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Waterloo hires new fire chief; start date next month F I The City of Waterloo will have a new fire chief and director of protective services beginâ€" ning July 12. The news came at counâ€" cil Monday night, as Mayor Herb Epp announced the hiring of John detiooge. DeHooge will bring with him 25 years of experience from the Oakville fire department, including variâ€" ous positions such as The Twin City Jaycees have named Terry Reide! as the 2003 Citizen of the Year. Reidel\ largest contribution was his role as viceâ€"chair of the Scott Tournament of Hearts. He is also treasurer of the St. Mary‘s General Hospital Foundation, a member of One Voice One Vision campuign for Grand River Hospital, and a member of Gyvros. There will be a banquet honouring Reide} at the Waterloo Inn at a date to be determined. You have skills! Those you have trained for or learred through expenence. How do you get ahead ir your presert employmen or in a new posthon ar career? Here are some things thal employers are :ooking for that you can develop in the office or culside of your job According to career strategy adwsor Joe Hodowanes. these are the 10 nottest transterabie ski‘ls: 1. Budget managemert 2. Superaising 3. Public relations 4. Coping with deagline pressure 5. Negotating 6 Writing 7. Organizing. managing coordinating 8. Interviewing 9. Teaching. instructing 10. Speaking The best part is you may be currertly doing a number of these on a daily or weekly basis without even realizing it. Make sure you include them on a resume if you are With these things in mind you car add these skills a number of different ways. What opportunities are available alt your company? Can you leart from somebody through a job shadow or volunteering to help? You could put your name forward for committees in the warkpiace or tor the employees association. You can a‘so gair these ski‘ls thraugh volunteer wark outside of the community. Daes your church need a budget commitiee member? is there a minor sports team that could use a coach or volunteer? Identity skills tnat you presently nave .. put them on your resume. Identity those that you could develop and determine how to gain experience in thase areas. Overall. you wil‘ become more valuabie to your company and you will have greater opportunity in the future. Good luck! y zocX AMEEMRCIEAMUE, ‘ WSIT OUR SHOP & =8 C1 nun 5z * Financial assistance may be available to those who quaiify â€" For information on enralling call _ «; 2. _ _a 52 J 21 Meyer Dr., Guelph * CNC Programming, Setâ€"up & Operations * Conventional Machining * UPâ€"TOâ€"DATE CNC MACHINES * HANDS ON TRAINING +CWB Tickets +« Welding Operators Certificate JP (519) 836â€"7280 ext. 619 â€"â€" mon school; S ccchr s ts t beirini tds â€" â€" DIPLOMA! â€" By Aimigr Wicson For The Chronmwle VISIT OUR SHOP & _=~ acws _‘ Z2 CHECK US OUT _ > TEST CENTREâ€" wo apromTryent necessary C gesg"* MACHINE SKILLS TRAINING deputy fire chief and acting captain. He will replace current Fire Chief Max Hussey. who will retire July 31. "Waterloo is indeed forâ€" tunate to have retained the employment of someone with so many years of expeâ€" rience ranging from fireâ€" fighting through to emerâ€" gency planning, strategic planning and manageâ€" ment," said Epp, in a recent press release. His participation in comâ€" munity organizations includes the United Way, Muscular Dystrophy Associâ€" ation of Canada, St. John‘s Ambulance and the Hopeâ€" House shelter for teenage girls. The â€" position _ goes beyond the role of fire chief. DeHooge‘s responsibiliâ€" ties will also include overâ€" seeing the department of protective services, which is responsible for the city‘s bylaw enforcement, fire preâ€" vention, fire suppression, lodging houses and inspecâ€" tion. Buy 2 Cards, Get 1 Free ' amxe (Mix and match of equal or lesser value) |, 2i1{Â¥ _ Sate on now through Sat. June 12th o ~* * Don‘t miss It!!! _______ _ FATHER‘S DAY (June 20th) At Expressions we are pleased to offer the largest selection of greeting cards in Kâ€"W, perfect for all occasions and sentiments. June can be a busy month with Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations and of course 3 * Card & Gift Shop 255 King St. N. @ University Expressions To encourage you to discover our fine selection of cards, we are offering a fantastic Greeting Card Sale!!