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The News' 'Dog of the Week' In response to recent concerns about dogs on the loose, the News will | begin a regular feature next week. Each week, we will take a picture of a salivating dog having the time of its life trashing through the exposed garbage littering the streets. A detailed description of the law-breaking dog will accompany the photo, and we will do our best to see that the animal is apprehended and sent to a correctional facility for proper rehabilitation before being rein- } troduced into our communities. That way, when it trashes garbage, it will }j know enough to clean up after it is finished. Incidentally, we made this decision on April 1st. Oddly enough, April 1 | is also known as "'April Fool's Day"-- a day when pranks and harmless an jokes are permitted....even for the press. Getting that job by Maurice Fenelon Northern Affairs Officer The following article is aimed at students looking for a summer job, or that elusive first full-time job for anyone else. The intent is to pro- vide you with some of the basic tools and skills that will help you in obtaining a job. Two areas where most people need assistance in is with their resume and interview skills. When applying for most jobs, it is necessary to include a resume. - Your resume, if it is prepared well, will provide a prospective employ- er with more valuable information than an application. Remember that your resume and application will determine whether you are to get an interview. Keeping this in mind, your resume must make a good impression. There are many ways of laying out your resume; however, all good resumes contain the same basic information. Personal data should include your name, address and telephone number of your home and work place. Do not include your reli- gious affiliation, Social Insurance number or other personal id num- bers. It is also unnecessary to include your marital status. Remember that information such as you Social Insurance num- ber can create serious problems if the wrong people get a hold of it; therefore, keep it secret. In listing you present and for- mer job experience, include the fol- lowing: employer' name and address, your title and classifica- tion, and the period of time you worked at that particular job. Describing your various respon- sibilities is the difficult task. Do not exaggerate, lie or embellish what you did or the accomplishments point. A little glamour in the right place can help. Employers are usu- ally able to separate fact from fic- tion and if you can get the job the truth will eventually come out. You should make note of your education history, special certifi- cates and courses, volunteer work and special interests. This information becomes use- ful in determining your suitability for the job. If you have a degree in accounting, you will not be quali- fied to apply for work as a forester. Be reasonable in matching your skills to a particular job. References are are another valu- able part of your resume. Potential employers will want to check with past employers to determine your suitability for a job and what your skills are and how you have per- formed in the past. Never list your references -- give them only when they are requested. And always ask if you may use someone as a reference. Failing to do so could result in poor report or a response such as "T don't know-that person well." Getting permission will ensure you receive an honest, positive review of your abilities. The final step is to write a cov- ering letter to attach to your resume. A covering letter should: introduce your application and resume to an employer. Make refer- ence to the job title you are apply- ing for and any competition num- ber if applicable. Indicate you interest in the job and general qualifications and desire to hear from them in the near future. If you require more detailed information on putting a resume together, contact your nearest Canada Manpower Office or the you made. Ministry of Northern Development Be honest and don't sell your- and Mines office located at 2 self short. There's a a difference Gilbert Street, Penninsula Building, between being descriptive and Marathon, or call the operator and stretching the truth to the breaking --_ ask for Zenith 33160. HELP WANTED GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL located on the Mill Road requires warehouse person. Some electrical experience would be an asset but not essential. Please contact: Mr. Bill Stachiw P.O. Box 90 Terrace Bay, Ont. P.O. BOX 1147 Schreiber, Terrace Bay Residents Are you interested in a PRIVATE GYM and SAUNA CLUB? Open information meeting Thursday April 14th 8p.m. At the Northland Commercial Park, Mill Road. Topics to be discussed: Aroebics, weight lifting, exercise. Whatever your interests are. NO OBLIGATION. Come and give us your input. If unable to attend, write: TERRACE BAY, ONTARIO Economic expansion possible but it will take a lot of work from page 1 He cited the recession and world markets as factors which the com- munities and citizens have no con- trol over. "Mining by its nature is limited " and won't have the impact that it did ten years ago," said Micheals. He suggested that those on the committee examine the economic nature within this area, and include - accountable and interested officials from the large employers such as the CPR, Kimberly-Clark and Minnova. Micheals also noted that a very important source of ideas and sug- gestions ought to come from resi- dents themselves. He estimated over 500 jobs have been created within the com- munity of Atikokan as a result of local people giving ideas. He cited a particle board plant, the redefinition of MNR's district, the construction of a hospital and a Hydro generator as projects which came about from input. Another example Micheals gave of expansion which came about during a "crisis," was the closure of Zeller's Department Store in down- town Atikokan. Many people viewed this as a "disaster" he said; however, a local businessman purchased the build- ing and converted it into an interior mall. Micheals says that there are now three times as many employees working in the building. Another benefit Micheals pointed out is that there are more people with full- time jobs now, as opposed to those who may have worked only a few days a week. "They were ready to respond and come up with ideas and differ- ent stores. The retail sector is very healthy," he said. Communication is also a very important consideration for the Futures committee to keep in mind. Micheals said that the local committee must keep the commu- nities informed about economic and technological changes from local to international levels which will affect them. He stressed educating the resi- dents as opposed to just informing them, and pointed to Atikokan as an example. "When times were good, no one listened." Terrace Bay Reeve George Ramsay said he had a "block" wondering where business is going to come from. In the case of Atikokan, said Micheals, the new businesses came from within the population, and suggested the same would happen here. Those who might lose their jobs due to economic changes or automation are likely candidates. There is a great deal of planning and research to be done, but Micheals said that a positive out- look must be maintained. "Whatever your future is, you have to say 'We're gonna win.' The government invests in winners, not losers." QUALITY HoMES WANT A NEW HOME? Go QUALITY HOMES We: - Design Custom Homes - Manufacture & Sell customized pre-fabricated homes, cottages, garages, storage bidgs. - Construct homes on your lot or ours, from shell erection to turn- key. Let the professional design: sales: construction staff of QUALITY HOMES help you! Quality at Affordable Prices! 623-6637 Showroom: 936 Tungsten Thunder Bay jb) clear lands; c) construct a dam, bridge or camp; control or extinguish the fire. PUBLIC NOTICE UNDER THE FOREST FIRES PREVENTION ACT R.S.O. 1980, CHAPTER 173, AS AMENDED Fire permits are required for all outdoor burning except cooking or obtaining warmth during the fire season (April 1 to October 31). Every person who starts a fire or causes a fire to be started out of doors shall: a) take all reasonable steps to keep the fire under control; b) ensure that a responsible person tends the fire at all times; c) extinguish the fire before quitting the site of the fire; d) where the fire is started under a fire permit, extinguish the fire or cause the fire to be extinguished on or before the expiration of the permit. Every person who has started a fire outdoors, or is in charge of a fire outdoors, that is not Ikept under control shall report the fire without undue delay to a M.N.R. Fire Office. Except under the authority of a work permit, no person shall, in or within 300 metres of a forest woodland: a) carry on any logging, mining, or industrial operation; d) operate a mill for the purpose of manufacturing timber, or e@) carry on any operation liable to cause the accumulation of slash or debris. No person shall smoke while walking or working in a forest or woodland during the fire season. Any person convicted of an offence under this act is liable to a fine up to $1,000.00 or imprisonment to a term of up to 3 months or both and any costs incurred by the Ministry of Natural Resources to Work permits and fire permits may be obtained at no charge from your local ministry of Natural Resources Office and fire permits are also available in Marathon at the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. For further information, please contact the Ministry of Natural Resources in Terrace Bay (807-825-3205) or Manitouwadge (807-826-3225). PLEASE HELP PREVENT FOREST FIRES. Ontario Ministry of Ministere des Natural Richesses Resources naturelles