VOL. 28, NO. 26 The Area’s Premium Community Paper 316 NW 5th St. Okeechobee, FL 34972
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COMMMUNITY NOTICES
BUSINESS SERVICES
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
DIRECTV WITH HUGHESNET — High speed internet & TV bundles. Call now for FREE installation. Florida TotalCom 888-801-8853 Se habla espanol
WORK ALL DAY — too tired to clean? Let me clean for you. Call me 401-741-0557 (Okeechobee area)
MOVING MUST SELL — 75 gallon salt water reef tank, 2 sea beta’s, 2 pair Nemo fish, live rocks, frags, extra lights, over $2500.00 invested will sell $800.00, all set up, will sell all together or separate. Empty 20 gallon all glass w/lights & filter, new, $75.00. Both very nice. 125 gallon outside fish pond, filter, pump & hard-shell liner, $150.00. UV light $50.00, keeps water clear. 2012 Club Cadet riding lawn mower, like new, 20 HP Kohler courage motor, 46” cut, only 140 hours, will sell for $1200.00, will deliver. 12’ fiberglass v-hull boat, needs a little work, $250.00 obo. 28 thrust, weedless trolling motor, 5-speed, forward & reverse pull out handle, $50.00.Fan/TV ceiling mount, new, can be used for fan in shed or garage, $75.00. 1994 4-door S-320 Mercedes coop, 6-cylinder, gas, garage kept, new tires, runs perfect, looks great, bullet proof windows, great gas mileage $5500.00 obo, was asking $7500.00. Golden Butterfly trees, 6’ tall, will dig & move, $65.00 each. Firewood for camping, already cut up, cheap, u-haul. Call 863-357-2846 or 386589-0023 leave message.
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, 7pm-8pm, on Wednesday’s. For more information call 863-763-3681
WANTED TO B U Y WANTED: — We buy estates, tools, house items, and furniture 863-6978906 or 863-634-7311
MOTORCYCLES 2005 HD ROADKING — 35,000 miles, $9,500.00. 2006 HD Heritage Soft Tail 22,000 miles, $9500.00. Call 863-467-8292 1987 HD ELECTROGLIDE — all stock, crash bars, lots of chrome, new SS, rebuilt engine, $4,800.00/ offer. Call 863-467-6472
EMPLOYMENT NEWSPAPER CARRIERS WANTED — must have reliable vehicle. Call Mike, 863-467-1371
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 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 NEED HIGH SPEED INTERNET? — get HughesNet Internet and Unlimited Phone Bundles starting at $69.99, call today! Free installation. 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: 863-4479553 or 863-763-8318 TO ADVERTISE IN THE PENNYSAVER CALL 863-763-7283
AUTOMOBILES
1996 JEEP CHEROKEE — 4-door, 4 cyl., new tires, runs good, $2500.00 OBO. Call 850-598-4694
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STATIONARY BIKE — $35.00, mobility scooter, $250.00, hospital bed, $175.00. Call 863-763-6358 FULL SIZE POOL TABLE — new cloth, sticks & balls. Call 850-598-4694 TRAILER — for hauling up to 16 ft. material, 4 ft. 10 in. wide, 2 spare tires, $375.00 obo. Call 863-467-2589 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
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 GREAT INCOME PROPERTY — Treasure Island, multi-family lot on wide canal, direct access to Lake Okeechobee. Fantastic property. 3 homes/1-3/3, 2,200 sq. ft. 2-garage w/ efficiency, 3-1/1 plus large cement dock. Owner wants offers now! Call Michele Sutton direct 954-3303976, C21A+Realty
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, stables & tack. Owner motivated, mustsee. Make offer. Open house on Sat. 11am-4pm. Call Brian direct for best value Remax properties, 561-702-8885
GARAGE SALES ESTATE SALE — 1702 Linda Rd. BHR, June 27th-29, 8am2pm, power/hand tools & household items, 5000 watt generator, computers, cement mixer, 10”table saw, electronics, etc. Everything must go!! 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
RENTALS
RENTALS
OWNER FINANCING — KRE, 3/3 MH on large double corner lot, $1500.00 down, $500.00 per month. Call 863-2615191
CBS 2/1 — C/A/H, garage, large yard, close to schools & hospital, $800.00 per month + security. Call 863-634-4548
2/2 MH, TCI — fenced yard, new floors, $600.00 per month, first & last. Call 863-261-5191 2/1 TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT — in King’s Bay. Tiled & nice community pool, $725.00 per month + security, includes water. Call 561358-8128 1/1 FURNISHED MH — 1 person only, no children, no pets, $400.00 per month, $250.00 security. Call 863-763-6975 DECORATOR FURNISHED — 1/1 condo, all pots, pans & linens, available for annual lease at $650.00 per month. Call 239-839-6177 4/2 HOUSE FOR RENT — in quiet neighborhood, carport, references required, $1000.00 per month + 1st & last, security. Call 863-532-8524 RV SITE — in Blue Cypress, lot 163, shed, w/d, golf course & pool, $350.00 per month. Call 772-284-5512 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 2/2 TAYLOR CREEK — huge Florida room, shed & dock, $700.00 per month Call 850-598-4694 2/2 HOME — in King’s Bay, $725.00 per month. Call 863-467-0234 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 UNFURNISHED LARGE 3/2canal front, CBS , covered boat house, fenced yard, carport, large den, nicely equipped kitchen, eat at bar, dining room, walk-in closet, garden tub & more, 1st & security. Call 863-467-4371
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 NICELY FURNISHED 2/1 DUPLEX w/d, huge living room, nice sized bedrooms & closets, screen room, large yard, waterfront. Long or short term, with or without utilities. Call 863-467-4371
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. HUGHESNET GEN4 — is available in your area! Call now to find out about internet, phone & TV bundles!! Florida TotalCom 888-8018853 Se habla espanol LOOKING FOR HIGH SPEED INTERNET? — Get HughesNet Gen4 TODAY! Starting at $49.99. Free installation!! Call Now!! Florida TotalCom 888-8018853 Se habla espanol 2/1 MH IN TOWN — 1st, last, security, $450.00 per month, no pets. Call 863-763-6232 1 & 3 BEDROOM — CBS homes for rent, no smokers & no pets. Call 863-697-6547 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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DISPLAY AD & CLASSIFIED AD PLACEMENT DEADLINES FOR JULY 9TH ISSUE ARE THURSDAY JULY 3rd, 2:00 P.M.
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Upcoming Blood Drives A half Fri., hour of your time can save 3 lives; make June your month to give blood.
June 27 – Harbor Community Bank, 12 – 5 Fri., June 27 – Publix, 1 – 6 Sat., June 28 – Wal Mart, 11 – 4 Sun., June 29 – Wal Mart, 11 - 4
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 Friday 9:00 - 5:30 Saturday 9:00 - 1:00
Membership is not required but ask about becoming a member to take advantage of our weekly bag specials
128 S.E. Park Street • Okeechobee, FL 34974
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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 Our newest Small Business Member is Okeechobee Realty LLC The art exhibit The Highwaymen, a tribute to Robert Butler is now on display and open to the public 9-5 Monday - Friday at the Historic County Courthouse 304 NW 2nd St. The exhibit will be on display through Friday August 8. A beautiful reception was held on Thursday evening sponsored by Bridgette Waldau Studio of Art. Thank you to all of the supporter that joined us. Are you a lover of the arts? Ask about our sponsor and patron program for the Okeechobee Main Street Artist Series. Our first patrons for the Artist Series are Ed Thornton, Jonathan Boni, Betty Williams and Jane McNierney. Thank you to each of you from the Okeechobee Main Street Arts and Culture Committee. We are looking for community minded enthusiastic people to join our commitees to assist Main Street in acheiving their goals to beautify and build Okeechobee.Please visit our website www.okeechobeemainstreet.org for more information on these opportunities. Children’s Home Society is having an Adoption Orientation. The session will be at the Early Learning Coalition of St Lucie County 804 S. 6th St. Ft Pierce on Thursday June 26 beginning at 5:15 PM. To RSVP or for more information contact our CHS Adoption Information Line at 772-429-2001. Shine Medicare presentation will be Thursday June 26 from 10 - 11:30 at the Okeechobee Public Library 206 SW 16th ST. This is a free medicare 101 presentation brought to you by the area agency on Aging and Disability. For more information contact the Helpline at 866-684-5885. Hi from the Brahma Bull Restaurant. We are located at 2405 Hwy 441 SE. We will be kicking off our annual “Christmas in July” celebration on July 8 in conjunction with the Main Street Mixer to be held in our Lounge. We are inviting all of our members, guests and our customers to help us celebrate by bringing an unwrapped gift for a child (male or female) any age up to 13 years. Suggestions are clothes, books, games or educational toys. We are also collecting canned goods and non-perishable food items. Donations of money are always welcome and we will have Christmas jugs in our bar area for money donations. ALL DONATIONS WILL STAY IN OKEECHOBEE FOR THE CHILDREN AND THOSE IN NEED FOR FOOD!!! Doings at the Brahma Bull Restaurant are continuing to be open pool on Tuesday nights, ladies nights on Wednesday and Saturday nights, golden musical oldies on Friday night starting at 9:00 PM. Bo is here on Wed. thru Sat. night. We are working on new menu items by trying them now and have the top items ready for the fall menu. If there are any menu items that you would like to see on our menu, write them down & give it to your server or bartender to turn in to the office. We are always open for suggestions.
Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events Mark the following date in your calendar. •
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!!
Leadership Okeechobee - 2015 •
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:
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To prepare future/potential leaders to meet the challenges ahead for Okeechobee
o You will explore critical issues via a series of seminars and related activities o 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 o The key to preserving and enhancing the quality of life is a well-informed citizen Our program begins in September and continues each month until graduation in May. To enroll use the following guidelines: Pick up application form at Chamber of Commerce. o Applicants will complete and submit application form o Application will be reviewed by the Leadership Committee o Once accepted, a fee of $425 is required to cover meals, transportation and other program expenses o If you have any questions, please call the Chamber at (863) 467-6246 •
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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