SPY's Newsletter 5/2/2025

SPY’s Community Newsletter

#361

(5/2/25)

6th Annual Sunfield Car, Truck, Tractor & Bike Show Is Coming

Contributions

·      Anthony & Carol Santini made a donation in memory of Becky (Grommons) Calabro.

·      Mark Woodman Plumbing & Heating also made a donation in memory of Rebecca Calabro.

·      John & Sandra Fisher made contributions in memory of Becky Calabro and Dale Rogers.

Next SPY Meeting

The next meeting of the Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth will be held on Tuesday, May 13th at the Best Tax Service Building on M-43.  The meeting will start at 6:30 PM.  Guests are always welcome!

Glassware Sought

Don’t forget to round up any glassware, (especially logoed glasses), or new or “gently used” stuffed animals that we can use in the Dime Pitch Booth at the Farmer’s Picnic in August.  If you have anything to donate please contact our  project chairpeople, Zeke & Samantha Cappon at 517-331-3360.  Or, any donation can be dropped off at the Best Tax Service building located on M-43 in Sunfield.  Thank you!

Corporate Sponsor Salute---Part Five

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 is Al Haskin of A & D Haskin and formerly of HSV Redi-Mix.  Al has been an ultra strong supporter of the SPY’s and our various projects for well over twenty years!  Thank-You!

Parting Comments

·      Deep Thought of the Week:  Once you give them the power to tell you you’re great, you’ve also given them the power to tell you you’re unworthy.  Once you start caring about people’s opinions of you, you give up control.

·      Notable Quote: “What you feel doesn’t matter in the end; it’s what you do that makes you brave.”---Andre Agassi

·      That’s Puny Department: How many skunks does it take to make a stink?-----Just a phew.

·      Did You Know Section: Sliced bread was first sold commercially in 1928 and quickly grew into a culinary sensation — until its rise came to an abrupt halt when it was briefly banned 15 years later. On January 18, 1943, amid World War II, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Claude R. Wickard announced a ban on selling sliced bread in an effort to conserve wartime resources. The government hoped this ban would preserve the country’s supply of alloyed steel (used to build slicing machines) and wax paper (used to both wrap sliced bread, which required thicker wrapping than unsliced loaves, and protect military equipment from the elements). It was a common practice to ask Americans back home to ration goods in the name of the war effort, but the ban on sliced bread was met with furious and immediate backlash.  U.S. housewives in particular were dismayed over the ban. One woman named Sue Forrester wrote to The New York Times, “I should like to let you know how important sliced bread is to the morale and saneness of a household.” While hotels and restaurants were given a 60-day grace period to prepare, bakeries weren’t so lucky, and saw sales decline up to 10% while facing sizable fines for defying the ban. Given the ration’s widespread unpopularity, many government bureaucrats played dumb and refused to admit being involved, pointing fingers at others instead. Wickard finally rescinded the ban on sliced bread on March 8, 1943, claiming, “The savings are not as much as we expected,” while conveniently neglecting to acknowledge any public outcry.

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.