VOL. 28, NO. 19 The Area’s Premium Community Paper 316 NW 5th St. Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863)763-7283
WEDNESDAY May 7 thru May 13, 2014
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COMMMUNITY NOTICES
COMMMUNITY NOTICES
OKEECHOBEE CHURCH OF THE TRINITY — and Trinity Christian School is having a BBQ chicken dinner on May 30th, delivery & pick-ups will be from 11am-1pm. 10% off if two or more dinners are ordered in advance, $7.50 donation dinner includes leg quarter, baked beans, potato salad and a roll.
FOSTER GRANDPARENTS — if you would like information about becoming a Foster Grandparent to mentor young children in school, please call Sonia 772-828-1064
V E T E R A N S APPRECIATION DAY — Sat. May 10th, 10am-3pm, Freedom Ranch, 11655 Hwy. 441 SE. There will be live music & free BBQ. ATTENTION — there will be an organizational meeting of NAR-ANON, Mon. May 12th at the Church of Our Savior, 200 NW 3rd St. at 7pm. The Nar-Anon Family are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone else’s addiction. We will meet weekly. 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. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES # 4137 — every Tuesday, bar bingo, 1pm, every Wednesday, bingo, 5:30pm, every Sat. card bingo 5:30pm. The public is welcome to all. Come enjoy great food, entertainment & great people! 9985 Hwy. 441 N. For more information call 863-763-2552
HIGH SPEED INTERNET — is available in your area! Call now for a FREE installation! Florida TotalCom 888-8018853 Se habla espanol OKEECHOBEE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH — Discovery Youth Program, 7pm8pm, 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
BOATS GHEENOE — w/ 15HP Yamaha, live well, foot control trolling motor, battery charger & trailer, $2500.00. Call 863-634-6159
MOTORCYCLES 2005 HD ROADKING — 35,000 miles, $10,500.00. Call 863-467-8292 2006 HD HERITAGE SOFT TAIL — 22,000 miles, $9000.00. Call 863-467-8292
Okeechobee Pennysaver • May 7 - May 13, 2014
BUSINESS SERVICES
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
GARAGE SALES
REAL ESTATE
LEGAL SERVICES — Call 863-509-8267
GOLF CART — w/ charger, runs good, $500.00. Call 772-370-9085
MOVING SALE — everything goes. 1198 10th St. BHR, fishing & hunting equipment. For more information call 863-357-2301
BARGAIN, GOOD PROPERTY — for sale, 3/2 large kitchen, family room, living room, screened in patio, open patio, on rim canal, fishing dock, boat ramp. Zoned for business or residential, needs a little work, $110,000.00. Call 863-763-9998
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 WORK ALL DAY, TOO TIRED TO CLEAN — let me clean for you. Call me 401-741-0557 (Okeechobee area) HUGHSNET GEN4 — is available in your area! Call now to find out about internet, phone & TV bundles. 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.
CLASSIFIED DEADLINES FRIDAY at 3:00 p.m.
LOWERY ORGAN — w/ bench, model TPL, $100.00 obo. Call 863-532-3352 CASH FOR CARS — any condition. No title needed. (863)268JUNK or (863)268-5865 NEED HIGH SPEED INTERNET — get HughsNet Internet & unlimited phone bundles, starting at $69.00. Call today. Florida TotalCom 888-8018853. Se habla espanol 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
O K E E C H O B E E CHURCH OF GOD — 301 NE 4th Ave. is having a community yard sale, May 17th, 8am-1pm, spaces are $10.00 donation w/ table. Donations can be dropped off at the church, call and someone will meet you there. Grief Share will also be having a yard sale on the North side of the church. To reserve a space call Norma Sue Kemp, 863-634-2930 HOSPICE YARD SALE — Wed. & Thurs. May 14th & 15th, 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 Thurs. & Fri. 9am-2pm until the end of May. 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 TO ADVERTISE IN THE PENNYSAVER CALL 863-763-7283
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. Owner motivated, must-see. Make offer, 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 LOOKING FOR HIGH SPEED INTERNET?? — get HughesNet Gen4 TODAY! Starting at $49.00. Ask about our Spring Specials!! CALL NOW! Florida TotalCom 888-8018852 Se habla espanol
ADVERTISING SALES HELP WANTED FULL TIME - SALARY PLUS COMMISSION CALL BARRY 561-793-7606
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RENTALS
RENTALS
MOBILE HOME — 1/1, high ceilings, ¼ acre lot. $480.00, no pets. Call 786-253-5072
D I R E C T V W / HUGHESNET — high speed internet & TV bundles. Call now for our spring specials. Florida TotalCom 888-8018853 Se habla espanol
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 2/2 MH TCI — furnished, w/d, no pets, no smoking, $800.00 per month + security. Call 863-467-8292 BUCKHEAD RIDGE WATERFRONT — 3/2, enclosed porch, c/a/h, w/d, huge lot, shed, $885.00 per month. Call 561-312-8471 or 561-683-7358 EFFICIENCY APARTMENT — on the water, $400.00 per month, water, electric & cable included, 1st & last. Working, single only. Call 863-261-5191 1 BEDROOM TRAILER — furnished, a/c, 1 person only, no kids, no pets, $400.00 per month, $250.00 security. Call 863-763-6975 2/2 TCI — fenced yard, new floors, great location, $550.00 per month, 1st & last. Call 863-261-5191 SMALL TRAVEL TRAILER FOR RENT — $375.00 per month, includes water & lawn maintenance, no smoking, no pets. Call 863-634-8589 2/2 MH — TCI, furnished, w/d, no pets, no smoking, $800.00 per month + security. Call 863-467-8292
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 FURNISHED/UNFURNISHED — apartment in BHR, 1/1, Mexican tile, w/d, very nice & clean, on the water, w/ dock, water & garbage included, $550.00 per month, $300.00 security. Call 772-284-5512
AMERICAN LEGION POST 64
BINGO Every Sunday Doors Open 5 p.m. Bingo Starts 6:30 pm
501 SE 2nd St. Okeechobee, FL
ALL ABOARD the
COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO EXPRESS!
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.
Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Reptile Show, Carnival Games, Fun Food and More!
Cock-A-Doodle-Doo www.Adoodle.com We Bring It To You! Call 561-676-4786
PennySaver Business Hours 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
SOUTHERN SUN III — 3 rentals-$350.00 per month + electric, 1 rental-$550.00 per month+ electric, 3-for sale, $3500.00 each. All in adult park. Call 863-7637164 or 863-763-9966
DISPLAY AD RESERVATIONS DUE THURSDAYS at 3:00 p.m.
NICE, CLEAN — newly renovated 1 & 2 bedroom units available in adult only park. Small dog, ok. Call 239-246-6301
CLASSIFIED DEADLINES FRIDAY at 3:00 p.m.
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 WATERFRONT IN BHR — nice, 3/2, large rooms, central air, 1 car garage, $900.00 per month plus security. 1147 4th St. Call 561-968-4018 2/1 MH IN TOWN — 1st, last, security, $450.00 per month, no pets. Call 863-763-6232 RV — $360.00 per month + security, water included. Call 863-634-4548 1 & 3 BEDROOM — CBS homes for rent, no smokers & no pets. Call 863-697-6547
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bingo Bingo at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Every Monday
Doors Open 5 p.m. Bingo at 7:00 p.m. For more information please call
863-763-3727
See You There!
P RO SHOP
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Okeechobee Pennysaver • May 7 - May 13, 2014 OKEECHOBEE PENNYSAVER
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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
Congratulations to our new board. For a list of new board members see our website: www.okeechobeemainstreet.org. Main Street would like to welcome our new members: Wherrelll Machine and Starlite RV Park
Congratulations to our new board. For a list of new board members see our website: www.okeechobeemainstreet.org. The Hideout Cafe: Hello from the Hideout Cafe. Our specials are as follows: Wednesday Night - Italian Night Rick’s Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Salad & Garlic Rolls $10. Chicken Marsala with Pasta or Mashed Potatoes, Salad & Rolls $14. Dessert: Creme Brulee $6. Thursday Night - Cuban Night Roasted Pork, Black Beans w/Rice, plantains, Cuban Bread $14. Extra Sides: Fried Stuffed Yuca $3. Dessert: Flan & Tres Leche Cake $5. Friday Night - Fried, Blackened or Grilled Grouper Choice of Fried, Red or Baked Potatoes Cole Slaw & Hush Puppies Saturday - 12 oz Sirloin Choice of Fried, Red or Baked Potato, Salad,Rolls Sunday - Country Style Buffet $12 Includes Drink & Dessert We will have our usual assortment of appetizers and desserts. Thanks from Rilean Hooker - The Hide Out Cafe- 863-946-0050 Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Training in Okeechobee: The Guardian ad Litem program is offering interested community members the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child in need by becoming a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) volunteer. Certified GAL volunteers are appointed by the court to be the voice for a child. The GAL training program for accepted applicants will be held on Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9, from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day, at the Okeechobee Public Library, 206 SW 16th Street, Okeechobee. No prior experience is required, and training and support are provided. To apply to become a GAL volunteer and participate in the May training, or to learn more about the program, interested persons should contact Gail Griffith, Volunteer Recruiter, at 772-871-7225 or 866-341-1425; gail.griffith@gal.fl.gov; www.guardianadlitem.org. Volunteer Recruitment Cafe: If you are 55+, please join us on Thursday, May 8th from 9:00 am – 10:30am am for a free cup of coffee and light breakfast. Learn how you can volunteer to help other seniors in your community. Contact Darlene Forage at (772) 349-5073 dforage@youradrc. org or Marco Cuevas at (863) 484-2907 mcuevas@okeechobeevolunteers.org for more information. Thursday, May 8th at 9:00 am The event will be held at the Brown Cow Sweetery 103 SW Park Street, Okeechobee Please RSVP to Darlene Forage or Marco Cuevas space is limited. Brahma Bull: Open for business during renovations! Daily specials and in house specials each day. Watch for changes on the specials on the Brahma Bull Facebook page. Oysters are available every day and featured as a special on Tuesday nights from 5-9 for $10 a dozen.
Say, “I saw it in the Pennysaver.” Page 5 Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events Mark the following date in your calendar. • The Concealed Weapon Permit class will be conducted on Thursday evening May 15, 2014 beginning at 7 PM at the Chamber. The class will last approximately two hours. Range qualification will take place on Saturday May 17, 2014. You will be instructed where to meet on Saturday during the Thursday evening class. You may use your own weapon or you may use the weapon we provide you during qualification. The Cost for this class is $40.00; you may sign up online at www.okeechobeebusiness.com or stop by the chamber 55 S Parrott Ave. • 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! 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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Small Pasture Disking Seeding & Ferdilizing
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Lynne Price, Realtor Cell: 863-634-4250
lpriceokeechobee@comcast.net
Upcoming Blood Drives The blood mobile will be in Okeechobee this month. A half hour of your time can save 3 lives; make May your month to give blood.
Fri., May 9 – Publix, 1 – 6 Sat., May 10 – Wal Mart, 11 – 4 Thurs., May 15 – SFWMD Field Station, Hwy 70E, 1 – 5 Fri., May 16 – Platelet and whole blood drive at Wemmer’s Orthodontics, Hwy 441N, 10 – 4 Sun., May 18 – Golden Corral, 11 – 4 Mon,, May 26, Memorial Day observance in the Park, 9 – 1 Sat., May 31 – Wal Mart, 11 - 4
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GIVE HER A GETAWAY AT
The
Tropics
Tanning & Toning
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY 2303 S Parrott Ave
763-0063