Marikina KCs active in civic action

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1971

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Marikina KCs Active in Civic Action Barely over two years after its organization, the Marikina Valley Council 617S, in 1970 embarked on im pressive projects and programs, as shown in the photos. Also considered as another achievement for this year is its creation of the Cultural Committee that successfully arranged for scholarship grants to two deserving Mari kina teachers, Mr. Teofilo Reyes and Mr. Delfin Estanislao to pursue studies in advanced footwear technologv in Madras, India. Upper left. Deputy Grand Knight. Mailing Agustin and Grand Knight Melchor Salvador receiving the Pldpnc o, Recognition from CCMM Chairmap Ambassador Tomas Be nitez for the council's drive against indecent movies: Lower left, Bro. Ben Valdez, Six Point Program Chairman giriioi the K of C award to Marikina Policeman Robcito N.epomuceno, for his role m confiscating “Lomba" films shown in Marikina mnrir houses: Bottom right. Hie Knights serving a hearty Christmas Day meal to the inmates of the Marikina jail; Bottom middle, the Grand Kniahl lead ing the members in clearing the Marikina streets after typhoon “Yoling"; Bottom right, the members during the final Championship Game of the Midget Basketball League, sponsored by the Council, held at Rodrigues Sports Center. Scholars Two teachers of the Marikina School of Arts mid Trades, Teofilo Reyes and Delfin Estanisiao have recently been awarded scholarship grants to pursue advanced courses in Footwear Technology in Madras. India, through the repre sentations of the Knights of Columbus, Marikina Council 6178. According to Grand Knight. Melchor Salvador of the Marikina Knights of Columbus, the scholarships offered by ether countries through the Department of Foreign Affairs is regularly explored by the Cultural Committees of the Marikina Council for deserving residents. Composed of some Marikina K of C membe.s and several representatives of civic organizations interested in the arts and educational development, the Committee undei Ben G. P'.nga formulates coordinated cultural and educational prefects and conducts researches on the town's history and culture. Among its present projects are: the restoration of Marikina's first church built on April 16. 1930: the holding of the Annual Summer Art Exhibit: and. the reevaluatlon of the historlal and cultural research works to confirm some findings made by other organizations. May-June, 1971 Page 15

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