Belle-Kattingeri Villagers felicitate newly elected members of the local bodies

By Anil Alva
Bellevision Media Network

Moodubelle, 22 March 2011: The villagers of Belle-Kattingeri organized a public felicitation function for the newly elected members of the local bodies-Udupi Zilla Panchayat, Udupi Taluk Panchayat and Belle Grama Panchayat on Sunday, 20 March 2011 at 3 pm at ‘The Bell’ air-conditioned hall Naalku-beedi. Prior to the function the elected members were ushered in a procession into the hall, the band from St. Lawrence English Medium School, Moodubelle playing tunes in front followed by the Swasahaya Group women in their uniform saries.

 

The felicitation function was presided over by Mrs. Jacinta Aranha, President of the Belle Grama Panchayat. The guests of honour included  Fr. Joswey Fernandes, parish priest of Belle Church, Dr. G. Shankar, president of the Shankar Family Trust and his wife Mrs. Shalini, Ramesh Kotian, PWD Contractor, Commodore Jerome Castelino, President of the Felicitation Committee, Raphael Aranha, Secretary of the Felicitation Committee, Fr. Paul Sequeira, principal of St. Lawrence Composite PU College, Moodubelle were present along with Devdas Hebbar, president of the Udupi Taluk Panchayat, Mrs. Stell Ida D’Souza, member of the Udupi Zilla Panchayat and elected members of the Belle Grama Panchayat.

 

 

Kum. Jeswita Mathias and Kum. Renita Lobo presented the welcome dance. Following the welcome speech by Commodore Jerome Castelino, President of the Felicitation Committee, the felicitation programme was inaugurated by Fr. Joswey Fernandes by lighting the lamp. He spoke at this occasion. Fr.Paul Sequeira and P. Dayananda Kamat, retired teacher from St. Lawrence Composite PU College gave introductory speeches.

 

Dr. G. Shankar and Mrs. Shalini felicitated Devdas Hebbar and Mrs. Stell Ida D’Souza  and Mrs. Jacinta Aranha respectively.  Ramesh Kotian honoured all the elected members of the Belle Grama Panchayat by presenting them roses and mementos.  Dr. G. Shankar  speaking at this occasion said that his trust helps needy students to pursue higher education. He also emphasized the need to have  good politicians  who can fulfill the hopes and aspirations of the common people.

 

Alphonse K. Alva proposed the vote of thanks and Charles Quadros and Sylvester Mathias compeered the programme.