After well over a week of extreme temperatures dipping below -40º C, Medstead’s weather broke with a Saturday snowfall. After several bus cancellations, the week concluded with operational school buses before the start of Reading Week on Feb. 16. After a week free of classes, school resumes Feb. 25.
Though the school is closed, Chase the Ace remains operational, with regular, live-streamed draws occurring on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. In addition to this fundraiser, the school showed its local support by dedicating the proceeds of its most recent Food Friday event to the Memphis McNabb fundraiser.
Much local fundraising has been done for this cause, including a pancake breakfast at Sandwith Hall on Feb. 17. These efforts are in support of a local five-year-old with neurological issues causing seizures. According to the GoFundMe, the monies raised are to assist with cost of care. A show of positivity and community spirit, as of mid-February, the platform cleared $4,000.
Another great cause that Medstead facilitated was the Telemiracle fundraiser that took place on Feb. 13. In spite of the extreme cold, more than 100 people came out and showed their support for this cause. A total of $1,615 was raised through the buffet-style lunch that served a wide variety of entrees and desserts. Medstead Hometown Grocery annually participates in this event.
Moving into the remainder of winter, several events are forthcoming. Among the upcoming festivities is the figure skating carnival, slated for Feb. 24 at the Medstead Arena.
