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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Monday, May 4th, 2009
Evelyn Schulte
Evelyn Schulte, 95, 16 N. Lincoln Drive, Minster, died at 9:40 a.m. May 2, 2009, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster.
She was born Oct. 19, 1913, in Egypt to Anton and Catherine Schmiesing Meyer. On June 27, 1933, she married Maurice Schulte, who died Oct. 10, 1980.
Surviving are a son-in-law, Maurice (Grace) Boeke, Minster; and three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a daughter, Marilyn Boeke; and brothers and sisters, Viola Shenk, Clarence, Art, Norb, Paul and Wilfred Meyer and Adelle Bernard.
She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, both in Minster.
Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Rick Nieberding officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9-9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
Contributions can be made to the Heritage Manor Activity Fund.
Condolences can be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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