Social and Personal

HALL. Suddenly, on May 1, Charles, aged 23, passed away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his mother Therese née Piccinino, his father Richard, his sisters Patricia and her husband Simon Schembri, Janette and her fiancé James Gambin and Dennis, his grandparents John and Carmen Piccinino, his uncles and aunts, cousins, relatives in Malta and Australia and all his friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke`s Hospital today at 8.30 a.m. for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Villa Mgr., Gonzi, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated.

PULIS. On May 2, at her residence in Qormi, GIANNINA, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her brother Gerald, her sister-in-law Rosa, widow of her brother Joseph, her beloved nieces and nephew, Yvonne Pulis, Josette Flores Martin and Alex Pulis, her dearly beloved great-nephews and niece, Michael, Mark and Daniela, her in-laws Linda née Ridgway and Patrick Flores Martin, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves her residence today at 1.45 p.m. for St Sebastian parish church, Qormi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

Requiem Masses

Tomorrow being the trigesima die from the death of BERNARD SULLIVAN, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be said at 6.45 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

BORG - JODY.
With tears we watched you
Fade away,
Our hearts were slowly breaking
As you fought so hard to stay.
We knew you had to leave us.
You never went alone
For part of us went with you
The day the Lord
Called you home.
Next time we meet our angel
Will be at heaven`s door
And when we see you there
We won`t cry anymore
We`ll throw our arms around you
And kiss your smiling face
And the pieces of our
Broken hearts
Will fall back into place.
Missing you now and always, mum and Lukan. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ta` l-Ibrag.

BORG - JODY. Cherished, unforgettable memories of my beloved son on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Forever in my thoughts and prayers. Dad.

BORG. In loving memory of our dearest JODY on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Grandma, Phyllis and family.

BORG - JODY. Remembering our dear cousin with much love, especially today. So sadly missed. Marc and Debbie.

BORG - JODY. Lovingly remembered, especially today. Always in my thoughts. Maggie.

BORG - JODY. Dearest Jody, rest in peace. Chris, Debbie and Jacob.

BORG - JODY. Memories of your sweetness remain forever in my heart. A.

BORG-BUSUTTIL - JOSEPH. Fond memories of a dear father, today the 22nd anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His children Christine and her husband Gregory, Mark and his wife Roberta, and grandchildren Claude and Diane.

BROWN. In loving memory of JO on the 11th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family.

BROWN. In loving memory of auntie JO on the 11th anniversary of her death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Rozanne and Darryl.

COLEIRO - MARIA CONCETTA, 3.5.`77. Forever in the thoughts and prayers of her family.

DEBONO. In ever loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother, GEMMA, on the first anniversary of her death. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Carmel, daughters Jennifer and Joanne, son-in-law Nidal and grandson Andrew, relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GALEA TESTAFERRATA - ROSE. Fondly remembered by her family, brothers and in-laws, today the 12th anniversary of her demise. May she rest in peace.

MERCIECA - GERARD. Today the 23rd anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by all his family. May God grant him eternal rest.

NAUDI. In loving memory of CARMEN on the 13th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her son Hector, daughters Magda and Josette, and their families. Today`s 6.30 p.m. Mass at Lija parish church will be said for her repose.

VELLA - NELLY and LOUIS. In loving memory, on their anniversary this month. So sadly missed. Anna, Felicity, Michel and children.

Appogg Website

Appogg, the national social work agency, has launched an internet website featuring detailed information about its services.

The agency said that an average of 2,500 new clients, not including supportline 179 callers, made use of its various services each year.

Appogg is currently improving facilities at its new premises in Guardamangia in order to be more accessible to clients.

The website address is http://www.appogg.gov.mt

Malta-Israel Friendship Society

Lawrence Attard Bezzina has been reconfirmed president of the Malta/Israel Cultural and Friendship Society.

The other members of the committee are Antoine Vella, honorary secretary, Gordon Harvey, treasurer and Mariella Cachia, Albert Ohayon, Joe Agius and John Ungaro, members.

Those wishing to join the society may contact Mr Attard Bezzina on 21821907.

Revised Electoral Register

A revised electoral register was published in the Government Gazette of April 30.

Those who were eligible to be registered as voters on the closing date - March 31, 2002 - but were not included and every voter whose designation, address or other particulars have not been shown correctly have up to May 21 to appeal to a revising officer at the Electoral Commission`s office, Evans Building, Valletta.

ID Cards Renewal

Mtarfa residents` identity cards will be renewed at the Sir Temi Zammit secondary school in Mtarfa from today until Tuesday, excluding Sunday.

The ID cards may be renewed from 3 to 7 p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m. to noon tomorrow.

ID card renewals of Mtarfa residents will not be accepted at the office in Valletta.

J&B Lottery Winner

Dorianne Briffa of Qormi has won a Ford Ka in the J&B Rare Scotch Whisky lottery. The presentation was held at the new Gasan showroom in Mriehel, with the keys handed over by Paul Bonnici of Paolo Bonnici Ltd, sole importers of J&B Rare Scotch Whiskey. The lottery formed part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of the importer`s association with J&B.

ADHD Meeting

The next meeting of the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Support Group will be held at Gian Frangisk Abela School, Junior College, Msida on Friday at 6.30 p.m.

The usual PSE teacher will be attending. However, no childminding will be available, the group said.

Lecture on breast cancer

Prof. William David George, Regius Professor of Surgery and Head of Department of Surgery, University of Glasgow, will lecture on `The management of early breast cancer` at the Conference Hall of the Medical School in Guardamangia today at 8 p.m.

The lecture is organised by a foundation set up by the family of the late Ralph Arrigo. The aim of the foundation is to help in the promotion in Malta of the latest medical advances in the various fields of medicine.

Pilgrimage For Peace

The Archconfraternity of the Holy Cross at Ta` Giesu Church in Valletta is today holding a `Walk for Peace` behind the cross venerated at the church. It starts from the church at 8 p.m.

A spokesman for the archconfraternity said that prayers would be said for peace in the world and particularly in the Middle East. The walk is also in solidarity with the Franciscan fathers in the Holy Land.

Pulse Officials Meet President

Officials of the student organisation Pulse yesterday made a courtesy call on President Guido de Marco at the Palace, Valletta and presented him with a book marking the organisation`s fifth anniversary.

Power Cuts

There will be power cuts from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Qormi in parts of il-Furnar, ir-Raghaj, Marco Montebello, tal-Bajjada and il-Belt Valletta streets and in Ta` l-Armal Street.

International Wives Association

The International Wives Association is to hold its monthly meeting at Dar l-Emigrant, Valletta, on Wednesday at 9.30 a.m.

Local Councils

Today`s meetings
6.00 p.m. Birzebbuga.

President`s Engagements Today

10 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives the executive council of the Malta Press Club on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day.

10.45 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Mr Joseph Migas, Speaker of the Slovak National Council.

11.30 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Mr Dione Borg author of the book `Libertà Mhedda`.

1.15 p.m. at San Anton Palace, Attard, the President and Mrs de Marco host a luncheon in honour of the Speaker of Slovakia.

5.30 p.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives members of the All China Federation of Industry and Commerce from the government of Changun, China.

6.30 p.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives members of the Lions Club of Brescia.

7 p.m. at the De Porres Hall, Sliema, the President inaugurates an exhibition of photos set up by the Russian Centre for Science and Culture entitled `Malta`s presence in St Petersburg`.

8 p.m. the President delivers the closing address at the annual general meeting of the Muscular Dystrophy Group.

What`s On Today

Recital
7.30 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, piano recital by Ramona Zammit Formosa.

Exhibitions
8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, exhibition by Julie Apap, Jeni Caruana, Ebba von Fersen Balzan and Caroline Hills.
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, exhibition of reprints of masterpieces of Japanese `Ukiyo E` prints.
At the German-Maltese Circle, St Christopher Street, Valletta, exhibition of prints by photographer Martin Abela.
At the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, watercolour exhibition on `Russian Churches` by Olaug Vethal.
At Casino di Venezia, Vittoriosa, exhibition of oil paintings by Joseph Calleja.
At the Gallerija Foyer, MLP headquarters, Hamrun, `Prologue` a painting exhibition by Paul Cassar.