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Martha Suares, W/O  Late Ignatius Suares, Halekody, passed away on 21st   January, 2007. Funeral cortege leaves the residence at 3.30 pm to Church of St.Peter, Barkur.

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Elizabeth Picardo (82), devoted wife of Boniface Picardo, loving mother of Sr. Wilma (Mercy), Richard/ Kusum, Rita/ John,  Arthur / Victoria, Thomas / Rosy, Alben / Amanda, Sr. Shanthi, Maria / Felix, Joyce / Allwyn, Late Gladys and Late Anita, passed away today 23 Jan 2007.

Eliza Picardo is survived by 18 grand children, and four great grand children. Funeral cortege leaves her residence, Moodahadu Kudru, Barkur to St Peter's Church , Barkur today Jan 23rd, at 4:00PM.

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Annual sports meet Shri Vidyesha Vidyamanya National English Medium School

The Annual Sports meet of the Shri Vidyesha Vidyamanya National English medium school, (A wing of Barkur Educational society ®, Barkur) was held on 5th Jan and 6th Jan 2007.

In the opening ceremony of the Annual sports meet of the high school section respected guest Mr. Sunil Kumar, Sub Inspector of police of Bramavar took the guard of honor at the route march of the athlete’s. High schoolboys and girls carrying the flags of their houses marched past the dais to the beat of the drums and bugle.

Oath was administered to the athletes by the sports secretary by Akilesh Bairy. The lamp was lighted by the president of the society Shri V. L. Roche. School correspondent Shri Bhojaraj Shetty welcomed the guest.

Mr. Sunil Kumar addressed the students citing the importance of duty and discipline. Mr. Shrikanthayya, another chief guest spoke on the benefits of extra curricular activities. Mr. V.L.Roche, president encouraged our students and was pleased and appreciated the arrangements made for the day. Hundreds of Parents, well wishers, and members of Barkur education society were present.

The athletic events were conducted systematically and smoothly with the help of teachers and volunteers. Physical education teacher of the nearby school assisted whole heartedly. Physical education teacher Mr. Suresh Shetty was the key to the whole setup  who spared no pains to make the event a grand success.

On 6th Jan, 2007, the small kids of the play school, LKG, UKG, I std, and II std participated in a variety of games such as running, frog jump, rabbit jump, musical chair, limping race, passing the ball etc.

To conclude all students enjoyed the sports meet and participated in the event with a sportive spirit.

Ranga Basadi , from Barkur bags the state award

Ranga Basadi an amateur children drama troupe of National Pre University College Barkur bagged the prestigious State Award for the Children’s Drama. The state level drama competition was organized at Thumkur by Shriranga Havyasi Kalavrinda.

Ranga Basadi is a brain child of Barkur Gururaj Rao, son of Late Nagesh Rao, the famous head clerk who served at the NPUC Barkur for many years and was a brilliant actor on his own at the many plays that were staged in Barkur. B. Gururaj Rao himself works at the college at present and picked the interested students from the school and built this team.

Ranga Basadi team organized many workshops  for its members before staging this play named Atike Gombe written by Basuma Kodagu and directed by Balakrishna Kodavooru won the first place at the state level.

Apart from this the same drama won the best drama, best story, best director for Balakrishna Kodavooru, best actor for Ambika  and best supporting actor for Hashitha from the team.  It may be recalled that the same drama won the second place at the Prathibha Karanji competitions held at Gulbarga some time back.

Obituary

Alice Fernandes(74), Wife of Late Valerian Fernandes, Hosala, Barkur. Mother of Late Greta, Gladys, Daphne, Elaine, Michael, Gregory, Romeo and Bertie passed away on 4th January 2007.

Funeral details will be announced later.

Contact +91 820 2587792.

Silver Jubilee Of Little Rock

The month-long silver jubilee celebrations of Little Rock Indian School, Brahmavar here came to a grand end on Sunday December 24.

Delivering the valedictory address, All India Association for Christian Higher Education (AIACHE) general secretary Mani Jacob elaborated on the qualities that make a good school and stressed on the need to develop virtues like discipline and spirituality among students.

Former vice-chancellor of MAHE Prof B M Hegde presided over the function. POI managing trustee Dr Roy Philip was present. Students Amulya K V and Raghunandana Alse Airody compered.

Parish Feast and ICYM 29th Annual Day

The annual parish feast of St.Peter’s Church celebrated on 20th of December. Most Rev.Dr. Ignatius Paul Pinto, Archbishop Emeritus, Arch Diocese of Bangalore was the main celebrant of the high mass at 10 am along with many priests from the neighboring parishes. Mrs. Theresa Lobo (Wife of Late Mr. Benedict D’Souza ) and her children were the Traditional Pirjenths for this year.

Mrs. Eugine Quadros and her children were crowned as the Pirjenths for the Parish feast of next year at the end of the mass.

Fancy fete like stalls were seen doing brisk business in the church premises selling sweetmeats , Cassettes, CDs , Ice cream, Toys etc. ICYM Barkur organized various instant winning games and lotteries and a grand “housie housie”.

ICYM Barkur celebrated its 29th Annual Day in the evening of Parish Feast day.

Most Rev.Dr. Ignatius Paul Pinto, Archbishop Emeritus, Arch Diocese of Bangalore presided over the function. Ex Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Sylvester D’Souza, Rev. Fr. Remigeous Aranha, Mr.Dolphy D’Souza, Ex President ICYM  and others were present at the brief stage programme .

Zhollok, a cultural programme of music, dance and funny skits was presented later by the members of  ICYM , YCS and other children was enjoyed and appreciated by the public.

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Vespers at Barkur Church.

Spectacular fireworks and dare devil display of talents by the Shri Veera Maruthi Vyayama Shale, Shivagiri kshethra, Barkur marked the vespers celebrations at St.Peter’s Church this year. Click here for pictures that speak for themselves.

 

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