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WHAT'S NEWS Congratulations to the following persons/businesses celebrating special achievements: After many hours of study and torture Nicholson Network Services Inc. is a Microsoft Certified "Small Business Specialist" Larry Nicholson, Nicholson Network Services Inc. Tel:416.849.2910 Eramosa Physiotherapy Associates in South Georgetown have recently hired McMaster Physiotherapy graduate Myriam Ghobrial as their second Physiotherapist. Myriam, of Milton, has completed her Master's degree in Physiotherapy and looks forward to serving the local population. Bethany Vinson of Georgetown has also been added as their Registered Massage Therapist. She is available for morning and evening appointments and her rates and schedule are available by calling the clinic at 905.873.3103. Finally, Robin Collins has completed his level 1 acupuncture from the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada with plans to complete the Level 2&3 courses in the spring. Ricon Consulting Inc. of Georgetown Ontario, are the developers of custom software, like their new Studio Assist software, which represents the culmination of in-depth research into the needs and aims of private schools and studios for the Arts and Physical Activities. Studio Assist provides a range of tools that will take care of the business and administrative tasks of these establishments, so that teaching professionals can concentrate on what they do best: teaching." Visit www.studioassist.com for details. Hendrik Varju, owner of Passion for Wood, is pleased to announce that he has just completed two new original furniture designs. He held an open house in his workshop on December 10th to showcase these new designs to his current and past clients, as well as any serious prospective buyers. The first piece is a privately commissioned dining table made out of solid Peruvian mahogany with a massive one-piece slab top measuring 48" wide by 102" long and a full 1 5/8" thick. The table top alone weighs in at almost 160 pounds, with nearly another 100 pounds for the base. The second design is a black cherry dining chair with tapered front legs and decorative fluting. The arm chair version is still on the drafting table, but Varju hopes to complete the prototype in 2006. To find out more about Passion for Wood: call 519.853.2027; email: info@passionforwood.com; web: www.passionforwood.com Yorkshire Enterprises Inc., stress-free bookkeeping, is please to announce that we have moved and expanded. We are now, January 2006 opening this month. Georgetown resident and Coach Manon Dulude joined 1700 coaches from more than 40 countries to attend the International Coach Federation's 10th Annual International Conference held Nov. 10-12 in San Jose California. She participates in educational seminars, networking events and other events designed to enhance and elevate coaching skills and techniques in order to benefit clients. Many people know Manon for her work as a Psychotherapist. Her three year practice as a coach focuses on Professional and Personal Life Coaching. For more information contact Manon Dulude at info@coachmanon.com or www.coachfederation.org or 905.873-9393. The Duff family has announced the sale of their sand and gravel operations in Ontario, J.C. Duff Sand & Gravel Limited, to Canadian Building Materials (CBM), a division of St. Mary's Cement Inc. (Canada) effective this month. conveniently located in the Knolcrest Centre, 360 Guelph St., Unit 47 in Georgetown. We have also expanded our services to include stress-free tax preparation, using seasoned professionals with over 35 years of experience. For Georgetown residents we will personally pick up tax information and deliver your completed return to you. EFILE services are also available. Please drop in during tax season, Mon to Fri 10 am ­ 7 pm, Sat 9 am ­ 1 pm, call year round for an appointment, 905.873.2697 and please visit our newly designed website at www.yorkshirent.com The following businesses are celebrating anniversaries: Absolute EA just celebrated its third anniversary, providing off-site virtual support in the areas of writing, transcriptions, French translations and market research, in addition to on-site minute-taking of your meetings. We're here to save you precious time. Tell us how we can help at 905.702.9821 or at barb@absolute-ea.com. Other Announcements of Interest: Joanna Scott opened the doors of 'Wall to Wall' in October, at 352 Queen St., Acton, offering photo finishing, commissioned art, custom framing and passports. A challenging, yet very exciting time has been had digging out a niche in the retail business world. Expect a grand - better late than never - For What's News items contact Cor Baarda at: Knowledge Management Enterprises, 905.702.0926, cbaarda@cogeco.ca.