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Get it ALL done at Do It Center and Super Do It Center & Groceries

Noord – Sometimes all we hind every successful man, kept going so well that the
need is one place where is a strong woman”. In the location at the Steenweg
we can do all our shopping case of Ponson, this was became too small and
at once. Well, Do it center no different. As General was moved later to Dakota
and Super Do it Center Gro- Store progressed and slow- Shopping Paradise and lat-
ceries has it all. This is the ly became successful, Mrs. er to Pedro Gallego Straat.
largest, local owned Do it Irene Ponson, came in to With this move, an expan- Continued terials, STO products and a something for your person-
Center in the Caribbean assist her husband. Irene sion was decided upon top of the line grocery store. al taste.
and best of all a 100% lo- Ponson is a visionary, she and an electronics store Kenneth and Frans howev- Perseverance, responsibil- Feeling hungry? Take a
cally owned family busi- knew exactly where and in Savaneta was opened. er, decided to further de- ity, vision and the courage break and relax at the
ness. how to invest and within General Store still being velop their father’s legacy to invest have made Pon- ‘Deli’. Savor a delicious
a short amount of time in very successful was ready and continued with their son’s General Store as suc- lunch or a sandwich with a
How it all began 1970, General Store moved for more growth. mother’s dream to expand cessful as it is today. cup of coffee or perhaps
It was 1938 when Mr. Eric to a better location at the the business. An expansion a wrap. If you are a sweet
Ponson started his journey Steenweg. This aloud for Ricky, Kenneth, Corine and not in square feet only, but Super Do It Center Shaba & tooth you will not be able
at General Store. Ponson a lot more merchandize, Frans are the fruits of this in merchandize as well. A Groceries to just skip the great variety
did not hesitate and decid- products and employ- marriage. They worked at great opportunity present- Located in Shaba, Noord. of desserts they have. So
ed to buy General Store. ees. Supply and demand their parent’s side every ed itself when the Ponson This is the last sibling of the tempting!
Buying a store and thus go- was as such, that General day until they were ready family was able to buy a Do It Center family. Here
ing from employee to own- Store became the number to go abroad to study. In piece of property across you will be able to find any- Do it Center Shaba is open
er of a business with a debt 1 electrical business. The was in their backyard that from the airport. In 2007 the thing you are looking for. from Mon to Sat from 8AM
of 11.000 guilders was not place where you went to all containers were stalled. Ponson family moved into The building is divided into to 8PM and closed on Sun-
an easy task. find bulbs, cables, outlets or This is why all four children their brand new and huge several departments from day
any other electrical equip- know everything there is to building. Ponson’s General home to hardware to gro-
As the saying goes: “Be- ment you needed. Business know about the business. Store now had an electri- ceries. Everything under
cal department, as house- one roof. Do It Center Camacuri
wares department, a paint Groceries? Visit the fully Do it Center Camacuri as
department and a hard- stocked supermarket with mentioned before was the
ware department. fresh fruits and vegetables first official building of the
and high class meat selec- Do It Center family. After
After a successful opening tions. Highly known prod- serving the community
and expansion, Kenneth ucts and brands are here for many years as a mul-
and Frans who inherited for you to grab. Every week tipurpose facility this was
their mothers vision, decid- Do It Center Groceries of- recently transformed to a
ed General Store was ready fers you great discount on department specially des-
for yet another expansion. selected items. Weekly spe- ignated for contactors ser-
Together with investors a cials are very popular and vices only. Open from Mon
visibility report was drafted, a perfect chance for you to Fri from 7.30AM to 6PM.
which resulted in Noord be- to buy your favorite prod- On Sat from 7.30AM- 4PM
ing a very good location for ucts at a reduced price. and closed on Sunday.
another store. The search Need a home makeover?
for a well located property Do not skip the furniture
commenced. Soon after department “Leenbakker”. Do It Center Savaneta
the purchase, with the sup- Here, you will find a divine This location is the baby
port of Mr. Tom Barfell and collection of European fur- of the family. Here you will
management of Do it Best niture, worldwide known also be able to find every-
in the States, the construc- for their modern and stylish thing for your home and
tion of Do it Center com- features for your bedroom, garden and building ma-
menced. Mrs. Claudia Pon- bathroom, living room or terials to build or renovate
son, Kenneth his wife, was kitchen. For your garden your home. Just drive into
the mastermind behind the they have a wide selection the ‘Lumber Drive-Thru’
interior decoration, making of durable furniture special- and the experts will help
sure the interior of the store ly made for our tropical cli- you with everything you
was according the Do it mate. Take a walk around need. Open from Mon to Fri
Best guidelines. and find some treasures. from 8AM to 6PM,
Find the perfect accessory SAT, 10AM-4PM and closed
Fast forward to today. A for your house, fitted for on Sunday.
Do it Center in Aruba, with your personality and style.
more than 50.000 top of the Modern, elegant, retro in-
line items for interior as well dustrial, whatever your style For more information go to
exterior use, building ma- is you will definitely find www.doit.aw.q