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, July 8th, 2013
Bruce Boedeker
Bruce E. Boedeker, 80, Tipp City, passed away July 4, 2013, at his residence.
He was born April 14, 1933, in Dayton, to Ray and Louise Keechle Boedeker.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy Gilmer Boedeker; one son, Tobias (Kim) Boedeker of Bellbrook; one daughter, Tanya Boedeker of Tipp City; three sisters, Barbara Warner, Peggy (John) Verdes, both of Vandalia, and Judy (Norm) Holzefaster of Indian Lake; four grandchildren, Brittany Boedeker, Kameron (Andrew) Mosher, Jordan Boedeker and Ashley Boedeker; one great-grandson, Aiden Ross; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and a health inspector with the Montgomery County Board of Health, working with farm inspections. Bruce dearly loved the outdoors. He spent many days hunting and fishing with friends. He enjoyed working with the Bruckner Nature Center, Aullwood and the Metro Parks, and was a member of the Ohio Bluebird Society.
A memorial service for family and friends is 5 p.m. Tuesday at Ginghamsburg Church in Tipp City, the Rev. John Jung officiating.
Calling will follow the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the Bruckner Nature Center in Troy.
Arrangements are by Morton and Whetstone Funeral Home in Vandalia.
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