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Fourth grade students compete in PES Science Fair By Sherri Sebella Fourth Grade students at Petersburg Ele- mentary School (PES) completed their Sci- ence Fair projects on Tuesday, April 12 and the awards ceremony was held the following day. The students had worked on these proj- ects since the beginning of February. Fifty-five students (the entire fourth grade at PES) participated in the Science Fair and judges were anonymous former fourth grade teachers, since they know the curriculum. Students were allowed to choose what they wanted to do and in which category they want- ed to choose from. From Consumer Science, to Physical Science Matter, a large variety of projects were entered into the Science Fair. "They did a fantastic job learning about the scientific method and constructing their own experiments," said Tonya Walton, fourth grade teacher. In the Plants/Animals category: Korbin Trowbridge was first place, Nyxon Hat- ton-Rinehold, second, and Hunter Hill and Kyron Piersma, third. In Physical Science Matter: Brittany Goodrich was first, Eli Weathers, second, Elle Wiscaver, third, Parker Changley, and fourth, Teslyn Hatfield, fifth. In the Human Body category: Zoey Cannon placed first, Annabeth Shimer, sec- ond, and Ava Stillwell, third. In the Earth, Space and Weather category: Rylan Prevo won first, Grey Froehle and Zavier West, second, and Kage Brenton, third. In the Physical Science Energy category: Jude Fretwell placed first and Konner Tindall was second. In the Consumer Science category: Sophi Wilson was first, Lily Rohrabaugh, second, Sadie Franklin, third, Nikki Benefiel and Adessah Ross tied for fourth, Mariana Seay, fifth, Jaxsen Miller, sixth, and Braylie Cond- er, seventh. How to corral spring allergies Spring is synonymous with rebirth. Each spring, flowers begin to bloom again, grass starts to grow and people from all walks of life rekindle their love of the great outdoors. Seasonal allergies can put a damper on even the most wel- coming spring day. A fter all, a day soaking up the sun isn't so relaxing when it's also spent sneezing and confronting al- lergy symptoms like conges- tion, runny nose and watery eyes. Thankfully, it's possible for seasonal allergy sufferers to have their spring and enjoy it, too. • Pay attention to season- al allergy trackers. Season- al allergies are now easier to track than ever. For exam- ple, Pollen.com is an easily ac- cessible and free site that al- lows visitors to type in their ZIP codes and access daily al- lergy reports for their towns and cities. Visitors also can see five-day forecasts that can help them plan trips and other outdoor excursions. Weather. com also offers free allergy re- ports and forecasts. Individu- als with seasonal allergies can make use of these sites and plan their activities based on the information they provide. • Stay indoors when al- lergen levels are especially high. The Mayo Clinic notes that there are several things individuals can do to reduce their exposure to seasonal al- lergy triggers. That includes staying indoors on dry, windy days. This doesn't mean indi- viduals need to lock them- selves indoors all spring. But it's important that seasonal al- lergy sufferers recognize that some days might be too much to handle. Rain helps clear pol- len from the air, so individuals who are avoiding the outdoors on days when pollen counts are high should be able to get outside after a good rain with- out triggering an attack. • Maintain clean air in- doors. The great outdoors is not the only place where al- lergens percolate. The Asth- ma and Allergy Foundation of America notes that improv- ing air quality in a home can reduce allergy triggers. Air conditioners can prevent out- door allergens from entering a home, so utilize units on warm spring days when you might otherwise open the windows. Open windows and screen doors provide easy en- try points for allergens like pollen, so turning on the AC when outdoor allergen counts are high can make seasonal al- lergies more manageable. • Consider treatments. Over-the-counter treatments like antihistamines, nasal sprays and decongestants pro- vide most individuals with suf- ficient relief from their season- al allergies. If OTC remedies are ineffective, treatments such as allergen immunother- apy and a consultation may be necessary. Seasonal allergies can spoil an otherwise welcom- ing spring day. But there are many ways to corral their sea- sonal allergies and still enjoy spring sun. 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