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RY ! ete RS RA 5 Br ve REE i | July 15, 1999 Herald/ Times Adam Hall, a rising junior at Kings Mountain High School, and son of Ricky and Lisa Hall of Kings Mountain, won first place in the Computer Applications event at the 1999 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference held in Chicago June 29-July 2. The competition was part of a four- day program for FBLA-PBL members from across the United States and Puerto Rico. In order to qualify for the na- tional event, Adam first had to win at the regional competition which was held in Kings Mountain, and then at the state competition which was held in Greensboro. Adam is the first KMHS-FBLA student to qualify for national competition. While in Chicago, Adam was By DR. EVAN ASHKIN UNC Health Care When it comes to screening for and treating prostate cancer, there are a number of unre- solved controversies. There would be no controver- sy if prostate cancer detection and treatment were similar to that of breast cancer. With breast cancer, we can reliably detect early disease, and that earlier detection leads to earlier treatment. Fast discovery and response, in turn, saves lives - and can preserve breast tissue. Not so with prostate cancer, according to some experts. The screening tests, most no- tably the PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) are considered unreli- able by some physicians and re- searchers, and it is uncertain whether early treatment im- proves survival. The National Cancer Institute, the American College of Physicians, the Leaves of three, One of life's worst torments is to be covered with poison ivy or poison oak blisters. An aller- gic reaction to the oil of these plants, the itching and blister- ing that comes from contact with poison ivy or poison oak is aggravating at best, and can be downright dangerous if the eyes or other delicate tissues are affected. The ingredient in poison ivy and oak that causes all the trou- ble is Urushiol. Entering the skin through contact, Urushiol reacts with proteins to create the allergic reaction that causes the blisters and itching familiar to so many sufferers. KM'’s Hall wins national contest able to visit the Museum of Science and Industry and the Sears Tower. Adam was accom- panied to Chicago by FBLA ad- visors Kathy Goforth and Robin Spicer. “We are very proud of Adam's accomplishments this year with FBLA,” said Mrs. Goforth, his computer applica- tions teacher. For more than 55 years, FBLA-PBL, Inc. has helped high school, middle level, and post- secondary students successfully make the school-to-career tran- sition. FBLA-PBL produces re- sults in character, leadership, good citizenship, financial man- agement skills, and marketing knowledge. Each year more than 230,000 students are gain- ing ability today for their per- sonal and professional develop- ment for tomorrow. ood Medicine a HEALTH CARE American College of Preventive Medicine and the United States Preventive Services Task Force do not recommend screening for prostate cancer. Screening for a disease is only -- worthwhile if we know that the screening will result in early de- tection and that earlier treat- ment will improve a patient's chance for survival. One of the main controversies in prostate . cancer screening is that we do not have enough data to show that early treatment actually lowers mortality rates. It is possible that many de- An extremely tenacious sub- stance, Urushiol is found not only in the leaves of poison ivy, oak, and sumac, but also in the roots, stems, and berries. Once an object comes into contact with Urushiol, the oil remains potent for an extended period of time. Everything from tool handles to clothing that has come in contact with Urushiol makes a potential poison ivy trap for those allergic to it. One of the worst poison ivy scenarios involves burning the vines in winter under the as- sumption that, since the leaves are gone, then the poison ivy Area students make UNCC Dean’s List - The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recently announced its Chancellor's and Dean's List for the spring 1999 semester. Students from Cleveland County who were on the UNCC Amber Tate makes Converse dean’s list Amber Tate of Kings moun- tain made the dean’s list for the spring semester at Converse College in Spartanburg, SC. JAPANESE BEETLES in Your Garden? We've Got the Solution! In All Shapes & Sizes BRIDGES HARDWARE AND HOME CENTER 100 S. Cansler St. at E. King St. » 739-5461 Dean's List included: Sevang Dishakjian, Shelby; Mark Beam, Shelby; Brian Canipe, Lattimore; Marc Clough, Shelby; Michael Haynes, Lawndale; Julie Janda, Shelby; Melia Greene, Shelby; John Ledford, Grover. ADAM HALL Pros and cons of prostate screening tected cancers would never have caused a problem for the patient, as the majority of prostate cancers grow slowly, and men with those cancers usually die from another cause. The downside to finding and treating those cancers is that it is expensive, causes worry and anxiety for patients and their families, and can result in impo- tence and urinary incontinence. This is a high price to pay when the cancer may have nev- er caused a problem. Also, some medical experts believe aggressive prostate can- cer does not respond well to treatment. And if physicians de- tect and treat it early, the dis- ease can still prove fatal. Even if we believed that screening for prostate cancer should be done, is the PSA an adequate test? Unfortunately, the answer may be no. The PSA fails to detect cancer in up to 25 could be further from the truth. Urushiol borne on smoke then breathed in can lead to serious problems. Learning to recognize poison ivy, poison oak, and sumac is the first step in avoiding the problems these plants cause. Don't just rely on that old rhyme, "leaves of three, let me be." Some species can have five or more leaves. A good plant field guide and actual spotting in the outdoors is the best way to learn what not to touch on your next outing. Contact with Urshiol usually manifests itself within 24 to 36 hours. Once those dreadful little blisters appear, the torment must generally run its course over a ten day to two week pe- riod. The popularly held belief that fluid from blisters causes the affliction to spread is not true. The thickness of different skin areas on the body means that the blisters erupt at differ- ent times. Treatment for the poison ivy miseries runs the gamut from a visit to the dermatologist to home remedies made with lawn weeds. Over the counter percent of men who have the disease, and thus, are falsely re- assured. The test also has a high false positive rate - which indi- cates there may be cancer when, in fact, none exists - resulting in unnecessary biopsies. As more information be- comes available, tests become more sensitive and specific, and tour methods improve for rating prostate cancers as aggressive or non-aggressive, routine screening may become widely recommended. Meanwhile, men over 50 or with a family history of prostate cancer should talk with their physicians about the pros and cons of screening for this dis- ease. Evan Ashkin, M.D., is an as- sistant clinical professor at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine and a family practice physician at Highgate Family Medical Center in Durham. let it be; it’s poison. "must be harmless. TL medicines such as topical corti- : sone cream and calamine lotion provide only temporary relief. Herbal cures such as plantain and jewelweed have been ~ proven ineffective. The best treatments in the fight against poison ivy and poison oak woes are prescription corticosteroids such as prednisone. A little bit of common sense and preventive measures can lessen your chances of being af- fected by poison ivy and oak. Before going out into areas where the plants might be lurk- ing, be sure you can identify them. Wearing long sleeve shirts and pants might be hot in the summer, but that discomfort is nothing compared to what your arms and legs will feel like covered with oozing blisters. New on the market are creams that provide a barrier against Urushiol. These products should be applied at least 15 minutes before going out. Hot weather means that poi- son ivy season is in full swing. With some education and cau- tion, there's no reason this sum- mer should turn out to be the one remembered for all the scratching that took place. in N.C. Justin Roper of Kings Mountain recently served with distinction as a Page in the ~ North Carolina Senate. Roper served for Senator Walter Dalton of Rutherfordton. Roper, 14, is a rising sophomore at Kings Mountain High School where he is active in the Student Participation Organization and band. He is an honor student and was listed in Who's Who Among American High School Students. He is active in First Baptist Church where he is a member of the youth group and orches- tra. He plays baseball in the Kings Mountain Parks and Recreation Department league. He is the son of Tammy and Keith Roper of Kings Mountain, ROPER Page 9A Roper is Page Senate: and has a brother, 7-year-old i Ethan Roper. Grandparents ar Junior and Betty Roper and Carol Bledsoe, all of Kings Mountain. Great-grandmother is Mamie Roper. Roper is active in the Shelby Unit of the Civil Air Patrol and; at the time of his duties in Raleigh held the rank of Cadet: Airman First Class. Marc Basnight, Senate President Pro Tempore, said Roper “served with honor and distinction” in the Senate wher he attended meetings of the General Assembly in which bills were being introduced my passed. He also performed cler duties and attended all the com- mittee’ meetings that Senator Dalton was involved in. He was also commended by Richard H. Moore, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety, for representing the Civil Air Patrol in the Senate. Of the 22 students chosen, Roper was one of only two high school freshmen. ww Pat Anderson wins Phoebe Cobb Award Pat Anderson was the first annual recipient of the Phoebe Cobb literary award at Cleveland Community College's Student Government | Association 8 Phoebe Cobb ANDERSON is the pseudonym that Anderson uses for her writ- ings. In 1998, she participated in a North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots project entitled Women Writers II. As a partici- pant, she was to read from her work and eventually publish her work in a chapbook. Anderson’s commitment to the book grew beyond the grant and she went on to publish a book of poetry entitled Heart Leaves in April of 1999. Anderson is employed at CCC as Secretary to the President. She has been em- ployed at the College since 1981. The SGA officers voted to name the annual outstanding literary achievement award the Phoebe Cobb Literary Award in Anderson’s honor. Local students receive ‘Gaston College scholarships The Gaston College Foundation recently awarded over $83,000 in scholarship as- sistance to some 114 students for the fall semester. The awards ranged from $250 to some $2,750, and are made pos- sible through the support of area individuals, corporations, and foundations. Students who received scholar- ships include the following: Pearl Dixon Balthis Foundation Scholarship, Rachel Carmen Ellis, Shelby; Virginia Brandon Area students graduate WCU Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, N.C., conferred de- grees on 787 students during commencement exercises held on May 15. Students from Cleveland County who received their de- grees included: Tina Robbins of Mooresboro; Hugh Logan IV of Kings Mountain; Alexander Lattimore of Lattimore; Jason Alexander of Shelby; Lynn Williamson of Shelby. Endowed Scholarship, Patricia Queen, Kings Mountain; Dr. Helen Carter Memorial (Pilot Club) Scholarship, Miranda Smith, Kings Mountain; First Gaston Foundation Liberal Arts and Sciences Endowment Scholarship, Angela Laws, Waco; Don Walser Family Endowment Scholarship, Angela Michelle Ross, Shelby; Mother Bernice Wilson Nursing Scholarship, Stephanie Chisholm, Kings Mountain. WOLVERINE BOOTS Starting at BRIDGES HARDWARE AND HOME CENTER 100 S. Cansler St. at E. 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