DISTRICT 58 LOCAL SPONSORS

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Pete's recently opened another store in Parsons at 116 S. 32nd Street (site that was formerly 32nd Street Quick Stop). They are planning on expanding the parking lot which will give access from Main Street as well as 32nd Street.

Here is a list of current locations. Most of these stores are called Pete's or Short Stop and most of them are Conoco Stations. Remember to bring your receipt from a Pete's and have your late fee waived.

THE OUTBOARD DOCTOR

So, your motor is running rough and does not idle right. You take the cowling off and look, not really knowing what you are seeing, but not wanting to spend a lot of money getting it fixed. On the other hand, you do want it running right, so you can go boating or fishing. You ask some of your buddies and get the standard response, like “that happened to mine and I did this.”

Here is a novice idea for this boat owner and many others-We Diagnose-You Fix. There is such a service available. You can read about it and meet the owner at www.theoutboarddoctor.com. The Outboard Doctor is celebrating one full year in business with many happy customers from Florida to California and places in between.

The Doctor has his wall full of credentials from Mercury, Johnson, Evinrude, MerCruiser, and Mariner. He has had a Brick and Mortar shop for almost 30 years and is still running a Mercury and Johnson/Evinrude Service Dealership. He also spends much of his time on the phone helping boat owners all over the country who have the desire and ability to do their own work, but need diagnostic help.

The World-Wide-Web has made it possible to expand a business that was limited to customers within a 200 mile radius of the Brick and Mortar location to anywhere there is phone service. That is good for the Doctor. It is also good for the customer who wants to do his own work and save lots of dollars.

There are some things the customer needs to know about the service. 1. The service will cost $60/diagnosis. 2. Customer can pay with credit card, paypal, or personal check/money order. 3. Customer needs to have some mechanical ability, which can be determined during the initial consultation call. 4. Customer can buy parts from the Doctor or from his local parts store. Not only does the Outboard Doctor customer save money in labor charges, but also saves gas money because he does not have to pull his boat anywhere to get it fixed.

This service is not for everyone. Some fixes require specialized tools that are cost prohibitive for the customer to buy. The Doctor has some tools available to rent, but not all. Some jobs are more extensive than the average customer will want to attempt. The Doctor can guide the customer in deciding if his fix is possible or if the unit needs to be fixed by a professional.

More information can be found at www.theoutboarddoctor.com. Toll free phone number is 888 294-8957.

Meet Richard Fitzwater of Fitzwater Custom Lures

Fitzwater Jigs is owned by Parsons, KS native, Richard Fitzwater. He started making jigs for friends and fellow anglers in early 2000. In 2003, he started selling them. Richard also became a loyal sponsor for American Bass Anglers Division 58 based out of Big Hill Lake. Richard is a young man of 43, is married to his wife, Mary Jo and has three daughters. The Fitzwater family is very supportive of Richard and his love of fishing. You will many times see Richard with his wife or one of the girls at Big Hill Lake testing some of his jigs. You can find out more about Fitzwater Jigs by going to www.fitzwaterlures.com. Richard's email address is rfitzwater@att.net. Order your jigs on the website or by emailing Richard. If you prefer to call, his phone number is 620 421-6031.

LOCAL SPONSORS

• Pete's Short Stop - various locations in the 4 state area **COUPON**
• Ben Minor Marine Service - professional rebuilder (620) 421-2935
• www.theoutboarddoctor.com
• Crawford County Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Community National Bank - Edna, Cherryvale, Neodesha, Parsons
• Daylite Donut - Hwy 400 at 23rd Street, Parsons - open at 4:30 a.m.
• Albers Marine - 403 N 69 HWY Arma, KS (620) 347-8853
• Labette County Tourism, Parsons - (800) 280-6401
• Sirloin Stockade East Main Parsons; Friday night seafood buffett **COUPON**
• Taco Mayo-1119 W 11th Coffeyville, KS or 3210 W Main Parsons **COUPON**
• Bleacher Gear - Plaques, Screening, etc. 620 421-6771
• Fitzwater Jigs - Parsons. 620 421-6031
• H & K Camper Sales - family owned 39 year-old business/Columbus 620 674-3400
• Howerter Appliance - Rent-To-Own. 620 421-0260
• Yacht Brite - the serious marine system
• Sportsmans Warehouse - www.sportsmanswarehouse.com
• The Guesthouse at 400 East Main in Parsons, KS
• Super 8 Parsons (620) 421-8000
• Super 8 Pittsburg (620) 232-1881
• Super 8 El Dorado (316) 321-4888
• Cable One, Parsons
• Parsons Wal-Mart