VOL. 28, NO. 28 The Area’s Premium Community Paper
WEDNESDAY July 9 thru July 15, 2014 The Area’s Largest Circulation Publication
316 NW 5th St. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeechobeepennysaver.com
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EMPLOYMENT CUSTODIAN/ LABORER FOR FLORIDA TURNPIKE at Yeehaw Junction Pay Rate $9.27 per hour Call 561-741-4295 Mention “Calling about Yeehaw Custodian Ad” WANTED — maintenance man, must have knowledge of RV’s. Call 863763-9966 or 863-763-7164
PETS $3000.00 REWARD — lost white male Schnauzer in River Oak Area off Hwy. 70 West. Call 954-663-3693
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
CTM MOBILITY MINI SCOOTER — portable, tilt handle, basket & battery charger, folding seat. Excellent condition, $450.00 firm. Call 863-467-0670
WORK ALL DAY — too tired to clean? Let me clean for you. Call me 401-741-0557 (Okeechobee area)
FUTON — white wooden frame, full size, 2 mattresses, 3 decorative covers, excellent, clean condition, $350.00. Call 863-467-0670
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
AUTOMOBILES
NEED HIGH SPEED INTERNET? — Get High speed internet & unlimited phone bundles starting @ $69.99, call today! Free installation. Florida TotalCom 888-801-8853
JEEP CHEROKEE — 4-door, 4 cyl., new tires, runs good, $2500.00 OBO. Call 850-598-4694
RICK’S DO ALL SERVICES — pressure washing, tree trimming, canal & bank clearing. Call 863261-3645. LIC. # 1500
GARAGE SALES 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
WANTED TO B U Y WANTED: — We buy estates, tools, house items, and furniture 863-6978906 or 863-634-7311
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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 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
FORD FACTORY 20 INCH — 6 lug wheels, like new, Goodyear Eagle LS tires, center caps & lug nuts. Call 305-687-5012 FOR SALE — 2 Pride Scooters, GoGo lightweight model, maximum weight 250 lbs. 3 years old, good batteries, used indoors, $500.00 each. Call 863-697-3589 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
REAL ESTATE 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 DING-A-LING DELI — Business for sale, only independent Boars Head deli in Okeechobee, terms available. Call 863-5852454 leave message. 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
To Advertise
RENTALS
RENTALS
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
2/2 TAYLOR CREEK — huge Florida room, shed & dock, $700.00 per month Call 850-598-4694
1/1 LIVING ROOM & KITCHEN — electric, water & lawn service included, $600.00 per month. Call 863-697-6619 1/1 APARTMENT — for rent, 1/3 electric & water, furnished, $535.00 per month. Call 863-3810981 or 863-261-6862 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 3/2 LAKE ACCESS — CBS home, newly remodeled, $960.00 per month includes lawn maintenance. Call 863610-1276
3/2 VERY NICE HOME on ¼ acre, private location, no pets, 311 SE 8th Dr. $900.00 per month Call 786-253-5072
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 BEAUTIFUL SAMANTHA’S GARDEN APARTMENT — 2/2, w/d, $800.00 per month + $500.00 security, 1 year lease. Call 863-467-9250 or 863-634-5780 2/2 TOWNHOUSE in King’s Bay, $750.00 per month. Pool, clubhouse & quiet location, 1st, last & security. Call Steve 561-436-1000 2/1 MH — on 2 acres, fenced, $450.00 per month, 1st & last. Call 954-554-2255. 1124 NW 102nd St 2/1 MH IN TOWN — 1st, last, security, $450.00 per month, no pets. Call 863763-6232 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 1/1 KRE — 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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FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES # 4137 Every Tuesday - 1 pm Wednesday - 6 pm
Wednesday Night 7pm Turkey Dinner with all the fixins $6.00 Donation
Friday Night Dinner 6pm Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Salad & Dessert $6.00 Donation
Live Entertainment with Lisa 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
ALL EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Come on out an have a great meal lot’s of fun an hang out with some great people!!!
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Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events 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! • 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: • Become more active in the local business environment • Raise awareness of your business or organization • 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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Our objective is to minister together by providing fresh produce to families at a fair reasonable price as we continue to teach and support the men in this ministry to give back to our community. By joining the co-op you are helping to support our ministry.
Golgotha Ministries, Inc. Produce Co-Op A Co-Op and Produce Store! Amish Made Jellies, Pickles, Spices
Morgan Lumpkin 863-634-7051 Cindy Enfinger 863-634-7624
and Rubs available. Store Hours Tuesday 10:00 - 5:00 Wednesday 10:00 - 5:00 Thursday 9:00 - 6:00
Membership is not required but ask about becoming a member to take advantage of our weekly bag specials
Friday 9:00 - 5:30 Saturday 9:00 - 1:00
128 S.E. Park Street • Okeechobee, FL 34974
Targeted newspaper advertising • it works. Reach the area’s largest customer base quickly & easily with the Pennysaver. Lake Motors, Inc. did... Lake Motors, Inc., has been in business in Okeechobee for over six years now. We are proud and humbled to say that the good folks here in Okeechobee have been very supportive of our business. Along with the help from The Okeechobee Pennysaver and our satisfied customers, we feel that we have been blessed to have grown and been as successful as we have. We can honestly say that this is due to our customers and of course referral business. People know when they are being treated well and fairly. Honest and integrity is a rare commodity in the auto industry, but, we pride ourselves on having satisfied customers, and in turn repeat business. The Key to being successful is easy, “Treat others as you wish to be treated”. That is the motto by which we operate our car lot. We treat our customers whether it be their first car or their tenth purchase. Again, we would like to thank the staff at The Okeechobee Pennysaver for their assistance in placing our ads, and a special “Thank you” to their sales representative, Tia Connell. Their help and support are very much appreciated. We would also like to take this opportunity to those of you who haven’t stopped by to visit us to do so now. We invite you all to stop by, have a cup of coffee, and take a few minutes to look over our inventory and the great prices that we have to offer, you won’t be sorry you did. Unlike other car dealers, our prices are clearly marked on each vehicle, to make your shopping experience as hassle free as possible. We look forward to meeting those of you who haven’t dropped in, and welcome back our loyal Robert Crosswhite Ivan D. Lujan existing customers.
LAKE MOTORS Pre-Owned Vechicles “Best Prices in the Lake Area!”
863-467-5243 147 Hwy 441 SE
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Robyn L. Herrin LMT Licensed Massage Therapist MA 59721
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Mobile Massage in Your Home or Office Therapeutic Body Worker Specializing in Balancing and Pain Relief
30,60,90 and 120 Min. Sessions Available Okeechobee and Surrounding Areas
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Okeechobee, FL 34974 WWW.BUDDYRENTS.COM
863-357-3301 Not all services are available at all Buddy’s locations. Contact the store in your area to see what services they provide