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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Saturday, August 26th, 2006
Henry Fullenkamp
Henry F. "Hank" Fullenkamp, 79, 1992 Kelch Rd., Russia, died at 3 a.m. Aug. 25, 2006, following an extended illness.
He was born April 29, 1927 in Maria Stein to Bernard and Rosa Streacker Fullenkamp. On June 18, 1952, he married Mary Margaret Meyer, who survives.
Also surviving are one son, Patrick (Linda), Bellbrook; three daughters, Deborah (Robert) Wehner and Rose (Gregory) Pleiman, all of Russia, Brenda (Joseph) Demeter, Springfield; a brother, Othmar (Mary) Fullenkamp, Maria Stein; a sister, Martha (Robert) Lee, Lincoln, Neb.; two sisters-in-law, Edna Fullenkamp, Botkins and Martha Fullenkamp, Cincinnati; and 10 grandchildren.
Deceased are three brothers and three sisters.
He was a member of St. Remy Church, Russia, St. Joseph Sodality, Knights of Columbus, Third Degree St. Remy and Fourth Degree St. Gaspar Del Bufalo. He was past Eucharistic minister for the homebound, a church usher and past parish council.
He was past chairman of Russia Homecoming, past officer of the Russia Civic Association, and a member of St. John choir.
He was employed in sales and retired from Treaty Company/Hughes Supply, Plumbing and Heating after 35 years.
Service is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Frank Amberger officiating.
Calling is 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster.
Memorials may be made to Maryknoll Missions and to Hospice of Miami County.
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