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PAGE 12THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, OCTOBER 9,2002 www.durhamregion.com"* A.J. GROEN/Statesman photos Fall fun NEWCASTLE - The annual Newcastle Fall Fair attracted a number of visitors over the weekend. Above, lyier Gillan tests his shooting accuracy while Ken Boone of the Knights of Columbus flips pancakes. GM sales stay high DURHAM - September was a hot month for General Motors of Canada. The Oshawa-based company delivered 46,749 vehicles last month, an increase of 23.7 per cent over the same period in 2001. Car sales jumped 29 per cent to 24,713 while truck sales- climbed 18.3 per cent to 22,036. "GM sales were on fire last month as we sold more vehicles than we have in any September ever," said Marc Comeau, vice- president of sales, service and marketing. "At this rate, 2002 could be our strongest year in over a decade as we have already sold more vehicles this year than the 380,000 we did in all of 1996." Entry level cars, such as the Cavalier and Sunfirc, led the way, with sales up by 77 per cent. GM truck sales represented an all-time record in September. September. GM car sales for the month represented GM's best September September since 1987. For the year to date, GM has - * sold 394,818 cars and trucks, " an 11.6 per cent increase over the same sales period as last year. : x -- , - v ws.j#<R, Owning your own business means the opportunity to benefit from your own injJihtive. Julian Bowron Feature Factory There's really nothing like having your own business. And the Ontario government is committed to helping small businesses thrive. There have been 955,000 jobs created in Ontario sinçe 1995. Nearly half were created by small business. We've worked hard to build the ideal business climate for growth, innovation, and success. We truly value the entrepreneur and that's why we're reducing red tape, cutting taxes and providing support and information. If you've got questions, or need information simply visit a Small Business Enterprise Centre, or a Government Information Centre. Or you'll find lots of information at www.ontario-canada.com or by calling the Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre at: 1-800-567-2345. Small business starts here. (l7) Ontario Health official says stay away from Jimson weed DURHAM - The region's health department has issued a warning after four young people overdosed on Jimson weed seeds last weekend in Oshawa. Two men and two women, ages 17 to 21, fell ill and were taken to Lak- eridge Health Oshawa after ingesting the potentially deadly seeds Saturday, Saturday, Durham Regional Pojicc say. They are expected to recover. Jimson weed, which produces large white or purple trumpet-like flowers, commonly grow wild throughout Ontario between May and September. In fall, the plant's thorny pods each produce 50 to 100 seeds, which arc often used as a hallucinogenic by being smoked, taken orally, snorted or injected, according to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Dr. Donna Reynolds, associate medical officer of health for Durham Region, said many users are not aware of the toxic potential of the seeds. "The seeds contain a number of agents including atropine, which if ingested can lead to serious health complications," said Dr. Reynolds. Symptoms range from euphoria, restlessness and hallucinations, which can progress to delirium, çoma and death. Other signs a person has ingested the seeds are dry mouth, blurred vision, vision, dilated pupils and disorientation. disorientation. I Icallh officials are urging parents to take precautions to ensure children aren't exposed to the weed, Anyone who has consumed it should seek immediate immediate medical attention. UPHOLSTERY Natasha Murdoch B.Soc.Sc. R.N.C.P. 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