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GM sales increase for month of October General Motors of Canada reports a sharp increase in vehicle sales last month, compared with October 1991. GM dealers in Canada sold 31,169 new vehicles in October, that's a 23.1 per cent increase over the same month a year ago. - Passenger car sales were up 17 per cent (19,966 units) and truck sales soared 36 per cent to 11,203 units. In a statement released last week, GM attributes the improved sales figures to the continued strong demand for Pontiac Sunbird and Chev Cavalier. The combined sales in October of these two models was up 44 per cent from a year ago. And Geo Metro also experienced a signficant hike as deliveries more than doubled from 6573 to 1,681. Other strong performers for the company were the re- designed compacts Pontiac Grand Am, Olds Achieva and Buick Skylark. Greater availability pushed sales from 360 a year ago to 1766 in October. The truck market strength was also broad-based, according to the company statement, as sales of Chev Lumina APV, Pontiac Trans Sport and GMC Safari compact vans jumped 56 per cent. The Oshawa-built full size Chev and GMC C/K series extended cab pick-ups also enjoyed strong sales, up 21 per cent to 4,682 units. Likewise the Chev Blazer/GMC Jimmy which posted combined sales increase of"29 per cent in October over the same month in 1991. The strong showing in sales in the month of October is welcome news for the auto maker which 'had been experiencing slower sales in 1992. From January 1 to October 31 this year, GM total car sales stood at 226,809, off 9.9 per cent from the 261,709 cars sold in the same nine months last year. Truck sales this year are at 114,622, down 4.8 per cent from the 120,382 units sold from January to October 31 last year. Centre opens for reusable clothing, small appliances Durham residents can now help protect the environment and provide job training opportunities in the community, thanks to a new partnership between Durham Region and Goodwill Industries. The two partners have opened an Attended donation Centre at the Oshawa Transfer Station, 1640 Ritson Road North, where people can environment--it also benefits the Durham community by supporting work training programs for people who face employment barriers, and by providing quality goods at low prices," said Rae Thompson, Vice President of Community Relations at Goodwill. Goodwill Industries is a non- profit social service agency that provides vocational and lifeskills training to those who iently drop off bl clothing and household goods such as toys and small, repairable appliances. The Centre will be permanently staffed by Goodwill employees. Hours for the new Centre will be Mond face employ barriers. Founded in 1935, it also provides trained staff to business and industry. Goodwill Industries succeeds with the support of nearly 200 volunteers, 450 staff, and to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 noon. "We're pleased to join with Goodwill as partners in reuse," noted Glen Pleasance, Coordinator of 3R Programs at Durham Region's Works Department. "Reuse is of primary importance in our efforts to significantly reduce the waste we generate." "Not only does partnership benefit this the VILLAGE STITCHERY Alterations & Repairs To All Types of Clothing 1621 KING ST., PRINCE ALBERT Barb Mcintyre ! 985-2269 th ds of donors, and supporters. Durham Region's waste management and reduction programs serve the municipalities of Ajax, Brock, Newgastle, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge and Whitby. Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, November 10, 1092 -- 3_<a Group of Four opens Art Show at Scugog Library Well known artists Murray McCheyne Stewart, Zora Buchanan, Les Tibbles, and John Joy opened a display of oils and water colours at the Kent Farndale Gallery In the Scugog Library. The showing by these Toronto artists will continue until November 27. The art if a wonderful variety of pastel floral arrangements to rugged Canadian landscapes Including Lake Scugog and the Nonquon River. - E PRODUCE STORE THIS WEEKS SPECIALS Granny Smith Apples Fancy Grade Prod. of USA ... Ib. L8 Mini Potatoes Romaine Lettuce #1 Grade 41 4 "3 - Each ... White Grapefruit Red or White Produce 49 4 | 5 Your Choice - ONLY g Ib. of USA "We Strive for Quality" EVERY TUESDAY Is SENIORS' DAY - 10% OFF REG. PRICES Mon. to Wed. 9 to 6; Thurs. & Fri. 9 to 9;Saturday 9 to 5; Sunday 11 to 4. 52 WATER ST., PORT PERRY PHONE 985-0939 Christmas Presence "From Our Hands ... To Your Heart" Country Collectables Craft Show & Sale Catch the spirit of an Old Fashioned Christmas and find that unique, one-of-a-kind gift. November 15, 1992 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM BOWMANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 'igh sero? Admission: $1. Children under 12: FREE Snack Bar Door Prizes Info: 985-1616