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‘The habits of older people are difâ€" ficult to change, Mr. Young â€"said, and it is important that people in a demâ€" ‘«ocracy develop a transient and flexâ€" ible method of thinking so they can not only keep up with modern trends but also contribute something conâ€" structive. 9 Pensioners Work Quite Happy, Reâ€" _ ports Bartlieman In their resolution North Bay pointâ€" ed out that there was no university in the north â€"at present and that all students from the north desiring highâ€" er education had to go to considerable expense and travel a great distance to reach a university. The forthcoming campaign for funds for the YV. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. plans for Timmins was mentioned. It will begin in the latter part of Feb. with a concert proposed as an opening note. The evening‘s entertainment took the. form of a very humorous skit, "*Napoleon‘s Farewell to his Grandâ€" mother", in which Howard McGregor and Don Lalonde took stellar parts. Frank Dawson played for a singâ€" song to conclude the evening. Drive Underway For University In North Beforeâ€"endorsing <a resolution from North Bay to the Minister of Educaâ€" tion asking that a University be esâ€" tablished in North Bay council decided to first secure the endorsment of local school boards. Mayor Brunétte asked why should North Bay be picked for a university, why not Kirkland Lake or Timmins. Ofter all, Timmins is the largest town Councillor Roberts said that th«: emâ€" ployment of these nine men had been recommended by the town‘s advisory People, by increasing their educaâ€" tion, broaden their whole outlook on life. It opens fields of endeavor and interest that to many is like finding a new world. There is plenty of scope for everyone, and through education people learn to get along with one anâ€" other and increase their knowledge by social contact. Councillor Bartleman was of the opâ€" inion that local school boards should have an opportunity to voice an opinâ€" ion on the matter before council enâ€" dorsed North Bay‘s suggestion. "This appears to me to be strictly an eduâ€" cational matter," he said. A constitution for the young club was reviewed, drawn up on the basis of Y standards. Regarding the nine pensioners who are back working for the town pending advice from Toronto councillor J. P. Bartleman said that with the exception of three who are quite feeble, the reâ€" maining six are quite happy to be back at work and receiving three times as much money as they did while on pen "‘Timmins is fortunate in having such interested and excellent convenâ€" in Canada. YMCA â€" YWCA Camâ€" paign Begins In Feb. Howard McGregor save a report on the recently formed Y‘s Teen Town, which held its second meeting at the Hollinger Hall on Fri. evening. An encouraging turnâ€"out *of 200 young people guarantee a successful beginâ€" ning to the endeavour. The Timmins Y‘s Men‘s Club held their regular Monday evening dinner meeting in the Grand Hotel. Donald Lalonde presided at the meeting. "Education," said Mr. Young, "is a community responsibility. Through shorter working hours the average perâ€" son has more leisure time, and it is hoped through adult education to enâ€" able these people to make constructive and interesting use of their time by cultivating hobbles and planned readâ€" ing." A cultural education will be assisted through art exhibits, museum exhibits; and a broader scope through the teaâ€" ching of hobibes, handicrafts,.etc. Mr. Ken Young, assistant director of the Ontario Adult Education Board, informed the Advance in an interview yesterday that his present visit to Timmins was primarily to discuss plans with the convenors of the varâ€" jlous committees of the local Adult Education Branch and to arrange for the itinerary of Dr. Blatz, the noted authority on child psychology who will visit Timmins on Feb 16th and 17th. Mr. Young said the main object of the Adult Education Groups is to bring about an improved citizenship through enabling Canadians to obtain a liberal education. This will be done by atâ€" tempting a more general educational training rather than a technical one. "Regrettable, Timmins No Large Auditorium" Adult Director States Vol. XXXII No. 4 (Continued on Page Eight) pirvre Aopance The Pioneer Paper of the â€"Porcupine Established 1912 0o o aod | The Paper | 2 *P P DP â€"Pâ€"Dâ€"D P P L P "Timmins has a great number of people interested in Adult Education," Mr. Young said. "And it also has an excellent and interested committee which is busy arranging for an Adult Education program in Timmins. Give it your support." The guest speaker at the Lions Club on Monday was Mr. Ken Young of the Adult Education Branch in Kirkland Lake. Mr. Young gave a very interâ€" esting outlinge of the aims, the purpose and the need of Adult Education and hoped that the Lions Club would lend assistance to the Adult Education Branch in Timmins. In his addres‘s} Mr. Young mentioned that te Adult Education Board was sponsored by the Dept. of Education and the Dept. of Agriculture assisted by local Boards of Education. At preâ€" sent these groups are about. one year old. ‘"We must be progressively educated to meet progressive civflization reâ€" quirements," he said. Everyone should be conversant in community affairs and willing to play their part and not just "leave it to George." With everyâ€" one taking a part the municipality can be made a better place in which to live. "Cultural education and stimulation must be continued after school days are over," Mr. Young said. "A comâ€" munity must keep its education up if intends to be progressive." The conception of Adult Education is to equip ourself to meet the facts of everyday life, and to‘develop the highâ€" est tyube of citizenship, Mr. Youns said. One of the most important aims of Adult Education is to give every inâ€" dividual an opportunity for a broader and more liberal education. The Adult Education Branch anâ€" nounced today that it has secured perâ€" mission for the "Citizens Forum Groups" to use the C.K.G.B. studio every Tuesday ‘night to listen to the C.B.C. citizens forum broadcast. F. Murtagh. 21 years service, averâ€" aged $2,231.45 for last three years, reâ€" ceives an annual pension of $904.32 for life payable at $75.36 per month. Education Must Be Continued After School Days Over In his concluding remarks Mr. Young mentioned that Timmins was fortunate in securing Dr. Blatz, the noted psyâ€" chologist, to lecture at several Adult Education meetings and speak to the parents of Timrmins. A. Bergeron, who worked 20 years and ~averaged $2,822.50 for his last three working years. An annual penâ€" sion of $818.04 for life, payable at $68.17 per month commencing Janumy 2al, 1947. s 8. Schroeder. 26 years service, averâ€" aged $1,341.60 for last three years, will receive an annual pension of $609.36 payable at $50.78 per month. P. Jeffrey. 27 years service, averaged $1839.95 for last three years, will reâ€" ceive an annual pension of $720.72 for life, payable at $60.06 per month. Cther guests at the meeting included Nick Basciano, secretary of the Timâ€" mins Adult Education Branch; R. Netherton, and F. G. McCann, both of Mr. Young extended an invitation to Timmins Lions to attend the anniversâ€" ary of the Kirkland Lake Charter Night on February 5th. â€"_Lion Dan Disley reminded members that there was only two weeks left in J. Roy Worked 25 years, average $1,832 93 for last three years and reâ€" ceived an annual pension of $722.04 for life, payable at $60.17 per month. the "Melville Jones Drive for Memâ€" bers" and asked all members to coâ€" operate in the drive for new members. Five of the 14 pensionels who had worked over 20 years for the corporaâ€" tion of the town of Timmins were ofâ€" ficially reâ€"instated cwith permanent pensions for life. The remaining nine suspended pensioners have been taken back on their old jobs at their former rates of pay pending further advice from Toronto, council:â€"decided at Monâ€" day‘s emergency meeting. The penâ€" sions become effective January 21, 1947. The pensions were arrived at on the basis of the workers average annual salary for the three years prior to his retirement. The five pensioners and their penâ€" sions are as follows: 5 Pensioners With 20 Yrs. Service On Permanent Pensions Citizen Forum Group To Use CKGB Studio Published im Timmins. Ont.. Canada EVERY THURSDAY Before considering the applicants present, Don Hardy, who served as chairman in the. absence of Wendall Brewer, gave a brief resyme of the reasons *A "mair "should â€"be hired in this capacity. He mentioned that the proâ€" vincial government has stipulated that in order to be eligible for grants â€" which are available for this type of community welfare â€" the C, A. C. and the director chosen must expose to every verson in the town the different aspects of recreation, which includes also the tyme of work the Adult Eduâ€" cation Board is furthering. : Bob Buell of the Midget Hockey League spoke to the C. A. C. on the League‘s objects for the next season, stressing that they wish â€" to enlarge their scope to include all youngsters with any inclination to play hockey. He said that this winter‘s games were well under way. An art disvlay will be held in Feb., with Mrs. ‘"Bim‘" Sturgeon the con«â€" vener.As yet no suitable quarters have been found for the holding of the exâ€" hibit. A hobby show will also be held in Feb., under Mr..Hiltz of the T. H. V. S. Mrs. G. C. Armitage is looking after a musical concert,â€"which will also be in Feb. A Dr. Blotz of Toronto is to come to Timmins iit the near future to speak on home education, and will appear before the general public, teaâ€" chers, doctors and nurses. The duties expected of a recreational director were outlined to the appliâ€" cants, who in turn gave their qualifiâ€" cations and advised the C. A. C. how they expected to carry out their varâ€" ious duties. All the applicants appear to be highly qualified, and the memâ€" bers of the C. A. C. expect a selection will be rather difficult. However, they hope to arrive at a decision before next Wednesday. "Bim" Sturgeon reported on basketâ€" ball held at Birch St. School, mentionâ€" inz that the instructors were lined up. with a definite schedule beginning next week. Albert Aube of the Adult Education Board informed the C. A. C. of the Board‘s proposed activities. He said that conveners in most branches of adult education have been found, with such fields as art, drama, music and others included. ‘C. A. C. members present were Don Hardy, Martin McHugh, Doug Carâ€" riere, "Bim" Sturgeon, Roy Hardy, Albert Aube, J. Baderski, Jack Downie, Joe Reszel, Phil Pay and Bernice Kosâ€" obuski. Members of the municipal council present were Leo DelVillano, J. P. Barâ€" tleman, H. Chateauvert, and Phil Pay, also of the C. A. C. Guests at the meeting included Ted Cosgrove, Bob Buell, George Looseâ€" more, Louise Millette and J. N. Groulx. Wanted, Industries For Tunmms Councillor Chateauvert will attend a meeting in the local Employment Ofâ€" fice on February 3rd where the posâ€" sibilities of inducing suitable industries to locate in Timmins will be discussed. With the approval of the municipal council recently of the hiring of a recreational director for the town of Timmins, the Community. Activitics Committee at the regular meeting on Tuesday evening in the municipal building interviewed several applicants for <that position. C.A.C. Plans For 1947 Taking Shape Favorably Employing a new, speciallyâ€"built and equipped Bell helicopter, Dr. Hans Lundberg, RIGHT, and his son;, Sten, have begun prospecting for ore bodiés yielding rare metals Lundbergs has developed a system of magnetic measureâ€" in the "bush" country of northern Canada. Dr. Lundberg ments from the air which provide valuable clues to the is a well â€"known Swedish geophysicist. His son, Sten, is a location of ore bodies. Uranium, the metal vital to atâ€" which Sten is seated, at LEFT, is a Model 47 with a bubâ€" ble canophy, giving visibility in all directions. The former Royal Canadian Air Force pilot. The helicopter in â€" omic energy, may be one of the metals they PROSPECTING IN NORTHERN CANADA BY HELICOPTER TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 23rd, 1947 Taxpayers Can Save 3 Per Cent On Taxes The attention of the taxpayers of Timmins is drawn to an advertisement in this issue outlining the advantages and features of three separate methâ€" ods of prepaying taxes for 1947. The first method outlined is the prepayment of the frear‘s taxes in full. According to the Star the article is based on Dominion â€"Bureau of Statisâ€" tics figures for total. employees and arnual salaries and wages forâ€" those years, all municipalities of 15,000 popâ€" ulation and over, of which satistics are. available, are included, and comâ€" prise cities with three or more indusâ€" trial establishments and a gross anâ€" nual production of $1,000,000 or over. The second method is prepaying taxâ€" es in two instalments. The first payâ€" ment before May 31st, and the second before Aug. 30th, 1947. The third method is payins in monthly instalments which means payâ€" ing 12 instalments before the end of each month. ' By prepaying his taxes the taxpayâ€" ers can save himself a flat discount rate of 3":, MclIntyre Mines Ltd. Earnings Statement An interesting item appeared in the Windsor Daily Star recently listing in numerical order the average salary in â€"various. cities in Canada. Windsor: is listed first in Canada with an average individual salary for the period 1936â€"1943 of $1,711.42. Timâ€" mins is listed in 44th position with an average salary for the period (1936â€" 1943) of $1,033.15. Some of the main cities across Canâ€" ada are listed as follows: City, listed, average® salary 1936â€"43. Vancouver, 12th place, $1,354.46. ~â€" Toronto, 17th place, $1,337.28. Ottawa, 19th place, $1,329.49 Halifax, 25th place, $1,249.12. Montreal, 3lst place, $1,215.60. Quebec, 45th place, $1,033.15. The average salaries in Timmins for the individual years 1936â€"43 is listed below : 1936, $960.87. 1937 $962.89 1938 $1,030.00 1939 $1,006.45. 1941 $747.74. . 1942 $1,301.17. 1943 $1,222.96. . a Timmins Average Pay 1936â€"43 $1,033.15 Costs, including Development Appropriation for Taxes Net Income after Depreciation Earnings per share (Nine Months Ended December 31st, 1946) Total for Increi Nine Months Same Period or Since the original agreement was made the amount of work has increasâ€" | ed considerably, the solicitors pointed out., and the changing of town clerks enjails much work in briefing and adâ€", vising the new clerk. BOARD OF ASSESSORS The town solicitors advised council i that before a byâ€"law could be pa.ssed_: appointing an assessment commissionâ€" | er it would first be necessary to apâ€" . point a board of assessors. . ACCOUNTS PASSED Accounts totalling $32,343.71 were . passed by council at the regular meetâ€" . ing on Wednesday. Two of the largâ€". est items were $6,37%7.70 for public: health and $8,594.C8 for town pensions. . ASSESSOR AND TOWN CLERK TO ATTEND DISTRICT ASSESSORS ASSN. MEETING Council agreed. on Wednesday that assessment commissioner J. E. Belâ€" anger and town clerk Salomaa should attend the District Assessor‘s Association meelting in Kirkland Lake on January 23rd. ; MAY ATTEND CONFERENCE While nothing definite was settled it was suggested at the council meeting on Wednesday that councillor Barâ€" tleman, as head o[ the town planning committee, should attend the Comâ€" munity Planning Conference to be held n_Toronto. January 29thâ€"and=â€"30th. WEED INSPECTOR J,. Hanley, foreman of the town work department, has been appointed official weed inspector for the town of Timmins {for 1947. MAYOR‘S SECRETARY RESIGNS Mrs. A. Caron (founexly Irene Pexâ€" ton) the Mayor‘s secretary, Wednesday handed in her resignation effective Feb. 15th. *A Council and Mayor Brunette expresâ€" sed regrets at losing Mrs. Caron, whose services have been of such a high caliâ€" bre. EXPEDITE INVESTIGATION Mr. T. Lachapelle, a local miner whose leg was broken when he slipped on the sidewalk requested council to expedite the insurance company‘s inâ€" vestigation. His leg has been in a cast for a month and it may be tyree months more before it ds removed. TOWN SOQLICITORS ASK INCREASE Clabick and Yates, town solicitors, forwarded a request to council asking that their retainer fee of $1,800 per year be increased to $2,400. years ol age Council will submit a request to the Dominion â€" Department of Pensions asking that old agze pensions be raised from $28 to $50 per month and the qualifying age reduced from 70 to 65 Period Last Year . Decrease $5,007,6909.27 â€"$5,342,914.88 $245,215 61 $3,094,817.43 . $2,767,263.19 $327,554.24 477,100.53 678,410.64 â€"201,310.11 66,226.61 83,676.27 â€"1"7,449.66 $3,638,144.57 $3,520,350.10 $108,794.47 $1,459,554.140 $1,813,.564.18 â€"$354,010.06 B ‘_.,,,. _ bartment, and their presence at his ébl.( Ol(l Age Pe}‘?“’“? home would always be welcome. She Raised To $50 A Month Qualifying Age 65 COUNCIL BRIEFS of are hunting. Increase Miss Petronella Maxwellâ€"Smith reâ€" plied to ,the Reeve‘s tribute to her father, and stressed the affection he had felt for his "boys" and the pleasâ€" ure he had obtained from his work with them. _ The interest, she said of the family lelt, would still be with the Fire Deâ€" (These annual banguets are sponâ€" sored and financed by the proceeds of â€"the earnings the brigade. Chief William Farren welcomed his guests and thanked his men for work well done. Rene Quesnel was chairâ€" man for the evening. Guests included Reeve V. H. Evans, Councillor W. G. ‘and Mrs. Smith, Councillor George and Mrs. Hehner, Pat Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Myles; Miss Maxwellâ€" _ George Starling: Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Anderson. Phil Deacon; Miss iLibby: Mr. and MrS. L. Laamanen: <Chief and Mrs. W. Farren; Mrs. Jos. \Miller; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Tessier; | Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cybulski: Mr. and | Mrs. Kimerson Bowes; K. Bespalko: Mr. and Mrs. L. Pyke; Mr. and Mrs R. Quesnel; Mr. and Mrs. Stan Pearce: Mr. and Mrs. B. Tomchick; Mr. and Mrs. Ron ‘ Mansfield; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wilder; Mr. and Mrs. C. Cattarâ€" ello; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Montrose, Firemen.Pay Tribute To Former €hief He also mentioned the coâ€"operation existing between the municipality and the brigade and hoped for its continâ€" uance. A turkey dinner was the hishlight, set a daintily appointed table with daffodils and tulips as decorative itâ€" ems. Place cards with miniature fire trucks da«rected the guests to the table. Reeve Evans, before the banâ€" quet, asked for a minute‘s silence to honour the memory of their lato F. Ma}mell Smith who passed on, on Septembel s0th. He also spoke of the regard in which the late chicf was held, not only by the boys of his briâ€" sade, but my this community, and by many others all across Canada. ‘His loss was a tragic one to your brigade," said the Reeve, "and I believe his meâ€" mory and reputation will be perpetuâ€" ated by his fellow associates on the brigade here and by many from all over the nortn who knew him." He complimented the firemen for their wonderful record, and made parâ€" ticular mention of Lieut. Jos. Miller who has been recently appointed to the Fire Marshall‘s office in Toront» in recognition of his excellent work when in England as a member of the Fire Fighting Corps during the war. The â€" firemen, theirâ€" wives /‘ and friends, and guests enjoyed a delightâ€" ful banquet and social evening on Thursday last at the Airport Hotel. _Onlookers said it was a miracle the galloping horses on the narrow paveâ€" ment didn‘t strike two baby carriages sitting on the sidewalk in front of Kresge‘s store Two women coming out of Remus‘s Jewelry store narrowly escaped injury from flyings glass of the broken windows. At the United Church on the corner of Cedar and Ailgonquin two more women escaped injury from the running horses by climbing the church fence. The horses and caboose belong to Mr. Philip Boudreau, who formerly kept a grocery store on Avenue Road. but, who has been farming for the past three years in Mountjoy townâ€" ship near Cook‘s Lake. Mr. Boudeau said he was in the basement of the Geo, Taylor Hardâ€" ware when the runaway started. The horses were a vair of 8â€"yearâ€"old grey Clydes he had purchased last fall. This was the first time they had ever run away. The damage in Remus‘s Jewelry store amounted to three plate glass windows; two approx. 5ft by 4 ft. and one 4 ft by 2 ft with an estimated cost of $250. Merchandise. damaged will probably be around $50. also asked that the loyalty of the brigade be as marked to the present Chief as it had beci: to her father. After the banguet tables were tlearâ€" ed and bridge, singing and dancing rounded out a very happy evening. Council Asks Deptâ€" Of Evidently frightened by a truck which pulled in alongside them at the Geo. Taylor Hardware Wednesday morning, a team of horses pulling a milk caboose bolted down Third Aveâ€" nue to Pine street where they took to the pavement and went galloping down the Third Avenue sidewalk between the telephone posts and the stores until the caboose careened off a hyâ€" drant and into Remus Jewelry Store window, then around the corner onto Cedar street where the caboose hit a parked bus and broke loose from the horses which continued on down Ceâ€" dar street to Algonguin Blyd. Labour To Enforce 8â€"Hr. Day, 48 Hour Week “ Runaway Horses Miss Babies, Smash Store Windows Publhhed in Timmins. Ont., Canade VERY THURSDAY Total estimated loss by fire in Tinâ€" mins for 1946 is $59,026.43; buildings $28,084.79, contents $30,941.64, and an additional loss of $4,535.00 on motor cars and trucks. This is a decrease of $84,428.36 in comparison with 1945 losses,. Insurance coverage $414,180.00. Fire Chief William Stanley stated in his anual report. | His Worship is in fine physical conâ€" dition. but he‘s improving himself to an even higher degree of strength through secret workouts. They do say that he will enter the race carrying a varcel of BSocial Credit. propaganda on his back, as a handicap. Mayor Shaw is even having special smnowshoes made. ‘The frames have been especially dried beneath the light of a full December moon. What effect this will have on his speed the mayor can‘t sayâ€"but he finds the idea inspirâ€" mp. Shaw Defies All Mayors In Snowshoe Race start "getting in shape."‘ They‘re beâ€" ing challenged to a snowâ€"shoe race by North Bay‘s Mayor Jack Show. The Chief outlined the extensive program â€" of fire prevention carried out, with the Moving Picture Projecâ€" tor being of great assistance. He also mentioned the training. of the firemen in first aid work and their enrolling in the St. Johns Ambulance Brigade. P (North Bay Nugget) The Ontario mayors who plan. to visit North Bay during the Second Anâ€" nual Snow Frolic starting at the end of this month would be well advised to As a further boost to his speed, the mayor is having the webbing of his snowshoes made of wolves‘ innardsâ€"â€" inasmuch as wolves are the fastest things on two, that is on four legs. $59,026.43 Fire Loss 1946, Chief States In Report In conclusion he recommended that for added efficiency a new and larger fire station was necessary, a modern pumping unit, aerial ladder truck, car for the fire chief and an extension of the fire alarim system. - Councillor Roberts was of the opinâ€" ion that a 12â€"hour day was not legal and the suggestion was dropped. Mr. Bartleman said he would agree to councillor Roberts resolution if it was agreed to delete the disputed secâ€" tions 28 and 29. "According to legal advicte sections 28 and 29 of byâ€"law 914 have no valid«= ity and wouldn‘t hold water if, municlâ€" pal authorities tried to enforce thein," councillor Bartleman said. "You‘d never secure a conviction. The byâ€"law was introduced to ensure safety in Timmins." In the lengthy discussion prior to the introducing of the new byâ€"law councillor Roberts began the discussion with a suggested compromise. "Insofar as the resolution is concernâ€" ed," «aid councillor Roberts, "I will a~ gree to the deleting of sections 28 and 29 pof byâ€"law 914 if council will pass another resolution asking the Departâ€" ment of Labour to enforee the 8â€"hour day and 48â€"hour week. Mayor Brunette agreed the 48â€"hour week was an improvement over the 56â€"hour week which is now in foree for taxiâ€"drivers. Councillor Delvillano made a further suggestion. "That no owner Jlicensed under this byâ€"law should allow his drivers to work more than 12 hours a day or more than 48 hours a week." Mayor â€" Brunette interrupted. _ "Lt would be more polite if you addressed the chair instead of the audience, councillor Bartleman," he said, In order that municipal authorities may have some â€"control over public saftâ€" ety in Timmins it was decided to hold a special meeting Thursday to draw up safety laws for taxis in the town. Council, taxiâ€"owners, drivers and laubor representatives are being invited to attend. Council on Monday passed a resoluâ€" tion deleting the two sections of the byâ€"law covering the 8â€"hour day for taxiâ€"drivers in Timmins insofar as muâ€" nicipal legislation is concerned. At the the same time a resolution is being sent to the provincial Dept. of Labour asking them to enforce the 8â€"hour day for taxiâ€"drivers and all other indusâ€" tries in Timmins. Councillor Bartleman turned. the chair" would "only behave,"I~â€"would. A document was recelved from the, .of Labour stating that the present pension plan will cost the town of Timmins $61,000 a year, Single Copyâ€"Five Cents Present Pension Plan Costs $61,000 A Year (Continued on Page Eight)