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Council seeks assurance neighbours won’t object to shop expansion plan by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - Council here will attempt to determine if neighbouring residents have any objections based on noise concerns before considering a draft zoning amendment to allow a shop expansion and metal fabricating operation on a Sixth Line property. Owner Derryl Frey, through Frey Assets Group, applied for the amendment to permit a shop expansion and office addition and to add additional metal manufacturing uses on the 3.76-acre property located in a prime agricultural zone. The current site-specific zoning permits a stove manufacturing shop with a maximum ground floor area of 1,100 square metres (11,905 square feet). The applicants propose to expand the shop’s ground floor area by 789.7m2 (8,500sqft) and construct a 111.5m2 (1,200sqft) office addition. “I don’t have any concerns with adding the sale and fabrication of metal products to the permitted uses,� stated Wellington County manager of planning and environment Mark Van Patter at an April 12 public meeting on the amendment. Van Patter noted the metal fabrication use was permitted dating back to 1991, but the use was omitted “for some reason� when the zoning bylaw was updated in 2000. “We understand Mr. Frey’s been doing this all along since
Garden Party - The annual Community Christian School Garden Party, Bazaar and Auction was held on April 23 at the PMD Arena Complex. The event featured baked goods, games, crafts and a lunch counter. A lasagna dinner and live auction were held in the evening. ABOVE: From left, Kiersten Vandenberg Victoria Smith and Stephanie Mohle got dressed up for a session at the photo booth. RIGHT: Bert Wikkerink of Elmira volunteered his time and candy floss maker for the fundraiser. Admission was a donation to the local food bank or the school. photos by Caroline Sealey
1991, along with the stove manufacturing,� said Van Patter. He explained that, as most of the metal trim is for agricultural buildings, the use could be considered agricultural-related as allowed under the provincial policy statement. While the county official plan permits only ‘small scale� agriculturalrelated uses, provincial policy does not require the “smallscale� condition. Van Patter said the official plan has yet to be brought into line with provincial policy. “So the question in my mind is whether or not this can be considered small scale and I think Mapleton council has the discretion to interpret that,� Van Patter stated. He pointed out that one neighbour, Lippert Frey, “seems pretty close,� to the proposed expansion. “That could be a concern
but it may not be either – council could ask for a noise study if they felt there were concerns,� said Van Patter. “Council should be comfortable that they are not creating an increased nuisance to the neighbour that is nearby - 150 feet.� Derryl Frey said his father began operating a business as a heating contractor on the property in 1974 and later added metal fabricating to the operation. He said the business operates from 7:30am until 5pm Monday to Friday. “On evenings and Saturdays we typically don’t have much going on,� Frey added. On average, he said, daily traffic generated by the business includes one or two heavy trucks and five to 10 lighter trucks. “I guess our feeling as far as noise impact to the residence next door is we try to have the Continued on page 3
New rural health centre set to open on May 4 PALMERSTON - The new Minto Rural Health Centre is ready to open for business. The 11,000-square-foot medical arts building located on the Palmerston and District Hospital property will be officially opened on May 4. Tenants include the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation, family physicians, the local fam-
ily health team, the Canadian Mental Health Association, St. Elizabeth’s Wound Clinic and Community Care Access Centre staff. Plans for the $3-million facility were announced on July 18, 2014 and ground was broken on April 28, 2015. Members of the public are invited to attend the clinic’s grand opening at 10:30am.
Farm and Home Safety Association hosts Children’s Safety Day near Alma by Mike Robinson ALMA - The Wellington County Farm and Home Safety Association (FHSA) held a Children’s Safety Day on April 23 at Farfield Farms south of Alma. Continuing a 30-year tradition, the organization offered opportunities for young people to learn about safety as it applies to hearing, shops, power take offs (PTOs), tractors, fire, large animals and, new this year, guns. Guelph-Eramosa councillor and local FHSA president David Wolk said the association typically hosts two farm safety days per year. “We try to hold them in farm locations and cover off a number of farm and home safety features from workshop safety to lawn mowers and tractors,� said Wolk. Plus, he added, there is generally Wellington County OPP representation at the events.
“This year, we’ve added a new feature, gun safety, something which seems to be long overdue,� said Wolk. He added organization members are always delighted with the turnout, noting, “We get a lot of quite young children, perhaps not as many teenagers as we would like, and a good cross section of adults.� Wolk said by virtue of Wellington County’s location, “we do tend to get a good turnout from the Mennonite community. “But this is not put on exclusively for that reason.� He noted that, increasingly, rural areas are becoming home to people moving out from urban centres. “Often we will have people who have moved onto a small holding - less than 10 acres - but suddenly they are using a bigger mower for the lawn, possibly a chainsaw,� said Wolk.
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He explained chainsaws are a topic that deserves more attention. “You have to take a course to buy a gun, but you don’t have to do anything but go to the hardware store to buy a chainsaw - which on its own can be every bit as lethal as a gun,� said Wolk. He said colleagues have suggested to him that “if chainsaws were not invented when they were, many years ago they would be illegal today.� Wolk concluded, “We think events such as this are important and agriculture is the largest business in Ontario and the farm community is very important to us.� Association spokesman Walter Grose earlier commented that if the day can save one life, it is worth it. “We like to teach the children because then they also keep their parents safe,� he said.
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Greening up - A free tree pickup for property owners hosted by Mapleton’s Green Legacy program was held on April 23 in Moorefield. Jon House, and Bosworth, received their pre-ordered tree seedlings from councilor Michael Martin. Mayor Neil Driscoll said, “The Township is getting closer to its goal of one million trees planted in Mapleton and we have been getting calls from other municipalities on how to run a free tree day.” Donations to the food bank were also collected. photo by Caroline Sealey
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May 2 - Challenge Euchre, 7:30pm, Palmerston Legion Upstairs Hall, $5/person, Must bring your partner. Light lunch provided. ALL Welcome. May 6 - Youth Write Night, special meeting of Writer’s Unite, 7:30pm, Studio Factor, 24 Wood Street, Drayton. Mapleton, Minto and North Wellington Youth are invited to come and learn the ABC’s of writing. Glynis 519-638-3215. May 7 - Afternoon of Darts, 2pm, Drayton Legion, 15 Elm Street. Beginners welcome. Doug 519-698-2864. May 9 - Monthly meeting Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society, 7:30pm, Drayton Agricultural Building, 49 Elm Street. Everyone welcome. Natalie 519-638-5093. May 10 - Monthly meeting, Drayton Legion, 8pm. 15 Elm Street. Everyone welcome. May 12 - Mamma Mia, Dinner & Show, Drayton Rotary Club Fundraiser for the Drayton Splash Pad. Info: Bob 519638-2736, Lorrie 519-638-2232. May 14 - Car Rally, Theme: Mashup Jeopardy - Carnival, Palmerston Legion, 260 Daly St. Info: Tammy 519-501-5822.
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Drayton & District Skating Club first hit the ice at local rink in 1974
by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - A public meeting on Oct. 24, 1974 to discuss the possibility of organizing a figure skating club in Drayton proved successful, as the winter of 1974-75 saw the beginning of the Drayton and District Figure Skating Club. Over 150 skaters with varying degrees of skating experience took to the ice at the Drayton arena for the first of what has now reached a count of 40 seasons. Registration fees were $10 for children up to six years old and $20 for skaters over six. A family rate (three or more) was $45. A one-hour practice consisted of 15 minutes of group instruction and 45 minutes of supervised practice. Olive Lapp of Wingham, the club’s first coach, instructed skaters while the executive kept busy supplying badges and learning how to run an organization. The 1975-76 season saw an equal amount of skaters on the ice with the more advanced skaters acting as coaches and assistants. The year climaxed with a carnival, Drayton on Ice, prepared and executed by Lapp. After the closure of the Drayton arena, the club was left without an ice surface to use the following year. A dance studio opened and offered children activities for a few years. By the 1977-78 season the new PMD arena was opened and figure skating resumed. Lapp took a year’s leave of absence to upgrade her education. Upon her return the following year she continued to teach until the end of the 198384 season. Many coaches, skaters and executive members have been
Skatewear evolution - Drayton Skating Club jackets and sweaters from past seasons were on display at the cub’s 40th anniversary celebration on April 9. photo by Caroline Sealey involved with the club over the past 40 years. Some third generation families include the Jacks and McIntoshs while the Israels are enjoying their second generation. Volunteers who have made long-term commitments to the club include Sandy Ladd as president from 1988 to 1999, Deb Mantler in the role of treasurer 2007 to 2010 and president from 2010 to 2016, and Maureen TenHoopen in secretarial and presidential roles from 2001 to 2010. Freelance coaches Darlene Armstrong-Loo 1991-99, Jeannette Shaw 1998-2016 were instrumental in the success of many skaters during their tenure. Current club coach Kelly Culp began as a freelance coach in 1985. She became the club coach in 1991 and continues to hold this position in 2016. The club has a well-balanced program for the recreational skater, providing ample ice time and coaching, allowing skaters to work towards their goals. Precision teams, gold test dancers and competition trophies have made up a large part of the group since the club formed.
The Drayton club is very proud of its accomplished skaters who have received over 55 gold medals in skills, dance, skate and interpretive categories since 1988. Gold is the highest level that a skater can achieve. The Drayton club has been host to the Bluewater Competition in 1982, TriCounty Inter-Club competition in 1987, Weskate Fun Competition in 1999 and 2000 and Weskate Area Competition in 2004, 2010, 2016. Revenue from hosting competitions keeps registration fees reasonable and allows the club to offer above-average standards in programming, officials say. A fall off-season program added in 1998 extended the skating season for those wanting an early edge on the sport. By 1999 the free skating program and a jump harness became a reality. Over the club’s 40 years, enrolment has ranged from 70 to 150 skaters. The Canskate program replaced the badge system for the National Skating Test in 1998. Figures were removed from the competition level and the test stream in 1997, and replaced with skating skills
testing. In addition to the preliminary free skate test, many dance routines changed levels. The test system previously judged by a panel of three judges was reduced to one judge. The Canskate Program became the New Canskate program in 2014. The program encourages skater movement, includes training props and aids and coloured circuits drawn on the ice. Figure skating skills have been removed and hockey skills elements added. Other changes have occurred to develop growth and access federal funding and are driven by the creation and implementation of a National Long Term Athlete Development Program. Provincially, skating clubs are divided into four sections. The Drayton club is part of the Central Ontario section. Each section is managed under Skate Ontario. The Drayton club has been a sanctioned club with the Canadian Figure Skating Association for 40 years. The organization was recently renamed Skate Canada. The Drayton club has unofficially changed its name from The Drayton and District Figure Skating Club
Smoking cessation among first steps to better breathing by Sandy Turner DRAYTON - The Lung Association says it best: “When you can’t breathe, nothing else matters.” With the spring blossoms in the air wouldn’t it be nice to be able to take a deep breath? Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) is the term used for lung conditions such as chronic bronchitis or emphysema. When a person suffers from COPD the damage done to the tissue of the lungs makes breathing a chore. COPD is a disease that progresses slowly. Although it is not fully reversible, early diagnosis and treatment can greatly improve symptoms and slow the progression of further lung
Zoning change would allow metal works on 6th Line FROM PAGE ONE business activity on the opposite side to try and minimize noise impacts that way,” said Frey, adding his neighbours have told him they have “absolutely no problem,” with the expansion. “I think council would be wise to ask for a letter from the neighbours,” Van Patter suggested. Council passed a resolution directing staff to contact the neighbouring residents to request a letter confirming there is no objection to the amendment and directed a bylaw to amend the zoning be drafted for consideration.
damage. Over 1.5 million Canadians have been diagnosed with COPD but many more remain undiagnosed. The main cause of COPD is cigarette smoke. Adults over 40 with a history of smoking are at risk of developing lung disease. If you notice that you have a regular cough with or without phlegm; simple chores make you short of breath; or your colds are more frequent or last longer than normal, you may have symptoms of COPD. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms it is important pay a visit to your primary care practitioner to rule out COPD. Unfortunately, there is no
cure for COPD, but the disease can be prevented, in most cases, by quitting smoking and avoiding second hand smoke. Your local Family Health Team (FHT) offers many programs and services geared to help prevent and better manage lung disease. These may include smoking cessation programs; telemedicine programs linked with the respirology departments in Kitchener or Toronto; and pulmonary rehabilitation programs where you can learn more about how to manage your condition through education and exercise. Smoking cessation programs offered at the FHTs include group or individual
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to the “Drayton Skating Club” in order to be all-skate sport encompassing. Due to its large and successful Star Skate membership the club hesitates to change its incorporated name as figure skating is a large portion of its programming, officials say. In the spring of 2008, the club was saddened by the passing of Olive (Lapp) Jeffray, the club’s first coach. To honour her memory and love for the sport of figure skating, the Miss Lapp/Olive Jeffray Spirit Award was created in the 200809 season. This award is pre-
sented each year to a member of the club who exudes spirit and passion. The Drayton Skating club continues to annually present a full-scale themed ice carnival. The format was changed from a Friday/Saturday twoshow presentation to holding both shows on Saturday. A mid-afternoon and early evening show help keep expenses and set up/tear down manageable. Over the years themes for the carnival have included the Wizard of Oz, Canada, Grease, Olympic Dreams and Munsch Mania.
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A little good news An oft-heard complaint about the media is that “they are only interested in the bad news.” Not so much here in Mapleton, where this week our pages are overflowing with accounts of the good work of local citizens. That’s literally “overflowing,” as in we didn’t even have space enough for all the donation/community benefit photos either acquired by our staff or submitted by readers and we had to hold some over until next week. Stay tuned. Meanwhile, in this edition we see: - the Wellington County Farm and Home Safety Association continued a 30-year tradition of educating local youth about all manner of risks through their latest Children’s Safety Day; - Community Christian School shared the proceeds of its annual Garden Party, Bazaar and Auction on April 23 with the local food bank, while students of the school have been busy knitting dolls for Syrian refugee children; and - the Minto Rural Health Centre, established with the aid of a $1 million contribution from the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation, is ready to open on May 4, providing enhanced health care options for citizens throughout northern Wellington. And that’s just for starters. Controversy and sadness will no doubt be chronicled on these pages in the weeks to come, it’s part of the job after all. But for this week we can take pride in sharing a little good news. Thankfully, that’s part of the job as well. Patrick Raftis
Letter to the Editor Youth week activities Dear Editor: National Youth Week runs from May 1 to 7. It is an eventfilled, week-long celebration for youth in communities across Canada. It is a time to acknowledge and recognize the active participation of youth in the community. A variety of free events for youth are being offered between May 1-7 in Mapleton. The Mapleton Youth Action Council (MYAC) will be having a minute-to-win-it pizza party on May 3 from 6 to 7:30pm at the Drayton library. There will be a variety of games and prizes! This event is chance for youth aged 14 to 24 to meet the local Youth Action Council as well as hear about initiatives underway and perhaps get involved. The mission of MYAC is to establish a positive youth presence in Mapleton, that shapes the growth and future of the
community through meaningful participation. They meet the on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Drayton Library. Youth Write Night with Writers Unite on May 6 from 7:30 to 9:30pm at Studio Factor, Drayton. Youth from North Wellington, Minto and Mapleton are invited to come and learn the ABC’s of writing. Writers Unite members will answer questions on writing, research and publishing. The Drayton Youth Centre will be having regular drop-in hours on Wednesday from 7 to 9:30pm, Friday from 7 to 11pm, and Saturday from 7 to 11pm. The North Wellington Coalition for Youth Resiliency has partnered with various community groups to provide events to local youth. Gabriella Ieropoli, Community youth resiliency worker
Incorrect date for hunting meeting An incorrect date was provided in an editorial on page 4 of the April 20 Community News for a special public council meeting on Sunday gun
hunting. The meeting will be held on May 3 at 7pm in the PMD arena hall. The Community News regrets the error.
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FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION ZBA 2016-05 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mapleton has received a complete application to consider a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-80, pursuant to Section 39 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. PUBLIC MEETING Mapleton Council will consider this application at their meeting scheduled for:
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16
Location of the Subject Land The property subject to the proposed amendment is legally described as Part Lot 20, Concession 1 (Peel), with a municipal address of 7215 Wellington Rd 86, Wallenstein. The property is approximately 1.16 ha (2.88 acres) in size. The Purpose and Effect of the Application The purpose and effect of the amendment is to permit a temporary portable trailer on the subject property for a period of 3 years. The proposed trailer will be used for additional office space to serve the business on the subject land. The property is currently zoned Rural Industrial RIN-31.192. This amendment is required in order to facilitate this proposal. Oral or Written Submissions Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. Written comments should be submitted to the Township Clerk. Power of OMB to Dismiss Appeals If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Mapleton to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before Mapleton the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Request for Notice of Decision If you wish to be notified of the decision in respect of the proposed Township of Mapleton Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Clerk. Additional Information Additional information regarding this application is available for inspection at the Township of Mapleton Municipal Office.
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MAPLETON MUSINGS Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society
A shocking discovery In the 19th and for over half of the 20th century butchers in small urban settlements had slaughterhouses built near freshwater streams or springs a short distant from the built-up area of the community. Such was the case of butcher John Bishop of Drayton in 1896. His slaughterhouse was located just north of the railway on land owned by William Samis, beside a spring-fed stream - one of the many emptying into the Conestogo River. One mid-afternoon in early November, John’s son Hampden Bishop took a beast to the slaughterhouse to butch-
er. Upon opening the unlocked door to enter he discovered what he thought was a man standing on a ladder that leaned in the corner. A second look revealed that it was indeed a man but he was hanging from a rope not standing on the ladder. After tying the beast to the fence Hampden determined the dead man was someone he knew from the village. He decided to report his discovery and did not disturb the scene. The terrible news caused great excitement and many rushed to the slaughterhouse. The local doctor was one of the first to arrive and immediately cut the man down
and determined the death had occurred several hours previous to the discovery. The deceased was Henry Hoshel Newton, a carpenter and builder who lived in the village with his wife and elderly mother. It was reported he was a “respected citizen who owned a comfortable home, had plenty of means and no person depending on him but his wife and aged mother.” One wonders why he chose such a means and place to end his life. Mr. Newton had been building a pig house for Henry Hilborn at his farm on the 12th of Maryborough. For several
days he had complained of being unwell. He had taken a couple of days rest and returned to the job the morning of the fatal day. After a couple of hours of work he had to quit. Although the Hilborn family offered to give him a ride home, he chose to walk home through the fields. At a neighbouring farm he met Thomas Amy and stopped to chat for a few minutes telling Mr. Amy “he was going home to consult a doctor as he felt very unwell.” According to the land abstracts there was only one Newton family owning property in Drayton at that time.
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Dolls for Syrians - Community Christian School students have been learning to knit over the winter. The enthusiastic knitters were busy making ‘izzy dolls’ for Syrian refugees. The dolls, which cannot be bought or sold for profit, were inspired by and named after Master Corporal Mark Isfeld of No. 1 Combat Engineer Regiment, who was serving on peacekeeping missions in Kuwait and Croatia in the early 1990s. There, he often came across children with no toys or personal possessions, so his mother, Carol Isfeld, knitted little woollen dolls that he could give away to the children he met. The dolls are meant to help put a smile on children’s faces during difficult times as they resettle in Canada. From left: front, Samuel deGelder, Tyler Kabbes, Kaeley Parker, Kiersten Vandenberg, Victoria Smith and Sophia Flinkert; middle, Meagan Roth, Becca Geerlinks, Alyssa Flinkert and Shawna Rumph; back, Amy Cosens and Kirsten Duimering. submitted photo
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mined that Newton’s mind had become deranged and in one of his severe spells of gloom he ended his life. When advised by telegraph of the event and circumstances the county coroner decided that an inquest was not necessary. Although 120 years later such a troubled individual can access many resources and treatments, there are far too many cases where they do not or such resources and treatments are not available in their communities. submitted by Jean Campbell
That was Lot 201 on Main Street West. So Mr. Newton was probably taking the shortest route to go home. It would be less than half the distance than by road. Of course there was plenty of speculation among the villagers about Newton’s state of mind and the circumstances surrounding the event. A couple of villagers out hunting that day had passed the slaughterhouse twice before the body was discovered, but had not looked into the building. Those in authority deter-
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By Dave Tiessen, Pastor, Bethel Mennonite Church (Elora)
“Can we just be sad?” Why are we so afraid of suffering, of grieving, of holding our tongue and simply letting a newly bereaved love one cry inconsolably on our shoulder of asking ‘why’ questions, of admitting that a whole lot of what happens in life is horrible and evil? Why have we let our culture convince us that what matters most and is memorable in life are “the good times”? A little reflection will remind us it was in the hard times that we learned and grew the most. Why have we been comfortable with understandings of God that describe Him as not only being aloof from our suffering but actually the cause of them (“God is in control” they say)? Who of us hasn’t said or heard some of these gems in the presence of grief or suffering:
- I believe everything happens for a reason; - God is in control; - God won’t give you more that you can handle; - God has a plan; - God is refining you; - someday we’ll understand; - you can’t see what God is doing when your eyes are blurred by tears; - this will turn out to be a blessing in disguise; - I guess God needed her as an angel in His garden; - everything happens according to God’s perfect plan; - just remember that God is glorifying Himself through this; and - if it doesn’t kill you it’ll make you stronger. These phrases are spoken because we are uncomfortable with the hard experiences of life: suffering, death, infidelity, loss, illness, abuse and grief. These hard experiences interrupt our comfortable lives with uncertainty and fear. We can’t
avoid feeling out of control, that these hard things are no respecter of persons and can happen to anyone. If it has happened to someone we love, we desperately want to end it and make it better, quickly, which is never possible. We also try to find ways to explain why it happened to them but probably won’t happen to us. When it has happened to us, we often try to do anything to dull the pain and get out of that place of suffering. Hence, the popularity of phrases such as these - they are trite words that distract from and deny the reality of what is actually going on. They help us avoid doing the hard emotional work of facing the suffering and grieving our way through it. The hard places of life are also places where all of our ‘can-do’ attitudes, abilities and resources are for the most part impotent. In hard places you don’t “do” - you “be.”
And the hard places of life are where all faith and theologies are most challenged. Where is God and who is God when the 27-year-old mother of a seven-year-old son is afflicted with a painful death by cancer just a couple of years after losing her own mother to a painful death of brain cancer? It is entirely appropriate to say to grieving people “I am so, so sorry for your loss,” or “this is so very tragic and sad - she had so much to live for,” or “this shouldn’t have happened, she was far too young to die.” Or is it appropriate to say to suffering people, “I am so very sorry for what you are going through” or “what you are having to endure makes no sense at all - it is just plain sad and wrong.” Such phrases communicate that the speaker is willing to recognize and enter into the place of suffering and simply be there with the sufferer. Instead of trying to minimize
or explain away the hardship with trite phrases like those mentioned previously. What also makes a difference is how we understand God to be present in the hard times. Recently, in an adult Bible study group, I asked what images of God the people present remember being taught as they were growing up. To a person they all talked about things like God is angry at us when we sin, God condemns people to hell, God is far away, God causes everything and so decides where and when we die, God must not be questioned or complained to, and God must be obeyed. I asked if anyone was taught one of the last pictures of God in the Bible - the image that when people enter God’s presence after death it is God Himself who will wipe away every tear from their eyes and intimately care for them (Rev. 7 & 21). Or if they were taught one of Jesus’ most powerful images
of God - as the Father of the prodigal son who comes running down the road to embrace and welcome home his errant child even before He knows whether he is repentant or not. To a person they all said no. The Christian God is a tender and compassionate God. Jesus cried at the graveside of his friend Lazarus (John 11). On this side of eternity, it is entirely appropriate and necessary to experience sadness and grief and to not try to deny or avoid our way around it. Sadness and grief are not a lack of faith, rather an embrace of life and love. When we lose important blessings in life - people, abilities, relationships, life, things we have worked for - it is normal and healthy to allow ourselves and each other space and time to feel through the sadness and grief. Also to be with and support each other in the sadness and grief.
Women share stories of faith at interdenominational event in Drayton by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - Women of various denominations joined together for an evening of worship and to hear stories from two local women and a mother/ daughter duo. The event, What’s Your Story? Every Story is a God Story was held at the Drayton Reformed Church on April 16. The evening began with worship lead by Tricia Klapwyk and Lisa Krnac. Mother and daughter Kim and Halle Detweiler took the platform first. “Things that have happened in my life, some would consider coincidence, good luck or not important to God. But I know different,” Detweiler said. Fifteen weeks into her pregnancy, an ultrasound confirmed the baby Detweiler was carrying was normal. The easiest pregnancy she had up to that point.
Inspirational stories - Kim Detweiler, left, addresses a gathering at the Drayton Reformed Church on April 16, along with her daughter Halle and Halle’s friend Mandy DeVries. photo by Caroline Sealey “Weeks later doctors suspected the baby was breech. McMaster Hospital confirmed the diagnosis. In my 32nd week, my mom retired and moved within minutes of my house. God was at work,”
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Detweiler said. Detweiler’s in-laws already lived in the area. Having both sets of grandparents close by was a great help to the family. “Halle, my daughter was born with Caudle Regression Syndrome. The doctors said it was a fluke. God set everything up for us throughout the pregnancy and He is still at work today,” Detweiler said. Halle, an 11-year-old Grade
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Franklin, introduced herself as a wife, mother, florist, fundraiser and a Christian. “The pivotal moment in my life was at Conestoga Bible Camp when I accepted Jesus into my life at the age of eight. I’m nervous about sharing my testimony. I usually share when I’m creating flower arrangements with other people. I don’t do change well and if it was up to me I wouldn’t change anything,” Franklin said. While working in the insurance industry, Franklin developed many new skills, found fulfillment in the job and enjoyed the flexibility it offered. Driving to work one morning she heard over the radio that the company she worked for, Mutual Life, was being bought out by Sun Life. Her position in the company was not made redundant but over the next two weeks she discovered that the positive part of her day, the drive to work, became something she detested. Franklin turned the drive time into prayer time, thinking maybe God was trying to tell her something. “I got an inkling that something was about to change. My husband had started his own business one and a half years earlier so now wasn’t a good time for me to be changing jobs. My manager at Sun Life then revealed that my position could go. I was listening to God but not really hearing Him. Remember I am the one who doesn’t like change,” Franklin said. With a previous florist shop in Drayton permanently closed, Franklin missed the convenience of buying flowers locally. “I was always taught, if you find a need, fill it. My husband laughed at me when I mentioned that I should open a flower shop. I knew nothing
about running a flower shop and he was right. But I knew God was on board with me,” Franklin said. She attended a retraining program in downtown Toronto while in negotiations to buy a shop. Blooming Dale’s came into being in Drayton shortly after. A co-op student from Woodland Christian High School, Amanda Scholten, continued working part-time in the shop after completing her placement. Eventually she decided to travel and gave Franklin six months notice of her intention to leave. “Hiring was not one of my strengths but God had other plans. He kept putting a person in my path even though we had completely different lifestyles. I put an ad in the paper hoping that she would apply but she didn’t,” Franklin explained. Years ago, florists used to trade equipment back and forth. Franklin needed to return a borrowed piece to a shop in Waterloo. Maureen Ten Hoopen, the person Franklin says God kept putting in her path, was employed by the same shop. The two connected when Franklin stopped at Ten Hoopen’s home to drop off the borrowed equipment. Ten Hoopen, a single mother, needed full-time work and Franklin could only offer part-time hours. Both women prayed, stepped out in faith and Ten Hoopen accepted the position. One month later, a parttime position became available with the Palmerston Hospital Foundation where Franklin volunteered. Franklin applied for the position and was hired, allowing Ten Hoopen to work full time. “I had asked God to triple my sales but He had another plan. God put all the pieces together,” Franklin said. Continued on page 8
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Period costume designer will be guest speaker at historical society meeting
Difference makers - Halle Detweiler of Drayton met celebrated Paralympic athlete Rick Hansen on April 20. Hanson, best known as the “Man In Motion,” for his 1985-86 wheelchair trip around the world to demonstrate the potential of people with disabilities, was speaking at the Home Hardware Spring Market, a semi-annual gathering of the hardware chain’s dealers in St. Jacobs. Halle’s grandfather Bev Bowman, a retired employee, arranged for Halle to attend. After hearing Hansen’s story, Halle got a chance to chat with Hansen. “He was such a nice man, took his time with Halle, to chat. He asked how she was a difference maker and Halle said that she is the first competitive dancer at Encore Dance Studio (in Elmira) to dance in a wheelchair,” said Kim Detweiler, Halle’s mother. submitted photo
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DRAYTON - Historic costume designer Charlene Roberts will be the guest speaker at the Mapleton Historical Society’s annual meeting on May 13 at the PMD arena. Roberts is a designer and needleworker doing commissioned work for museums and historic sites as well as custom orders for historic interpreters. She also provides timeline fashion shows and displays as well as needlework demonstrations and displays. She volunteers in the costume department at Doon Heritage village, Age of Sail Museum and Ottawa House museum. She has been active as a reenactor for 15 years participating in 18th century events, War of 1812 and civil war reenactments. During the summer months she follows the 1812 circuit as a merchant selling historic costume and reproduction Robert Land footwear to re-enactors. At reenactments, when time permits, she demonstrates various musical instruments such as the bowed psaltery and mountain dulcimer. Music is a welcome part of the re-enactors life when sitting around the campfires after the public has left the site. Charlene is currently a
History renewed - Historic costume designer Charlene Roberts will be the guest speaker at the Mapleton Historical Society’s Annual meeting on May 13. submitted photo member of many historic societies and a past member of numerous costume groups as well as needlework groups. The skills learned through
these groups such as knitting, bobbin lace, tambour embroidery, crewel work etc. are often used in her reproduction historic clothing.
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Women share stories of faith
FROM PAGE SIX The final speaker of the evening was Freita DeKoning, a mother, grandmother and nurse. DeKoning and her husband volunteered with Wycliffe Bible Translators, USA. Shortly after the birth of their first child Sarah, coworker Donna Wagner gave DeKoning words of advice in parenting children. “She said to pray daily for your children, their salvation and their personal relationship with Jesus. Which my husband and I did, “ DeKoning said. With the children grown up
and having families of their own the DeKoning’s continued to pray. Daughter- in- law Sera was experiencing blood pressure issues during her pregnancy which could affect the unborn baby’s life. “I was thrilled when my son, Mark, said that he knew how to pray for his unborn child because of the example his parents had shown him while he was growing up,” DeKoning said. “Our prayers were answered when a healthy baby boy named Grayson joined the family.”
DeKoning hadn’t been in touch with Donna Wagner for over 25 years but decided to send an email announcing the birth of her new grandson. “I didn’t know if Donna would get the email because it was an old email address. “She did and in her reply she told me something that I did not know about her. Her maiden name was Grayson,” DeKoning explained. In DeKoning’s closing remarks she made one simple observation. “If you don’t pray, God can’t answer,” she said.
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