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May 31

AROUND HASTINGS | Class of 2020 honored in virtual programs – St. Augustine Record

Warmest congratulations to the graduating classes of 2020!

Warmest congratulations to the graduating classes of 2020!

And while the traditional Pomp and Circumstance march was replaced this year by virtual programs, the graduation programs of all the St. Johns County High Schools were recorded and can be viewed at StJohns.K12.fl.us/graduations.

The Pedro Menendez High School video contains fun clips of student photos taken through the year. Dr. Carmichael thanked the students for all they did for others from preparing Thanksgiving meals for those in need, to volunteering with church groups and at pet centers during the year. For staying positive and caring through all the challenges, Dr. Carmichael saluted them and assured them he was profoundly proud of them all. These students entered High School shortly before Hurricane Matthew devastated the county; they completed their High School senior year on the day Floridas COVID-19 fatalities were the highest recorded. These 2020 graduating students have experienced things that will make them all stronger, more resilient, and good leaders for our community and nation. Best wishes to all.

During the past two weeks some decisions have been reached that will impact the Hastings area families. The 2020 Hastings Friends of the Library and Team Up FOCUS event has been canceled due to the inability to hold the event and comply with CDC and State of Florida safe social distancing requirements. The FOL will donate all current Back to School supplies to the principals of the schools that serve this area. They in turn will distribute the supplies to students in need. The community FOCUS back to school physicals, paperwork, and vaccinations will not be provided this year, either. Look for an even bigger event in 2021.

The Putnam Trail System and St. Johns River to Sea Loop members send their best regards to all the citizenry in the Hastings Area. They urge all who can to get out on the trails and get fresh air, sunshine, exercise and stay safe. All of their events are currently canceled as well, but many are riding the trail from Palatka to Vermont Heights during the week and on weekends.

At this time, the School Board is planning for students to return to school on Aug. 10. To stay current on the COVID-19 impact on the schools, go to the school board website where there is plenty of information regarding the school calendar and plans. StJohns.K12.FL.us will get you there.

Beginning May 28, mobile meals will be available at the following Parks & Recreation locations: W.E. Harris Community Center 11 a.m. to noon; and Solomon Calhoun Community Center from noon to 12:30 p.m. To locate additional food distribution locations, go to https://stjohns.K12.fl.us.

Mr. Halver (Hal) Stedman passed away on May 1. He was the principal of Hastings High School and later, R.B. Hunt elementary. He opened Nease High School. After retirement, he worked with Flagler College for 15 years in the Education Department. It was his wish that any donations on his behalf be made to Shriners Childrens Hospital.

Dont forget the Hastings Library is open under limited conditions. Free job-seeker services are available in the library meeting room through Career Source of Northeast Florida. Their services include helping residents apply for reemployment assistance benefits online. Theyll be at the Hastings Branch Library on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Health and Human Services are onsite at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and no appointment is necessary.

You can call and order your books and materials or order them online and pick them up at the library curbside, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is also limited computer time available. For information, call the library at 904-827-6970.

St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Elkton is holding outdoor church services at 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and at 9 a.m. on Sundays. Bring a lawn chair, a hand-fan, a hat, sunglasses, and your mask. Social Distancing will be in effect though families can certainly sit together. Please leave pets at home, though. If it rains heavily, Mass will be canceled.

The Sunshine Bus Company is still working to reopen all routes throughout the county. To request paratransit services or to obtain additional information regarding the Sunshine Bus Company, call 904-209-3716 or 904-209-3710.

Contact Nancy Quatrano at nancy@nlquatrano.com by 5 p.m. on Fridays if you have information for the column. Put Hastings in the subject line.

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