Karaval Milan Dubai (Kallianpur-Kundapur Varado) celebrates "Monthi Fest-02"

The celebration of Monthi Fest is truly an event one should enjoy with their relatives, friends, and most importantly with parishioners, especially when you are away from home. The Mangalorean catholics hailing from the west coast of Udupi district came together with the theme "Moriye thuja zalma vela Karaval Milan saangatha mellan" at the Indian Sports Club Dubai on 20th September for the whole day entertainment programme.

Began with a prayer song "Namo namo parameshwara" nicely characterized by well-known singer Rony Byndoor and supported by Gretta, Naveen, Laveena, Sheela, Gratian & Eric. Shri Rony Byndoor then gave a brief introduction of the association and its activities in the past year. Mr. Oswald Cornelio welcomed the audience and dignitaries present on the occasion. Mr. Herbert Menezes, Barkur, then gave a brief report of the association and its activities in the past one and half year.

Teens and the adult's alike showed their singing talents one after the other with beautiful numbers like "Luella", "Anthroli Molbar" and many more. A group song specially for the occasion "Konkan maicha mogache" was written by Mr. Pius James D’Souza , Barkur with the music composed by Mrs. Jane Machado.

A short felicitation program was held in honor of the guests Fr. Cyprian D'souza of St. Mary's church, Shri. Francis Fernandes Cascia, Shri. CGS Takode, Shri. Dayan D'souza Mukamar, Shri. Walter Nandalike and Shri. Frankie D'souza of Shezan. Speaking on the occasion Fr. Cyprian wished everyone a grand Monthi Fest and abundant blessings from Mother Mary. Shri. Dayan D'souza emphasized on the importance of Mai, Maigaon & Maibhaas and acknowledged Karavali Milan's support to "Maand Sobhann"- a Konkani cause. Shri Walter Nandalike briefly acknowledged their support to help strengthen the community socially as well economically. Shri. CGS takode in his speech wished the fellow members a grand Monthi Fest.

The highlight  of the day was the inauguration of the new Konkanni website "www.maaibhaas.com" by Shri. Francis Fernandes Cascia. Mr. Naveen Sequiera, Barkur/Brahmavar who designed this new complete Konkanni language web portal was present on the occasion. After a short pause, the cultural program started again with a latest Hindi dance "Dol-a-re" by Annette & Kate Saldanha. Various other events followed including a duet song "Dingri dinga" from two small children Clarece & Clency, solo song from Mr. Rodney, a skit from Mr. Fredrik & Mr. Oswald, Fancy dress from Mr. Wilson & group, a dance from Clarece & Clency and a hindi solo song "Dum dum diga diga" from Mr. Lawrence.

A delicious vegetarian luncheon was served at noon with mangalorean delicacy vorn & other mouthwatering dishes. Mr. Rony Byndoor & group with their beautiful baila songs attracted the audience to the center stage and everyone thoroughly enjoyed dancing on the floor.

Mr. Eric D'Souza delivered vote of thanks and thanked each and everyone for making this event a memorable one.

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"BHOJANA GRAHA" INAUGURATED IN HERADI SCHOOL

In an attempt to help the poor students who come to school with  great difficulty a noble project to provide free mid day  meal,  a “bhojana graha" named after Late Lawyer Anand Shetty, was   inaugurated by Mr. B.Sudhakar Shetty Managing Director of Vasudha Chemicals, Mumbai . Being an  old student  of this school Mr. Shetty is helping for the its alround development.

The inaugural ceremony of the "bhojana graha" is presided over by the president of Barkur Education Society Mr. V L Roche. The distinguished   guests   present  were Dr B. M. Somayaji, Mr. B. Shanntharam Shetty, Vice President of  Barkur  Education Society  and  the  Managing  Director of M/s Unitop, Brahmavar, Mr. Barkur Dharmaraj Shetty. Mr. B.Chandrashekar Shetty, President of the old students' association was also present during the occasion.

MID DAY MEAL PROGRAMME INAUGURATED AT NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE

A much awaited "mid day meal" project was  inaugurated  at  National  Junior College, Barkur on 11^th September. The  programme  was  launched with the help of Old Students' Association and  Parent Teachers' Association.

The inaugural  function was presided over by Mr V. L. Roche, President, Barkur  Education  Society  and  the  programme was inaugurated by Mr.Sudhakar Shetty ,, Managing Director of  M/s Vasudha Chemicals Mumbai, by lighting the lamp. Zilla Panchayath member  Mr.Bhujanga  Shetty,  Ex  Taluk  panchayath  member Mr.Shantharama Shetty, Mr.Ramananda  Shetty, President, Hanehalli Panchayath and Mr.B.Dharmaraj Shetty ,the Managing Director of M/s Unitop, Brahmavar ,were also present. President of Old  Students' Association, as well as Parent Teachers' Assn. Mr. N.  Bhojaraj  Shetty explained the importance of this scheme and   requested the co-operation of the old students and the general public for the success of the project.

-Harry D'Souza

Obituary

Mr. John Mendonca of Hosala St Lawrence Vado expired on 16^th September and his funeral was held on 17^th  September at 4.30 p.m. at St. Peter's Church, Barkur. Mr Mendonsa was a parish council member for the period from 1998 to 2000 and served the Parish in various fields. We pray the Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace.

Best Teachers award winners from Barkur

Introducing Sr.Mabel Goveas, Sri B. Sudhakar Rao and Sri R. R. Bhandi  who won   the best teacher awards recently .

Sr.Mabel Goveas has been awarded  as the best  teacher for  her sincere  efforts  which she always  rendering.   We Brkurians  are  proud of her since she served in      Mary knoll High School, Barkur during the  years when   our ICYM was  celebrating its Decennial Celebration (in the year  1986). She  was the  Assistant Director  and  was an encouraging   force  and  under  her  guidance  ICYM  has  organised   various  programmes  successfully.  She was transferred to  Nirmala  High School, Brahmavar as Head  Mistress from Barkur  and  then moved  to Naravi and now she is serving at  St. Lawrence  High  School,  Attur,  Karkala as Head Mistress where she got the honour of best  teacher.

Mr. Ramappa Rangappa Bandi, born on 1.6.1950 at Belagatta of      Sirahatti Taluk in Gadag Dist. completed his education at Belagatta  Hubli, Gadag. He got his B.Ed at Dharwad.  He joined National Pre University College (N. J. C.) Barkur on 10.11.1980  as Asst. Lecturer and completed unblemished service of 22 years. Apart from teaching he also engaged himself with various other      activities. He is the director for Kannada Sahithya Sangha at  High School Level.

He was selected for the best teacher award at High School level      for the year 2001 - 2002 and the award was delivered to him      during a public function held on the occasion of teachers' day  celebration.

A great personality known for his social work and involvement   in all types of activities in and around Barker is Mr. Sudhakar    Rao who won the prestigious award of "best teacher" in primary      section. Mr. Rao born on 4.12.1947 had his primary education at      Santhegudde Primary School, Barkur, High School at National High School and finished his college education at Sri Lal Bahadur      College, Sagar. Joined Sri Durga Parameshwari Hr. Pri. School,    Mandarthi on 30.3.1967 as Asst. Teacher and continued there till      31.3.1979. He served in Sri Durga Parameshwari High School from 01.4.1979 to 30.3.1983  and on 31.3.1983 he joined National higher      primary School, Hanehalli as Head Master.

Mr. Rao is also involved himself in many social service activities      as the Secretary of Rotary Club of Barkur, as the Secretary of      Teachers' Association,  as the Director of Teachers' Co-operative      Bank, udupi, Secretary of Old Students' Assn. of National junior      College, Barkur and in many capacities in other major associations.

On behalf of "barkur.com" we wish Sr Mabel, Mr. R R Bhandi and      Mr. Sudhakar Rao  and wish them every success in the days to come.