-,Trust fund foir psychiatric unit lip fo $1,00OOQ, but more ncdt By STEPHANIE THIESSEN The Champion When Gina Sonsognos son, who WaS clinically depressed, commit- ted suicide three years ago, Ms Sonsogno decided she had to do something to deal witb ber grief and keep ber sons memory alive. So she started a trust -fund at Milton District Hospital n ber sons name. Her drearu? To raise enough money 10 see a psychiatric ward open at tbe hospital for people suf- fering from depression or other mental disorders. Two years later, the Orlando Sonsogno trust fund is st open and bas collected $990. As Ms VON Haltoi is training volunteers If you've ever considered volunteerur paliative care, VON Halton is offerinj informative training program. 'he programn will take place Thur afternoons from April 24 to June Following the training, eacb volunteer be matcbed witb a client wbo bas a1 tbreatening illness and lives n bis home. For further nfomation, cail (905) 8 8800. Sonsogno gets ready to honour ber sons birtbday this Monday - be would bave been 26 years old - sbe wauts Miltonians to sec tbe urgency of ber dream. "I want 10 keep informing Miltonians tbat the town s getfing bigger, and there are no psychiatric facilities bere. If young people bave problems, tbere's notbing local," Ms Sonsogno said, adding that peuple are now sent 10 Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital to receive psychiatric treatment. "We bave 10 deal witb these issues across the board - depres- sion and mental ilnesses are sky- rocketing." Ms Sonsogno sald sbe believes if ber son bad easy access to belp, be would be alive today. She sald ifs important 10 meet thse need Milton bas before some- tbing similar happens 10 somebody else. "This il sometbing be would bave wanted us 10 do for other peo- ple wbo want belp," Ms Sonsogno said. If you're interested n making a donation, cal! the Milton District Hospital at (905) 878-2383 and ask for the foundation department. You can also bring a cheque 10 the hospital, or mail it to 30 Derry Rd. E., Milton, Ont., L9T 2X5. Saturday February 22nd at 10:30 a.m.9 PREW FRON 9.00) A.M. At the Agrcultur a al, Milten Fairgrunds, Robert St., Miton For the. estote of William H. Martin with select inclusions Featuring: Incredible antique furnishings, inci. 13 piece Vict. dining suite, roll top desk, fiat to waII, jamn cup- board, Vict. sofas, Et. AI. lighting, Vict. glass & china, dolîs & toys, linens, quilts,decoratives,etc. For listing go to F RSA NF FX O PH E IjO i LY A IONERN90-87-24 GOLF &TRAVTL SHQW Presented by ACURA February 28 - March 2, 2003 Metro Toronto Convention Centre South Bulding Is please to present High Tee For \Lady Golfers WhShlley Wolner, *~~~o s~o fClubLink end TSs woedof Glf 7he LadIes' Tes Wll be Open at the Dema Stage Flda 2:30 pm e- Saturday 1:30 pm -, Sunday 1:30 pm Tale in ShelIWs Top lips for Teelng i Up - Sec tic Latest in Womnen's Golf Fashlons - Dismr wSmen-mtendty Iictlon, Schls andiFadlles IMN Golf Glubs, Apparel and Acccssolesl *Test the hot new cqulpment ai the DrMvng Range - Take a tesson from an Ontario PGA Professonal - Plan Your Next Golf Vacation FRE PARMNG couesy of &*OOffÇ, Sim 051 f15,gR.., of Ltom Bawl Show Hours: Frltay noon-9 Saturday Sunday 1l" Adults $12 Sentirs $10 junior (8-15) $6 Sponsoeed by:+v Dm1.(eý joca ~ a p CLJ3LIN ment ~ BOB OUSNT WUT INVENTORY SALE!l 1=411~ I 'XU 1:1 :411' Jl J BOB D---O---N'T WANI UTi eTO ul-- Noon to 4 p., %oFF ALL FLOOR ITEMS!I NO RIFUNDS NO RETURNS FINANCIAL STABULITrY TAK(ESFINANCIAL PLANNING! Knowing The Right Things ABOUT MONEY, TAX & THE MARKETS e10 Quick tips ta Estate Planning ePossible effects of the War. Disinheriting Revenue Canada eHow ta get anather tax deduction using yaur current RRSP eTax-Free retirement incarne - How's it passible? e How RRSP's are actually better fo)r the government than yau - The "TRU E" expense of RRSP's. SJoin me, Jeif WiIIis for 90 minutes of 41eaith Creation & Tax Saving Strategies. FE'BRUARY 25 TH OR 26 TH @ 7:00 PM To be heid at Don Peters Restaurant located at the Ramada Inn, 161 Chisholm Drive (just off 401 at Hwy 25) ÇO"MW Compiimentary dinner is includedl Investment Plnning CounsePC of Canada FINANCIAL PLANNING PROFESSIONALS Please cail 1-866-823-5038 to reserve. 11- m The Canadian Champion, Friday, Februarv 21. 2003-9 -lu