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Picnic
of The Expressions
It was a
sojourn with the nature for all the members and the few invited
guests of ‘The
Expressions’ a
name synonymous with the quality entertainment programmes in and
around Barkur, as the group organized a picnic on 24th
August to ‘Seethanadi Resort’ near Hebri , the point of origin
for the River Seetha which flows in Barkur . The lush green
surroundings of the place almost whispered into the ears of the
visitors and the nature joined with them in their games, quizzes
and anthakasharies in the form of light drizzle.
It was a
day to be cherished long time in the future for the participants
of the picnic organized by the group of like minded people ‘The
Expressions’ ,
formed couple of years back, shot into fame with landmark
entertainment programmes like Expressions
2000 and Sambhram .
The
merrymakers reached the forest resort at 11 pm and spent day with
the nature with no strings attached till 5 pm. Mr. Eric Soans ,
Secretary and Mr. Prathap Shetty of Sahyadri Yuvaka Mandala,
Moodahadu, Pandeshwar kept the group occupied with various games,
quizzes and anthakshari. A sumptuous lunch and refreshments were
provided by Mrs.Ruebena And
Mr. Denis Rodrigues of Ms.
Rodrigues Caterers, Sasthan, who are also the active members of
The Expressions.
Mr.
Praveen Carvalho, President welcomed the guests and members and
Mr. Kishore Gonsalves, Cultural Secretary, proposed the vote of
thanks.
Bharatiya
Vikas Trust
Bharatiya
Vikas Trust (B.V.T.) hand in hand with K.M.C. Manipal, Medicines
Department, organised Medical Camp at Hosala, a team of Doctors, under the
leadership of Dr.
Ramachandra Kamath. About 180 people benefited from the seminar.
It is
the third consecutive year, such programmes are organised, to
create health awareness, year after year becoming popular and
useful to the local public.
News :
Secretary, AYA Nagermutt.
Obituary
Mr.
Valerian Lewis, aged
69 years H/O Mrs. Freeda , (Brother of Late Gilbert, Late Igmatius,
Late Cyprian, Late Franky, Late William, Late Dorothy, and Peter
Lewis) , left to heavenly abode on 20th
August.
Funeral was held on 21st at St. Peter’s Church,
Barkur.
Seventh
Day mass is on 26th August at 8.30 am. at Barkur
Church.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS AT BARKUR
Barkur Church
On 15th August to mark respect to the Nation, the tri
colour national flag was hoisted at St. Peter's Church Campus. In
a simple programme organised by the ICYM Barkur unit, Rev. Fr.
Wilfred D'Souza unveiled the flag. Mr. Ivan Rebello, Secretary of
St. Peter's Association, Mumbai and the President of ICYM Ex
members' Association was the chief guest.
Mary knoll Higher Primary School
Mr. Ivan Rebello was the Chief guest and hoisted the National
Flag. An attractive programme was arranged by the students of the
school. Free uniform was distributed to the students on that day.
Billava Samaja, Barkur
Mr. B. Jaru Poojary, a leading business man of Barkur hoisted the
Tri colour National Flag and Mr. Narayan Poojary, Hon. President
of the association delivered the independence day message. All the
office bearers were present for the function.
Rotary Club, Barkur
Rt. Bhojaraj Shetty, President of the Rotary Club hoisted the
National Flag at Rotary Bhavan at
9.00 a.m.
on that day.
Mary knoll High School
Mr. Shekara Bangera, President of the Parent Teachers' Association
hoisted the National Flag and the students exhibited many cultural
programmes.
-Harry
DSouza.
Hosala St. Lawrence ward celebrates Patron's Feast
On Sunday, 10th August
Hosala St.
Lawrence
ward of Barkur Parish celebrated its Patron's Feast. The main
function was held at Mary knoll High School,
Barkur was attended by majority of the members of the ward and
most of the local leaders were present.
During the programme all the elderly people from the ward aged 75
years and above were honoured by Rev. Fr. Sylvester D'Souza,
Parish Priest. The children and the youth from the ward with their
diversified activities such as dances, songs, jokes and skits made
the day a memorable one. While the Gurkar Mr. Joseph Pinto
welcomed the gathering, Mr. Staney Pais convener of the programme
proposed vote of thanks. Mr. Eric Soans conducted the proceedings.
Billava Sangha, Barkur conducts Seminar on Self Employment
Billava Seva Sangha (R), Barkur, conducted seminar on Self
Employment on 27th July for the benefit of the
un-employed youth of the Barkur and near by places. The Director
of RUDSET, Brahmavar Mr. M. R. Mallya was the resource person and
explained the various amenities whereby the educated youth can try
to build their own future without depending upon the employment
from the Government Departments.
The local Syndicate Bank Manager Mr. Rathnakar Udyavar and
Corporation Bank Manager Mr. Narasimha Kudva were present for the
seminar and gave the idea about availing financial help from the
Banks for the purpose of establishing the various business firms.
Mr. B. N. Jagannath Poojary, President, Mr. M. K. Palan, Treasurer
Mr. Narayan Poojary, Hon. President were present during the
occasion. Mr. Vasanth Poojary Champadi, Secretary welcomed the
gathering, Joint Secretary Mr. Santhosh Uddalgudde proposed vote
of thanks.
Rain Water Conservation Programme
I.C.Y.M. and Rotaract Club, Barkur jointly organised a seminar on
"Rain Water Conservation Programme" at Mary knoll High School
Auditorium on Wednesday, 13th August. Prof. Richard
Rebello, Retired Professor of Milagres College, Kallianpur
explained the methods of saving the rain water with lot of
examples and stressed the need for conservation of the rain
water. With his unique way he captured the concentration of the
participants.
Mrs. Eugene Quadros, Ex President of Hanehalli Panchayat
inaugurated the seminar. Mr Alwyn D'Almeida, President, Mr. Satish
Amin, Mrs. Norine Lobo, Sr. Leny Crasta, Superior, IHM Convent, Sr
Vinitha, Head Mistress were present for the seminar. An Essay
competetion will be held for the students of the
Mary knoll High School
on behalf of the organizers on the said issue.
-Harry Dsouza
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