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4- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, January 10, 1995 Lumina, Monte Carlo lead the way By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star General Motors officials have pronounced 1994 a huge success after posting an 8 per cent increase in sales over the previous year. Sales of cars in December were on par with the same period in 1993, capping a year that saw monthly reports from the auto manufacturer boasting of sales on the rise. A highlight of the year was the continued success of the Chevrolet Cavalier, which for the fifth straight year cap- tured honors for being the best-selling car in Canada. The popular model's 1995 edition is expected to continue to be one of Canada's favorites, GM predicted. "We are very pleased with our results in 1994," said Tom, Mason, vice-president of mar- keting at GM. "Sales have rebounded, GM posts 8 % hike in. sales for 1994 and we view the 8.4 per cent increase over last year as a significant improvement, and a reflection of the improving economy." Consumer feedback about new and improved product lines has been positive, said Mr. Mason, adding that com- pany officials are optimistic that GM will have another successful year in 1995. In the 1994 calendar year, GM sold 409,708 vehicles, an increase of 8.4 per cent over 1993's totals. Truck sales were strong -- up 17.8 per ent with 164,473 units sold -- and car sales were up 2.8 per cent, with 245,235 sales. Leading the surge in sales were the Lumina and Monte 'Carlo, selling 213 per cent more than 1993, and the Chevy Blazer and GMC Jimmy, posting numbers 188 per cent higher than the pre- vious year. Towourow the following schools: (cli Bsn Todoy- Registration for Early Years Programs and the French Immersion Program Junior Kindergarten - In September 1995, the Durham Board of Education will offer a 2 day, all day Junior Kindergarten program in Epsom P.S. .cccocemmressrrrwrnne 985-7250 Greenbank P.S. .............. 985-2567 R.H. Cornish P.S. ........... 985-4468 Pre-registration for these classes will be by telephone only beginning Tuesday, January 17, 1995 at 9:30 am on a first come, first served basis. No pre-registration will take place before this date. Children eligible for Junior Kindergarten must be 4 years of age by December 31, 1995 and must reside within the boundaries of the school offering the program. Pre-registration for child care pupils in the immediate area and out-of-area students will be by telephone only beginning Tuesday, January 24, 1995 on a first come, first served basis. Final permission to attend will be given by the principal. The government of Ontario has legislated that boards of education must phase-in the implementation of Junior Kindergarten. It is not mandatory for 4 and 5 year olds to attend. Parents wishing further information should contact their local school. Kindergarten - Applications for Kindergarten classes beginning September 1995 are now being accepted from parents whose children will be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 1995. If the number | of pupils registering exceeds the accepted class limit, some students may be transported to another school for the program. Individual schools will arrange for formal registration at a later date, when proof of the child's age (birth certificate, baptismal certificate or passport) and the child's immunization record must be presented. To register, please contact: Cartwright Central P.S. ....... 986-4227 Greenbank/Epsom P.S. ...... 985-2567 Prince Albert P.S. ................ 985-2877 R.H. Cornish P.S. ................ 985-4468 S.A. Cawker P.S. ................. 985-4491 Grade 1 French Immersion Program - The Durham Board of Education does not offer a French Immersion program at the Kinder- garten level. Effective September 1994, students may be accepted into the French Immersion program at the grade one level. An information meeting about the program will be held in the school offering the French Immersion program as follows: R.H. Cornish PS. ....ooussrenes 985-4468 January 25 The information meeting will begin at 7:00 pm. By Kelly Lown Port Pert Star Scugog Council has granted the organizers of the Snow Flake Festival $1,600 and waived the fees for the rental of the Latcham Centre for the Jan- uary festivities. Organizers Dave Goldberg and Rick McCoshen asked for the grant to cover hydro costs to keep the area lighted during the nightime. Organizers are not asking for any funding for the sled dog races, which are being run in conjunction with the event. The Snow Flake Festival ice sculpture demonstration is ex- pected to cost $13,500 to put on, with more than $10,000 already being donated in cash and ser- vices and an additional $2,000 raised through fundraising. Mr. Goldberg also informed council that Bill Lishman, who is creating an "Icehenge" ice sculpture, wishes to locate his sculpture about 80 metres out from the pier on Lake Scugog. With Queen Street as the main route to the downtown core, he felt the visual effect would be greater. : This year's ice sculpture dis- play promises to be larger than "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Council approves $1,500 funding for Snow Flake Festival directors last year's as 15-20 sculptures are being planned. Other attractions for the day were also verified, including a trolley service, which will see horse and buggy rides leave Port Perry High School, travel along Bay and Cochrane Streets to the downtown core and back to Rosa Street. Six drivers have volunteered their services for the day. The Snow Flake Festival runs January 21-22. Saturday's schedule of events will see the Kinsmen Sled Dog North Amer- ican Purebred Championship Races on Queen Street begin- ning at noon. At 1p.m. the Dur- ham Regional Police and teen- agers will square off in a snowball fight. The Durham Rowing Club will hold demon- strations and audience partici- pation beginning at 2 p.m. At 3 p.m. the Sled Dog Celebrity Race will be held and at 4 p.m. the Mutt and Kid Race will be held. Sunday will once again see the Sled Dog Races, beginning at 11 a.m. and the celebrity race at 2 p.m. A fashion show will be held at the Latcham Centre at 1 p.m. and the winner of the trip for two to Atlantic City will be drawn at the gazebo &t 4p.m. First phase of hall By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star Phase one of the construction of the Arena Community Hall will be complete by the end of this week, as crews arejust fin- ishing laying the foundation. Forder-Parks Insurance Brokers Inc. (CH H ON 5 YEAR Personal attention to all of youn general insurance needs. 8.870" 985-8471 34 Water St., Port Perry, Ontario LIL 1J2 our best rate Subject to change without notice COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NOTICE The main front entrance is now reopened to visitors and staff. We wish to thank everyone for their patience and cooperation while the front entrance of the hospital was being renovated. ~~ Thank you ~ Community Memorial Hospital Board of Directors - ---- ® 2 While "1 . 1 -- iw will Im 7 e deu San adcise . Seafood & Steak House "TO QUR FRIENDS & CUSTOMERS" . 3 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - Peter & Jim at Amadeus invite you to celebrate with us our "5th ANNIVERSARY". Peter your Host and Jim the co- Al = partner and Chef, who has worked at many renowned world class dining establishments in both the USA and Canada over the past 27 years, cordially invite you to celebrate the Ly A! : = ~~ = % B -- - ~ | 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF FINE DINING AT AMADEUS i «with us. ) ~~ -- - We wish to thank you for your support in helping to =: establish AMADEUS as the best Family Dining Establishment in Durham Region. We have kept our high standards for all these years while maintaining attractive low prices for you our patrons. In appreciation our choosing. UNCH: Two New Daily Specials-Thest include garlic . bread, pickles & olives, soup or Caesar salad, potatoes, : etables & coffee. All for the low cost of $6.95 NER: Tender, Juicy, Succulent, Chateau Briand for two at $36.95 or Rack of Lamb for two at $28.95 COME AND HELP US CELEBRATE! (Above Specials will expire February 9, 1995) 1180 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa 436-9333 or 436-9065 13 ; ve =D or your love and support we are pleased . to announce additional Lunch and Dinner Specials for 3 'project complete Although construction man- ager Craig Clarke admitted they ran into a few problems with catch basins and poor soil, the project is going "quite well so far," he told township council on Monday. Several aspects of the hall are still in question though includ- ing the color of the building, the landscaping area in front of the building and the parking area and the curbing and ashphalt will be held off until spring. When phase one is complete tenders will be accepted on the remaining project. Several councillors expressed their concern that local labor be used when possible in the build- ing of the hall and were assured the intent was to use local labor as long as their prices were com- peitive with others. "So far it has been 100 per cent local content (labor) to date," Mr. Clarke told council. The building of the hall was split into several projects to al- low local contractors a chance at the work, instead of tendering the entire project to one compa- ny. Doing it individally allows the local contractor a "good op- portunity to make a bid, than if the whole builidng was being tendered," Mayor Howard Hall said. The tenders will be opened later this week and Mr. Clarke urged contractors to check local papers for advertisements for when they will be accepted. CORRECTION An article on the sale of com- mercial land in Port Perry that appeared in the Jan. 6 edition of the Weekend Star incorrectly identified Bill Tripp as owner of the so-called Conway proper- ty. Mr. Tripp and his wife Leona are mortgage holders on the property, not property owners. The Star regrets the error. 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