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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Tuesday, December 24th, 2019
Donald Hauenstein
Donald K. Hauenstein, 89, of St. Marys, formerly of Wapakoneta, passed away 5:45 p.m., Sat. Dec. 21, 2019, at Otterbein St. Marys.
He was born Feb. 9, 1930, in Sand Creek, MI, the son of Vernon E. & Leta L. (Daniels) Hauenstein, who preceded him in death. On April 28, 1956, he married Rose M. Marvin, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 24, 2015.
Survivors include, 2 children, Alan (Denise) Hauenstein, Dothan, AL, and Beth Hauenstein, Celina, 7 grandchildren, Elizabeth (James) Carter, Dothan, AL; Stephanie Hauenstein, Montgomery, AL; Preston Hauenstein, Dothan, AL; Leta (Ryan) Smith, Ft. Myers, FL; Cody (Nikki) Vogel, New Knoxville, OH; Macy (Damian) Holloman, Centerville, OH; & Amber Hauenstein Law, Celina, OH; 5 great grandchildren; and a brother, James (Janice) Hauenestein, Sand Creek, MI.
He was preceded in death by 2 sons, Brian & Keith Hauenstein, and a brother Robert V. Hauenstein.
Don worked at the A&P Food Stores in Michigan and Ohio, and retired from Pantry Pride, St. Marys, after a total of 53 years in the grocery business. He was a graduate of the Sand Creek High School, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army retiring in 1969 as a major after 21 years of service.
He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, the Kiwanis Club, and the American Legion Post #9289, both of St. Marys, OH. Don was also a member of the Reserved Officers' Assn. and served as the Ohio president. He worked 25 years with the Auglaize Co. Council on Aging, where he delivered Meals on Wheels and was a bus driver.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Fri. Dec. 27, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, with Rev. Sean Wilson officiating. Burial is to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta V.F.W. Post #8445.
The family will receive family and friends 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., Thurs. Dec. 26, at the Meyer Room of Otterbein St. Marys. (The family suggests using the south entrance at Otterbein.) There will be visitation from 9-10 a.m., Fri. Dec. 27, at the Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the State of the Heart Hospice or Otterbein Benevolent Fund.
Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
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