‘Cover Stories’ Archives
Adella “Del” Bache Lundeen A Legacy of Service 1925 – 2015
Woman of Extreme Measures An “Operator” Par Excellence BY HARVEY WINJE From the many conversations and stories shared at the Sunday memorial gathering for Del Lundeen, the consistent theme was that Del would always take extreme measures in devotion to family and in service to community. On the other hand, her strong determination, focus of purpose, and resolute appreciation for her own life led her to request no extreme medical measures when her time came to die. Pastor Louise Britt from Messiah Church, introduced the first of several speakers, Tom Lundeen, one of Del”'s three sons, who began by saying their mother had been planning this event for 30 years and was adamant that “no extreme measures” be taken when her “time had come.”  Using fond anecdotes and stories, Tom portrayed their mother”'s extreme zest for life, joy of travel, and commitment she learned from her parents for family, community and [...]
SPOKES and CYCLES for CHANGE Merge
By Sheldon Mains, SPOKES”' founding director On January 1, we had a big change: SPOKES (the community bike center just east of the LRT on 22nd Street) merged with Cycles for Change, a community bike center headquartered in St. Paul. The two community bike centers have very similar programs. Also, Cycles for Change provided fantastic support to SPOKES when it was starting two and a half years ago. We will keep SPOKES great staff, location, programs, and hours. (details at www.SpokesConnect.org) Our Open Shop (where we help you fix your bike) stays on Saturday afternoons and Wednesday evenings, Our Earn-a-Bike course continue, Our Learn-to-Ride course will start again this spring Our volunteer nights stay the same, The Hub Mini Store @SPOKES will actually add hours this spring (adding Sunday to sell reconditioned used bikes) SPOKES is actually merging with an old friend. There has been a long history of collaboration between SPOKES and Cycles for Change (as long as that a [...]
