As the weather has finally taken an optimistic turn, Medstead has returned to action. The tractor can be seen out maintaining village streets and small repairs and upkeep at the village office are underway. Though some snow remains, clear skies and smiles reflecting just this can be seen around the village.
Parents, children and couples can be spotted around town soaking in the mild weather and preparing for the gardening season. One major aspect to the virtually overnight seasonal shift is the starting of the baseball season. During 2017, the Medstead and District Recreation Association organized a fun league, with the focus less on competition and more on the practice of the sport.
The 2018 baseball team will be registered through the provincial baseball organization and have teams divvied up by age. Before this, should children have wished to pursue a competitive environment, the closest would have been Glaslyn. Now, participants who qualify in the Under 6 age group, are going to be able to engage in this classic game.
Registration was finalized April 27 and the first practice is slated for May 7. Naturally, this will be subject to the weather, though one of the organizers notes the potential of using the school’s indoor facilities. The coaches are expected to be Cheyenne Orange and Pam Ross, though engagement by others is actively encouraged.
Medstead constantly shows commitment to providing its citizens, particularly its youth, with opportunities to exercise all aspects of their growing personages. For those partaking, it will be particularly conducive to the gaining of kilometers ran for the Marafun adventure coming up at the end of June.
