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Kiwanis Club Of MC Raises Funds For K9 Project

By Jackie Holfelder Beach and Martin County High Schools, the Builders
The 2018 killing of Cigo, a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Club from Stuart Middle School, and the K Kids Clubs
Office K9 who was chasing a suspect at the time, was the from Pinewood, Felix Williams, Bessey Creek, and Parker
inspiration for a Kiwanis Club of Martin County project that Elementary Schools.
came to a successful conclusion this past December. MCSO K9 Unit dogs and officers visited each of the
The youngsters, who are affiliated with Kiwanis, schools, demonstrating what the dogs do to assist in arrests
encouraged members of the nonprofit to reach out to the and crime solving. The fascinated young members of each
Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) to see about club were motivated to plan projects that would raise money
raising money to buy bulletproof vests for MCSO K9s. to donate to the Sheriff’s Department. Projects included such
Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Pearlman assured the Kiwanians things as bake sales, selling lapel pins with the likeness of a
that the K9 Unit had the protective vests but could use K9 Unit member and crafts.
equipment like bite sleeves, bite suits, muzzles, tug toys, Additionally, the Kiwanis Club of Martin County applied
special leashes and harnesses. for – and received - two grants through the Florida Kiwanis
The Kiwanis Club of Martin County chose this to be Deputy Justin Deluca of MCSO K9 Unit, Zorro and Major
their 2019 project, and contacted Key Clubs from Jensen John Budensiek of MCSO at a school demonstration Kiwanis Club on page 4
Vaccinations Provide Peace Of Mind For Sandhill Cove

Retirement Living Residents And Employees

The COVID pandemic continues to be a worldwide Sandhill Cove and other communities managed by
threat, and healthcare workers and persons over the age of Life Care Services partnered with CVS and Walgreens to
65 are among the most vulnerable. However, even when the provide the vaccine to residents and staff, free of charge.
vaccines were finally approved, getting them distributed to Vaccinations were administered by a licensed professional
those most in need was difficult. at Sandhill Cove, offering the peace of mind that comes
At Sandhill Cove Retirement Living in Palm City, the with not having to venture out in public to receive the
health and safety of residents and employees is the priority immunization.
of Shawn Perrigo, executive director. When the CDC Sandhill Cove has dedicated resources to mitigate
announced the risks of COVID-19, Perrigo implemented a the spread of COVID-19. They continue to put residents
strict protocol of hygiene and health measures to mitigate first by utilizing enhanced infection and disease control
the deadly virus’s spread. protocols, while still providing exceptional experiences
Residents and employees were greatly relieved when for residents. The pandemic has highlighted the need to
they learned they would be in the initial distribution group Shawn Perrigo, executive director of Sandhill Cove, have secure living arrangements for the elderly. Sandhill
in the CDC phased allocations. The vaccination clinic took reviews the consent forms with residents prior to their
place on Jan. 5. vaccinations in January. Vaccinations Provide Peace Of Mind on page 4
Drive-Through Food Distributions At Clover Park Made

Possible By The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation

As New Mets Owner Cohen With support from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen distributing food. Mets President Sandy Alderson and

Supports Spring Training Foundation, Treasure Coast Food Bank has held two several local officials pitched in as well.
drive-through mobile food distributions in recent weeks
“We are thrilled to be partnering with the Steven &
Hometown at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Fresh produce, meat, Alexandra Cohen Foundation to help families impacted
by COVID-19 here in Port St. Lucie,” said Judith Cruz,
and shelf-stable food items were distributed to 1,000
families in need.
The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation has At a distribution on
partnered with Treasure Coast Food Bank to provide Feb. 13, Mets outfielder
additional opportunities for people who are struggling Brandon Nimmo greeted
to obtain food. families and lent a hand

Pat Babcock, Port St. Lucie Assistant Chief Rich Del Toro,
Treasure Coast Food Bank and Mets President Sandy Alderson
CEO Judith Cruz and Mets
left fielder Brandon Nimmo Drive-Through Food Distributions on page 3