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38 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer December 14, 2012 778-527-0027 7535 Main St W Radium Hot Springs, B.C. Christmas Store Hours Sunday - Wednesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Christmas Pyjamas are in! We also carry jewellery, leather, books and many more great gift selections Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all from Soulage Massage & We thank you for your support We wish you all the best year ever! Monita and Lyn To our friends and neighbours from Radium to Canal Flats. Check out our great Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers. 20% Off • All vintage • Cottage • Signs • Fishing gear • Fly fishing accessories • All hunting supplies • All men’s and women’s hats You’ll be really glad you visited our store. • See our selection of home decor • Check out the cool stocking stuffers • FREE fridge magnets with every purchase • Shopping Tuesday – Sunday, 9 a.m. - 6 -p.m. • New stock arriving daily • Incredible prices Myth: Change your ads all the time. Readers get tired of the same thing. Reality: Develop a good campaign, or theme for your ads. Stick with that one campaign, and only make small changes of headlines or details. Call Dean at 250-341-6299 to find out more. N E WSP A P E R 8, 1008 8th Ave. Invermere, B.C. Ph: (250) 341-6299 Fax: (250) 341-6229 www.columbiavalleypioneer.com • Email: info@cv-pioneer.com . . .’Court Briefs’ continued from page 14 Disqualified driver caught by police A disqualified driver caught by the RCMP’s automatic licence plate recognition system has been sentenced to a one-year driving prohibition and $500 fine. Loren S. McLeod, who appeared before judge William Sheard at Invermere Provincial Court on Monday, December 10th, was caught driving on a suspended licence on Highway 93/95 near Windermere on August 30th, 2012. Mr. Mcleod, who had been banned from driving on July 30th of the same year, was stopped by a constable from the Columbia Valley detachment. The police officer was alerted to Mr. Mcleod’s vehicle when their onboard computer system indicated that it was owned by a prohibited driver, said Lianna Swanson, Crown counsel. Mr. McLeod pleaded guilty to one count of driving while prohibited. “I note that you were stopped because of the RCMP automated licence plate reader,” said Judge Sheard while sentencing. “I hope the message will get out to the community that there is this powerful mechanism in the hands of police.” Mr. McLeod was ordered by the court to pay his fine and a $75 victim surcharge by the end of February 2013. Speeder stopped without licence A speeding motorist stopped near Windermere and found to be driving without licence has been banned from driving for a year and ordered to pay a $500 fine. Michael G. J. McKenzie, who lives in the valley part-time and works in Fort McMurray, was pulled over by police on Highway 93/95 on October 12th, when he was spotted driving at 115 kilometres per hour in a 90 zone, said Lianna Swanson, Crown counsel. “He didn’t have a driver’s licence on him and, when queried, told police he was prohibited,” she added. Mr. McKenzie pleaded guilty to driving while prohibited, admitting that he “shouldn’t have been driving.” Judge William Sheard imposed the minimum penalty of a 12-month driving prohibition, $500 fine and $75 victim surcharge fee, to be paid within three months. Drunken booze thief pleads guilty in court A liquor thief who stole two bottles of alcohol in Cranbrook pleaded guilty to the offence at Invermere Provincial Court on December 10th. Appearing before Judge William Sheard, Jaryd S. Endersby admitted to the theft, stating, “I really wish I hadn’t done it.” On December 5th, Mr. Endersby entered the Great Canadian Liquor Warehouse in Cranbrook, asking the store attendent where he could find a specific type of alcohol, the court heard. He then crouched behind some shelving, inserting two bottles of liquor into his jacket before attempting to pay for the third, said Lianna Swanson, Crown counsel. When Mr. Endersby’s card was declined, he left the bottle on the counter and exited the store without paying for the remaining two bottles, Judge William Sheard heard. But he had aroused the suspicion of the store manager, who noted the spaces on the shelf and checked the video surveillance footage, printing off a picture of the suspect for the RCMP. When the officer arrived, he remembered passing a man wearing similar clothing while driving to the store, and returned to find Mr. Endersby walking drunkenly down the street hand in hand with his girlfriend, Ms. Swanson added. “I’m concerned that if you don’t deal with your alcoholism you’ll be back in court and in jail again,” Judge Sheard said when sentencing. As Mr. Endersby had already been held in police custody for five days, he was credited for time served and released. He was ordered to repay $33.40 to the liquor store. Holding penalty Columbia Valley Rockies forward Dustin Boone takes Conner Brooks, 5, for a spin around the ice during the Family Skate with Santa event at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Saturday, December 8th. The annual skating event, presented by Sobeys, featured free hotdogs and pop for the youthful attendees, plus the chance to meet Santa Claus himself. Photo by Greg Amos
December 14, 2012 The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 39 FAITH God was one of us Valley Churches By Pastor Murray Wittke Valley Christian Assembly In 1995, the Top 40 hit “What if God was one of us” asked listeners what they’d do if God got up close and personal with them. Have you ever wondered how you’d respond? The Christmas story declares God did become one of us during the reign of Caesar Augustus. Ancient Israel longed for God to rescue them but never actually expected God to show up personally. And definitely no one expected God to arrive the way the gospel writers say he did. Matthew says God became one of us in the womb of a young woman named Mary. There within her, God — infinite, omnipotent, and eternal was united with a human ovum and became Jesus Christ, a person with both a divine and human nature. Nine months later he experienced a real birth and entered our world weak and dependent just like one of us. Just imagine God with a belly button, here with us, one of us. For over thirty years he made himself at home with us. He felt hunger, thirst, and weariness. He experienced our joys and sorrows, our grief and pain, and our frustrations and disappointments. He learned what it’s like to live in poverty; to work at hard manual labour; and to live with political corruption and the threat of violence all around. He endured misunderstanding, hatred, and rejection from those he loved. Then, publicly and painfully, he died. His heart stopped, he breathed his last breath, and was buried just like one of us. God was one of us and with us all the way from conception to grave. We show compassion and support for sick or bereaved loved ones by visiting and spending time with them, so does God. He could have felt sorry for us and remained at a distance, but instead he joined us within the human predicament. As one of us, Jesus Christ knows and understands all we’re going through. You’re not alone. God became one of us and He is near, Emmanuel-God with us forever. The song’s long gone but its questions remain… “What if God was one of us?” Horseplay Southern rock band Willhorse perform songs from their new self-titled album while dancers strut their stuff at the Willhorse CD release party at Invermere’s Station Pub on Saturday, December 8th. Photo by Greg Amos LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, December 16th, 10:30 a.m. Worship and Life Instruction, “The Joy of Christmas.” Pastor Trevor ministering “K.I.D.S.” Church for children age 3 to Grade 1 and Grade 2 to 5 during the morning service. Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEy SHARED MINIStRy ANGLICAN-UNItED 9 a.m.: Worship at All Saints, Edgewater 9:30 a.m. God’s Breakfast Club for children and youth 10:30 a.m. Sunday school Christmas Pageant Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 www.wvsm.ca VALLEy CHRIStIAN ASSEMbLy Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided. Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com RoMAN CAtHoLIC CHURCH Saturday: 4:30 p.m. at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats. Saturday: 7 p.m. and Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere. Sunday: 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium. Father Gabriel • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 RADIUM CHRIStIAN FELLoWSHIp Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service • Thursday 7 p.m. Fun Night Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 CHURCH oF JESUS CHRISt oF LAttER-DAy SAINtS Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m. President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792 You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society To donate In Memory or In Honour: www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916 or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426 or mail to: P. O. Box 102 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Please include: Your name an address for tax receipt Name of the person being remembered Name and address to send card to Let’s Make Cancer History www.cancer.ca
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