Weekend East, 1 November 1996

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  • 20 1 WEEKEND east FREE WITH THE STRAITS TIMES EVERY FRIDAY MITA (P) 009/10/96 Vol 11 No. 43 Friday, November 1, 1996
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 247 1 I If a Limited to 1 bottle per customer I Present this coupon I for your free 100 ml I PALMOLIVE I Optima I at FairPrice. I No purchase required. Available only at Badok North (a). Badok North (b), Badok Raaarvolr daylong Eaet Houpang(a) Haig Road Naw Uppar Changi Road
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  • NEWS
    • 596 2  -  By ANDRE YEO SOME of us treat cleaners like slaves. There are others who avoid them like the plague. And there are yet others who litter the same spot moments after the cleaners have just swept the area. That’s how two
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    • 423 5  -  By ANDRE YEO AT 67, Uncle John is the oldest staff at Metro Tampines. He is also one of the 40 former Kmart employees who accepted Metro’s job offer after the former closed its three Singapore outlets this year. “Uncle John” is actually a pet name
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    • 294 6 KEN-AIR Funworld is splashing $6.5 million on its Parkway Parade amusement centre, but that doesn’t mean that its doors will be closed until the renovation is completed in May next year. Funworld is still open for your amusement. The 30,000 sq ft centre will be revamped
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    • 188 6 YOUR child learns at a slower pace than all his peers in school. Or, he dislikes reading so much he would rather scrub the mould in the bathtub than sit down with a book. What do you do? Take heart, there is help for
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 188 2 MOTOGARD MOTOGARD SERVICE CENTRE PTE LTD Blk 9006, Tampines St. 93, #Ol-212, Singapore *****0 (off Tampines Ave 1— Behind SAFRA) Tel: 783 2332 Fax: 781 6702 100% SYNTHETIC OIL CAR SERVICE at 1. ELF 100% synthetic oil 4 litres 2. Original eng. oil filter to your car brand 3. Next
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    • 160 2 BANGKOK CHANG] SINGAPORE GOLDEN TRIANGLE JAKARTA MELBOURNE TOKYO BANGKOK CHANG! SINGAPORE GOLDEN TRIANGLE JAKARTA MELBOURNE NEW DELHI NOUMEA PHUKET POHTVIILA 2 o L < Lobster Parade Promotion at Le Meridien Changi November 1-30 4, V Ye. 9 The king of seafood commands a parade and a parade he shall have.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 229 3 On Freshness Anytime Anyday FLAME Seedless Grapes CSIOOg Ya Li Pear 5 for Chins 1.00 Now till 7 November 1906 RED GLOBE Grapes us IOOg IS** V a r. ft Jt -7 0 t J? f Apple Pear Chins IOOg 19* Af, iff* GRANNY SMITH Green Apple CS 5 FOR
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 205 4 SLIMNOTE 34MM Thickness 3KG Weight o. SPECIAL OFFER: Twlnhead Slimnote 7 from $2799. The only ultra-slim notebook with built-in floppy drive battery. (PlOO/133,810M8/1.3G8, 11.3' DSTN/TFT, 16-bit sound card, BMB RAM.) Others: TOSHIBA 110 CS, $2799 TOSHIBA 110 CT, $2999 (P100,11.3' DSTN/TFT,BIOMB HDD,BMB RAM.) TWINHEAD 6120 TX, $2699 (586-120,10.4' TFT, 810
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 111 5 JCNPIN Bowling Alley, Amusement Centre, Billiard Room, Coffee House in J at Tenpin Bowl. Operation Hours: 9.00 am 2.00 am daily l NOV€MB€R 96 PROMOTION $2.20 per game Monday Friday except P. Holidays 10 am 6 pm Special MONDRVpromotion 3.20 per game from 6pm lam ARE YOU GAME FOR A
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    • 249 5 LEXINGTOh Courses available in November/December the I earning profee&lona\e Nov 18th-29th (Mon-Fri), Dec 9th-20th (Mon-Fri), 10.30-11 45am or 2-3.15 pm oo to P Bridging Course (Age:s-6) in fvn-medJanguaQe-empowennq W to p ep U p your child for Q Reading Comprehension for P. 5 in 1997 27th Nov -18th Dec 4^
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 345 6 4S /v 4“ 4&# s 1* DE-DEN BEAUTY SPECIALIST CENTRE :BS Special Promotion Package A Just Pay $99 for (3+l Free Relax Facial Massage). Package B Just Pay $l2O for (3+l Free Oily Problem Skin). Package C Just Pay $3OO for Five AHA Renewel Cell Facial. f; < (fease call
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    • 124 6 Kevin i Golden Scissors Champion Andy 9th Golden Scissors Finalist Frsnnle 10th Golden Scissors Finalist KEY-CUT UNISEX SALON BTH Golden Scissors Champion SPECIAL PROMOTION HIGHLIGHT TREATMENT $BB A above (You get a FREE Haircut) SENSCIENCE TREATMENT $45 $55 (You get a FREE Haircut) Blk 17 Bedok South Road #Ol-577 (Opp
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  • Queensland Holdays
    • 482 7 Brisbane the gourmet city BRISBANE city boasts of gastronomical delights which include local and international specialities. Stylish cafes bustling with activities, liven up the day and night. Some of the city’s best cafes and brasseries can be found along Park Road in the trendy suburb of Milton. Watch the world
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 373 7 T-Shirts and Queensland Holiday Giveaways! ion 1: Queii 1 Question 2: W Royal Brunei Airlines flies to Brisbane from Singapore every Wednesday and Sunday. (Circle) True or False Brisbane is well-known for its restaurants that serve up local and international specialities. (Circle) True or False Weekly Draw Prizes: 5 Queensland
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 273 8 MHS: *****6 E 5 NOW: Lotion i> Nestle lotion Tissues (200's| U.P. $11.38 $9.10 FREE Children's Dinner Ware Set with purchase of $l5 and above of Nescare products i'hUitrtm Vullr.ltammi Syrup 'Afrfau)M 1 {idmin Vitasaurus Children's *3*s* Multivitamin Synip (Twin Pack) U.P. $17.10 NOW: A* NOW: SJ Pureen Superdry Premium
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  • KORDEL’S HEALTH COLUMN
    • 171 9 DESPITE having eight hours of sleep, I can’t concentrate on what is being said to me or taught to me. Could you introduce some health products which can help improve my memory and concentration? Recently, I began having headaches which seem to clear only after
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    • 242 9 I HAVE noticed the word “antioxidant” on quite a few health products. What is it and how does it help in our health? Also, I enjoy eating chocolates. I often have pimple outbreaks around my chin, does chocolate cause pimple outbreaks? LEE SEOW HIAH Pasir Ris Street
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 80 9 Ask a question and get a $5O hamper GOT a health problem or a nutrition query? Fax your question to 745-1022. Or, write to: Mr Shailer Cottier, Kordel’s Health Column, WEEKENDeast, Level 2, News Centre, 82, Genting Lane, Singapore *****7. Please confine your queries to nutritionrelated problems. A Kordel’s hamper
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    • 432 9 Come and meet Shailer Cottier 20% off Korders products^ Aging And Disease Prevention The Power of Barley and Pycnogenol 1.30 to 5 pm re rj Time Date Saturday, 23 November 1996 Participation fee #lO per person Venue Bugis Grand Ballroom, Hotel Inter-Continental Singapore 20% off Kordel's productson 23 Nov 96
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  • PEOPLE IN THE STREET
    • 232 10 Australian footballer Abbas Saad had his worldwide soccer ban lifted last week by Fifa.The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) has decided not to lift its life ban on him. We asked Singaporeans if Abbas should be allowed to play here. “Abbas is talented and
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 345 10 Inches-Loss That Really Works! BODY SUMMING COURSE AL For 10 Treatments (Includes a sensible diet plan) For long lasting results, try our programmes for Firming unioned muscles Reducing fatty tissue Rexersing the build-up of cellulite llor iS I Before After Beauty Treatment Specialist Jk 'A fC Contact Nancy Lip 782-0868
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  • 224 11 MUSK “Classical Songs by Joke Van Mannekes-Kroon” Today from 12.30 to 1.15 pm. Shell Theatrette, Level 3, Podium Block, Shell Tower. Free admission. Soloist Joke Van Mannekes-Kroon, from the Netherlands, will sing works by Joseph Haydn, Johannes Brahms, among others. Singaporean pianist Jia-Lin YewCasteels will accompany her. OTHERS “What’s
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 156 11 3HI 4#L D a r LNt GREAT SALE Free Day Curtain for every purchase of Night Curtain made. OR ENJOY GREAT DISCOUN 17/ FROM 30%-70% Mi i ARTISTIC INTERIORS 55 Siglap Rd #O2-05 Siglap Centre (*****1) Tel: 443-2278 Fax: 443-3940 Open daily 9.30am-Bpm Closed on Sun Pub. Holidays PROMOTION SALES
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    • 286 11 I m r mm m Ms. Mary Chia (Founder of Mary Chia Beauty summing Saloon) >ting Before 85kg -v< KvJS-S Ms. Mary Ch ia O' ounder of Mary Chia Beauty (r Slimming Saloon) After 58kg Ms. Mary Chia (Foumler of Mary Chia Beauty Sr Slimming Saloon) Now muinta ining ats3kg\
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  • Page 11 Miscellaneous
    • 134 11 CABLEEAST Picks of the week (NOVEMBER 17) DISCOVERY DISCOVERY SHOWCASE: THE HOLLYWOOD CLOWNS Sunday, 9 pm IT PROFILES legendary comedians from silent screen greats such as Charlie Chaplin and Laurel and Hardy, to living legends, including Bob Hope and Jerry Lewis. HBO THE COLOR PURPLE November 6, 6.30 pm TAKE
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  • FILM
    • 354 12  -  Commander has to live with guilt of killing own men under ‘friendly fire’ By ANDRE YEO KILLING your own men that is one of the crudest realities in war. It is also something armoured tank commander, Lt Colonel Nathaniel Serling, has to live with for the rest
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 404 12 17th Anniversary Bedok Centre Electrical Company Blk 214 Bedok Town Centre #Ol-163 Te1:*****32/3 Video CO Player 3-CD Triple-Tray Changer Multi-Picture On-Screen Display Full Karaoke Functions NTSC/PAL Compatibility CD Graphics Playing Capability Nine-step Programming One Track All Track Repeat Playback Control Function 20-Key Direct Track Access Audio CD Playback Remote Control
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    • 67 12 *£7t'X7€%!7f' motor SUPPLIES SERVICES Blk 9006 Tampines Street 93 #Ol-204 Singapore *****0 TEL 785 8691 TKBTZeS AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING PTE LTD Blk 5035 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 #Ol-355 Singapore *****8 TEL: 483 1148 SPECIALISE IN 1. Accident repair 2. Panel Beating, Welding 3. Spray painting 4. Windscreen Replacement Repair 5.
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 127 13 A\ H i Ail o' SUmgt§ NIOHTS, STRESS, SIVtAT HERE'S YOUR REWARD f AS PROMISED IN MAY, (AJ THE PROJECT! 10 Tokens FRE E for every 'A* scored. (80 marks above for the 1996 year-end results) REDEMPTION DATES 12th Time Bth Novc 14th Nov 1 0-00 G mber 1 smber
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  • ENTERTAINMENT
    • 406 14 She barks at nurses and doctors NATIONAL ENQUIRER “OH GOD, oh God, I can’t bear this! I just want this to be over!” Madonna in sheer agony from labour pains screamed those words in the hospital as she waited for the arrival of her first child. After
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 511 14 h .’r: THATS RIGHT!!! We did say leam to fly, because in Powergliding we take off like a plane, soar like a glider and land like a parachute. We don't jump off planes or mountains and we always have our glider inflated before we ever fly. There are no more
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 566 15 .ij, IDEAL INTERIORS DECOR ■■y i^?N i tin 41 VJI k Free Day Curtain!! FREE SEWING FOR NORMAL PLEAT CURTAIN! All fabrics range from $l2 $42 per metre Curtain Carpet Upholstery Blinds Soft Furnishing Renovation 209 New Upper Changi Road #O3-643 Singapore *****9 Tel: 441 6318 Fax: 441 6113 Pager:
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  • WEEKENDFOOD
    • 605 16  -  By LEE GEOK BOI EAT for health and enjoy it. Greenlife Herbal and Seafood Restaurant as its name suggests specialises in herbal food the double-boiled soups and dishes cooked with various herbs that are believed to do you good. Said the restaurant’s general manager,
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    • 448 17  -  Popular Malay dish gets Thai twist By PEARLIN SIOW THE next time you have a craving for mee goreng, drop by this eating place at Upper East Coast Road and you won’t be disappointed. The inconspicuous Masayu Muslim Restaurant serves arguably one of the best mee goreng
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    • 297 18 ADD some spice to your life this Deepavali. Feast on a spread of authentic Indian specialities from today to November 11 at The Marco Polo Singapore’s Parrots. With more than 20 years of experience between them, Indian guest chefs Mark Crocker and Ranvir Singh will be whipping up
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    • 156 18 NATIONAL ENQUIRER CANCER-STRICKEN Robert Urich (above) has lost his hair, but he’s gained a new lease on life thanks to successful chemotherapy treatments. “I’m the happiest bald man in the world!" the ecstatic “Spenser: For Hire” star told a friend. ‘The doctors
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 156 16 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4? COWAY VILLAGE RESTAURANT Special Promotion 500 g Prawns 550 g Pomtret (2 styles) 0 Free Roast > Suckling Pig tiiwi sum For sBB.oo++ Mon-Sat except Sunday Public Holidays First Come First Serve Monday To Friday Dining ii Dinners Only We cater
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    • 69 16 Office Economy Se/ jOuncA I* s/s-S's-Ss 3 a Tim Sum Variety Crispy Spring Chicken Sweet Sour Fish Sizzling Black Pepper Prawn Baby Cabbage With Oyster Sauce C CO Steam Rice Today’s desserts. v or 5 person —JfaMHong Kong Tim Sum For Lunch Only D€N SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 257 Changi Road Singapore
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  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 77 17 Originated in the 60s. Enjoyed in the 90s i i thank vou :oiVE agaw 1 4 firm ’LEASE Q m )'WS i •4sk ww%* Janatul Jalan Kayu Roti Prata it all started in the 60s along Jalan Kayu. A savoury tradition continued by the master's grandson at Bedok. As crispy
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    • 159 17 PIZZ CALL US NOW AND ASK FOR OUR NEW PRODUCT PROMOTION For Free Delivery Service, Call 03 38 38 388 Tasconi's Bedok 03 383 66 77 Tasconi's Tampines RESTAURANT ARANDA Consistently providing quality food and a high standard of service, this Restaurant at Aranda Country Club is now open to
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  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • 175 18 BRINGING HOTEL-STYLE FUNCTIONS TO YOUR DOORSTEPS Former 5-star executive chef with more than 25 years of culinary experience brings you mouth-wateting recipes for all your occasions. Our Specialities: Seminars packages $lO- $25 for min of 30 pax eg: International, Mexican, Italian etc Ice-carving for different occasions Office functions Cocklail/Wedding Receptions
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    • 106 18 Within YOUR BUDGET We guarantee all our fabrics are imported CASH CARRY $5 $ll per meter (WHILE STOCKS LAST) FREE Installation for track and rod PACKAGE 289-2626 348-8466 455-7721 Furnishing Consultant 3 Room 4 Room 5 Room Executive Normal $BOO $l2OO $l5OO $lBOO Now $2BB $3BB $4BB $5BB Designing fee
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  • Pre-School A CLASSIFIED SPECIAL
    • 216 19 NINE pupils from Leaminghill Educare graduated from K 2 in a concert and graduation ceremony held at the Bedok Branch Library’s auditorium last Friday. Leaminghill, in Siglap, was set up two-and-a-half years ago by two partners, Janet Ho, 38, and Yvonne Quan, 46, as
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    • 349 20 It develops mental, physical, social skills A CHILD is like a sponge bursting with life and an inner desire to explore and absorb what he learns about the environment which he is bom into. Similar to a working adult who learns to problem-solve in the work
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    • 391 21 Psychological development A child gains confidence and self-esteem when he plays, while experiencing fun and success in the process. Confidence encourages further exploration and drives the child to experience more challenging activities. The development of confidence will help him meet challenges as he grows older. Emotional
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    • 326 22 Montessori method uses tactile approach to studying the alphabet CHILDREN are given more autonomy and respect at this learning centre. At Brighton Montessori, the kids are not force fed and are accorded a greater level of independence and respect. Instead of being told what to do.
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    • 514 23  -  By NGIAU CHEAN FEI MAXIMISE your child’s learning potential at the Es McNulty School at Marine Parade, which offers English and Maths programmes for children from age four to primary school. The school believes in a child’s total development in education. Apart from instruction in creative
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  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 420 19 SC EARLY EDUCATION THAT DEVELOPS YOUR CHILD TO FACE THE FUTURE Children who complete the High/Scope pre-school programme will be well prepared to face the challenges of life, from primary school onwards. Confidently and capably. The High/Scope approach to early childhood learning focuses on 50 key experiences in the following
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  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • 347 20 BRIGHTON MONTESSORI Montessori Playgroup 2 1 /2 3 years Montessori Enrichment 3 6 years Montessori Phonics 3■ 6 years Montessori Maths 3-6 years Parents are invited to attend: Montessori For Your Child" Please call for appointment. Call Tel: 445 2236 Main Office #Ol-01 Domain Centre, East Coast Rd (new bldg,
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  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • 255 21 Chinese Language Centre Our Belief Have you ever wondered, how is it that children who were not pre-selected for SAP schools, are able to attain a high standard of Chinese Language (EM1)? At we believe that Children have great capacity to learn and can excel, given the right environment #-Ip.
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    • 229 21 EVER WISE EDUCATION CENTRE 8 Jalan Masjid #Ol-01 Kembangan Court (Near Kembangan Court) Te1: 748 7147 ivW Holiday Programmes Phonics Abacus (English) English uompo/Compre Chinese Compo/Compre DECEMBER Tuition Phonics, Abacus Kl/K2 Kl/K2 P1 to P 6 P1 to P 4 P1 to Sec 4 Kl/K2 JANUARY After school care Mon
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  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • 243 22 IVe take better care of your child in De-Bel Childcare Well-balanced and structured kindergarten and nursery programme Formal and guided learning Spacious classroom and playground Clean environment Experienced and dedicated staff Our services include Full-Day Care Half-Day Care Before After School Care J &E ARE HERE HERE I ar I
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  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • 273 23 MONTESSORI BSH PROGRAMME■ 327 BEDOK ROAD, SINGAPORE *****8 CHILDREN > HOUSE ENROLMENT FOR JAN *97 TERM Open to children age 2 1 /2 to 6 Low teacher-student ratio READING AND MATH PROGRAMME Open to children aged 4to 6 Reading using Montessori phonics method Hands-on Mathwork using Montessori materials THE MONTESSORI
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  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • 205 24 MONTESSORI FOR CHILDREN (2 6 YEARS) Well-planned Montessori Curriculum from MWEI Phonetic reading word building, Montessori Maths 1 ,eacher s chi|dren fc Montessori Fun Holiday Program MONTESSORI WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS By Marilyn Blodget, Consultant, MWEI, USA Nov 22 -26 9am -5 pm Ss2oo/day Demonstration, Practice Theory of Montessori Materials Diploma
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    • 215 24 OKII Child arc Development Centre Pte Ltd '<m ivi (.u-i Wink- S' t.s*i'io I el: 443 7533 Payer: 4 )507 1173 O/u nini; liourw Mon hi 7.30 am 7.00 pm Sul 7.50 am 2.00 pm 6(F®%f 19 Quality child care and development programs to serve the needs of the working
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  • Page 25 Advertisements
    • 415 25 YOUR GUIDE TO BETTER BUYS SERVICES TEL 740 115 2 FAX 74 5 10 2 2 10 PETS IEKIPBTMARggTnr 233 Tatvjong Katong Road,H Singapore *****0 Special Promot ion on I top Food FREE!! FM Tuner worth $29 with every purchase of 40 lbs. dog food! JAMS, Eukartuba, Eagle, Precise, SctenceDiet,
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    • 156 25 22 DOMESTIC HELP S' FOREIGN MAIDS SPECIALIST The Best Indonesians are here! Indonesian Burmese-Chinese Filipina Lankan Indian Strict training Good babysitters Experienced to care for aged English speaking Hardworking, with good attitude Excellent back-up service Call: #Ol-22 Katong Shopping Centre Mon Fri: 10am Bpm Sat Sun Public Holiday: 10am spm
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    • 301 25 30 MASSAGE TOUCH 'N'TONE URUT Speoulitt in Gonuin* Trodrtional Indonesian A Sports Massogt (Reg No: *****5006) Professional Massage Therapist Consultant Australian, Indonesian M'sian Cert. (Years of Experience Since 1976) The Best Traditional Massage in Town For Ladies Gentleman Relief of Muscle Aches A Stiff Necks For Ladies Only! Special Package
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  • Page 26 Advertisements
    • 882 26 r K I mmm m YOUR GUIDE to BETTER BUYS SERVICES TEL 7 71 COMPUTER COURSES f Microsoft Office ’95 $250 only Microsoft Office Pro ’95 lnternefs3so Only Computer Course For Beginners $lBO Only LCCI Bookkeeping (Elementary/intermediate) LCCI Diploma in Accounting Bedok Commercial School Tel: *****31 IF YOU HAVE a
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  • Page 27 Advertisements
    • 1538 27 CLASSIFIED AD BANK 78 TUITION 103 INTRODUCERS/PARTY ORGANISERS V McColm Language Division (A member of Parkway Education Group) Is Your Child having problems in composition? BBC BBC Dictionary for the first 20 enrolments mSm H* vocabulary? creative writing? SPECIAL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES (18 Nov 13 Dec) English (K 2 Sec. 4)
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  • Page 28 Advertisements
    • 238 28 NTUC -m Your Family’s Needs Always Come First f m VIVA Yogurt Drink (Asstd) 6’sx 180 ml JHI m m jK u <\ m 319 SSmSSSmmSBjj '••H L* f MCB Or «-m -> T rice COCA COLA/SPRITE 6 s x 330 ml j 4* MAGNOLIA Low Fat Yoghurt (Asstd) 1!
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