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, May 8th, 2009
Paul Helentjaris
Paul Chris Helentjaris, 59, 564 Touvelle St., Celina, died May 6, 2009, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. Death was due to cancer.
He was born Nov. 7, 1949, in Dayton to Leo and Henrietta White Helentjaris, who survive.
Other survivors are a son, Gabe Helentjaris, Atlanta, Ga.; a sister, Linda (Charles) Creiglow, Topkinsville, Ky.; two brothers, Thomas (Brenda) Helentjaris, Hohenwald, Tenn., and David (Linda) Helentjaris, Celina.
Deceased is a son, Corbin Helentjaris.
He was retired from the former Huffy Bicycle Plant, Celina, and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Celina. He graduated in 1968 from Celina High School.
Graveside service will be at a later date.
Arrangements are being handled by Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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