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The Acton Free Press Wednesday Juno 1381 Cant measure results of sales tax off Steve sits at a table for sale at the Old Hide House It Is difficult to say If there has been a Email the temporary lifting of effect this month on sales Ontario Sales Tax on but not enough to make a furniture and appliances difference in overall helped boost the local sales A few customers Wee Lisa hud trouble getting her kite up In the air Sunday at the Trinity United Church picnic at Blue Springs Scout economy according merchants In fact many consumers were unaware of the provincial government economic measure The seven per cent tax was lifted six months ago on items such as fridges stoves upholstered Hems washers dryers etc The tax will be re established next Tuesday Elmo of Acton Home Furnishings said said they were buying to save the sales tax but most people they were not aware of the exemption It really funny how they scream at taxes and then dont realize it Is off she Bald She explained if people want something they are going to buy it whether taxable or not Miss noted the governments method of boosting economy has not worked She feels if a longer period of time was In volved there might be some effect but six months Is not long enough to tell Don Dawklns of the Hide house says the lift has definitely of fected his business Beds and dining room suites sold the best especially In the last few weeks Items eligible for the savings he said are being pushed and thus doing well Because of this It is liard to teU II the booming business is due to the sales tax or the sales they are offering Any effect the sales has had has been this month he Bald Sales of appliances and upholstery Items arc excellent according to Jake of Hills Furniture and Appliances noted there was a rush of goods when the taxes was first and again in April May and June with the deadline closing In He also noted though that Senior students of Joyce Carpenters Acton School of Dance on the weekend at the Acton High School a emotional scene at Acton High Saturday night as a finale brought Joce Carpenter dance era to an end It was the an of the Acton School of Dance and the final year Joyce Carpenter will be in charge Nel year Liz Chalmers will take over There t a dry eye on the stage as present and former dance students bid farewell Joyce centre back Is flank by Vickl and Judy Wee Jennifer was crying ho hard Joyce brought her over to her and held the sobbing child Judy performed a solo at the Joyce Carpenter Acton School of Dance anniversary Obituary Barb Crimless A well known Acton Calvin resident Barbara A Wilson DeMoine Dan Crimless died in Guelph McPhte and Ted Wind- June at the age of mnlle She had been 111 for four 7 am to 7 STRAWBERRIES Come into our after picking for a refreshing cold drink ice cream cone or For your convenience we have sugar certo Jamjars freezer bags and whipping cream I HAVE YOU I YOUR COUPON LINE OF ERIN MILES S OF HIGHWAY 3V4 MILES NORTH OF months Mrs Crlmles3 leaves to mourn her husband Ed of Elmore Drive two daughters Newman and Coleen Crimless of Acton son Paul of London and two grandchildren She was the daughter of Wilfred and Olive Campbell Mrs attended schools In Guelph and was married in Guelph on July She was a part time cashier and a housewife She moved to Acton seven years ago Father Leo Speagle officiated at the funeral held June at the Shoemaker Funeral Home Interment was at Mary mount Guelph Pallbearers were William Eric Ebenezer by Mr Ron McLean The annual strawberry social Is being held on Friday from Everybody welcome Mr Flnley spoke on Marks story of sowing the seed and the harvest Dont worry about what will happen to the seed Barclay said it would be common to see a sower while Jesus was talking to the crowd Relax while you work at spreading the kingdom love the harvest Is guaranteed The seed could cither be spread broadcast or with a bag of seed on the back of a donkey with a hole In the bag Some soil would never be able to receive the seed Some people ore too busy In our development we go through different stages PteaAi RED CROSS BLOOD DONOR CLINIC RED Thursday June 25 Acton Legion Auditorium 500 pm 830 pm For transportation phone 8531868 or 8534910 Baby Sitting Available This Clinic Sponsored By Tyler Transport Halton Hills Furniture people are buying now because of Inflation and the future price ccrtalntlty They are making Investments plus saving the seven per cent Luxury Items such as televisions microwaves dishwashers etc did not fall under the tax exempt category Kulken says because they sell well and don need assistance predicts July will be very slow month as people will refuse to spend the seven per cent tax However he says business will be back to usual In August and September when people get used to spending the additional money again estimates sales in his store are up W per cent In first six months of this year compared with tho same time period lost year Gail Charctte of Pinecraft in the Leathertown mall said business is good but she has no proof it Is because of the tax exemption She explained she only started her business in March and has never had to charge sales tax She did say however that the recent change In the tax exemption has helped business She explained In order to for exemption goods had to be paid for and delivered by June 30 Her manufacturers had told her to quit taking orders as there was such a backlog for that date they could not keep up IS with demand Now that the provincial govern ment extended delivery date to September 30 she is able to continue taking orders until Tuesday CANADIAN O0EON THEATRES A GEORGETOWN 3 Jake Kulkcn has been busy the past few months with people taking advantage of the provincial governments lax exemption on some Items BYE BYE BUGS mi if vfWi jgmggSgBjgggj Present This Ad On Any Home Treatment IWr urban pest control CALL TODAYI 8777014 MILTOWNE CENTRE JUNE26th27th W MOST STORES WILL BE OPEN TILL MIDNIGHT WTTH BETTER THAN EVER VALUESTO BE HAD SUCK BACK YOUR HAIR PUT ON DANCING SHOES QETINONTHEFUNATOUR GRAFFITI DANCE J Then a Lot More Than Groat Values to You Coming Back CALENDAR OF EVENTS- Cm EX ft Cm SATURDAY JUNE27lh 1200 THE OFFICIAL FLAGRAISING CEREMONY OF THE MILTOWNE CENTRE SEMIMALL At the on Main St Mayor Krantz President Barney Henderson and a from the Ministry Housing will bo on hand to Hags Friday Junt2fithat700pnl Saturday Juno27lhstB00p m Main St from Martin PLENTY OF PARKING AVAILABLE IN MARY STREET PARKING LOTS Mb Out On Summer Hours MonFri Sat Sun 96 8332117 ti HAW GARDEN CENTRE HIGHWAY NO 24 ERIN Come in and see us models of Pool Patio Furniture on display in our showroom NO SALES TAX until Juna