TOWN COUNCIL NEWS STOP THEM BEFORE IT KILLS YOU. Pg 7 Belly Good. Pg 8 & 9 Dengue-Know your threat

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1 Issue No. 80 April - June 2008 MICA(P)235/01/2008 TOWN COUNCIL NEWS STOP THEM BEFORE IT KILLS YOU Pg 7 Belly Good Pg 8 & 9 Dengue-Know your threat 1

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3 July to September 2008 YES to Town Council Lift Blks 238, 239 Lor 1 Toa Payoh! Residents of Blocks 238 and 239 Lor 1 Toa Payoh voted overwhelmingly in a poll conducted from 8 to 11 May 2008 for Town Council Lift Upgrading Programme. Results: Block % in favour Block % in favour Thank you for your strong support! Cyclical Works Coming your Way Electrical Rewiring Division Blocks Bishan East Blks 139 to Blks 144 Bishan St 12 Blks 150 to Blks 152, Blks 150A & 152A Bishan St 11 Blks 153 to Blk 167 Bishan St 13 Thomson Blks 116 & 120 Lorong 2 Toa Payoh Blk 117 to 119 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh Toa Payoh Central Blk 170 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh Toa Payoh East Blk 31 Lorong 5 Toa Payoh Blks 25 to Blks 27 Toa Payoh East Blks 4, 8, 9, 12 & 13 Lorong 7 Toa Payoh Installation of New Approved FRP Sectional Water Tanks Division Blocks Bishan East Blks 101 to 103 Bishan St 12 Blks 105 to 107 Bishan St 12 Blk 109 to 117 Bishan St 12 Blk 119 Bishan St 12 Blks 122 to 128 Bishan St 12 Blks 130 & 131 Bishan St 12 Blk 134 Bishan St 12 Blk 168 Bishan St 13 Blks 170 to 173 Bishan St 13 Blks 175 to 177 Bishan St 13 Toa Payoh Central Blk 54 Lorong 5 Toa Payoh Blk 56 Lorong 5 Toa Payoh Blk 58 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh Blk 68 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh Blk 148 to 150 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh Replacement of Water Tanks Blocks Division Bishan East Blk 182 to 191 Bishan St 13 Bishan-Toa Payoh North Blk 236 to 240 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh Thomson Blk 303 to 305 Shunfu Road Blk 307 to 310 Shunfu Road Blk 312 to 319 Shunfu Road Blk 401 to 408 Sin Ming Ave Mayor Zainudin Nordin was at the opening of the polling to explain and encourage his residents to support the TC-LUP. Residents participation was very good and showed their support through their voting. Safety Tips 1. Keep away and don t attempt to trepass any safety barricades, chainlink fencing areas. 2. Look out for any falling objects. 3. Keep away from all machinery and hacking works. 4. Walk under the void decks, walkway or shoring provided, avoid walking at open space. 5. Avoid hanging clothes outside when painting works are carried out outside the unit. 6. Avoid waiting at open space. 7. Close all windows when hacking and hoisting works are carried out. 8. Avoid standing or sticking out your head outside windows or along the corridors. 3

4 Burnt by A Careless Moment Fire incidents in our estate can be prevented. We just need to be aware of our actions and be alert to potential fire situations. Below are some pictures of what a fire outbreak can do to your estate. What Can We Do To Prevent Fire Outbreak? Extinguish burning materials completely before throwing them into the bin chute. Avoid leaving unwanted bulky materials at common areas. They are potential fire hazards. You may contact the Town Council for our free bulky items removal service. Let us all play our part for a safe and pleasant home! 4

5 A Parade of STARS LIGHTS... CAMERA...ACTION! Festive lighting lit the place. Residents stood ready with recording devices such as their megapixels cameras and some even whipped out their mobile phones for good measure, and patiently waited for the stars to arrive. Then, it is show time! The stars of the evening - the 10 colourful decorated floats. The hippo bus leading a contingent of 10 colourful floats; lighting up the night sky Mr Wong Kan Seng as Guest-of-Honour, together with MPs for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC hopped on the Hippo Bus as the evening of entertainment began. Dance of buzzing bees entertaining the crowd GET SPOTTED Chingay Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC You have been spotted! Come down to Toa Payoh Central CC General Office to collect your Mystery Gift*! Snapped a shot before the Indian dancers take their turns to complete the multi-racial cultural dance medley Organised by Graceful movements of the Chinese dancers bringing back its rich heritage *Mystery Gift has to be collected by 30 June 2008 Toa Payoh Central CCC 5

6 Medication Guidelines Before your doctor writes out your prescription, let him know if you are on any other medication, even birth control pills and vitamins otherwise any chemical reaction may affect the efficacy of the drugs or worse, cause an allergic reaction. Let the doctor know if you are pregnant or nursing. Make a point to know the name of the medication, the purpose, dosage and how it is to be taken, frequency before or after food. Also ask if there are any side-effects to look out for. If you are given antibiotics, be sure to finish the course. If your condition does not improve after three days, check with the doctor before continuing the medication. Stop taking medication if there is any allergic reaction such as severe diarrhoea or rashes. Go back and see your doctor again as soon as possible. Throw away medicines which are past expiry dates as they are no more effective. Do not keep any medicines for more than six months. Check with the pharmacist when taking over-the-counter medicines. Do not doctor-hop. Try to see the same doctor or go to the same clinic, so that all your medical records are available. Better be safe than sorry and when in doubt, ask! 6 National Healthcare Group Polyclinics Adding years of Healthy Life to the people of Singapore

7 Every Tuesday afternoon, a group of homemakers trade their aprons for dancing shoes and go for belly dancing lessons at Toa Payoh Central Community Club. Gyrating to Egyptian sounding music, the ladies in their 30s to 60s are in the intermediate belly dancing class led by instructress Susanna Lawren. According to Ms Susan Loh, who is in her 50s, belly dancing is fun and she enjoys learning the steps and movements. Dance instructress Ms Lawren, who is in her 30s, got hooked on belly dancing after she took the first lesson in After learning for about two years, she started teaching others in various community centres/clubs around Singapore. I like the dance and the music. And I decided to teach others who share my interest, she said. She conducted her first lesson at Toa Payoh Central Community Club about two years ago. Besides teaching her students to dance, Ms Lawren also looks out for opportunities for them to perform, such as in the recent Gala Raqs Sharqi performance at the Victoria Theatre on April 29. Several of her students took part in the event, which featured Melina, a modern day bohemian Renaissance woman and second generation belly dancer. I believe in giving my students the opportunity to show what they can do. However, the performance is voluntary and involves only those who want to. And I am not too concerned about their skill level. Whoever wants to take part will be chosen, she said. Since she embarked on this new career, she has not looked back. Belly dancing is for everybody. If I can do it, you can too, said Ms Lawren, who counts three men among her students. HOW TO JOIN When : Every Tuesday Time : 1.30pm pm Where : Toa Payoh Central Community Club Fees : $80 (for PA members) $85 (for non- members) Contact : Toa Payoh Central Community Club at

8 DENGUE KNOW YOUR THREAT Prevention begins with knowing Fight the dengue war by equipping yourselves with some facts about the deadly killer Aedes Mosquito. Allowing breeding of mosquitoes encourages the danger of dengue fever. It is therefore vital to always be vigilant to destroy breeding sites. In the first 18 weeks of this year, Singapore has seen 1,734 dengue cases about 36 per cent more than last year. (Published in The Straits Times, 6 May 2008) Unless the trend of infections is halted, the number of dengue cases will continue to rise. Know your enemy today hunt them down now! Turn pails and watering cans over and store them under shelter Remove e water in plant pot plates. Cover rarely used gully traps. Replace Clean and scrub the plate thoroughly the gully trap with non-perforated to remove mosquito eggs. Avoid the ones and install anti-mosquito valves. use of plant pot plates, if possible. 8

9 Fast Facts about the Mosquito Only the female aedes mosquito bites as it needs the protein in blood to develop its eggs. The mosquito becomes infective approximately 7 days after it has bitten a person carrying the virus. This is the extrinsic incubation period, during which time the virus replicates in the mosquito and reaches the salivary glands. Peak biting is at dawn and dusk. The average lifespan of an Aedes mosquito in nature is 2 weeks. The mosquito can lay eggs about 3 times in its lifetime, and about 100 eggs are produced each time. An Aedes mosquito larva in water The eggs can lie dormant in dry conditions for up to about 9 months, after which they can hatch if exposed to favourable conditions, i.e. water and food. Visit to find out more about how you can help to stop the breeding. Cover bamboo pole holders after use. Rainwater can potentially accumulate in these bamboo pole holders if they are uncovered and create a habitat. Change water in flower vases. Clean and scrub the inner sides of vases.wash roots of flowers and plants thoroughly as mosquito eggs can stick to them easily. Information adapted from National Environment Agency 9

10 A pleasant surprise for residents! The Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC MPs, led by DPM Wong Kan Seng, dropped in to say hi and spent time socialising with the residents. Below is a pictorial spread of their visit. 10

11 Flower power The couple has six children, 20 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Their youngest son stays with them in the Toa Payoh Lorong 7 flat. Step into Madam Hanifah binte Abdul Latiff s home and the first thing that greets you is the whiff of flowers wafting across the living room. The sight is just as appealing as the smell, as the entire room is filled with lovely flower arrangements done by the 60-year-old great-grandmother. There are flowers in Chinese vases, a fish bowl and baskets. Madam Hanifah and her husband Mohd Azmi bin Abdullah enjoy being immersed in this floral experience. I feel very happy when I see and smell the flowers. It makes me feel very relaxed, said Mr Mohd Azmi, who works as a security officer. Started young Madam Hanifah learnt flower arrangement from her grandparents when she lived with them in a kampong during her childhood days. We would pluck the flowers from our kampong and arrange them beautifully to decorate our house, she recalled. A cleaner by profession, she has two hobbies cleaning her house and flower arrangement. When it comes to choice of flowers, Madam Hanifah is very discerning, preferring those from Taiwan and Hong Kong because they are more colourful and lasting. Her sister, who travels overseas regularly, helps her to buy these flowers. Her favourite flowers are orchids, roses and tiger lilies. It takes time Each arrangement takes about a week to complete but can last up to five years. Flower arrangement is an art. I have to spend time exploring different combinations and viewing the arrangement from different angles before deciding on the final product, she said. According to her, the secret to preserving the lifespan of the flower arrangement is to keep the front door close so that dust and wind will not spoil it. Flower arrangement is just a hobby to her and Madam Hanifah has no intention of turning it into a business. So far, she has shared her skills with one daughter, two daughters-in-law and two grand daughters. 11

12 Bishan East Merchants Association Blk 511 Bishan St 11, # (S) Blk 509 Bishan St 11, # (S) Blk 116 Bishan St 12, #01-28 (S) Blk 121 Bishan St 12, #01-93 (S) Bishan Habib Store Blk 150 Bishan St 11, # (S) H. J. Ventures Pte Ltd Blk 150 Bishan St 11, # (S) Blk 150A Bishan St 11, # (S) A Blk 151 Bishan St 11, # (S) Blk 150 Bishan St 11, # (S) Blk 152A Bishan St 11, # (S) A Yu Sheng Fresh Mart Blk 152A Bishan St 11, # (S) A Moh Seng Mini Mart Blk 152A Bishan St 11, # (S) A Blk 152A Bishan St 11, # (S) A Blk 152A Bishan St 11, # (S) A Blk 152 Bishan St 11, # (S) Quality Kids Blk 152 Bishan St 11, # (S) Chuan Hwee Video Trading Pte Ltd Blk 112 Bishan St 12, #01-20 (S) Blk 151 Bishan St 11, # (S) Tai Soon TS DXT Project Blk 503 Bishan St 11, # (S) Blk 503 Bishan St 11, # (S) Boon Siew Interior Design Blk 503 Bishan St 11, # (S) Bess 8 Blk 506 Bishan St 11, # (S) Blk 508 Bishan St 11, # (S) Kheng Yong Fashion Kiosk 1998 Blk 513 Bishan St 11, # (S) Blk 152 Bishan St 11, # (S) Blk 513 Bishan St 11, # (S) Min(O) She Blk 513 Bishan St 11, # (S) Blk 150 Bishan St 11, # (S) Unique Gas Trading Pte Ltd

13 Town CLASSIFIEDS Advertisment TUITION Rare! Science Graduate. Effective experience teacher for physics, chemistry, biology, English, Math E/A/C. Primary 5 to Secondary 4. Reasonable fees. Mr Lim We provide home tuition for all subjects: English, Math, Science, Humanities, 2 nd languages (Malay, Tamil, Chinese) for Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary Students. Call us / Irene. Website: Lady Graduate Ex teacher offers Pri / Sec tuition.subjects; Eng/E./A. Maths / Science / Physics / Chemistry. Venue: Toa Payoh Lorong 1 / Lorong 4 junction (Tutor s residence). Experience: Teaching / Tuition : 25 years. Rates: Negotiable. Please call / SMS / TUITION Effective bilingual teacher specialize in K1-P4 for all subjects (Morning Only) ART Folkart Painting starting soon. 4 lessons at 1-1/2 hours for $120 exculding materials. Flower arrangement classes starting soon. $120 for 1 hour (4 lessons, excluding materials). Interested call Rema for details. RETAIL BB Blk 237 Bishan St 22 Bomb Shelter (Contact: or web: A retail store of baby to adult products. Robotics, Diapers, Toys, Craft Kits, Stationery and Others. Discount 10% for regular priced items except diapers/food/hampers. Give us your feedback, suggestions or comments. Send them to Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council, Toa Payoh Office Blk 125A Lorong 2 Toa Payoh # Singapore Bishan Office Blk 197 Bishan St 13 # Singapore Tel: Fax: prm@btptc.org.sg website: National Day Carnival cum Official Opening of Bishan Active Organised by the grassroots organisations of Bishan Toa Payoh North Division At Bishan Active (Opposite Catholic High) on SUNDAY 3 AUG 2008 From: 8.30 am to 1.30 pm COME AND JOIN US AT THE FUN FILLED NATIONAL DAY CARNIVAL TO CELEBRATE THE SINGAPORE SPIRIT! Please contact Bishan North CC at (after 2 pm) or the respective Bishan North RCs for further details. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENTS INCLUDES: National Day Observance Ceremony Mass Walk-a-Jog for Residents Official Opening of BISHAN ACTIVE Inter Games Competitions Basketballs & Beach Volleyball A Mile Run Competition including Family and Racial Harmony Fun Run A Vibrant and Fun Filled Family Carnival Goodies Bags and Souvenirs on first come first serve basis.. And many more interesting programmes for the residents. 13

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15 What disease does the Aedes mosquito spread? Entry Rules 1. Only HDB residents of Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC are eligible to participate and all entries must be made on the official entry form. 2. Each household is allowed to send in only one entry. 3. Councillors and employees of Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council and their immediate families are not allowed to participate. 4. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entertained. 5. Prizes will be awarded to the first 50 all correct entries drawn and winners will be notified by post. 6. Answers will be published in the next issue of Bishan- Toa Payoh Town Council News. Please send your entries on the back of an envelope to reach us before 11 July Address the envelope to: The Editor, The Quiz Corner (Quiz No. 66), BTPTC News Blk 125A, #01-134, Lorong 2 Toa Payoh, Singapore Name: Mr/Ms NRIC No: Address: Postal: Tel: Home Office Mobile l Winners for Quiz #67 S/N Name 1 Mr Mohamed Ali Bin Suep 2 Ms Maisie Lim 3 Ms Chai Lee Sun 4 Mr Eric Tay 5 Ms Lim Siow Hwee Ivy 6 Mdm Khoo Ai Tee Alice 7 Mr Kwan Wei Leong 8 Ms Melanie Wee 9 Ms Teo Chiu Guat Selina 10 Ms Marie Chan Siok Eng 11 Mr Tan Philip 12 Ms Pwee Di Swat 13 Ms Yee Wei Yeng 14 Mr Suyash Mohan 15 Ms Chong Pui Meng 16 Mr Seah Kok Sin 17 Mr Xiao Jinsheng S/N Name 18 Ms Kristy Png 19 Ms Kang Fu Der 20 Mr Chong Yew Mang Steven 21 Ms Lee Pei Rong 22 Ms Betty Loh Yim Hoong 23 Mdm Tan Lei Lei 24 Ms Cheyenne Yeong 25 Ms Wong Mee Ling 26 Ms Jacinta Veronica Richard 27 Ms Lim Meng Hui 28 Ms Mak Yoi Koon Anna 29 Ms Gowi Devi d/o M.RB 30 Ms Pauline Lee 31 Ms Jamelynn Wong Wen Teen 32 Mr Jeremy Tan Yong Chuan 33 Ms Chia Seok Luan Susannah 34 Ms Janambal d/o Lechmana Answer to Quiz #67- Lophanthera Lactescens (Golden Chain) Syzygium Aqueum (Water Apple) Diospyros Tritis Melaleuca Cajuputi (Gelam Tree) S/N Name Syzygium Glacum 35 Mr Vairavelu s/o Ramasamy 36 Ms Hatmah Bte Sarkan 37 Mr Goh Rodney 38 Ms Janet Han 39 Madam The Tjui Tin 40 Ms Lucy Ira Manuel 41 Ms Ong Mayne Len Shelli 42 Ms Maribel T. Inocencio 43 Ms Sharon Koh Siok Kuan 44 Mr Srinivasan Balasubramanian 45 Ms Teo Hui Huang 46 Ms Chee Choon Lian 47 Ms Kwee Tjoe Sioe 48 Mr Tang Wai Hoong 49 Mr Joseph Tan 50 Mr Tei Kai Lung IMPORTANT: The information disclosed by you to the Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council is being furnished voluntarily and on the basis that you consent that it may be used by the Town Council and the Advisors of the Town Council (in their capacity as Advisors, Members of Parliament or in any other capacity whatsoever for the purpose of communicating with you). 15

16 Meet the People Session Mr Wong Kan Seng Bishan East Every Tuesday, 8pm Blk 196 Bishan St 13, # Singapore Tel: Fax: Dr Ng Eng Hen Toa Payoh Central Every Tuesday, 8pm Blk 178 Toa Payoh Central, # Singapore Tel: Fax: Mr Zainudin Nordin Bishan-Toa Payoh North Every Tuesday, 8pm Blk 231 Bishan St 23, #01-21 Singapore Tel: Fax: Mrs Josephine Teo Toa Payoh East Every Tuesday, 8pm Blk 18 Lorong 7 Toa Payoh, # Singapore Tel: Fax: Mr Hri Kumar Thomson Every Tuesday, 8pm Blk 309 Shunfu Road, #01-175, Singapore Tel: Fax: Thursday, 8pm Blk 128 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, #01-837, Singapore Tel: Fax: