Weekend East, 28 May 1992

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  • 16 1 WEEKEND east YOUR WEEKLY FAMILY NEWSPAPER Thursday/Sunday, May 28, 1992 WA(P) 4/10/91 Vol. 7 No. 21
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  • 606 1  -  NTUC Fairprice supermarkets have lost 300 carts so far. Shoppers take them home. Picnickers dump them in bushes after their barbecue parties. One cart was even found in a canal. By LINCOLN TAN SUPERMARKET shoppers are not only using trolleys to take groceries to their cars but are
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 112 1 Meet Hitler, Elvis in this village: Pl 2 ‘Chap ji kee’ Nonya nabbed CASE DISMISSED? Nonya Tan Swee Lian trying to wriggle her way out as Detective Rangasamy (centre) proceeds to take down her statement after she and Ah Pek are caught gambling. NONYA Tan Swee Lian is caught while
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    • 322 1 Nikon i BEST f BUY Incredible Quality Introductory Special $599 New Nikon Zoom 105 (WitH Work) Time Data Caption/Back add $4O FREE Nikon Special Mini-multi Tripod worth s3s** Nikon Compact Camera Case CS-L 8 case worth s4s*. Nikon Drypack Case worth sss**3 rolls of 135/36 Colour Film worth sls** Total
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  • Community news
    • 210 2  - HARD AT WORK... while others play By SHARON LIM A GROUP of students “skipped school” and went to the beach instead. They were participating in the 2nd Victoria Junior College Sea Sports Carnival held at the East Coast Sailing Centre last Wednesday afternoon. Besides the main sailing and canoeing events,
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    • 107 4 THEY each ran 2 km to complete a quarter marathon but it was their greatest race yet. For the 150 mentally handicapped runners from the Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS), to complete the 10-km relay run at the East Coast Park was a
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    • 230 4  -  By LINCOLN TAN BEDOK residents have stopped feeding the birds. The joint pilot project by Bedok Town Council and the Primary Production Department (PPD) to control the pigeon population in the town by depriving the birds of food leftovers is working The town
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    • 81 4 MISS World/Singapore beauty pageant finalists would like the public to help them do charity work. The organiser for the pageant, Vanda Tours Promotions, is appealing to varsity members, social clubs and companies to get involved in more charity work. They are invited to join the finalists of the
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    • 89 6 WORKS of art from the La Salle schools of fine art and design are now exhibited at the annual graduation diploma show. Held for the first time at the new Mountbatten campus, the exhibition features creative works by 74 graduates from the depart- ments of fashion,
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    • 281 10  -  By SHARON LIM A HOSPITAL in the East is getting its patients, staff and visitors to eat right. East Shore Hospital at Joo Chiat Place has a new menu offering about 14 different set meals with a summarised caloriechart. The same meals are prepared at
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    • 238 10  -  By SERENA GOH DO YOU know that your child is a genius? According to American child psychologist, Glen Dorman, “There is a genius in every child...” Believing in this philosophy are four women who have started the Prodigy Development Centre. One of the partners,
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    • 320 9  -  WEEKEND PEOPLE By SHARON LIM DESPITE being partially blind, Lyn Low, 32, is very energetic more so than a normalsighted person. This vibrant and chatty receptionist and telephonist, who is totally blind in her right eye and has only 20 per
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 476 2 According to world renowned piano technician 1-2 yrs piano used by a beginner is as good as new. Used Piano Yamaha LUIOI, UIE, U3.UX H$ 5/8 Kawai Broadwcod and other European Piano iSfa rra: New guitar $lBO Otter $60!!. =3 BR Violin $175 Now $65 Shelley Piano Instruments 1 50
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    • 87 2 FACES DE BEAUTY CENTRE The Beauty Specialists for Tropical Skin Member of British Association of Beauty Therapy Faculty of Physiatrics London Counties Society of Physiatrics International Federation Society of Cosmetics Chemists For fast, effective and safe results, use J.E. products. Our services include Free consultation on skin analysis (using electronic
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 285 3 20 Glorious Foodstalls To Satisfy Every Tastebud It’s delightful place offering a wide variety of tasty and yummy dishes to tempt everyone. Enjoy spicy and aromatic Indian and Malay, hot and tangy Thai. Distinctive Penang, Ole Mexican, shake a pizza. Munchy dogs and burgers, tall cool quenchers, and delightful desserts.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 168 4 Say Goodbye To Flabs A A <F<f4 V Exclusive To Ladies Overweight is an embarrassing problem with most ladies. And weight loss alone is not enough w ithout having a gcxxJ looking shape. At Futureshape Figure Salon we have programmes that have been proven successful in the USA and other
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 882 5 Newsman Group (Ih Newsman THAVEL BOOKING OFFICES: OPEN DAILY {M fllJfiM f» r 0 Holiday <o s lint 6D Perth Delights. Ki sllBB 7D Perth/Karri Valley.... $1368 Dtp 22ft. 25ft. 22ft: 1/6. 1/6 12/6 15/6 21/6 P 9 6 6D Perth Dtp 19ft: 2/6 9/6 rth/Country Farm r. 2/6 9/6
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 136 6 pianos The Epitome of Korea's Exquisite Piano Making Design •u W 12 Years Warran y U 832 Examination Piano Black Polished $3940 (D/P $394. Instalment 24 x $166.93) Mahogany Polished $4066 (D/P $406, Instalment 24 x $172.30) Pay $4OOO or sBooofor a perfect upright piano? HYUNDAI piano features Curved Short
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    • 280 6 SPECIAL OFFER!!! 5 Purchase 4 pieces new ryres and get CD 'CC computerized wheel balancing, rVI-'I-F* wheel alignment check. brake check. T ZZL. s New Japanese Tyre At o c 9 $55/- 165x13 $5B/' 175/70x13 (While stocks last) Special Air-Conditioning Services Service only, No changing of parts For 1000 cc
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  • Arts update
    • 397 7  -  By YASMIN KHAN NONYA Tan Swee Lian is caught placing bets on chap ji kee, a 12number lottery, with illegal bookie Ah Pek, a vegetable vendor. Nonya Tan and Ah Pek are arrested by an undercover cop, detective Rangasamy. We join the three
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    • 292 7  -  SINGAPORE FESTIVAL OF ARTS FRINGE YASMIN KHAN “THEY poached the rhino, dug out his horn and made this drink". Tang Da Wu will make his stand against the poaching of animals at this year’s Festival of Arts Fringe. He will perform at
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 95 7 1 om PRESENTS a ACTION i. w* DRAMA i XVAWD'ING HtNRY COMEDY A CARTOON ENJOY THEM ALL AND MORE FROM OUR WIDE COLLECTION! Including: Karaoke, Cartoons, Sports, Documentary and Pop Classical Concerts Join us as a member rent disc from $5/- per disc. <m \IPP UST COAST ROAD „A S
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    • 324 7 WOULD YOU PAY ABOUT $3500 FOR AN ORIGINAL JAPANESE MADE KAWAI PIANO OR RISK YOUR MONEY ON SOMETHING WITH VIRTUALLY NO TRACK RECORD IT’S A FACT (1) Kawai Pianos are found in schools, hotels, studios, music conservatories and concert halls around the world. (2) The EX-grand piano has become one
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  • 173 8 MY WONDERFUL BOSS MY FORMER administrative manager, R A, is one of the most wonderful bosses that I have worked with. She has since become my best friend. When I was pregnant, she accompanied me home (which was out of her way) every day
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  • 128 8 I REFER to the report “Girl’s death could have been avoided” WEEKENDeast May 14). I hope all the parents of the pupils in Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (Katong) would remain calm and not just put all the blame on
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  • LETTERS
    • 228 8 I AM a punter at the Bukit Turf Club (BTC). Recently, I had a bad experience in its town office. I was there for most of a Sunday race day and the atmosphere was exciting. But it was also filled with cigarette smoke.
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 229 8 SAVE YOUR HANDPHONE BATTERY LIFE Before You Condemn Your Handphone Battery Let Our ’Smart Rapid Charger 1 Prove To You Your Battery Life For home car use by MUGEN POWER U.S.A. With Latest Technology •HIGH TECH RAPID CHARGER PROVE TO BELIEVE One Hrs. Charge Time Only Discharge Is Not Necessary
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    • 125 8 Reminder WE WOULD like to remind all contributors to the Letters Page to please give their full name, address and IC number Could the writer who faced the same problem as Mr Foo in the report "Bus drivers won't take her to school” (WEEKENDeast, May 14) please call us at
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  • Page 8 Miscellaneous
    • 18 8 THE LOCKHORNS 6*. 1 r- 1 rnj ;v Ji “lT*« A WORKING VACATION. I WORK WHILE HE VACATION'S.”
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    • 196 8 COMMUNITY CENTRES Joo Chiat (*****57): Learn to communicate with others at a talk, “Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships”, on Saturday at 2 pm. Free admission. Kaki Bukit (*****23): Children can learn to make chocolates and take up plastic bottle craft, starting on June 3 at 4 to 6 pm. Fee:
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 121 9 We buy and sell used (second hand) Rolex watches. Period 1 month to 50 years. Prices range from $5OO to $30,000. W ith premium guarantee assured. Other services include: Exchange prestigious brand of watches. Gold ornaments and jewellery Pawn tickets i V/, o L WEE HWA ENTERPRISES CO. 2 1t
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    • 339 9 19" BEDOK CENTRE ELECTRICAL CO. ANNIVERSARY Blk 214 Bedok Town Centre #Ol-163 Tel: *****32/3 r'-i CD SYSTEM SYSTEM wciput MBf SSfSS! BSwscl NV-FSS AM World Entertainer Hi-Fi VTR Panasonic MID YEAR SALE GREAT BARGAIN PLUS FREE GIFTS r N G4M Aumo simul wSSSSS&m NV F 65 VCR Nicam, Hi-Fi VHS
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 178 10 m >VS V~ >»V#Y Ci u> r* ■>7t K1 h>J 5£ (V AVI .vi ■\> if/vvT w Vj& w ,v$ ty Vo' <i x ‘+'/A{ I .-x*'\ r A ■yj 7 >V2 £Plrpo j •>r /:,y'r•S s V- i^ ;^>,r<^ ~T W&WSS« m PARKWAY PARADE #O4-05/06 TEL: 348-0957 CHINATOWN POINT
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  • Page 10 Miscellaneous

  • Feature
    • 582 11  -  Marlene Dietrich predicted her death in phone call to La Toya By JOHN COOKE and JANICE GREGORY -National En- quirer SCREEN legend Marlene Dietrich predicted her own death! In an eerie phone call she told La Toya Jackson: “Today I will die.” Incredibly, just hours later
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 258 11 Wk a Cut Emm WN,* 5 Golden Scissors Award Our Professional Hair Stylists: Winston, Vincent, Albert, Sunny, Roy, Chester, Kelvin Irene. TEL: 783 1051 Beauty Treatment Available: Special Promotion Free Gifts: ALCINA Multi colour set FREE 1 set of brushes. LA ROUE Two-Way Cake FREE 1 refill. We also provide
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  • 513 12  - Meet Hitler Elvis in this peaceful village Pictures and Story by LINCOLN TAN HITLER and George Bush roam the streets, but it is the river that rules this little village. Nobody leaves the wooden huts when the tide is low, and some students even use this as an excuse to
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 302 12 -SSKsM.\MNS Tel: 3JBO6W' 85«ft\54 Pay to slim, not for the advertising. T. trim off without the If you like our ads, rest assured we are not passing on the cost to you. As before, we are still offering an effective slimfit programme for $590 with a sensible diet plan at
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 341 13 >£ Chefs Specialities of the Month 1.00 SOUP Sounds too good to he true hut it is. Our Chef recommends these freshly made Fresh Onion Soup, Soup of the Day and Mushroom Soup. Each at only $l.OO. That is if you order from the May Promotion Menu or from the
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  • Entertainment
    • 279 14  -  By CELINE TEO THERE was a time when this attractive flight stewardess traversed the skies. Nowadays it is her smooth vocals which graces the airwaves. Singer Jessica Deborah Soo, known for her deep sultry voice, will soon release her second solo album “Speak My
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 262 14 Special Slimming vr For Only $4BO/Hurry! This offer is for our first 50 new customers only. If you want to Slim Naturally, Stay Healthy and Beautiful. ••j i -*4 Don't miss this opportunity to Before 55kg \jf join our Slimmming Package Other Services Available... Normal Facial Facial Treatment Hot and
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 159 15 If our ATTRACTIVE OFFER is the MAIN CAUSE of your TREMENDOUS drop in sales, we would like to express our DEEPEST APOLOGY to you THE LEATHER COLLECTION F 3 i JP* &TT Br W Leather 3 2 $799 Revolving Sofa 311 with Adjustable Head Rest $899 (Limitvtf Stock) (apanese Lounge
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  • HOUSE PROUD
    • 146 16 DECORATIVE stools shaped like bears, rabbits. or a stack of books, can double as table bases. Carved from wood, they can hold up a piece of glass which then acts as a table- top. These home decor items are practical, especially when you
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    • 237 17  -  Use coloured taps, wacky settees By SERENA GOH COLOURED taps and wacky settees give life to this 32-year-old HDB terrace-house in Alexandra Road. Owner Ronald Cheong, 32, has lived there since he was a toddler. “Before I renovated the house which I bought over from
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    • 335 18  -  By SHARON LIM REBEL William Teo dropped out of school at 13 because he was furious with the principal for caning him in public. Today, he is a director of his own high-tech kitchen design company, with only a primary education
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    • 313 19  -  By SERENA GOH CREATING space is an obsession with this woman. Little shelves can be found on the walls in the kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms of this corner terrace-house in Ceylon Road. “The 3-m long wooden shelf in the kitchen used to
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 303 16 Motorised Retractable Awning Ideal for residential or commercial premises providing additional outdoor space and instant shade from the weather Uses weather resistant, high tensile strength fabrics and maintenance free aluminium system Comes with 24-month warranty Audvmscd dealer Jumbo Decorations Supplies Pte Ltd 711 EAST COAST ROAD. SINGAPORE 1545 i CALL:*****77
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    • 179 16 !2K A AAAAsen USA Energy Saving Light Practical end Beautiful.. More than 20 designs to match any mood or decor. Llght-klt are optional and can be attached to mix or match any fan. DECO-LITE three-blade celling fan operates from a low speed of 98 RPM to a high of 286
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  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 52 17 Model: LCF-1000/48" Usual: $245 Now: $lBB Free Installation (Promotional Period Only) Can Be Installed In HDB/HUDC Key Features 5 Special Control* 3 Year Guarantee Space-saving 245 253 RPM at Full Load Come with Aluminium Blades Non Corrosive Plates Elmark Marketing Blk 3024 Übi Rd 3 #O2-73 Singapore 1440 ELMARK Tel:
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    • 187 17 SHARP SHARP SHARP SHARP SHARP OFFER $lOO FOR YOUR USED CTV AND VCR 21-6-hr $648 Stan (21”) Cciotr TV with Remote Control NTSC 4..43Z3.58 Playback Capability tor VCR or tasetoak Payback m BV-21S2M $628 54«( n (21*) Colour TV AV Stereo VC-HB7N $1,050 Gift Voucher 160 NICAM and German Stereo
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  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • 456 18 12 th bedok centre ELECTRICAL CO. anniversary Blk 214 Bedok Town Centre #Ol-163 Tel: *****32/3 'TKaraoke Systems LV-2000 LD/CD PLAYER Multi-Disc Play (3"/S"CD. 5 CDV 8"/12" LD) Digital Echo Multiplex Switch Vocal Changer Jet Turn function (Auto Disc Turnover) Convenient Wireless Remote Control Programs up to 20 Songs Size 420(W)
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    • 77 18 Stock Clearance Sales Up to 50% Selected designs only <»* Km IV v'Rm i 1 trV \i* >■ r |i k l M II iv Super /uxe t/PVC Curtain Track from United Kingdom FOR QUALITY AND VALUE ga GRAY FORD 15 FURNISHINGS 87 Upper East Coast Road Goodwill Court Singapore
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  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 353 19 1 m ill Tf,|F77T7J f exchange your ration coupons for rliJJJil THESE DISCOUNT ITEMS Valid Date: 31 May -7 June 1992 3>0.00 AND BE PREPARED. $3.05 340 g Libby Corned Beef (Discount 20 cts per 340 g) $l.lO 397 g Ma Ling Luncheon Meat juga« (Discount 5 cts per 397
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  • Weekend food
    • 343 20  -  By CELINE TEO FOR those who like food prepared au naturel. have raw scallops topped with caviar. served sashimi style on a pretty bed of shredded radish, sitting on a huge scallop shell, accompanied by wasabe (Japanese mustard) and soy sauce. The fresh soft scallop has no smell
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    • 134 20 Na- tional Enquirer JEALOUSY strikes both men and women but it is triggered by dramatically different things, a university study has found. “Men are more concerned about their partner’s chastity, while women are more concerned about their partner's emotional commitment,” said Dr David Buss,
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    • 408 21  -  THIS BAKERY MAKES SURE NOTHING IS WASTED By SERENA GOH SELLING cakes and pastries can be a save-the-earth affair. The use of medium density fibre (MDF) or recycled wood, biodegradable carriers and dolphin-friendly tuna show that this bakery in Yishun means business
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    • 203 21  -  By CHARLES DOWNEY National Enquirer. YOUR chances of losing weight are slim if you believe some widely held myths about dieting. Here are the most common diet myths and the surprising facts behind them: MYTH: All calories are created equal. FACT:
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  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • 181 20 Cheapest in Town af st JLinS’pore In A Hawker Centre JIMMY'S BULGOGI BBQ BUFFET Menu: Beef Chicken Pork Mutton Pig Liver Chicken Sausage Pork Ball Tiger Prawns Crabmeat Fish Fish Cake Fish Dumpling Sotong Ball Sea Cucumber Clams Korean Pickles Kim-Chi and much more Lai Lai Complex 42 East Coast
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    • 204 20 ROYAL THAI BUFFET DINNER A choice of 25 items for your selection Every Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday (6-10 pm) Adult $12.50 nett Child 8.00 nett A LA CARTE BUFFET LUNCH Available from Monday to Friday (11.30-14.30 Hrs) $12.80 Nett per person 50 items for your selection Parking is redeemable Business Mon-Fn
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  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • 363 21 ROAST DUCK SPECIAL: THE RENOWNED ZHU JIANG RECIPE IS HERE! Zhu Jiang Roast Duck Chilli Spare Ribs Char Siew Roast Pork Our tantalising menu will definitely satisfy your taste-buds. Come for a hearty meal with us! mwMrn KAY LEE ROAST MEAT JOINT 189 Paya Lebar Road. S’pore 1440 (Opp. Citipoint
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  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • 1093 22 Classified Ad Bank 1-h Religious Notices THANK YOU ST.JUDE. Thank you Holy Spirit CBR EX-PASTOR ORGANISES BIBLE studies/social activities for loving caring spiritual Christian smqles Tel: *****20 3 Babysitting/ Creches 5 Beauty Culture/Hairdressing 12 Employment RELIEF CARE FOR infants and children by staff nurse while you are on vacations, attend
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  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • 1735 23 Classified Ad Bank 13 Education/ Instruction 16 Health/Massage Centres FORMER TEACHER OFFERS dedicated and reliable tutors for all levels/subjects/districts. English group tuition also available. No obligations. Call *****80 (9am to 9pm) daily. INDONESIAN TRADITIONAL sports massage. Specialist in sports injury, slip-disc, arthritis, backpain, muscles imbalance, stiff-neck etc Page *****52 for
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  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • 442 24 COMPUTER WHEEL ALIGNMENT TYRE SALES SERVICE ELECTRONIC RUST EVADING DEVICE PAINT SHINE TREATMENT AUTO GROOMING QUALITY CAB SERVICE MOTOGARD Q INTERIOR STEAM WASH HI-GLAZE POLISHING ALL CAN BE DONE TOGETHER WITH CAR SERVICING AT A LITTLE EXTRA COST SR EW! v J fr ,i i >i in_ IL, W mS
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