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| LIFE students at Boca
del Rio Park
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| ABC Pre-school
students at Esmeralda Park
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During a brief ceremony held last week Area
Representative Patty Arceo and Mayor Alberto Nuñez handed over
responsibilities for the first two parks to two local schools. This was
done as promised some months ago by the Hon. Patty Arceo to improve,
renovate and construct parks for the enjoyment of all visitors, locals
and children.
Esmeralda Park was the first park handed over to the
ABC Pre-School. Principal Wil Alamilla, two teachers and fifty students
were on hand to accept this responsibility. The Area Representative
welcomed the children and spoke to them about the special park project
that is being done. She emphasized that it was THEIR park and they should
take good care of it. Mayor Alberto Nuñez told them the park would be
under their care and it was up to them to set the example by keeping
Esmeralda Park attractive. Principal Alamilla told the
San Pedro Sun, "I was very happy to hear
about this project. Assigning a park to the various schools seems to be a
perfect idea since this way the children develop a strong sense of
responsibility and they themselves look forward to setting a good
example. When we heard about this project, we were enthusiastic about the
idea and immediately started making plans for the improvement of the
park. We will visit Esmeralda Park on a weekly basis and use this place
for story telling and at the same time water the plants and clean the
surroundings." Following the ceremony the children planted several pine
trees and posted signs they had done to protect the plants. In addition
three palapas have been added and in the near future picnic tables and
children's games will be provided.
Boca del Rio Park was the second park
handed over and it went to Lydia's Institute of Fine Education (LIFE).
Once a very attractive site, Boca del Rio Park suffered great damage
during the threat of Hurricane Mitch. Little by little this park has been
restored and with the children's help may again become a beautiful spot.
The official handing over of the park commenced with the singing of the
National Anthem by the Standards III and IV students of LIFE. Again the
Hon. Patty Arceo mentioned the importance of this project and the vital
role each of them must play to make the park attractive. Mayor Alberto
Nuñez reiterated that statement and told the children that any ideas to
improve the park should be passed to their teachers and then to the San
Pedro Town Board. The Town Board would then adopt the project and make it
a reality. He ended by saying that he hopes to see the park growing along
with the children. Principal Lydia Guerrero accepted the responsibility
on behalf of the entire school and promised to work closely with the Town
Board on the project. The children then planted a number of coconut palm
and pine trees around the area. After the proposed completion of the
park, it will sport a concrete basketball court, palapas, children's
games, barbecue pits and much more.
Six more parks will be assigned to the different
schools of San Pedro. These will include Marco Gonzalez Park, Mar de
Tumbo Park, Central Park, Paradise Park, Mangrove Park and San Pedrito
Park. This project plays an important role in the beautification of our
island. The general public is asked for their cooperation in respecting
these areas that belong to all of us.
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