Weekend East, 28 February 1997

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  • 20 1 WEEKEND east FREE WITH THE STRAITS TIMES EVERY FRIDAY MITA (P) 009/10/96 Vol 12 No. 8 Friday, February 28, 1997
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 174 1 YOUR WEEKLY NEWSPAPER This Pa bear knows his hokey-cokey THE teddies didn’t know they had to work so hard for their picnic when It came to doing the hokey-cokey. So MP Yatiman Yusof had to be the Pa bear to show them the steps. Find out what the teddies are
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  • this week
    • 120 2 YOUNG Muslims living in Bukit Batok can look forward to surfing the Internet when self-help body, Yayasan Mendaki, opens its student service centre next month. Located at Block 361, the centre will organise weekly computer classes on its 15 computer terminals. It will also have a library
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    • 152 2 A FAMILY in Lomie Road were robbed of at least $200,000 in cash and jewellery by three men wearing only underwear last Friday. Mr Yeo Chong Lin, 63, a director in his family’s shipping business, said that the robbers stole past his sleeping guard dogs
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    • 83 2 NOT content with conquering the skies, Changi Airport is now on the Internet. Its website offers quick tours of the shopping and dining options at the airport. It also offers information on new shops such as the recently-opened Chinese medical hall, wine and cigar shop,
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    • 85 2 FIFTY Indian women, including some former Miss India pageant finalists, have been recruited by Singapore Airlines to serve as stewardesses. The women, from Bombay, Delhi and Madras, will serve mainly on Indian routes and international flights with a large number of Indian passengers. There is a
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    • 134 2 A TOTAL of 139 Singaporeans were infected with the HIV virus last year. This is a 25 per cent increase compared to the 111 cases in 1995, said the Ministry of Health on Monday. Those between the ages of 30 and 39 formed the
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    • 90 2 LAST weekend, 109 people were served with Corrective Work Orders (CWOs) for littering, out of which only eight were women. The CWO exercises were held at a number of town councils including Holland, Eunos, Pasir Ris and Jalan Besar. A spokesman from the Ministry of the
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    • 67 2 THE new home of the Federation of Art Societies (FAS) at the former Kampong Eunos Community Centre, was officially opened last Saturday. Renovations were funded through a grant from the National Arts Council. The new premises has 11 art studios, a display room, conference
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    • 79 2 A LOCAL Internet consultancy company is helping small companies solve the year 2000 problem, which will affect all computer software. As computer software can only read the last two digits of any given year -for example 95 for 1995 unless the software is updated, come
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  • 240 2  -  By ANDRE YEO JUST when you thought you had the latest in technology, along comes something new that makes your gadget look a tad outdated. Take Philips’ Spark GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) mobile phone, for example. Its voice dial feature allows
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    • 79 2 MOTOGARD MOTOGARD SERVICE CENTRE PTE LTD Blk 9006, Tampines St. 93. #Ol-212, S’pore *****0 (off Tampines Ave 1— Behind SAFRA) Tel: 783 2332 Fax; 781 6702 100% FULLY SYNTHETIC OIL CAR SERVICING AT AN UNBEATABLE PRICE OF $69 1. ELF 100% synthetic oil 4 litres 2. Original eng. oil filter
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    • 67 2 CAN YOUR CHILD READ BEFORE STARTING SCHOOL Guarantees That! The key to a successful educational achievement lies in the ability to READ EARLY and READ WELL. Mail Coupon Now To: Yes, I would like to see how easily I can help my child to read by himself. Name: Address Telephone:
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  • NEWS
    • Article, Illustration
      429 3  -  Record company known for kids’ Chinese videos moves into English market By BALVINDER SANDHU IF YOU think Form Records only produces Chinese educational videotapes and albums, think again. The company is gaining a foothold in the English music market and has popular artistes such as the Backstreet
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    • Article, Illustration
      431 5  -  Two long-time pals set up their own design firm Picture and story by ANDREYEO THE design company’s name says it all Redefine Design. And it was set up by two former Katong Convent students who have been friends for the past 15 years. Formed in August last year by
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    • 110 5 TODAY'S TV shows for kids are ho-hum and shallow compared to old-time programming such as “Lassie", declared Jon Provost, who played Timmy in the longrunning series. Now age 46 and working in Santa Rosa, California, Provost who was on the show
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    • 644 6  -  By ANDRE YEO PARENTS are the best people to teach their children about sex and they should do it as early as possible, said the director of a counselling centre. They should not shy away from sex topics or consider it taboo,
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  • WEEKENDPEOPLE
    • 433 4 THE new season of the S-League will be starting soon and Tampines Rovers has signed on three new foreign players. Together with the team’s other two foreign imports, Australian defender Scott O’Donnell and Brazilian striker Marco Antonio, the additions of Kiwi Chris Jackson and Aussies Ben
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    • 421 4 ATTENTION 'N', 'O', 'A* LEVEL STUDENTS THE ROAD TO INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS L. BEGINS AT INFORMATICS MARINE PARADE At informatics, we provide you with a complete passage towards your desired IT career. Whether you’re a fresh school leaver or a professional, we have a course that’s specially designed to suit
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    • 73 5 Kevin Bth Golden Scissors Champion Andy 9th Golden Scissors Finalist 10th Golden Scissors Finalist K£V~CUT UNISEX SALON oTn vioKKn mssots vnonipiofi SPECIAL PROMOTION HIGHLIGHT TREATMENT $BB 9k above (You get a FREE Haircut) SENSCIENCE TREATMENT $45 $55 (You get a FREE Haircut) Bik 17 Bedok South Road #Ol-577 (Opp Temasek
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    • 279 5 r J ELEGANCE i Understated arches adorn the top of Nova's raised center panel to give your bathroom a look of timeless elegance. The reflective beauty of high-gloss vacuum-formed vinyl, accented by polished gold-plated pulls, will keep your bathroom bright. And ever 3/4" thick cabinet door is diamond-tip machine-tooled to
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 290 6 I Hk Wk" p J f WORKSHOP SERVICE REPAIR Engine Oil Change Oil Filter/Diesel Filter Change Air Filter Clean-up/Change Spark Plug Contact Point Wheel Alignment Front Rear Brakes, Shock Absorber, Ball Joint Tie Rod End Check Gear Box Oil Battery Radiator Water All Lightings Insurance Claim. JACKSON VEHICLE SERVICE PTELTD
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  • LETTERS TO EDITOR
    • 505 7  -  Ex-cancer patient describes physical and mental torture of disease and side-effects of radiation LIM SWEE CHEONG S*****9 A NUMBER of your readers including exand present cancer patients had asked for clarification on the comment made by Senior Ear, Nose and Throat
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    • 91 7 “KEDS. They feel good.” Demi Moore earned a small fortune just by uttering those four words for a sneaker commercial without even appearing on screen. But that’s not unusual, the National Enquirer reports. Stars earn a minimum of $250,000 for lending their voices to TV
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 558 7 The X S if automotive noise reduction package is available from your soundproofing specialist now! Door panel and unsupported flat panel sound and vibration insulation ROADKILL SOUND DAMPING MATERIAL The technology for the development of all Road Kill materials is a direct result of noise control products used in the
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  • ENTERTAINMENT
    • 411 8 NATIONAL ENQUIRER THE TRUTH is out! “Naked Truth” sex bomb Tea Leoni and “X-Files” star David Duchovny have been carrying on a red-hot secret romance for a month. And David, who’s dated a string of beauties, is so captivated by wild, witty Tea that he
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    • 608 9 She is ready to have his baby after split-up NATIONAL ENQUIRER JUST four months after she walked out on her marriage, “Nanny” star Fran Drescher is back with her hubby Peter Marc Jacobson and the couple is now desperately trying to have a
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 277 8 GOOD Furniture RETAILER Aero Furnishing Centre Parkway Parade 80 Marine Parade Road #O3-27 Tel: 344 6728 11.30 AM-9.30 PM Hire purchase scheme available at all branches 20%-50%0FF The King Koil mattress, awarded the ISO 9002, and the ACE ROSA mattress, awarded the ISO 9001, is now available at the AERO
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 78 9 Tough As Nails L I imumra Hassle-free repairs retail at: #Ol-21/22 #Ol-15 #O2-43C #O3-C #O3#Ol- .--09 D 4-68 If: 1 Shaw Towers Queensway. Queensway Shoppi Centre Funan < entre entre Shaw Centre (Behind Klnokuniya Bookstore) Tampi Tampines Mali Paradiz Centre Marina Square Hotel Grand Plaza East Point Expo Gateway World
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    • 128 9 Why not treat yourself or someone you care about for a much-needed lift? Your spirit will soar as you experience our... rKSa-HS" sVUk Rejuvenating Body Polishing Sea Mud Wn J AromaTherapeutic Massage Stress Releasing Aroma Spa Bath Your True Colours Aroma-Spa Therapies are systems of health treatments with the emphasis
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  • FILM
    • 711 10  -  Impressive North African deserts set backdrop for war-time love epic By BALVINDER SANDHU NOMINATED for 12 Academy Awards, this epic love story definitely deserves all the hype and attention. Based on the novel by Michael Ondaatje, The English Patient” won the recent Golden Globe awards
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    • 143 10 r *m, Pesticide Pest Control Pte Ltd SPECIAL PACKAGE FOR WEEKENDeast READERS: ONLY $6O FOR MONTHY TREATMENT AT YOUR PREMISES! Pests to be controlled: Mosquitoes Termites Cockroaches Rodents Flies Pesticide Pest Control Pte Ltd No 1 Brooke Rd #Ol-33 Katong Plaza Singapore *****9 Tel: 344 5009 Pager: 9313 9338 k
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    • 63 10 VOLVO Full Servicing Repairs Auto Aircon, Battery Tyres Svcs Accident Claim, Auto Body Refinishing Fuel Injection Computerised Engine Tuning Also specialise in various makes models AUTO TRANS/MANUAL GEARBOX OVERHAUL Enquiries Welcome! Tel: 785 8691 ■ATCXUttt MOTOR SUPPLIES SERVICES BLK 9006 TAM PINES STREET 93 #Ol -204 SINGAPORE *****0 WSEGS AUTOMOTIVE
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  • WEEKLY UPDATE
    • 540 11 The Hakkas From “Guest People” To Citizens Till March 9. Daily from 9 am to 5.30 pm (except or Mondays). Early Pioneers, Iskandar and Singapura rooms at the National Museum. Tickets at $3 (adult) and $1.50 (student). It traces the origins of the Hakka
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 256 11 Bedok Centre Electrical Company Blk 214, Bedok Town Centre, #Ol-163 Te1:*****32/3 This week's offer SR-870 Dolby Pro-Logic five channel amplifier *high power output 110W/channel RMS(Front) HOW RMS (Centre) 75W/channel RMS (Surrond Subwoofer out CD-72MKIISE 5-Star Rating in FIRST TEST, WHAT HI*FI? Mordaunt-Short HTSO (200 RMS) 40Hz 20khz 8 ohm nominal
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  • 226 12 It’s healthier, pain-free, adds years to your life and all it takes is 10 minutes NATIONAL ENQUIRER YOU CAN use the incredible healing powers of your own mind to conquer pain, improve your health and add years to your life, says a top Harvard
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  • 416 12 To harness the astounding mind power, Dr Benson and his team created this simple daily programme of meditation, prayer and “creative visualisation” that you can tailor to your own needs and beliefs. Follow the first four steps twice every day. Add step five when
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 243 12 (Singe) Handy2B/38 P3SE Manually opreated cylinder lawn mower. Cutting width :28cm(11")/38cm (15'). Cutting height :3 positions from 1.5-3.5 cm (1/2"-1 3/8"). Wheels :Nylon with rubber tyre. Weight :Bkg/9kg. -The 5-blade cylinder ensures a beautiful and even cut. -The handle is shaped to ensure a comfortable work. -The lower blade is
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    • 32 12 LAUNDRY UNLIMITED The Laundry you can really trust, Unlimited attention we give, Totally Reliable we mean. Call Us At TEL 442-7576 Applicable for bills exceeding S2O onhi. i Road embangan MRT Station)
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    • 127 12 WEEKEND Distributed free with The Straits Times every Friday 82 Getting Lane, News Centre, Level 2, Singapore *****7 New* Desk: 740-1214/1199/1200 Marketing: 740-1151/2 PROMOTIONAL SALE New Japanese Tyre 175/70 X 13 $65 185/60 X 14 $B5 (Excluding GST) Min purchase 4 pcs new tyres and get FREE Off Wheel Balancing
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 228 13 THE FASTEST. EASIEST BODY SHAPING IS GETTING The unique BODY SHAPING programme at MARIE FRANCE BODYUNE allows fat to be removed from where It's ruining your figure the most leaving the parts which don't require fat reduction. You get the shape you want faster, without wasting time and money on
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  • WEEKENDFOOD
    • 489 14  - Sushi the real stuff Not to be missed tempura, yakitori and tekka maki By PEARLIN SIOW SUSHI over the counter may be fine for some but can lack the extra oomph. At Tamon Japanese Restaurant, the sushi is given the royal treatment with each and every one prepared with dedication.
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    • 545 15  -  You won’t miss its bright orange facade By PEARLIN SIOW YOU can’t miss this restaurant with its bright orange facade. This sprawling food outlet stands out like a beacon amid its subdued neighbours. Serving mainly Mediterranean cuisine with an emphasis on seafood, Pink Peppercorn, despite its spaciousness, emits
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    • 121 15 ENJOY over 30 different local daNghte at this Executive Buffet Favourites such as oysters, smoked salmon, a variety of roasts, Hainanese chicken rice, and rod prate, will leave you spoilt for choice. A wide range of salads and desserts will also be available. Priced
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 176 14 THAI CUISINE AT ITS BEST **<■ h Savour our widely acclaimed authentic Thai cuisine. Reviewed in The New Paper, "The food is absolutely scrumptious... 1 Quality ingredients freshness guaranteed Spacious cosy atmosphere. Ideal for family, private company functions. com AND KEDISCOVEK THAI CUISINE AT ITS fCST RESTAURANT Lunch: 12.00 noon
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    • 41 14 w* DIFFERENTTASTES 0(1 No service charge no hidden extra, just the food Be Different! Taste the Difference! JACKIE'S BOWL 342 East Coast Road 5(*****1) Tel: 241-6518 Opening Hours: 10am to 12 midnight daily. Dine-in comfort with FREE parking. Take-aways also available.
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 150 15 MOMiii ■rcpwuww srecuu. TEPPANYAKI Set Lunch <7 King Prawn V Rice *7 Snow Fish /Salmon y Miso Soup V Mushroom V Pickles y Mixed Vegetables V Japanese Green Tea TEPPANYAKI Set Dinner King Prawn *7 Garlic Rice Snow Fish Salmon V Miso Soup O^nrvnAnjl 7 Sukiyaki Beef 7 Pickles Ny
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  • Pre-School A CLASSIFIED SPECIAL
    • 301 16 Where they are at home in this school IF YOU want your child to feel at home while in school, this is the place to send him to. Kinderland Child Care has a homely atmosphere at a doublestorey house. Expanded last
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    • 261 17 THIS child-care centre believes the food it serves is as important as the lessons it teaches. So it hired a cook who is so good at her job that some of the centre’s kids who had problems eating, are not complaining now. Rhyme N Rhythm,
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    • 397 18 Classes are small to give children equal attention IF YOU’RE looking for ways to supplement your child’s school education, check out the enrichment classes at this centre. At Ever Wise Education Centre, classes for subjects such as English, Mandarin, Mathematics and Science
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    • 396 19 Kids taught new characters through songs, colouring MORE parents are sending their young children to Mandarin classes to give them a head start in the language. Said engineer Chua Cheng Peng, 42: “We speak English at home and we want to make sure that our
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    • 276 20 NATIONAL ENQUIRER WHEN your child brings home a bad report card, you can score an “A” in helping him boost his grades, says an expert. The best way to handle the situation is to learn positive ways to improve your
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    • 218 16 n MONTESSORI CREATIVE WORLD OPEN HOUSE NOWI Fully London Trained teacher with many years of teaching experience to conduct the classes •Montessori Curriculum (2-6 yrs) •Montessori Phonics Math Enrichment (3-6 yrs) •Montensen Math (4-12 yrs) •Chinese English Enrichment (Pl-P6) oo O' y/ Parkway Builders'Centre 1 Marine Parade Central #O3-05 (above
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    • 64 16 fjfothergoose Child Development Centre N 0.2 Jalan Hajijah Singapore *****7 [4 JALAN AgMIS l#\Eaatam Bardina KUPANGI Everoraen Cultord Carden UPPER Elttem Lagoon Eittarn C3SSS Bayadere Part We Take Pride In Teaching: LETTERLAND PHONICS using the whole language approach RIGBY MATHS 2000 using activity based problem solving approach MONTESSORI ACTIVITIES using
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  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 271 17 MONTESSORI PROGRAMME 327 BEDOK ROAD, SINCAPORE *****8 •W‘ CHIIDfIEN'S HOUSE ENROLMENT FOR JAN '97 TERM Open to children age 2V2 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 APPROACH TO EDUCATION
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  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • 246 18 Qualified and experienced native Teachers (from Mainland China) approved by MOE. PROGRAMMES: 2-3 yrs: beaming through Songs Play, Movements, Mimicking Story-Telling... Playgroup skills developed: Speaking, Listening, Language appreciation... 3-4 yrs: Junior Learners 5-6 yrs: Young/ Active Learners P1..J6: Achievers: Learning Chinese words through combination of Songs, Pictures Activities. Skills developed:
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  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 58 19 Childcare A Development Centre 22 Kew Drive, Singapore *****0 Registration is open for full day half day care. A We also provide emergency care. t Children aged 2 years to below 7 years are iwelcome to register. Viewing and Enquiries on Saturdays from 10.30 a.m. 2 p.m. For registration please
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    • 333 19 Es McNulty School Principal Es MsNulty Principal of 2 schools in UK Tanglin Infants' School Singapore (total 1 5 years) Adv. Dip Language Reading Arts M Ed. (Management) M.Ed. (Human Relations Counselling) Neuro Linguistic Programming: Practitioners' Cert Training the Trainers. CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT 06-03/4 Parkway Builders' Centre, 1 Marine Parade Central
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  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • 386 20 LI 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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    • 44 20 Coleman Language Centre English For Foreign Students Student pass sponsorship School admission accommodation ****#> English/Chinese Enrichment Abacus Mental Arithmetic Phonics/Hanyu Pinyin Effective Reading Creative Writing Pri. Sec. Tuition 0 Language Courses English, French Japanese, Mandarin *Thai, Indonesian, Malay Tel: 346 5321 #O2-04 Parkway Builders’ Centre
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  • Page 21 Advertisements
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  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • 729 22 22 DOMESTIC HELP 78 HOME TUITION 78 HOME TUITION 101 RELIGIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS r? *> :V3?7: Further7pne EMPLOYMENT AGENCY We customise training for each family’s needs The FIRST ONLY aeencv in the East at TAMPINES Block 139 Maids to Fit The Job Our maids are: personally selected interviewed large selection of
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  • Page 23 Advertisements
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  • 405 24  -  Little teddy with lots of courage By BALVINDER SANDHU HE TOOK part in the competition all by himself, but wasn’t rewarded for it. Mervyn Loo, eight, participated in last Saturday's teddy bear dressing up contest, held during the Teddy Bear Picnic of Tampines West
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  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • 192 24 PARKWAY PARADE GRAND LUCKY DRAW Venue: Parkway Parade Ist Prize: 12-Day Tour Package To U.S.A For Family Of Four Ms Maggie Tan Mui Khee, A*****26 2nd Prize: Pioneer Home Entertainment System With JVC 32" TV Ms Ho Pui Leng, *****00 C 3rd Prize: A Pair Of Omega Constellation Watches Ms
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    • 42 24 CLOSING SALE! (Last Days) •winy/, w>m«* u: > X •Children's nighties, panties, briefs casual wear Ladies suits, jackets casual wear Lingerie nighties Maternity wear undergarments Others i casual wear DEFIUA BOUTIQUE No. 5 Tampines Mart Tampines St 32 002-12 Singapore *****4 Tel: *****02
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