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â€"The Candidates Speak B# I say that it is past high time that the working people of Timmins had a large measure of the control of civic affairs. The working people have interâ€" ests that are contrary or opposed to the general welfare of the community and they must make their votes felt on December 18th by electing peéople who can truly represent their interests and who are free from the domination of â€"the mines and certain relatively small but vociferous landlords. a MARTIN HUGH McCOURT ( a newcomer in the political ffeld) "I have been deeply interested in the affairs of Timmins since coming here in 1920, and I have been one of the heaviest taxpayers of the town since 1922. Therefore I feel that my interest would naturally coâ€"incide with the interests of the taxpayers of the town of Timmins. . As a councillor the taxpayers could rest assured that I would serve their best interests. I stand for the retention of a greégiter share of the wealth produced here in this community both in the form of making the mines pay their share of taxation to the municipality and in the form of higher wagses for the miners. 1 support the drive of organized labor tor these wages 100%. "I feel that my several years of service as a member of the Horticultural Bociety and on the Board of Health have helped fit me for a position with more responsibility on your council." â€" RAY L. STEVYVENSON, a newcomer in political arena. Wages are low and the miners who own homes are asked to subsidize the mines further by paying for the greatest share of the cost of the municipal serâ€" vices. These services are necessary to the mining operations. In a community such as this, where more than eight millions of dollars was taken out of the community in net profits it is incredible and fantastic that the homeowners should have to pay such terrifically high tax rates. > (Contirmed from Page One) GETTING CLOSER develop their characters properly. <As a metnber of the council I feel that 1 would be in a position not only to carry out my regular duties as coundilior, but The "Snow Princess" contest sponâ€" to help promote healthful and beneficial programs for our youth. sored by the Timmins Kinsmen Club "My first plan would be for a community centre for Titmmins. The cenirec was discussed at their regular Monday would include a swimming pool, auditorium, skating rink and gymnasinum. The night meeting held in the Empire Hoâ€" clubs of the town would be asked to coâ€"operate in this enterprise, with the tel. The contest will be opened in the backing of council. And it is my firm belief fl\is centre could be built without near future, Henry Kelneck, who is costing the taxpayers a single penny. o in charge of the affair, announced. Taste the difference! And: it‘s easily dlgestad â€"â€" rich in food values â€" and tops in giving abundant energy. | For milk that‘s truly dehclqtas, and doublyâ€" rich, call s * > gil Tlmml as Dairy es So It Tast the most part‘ I endorse the Ratépayers Association sevén-point‘ proâ€" VOTE FOR FOR ECONOMICAL PROGRESSIVE ADMINISTRATION ‘FOR THE‘TAXPAYER . .. FOR THE WORKER . .. Economy in â€"theâ€" administration of avery. department of municipal ‘government. ‘As viceâ€"president of one of Timâ€" mins‘ largest taxâ€"paying firms, Mr. Doran knows the need for gettlrg value for one hundrefl cents out of every dollar collgcted m taxes‘ Wholehearted interest in the problems of the working man. As an employer and as shown by his interest in welâ€" fare work, Mr; Doran has a vital interest in the wel]-bemg of the worker. Telephone 935 ~ f. L ELP BUILD TIMMINS A FOUR POINT PROGRAM "Having worked at the Hollinger Mine forthe past‘23 years I feel. well qualified to speak on behalf of the miners who Are the backbone of this community." LEO DEL VILLANO _ A newcomer. "I feel that the improvement of every department: of our municipal offices is in the interests and welfare of our townspeoplé Improvement and progâ€" ress is an important factor in our civic‘ government. â€" , "I feel that, having been among the: people of Timmins for many yeatrs, I am quite qualified to look after the business: and interests of the ‘electors of Timmins." E. J. LAAKSO. "It is an astounding cireumstance that: small homeowners are. forced to pay taxes for the upkeep of the town at.a rate that .is SEVENTEEN AND ONE HALF TIMES as great as the mines. pay. . "I pledge to bend every effort toward correctionâ€"of. this inequity, if.elected. Whether this takes place or not, I will conbinue as a manager of a .leading coâ€"operative food enterprise in town, to fight for revision of the tax setâ€"up." J. P. BARTLEMAN (Mr. Bartleman was Mayor of Timmms in 1937 1938 1939, Councillor in 1940) "Reâ€"organization of our works, and other. departments for the. sake of greater efficiency and improved services. Creation of: a police commission of local citizens. "The council needs men who respect andrwm adhete to legal advice," and will heed the suggestions of their auditor. * byâ€"laws and: such enactments. and municipal .funds: paid . out ‘must conform to the regulations requiredâ€"by the Municipal Act. "It is necessary to have men in all key positions . who have courage, ability and integrity to promote efficiency; men :who Realize.their responsibilities and are not afraid to rescind extravagant byâ€"laws, that â€"are not within the ‘jurisdicâ€" tion of the municipality. * ‘"The key to a bigger and better communltyâ€"-more parks, playgrounds, Serâ€" vices, better housing, roads, a community centre and all the many institutions which go to make up a real live municipality, is to be found in the need for a drastic revision of the tax structure. "There must be an elimination of extravagarige, and get down to operating the municipality as a business firm. in the interests of justice for all citizens." contest is to chose the most attractive, gracious and poised young lady from Timmins to compete with many other Northern "Snow Princesses‘" for the coveted title of "Snow Queen", who will be chosen at the Winter Frolic to "If elected to the 1947 council I shall â€"continue working in your interests, and utilize this experience to advantage in â€"my: continual efforts to gain a more equitable share of the Mines Tax, the burden of the homeâ€" in charge of the affair, announced. Os Carter, newlyâ€"elected president, presided at the meeting, with the other new club officers fuilfilling theirâ€"duties. mare ts B o ETe omcs hoi h dn nyitrwsts 2o _A..4 ’ #9;, / "Ab64y _ AV ; EU . { "I wish to thank you for electing me asâ€" a member of past c support in the past has enabled me to 'gain a‘vast experience affairs. gram, though I feel that it should adjust itself _'t.o‘conditlons of the moment. CE T baciity i ut Eh t se ts car m .. EmCSV _ SEA c EeS Ve "I am in favour of lqwer taxation only so lon.g as necessary town. services and conveniences do not suffer, the welfare of! our town should not sufl’er by trying to save a few cents. WILLIAm ACKROYD (A newcomer. ‘One of the founders of the Ratepayers "I naturally endorse the sevenâ€"point progtam of . the Ratepayers Assoeia,tion W. {Bill) ROBERTS. Councillor ; 1938, 39, ~40,â€"41, 42,~45, 46. Complete s °P Sm o OeC CONTEST DATE GETTING CLOSER SNOW held c t ut dn ns W 2 En 8 ir‘ Nv:qg ______ THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, oONTARIO Ron Jones led a singâ€"song ‘to finish off the evening, with Hugh Scanlon acâ€" companying at the plano. Another topic arousmc mueh discusâ€" sion at the meeUpg is the torthcommg Kinsmen‘s, New . Year‘s party, which will be held <inâ€" the: Empire ~Hotel. Des Maplebeck is in charge of the preparaâ€" tions and hopes t.o make it. a bangâ€"up room was. mentioned, and the proposed turkey â€"dimnner that will be aerved was considered. ming 4» be held in early girls selec ‘ their charm and in t 1947 in North Bay. The ted will be rated not only for wouldn‘t it, girls? could supply the for proficiency\ in a winter : . would be a feather in out ‘cap if Timâ€" but also It councils. Your e in municipal $3 An enjoyable social period followed the meeting and practice, and the evâ€" ening was concluded with the singing of â€" Taps. Donations of $20 each were voted for St. Mary‘s Hospital and Porcuâ€" pine General Mospital and a sum of Mrs. J. Weinstein was accepted as a member in the Chapter and Mrs. E. J. Banning and Mrs. P. J. Doyle, two other new members, were present and were welcomed. Following the meeting the members proceeded to the church to rehearse for a Vesper Service which will take place on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. Members practiced singing .of a special Anthem for the Service. Mrs. Booker, convener of war work reported the completion of 150 diapers and 14 nightiee for the Save the Children Campaign. money was also donated for gifts for the Order‘s adopted school at Redâ€" The C. G. I. T. group of the McKay Presbyterian Church held their regular meeting in the parochial hall on Monâ€" day evening. Prayers opened the meeting, and a brief business period followed. Following the roll call, minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted. Final preparations for a Christmas party to be held on Dec. 18 were made, with committees being named. 2 Presentations were made to Interâ€" mediate and senior members of badges and chevrons. At the conclusion ofâ€"a brief business session, Xmas carols were sung and an educational film was shown depicting scenes from the Winnipeg Music Fesâ€" The next regular metting of the Asâ€" sociation wilil be held on January 14 at the home of Mrs. W. Rinn, 74 Elm St. South, Timmins. The regular meeting of the I.0.D.E. was held on Tuesday evening in the council of the Municipal Building with the regent, Mrs. Wim. Mackie, presiding. The highlight of the evening was the visit of Banta Claus, who distributed gifts to everyone. A dainty iuncheon was served at the end of the meeting. The thanks of the Association are due to Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Kinkel for the use of the Lodge. to Mrs. Jas. Barry and her helpers who conâ€" tributed to the enjoyment of the eyâ€" Music Teachers _ Enjoy Xmas Party On Tuesday evening, December i¢, members of the Porcupine Branch of tion, and their friends, met at the Buiâ€" faeloâ€"Ankerite Lodge to enjoy a jovial ~FOR EVERYONE As president of the Board of Trade, Mr. Doran has shown his interest in the opening up of this district to the tourist, with consequent betterment of conditions for all. His work in securing better roads affects the well~be1ng of â€"every Timmâ€" mins voter. L2 o e . s £14§¥ Greater interest in the business men‘s problems, in attracting new industries to Timmins. Mr. Doran‘s position in Timâ€" mins today testifies to his business ability and points to his interest in helping to bring greater business to Timmins. FOR THE BUSINESS MAN . . . Recreation Enthusiasts Asked to Attend Friday The Community Activities Committee held their regular Tuesday night meetâ€" ing in the Municipal Buildir#. Wenâ€" dall Brewer, chairman, presided. A report on the Junior Youth Welâ€" fare Council‘s basketball activities held at Birch St. School was given by Don Hardy. "Bim" Sturgeon was appointâ€" ed to obtain a competent man to superâ€" vise the boys‘ basketball games there. â€" "Bim" Sturgeon moved a vote of thanks to Don Hardy for his efforts in obtaining Mr. Harry Nashlund to overâ€" see the building of a ski jump and ramp for the Porcupine Ski Club. A letter of thanks is to be sent to Mr. Nashlund from the Committee. The junior branch of the Community Activities Committee, the Timmins Youth Welfare Council, since the deâ€" parture of their presiden:t, Jack Withâ€" row, has been without a chairman. Their viceâ€"president, Aalli Passi, and Miss Helen Korri are to submit reâ€" quest to the next Committee meeting for a senior member to fill Mr, Withâ€" Mr. Brewer read to the meeting a brief which will be presented at a speâ€" cial meeting of the Town Council on Friday in the Municipal Building at 7 pm. Representatives of all service clubs and organizations in town interâ€" ested in furthering recreational activâ€" ities in Timmins are requested to atâ€" The secretary read letters received from Mr. J. K. Tett, Director of "Physiâ€" cal Fitness and Recreation for the Deâ€" partment of Education of Ont., and from Miss Virginia Musselman of the National Recreation Association of New York City. Mr. Brewer reported on the recent bantam and midget hockey meetings that were held in the Municipal Buildâ€" ing under the chairmanship of Charles Leppan on Wed. and Sun. He stated that an executive had been set up and pland for games were well under way. row‘s place. Martin McHugh was appointed to contact Conrad Beaulne of the Police Department, a member~of the Comâ€" mittee, concerning the Boxing Assocâ€" lation and its forthcoming plans.