Announcements

FIORENTINO. On October 15, at St Vincent de Paul, EMILIA of Luqa, aged 81, widow of Edward, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss, her children Charlie and his wife Phyllis, Walter and his wife Jennifer, her nephew Brian and niece Anna Maria, her in-laws Paul and his wife Carmena, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Hospital tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. for St Andrew's parish church, Luqa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m. followed by interment at Luqa Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BIANCO - DORIS. Loving memories of a dear wife and mother on the 17th anniversary of her death. Her husband, daughters, son and in-laws.

BONAVIA - ROSA. On her anniversary. Sadly missed by her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BONNICI. In loving memory of JOSEPH L., today the 39th anniversary of his passing away. Alfred and Elda, Lilian and Bob, Marilyn and Vincent.

FENECH. Fondest memories of our dear auntie KATIE on the 13th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her nieces Jane and Frans, Mary Ann and Joseph, Rayan and Matthew Ben. A prayer is solicited.

GERMAN - JOSEPH. On the 14th anniversary of his death, greatly missed by his son Herman, his grandchild Arienne E. Sullivan, his great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. A prayer is solicited.

HABER - MARIA. In fond remembrance on the anniversary of her demise. Her daughters.

SCICLUNA SPITERI. In loving memory of MARGARET on the third anniversary of her death. Deeply missed by her children Timothy, Gillian and Coralee and their spouses and her grandchild Sophie. Always in our hearts and thoughts. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at St Julians parish church.

Diabetes Federation Europe president

Chris Delicata has been elected president and regional chair of the International Diabetes Federation-European Region (IDF-Europe).

The work of the non-executive board of IDF Europe, one of the seven regions of the IDF Global, is complemented by a team of full-time employees and consultants in the regional office situated in Brussels.

Mr Delicata will serve as president until 2012. He is an active member in the Malta Diabetes Association and serves as its vice-president.

He is from St Julians and is married with three children.

School places for humanitarian cases

The Private Schools Association is offering a limited number of places to candidates who may be considered as humanitarian cases. Applications for these places can be submitted between November 9 and January 16, 2010. These applications can be made only at St Michael's School, Canon Road, Sta Venera SVR 9030. For more information one can call St Michael's School on 2148 4036 on Tuesdays only, between 8 a.m. and noon, and ask to make an appointment with Tonio Caruana.

Candidates accepted will not sit for the Common Entrance Examination. Applications for the examination itself will be accepted in January 2010.

Farewell lunch for High Commissioner

The Friends of Australia Association, Gozo Branch, will give a farewell lunch on Sunday for the Australian High Commissioner in Malta at the El Dorado Restaurant, George Borg Olivier Street, Victoria. Tickets cost €17 for adults and €12 for children. For information call 2156 0331, 9942 7633 or e-mail friendsofaustraliagozo@onvol.net. Booking closes on Saturday.

Manikata pumpkin fair

The second edition of the Pumpkin Fair will be held in Manikata on Sunday, opening an age-old village tradition to the public. The activity starts at 10 a.m. near the Manikata Church, and includes music, drama and dance. For more information, visit www.manikatafarmers.com.

Ballroom dancing

Ballroom dancing will be held at the Corinthia Palace Hotel, Attard, starting on Sunday, between 8.30 and 11.30 p.m. The programme will include line dancing, Latin, sequence and ballroom dancing, and will be led by Connie and Espedito Spiteri.

Mission Fund tea

The Mission Fund will offer tea and tombola in aid of Maltese missionaries on November 15 at the Imperial Hotel, Rudolph Street, Sliema, at 3.30 p.m. Tickets may be obtained from the Mission Fund at Eureka Court, Blk A/Flt 6, Main Street, Mosta. Call on 2141 3664.

Birkirkara bazaar

A bazaar will be held at the St Helen Parish Centre, Birkirkara, between November 3 and 11 from 9 a.m. till noon and from 4.30 to 7 p.m. On Sunday, the bazaar will only open in the morning.