VOL. 28, NO. 23 The Area’s Premium Community Paper 316 NW 5th St. Okeechobee, FL 34972
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WEDNESDAY June 4 thru June 10, 2014
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COMMMUNITY NOTICES
BUSINESS SERVICES
MOBILE HOMES
RENTALS
RENTALS
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL — Okeechobee Missionary Baptist Church, June 9th-13th from 7-9pm, 4212 Hwy 441 N. Ages 2-18, also have adult classes.
FREE SERVICE — young man will pick up your unwanted stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc. Call 863-824-0480
EMORY FLEETWOOD — travel trailer w/ 16ft. Florida room attached, $5000.00 obo. Call 850-797-3675
3/1 DWMH — with c/a/h, $675.00 per month, 1st & last, nice & quiet neighborhood, small pet ok. Call 863-484-2361
2/1 MH IN TOWN — 1st, last, security, $450.00 per month, no pets. Call 863-763-6232
2/1 TRAVEL TRAILER — w/ Florida room attached, located at Brothers RV Resort, $7500.00 obo. Call 850-797-3675
1/1 HOUSE FOR RENT — $600.00 per month, electric, water & lawn service included. Call 863-697-6619
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
2/2 TCI — fenced yard, new floors, great location, $575.00 per month, 1st & last. Call 863-261-5191
DIRECTV WITH HUGHESNET — High speed internet & TV bundles. Call now for FREE installation. Florida TotalCom 888-8018853 Se habla espanol 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
MOTORCYCLES 2005 HD ROADKING — 35,000 miles, $9,500.00. 2006 HD Heritage Soft Tail 22,000 miles, $9500.00. Call 863-467-8292
WANTED TO B U Y CASH FOR CARS — any condition, no title needed. Call 863-268JUNK or 863-268-5865 WANTED: — We buy estates, tools, house items, and furniture 863-6978906 or 863-634-7311
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE 2006 Lincoln Town Car, Signature Limited, 24,887 miles, one owner, fully loaded with all the extras, asking $15,500.00 obo. Call 863-447-0742
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: 863-6100479 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.
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 863-697-8906 or 863-634-7311
USED TIRES — Action Auto Salvage, 2266 NW 42nd Ave., 863-7632141. Mon.-Fri. 8am5pm. Sat. 9am-4pm CASH FOR CARS — any condition. No title needed. (863)268JUNK or (863)268-5865 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 FLYING ‘G’ ESTATES — rim canal lot, 100 x 225, .51 acres, area of newer homes, on its own private road, $45,000.00 ($10,000 under market value) Call 863-5852454 leave message
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, must-see. Make offer. Open house on Sat. 11am-4pm. Call Brian direct for best value Remax properties, 561-702-8885
3/2 TAYLOR CREEK— w/shed, dock, and boat lift. Other properties for sale. 850-797-3675
PLATTS BLUFF — 4.4 acres, 3/2, barn, fenced, private, $800.00 per month, first, last & security. Job & references required. Call 863-4676472 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 1/1 MH high ceilings, ¼ acre lot, wood floors, oversized windows w/ shutters, very nice, no pets, $475.00 per month. Call 786-253-5072 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. PARK MODEL FOR RENT starting at $650.00 per month plus electric. Long or short term. Call 863-467-4371 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY — KRE, 2/1.5, large living room, family room, dining room, Florida room, new appliances, w/d, c/a/h, jacuzzi tub, large yard w/ privacy fence, deck, outdoor pavilion, lawn service, $850.00 per month, 1st, last & security. Call Bryan 863-484-0755 HUGHESNET GEN4 — is available in your area! Call now to find out about internet, phone & TV bundles!! Florida TotalCom 888-8018853 Se habla espanol 2/2 MH — TCI, furnished, w/d, no pets, no smoking, $800.00 per month + security. Call 863-467-8292 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 LOOKING FOR HIGH SPEED INTERNET? — Get HughesNet Gen4 TODAY! Starting at $49.99. Free installation!! Call Now!! Florida TotalCom 888-8018853 Se habla espanol
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
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bingo FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES # 4137
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Bingo at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Tuesday 1:00 p.m. Wednesday 6:00 pm.
Every Monday
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863-763-3727
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16 oz. Ribeye
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Okeechobee Pennysaver • June 4 - June 10, 2014 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.
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Golgotha Ministries, Inc. Produce Co-Op A Co-Op and Produce Store! Amish Made Jellies,
Morgan Lumpkin 863-634-7051
Pickles, Spices
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
Upcoming Blood Drives Fri., June 6 -- Publix, 1 – 6 Tues., June 10 – Okee County Sheriff’s Office, 9 – 3
The blood mobile will be in Okeechobee this month.
Fri., June 13 – Seacoast Bank, South, 11 – 4
A half hour of your time can save 3 lives;
Sun., June 22 – More 2 Life Ministries, 9:30 – 1:30
Sat., June 14 – Wal Mart, 11 – 4 Sun., June 15 – Golden Corral, 11 – 4 Fri., June 20 – Walgreens, 2 – 7
make June your month to give blood.
Mon., June 23 – Walgreens, 1 – 6 Tues., June 24 – Raulerson Hospital Parking Lot, 1 – 6 Fri., 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
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Okeechobee Main Street Clip Board
Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events
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 Okeechobee Main Street is looking for members who are interested in investing in their community. Please check out our website to join online at ww.okeechobeemainstreet.org or contact Sharie at 863-357-6246.
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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!
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You’re invited to the 5th Annual State of the Region on June 20, 2014. Held at the Indian River State College S.T.E.M Building “S” Auditorium (500 NW California Blvd. Port St. Lucie, FL 34986).This informative morning will provide you with: An overview of targeted industry, update you on the state of Florida, Provide a successful expansion story, and finish up with some closing remarks. Check-in starts at 8:30 AM and you must pre-register and the cost is $10.00.
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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
Mixer: Our next mixer will be Thursday June 12 from 5 - 7 PM at KOA Campground 4276 US Hwy 441 S with Geechee Mon’s, Nutmeg’s and Jersey Mike’s. Looking forward to seeing you there. Remember to bring friends, co workers and guests. Door prizes are encouraged and 50/50 will start anew so remember to help support this new endeavor and your local Main Street. To Grads and their approved guests. Grad Nite 2014 June 7th 10 PM - 5 AM (no one admitted after 1 AM) at KOA. Safe entertainment, food and prizes to celebrate your last night as a class. Brought to you by Children’s Services Council, Kiwanis, Rotary, Okeechobee Educational Foundation and of course OHS. For more information contact Dowling Watford at 610-2333 or Tabitha Trent and Kristy Crawford at 763-5573. Hope Ministry located at 1109 SE 7th St. behind the Post Office will be hosting Hope Kid’s Summer Camp. The camp is June 9th - August 15th. There is a $10 non refundable registration fee which includes a tee shirt. The camp is from 8 AM - 5 PM $65 - $75 per week including meals and activities. Space is limited and registration will be Saturday May 31, 2014 at Hope Ministry from 10 AM - 12 PM or via e mail. for more information or to have an application sent to you please call or text 863-484-3251. Cool off this summer with an organic frozen lemonade at Nature’s Pantry (www. facebook.com/naturespantryokeechobee ), You can add organic frozen strawberries if you are inclined ! We also have a new yoga inspired smoothie we call the Sun Salutation- this is an organic fruit and orange juice smoothie with a dose of matcha green tea powder... read about the benefits of matcha green tea here- http://www.matchasource.com/matcha-tea-health-benefits-s/14.htm stay healthy!! The American Red Cross is offering the Train In A Day program where you can learn to become a Red Cross Volunteer. The training will be at our Okeechobee office 323 N. Parrott Ave. on Saturday June 7th from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Pizza and refreshments will be provided or you may bring your own lunch. Space is limited and pre registration is required. To register on-line, go to: http://www.redcross.org/fl/palm-beach/volunteer and choose either Adult or Youth Volunteer application. After you create your Volunteer Connection profile please choose the “Train-In- A-Day” event as your New Volunteer Orientation and follow the steps to complete your registration. You will receive a confirmation several days before the training date. OR To register by e-mail, or, phone: In the Palm Beaches (West Palm, Boca, Belle Glade) – Colleen.Raniere@redcross.org, 561-650-9103On the Treasure Coast (Stuart, Vero, or, Okeechobee) –Carol.Falcon@redcross.org, 772-562-2549 Jersey Mike’s is sponsoring a Swim for Subs fundraiser. Mention the swim team and get $1 off your purchase. Visit your local Jersey Mike’s at 611 West S. Park St. on Wednesday June 4th from noon till 7 PM. 15% of the proceeds will benefit the OHS Swim Team.
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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