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Wednesday 13 March 2019
Hand4additcs: Lending a helping hand

foundation held an event for the
month of March called “March
18th Edition.” Since we are com-
memorating the Flag & National
Anthem Day this month, they pre-
pared some local food for the cli-
ents. A delicious soup and salad,
together with a treat called”pan
bollo” was served and the addict
surely enjoyed it. They got their
usual haircuts, showers and clean
clothes_ and the smile on their fac-
es said it all.

ORANJESTAD — Hand4Addicts is ber and many times their basic Being able to see them ‘grateful’
a foundation consisting of a group needs are neglected. This is where for a meal, shower, clean clothes
of volunteers who help the ad- Hand4additcs comes in. and a haircut is priceless!
dicted in the city of Oranjestad.
The help they provide is by giving The foundation is a non-profit orga- Their next event will be held on Sun-
them warm meals, clean clothes, a nization that does not receive any day, April 21st, 2019 in front of the
chance to bathe and get a haircut help from the government. They former Hotel Central in Oranjestad,
once a month. This way they can are completely dependent on starting at 10:30 AM.
show to these people that they donations_ with most being done
are still part of the community. The from our everyday people. They For more information on how to
foundation wants to change the welcome all sorts of donations lend a helping hand to this founda-
way our community views and in- such as hygiene products, cloth- tion please call 5931816 /5929224
teracts with the people who strug- ing, shoes, towels etc. or email them at hand4addicts@
gle with addiction. They are also gmail.com or check out their face-
someone’s friend or family mem- On Sunday, March 10th, 2019 the book page Hand4Addicts.q

Honoring of loyal and friendly visitors

ORANJESTAD — Recently, Jonathan Boekhoudt dents of Road Island. Who have been honored Another honoree were the couple Ann Fogel &
of the Aruba Tourism Authority had the great as Distinguished Visitors and are staying at the Rick Hemmert from Cincinnati. Who have been
pleasure to honor Aruba’s loyal and friendly vis- Divi Phoenix Resort. They love the island very honored as Distinguished visitors. They have
itors as Distinguished Visitors and Goodwill Am- much for its beautiful weather and nice beach- been coming for 11 consecutive visits to the
bassadors. The Distinguished visitor certificate is es. island and are staying at Bucuti & Tara Beach
presented on behalf of the Minister of Tourism, Resort.
as a token of appreciation to the guests who Also honored were Rene and Lisa Mathieu resi-
visit Aruba 10 years and more consecutively. dents of West Tibury. They have been honored Boekhoudt together with representatives of the
The Goodwill Ambassador certificate is pre- as Goodwill Ambassadors since they have been Resorts presented the certificate to the honor-
sented to guests who visit Aruba 20 years and coming to the island for 25 consecutive years. ees, and also handed over some presents and
more consecutively. Rene & Lisa love the island very much and they thanked them for choosing Aruba as their fa-
feel they are part of one big family of the One vorite vacation destination and as their home
The honorees are Angel & Robert Stevens, resi- Happy Island. away from home.q