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16-The Canadian Champion, Fnday November 22, 2002 Are you prepared for an emergeney? ý,Menta1 health clinic 'he Canadian Red Cross, North Halton branch, Rd. wiiI hold two-day firsi aid and CPR courses this weekend and December 14 and 15 at 100 Nipissing lb register or foi more informationi, cadI lKim a (905) 875-1459. celebrates 25 years By RICHARD VIVIAN The Champion The services of the North Halton Mental I-ealth Clinie (NHMHC) are vital 10 the wellbeing of the community, Regional Chair Joyce Savoline said during the cli- ic's 251h anniv ersary celebrations. -We live in a wsonderful world, but i'sa world full of stresses and mental bealth is probably one of' the most frequcntly neg- lecied arcas in our community.- she said ai the clinie's clebratory open bouse last Friday. 'This (anniversary) is a testament 10 whaî can be donc in a community, if peo- pIe really put their minds to il." For the pasi quarter of a century. the NHMHC bas offered a side range of assessment. treatmeni. counselling and referral services 10 those living with seni- ous mental health ssues. The clinic's main office is located on Main Street, with two sub-ofices in Georgetown and Acton. "This is the type of services that, while the profile is small, the impact is huge in our community," Ms Savoline added. "For 25 years, the North I-lton Mental Health Clinic has been a vital painer in the community services network here in Halton and in north Halton particuilarly." Mayor Gord Krantz praiscd the work donc by clinic staff- many of which have been with the clinic for several ycars. -Not to make lighî of someones mental stability, every once in a whilc. I question my own andI other elected people for doing wxhat we do," he jested. -'I can certainly recail. when I irst got nsolvcd in public life. there wasn't that salety net that should've been there for those wbo need it. That void bas certainly been filled over the past 25 years.- In addition 10 the open house. several pasi and present staff mèmbers were rec- ognized for iheir contributions to the cli- c. Ms Savoline presented plaques ot appreciation to Dr. Tony Marrioti and Linda Luker. Plaques were also prepared for Dr. John Dougan, Dorotby Craig and Mac Vavoids. though none were able Io attend the cele- bration. Free spanish tessons offered The Halton Caîholie District Sehool Board is offering free Spanish lessons. Participation in the classes - which mun on Thursdays, between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. - will earn secondary sehool credits. Classes -are held at Bishop Reding Sccondary Sehool. For more information or 10 register, con- tact Fanny Garcia at (905) 331-6360 or e- mail garciafanny@hotmail.com. MILTON Country Depot 28 Bronte St. N. 905-878-2391 IMonday - Frlday 8-6pm Sat. 8-Spm e Sun. 11-4pm " Pet Food Supplies " Ciothing, Footwear " Bird Seed " Lawn & Garden " Giftware " Farm SuppliesU " Propee:j »%»-m b'. ý thi, lght ici 1;ý-t 4 -r-ý p-t Ail 4-1 a- ble whil quatititieO.t.