VOL. 28, NO. 9 The Area’s Premium Community Paper 316 NW 5th St. Okeechobee, FL 34972
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WEDNESDAY February 26, 2014 thru March 4, 2014 The Area’s Largest Circulation Publication
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BUSINESS SERVICES
BOATS
HOME REPAIRS — home repairs, pressure washing, roof coating, skirting, all types of odd jobs & more. Call 706-424-7906
21 FT. TRACKER PONTOON — new carpet & seats, galvanized tantum trailer, 90HP Mercury motor, $8300.00. Call 859-314-5366
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
18FT. LOWE PONTOON — new carpet, trailer, 50HP Johnson, $4150.00. Call 859-661-7596
COMMUNITY NOTICES OKEECHOBEE CHURCH OF THE TRINITY — is having a spaghetti dinner w/ roll & sweet tea on Feb. 28th, the cost is $6.50. Orders may be placed in advance & on the day of the dinner. Delivery or pick-up is between 11am1pm. For more information call 863-623-6500 THE WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION — of Okeechobee Presbyterian Church will hold their Annual Bake Sale on March 8th from 8am-1pm in the Fellowship Hall, entrance on NE 4th St. Lots of delicious baked goods, there will be a White Elephant table or two. For more information call Betsy, 863-357-0465 CHRISTIAN SINGLES — of The Gathering, open for everyone. Come together & enjoy The Holy Land Experience in Orlando on Thursday, Feb. 27th. A complete day trip in the park from 10am-6pm. $60.00 fee includes park entrance & bus transportation. The Annett bus will arrive at 7:30 & depart from The Gathering parking lot at 8am. For more information call Molly, 863-610-1088 or Sylvia, 863-801-0184 NEW SINGLES SENIOR CLUB — to host dance on March 1st in a private hall (Bull Pen) at Cowboys, 202 NE 7th Ave. Inquire at the front desk. Doors open at 5pm for supper, dance starts at 7pm. Door prize is given. For more information call Marie, 863-357-0676 WIDOW & WIDOWERS SUPPORT GROUP — meets every Tuesday at 7:30am at The Lodge on the Lake. For more info call Darlene, 863-467-5351
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 2005 COACHMAN MIRANDA — 2 slide-outs, A-1, no smoke, no pets, 26,000 miles, $30,000.00. Call 724-766-2029 1998 38 FT. DUTCHSTAR MOTORHOME — 300 HP diesel, diesel generator, levelers, slide-out, one owner, $30,000.00. Call 863-610-1214
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FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES # 4137 — every Tuesday, bar bingo, 1pm, every Wednesday, bingo, 5:30pm, public welcome. Fri. Feb. 28th Auxiliary will host spaghetti dinner, salad & garlic bread for $6.00 donation (kids under 10 free) from 5:30-9pm, Entertainment will be provided by Medicine Man, from 7-11pm. All proceeds go to support charities of The Fraternal Order of Eagles #4137. Come enjoy great food, entertainment & great people. Every Sat. card bingo 5:30pm. The public is welcome to all. 9985 Hwy. 441 N. Mark your calendars, Turkey Shoot March 8th. For more information call 863-763-2552 FOOD FOR THE WRITERS SOUL — one day workshop offered by the Fielden Institute for Life Long Learning at the Dixon-Hendry campus at Indian River State College on Tuesday, March 4th from 10am3pm. Jan Day is the peer leader and will discuss many aspects of writing techniques. Lunch is included. For more information call Laura, 772-462-7880 FOSTER GRANDPARENTS — if you would like information about becoming a Foster Grandparent to mentor young children in school, please call Sonia 772-828-1064 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. *
RICK’S DO ALL SERVICES — pressure washing, tree trimming, canal & bank cleaning. Call 863261-3645 LIC. # 1500 WORK ALL DAY, TOO TIRED TO CLEAN — let me clean for you. Call me 401-741-0557 (Okeechobee area) RICK’S DO ALL SERVICES — pump repair & water treatments, $50.00 service call, 24 hour service. Call 863261-3645. LIC. # 1500 OKEE’S BEST DAY’S CLEANING — pressure cleaning of driveways, decks, mobiles & houses. All of your inside and outside cleaning needs. Now offering errands of any kind, lawn service and light tree trimming.Call Jennifer & Larry Day 1-863-4481054 or 863-824-0123 NEED LIGHTNING FAST INTERN E T? — G E T H I G H SPEED INTERNET TODAY! STARTING AT $49.99. FREE INS T A L L A T I O N! C A L L NOW! FLORIDA TOTALCOM 813-643-4100 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. THE PENNYSAVER CALL 863-763-7283
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GARAGE SALES
2011 MERCURY BOAT MOTOR — 115 4-stroke, $5000.00. Call 859-314-5366 AIRBOAT — 12ft. 1989 w/120hp Lycoming aircraft engine, trade towards pontoon or $2900.00. Call 518-491-8772 FOR SALE PONTOON BOAT TRAILER — new tires, new strap, single axle, excellent condition, $1325.00 obo. Call 863-447-1313 18 FT. BAYLINER — fiberglass boat, 125 HP motor, new trailer, very good condition, $3500.00. Call 863-634-7781 2006 14 FT. TRACKER — aluminum boat, 15 HP Suzuki 4-stroke motor, galvanized trailer w/ new tires. Runs & looks good, asking $3750.00. Call 928-925-0239 2003 RANGER — 521 Comanche 35th anniversary dual console, 2 new Talon anchors, 2 Garmin fish finders, new batteries, 250 Mercury XS, low hours, jack plates, Minn Kota trolling motor, Ranger trailer, new tires, $25,000.00. Call 812-499-0908 1995 SKEETER BASS BOAT — 19 ft. w/ trailer, $3000.00 obo. Call 863-634-2789
E M P L OY M E N T MECHANIC NEEDED — Semi tractor-trailer mechanic w/ experience needed. Full-time position. Must have general all around mechanical knowledge. Benefits available. Apply in person at Syfrett Feed Co. 3079 NW 8th St. Okee. NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED — must have reliable vehicle. Call Mike 863-4671371 leave message.
BHR — 1094 22nd St. at the end of cul-de-sac, Feb. 28th & March 1st, 8am1pm. Glass lady is back & doing major downsizing! A lot of Fenton, Fostoria, Imperial, glassware, etc. Jewelry (never seen before), knick-knacks, household & misc. All at garage sale prices! Everyone is welcome! YARD SALE — Sat. March 1st, Vantage Oaks RV Park, 4071 SE 24th St. 7am-? PARKWIDE SALE — Taylor Creek Resort RV Park, 2730 Hwy. 441 SE, Thurs. Feb. 27th, next to draw bridge LARGE YARD SALE — 744 NE 29th Ave. behind Bill’s Mini Mart, Thurs. & Fri. Feb. 27th & 28th. Corelle dishes, die cast Texaco banks, nice clothes, tools, Remington 1894 shotgun, 22 rifle, fishing rods & tackle, printer. Too much to list YARD SALE — Feb. 28th & March 1st, 2196 SE 25th Dr. Furniture, clothes, toys, lamps, books, etc!
AUTOMOBILES
2008 FORD F-450 SUPERDUTY — 6.4 L, V-8, turbo charge diesel dually, Lariat package interior, bed roll top & 5th wheel hitch. Call 217-821-6864 2005 CHEVY COBALT — 92,000 miles $5800.00. Good condition, new tires, cold a/c. 863-763-4233
YARD SALE — March 1, furniture, knick-knacks, tools, generator, 8am? 1111 SW 5th St. ANNUAL YARD SALE — 3 families, 2618 SE 38th Tr. TCI, Feb. 27th & 28th, 8am-3pm YARD SALE — Feb. 28, March 1st & 2nd. 852 NE 29th Ave. behind Bill’s Mini Mart. Lots of items, furniture, odds & ends, fishing, tools, etc. HOSPICE YARD SALE — Wed. & Thurs. Feb 19th & 20th, 8am-12pm, 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 Wed.-Fri. 9am2pm until further notice. Come out for great bargains. 7777 Hwy. 441 SE WANTED: We buy estates, tool, house items, and furniture 863-6978906 or 863-634-7311
MOTORCYCLES HONDA GOLDWING — 2006 Touring, 5 speed, Burgundy, 26,337 miles, preload adjust, vertical adjust, cruise control, ABS, am/fm/cd/cb/aux, chrome details, racks, passenger seat w/ swing out arms. Beautifully kept, clean, no body or finish damage, good tires, $15,000.00. Call 863-763-0570
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Pay Rate $8.11 per hour Call 561-741-4295 Mention “Calling about Yeehaw/Ft. Pierce Ad” HANDY MAN NEEDED — for yard work, $9.00 per hour, 5 or 6 hours per week. Call 863-763-6358 EXPERIENCED BREAKFAST & LUNCH COOK — Alice’s Restaurant, Brighton Reservation. Apply in person
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RENTALS
RENTALS
1/1 RV FOR RENT — in waterfront park, $500.00 per month, includes electric & water. Call 863-467-1530
1,300 SQ. FT. OF COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE — $1100.00 per month, water included, triple net 1 year lease. Call 863-610-0618
TAYLOR CREEK CONDO — 2/1 furnished, water, boat dockage, storage unit & pool included, $800.00 per month. 1st & security to move in. Call 863-6584264 or 305-360-9901 WATERFRONT — beautifully furnished, 2/3, rim canal w/ boat dock. Available March 1st. Call 239-246-6301 NICE CLEAN — furnished, 1/1, adult park, small dog, ok. Call 239-246-6301
FOR RENT, RV LOT W/ COACH PORT— #265, Blue Cypress Golf & RV Resort, on the water, available immediately, $325.00 monthly W/ lease. Call 863-697-3132 2008 14X40 PARK MODEL — large covered dock on the water, 1/1 $750.00 per month, includes utilities. 2 BEDROOM COTTAGE— $750.00 per month, utilities included, semi-commercial. Call 863-4674576 or 772-349-8049
OKEECHOBEE LITTLE FARMS — 2/1.5 furnished MH for rent, $550.00 per month + $550.00 security. Call before 4pm, 863-604-8438
AFFORDABLE SELF STORAGE 1 block N of Wal-Mart 25% discount on all sizes 863-763-8878
1 & 3 BEDROOM — CBS homes for rent, no smokers & no pets. Call 863-697-6547
APARTMENTS
MH FOR RENT — covered boat parking, storage shed, good area. Need references, 1st & last, $400.00 per month. Call 502-8031876 or 502-682-2403 DWMH 3/2 — Florida room, very spacious & clean, $900.00 per month. Call 954-295-0994 CONDO FOR RENT — 2/2, Oak Lake Villas, $850.00 per month, 1st, last & security required. Call 863-801-3133 28 FT. TRAVEL TRAILER — for rent, very clean, in nice mobile home park, can be seen at 2034 NW 38th Ave. $375.00 per month, non-smoker, no pets, single person. Call 863-634-8589 AVAILABLE FEB. 1st — 3/2 home on 6 acres, $1500.00. Call 561-2483504 HIGH SPEED INTERNET — is available in your area! Call now for a Free installation! Florida TotalCom 888-801-8853 RV LOTS FOR RENT — located on Hwy. 78 West, $300.00 per month, water & sewer included, clubhouse & boat parking. Call 954-295-0994 FOR LEASE OR SALE — 2/2 house in Seminole Cove, must be 55 or older, $650.00 monthly, plus utilities. Call 863-697-2522 ¼ LOT Lots of oak trees, only $275.00 per month. 3605 NW 3rd St. Lot 4 Call 786-253-5072 3/2 HOUSE IN TOWN — open floor plan, wood laminate flooring, granite countertops, freshly painted, fenced yard, nicely landscaped, $1400.00 per month, 1st, last $ security, additional pet deposit required. Call 863-610-0618
1/1 TCI — ceramic floors, fenced yard, $450.00 per month. 1st & last. Call 863-261-5191 2/1.5 FURNISHED APARTMENT — w/ credit approval, includes all utilities. Call 863-763-8878 APARTMENTS FOR RENT—2-1½, one block N of Wal-Mart. 1799 S. Parrott Ave. Call 863-763-8878 EFFICIENCY APARTMENT —1BD $125.00 week. Travel trailer lots, $300 mo. All utilities included, by dock & gazebo. - 8042 441 SE Okeechobee Breeze, waterfront park 863-4674576 or 772-349-8049
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OWNER FINANCING — 3/3, MH, KRE, double wooded corner lot, shed, new flooring, $2500.00 down, $500.00 per month, good terms. Call 863-261-5191
PARK MODEL FOR SALE — w/ 8 x 25 Florida room & utility room, located in Vantage Oaks RV Park. Call 863-5320505 or 863-532-0582
MOBILE HOME PARK FOR SALE — 14 lots, good income, 7 acres, $399,000.00, 3605 NW 3rd St. Call 786-253-5072 BIG O RV RESORT LOT 135 — 1/1.5, Florida room, own your own lot. Call 765-610-4662 FOR SALE/RENT LOT — Ancient Oaks, $23,000.00, wide street & storage building. Call 502-316-1380 REDUCED $58,500.00 — waterfront in Treasure Island, on deep canal, 3/1.5 1344 sq. ft. modular home, w/ fireplace, enclosed back porch, fenced yard, shed, fully furnished. 3104 SE 35th Ave. By appointment call 502-649-9637 BHR- END OF SEASON — available March 1st, 2/1.5, furnished, TV +, no pets. 1 person 1 room apartment also available. Call 863-7636086 or 863-763-8599 HOUSE, 3/2 — mostly furnished, appliances, garage, on the water, quiet, metal roof, $300.00 lot rent, not a mobile home, reduced $22,500.00 obo. Call 863-467-7996 NEED HIGH SPEED INTERNET? — get HughesNet Internet and unlimited phone bundles, starting at $69.99. Call today! Florida TotalCom, 888-801-8853
3/1.5 MH — on the water on a dead end street, completely furnished, $42,500.00. Call 863-7634174 or 859-339-1888 1988 PARK MODEL — 12 x 36 in very good condition, w/ Florida room in Lakeview RV Park, rent paid through December, $17,500.00. Call 419-7339757 or 567-356-7585
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27 FT. RV — with 10x20 Florida room, 10 x 22 carport, furnished, good condition. 55 & older park, $6000.00, low lot rent. Call 937-307-8884 FOR SALE — 2/2 MH, w/ fireplace, Florida room & storage shed, totally furnished. Call 317-443-6977
GENERAL MERCHANDISE GENERATOR — Generac, 15,000 watts, needs battery, $500.00, low hours. Call 863-623-8144 FOR SALE — Lazy Boy sofa78” long, pastel w/blue stripe, excellent condition, $300.00. Call 863-6100500 or 573-547-6690 SCHWINN 418 ELLIPTICAL — excellent condition, programmable, kept in doors, $200.00. Call 863-634-6159 NEW BOWFLEX MOTIVATOR2 — w/ all attachments, paperwork included, $300.00. Call 863-228-7263 HEAVENS TREASURES — used furniture, new & used clothing, collectables, etc. Buy here, pay here & lay-a-way. 106 SE Park St. 863-484-2196 HUGHSNET GEN4 — is available in your area! Call now to find out about internet, phone & TV bundles! Florida TotalCom 813-643-4100 GOLFCLUBS — drivers, woods, hybrids, irons, putters, golf bags & balls. Call 863-655-4709, Trading Post Flea Market on Saturdays. www. traders-golf-clubs-.com CONCANNON FLOORING — carpet, laminate, in-stock vinyl, remnants, installation service, re-stretches. 126 SE Park St. 863-8240884 or 863-801-3767
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Now serving the Okeechobee area. We are located in Sebring, Florida and have been in business for 15 years. A complete full service print shop with digital and offset equipment. Ready to serve all your printing needs. We are offering free delivery once a week on most orders. Overstock special on: 4 part and 5 part NCR - 8.5 x 11 - Black Ink 250 sets is $65.00 • 500 Sets $90.00 1000 sets is $150.00
Phone: 863-385-5998 • Fax: 863-385-8088 E-Mail: thejobshop716@gmail.com Okeechobee Main Street Clip Board By Sharie Turgeon, Executive Director Main Street would like to welcome a new member: Chuck Darling The February Main Street mixer was another enjoyable evening with the generosity of Florida Outdoors RV Country. The food from Golden Corral was a hit, as always and the company was just as great! Our 50/50 continues to grow as well as our membership as last night’s mixer brought us a new member Mr. Chuck Darling. There was a number of announcements and pleas for volunteers for a variety of events that were coming up. Please join us for our next mixer on March 20 at Harbor Community Bank in front of Home Depot. The Top of the Lake Art Fest winners are now available on our website www.okeechobeemainstreet.org. Please join us for our next festival the Speckled Perch Festival and parade. There will be a $10.00 parade permit fee and permits issued upon receipt of payment. The Speckled Perch Festival is March 8-9 each day from 10 - 3 in the lovely Flagler Parks downtown. Come and join Main Street for food, music and fun! Dodgeball Tournament hosted by the BRAT Club on Saturday March 1st at 9 AM Flagler Park #3. All proceeds go to OHS scholarships and teen dances. Concessions available. For more information contact Allison Chandler at 863-697-9096. The Great “Chair-ity” Event Greetings from your local dental offices of Okeechobee. Family Dentistry of Okeechobee, that’s Dr.Davis, Dr.Laskey and Dr.McClane, Tenniswood and Associates, Wemmer Orthodontics, and Everglades Pediatric Dentistry are participating in a raffle event! All participating offices have chosen a local charity and they will be repurposing an old chair in their honor for our office wide raffle. Chairs will be held for raffle and display Monday February 24 through Friday March 7th in each local office. Our grand finale will be held in the Speckled Perch/ Cow Town festival, Saturday March 8th. Raffle tickets will be $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. The dental office raising the most money will donate all raffle proceeds to their chosen local charity. All dental offices will also choose raffle winners to take home their wildly decorated chairs. Please join in our event and help cheer on your favorite dentist and charity! Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office March of Dimes FundraiserMen’s Softball Tournament - 2/22/14 Entry fee: $200.00For more information please call John Rhoden at 863-634-9188 or Jill Rogers at 863-634-0870The Battle of Okeechobee - 2nd Seminole War Battle ReenactmentFebruary 22 - 23 Reenactment time: 2 PM both days with gates open 10 AM - 4 PM. Admission is $10.00 per car.The Battle will take place at 3500 SE 38th Ave. Calling Young Men in Okeechobee! The Chobee Courage Project: An opportunity for young men 12-17 to participate in youth leadership opportunities to address teen dating violence in your community! For more information about participation. Call or text Melvin Cordova, Project Coordinator, Martha’s House (772) 333-7725
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Okeechobee Pennysaver • February 26 - March 4, 2014 Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events Mark the following date in your calendar. • On February 26, 2014 the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County will hold its Quarterly Business Exchange Luncheon from 11:45 AM- 1:00 PM at Indian River State College. We will have speakers from Edwards Jones Investments, The Small Business Association and our Gold Sponsor Tobacco Free Partnership. Please Pre-register for this event! • Come and Join us Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 12:00 – 4:00 PM at the Grand Opening of Gilbert Ford, located at 3175 US 441 South. Enter for a chance to win a free E-Z-G) golf cart. WOKC will be onsite live, the Chobee Steelers will be performing and Jersey Mike's will be providing the food. • On March 5, 2014 there will be a Dr. Fred Brown Memorial Scholarship Poker Tournament Held at The Speckled Perch Steak House, Entry fee is $50.00. First 100 players GUARANTEED seating Preregister to play. For more information contact Russ Brown 772-285-9914 or email: rband3@yahoo.com • The Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Chamber Power Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 7:00 AM and concluding at 9:00 AM at CareerSource Research Coast, 209 Park Street Okeechobee Florida. 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. • Please join us on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 5:30 PM in remembering the 122 children who died in the State of Florida as a result of child abuse or neglect. Ceremonies will be held by Castle in the open field outside the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County (55 S Parrott Ave.) • Saturday, April 19, 2014 The Pregnancy Center of Okeechobee will hold the Color Craze 5K Run/Walk for Life It will be held at the Agri-civic center located at 4601 HWY 710. For more information contact the Pregnancy Center of Okeechobee 808 NE Park Street in Okeechobee.
• 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. 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
Geechee Mon’s BBQ restaurant is open for business! Shown (Left: Right - Front) City Councilmen Dowling Watford, Owner Charles Harper, Mayor Kirk, City Councilmen Clayton Williams, Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County Board Member Russ Brown, (Left: Right - Back) Okeechobee Mainstreet President Maureen Burroughs, Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County Executive Director Antoinette Rodriguez and a host of employees and friends. Cutting the ribbon at this new restaurant on Saturday morning February 15, 2014. Geechee Mon’s is located at 106 SE 6th St (Old Backyard BBQ location). The restaurant is open 7 days a week from 11 AM until 9 PM. They serve a variety of home cooked BBQ meals including ribs, beef brisket, chicken, pulled and sliced pork. Every other weekend Geechee Mon’s offers a whole hog dinner (1/2 LB of hog meat served with swamp cabbage & choice of cornbread or homemade garlic bread) for $13.99. Everything is made from scratch. Come on out and enjoy a great home cooked meal!!!!!
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Lic #1672
Ed Gassaway
LIC# CGC059988
Page 8
Say, “I saw it in the Pennysaver.”
Okeechobee Pennysaver • February 26 - March 4, 2014