SPY's Newsletter 3/4/2026
- Christina Grosshans
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Sunfield Community Newsletter
(3/4/26)
Sportsman’s Night Mega Event Epilogue #3
This year’s event was filled with many improvements, fantastic prizes, and a couple of very special features. The first special feature was the recognition of every veteran in attendance. Each one received a distinctive engraved pocket-watch. In addition, each recipient was presented with a hand-written note from a young person thanking them for their service. It was indeed a great acknowledgement.
Veteran Craig Mulholland receiving his watch and thank-you note from Owen Bull.
The second special feature happened at the very end of the night’s activities where a special “Caleb Klotz Memorial Gun 2026” was auctioned off. Auctioneer Bill Wilson got the bidding for this special gun going quite earnestly. In the end, high-bidder Bryan Spitzley took home the prize. The money raised by auctioning the gun went to Caleb’s family.
Bryan & Sue Spitzley A Couple Of Big Winners
Lou Ann Harag and her new recliner.
Selena Duits and her new .223 Wylde FDE rifle with night scope and tripod.
Special Announcement
There is a new group forming. It is a sewing group that will be making special quilts for the “Quilts Of Valor” program. A Quilt of Valor (QOV) is a quality, handmade quilt that is machine or hand quilted. It is awarded to a Service Member or Veteran who has been touched by war. The Quilt says unequivocally, “Thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.” The initial meeting of this new group will be Tuesday, March 17th at 6 PM at the Sunfield Community Rooms. Everyone is welcome to participate! For further information about this super new venture please contact Jackie Mulholland at 517-242-2225.
News Briefs
· The next meeting of the Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth (SPY’s) will be held on Tuesday, March 10th. starting at 6:30 PM, at the Best Tax Service building on M-43. This will be a critical meeting in that the future of the organization will no-doubt be discussed at length.
· On Saturday, March 14th marks the return of the SPY annual Euchre Tournament, also known as “The Showdown On Main Street”. It will be held at the Sunfield Community Rooms on Main Street. The doors will open at 6 PM and the cards will fly at 6:30 PM. The cost is $20 per couple. Are you a single player that would like to participate? We can accommodate you. Single players will be added to a waiting list until another single player is comes along, then we will pair you up. You MUST sign-up in advance by calling or texting Shana Cappon at 517-331-0219.
· Sunday, March 15th. is the deadline for submitting COMPLETED applications for any of the SPY’s Community Foundation’s scholarship opportunities. Questions? Call John Fisher at 517-648-0969.
· On Saturday March 21st. the Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth (The SPY’s) will once again host a 9-pin no tap Bowling Tournament / fund-raiser to benefit the SPY's various youth and community programs. This event is open to everyone! It will be held at the Buddy’s On The Beach Bowling Alley in Lake Odessa. Contact event Chairman Jeff Gibbs (517-930-6989) for details or to sign-up.
9 Pin no tap Bowling event
To benefit Sunfield Sponsors of Programs for Youth (SPY’s)
Saturday March 21st, 2026, @ NOON (register by 11:30am)
Buddy’s on the Beach
Cost $25 each bowler (3 games)
Prizes and 50/50 drawings
Limited to first 50 bowlers, text or call
Jeff Gibbs @ (517) 930-6989
Parting Comments
· Deep Thought of the Week: Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned.
· Notable Quote: ‘You know why it’s hard to be happy? It’s because we refuse to let go of the things that make us sad.”
· That's Puny Department: I once date a girl with a Lazy eye. I always thought she was seeing someone on the side.
· Did You Know Section: No doubt you have heard the phrase “buying the farm”. It is synonymous with dying. But, did you ever wonder how the phrase originated and took on that meaning? Well now Bunkie, here’s the scoop---During WW I, soldiers were given life insurance policies worth $5,000. This was about the price of an average farm at the time. So, if you died, you “bought the farm” for your survivors.
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.
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