High Mast Light Project of Lions Club, Moodubelle inaugurated at Naalkubeedhi

By Dr. Eugene DSouza
Bellevision Media Network

Udupi, M/Belle, 24 June 2024: In a first project of its type, a High Mast Light was inaugurated at Naalkubeedhi Junction on Monday, 24 June 2024 at 5pm. The High Mast Light was sponsored by an eminent Bellean and philanthropist Dr Ronald Saby D’Souza in memory of his grandparents-Late Emmanuel (Monnu Master) and Magdalene D’Souza. The project was a joint venture of the Lions Club, Moodubelle and Belle Grama Panchayat. The High Mast Light met the longstanding needs of the people crossing the junction as well as the people using vehicles.

 

The project was a part of the Motto “Belaku” (Light) of the Lions District Governor of 317C, Ln.Dr Nery Cornelio. The High Mast Light was inaugurated jointly by Mrs. Regina D’Souza, mother of Dr Ronald Saby D’Souza and Mrs Dvya Achary-President of Belle Grama Panchayat by sliding the screen covering the plaque. The light was switched on by Ln. Dr Nery Cornelio.

 

Following the inauguration of the High Mast Light, a brief stage programme was held nearby. The dignitaries on the dais included: Ln Joseph Martis-President  of the Lions Club, Moodubelle, Ln. Valerian Noronha-Secretary, Ln. Rajendra Shetty-Treasurer, Ln. Dr Nery Cornelio, Ln. Ivan D’Almeida-Zone Chairman, Mrs. Regina D’Souza, Mrs Divya Acharya, Sashidhar Wagle-Vice President of Belle Grama Panchayat, Anand Kulkarni-PDO of Belle Grama Panchayat, and Ethan Martis-President of the Leo Club, Moodubelle.

 

Following the welcome address by Ln Joseph Martis, the Lions Club office bearers handed over a letter to the Panchayat Officials requesting them to maintain the High Mast Light On this occasion, in the absence of Dr Ronald Saby D’Souza, his mother Mrs. Regina D’Souza was honoured by the dignitaries on the dais. She was also felicitated by the Panchayat officials.

 

 

Mrs. Divya Acharya and Ln Valerian Noronha who supervised the installation of the High Mast Light were also felicitated.

 

Dinakara Bhandary Kanajar an eminent writer of Tulu plays was honoured for his contribution in the promotion of Tulu dramas.

 

Speaking on this occasion, Mrs Divya Acharya said that Dr Ronald Saby D’Souza through his generous sponsorship of the High mast Light has shown that people need not completely depend on Panchayat for public welfare projects. Sashidhar Wagle  also appreciated the contribution of Dr Ronald Saby and the Lions Club, Moodubelle. PDO Anand Kulkarni in his message said that Lions Clubs in general have been doing a lot of service activities in the interest of the people. Ln. Ivan D’Almeida also spoke on this occasion.

 

Ln Dr Nery Cornelio in his address expressed happiness to be part of the inauguration of the High Mast Light as it was the part of his Motto “Belaku”. He complimented the office bearers and members of the Lions Club, Moodubelle for their selfless service to the society.

 

Members of the Belle Panchayat Gurraj Bhat, Mrs Mary D’Souza and Mrs Sandhya Shetty and a number of villagers from Moodubelle and Kattingeri were present.

 

Ln. Valerian Noronha proposed the vote of thanks and Ln. Devadas Hebbar compered the programme.