Announcements

Tomorrow being the 12th anniversary of the death of LILY PACE, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated at 6.30 p.m. at Ta' l-Ibraġ parish church. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In memoriam

CIANTAR. In loving memory of my father EFFIE, especially today the 37th anniversary of his demise. Pierre.

CURMI - ANTHONY. Unfading memories of an exemplary father and grandfather on the 23rd anniversary of his death. Still sadly missed by Denis, Carol and family. Rest in peace, dad.

DEPARES - CHARLES. In ever loving memory, today being the seventh anniversary of his death. The 6 p.m. Mass at the Ursuline Creche chapel, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul.

ELLUL. In memory of our beloved FRANK on the third anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his sisters Marion (Sister Albert), Bernadette and her husband Rick and the Al Hariri family.

GRISCTI - MAY. In remembrance of a dear mother and grandmother on the third anniversary of her demise. A prayer is solicited. Marco and Helen, Rina and Henry, Joseph, John Paul, Matteo and Fabio.

GRISCTI - MAY. In loving memory of our beloved sister, today the third anniversary of her demise. All Masses celebrated on Sunday, January 24 at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. Her family.

MERCIECA - JOSEPH. In loving memory of a much loved father on the 33rd anniversary of his death. Deeply missed by his daughters Tanya, Maria and husband Mario, grandchildren and great-granddaugher. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MICALLEF. Treasured memories of our beloved mother ANTONIA on the second anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed by her children Teresa, Ninette, Jane, Joe, Mario, Dominic and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

PISANI - CARMEN, called by the Lord four years ago today. Sadly missed by her husband Thomas, her son Claudio and his wife Marcelle and her grandchildren Haydon Lee and Russell.

REFALO - LAURA. Loving and unfading memories on the 11th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by Michael, Mari, John and families. Tomorrow's 7.30 and 9 a.m. Masses at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. May she rest in peace.

SPITERI - JOSEPHINE. Cherished memories of a loving mother and grandmother, today the seventh anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her beloved husband Edward, her children Robert, Margaret, Jojo and Paul, and their families. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Today's Masses at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

TABONE. In loving memory of our father JOE and brother MICHAEL on the anniversary of their death. Anne, Clare and Tancred.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts today as follows:

From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parts of Mike Pulis, Santu Rokku and San Ġiljan streets and Biċċiera, Bażżaru and Dun Vestru alleys in Birkirkara.

From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Shipwreck Promenade and Xemxija Hill, St Paul's Bay.

From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Limbordin Valley, Mellieħa, Miżieb and Imbordin streets, Mellieħa.

From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Bidnija, Sagra Familja, Sant'Anna, Sir Temi Zammit, Imqades, Qarawas, Misq, Vanilja, Klin, Melissa, Żebbiegħ, Girna, Xagħriet ta' Franku, Għajn Tuffieħa, Fuħħar l-Aħmar, Ras il-Ġebel and Ħżejjen areas and the environs in Żebbiegħ, Mġarr.

From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Sagra Familja and Tal-Milord streets, and Ħireb, Ta' Folju, Ta' Qolla and Ta' Ċinċil areas in Bidnija, Mġarr.

From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the San Martin, Ta' Arġentier and Garrum areas in Mġarr.

Coffee morning

The Physically Handicapped Rehabilitation Fund will be holding a coffee morning on January 21at the Attard parish hall. For information call 2143 6421 or 9984 5600.

Bee talk

A presentation on beekeeping and honey production will be held at Victoria Hall, Naxxar oratory, tomorrow at 6 p.m. Melvin Magri, an expert in the field, will lead the discussion. Everyone is invited.

Local council meeting today

Fgura 6.30 p.m.

Scratchers winner

Patricia Sammut from Żebbuġ, Malta won the November 2009 issue of the Scratchers 2nd Chance Lottery. She will be enjoying a weekend break for two in London, UK

The prize, worth some €1,500, which includes flights, is inclusive of accommodation, taxes, fuel surcharge and service fees and is offered in cooperation with Air Malta.

Scratchers enthusiasts can participate by mailing to Maltco Lotteries' €10 worth of non-winning Instant tickets. The tickets should arrive at Maltco's offices two days before the end of the month, thus participating in the draw held in the following month. Scratchers second Chance Lottery draws are aired during the first Super 5 draw of each month.

For more details go to www.maltco.com or phone Helpline on 2388 3333.

Junior lyceum entrance exams

The Junior Lyceum entrance examination into Form 1 will be held as follows: religion on May 3; Maltese on May 4; English on May 5 and mathematics on May 6. All sessions will take place from 8.45 to 10.30 a.m.

Application forms can be obtained from the candidate's school, from the Customer Care Service, Directorate for Educational Services, Floriana, or from the Education Office, Victoria, as from Monday.

The forms should be handed back to the Customer Care Service by noon on February 5. More information can be obtained from Friday's Government Gazette.

Candidates failing one subject may re-sit the examination on July 30.

DLĦ lecture

Medical Facilities For Seamen During The British Period 1800-1979 is the theme of a lecture Din l-Art Ħelwa will organise at its premises in 133, Melita Street, Valletta tomorrow at 6 p.m. The speaker will be Charles Savona Ventura, honorary chief medical officer to the special rescue group, St Lazarus Corps and Hospitaller, and historian to the Priory of the Maltese Islands of the Military and Hospitaller Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem. Entrance is free of charge but donations to Din l-Art Ħelwa's restoration programmes will be appreciated.

Computer courses

The National Council of Women said that Awareness, Advance Awareness and ECDL computer courses start next week with classes being held once a week, from 9 to noon in the morning or and 5 to 8 in the evening. There will be eight students per session.

For more information and booking contact the NCW on 2124 8881/2124 6982 from Monday to Thursday or e-mail ncwmalta@camline.net.mt.