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 13th, 2011
Anne Kopp
Anne R. "Becky" Kopp, 87, Beavercreek, died May 10, 2011, at Hospice of Dayton.
She was born April 23, 1924, in St. Henry to Henry J. and Matilda Romer Bernard. Her husband of 62 years, Ferd Kopp, survives.
Also surviving are children, Becky (Steve) Schwab, Kathy (Ron) Hinch, Margaret (Darrel) Baker and John (Alana) Kopp; sisters, Mary Faller and Sr. Mary Henry "Helen" Bernard; a brother, John (Tamra) Bernard; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Deceased are siblings and in-laws, Paul and Tillie Bernard, Richard and Fern Bernard, Edward, Bea and Emma Lou Bernard, Joe and Leona Bernard and Sr. Matilda "Margaret" Bernard.
She had worked for Western Union and later retired from Elder Beerman as a supervisor in the credit office.
A Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday at The Church of the Ascension, Kettering. Burial will follow in Calvary cemetery.
Calling is 3-5 p.m. Sunday and one hour before service Monday at Tobias Funeral Home, Beavercreek Chapel. Prayers will be held at 10 a.m. Monday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Heart Association or Hospice of Dayton.
Condolences may be left at Tobias-fh.com.
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