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...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /1 PM EDT/ SATURDAY
TO 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 109 expected.

* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From noon CDT /1 PM EDT/ Saturday to 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
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* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first prolonged stretch of heat and
humidity of the season will amplify health impacts. Health impacts
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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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Area High School Students Awarded in Shawnee Community College Writing Contest

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Young Writers at SCC
Shawnee Community College

ULLIN, Ill. -- 19 area high school students were awarded recently for their work in the Celebrating Young Writers High School Writing contest.

Shawnee Community College's English Department celebrated the students in the contest which featured categories in non-fiction, short fiction essay and poetry.

The winners were selected from more than 100 entries from area high school students.

Winners were celebrated with a dinner and awards ceremony at Shawnee Community College. Awards include $100 for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for third.

Below is a list of the winners...

9th/10th Grade Non-Fiction Essay

  • 3rd Place - Nella Billingsley (Vienna HS), “Choosing A Good Careerâ€�
  • 2nd Place - Faith Coates (Massac Co. HS), “Creative Individualsâ€�
  • 1st Place - Isabella Weidig (Massac Co. HS), “Ethical Implications Of The Modern Space Raceâ€�

11th/12th Grade Non-Fiction Essay

  • 3rd Place - Raylynn Beasley-McDaniel (Egyptian HS), “The Empowerment Of Franklin Roosevelt Through Disabilityâ€�
  • 2nd Place - Shaheim Jones (Egyptian HS), “A Ghost From The Past: When Time Ceased To Progressâ€�
  • 1st Place - Sydney Davis (Carbondale Community HS) “Beautiful Thingsâ€�

9th/10th Grade Short Fiction Essay

  • 3rd Place - Avery Mounce (Massac Co. HS), “Paranoiaâ€�
  • 2nd Place - Korina Mize (Vienna HS), “Like A Horror Movieâ€�
  • 1st Place - Kallup Dover (Egyptian HS), “The Serenade Of Eldoriaâ€�

11th/12th Grade Short Fiction Essay

  • 3rd Place - Chloe Jones (Massac Co. HS), “Pretendâ€�
  • 2nd Place - Elliot Holm (Egyptian HS), “Train of Thoughtâ€�
  • 1st Place - Alyse Nourie (Massac Co. HS), “On A Wireâ€�

9th/10th Grade Poetry

  • 3rd Place - Brooke Benn (Egyptian HS), “Goodbyesâ€�
  • 2nd Place - Oliver Pfister (Massac Co. HS), “The Mirrorâ€�
  • 1st Place - Adyson Crim (Massac Co. HS), “The Choices We Makeâ€�

11th/12th Grade Poetry

  • 3rd Place - Kaitlyn Herrin (Dongola HS), “Leaves Fallingâ€�
  • 2nd Place - Sara Flick (Dongola HS), “Acornsâ€�
  • 1st Place - Mia DeHarpart (Vienna HS), “Deserveâ€�

Congratulations to the winners!

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