Rember , recognise our hero's Chinchinim our village which was earlier frguesia de Chinchinim consisting of Sarzora ,Dramapur Sirlim has been a cradle of great stalwarts in every conceivable field of human endeavour. They have achieved heights of excellence in their respective fields and some also have been passionately committed to social upliftment. Panchayat for the very first time has made a praise worthy begining by felicitating many an individual thus taking cognisance . May be those that are left out unitentionally or otherwise will find a deserving recognition in the next round .A few tournaments and a song dedicated to soccer players is another small step in the direction Panchayat has installed head stones marking Village roads namely Cyril Ferrao, Prof CA Gomes, Dr.Alvaro Furtado and a statue of Inacio Loyola Furtado largely with the support of the family . Private initiatives of family with the sanction of local bodies have installed road signs for Dr.Olive Mascarenhas .FrPresentacao. The rest of our luminaries have largely been ignored because of want of better plans to perpetuate their memories .The Village that does not honour and recognise their prominent persons stands to lose..P.C Trust has taken a step further documenting soccer players Refrees. Goalkeepers tournaments, PEd. Teachers grounds, clubs ,playwrigts, actors ,singers, musicians mando promoters ,Doctors , Headmasters , Portuguese, artisans . Primary schools .Villagers have founded awards in memory of Carlos Rodrigues, Fr. Oscar de Mello Furtado.Fr Presentacao Furtado, Fr Nascimento Furtado Fr.Jose Antonio Costa . Sr. Dolores, Cypriano Lopes , Rumaldo Cunha ,Cardinal Fillipe Neri Ferrao Eng Filipe Neri Rodrigues , Cyril Ferrao .Besides families have instituted awards/ Scholarships in honour of their loved ones in Academics ,Sports, Music , Teachers, P.Ed teachers , Aid for text books , uniforms, medical and elders , extending to AVCC & even beyond the Geographical borders of the Village . The Trust in 6 publications both in prose and poetry have resurrected with histories a large number of otherwise forgotten individuals both from Chinchinim and beyond .Martin Pereira and Cypriano Lopes, Eng Francis Lopes have publications dedicated in their honour .Hand bound books with potos and articles remind about Xavier Rumaldo Cunha .Fr Antimo Gomes .Publicity in print media to Fr Pazi Fernandes , Fr JA da Costa. FR Alfredo Monteiro , past priests , Cyril Ferrao , Ida De Mello, Vassant Bandodkar , Felicio Cardoso, Martin Pereira . Fr J A costa Monument to St Judas , Fatima statue at Bondorim , lotus Crest at Sarzora find mention .Printed coloured folders and cards have been presented to many recording, appreciating their contributions.There is awareness that in honouring our stalwarts we are honouring ourselves and at the same time making us proud of our heritage .It is hoped that in recognition will be inspire and motivate our new generation about greatness of Village thro the contributions of our past stalwarts .nelson Lopes
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