Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:43AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality.
Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories.
It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
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Friday, August 4th, 2006
Donald Dock
Donald R. Dock, 84, 311 Zillah St., Celina, died at 10:15 a.m. Aug. 3, 2006, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 30, 1921, in Celina, to Waldo and Lala Long Dock. On Oct. 17, 1943, he married Mary Lavern Monroe, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Alan (Rebecca), New Bremen, and Andy (Jena), Dayton; a brother, Lowell (Bernie), Celina; a sister, Wanda Young, Celina; and a grandson.
Deceased is a brother-in-law, John Young.
In 1986, he retired from Reynolds & Reynolds, Celina. He was a 1940 Celina High School graduate. He was U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Celina First Church of God and Veterans of Foreign War Post 5713, Celina.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Richard VanHorn officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina, and after 9:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to Celina Visiting Nurses & Hospice or the church.
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