Medical mission, wedding

Bacolod , the City of Smiles , is turning into a City of Lights as the Christmas holidays approach. Various establishments exert efforts to decorate their facades.

Switch-on rites are also held at restos, churches, Bacolod public plaza, Provincial Capitol Lagoon, L'Fisher Hotel, La Consolacion College, and even BACIWA, to mentioned a few. Shoppers also frequent malls, both big and small, for their attractive Yuletide lights.

Food chains and restaurants also offer delicious and affordable meals during Christmas.

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The Rotary Club of Bacolod Marapara, with the Lim family -- Lina, Marlin, Marlon, and Ray – conducted a series of medical-surgical and dental mission, recently.

It was to honor the late Mariano Lim, past president of the club, who initiated the project. About 500 patients, who used to be helped by the Diocesan Shrine of Divine Mercy at Pahanocoy, were served by the club.

The mission was supposed to be for families and relatives of caddies, but many others in the vicinity were also accommodated.

Members and officers of the club are Eduardo Ma-ac Coscolluela – president, Jojo Montinola - vice president (president elect for year 2008) secretary - Alfonso Pecardal, treasurer – Gian Trebol, sergeant at arms – Jamefe Trebol and Max Javelona – chairman.

On January 11-13, 2008 will be the 14th Sugar Tee of Mariano Lim Memorial Tournament at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club, better known as Marapara Golf Club.

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Idaho and Roserene Ledesma flew to L.A. for the wedding of their daughter, Aurene, to Todd Pokery, at the Century Garden Freemont, California , recently.

To the newlyweds, congratulations and best wishes.

Remember: Treat a child as though he already is the person he's capable of becoming.*