Social and Personal

CALLEJA. On September 3, at St Luke's Hospital, SAVIOUR of Siggiewi, aged 85, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Michelle and her husband David Newgent of UK, Vivien, Mario and his wife Rita of Australia, Noel and his wife Lycia, Rita and her husband Paul Cortis, Josette and her husband Stephen Perren, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his in-laws, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 3.45 p.m. for St Paul parish church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4.15 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at St Mary Cemetery, Dingli. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, or St Joseph Home, Hamrun, will be appreciated.

SAMMUT. On September 3, FRANCIS, aged 82, ex PNO Mount Carmel Hospital, suddenly at his residence in Attard. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Frances née Vella, his daughters Pauline, wife of Charles Galea and Joyce Schembri, widow of Anthony, his grandchildren Ivan and his wife Mariella, Anton and his wife Rosalind, Trevor and his wife Ruth and Vanessa and her husband Yakof and his great-grandchildren Sarah, Luke, Martina, Miguel, Nina and Jake, his brother David, in-laws, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital for St Mary parish church, Attard today where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment at Attard cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
Lord grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BONELLO - HENRY. Most precious thoughts of a dear husband and an adored father and grandfather, today the sixth anniversary of his death, and always. To all family and friends, kindly remember him in all your prayers. His wife Tessie and his children Maria, Joseph, Charles, Paul and Lawrence, their respective spouses and his beloved grandchildren. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Valletta. May he rest in peace.

BUTLER - MINNIE. A dearly loved mother and adored grandmother. May she rest in peace. Helen and Joe.

BUTLER. Treasured and unfading memories of my dearest mother MINNIE. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Phyllis.

BUTLER - MINNIE, née Borg Hampton. A cherished mother and grandmother remembered with love and gratitude always, especially today the eighth anniversary of her demise. Carmen, Saviour and family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CALLEJA - JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the 26th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by Henry, Lucienne, Doris, Josette and Anna and in-laws. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CASTLES - IRENE. Cherished memories of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother on the second anniversary of her demise. Always in the thoughts and prayers of her husband, children and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Please pray for her.

ELLUL - GIOVANNA. In loving memory of my dear sister on the first anniversary of her demise. Risette and family.

MICALLEF TRIGONA - MARIA, née Messina Ferrante. Treasured and ever loving memories of a dearly beloved wife, mother and grandmother on the first anniversary of her demise. Today's 7 p.m. Mass at the Salesian Oratory, St John Bosco Street, Sliema, is being said for the repose of her soul.

MICALLEF TRIGONA. Treasured memories of MARIA on the first anniversary of her meeting with the Risen Lord. Fondly remembered by her brother Herbert, sisters Josephine, Sr Joan, Monica and their families.

PORTELLI. In loving memory of RITA, today the fifth anniversary of her demise. Her husband Toninu, children, in-laws and grandchildren.

VASSALLO - MARIA, September 5, 1999. To a dear mother on the eighth anniversary of her entering a better place.
It's not easy, trying to understand
Why the world can be so cold
Stealing our loved ones away
But we have got to believe
That they are in a better place
Where they wait
Where every tear dries away
Darkness is gone
The weak are strong
In this place where we shall all be some day.
Love you, mum. Lina, Joe, Nathalie, Marthese, Marianne and spouses.

VASSALLO. To our dear nanna MARIA.
Dear nanna
A heart of gold stopped beating
Two twinkling eyes closed to rest
God did this to prove to us
He only takes the best.

I picture you in heaven
No more worries, no more pain
You're where you always wanted to be
With your sweetheart once again.

I live my life to the full
As content as can be
For I know when my time comes
You're saving a space for me.
Thinking of you always, your grandchildren Claire, Joanna, Kevin, Louise, Jackie, Laura, Joseph, Hannah, Tara, Francesca and Ben and great-grandchildren Xikira, Yannick and Alessia.

Personal

To thank St Jude for great favours received. J.G., Kappara.

Model Engineers Exhibition

The annual exhibition by the Association of Model Engineers will be held between Saturday and September 16 at the premises of The Scout Association of Malta, Island Headquarters, Pjazza Emanuel S. Tonna, Floriana.

This year's exhibition features over 90 new scale models including aircraft, figures, cars, motor cycles, trains, trucks, radio control models, the engineering section with fully working scale models, a fantasy, space and fiction section, as well as the war-gaming section.

There will also a collection of highly detailed figures of The Lord Of The Rings displayed separately during the exhibition. A competition will be held for the association's members. Spread among the diverse sections, entries submitted will be judged according to the finishing and presentation levels. Prizes for best in class and best in show will also be awarded.

Webcast Course On Cancer Genetics

The 10th course in cancer genetics, organised by the European School of Genetic Medicine (ESGM) of the University of Bologna, will be webcast from the main training centre in Italy between September 30 and October 3.

Participants from Malta are able to attend the course at the Remote Training Centre (RTC) based at the Gateway Building, University of Malta.

Those interested in attending are requested to register online at www.eurogene.org/index.php and to contact the Malta RTC director, Isabella Borg at isabella.borg@gov.mt by September 20.

Participants will be eligible for local CME accreditation. A certificate of attendance will be issued by the ESGM.

University of the Third Age

The University of the Third Age, managed by the European Centre of Gerontology of the University of Malta, is accepting applications from those interested in attending lectures for the programme due to be held during 2007/2008 as from September 17.

Application forms are available and can be handed in at 31, St Christopher Street, Valletta, Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and noon.

Traffic In Attard

The carriageway along Mdina Road, Attard, leading to Valletta, from corner with the road leading to Ta' Qali up to the corner with Triq l-Gharix, will be closed to traffic on Monday and Tuesday.

Traffic from Rabat in the direction towards Valletta will be diverted to Ta' Qali while traffic from Attard in the direction towards Rabat will not be affected. Public transport will not be affected.

The Alley Re-Launch

A free night of live music and DJing will commemorate the re-launching of The Alley, Paceville as an alternative metal bar on Saturday. DJ Nigel will be spinning rock and metal classics, Abysmal Torment will give a live performance and DJ Skat will cap the night off with a selection of classic and new underground music.

The first 80 people to buy a drink will get a free Pestilent t-shirt.

First Aid Course

The Malta Red Cross Society will run a basic first aid course at its headquarters, 104, St Ursula Street, Valletta, with sessions on Tuesday and on September 14, 18 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at a fee of Lm12.

Certificates will be issued at the end of the course. Reservations can be made by calling on 2122 2645.

Bingo In Sliema

A wine, pizza and bingo activity will be held at the Sliema Philharmonic Society, 34 St Trophimus Street, Sliema on September 21 from 8 p.m. onwards.

The fee is Lm1.50 for food, drinks and sweets. The activity is in support of the 2008 feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
5.30 p.m. San Gwann
7.30 p.m. Pembroke

What's On Today

Exhibitions
• At Art...E Gallery, 1, Library Street, Victoria, photographs of both traditional prints and manipulated images on paper and canvas by Matthew Green.

• At the Contemporary Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, the recently-conserved painting of Valentin de Boulogne.

• At St James Cavalier, Valletta, Love Tastes Like Death by Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci tackling Caravaggio from the perspective of a modern artist; 70 musical instruments from various provinces in China.

• At Heritage Malta, Merchants Street, Valletta, works by Matthew Kassar.

• At the Malta Maritime Museum, Ex-Naval Bakery, Vittoriosa, Voyage And Voir: Travellers Of The Grand Tour.

• At the Kola Windmill, Xaghra, Malta's Mediterranean Trilogy Culture - Bread, Oil and Wine - an exhibition forming part of Heritage Malta's participation in an EU-funded project entitled Trimed.

• At the Gozo Ministry, Victoria, 23 sculptures by Antonio Sciortino.