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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, December 1st, 2014
Austin Brackman
Austin J. Brackman, 18, Minster, died as a result of an accident Nov. 29, 2014, in Shelby County.
He was born Oct. 8, 1996, in Coldwater, to James and Kathleen Link Brackman, who survive in Minster.
Also surviving are a sister, Karen Brackman, Fort Collins, Colo.; two brothers, Matthew (friend Lynn Sherman) and Jordan, both at home; and grandparents, Ivo and Jean Brackman, Maria Stein.
Deceased are grandparents, Louis and Eulalia Link.
He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, where he was a Mass server. He also was a member of the Minster golf team for four years, competing as an individual at the state golf meet; a three-year member of the Minster track team, competing at state and a three-year member of the Minster basketball team. He had just started the season on the Minster bowling team. He was an honor student and a member of the Teen RC.
He loved playing golf, fishing and competing with his friends. He also enjoyed time with his family and friends. His giving and caring nature continued with his gift of being an organ and tissue donor.
Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, the Rev. Rick Nieberding officiating. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery, Minster.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9-9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
Memorials may be given to start a golf scholarship at Minster High School in Austin's name.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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