Social and Personal

MANARA. On July 28, at St Luke's Hospital, ALDO, MD, aged 70, of Sliema and Halifax, Canada passed away following a sudden and tragic illness. He will be sadly and forever missed by his wife Jean, son Alan and his spouse Ginette, daughter Diane and her husband Craig Manara-Berryman, three grandchildren Liana (the apple of his eye), Luke and Lily Berryman. He is survived by two sisters Liana and her husband Victor Caruana Colombo and Mireille and her husband Norman Spiteri, brother-in-law Edward Vella and seven nieces and nephews and their families. He was pre-deceased by sister Elda Vella. By Aldo's request, a private burial will be held at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery, followed by a memorial service on August 1, at Our Lady of Damascus in Valletta for family intimates. No flowers by request, however, memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. The family wish to thank the doctor and nurses at the ITU who provided care and kind support during this sorrowful time.

Appreciation - David Cluett

Karla Cachia writes:

David Cluett will not only be remembered as one of Malta's greatest goalkeepers, but a father and a friend to be admired, a gentleman who was always ready to listen to others.

Your passing away has taught me never to take anybody for granted. I will never forget those precious times Mandy, you and I spent sipping tea in the kitchen chatting away till the early hours of the morning.

The commitment between you two should be taken as an example by many couples. You guys rose above all the problems together, but your feelings for each other never changed, not for one day. The more your relationship was put to the test, the stronger your bond became.

David, I feel privileged that you trusted me to look after your kids and Mandy. You never made it back home, so I guess they will be in my life for much longer than I expected. They will never be alone, even if I cannot be around. You know very well that Julian and Anna, Terence and Denise and Julien will take care of them as you have witnessed in the last 10 years of your life.

I am sure that you're watching over all of us at the moment. I can just picture you sitting on some cloud making friends and having an intense conversation with someone. I envy whoever it may be. If only we could just have one last cup of tea together, but it was not meant to be. It is now time to spend with your mum, you deserve it.

Goodbye "Cluett" as I always referred to you, we will miss you.

In Memoriam

DELIA - GEORGE. A dear husband and father, lovingly remembered today the seventh anniversary of his death. Olivia, Christian and Stephen. Lord grant him eternal rest.

DELIA - GEORGE. In loving memory of my dear brother on the seventh anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lino, Christine and family.

GRUPPETTA. In ever loving memory of MARIE on the third anniversary of her passing away. Always fondly remembered by her sons Arthur, Victor and Maurice, her in-laws, grandchildren, relatives and friends . A prayer for her repose is appreciated.

MIFSUD - PAULINE. Remembering with love our dear mother on the 19th anniversary of her demise. Her son Joe, Georgette and grandchildren.

MOFFETT - NORMAN. Everlasting memories of a dear husband, today the 19th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Carmen and Ray.

MOFFETT - NORMAN. In loving memory of a dear son-in-law on the 19th anniversary of his death. Doris Pisani and family.

MOFFETT. In loving memory of NORMAN, a beloved brother, today the 19th anniversary of his death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers and so sadly missed. Maurice and Mercedes.

NAUDI - ALFRED (Fred). In loving memory of a dear husband and father, today the 17th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Lena and sons Alfred and Simon.

PACE BONELLO. In loving memory of LOUIS on the 41st anniversary of his demise. His wife, sons and daughter.

PACE BONELLO. In loving memory of our dear LOUIS on the 41st anniversary of his death. Antoine and his family.

PREZIOSI. In loving memory of Professor Count Sir LUIGI PREZIOSI, today the 40th anniversary of his death. His family.

XUEREB - PAULINE. Treasured and unfading memories of a beloved sister and aunt, today the 10th year of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her sister Marlene and family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

ZAHRA. In ever lasting memory of ANTHONY, of Valletta, who resided in Gzira, on his 12th anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his wife Emanuela née McKay, his children, and other relatives.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Summer shutdown 2005. Last trading day Friday, August 5. Re-open Monday, August 22. Phone 2124 0994.

Corinthia Meeting

Corinthia Hotels International recently held its third International Financial Controllers Conference at the Corinthia Jerma Palace Hotel in Marsascala.

Financial controllers and senior executives from the company's head office in Malta and from 20 hotels in Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Libya, Malta, Portugal, Russia, The Gambia, Togo, Turkey and Tunisia attended the three-day event with the theme The Financial Controller - A Balancing Act.

Roads Closed

Rudolph Street, Sliema, from the corner with Manwel Dimech Street to the corner with St Trophimus Street will be closed to traffic from Monday until further notice due to works being carried out.

Triq il-Vittmi tal-Gwerra, Floriana will be closed to traffic from Monday to Wednesday from 7 to 11 p.m.

Power Restored

Gozo, Mellieha, St Paul's Bay, Mgarr and Ghajn Tuffieha were without electricity for some time yesterday after a fault developed in an overhead line near the Vendome Distribution Centre in Cirkewwa at 4 a.m.

Power was restored some hours later, Enemalta said.

Marian Oratorio

The Santa Marija Band of Mosta under the direction of Paul Busuttil will present the oratorio Fil-Ghid Ta' l-Assunta - Lilek Marija at the Mosta Rotunda on Monday at 8 p.m.

The oratorio was written by J.J. Camilleri with music by Raymond Sciberras.

What's On Today

Dance
8.30 p.m. at Valletta Waterfront, Creative Dance Studio presents Reflections, as part of Festival Malta.

Beer Festival
From 7.30 p.m. at Ta' Qali car park, Farsons Beer Festival, featuring local talent. Free entrance.

Exhibitions
8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at Heritage Malta, Valletta, landscapes in oils and acrylics by Richard Saliba.

9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, The Art Of Pain - Instruments Of Torture, over 100 instruments of torture from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, including the Inquisition.

9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. At Gallery G, Lija, paintings by Dazie Kirk, Ruth Ripard, Joan Scicluna, Jacques Savona, Olga Avramov, Jasmine Modi, Marianne Aquilina, Karl Consiglio and Debbie Caruana Dingli.

6 to 10 p.m. at Valletta Waterfront, Valletta, Six Generations Of Maltese Contemporary Artists, a collection of visual arts by 43 artists.

At St James Cavalier, Valletta, Seaside, oil paintings based on the theme of 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 St James Cavalier, Valletta, 100 Years Of Tokyo, a collection of photos showing works by 40 Japanese photographers, spanning 100 years from the late 19th Century to the end of the 20th Century.

Pharmacies Open Tomorrow

Malta 9 a.m. to noon, Gozo 7.30 to 11 a.m.
Chemimart Ltd, 14, St Anne Street, Floriana;
St Gaetan Pharmacy, Parish Priest Mifsud Street, Hamrun;
Drugshop Dispensary, De La Cruz Avenue, Qormi;
St Jude Pharmacy, 213, Valley Road, Birkirkara;
J & L Pharmacy, 8, Yacht Marina Apartments, Marina Road, Pietà;
Potter Chemists Ltd, Wilga Street, Paceville, St Julian's;
Mrabat Pharmacy, 5, Imrabat Street, Sliema;
Medica Pharmacy, Naxxar Road, Balzan;
St Mary Pharmacy, 14, Rotunda Square, Mosta;
Karizia Drugstore, 87, George Borg Olivier Street, Mellieha;
Agius Pharmacy, 64/65, Antoine De Paule Square, Paola;
Victory Pharmacy, 32, Victory Street, Senglea;
May Day Pharmacy, Victory Street, Zabbar;
Medicaid Pharmacy, Tower Avenue, Gudja;
Prestige Pharmacy, 16, St Joseph Road, Kirkop;
St Nicholas Pharmacy, 1, Parish Street, Siggiewi;
Healthwise Pharmacy, 36, Francesco Zammit Street, Dingli;
Castle Pharmacy, 2, Independence Square, Victoria;
Tony's Pharmacy, Qbajjar Road, Marsalforn.