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, May 4th, 2011
John Hasis
John Frederick Hasis, 82, Mendon, died at 6:50 a.m. May 1, 2011, at The Laurels of Shane Hill.
He was born April 22, 1929, in Mercer County, to Ralph and Mellie Lampy Hasis. On July 18, 1964, he married Ruth Joan Thomas, who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Jeffery Hasis, Van Wert, Bradley (Pamela) Hasis, Port St. Lucie, Fla., Steven Fought, Toledo; daughters, Linda (Bob) Tobias, Van Wert, Cathy (Dr. Michael) Ruhlen, Charlotte, N.C.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A retired farmer, he was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the American Legion Post in Rockford and Shanes Lodge 0377 F&AM, Rockford.
He attended Mendon Union High School and served with the U.S. Army in Panama during the Korean Conflict.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. KennethBaker officiating. Burial with military rites will follow in Tomlinson Cemetery, Rockford.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the church.
Condolences may be left at ciscofuneralhome.com.
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