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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2021

FEATURES 16 Summer Bucket List The ultimate bucket list to have an amazing summer

18 Celebrating 100 Years with Overhead Door Company of Augusta/Aiken Learn the history of the Overhead Door Company and meet the family behind the Augusta location

22 Staying Safe On The Water Andy Colbert from Outdoor Augusta shares some important water safety tips

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26 4th Of July Memories The Augusta Lifestyle Team shares their favorite 4th of July memories

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Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Culinary Creations

Our Town

22 Water & Woods 26 Times Past 28 Travel Destination 32 Lifestyle Calendar

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CULINARY CREATIONS

cheese boa rd 101 ARTICLE JENNIFER SHUFORD PHOTOGRAPHY RANDY PACE

Step 1: CHOOSE YOUR SURFACE I’ve chosen a rectangular, treated, oak cheese board. Depending on the event or occasion, you could use many variations. Sometimes I use a more contemporary white, square, bistro tray or one of Grandmother’s silver trays. I like to mix rustic woods with contemporary and classic serving pieces. Just make sure you pick a surface with plenty of room for all the goodies that make a cheese board so much fun!

Step 2: SELECT YOUR CHEESES Cheeses are classified by several criteria: fresh, moisture (soft to hard), source of milk (cow, sheep, goat), mold (soft-ripened, washed-rind, smear-ripened, blue), brined and processed. When deciding what cheeses to serve, start by deciding what groups you would like to represent. Also, you may want to pick cheeses based on a particular country or region. For this tutorial, I’ve chosen my favorites from all over the globe.

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A TASTEFULLY YOURS TUTORIAL

TODAY’S CHEESES AND GROUPINGS INCLUDE:

+ Thomasville Tomme: a semi-soft, raw cow’s milk, natural-rinded cheese from Thomasville, Georgia.

+ Humboldt Fog: a soft-ripened, bloomy rind, goat milk cheese from Arcata, California.

+ Blue d’Auvergne: a blue-veined, cow’s milk cheese from the Auvergne region of South-Central France.

+ La Tur: a soft-ripened, bloomy rind, cow, sheep and goats milk cheese from the Piemonte region of Italy

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CULINARY CREATIONS (CONTINUED)

Step 3: CHOOSE ACCOMPANIMENTS THAT COMPLIMENT YOUR CHEESE SELECTION These accompaniments should be based on personal taste, current season and region of choice. As you can tell from my selections, I prefer the “savory vs. sweet” battle. Here are a few combinations to explore:

+ Thomasville Tomme with strawberry preserves and cherries

+ Humboldt Fog with roasted pecans, local honey and honeycomb

+ Bleu d’Auvergne with grapes, summer figs, soppressata salami and olives

+ La Tur with blackberries

Step 4: PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF CRACKERS, BAGUETTE, FLATBREADS AND BREADSTICKS

Step 5: BUILD YOUR BOARD. When placing your cheeses on the board, spread them out. If any need to be cut, do this while they are still cold. Once your cheeses are where you want them, start piling on the accessories! You can put jams in small bowls or leave them in the cute jars they came in. Pickles and olives should go in bowls in order to keep their juice contained. Pile nuts, berries, veggies, salamis and sausages, and crackers around the cheeses they accompany. Do this 30 minutes before serving, as cheese should be served at room temperature.

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OUR TOWN

SUMMER BUCKET

LIST

THE ULTIMATE BUCKET LIST TO HAVE AN AMAZING SUMMER

IT’S FINALLY SUMMERTIME! To celebrate the arrival of summer, we created this Summer Bucket List so you can enjoy it to the fullest! This list includes things to do with the family or with friends, or even just yourself. Whether you enjoy going out for excursions, or staying home for some ‘me’ time, we have something for you. Be sure to send us pictures of your summer fun for a chance to be featured in the magazine! Have a great summer Augusta.

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HAVE A PICNIC

GO KAYAKING

READ A BOOK

This can be as simple as packing a

A great way to beat the summer

Whether it's a new book or an old

sandwich and going to your backyard

heat is to go to the water. Grab your

favorite, reading a booking is sure

or taking the family to a local park for

kayak and head outdoors. Don't for-

to give you the relaxation you need

extra fun!

get your sunscreen!

for the summer.

VOLUNTEER

HAVE A CAMPFIRE

PICK BLUEBERRIES

The best way you can give back to

Bring out the graham crackers,

Grab the kids and head to a

our community this summer is to find

chocolate, and marshmallows! Enjoy

blueberry patch! This will be a fun

a place to volunteer!

the night with a campfire, smores, and

experience that you and your kids

watching the stars.

will never forget. For more fun, use the extra blueberries to make jams and other fun treats!

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C e l e b r a t i n g 1 0 0 Ye a r s w i t h Overhead Door Company of A u g u s t a /A i k e n ARTICLE MICHELLE TORDOFF | PHOTOGRAPHY DANIELLE FRANKLIN

LEARN THE HISTORY OF THE OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY AND MEET THE FAMILY BEHIND THE AUGUSTA LOCATION

“OVERHEAD DOOR CORPORATION WAS FOUNDED

He became an authorized distributor of Overhead Door

IN 1921 BY C.J. JOHNSON, THE INVENTOR OF THE

Corporation in 1980 after being approached by the com-

GARAGE DOOR,” ACCORDING TO ABBIE BAUMANN,

pany which he gladly accepted.

EMPLOYED FAMILY MEMBER OF THE AUGUSTA

Jack’s business beginnings were small, but now it is

OFFICE. Jack Sheppard, her great uncle, began his

a family business that employs eleven members of the

garage door business in 1975 working hard out of his

Sheppard family and fourteen others who became family

truck to make a business that would support his family.

through the business. They not only deal in commercial

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and residential garage doors, but they also have dealt in fireplaces for the last 40 years. In fact, Jack’s son Billy is the Fireplace Manager while his son Tommy is the gate manager. His wife, Susan, works

graduated high school. His great niece, Abbie Baumann (daughter

daily invoicing the day-to-day jobs. Jack’s nephews Mike Garrett

of Mike), who shared all the history of the business with Lifestyle

is the Commercial Manager, and Steve Garrett is the Residential

Magazine, also works for the company doing residential bidding,

Manager. The second and third generation began working after

sales and marketing. That means eleven family members show up

school for Jack’s company in their teens. His sister, Jimmie Ruth

to work regularly. Jack even comes in daily at 74 years of age to

Garrett, has worked since Jack’s humble beginnings as his book-

oversee the workings of the business, and he continues to help do

keeper and still shows up daily to work at 79 years young. It wasn’t

installations on larger projects.

until 2015 when the third generation began their work at Overhead

According to Abbie, they are a family oriented, honest, and reli-

Door Corporation. The third generation would include Billy’s sons

able company that stands behind their work. If there are problems,

Tyler, who is now learning to handle commercial job bids and

they work hard to make things right and won’t disappear like other

installation, and Grayson, who followed Billy’s footsteps installing

businesses until the customer is satisfied. They believe deeply in

fireplaces. His employed grandson Mason, son of Tommy, just

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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS WITH OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY (CONTINUED)

“They believe deeply in family and a strong work ethic. They want to impart that integrity to their customers.” to their customers whether they are the large commercial job or

The Augusta Lifestyle Team would like to wish the Overhead Door

the small residential buyer with garage door needs. They will ser-

Company a Happy 100th Anniversary. Overhead Door Company of

vice all makes and models of garage doors and openers, not just

Augusta/Aiken can be found at 1529 Crescent Dr, Augusta, GA 30909.

the products they sell. Locally owned Overhead Door Company

They are open Monday through Friday from 7am to 5:30pm. If you are

of Augusta/Aiken knows garage doors and has 100 years of expe-

interested in having Overhead Door in your home, make sure to stop

rience and a great reputation to back them up. Congratulations

by and check out their showroom. They have plenty of options for

Jack Sheppard and the Overhead Door family!

what you need! Call them today at 706-736-8478.

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WATER & WOODS

ARTICLE BAILEY MORRIS | PHOTOGRAPHY RANDY PACE

ing safe y a t on t s he

water

ANDY COLBERT FROM OUTDOOR AUGUSTA SHARES SOME IMPORTANT WATER SAFETY TIPS WHAT BETTER WAY TO STAY COOL THIS SUMMER THAN TO SPEND IT OUT ON THE WATER? Outdoor Augusta is here to help! Andy Colbert and his wife, Amy, started Outdoor Augusta in 2013 as an outdoor consignment store offering kayaks, tents, outdoor gear, and more. After three years, they decided to move their location to the scenic Betty’s Branch. Wanting to keep water safety in mind this season, Andy shares some tips to remember. “Bring a buddy,” Andy says. If you’re new to kayaking, always bring a friend, or at least let others know where you are. “Know the land,” he says. 22

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Make sure you know the area and are familiar with your surroundings. Outdoor Augusta provides laminated maps that are easy to understand to help guide you while you’re out. “Wear your life jacket,” he shares. Make sure to bring a life jacket with you when you are out on the water, even if you’re an expert swimmer. “Bring a whistle,” Andy says. Having a whistle with you can be a lifesaving tool. If you’re ever lost or in trouble, having a whistle could help others find you. In addition to that, Andy shares some precautions that Outdoor Augusta takes to ensure safety. Whenever Andy notices that it is someone’s first time at Betty’s Branch, he makes sure to keep an eye out for them. Or if he notices someone

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has been gone longer than expected, he gets in his boat to check that they are fine. “We have a history and we know about the land and the animals,” says Andy. “We try to be extremely informative of the area,” he shares. Some of the things Outdoor Augusta offers are guided tours, laminated maps, and sunset and moonlight tours. “We also give free high fives and hugs,” says Andy. Another popular thing that Outdoor Augusta offers is a summer camp program. This adventurous camp is for kids ages 10-14. They will learn all about water safety and becoming more familiar with kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding. Visit Outdoor Augusta at 25 Dolphin Way, Evans, GA 30809. To reserve a kayak rental, call 706-399-4037. For more information about Outdoor Augusta and their services, visit oariverside.com.

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TIMES PAST

MORIES E M 4 T H O F J U LY

THE AUGUSTA LIFESTYLE TEAM SHARES THEIR FAVORITE 4TH OF JULY MEMORIES

THIS YEAR, THE AUGUSTA LIFESTYLE TEAM IS CEL-

Do you want your 4th of July celebrations featured next

EBRATING THE 4TH OF JULY BY SHARING SOME OF

month? Snap a photo and tell us how you celebrated for a

THEIR FAVORITE MEMORIES! It’s so much fun hear-

chance to be featured in the Good Times. Email submissions

ing how each family has different and unique traditions.

to bailey.morris@lifestylepubs.com.

Hear from the Augusta Lifestyle team, Sarah Duckworth, Bailey Morris, and Lisa Story, as they remember past 4th of July celebrations.

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L I S A

B A I L E Y

S A R A H

“My husband and I are cornhole champions! Every year we go to Florida to visit our friends, the Moores. There’s a pool, fireworks, amazing food, and cornhole. Well one year Luke Jackson’s brother, Jacob, was playing against us and we beat him. I’m really proud of that,” -Sarah Duckworth, Account Manager.

“Every year my family goes to our aunt's lake house. We have some good food and go swimming in the lake. It’s so much fun being with the whole family,” -Bailey Morris, Editor.

“We used to go camping at Wildwood for the week. They have a Horseshoe Tournament that my husband and I always participated in and one year we were the champions of the tournament,” -Lisa Story, Account Manager.

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

Explore National Parks Across the U.S.

10 TOP NATIONAL PARKS TO VISIT NOW

THE UNITED STATES’ NATIONAL PARKS, WHICH ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR NATURAL WONDERS

AND

UNMATCHED

BEAUTY,

ENCOMPASS LANDS THAT HELPED SHAPE THE HISTORY OF THIS COUNTRY AND HOLD CULTURAL VALUE AND SIGNIFICANCE. The national parks invite us to stretch our imaginations—and our legs—and explore the great outdoors. This list of national parks just scratches the surface of the natural wonders to wonderlands to discover, but it includes 10 of the most stunning national parks in the United States.

1. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Rocky Mountain National Park includes majestic mountains, abundant wildlife, incredible hiking trails and so much more. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, riding horses and bikes and enjoying the spectacular views. Wintertime brings cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding. Watching wildlife, such as bighorn sheep, elk, moose and mule deer, is a popular activity as well.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Located in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, Yosemite National Park boasts giant sequoia trees, breathtaking water-

falls, vast meadows and more. The park is home to unique rock formations like El Capitan, Half Dome and Glacier Point. Gaze in awe at Yosemite’s thousands of waterfalls, including Yosemite Falls, Ribbon Fall and Wapama Falls.

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3. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Yellowstone’s 2.2 million acres include colorful hot springs, awe-inspiring waterfalls, fascinating mudpots, explosive geysers, diverse wildlife and more. It is home to more hot springs and geysers than anywhere else on Earth. The oldest and largest herd of bison in the country lives at Yellowstone, as well as elk, wolves and grizzly bears.

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Bryce Canyon National Park, located in southwestern Utah, is home to the world’s largest concentration of hoodoos on Earth. With its fascinating landscape composed of hoodoos, horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters and whimsical limestone rock formations, a visit to Bryce Canyon is often likened to a visit to another planet. This stunning landscape, formed by wind, water and snow, draws hikers, rock climbers, photographers, stargazers and cross-country skiers.

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Glacier National Park is located on the border of Canada and the United States and is often referred to as the “Crown of the Continent.” Visitors will find more than 700 glacial lakes and many hiking trails, ranging in difficulty from easy to strenuous. Going-to-the-Sun Road, known as one of the most spectacular scenic drives in the country, is a paved, two-lane highway that divides the park into east and west regions.

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ZION NATIONAL PARK Zion National Park’s colorful sandstone cliffs, lush plateaus covered in pine and junipers, narrow canyons, the Virgin River, plus seeps, springs and waterfalls are just some of the scenic wonders here. One of Zion’s most popular hikes is known as the Narrows, the slimmest section of Zion Canyon. Other popular attractions include the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, Angels Landing, Observation Point and Canyon Overlook Trail.

7. GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park spans 310,000 acres and towers above the Jackson Hole Valley. The Teton Mountains, the youngest in the Rockies, are reflected majestically on the surfaces of six pristine lakes and the Snake River. Experienced climbers can summit the 13,770-foot Grand Teton, and long-distance hikers can take the Paintbrush CanyonCascade Canyon Loop for impressive views of the mountain.

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK This UNESCO World Heritage Site is 277 river miles long, up to 18 miles wide and 1 mile deep. The South Rim is home to Grand Canyon Village and Bright Angel Trail. The West Rim is home to the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glass bridge that extends 70 feet over the edge of a cliff. The North Rim is the most remote access point, allowing visitors to experience the park firsthand through intense hiking and backpacking and thrilling river rafting.

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ARCHES NATIONAL PARK Arches National Park is defined by its natural sandstone arches, stunning red rocks and beautiful colors. The park has the largest concentration of natural arches in the world. Hikers can take advantage of Arches National Park’s numerous trails ranging from short hikes to Balanced Rock and the Double Arch to more strenuous routes through the Fiery Furnace and up to the Delicate Arch. Visitors may spot a variety of desert animals, including lizards, birds and snakes, depending on the time of day.

10. HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK To visit one of the country’s best national parks, journey to Maui’s Haleakala National Park. The name of this national park translates to “House of the Sun.” Legend goes that the demigod Maui lassoed the sun from its journey across the sky as he stood at the volcano’s summit, slowing its descent to make the days last longer. The Haleakala Crater is a dormant volcano that sits at 10,000 feet above sea level, and visitors flock to this location to view one of the most spectacular sunrises on Earth. Perhaps just as impressive are the park’s sunsets, which give way to star-studded skies. Haleakala National Park spans more than 30,000 acres and includes red deserts and rock gardens near the summit and waterfalls and streams in coastal Kipahulu. The park has beautiful hiking trails that can be traveled by foot or by horseback, and it is also home to more endangered species than any other park in the National Park Service.

Hopefully, this list of the 10 best national parks has inspired you to start planning your next adventure. Whether the mountains are calling, your inner daredevil needs to be satiated or a scenic road trip is in order, America’s national parks are begging to be explored! CityLifestyle.com/Augusta

1 FORT GORDON INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION Barton Field

JULY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

The Independence Celebration is back and better than

ever! There will be a kiddie carnival, food, fireworks,

Runaway June, LANCO, and Brother's Osborne! Join

them on the Barton Field Thursday, July 1st, from 5pm to 11pm. Open to the public and free admission.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 THE AUGUSTA MARKET 15 8th St

The Augusta Market is an exciting effort at helping Augusta entrepreneurs and patrons experience the advantages of living in Augusta! The Augusta Market will be every Saturday in July from 8am to 2pm.

4 FOURTH OF JULY

Happy Fourth of July from the Augusta Lifestyle Team!

6, 13, 20, 27 VEGGIE PARK FARMERS MARKET 109 Eve St

The Veggie Park Farmers Market will be every Tuesday in July from 4:30-7pm. Come out and meet the farmers and get fresh local produce!

10 CHILDREN’S HIKE WITH STORY TIME Phinizy Swamp Nature Park

$2 per child (free for Friends of Phinizy). Bring your children for a nature hike designed especially for them! They will enjoy a story before or after they spend their time exploring and experiencing nature first-hand. Please wear comfortable closed toe shoes & bring water. Tickets are limited. Visit phinizycenter.org for more information.

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