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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. XXIX No.P 34 Thursday, August 25, 2016 STServing Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties INSIDE THIS ISSUE POST travels It’s time for football! The Post traveled with Harold McFarland, of Cedar Springs, on a business trip to Colombia ... page 2 Tornadoes hit West Michigan The National Weather Service confirmed that six tornadoes occurred in West Michigan... page 2 This was the scene last fall after the Cedar Springs Red Hawks beat Northview and were champions for the second year in a row in the OK Bronze. They kick off their season tonight (Thursday, August 25) at Zeeland West. Photo by K. Alvesteffer and Rob Lalone. Back 2 School Thursday, August 25, Zeeland West, at Zeeland at Eastern. It was the second ferences. The Red Hawks and Grand Rapids Chris- marks the first game of the 4 p.m. It’s the Grand Rapids year in a row they were are now in the OK White, tian. Next week they play 2016 season for the Cedar Press game of the week. champions, as well as made where they will face teams long time rival Sparta, at Springs Red Hawks, and Last year the Red Hawks it into the playoffs. such as Greenville, North- Sparta. you don’t want to miss it! clinched a share of the OK This year, the OK Bronze view, Forest Hills Northern Come on out and cheer They face off against the Bronze Championship, and was dissolved, and the (all from OK Bronze), For- on your Cedar Springs Red Division 4 state champs, shared it with Forest Hills teams moved to other con- est Hills Central, Lowell, Hawks! Sand Lake Bank robbery suspect Back-to-school 101 for kids with allergies and asthma and food Bicyclist dies of safety tips for parents... arrested after crashing car page 8 crash injuries Bloomin’ summer A Walker man who was struck by a vehicle while bicycling on the White Pine Trail has died of his injuries. According to Sgt. Co- rey Luce, of the Kent County Sheriff Depart- ment, David Draugalis, 49, of Walker, was bicy- cling southbound on the Fall care for a healthier, better White Pine Trail about 7 looking lawn and Businesses p.m., on Tuesday, August backing away from bee-killing pesticides... 9, when he was hit by a westbound pickup truck page 15 A bank robbery occured at the Sand Lake branch of Independent Bank on David Draugalis Thursday, August 18. Post photo by L. Allen. while crossing 16 Mile Health Road. A bank robbery suspect teller placed an undisclosed A witness bicycling behind him reported that Draugalis was pulled from a burning amount of money in an en- did not stop at the stop sign before proceeding into the in- vehicle last week Thursday velope. As he exited the Bank robbery suspect, tersection. by Kent County Sheriff bank with the money, the Edward Lucas Another witness, who was traveling behind the pick up Deputies after he crashed silent alarm was activat- Twenty minutes later, a truck, verified that the driver of the pickup, Jesse Foster, 36, his car and the engine com- ed, and 911 was called. He vehicle that matched the of Cedar Springs was not speeding. partment burst into flames. was last seen driving south- description of the sus- Draugalis was sent to Spectrum Butterworth Hospital According to the Kent bound on Northland Drive. pect’s vehicle was spotted with what appeared at the time to be non-life-threatening County Sheriff Depart- A detailed description of on 17 Mile Road in Cedar injuries. However, some internal injuries were discovered ment, a white male entered the suspect and his vehicle Springs. The deputy was at the hospital. MLive.com reported that he suffered from a page 16 the Sand Lake branch of were given to dispatchers. able to see the driver, who ruptured aorta, collapsed lung, broken pelvis, broken arm, Independent Bank at 5 S. His description was relayed also matched the descrip- and road rash. PLUS 3rd Street, about 4:06 p.m., to all police units in the tion that had been broad- Draugalis died of his injuries on Sunday, August 21, 12 Entertainment casted. The vehicle then days after the crash. He was married just a few weeks ago ..................... pages 6-7 Thursday, August 18. He northern part of Kent Coun- passed the teller a note de- ty as well as to Montcalm ramped onto southbound to his wife, Nita. Sports/Outdoors Sgt. Luce said that the case is still under investigation. .......................... page 9 manding money, and the County dispatch. ROBBERY - continues on page 13 Page 2 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, August 25, 2016 The Post travels to Colombia The Post traveled with Library awards Harold McFarland, of Ce- dar Springs, on a business trip to Colombia July 31 to backpacks to August 6. While there, Har- old visited the cities of Bar- ranquilla and Medellin. The readers picture with The Post was taken in Medellin. Thank you, Harold, for taking us with you! Are you going on vaca- tion? Take the Post with you and snap some photos. Then send them to us with some info to news@cedar- springspost.com or mail them to Post travels, PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. We will be looking for yours! Rabeka Reeves was one of four readers that won backpacks for read- ing during August. After the great summer reading outreach, the Cedar Springs Library gave students an opportunity to read for a chance Six tornadoes hit WestThe National Michigan Weather Service confirmed that six tor- to win one of four backpacks filled with school supplies. nadoes occurred in West Michigan on Saturday after- They had 21 students read. They turned in 104 tickets, each noon, August 20, including two in the Grand Rapids representing 2.5 hours of reading or 260 hours. The stu- metro area. dents who won are: Rabeka Reeves, Benson Vides, Siena Damaging straight-line wind gusts have also been Vides and Ashleigh Tanis. noted near the tornado paths. Sirens went off here in Ce- dar Springs, and while we had some intense rain, we didn’t suffer the effects of the torna- do. According to the National Weather Service, the follow- ing areas in West Michigan experienced tornadoes: EF-1 tornado damage was found between Bangor and Grand Junction, ending in far southern Allegan Coun- ty. An EF-1 tornado touched down just southwest of Ban- gor Michigan on Saturday, August 20th about 1:13 p.m. and tracked northeast through town. The entire city lost power as well as hundreds of trees. Multiple structures Tornado damage in Bangor. Photo credit South Haven Emergency Services. Photo credit Lacey Wakefield. in Bangor were damaged as well. Roof damage was tornado then tracked further northeast, causing significant noted on Main Street. New Beginning Ministries and damage at True Blue Farms along County Road 215 and Tornado damage at Burton and Burlingame SW, Wyoming. the Bangor Police Department sustained damage. The the Columbia Township Hall in Grand Junction. The tor- nado tracked into extreme THANK YOU PREMIER AUTO southern Allegan County be- fore lifting about 2.5 miles Brauhaus & The Velzy Park Committee would like to thank Premier northeast of Grand Junction Restaurant Auto, owners Tom, Scott & on 103rd Ave west of 52nd 95 North Main Chris Kooinga, located at 28 Street about 1:31 p.m. 17 Mile Rd. for their dona- A tornado (EF-1) south- Cedar Springs tion toward the new park east of Fennville, to east of (616) 696-BEER which will be coming to Hamilton, in Allegan Coun- CSBrew.com Solon Township. The park ty. After the first tornado of Craft Beer, Cider, committee has sent out donation request letters to the day (EF-1) tracked from Wines, Sodas & Great Food businesses in the area and Bangor to north of Grand Cedar Spring was the northern terminal Premier Auto has the honor Junction, the second torna- of the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad, of being the first to respond. do of the day began 6 miles which The committee has also southeast of Fennville about intersected recognized Premier Auto in the Velzy Park tri-fold that is displayed in some businesses 1:42 p.m. and tracked to 4 the Grand and at the Solon Township Office. miles northeast of Hamilton and was rated EF-1. It ended Trunk Also THANK YOU goes out to Meijer of Cedar Springs for their wonderful gift. The about 2:10 p.m. Western park committee is very appreciative to these businesses for their generous donations. A tornado (EF-1) south Railroad. It is encouraging to see the support. of Jamestown in far north- If you would like to contribute or receive more information about contributing, ern Allegan County and please contact Clerk’s Office at the SolonT ownship Hall 616-696-1718. TORNADOES - continues on page 13 Thursday, August 25, 2016 The Cedar Springs Post Page 3 CBDT receives donation for WANTEDTM veteran’sDan Brown, co-organizer pandmemorial the park along clock tower HOMES THAT NEED ROOFING of the Annual Fallen He- the north side of Ce- A select number of homeowners in the roes Golf Outing, presented dar Creek and possi- area will be given the opportunity to have a check to the Communi- bly on the west side a lifetime Erie Metal Roofing System ty Building Development of Main St.