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Man Dies in Officer Involved Shooting by Judy Reed Retain City an Algoma Township Man Died Tuesday After He Struggled with a Police Officer and Was Subsequently Shot 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. 4P Thursday, January 26, 2017 STServing Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties City votes to Man dies in officer involved shooting By Judy Reed retain City An Algoma Township man died Tuesday after he struggled with a police officer and was subsequently shot. ManagerCedar Springs According to Kent County Sheriff Law- City Councilors rence Stelma, officers were called to a do- have decided mestic dispute in the 4000 block of Summit that they like Court, which is west off Summit near 14 the job that Mile, about 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, January City Manager 24. When deputies arrived, there were two Michael Wom- brothers fighting. Deputies separated the ack is doing for brothers, but one of them then got into an them. altercation with one of the deputies and in- On January jured him. Shots were then fired by a deputy, 12th, 2017, City resulting in the death of the brother that was Councilors re- fighting the officer. City Manager Michael Wom- viewed the first Sheriff Stelma said that the officer suf- ack is doing a good job for six months of fered minor injuries, including lacerations the City of Cedar Springs. Womack’s per- and bruises, but is fine. formance as City Manager, assessing him The officer that fired the shot has not yet in multiple categories. been identified. Overall the Cedar Springs City Council The Wyoming Police Department is inves- rated Womack’s performance as very com- tigating the shooting, and identified the de- The Kent Sheriff Department Mobile Crime lab on the scene of a shooting in petent. Councilors stated that they were ceased brother as Jonathan David Sper, age Algoma Township Tuesday evening. Post photo by J. Reed. highly satisfied with Womack’s hiring of 30. Sper had been released from jail just hours before several times during his appearances before the judg- new staff and for creating an inviting atmo- the shooting. He had been arrested in Grand Rapids on es, causing his hearings to be canceled, but he finally sphere at City Hall. Councilors were also January 18 for ordering food/beverage without paying, pled guilty on January 24, and was released, receiving happy that Womack has created a good and for failing to identify himself to a police officer. credit for the six days served as his sentence. 61st District Court records show he was uncooperative Jonathan David Sper in MANAGER - continues on page 13 SHOOTING - continues on page 13 happier times. Secretary Johnson announces next-generation tems, Election election-management and State police voting equipment Systems and reporting software, could be Software in use as early as the August Local clerks now will choose and Hart 2017 primary local elections, investigate which system works best InterCivic, depending on how quickly which all clerks are ready to implement City and township clerks paper ballot that have sys- them. All cities and townships attempted across the state got some wel- we can always tems that across the state will have the come news this week, when go back and look are being suc- new equipment by August Secretary of State Ruth John- at if we need to,” cessfully used 2018, which is the next sched- suicideIn the early morning of Monday, January 23, 2017, son announced the approval said Johnson, the state’s in other states. uled statewide election. Troopers from MSP-Lakeview were assisting the Ionia of contracts for new next-gen- chief elections official. “Michigan’s voting equip- The new systems all use County Sheriff’s Department to locate a man who had eration voting equipment that Lisa Wright, the clerk in ment has served us well over digital optical scan technol- been in a yard threatening to shoot himself with a rifle in all Michigan voters will use Spencer Township, who also the past 12 years, but it is ogy, which includes notable the Belding area. The subject left the scene after police were contacted. However, the investigation led troopers to over at least the next decade. worked as an election in- nearing the end of its expected improvements and increased a possible address in Oakfield Township where they might The State Administrative spector in Spencer Township lifespan and needs to be re- ease of use for voters and find him. Board approved 10-year con- election administrators. The After they arrived on scene, troopers saw a man in a ve- tracts with three vendors for systems allow for electronic “I think this is fantastic. The benefits far out- hicle matching the given description. The man got out of optical-scan voting systems storage of ballot images, a fea- weigh the cost. The current machines are way the vehicle and troopers attempted to establish communi- that read and tabulate paper ture that will be useful during cation with him. The man immediately placed a rifle to ballots marked by voters. outdated.” post-election audits. Improve- his head and fired one round. There were no shots fired by Each of Michigan’s 83 county —Lisa Wright, Spencer Township Clerk. ments in the election manage- responding officers. clerks now will consult with ment system software will After securing the scene, troopers performed first aid the city and township clerks for 15 years, was happy to tired,” Johnson said. “I thank save county and local clerks until medics arrived on scene. The man was transported by in their county to select one of hear the news. “I think this local clerks for their feed- time and money in preparing ambulance to Butterworth Hospital with a critical injury. the three vendors. is fantastic. The benefits far back as we discussed how to for elections and providing The man, who was identified as the man they were looking “The new equipment of- out-weigh the cost,” she re- replace our aging equipment election results. The options for from the previous incident, is not expected to survive. fers voters all the speed and marked. “The current ma- as well as the support of law- available for voters with dis- As of Wednesday, January 25, the police had no new convenience of the latest chines are way outdated.” makers and the governor.” abilities are also greatly im- information to pass along on the shooting. ballot-scanning and elec- The three election equip- The new equipment, which proved, and contractors will Investigation into the incident is ongoing. Assisting at tion-night reporting technolo- ment and software vendors includes ballot tabulators, ac- be required to continually as- the scene was MSP-Rockford, Ionia County Sheriff De- gy while at the same time fea- that had contracts approved cessible devices for use by sess and improve the systems, partment, Kent County Sheriff Department, and Rockford turing a good, old-fashioned are Dominion Voting Sys- voters with disabilities and VOTING - continues on page 14 Ambulance. Post Travels Officer rescues man New Year, New You Sports Auto Life page 2 page 3 pages 8-9 pages 10-11 page 16 Page 2 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, January 26, 2017 The Post travels to see Dr. Pol Cole Spicer, age 7, ors of peacocks and exot- son of Randy and Li- ic pheasants from all over Winter fun anna Spicer, of Spicer the world right here in the Ornamental Bird Farm, rural countryside of Ce- in Solon Township, dar Springs. We are also traveled with his copy on Facebook. We have of the Post to see his shared a common interest friends the Pols on Jan- with the Pols in peacocks uary 21. The Pols are and farming. We always a famous veterinarian receive a warm welcome family in Weidman, and have a great visit ev- Mich. Dr Jan Pol and ery time we see the Pols.” his family own a clin- She said Cole is a big ic that is recorded by helper on their bird farm. National Geographic His duties include gath- Wild as the “Incredible ering eggs, and helping Dr Pol show.” Spicer feed and water. He also Ornamental Bird Farm helps move the peachicks was featured nationally when they hatch from the on National Geograph- incubator to their brooder. ic Wild in season nine, “Cole loves his animals episode 1. and is on his way to be- “Dr Pol and his fami- coming quite the hobby ly traveled to our home- farmer,” she said. town of Cedar Springs Thank you, Cole, for to purchase peacocks,” taking us with you on explained Lianna. “Our your trip to see Dr. Pol! Ashley Hawley sent us this photo earlier this month Pictured from left to right is Diane Pol, Cole Spicer, Dr. Jan Pol, and of Landon Murphy (5), Maddie Schultz (5), and Hannah farm raises various col- Charles Pol. Schultz (7), enjoying some hot chocolate after playing in the snow at their home on Pine Street in Cedar Springs. Hot chocolate is a great way to warm up after playing outside! If you have winter photos you’d like us to consider for Trout Unlimited, partners receive publication, email them to [email protected] with “winter fun” in the subject line. We publish them as $8 million grant for habitat space allows, and do not guarantee publication. restoration Trout Unlimited (TU) and part- Veteran leader takes ners have received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Conservation Partnership the helm of U.S. Program. The $8 million federal grant will promote conservation ef- forts in the Lower Grand River Wa- attorney’s office tershed.
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