COLOR PAGE FREE but priceless Presorted Standard US Postage Paid Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI The SHOWCASING CEDAR SPRINGS & Reaching around the world ~ www.cedarspringspost.com Vol. XXX No. 44P Thursday, November 2, 2017 STServing Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties INSIDE THIS Red Hawks beat undefeated Pioneers ISSUE Community pep rally Thursday evening Post Travels By Judy Reed tober 24, the Cedar Springs Red Pioneers a handful of times—four those games were play off games. Hawks Varsity Football team had times to be exact, and none were As a matter of fact, the last time Before last Friday evening, Oc- only played the East Grand Rapids wins for the Red Hawks. Two of Cedar Springs faced them was 10 years ago, in 2007. It was also a pre-district game at East Grand Rapids, and the Pioneers went on to win the state championship. But the Red Hawks turned up the heat Friday night, and gave the Pioneers (who were undefeated) a run for their money with a 41-40 win. And now the Red Hawks will face DeWitt in the district final on page 2 Friday, November 3, at 7 p.m. at DeWitt. Read more on page 9. There is even more to celebrate Fall Beauty than the Varsity football team, and Cedar Springs High School invites everyone to come out for a com- munity pep rally tonight (Thurs- day, November 2) at 8 p.m. at Red Hawk Stadium. They will cele- brate band and cross country go- ing to state, and other great things going on. The event is free. Come on out and show your spirit! Red Hawk Ryan Ringler leaps over sev- Photo by K&R LaLone photography. eral Pioneers as he scores a touchdown. page 2 Halloween was Spooktacular MCC play Sparta man killed in crash on M-57 A&E - pages 6-7 Superheroes, princesses, and evil villains all helped Kids lined up outside of the Post to get a spooktacular treat. Cross country A Sparta man died early Wednes- themselves to candy at The Post. Post photo by J. Reed. Post photo by J. Reed. heads to State day morning after rolling his vehicle The Cedar Springs Area Chamber Cedar Springs Tuesday evening for treats and held their own form of on M-57 in Courtland Township. of Commerce’s Halloween Spook- annual trick or treating fun. Halloween fun. According to the Michigan State tacular was a big hit as hordes of Businesses along Main Street, the Downtown trick or treating was Police Rockford Post, the crash oc- little and not so little ghouls and old schoolhouse at the C.S. Muse- from 5-6:30 p.m., while residential curred on M-57 (14 Mile Rd) shortly goblins, zombies and zany charac- um, the fire station, the library, and trick or treating lasted until 8 p.m. after 6 a.m., November 1. The inves- ters visited homes and businesses in The Springs Church all gave out tigation showed that a 2004 Chevro- let Impala, driven by Vincent John Cooper, 20, of Sparta, was travelling eastbound on M-57 near Berrigan Former MLB player dies of Ave. and attempted to overtake a semi-truck, also eastbound on M-57. The Impala drove off onto the left carbon monoxide poisoning SPORTS - pages 8-9 shoulder of the roadway, lost con- Ross John Powell, 49, a Cedar trol, then spun back across the road- Springs High School graduate and for- Catch of the week way before striking a curb on the mer Major League baseball pitcher, right shoulder of the roadway, going died last week in Texas, after his lawn into the ditch, and rolling multiple care van was overcome with carbon times. monoxide fumes. Cooper was ejected from the ve- His father, Lyle John Powell, 72, was hicle and pronounced dead at the also found dead in the van. scene. Police said he was not wear- The Collin County Sheriff Depart- ing his seatbelt and speed is believed ment told media that it appeared the Ross Powell to be a factor in the crash. van rolled to a stop in a cul-de-sac of was drafted by The Michigan State Police were Thunder Bay Drive and Enchanted the Cincinnati Way, in Lucas, Texas. Reds in 1989. assisted at the scene by the Court- Photo courtesy of land Twp. Fire Department, Rock- Powell, who played for three differ- Mark Schumann. ford Ambulance, and Kent County ent MLB teams, and served as a youth OUTDOORS - page 10 Road Commission. baseball coach, had recently opened Ross Powell (above) and his father, Lyle, were found dead in a commer- POWELL - continues on page 15 cial lawn care van last week. Photo from Ross Powell’s facebook page. AND MORE... COLOR PAGE Page 2 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, November 2, 2017 The Post travels to CanadaArt Smith, Noah Smith and Brian Braun traveled to High Fall beauty Level, Alberta, Canada, for a seven-day moose hunt and took along the Cedar Springs Post to read in camp. The group of three hunters took home two large Ca- nadian moose. Thank you so much for taking us with you! Are you going on vacation? Take the Post with you and snap some photos. Then send them to us with some info to news@ cedarspringspost.com or mail them to Post travels, PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. We will be looking for yours! Art Smith with the Cedar Springs Post. Do you know who hit and killed Ryan Tsatsos? Family of CMU student killed in hit-and-run makes desperate plea on 2nd anniversary, $10,000 Kay Bultema sent us this beautiful photo of a tree chang- reward offered ing color. She said it was taken last week at her home, in Solon Township. Two years after their son was Do you have any fall photos you’d like to share with us? killed in a Hit-and-Run accident, Please email them to [email protected]. the Tsatsos family is making an- other plea for someone to come forward with information to help solve their case. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $2,500 cash reward and the Tsatsos family raised the amount by $7,500 for a total of Pastors square off again for neighbors $10,000 for information leading to an arrest in the hit-and- run death of Ryan Tsatsos. Just after midnight on Sunday morning, November 1, inLocal needpastors delight- 2015, freshman Ryan Tsatsos, of Macomb, was hit by a ed an audience of 500 vehicle while walking to his Central Michigan University community members at residence hall in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Frederik Meijer Gardens The incident occurred on Crawford Road between Bill- & Sculpture Park last week abrail Street and Concourse Drive, south of the main cam- to raise funds for North pus. Kent Connect, a 43-year- Police believe the vehicle is a dark metallic blue color. old nonprofit organization The vehicle could likely have front passenger side damage that connects people to re- and potentially fender, windshield and hood damage. sources they need to thrive. If you have any info, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800- The fourth annual 422-JAIL (5245) or visit www.crimestoppersofflint.com fundraiser event featured and submit a tip. You can also download their mobile app. 11 hilarious pastors from Rockford, Sparta, and Courtesy photo. Cedar Springs for an en- The popular game show fundraiser, Celebrity Squares, raised more than $55,000 for North Kent Connect. core round of “Celebrity The performing pastors were: Jeff Amlotte, Mamrelund Squares.” The raucous competition netted more than $55,000 to Lutheran; Jeff DeRyke, Bridgeway Community; Fr. Stephen benefit the food and empowerment programs of North Kent Con- Durkee, Our Lady of Consolation; Collision & Mechanical Centers nect (NKC, formerly North Kent Community Services). Karen Fitz LaBarge, North Kent Presbyterian “Outstanding local pastors give their time and talent each year Ben Taylor, Sparta Baptist; Fr. Tony Pelak, Assumption of the to raise money for northern Kent County,” said Claire Guisfredi, Blessed Virgin Mary; Laurie TenHave-Chapman, First Congre- executive director at NKC. “Because of our generous communi- gational; Jason Peterson, St. Peter’s Lutheran; Justin Rowland, ty and business sponsors, North Kent Connect is able to improve Rockford Baptist Church; Fr. Mark Peacock, St. Patrick Parnell; the lives of many people and help them reach economic indepen- Inge Whittemore, East Nelson United Methodist. dence. We are truly blessed to have such support.” Founded in 1973, North Kent Connect is committed to improv- ing the lives of all people in northern Kent County by providing Craft Beer, Wines, Sodas & Great Food access to basic needs and promoting economic independence through its educational classes. NKC hosts several partner agen- cies including West Michigan Works!, Arbor Circle, and Mel Brauhaus Trotter Ministries. Visit www.nkconnect.org for more informa- & tion. 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