Orchard brings two-day powerlifting bash to town

The annual Orchard Amateur Athletic Union Powerlifting Meet will draw contestants from across the midwest this weekend.

Organizer Jeff Shabram said the national meet will feature two days of competition, beginning Friday, April 4, from 1 to approximately 5 p.m., at the Orchard Community Center gym, at 4th and Rusk.

Members of the Summerland powerlifting squad will compete in squat, bench press and dead lift events.

Saturday's competition will begin at 9 a.m., with awards tentatively scheduled for 2:30.

A concession stand will be available onsite....