VOL. 28, NO. 10 The Area’s Premium Community Paper 316 NW 5th St. Okeechobee, FL 34972
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WEDNESDAY March 5, 2014 thru March 11, 2014 The Area’s Largest Circulation Publication
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BUSINESS SERVICES
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
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
HEAVENS TREASURES — used furniture, new & used clothing, collectables, etc. Buy here, pay here & lay-a-way. 106 SE Park St. 863-484-2196
COMMUNITY NOTICES LIBRARY HOST OPEN MIC NIGHT — On Thurs. March 6th at 5:30, the Okeechobee County Library will host an Open Mic Night for writers to read from their original work. All genres are welcome. Each reader will get five minutes. The public is invited to hear our local authors’ stories, poems & essays. For more information call Jan Day 863-357-9980 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 WIDOW & WIDOWERS SUPPORT GROUP — meets every Tuesday at 7:30am at The Lodge on the Lake. For more info call Darlene, 863-467-5351 FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES # 4137 — every Tuesday, bar bingo, 1pm, every Wednesday, bingo, 5:30pm, public welcome. Fri. March 7th we will be serving steak dinner from 5:30-9pm, entertainment will be provided by Hard Country Band, 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. The time has come! Turkey Shoot March 8th. 10am, come out and have a great day! For more information call 863-763-2552
PERSONALS TALL, SINCERE, DESCRETE — down to earth, semi-retired guy to meet sincere gals, couples for dining, travel, friendship, etc. Ft. Myers weekends, etc. Call 618-319-0642
WANTED TO B U Y WANTED: — We buy estates, tools, house items, and furniture 863-6978906 or 863-634-7311
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. *
E M P L OY M E N T MATURE, DEPENDABLE ADULT — for front desk/midnight shift & some fill-ins, 4101 Hwy. 441 S. Apply in person 7am-3pm weekdays. No phone calls. 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.
TOLL COLLECTORS FOR FLORIDA TURNPIKE Yeehaw Junction and/or Ft. Pierce Plaza Pay Rate $8.11 per hour Call 561-741-4295 Mention “Calling about Yeehaw/Ft. Pierce Ad”
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 DAY’S CLEANING — Okee’s Best, call us for all your cleaning needs & more. Call Jennifer & Larry Day 1-863-4481054 or 863-824-0123 NEED LIGHTNING FAST INTERNET? — Get high speed internet TODAY! Starting at $49.99. Free installation! Call 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.
BOATS 1988 24 FT. PONTOON BOAT — 70 HP Evinrude, new floor, no trailer, $3900.00 obo. Call 904-813-4530 2002 R61 RANGER — Mercury 90hp, w/ trailer, 2 fish finders, electric motor, excellent condition. Call 863-357-0244 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 $3450.00. 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
GARAGE SALES
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
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, $10,000.00. Call 863-763-0570
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
MOBILE HOMES 2/2, ADULT PARK — on the water, asking $32,500.00, offers considered, by appointment only. Call 863-763-2639 2/2 — full bath, all large appliances & oak furniture stays, River Bend Mobile Home Park, 55 & older community, semiprivate yard, $14,000.00. Call 863-763-3854 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 FOR SALE — 2/2 MH, w/ fireplace, Florida room & storage shed, totally furnished. Call 317-443-6977
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2 FAMILY YARD SALE — tools, kitchen to bath goodies. Taylor Creek, 1820 SE 24th Blvd. March 7th & 8th, 8am-? YARD SALE — spring cleaning, Fri. & Sat. March 7th & 8th, 1819 SW 23rd Terr. Off Eagle Bay Dr. 8am-4pm YARD SALE — King’s Bay annual yard sale, Sat. March 8th. Furniture, clothes, toys, misc. Begins at 8am. SE 50th Ave. off 441 SE MULTI-FAMILY MOVING SALE — furniture, rocker glider, clothes, dishes, handmade scrubbies, lots of misc. Too much to list. Sat. March 8th, 1120 Bass St. BHR, 8am2pm. Will cancel if it rains YARD SALE — March 8th & 9th, 852 NE 29th Terr. Behind Bill’s Mini Mart. Lots of items, furniture, odd & ends, fishing, tools, etc.
APARTMENTS 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
PennySaver Business Hours 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
HOSPICE YARD SALE — Wed. & Thurs. March 5th & 6th, 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. Donations needed. 7777 Hwy. 441 SE WANTED: We buy estates, tool, house items, and furniture 863-6978906 or 863-634-7311
REAL ESTATE COTTAGE 2/2 — Charming old Florida fish/hunt cabin, close to lake access, pine floors/walls, remodeled $58,900.00 make offer. Call 863-946-0456 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 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
DISPLAY AD RESERVATIONS DUE THURSDAYS at 3:00 p.m.
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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
HIGH SPEED INTERNET — is available in your area! Call now for a Free installation! Florida TotalCom 888-801-8853
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
RV LOTS FOR RENT — located on Hwy. 78 West, $300.00 per month, water & sewer included, clubhouse & boat parking. Call 954-295-0994
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 1 & 3 BEDROOM — CBS homes for rent, no smokers & no pets. Call 863-697-6547 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 ¼ LOT Lots of oak trees, only $275.00 per month. 3605 NW 3rd St. Lot 4 Call 786-253-5072
FOR LEASE OR SALE — 2/2 house in Seminole Cove, must be 55 or older, $650.00 monthly, plus utilities. Call 863-697-2522 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 1,300 SQ. FT. OF COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE — $1100.00 per month, water included, triple net 1 year lease. Call 863-610-0618 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 AFFORDABLE SELF STORAGE 1 block N of Wal-Mart 25% discount on all sizes 863-763-8878
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ALL ABOARD the
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TRACKLESS TRAIN
All aboard the Cock-A-Doodle-Doo Express trackless train! A ride perfect for everyone from young kids to adults. Kids will love riding the trackless train as it chugs around taking them for a ride while it blows its whistle.
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BLUE CYPRESS GOLF & RV RESORT LOTS FROM $20,000 PARK MODELS & LOTS STARTING IN THE $50’s OWN YOUR LOT IN THIS FUN FRIENDLY RV RESORT WITH AMENITIES THAT INCLUDE: 9 HOLE PAR 3 GOLF COURSE •CLUBHOUSE •LINE DANCE LESSONS •PENTANQUE •PRIVATE FISHING LAKE •SWIMMING POOL •LOTS OF PLANNED ACTIVITIES
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FOR RENTALS GO TO BLUECYPRESSRENTAL.COM or Contact SHERRY IVIE, Broker
BLUE CYPRESS REALTY
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CLASSIFIED DEADLINES FRIDAY at 3:00 p.m.
863-824-0717
Across from T.D. Bank Walk-ins always welcome extended hours available
Okeechobee Pennysaver • March 5 - March 11, 2014 Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events Mark the following date in your calendar.
• 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 Pre-register to play. For more information contact Russ Brown 772285-9914 or email: rband3@yahoo.com • On March 8, 2014 (Saturday) Silver Palms RV Park will introduce its new addition to the park with a Ribbon Cutting at 11:30 AM. Silver Palms is located at 4143 Hwy 441 S. • 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
Okeechobee Main Street Clip Board By Sharie Turgeon, Executive Director Main Street would like to welcome a new member: Chuck Darling Mixer: Please join us for our next mixer on March 20 at Harbor Community Bank in front of Home Depot. Advertise your business through Main Street! We now offer advertising on our website for the low price of $90.00 for 90 days. For additional information please contact the Main Street office at 863-357-6246 or visit www.okeechobeemainstreet.org. Papa Johns proudly presents Okeechobee Freshman Campus fundraiser. March 4 order Papa John’s and they will donate 10% of your order total to the Freshman Campus. Valid for carry out or delivery, if you order online use code OCSD2013. A Spring Fling Festival will be held in the woods at Freedom Ranch on Saturday March 1. Gates will open from 9 a -3 p. There will be all kind of items for sale as well as food vendors. There will also be live music, buggy rides and a cake walk. Entrance fee is $1 per car, except for vendors. Freedom Ranch is located at 11655 US 441 SE. E mail at springflingfest@gmail.com or call 863-763-9800. ‘Family Dentistry of Okeechobee, that’s the dental office of Dr.Davis, Dr.Laskey and Dr.McClane, is hosting their first charity event along with the help of Tenniswood Dental Associates, Wemmer Family Orthodontics, and Everglades Pediatric Dentistry, oh my! All participating offices have chosen a local charity and they have re-purposed an old chair in their honor for our community wide raffle. Chairs will be on display Monday February 24 through Friday March 7th in each local office and will be featured on Family Dentistry’s Facebook page & website. www.fdofokeechobee.com Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. The dental office raising the most money will win the jackpot and all raffle proceeds will be donated to their chosen local charity, they will also choose raffle winners to take home their wildly decorated chairs. So do not miss out on your raffle ticket! Our Choice Charities Include: Real Life Chidlrens Ranch, Ride For The Fight, March of Dimes & Rylee’s Hope. Our grand finale will be set up in the Speckled Perch/Cow Town festival, Saturday & Sunday March 8th & 9th, where each chair will be displayed together for your enjoyment. Come visit our booth for fun & excitement, we will have lots of surprises! This will be your final chance to purchase raffle tickets. Visit your local dental office today for updates on “The Great Chair-ity Event” and their chair decorating progress. Come join us in the fun and support our community! For More Information Contact Family Dentistry of Okeechobee Email office@fdofokeechobee.com or Call (863)7632765 Ask for Kaylee Davis, Patient Relations Coordinator Davis Designs Marketing”
Okeechobee Main Street, Inc. 55 S. Parrott Ave 34972 Phone: 863-357-MAIN • www.okeechobeemainstreet.org
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