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OAK HIDGES MEAT MARKET Maintenance supplies and services represent 2.5 per cent of the total budget and although for a one-year period could be cut back, in the long run, poor maintenance of assets is false economy and results in greater expense in the future. FARMER STYLE SAUSAGE . . . . . . . . . . . 79$. LEAN Ming!) BEEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69$. HOMEMADE These costs will in- crease by up to 20 per cent since many of the in- creases in these functions have taken place prior to the introduction of wage and price controls and will be most felt in the 1976 budget. STEAIE SIDES OF BEEF . . . HINDS OF BEEF . . . Contracted services account for ap~ proximately 5 per cent of the total budget. The cost of transportation and contract caretaking are not easily controllable if the same level of service is expected in 1976 as in 1975. Debenture debt represents approxima- tely 9 per cent of the total budget and should remain relatively constant in 1975, but this obligation cannot be reduced so no saving can be realized. of the wage controls established by the federal government. $20.00 or more. T h e i n c r e a s e guaranteed to the teachers in existing agreements increases the budget by 10 per cent alone. Other staff salaries will also increase by at least the minimum level Due to tremendous public response . . . we’ve got more grt specials for you this week. Plus . . . FREE DELIVERY to the Richmond Hill area on all orders of Salaries represent approximately 70 per cent of the total board budget. Teacher salaries alone which account for over 80 per cent of the board's salaries, will increase by approximately $6 million because of the salary agreements already signed. The York County Board of Education budget of $60 million in 1975 will in- crease by more than 10 per cent in 1976. The following breakdown will explain why the budget will increase by more than 10 per cent and how this increase will affect the York Region mill rate. Dear editor Board budget bind Lette r + New MLAS going back to school? Operated by "Red } FREEZER SF However, though the budget will increase by 17 per cent to 25 per cent in 1976, the board will be trying to keep the tax increase to not more than 10 per cent. One can visualize therefore something of the predicament the board is in, in trying to keep the budget from increasing by the magic figure pf 10 per cent. The above functions represent approximately 95 per cent of the YCBE budget in 1975 and the remaining 5 per cent covers a multitude of functions, such as books and periodicals. travel expense, personnel training, tutition fees, advertising‘ bank charges, rent etc. T JustuestoflonzeSL Ines-Wed 9am-Spm E Dom Hall Phamuq bead: Yhur: Fr: 9 a m - 9 n m "Shoo'nBag‘ SammayQam ~Gpm Thompson, formerly of Levendale Meats of the budget and with gas, fuel oil and hydro increasing by up to 25 per cent there is little possibility of reducing this function's cost. In 1974 the board instituted a conservation campaign aimed at reducing con- sumption of heat and light, so few additional economies can be made. Utilities represent appijoxiinately 2 per cent Employee benefits represent approximately 3 per cent of the total budget. but with the implementation of the cost sharing of the dental plan for teachers in the 1975 salary agreements. the full impact of this increase will not be felt until 1976. Already significant economies are being realized by quantity purchases through centralized purchasing and the quality of supplies carefully monitored. cent. Over 70 per cent of the total supply ex- penditures are used in the schools by the students and a further 12 per cent is to maintain cleanliness in the schools in the form of caretaking supplies. 12 KING SIDEROAD, OAK muses 773-5560 SIRLOIN T-BDNE WING 89¢“, $1 19m Undoubtedly there are other ways to keep the mill rate down, and I hope we will find them. It is my intention to do everything possible to develop a budget that will not cost the taxpayer in York Region more than 10 per cent. 0.0... .9. Fifth: the entire staff, of teachers, caretakers. secretaries, and ad- ministrators can be enlisted in a campaign to reduce spending to help in resolving this financial crisis. With their support, savings heretofore thought impossible may be realized. Fourth 2‘ there Will, be increased assessment to apply to increased costs. m ERlE nORmH n COanETIC STUDIO Third: some of the programs and functions such as, french and transportation are highly subsidized by the government. so that much of the increase is not a large burden on the York Region ratepayer. Second: the govern- ment may increase ceilings to enable the board to spend at certain high levels without penalties. mm good through Dec. b.1975 or while supplies Ins! a! pamapaung studiosv Redeemable only ll hm: a! purchase More Christmas for \i)ur Monvy First: practically all spending. except essential services, could be stopped, for the remainder of 1975, to accumulate some surplus funds to apply to the 1976 requirements. reaching the absurd proportions that have began suggested . . . \Vilh this coupon and any 320 purchase of Merle Norman cosmefics.’ you get our FREE gift of a smart mock tortoise shell and crystal look purse. Inside, a Holiday Collection of six Merle Norman beaulg;d makers including. Intense y Moisturizer, Candescenl Face Makeup, Taupe Creamy Eye Shadow. a Trio Compact with Satin Sienna Lipstick, Tawny Cheek Color Creme and Russert Moist Lip Gloss. OUR BIGGEST EVER FREE GIFrâ€"WITHâ€"PURCHASE RICHMOND HILL Hillcrest Mall DONALD COUSENS, Public school trustee, 2 Southdale Dr., Markham, Ont. $182. Yonge St‘ Only at your All of us are now in our own offices and even as late as today have been assigned our own phone numbers. I must admit I have over the last two months been more suc- The shuffle at the Parliament Buildings has nowrbeen completed. It has been almost two months now since election day in September but I have advanced some distance in my ex- perience at Queen's Park; especially from the day after the election when I attended for the first time and was handed by one of the veteran secretaries a guide to the Ontario Legislature designed for school children. By Alf Stong MLA York Centre Double 8 Track From Pickwick Enjoy it now! Use your A” Purpose Account. At Simpsons-Sears you get the finest guarantee Safldactlon or money relunded. 449 Albums Albums Albums Nevertheless my telephone has been in- stalled and my number is 965-5806. If any of you has a problem for which I can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact cessful with the Bell Telephone getting earlier installations for my constituents than I have for myself at Queen‘s Park. @Reqord eprOSIon! JOHNNY’S Rm! an"‘"§aso"n"’s" GREATEST HITS fimfififlmfisr HITS MHNWMQ? Conservative election campaign commitments and contained just one The 30th Ontario Legislature opened Oct. 28 with a minimum of ceremony. Lieutenant Governor Pauline McGibbon read a brief, seven-page Throne Speech which promised action on a number of Golden Banjo Hits, Live at Sahara Tahoe Live at Filmore and many more. I will advise you of this 887 number in a sub- sequent report to you upon the completion of installation. I am also in the process of arranging to have an 887 number installed to serve my constituents. me at that number Album Setsfig alf stong repofis Simpsons-Sears Ltd. 8 Track Tapes 8 Track Tapes 8 Track Tapes 492 ,. 75!? g. 499 Sean, Rlchmond Hlll, Hillcrest Mall, Carrville Rd. and Yonge St This legislation applies to stores of more than three employees and more than 2,400 square feet of retail space. Small grocery and milk stores. The solicitor general has introduced legislation designed to force large retail stores to close on Sundays and defined holidays or face fines of up to $10,000i00 beginning January 1976. Assessed at present as apartment dwellings, condominiums will henceforth be assessed as single family dwellings. new program â€" a change in taxation procedure for condominiums. fifiiélfi £33? 33% 2:251:11 2% @fifififl 81?? 5‘33 I! 33%}?! PERSONAL SHOPPING ONLY. PLEASE. RECORD DEPT. From Columbia Pink Floyd - Wish you were here Johnny Mathis - Greétest Hits Roy Orbison - Greate’sthits Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden that the elected representatives of the Towns of Markham and Richmond Hill had rejected the application I have been advised by him the issue is before the provincial cabinet for consideration but the cabinet has not yet had time to devote to this matter. news and tobacco stands together with small drugstores will be per- mitted to stay open and there are other specified exemptions as well. Airport issue I have been in personal contact with the Honorable James Snow, minister of transportation and communications concerning the extention of runway 15-33 at - Buttonville Airport. Eagles - One of these nights Focus - Mother focus Rod Stewart - Atlantic Crossing Linda Rondstadt - Prisoner in disguise Store Hours: Mon, Tues.. Sat. 9:30 am. to 5:30 pm. Wed.. Thurs. Fri. 9:30 am. to 9:30 pm LP’S 2/ 3°” From Quality - Freddie Fender - Before the next tear drop falls Van McCoy - Disco Baby Pointer Sisters - Steppin Sha-Na-Na - Now I informed the minister THE Deleated LIBERAL. Wednesday. Nov LINDA RONSTADT Prisoner in Diéguiée my chance before the Christmas recess. I will inform you again from week to week of the most current events in your provincial Legislature. I have been placed on the rostrum of freshmen MPPs in order to make my maiden speech in the Leghislature. However, because of the time allocation I may not get I intend to meet with him and represent to him the views of my con- stituents effected most seriously in this situation. He assured me he would meet with me further on this matter prior to the cabinet's deliberations. of Buttonville Airport to have the lands surrounding the airport reâ€"zoned to allow the sought after expansion.