VOL. 28, NO. 29 The Area’s Premium Community Paper
WEDNESDAY July 16 thru July 22, 2014 The Area’s Largest Circulation Publication
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EMPLOYMENT WANTED — maintenance man, must have knowledge of RV’s. Call 863763-9966 or 863-763-7164
TOLL COLLECTOR & CUSTODIAN FOR FLORIDA TURNPIKE at Yeehaw Junction Pay Rate $9.27 per hour Call 561-741-4295 Mention “Calling about Yeehaw Toll Collector & Custodian Ad”
PETS $3000.00 REWARD — lost white male Schnauzer in River Oak Area off Hwy. 70 West. Call 954-663-3693
WANTED TO B U Y WANTED: — We buy estates, tools, house items, and furniture 863-6978906 or 863-634-7311
GARAGE SALES MOVING SALE — July 18-19, River Bend Mobile Home Park, lot 39, 8am-? YARD SALE — July 1819, 10am-2pm, 2718 SE 32nd St. Lawn tractor, etc. LARGE YARD SALE — in Vantage Oaks Clubhouse in Treasure Island, July 18-19 HOSPICE YARD SALE — Wed. & Thurs. Aug. 6th & 7th, 8am-12pm, new & used items, clothing, furniture & collectables. 411 SE 4th St. 863-467-2321. Donations accepted daily WANTED: We buy estates, tool, house items, and furniture 863-6978906 or 863-634-7311 THE PENNYSAVER CALL 863-763-7283 TO PLACE AD HERE!
Okeechobee Pennysaver • July 16 - July 22, 2014
BUSINESS SERVICES
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
CONCANNON FLOORING — carpet, sheet vinyl & planks, laminate flooring, re-stretches, repairs & installation service. 126 SE Park St. 863-8240884 or 863-801-3767
WHIRLPOOL CABRIO WASHER — needs bearing, $35.00. Whirlpool Cabrio steam dryer, works great, $100.00 Call 863-447-0523
WORK ALL DAY — too tired to clean? Let me clean for you. Call me 401-741-0557 (Okeechobee area) 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 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 NEED HIGH SPEED INTERNET? — Get High speed internet & unlimited phone bundles starting @ $69.99, call today! Free installation. Florida TotalCom 888-801-8853 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 GOLF CART BATTERIES — repairs, parts, service, and charger repairs. Will buy unwanted carts & chargers. Call Dan’s Golf Cart Repairs: 863-4479553 or 863-763-8318
SMALL 3-WHEEL SCOOTER — foldable, $400.00. Heavy duty electric wheelchair, $800.00. Electric scooter lift for car, $800.00. Call 863-467-2156 FORD FACTORY 20 INCH — 6 lug wheels, like new, Goodyear Eagle LS tires, center caps & lug nuts. Call 305-687-5012 LIGHTNING FAST INTERNET— is available in your area! Call now to find out about internet, phone & TV bundles!! Florida TotalCom 888-801-8853 FULL SIZE POOL TABLE — new cloth, sticks & balls. Call 850-598-4694
AUTOMOBILES JEEP CHEROKEE — 4-door, 4 cyl., new tires, runs good, $2500.00 OBO. Call 850-598-4694
BOATS OLD TOWN DISCOVERY MODEL CANOE — 15 ½ ft. square stern, $300.00. Mercury 8 HP 4-stroke, short shaft, manual start, $800.00. Call 863-447-0523
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P RO S H O P
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RENTALS
RENTALS
LAKEPORT FLORIDA — 2/2, older home w/ screen porch, c/a/h w/storage on 1 full acre, $79,000.00 owner finance to a credit worthy buyer w/down payment. Call 573-7188074 or 573-718-3624
2/1 FOR RENT — cozy spot east of town on Berman Rd., furnished, electric, water & garbage included, $675.00 per month. Call 863-4674299 or 863-357-4427
2/2 TAYLOR CREEK — huge Florida room, shed & dock, $700.00 per month Call 850-598-4694
LAKEPORT FLORIDA — 5 minutes to Lake Okeechobee, 1996 year model, ¼ acre, DWMH, 2 car garage with an adjoining handy man room. 60x12 Florida room, 3/2, Australian pines & crape myrtles, 2 nice storage buildings, new a/c, $89,000.00, finance by owner w/a down payment to the right people. Call 573-7188074 or 573-718-3624
COMMMUNITY NOTICES THE AREA ON AGING — of Palm Beach host the Okeechobee Fearless Caregiver Conference at Indian River State College Williamson Conference Center on Thursday, September 18th. A day of support, information & advice for family & professional caregivers from aging & disability experts, caregiver advocates, physicians, social security specialists, elder law professionals, homecare & facility coordinators & support organizations. Limited number of complimentary caregiver tickets are available for the full day seminar & exhibitions. Registration includes a sit down luncheon & is available by calling 954-362-8126 or by going online to www. FearlessCaregiver.com 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. 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
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1/1 FURNISHED MH — 1 person only, no children, no pets. $400.00 per month, $250.00 security. Call 863-763-6975 2/1 MH $475.00 per month, no pets, ¼ acre lot, good condition. 3605 NW 3rd St. Lot 7. Call 786-253-5072
1/1 SMALL MH — on 2 lots, located in KRE, shed, w/d, c/a/h, & lawn service included, $500.00, FLS. Call 863-447-6437- or 863-467-1153 HOUSE FOR RENT — 3/2/2 in desirable Lazy 7, split floor plan, 2 car garage on ½ acre corner lot. 16x26 private covered patio & large shed, laminate wood floors throughout, no carpet. Great neighbors! $1300.00 per month including lawn service. Serious inquiries only please. Call 863467-8181
TIRED OF STAYING IN THE MOTEL 1 & 2 bedroom rentals available. Tastefully furnished, includes all utilities, electric, water, satellite, lawn care & pest control. All you need are your personal items & your fishing poles. Weekly or monthly, long or short term. Starting at $200.00 per week. Call 863-467-4371 PARK MODEL AVAILABLE — in Ancient Oaks. Cute & cozy, Florida room & extra living room. Call 863-763-2889 2/2 TOWNHOUSE in King’s Bay, $750.00 per month. Pool, clubhouse & quiet location, 1st, last & security. Call Steve 561-436-1000
1/1 LIVING ROOM & KITCHEN — electric, water & lawn service included, $600.00 per month. Call 863-697-6619
2/1 MH — on 2 acres, fenced, $450.00 per month, 1st & last. Call 954-554-2255. 1124 NW 102nd St
1/1 APARTMENT — for rent, 1/3 electric & water, furnished, $535.00 per month. Call 863-3810981 or 863-261-6862
2/1 MH IN TOWN — 1st, last, security, $450.00 per month, no pets. Call 863763-6232
3/2 UPSTAIRS APARTMENT — for rent, utilities & lawn service included. Call 305-781-7854 RV IN PARK — $360.00 per month + security. Park model, $400.00 per month + security, water included on both. Call 863-634-4548 2100 SQ. FT. METAL BUILDING — for rent, located behind Lakeside Carwash in Treasure Island, 2 roll-up doors, $750.00 per month, 1st, last & security. Call 863610-1027 2/1 DUPLEX — $600.00 per month, $600.00 deposit, garbage, pest control, & lawn maintenance included. No dogs. Call 863-801-9119 2/1 TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT — in King’s Bay. Tiled & nice community pool, $700.00 per month + security, includes water. Call 561358-8128 or 863-8017206 DECORATOR FURNISHED — 1/1 condo, all pots, pans & linens, available for annual lease at $650.00 per month. Call 239-839-6177 LOOKING FOR HIGH SPEED INTERNET?? — get HughesNet Gen4 TODAY! Starting at $49.99. Free installation!! CALL NOW! Florida TotalCom 888-801-8853
1 & 3 BEDROOM — CBS homes for rent, no smokers & no pets. Call 863-697-6547 TV & INTERNET BUNDLES — high speed internet & TV bundles. Call now for a FREE installation. Ask about our summer specials. Florida TotalCom 888-801-8853 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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Pulled Pork Sandwich
w/ Baked Beans & Corn $6 Donation
Friday Night - Steak Dinner 6pm - 9pm
16 oz Ribeye served with garlic bread, salad & dessert.
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Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events
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 Main Street supporters: Friend-Joan Roden - Small Business-Your Inner Space - (yoga,dance and healing arts center) Be a hero, save lives by donating blood: Fri., July 25 – Walgreen’s, 1 – 6 Thurs., July 31 -- SFWMD Field Office, 1 - 5 Okeechobee YMCA Children’s Art Auction. Thursday July 24 6 PM at the Sacred Heart Church (pavilion behind the main church) 901 SW 6th St. Come out and hear the children share stories and their art. Money raised will be to continue Y Summer Camps. For more information call Shawn Keil 772-215-9780 /863-484-0202 or e mail skeil@ymcatreasurecoast.org The Chamber of Commerce Would like to remind you to get your nomination forms in for the “Inaugural Business of the Year Awards”, the deadline for entries is July 17, 2014. Business Spotlight Winner :CONGRATULATIONS the lounge at Sacred Sanctuary “BUSINESS AFTER HOURS” ON JULY 29, 2014 AT BUXTON BASS FUNERAL HOME FROM 5-7 P.M. AUGUST 12 @ THE PAINT BUCKET FOR OUR “POWER NETWORKING BREAKFAST” FROM 7-9 AM. Accepting donations for the “Stuff the Bus For School Supplies” project. On August 9, 2014 Applebee’s is hosting a Flapjack pancake breakfast from 8-10 for the project. We will have WOKC live, as well as a school bus to fill with SCHOOL SUPPLIES! Contact Antoinette @ 863-467-6246 or 561-718-0536 for more information. Go to www.okeechobeebusiness.com to RSVP today! Brahma Bull Restaurant Thank you Main Street of Okeechobee members & others who read the Clipboard, for the donation of gifts and money to help us kick off our Christmas in July party on Tues. July 8 at the Brahma Bull Restaurant. Everyone had a wonderful time and hope you also enjoyed the food! Our crew had a good time preparing for the party and also express their thanks for the donations. We are still collecting gifts and money and will through the end of July. Our canned goods are not up to what we would like yet, but we still have time to collect more. If you would like to donate anything, drop it off at the restaurant or call Yvonne at 863-467-0050 and I will arrange a pickup. Hope you will join us for dinner soon. We open at 3:00 P.M. Mon. thru Fri. & on Sat. & Sun. we open for lunch at 11:30 A.M. Look forward to seeing you. Brahma Bull Restaurant is located at 2405 Hwy. 441 S.E. Tin Fish Restaurant 301 N Parrott Ave. IF BEING INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY YOU LOVE AND ENJOY IS A REPRESENTATION OF ONES COMMITMENT TO LIFE’S DREAMS AND HAPPINESS, THEN IT IS EVIDENT THAT WE AT THE FISH ARE ALL COMMITTED, PROUD AND EXCITED LIVING INVOLVED IN OKEECHOBEE, MAY EVERYONE COMMITTED IN AND TO OKEECHOBEE SHINE AND HAVE FUN - CELEBRATE OKEECHOBEE LIFE AND THE PRIVILEGE OF LIVING HERE - WE ARE SO EXCITED TO BE OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY - Joe Melluso Owner/Operator BRAT Club teen dance will be held on Saturday July 19. Join the club at the Okeechobee Freshman Campus 610 SW 2nd Ave. from 7 - 10 PM. $7 for hot dogs, chips, soda and more! For more information call Allison Chandler at 863-697-9096. Pearls for Martha’s House is a fundraiser for that will directly benefit Martha’s House and their effort to stop domestic violence. Tickets for a South Seas Pearl necklace valued over $4000 donated by Wolfgang Jewelers are available. The suggested donation for each ticket is $100.00. Only 100 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be October 31st. For more information contact 863-763-2893. The Hideout Cafe located at 12044 East Hwy 78 Lake Port. Bring in your church bulletin on Sunday for a chance to win two free Sunday buffet dinners. Register at the Hide Out on Sunday. We will have a special of Steak and Crab Legs, includes choice of potato, vegetable, salad and bread for $25. We will offer two for one specials on margarita’s. K9 Resque Kibbles Kitchen needs your help. If you have any clean plastic shopping bags without holes please drop them by the Main Street office at 55 S. Parrott Ave. 9-4 M-F. These bags are used to fill with supplies for low income pet owners.
Mark the following date in your calendar. • Smokin’ Pink BBQ Takeout will have their Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting on Monday, July 21, 2014 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM with the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County; they are located at 116 SW 4th Ave. Please come out and support your local business! Owner Laurie Stephen would love to have you stop by! • ***Business Spotlight Winner Goes to..... CONGRATULATIONS TO ROBERT AND BIANCA KEEFE OWNERS OF “THE LOUNGE AT SACRED SANCTUARY”! THEY WILL BE THE FIRST BUSINESS TO BE SPOTLIGHTED!! THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING OUR POWER NETWORKING BREAKFAST IN JULY! JOIN US ON AUGUST 12 @ THE PAINT BUCKET FOR OUR “POWER NETWORKING BREAKFAST” FROM 7-9. • We are now accepting donations for the “Stuff the Bus for School Supplies” project. • On August 9, 2014 Applebee’s is hosting a Flapjack pancake breakfast from 8-10 for the project. We will have WOKC live, as well as a school bus to fill with SCHOOL SUPPLIES! Contact Antoinette @ 863-467-6246 or 561718-0536 for more information. • On July 29, 2014 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Buxton Bass Funeral Home the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County Business After Hours is one of our most popular networking events. These quarterly events bring together members of the business community in a fun filled atmosphere designed to encourage networking and interaction while enjoying delectable food and drink. • Inaugural Business of the Year Award, The Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee would like to announce the “Inaugural Business of the Year Award! “Make sure to check your email and mail, we will be sending out NOMINATION forms for the awards. SELF NOMINATION IS ENCOURAGED!! • Chamber Ambassador Program, The Ambassador Program consists of enthusiastic volunteers from the Chamber membership who donate their time to help build member commitment and raise community awareness of Chamber activities and benefits. In doing so, the Ambassadors grow professionally and personally by building business relationships within the community. The program is ideal if you have a desire to: o Become more active in the local business environment o Raise awareness of your business or organization o Give back to your community Each year, the program accepts up to 10 individuals to serve as Ambassadors for the following calendar year. If you are accepted into the program, you will receive training on the skills and responsibilities necessary to succeed in the program. Getting involved with the Ambassador Program is one of the first steps you can take to become more involved with the Chamber. Leadership Okeechobee Class of 2015 is now taking applications. The purpose of the Leadership Okeechobee Program is to cultivate leadership through education, exposure to the community, and interaction between class members. Our ultimate goal is to prepare students for a personal journey along the wonderful and rewarding path to community service. The following are our program objectives: To prepare future/ potential leaders to meet the challenges ahead for Okeechobee; You will explore critical issues via a series of seminars and related activities; You will interact with key decision-makers, local leaders and representatives of local government to gain a better understanding of the forces which impact your community as a whole. The key to preserving and enhancing the quality of life is a well-informed citizen. If you are interested in being considered for the class, you may pick an application from the Chamber of Commerce or you may go to the Chamber’s website (www. okeechobeebusiness.com) and select Leadership Okeechobee under Chamber Programs on the home page to download the application. Contact: Mariah Parriott, Administration (863)467-6246; info@okeechobeebusiness.com 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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