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4 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, September 11, 1990 GM auto sales down 9.3% in past year General Motors of Canada dealers sold a total of 34,051 vehicles in August, a decrease of 9.5 percent over the 37,636 units delivered in the same month a year ago, reported Michael Erd- man, vice president of marketing. For the first eight months of the calendar year, combined passenger car and truck sales totalled 325,071. This is a decrease of 9.3 percent from the 358,315 units sold in the same period last year. Passenger car deliveries in August of 22,165 were down 16.1 percent from 26,432 sold in August, 1989. Sales of General Motors passenger cars for January through August totalled cent from 115,072 units sold dur- 217,035, down 10.8 percent from 243,243 units sold during the same period last year. Truck sales in August of 11,886 units were up 6.1 percent over the 11,204 sold in August, 1989. For the first eight months of the 1990 calendar year, General Motors sold 108,036 trucks, down 6.1 per- ing the same period last year. "The effect of a slower economy has impacted our vehi- cle sales this month," commented Erdman. "However, we are delighted with the performance of our sub- compacts Chevrolet Sprint and Pontiac Firefly. Sales for the month of August were up by 27 percent," he added. "We are also very pleased with the sales. of our Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunbird. After eight months, sales are up by 14 percent over last year as the Chevrolet Cavalier remains leader of the industry," he continued. . "The new Park Avenue is show- ing a strong acceptance in the public with sales increase of over 28 percent for the month. "Our truck sales performance remained buoyant during the month showing solid growth in the sport utility and compact vans sector in spite of a slowing economy. 3 "Our Tracker sales for August are the second best months ever showing the popularity of our sporty recreational vehicle. '""The sales of our compact vans such as Chevrolet Astro, GMC Safari, Lumina APV:and Pontiac Transport have increased by 34.3 percent this month. Their popularity is growing amongst our customers," said Erdman. Subscribe to the Star during September and save three big ways On page 19 of this issue of the Star readers will find an announcment regarding the coming GST (Goods and Service Tax) and a Port Perry Star subscription increase. For a limited time only, subscribers, or those wishing to become subscribers of the Star will be able to save three ways. First, by renewing or subscribing to the Star before the end of December 1990," you will be able to save the 7% GST which will apply to newspaper subscriptions commencing January 1, 1991. (see advertisment on page 19) Second, save the subscription rate increase commencing October 1, '90. The new subscription rate for one year will be $25.00. Single copies, available over the counter become 60¢. And third, you can take advantage of special prices being offered for multi-year subscriptions to the Port Perry Star during the month of September. We realize increases of any kind are never welcomed, but by informing our loyal readers now, it will give you an oppor- tunity to take advantage of these special offers. Act now and save three ways! Course teaches how fo be an effective parent As a parent you are on the fir- ing line every day, confronted by enough problems to confound a Solomon. And yet, if you are like most parents, you have little or no preparation for the job. Only for the job of parenting is there the unspoken expectation that love, instinct and common sense will be enough. And sometimes it is. More often, however, the most well-intentioned parents find themselves frustrated, angry, bewildered, guilty, and alone. Like members of any other pro- fessional group you and your fellow parents need the opportuni- ty to get together to share your common problems and receive continuing training in the skills needed to do your job better. The Family Education Resource Centre of Durham House is offering a 10 session discussion group for parents which will focus on understanding children's behaviour and learning positive and practical skills for redirecting misbehaviour and en- couraging children. The group will meet at Im- maculate Conception School, Port Perry on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. starting September 24. The cost is $50.00 per person and pre-registration is required. 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