Sunfield Area SPY's Report---2/18/10

Euchre Champions Crowned

The twenty-eighth annual Sunfield Area SPY's Euchre Tournament is now history. The proverbial "Showdown On Main Street" this year saw some of the fiercest ace trumping, suit jumping, trick snatching, foot stomping , name calling action ever to take place at this storied extravaganza! A total of 11 highly seasoned, battle scared teams, braved the cold winter night and snowy conditions to come and literally wage war for the coveted men's and women's championship titles. When it was all over and time for the swampers to come in and clean up the blood and the gore, it wasn't a pretty sight. The tattered, bloodied and bruised victors that stood triumphantly on the heap of vanquished pretenders to the throne were Kathy Hengesbach---the women’s champion. On the men’s side, we had a three-way tie for the crown between Bill Weller; Chris Stambaugh; and Casey Shettler. (It should be noted here that Kathy amassed 13 more overall points than the best men’s score. She gave the boys a real thumpin’)!

It should also be noted that 2010 is beginning to look like “The Wild Bill Weller Year-Of-Championships”. First, he and Patti took home the coveted SPY’s Treasure Hunt title, he then went on to win the “BMFAWIPC” (Poker Championship) crown, and now, co-Euchre Championship. Wow!!! Ain’t he sumthin!

The women’s last place distinction, (also known as the “Sticky Butt Award”), went to Missy Stambaugh. Patrick Reynolds posted the worst finish among the men. (Maybe he can get his mother-in-law to give him some lessons!)

A BIG Sunfield Area SPY salute goes out to our Euchre Tournament chairman, Craig Cappon for once again doing a fine job as the tournament director. It should be additionally noted that everyone had a pretty darn good time and nobody got hurt---other than a few bruised egos and crushed hopes. There was one thing that occurred that raised some eyebrows. It was when the Tournament Director’s own mother-in-law (Rosie Best) “allegedly” tried to pull a fast one when she ducked into the kitchen and claimed to have lost her score card en route. She then wanted to start a new one. In the accounting business I think this practice is known as keeping two sets of books.
Craig would like to send along special thanks for their contributions to:

Cobb’s Quick Lube
Friend’s Quilting Basket

Thanks too to everyone for bringing this great variety of hors d'oeuvres and desserts. There was lots of good food! In closing, Craig advises---Keep practicing---Next year might be your year to reign.

Dirt Sheet News

+ The Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth wish to acknowledge a number of donations to the Scholarship Fund. They came in from the following fine folks:

* Contributions in memory of Kylie Erdman---

The Donald and Sadie Goodemoot family
Mark & Shari Woodman
Kit and Coleen Bull
Kathy and Jim Britton
Nancy Wonch
Emily Williamson
Craig and Danielle Bull
Don and Nancy Cunningham
Karen Cataline
Jerry Lade
Lyndia Rhadigan
Jim and Diane Brandt
Richard Murdock
Michigan Financial Group, Mark Peck
Jerry and Mary Thompson
Jill Mittleman

* Ilah M. Hough gave in memory of Harold Hanna.

* John & Sandra Fisher donated in memory of Harold Hanna.

Thank you all for choosing this means to help us help kids!

+ Trivia-Question-Of-The-Week: In 1952 I was advertised on TV, the first ever of my kind. In 1985, I received four write-in votes in the mayoral election in Boise, Idaho. Who am I ?

+ Honest Roy’s Quote-Of-The-Week: “Someone stole all my credit cards, but I won't be reporting it. The thief spends less than my wife did.”

+ Thought #1: For fast acting relief, try slowing down.

+ This year’s SPY’s Community Foundation Scholarship Review Committee is now forming. Volunteers are currently being sought for this task. Anyone that would be interested in serving are asked to contact John Fisher (566-8278) for further information.

+ The “Sports Trivia Question Just For ‘Smarty-Pants’ Mac Cready Question-Of-The-Week: Super Bowl V is generally considered to be the worst Super Bowl ever played. What were the teams that competed---Vikings / Steelers---Vikings / Dolphins---Colts / Cowboys---or Lions / Browns? (Answer later in this column)


+ Attention High School Seniors! March 15, 2010, is the deadline for applications to be in for the SPY’s Community Foundation sponsored scholarships. Each year awards are made from the Scholarship Fund to deserving graduating High School seniors. Applications are available on-line at the SPY’s website at www.sunfieldspys.org; or the Lakewood High School guidance office; or by contacting John Fisher (566-8278). Note to applying Seniors---Please make sure you applications are complete!

+ Andy Woodman’s Sports Trivia Question-Of-The-Week: Do you have any idea why an NFL’s practice players were for decades referred to as members of the “taxi squad”? (Answer later in this column)

+ Thought #2: Here's a solution to all the controversy over full-body scanners at air ports---Have a booth that you can step into that will not X-ray you, but will detonate any explosive device you may have on you. It would be a win-win for everyone, and there would be none of this crap about racial profiling!
+ The SPY’s are pleased to announce and welcome our newest members---Jeff Gibbs and Chris Stambaugh. Jeff signed up at the Wild Game Dinner and Chris at the Euchre Tournament. Welcome aboard Jeff and Chris!!!

+ Trivia-Question-Of-The-Week Answer: Mr. Potato Head was born on May 1, 1952. The original toy cost 98¢, and contained hands, feet, ears, two mouths, two pairs of eyes, four noses, three hats, eyeglasses, a pipe, and 8 felt pieces resembling facial hair. The Original Mr. Potato Head kit did not come with a "Potato Body," so parents had to supply their own potatoes for face-changing fun. His debut into the toy scene sent him straight to the top, becoming the first toy to ever be advertised on television.

+ Andy Woodman’s Sports Trivia Question-Of-The-Week Answer: It was due to the founder of the Cleveland Browns, Arthur McBride. Back in the mid-1940’s, McBride wanted to have a handful of extra players available who knew the team’s plays and systems, just in case of injury. But league rules didn’t allow for a practice squad at the time, so McBride kept them on his payroll as taxi drivers.

+ The “Sports Trivia Question Just For ‘Smarty-Pants’ Mac Cready Question-Of-The-Week Answer: The Baltimore Colts and the Dallas Cowboys were the teams that played in Super Bowl V. The Colts won the game 16 to 13. The game was so bad that Bubba Smith of the Colts to this day refuses to wear his championship ring. To give you a further indicator of how bad the game was, the Most Valuable Player award went to the losing Cowboys linebacker Chuck Howley, who refused to accept the trophy. There were eleven turnovers in the game and 164 penalty yards assessed---both are Super Bowl records that still stand. (By the way, the Lions and Browns have never played in a Super Bowl).

+ To find out more about the SPY’s organization, download forms or applications, or catch-up on past issues of the “Dirt Sheet”, go to the SPY’s website at www.sunfieldspys.org.

+ MDLXX