MPP presents plaque to Naomi’s Family Resource Centre

Tid bit musings

by Elva Patterson Rutters RSSW

Interpretation is usually validated by experience in conjunction with education or knowledge. Interpretation with zero reference point is simply speculation. The ability to discern interpretation independent of a basis of reference, results in abstract or null points. We must validate experience!

At one time, the basic colours were the colours in our 8-pack crayon box, whereas now the hues are so varied it leaves one feeling you don't know your colours. Is it red, ruby, wine, maroon, burgundy, blood, fire engine, and the list goes on. Someone who is visually impaired has no reference point if they have never seen colour at any time. Once a reference point has been instilled, the colour or action takes on a deeper meaning. Your experiences leave you with a taste for or against a behaviour or an action. That may be labour, or a dentist appointment, etc. that evokes varying interpretation. All are valid.

Linguistically, the angst can be eased with a change in terminology. Replacing "should" with "I'd like to" instantly reduces the presenting stress. "I can't", with a qualifier such as "I can't this summer", puts a manageable time frame to the limitation. We each have a moral responsibility to regulate our responses to interpretation, keeping everything in context. Our self care and concern for the community may mean our interpretations need to be addressed by an outside force. If it is a fire, then you need to call the fire department and ensure your safety. If it is a lack of compassion, perhaps toxic relationships need to be re-evaluated.

submitted by Renee Moores, Naomi’s House

MPP Nolan Quinn presented a plaque to staff from Naomi’s Family Resource Centre on May 23 to acknowledge the partnership and good work happening between the SD&G OPP and Naomi’s House to assist victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Marking the end of a two year project from the Ministry of the Solicitor General for anti-human trafficking initiatives, the OPP is delighted to work with agencies that support their efforts in community safety.

Renee Moores, Executive Director of Naomi’s House, shares that “OPP Inspector Hemmerick and his detachment have made vulnerable women a priority in the OPP’s service delivery by increasing community safety initiatives and anti-human trafficking services. As a result, we have improved inter-agency communication and increased our ability to provide crisis shelter services. This is meaningful to Naomi’s as our residents benefit from the cohesion.”

Naomi’s House is funded by the Ministry

Canada Day Notice from Lions Club

submitted by Ed Duncan, Committee Chair of Children, Community and Social Services for operations and by the generous donations from our community, all of which are 100% directed to the residents at Naomi’s House. We operate a

This year, the Township of North Dundas will be doing fireworks at North Dundas District High School at 9:30 p.m. The Mountain Township and District Lions Club will not be hosting this year's North Dundas Canada Day celebration in South Mountain. We have decided as a club that we are going to put our energy into more Lions Club events other than Canada Day. We would like to thank all of the businesses and our community who made donations by money and prizes since our first event in 2013. We also would like to thank all our volunteers, Chesterville Lions, Winchester Lions and the Winchester Legion for their help and support over the past years.

9-bed emergency shelter, a 24/7 crisis line, and transitional housing supports to departing residents. If you or someone you know wants to have a supportive talk, call us 24/7 at 613-774-2838.

With summer approaching, many are concerned with boredom for the youth. There is every opportunity to acquire your local fair board entry lists to get your creative juices going. Again, your interpretation of your youthful summers can be a positive motivator for accountability and initiative to acquire new skills.

The more broad your experiences, the greater your interpretation will be! Go for it: you have one life to live, live it well.