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. ¥ Vol. 127 No. 43 PORT PERRY, ONTARIO - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1993 Copy 65¢ (1c + 4¢ GSD | By Julia Dempsey Port Perry Star Rural issues matter to the ive Conservative Par- ty, says Kim Campbell. 'The: Prime . Minister was in Scugog Township on Thursday talking to local farmers, small business owners, and rural resi- dents at a town hall-style meet- ing at Utica Farm Equipment. p is 'at.thp.f taking place this wg special attractiong¥ rime Minister pays sit to Scugo "As the country becomes more and more urbanized, (the gov- ernment) must. remain sensi- tive to rural issues," she told - about' 180 local residents who had ;erowded into .the John Deere dealership's showroom. "One shouldn't have to live in a large city to be heard. Rural areas play an important role in our society." Tes Twp. The Prime Minister said gov- ernment must ensure agricultu- ral producers have continued access to international markets and receive the best value for their products. She added that the Tories will continue to be committed to Ar- ment. on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) which protects Cana- da's marketing boards. "Canadian farmers are effi- cient and effective," Ms. Camp- bell said, adding the Conserva- tives want to protect the farmingindustry. "Once you take land out of production, it is hard to bring it ack," she said. During the question and an- swer period, many of the farm- "ticle 11 in the General ers said they were encouraged "by the government's support of | Article 11. Sheila Huff told Ms. Camp- bell she is delighted that Cana- da has a female Prime Minister. "No one person can govern a country," Ms. Campbell replied. "I am the custodian of the posi- tion of Prime Minister. It also belongs. to the people of Cana- a. But not everyone was bestow- ing kudos on the Prime Minis- ter. One young farmer voiced his concern about the lack of start- up funding available for those who are interested in farming for a living. He asked that the federal government promote a loan program to help people in his position. Durham MP Ross Stevenson told the gentleman that pro- grams which used to be in place for this purpose may have been discontinued because they were a duplication of services already being offered by another level of government. Ms. Campbell says the pro- vincial and federal govern- ments should get together to provide a joint venture for help- ing young farmers. Another local farmer whose family dairy operation employs about six workers stressed the need for more farm training pro- grams, saying it is hard to find qualified workers. The woman said European farmers don't have the same problem because agriculture courses are available in high school. She said more training programs must be made availa- ble. Prime Minister Campbell agreed. She touched on the sub- ject again while talking private- Turn to page 5 SR nister,. Kim Campbell, visited Scugog Township. last Thursday during the first day of the election .campaign. During. her two-hour. visit she: shook hands and spoke with area residents at Utica Farm Equipment as well as addressed the national press. See story and more photos inside. Employment service gets funding to stay open for six months By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star Scugog Employment Services has been granted a six-month reprieve thanks to short-term funding. The centre was facing the pos- sibility of closing its doors on September 1 if funding for the centre was not extended. The centre has received a grant of $18,000 from the Min- ister of Employment and Immi- gration, under the Self Employ- ment Program. The centre, located on Queen Street, has been in operation for more than one year operating under various government grants. Last month an organized ral- ly was held at the YMCA in Port Perry to emphasize the impor- tance of the centre and the con- tinued need for funding. Dur- ham MP Ross Stevenson was presented with a petition bear- ing 219 signatures of those sup- porting the centre. Mr. Stevenson stressed at that time that even if the short- term funding was available, the group should work' at seeking new and innovative ideas to make the centre more attrac- tive. EA 11 It was also suggested that a user fee be implemented for the services rendered, to help de- fray the costs. "I hate to do it," director Vonne Haigh said of the user fees, but a nominal fee will be put in place at the centre in the near future for those using the service, she told the Star last week. But, the fee is worth it, she says, as those using the service receive help with resumes, learn tricks to job hunting, as well as having interviews set up for them, and their names are always on file at the employ- ment centre. Turn 10 page 4 J. PETER HVIDSTEN / PORT PERAY STAR Canada's first woman Prime Mi --_-- a A i a ld i A EE nl RTT aE NL | | ; 4 i ]