Consumer confidence not yet reflected in retail sales BBB are busy in high the tills moat Canadian retailers are not reflecting this improvement states Paul Tin President of the Better Business Bureau in response o a Confer Board of Canada survey of consumer buy ing Intentions which claims that consumer confidence Is strengthen- ing Statistics Canadas pre liminary figures show only a 35 per cent In crease In retail trade over this time last year The fear of unemployment Canadians to their money and stops them spending it Tux explains Deposits savings a this country increased by per cent between May 1982 and May 1983 The consequences are being felt throughout the retail sector sales are not rising at a rapid rate Moreover while many economic theorists are proclaiming the advent of a recovery the real sit is that the bank rote continues to climb The rate Is 3 per cent higher than a year ago The President of the Better Business Bureau goes on to point out that consumers disposable income has not grown and this restricts the amount of money being spent Many consumers find themselves without money with which to press their new found confidence Greater con spending is needed to get the economy roil ing but this will not occur as long as the country Is suffering from unemploy men The only way to increase the amount of money people have Is for Barry D Timleck Chart Accountant BUILDING SUITE 301 GEORGETOWN 8776948 DOVOULIHe Doing Wash Who does But we can help make it a bit easier Lots government to propose employment programs and to cut taxes Federal lax incentives and provincial sales tax cuts have boosted con sumer spending In certain markets For example according to Statistics Canada store sales increased by per cent and home appliance store sales by per cent in May and new car sales were up IB per cent in June If consumers believe that the Job market will improve in the coming months and that the econ omy la on the rebound purchasing will Increase substantially The PAWS group have been busy this summer their water safely They have to both Georgetown Indoor and outdoor pools as well as Acton Indoor pool showing how water safety can be fun to learn They have also shown their skits for the towns and YMCAs recreation programs and They also appear on Hal ton Cable their shows If you keep a clone eye on store windows you will a number of water The PAWS group have been working on a of dyers and hand outs which are available to he public There are a variety of games and puzzles that are available at the Acton town office or any of the Georgetown or Acton pools If you would Ilka any more information on water safely or the Paws program please feel Tree contact us at Si J Li HI DENTURE THERAPIST 2 Main St N Georgetown 9am Weekdays Evenings a Salurdays by 8772359 ROBERT TAIT INSURANCE AGENCY LTD GEORGETOWN ffl IT See me or car home lite boat and business insurance Stock Up And Save Pair Pkg TUBE SOCKS 799 MILL WEEKEND EXTRA Friday Avgast I Iffl Page No suspects Hilton regional police have no In a break in Saturday In which a Saitsul turntable worth stolen from a Mill Street Georgetown HERES YOUR CHANCE TO A ffS BEEF A RAMA ENTER NOW ENTER OFTEN MILES BLUE8V ALLEY MEAT MARKET THIS WEEKS FEATURE- SIDES OF BEEF kg OPEN SUNDAYS 39 KENNEDY PIZZERIA ALLKINDSOF PIZZA FOR CONVENIENT TAKEOUT OR HOME DELIVERY B775281 MOORE PARK PLAZA JEANNETTES DUTCH DELI IMPORTED CHEESES FOOD PRODUCTS SI Main SI COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SERVICING LICENSED MECHANICS ROAD SERVICE MORE THAN 100 CHANNELS SATELLITE TV AS LOW AS MOVIES NEWS R RATED MOVIES CONCERTS HEALTH CHANNELS LAS VEGAS SHOWS ft SPORTS MHO GALLERY THE CASUAL FURNITURE STORE FOR ALL SEASONS KENNEDY HALLMARK CARDS PARKER PENS MARKERS DRAFTING SUPPLIES DOMINION BLUE LINE PAPER PRODUCTS UK Cm it FREE DELIVERY WnHMMMUMJSUBS DOWNTOWN SUBMARINE SHOP OPEN son Wad lOamtlpm ThuraSat 10amaam ROYAL PIZZA WTTHTW9 COUPON FAST ttPQUELPHST FOR THE LATEST MOVES Sophie Choice The Verdict High Road To China etc VHSRtCsnJiri