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, March 8th, 2021
Thomas Helentjaris
Thomas Floyd Helentjaris, age 72, resident of Hohenwald, passed away Tuesday, March 2 at his home surrounded by family.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 13, at Blondy Church of God in Hohenwald, TN from 10-12. The memorial service will be conducted immediately following visitation with Jeff Gandy, John Powers and Ken Crowell officiating. Heritage Funeral Home of Columbia is assisting the family with their arrangements.
Born May 29, 1948 in Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late Leo and Henrietta White Helentjaris and the husband of Brenda Talley Helentjaris. He received his BS in Education from Wright State University and a Masters Degree from University of St. Francis. He impacted numerous lives as a teacher before becoming an administrator. Anyone who knew him knows that he was an avid golfer who enjoyed spending time with his family and his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons; Thomas "TC" Helentjaris of Celina, OH and Nick (Melissa) Helentjaris of Charlottesville, VA; his bonus children: Jamie (Tammy) Clifton
and Amy (Shannon) Banks, both of Hohenwald and Starr (David Riley) Smith of Jackson; brother: Dave (Linda) Helentjaris of Celina, OH; sister: Linda Creiglow of Tompkinsville, KY; grandchildren: Theodora, Katie, Evan, Ciara, Sam, Saige, Chilton, Ty, Cade and Bo; six great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother: Chris Helentjaris and brother-in-law: Charlie Creiglow.
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