SPY's Newsletter 4/8/2025

SPY’s Community Newsletter

#359

(4/8/25)

 Adopt-A-Highway Trash Pick-Up Rain Date Is This Saturday!

Our illustrious “Captain Highway” a.k.a. Derek Desgranges, fearless leader of the SPY’s Adopt-A-Highway project, wants to remind everyone about this Saturday April 12th. being the make-up date for the first highway trash pick-up of the season. We were originally scheduled to do the trash pick-up last Saturday but had to reschedule due to the water in the ditches; the wires down East of town; and more rain on the way. The SPY's pick-up trash along M-43 from Round Lake Road on the west side of town to Shaytown Road on the east side of town, three times a year in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Transportation program. 

Again, if for any reason you can’t make it for the April 12th. pick-up day but would still like to help out by doing some picking up on a different day of that week, just give Derek a call at 269-838-7686 and get some bags and he will give you a small section to take care of.  What do you say, let’s have a great turnout and spiff up the roadsides leading into our community.

State Representative To Visit Sunfield

Our Michigan State Representative, Gina Johnsen, will be in Sunfield on Monday, April 21st to meet with anyone that would like to stop by and see what’s going on in State government, or just to chat with her.  She will be at the Sunfield United Brethren Church from 6 to 7:30 PM.  So, stop on by and say hello.

Contributions

·      Mark & Mary Hanna made a donation in memory of Kay Bodenmuller.

·      John & Sandra Fisher made multiple contributions to the Dime Pitch Booth activity.

Corporate Sponsor Salute---Part Three

One of the things the SPY's feel is important, if not downright essential, is to recognize others in the community who by their actions and deeds demonstrate that they share our values of building the community through service and by providing opportunities for youth.  The SPY's do not have the wherewithal or capabilities to address the multitude of needs that exist for youth today.  We do what we can.

So, when others step forward and give of themselves for the betterment of the community, the SPY's feel this should not be ignored.  For, as it is said, it takes many hands working together to improve the quality of life in a place we call home.

Back in 1998, the SPY's instituted formal "Corporate Sponsor" and “Platinum Sponsor” programs.  Through these programs businesses and individuals could partner with us so we could better meet the increasing cost demands of the many programs we underwrite.  To become a Corporate or Platinum Sponsor meant you contributed at least $500 in that year.

So, with each issue of the SPY’s Community Newsletter, we will continue to spotlight one of these special people to better show them how much we appreciate how much they mean to our youth and community.  This week’s special recognition will be Rosie Best of Best Tax Service.  Rosie has been a SPY’s Corporate Sponsor for 21 years and has made many other contributions to the community.

Parting Comments

·      Deep Thought of the Week: Comprehend the changing of times---never stay stuck in the past or its difficulties.

·      Notable Quote: “I look back on my life like a good day’s work---it was done and I am satisfied with it…..life is what we make it, always has been, always will be.”-----Grandma Moses, American folk artist.

·      That’s Puny Department: I ran into a lamppost yesterday.  Luckily, I only received light injuries.

·      Did You Know Section:  You may be familiar with Wally “Famous” Amos, thanks to his packaged chocolate chip cookies. But before he worked his magic on the sweet treats, he was in the business of making people famous, Biography reports. He discovered and signed folk duo Simon & Garfunkel and was a talent rep for acts like Diana Ross, Sam Cooke, and Marvin Gaye.

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. 

2.             We are glad to provide this means as a public service to help keep the community informed.

3.            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.