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IHiiMBlIb Video Promotes Displaced Workers Thursday, Jufy 6, 1989 - THE CHARLOTTE POST - Page 5B WASHINGTON, D.C. - Encour aging American business to uti lize the skills and talents of old- 3:r women and non-tradltlonal workers Is the goal of a new Campaign by the Displaced Jlomemakers Network (DHN), Which represents more than 4,000 programs nationwide that ^provide emplo3onent and train ing services to 350,000 women yach year. The centerpiece of 4he campaign Is PARTNERS IN Change, a new video developed 3?y DHN and the American Asso- |;«latlon of Retired Persons that owUl be shown to business lead- ;^rs throughout the nation this Rummer. It also includes a leg islative Initiative, launched June !3st when U.S. Senator Paul Slm- S>n (D- IL) Introduced a bill to fund and expand state-run edu cation, training and Job place ment services for women re entering the work force. “ DHN President Cheryl Brown lienderson said, "Women who reenter the work force late In life face barriers that cannot be overcome quickly or easily. As we near the year 2000, changes In America’s labor pool will make It absolutely essential that we utilize non-traditional Workers, Including mld-llfe and older women. » PARTNERS IN CHANGE will be screened for personnel offi cers at businesses throughout :the countiy this summer. It is a powerful 17-mlnute video that piakes a strong case for hiring displaced homemakers. The iddeo, which Is narrated by Ed- Win Newman, won an award from the New York International TV & Film Festival. Displaced Jiomemaker programs will use PARTNERS IN CHANGE over the next several months to encour age business leaders to utilize Jhe skills offered by displaced homemakers in their communi ties. i Displaced homemakers are Women who spend decades out of the paid work force, raising ichlldren and caring for families. In mld-llfe, they lose their main source of Income through di vorce, separation, dea&, dis ability, or long-term unemploy- Jnent of a spouse, or loss of eligibility for public assistance, jkccording to the 1980 Census, there are more than 11 million displaced homemakers in the H.S, and the number Is not likely io decrease significantly In the hear future. "The composition of America's work force Is changing rapidly and dramatically, " Henderson said. 'We have an aging labor pool, more employed women, and a growing shortage of younger workers. Although they may lack recent work experi ence, displaced homemakers E xpanded F cx)ds & N utrition E ducational P rogram By Deborah Crandall Food Selection Considerations Getting more for your food dollars Is of great Importance. Some factors that Influence food selections are: - Money available. - Size, age, and activities of family members. - Storage and equipment. - Food likes and dislikes. - Season and locality. - Special diets. - Time for preparation. - Availability of stores In which to shop. Some ways of saving on food dollars are: - Check newspaper ads. - Separate food from non-food items. - Avoid Impulse bu3dng. - Check price per serving. - Consider convenience foods. These are just some factors to consider when starting to save more money on your food buy ing. The Expanded Food and Nu trition Education Program (EF- NEP) Is an Integral part of the Mecklenburg County Agricultu ral Extension Service. The purpose of EFNEP is to help limited resources families with Improvement of their nu tritional status. If you are Inter ested In the EFNEP Program, call (336-4034) or write us at 700 North Tryon Street, Char lotte, NC 28202. If you would like free Nutrition and Food demonstrations, please call 336-4034. Deborah M. Crandall, Area Agent, EFNEP Meek. Co. Agri cultural Extension Service, 700 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. Telephone: 336- 4034. have the skills, attitudes and ex perience businesses need. Non- tradltlonal workers are Ameri ca's future, and we are deter mined to do everything possible to help business leaders recog nize and prepare for that future." Henderson, the Kansas Voca tional Education Equity Coordi nator, testified before a Senate Subcommittee in support of Simon's bill, the Displaced Homemakers Training & Eco nomic Self-Sufficiency Act of 1989, last week. She said, "Fifteen years after efforts were begun to assure that America's employment and training sys tem serves displaced homemak ers effectively, neither state nor federal programs are adequately addressing their needs. Only 23 states have appropriated funds for displaced homemaker pro grams, and a quarter of those have appropriated modest sums that can make only the most meager beginning toward help ing displaced homemakers be come economically sr If- sufilclent. We are pleased tviat the Senate will consider this bUl, which Is a major step for ward. We will work Intensively to assure Its passage." Senator Simon said, "Millions of women thought they would marry, have children and live happily ever after. But for many that dream ends with divorce or a husband’s death or disability. Displaced homemakers have been forced Into the role of fami ly breadwinner. My bill is de signed to help them become productive workers and achieve a decent quality of life for them selves and their families." JESUS CHRIST IS OUR VERY SEST FRIEND. READ YOUR KING JAMES BIBLE, PRAY, AND THANK GOD EVERY DAYI PRAY FOR AMERICA! EXTRA LOW PRICES Food Lion wishes you a safe and Happy Fourth Of July! Prices in this ad good thru Sunday, July 9, 1989. © FOOD LION S USDA CHOICE 7. USDA Choice Beef T-BONE/PORTERHOUSE STEAK 54®® Lb. Red Ripe WATERMELONS USDA CHOICE Cut Halves & Quarters Lh. ■ 1U Halibut Or SWORDHSH STEAK Packaged QAa South Carolina peaches Lb Dell Bonus Buy! Fourth Of July Picnic Package 12 Pieces Of Golden Fried Chicken, 2 Lhs. Of Potato Salad, 2 Lhs. Of Baked Beans, 1 Dozen Snowflake 64AIIO Dinner^ ^51/99 Rolls. Each IH Goo(j at deli/bakeiies only.” 2 LITER PEPSI Caffeine Free PEPSI 8 Oz. - Reg./Ripple-^ Food Lion POTATO Cl 89^ Tart Tangy Half Gallon - Food Lion FROZEN YOGURT Large Roll - Designer/ Microwave Paper Towels BOUNTY * am / Route 2, Highway 51 - PINEVILLE; 7400 Plaza Road Ext. Park Plaza Shopping Center. University Place 9229 Lawyers Road - MINT HILL; 4736 Kimmerly Glen Lane Kimmerly Glen Shopping Center; 3609 Matthews Mint Hill Road - MINT HILL; 317 South Polk Street (US 521) - PINEVILLE 5 Lb. - Frozen French Fries INTERSTATE POTATOES
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