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VOL. 23 NO. 3 www.seabreezepublications.com MARCH 2021
Kiwanis Club Of MC Raises Funds For K9 Project
By Jackie Holfelder The youngsters, who are affiliated with Kiwanis, equipment like bite sleeves, bite suits, muzzles, tug toys,
The 2018 killing of Cigo, a Palm Beach County encouraged members of the nonprofit to reach out to the special leashes and harnesses.
Sheriff’s Office K9 who was chasing a suspect at the Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) to see about The Kiwanis Club of Martin County chose this to be
time, was the inspiration for a Kiwanis Club of Martin raising money to buy bulletproof vests for MCSO K9s. their 2019 project, and contacted Key Clubs from Jensen
County project that came to a successful conclusion this Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Pearlman assured the Kiwanians
past December. that the K9 Unit had the protective vests but could use Kiwanis Club Of MC Raises Funds on page 3
Members of MCSO K9 Unit, Key Club of Jensen Beach High School and Kiwanis of Martin County at check presentation
Vaccinations Provide Peace Of Mind For
Sandhill Cove Retirement Living Residents And Employees
The COVID pandemic continues to be a worldwide
threat, and healthcare workers and persons over the age
of 65 are among the most vulnerable. However, even
when the vaccines were finally approved, getting them
distributed to those most in need was difficult.
At Sandhill Cove Retirement Living in Palm City, the
health and safety of residents and employees is the priority
of Shawn Perrigo, executive director. When the CDC
announced the risks of COVID-19, Perrigo implemented a
strict protocol of hygiene and health measures to mitigate
the deadly virus’s spread.
Residents and employees were greatly relieved when
they learned they would be in the initial distribution group Shawn Perrigo, executive director of Sandhill Cove, reviews Jill Burton, director of marketing and Shawn Perrigo,
the consent forms with residents prior to their vaccinations executive director, update residents on the COVID
Vaccinations Provide Peace Of Mind on page 2 in January. vaccination procedures.
Drive-Through Food Distributions At Clover Park Made
Possible By The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation
As New Mets Owner Cohen additional opportunities for people who are struggling to
Supports Spring Training obtain food.
With support from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen
Hometown Foundation, Treasure Coast Food Bank has held two drive-
through mobile food distributions in recent weeks at Clover
The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation has Park in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Fresh produce, meat, and shelf-
partnered with Treasure Coast Food Bank to provide stable food items were distributed to 1,000 families in need.
At a distribution on Feb.
13, Mets outfielder Brandon
Nimmo greeted families
and lent a hand distributing
food. Mets President Sandy
Alderson and several local
officials pitched in as well.
Drive-Through Food Treasure Coast Food Bank CEO Judith Cruz and Mets left
Distributions on page 2 fielder Brandon Nimmo