VOL. 28, NO. 17 The Area’s Premium Community Paper 316 NW 5th St. Okeechobee, FL 34972
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WEDNESDAY April 23, 2014 thru April 29, 2014 The Area’s Largest Circulation Publication
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BUSINESS SERVICES
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
GARAGE SALES
MONKEY MAN TREE SERVICE — trimming, removing. Tall trees, big jobs, small jobs. Will do it all. Available 7 days a week. Licensed & insured. Commercial or residential. Call 863-484-2054
NIKOTA GENERATOR — 3500 watt, 6.5 HP, OHV, quiet running, asking $175.00. Call 928-925-0239
MOVING SALE — Couch & Love seat-$150.00, sleeping sofa - $100.00. Queen Bedroom suit $200.00, Living Room tables- $100.00, table and chairs $50.00, other items. Call 863-357-2546, 1137 Maple Street, BHR
COMMUNITY NOTICES T H E L A K E OKEECHOBEE ELKS LODGE #2871 — Spring 2014 Membership Drive, Come, Visit & Join. 2nd Thurs. of the month at 7pm & the 4th Thurs. of the month at 5pm. 501 SE 2nd St. (American Legion Post 64). For more information call 863-610-0470 or 315778-7407 THE STORY OF NOAH — Wachula, Fl. Sat. April 26th, 7:30pm. Leave The Gathering Church, 1735 SW 24th Ave. at 4pm. Reserved seats & transportation included for $34.00 per person. All ages welcome! For more information call Mollie at 863-610-1088, Sylvia at 863-801-0184 or Connie at 863-763-8929 DONATIONS NEEDED — Tax deductible. Items needed for Okeechobee Rehab Facility’s Thrift Store. We can pick-up if needed. Please help our disabled adults in our community. Call Sid Estrada 863-610-0515 or Bryant Culpepper 863801-4097. Your support is greatly appreciated.
OKEECHOBEE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH — Discovery Youth Program, 7pm8pm, on Wednesday’s. For more information call 863-763-3681 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY TO RECOVERY— Lack of transportation is one of the biggest challenges for thousands of cancer patients. We need volunteer drivers to help get patients to and from their life-saving treatments. To become a driver or learn more about the program please call 1-(800)-227-2345. *
WANTED TO B U Y WANTED: — We buy estates, tools, house items, and furniture 863-6978906 or 863-634-7311
RICK’S DO ALL SERVICES — pressure washing, tree trimming, canal & bank clearing. Call 863261-3645. LIC. # 1500
MOTORCYCLES 2007 YAMAHA — TW 200 11K miles, new tires, new battery, 85 mpg, $1800.00 obo. Call 928-925-0239
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES # 4137 — every Tuesday, bar bingo, 1pm, every Wednesday, bingo, 5:30pm, every Sat. card bingo 5:30pm. The public is welcome to all. Come enjoy great food, entertainment & great people! 9985 Hwy. 441 N. For more information call 863-763-2552
AUTOMOBILES
HIGH SPEED INTERNET — is available in your area! Call now for a FREE installation! Florida TotalCom 888-8018853 Se habla espanol
TIGER LAWN SERVICE — is available to handle your lawn care needs. Commercial or residential. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. “Let the Tiger do your mowing.” Cell 863-207-9037 or landline 863-824-8762 RICK’S DO ALL SERVICES — screen enclosure repair & screen replacement. Senior citizen discount. No job too small, I do it all. Call 863261-3645 LIC. #1500
WIDOW & WIDOWERS SUPPORT GROUP — meets every Tuesday at 7:30am at The Lodge on the Lake. For more info call Darlene, 863-467-5351
FOSTER GRANDPARENTS — if you would like information about becoming a Foster Grandparent to mentor young children in school, please call Sonia 772-828-1064
WHITE LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 1994 $1,100.00 OBO. Call (850)797-3675 2004 MERCURY — Grand Marquis 1 owner low miles- fully loaded asking $4,800.00 obo 863-447-0742
MOBILE HOMES 1992 14x46 MH — 2/1.5 Fleetwood, excellent condition, clean c/a/h, w/d, fridge, etc. $7500.00. Can be moved, call for details, 928-925-0239
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RICK’S DO ALL SERVICES — pump repair & water treatments, $50.00 service call, 24 hour service. Call 863261-3645. LIC #1500 WORK ALL DAY, TOO TIRED TO CLEAN — let me clean for you. Call me 401-741-0557 (Okeechobee area)
MOWER — Sears, riding 42”cut, used, runs okay, some new parts. Treasure Island $250.00 Call 954-804-8399. AIR COMPRESSOR — Trades Pro, 3.5 HP 11 gal tank on wheels. $95.00. Weight Dist. Hitch w/sway control fits 2” receiver $250.00 Call 863-532-0885 CASH FOR CARS — any condition. No title needed. (863)268JUNK or (863)268-5865 2 BOATS — 12 ft. v-hulls, 1 needs work, 1 fiberglass, $150.00, 1 aluminum, $300.00 obo. Kicker motor bracket, will hold up to a 15 HP motor, $75.00.TV stand that hangs from the ceiling, $75.00. 75 gallon salt water fish tank, complete with fish, corals, lights. Will sell all or separate. Call 863-3572846 or 386-589-0023 USED TIRES — set of 4, 265-65-17, $30.00 each. Call 863-3810981 or 863-261-6862
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NEED HIGH SPEED INTERNET — get HughsNet Internet & unlimited phone bundles, starting at $69.00. Call today. Florida TotalCom 888-8018853. Se habla espanol
GOLF CART BATTERIES — repairs, parts, service, and charger repairs. Will buy unwanted carts & chargers. Call Dan’s Golf Cart Repairs: 863-6100479 or 863-763-8318
C O N C A N N O N FLOORING — carpet, laminate, in-stock vinyl, remnants, installation service, re-stretches. 126 SE Park St. 863-8240884 or 863-801-3767
DONATE YOUR CAR OR TRUCK — to Okeechobee Special Equestrian and get a tax deduction! Help Special Needs children call. (863) 393-3206.
PERSONALS TALL, SINCERE, DESCRETE — down to earth, semi-retired guy to meet sincere gals, couples for dining, travel, friendship, etc. Ft. Myers weekends, etc. Call 618-319-0642
BOATS 17’ RANGER BASS BOAT — 2004 90 HP Johnson, excellent condition, $3800.00. Call 863-604-8438. No after 4pm calls 12 FOOT AIRBOAT— w/ trailer, new tires, 4 cylinder licoming, polymer bottom, runs good. $4,000.00 OBO. Call 928-925-0239 GHEENOE — w/ 15HP Yamaha, live well, foot control trolling motor, battery charger & trailer, $2500.00. Call 863-634-6159
HOSPICE YARD SALE — Wed. & Thurs. April 30th & May 1st, 8am12pm, new & used items, clothing, furniture & collectables. 411 SE 4th St. 863-467-2321. Donations accepted daily REAL LIFE CHILDREN’S RANCH YARD SALE — will be open every Thurs. & Fri. 9am-2pm until the end of May. Come out for great bargains. Donations needed. 7777 Hwy. 441 SE WANTED: We buy estates, tool, house items, and furniture 863-6978906 or 863-634-7311
E M P L OY M E N T EARN $500.00 A DAY by selling Final Expense Insurance policies to the ever growing senior market. Same day advances, great agent benefits, proven lead system, liberal underwriting & exotic incentive trips. Life Insurance License Required. Call Lincoln Heritage 1-888-600-7936 or email donald@awgfinancial.com
LARSON DAIRY — is looking for a mechanic. The applicant must be able to pass a drug test. Please send resumes to: P.O. Box 1249, Okeechobee, FL 34973.
REAL ESTATE 3/2 POOL HOME ON 5 ACRES 1800 square ft. dwmh, two car detached carport, 5 beautiful landscape fenced acres. Over 100 Oak trees, in-ground swimming pool, work sheds & pond southeast side of Okeechobee great for commuters. Mint condition. Large open kitchen w/newer GE profile appliances. Owner motivated, must-see. Make offer, call Brian direct for best value Remax properties, 561-702-8885
PARK MODEL — with large Florida Room. Has storage shed, washer & dryer, 3 yr old air conditioner, dishwasher, cement driveway. Excellent shape in Zachary Taylor Resort. Call 863-6973760 or 863-801-1267 for more information. TRAVEL TRAILER — w/ Florida room 2 bedroom located at Brothers RV Resort, $7,500.00 OBO 850-797-3675. 3/2 TAYLOR CREEK— w/shed, dock, and boat lift. Other properties for sale. 850-797-3675 MOBILE HOME PARK FOR SALE — 14 lots, good income, 7 acres, $399,000.00, 3605 NW 3rd St. Call 786-253-5072 FOR SALE/RENT LOT — Ancient Oaks, $23,000.00, wide street & storage building. Call 502-316-1380 HOUSE, 3/2 — furnished, on water, metal roof, $350.00 lot rent, not mobile home, owner financing, $5000.00 down, $850.00 monthly, $22,000.00 OBO. Call 863-467-7996 LOOKING FOR HIGH SPEED INTERNET?? — get HughesNet Gen4 TODAY! Starting at $49.00. Ask about our Easter Specials!! CALL NOW! Florida TotalCom 888-8018852 Se habla espanol To Advertise In The Pennysaver Call 863-763-7283
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RENTALS
RENTALS
2/2 MH — TCI, furnished, w/d, no pets, no smoking, $800.00 per month + security. Call 863-467-8292
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705 NE 64th Ave. — 2/1 CBS house w/central A/C, granite counter tops, tile floors, all appliances, w/d hookup, impact windows, large back porch, nice yard $675.00 per month, includes lawn service Call 863-357-3313 1 BEDROOM TRAILER — furnished, a/c, 1 person only, no kids, no pets, $400.00 per month, $250.00 security. Call 863-763-6975. Available May 1st. SOUTHERN SUN III — 3 rentals-$350.00 per month + electric, 1 rental-$550.00 per month+ electric, 3-for sale, $3500.00 each. All in adult park. Call 863-7637164 or 863-763-9966
FOR LEASE OR SALE — 2/2 house in Seminole Cove, must be 55 or older, $650.00 monthly, plus utilities. Call 863-697-2522 1,300 SQ. FT. OF COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE — $1100.00 per month, water included, triple net 1 year lease. Call 863-610-0618 2008 14X40 PARK MODEL — large covered dock on the water, 1/1 $725.00 per month, includes utilities. 2 BEDROOM COTTAGE— $650.00 per month, utilities included, semi-commercial. Call 863-4674576 or 772-349-8049
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TRAVEL TRAILER — with 2 additions for rent in adult park, water & electric included, $150.00 per week, $300.00 to move in. Must pass background check. Call 863-610-0712
WATERFRONT IN BHR — nice, 3/2, large rooms, central air, 1 car garage, $900.00 per month plus security. 1147 4th St. Call 561-968-4018 MH’S & CABINS FOR RENT — 2/1&2, storage shed, boat storage, furnished $550-650.00, unfurnished $400.00$550.00. Must have good references. Call 502-8031876 or 502-682-2403. Okeechobee & Lakeport 2/1 MH IN TOWN — 1st, last, security, $450.00 per month, no pets. Call 863-763-6232 PARK MODEL — $400.00 per month + security, water included. Call 863-634-4548 1 & 3 BEDROOM — CBS homes for rent, no smokers & no pets. Call 863-697-6547 THE PENNYSAVER CALL 863-763-7283 TO PLACE AD HERE!
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2/2 LAKE ACCESS w/d, furnished w/ lawn care, asking $785.00 per month plus security. Call 410-336-6907
1/1 KRE — w/ shed, w/d, c/a/h, water, garbage & lawn service included, $500.00 per month, 1st, last & security, references needed. Call 863-4476437 or 863-467-1153
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Upcoming Blood Drives The blood mobile will be in Okeechobee this month.
A half hour of your time can save 3 lives; make May your month to give blood.
Fri., May 2 – Samboree at KOA, 9 – 2 Fri., May 9 – Publix, 1 – 6 Sat., May 10 – Wal Mart, 11 – 4 Thurs., May 15 – SFWMD Field Station, Hwy 70E, 1 – 5 Fri., May 16 – Platelet and whole blood drive at Wemmer’s Orthodontics, Hwy 441N, 10 – 4 Sun., May 18 – Golden Corral, 11 – 4 Mon,, May 26, Memorial Day observance in the Park, 9 – 1 Sat., May 31 – Wal Mart, 11 - 4
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Okeechobee Main Street Clip Board
By Sharie Turgeon, Executive Director
Okeechobee Main Street, Inc.
55 S. Parrott Ave 34972 Phone: 863-357-MAIN • www.okeechobeemainstreet.org
New Members - The Hideout Cafe, Big Lake Hobbies, Sharon & Bobby Bennett General Membership Meeting - Please join Main Street at Golden Corral noon on April 23. Updates, news and the announcement of our new board. Kiwanis - 42nd Annual Kiwanis Easter AYCE Pancake Breakfast will be located at Cowboys BBQ and Steakhouse, Hammerhead’s Plaza. Brahma Bull - Open for business during renovations! Daily specials and in house specials each day. Watch for changes on the specials on the Brahma Bull Facebook page. Oysters are available every day and featured as a special on Tuesday nights from 5-9 for $10 a dozen. Affordable Art and Framing - Expanded art class schedule for small groups or individuals. Framing available for your masterpiece on site. Hours are Monday - Saturday 10 - 6 other hours by appointment only. Located at 110 SW 14th St. Big Lake Hobbies - Your local source for all radio controlled sports. We currently have in stock ready to ride, ready to run aircrafts, cars, trucks, helicopters and boats. Free advice, free training and an excellent service department. Located in the same store as Affordable Art & Framing. OneBlood - Thanks for all you’ve done to save Okeechobee lives. More help is always needed. Please choose one of these dates and come donate blood. Every unit can save three lives: The Hideout Cafe - Wednesday Special and Thursday Special. Wednesday will be Spaghetti, Soup/Salad Bar and Garlic Rolls $10. Thursday Beef Tips over Rice or Mashed Potatoes, Soup/Salad Bar and Rolls $13. Entegra Roof Tile - local manufacturing company currently looking to fill positions. Applicants must be able to stack concrete tile neatly onto pallets, perform periodic maintenance, and other duties as assigned. Competitive pay, great benefits. Apply in person at Entegra Roof Tile 1289 NE 9th Ave.
Say, “I saw it in the Pennysaver.” Page 5 Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events Mark the following date in your calendar. • Grand Opening of Abney Building & Consulting Inc. A Grand Opening for Abney Building & consulting was held on April 10, 2014, Wes would like to thank all who attended this event for their support and well wishes. Wes is a fourth generation resident of Okeechobee, he attended & Graduated from Okeechobee Highschool (Go Brahmans!) and later obtained his Associate of Science in Building Construction technology from Indian River Community College (or IRSC). Sometime after completing his Schooling he went to work for the family business Abney & Abney Construction. Wes excelled at many positions during his time there from 1988-2009 and completed countless projects such as the Chamber of Commerce Building, Ford Motor Company, Okeechobee Health Care etc. You Can Contact Abney Building & consulting at (863)532-9074. • The Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Chamber Business After Hours on Tuesday April 29, 2014 at 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at OK Corral Gun Club located at 9449 NE 48th Street. This is an excellent opportunity to get to know your local business people and build lasting relationships in a professional environment. So don’t miss the opportunity, RSVP NOW via the Chamber calendar. • Have you been considering starting a business, but getting it started feels overwhelming? Where do you start? How can you get started on the right path? We’ve assembled a team of area professionals to provide you necessary information for you to consider before starting a business. We’ll provide you information on permits, insurance, accounting, human resources, legal issues, web site and marketing. Join us on June 5 at 9 a.m. and determine if starting a business is right for you. Okeechobee Chamber of Commerce, 55 S. Parrott Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34974. Please call Antoinette Rodriguez or Mariah Parriott at 863.467.6246 to RSVP! We encourage you to check out our community calendar at www.okeechobeebusiness.com for more events as they come available in the community and in the Chamber. Please remember to RSVP for each of the above events to reserve your spot. If you are interested in SPONSORING any of the Chamber events please contact Mariah @ 467-6246, Antoinette @ 561-718-0536 Or antoinette@okeechobeebusiness.com
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