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ANDIE BRYMER / HERALD Shelby Police Chief Charlie Vanhoy talks about cancer with Kings Mountain Middle School students NOW MAY BE THE BEST TIME EVER TO BUY A CARRIER HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM. Introducing Cool Cash. Where you can get a rebate of up to $600 on qualifying new Carrier systems. We have the perfect comfort system for your home... * at spectacular : Cool Cash savings! Shelby Heating & Air 704-739-5166 www. carrier.com * $600.00 rebate applies to the purchase of Carrier Model 38TDB air conditioner apply. See participating Carrier Dealer for details. Offer expires 11/15/03. © 2003 Carrier Corporation A member of the United Technologies Corporation family. Stock symbol UTX. ® The Kings Mountain Herald MS students Sto hief’s cancer BY ANDIE L. BRYMER Staff Writer Kings Mountain Middle School eighth graders learning about cancer got a firsthand story Friday morning. Shelby Police Chief Charlie Vanhoy told the students about having MDS, a rare cancer that attacks the bone marrow. Vanhoy attributed his only symp- tom, excessive bleeding if cut, to the blood thinning properties of the aspirin he took daily to prevent heart disease. Bloodwork during a routine physical two years ago revealed the disease. : “Your world stops. You don't believe it,” Vanhoy said of being diagnosed. Doctors gave the middle aged man two to six months to live. They told him to stop working and to stay away from crowds. They feared the chance of being exposed to germs would increase if Vanhoy were around groups. Cancer has sup- pressed his immune system. Vanhoy refused to take the medical communities advice. Instead, he stayed on as police chief, continues Layo: 9:3 31{e | ONTARIO) One-Day Transformations Revitalize Your Home or Office Get A New Look With What You Have- Need A Change? Want A More Inviting Atmosphere? Get A New Perspective Without The Cost of Buying New Furnishings Low Introductory Fee For First Room Makeover Call Clay At 828-247-0616 Ail OM M LT. MEN T...T O Ethel Bumgardner Pedersen has been named Wachovia Principal of the Year for the Kings Mountain Intermediate District Schools. School. With 30 years in educa- When tion, Pedersen faced her biggest career challenge two the school to work on the family farm and rou- tinely interacts with crowds. “I just decided I wasn’t going to let it bother me,” he said. While Vanhoy hasn’t allowed his diagnosis to stop him from living, it has changed his priorities. “It’s not money or what others think but family and friends, how you treat others around you,” he said. When Vanhoy lived past the six month mark he was both happy and confused. His outliving the prognosis now by four times is not unusual for syndrome patients. The word syndrome instead of dis- ease is used when there is little known about a condition, Vanhoy said. Doctors are not required to report statistics on syndrome patients to the Centers for Disease Control but are required to do so for patients with a disease. While the lack of research makes finding a cure difficult, the problem is compounded because so few peo- ple have MDS. Drug companies put few resources into finding medica- tions for rare conditions because years ago. She served as principal, opening the new Kings Mountain asked how did its first year, PEDERSEN September 25, 2003 car potential profits are slim. One possible cure would be a bone marrow transplant. There currently are no matches for Vanhoy in the bone marrow registry however a local campaign is underway to recruit donors. Individuals between the ages of 18 and 60 are eligible to be placed on the registry. The American Red Cross is collect- ing blood samples Saturday at the Cleveland County Fair. This is the first step in becoming a donor. “Please beg them, push them to come out Saturday,” Vanhoy told the eighth graders. “If you get your folks to come out you could possibly save a life.” Currently, only one percent of the possible donor base is registered. Eighth graders are researching can- cer and raising funds for cancer research. They will travel to Washington, D.C. later this year to lobby Congress to allocate more money for research. Vanhoy'’s visit was part of student Tiffany Herndon'’s class project. Her mother Stephanie Herndon works at the Shelby Police Department. Ethel Pedersen KM Principal of the Year BY ANDIE L. BRYMER Staff Writer Pedersen has an under- graduate degree from Gardner Webb University and a masters degree and certificate of advanced study from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Pedersen lives in Polkville with her husband C.J. “Pete” Pedersen. She has one son, Dennis Bumgardner, three step-chil- dren, eight grandchildren Pedersen points to state test scores. KMIS made School of Excellence and High Growth. This defied expec- tations. Officials say test scores are often low at new schools. “We're very proud. We've got good faculty and staff,” Pedersen said. The principal describes her leadership style as one based on respect. She includes teachers in the decision making process, striving for a cohesive group. Pedersen began her edu- cation career teaching sixth grade. She then worked as assistant principal and later principal of Kings Mountain Middle School. With 30 years in the KMDS system, Pedersen could retire after this year but plans to stay on the job. “I don’t want to retire,” and one great-grandchild. The Wachovia Principal of the Year award is co-spon- sored by the state Department of Public Instruction. Pedersen now moves on to southwest regional competition. After the state selection process is completed, one principal will be selected as 2004 Wachovia Principal of the Year. This is the 24th year Wachovia Corporation has sponsored the financial awards. Local principals receive $200. The regional winners get $1,500 for their school and $1,500 for per- sonal use. The state winner receives $3,000 for the school and $3,000 for per- sonal use. Regional award recipients will be selected by February. Principal of the year will be she said. selected May 6. FOOD INSPECTIONS W Restaurants: } Bulldog Quik Snak, Alston Bridges, Grover St., Boiling Springs, 97.5** 95. Beaver Dam Auto Auct., Webb Rd., 99. Bojangles, E. Dixon Blvd., 95.5** Bridges BBQ Lodge, E. Dixon Blvd., 98** Hoey Church Rd. AFFORDABLE PAINT & BOD Hwy. 74 to Shelby = Valley Inc. With Coupon Expires 9-17-2003 Eaton Cafeteria, E. Dixon Blvd., 95. Finally’s, Grover, 95.5** Jack in the Box, Earl Rd., Q5** Jan’s Rest., Fallston Rd., 95. Clear Coat 2347 Hoey Church Rd. 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