Gaston County Schools’ Good News for July 2023

Gaston County Schools received the prestigious Golden Eagle Award from the United Way of Gaston County. The award recognizes the school district’s outstanding participation in the United Way’s annual fundraising campaign.

Four individuals with a connection to Gaston County Schools were presented the 2023 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award by the N.C. Commission on Volunteerism and Community. The award recipients include Kaitlyn Dockery, a fifth-grade student at W.A. Bess Elementary; Heather Vernitsky, PTO president at Springfield Elementary; Aubrey Bridges, a volunteer at Tryon Elementary School; and Flip Bombardier, a long-time mentor at York Chester Middle School.

The N.C. High School Athletic Association recognized the South Point High School boys’ soccer team and the boys’ tennis team for achieving the highest combined team grade point average in the state for their respective sports. Additionally, the South Point girls’ golf team and the Stuart W. Cramer High School girls’ golf team finished in a threeway tie for having the highest combined team grade point average in the state.

Gregory “Trey” Cherry of South Point High School was recognized by the N.C. High School Athletic Association as

For Sale

ROSE HILL CEMETERY

PLOTS. Four spaces in peaceful Rose Hill Memorial Park cemetery at Lawndale, NC. Favored location: Section 2, Lot 79. $3600 for all four or can sell in pairs ($1800) plus $50 (half the transaction fee). myvariousitems@gmail.com

TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, RIDING MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383.

DISCOUNT APPLIANCES. Refrigerators, washers, dryers and stoves. 704-477-4766. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 477-4766

WANT TO BUY

WANT TO BUY MOWING

DECK. To fit John Deere LT160, automatic 38” or 42” cut. 704476-9273 (704) 538-3809

WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.

CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-6926767, (704) 487-0228

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one of the 12 recipients of the prestigious Heart of a Champion Award. Additionally, Emma Taylor of Forestview High School was honored for her contributions to the NCHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Council.

The following high school student-athletes were named to the N.C. Baseball Coaches Association’s all-state team: Ashton Pope, North Gaston; Eli Newsome, Cherryville; Kanon Willis, Cherryville; and Landon Hahn, Cherryville.

In May, students and employees in Gaston County Schools participated in the “Walk for Mental Health” awareness campaign, collectively covering a distance of 12,150 miles. Among the schools, New Hope Elementary achieved the highest walk total, recording an impressive 3,832 miles.

Bessemer City High School resource officer Jeff Thomp-

FARM & GARDEN

6588 INTERNATIONAL 4WD TRACTOR. 177 Horsepower with Turbo. PRICED TO MOVE.... NOW $16,000. Call 704-487-6929 or 704-6896042. BOATS

WANT TO BUY. 14’-17’ Aluminum John Boat. 704-300-8201.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

YORKIE TERRIER. Female, 6 months old. All shots. Asking $900.00 OBO. Comes with other items. 704-2970063, can leave message.

FULL-BLOODED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. 9 weeks. No papers. Parents on site. Black and tan. Ready now. 828-748-9614, 828-460-8187.

BLUE TICK BEAGLE PUPPIES. AKC Registered. Oakhill Weircreek Cross. Parents on site. 2 sets of shots and wormed. Ready by Aug. 9th. $400/ea. 704-692-6787.

TOY & MINI AUSSIES. UTD on shots and worming. Blue eyes, paper & crate trained. 828-2896756.

DOG KENNELS 5X10, 10X10, 10X20. Dog Houses, Tops for Kennels. “Delivery & Setup

Available” J Johnson Sales 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

CONTURNIX QUAIL $5. Quail Chicks $3 ea. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Bob Whites $8.00. Hatching Eggs. Guineas $10. (704) 476-9943 jw28178@gmail.com son received the Gaston County Employee of the Year award. He was chosen for the award based on his efforts to encourage students to become involved in community service projects. Over the past couple of years, Thompson and the school’s Impact Club organized the collection of blankets during the winter months, collected Easter basket items for students at Bessemer City Primary, and assisted with the collection of more than $1,000 worth of school supplies.

Collin Robinson of Cherryville High School signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Pfeiffer University.

Cherryville Elementary teacher Crystal Christy, Carr Elementary teacher Robin Melton, and Lowell Elementary teacher Celeste Helewski each received a grant from Sonic Drive-In to support classroom projects and initiatives.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

FOUR ROOSTERS TO GOOD HOME. 5 months old.

Negotiable. (828) 429-7486

KOI FISH FOR SALE. 2”-4” all colors; wholesale price $1. each- minimum 25 fish. (864) 546-2778 brendasherman9@ gmail.com

The Cherryville High School golf team won the Southern Piedmont 1A/2A Conference championship and finished as the runner-up in the western 1A regional championship. Jackson Tedder received all-conference honors and was named the conference player of the year. Blake Tedder, Tyler Stroupe, and Peyton Huffman also received all-conference honors.

During Cherryville High School’s annual winter/spring sports awards ceremony, Landon Hahn and Rileigh Kiser received the Most Outstanding Male and Female Athlete of the Year awards, and Will Fowler and Kendall Chupp received the Male and Female Scholastic Athlete of the Year awards. Additionally, Spencer Powers, a student at Cherryville Elementary School, received the “Heart of the Ironmen” Award; Seth Kaylor received the Ronald

PETS & LIVESTOCK

CANE CORSO PUPPIES. Two litters of Cane Corso Puppies. First litter- June 25th & Second litter- July 4th (706) 872-5276 KJsCorsos@yahoo.com

“Scoop” Kiser Award; Will Fowler received the McDonald’s/KTC Broadcasting Scholar Athlete Award; Lee Roy Montgomery received the “For the Love of the Game” Award; Scott Jenkins received the “Blue Jacket” Coach of the Year Award; and sports announcer Danny Eaker received the Lifetime Ironmen Booster Award.

A number of Cherryville High School students earned awards and special recognition during the school’s annual winter/spring sports awards ceremony. Awards recognizing students for their outstanding achievements in athletics were presented to Numarius Good, Landon Hahn, Carson Kelly, Nate Bookout, Chance Hunt, Laila Davis, Krista Davis, and Kate Bookout for basketball; Robbie Bowman, Caleb Hovis, Tobias Miller, Kam Bolin, and Chase Miller for wrestling; Sarah Eaker, Landyn McBride,

VACATIONS

OCEAN LAKES, BIG DISCOUNTS. On Spring & Fall

Weeks. 7 houses, 3 ocean front, some with golf carts. Call Tammy Patterson, 704-418-4756.

Anna Leigh Jones, Kylie Reynolds, and Lani Philbeck for cheerleading; Krista Davis, Laila Davis, Landyn McBride, Lexi McSwain, and Ava Miller for softball; Harleigh Williams, Camryn Bell, Tyler Foley, and Steve Wyatt for track and field; Faith McNeill, Gracie Truesdell, Lila Grace Sermersheim, and Kate Bookout for soccer; Nate Bookout and Corey Alston for tennis; and Peyton Huffman, Jackson Tedder, Michael Griffin, and Blake Tedder for golf. Patrick Blee and Charlie Birtwistle of South Point High School were named Academic All-Americans by the National High School Coaches Association. Webb Street School received a donation of $7,000 from The Rooster of Gastonia during the inaugural Rooster Olympics, which featured music vendors, food trucks, games, and raffles.

FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

FREE KITTENS TO A GOOD inside home. Please call after 4:00 pm. Text anytime. (828) 201-3861

FULL BLOODED MINI SCHNAUZER PUPPIES. THESE 4 BEAUTIES ARE LOOKING FOR THEIR FOREVER HOME. VET CHECKED AND CLEARED TO BE RELEASED. THEY HAVE HAD THEIR 1ST SET OF PUPPY SHOTS, DEWORMED EVERY 2 WEEKS. POTTY TRAINING HAS BEGUN. THEY LOVE TO CUDDLE AND GIVE KISSES. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A LOYAL ADDITION TO YOUR FAMILY LOOK NO FURTHER. FOR MORE INFO CALL 704-5344368 (704) 534-4368 lpastore3@yahoo.com

AKC EUROPEAN DOBERMAN PINSCHERS. Full AKC. Born 6/30/23. Health guarantee. Bloodline health proven. Tails docked, dew claws removed. Quality proven, indoor kept, socialized. Vet records provided. 1st set shots, FULL VET EXAM, references of pups w/bloodline. Parents health tested as well. Sire is black and tan, Dam is blue. Wilson, NC 252-360-9827 (252) 360-9827 melissaongaro@yahoo.com

CARS & TRUCKS

1997 FORD F-SUPER DUTY CHASSIS CAB Diesel, 5 Speed Manual Transmission, Good Condition! White. 57,300 miles, $10,000 Call (828) 429-5199

1985 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. Number matching. 143,000 miles. White. $7,000. 2015 Indian Chieftain. Black. 12,000 miles. $12,500. 704300-9233. 2010 HONDA CIVIC CPE. 120,344 miles, Call for Price, (704) 748-1890 sales@ctcautosports.com

1995 GMC SONOMA P/U. Extended cab, 193K miles, new AC compressor, plugs, wires, alternator, radiator & distributor. $4000. OBO. 815-252-4753.

SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659.

OCEAN LAKES BEACH RENTAL. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, sleeps 6. Cancellation for Week 6/24-7/1. Summer weeks also available. 704-473-1494.

REAL ESTATE

CLEVELAND COUNTY

OPEN HOUSE- August 5th and 6th. 12PM - 3PM. Completely renovated home on quiet street. Close to Shelby High School. 3 Bd 2 Bth. 408 Morton Street, Shelby, NC 28152 (281) 222-3091 benjamin.henry@ cbrealty.com

PRICES REDUCED MOBILE

HOME LOTS. In Cleveland & Rutherford Counties. Some with water & septic. Owner financing with low down payments. Call Bryant Realty, (704) 567-9836

2 BEDROOM SINGLE LEVEL TOWNHOUSE with 2 Baths. Convenient to Uptown Shelby near Country Club. $1300 per month, $1300 deposit. No HOA fees. 704-6922860. MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $210 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299 LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications now. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC (704) 4827723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@ RPMMANAGED.COM

1624-2 S. POST ROAD. Shelby, NC. Singlewide, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath. Rent $1075, Deposit 41075. Application Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

244 JOHN E. RANDALL ROAD. Shelby, NC. 5 bedroom, 3 bath. Rent $1965, Deposit $1975. 704-214-4180.

Call (704) 472-0006

WANT TO BUY: STAMP COLLECTIONS and accumulations of same. Call 828-6529425 or cell 954-614-2562.

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

FARM & GARDEN

HAY FOR SALE. SPRING HAY, 4 x 5 bales, $30/bale. 828-305-2679. JOHN

477-2464

MORKIE PUPPIES. Adorable yorkshire terrier/maltese babies ready for their new homes. Very sweet personalities will make excellent family companions. First vaccination and wormings started on pee pad training. Text for more information (828) 284-4621 llmrwm2003@gmail.com

AKC REGISTERED WEST HIGHLAND TERRIER. 9 weeks old health guaranteed. Vet checked. 1 male 1 female. (864) 706-6158 vbragg3@ gmail.com

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE. Rare black with a little marking on legs. Ready for their new home. Had shots and wormed. Wonderful companion. Sell or trade. No answer, leave message. 828675-4968.

PIGLETS FOR SALE. About 20 total even mix of male and female. Some “Mini” pigs and some mixed “Pot Belly” and “Mini”. Very people friendly and with many different temperaments $75 for the males and $100 for females. Good for pets or processing. Call for more information. Rutherfordton (704) 807-9583 DOUBLE-DOODLE PUPPIES FOR SALE. 5 male puppies born June 14th. 2 black, two tan and one red. Ready for their forever home on Aug 9th. $800 each is a steal for this amazing breed. Deposit of 50% will hold your pick. Call 513-502-8245 or email 3923tim@gmail.com for more information or pictures. This breed is expected to weigh 45 to 50 lbs as an adult. Mom is a 2 year old 45 lbs labradoodle and Dad is a 1-3/4 year old 47 lbs Goldendoodle. Great with any size children. (513) 5028254 3923tim@gmail.com

GREAT DANE PUPS AKC.

AKC Great Danes born 6/5/23.

Vet Checked, health guarantee. Experienced breeder. Blues, Blue fawns, fawns and blacks.

Prices: $800-1200. Males and females available. (704) 4181441, southernbelledanes@ gmail.com

AKC/CKC BOXER PUPPY. $225. Female Boxer pup, 7 months old. Papers, tail docked, shots worming. Location: Shelby, NC must go. (704) 477-3900 wbmanning33@gmail.com

2006 FORD MUSTANG 73,121 miles. Call for Price, (704) 7481890. sales@ctcautosports. com

2000 DODGE CONVERSION VAN. 116,000 actual miles, leather, electric, front and back ac. $8500 obo. Showroom perfect. 864-579-8888

CAMPERS

SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE. Approx. 25,000 miles, JnR air ride on rear, LA Choppers Strip Bar handle bars, Polk Audio speakers, tweeters and amp, Screaming Eagle stage one intake, with K&N filter, Road King seat. $9,500. 704-4181837.

TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO CASH? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call (704) 472-0006 POLK COUNTY POLK COUNTY, SUNNYVIEW, NC. FOR SALE BY OWNER. Convenient location, 4 acre lot on quiet country road. $52,000. Owner financing available. 828-429-3287. McDOWELL COUNTY

2&3 BEDROOM TOWN HOMES. Townhomes located in Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments, 1526 Eaves Rd., Shelby, NC or call for more information 704487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

LAKE JAMES OPEN HOUSE. Come visit me at an Open House for this beautiful property, 6338 North Shore Drive, located in Nebo, NC and 4 miles from Lake James State Park. Sunday, August 6th, 2:005:00. Hosted by Sharon Kelly, Coldwell Banker King. 979690-6781 skelly@coldwellbanker.com (979) 690-6781 skelly0628@gmail.com

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HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby. (704) 487-6354

2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

2 OR 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES for rent in Shelby, NC. $800-$875 including water. Call 828-234-8147

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOME. For rent in Kings Mountain. NO Pets, NO Smoking. References Required. Call Keith, 704-4183790.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $600 per month. 828-382-0475.