Colombo West Rotary Club renders:

Colossal service to Bentota

Bentota special correspondent

The Colombo West Rotary Club established links with the people of Bentota in the aftermath of the tsunami. Although Bentota did not suffer much damage on account of the tsunami, the Colombo West Rotary Club has rendered a colossal amount of service to Bentota and its people, said Bentota Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Jackson Kottahachchi.

Kottahachchi was addressing a meeting which followed the opening of a children's park built by the Bentota Pradeshiya Sabha with funds provided by the Colombo West Rotary Club near the Katukurunda tsunami housing complex recently.

Kottahachchi said modern facilities of this nature provided by public spirited institutions and donors would last long only if they were carefully used and properly maintained by the beneficiaries.

Colombo West Rotary Club President Nalin Wijekoon said pre-schools were an integral part of the modern education system. As such pre-schools should be equipped with all facilities including children's parks, and sports equipment. People who benefit from such facilities should use them carefully without causing harm to them.

Tea Small Holdings Development Authority Chairman and Elpitiya SLFP organiser Noel Padmasiri Kariyawasam was also present on the occasion.