In a week to remember, Medstead Central School let out for the summer with a slew of excited students and nine new graduates ready to face what lies ahead. Hot lunch Wednesdays are finished for the season and the reading program has commenced at the Medstead Library.
Saturday saw celebrations for Canada Day kick off with a high-energy parade. The event started at Cavalier Agrow and had a number of floats including those for 4-H, the Glenbush Church, Boyd鈥檚 Garage, Medstead School and ReMax. Miniature horses trotted through the village as the parade marched in pace with the police and fire department.
In the central area of the village more than 100 people congregated to wave and gather their respective hauls of candy. The parade wound down only a few minutes behind schedule and led into the festivities of the remainder of the day. The demolition derby, with eight contestants, and the softball games were held on the eve of the nation鈥檚 birthday. The 50/50 held to raise funds for the community playground was conducted at the choke point near the arena and the baseball area nearby.
The committee to raise funds for the community playground is being headed by Nicole Seidle, the same parent who runs the weekly tots and parents program. The goal is to raise $2,600 for new equipment. A follow-up barbecue is being held at the local store Wednesday, July 11 with all of the proceeds being directed towards the cause.
Canada Day was certainly a positive day to raise awareness for this cause, as hundreds of folks from the community and those surrounding gathered for the events.
The eight demolition derby participants smashed their way through two energetic heats of four leading up to the finals. Although some minor weather rolled in, the softball entertainment as well as the demolition fun carried on and made for a great day of enthusiasm and celebration.
Thanks to the dedication of numerous volunteers and many hours of organization and preparations, Medstead sees great success in its endeavours. Medstead and District Recreation Association, volunteers, the village administration, maintenance and organization and the support of the attendees made this another event that left the attendees wishing for more and excited for what is yet to come.
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