

·      Applicant must apply in writing on the forms provided by March 15^th. of the year of graduation.

·      Applicant must provide a high school transcript.

·      Completed teacher recommendation forms must accompany a submitted application in order to be considered.

·      Applicant must also provide a non-school / non-family member “outside” reference using the form provided. This must be returned directly to the SPY’s by the March 15th deadline.

·      Applicant must have demonstrated some sort of community involvement.

·      Applicant should be able to document leadership ability or qualities, and be a well-rounded individual.

·      Home-schooled applicants are eligible, but must submit SAT or ACT scores, and at least three (3) letters of recommendation from people outside their immediate family.

·      This is a one-time award.

·      If a scholarship winner, you must be able to show proof of college registration to receive money.

·      Scholarship recipients must claim their award by the end of the calendar year in which it was awarded, or automatically forfeit, unless, the President or Treasurer of the Foundation, due to acceptable unusual circumstances, grants a written waiver.

·      The decision of the Scholarship Selection Committee is final and not subject to appeal.

Sunfield  Community Foundation Trades

Scholarship / Award Applicant Criteria

·      Applicant must be a resident of the Sunfield Area (i.e.: lives within the boundaries of the old Sunfield Elementary School Attendance Area).

·      Applicant must apply in writing on the form provided by March 15th of the year of graduation.

·      Applicant must provide a high school transcript.

·      Home-school applicants are also eligible, but must submit SAT or ACT scores.

·      This is a one-time award.

·      If a scholarship winner, you must be able to show proof of college registration to receive money.

·      If applicant is entering an apprentice program, a cash “Tool Allowance” award will be made upon presentation of documentation of at least six-months employment in an apprentice program.

·      The decision of the Scholarship Selection Committee is final and is not subject to appeal.

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact John Fisher at 517-648-0969 or email at john.sandrafisher@gmail.com.  Applications for either Scholarship / Award Program are available on-line at the SPY’s website at www.sunfieldareaspys.com., or through the Lakewood Guidance Department website.  If you know of a graduating Senior from the area, please encourage them to apply!

This year will mark the 40^th year of the awarding of Scholarships.  Thus far, well over $300,000 has been awarded to 221 graduating seniors.

Looking For Some Very Special Help Here!

The Sunfield Community Foundation is looking for a few people who would like to serve on this year’s Scholarship Application Review Committee.  If you think you would like to help out, or would like further information as to what’s involved, please contact John Fisher at 517-648-0969.  This is not very time-consuming at all, and there will be only one meeting involved.  Check it out!  It is a very rewarding and worthwhile endeavor.

Friday Night Fish Frys Return To Centennial Acres

Parting Comments

·      Deep Thought of the Week: I have many hidden talents. I just wish I could remember where I hid them.

·      Notable Quote: “Funny thing about getting older:  Your eyesight starts getting weaker, but your ability to see through people’s bullshit gets much better.”-----Morgan Freeman

·      That's Puny Department:  Did you hear about the big paddle sale at the boat store?  It was quite an oar deal.

·      Did You Know Section: Have you ever heard of Eddie Eagan?  Here’s the scoop----- Eddie Eagan, of the United States, is the ONLY athlete in Olympic history to win gold in two different sports across the Summer and Winter Games. He won gold in boxing in the light-heavyweight division at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp. Twelve years later, he competed in bobsleigh at the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, where he won gold in the four-man event, despite having never previously competed in bobsledding.

Final Notices

1.            If there is any organization or business out there that has something they would like to advertise or promote, please feel free to submit it to this Newsletter and we will help publicize it.  There is no charge.  We are glad to provide this means as a public service to help keep the community informed.

2.             If you are looking for further information about the SPY’s events---Corporate or Platinum Sponsorship information---scholarship forms---youth sports reimbursement forms---past SPY newsletters---etc.---just go to the SPY website at www.sunfieldareaspys.com.

3.            NOTE:  If you know of anyone who would like to receive these SPY’s Community Newsletters, just send me an email at john.sandrafisher@gmail.com with their email address and we will take care of it.