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"A Family Tradition for 131 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 4, 1997 -11 Strike, fab plant sale eat into profits for '96, GM declares A month-long strike and restructuring ate into the profits of the area's major employer last year. General Motors of Can- ada Limited has reported revenues of $27.3 billion and net income of $679 million for 1996. Revenues declined 8 per cent over 1995 results while net income was down by 51 per cent as a result of several factors, including labor disrup- tions, special charges re- Go for the heart this Romance your Valentine with fresh flowers presented in a heart-shaped ceramic box featuring a lush rose design. The Victorian Heart Bouquet is an clegant Valentine gift that will please your Valentine all year long. To send this beautiful keepsake bouquet almost anywhere in Canada or the U.S., call or visit our shop. #399 I kleflorx Personal Touch Floral & Gift Shop 209 Mary St., Port Perry 985-9360 (across from LCBO) CLASSIFIEDS Fe FIND IT. Look to The Port Per Star classifi ul find what J okig fl 985-7383 wa | - mon. (WR cele] Wels PHOTOCOPIES at the PORT PERRY STAR 235 Queen St - Port Perry 085-7383 lated to the sale of two fa- cilities, reduced volume at the Ste. Therese Assembly Plant and conversion ac- tivities at the Oshawa Car Assembly Plants to pro- duce the next generation Buick Century and Buick Regal products. General Motors of Can- ada Limited president and general manager, Mau- reen Kempston Darkes said, "Our results for 1996 reflect the realities of the challenges we faced. How- ever, we are looking for- ward to improved results in 1997 and a strong show- ing in the Canadian mar- ketplace. "I am confident that our employees will continue their drive for outstanding quality, value and custom- ers enthusiasm." A Scugog fire watch Home chimney fire spreads Firefighters from both stations were called in to battle a blaze on Feb. 1. Station 1 responded to 202 Bigelow St. at 11:33 p.m. when a chimney fire was called in. Station 2 was called in at 11:44 p.m. to assist in extinguishing the fire. Extensive damage was the result after the fire spread from the chimney and into the walls and attic. Detector causes false alarm The Scugog Fire Department responded to a call on Jan. 29 when a carbon monoxide detector went off. The call came in at 3:24 p.m. from 172 Cedargrove Dr. Station 2 firefighters were dispatched to the scene but could not find a problem. Sewer floods basement Station 1 firefighters were also called to 419 Bay St. on Feb. 2 when a sewer back-up flooded a basement. Firefighters were called in at 1:06 p.m. when it was discovered the base- ment had been flooded because of a backed up sewer line. The basement was then pumped out by the fire department. Get Doors RR Save up to $7.000 towards the purchase of anew Ford, Mercury or Lincoln vehicle 1 '97 E-SERIES XLS * WITH AUTOMATIC AND AIR CONDITIONING! * Power Steering * Rear-Wheel ABS * Chrome Bumpers * 4.2L 205 hp V6 * 8' Cargo Box * Dual Airbags -- With sa Passenger-Side Deactivator « AM/FM Stereo Cassette Cd SVAN [oR Fa {el 3D (B32) Yd ¢.Y * Two-Tone Paint + Colour-Keyed Bodyside Mouldings * Chrome Styled Steel Wheels ¢ 60/40 Cloth Split Bench Seat i | 4x2 REGULAR CAB With A Thir For *49 Nore! Same Great Features And The Only ssf SuperCab Pickup With fs A Standard 3rd Door! £& MORE POWER, MORE ROOM THAN CHEVY & DODGE! VEHICLE '97 F-150 XLS | CHEVY C/K 1500 - BEST NEW PICKUP! Automobile Journalists Association of Canada Chit CHOOSE YOUR F-SERIES LEASE PAYMENT Downpayment Monthly Payment D! HORSEPOWER 20 opgu aM or equivalent trade | Regular Cab SuperCab 5 @ 4750 RPM 200 @ 4400 RPM 175 @ 4800 RPM $2,637 TORQUE (Ib.ft.) 260 @ 3000 RPM | 255 @ 2800 RPM | 230 @ 3200 RPM $1500 Eye $258 CARGO BED SPACE (cu.ft.) 72.8 70.3 $ g 0 $327 Es See Your Ontario Ford & Mercury Dealers CANADA'S #1 TRUCK LEADERS!" ly lease payment of $209/8258 based on 24 month lease from Ford Credit to qualified retail lessees, on a . oved « ' : F-Series XLS Regular Cab/SuperCab with PE P BOSA $22.995/$25 495 Offers exclude freight (4920) fn 10 a maximum of $3,500 over five years with the CIBC Ford Visa Card and up to $1,400 a year to a maximum of $7.000 over five years with the CIBC Ford Visa Gold Card towards the purc international Service Association CIBC and Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited licencees of Mark Based on 1996 calendar year maw, edit Some conditions and 18,000 km per year mileage restriction apply e and all applicable taxes Dealer may lease or sell for less Limited time Rn BAA olan Ur A LTR Td VA $2,637 downpayment or equivalent trade required offer See dealer for detads 1$ave up to $700 a year hase of lease of a new Ford Mercury or Lincoln vehicle Some conditions and an annual fee red oval required 3 apply Cred [vod Jl Ontano FMDA. PO Box 2000. Oakville, Ontario 16) SE4