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Exhibitors prep for Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show; new events planned – KTVZ

Exhibitors prep for Central Oregon Sportsmen's Show; new events planned - KTVZ

Four-day show opens Thursday at Redmond Fairgrounds; tickets $12 for adults, $8 for military, $5 for children

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sportsmen’s Show is back in Central Oregon, and O’Loughlin Trade Shows spokesperson Trey Carskadon is happy it’s here. 

“It’s our own Disneyland, if you will,” Carskadon said Wednesday. 

The four-day event takes place at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds and features plenty of various outdoor exhibits to shop from, as well as RVs, boats and more.

Carskadon said there are classic exhibits and some new ones.

“Most notable are the outdoor cooking demonstrations that are going on all day every day of the show,” Carskadon said.  

He said award-winning barbecuers and grillers will be showing off their skills, and YouTube stars “Addicted Fishing” and “Born and Raised Outdoors “ will stop by as well.

“And really, the stars of this year’s show are the exhibitors and the exhibits,” after two years of COVID-19 issues, Carskadon said.

He said the entire arena will be filled with exhibits. 

“Last year when we showed, it was really difficult finding exhibitors that were willing to come out and do a show,” Carskadon said.  “This year we’ve had — I mean, everybody’s very excited to be here.”

Kevin Lahart, a territory manager for Leupold and Stevens Optics, said he enjoys meeting the people of Central Oregon. 

“It’s a great market out here for our products, and just talking to customers is the most fun,” Lahart said. 

Kristy Titus, a Central Oregonian herself and a digital host for Pursue The Wild, said she looks forward to the event every year. 

“Everybody loves coming to the Sportsmen’s Show. It’s the one big event in Central Oregon where outdoors men and women can come together,” Titus said. 

Oscar Williams or “Moosie,” is the owner of Pak Jak, a company that designed a backpacking jacket with a removable back piece, to help with sweating while backpacking.

“And this is a great outdoor area,” Williams said of Central Oregon. “It’s really good just to be out and about and talking with people, seeing people, shaking hands.”

Carskadon said the Sportsmen’s Show and Central Oregon are a perfect match. 

“This show fits this area so well,” Carskadon said. “They love to fish, they love to hunt, they love their outdoors. This is where they live, and it’s a big part of their lifestyle.”

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Updated Gospel Calendar: See Upcoming Events in Central Alabama

Updated Gospel Calendar: See Upcoming Events in Central Alabama

GOSPEL NEWS NOTES

FROM BILL ROBERTS

FRI – Mar – 11 – 7 PM – The Mark Trammell Qt will be at Providence Baptist Church, 5904 Pearson Chapel Road, Alex City.  Call 256-794-0192.

THURS -Mar 17 – 7 PM – LeFever Quartet will be singing at Lee’s Family Restaurant and Dinner Theater, 2825 Highway 78, Dora. 205-648-9217.

SUN – Mar 20 – 10:45 AM – Eclectic Church of God, 1639 Kowaliga Road will be having a gospel singing featuring Canaanland from Clanton.  Call Pastor Calvin Thornton at 334-590-6813.

SAT – Apr 2 – 7 PM – Gaither Vocal Band will be at Frazer United Methodist Church, 6000 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery. 

SUN – Apr 3 – 9:30 AM – The Whisnants will be singing at Victory Baptist Church, 5480 Main Street, Millbrook.  They will also be singing after lunch (1:30 PM).  Call 285-0200 for more information.

THURS – Apr 7 – 7 PM – The Nelons will be at Lee’s Family Restaurant & Dinner Theater, 2825 Highway 78, Dora.  205-648-9217.

FRI – Apr 9 – 7 PM – Kevin Harry will be singing at Providence Baptist Church, 5904 Pearson Chapel Roade, Alex City.  Call 256-794-0192.

THURS – Apr 21 – 7 PM – Old Paths will be at Lee’s Family Restaurant and Dinner Theater, 2825 Highway 78, Dora.  205-648-9217.

SUN – Apr 24 – 11 am & 1:30 PM – Homecoming celebration at Providence Baptist Church, 5904 Pearson Chapel Road, Alex City.  Three Bridges will be providing the musical message.  Call 256-794-0192.

FRI – May 6 – 7 PM – New Ground will be singing at Lee’s Family Restaurant and Dinner Theater, 2825 Highway 78, Dora.  205-648-9217

FRI – May 13 – 7 PM – Gold City will be at Providence Baptist Church, 5904 Pearson Chapel Roade, Alex City.  Call 256-794-0192.

Thurs – May 26 – 7 PM – Wilburn and Wilburn will be at Lee’s Family Restaurant and Diner Theater, 2825 Highway 78, Dora.  205-648-9217.

FRI – Jun – 10 – 7 PM – The Whisnants will be in concert at Lee’s Family Restaurant & Dinner Theater, 2825 Highway 78, Dora.  Call 205-648-9217 for information.

FRI – June 17th – 7 PM – The Kingsmen will be singing at Providence Baptist Church, 5904 Pearson Chapel Road, Alex City.  Call 256-794-0192.

THUR – July 21 – Tribute Qt will be at Lee’s Family Restaurant and Dinner Theater, 2825 Highway 78, Dora.  Call 205-648-9217.

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Stittsville resident makes it to the Paralympics – Stittsville Central – Local News, Events and Business

Stittsville resident makes it to the Paralympics - Stittsville Central - Local News, Events and Business

(Collinda Joseph of Stittsville will represent Canada in Wheelchair Curling at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing, China. Photo: Accessibility Standards Canada/Stittsville Central)

Collinda Joseph of Stittsville, will be competing for Canada in wheelchair curling at the Beijing Paralympic Winter Games, between March 4-13, 2022.

Every member of Canada’s Wheelchair Curling team is training hard to make this happen, despite the need to sometimes practise alone with social distancing. “We’re always talking strategy online, but we’re often by ourselves for on-ice skills,” Collinda laughs. “But our biggest challenge right now is making sure we stay COVID-free so we can get on the plane!” There are some bright sides to this training method, however, as having the rink at the RA Centre to herself allows for great focus during practice. She also appreciates its accessibility features, which she says are always beneficial to her and her fellow Paralympians. It lets them concentrate on their sport without worrying about whether or not they will be able to access the rink.

Becoming an official Paralympic athlete has been an exciting process for Collinda. From the emotional experience of receiving her Team Canada jacket, to reading about where she will be staying in the Paralympic village, it has been both thrilling and overwhelming. “It’s a great feeling,” she says, “but a new one! I’m not sure it will feel real until I’m actually there, participating in the opening ceremonies.” But even with that surreal feeling, her and her teammates know they are ready for the games themselves. The World Championships in October taught them a lot, and showed them they could beat the best. “This time,” she notes with pride, “we’re better set up for victory. We’ve got new insights into the competition, and we have the target in sight.”

Collinda is proud of her accomplishments, but above all, she is deeply aware of the duty she’s undertaking. “The responsibility of wearing that maple leaf is massive, and I don’t want to let people down. I understand and appreciate that significance every day, and I want to be sure to fully take in every moment at the Paralympics, so I can be sure I don’t forget it.” From the atmosphere of the games, to the opportunity to talk to other Paralympians, Collinda is finally feeling that her dream of competing in this event is becoming a reality.

Outside of the game itself, what motivates her is her support group. Thinking about the help and encouragement she’s received from the Stittsville community brings tears to her eyes. “I want to thank my family and friends across Stittsville for everything, for all the support. Every one of them has been really important on my journey, and I know I wouldn’t have made it without them.” She also thanked her work teammates and managers at Accessibility Standards Canada for helping her be comfortable with her goals outside the office, and lending a hand where they could. Collinda felt the full weight of the emotion as she finished talking about it, with the apt description that “all the support from the community feels like getting a massive hug!”

She is looking forward to representing Canada and her hometown on the international stage of the Paralympics. “It’s an exciting time, but most of all I feel proud to have made it here, and thankful to those that helped me along the way.”

To watch and support Wheelchair Curling Team Canada in the Paralympics, being played in the National Aquatics Centre – known as the Ice Cube, tune into your favourite Canadian sports broadcaster from March 5-12.

The schedule for the Wheelchair Curling Roundrobin games is as follows:

March 5: Canada vs. China 2:35 p.m. / Canada vs. Switzerland 7:35 p.m. 
March 6: Canada vs. Latvia 2:35 p.m. 
March 7: Canada vs. USA 9:35 a.m. / Canada vs. Sweden 7:35 p.m. 
March 8: Canada vs. South Korea 9:35 a.m. / Canada vs. Slovakia 7:35 p.m. 
March 9: Canada vs. Great Britain 2:35 p.m. / Canada vs. Estonia 7:35 p.m. 
March 10: Canada vs. Norway 9:35 a.m. / Canada vs. RPC 2:35 p.m.

On Friday 11 March, the semi-finals will be played at 2:35 with 2v3 and 1v4 facing off. The bronze medal game will be played after the semi-finals, at 7:35 pm. The gold medal game will be on Saturday 2:35 pm.

For more information on Accessibility Standards Canada, visit their website at: https://accessible.canada.ca/.

(Canada’s Wheelchair Curling Paralympic team will be represented by: Ina Forrest, Spallumcheen, BC; Dennis Thiessen, Crystal City, MB; Collinda Joseph, Stittsville, ON; Jon Thurston, Dunsford, ON; and Mark Ideson, London, ON. Photo: Canadian Paralympic Committee)
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