SPY's Newsletter 9/24/2025

    SPY’s Community Newsletter

#380

(9/24/25)

DUV Raffle Winners Announced

The Sunfield Chapter of the Daughters of Union Veterans (The DUV) congratulate the following winners of their raffle conducted during the Farmer’s Picnic:

First Place---Cindy Bosworth ($100)

Second Place---Michelle Estep ($50)

Third Place---Nancy Brown ($25)

Notice #1

The final Adopt-A-Highway trash pick-up of the season will take place THIS Saturday, September 27th.  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.  Anyone interested in lending a hand, just show up at 9 AM in the Best Tax Service parking lot just West of the Sunfield blinker light.  If you need more information please call our project chairman Derek Desgranges at 269-838-7686.

Derek says if for any reason you can’t make it on the 27th. but would still like to help out by doing some picking up on a different day, just give him a call and get some bags and he will give you a small section to take care of.

Sunfield Business Briefs

·      We are sorry to report that Nolan DeVee, owner of Ledges Signs and Service, which was located in the back portion of the Sunfield Cycle Shop down on the corner, has decided to retire and close up his business.  Nolan did outstanding work all over mid-Michigan and is a truly great guy!  The vacancy created by his departure will be taken up by Andy Clafflin and the Sunfield Cycle Shop, which will give Andy more room to grow.

·      On surely a sad note, we regret to report that Belinda Gulley, the founder, owner, operator of the Caterpillar Clubhouse Childcare Facility, which is located in the old Sunfield Elementary School building, has suddenly passed away due to Pancreatic Cancer.  This leaves the future of that facility in limbo.

·      Centennial Acres Fish Frys notice:

Notice #2

Art Meade’s Fourth Annual “Remember When Sock Hop” is happening Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Legacy County Club in Hastings.  The FANTASTIC Misty Blues Party Band out of Detroit will be performing,  Need tickets or further information-----contact Art Meade at 269-331-0661, or John Fisher at 517-648-0969.

Parting Comments

·      Deep Thought of the Week:  I have often been asked what inspires me to get out of bed every morning.  My response---My bladder mostly.”

·      Notable Quote: “Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family---in another city.’

·      That’s Puny Department:  The other day Buddy Collins was sharing with me some rather personal information.  He told me, “Fish, you know what I’ve discovered?  It seems that when I get naked in the bathroom, the shower gets turned on."

·      Did You Know Section: McDonald’s Once Tried Making Bubblegum-Flavored Broccoli.  Kids weren’t lovin’ it when McDonald’s tried to add bubblegum-flavored broccoli to Happy Meals. In 2014, the fast-food giant’s then-CEO, Donald Thompson, revealed the bizarre experiment at an event hosted by a venture capitalist firm. Under pressure to make Happy Meals healthier, the company reflected on how toothpaste and amoxicillin producers had used artificial bubblegum flavoring to make their goods more palatable to children. McDonald’s decided to try a similar tactic with the divisive cruciferous veggie.

“Mickey D’s” food scientists did successfully make broccoli taste like bubblegum, likely by employing a combination of strawberry, banana, and cherry flavors. However, a focus group of kids was confused by the final product, which they enjoyed about as little as standard broccoli (we’re guessing it wasn’t pink). The item was never added to the McDonald’s menu.

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 add them to the mailing list.