The Rotary Clubs of Bacolod East and Bacolod Marapara held joint induction ceremonies Saturday at the Sugarland Hotel in Bacolod City, a press release from event organizers said.

Inducted president of Bacolod East was Deogracias "Bong" Estrella, a crocodile farmer and a Rotarian for seven years. He took over from Maricar Octaviano. The new president of Bacolod Marapara is Eduardo "Ma'ac" Coscolluela, a local businessman and a Rotarian for 28 years, who took over from Robert Harland.

Coscolluela said the thrust of his term is to share resources, time and talents for the cause of Rotary. Estrella added a quote from Robert Kennedy, "Some men see things the way they are, and ask why? I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?," the press release said.

Guest of honor and keynote speaker was former Negros Occidental Governor and now Presidential Adviser for Western Visayas, Rafael "Lito" Coscolluela, who discussed the new Bacolod (Silay) Airport, the comprehensive agrarian reform program and health and education. He urged all Rotarians to include local issues in their activities, the press release said.*

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Arts group grand exhibit opens

The weeklong grand art exhibit of the Art Association of Bacolod marking its 32nd anniversary officially opened yesterday at the Event Centre of SM City-Bacolod showcasing the works of 52 artists.

Bacolod Rep. Monico Puentevella, Bacolod first lady Elsa Leonardia, Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue and AAB godfather Edgardo "Budot" Lizares led the ribbon-cutting yesterday after a short program where all the participating artists were introduced.

They are Nunelucio Alvarado, Jecky Alano, Rosendo Aguilar; Arthur, Miriam, Daniel and Elijah Bayles; Leopoldo Bautista, Marcial Buelba, Rommel Clavecillas, Nilda Claveraz, Inocentes Cristales, Cyrene Cuenca, Annette Feria, Rex Cuenca, Dolly Gatuslao, Alfredo Juson, Pinky, Bea and Carla Lizares, Rodney Martinez, Manuel Palacios, Mario Stephen Regollo, Leah Remolado, Roger Salvarita, Leah Samson, Paul Sumagaysay, Antonio Tejado, Arch. Rogelio Diaz, Mary Ann Manganti, Rudy Mañero, Ernie Claud, Anthony Tonogbanua; Sugar, Babab and Mai-Mai Cuenca; Michael Gabilla, Sandy Coberas, Gene Clifton Belzar, Bing Sedonio, Giovanie Demasu-ay, Santiago Onatin, Martin Holtz Javier, Beth Puey, Sony Golez, Lim Guan Jr., Jojo Montinola, Joe Geraldo, Lloyd Tronco, Rudy Jumayao, Bogie Alvarado, Orville Visitacion, Charlie Co and Chrysee Samillano.

The exhibit runs until July 27.*CGS

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