Bishop Rose Comes to G.R. Diocese Reunited with Y Friends and Family
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25C HOAC a SONS' 30OK DiriDER; C.Mir.'GPOrU. M! C!! I CAM olume 13, Issue 37 Wednesday, July 26, 1989 Along Main Street Bishop Rose comes to G.R. Diocese Reunited with y friends and family St. Mary's Catholic Church GOVERNMENT COMMODITIES TO BE DISTRIBUTED Pastor, Monsignor James Moran and Bishop Robert Rose's lives Government Surplus Commodities will be distributed lo all qual- have crossed several times since ified persons on Thursday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the 1945. Lowell Moose Lodge at 210 1/2 E. Main St., Lowell. First, when a young priest Commodities available are butter, flour, canned pork, vegetarian (Moran), six months after ordi- canned beans, honey and peanut butter. nation, served for six months at the St. Francis Church. Later at HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICALS SCHEDULED the St Joseph Seminary for high school and college in Grand Lowell High School athletic physicals for boys will be given at Rapids. "He was a student of 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2 in the high school gym. mine in english and history Ahtletic physicals for girls will be given on Monday, August (Modem Europe)," Moran said. 7, in the high school gym. Freshman students are to sec their Rose and Moran later worked to- family physician. gether as members of the St. A physical form must be on file before any practice can take Joseph faculty. From the teacher/ place. Forms are available in the high school office. student and faculty peer relation- ships a friendship was started. MASONS SPONSOR FREE DIABETES CLINICS Monsignor Moran is such a pleasant man. As a youth Robert The Michigan Masons in conjunction with the Endocrinology thought so much of him," Rose's Department of the Children's Hospital of Michigan, will sponsor sister, June Wittenbach said from a state-wide series of FREE clinics for children with diabetes. a chair in her living room. Rose s These all day clinics are an opportunity for patients and parents only and older sister added that to meet with a diabetes team consisting of an endocrinologist, Moran was a father figure for nurse clinician, and dietitian. The most up-to-date methods of Rose after his father died at the diabetes management will be discussed, including adjusting insulin young age of 40. doses according to daily fluctuations in blood sugars, nutrition, So it's understandable that and exercise. • after 44 years of a growing A social worker will also be available to assist families with the friendship, one that has been emotional and financial stresses of having a diabetic child. bonded by their religous faith, Children's Hospital encourages families in the Lowell area with why there might be an extra children and adolescents who have diabetes requiring insulin to sense of excitement in Moran s attend the Free clinic August 31, 1989. It will be held at the St. voice, a brighter glow in his eye Mary's Hospital. Grand Rapids. Children are seen by APPOINT- when talking about Roses ap- MENT ONLY. pointment as the new leader of Appointments may be made by contacting a member of the the Diocese of Grand Rapids, Masonic Lodge in your community, who can assist with transpor- Earlier this month. Rose learned tation to and from Grand Rapids. In Lowell call David Miller at that he would be officiating at 897-7195. church services, as well as ad- ministering parishes, throughout Y MEN S SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION the II-county diocese. "He wanted to come back to The YMCA Men's Softball Tournament will take place August the area," Wittenbach said. "He 4, 5, & 6 or August II, 12 & 13. wanted to because our mother Cost is $80 per team. Registration deadline is July 28. (Maida Rose) lives here, it's our Call the Lowell YMCA at 897-8445 for more information. family's home base and Robert (Rose) loved this diocese." "PERSON OF THE YEAR" NOMINATIONS Rose is only the second native NOW BEING ACCEPTED of the diocese to become its bishop. The first was Bishop During Bishop Rose's four years of study in Rome, in the early 1980'$, he had time to visit with Pope John Paul the II. Nominations for Lowell's next "Person of the Year" are now Michael Gallagher, who served being accepted. here for a brief period in the early Send your nomination to the Lowell Area Chamber of Com- 1900s before moving on to De- Joseph Breitenbeck, because your own diocese," Moran said. to one of larger proportion, merce, P.O. Box 56, Lowell, Michigan49331 by August 5,1989. troit. he's very capable, the surprise is Rose, bom and raised on the Grand Rapids. He will be pre- The "Person of the Year" dinner is scheduled for September 7, 'The real story here is not so he's coming back home (Grand southeast side of Grand Rapids, sented with different situations so get your nomination in now. much Rose being appointed to Rapids). Not too often do you will have to deal with the change and dilferent challenges. fill the vacancy left by Bishop get a chance to come back to from a smaller diocese (Gaylord) Maybe the most prominent is the use of lay people. "He is a FREE SWIMS! FREE SWIMS! FREE SWIMS! liberal in his thoughts of their use in administrator positions. 1 The Lowell Lions Club is sponsoring free swims for all age think you will see a gradual in- groups, Monday through Friday from 4:15 - 5:15 through the Day Care ordinance set by Council months of July and August. Rose cont'd, pg. 2 So, come on down to the King Memorial Pool and enjoy a free "All of the help in fighting the for a drug enforcement grant now Lowell, the grant would pay swim on the Lions Club. narcotic problem is in bigger program. Through a federal grant 60 percent toward the total cost MCGEE HOMESTEAD - Bed and breakfast, 2534 Alden Nash f cities," said Lowell Police Chief which has been applied for by of one police officer. FALL LEAGUES NOW FORMING FOR YMCA BALL Barry Emmons. "Smaller cities the County Sheriff, a Kent Area The remaining cost of approx- N.E., Lowell. 897-8142. and counties can be successful Narcotics Enforcement team is imately $39,000 for the officer Fall leagues are forming at the YMCA now through August 4. if they formulate task forces," being formed. With the participa- is the local share which would PRECISION & FASHION Sunday and Monday Co-ed plays 8 games and cost $240 per HAIRSTYLING • For both men Emmons said. tion of Grand Rapids. Wyoming, be made up in forfeitures. With and women. Man's World team; Tuesday, Men's fastpitch plays 6 games and cost $180 per They have. Emmons went be- Walker, Kentwood, Grandville, the program, one city officer team to register; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Men's slow- fore the Lowell City Council East Grand Rapids, Sparta and would be assigned to a drug en- Hairstyling. Phone 897-8102. pitch plays 8 games and cost $240 per team. Monday night seeking support following the council's support, The leagues start August II and require a $100 deposit with Daycare cont'd, pg. 18 ICEMAN'S OUTLET - balance due when league starts. Liquor, Beer & Wine. It's new • No phone registrations please. Register at the YMCA office, GARY'S COUNTRY MEATS - LITE & LISTEN SOUND-Music COUSINS' CARD & GIFT BBQ Ribs & chicken to go. 323 W. Main St. The dcadine is August 4. For fresh meat cuts, cold cuts and for all occasions. Make your re- SHOPPE - New spring selections Panama Jack T-Shirts and shorts. cheese visit Lowell's exclusive ception or party a time to re- are in. Open Sunday 12-3. Mon, Open till 1 a.m. weekends and meat market at 20S E. Main. Call member. Call Jerry and Alicia De- Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10-6; and until 12:15 a.m. Monday thru Cont'd, pg. 3 897-7306. sprts at 897-4336. Wed. 10-8. Thursday. The Lowell Ledger • Wednesday. July 26. 1989 - Page 2 Rozman of Lowell. Proud aunts, Toni Miller proudly welcomes The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, July 26, 1989 . Page 3 uncles and cousins arc Don. e w her new son. James Russell. He e New was bom July 19, 1989 and Lori, Wayne. Traci, Kathy, Jill. weighed 9 lbs. 6 ozs. and was Susan, Chris. Josh. Kayleigh • • Main Street, cont'd. Obituaries and Michael. Great-grandmas 211/2 inches long. Proud grand- are Jean Wait of Wyoming and ^ Yogurt parents are Russell and Donna GROVE - Amanda Grove, aged Memorial Hospital after a brief and many friends. Arrival Dina Murphy of Grand Rapids. ^ LOWELL LIBRARY WRAPS UP SUMMER SPACE ADVEN- II. passed away Thursday. July illness. She was 71. Ethel Anne STARK - Emma M. Stark. aged TURES 20, 1989. She is survived by her was bom November 25, 1917 in 77, of Trufant. passed away July parents. WilmaWouiers Grove of flavors Lowell; the younger daughter of 20, 1989. She is survived by her OLD FASHIONED The Lowdl Library wraps up this summer's space advenlure Lowell and Randall Grove of Earl and Delia Thomas. She husband, Harvey; children, Har- with a C osmic Celebralion" for Moonduslers and The Rieht Stuff Belding; brother. Brandon, at began teaching Remedial Read- vey Jr. (Estelle) Stark, James jj ICE CREAM OR book club members. 1 Bishop Rose cont'd. Ith3; home; grandparents. Adrian and Sur r er re d rs ing in the Lansing area dunng (Doreena) Stark, Canal I i ii ll * * ^ honored at a special free party at the Elizabeth Wouters of Wyoming, World War 11.