Social and Personal

MIFSUD. On August 18, at St Luke's Hospital, BLANCHE née Puglisevich, widow of Joseph Fredrick, of Sta Venera, aged 76, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Josette, Mark and Dorothy, their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister Edmea, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Sta Venera old parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

VELLA. On August 18, at St Luke's Hospital, LOUIS, formerly of Victoria, aged 80, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Deeply mourned by his wife Pauline née Moran, his children Maryanne and her husband Joe Calleja, Connie and her husband Johnny Abela, Josette and her husband Mario Bondin, his beloved grandchildren Vanessa and her boyfriend Daniel, Louis, Ivan and his girlfriend Rodianne, Beverley and Paul, Christa and her boyfriend Clayton, Nikolai, his beloved great-granddaughter Kylee, his sisters Costantina, Tonina, Maria, their spouses, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 3 p.m. for St Mary parish church, Ghaxaq, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment at Ghaxaq cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

Requiem Masses

A Mass for the repose of the soul of ANTHONY PAUL GALDES will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Mount St Joseph Retreat House, Targa Gap, Mosta. The presence of relatives and friends will be appreciated.

Appreciation - John Pollacco

Irene Pollacco writes:

I came to know John about 50 years ago when we both worked for the Public Lotto Department, him as assistant director and myself as clerk typist.

I always thought of him as a real exemplary gentleman always wearing a smile on his face and very friendly with all the categories of staff, which in those days were numerous owing to the National Lottery, then in its peak of existence.

No wonder so many people, friends, colleagues and family turned up at the funeral at the Attard parish church.

During the time of his illness I visited him regularly, be it at home or the hospital, and although one could read it in his face that he was suffering, he suffered in silence, and he always came up with the same expression "mhux hazin" when asked.

I always admired John for the love of his family, and the way he kept his children and their families together, which one can see up to this very day.

When I met my husband Freddie in those early lottery days, I was very proud to have met John's brother knowing that I was to be related to Mr Pollacco.

In your much deserved place in God's kingdom, please John pray for us all, especially your dear wife Guza, your children and their families. I know you are reaping the fruit of a wonderful life on earth.

God bless you.

In Memoriam

CALLEJA. In loving memory of ETTORE on the ninth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His mother Josephine and family.

CAMILLERI. Cherished memories of our beloved father Maestro GIUSEPPE CAMILLERI. Forever remembered with love and gratitude by his family. Today's 6.15 p.m. Mass at Stella Maris parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul.

CAMILLERI. Treasured memories of our dear mother MARIA née Mifsud Bonnici who passed away 26 years ago today. Always in our hearts and prayers. Her daughters Antoinette, Josephine, Candida, Marionne and their families.

CROKER - WILLIAM JOSEPH CROKER, BEM. Today the 33rd anniversary of his death. Treasured memories of a loving husband to Censina née Compagno, his daughters Gladys and Mildred, his son Godwin and their respective spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We miss you. God bless.

DEBONO - JOSEPH G. DEBONO, Ph.C. Treasured memories of a dear father on the 36th anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by MarieLouise and her husband Richard and grandchildren Malcolm and Cedric.

FENECH - REYNOLD. Lovingly remembered on his 46th anniversary. Rennie.

Traffic Diversions

Due to the feast of St Paul in Safi the following traffic arrangements will apply from tomorrow to August 28.

Public transport from Zurrieq towards Valletta is to be diverted to Triq l-Iskola, Triq it-Tellerit to Triq il-Kuccard.

Public transport from Valletta towards Zurrieq to be diverted to Triq il-Kuccard, Triq is-Summien, Triq l-Iskola to Triq iz-Zurrieq.

The Malta Transport Authority also notifies that Triq il-Kbira in Qormi will be closed to vehicular traffic on Monday between 8 a.m. and noon.

Traffic diversion is as follows:

The bus terminus will be transferred to Triq il-Kardinal Xiberras.

Public transport from Zebbug in the direction towards Valletta will be diverted to Triq l-Isqof Scicluna, Triq Anici, Triq il-Vitorja, Triq San Bastjan to Triq Mdina and onto Valletta.

Public transport from Valletta towards Qormi will be diverted to Triq San Bastjan, Triq San Bartolomew, Triq San Edwardu, Triq Guzé Muscat Azzoppardi, Triq il-Vitorja, Triq il-Hlas, Triq il-Helsien to Triq l-Isqof Scicluna.

Public transport from Valletta towards Zebbug will not be affected.

Sliema Band

The Sliema Philharmonic Society Band will be taking part in the celebrations marking the titular feast of St Catherine in Zurrieq, on August 30, commencing at 8.30 p.m.

WSC freephone

The Water Services Corporation customer care freephone service 8007 2222 may be interrupted this weekend due to an electrical shutdown at Luqa for maintenance works.

Lyceum Reunion

The Association of Lyceum Past Students is organising a Grand Reunion of Lyceum Past Students to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first day of lessons in the present premises of the Lyceum at Hamrun.

The reunion is to be held at the main hall of the Lyceum itself on the evening of the anniversary - October 1, 2005. Current membership of ALPS is not a prerequisite for attending this reunion.

Lyceum past students will be welcome to bring along their wives, girlfriends or partners. Once the applications have been received, formal invitations will be sent out next month.

Tarxien Feast

The feast of St Bartholomew will be celebrated in the church dedicated to the saint in Tarxien on Tuesday, starting with a Mass at 9.30 a.m. and Vespers at 6.45 p.m. Wednesday, the actual feast day, starts with a children's Mass at 9 a.m. and Vespers followed by Mass at 6.45 p.m.

What's On Today

Concerts
8 p.m. at Marsalforn, Gozo, Riflessi Sajfin, in aid of the OASI Foundation.
8 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, La Bella Voce, featuring mezzo soprano Sophia Grech and pianist Eleonora Bekova.
8.30 p.m. Etnikafè 05, near ex-Barakka Lift, Lascaris Wharf, Valletta.

Drama
7.30 p.m. at the Drama Unit, Blata l-Bajda, Dramafest 2005, works by Sleepwalkers, Urbania and Faces Theatre Group.
9.30 p.m. at MITP Theatre, Valletta, Lamentations Of Cain, by Icarus Project, as part of Evenings On Campus.

Exhibitions
At St James Cavalier, Valletta, Seaside, oil paintings based on Maltese seascapes, by Umeko Okano.
At St James Cavalier, Valletta, The Euro Coin Genesis Exhibition, a series of panels and displays of the euro coins.
At Radisson SAS Baypoint Resort, St Julians, art exhibition by Robert Zahra and Eltjon Lupi.

Literature
9.30pm at Atrium Vassalli, University of Malta, Animated Maltese Fairy Tales, by Ruben Zahra.

Theatre
9.30pm at MITP Theatre, Valletta, Lamentations of Cain, by Icarus Project as part of the Evenings on Campus.

Pharmacies Open Tomorrow

Malta 9 a.m. to noon - Gozo 7.30 to 11 a.m.

Royal Pharmacy, 271, Republic Street, Valletta
International Pharmacy, 650, St Joseph High Road, Hamrun
Spiteri's Pharmacy, 82, Victory Street, Qormi
St Bartholomew Pharmacy, 230, Fleur-de-Lys Road, St Venera
St Anthony Pharmacy, 56, St Joseph Street, Pietà
San Giorgio Pharmacy, Manuel Buhagiar Street, Pembroke
Drug Store: Anglo Maltese Dispensary Ltd, 382, Manuel Dimech Street, Sliema
Misrah Kola Pharmacy, Pitkali Road, Attard
Grognet Pharmacy, 41, Constitution Street, Mosta
Qawra Pharmacy, Earl's Court/1, Triq l-Imhar, Qawra
Tarxien Pharmacy, 59, Tarxien Road, Tarxien
Vittoriosa Pharmacy, 9, Triq il-Mina il-Kbira, Vittoriosa
Cilia's Pharmacy, 313, Zabbar Road, Fgura
Beta Pharmacy, 50/52, St Mary Street, Ghaxaq
Salus Pharmacy, 21, Republic Square, Zurrieq
Tal-Grazzja Pharmacy, Frangisk Farrugia Street, Zebbug
Central Pharmacy, Manuel Vitale Street, Rabat
Batu Pharmacy, 38, Palm Street, Victoria, Gozo
St Joseph Pharmacy, 28, St Joseph Square, Qala.