Weekend East, 18 September 1998

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  • 15 1 WEEKEND east MITA (P) 064/10/97 Vol. 13 No. 36 E-mail: focuspub@cyberway.com.sg Friday, September 18, 1998
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  • NEWS
    • 396 2  -  Disabled volunteers to climb Mt Kinabalu By SELINA LUM AT 4,010 m, Mt Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Southeast Asia, is no Everest. But to those who suffer from physical disabilities, it might as well be the highest peak in the world. Yet, five volunteers, who suffer
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    • 248 4 Store to set up antique spectacle museum AN EYEWEAR store wants to buy antique spectacles from the public in a bid to set up an antique eyewear museum at one of its outlets here. Yes! Eyewear is offering anyone up to $3,000 for a pair of rare
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    • 380 6  -  SBS says it will warn drivers By DESMOND NG SOME bus drivers are having lengthy conversations with their friends and colleagues while driving. They are putting passengers at risk by flouting the safety rule. Our photographer even spotted some friends of bus drivers sitting
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    • 365 7  -  By ANGELICA TAN IT LOOKED like a shop that time forgot. Old, dark and mysterious, Shanghai May Ing Dry Cleaning was an eyesore among its newer neighbours and looked like it had not seen a renovation in the last 30 years. And even
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    • 257 2 If you have a story to share, call Andre Yeo at 740-2266, Angelica Tan at 740-1214 or e-mail focuspub@cyberway.com.sg ot* v $307 SUPER WONDER 3 IN ONE BEDS WHEN YOUR CHILD DESERVES THE BEST KING KOlLisa !\STF AD OF JUST A MATTRESS BUY HEALTY SUPPORT FOR YOUR CHILD'S GROWTH YEARS
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    • 249 4 lZ|?fi HAND FREE COLLAR MIC. SYSTEM System has been widely used by various schools, collages and government orgn. Good for lecture, presentation, promotion, tour guide, out-door activity and job-site. Mini Waistband Amplifier YH-6600 Battery charger included Hands Free Mic included Size 8" x 3* x 2“ 4 Loud enough for
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    • 308 4 DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI To promote healthy lifestyle through the martial art, the following classess are conducted: 1. Tai-Ji Sword 32 poises Course (for good health and energetic movement) Every Wed B.oopm-9.30pm for six months Starting 30 Sep 2. Tai-Ji Enhancement Course (further training of Tai-Ji) Every Fri B.oopm-9.30pm for
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    • 220 6 WAREHOUSE SALE 100 Pianos at Unbelievable Prices! Ioam-6pm Sat Sun, 19-20 Sep 98' (2 Days Only) Venue Bedok Industrial Paric E Blk 3014 #O2-2148 Tel: 449-4866 30 Value-for-Money Used Pianos Highly affordable, high quality used pianos suitable for all piano players! Select from:- CRISTOFORI, Nieer,Otto Meister, YAMAHA...etc Complete with guarantee,
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    • 152 7 WEEKEmjhms Distributed free with The Straits Times every Friday 82 Genting Lane, News Centre, Level 2, Singapore *****7 New* Desk 740-1214/1199/1200 Marketing 740-1151/2 COLA STEAMBOAT HOUSE MOWAVAUABIIAT CAST COAST PARK! A-La-Carte Buffet Eat As Much As You Can for only: Lunch sl4.Bo*++ Dinner slB.Bo*++ Minimum 2 persons) WE HAVE BETTER
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    • 227 8 3 a a is is is is r r VI IUL j -S?M. r rVu\l irigricil lkx;rp SriX 01 >&f v, From now till 5 October 1998, for every purchase of 600 g of Bee Cheng Hiang’s bakkwa/meat floss, you will earn yourself a $5 mooncake voucher. With this voucher,
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    • 197 9 WEEKENDeast V Friday, September 18,1998 pr '•©df+i©tq«C m I 1 m J i M f tfgr »V *f T X r t- I .1 M s, i a I ■r* Wn i Umm n mm ym Win OshKosh B Gosh gear. See details on Pg 10. Shaw's Child Devt Learning
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  • OUT Kids
    • 258 10  -  CELINE TEO KIDS may grow up and out of their clothes fast but that does not mean that clothes need not be durable. Keeping their tiny but tough customers in mind, OshKosh B’Gosh, a brand name synonymous with kids’ fashion, makes tough clothes. All garments
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    • 158 10 KIDS can get a chance to meet and touch the birds at Jurong Bird Park’s Close Encounters programme. Ideal for kids at child care centres, aged between three and seven years old, they will even get a chance to feed tame pet birds
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    • 274 11  -  ANGELICA TAN TO IMPROVE productivity and enjoy economies of scale, a group of child care centres have become members of a strategic business alliance. Supported by the Productivity and Standards Board (PSB), The Learning Vision Group also provides 13 child care companies with a standard
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    • 260 12  -  More time also devoted to each child SELINA LUM IT IS important for children to be put in an environment that is not only conducive for learning, but also where they can learn at a comfortable pace. At Monte Kidz World, which uses
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    • 266 13  -  Teachers praise and inspire them to build confidence DESMOND NG TRAINED by British expatriate teachers, these students will be getting the best of British education without paying for boarding school. Es McNulty School is a language enrichment school that aims to develop the child by
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    • 338 14  -  Parents also play important role in building confidence ANGELICA TAN SELF-ESTEEM is the building block for social intelligence. According to consultant psychiatrist, Dr Brian Yeo, if a child feels good about himself, he will be more confident and personable and can interact better. “He
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    • 327 15  -  They’ll enjoy unlimited play at arcade for $8 SELINA LUM THIS Children’s Day, let your child enjoy two hours of unlimited play on video and simulator games without burning a hole in your pocket. Sounds too good to be true? Not if you
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    • 153 16 FROM this month, young commuters can buy their Transit Link cards at any time. The child/student farecards for both bus and MRT travel will now be available 24 hours at the 86 7-Eleven convenience stores located islandwide. This means that young commuters
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    • 196 17 COAXING children to visit the barber can be a tiring and embarrassing experience. What’s more, it can be costly if you bring them frequently to the salon for haircuts. Yet, it is important to keep their hair neat and tidy in the hot and
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    • 334 18 FOR most people, having to stay in a hospital can be worrying. Talking about what is going to happen to them is one way to reduce anxiety. Unlike an adult, a child often finds it difficult to talk about his fears, or know what to ask.
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    • 358 19  -  SELINA LUM MOST people know that learning abacus mental arithmetic can help children improve their speed and accuracy in solving maths problems. But it can also help improve their performances in other subjects as the children will develop analytical skills and increase their
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    • 194 20  -  SELINA LUM YOUR child's intelligence and characteristics are formed between two and six years old. At this time, he is most receptive and curious about his surroundings. Dynamic Montessori Childcare, which will open at Frankel Place in early October, will offer a
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    • 279 10 WEEKENDeast/OshKosh B’Gosh contest Just answer this question... Q: What material is OshKosh B’Gosh clothes made of? A: Name:........................................................ Age:.................. Address: Ist prize 150 voucher 2nd prize 1 00 voucher 5'p0re:..................... 3rd prize $5O |.c. No: Tel: Ten consolation prizes of jend w WEEKENDeast/OshKosh B’Gosh contest, an OshKosh B’Gosh Focus Publishing
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    • 225 11 A&vutirtty (fauifc ‘W&ene AearuUny c& <t faffed Sx^enimce The Learning Vision Group of quality child care development centres strives to develop children to become creative and technologically sophisticated thinkers and leaders, who are ready for primary school. We offer a comprehensive curriculum developed by a highly-qualified team of professional early
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    • 527 12 J X X Blossom Monte Creative Centre Full Montessori Program Cum Early Childhood Tel: 241 8829 Pgr: 9586 5506 8 Jalart Limau Purut, Singapore *****2. Playdub (18 months to 3 years) Nursery (4 years) Kindergarten (5 years to 6 years) Enrichment program Practical Life Sensorial Phonics/Language Mathematics Cultural. Out Location
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    • 127 13 Ei Moms Tots rogrommes PRIMARY 2-6 English Enrichment includes Functional, Creative Writing Comprehension plus study exam I skills o PRIMARY I English Enrichment irammes Reading, Listening Passage, Comprehension, Creative Writing 1 month INTENSIVE graining programmes (or Primary 4 streaming o Principal Supervisor. Is McNulty Cert. Ed; Adv. Dip. Heading Language
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    • 349 14 -f»* c °f Vour C/( DE-BEL CHILD CARE fit DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (franchisee of Sherwood Childcare International) Quality Programmes Available (IV2 6 yrs). Playgroup/Nursery/Kindergarten. Mandarin enrichment calligraphy and Chinese dance conducted by trained teacher from China. English Enrichment Programme. Pre-reader Course ft Computer Aided Programs. English, Math, Mandarin, Physical Activities, Science,
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    • 630 16 MONTEy JOFtl Programme Offering: Full curriculum: 2-1 /2 to 6 years •Playgroup 2to3years OW CURRICULUM INCLUDES: Practical life exercises that help develop a child's motor skills, improve eye-hand coordination and lengthen concentration span. Sensorial materials that prepares a child for reading writing and mathematics. Language and reading programme that is
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    • 469 17 Our Montessori programme Hi development which prepares a d Practical Life Skills Sensorial Education Age* English and Chinese Languages Day Mathematics Tirrx Cultural Subjects Creative Art Fee Music Movement •Jzi&j y/iilj aJi iitmvj us jjjld jlijjy jur yriwury J 4 to 6 years old Monday to Friday Ipm to 3pm
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    • 367 18 MeW Special Place For Your q, LITTLE COTTAGE MONTESSORI PLAYSCHOOL The focus of our curriculum moves from concrete materials to abstract ideas and intellectual challenge.sMe want our children to be enthusiastic about the world of learning. From pencil to computer, we encourage thinking skills, high esteem and organisation. Registered with
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    • 72 18 V Jt £v jt Develop your child's potential the Montessori Way Toddler Montessori {\Vi-2Vi yrs) (classes Jull, wait list only) Montessori Playgroup (2-4 yrs) Weekdays am pm (Mandarin included) Montessori Enrichment (4-6 yrs; (with emphasis on Phonics Maths) Weekdays pm, Tuesdays evening, Saturdays am pm Montessori Phonics (4 6 yrs)
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    • 193 19 Ckao i)ue Learning Centre fite Ltd WE PROVIDE A SERIES OF FOLLOWING COURSES: iji Abacus-Mental Arithmetic for Kind jrten To build a solid foundation of number concept, to activate the brain development sj£ Abacus-Mental Arithmetic and Mathematics for Primary To enhance students basic calculation ability and awareness of accuracy. Abacus-Mental
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    • 318 20 CHILDREN LOVE TO LEARN THE HONTESSORI WAY vi.i v MCD. The 'only Montessori Child-care itt the East OPEN HOUSE (I FRANKEL PLACE) 25 26 SEPT (FRI/SAT) AT 10AM 4PM Our Services Our centre provides full/half day care Enrichment: Playschool (22 mths 3 yr*) Nursacy class (3-4 yn) Kindarprtan ($-7 yn)
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  • DIARY
    • 482 21 Natural Talents A showcase of 30 environmentally-friendly works by contemporary artists such as David Shepherd, Francois and Johann Koch, Raymond Harris-Ching, Keith Jourbert and Paul Augustinus. With different styles and techniques such as oils, water-cotours and semiabstracts, the artists render sensitive depictions of wildlife and the
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    • 182 21 THE CIDCKPKq^ FOR YOUR HOME AT SPECIAL PROMOTION PRICE! Special package for HDB flat owners. Burglar alarm system at $1,500 only, with pager link-up. < SPECIAL BUY with the above package. Just pay $lOO more to own this 2 hours fire resistant sate (U.P. $288). Limited to 100 sets only.
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  • Cooking With Violet Oon
    • 495 22 TRADITIONAL Chinese barbecue flavours are delicious and versatile. They can be eaten as a main meal with rice or noodles, or in smaller portions as cocktail bites. They also taste wonderful barbecued over a charcoal fire. However, if you’re not having a
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    • 174 22 iSmiS! HOKIiV TRIP PROMOTION 1 12-Course Value Meal Braised Shark’s Fin Soup with Sea-cucumber, Fish Maw and Crab Meat (Served individually) $1 9.80 I++ Per person (min. 4 persons) Fresh Lobster Salad Boiled Live Prawns Deep Fried Cod Fish Peking Duck Baby Abalone with Bamboo Pits Golden Coin Sizzling Seafood
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  • WEEKENDFOOD
    • 82 24 FOND of fondue? Dip into this unlimited weekend fondue lunch with homemade soup, fresh prawns, fish, beef, venison, chicken and pork. Priced at $19.68, the lunch at Ladyhill Hotel’s Le Chalet Restaurant also comes with buffet greens and fruits. And as part of the restaurant’s 30th anniversary
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    • 85 24 IF YOUR birthday falls on September 24, you don’t want to miss this party. As part of Brazil Churrascaria’s fourth anniversary celebration, diners whose birthdays fall on that date are entitled to a free bottle of wine that evening. For the others, come in a
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    • 69 24 SPICY Nonya delights await at this buffet. At Apollo Hotel’s Luna Coffee House, the spread includes otak otak, ayam buah keluak, rojak and desserts such as bubor cha-cha, chendol and apom balik. The lunch buffet costs $lB (adult) and $l2 (child) and is available from noon to
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    • 74 24 EAT all you can at this Sunday tunch which stretches up to high tea. Phoenix Garden Cafe at Hotel Phoenix offers a tantalising spread with sushi, assorted satay, kuih pie tee and reti prata with chicken and mutton curries. Desserts include cheesecake,
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    • 132 24 A TASTE OF JOY Joy dried mangoes and chips are made from the finest quality dried fruits and vegetables. No other product has larger and tastier fruit and vegetables than ours. They are a healthy and nutritious treat for all to enjoy. So give yourself a treat and get a
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  • WEEKENDFOOD
    • 82 26 FOND of fondue? Dip into this unlimited weekend fondue lunch with homemade soup, fresh prawns, fish, beef, venison, chicken and pork. Priced at $19.68, the lunch at Ladyhill Hotel’s Le Chalet Restaurant also comes with buffet greens and fruits. And as part of the restaurant’s 30th anniversary
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    • 85 26 IF YOUR birthday falls on September 24, you don’t want to miss this party. As part of Brazil Churrascaria’s fourth anniversary celebration, diners whose birthdays fall on that date are entitled to a free bottle of wine that evening. For the others, come in a
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    • 70 26 SPICY Nonya delights await at this buffet. At Apollo Hotel’s Luna Coffee House, the spread includes otak otak, ayam buah keluak, rojak and desserts such as bubor cha-cha, chendol and a pom balik. The lunch buffet costs $lB (adult) and $l2 (child) and is available from noon
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    • 70 26 EAT all you can at this Sunday tunch which stretches up to high tea. Phoenix Garden Cafe at Hotel Phoenix offers a tantalising spread with sushi, assorted satay, kuih pie tee and reti prata with chicken and mutton curries. Desserts include cheesecake,
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    • 236 26 alai Wing Wah (Hong Kongft Mooncake is available now! m m (For 10 persons) 'Usual: s29^ Cold Dish Combination Shark’s Fin Soup with Crabmeat Roasted Suckling Pig Deep Fried Soon Hock Fish Steamed Live Prawns Braised Cabbage in Teochew-style Braised ‘E-Fu’ Noodles Sweet Mashed Taro in Teochew-Style Imperia Herbal Chicken
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    • 130 26 A TASTE OF JOY Joy dried mangoes and chips are made from the finest quality dried fruits and vegetables. No other product has larger and tastier fruit and vegetables than ours. They are a healthy and nutritious treat for all to enjoy. So give yourself a treat and get a
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