THIS week, 'The Journal on the Net' has put two former school pals in touch with one another across the Atlantic.

Steve McRea from San Remon, California, spotted The Journal story on tiny tot Elinor Prescott, then contacted us asking if her father was an old school chum from Golborne Comprehensive.

He told us: "I would just like to take this opportunity to thank you for putting the

weekly edition of The Journal on the Internet.

"I was bought up in Lowton and still have many friends there and still own

property in the area.

"I now live in California and get a great 'kick' out of reading the latest

happenings back home.

"I was particularly interested in this week's article 'Scouse IN, pies

OUT for baby Elinor' and would really like to know if the Steve Prescott

mentioned is the same person that I went to Golborne Comprehensive school

with and was very good friends with?"

The Journal contacted a surprised Mr Prescott who confirmed his friendship with Mr McRea. Now they are all set to get in touch again.

Babay Elinor is progressing well in Liverpool Womens' Hospital.

If you're a former pupil at Golborne and want to write to Steve McRea his address is: 1032 Promontory Terrace, San Remon, California 94583. Or he's on e-mail at: lowton24@aol.com

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