Barkur Bridge, the gateway to the Brahmmavar-Udupi - Mangalore, is under threat. It is learnt from sources that it will take 6 months to complete the repair work. D.C has visited the spot and Local MLA Mr.Jayaprakash Hegde who is in Bangalore, appraised the situation to Transport Secretary Mr.Rasquinha. It is proposed to divert the Shimogga, Halady traffic via newly built bridge near Kavadi - Kota to connect NH 17. Presently two wheelers and pedestrians are allowed to make use the Bridge, once the repair work starts we feel the route will be closed completely for three weeks. Barkur online appeal the Govt. District and PWD authorities, to take immediate steps to undertake this job and finish it at the earliest.

P. Archibald Furtado, 31/07/2004

Is it another live example of poor Karnataka Govt. PWD work - the bridge over Sita not even 50 years old showing signs of break down? This road via Halady to interior Karnataka, now an important State Highway. It is an open appeal to our MLA Mr. J.P.Hegde and MP. Mrs. M. Madwaraj to oversee the repair work to last the same another Century, like the few one constructed by British still serving us!! Students, Office goers will have tough time, that too during rainy season!

Friends at Melbourne sharing beautiful jokes with us Thank you.

MM Alvares, 31/07/2004

LEADERS OF THE POLITICAL PARTIES, PLEASE WAKE-UP.. Today we had a tough time, buses not crossing the Bridge, two-three boats are there to shift /ferry passengers. Fine no torrential rains, children not having boat experience had special curiocity, Little rock and other School buses not running. The concerned authorities must take repair work on war footing to allow normal transportation, within weeks. This mishap will cost us three times monetarily, moreover time is lost in travel. If there was other alternative bridge to connect Sastan via Benne kudru or Moodahadu-Hosala, the impact would have little less. Whom to tell or complain, leaders of the area please wake up!?

Barkurgar. 31/07/2004

NO I Can't believe this, bridge over river Sita built in 1970/72 collapsing. Please reconfirm it.

Bhaskar L. Poojary, Mumbai, 31/07/2004

Mr James Fernandes picked up only one collection of Bonus commandment out of 10 commandments..

10 Commandments of Marriage !!  - Entire collection from friends... ( Note: This is specially for ppl who love  some sense of Humor and not for otherwise.)

Commandment 1. Marriages are made in heaven. But so again, are thunder,liightening & rainfall.

Commandment 2. If you want your wife to listen and pay strict attention to every word you say,talk in your sleep.

Commandment 3.  Marriage is grand -- and divorce is at least 100 grand! (??) 

Commandment 4.  Married life is very frustrating. In the first year of marriage, the man speaks and the woman listens. In the second year, the woman speaks and the man listens.  In the third year, they both speak and the neighbors listen !

Commandment 5. When a man opens the door of his car for his wife, you can be sure of one thing: Either the car is new or the wife.

Commandment 6. Marriage is when a man and woman become as one; The trouble starts when they try to decide which one.

Commandment 7. Before marriage, a man will lie awake all night thinking about something you say. After marriage, he will fall asleep before you finish.

Commandment 8. Every man wants a wife who is beautiful, intelligent, understanding, economical and a good cook. But our law allows only one wife.

Commandment 9. Marriage and love are purely matter of chemistry. That is why some wifes treat  their husband like toxic waste.

Commandment 10.  A man is incomplete until he is married. After that, he is finished..

Friends, Melbourne, 28/07/2004

One has to be careful about what one wishes for! Unless, of course, one means it, as in this case:

A long married couple came upon a wishing well  The  wife leaned over, made a wish and threw in a coin. The husband decided to make a wish, too. But he leaned over too much, fell into the well,  and drowned. The wife was stunned for a moment but then smiled,  

 "It really works!"

James Fernandes, USA 27/07/2004

Its good sense of humour by Mr James Fernandes !!

Jessie D’Cruz, Melbourne, 27/04/2004

Sudden and untimely death of Teacher Margaret on her way to School is a shocking news to us. May the departed soul rest in peace and Almighty give strength to her husband Sunil and family members bear this un-bearable loss. It reminds us how secured one's life? Let us try to serve others when it is possible and follow the ideals of Teacher, to live a life useful to all. Our heartfelt sympathies to the grief-stricken family at Barkur.

Barkurgar. 24/07/2004

Fr.Joseph Anthony's story of Wood cutter is just like a parable and so is the importance of prayer in life. We are too selfish to remember the help of people, leave a side God, for all success it is mine and failure is orphan. We want roads, Hospitals, Electricity, Telephones at our natives.. etc and when it comes to sacrifice little land / money even time then we show our real colors.

Of course to preach others is easy job in this world but practicing the same in our life very difficult. Meanwhile, Mr. Eric, please accept our thanks for Parish Bulletin - pedruchi chavi, small but beautiful. Happy to know about new Vicar, Fr.Aranha, anxious to meet him during our next visit. Muscat-Barkurian's might have utilised few more pages to portray their talents, all special articles are wonderful, but 'no directory and contact address'. Still a good effort to start with, we are proud of you and congrats to each one of you. Now don't you feel our updates bit scanty now-a-days, Archie is concentrating only on POM's and HOF's, James Fernandes too a rare contributor. Let us hope, Vicar's Message will start now.. so are other segments. Thanks Kishore, once again and best wishes to you in your efforts to bring all barkurian's under one common umbrella.

Felciana D'Silva, Kuwait.24/07/2004

The One Rupee Note:

"There was this highly crumpled ugly looking 100 Rupee note and a similar torn 1 Rupee note on the conveyor belt, at the City Government Reserve Building, heading for shredding since the notes were pretty worn out and were stamped as 'Unfit for Circulation.' As they were lying there side by side the 1 Rupee note said to the 100 Rupee note, "Hey maaannnnnn, where have you been. I haven't seen you in a long time?" The 100 Rupee note replied, "Man I have been having a ball!! I've been traveling to distant countries, going to the finest restaurants, to the biggest and best casinos, numerous boutiques, the mall uptown, the mall downtown, the mall across town and even a mall that I just newly built. In fact, just this week I've been to Europe, watched a professional NBA game, Rodeo Drive, the Cricket match, the World soccer finals, the all day retreat spa, the top-notch hair salon and the new casino!! I have done it all!!!"

James Fernandes, USA, 24/07/2004

In my crude guess I must not be wrong, if expect a Pedruchi Chavi sponsored by American-Barkurian, if the latest call is given a due hearing in September 2004.Yes, after Mumbai in Dec 03 and Muscat June 04 success, it is just a matter of time to come forward any organisation or group of people. May it be premature to expect the publication once in TWO MONTHS any feelings Barkurians. Eric Soans will have easy days a-head surely. Where is Feliciana of Kuwait or Herbert / Pius gang of Dubai, wake-up friends it is your turn now!

M. M. Alvares, 20/07/2004

An appeal to all Barkurians or Ex-Barkurians belonging to St. Peter's Parish, studying, working, or settled in USA:

Please contact James Fernandes at 'Jimtoxic@aol.com'   or give your address/phone number by writing to James Fernandes, 2516 Dunlay Ct, Waukegan, IL 60085.

If any reader knows of any Barkurian in USA, feel free to let me know.  I will contact them by e-mail, phone, or by writing. We may form an association of NRBs. (Non-Resident Barkurians in USA...) Just as the Barkurians from different cities like Bombay, or Muscat, we too can contribute to and learn from, and Sponsor Pedruchi Chaavi by providing informative articles, etc., Initially I will introduce each person or family and their achievement in Pedruchi Chaavi upon permission.

Collectively lot more is possible.   Thank you in advance.

James Fernandes, USA 14/07/2004

Happy Birthday

Baby Ciolla Carmelita Pinto
First Birthday on16th July

Loving wishes from

Dad Cyprian, Mummy Shwetha, Grandfather Fredrick Pinto, Grand Mothers Cecilia Pinto, Bennekudru, Philomena Rebello, Padukone, Uncles, Aunts and cousins. Bennekudru  14/07/2004

I'm delighted to witness a close co-operation of Pedruchi Chavi and Barkuronline - last week it was re-production of Archie's article on Legendory J.P.Sequeira by Kishoo and this time the very editorial reflecting on barkuronline Sandesh, by Eric. The whole booklet was good and virgin and we Mumbai-Barkurian's feel envy of its quality, while comparing Dec one focussing us.Anyway Eric and his team doing a splendid job and Special issue Muscat Editor John Gonsalves too deserve kudos!

Our Principal Mr Shetty looks very young even after 50 long years of married life!! Sir, what is the secret? Congratulations Sir, on behalf your Old Students.

F.X.D'Souza, Mumbai. ,14/07/2004

Why there was no News of St. Peter's Feast celebrations, last Sunday by SPA and Barkurians?

Robert S.Barnes, 14/07/2004

Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr. B Seetharam Shetty and Mrs. Hemavathi S. Shetty
Retired Principal, NJC, Barkur. Married June 14th, 1954

To read more about Mr.Seetharama Shetty Click Here

Warm and fond wishes to both of you as you celebrate the Golden Wedding anniversary today. We are proud of you. Your loving daughters , sons in law and grand children,

Mrs. Anitha and Mr.Seetharam K Hegde,  Pawan and Priya, Dubai
Mrs. Amitha and Mr. H.R. Shetty (LIC Development Officer) and Vibha, Udupi
Mrs. Preetha (Asst. Professor. SDMS Dental College, Dharwad) and Mr. H. Jagadeesh Shetty and Anoosha, Dharwad.

Also wishes from

The Expressions, barkuronline.com Team , Friends and relatives. Barkur. 14/07/2004

Dear friends,

I am in receipt of Pdruchi Chavi, which was designed by Muscat based Barkurians. Hope others will take interest very soon. Sometime back someone floated the idea of bringing out special issues of a particular ward which is a good idea.

New POM provides a good reading - this also proves a point a simple man like Mr. Wilfred who remained behind the curtains also unearthed by barkuronline to introduce to the world Barkur-community.

HOFs, POMs, Sandesh are the pro-active as well as popular segments needs quick updates.

Philip Richard, 14/07/2004

Many a times Naveen's Photos tell better stories - good work. Congratulations to person  of the month Wilfy Gonsalves. Now-a-days no news clippings from Barkur?

Vincent D'Souza, 14/07/2004

`CONGRATULATIONS NATASHA & REGINALD'

Daughter and Son-in-law of Diana & Vincent Fernandes of Hosal, Barkur, now settled in Malad, Mumbai The nuptials of Natasha & Regie were held at the Church of Our Lady of Rosary, Goregaon, Mumbai on 1st May, 2004.

Congratulations & Best wishes to Natasha & Reginald Monteiro, from both Fernandes & Monteiro families, relatives & friends.12/07/2004