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Wednesday, 01 September 2010 16:10 Al McFarlane and B.P. Ford, the Editors

Grand opening set for Eddie’s Barbershop

Eddies’ Barbershop is an institution that grew out of an institution. It is a legacy enterprise that builds on a heritage of self reliance, entrepreneurship, self-confidence, business-savvy, and the unshakable belief that our people possess the gifts and understand the responsibility of building community.

The venerable institution is preparing for a Grand Opening of its newly restored business location, following two hiatuses that resulted from a demolishing fire that ravished the establishment.

Camden Bridge restoration complete, opens to traffic

Wednesday, 01 September 2010 15:53

The Camden Bridge, closed since April 12 for extensive rehabilitation work, recently opened to traffic, re-connecting traffic routes between North and Northeast Minneapolis. The bridge work, made possible through $10 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding, included improvements that drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians will all enjoy.

“We’ve created a better bridge for this critical crossing of the Mississippi River,” said City Council President Barbara Johnson, who represents the Fourth Ward, on the west end of the bridge. “Thousands of commuters were inconvenienced by this construction over the past four-and-a-half months. They’ll see that it was worth the wait to get the bridge we have now. The new Camden Bridge will do a better job serving our drivers, cyclists and walkers for decades to come.”

The Ellis family: Legacy of Leadership

Monday, 30 August 2010 17:35 Maya Beecham

In 1974, a young woman attended a dance at St. Thomas University in Saint Paul. At the dance she met a young man. Six months later they were married. Thirty-five years later the married couple, Joseph Ellis, a union electrician, and Gwen Ellis, an educator, are an institution representing long-standing Black love, a strong marriage and faith in God. Their legacy is carried on through their five children, Joseph Ellis, senior vice president at Wells Fargo Wealth Management; Jeshua Ellis, concrete finisher; Josiah Ellis, certified flight instructor; Jeremiah Ellis, recent DFL-endorsed candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives and an advocate for family and community involvement at Maxfield Elementary School in Saint Paul; and Jessica (Ellis) Brooks, audience development coordinator at the Ordway. Beyond their personal and professional accomplishments the Ellis’s are a closely knit familial unit hard wired to serve their community at work, home and in life.

Dr. Dorie McKnight brings the message of recoverry and healing to the stage

Tuesday, 24 August 2010 15:05

“Love Covers”, a stage play by Dr. Dorie McKnight at the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis, 410 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403 on Saturday, August 28th at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm, and August 29th at 7:00 pm. A special guest appearance from Ambassador Dr. N. Cindy Trimm.

The show will feature talent such as: recording artist and actress Tonia Hughes Kendrick, who has worked with Penumbra (Black Nativity) and the Guthrie; Bernice Gregory, an internationally known gospel singer; Marion Robinson, a music director and founder of Kingdom Reality Group; and Sheila Raye Charles, the daughter of the legendary Ray Charles, who travels the world sharing the music of her father. Sheila also is reaching out to incarcerated men and women to help rehabilitate them during their road to recovery.

Tickets are available at www.theplaylovecovers.eventbrite.com or you may call (952) 239-7939.

Security guru Ken Bower gives tips on bicycle commuting safety

Friday, 20 August 2010 14:29

“Sharing the road with bicyclists is very important, especially when commuting on busy city streets,” writes security guru Ken Bower, Vice President and General Manager for AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel “Today, bicycling has become popular as an environmentally friendly and cost effective transportation alternative as well as a fun and healthy recreational activity. Novice and experienced cyclists need to make safety a top priority. Ken Bower offers Insight News the following tips on Bicycle Safety:

Cyclists must obey traffic laws - Do you think that riding on the sidewalk is safer than riding in the street? Cycling on the sidewalk means having to dodge pedestrians, pets, garbage cans, parking meters and signs. Bicycles are considered vehicles and cyclists should obey the same traffic laws as motorists. Travel on the right side of the road with traffic, and do not ride on the sidewalk. Obey all stop signs, traffic lights and lane markings. Use proper hand signals before making any lane changes or turns.

Choose a route that is safe for cyclists - When considering your route, don't think like a motorist. Think like a cyclist. Pick the most pleasant route. Consult Google Earth or Bikely.com to research your trip. Ask your local department of transportation if they have a bike route map. Talk to a professional at your local bike shop or bike club to find out what routes are the safest. Additionally, many cities have implemented bike lanes specific for bicycle commuters. Be aware of other users on bike paths, such as folks with strollers or dogs. Announce that you are passing on the left when overtaking someone on the bike path.

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