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MAIN SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 10:00 AM DOORS OPEN 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM REGISTRATION FOR DOOR PRIZES 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM VENDORS, EXHIBITS, COMPETITIONS & SEMINARS SEE PAGE 4 & 5 FOR DETAILS 6:30 PM LIVE MUSIC BY COUNTY LINE 7:00 PM GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY WILDLIFE PRESENTATION 8:00 PM LEGENDARY SPORTSMAN HANK PARKER 9:15 PM ANNOUNCEMENT OF DOOR PRIZE WINNERS 9:30 PM COLLECT YOUR DOOR PRIZES - GOOD NIGHT!
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table of contents MAJOR EXHIBITS..................................................................................................................... 4 EVENT COMPETITIONS............................................................................................................ 5 DOOR PRIZES.......................................................................................................................... 5 BREAKOUT SESSION & EXHIBIT SCHEDULE.............................................................................. 6 AUGUSTA ATV.......................................................................................................................... 7 BIG LAKE................................................................................................................................ 8 WARREN BAPTIST.................................................................................................................... 8 LAKE THURMOND.................................................................................................................... 9 JIFFY JIGS............................................................................................................................... 9 EXPO MAP............................................................................................................................ 10 VENDOR LIST........................................................................................................................ 11 LOAD UP AMMUNITION.......................................................................................................... 12 AUGUSTA MARINE................................................................................................................. 13 SOUTHERN SIDING & WINDOW COMPANY......................................................................... 14-15 AUGUSTA RV......................................................................................................................... 16 RIVERS & GLEN..................................................................................................................... 16 CULPEPPER OUTDOORS........................................................................................................ 17 SHOOTERS............................................................................................................................ 18 BOBBY JONES FORD LINCOLN.......................................................................................... 19-20
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MAJOR EXHIBITS Georgia Southern University
Wildlife Center Show & Booth Display
Come see GSU’s live Bald Eagle mascot Freedom!
Wildlife Center Show 1:00 & 7:00 Main Stage
See Bald Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, Snakes, Reptiles and Much More!
Bass Tubs
Latest State of the Art 4,000 Gallon Aquarium
Master Wild Game & Organic Chef
Denny Corriveau
The Wild Cheff
Cooking Seminar & Display
Seminar 11:00 & 5:00 Main Stage
Outdoor Channel Outfitters
World Record Display
Over 40 feet long with up to 40 live fish!
Fishing & Lure demonstrations from professional fishermen
Presentations at 10:30, 12:00, 2:00 & 4:00 Main Stage
World Record Mounts of All Types of Antler Animals and Fish!
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EVENT COMPETITIONS LIVE RAINBOW TROUT POND
Win a $4,500 Whitetail Deer Hunt!
Catch a Golden or Tagged Trout and be entered to win a hunting trip of a lifetime for a student 15 years and under. The hunt will be at Quest Haven Lodge in Pennsylvania. This 2-day hunt will be for a whitetail buck scoring 120 to 150 SCI and will also include a shoulder mount of your trophy provided by Southland Taxidermy. Receive 1 try for $3 or 2 for $5. The winning name will be pulled on stage before the main speaker.
ARCHERY COMPETITION
Win a Mathews Creed Bow Valued at $999!
Test your skills in a 3D archery competition with all equipment supplied to have all contestants on a level playing field. Winner will take home a new bow. Receive 1 try for $3 or 2 for $5. If there is a tie a shoot off will be held at 6:00 p.m.
PUTTING CONTEST
Win a Benelli Vinci 12ga Shotgun Valued at $1,299! Go big or go home in a true putting competition that will challenge the best of talent. Winner will take home a new shotgun. Receive 1 try for $5 or 3 tries for $10. If there is a tie a putt off will be held on stage before the main speaker.
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About Quest Haven Lodge Pennsylvania
Located amidst the breathtaking mountains of central Pennsylvania, Quest Haven is home to 2,000 plus acres of deep hardwood forests and hallows with rolling green meadows. At Quest Haven, hunters will be hunting Whitetail Deer in their natural habitat. Each hunter will have their own personal guide whose goal will be to assist in supplying a hunting experience that is challenging, exciting, fun and rewarding! You can find more information at www.questhavenlodge.com
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VENDOR DOOR PRIZES INCLUDE: • Shotguns • Pistols • Bows • Binoculars • Deer Stands • Yeti Coolers • Fishing Trips • Deer Mounts • Fish Mounts • Spray In Truck Bed Liners And Much More!!! DOOR PRIZE RULES: Every adult has 1 chance to win a Grand Door Prize by filling out a registration card. Each student has 1 chance to win 1 of 10 lifetime hunting licenses by filling out a registration card. Every adult & student will receive 20 small tickets to
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BASS TUBS PRESENTATION THE WILD CHEFF COOKING SEMINAR BASS TUBS PRESENTATION WILDLIFE ANIMAL SHOW
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ADULT ARCHERY TOURNAMENT
WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST SEMINAR BY RON FLEMING
BASS TUBS PRESENTATION
GEORGIA DNR Q&A
FIRESIDE GRILLS GRILLING SEMINAR BASS TUBS PRESENTATION
GEORGIA CONCEAL & CARRY PERMIT SEMINAR
THE WILD CHEFF COOKING SEMINAR
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PURINA FEED SEMINAR
THE GENERAL LEE PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
PUTTING CONTEST WIN A BENELLI VINCI SHOTGUN!!!
SURVIVAL SKILLS & BLOW GUN SEMINAR FORD POWERSTROKE DIESEL SEMINAR
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LIVE RAINBOW TROUT POND CATCH A GOLDEN TROUT AND A CHANCE TO WIN A HUNT OF A LIFETIME!
KIDS DUCK CALLING SEMINAR
LIVE MUSIC GSU WILDLIFE PRESENTATION LEGENDARY SPORTSMAN HANK PARKER DOOR PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
2013 Augusta Outdoor Expo Event Breakout Session & Exhibits Bass Tubs, Main Floor 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm An educational fishing seminar with the latest state of the art 4,000 gallon aquarium. The aquarium is over 40 feet in length full of large, live fish. See lures in action while a pro fisherman demonstrates casting and retrieval techniques. 30 mins The Wild Cheff Cooking Seminar, Main Stage 11:00am & 5:00pm Come hear from “New England’s Wild Cheff” Denny Corriveau. He is a leading expert on educating & inspiring free-range eating enthusiasts about a best practice approach on how to prepare and enjoy wild game. 45-60 mins Wildlife Animal Show, Main Stage 1:00pm & 6:00pm A thrilling display of wildlife to include snakes & reptiles (large and small) performed by Terry Manus of Wildlife Ministry. Terry travels all over the southeast amazing audiences with his collection of wild animals. Get up close and personal with some of nature’s wildest creatures. 45-60 mins Grilling Seminar, Main Stage 3:00pm From the Grill Masters at Fireside Outdoor Kitchens & Grills comes an instructional demonstration that will help the novice to the most advanced griller. It will focus on tips and best practices followed by misconceptions related to grilling. Learn how to maximize your grilling experience. 45-60 mins
Wildlife Biologist, Meeting Room B 12:30pm Come learn how to effectively manage your property to maximize your wildlife experience. Wildlife biologist, Ron Fleming, will help you develop your Wildlife Management Plan. Items to be covered will include food plot planting, dove field preparation, land clearing, native grass, herbicides, timber, etc. 45-60 mins
Purina Wildlife Feed, Meeting Room C 12:00pm Come learn about the exciting technology and research that has been used to develop the first high energy supplement in the industry specifically formulated for deer, AntlerMax Extreme Energy. See how Purina is committed to wildlife innovation through education. 45-60 mins
Georgia DNR, Meeting Room B 2:00pm Take the opportunity to speak directly with DNR agents in an open Q&A session to ask those questions you may have always wondered about. To cover a multitude of laws & regulations monitored and enforced by GA DNR. 45-60 mins
Kids Survival Skills, Meeting Room C 1:30pm Bring your kids to learn a variety of tips and skills that all outdoor enthusiast need to know, led by Tim Moore. He will even teach you how to make your very own blowgun from items found in the wild. 45-60 mins
Georgia’s Concealed Carry Permit, Meeting Room B 3:30pm Come hear from Sgt. David Sward of the Columbia County Sherriff’s Department on what the differences are between Georgia’s laws on open carry vs. concealed weapons carry permit laws. A clear explanation on what is and is not allowed in Georgia. Followed by a Q&A. 45-60 mins Turkey Calling Seminar, Meeting Room B 5:00pm Woodhaven Custom Calls of Heflin, AL will give tips and advice that can be used by beginners to advanced callers. Along with a demonstration of multiple calling products by their Pro Staff. To include a Q&A on turkey calling. 45-60 mins
Ford Power Stroke Diesel, Meeting Room C 3:00pm Come learn about the advantages and significant advancements of diesel engines and specifically the all new 6.7L Power Stroke. Led by Jerry Kanis Ford Motor Company Field Representative - Power Stroke Division. Followed by a general Q&A session on diesel engines. 45-60 mins Kids Duck Calling Seminar, Meeting Room C 4:30pm Big Lake Duck Calls of Elloree, SC will instruct your little hunter in the correct way to use a duck call. The first 25 kids 15-years & under will receive a free duck call. 25-30 mins
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AUGUSTA ATV HAS A WIDE SELECTION OF NEW AND RECONDITIONED QUALITY VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM “We are the only authorized dealer in this area and the largest for the E-Z-Go and Bad Boy Buggie golf cars,” said Chantel Holt, the owner of Augusta ATV. The dealership has a wide selection of new and reconditioned quality vehicles to choose from. “The 2Five is my favorite,” Holt said. The 2Five is an E-Z-Go product that is legal on most roads with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour. It is a favorite among customers because of the gas it saves. The 2Five is an electric vehicle that is easy on the environment and fun to drive. The wide selection of Augusta ATV includes choices of gas, electric and street-legal vehicles in a variety of makes and models. The company sells personal, commercial, sports series, work series and golf carts. The E-Z-Go personal, golf and commercial carts are perfect for the get-up-and-go tasks. Whether you’re driving through the neighborhood, maneuvering the golf course, or selling food and
beverages, E-Z-Go vehicles are an easy and fun way to get around. If you are looking for a more durable vehicle for recreational or work tasks, Bad Boy Buggies is the way to go. The Sports Series for Bad Boy Buggies is great for the annual hunting trip because of the “whisper-quiet” electric drivetrains, muscle, range and versatility of the vehicles. Augusta ATV is selling the Bad Boy Buggie Ambush at $800 off, the Recoil iS and Recoil for $500 off and the Instinct for $400 off. For more durability for the extreme conditions of the daily grind, the Bad Boy Buggie Work Series is tough enough to withstand those rough work conditions. Whether it’s moving workers, towing and moving large loads, or roaming tough terrain, Augusta ATV has the right Bad Boy Buggie for you. It is selling the Bad Boy Buggie LTO Classic at $1,000 off and the XD Diesel at $500 off. Augusta ATV will be at the Augusta Outdoor Expo this year.
“We did it last year, and my husband said it was a great event,” Holt said. Holt recently inherited Augusta ATV from her late husband, Jimmy Holt, who bought the business seven years ago. The E-Z-Go and Bad Boy Buggie dealer will be at the expo with vehicles and Bad Boy Buggie product giveaways. The booth will have salesmen to answer any questions you might have about Augusta ATV’s vehicles. The grand prize, a Bad Boy Buggie Instinct, is provided by Augusta ATV for the Augusta Outdoor Expo. If you can’t make it to the expo, come by the lots at 2325 Peach Orchard Road or 3206 Washington Road. The Peach Orchard Road store is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The Washington Road store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
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WARREN BAPTIST CHURCH REACHES OUT Warren Baptist Church is hoping to reach out to men by partnering with Augusta Outdoor Ministries Inc. “We’re about making Jesus a way of life,” said Lane Lowery, the spiritual formation pastor at Warren Baptist Church. Warren Baptist Church is a 115-year-old church that has been reaching out to the community through programs and events including the Augusta Outdoor Expo. The church will be at the Augusta Outdoor Expo with information about the Warren Golf Augusta, Men’s Ministry and Family Life Center programs at the church. “We really appreciate Adam Harris and his team for reaching out to the community,” Lowery said about the
LOCAL BUSINESS OFFERS DUCK, GOOSE AND TURKEY CALLS Get the best duck, goose and turkey calls in the area from Big Lake Outdoor Products. “We’re local, and we have the best calls in the business that are very reasonably priced,” said Hugh McLaurin, the owner of the company in Elloree, S.C. Check out Big Lake’s game calls online at www.biglakeduckcalls. com. The company will participate in the Augusta Outdoor Expo. “Augusta is an area for the outdoorsman,” McLaurin said when asked why Big Lake was coming to the expo. “It’s a great area to branch out to.”
At the event, Big Lake will conduct a 30-minute children’s clinic to teach game calls. “The kids will learn valuable lessons about duck calling and have a lot of fun,” McLaurin said. Big Lake will give away calls to the first 25 participants of the clinic. Stop by Big Lake’s booths to find out what time the clinic starts and to look at the quality and durable game calls for ducks, turkeys and geese. “It was my dream to have my own duck calls,” McLaurin said. “Through a lot of hard work, I reached my dream in 2008.”
founder of Augusta Outdoor Ministries Inc. and the coordinator of the Augusta Outdoor Expo. Join the church in worship and a message by Dr. David McKinley, the senior pastor and teacher at Warren Baptist, on Sundays at 3203 Washington Road. The early service begins at 9:20 a.m. in either the Worship Center with a choir, orchestra and message, or Simmons Hall with a worship band and video simulcast. The later service begins at 10:45 a.m. Sundays in the Worship Center with a worship band and message, Simmons Hall with a worship band and video simulcast, or Chapel at Warren with a vocal team and video simulcast.
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JIFFY JIGS’ GOAL IS TO GIVE CUSTOMERS FAST AND FRIENDLY SERVICE The business was bought 12 years ago from a family friend by Belinda Brantley, the vice president of Jiffy Jigs, and her husband. Jiffy Jigs is a manufacturer of Crappie Jigs. “We are a Christian company that treats people like we want to be treated,” Brantley said. Jiffy Jigs’ goal is to give customers fast and friendly service that ships all over the United States. When you order from Jiffy Jigs, the shipment will be sent the same or next day. If you order 100 cards of Crappie Jigs or more, shipment is free. Jiffy Jigs will be at the Augusta Outdoor Expo featuring crappie fishing supplies, “redneck” jewelry
made by Brantley, pocketbooks and other unusual items. Jiffy Jigs joined the expo because it wanted to be part of the Christianbased event and it is an opportunity to meet wholesalers, according to Brantley. “People should stop by our booth just to see what we have to offer,” she said. Jiffy Jigs showcases its products online at www.jiffyjigs.com. To place your order, call (912) 537-4699 or stop by the booth at the Augusta Outdoor Expo.
beautiful lake thurmond campgrounds make a perfect getaway Find the perfect campsite at Lake Thurmond Campgrounds where the quality of sites is phenomenal. “We have five different campgrounds and 368 total campsites,” said Clay Turner, co-founder and operation manager. The campsites are prime locations and 345 sites are waterfront. The campgrounds offer $100 annual membership packages. The package includes a free Lake Thurmond Campground camelback water bottle, two window decals, 20% discount on all stays in any of the five campgrounds, 10% discount on retail purchases, one free night stay with every 10 paid nights and discounts on purchases at any of the campgrounds’ retail partners. Buying a membership is tax deductible. “Petersburg is our most popular
park because it’s the largest, has more amenities, and is closest to Augusta,” Turner said. Petersburg Campground is at 3998 Petersburg Road in Appling. For more information for Petersburg or campgrounds Modoc, Raysville, Ridge Road and Winfield, visit www.lakethurmondcampgrounds.com. Information will also be provided at its booth at the Augusta Outdoor Expo. The booth will also have membership packages available to purchase. All revenue made in the campgrounds stays in the local area and is used to maintain Lake Thurmond Campgrounds. Contact the office at (706) 3595597, or visit the website to reserve a site.
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2013 AUGUSTA OUTDOOR EXPO VENDORS SHOWN ALPHABETICALLY BY VENDOR NAME BOOTH# VENDOR NAME
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57 88.3 WAFJ 72 Adaptive Garage Solutions 49 ALX Rods 85 Angler Magazine 6 Augusta ATV 38 Augusta Chronicle 16 Augusta Marine 12 Augusta Outdoor Expo T-Shirt Sales 41 Augusta Outdoor Expo T-Shirt Sales 25 Augusta RV 18 Bass Tubs 39 Big Lake Duck Calls 33 Blackpoint Tactical 17 Bobby Jones Ford Lincoln 58 Carolina Kettles 50 Carolina Precision Rifles/Hunter’s Den 40 Combat in the Wild 15 Core 15 AR Rifles 77 Crossheirs Outdoor Ministries 4 Culpepper Outdoors 14 Culpepper Outdoors 29 Daniel Defense / Ambush Firearms 55 Diamond Back Archery Shop 83 Doctors Hospital 75 Dogyard Dipping Hydrographics 1 DreamBuilders of Americas Youth Inc 60 Ducks Unlimited 47 Ducksmackers Game Calls 71 Eagle Parts and Products 14 Elite Archery 14 Epic Point of View Cameras 21 Escape Outdoors 8 Euchee Creek Taxidermist
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67 Evans Fitness Center/ AthElite 31 Faith Magazine 32 Fireside Outdoor Kitchens & Grills 42 Flint Knapping by Donnie Collins 19 Flipit Bait Company 78 Fort Gordon Natural Resources 79 Fort Gordon Outdoor Recreation 82 Gator Creek 59 The General Lee 56 Georgia DNR 61 Georgia Southern University Wildlife 70 Gerald Jones Honda Power Equipment 48 Gwinnett Gun Shop 27 Hayes Marine 44 Haywood Calls 89 Holcomb Creek Sportsman’s Club 64 Hunter’s Tech 54 I’m Hooked 11 Jiffy Jigs Fishing Lures 84 Kester Farms Tack 14 Knight & Hale Game Calls 7 Lake Thurmond Campgrounds 64 Larry Stewart Wildlife Art 73 Little River Guide Service 28 Load Up Ammunition 63 Mark Crawford Guide Service 69 Matt Nieman Nationwide Insurance Agency 76 Meadows Edge Deer Fuel 3 Michael Watts Photography 14 Montana Decoy Company 14 Moultrie Trail Cameras 24 NWTF BB Gun Range
30 Outdoor Channel World Record Display 88 Outdoors Without Limits 13 Parker Crossbows 22 Peyton Deer Processing 26 Pinetucky Gun Club 86 Putting Contest 87 Putting Contest 5 Reliable Rental Equipment 10 Rivers and Glen 90 Sabo’s Deer Processing 66 Sea Tow 45 Semper Fi Whitetails Hunting, LLC 52 Scentsy 34 SGS Tactical/ Embroidery 9 Shooter’s Indoor Range & Gun Shop 81 Southern Siding & Window Company 91 Southern Skull Cleaning 4 Summit Tree Stands 62 The Tackle Shop / Greenfish Tackle 68 Tarver Grove Plantation 53 Tastefully Simple 51 Telor Tactical 37 Tracker Jack’s 23 Trout Fishing Pond 46 Trucks & More 36 Waldens Outdoors 74 Walker Chiropractic 43 WBC Golf & Men’s Ministry 2 The Wild Cheff 80 Wildlife Ministries 20 William Sasser Fishing Charters 35 Woodhaven Custom Calls
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LOAD UP AMMUNITION SPECIALIZES IN MANUFACTURING AND REMANUFACTURING QUALITY RELOADED AMMUNITION For all your ammunition needs, come to Load Up Ammunition. Jace Badia, who is retired from the Army, bought the store in 2012. “We are a service-disabled veteran-owned small business,” Badia said. He joined the Army in 2005 and in 2006 was deployed to Iraq with the 1st Infantry Division. He was severely wounded, losing his left leg above his knee, injuring his right leg and putting him in a wheelchair for 29 months. “I fought to stay active,” Badia said. He was reclassified to military intelligence and deployed to Afghanistan and Kuwait. According to Badia, even though people told him he wouldn’t be able to stay active, he did. After retirement, he moved back to another passion – firearms and ammo. “Firearms and ammunition have always been a part of my life,” Badia said. “It’s the sporting aspect in general that I have a passion for.”
Badia purchased Load Up Ammunition from a Navy veteran who started the company in 2007. Badia’s goal is to provide firearms and ammunition to both uniformed service members and to civilians. “I’ve got a few different combat tours under my belt, and I know quality ammunition,” Badia said. “I’m delivering just that to my customers.” Load Up Ammunition specializes in manufacturing new and quality reloaded ammunition. Soon, the store will offer highaccuracy ammunition for long-range shooting. It also supplies firearms, survival food, reloading components and accessories. “My favorite firearm is the AR-15 M4 carbine,” Badia said, because it’s hard to move away from something he had so much service time carrying. All of his employees have some tie to the military, whether it is themselves, family members or spouses.
Load Up Ammunition supports charitable events for the Military Intelligence Corps Association, for the Fisher House and helps support wounded warrior events such as the Warrior Shoot Event Group. It will also participate in the Augusta Outdoor Expo this year. Load Up Ammunition wants to participate in the expo to let people know that there is a quality ammunition store in the area and it supports the purpose of the outdoor expo. “We are incredibly hard-working, servicedisabled veterans, and our goal is to satisfy our customers,” Badia said. Load Up Ammunition is also looking to network with other service-disabled veterans at the expo. Stop by the store at 3319 Gordon Highway in Grovetown from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday or from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and let Load Up Ammunition know what you think.
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GET OUT ON THE WATER IN A BOAT FROM AUGUSTA MARINE When it’s a hot summer day and you want to relax on a boat, give Augusta Marine a call. “Augusta Marine sells new boats, used boats, parts and services,” said David Whyte, the owner and operator. Augusta Marine is a full-service marine retailer. It is a factory authorized sales and services dealer of Ranger Boats, Hurricane Deck Boats, Key West and Carolina Skiff Center Consoles, Sweet Water Pontoons, Yamaha, Honda, and G3 Aluminum Boats. “We can house up to 50 new boats in our showroom,” Whyte said. Augusta Marine’s showroom provides the opportunity for customers to buy a boat that has not been weathered from sitting outdoors. It allows customers to shop for boats even when it’s pouring down rain. “Come by and look at the facility,” Whyte said. Augusta Marine has a 17,000-square-foot service department with 12 working bays. It is also the largest marine parts “one-shop
stop,” according to Whyte. “Our service department is second to none,” Whyte said. The service department at Augusta Marine has master certified technicians. Before the boat business, Whyte was the owner of a car wash, but his interest in fishing and boating was prominent. He entered into a few tournaments, and in 1992 and 1999 won two major bass tournaments with friend, Derrick Bridges. After 20 years in the car wash business, Whyte was offered a deal for his car wash he couldn’t refuse and sold it. In 2003, the owner of Augusta Marine was ready to retire, and Whyte, already a loyal customer of the boat dealership, bought it. With Whyte’s leadership and organization, Augusta Marine has grown to be the largest and most successful boat dealership in the surrounding eight counties. The boat dealership’s catchphrase is “service after the sale.” Even after a sale,
Augusta Marine wants to deliver on its promises and satisfy its customers with quality service. Augusta Marine will be showcasing a new Ranger Bass Boat at the Augusta Outdoor Expo. Go by the booth and check it out. “It’s the best bass boat made,” Whyte said. “Technology of Rangers is always a step ahead.” Whyte also explained that Hank Parker, a professional bass fishing and outdoor television host, will be at the Augusta Outdoor Expo as a guest speaker. Whyte is friends with Adam Harris, the owner of Augusta Outdoor Ministries Inc. and the event coordinator of the Augusta Outdoor Expo. Augusta Marine is at 4250 Belair Frontage Road, so go by and check out the showroom. It is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
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SOUTHERN SIDING AND WINDOW COMPANY: SERVICING AUGUSTA SINCE 1966 In 1966, Augusta native, Jim Felton formed his first company in the CSRA bringing a variety of new products aimed at easing and reducing the cost of traditional home remodeling. Because his earliest-and continuing--commitment was to quality and value, he soon expanded. Within a few years, he had grown from those first few-dozen customers to thousands annually. This year alone his home improvement companies -- with Southern Siding & Windows as its Augusta flagship -- will complete over 4,500 jobs in the Augusta/Aiken (CSRA), Atlanta, Birmingham, Columbia and Greenville markets. Mr. Felton’s companies are under the Southern Industries umbrella and are comprised of: Taylor Construction, Southern Siding & Window, Ultimate Gutter Guard, Enloe Residential and Southern Window & Siding. Together these companies have completed over 67,000 jobs for over 45,000 households. This means that about one-third of all of our customers come back for additional work! That’s really saying something when you consider that many of our products (such as sunrooms, whole-house siding, decks, roofs) are essentially one-time purchases! The Southern Siding & Window Company formula for a successful business includes more than just
expansion and growth. Our success is due to the fine people who make up the company and it is firmly rooted in a commitment to product quality and customer satisfaction. Since that first year, high quality work and reasonable prices have been the hallmark of all our Southern Industries companies. Every product and service is fully backed and customer satisfaction is guaranteed. It’s been 46 years since Jim Felton first began knocking on doors of residents in the CSRA. In
those 46 years his companies have proved themselves again and again. For 46 years, you, the customer have supported all the companies under the Southern Industries umbrella with referrals and repeat business. Southern Industries humbly thanks you for your past business and hopes to earn your trust for another 46 years, like our motto says we build relationships that last a lifetime.
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GO TO RIVERS & GLEN TRADING CO. FOR THE ULTIMATE DREAM STORE EXPERIENCE FOR THE FLY FISHERMAN “We offer quality product that will last a long time,” said owner Walker Hopkins. Rivers & Glen has been open for 11 years, but Hopkins purchased the store in 2010. The shop sells Orvis, Mountain Khaki, Patagonia, Filson, Barbour, Simms, Fishpond and many other lines of clothing and luggage. It sells products for fly fishing, wing shooting, men and women’s apparel, travel and gifts. If Rives & Glen doesn’t have a product, it will order it for you and pay for the shipping. “Generally, you can’t find a place like this in the CSRA that’s high-end and has the best-quality
AUGUSTA RV STORES, SERVICES AND REPAIRS MOTOR HOMES, TRAILERS OR CAMPERS If you have a motor home, trailer or camper that needs repair, give Augusta RV a call. “We’re just a hometown RV service center here to help people repair their motor homes or campers so they can enjoy their trip,” said Richard Fender, the president of Augusta RV. Augusta RV stands behind what it does for customers. From repairing awnings and air conditioners to cleaning carpet, the service department delivers. “We have a good crew,” said Fender about his employees who work hard to satisfy customers’ needs. After 18 years in computer repairs, Fender opened Augusta RV in 2002. He saw a need for recreational vehicle repair in the area, and instead of opening a restaurant,
Fender decided to open Augusta RV. “My whole life has been fixing things,” Fender said. “My act of service has been serving people by fixing what they can’t fix themselves.” Augusta RV is participating in the Augusta Outdoor Expo this year. As a member of Warren Baptist Church, Fender supports the expo’s mission of reaching out to men in the community to bring them to church. Augusta RV will have information about its repair service, as well as a chance to win a new recliner chair. For more information about Augusta RV, stop by the booth, or the shop at 801 Industrial Park Drive in Evans from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. They can be reached at (706) 855-5220.
products,” Hopkins said about the merchandise at Rivers & Glen. To teach more about fly fishing, Rivers & Glen will be at the Augusta Outdoor Expo offering its expertise and demonstrating fly-fishing techniques. It will have four booths displaying Mountain Khakis, Patagonia, demo fly rods and reels, Yeti Coolers, fishing shirts and more. Go by the Rivers & Glen booths at the expo, or stop by the store at Surrey Center. Rivers & Glen Trading Co. is at 387 Highland Ave. and is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
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CULPEPPER OUTDOORS YOUR SOURCE FOR HUNTING AND SHOOTING Culpepper Lumber Co. and Culpepper Outdoors are the one-stop shop with top-quality products and services for builders, remodelers, businesses and the outdoorsman. “The personal service that we give we take pride in,” said Lemuel Brooks, the vice president of Culpepper Lumber. The company will be celebrating its 60th anniversary in Thomson. The company has expanded its services to Evans and has added an outdoors section to both locations. The Culpepper family’s priority of satisfying customers’ needs has kept the company in operation for more than half a century. Culpepper Lumber Co. offers complete lumber and building material packages for contractors in addition to commercial and industrial supplies to surrounding businesses. It also has an extensive selection of hardware, electrical, plumbing supplies, cleaning and maintenance products stocked for customers who need convenient access to items needed to
maintain operations. The services that Culpepper Lumber offers range from repairing nail guns and patio doors to custom cutting door keys and Plexiglas. It has equipment available to rent for jobs such as carpet drying, vinyl floor tile cutting or heavyduty pipe cutting. Culpepper Lumber carries not only industrial and commercial supplies but also gifts, apparel, guns, bows and hunting supplies at Culpepper Outdoors. “With the housing market declining, we branched out in the hunting and outdoor department,” Brooks said. The Culpepper Outdoors store is the place to go for all your archery, hunting and fishing, and gun merchandise. It carries Mathews Bows, Browning, Smith and Wesson, Under Armour Clothing, Yeti Coolers and more. “My favorite product is the Mathews bows,” Brooks said. This year, Culpepper Outdoors will have
four booths at the Augusta Outdoor Expo. It will feature several of its products and merchandise. Come by the booths for a chance to win a bow, a shotgun, a pair of binoculars and other prizes. “We are a Christian-based organization, and we want to be a part of what they have going on at the expo,” Brooks said. Culpepper Outdoors offers competitive pricing for all its quality products. The store also offers delivery to the entire Augusta area, which is usually same-day arrival. Stop by the Evans store at 4532 Washington Road, or by the Thomson store at 816 Augusta Road from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Check out www.culpepperace.com for more information about what Culpepper Outdoors and Ace Hardware offer.
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SHOOTERS IS THE ONLY INDOOR RANGE IN THE CSRA Get your gun and head down to the Shooters Indoor Range and Gun Shop. “You can’t shoot outdoors when it’s raining,” said owner Buddy Lichty, who purchased the gun shop in March 2012, but the indoor range opened over 20 years ago. Lichty is a technology consultant by trade, but retired from the road and IT industry to work with his favorite pastime. “My favorite gun of choice would be a 1911 .45 ACP,” Lichty said. Shooters Indoor Range and Gun Shop began as an indoor gun range selling handguns and a few long guns. Now, Shooters has expanded and remodeled to include billiards. “We are the only indoor range in the CSRA,” Lichty said. The indoor range is climate-controlled, and if you don’t have your own gun, you can rent one. The handguns have a $10 rental fee and the long guns have a $15 rental fee. Ammunition for the rental guns must be purchased from Shooters. To shoot for an all-day pass, lane fees start
at $12 for the first person and $6 for each additional person with a group. There is no limit. Shooters offers classes taught by a certified NRA instructor. Classes are offered for basic, beginner or advanced instruction. Classes will be held for three people at a time; however, with advanced notice, larger groups may be accommodated. As part of the course, patrons will learn firearm safety, proper trigger control, grip, target acquisition and stance before they fire a gun. This year, Shooter Indoor Range and Gun Shop is offering an Air Rifle Team for kids on Saturday mornings. The new program’s age limit is from 6 to 18 years old. The cost is $50 per child and includes a T-shirt, use of team air rifles, ammunition and targets. At the end of the season, awards will be given to the children in recognition of their efforts and achievements. The fun program will teach gun safety, sportsmanship and team participation. Shooters offers specials four days during
the week that allow the first person to pay only $6. Tuesday is ladies day. Wednesday is law enforcement day, Thursday is for active military and veterans. Friday is for college students. Guns that are not allowed are the AK-47 pistols, guns fitted with bumper stocks or fully automatic weapons and similar guns. Ammunition that is not allowed at the range includes tracers and penetrating rounds. Children under 16 years old must have an adult with them, and only one child per lane is allowed. For more than one child to be at a lane, they must be properly trained and exercise gun safety at all times. All rules are in place for the safety of patrons. Shooters Indoor Range and Gun Shop will be at the Augusta Outdoor Expo featuring nonfirearm merchandise. Lichty saw the event last year and wanted to be apart of it. For more information, or if you want to shoot at the gun range, stop by at 1025 Patriots Way in Augusta. Its hours are from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
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BOBBY JONES FORD LINCOLN NOT ONLY A DEALERSHIP BUT A PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE COMMUNITY Bobby Jones Ford Lincoln is a fastpaced environment that will have you driving home in a fabulous new or used vehicle. “It is a locally owned, family-owned and-operated, all-inclusive Ford and Lincoln dealership,” said Jesse Strickland, the sales manager. Walk into the showroom and immediately be enamored by the staging of 2013 Ford and Lincoln automobiles. Before you step up to a vehicle, a representative will be by your side to provide you with the best customer service possible. It is the representative’s goal to make your experience a good one at Bobby Jones Ford Lincoln. “My favorite truck is the F-150 SuperCrew 4WD because I hunt,” Strickland said. “You catch bigger fish and kill more deer if you’re driving an F-150.” Whether it is a van, car, truck or SUV, the selection of vehicles, either new or used, is extensive. Bobby Jones Ford Lincoln will work with you to satisfy your automotive needs and help you to not break the bank. “We tend to focus on more than just the price,” Strickland said. If you are purchasing, financing or need service on new or used Fords or Lincolns, Bobby Jones Ford Lincoln can help you with finding the right vehicle to fit your lifestyle. The dealership offers financing and lease options, auto service, and factory certified parts. According to Strickland, the dealership is “very competitive” and provides good quality products at fair prices. Bobby Jones Ford Lincoln works with several lenders and credit unions in order to offer competitive rates for all levels of credit. “Something unique about this dealership is we offer a Lifetime Powertain Warranty on most new Ford vehicles,” Strickland said. In addition, the certified used vehicles come with a seven-year, or 100,000-mile Limited Powertrain Warranty, a 12-month or 12,000 mile comprehensive warranty, a 172- point inspection vehicle history report and 24-hour roadside assistance. All tradeins at the dealership are thoroughly inspected and in prime condition for the customers’ satisfaction by its
team of Automotive Service Excellence certified and master technicians. The service department provides superior maintenance and offers diesel truck and RV services. The parts department will also customize your vehicle to your standards, but if it doesn’t have a product or part in stock, it will order the part for you. The parts and service departments are open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Loaner vehicles and shuttle service is also available for our customers. “We present a different buying experience by being transparent,” Strickland said. If our sales team discloses all information necessary to our customers, from the vehicle details to the operations of the business office, we then gain the trust needed from our customers and they are much more comfortable with the buying process. Bobby Jones Ford Lincoln is a proud supporter of the community, helping organizations such as the Hale House, the Salvation Army and the Veterans’ Association. It is also the title sponsor for the 2013 second annual Augusta Outdoor Expo, held by Augusta Outdoor Ministries, Inc. The Augusta Outdoor Ministries, Inc. is a joint venture between Strickland and Adam Harris, which began after their pastor at Warren Baptist Church, Dr. David McKinley, asked them to create another outreach opportunity to add to the current men’s ministry. Since Strickland and Harris both had extensive backgrounds in the outdoor industry, organizing an event around the outdoors was a natural fit, thus the Augusta Outdoor Expo was created. Strickland’s and Harris’s main purpose for the event is to spread the message of the Gospel and to promote recreation in the outdoors. With their connections with outdoor vendors and Christian business owners, the event snowballed. The inaugural expo was a huge success, initially expecting 400 – 500 attendees, but attendance rose to well over 1,400. “Rarely do you have an event where everyone involved walks away happy, from the volunteers and vendors to the
patrons who attended, but the Augusta Outdoor Expo was an exception. Everyone had such positive feedback, which encouraged us to make this year bigger and better,” Strickland said. Last year’s venue at Warren Baptist Church was packed, and, at one point, was filled to maximum capacity. We couldn’t stomach having to turn people away again so this year,
the expo. At the Augusta Outdoor Expo, Bobby Jones Ford Lincoln will have three booths on the main floor, one of which will have Jerry Kanis, a Powerstroke field representative, who will lead a breakout session during the expo. He will also be doing a questionand-answer session to provide more information to patrons.
2013 FORD RAPTOR Strickland and Harris chose the largest venue in the CSRA, the James Brown Arena, to host the 2013 Augusta Outdoor Expo. The search for the title sponsor for the event was short-lived. Bobby Jones Ford Lincoln is a natural fit for the sponsorship due to their involvement in the community and the product lines that appeal to outdoor enthusiasts. Strickland also thought it would be a great way for Bobby Jones Ford Lincoln to launch the construction of its new state-of-the-art facility to better serve its customers, which will begin in the fall of 2013. “We like representing and working with nonprofits,” Strickland said about why Bobby Jones Ford Lincoln wanted to sponsor the event. He also said that the Augusta Outdoor Expo wanted to be associated with the dealership because it is a local family-owned business and has a passion for reaching people, much like
“Another benefit for us as a title sponsor is to interact off-site with our customers and potential customers, showing them we are regular folks just like they are,” Strickland said about why Bobby Jones Ford Lincoln is participating in the Augusta Outdoor Expo. If you haven’t purchased tickets for the expo yet, stop by Bobby Jones Ford Lincoln. The tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. The adult tickets will automatically enter you to win a grand prize, and the student tickets enter to win a chance for a hunting and fishing license. While you are at the dealership, take a look around the lot at the new and used vehicles. The sales department is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. If you don’t have time to go to the lot, you browse our inventory anytime online at www.BobbyJonesFord.com . For more information, call (706) 738-8000.
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