Dears, I was just going through the archives and came across this gem on the eve of a public meeting of common people in Benaulim [hopefully without politicians] and on the morning after the Aldona MLA organised....and sponsored ... dinner for the members of the Mumbai-based ALDONA ASSOCIATION that celebrated its 125th anniversary in darkness and on empty stomachs after the caterer cut off the generator and refused to serve snacks or dinner, for which he was reportedly paid in advance. The function was supposed to be at some open air venue at Panarim, near the old St. Thomas Primary School and St. Bridget's Insitute, but had to be shifted as permission to hold a public even was withdrawn the previous day, apparently fearing a law and order problem. It is going to be along story that will definitely be serialised in the newspapers. Right now, you can check out the locations from Cecil Pinto's article from the GT reproduced by Frederick Noronha below. Mog asundi. Miguel "Frederick Noronha (FN)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ########################################################################## # Don't just read the news...discuss it. Learn more about Goa via Goanet # # Goanet was setup in 1994 and has spent the last decade building a # # lasting Goan non-profit, volunteer-driven network in cyberspace. # # Visit the archives http://www.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet/ # # To join, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and ask to join Goanet. # ########################################################################## [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]
[GOANET NEWS BYTES * SEPT 11, 2005 * DATELINE GOA] ********* Compiled in public interest by Frederick Noronha ******* o Sonia Gandhi okays consititution of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) as well as a Goa Pradesh Election Committee. Six vice presidents are M K Shaikh, Domnic Fernandes, Luis Alex Cardozo, Moti Dessai, Uday Bhembre and Shambu Bhau Bandekar.Rupa Bhakta is treasurer. (Herald) POLITICIANS HAVE BECOME COMMISSION AGENTS, says Matanhy Saldanha. In an interview with Peter Raposo and Bosco de Souza Eremita (Vavraddencho Ixtt) said he didn't support the Congress because "I don't want a polarization of forces. I want the people of Goa to remain united as they were, and if anybody attempts to divide, then I will not be a party to such political designs". Asked if the BJP is communal and had been trying to saffronise government and education, he says, "Every government is the same. Every government has its subtle biases. It is for the people to fight these biases even by coming out to the streets. However, it is time we stop talking about communalism if we really want to be secular and come together for the good of the people at large." He adds: "The way things are going on, politicians are out to sell Goa once and for all. This is very painful to me. I love Goa and I always fought for its welfare." o Declare Dabolim permanent airport, urges ex-legislator Victor Gonsalves. (H) o Anger could be harmful, warns US-trained counsellor Fr Abraham SJ. The Jesuit was former principal of St Brittos.(H) o Workshop to explore adolescent lifestyles at St Xavier's. H o If you get caught with a call girl, call the minister, says the Gomantak Times. (GT) o Writes Dr Oscar Rebello: "The nobility of the (medical) vocation weakens when it acquires a business-like character." Parra village panchayat (in Bardez) objects to inclusion of its area under the Planning and Development Authority. (NT) Saving Sanjivani: Navhind Times carries an article on how to salvage Goa's only sugar mill. It was set up by the first chief minister of Goa, late Dayanand Bandodkar, hoping that large-scale sugarcane cultivation would lead to rapid development of Goa's rural areas, following western Maharashtra. (Nikhil U Dessai, MD of Sanjivani Sahakar Sakhar Karkhana Ltd, in NT) o Prof Maria de Jesus dos Martires Lopes will speak on 'Goan Society of the 18th and 19th Century, a Successful Multi-Culturality?', Fundacao Orient, Sept 15, 6 pm. (NT) --------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS & OBITUARIES --------------------------------------------------------------------- CARMONA: Francisco da Costa of Xiro. Husband of Alice, father/in-lw of Einstein/Sarojini, Muriel/Jerry, John/Natalie, Suraj. --------------------------------------------------------------------- IN A LIGHTER VEIN: Taking a tour of Aldona --------------------------------------------------------------------- Cecil Pinto shared his idea of an ideal tour of Aldona, the Bardez village, with Aldona-Net recently: I have often taken friends over to my parent's house in Goncoi at Aldona. Sometimes these guests have either never been to Aldona, or have visited fleetingly. I take such people on a brief pre-lunch tour of Aldona either in my van or on bike/s. Below is my normal route. I may drop or add some points of interest depending on the particular interests of the friend/s. And explanations vary depending on whether they are locals, out-of-staters, overseas Goans or total foreigners. While coming down the Nachinola slope I point out the new St. Thomas School building. When we reach the old building I mention this is where I studied till SSC. A bit of talk about the "T" shape of the school building. Straight off to the St. Thomas Church which closes between 12.30 p.m. and 3 p.m for visitors. A tour of the grand old paintings on the left hand corridor. And then the re-done paintings (by M. X. Lobo) in the sacristy section. Up to the balcony/choir for a talk about St. Thomas and 400 years and blah blah. In front of the church now. Some light on the Choranchem fest and the legend and the fact behind the episode. Off to the cemetery. An explanation of the niches and a fast plug for my friend Cosmas Lobo (Elder Ceramics) who makes those photo-tiles to be imbedded in the marble slabs. A short peek at the well behind the cemetery where bones and skulls are visible. Back on our vehicles and to Carona and the Calvim ferry boat. At this point I whip out my map and explain where Calvim, Corjuem, Chorao and Divar are. Sometimes I detour to the Pomburpa springs. Cut through Aldona again to Quitula. Postar. Show them the mines in Assanora and distant Bicholim. Explain a bit about mining, hindu crematriums, foreigners buying land and building in Goa etc. A short pitch for my real estate contacts, if the mood is right. Past the Quitula football ground to show them that Tivim is just a creek away. Speak how aldona once was part of Tivim constituency. Pass a few heritage properties on the way. Back past the ground to the Teen Manos at Coimbavaddo. Explain about sluice gates, communidades, zonn, types of fishing, tides blah, blah. While passing the Coimbavaddo Chapel I explain how this was the site where Christianity first came to Aldona. Past my house in Goncoi, so that Mom and Beatrice can make a head count for lunch - and know that we were all sober at this point of time. Off to the great showpiece - the Corjuem Bridge. Never fails to amaze. Then to the Corjuem Fort. A bit of legend, a bit of fact. A peek into the deep well in the centre. Point to the upcoming bridge to Bicholim. Time off for some photography. Back across the bridge to the Aldona Institute for some chilled beers. Meet some locals. Explain about Aldona being the biggest village in Bardez. St. Thomas School being the first registered school in Goa. About Edward Soares, Alfred Rose, Damiao Fernandes... Panchayats, Parish Councils, Committees... Mention how funds for the Institute Library are always welcome.... Home for lunch eventually ------ Anyone knows a better route? Or anything important I missed out? Keep in mind also that there's a running commentary as I'm pointing out important places we pass along the route - Rosa Mystica Convent, Bar Manu, Market, Triangle, Shala, Children's Park, Parish Centre, Nirmal Bhavan, Austin Rodrigues House, Rocha's House, Alvares' House in Udiom, Corjuem Ferry Point, Quitula Irmit, St. Rita's Church (vaguely point to the Auxilium Convent, Health Centre and Fukotnagar in the distance), Quitula Club, Quitula Ground.... -- Cheers! Cecil --------------------------------------------------------------------- ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ||g |||o |||a |||n |||e |||t || Issue compiled by ||__|||__|||__|||__|||__|||__|| Frederick Noronha |/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\| [EMAIL PROTECTED] Copyleft Goanet 2005 Creative Commons http://www.creativecommons.org You may reproduce this ezine in its entirety, with credits retained. --------------------------------- Messenger blocked? Want to chat? Here is the solution.