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What are people saying about the Country Store?
To all of you at the Radio Station Thank You Very Much for your great service! Tom
Thank You! We sold all our building vinyl to Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church within 1 hour. We also gave away a cord of hardy wood. You do so much for our community! Beverly
We are moving and want to thank you so much for all your help in selling our household items throughout the years. We want to thank you so much for your help! Marcia & Red
The white fridge I submitted has been sold. It was sold a few hours after the first day you advertised it. Thanks.
The Celebrity 4-door Sedan sold today. Thanks so much for the valuable service WZEP and Staff give us listeners! Steve
I have used the Country Store many times with success. I just want to thank you and your staff for all that you do to help. God Bless all. Thanks again. James and Betty
EMPLOYMENT
Are you looking for work or looking for an employee? You might find something here!
Employees (those looking for work) - you may submit a brief description of skills and your contact information. This is not for people who have a business or are self-employed and are looking for customers. This is only to be used for those seeking employment with a company. If you cut grass and want to be hired to cut someone's lawn, you are a business and do not qualify for the free listing. If you have landscaping skills and want to work for a landscaping company, you may leave your contact information here. A babysitting service is a business seeking customers and would not qualify. Other examples of acceptable listings are: someone wanting to sit for an elderly person, a carpenter or painter seeking a job with a contractor, a mechanic out of work and wanting to go to work for a company, a person with an accounting certification wanting an office job. Again, if you are a mechanic wanting to hire out to fix a person's car, this is a small business. We do not have room for a full resume, only initial contact points.
To place your information seeking employment on this site, use the submission form below. You do not have to list your name, but you will have to leave some contact information. We may edit for space. Submission is not a guarantee WZEP AM 1460 will place your ad on the site. If WZEP selects your listing for employment, the listing will stay on for 30 days. You may resubmit after the 30 days for possible consideration again.
Businesses (looking for an employee) - feel free to contract any person listed. The service is not guaranteed, WZEP AM 1460 does not interview employees or verify any information provided by the prospective employee. If you have an opening, please call WZEP AM 1460 about paid ads on air and on the web. Call our sales department at 850-892-5130.
Looking for Work:
Carpenter: Maurice Lovelady. 1515 State Hwy 2 E, DeFuniak Springs, Fl. 850-859-2059. HOME IMPROVEMENT WORKER, OVER 30 YRS EXP. LOOKING FOR PART TIME OR FULL TIME POSITION. WILL WORK BY THE HOUR, DAY OR PROJECT. TILE/MARBLE FLOORS, COUNTERTOPS, CARPENTRY, ETC. QUALITY WORK, GUARANTEED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION.
Office Worker: Stephanie. 419-5177 Skills: I am dependable trustworthy and highly motivated individual seeking full time or part time office work 3 to 4 yrs clerical exp. operate all office machinery all computer programs a/p and a/r .
Sales and Customer Service: Kara Christensen. P.O. Box 416 DeFuniak Springs, Fl. 32435. 540-892-7773 Skills: I have recently moved back here from Roanoke,Va. and am looking for full or part-time employment. Some of my experience is as follows: Route Management Experience-3yr with Thrifty Nickel,FL. Real Estate Salesperson, 10yr.; Schooling in Va. real estate appraisal, clinical courier for 4yr. with Carilion Labs, LLC in Roanoke, Va.; Independent contractor for Expedited Shipping delivering auto parts, good customer service skills. My email is: kachristen@panhandle.rr.com.
Retired LPN Needs Work: Alice May Jones. Address: 862 West Spruce St DeFuniak springs FL 32435 Phone: 850-892-3263. I would like to clean houses or cook. I would set with the elderly. I am a retired LPN on disability. I really want to would really like to get some type of work am friendly and honest. Call me even if its a small or short job. If you need to get away for the night and you take care of a loved one I will stay at any time. Will work night or day. Please give me a chance it will help both you and me. Thank you.
Farm Labor Worker / Cleaning: Rebekah Creel. rlcreel 29@yahoo.com 850-836-5210 Skills: Looking for part time or full time work. Experienced in cleaning house and/or restaurants. Young and strong. Farm experience 5 years. Willing to do manual labor jobs such as painting, yard work, etc. Experience with quarter horse cutting horses. References available if required.
Caregiver: Marty Brooks. 2617 Hwy 81 N PDL Fl 32455. 850 836 6291 Skills: I am looking for work preferably as a caregiver for the elderly. I have references. I am caring and patient. For more info please call my home phone as listed above. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Caregiver: A Christian Lady will care for your elderly or infirmed loved one. Elma Frankhauser, a former nurse’s aid, has 30 years experience caring for others. Elma can work nights and can provide local references. If you have a loved one you need help with, call Elma Frankhauser at 797-8720 anytime or 305-923-2930 after 9:00pm. With 30 years experience and local references, call Elma Frankhauser at 797-8720 or 305-923-2930 after 9:00pm.
Carpenter: Michael Downham. 185 Forrest Oak Rd. DeFuniak Springs FL. Phone: 850-892-3686 Skills: Carpentry/Painting& Home Improvement Worker: Looking for part time or full time position. Work by the hour or by the day. Willing to Sub-out entire projects& jobs as well. Quality workmanship & very dependable. Thank You. Have a Blessed Day !!!!
Looking For Work Submission Form (not for Country Store Items)You may or may not leave your name and other information, but you must provide at least some sort of contact information
You are only allowed the space provided, we do not have room for full resume, only an initial contact.
Do not use this form to submit Country Store Items!
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BUY - SELL - TRADE ON THE COUNTRY STORE
For non-commercial items call WZEP Country Store at 892-3158 (fax at 892-9675, email, mail to PO Box 627 DeFuniak Springs 32435 or bring it by the station at North 12th Street) each morning Monday through Saturday. The store opens around 9:15am and closes around 10:00am. During the Country Store time you can call in up to three items, three times a week. No firearms. For items such as commercial products, animals, rentals, commercial employment opportunities or seeking employment, produce, firewood and any item you have bought, grown or made for resale, talk to WZEP about a paid ad on-air for $13 each (money saving packages also available) or put it on the country store web page for a month for $25.
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A/C Heating & Electric
Taylor A/C Electric & Heating- 684 North 9th St. 892-3955
Advertising
WZEP AM 1460 offers the best advertising for reaching Walton, Holmes, Washington, Okaloosa, Geneva and Covington counties. At 10,000 watts daytime power, WZEP reaches the listeners. For more information call WZEP at 892-3158.
Alterations and Tailoring
Appliances, Tools, Mowers &Tractors
Sears- Hwy 331 South 951-0067 Delivery now available
Antiques, Thrift Stores & Flea Markets
Attorneys & Legal Services
Auto Repairs, Painting and Towing, Car Cleaning & Service Centers
Cobbs Towing & Recovery-354 US Hwy 90 W.892-4467
L & H Automotive, 1050 West Nelson Avenue, 892-3164
National Tire Brokers, 829 West Nelson Avenue, 892-5191
Auto Sales - Including Tractors and Equipment
Bird Hill Autos- 2628 N Hwy 81 Ponce De Leon- 401-4324 or 836-4678
Genesis Automotive, 20 Shoemaker Drive, 892-9145
Triangle Chevrolet-Buick, 892-2151
Avon Rep.
Banking & Finance
Army Aviation Center Federal Credit Union, 1421 US Hwy 331 S. 951-2099
LPL Financial-492 Texas Parkway Crestview, Fl 398-8288 Joe Faulk
Book & Music Stores
Bridal & Gift Shops for all occasions
One Stop Bridal & Gift Decor- Hwy 83 North next to Fannin's 520-4654
Garden & Home Gift Shop-Downtown on Baldwin-892-2004
Building Supplies
Freeport Metal-94 Hubert Miller Rd. Freeport, 835-2532
Cabinets & Counter Tops for Kitchens & Baths
Carpets and Home Decor
Cell & Home Phone Service
Churches & Church Supplies
Argyle Baptist Church, 892-6444
Bible Baptist Church, 15139 Highway 331 South, 892-6252
First Baptist Church of Liberty, 6775 US Hwy 331 N, 834-3743
First United Methodist Church 892-5332 -His Kids VPK PROGRAM, 892-4388 or 865-0552
Hope's Journey- P.O. Box 857 Lineville, Al. 36266
Red Bay Church of Christ, 4986 Hwy 81 South, 836-4350
Santa Rosa Beach Community Church, 3524 W Highway 98, Santa Rosa Beach 267-2599, www.srbcc.org;
Colleges
Computer, Internet, & Phone Services
I Fix Computers, 746 Baldwin Avenue, 892-0977
Drew's Computer Repair-199 Rachel's Rd. 850-401-1541
Country Clubs
Department Stores/Clothing & Sportswear
Electronics
Radio Shack-S & S Electronics, 598 Hwy 90 W,892-3564
Employment Opportunities
If your business needs help, consider advertising on the Country Store.
Fire Wood
Fitness
Express Health & Fitness-Hwy 331 South next to DRIVER LICENSE OFFICE-Old Walmart-520-4659
Freeport Family Fitness-Hwy 20 East across from City Hall-880-6622
Floral & Gift Shop
Garden and Home Gift Shop-Downtown on Baldwin 892-2004
One Stop Bridal & Gift Decor- 3841 Us Hwy 83N 520-4654
Funeral & Burial Services
Clary-Glenn Funeral Home, 230 Park Avenue, 892-2511
Davis-Watkins Funeral Home- Hwy 83 N 951-1822
Glendale Nature Preserve- Hwy 83 North 859-2141
Jerry Evans Funeral Home, Walton Road 951-0668
Park Funeral Home, Park Ave, 892-5324
Furniture & Home Decorating
Grocery & Convenience Stores
Thriftway Supermarket, Nelson Avenue, 892-2932
Hardware, Feed and Farm Supply
Healthcare, Hospital Services, Chiropractors, Counseling, & Medical Providers
Amedisys Home Health-
C.O.P.E.- Wasting Money- Stop Smoking - 892-8045 Underage Drinking Task Force DON'T DRINK & DRIVE
Dr. Chuck Stevenson, Optometrist, U S Hwy 331 S, 892-5514
Gentiva Health Care Services, 850-862-3240 or Crestview 682-9615
MASH Medical, 892-5773
Stanley House Assisted Living Facility, Walton Road, 951-1880
Elma Frankhauser, 30 years experience caring for the elderly and infirmed. 797-8720 anytime or 305-923-2930 after 9pm.
Handyman Services
Home Repair, Home Construction or Home Inspection, Manufactured Homes
Hotels
House Cleaning
Insurance
State Farm Insurance, Chuck Lawson, US Hwy 331, 892-6111
Jewelers/ Buys Gold
Rhodes Jewelers, 42 South 9th St, 892-3621
Knives Custom
Lawn Care, Tree Trimming, Bush-Hogging, Stump Grinding & Landscaping
Local Events
Chautauqua Assembly, P.O. Box 1273, 892-7613/ www.Florida-Chautauqua-Center.org
Chautauqua Theatre/ Chautauqua Gospel--892-9494
COPE-Walton County Prevention Coalition 892-8045
Grit and Grace-www.gritandgrace.org
Southern Pro Wrestling- 334-791-3265
Walton County Fair, 892-5260
Media Services
WZEP AM 1460 offers the best advertising for reaching Walton, Holmes, Washington, Okaloosa, Geneva and Covington counties. At 10,000 watts daytime power, WZEP reaches the listeners. For more information call WZEP at 892-3158.
DeFuniak Herald, 892-3232
Miscellaneous
Walton County Sanitary- Hazmat Collection-892-8180
North West Florida Mosquito Control - 892-8183
Nurseries-Plants
Nails
List your country store item here for $25 a month
Office Supplies
Langley Office Supplies, 1027 South 19th Street, 892-9776
Organizations, Community Groups & Clubs
Walton Cares Angel Food Ministries-892-6616
COPE-Walton County Prevention Coalition STOP SMOKING-3686 US Hwy 331 South, 892-8045
Party, Prom & Wedding Rentals
Pecan Cracking
Pest Services
Pharmacies
Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, 674 Freeport Highway, 951-0859
Photography & Framing
Plumbing
Pratt Plumbing- 1377 Grant Rd. Ponce De Leon, 401-4223, 836-5444,
Printing, Packing & Shipping
Smith's Signs & Printing-24th 8th Street, 892-4478a
Produce
RV Parks, Recreation Parks, and Attractions
Real Estate
Recycling & Salvage
AA Auto Salvage of Mossyhead-442 County Rd. 1087, 892-3256
Freeport Recycling-Hwy 20 Freeport, 835-2532
Restaurants
Beef 'O' Brady's- Hwy 331 South DFS, 951-9877
Mom & Dad's Italian Restaurant, 2184 Highway 90 West, 892-5812
Sonic-Hwy 331 South- 951-2711
Salons
Schools
Walton Career Development Center-761 N 20th Street, 892-1240 PELL GRANTS
Security
Shuttle Service
Storage Rentals
A-1 Mini Storage-1154 Hwy 90 West, 892-4678
Tax returns, L L C Inc /Services
H & R Block- Hwy 331 South next to Pizza Hut- 892-3831
My Tax Lady-372 North 9th Street- 951-3020 or 520-4418
Title Service
Thrift Stores
Towing & Lock Outs
Cobbs Towing and Recovery-354 US Hwy 90 W.892-4467
Tupperware
Renea Engels-850-682-7564 www.my.tupperware.com/reneaengels
Utilities
CHELCO, 892-2111
Veterinarians & Pet Grooming
Best Friends Pet Doctor, 16019 Hwy 331 S, Freeport 835-4206
The Country Store is a service of WZEP 1460 AM Radio. It is offered to the community as a way to offer non-commercial items for sale to the public. If you are selling items as part of a home based business, commercial venture, rentals, commercial employment opportunities, produce, animals, firewood or other items made, grown or bought for resale, you need to contact our advertising department to learn what great rates and packages we have for you. No firearms may be bought, traded or sold. Items are limited to three items on any single day and will be read for three days. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at 892-3158 or email wzep@wzep1460.com.
Country Store Submission Form
for regular, non-commercial items
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This article appeared in the Sunday, March 18, 2001 edition of the Daily News, Lifestyle, Section E, Page 1. The article was written by Dywayne Escobedo, Daily News Contributing Writer.
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS - No building holds this country store, and it’s open for about 45 minutes a day on weekdays.
Yet hundreds of people in DeFuniak Springs, Crestview, Bonifay and Bluewater Bay depend on buying, selling, swapping, requesting and donating goods from A-to-Z there. Need a $30,000 Caterpillar tractor? No problem. Need a bag of groceries for the week? No problem. Need furniture to decorate your new home? No problem.
So where are all these bargain hunters going? To WZEP 1460-AM on their radio dial. For more than 20 years, listeners have turned to the "Country Store" program hosted by the husband-and-wife team of Art and Marty Dees, the station owners.
QVC, E-Bay and classified ads have nothing on this old-time radio show where up to 50 items a day trade hands. Sometimes deals happen so quick that before the caller has completed their on-air hawking, the click of call-waiting can be heard on the line from someone impatiently trying to get through.
"People are always looking for a bargain and wanting to dispose of unwanted items," says Marty, who does the show in addition to a cooking and health program.
"It’s easy and people are always curious what their neighbors have. You can trade just about anything. We get callers who say, ‘I have a ’65 pick-up and I want to trade it for such and such.’"
With Art manning the radio controls, it’s as if David Letterman were hosting QVC.
Caller: "I’d like to put an item on for my sister."
Art: "Does she know you’re trading her?"
Caller: "I work for a construction crew in Crestview and we always take a break to listen to the ‘Country Store.’"
Art: "It’s an hour-long show. That’s a little longer than your 15-minute break."
Caller: "Well, uh, we don’t tell anybody that."
Pat McLendon and her whole family are avid listeners, and avid participants. McLendon has unloaded two trucks, a car and a boat trailer.
"I love Art and Marty," says the 51-year-old DeFuniak Springs resident. "My mama thought the world of them. It’s just such a comfortable show. Sometimes Art’s hilarious. There’s just not one radio station in DeFuniak to listen to other than it. And if you go somewhere else and listen to the radio you’re just disappointed."
Ida Wallace, of Argyle, said she has listened to the show close to forever.
Wallace recommends former president Clinton listen to the show to furnish his new humble abodes, after listening to one local listener, "Elaine," thank the "Country Store" for stocking her house for $600.
Wallace, a child care worker, said she sold her four window A/C units when central heating and air was installed in her home and even picked up baby-sitting jobs through the program.
Yes, they’ve sold a tractor, other farm equipment, cars, trailers, houses and just about everything else imaginable.
Even Interstate 10 travelers who stumble on the program sometimes offer things for sale, like a couple recently from Punta Gorda, who were headed cross country in their RV.
But the "Country Store" still hasn’t had any takes for a man’s artificial leg one widow puts up from time to time, Marty said.
"I’d be amazed if we haven’t offered more pets for adoption than the all the Humane Society organizations put together," add Art, who started his broadcasting career in Junior high for a Winter Park radio station. He headed the public television station, WSKG, in Binghamton, N.Y., before buying the 5,000-watt DeFuniak Springs station, which plans to soon double its signal power.
Of course the "Country Store" also provides other community services too.
Sometimes WZEP listeners donate food and other items to victims of blazes, maternity clothes for young unwed mothers, or toys and clothes for needy families.
"We love doing it," said Art of the "Country Store." "It’s fun. And a lot of people enjoy it and make it a daily habit. I had one lady who called in. I called her back a little later to see how she had done. She sold one thing but had bought 15 things."
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