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26 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday October 14, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com Sheridan Scholarship Nathan Buhler "All of my experiences have attempted to place a high priority on the necessity of female education and empowerment towards a better life." Nathan is a student in the Architectural Technology Program at Sheridan where he has been asked to serve on the Dean's Council for his program. In his mid-twenties, he moved to South America to work with a church that worked in a poor area in Argentina. He worked as a leader of a group of teenaged students. Today he continues to work with students with his church, helping them learn and develop healthy lifestyles and worldviews. Centre for Skills Development and Training Marissa McTasney After seven years in the corporate industry, the birth of her two children inspired her to jump into a passion and start a new career. She traded in her high heels for construction boots. Tomboy Trades core business is to build a national online registry of women in the skilled trades, provide fun and safe work wear for women as well as to provide residential renovation services. We currently carry work boots, hard hats, tool belts, safety glasses and t-shirts in four colours, pink, red, blue and green. Centre for Skills Development and Training Nicky Crone Prior to joining the program, Nicky was selfemployed as a picture framer and was the head of the framing department for a prominent art gallery in Toronto. She then went on to pursue an administrative position within the gallery but found herself yearning to return to a position where she was able to work with her hands. She has always had a strong interest in carpentry and together with another student, Gail, who was also a scholarship recipient, they have started a company of their own called Women Who Build Stuff. Centre for Skills Development and Training Gail Prosser Gail Prosser began her professional career in the hospitality industry working for Holland America Cruise Lines in the Yukon Territory. She moved to Toronto where she became General Manager in a popular bistro and then moved on to become a wine representative. Gail's passion for home repairs and working with wood was no longer able to be kept below the surface. Gail has recently secured an apprenticeship as a finish carpenter with South Park Design Build. This firm specializes in renovating upscale homes, utilizing the latest in home design trends which are often featured in Canadian design magazines. She also has a small business with Nicky Crone called Women Who Build Stuff. THE TAX THE BUSINESS ADVISORY Providing Personal And Corporate Income Tax Planning And Tax Preparation Services To Companies And Individuals Since 1962. ADVISORY Providing Ideas For Sales Growth And Solutions To Business Problems To Small And Home Based Business Since 1983. Centre for Skills Development and Training Mary-Catherine Zwambag In the past, Mary-Catherine (MC) was an Administrative Assistant, working in the public sector. For the past 1 1/2 years, she has been taking night school courses in the field of Home Inspection, with the long term goal of becoming a qualified Home Inspector. Taking the Women in Skilled Trades program, has given her the added skills and confidence to launch her own business ­ Miss Fix It ­ Do-It Her-Selfer and MC especially wants to show women just how easy it is to do repairs themselves. THE INCORPORATORS Incorporating Businesses Since 1983. Combining The Best Of The Legal, Business, And Income Tax Planning Processes. Voted First Place Diamond Award Winners In The Categories of Incorporation Services, Tax Preparation Services o And Business Advisory Services ATHENA Awards ED FOSTER Member of A proud supporter of Congratulations to all of the 2006 nominees and this year's ATHENA recipient for your outstanding contributions to the community. Watch the ATHENA Oakville Nominees show on For More Information Please Call Us At (905) 469-8777 Or Visit Us At One Of Our Websites COMMITTED TO MAKING YOUR BUSINESS A SUCCESS www.thebusinessadvisory.ca COMMITTED TO INCORPORATING YOUR COMPANY THE RIGHT WAY THE FIRST TIME www.theincorporators.ca COMMITTED TO REDUCING THE INCOME TAXES THAT YOU PAY www.thetaxadvisory.ca Wednesday, October 18 @ 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, October 22 @ 2:00 p.m.