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Rettie said the increments were not to exceed 13.5 per- He also suggested a com- promise situation on the nine percent across-the-board in- crease as suggested in clause 1. In this plan, under a basic salary of $8,000. 10 percent cost-of-living, plus an incre- mental benefit, “where ne- cessary.” would be applied. In a salary range from $8,000 to $10,000. 10 percent would be paid on $8,000, and nine percent on the amount between $9,000 and $10,000. When the resolution was proposed, Mayor Evelyn Buck of Aurora said she didn't think council could delegate salary responsibilities to the administrative officer. CAN ONLY RECOMMEND Rettie agreed. He asked the second clause be amend- ed to read that he recom- mend, rather than set the increments himself. Just how to go about keep- ing its employees happy and council in control, began when Mayor Anthony Roman of Markham introduced a motion calling for an increase of 9 percent -â€" the approxim- ate rise in the National Con- sumer Price Index for 1973â€" to be applied as a basic in- crease to the salaries. 4%% LIMIT The resolution. which con- tained six clauses, also au- thorized Chief Administrative Officer Jack Rettie to apply additional incremental in- creases to deserving employ- ees, the increases not to ex- ceed 4% percent of their total salaries at the present rate of pay. The resolution, however, didn’t apply to the salaries of Rettie, the commissioners of planning. engineering, health and social services. the reg- ional clerk. treasurer and solicitor. whose salaries are to go before the administra- tive committee for recom- mendation to council. Or maybe the administra- tion will set the price. Still council at least convinced it- self last week after a mara- thon discussion on the mat- ter, that it would be in charge all the way. Non-union employees of York Region will be getting raises soon. But it will be council and not the admini- stration that has the final say in how much. For Non-Union Municipal Employees Propose 9 Percent Region Pay Hike Represented by over 1,000 independen! insurance agents aeross Canada. Richmond Hill Barrow Insurance Services Ltd'. 884-1561 Willowdale Nen G. McDonald Limited. 226-16i1 Labour costs are going up. Building costs are going up. What if you have a fire? Is your present insurance adequate to cover the inflated cost of replacement? And if not, why not? You need that kind of flexibility in an insurance policy today. And you can get it with a low-cost Economical policy. - So talk to your independent insurance agent. Ask him for details on our special Inflation Guard endorsement to your policy. It automatically increases protection dollars in pace with rising The biggest investment you’ll ever make... A replacemént cost protect it {u For further information, please contact the conserva- tion authority at 630-9780. Albion Hills is located five miles north of Bolton on Highway 50. It is just one of nine conservation areas open for winter recreation operat- ed by the Metro Conservation Authority. Sledding, tobogganlng, skl- ing and skatingâ€"this conser- vation playground has recrea- tional facilities to suit every member of the family. Take a ride on your snowmobile. enjoy a winter picnic or walk the nature trails. 'Ilhere's downhill and cross-country skiing and for just $2.00 skiers have all day use of the rope-tow. All nine areas are easy to reach and within 30 miles of Metro Toronto. The price of admission to the areas is $1.50 per car. Family Winter Fun Albion Hills Area Albion Hills Conservation Area is 927 acres of winter fu‘n. For camping enthusiasts, the area is open during the winter season to group camp- ing (by permit only). At January 1. 1974, if ap- proved, they would be $3,. 476,780, an increase of $399,- 733, or 12.99 percent. Total salaries as at Decem- ber 31, 1973, both union and non-union, were $3,077,047. In asking that council con- sider the amended clause 1. Bettie said he hadn't a man- date from council and didn't think he should be placed in a position of arguing with council on salaries. COMPETITIVE MARKET In speaking to Clause 2, he said council must remember it was in a competitive mar- ket and salaries were lower than those in comparable jobs in industry in 1973. He then gave council a list of recommended increases. Mayor Robert Forhan of Newmarket moved that the report be received and sub- mitted to the various commit- tees for consideration. cent of the salary bill at the end of the year. If his plan ,were approved. it would pro- vide an increase of 12.99 percent. 100% CANADIAN LB. BLADE ROAST .28 CROSS RIB ROAST / 'l'. BONE WING 0R PORTERHOUSE STEAKS 0R ROASTS .68 THE LIBERAL, Richmonu Luu, uutario, Thursday, Feb. 21, 1974 19 5 TO 12 LB. AVG. FROZEN-EVISCERATEIS YOUNG GRADE A TURKEYS ALL VALUES EFFECTIVE UNTIL THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS TUESDAY FEBRUARY 76M 1974. AT RICHMOND HILL 9751 YONGE ST. SOUTH AND NEWMARKET, 7B DAVIS DRIVE‘ WE RESERVE THE RIGNT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES TO NORMAL FAMILY REQUIREMENTS Serves 8 (Looks greatâ€"tastes delicious, costs penniesâ€"Bake in oven) 2 butternut 3 tablespoon squash ’ butter or 0R margarine Vegetables are a sure fire way to brighten up winter meals. Their colour. flavour and low cost certainly make them appealing. A few interesting vegetable combinations to whet even the fussiest palate are: WINTER VEGETABLE SKILLET NOTE: ‘ QUESTION What is so special about thul Cucrm'.’ BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH ANSWER: It‘x :1 good nulriliom food. It \xill .\'O'l' PERFORM PHYS- ICAL MIRACLI'IS. thul germ ix an important \ourcc of lhiuminc‘ iron. phoxphorou». magnesium. Vilumin li and protein and i1 conluinx \O cholesterol. QUESTION: Should I take iron pills to increase my iron inlzlkc A\SWF.R: Onl) if_mur doctor prescribes them. H is “iscr local. foods containing iron regularly and never self medicate. Write JOAN HELDEN c/o P.O. Box 35. Station “W” Toronto, Ont. Doepblscuntl’rlcu 2 butternut 3 tablespoons squash ’ butter or 0R margarine 4 pounds squash 1 teaspoon salt /2 cup corn M: cup chopped syrup peanuts Cut squash into lengthwrse pieces â€" discard seed â€" slash at l-inch intervals. Arrange skin side down in large oven casserole or roasting pan. In a small saucepan blend together next 3 ingredients, heat until butter lS melted. Brush over squash and bake in 375°F. oven 35-40 minutes brushing occasronally with remaining syrup mixture Sprinkle wrth peanuts and bake lotminutes longer. I“ Hints to the homemakers EVERYDAY 1 medium turnip,cubed 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 teaspoon salt chopped parsley for garnish