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LOCAL Monday 5 SepteMber 2022

Paseo Herencia continues with its ‘Gift of Education’ program

OranjEstad - Paseo Her- Paseo Herencia is very
encia is known for always proud to have 10 students
focusing on our culture and who are part of the pro-
supporting young locals gram this year. Paseo Her-
with their education and encia firmly believes that a
sports. good education is very im-
portant, and no one will be
The ‘Gift of Education’ pro- able to take it away from
gram is active since 2015 you because it is something
with the goal to help the that you worked hard for.
students with their school
tuition fees, which can help On Friday evening, an
grant them the opportuni- event took place at TGI Fri-
ties to reach their future day’s to celebrate the start
goals. of a new academic year.
Each student received a
This year, Paseo Herencia goodie bag with contri-
expanded its program to butions from The Athlete’s
also help athletes who are Foot, Delicia’s Jewelry, Aru-
combining their studies with ba Forever and TGI Friday’s.
sports. Due to the fact that
it is very difficult here on Paseo Herencia will con-
Aruba to combine both, tinue to support our young
especially for young locals local students and wishes
who wishes to excel in their every student a great start
education and sports. the new academic year.q

Beautification roundabout

Plasa di Cultura

OranjEstad - On august 17, replanting them in the green area
2022, the Public Works department of the DOW;
(dOW) started the project to beau- Curb maintenance and relocation
tify the Plasa di Cultura roundabout. of water meter box;
Laying a new foundation for the
The execution of this project is in flagpole.
phases. The first phase will take place in Au-
gust and should be ready by De-
Phase 1 includes the following ac- cember 2022.
tivities:
Removal of the grass; Phase 2 includes the construction
Raising of the existing wall around of a new irrigation system, includ- better view of the embellishment.
the fountain with two more blocks; ing a pump, electrical installation, The first and second phases are
Replenish and fertilize the soil; and the laying of new pavement Phase 3 is planned for 2023/2024. more about preparing the round-
Preserve existing Watapana, Guy- clinkers. Phase 2 will start in 2023. This project intends to plant colorful about for the embellishment lat-
aba, and Fofoti hedge trees; local plants around the fountain, er, so much of this embellishment
Moving the remaining plants and Phase 3 includes the following ac- while inside will contain protected won’t be visible yet. However, it will
tivities: plants. The DOW consulted the be visible in phases 3 and 4.q
‘Ban Lanta y Planta’ foundation for
Plant some local plants but also the plants’ selection.
popular plants that we often en-
counter in the garden; The fourth phase entails the con-
Installation of permanent decora- struction of structures around the
tive lighting; roundabout. This phase will start in
Completion of the irrigation system 2024. The artworks should express
installation.; cultural elements such as our lan-
Installing a new flagpole; guage, music, customs/traditions,
Pruning the existing Fofoti tree for a history, etc.