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ScholarShip NewS

Sandhill Cove Foundation,

Inc. Distributes $118,500 In
Scholarships

By Jackie Holfelder
On May 4, 27 employees of Sandhill Cove Retirement
Living and/or their children received $118,500 in scholarships
from Sandhill Cove Foundation, Inc. to use towards
furthering their education.
Recipients will be working towards five advanced degrees,
22 undergraduate degrees and career training certifications.
Dr. Timothy Moore, president of Indian River State
College (IRSC), was guest speaker. Dr. Moore noted that Anne Holmberg; Ivan Escobar, winner of Foundation Scholarship Committee members (seated) Phyllis Kordick;
throughout his academic career, he has never felt like he’s William Holmberg Award; and Foundation Ellyn Capper; Kathy Garlington, chair; Pat Morgan; Nancy Treece
making the impact that he is at IRSC. Committee member Bill Sheehey (standing); Les Applegate and and Bill Sheehey
Mary Antaya, foundation president, stated, “The residents
of Sandhill Cove are keenly aware of time, its rewards and its accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS, has given the Sandhill Cove Foundation, Inc. consists of the Scholarship
penalties. As we observe these young people, we know they stipends. To date, it has awarded 230 scholarships. Committee and a 13-member Board of Directors.
don’t have a deep understanding of how precious time is – Recipients of the scholarships are Ashley Abaunza, For information, call Mary Antaya, president of the
however, what we do see in them is a desire and willingness to Anthony Armstrong, Tariq Bacon, Whitney Beaucejour, Sandhill Cove Foundation Inc., at (772) 286-0676.
work hard and move forward in their pursuit of an education.” Daria Behrens, Nathalie Desir, Suzzlie Desir, Clifford Photos by Jackie Holfelder
The foundation is an independent, tax-exempt public Dominique, Kindra Dominique, Flory-Anne Eliaza, Shantia
charity set up by Sandhill Cove residents in August 2015 in Elliot, Ivan Escobar, Kerry Exantus, Kara Francois, Tianna
Francois, Essence Hammond, Maria Hernandez, Rosie
Julmis, Mia Kerner, Savoya Levers, Beverly Louissaint,
Elmanny Mondesir, Shantia Reid, Alton Simpson, Heather
Stone, Karina Teixeira and Naomi Zizzo.
Eleven awardees will attend IRSC, 15 will attend other
Florida schools and one will attend an out-of-state university.
They will be enrolled in degrees for nursing, accounting,
computer science, occupational therapy, criminal justice,
dental hygiene, finance, business administration, health care,
health administration, engineering, elementary education,
chemistry, solar energy and several career trainings programs.
Committee members who interviewed and selected recipients
Jane Coutts, Ashley Abaunza, winner of Curt Coutts Award, were Kathy Garlington, chair, and Ellyn Capper, Les Applegate, Foundation Scholarship winners with Dr. Timothy Moore,
her mother and Foundation Committee member Pat Morgan Phyllis Kordick, Pat Morgan, Nancy Treece and Bill Sheehey. president of IRSC and Mary Antaya, foundation president

2022 Award Winners from page 1 Recycling, City of Stuart, ColorLength, Ecological Associates, • Community Enrichment Award – Jensen Beach Garden Club
Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Goldasich Environmental, • Community Impact Award – Paula Smith, Indiantown Garden
The Community Enrichment Award was presented to the Illustrated Properties, Jenkins Landscape, Lucido & • Community Improvement Award – City of Stuart, Shepard Park
Jensen Beach Garden Club for the gardens they create and Associates, Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales, The Mil-Cor Group, • Community Revitalization Award – Martin County Board of
care for throughout Jensen Beach and Rio. The Pulte Group, Shearwater Marine, the Stull-Wise Family, County Commissioners, Hobe Sound Scrub Preserve
Two dozen sponsors provided financial and in-kind support, Treasure Coast Urgent Care, Program Partners, Crown • Conservation Steward Award – Loxa-Lucie Initiative
for which the organization is grateful: Presenting Sponsor, Trophies, The Firefly Group and Steven Martine Photography. • Environmental Education Award – Florida Oceanographic
Sailfish Point Country Club; Champion Sponsors, Sunrise To view a complete list of Environmental Stewardship Society, Ocean EcoCenter
Grove Commerce Center and Three Lakes; Steward Sponsors, Award nominees, as well as images from the event, • Innovation Award – House of Hope, Traveling Nutrition Garden
Martin County Board of County Commissioners District visit KeepMartinBeautiful.org or facebook.com/ • President’s Award – Students4H2O & Martin County
Five Edward V. Ciampi and Waste Management; Sustainer KeepMartinBeautiful. School District
Sponsors, AHS Residential, FPL, Meritage Homes, and van 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award Winners • Remarkable Recycler Award – Project LIFT
Vonno Consulting; and Supporter Sponsors, Bonnie Landry • Community Cleanup Award – Live Love Local Hobe • Riley Jackson Award – Kathy Fitzpatrick
& Associates, Camo Farms, Captec Engineering, Circular Sound Cleanup • Trailblazer Award – Maggy Hurchalla
• Youth Engagement Award – Jackie Brownie
• Youth Group Champion Award – River Kidz
TAKING CARE OF FAMILIES ON THE TREASURE COAST • Youth Impact Award – The Pine School
AND PALM CITY FOR OVER About Keep Martin Beautiful
Keep Martin Beautiful (KMB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
community organization founded in 1994 as an affiliate
of Keep America Beautiful. Its mission is to preserve and
“Our TEAM is committed to enhance the quality of life in Martin County through litter
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KeepMartinBeautiful.org or call (772) 781-1222.
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