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Review Vol.16 Number 12
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Serving the communities of Keremeos, Cawston, Okanagan Falls and Kaleden
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CLOSING DOWN
Keremeos Toonie reluctantly closing its doors See page 5
POLICE VISIT
Photo by Steve Arstad
Cawston Primary students tour police cruiser See page 8
ENJOYING THE WEATHER
Residents back in village parks See page 3
Megan Reichl gets a high five from Regional Superintendent Kevin Hewco at DARE grad ceremonies held at Similkameen Elementary Secondary School on March 12.
Grade five classes take DARE pledge By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com
Similkameen Elementary’s grade 5 classes of 2014 celebrated their Drug Abuse Resistance Education graduation on Tuesday, March 12. More than 40 students participated in the proceedings, which was also well attended by family members, local politicians and RCMP. This year, a special note of appreciation was made to local auxiliary RCMP Troyce
Beglaw and Constable Pam Scheidl for their annual efforts and time put into the program. Keremeos Mayor Manfred Bauer presented Beglaw with a framed certificate in appreciation and acknowledgement of his work over several years in the DARE program. Principal Cate Turner told the gathering DARE was about teaching students how to make good decision, using the program’s decision making model. She acknowledged the outstanding support of parents to the program. Regional detachment commander, Su-
perintendent Kevin Hewco was also present for the cermony. He told the audience he always found it a pleasure to attend a DARE grad, noting this was the first one he had been able to attend since becoming regional commander. Hewco said this year’s grads represented role models for younger children, thanking parents and care givers for their support of the program. Several students read “letters to their future selves” outlining the strength of their commitment. The graduates then received their diplomas, which was followed by celebratory cake.