/A^ The Grand Valley Ledger Serving Lowell Area Volum« 10. Issu« 33 Readers Since 1893 July 2. 1986 Mocker Wins! By Matt Berry any spectators to watch," day tournament was becoming a forsees no problems. McNeal For Scott McNeil, alias Gus McNeal argued. "Besides, that's "growing nuisance" for his does not feel that the tourney has Macker, 13 is not an unlucky where we park all the cars now. clients. 2,500 players competed outgrown the streets. He said that number. Where would we move them to? in last year's tournament, and the streets are where it belongs. At the Hall of Justice in down- The streets?** McNeal said that 4,228 were ex- "People aren't going to travel town Grand Rapids Ibesday Benson's decision was merely pected to participate this year. from all over the U.S. to play morning. Circuit Court Judge a temporary halt to Isenhoff s "That's a 90% increase," Dil- basketball in a playground," WATER CARNIVAL AT POOL ON THE FOURTH Robert Benson, denied a prelimi- plans. The Isenhoffs said that ley quipped "What are you McNeal said. "Its the uniqueness nary injuction against McNeaTs they will file another lawsuit (Macker officials) going to do of this event, being held in the The YMCA Pool will be hosting a water carnival on Friday July 13th annual Gus Macker 3-on-3 against the street tournament in next year if it keeps growing at streets, is what makes it such a 4th • the events start at 12:00 noon with water volleyball. At 1:00 Basketball Tournament, allow- ample time for next year's ac- that rate. It's obvious that the large attraction.** p.m. there will be a variety of water races, games and diving board ing the July 10-12 tournament to tion. tournament is too large to be held The players tell me that they competition for the kids. Winners will receive ribbons. The water be held in the streets of Lowell "I'm not worrying about that in public streets." like the hometown feeling of carnival is free admission. From 2:00 • 6:00 p.m. an open swim again this year. right now," McNeal said con- To compensate for the growth, playing in the streets. They don't will take place at the regular admission fee. Larry and Mary Isenhoff. 604 cerning Isenhoff s statement. Macker officials purchased new do anything wrong, they're just Lincoln Lake, filed a lawsuit "I'm directing my thoughts and basketball hoop stands. Unlike here to play basketball." HOLIDAY WEEKEND IS APPROACHING June 16 that asked for a perma- actions towards this year's tour- the previous stands, the new According to Dilley they do nent restraining order against nament." ones have a backboard and hoop violate nuisance laws. The The Lowell Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual 4th of holding the 2-1/2 day tourna- The Isenhoffs were present at on each side, allowing two differ- Isenhoffs complained of a tram- July fireworks display at the Lowell Fairgrounds Friday. The visual ment in the streets. Benson's the January 6 City Council meet- ent games to be played with each pled front yard, loud noise com- extravanga/a will begin at dusk with the spectacle courtesy of Tuesday morning decision was ing. in which the tournament was stand. The old stands were 4'x8', ing from the Macker PA. system West Shore Fireworks. based on the fact that the approved by the City Council, and the new stands are 3'x3'. and the crowd and the constant Several downtown businesses will be closed during the Indepen- Isenhoffs suffer no irrepairable but they didn't make any state- It may not sound like much, dribbling of a basketball, which dence weekend. Great Lakes Savings and Loan. First Security harm or damage during the tour- ments regarding the discontinua- but the new hoops are a big space became "as irritating as a drip- Bank. Lowell Sport Shoppe. State Savings Bank and all the auto nament. tion in the streets at that time. saver," McNeal said. "They save ping faucet," according to Larry dealerships will be closed on Saturday as well as Friday, the 4th He also ruled that laches "I don't like to sue my neigh- space because they're double- Isenhoff. of July holiday. Most retailers will re-open on Saturday. applied in this case. According bors, but I had no choice." Larry hooped and smaller in size." Macker officials reacted im- to local attorney Michael Tum- Isenhoff said. "We did this as a Despite Dilley's prediction of mediately after hearing of these DONATIONS NEEDED TO MOVE CHURCH mino, laches is a legal term last resort." more trouble in the future if the complaints. Tliey've repaired meaning t4undue delay in assert- Bob Dilley, attorney for the weekend tournament continues Members of the West-Central Michigan Historic Society are ing a right.*'The Isenhoffs stated Isenhoffs, stated that the three- its current growth rate, McNeal cont'd, back pg. still in need of money necessary to re-locate the old St. Mary's in (he trial Monday morning that Church to Fallasburg Village. Phil Johnson, co-owner of the land they planned on filing a com- the church is on. is giving the Society "a ample more weeks" to plaint against the tournament Person of the Year Award report on whether or not they have enough money to move the ever since last years competi- church. tion. The fact that they waited The Society is still far short of the $ 10-20.000 it needs to re-locate until just four weeks before the the church The Society is a non-profit organization and donations tournament started to file the law- goes to Chris VanAntwerp are tax-deductable. Anyone wishing to donate should call Judy suit proved to be a factor in their Baird at 897-9462. loss. OFF THE BLOTTER "I'm very disappointed/' Larry IsenhofT said. *1 don't un- A 16 year old juvenile lost control of the pick-up truck he was derstand how McNeal can live driving and rolled it over on Gee Drive between Foreman and in Rockford and come to Lowell Alden Nash on Monday morning June 23. No one was injured. once a year to run his tournament Lloyd Powell, Jr., 27, of Lowell collided with a car driven by and business in a residential dis- David Brandon, 34, of Rockford in the Crystal Rash Plaza parking trict.- lot on Tuesday afternoon June 24. There were no injuries. Powell McNeal was all smiles after was arrested on a warrant issued by the Friend of the Court and hearing the judges decision to transported to the Kent County Jail by Lowell officers. let the tournament continue. On June 7, Debra Dixon, 23, of Sanmac, passed two vehicles 'This is great," beamed on North Hudson St. at Chatham and struck a car driven by Alan McNeal. "It's a big desire of Hovinga, 33, of Lowell. No one was injured. Macker officals to hold the tour- An 11 year old juvenile bicyclist was hospitalized June 4 when ney in the streets. Tm thrilled he rode out of a dirt road onto Bowes Road east of Alden Nash that we'll be able to keep it in M into the side of a car driven by Ronald Sheler, 43, of Lowell. the streets. Michael Lynch, 36, of Montrose, Minnesota attempted to drive Larry Isenhoff said after the a boom truck into the Crystal Flash Gas Station, Thursday, June decision that their purpose was 19 when the boom on the truck struck the canopy of the station. not to stop the tournament, just No one was injured. keep it out of the streets. 4 A car driven by Maureen Grindle, 25, of Rockford was struck * Wc didn't want to end the from behind by a car driven by Tracy Dainis, 17, of Comstock tournament." Isenhoff said. "We Park at Main and Hudson St. June 14. No injuries were reported. just wanted it out of the streets. Abel Saenz II, 22, of Comstock Park was slightly injured in an There's ample room to run it on Dr. Paul Gauthier and Bob Pfaller present the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce "Beraoo accident Thursday morning, June 26 when he lost control of the school parking lots. McNeaTs of the Year" award to Chris VanAntwerp. VanAntwerp's wife Jill is pictured at the right. car he was driving and skided across the railroad tracks on South just on an ego trip.** Hudson St. Saenz was lodged on charges of driving under the According to McNeal, it Secrecy surrounded the Low- Michigan Association of Com- on, and is much too lengthy to influence of Alcohol by Lowell officers. would be highly unlikely that the ell Area Chamber of Com- munity Arts Agencies and was list in detail. Judith Whorley, 43, of Saranac struck a car owned by Roger tournament be held on school merce's first "Person of the named Art Educator of the Year VanAntwerp resides at 11612 parking lots. f Van Vleck of Saranac as she was attempting to park on Main St. Year" award presented at a ban- by the Michigan Ait Education Bluewater Hwy. with his wife near Riverside Dr. There were no injuries in the June 17 accident. "For one thing we arc spread quet held aboard the Lowell Association He is the founding Jill and son Jay. The Van- Issued an appearance ticket Friday evening, June 27, for an out amongst the streets now, and Showboat last Friday.