VOL. 28, NO. 18 The Area’s Premium Community Paper 316 NW 5th St. Okeechobee, FL 34972
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WEDNESDAY April 30, 2014 thru May 6, 2014
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COMMMUNITY NOTICES THE LAKE OKEE CHOBEE 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 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. 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 FOSTER GRANDPARENTS — if you would like information about becoming a Foster Grandparent to mentor young children in school, please call Sonia 772-828-1064 HIGH SPEED INTERNET — is available in your area! Call now for a FREE installation! Florida TotalCom 888-8018853 Se habla espanol OKEECHOBEE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH — Discovery Youth Program, 7pm-8pm, on Wednesday’s. For more information call 863-763-3681
WANTED TO B U Y
AUTOMOBILES WHITE LINCOLN TOWN CAR — 1994 $1,100.00 OBO. Call (850)797-3675
BOATS GHEENOE — w/ 15HP Yamaha, live well, foot control trolling motor, battery charger & trailer, $2500.00. Call 863-634-6159
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
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Okeechobee Pennysaver • April 30 - May 6, 2014 GENERAL MERCHANDISE
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SINGING YEARS — Glen Miller, Wayne King, Al Jolsen, Artie Shaw & many more, over 200 records, $75.00. Call 863-467-8955
3/2 POOL HOME ON 5 ACRES
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
2 GOODYEAR MARATHON TIRES — 235/80-R16, load range E, used less than 1000 miles, best offer. Call 508-991-0806
HUGE 5 FAMILY YARD SALE — furniture, dishware, clothing & much, much more. Fri. & Sat. May 2nd & 3rd 8am-1pm. 5900 NE 2nd St. off Hwy. 70E past Mosquito Creek Grocery off of 60th St.
BUSINESS SERVICES
LEGAL SERVICES — Call 863-509-8267
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 RICK’S DO ALL SERVICES — pressure washing, tree trimming, canal & bank clearing. Call 863261-3645. LIC. # 1500 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)
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 USED TIRES — set of 4, 265-65-17, $30.00 each. Call 863-3810981 or 863-261-6862 NEED HIGH SPEED INTERNET — get HughsNet Internet & unlimited phone bundles, starting at $69.00. Call today. Florida TotalCom 888-8018853. Se habla espanol C O N C A N N O N FLOORING — carpet, sheet vinyl & planks, laminate flooring, restretches, repairs & installation service. 126 SE Park St. 863-8240884 or 863-801-3767
O K E E C H O B E E CHURCH OF GOD — 301 NE 4th Ave. is having a community yard sale, May 17th, 8am-1pm, spaces are $10.00 donation w/ table. Donations can be dropped off at the church, call and someone will meet you there. Grief Share will also be having a yard sale on the North side of the church. To reserve a space call Norma Sue Kemp, 863-634-2930 MULTI-FAMILY SALE — Precore elliptical, new Corvette muffler w/ tips, 91-96 still in box, $100.00, double & triple strollers, Vera Bradley, clothes & misc. Taylor Creek, 2545 SE 27th St. Fri. 1-5pm & Sat 9am-4pm 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
HUGHSNET GEN4 — is available in your area! Call now to find out about internet, phone & TV bundles. 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 DONATE YOUR CAR OR TRUCK — to Okeechobee Special Equestrian and get a tax deduction! Help Special Needs children call. (863) 393-3206.
MOVING SALE — everything goes. 1198 10th St. BHR, fishing & hunting equipment. For more information call 863-357-2301
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APARTMENTS
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FURNISHED/UNFURNISHED — apartment in BHR, 1 large bedroom, 1 large bath, Mexican tile, very nice & clean, on the water, w/dock, water & garbage included, $550.00 per month, $300.00 security. Call 772-284-5512
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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
4/1.5 HOUSE FOR SALE — 30x30 bonus room, totally remodeled, in Basswood. Call 863-261-2973 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 Spring Specials!! CALL NOW! Florida TotalCom 888-8018852 Se habla espanol
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RENTALS
RENTALS
FOR RENT — 1/1 mobile home at 15A/ 441, $177.50 per week + deposit. Electric, cable & water included. Call 772-285-3264
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
SMALL TRAVEL TRAILER FOR RENT — $375.00 per month, includes water & lawn maintenance, no smoking, no pets. Call 863-634-8589 2/2 MH — TCI, furnished, w/d, no pets, no smoking, $800.00 per month + security. Call 863-467-8292 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 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 NICE, CLEAN — newly renovated 1 & 2 bedroom units available in adult only park. Small dog, ok. Call 239-246-6301 FURNISHED — 1/1 Park Models located on Kissimmee River, only minutes from Lake Okeechobee, starting at $650.00 plus electric. 863-467-4371 THE PENNYSAVER CALL 863-763-7283 TO PLACE AD HERE!
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 2/1 MH IN TOWN — 1st, last, security, $450.00 per month, no pets. Call 863-763-6232 RV — $360.00 per month + security, water included. Call 863-634-4548
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501 SE 2nd St. Okeechobee, FL
1 & 3 BEDROOM — CBS homes for rent, no smokers & no pets. Call 863-697-6547
Bingo at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Every Monday
Doors Open 5 p.m. Bingo at 7:00 p.m. For more information please call
863-763-3727
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TRACKLESS TRAIN
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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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.
Mark the following date in your calendar.
55 S. Parrott Ave 34972 Phone: 863-357-MAIN • www.okeechobeemainstreet.org Main Street would like to welcome our new members: Wherrelll Machine and Starlite RV Park
Congratulations to our new board. For a list of new board members see our website: www.okeechobeemainstreet.org. Project Prom: Project Prom is holding a second day! If you are going to be attending a special event please come in and get your free dress or suit. This is your last chance to take advantage of this opportunity. Saturday April 26 10 - 3 at the Okeechobee County Library located at 206 SW 16th St. Donations are still accepted at the Okeechobee News. Thank you to the BRAT Club, Okeechobee News and Okeechobee County Library. For more information call Tammi Kelly at 772-708-6764 or Kourtney at 863-634-6225 or email to tammiphotos@gmail.com. The Hideout Cafe: Hello from the Hideout Cafe. Our specials are as follows: Wednesday Night - Italian Night Rick’s Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Salad & Garlic Rolls $10. Chicken Marsala with Pasta or Mashed Potatoes, Salad & Rolls $14. Dessert: Creme Brulee $6. Thursday Night - Cuban Night Roasted Pork, Black Beans w/Rice, plantains, Cuban Bread $14. Extra Sides: Fried Stuffed Yuca $3. Dessert: Flan & Tres Leche Cake $5. Friday Night - Fried, Blackened or Grilled Grouper Choice of Fried, Red or Baked Potatoes Cole Slaw & Hush Puppies Saturday - 12 oz Sirloin Choice of Fried, Red or Baked Potato, Salad,Rolls Sunday - Country Style Buffet $12 Includes Drink & Dessert We will have our usual assortment of appetizers and desserts. Thanks from Rilean Hooker - The Hide Out Cafe- 863-946-0050 Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Training in Okeechobee: The Guardian ad Litem program is offering interested community members the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child in need by becoming a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) volunteer. Certified GAL volunteers are appointed by the court to be the voice for a child. The GAL training program for accepted applicants will be held on Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9, from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day, at the Okeechobee Public Library, 206 SW 16th Street, Okeechobee. No prior experience is required, and training and support are provided. To apply to become a GAL volunteer and participate in the May training, or to learn more about the program, interested persons should contact Gail Griffith, Volunteer Recruiter, at 772-871-7225 or 866-341-1425; gail.griffith@gal.fl.gov; www.guardianadlitem.org. Volunteer Recruitment Cafe: If you are 55+, please join us on Thursday, May 8th from 9:00 am – 10:30am am for a free cup of coffee and light breakfast. Learn how you can volunteer to help other seniors in your community. Contact Darlene Forage at (772) 349-5073 dforage@youradrc. org or Marco Cuevas at (863) 484-2907 mcuevas@okeechobeevolunteers.org for more information. Thursday, May 8th at 9:00 am The event will be held at the Brown Cow Sweetery 103 SW Park Street, Okeechobee Please RSVP to Darlene Forage or Marco Cuevas space is limited. 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.
• Join us on May 6, 2014 from 7:30 to 9:00 at the “Roper’s Paradise Cafe” for our monthly Power Networking Breakfast. Get to know your local businesses and build lasting relationships in a professional environment. Do not miss this opportunity! • The Concealed Weapon Permit class will be conducted on Thursday evening May 15, 2014 beginning at 7 PM at the Chamber. The class will last approximately two hours. Range qualification will take place on Saturday May 17, 2014. You will be instructed where to meet on Saturday during the Thursday evening class. You may use your own weapon or you may use the weapon we provide you during qualification. The Cost for this class is $40.00; you may sign up online at www.okeechobeebusiness.com or stop by the chamber 55 S Parrott Ave. • Congratulations to 2014 Leadership Okeechobee Class! Graduation was held at Quail Creek Planation on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Those who participated are Sharie Turgeon; Sharon Johnson; Frank DeCarlo; Patrick Shepard; Donna Gaiser; Tiffany Collins; Heather Hancock; Noel Stephens; D.R. Willson; Russ Brown; Diane Davies Spires; Diana Whitehall; Katherine Sebris & Daniel Velez • 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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