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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Wednesday, March 14th, 2007
Alvin Giere
Former Minster resident Alvin Joseph Giere, 73, of Haines City, Fla., died March 11, 2007, in Winter Haven, Fla., due to heart failure.
He was born Dec. 31, 1933, in Maria Stein, to Joseph and Veronica Brackman Giere. He was married to Sharon Ann Ward for 52 years; she survives in Haines City.
Also surviving are a son, Michael (Kathleen), Marysville; a brother, Edmund (Jeanette), Maria Stein; a sister, Loretta Froning, Minster; a sister-in-law, Verdella, Minster; and a grandchild.
Deceased are two brothers, Otto and Aloys; three sisters, Cordula Post, Regina Brush and Julianna Gehert.
He retired Dec. 31, 1995, from Minster Machine Co., Minster. He also worked at Universal Studios, Orlando, Fl., for the city of Winter Haven, Fla., at spring training with the Cleveland Indians and for the Polk County Elections. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
No services were held. Arrangements are being handled by Oak Ridge Funeral Care, Winter Haven, Fla.
Condolences can be sent to www.oakridgefuneralcare.com.
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