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Wiz reprise launches Washburn theatre initiative By Alaina L. Lewis After a 17-year absence, a twister of musical proportion blew onto the stage of Washburn High School’s annual spring production. With support from Life Touch and Hennepin Theatre Trust’s Spotlight Program, Washburn High School unveiled a new beginning in their Fine Arts department by showcasing students’ undeniable talent and creativity through a production of The Wiz. Washburn High School, having seen decades of both positive and challenging circumstances, has always stood a tradition of offering its culturally diverse student body a higher standard of academics, athletics, and the arts. Known as one of the leaders in the Minneapolis Public School system, this “school of choice,” made a decision to take the necessary measures to continually resonate the strength of their mission amidst the impact of statewide budget cuts and changes in demographics. After being granted a Fresh Start by Minneapolis Public Schools last spring, Washburn High School was able to take a steady turn in a positive direction to ensure its students are granted the same window of

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Cast of The Wiz (l-r): Bri Salhus (Ms. Tin), LuLu Champion (Scarecrow), Jaslyne Sharif (Evillene), Martina Guerra (Dorothy), Thomas Young (Lion) and Tatum Smith (Addaperle).

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through the art of music By Irma McClaurin After you’ve been greeted by Yo-Yo Ma with a hug instead of a handshake, you gain some appreciation for how he has, as the Artistic Director, managed to convince an ever-changing group of almost 60 artists (performers and composers) from different cultures and countries, who speak multiple languages, to become collaborators in the visionary Silk Road Project, Inc., founded in 1998. Yo-Yo Ma exudes gentleness and warmth. He looks at you directly and smiles, and on stage he is not the center piece, but part of the ensemble—just one of the crew, though his genius and vision are evident everywhere. On March 16, 2009, an audience at the Minneapolis Orchestra Hall experienced what YoYo Ma calls “passion driven education” when 16 of this eclectic large Silk Road Project Ensemble of

musicians took to the stage. There were more instruments than musicians because they changed and swapped depending upon what the repertoire required. And what an amazing repertoire it was: an opening improvisation (“Wandering Winds”) on “…the shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) and the bawu ( a Chinese free-reed wood instrument);” a funky percussion-centered piece (“Saidi Swing”) that included the tabla, twin drums (similar to bongos) that has origins in India, Pakinstan, and Afghanistan; the frame drum, which is “…the oldest and most widely used drum in the world;” “the riq, an Egyptian tambourine;” the “darbuka, a goblet-shaped drum used throughout the Middle East,” and the cajón, thought to have been developed by African slaves along the coast of Peru, but used by African-descended people in Cuba

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Julian Bond gets NAACP top honor The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People National Board of Directors announces that its Chairman, the Hon. Julian Bond, will be the 94th recipient of the Spingarn Medal, the NAACP’s highest honor. Bond will receive the award during the NAACP National Convention in New York City July 16 at the annual Spingarn Dinner as the Association continues celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding. The Spingarn Medal, instituted in 1914 by the late Joel E. Spingarn, then NAACP Chairman, is awarded for the highest or noblest achievement by an American of African descent during the preceding year or years.

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Casting doubt about "Save Darfur" By William Reed

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“Chairman Bond’s record of service and leadership is legendary and inspiring,” said NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous. “He has suffered and survived many

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“Oh, I say and I say it again, ya been had! Ya been took! Ya been hoodwinked! Bamboozled! Led astray! Run amok! This is what He does....”- Malcom X In Harlem in the 1960s Malcolm meant “bamboozle” as “to deceive or get the better of (someone) by trickery, flattery, or the like.” In today’s world it is the regular manufacture and maintenance of false realities in the service of the American empire. The deception El Haji Malik El-Shabazz talked about is a core function among America’s establishment and

its corporate news media. In the case of being tricked into a war in Africa, Malcolm might say “take a close look behind the façade.” Among the latest false realities being pushed are the simplistic pictures of Black vs. Arab genocide in Darfur, and the proposed solution: a robust, U.S.-backed or U.S.-led military intervention in Western Sudan. Before Black Americans buy into any concept of European troops invading Africa to “save Africans,” they should give more scrutiny to what the “Save Darfur” lobby and Save Darfur Coalition are all about. Malcolm might say it is a PR scam to justify U.S. intervention in Africa.

Save Darfur aims to “save Darfur” by raising awareness, not by providing on-the-ground humanitarian assistance. The campaign is a political mechanism that has misled the public into the belief that it is a humanitarian relief operation. The con has morphed false allegations of “slavery in Sudan” in the 1990s into the antigenocide advocacy model for the 21st century: a hybrid of promotional branding, simplified foreign political coverage and interventionist missionary ideology. Founded in 2004, the Save Darfur Coalition began at the Graduate

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Music From 1 and Brazil. In this one song, the Silk World ensemble has done more to convey the possibilities of global harmony through music than the United Nations or the United State’s diplomatic core has been able to achieve. The concert included compositions from composers whose origins are in Hong Kong and Los Angeles; Uzbekistan, which is north of Afghanistan; Persia; China; and Japan. So listening to the Silk Road Ensemble is to go on a musical cultural geography tour, and be introduced to unique sounds, words, rhythms, and instruments. The Ensemble’s ability to blend all of this together into harmonic accord is a testimony to the talents of those playing, but more importantly it speaks to the powerful vision and leadership of Yo-Yo Ma. According to Laura Fried, CEO and Executive Director of the Silk Road Project, Yo-Yo Ma has often observed that if he had not become a musician, he would have become an anthropologist. And the core principles of anthropology are evident in his work: the valuing of the distinctiveness of cultures; understanding what we share as humans, as well as our differences; a holistic approach to understanding cultures—so that music is not just sounds and rhythms, but also encompasses the storytelling traditions that are used to convey a culture’s values and principles. If anthropology is indeed “the study of humanity,” then Yo-Yo Ma is an anthropologist par excellence, who studies humanity through music. On his website, he writes, “I have always been more interested in what joins people together than what separates them.” Born in China, but raised in Paris, Yo-Yo Ma was a musical prodigy who began studying the cello when he was four. Shortly afterwards his family migrated to New York, where Yo-Yo Ma attended the famous Julliard School for Music. According to his biography, he focused on acquiring a “traditional liberal arts education to build on his conservatory training

Insight News • April 6 - April 12, 2009 • Page 3 and graduated from Harvard University in 1976.” His decision to seek breadth (liberal arts) to compliment his specialization (conservatory), are the same elements that characterize the best anthropologists. The Silk Road Project is more than simply building a global community of musicians; the project’s core mission is to connect “the world’s neighborhoods by bringing together artists and audiences around the globe.” Motivated by their concern for world issues, SRP has an action music and educational agenda to “promote innovation and learning through the

arts.” Says Yo-Yo Ma, “Every time I open a newspaper, I am reminded that we live in a world where we can no longer afford not to know our neighbors.” A few neighbors across the United States were fortunate to have the opportunity to listen, watch, and learn from the Silk Road Ensemble. Although the group normally performs only two concerts a year— one in Europe and one in the United States, in 2009, they embarked on a six-city tour to celebrate “ten years of connecting the world’s neighborhoods.” Minneapolis was blessed to be one of the host cities, which also included Providence, RI;

Boston, MA; North Bethesda, MD; Ann Arbor, MI; and Toronto, Ontairo. When not performing, the Silk Road Ensemble practices Yo-Yo Ma’s concept of passion driven education in other venues by sharing their knowledge and expertise, and learning in turn from their vast audiences of teachers, musicians from all over the world, colleges and universities, and school children through cross-cultural exchanges, residences, workshops and partnerships that result in new educational materials and programs. One challenge of being a genius and visionary is that you are always

thinking ahead. And so, the Silk Road Project, named after the “historical Silk Road trading route” in China that spanned 7,000 miles and linked it to Central Asia, Northern India, and the Parthian and Roman Empires, has taken on another challenge—academic success for students in the sixth and seventh grades. In 2009, with the support of the Ford Foundation and the Carnegie Foundation of New York, and in collaboration with the New York City Department of Education, the Silk Road Project has embarked on perhaps one of its most ambitious efforts to date—a partnership with

the New York Campaign for Middle School Success. During phase one of this project, 150 educators will have been trained in the Along the Silk Road curriculum, and used it to teach their students about “geography, culture, belief systems, arts, languages and commerce” as a way to motivate and improve academic performance in middle school. Throughout the year, middle school students will be introduced not only to the history of the ancient Silk Road, but will learn about the history of Indigo as well, charting a path of learning that takes them

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COMMENTARY New green jobs could move many from poverty to prosperity Commentary

By Bobby Joe Champion State Representative (58B) The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act signed into law by President Obama last month was

designed to fuel our nation’s economy by getting people back to work. In Minnesota, we need the help. Last year, 55,000 Minnesotans lost their jobs. Since the beginning of this year, another 30,000 have lost their jobs. Compared to a normal year in which Minnesota typically gains 40,000 jobs, those numbers are shocking. Our state economist tells us things are likely to get worse before they get better. By the time things turn around, we could lose as many as 120,000 jobs - enough people to fill up the Metrodome

twice. As you might imagine, lawmakers at the State Capitol are paying close attention to the best ways to maximize the job creating potential of federal recovery dollars coming to Minnesota. One of the biggest bangs for the buck will be to use those dollars to bring new, good-paying, green jobs to the state. Minnesota is poised to move quickly into the green job market. Over the past few years Minnesota has led the nation in the passage of environmental and energy laws,

including the country’s strongest Renewable Energy Standard, a nation-leading energy efficiency and conservation bill, a comprehensive carbon emissions reduction goal, and the newly passed Clean Water Legacy Act to monitor, protect and restore our waters. All of those moves sent a signal to the rest of the nation and the world that Minnesota is open for business in the new green economy. The next step is turning sound policy into real jobs. A Green Jobs Task Force has created a statewide action plan that if passed by the Legislature will move us even further ahead in the green job market. Green jobs are quality, familysustaining jobs that also help to improve our environment. They are largely domestic jobs that can’t be shipped overseas. They often pay more than other jobs – sometimes as much as 10 to 20 percent more. Workers come from all walks of life, including young, entry-level workers with little experience in trades such as building or electrical work, as well as older, more experienced workers already in these fields but in need of skill

upgrades or additional job training. One reality we must address is that green jobs are less likely to be held by minorities or urban residents. Making progress on that front will be a significant, but not impossible, challenge to resolve. Two bills I’ve authored would be a good start. The first would apply guidelines for how our state spends federal stimulus funds for energy programs. It would set energy efficiency priorities in residential and government buildings, while maximizing the creation and retention of living-wage jobs in an accountable and transparent manner. The second bill would focus on shared prosperity especially for those most often excluded from economic opportunities. It would ensure women, people of color, and those from low-income communities have a fair shot to get in on this dynamic new job market by creating guidelines ensuring adequate representation. Cities like Los Angeles have undertaken similar initiatives that together, could give Minnesota a model of how to maximize the benefits of “going green” for working families. A comprehensive

strategy ensures that all redevelopment projects subsidized by the city are built green, and that they serve as vehicles to move lowincome residents into middle-class construction careers. That approach could easily be adapted here in Minnesota and is at the heart of the bills I’ve sponsored. Momentum is growing in Minnesota that could help us take the lead in the fastest growing investment and job creating prospects we’ve seen in decades. Momentum is also growing to ensure these exciting opportunities are available to everyone. We need aggressive green job and green production goals linked to a strong commitment to fairness and equity. That’s a sure recipe for an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty and into prosperity.

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evangelical Christians who preach the coming war for the end of the world and with elements known for uncritical support of Israeli aggression in the Middle East. The very name Save Darfur is based on a premise of American moral superiority and dominance and presupposes that: the Darfuris need saving and the US has the capacity to save them. For those willing to pull the wool from over their heads, there’s ample evidence that leaders of the Save Darfur movement have little interest in political negotiations to end conflicts in Darfur, and are totally oblivious to actual genocide occurring in Gaza. Those activists actually seeking peace instead of military aggression in Darfur should note the selective and cynical application of the term “genocide” to Sudan, rather than to the Congo where ten to twenty times as many Africans lives have been lost. The hypocrisy of the “Save Darfur” movement is illustrated in Sudan’s neighboring country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

There local gangsters, mercenaries, warlords and invading armies engage in slaughter, mass rape and regional depopulation on a scale that dwarfs anything in Sudan, yet all players eagerly compete to guarantee extraction of natural resources vital for Western computers and cell phones, and the export of uranium for Western nuclear reactors, along with diamonds, gold and other Congolese resources continue undisturbed. Its O.K. if you’ve “been had” with illusions sold you over past years. The problem is not rethinking what the solution should be. Most African Americans that have been seeking to “Save Darfur” are well-intentioned. But, to reach their positive goals, it’s essential they rethink their approach to Darfur and try to empower, rather than dehumanize, people there.

From 1 Center of City University of New York. The coalition is now an alliance of 180 faith-based, advocacy and human rights groups with over one million activists. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., it employs a staff of 30 professional organizers, policy advisors and communications specialists. Before people of color allow former colonialists to invade Africa again in the name of “saving them,” note should be taken of the assumptions used by Save Darfur that are based on victimization and perpetuating stereotypes of Africans as helpless. The PR campaign depicts the Darfur conflict as strictly a racial affair, in which Arabs are exterminating the Black population. But in fact, most of Sudan’s “Arabs”, even the Janjiweed, are also Black. Note should be taken that Save Darfur is top-heavy with

You may contact Rep. Bobby Champion by email at rep.bobby.champion@house.mn, by phone at (651) 296- 8659, or by mail at 329 State Office Building, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55155.

(William Reed – www.BlackPressInternational.com)

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BUSINESS Ellison, Klobuchar introduce legislation to combat predatory lending WASHINGTON, D.C. – US Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (DMN) introduced important legislation to combat mortgage lending abuses. The Homeowner Fairness Act is comprehensive housing reform legislation that proposes tough new national standards based on the successes of the Minnesota Mortgage Lending law passed in 2007. Ellison, a member of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced similar legislation in the previous session of Congress. “My home state of Minnesota has led the nation with some of the toughest laws to crack down on predatory mortgage lending,” Ellison stated. “Protecting vulnerable homeowners from predatory lenders is essential to bringing our economy out this recession,” Ellison said. “As the nation struggles to deal with the fallout from subprime lending and the credit crunch, it is critical that families have access to safe, fair and affordable

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mortgages,” said Klobuchar. “Borrower protections – like those we have in Minnesota should be national policy to help safeguard families across the nation.” Over the past few years, state governments in Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina and Ohio, among many others, have enacted strong antipredatory lending laws. The Homeowner Fairness Act would level the playing field by establishing national

standards for mortgage lending. The bill would put in place a number of key reforms. It would require all mortgage originators to verify a borrower’s ability to repay a mortgage before giving loan approval. In addition, the bill would require mortgage brokers to have a minimum net worth of $500,000 while also subjecting them to fiduciary duties obligating them to act in the best interest of their clients. It further bans pre-

payment penalties and limits up-front fees to no more than 5% of the initial principal of the loan. Importantly, the bill prohibits “steering,” which is the act of approving a loan at a higher rate than that for which a borrower qualifies. Finally, any loan sought by a borrower to re-finance a low or nointerest loan (such as a loan through a non-profit community organization or governmental entity like the Veteran’s Administration) would need to first be reviewed by an independent, HUD-certified loan counselor. “We need to make sure that abusive and exploitative mortgage practices come to an end,” said Klobuchar. “For far too long, subprime lenders have put the homes and home equity of Americans at unnecessary risk. These protections are essential to restoring our economy and preventing a future crisis in the housing market.” “These reforms would address the predatory mortgage practices that are root causes of our current

SBA names Minnesota Minority Small Business champion

Edgardo Rodriguez

Edgardo Rodriguez, Business Consultant at the Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA), has been named the Minnesota Minority Small Business Champion of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Minority Small Business Champion award is presented annually in each state to individuals who assist small businesses through outstanding advocacy efforts on behalf of minority-owned small businesses. Yvonne Cheung Ho, President and CEO of MEDA, nominated Rodriguez for this award. After decades of working in the corporate sector in senior positions, Rodriguez joined MEDA in 2002 as a consultant and has utilized his wealth of knowledge and resources to benefit the small business community. His specialties include coaching, analyzing complex and challenging business opportunities for growth, mergers and

acquisitions, negotiations, document review, certifications and day-to-day business management issues. George Jacobson, director of MEDA’s Business Consulting Services and Loan Program, said, “Edgardo possesses the talent and capability to connect to clients in a way that is very rare. He intuitively knows what to do and how to approach even the most daunting business problems. He is a true advocate for small and minority business – anyone who knows him will tell you that.” Through Rodriguez’s personal efforts, over 150 small business owners were served, many of whom were connected to opportunities that resulted in job creation. Over the past year, he has coordinated MEDA’s premier consulting effort, the Pacesetter program, to help accelerate the growth and build capacity of a select group of high potential clients. He has also been instrumental in developing and implementing the MEDA Leadership Program for advanced business owners with the intent of fostering business and civic leaders of color. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Rodriguez is involved in the community through participation on the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board and a Council member and treasurer of the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, where he was just

reappointed to his second fouryear term. He trains and coaches Latinos aspiring to become entrepreneurs on preparing a Business Plan and opening a Small Business in cooperation with the Latino Economic Development Center. He is also a 2007 Fellow with the Saint Mary’s University of

Minnesota’s Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership as well as a professor in international economics at the same university. He is a valued advisor, trainer and educator to government, government agencies, neighborhood development associations and the community-at-large.

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ownership instead of ones that inevitably set them up for failure,” Ellison concluded.

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AESTHETICS Weekly previews for movies opening April 10 By Kam Williams kam@insightnews.com BIG BUDGET FILMS Dragonball Evolution (PG for intense action and brief adult language) Sci-fi martial arts adventure, based on the Akira Toriyama novel about a young warrior (Justin Chatwin) who, with a handful of friends, sets out on a quest to save the planet from an evil king (James Marsters) bent on world domination. Cast includes Chow Yun-Fat, Emmy Rossum, Texas Battle and Ernie Hudson. (In English and Japanese with subtitles) Hannah Montana: The Movie (G) Musical adventure about a teenage pop star (Miley Cyrus) overwhelmed by sudden fame who follows her father’s (Billy Ray Cyrus) advice by retreating to her tiny, Tennessee hometown in order to get a fresh perspective about what really matters most in life. With Vanessa Williams, Barry

Bostwick and Emily Osment. Observe and Report (R for graphic nudity, pervasive profanity, sexuality, violence and drug use) Raunchy comedy about a bi-polar security guard (Seth Rogen) determined to win the heart of a cute cashier (Anna Faris) and to catch the flasher (Randy Gambill) ruining the ambiance of the mall where he works. With Ray Liotta, Michael Pena and John and Matt Yuen. INDEPENDENT & FOREIGN FILMS Anvil! The Story of Anvil (Unrated) Rockumentary recounts the rise of Anvil, the legendary, Canadian heavy metal band founded by teenagers Robb Reiner and Steve “Lips” Kudlow in 1974 and still cranking out power chords after 35 years together. Forbidden Lie$ (Unrated) Investigative documentary

examines the curious case of literary fraud perpetrated on the public by Norma Khouri, the slippery character eventually exposed as having totally fabricated her best-selling book “Forbidden Love” which she claimed was based on the honor killing of her Muslim best friend for dating a Christian. Lymelife (R for profanity, sexuality, violence and drug use) Coming-of-age drama set during an outbreak of Lyme disease in the late Seventies in a Connecticut town where an innocent 15-yearold’s (Rory Culkin) life is turned upside-down when he falls in love with the girl next-door (Emma Roberts) at the same time his parents (Alec Baldwin and Jill Hennessy) separate and his soldier brother (Kieran Culkin) receives orders to ship out overseas. With Cynthia Nixon and Timothy Hutton. The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (R for nudity, profanity and graphic sexuality) Crime comedy, set in

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Pittsburgh in the Eighties, about a recent college grad (Jon Foster) whose plans to begin working on Wall Street are interrupted by a chance encounter with his freshman roommate-turned-drug dealer (Omid Abtahi) leads to a lustful but dangerous liaison with a femme fatale (Sienna Miller) already linked to a felon (Peter Sarsgaard) with evil intentions.

Wiz From 1 opportunity towards success, promised to its students since its inception in 1925. Over the past two years and under the direction of principal Carol Markam-Cousins, Washburn High School’s students, faculty and a vast array of departments have benefited from the changes that have cemented the importance of this journey. Fine Arts initiatives at Washburn, occasionally overshadowed by their academic and athletic departments, have now received the major changes it needed to provide a higher platform for

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(L-R): LuLu Champion (Scarecrow), Martina Guerra (Dorothy) and Bri Salhus (Ms. Tin).

Jaslyne Sharif (Evillene) students to explore their artistic possibilities. After a collaborative effort by the Twin Cities theatre community, Washburn’s fine arts team, parents, students and under the artistic direction of Nancy Lee, they were able to make headlines in the community and reenter the Fine Arts scene in a big way. The Wiz, a musical about a girl named Dorothy who’s on a journey to find her way back home to Kansas from the magical land of Oz,

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perfectly mirrors the schools Fine Arts theme of Building a Place We Belong, as well as solidifying their personal journey to bring musicals back to their talented High School. The influence of pop culture gave the re-creation of this 1975 production a modern day twist of appeal. Dorothy, played by vocalist Martina Guerra, still embodies the same essence of our lost shining star, but she packs a much meaner punch with a take no mess attitude, that

overshadows the innocent nature seen in the Dorothys of yesterday. The Scarecrow, once made famous by Michael Jackson, was newly introduced with a T-Pain-like flare by the smooth moves of budding actor Lulu Champion. Getting a gender facelift and sashaying into our hearts with a foot on excellence, comes Ms. Tin, formally known as the Tinman, played effortlessly by Bri Salhus. Stealing the end of the first act comes a rhyme pushing, fur coat wearing, Air force One stomping, Hip Hop protégé known mostly as our “Mean Ole Lion,” and newly redirected through the mad skills of Thomas Young. The set construction and costumes helped bring to life the story within this unique musical journey. Nowhere else but at Washburn High School will you see the same inventiveness and creativity of transitioning your normal Yellow Brick Road into a “Yellow Brick Costume” worn by a talented ensemble of students dancing across the stage to symbolize Dorothy and her friends journey through Oz. Instead of Flying Monkeys, they feature a Hip Hop dancing Funky Monkey played by the talented Drew Moore. Good Witch Addaperle played by Tatum Smith, could’ve brought her magical act to stages of

America’s Got Talent. The Wiz, played by Isaac Mutcherson, would’ve easily given Tom Jones a run for his money with his star powered Vegas themed performance. Evillene, “The Liberated Woman” as she calls herself, hooked us in with a great performance by Jaslyne Sharif. Serihuh Papillon, who played both Aunt Em and Glenda the Good Witch, had a voice like butter that gave us an extra touch of finesse to top off the evening’s incredible performance. The play was also accompanied by a set of real Munchkins played by the neighboring talents of students from Ramsey Fine Arts Elementary School, who were also given the opportunity to explore their growing artistic abilities. The Wiz at Washburn High School was more than just a spring production but rather a reaffirmation of the high esteem its held in the hearts of the community and its vast alumni. Its model of the road they’re taking to provide the community and its students a new spotlight of excellence. It’s the pleasant echo of their timeless mission that reminds us all of a well known truth; when you’re at Washburn High School, “There’s no place like home.”

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of his Silk Road Project that encompasses the development of collaborative music and educational resources. It is a road of human kindness, as well as a cultural legacy that affirms Yo-Yo Ma’s and the Silk Road Ensemble’s desire to achieve greater understanding across differences and cultivate appreciation among all who will listen for the humanity we collectively share.

From 3 “through history, linking Egyptian mummies, pirates, Mahatma Gandhi and modernday blue jeans.” Throughout this educational journey, they will learn about the interconnectedness of people’s lives and history throughout the world, absorbing one of the core principles upon which the Silk Road Project was founded: “…the hope that we may better address our differences if we appreciate our commonalities,” according to CEO and Executive Director Laura Freid. For their efforts in learning through this unique curriculum, participating students and their families, most of who hail from northern Manhattan and the southern Bronx, home to some of New York’s most economically challenged neighborhoods, will have the opportunity to hear Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble play in June 2009, at the conclusion of phase one. Similar to the vision of the historical Silk Road trade route, Yo-Yo Ma is building his own road, through the development

Irma McClaurin is an anthropologist/writer, and also Associate Vice President for System Academic Administration, as well as Executive Director of the Urban Research and Outreach Center at the University of Minneapolis. Her latest essay, “Walking in Zora’s Shoes or ‘Seek[ing] Out de Inside Meanin’ of Words’: The Intersections of Anthropology, Ethnography, Identity, and Writing,” was just published in Anthropology Off the Shelf: Anthropologists on Writing (Wiley 2009). The views expressed are entirely her own. ©2009 McClaurin Solutions

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HEALTH Building bones at young age key to preventing osteoporosis By Catherine Niewoehner, M.D. U of M News Wire The bone loss associated with osteoporosis usually begins after menopause, but the key to preventing osteoporosis is to build bone mass during childhood and teenage years. Genes and sex hormones (estrogen and testosterone) are the major determinants of maximum bone mass. But exercise and daily intake of calcium and vitamin D help young women build their bone mass to its full potential. Strong bones are important for boys and girls, but women are more vulnerable to osteoporosis because their bones usually are smaller and

because of the drop in estrogen levels at menopause. Think of bone mass as a bank account that needs to be filled with the help of calcium and exercise to ensure strong bones later. Twenty-five percent of bone mass is added during the growth spurt at puberty, and 90 percent of bone density develops by age 18. Bone mass peaks between the ages of 25 to 30. After 30, women should try to maintain their bone mass as close to that peak as possible. Adequate calcium, and vitamin D, which helps the body absorb the calcium, are key for girls’ full bone development. Youth tend to drink more soda pop and juice and much less milk compared to 20 years ago. As a result, most

girls won’t meet the recommended daily requirement of 1,000 mg of calcium equivalent to four-eight ounce glasses of milk or three to eight ounce containers of

THINK OF BONE MASS AS A BANK ACCOUNT THAT NEEDS TO BE FILLED WITH THE HELP OF CALCIUM AND EXERCISE TO ENSURE STRONG BONES LATER. yogurt, even though these requirements can be met with low- and non-fat dairy products, and other calcium-fortified foods such as orange juice and cereals. Sunlight on the skin is another source of vitamin D. In Minnesota, we are at higher risk of low vitamin D levels because

Bill would boost cigarette tax a buck A pack of smokes will cost more under state legislation expected to be introduced today. The bill, authored by Rep. Erin Murphy, DFL-64A, would increase the state cigarette tax $1 a pack. She says the revenue would pay for crucial health-related programs for the underinsured. And, she adds, her plan would lower health-care costs. “This proposal will likely prevent 44,000 kids in Minnesota from ever starting to smoke. Because of that, they will not carry the disease burden related to smoking - things like heart disease, lung disease and stroke,” said Murphy. Murphy, a registered nurse, expects strong opposition to the tax hike, but she says her job as a legislator is to find ways government can best serve the public and to put her ideas on the table. The bill has the backing of various health advocacy

organizations, including the American Heart Association. Rachel Callanan, senior advocacy director of the American Heart Association in Minnesota, says the bill’s passage would be a shot in the arm for efforts taking on the leading causes of death in Minnesota: cancer, heart disease and stroke. “This bill is important because it really turns health care on its

we are too far away from the sun from October through March. In summer, the use of sun block also may prevent us from getting enough vitamin D. Ten minutes of sun exposure to

head. We’re looking at investing much more in prevention and early detection of these chronic diseases, to control costs and to save lives,” said Callanan. Health experts say tobaccorelated diseases kill 5,500 Minnesotans a year and cause $2 billion in health-related expenses. They expect 20,000 current smokers would quit rather than pay the extra dollar.

the arms and face during summer helps ensure that young people have sufficient vitamin D levels. Those with darker skin tones may need longer sun exposure. Weight bearing exercise helps to increase bone mass

during adolescence and maintain bone later. Many types of exercise provide the varied movement and impact needed to maintain bone health. A total of 30 minutes of exercise at least three days per week is recommended. To help girls get the calcium they need, work with them to find high-calcium foods that they like. It is important for parents and girls to read food labels and track the amount of calcium they are consuming. If your daughter does not like dairy products, try calciumsupplemented soy products and other calcium supplemented foods. A multivitamin or a vitamin D supplement is

recommended if girls are not eating well, although a balanced diet is the best strategy for filling up girls’ calcium bank. Catherine Niewoehner, M.D. is professor of medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School and also works with the Women’s Health Center of Excellence. This column is an educational service of the University of Minnesota. Advice presented should not take the place of an examination by a health-care professional. For more health-related information, go to http://www.healthtalk.umn.edu.

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LIFESTYLE Putting family first during tough times Style on a dime

By Marcia Humphrey Once upon a time there was a happy family of four who lived in their dream home, and drove their dream cars to their dream jobs. All seemed perfect, that is until a stranger came to town. What the

family didn’t know about the stranger is that he was a thief. One night, while the entire family slept, the thief came and began stealing from this family. Before long the family’s dream home was gone, along with their dream vehicles (which was kind of OK because they lost the dream jobs that they used to drive to). They were forced to take lower paying jobs and buy used economy cars. Soon the family began arguing and fighting all the time. Feeling stress from every direction, this once happy family found themselves at a crossroads. How could they ever recover from their

losses and begin to rebuild their lives? Suddenly the husband had a revelation. He realized that the most important thing that was missing from their lives was peace. He gathered his wife and two children and together they committed to weathering the storm as a family. They bowed and offered thanks for the blessings that they still enjoyedthe love and support of family. Are you wondering about the keys to strengthening family bonds when times are tight? Spend time (not money) together with one another building memories, character, and learning important life lessons.

Memory Making: To remain in touch with your family, beat boredom (and depression) by organizing a weekly or monthly game night. Remember games like checkers, dominoes, Monopoly, Sorry, and Life? What about Cranium or Uno? My all-time favorite game is charades! The joking and laughter you’ll enjoy is sure to help relieve stress and chase away any blues you may have (at least for a while). Another way to tickle your funny bone- watch a few cartoons with your kids, or even by yourself. Finally, don’t forget to invite your extended family in on the fun. A few families getting together for games, relaxation, and

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encouragement are often the best way to relieve the inevitable stresses of life. Developing Diligence: The funny thing about kids is that they are always watching grown folks. They watch how we respond to adversity and basically copy us. When you find yourself in transition, use this opportunity to teach your kids healthy coping skills like goal setting and perseverance, and anticipating pitfalls. For instance, if you are job-hunting, talk with your spouse and children about your strategy and how they can help. Maybe your teenager can help you get more comfortable with computer skills, or even help write letters. This way they will pick up on your persistence and your child will be less likely to give up easily.

Bond From 1 attacks from extremists, but has always stood strong. His passionate oratory, deep thinking, political savvy and sense of humor make him a unique scholar-statesman of our time and an omnipresent soldier in the struggle for equality on many fronts.” Bond has served as

Life Lessons I bet you are wondering what ever happened to that once-happy family. Well, after facing about a year of transition and challenges, the family is again on solid ground. The lessons they all learned during this tough time of their life made them more appreciative of what truly makes one happy- sharing your life and spending your time with those you love and who love you. Once they learned that important lesson, they all lived happily ever after….Enjoy! Marcia Humphrey is an interior decorator and home stager who specializes in achieving high style at a low cost. A native of Michigan, she and her husband, Lonnie, have three children.

Chairman of the National Board of the NAACP since 1998, being re-elected most recently February 21. Having been on the cutting edge of social change since 1960, Bond has faced jail for his convictions and being an active participant in the movements for civil rights and economic justice. In his student days as founder of the Atlanta student sit-ins at Morehouse College, he directed three years of nonviolent anti-segregation protests that won integration of Atlanta’s movie theaters, lunch counters and parks. He was arrested for sitting-in at the then-segregated cafeteria at Atlanta City Hall. He was also co-founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, becoming its Communications Director and later working in voter registration drives in rural Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Arkansas. He was prevented from taking his seat in the Georgia House of Representatives in 1965 by members who objected to his opposition to the Vietnam War. He was re-elected to his own vacant seat and un-seated again, and seated only after a third election and a unanimous decision of the United States Supreme Court. He would become a veteran of both chambers, putting in more than 20 years of service in the Georgia General Assembly. Co-chair of a challenge delegation from Georgia to the 1968 Democratic Convention, Bond was nominated for VicePresident of the U.S. but had to decline because he was too young. He was the first African American to be nominated for vice president of the United States. Last April Bond was named a “Living Legend” by the Library of Congress and in 2002 received the prestigious National Freedom Award from the U.S. Civil Rights Museum, which honors individuals who have made significant contributions in civil rights and who have laid the foundation for present and future leaders in the battle for human rights. With his bold, distinguishable voice he has narrated numerous documentaries, including the Academy Award winning “A Time For Justice” and the prize-winning and critically acclaimed series, “Eyes On The Prize,” that chronicles the American civil rights era of the ‘50s and ‘60s. He was a commentator on America’s Black Forum, the oldest blackowned show in television syndication, while his poetry and articles have appeared in numerous publications. Affectionately known as

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EDUCATION Students reflect on Fifth District Congressman WE WIN Institute, Inc. is dedicated to the academic and social success of all children. This is the second year that WE WIN has conducted Rites of Passage classes at Olson Middle School. Rites of Passage use African and African American history and culture as a vehicle to assist students in strengthening their reading and writing, as well as social skills. Students have been studying the accomplishments of heroes in our community. One of the heroes is Congressman Keith Ellison. The following are excerpts from essays written by two students in Rites of Passage at Olson Middle School.

Congressman Keith Ellison By Re'Shauna Flex-Twiet Keith Ellison was born August 4, 1963, in Detroit, Michigan. He received his law degree from the University of Michigan. Mr. Ellison is a member of the Democratic Party. He is married to Kim Ellison and they have four children. Mr. Ellison led efforts to protect Minnesota children from dangerous pesticides and chemicals. He also worked to get voting rights for exoffenders and to increase the state’s minimum wage. He made history by becoming the first person of the Muslim faith in America to serve in the

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United States. He promotes peace and prosperity for working families and promotes civil and human rights. Keith Ellison cares about people and their

families. He cares about what happens in the world. Representative Ellison’s accomplishments are important because he tries to make the world a better place. He made history as the first African American from Minnesota to serve in the United States Congress.

Keith Ellison’s story has inspired me. His words are inspiring. I am inspired how he worked to give back the vote to ex-offenders. He is great because he makes changes in our lives so that we can all live better.

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Benjamin Hunter Keith Ellison By Ja'kista Smith Keith Ellison is a great man. He is making a difference for Minnesotans everyday. He helps protects children from danger. Congressmen Ellison serves on the Financial Services Committee which oversees the nation’s housing and financial services sector. He is also on the Judiciary Committee which oversees the country’s legal system. They work on such issues as civil and human rights, immigration and election laws. Keith Ellison has lived in North Minneapolis for the last 20 years. I live in North Minneapolis, too. He inspires me to be the best student I can be.

Bond From 8 “the dean of civil rights,” Bond is frequently interviewed on news shows, hosted NBC’s Saturday Night Live in 1977 and even had a small appearance in the criticallyacclaimed movie Ray in 2004. Bond serves as Chairman of the Premier Auto Group PAG (Volvo, Land Rover, AstonMartin, and Jaguar) Diversity Council and is on the boards of People for the American Way, the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Council for a Livable World, and the advisory board of the Harvard Business School Initiative on Social Enterprise, among others. The holder of 25 honorary degrees, he is a distinguished professor at American University in Washington, DC, and a professor of history at the University of Virginia. The purpose of the Spingarn Medal is to call attention to distinguished merit and achievement among Americans of African descent, serve as a reward for such achievement and stimulate the ambition of youth of African descent. A nine person committee manages the Spingarn Medal selection process. The committee’s decision is final in all matters affecting the award. To date, 93 Spingarn Medals have been awarded, recognizing achievements in a range of fields. Medalists include Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, U.S. Rep. John Conyers (D-MI), former U.S. Secretary of State Colin L. Powell, media personality Oprah Winfrey, baseball hall of famer Henry “Hank” Aaron, Vernon Jordan, U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), William H. Cosby, Jr., Maya Angelou, Virginia Governor L. Douglas Wilder, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Percy E. Sutton, the late Gordon Parks, John Hope Franklin, the late Judge Leon Higginbotham Jr., the late Carl Rowan, NAACP Chair Emeritus Myrlie EversWilliams, businessman and publisher Earl G. Graves, Sr., Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., artist Jacob Lawrence, Rosa Parks, opera singer Leontyne Price, the late Judge Constance Baker Motley, Judge Robert L. Carter, the late Oliver W. Hill, Sr. Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors.

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Manager management advice: Stay calm Plan your career By Julie Desmond julie@insightnews.com “My boss is freaking out,” writes a reader. “He’s constantly checking up on me, and every week, he changes my goals. I know he is worried about the business, but I wish he’d just let me do my job.” When hard times hit, managers know their own

jobs can be at risk, and they might raise the expectations of their subordinates. My two words of advice to this employee are: Stay Calm. Calm? You want me to stay calm?!? I can hear the protests. But the reality is that we all mirror the moods of those around us. To prove it, try this: throughout the day today, smile at ten people. Strangers, friends, store clerks, bus drivers. Make sure they see your pearly whites. How do they react? Confused? Maybe, for a moment. But most of the time, people will respond to a smile by smiling back. Frown at ten people, and you’ll

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get a similar response. Putting the mood mirror lesson to work at work, try wearing a cheerful, competent attitude, even if you’re annoyed. Your calm can ease the tension around you. When your boss stops by your desk to tell you, for the fourth time, how important your project is, resist the urge to throw your stapler. Instead, look up, smile, and say, “I know it is.” End of discussion. Obviously, you don’t have the same concerns that your manager has. Yes, you want to succeed. You also want your company to succeed, so that your paycheck continues to find its

way to your bank. But your manager has different responsibilities. Don’t commiserate. Do share your accomplishments. Keep your manager in the loop when you make a sale, finish a project, or meet someone who can help your company in some way. Let him know you’re meeting your deadlines and remind him of any positives going on with the company. If your metrics change faster than your socks, start tracking conversations in writing. Follow up each meeting with an email summarizing your discussion. If necessary, politely remind your

manager about the goals or priorities laid out in past meetings. Find out if the new goals are a change from or in addition to previous targets. Let him know you want to understand clearly what the expectations are, and be up front about any conflicts. In panic mode, he might not even remember setting the first goals. Your manager wants to know that you are as passionate about success as he is. He wants to know you share his concerns, even if you aren’t entirely sure what he is so worried about. He wants to let off some steam. A top quality manager would take

it out to the basketball court or the golf course, but some just haven’t learned that yet. Demonstrate calm. Avoid engaging in his excitement. Control what you can, and when your manager seems unreasonable, take a couple deep breaths and turn your eyes to your work. When it’s clear you don’t want to get involved, he will find a new outlet, and you can get back to your work.

Julie Desmond is Senior Talent Consultant with the Walstrom Group. Write to Julie@thewalstromgroup.com.

IRS seeks volunteers The Internal Revenue Service seeks civic-minded volunteers to serve on the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP), which listens to taxpayers, identifies key issues and makes recommendations for improving IRS service. "TAP members are your friends and neighbors, walking in the shoes of the average

taxpayer. A better understanding of how to serve the taxpayer well is a key to sound tax administration," said Doug Shulman, IRS Commissioner. TAP members are being sought for Minnesota, among other states. TAP provides a forum for taxpayers from all 50 states as well as the District of

Columbia and Puerto Rico. TAP is a federal advisory committee that reports annually to the Treasury Department, the IRS and the National Taxpayer Advocate, which is an independent organization within the IRS. The National Taxpayer Advocate provides oversight and funding of TAP. "As the IRS continues to examine taxpayers' needs in the area of service, the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel has emerged as a vital source for gathering and providing information from the perspective of taxpayers," said Nina E. Olson, National Taxpayer Advocate. "TAP's role will ultimately aid taxpayers by helping the IRS to provide them with the top quality service they deserve." To be a member of TAP you must be a U.S. citizen, current with your tax obligations, able to commit 300 to 500 hours during the year and pass an FBI criminal background check. New TAP members will serve a three-year term starting in December 2009. Anyone chosen as an alternate would be considered to fill any vacancies that open during the next two years. Applications to become a member of TAP will be accepted until April 30. Applications are available online at www.improveirs.org or by calling 1-888-912-1227.

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SPORTS

Gophers track teams are the best in the midwest Mr T’s Sports Report

By Ryan T. Scott ryan@insightnews.com It would be a shame if all of our readers weren’t informed of the fact that the Minnesota Golden Gophers recently won the 2009 Big Ten Indoor Championship in Track and Field. And when I say they won, I mean the men and the women won! The last time a team achieved the feat of claiming both titles was last century (1997 University of Wisconsin). Leading this feat for the men’s team was a young (when I say young, I mean born in 1989…people born in 1989 are 20-years-old now…time is something else) Somalian man by the name of Hassan Mead. If his name is not terribly familiar, it should be. Mead’s track and field prowess was groomed at none other than Minneapolis South High School, where he graduated in 2006. At the 2009 Big Ten Indoor Championships, Mead became the first Gophers man to capture two event championship titles since 1999. The fact that those two events were the 3,000m and 5,000m races undoubtedly makes both you and I tired just thinking about it. Through the leadership of Mead, the Men’s Gophers Track team blew away the Big Ten Conference scoring 135 points. The next closest team was the University of Michigan with 93 points. Another local high school star adding to the Gophers

Minnesota Golden Gophers 2009 Track and Field teams. Men’s point total was Ibrahim Kabia. Kabia is a 2004 graduate of Champlain Park High School and holds the state high school record of 10.49 seconds in the 100m

beat him. Kabia also competed in the 200m dash, but painfully missed the finals by .005seconds (that’s 5 onethousandths of a second…I feel for you young Bro.).

A LITTLE INSPIRATION NEVER HURT ANYONE dash. At the Big Ten Indoor Championship, Kabia finished second in the 60m dash, but it took the second best time in the Championships history for Adam Harris of Michigan to

Nonetheless, both Kabia and Mead are two of our local stars who are able to stand proud for the rest of their lives in saying that they were a major part of bringing historic championship

glory to the state’s most celebrated university. As for the Gophers Women’s team, they won the conference championship meet in an exciting squeaker, but that may have been expected in that they were the reigning champions for 2007 and 2008, and thus the other powerful Big 10 teams were all aiming to knock them from their perch. No dice! Three-Peat baby! The exciting competition came down to the final race, the 4x400m relay. Anybody who loves track loves the

excitement of a long meet coming down to this final relay event. That is about as exciting as it gets in sports. Naturally, there was some homegrown talent that helped to bring home the title through a fourth place finish in that final event. Chioma Omeoga, a graduate of Irondale High School was that person. Omeoga was a 2004 state champion in the 200meter dash. Former Gatorade Minnesota Girls Track Athlete of the Year Kylie Peterson of Apple Valley High School also

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added to the massive depth in scoring by the Gophers by placing third in the 60meter dash. Both the Men’s and Women’s teams are well into their outdoor seasons now, so certainly check the Gophers Athletics website to catch one of their home meets. No better way to enjoy a nice day outdoors in Minnesota than to sit, munch on some Twizzlers and a hot dog, and watch somebody else run (Lol!). Take a few city kids with you while you’re at it. A little inspiration never hurt anyone.

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LIMIT 1 PKG.

THEREAFTER WITHOUT COUPON AND PURCHASE REQUIREMENT $1.88 LB.

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One coupon per family. Must present coupon at time of purchase to receive sale price. No reproductions accepted. Available only at Rainbow Foods Stores.

Cook’s Ham is different from any other ham because...

Spiral Sliced Half Ham SAVE UP TO $1.00 LB.

• These hams are full halves with no ham steaks removed.

Boneless Whole or Half Ham

• All skin is completely removed.

199 199 lb.

Honey or Brown Sugar

SAVE UP TO $1.50 LB.

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Prices Effective Sunday, April 5 through Saturday, April 11, 2009.

LIMIT 1 WITH THIS COUPON AND SEPARATE $25 PURCHASE

Gallon Milk Selected Varieties

Premium Strawberries SAVE UP TO

$3.98 ON 2

SAVE UP TO $1.01 LIMIT 2 GALLONS

One coupon per family. Must present coupon at time of purchase to receive sale price. No reproductions accepted. Available only at Rainbow Foods Stores.

#00000-HAADDh Oscar Mayer Sliced Bacon

80% Lean Fresh Certiﬁed Ground Chuck

We grind throughout the day so it’s always fresh

1 Lb. Cntr.

Selected 12-16 Oz. Varieties

In 3 Lb. or More Pkgs.

SAVE UP TO

90¢ LB.

Chef’s Grill 80% Lean Ground Chuck Patties 16 Oz. Box

SAVE UP TO $1.50

SAVE UP TO $4.98 ON 2 LIMIT 2

Edy’s Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt or Sherbet

lb.

249

Selected 48 Oz. Varieties

Green Asparagus SAVE UP TO

$1.40 LB.

WHEN YOU BUY TWO 24 PACK 12 OZ. CANS LIMIT 2 ALL OTHER PURCHASES $6.49

Roundy's Sweet Cream Butter Quarters

1 Lb. Salted or Unsalted

SAVE UP TO

$1.61

Selected 5.9-19.7 Oz. Varieties

lb.

And Other Selected 24 Pack 12 Oz. Can Varieties

$3.35

Jack's 12 Inch Original, Tombstone 9 Inch or DiGiorno for One Pizza

Pepsi, Mountain Dew or Sierra Mist

SAVE UP TO

SAVE UP TO $5.78 ON 2

SAVE UP TO $6.76 ON 4

get a free bag of potatoes when you buy 2 hidden valley dressings at 2/$6.50 see in-store flyer for coupon

10 Lb. Bag Wisconsin Russet Potatoes

5 + Blooms Easter Lilies

LIMIT 2

Roundy's Granulated, Brown or Powdered Sugar Selected 2 Lb. or 4 Lb. Varieties

SAVE UP TO

$1.00

Folgers Coffee Selected 22.6-34.5 Oz. Varieties

SAVE UP TO $5.11 LIMIT 2

Join us for an Easter Egg HunT Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 7:30 AM

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We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct all printed errors. Not all varieties available at all locations. Prices subject to state and local taxes, if applicable. No sales to dealers. Purchase requirements exclude discounts, coupons, gift cards, lottery tickets and bus passes. Check out our website at: www.rainbowfoods.com *Free promotion will be applied to item of least value.