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, August 31st, 2021
Alvin Saintignon
Alvin E. Saintignon, 91, of rural Celina, OH died 9:58 a.m. Saturday August 28, 2021 at Mercer Health Community Hospital in Coldwater, OH.
He was born June 18, 1930 in Darke Co., OH to Delbert and Leona (Miller) Saintignon. On November 9, 1954 in Celina, OH he married Mary Ann Mohlenkamp, who died December 9, 2008.
Survivors include: daughter Carol (Alan) Kruse of New Knoxville, OH, son Rick (Michele) Saintignon of St. Marys, OH, daughter Connie (Cliff) Rempfer of St. Marys, OH, daughter Elaine (Dan) Baumer of Celina, OH, 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, sister LaVerne Fisher of Wapakoneta, OH, sister-in-law Pauline Hess of Coldwater, OH, sister-in-law Dorothy Hoyng of Celina, OH and brother-in-law Gerald (Eileen) Muhlenkamp of Celina, OH
He was preceded in death by parents Delbert and Leona Saintignon; wife Mary Ann Saintignon; son Bruce (Lois) Saintignon; infants sons: Randall and Timothy Saintignon
A veteran of the United States Army, he proudly served his country in a tank division during the Korean War. Al worked as a heavy equipment operator for all of his adult life -- first for Matt Schweiterman Inc. in Coldwater and then, eventually retired from Saintignon Excavating Co. in rural Celina. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Montezuma, OH; Eagles Lodge Aerie #691 in Wapakoneta, OH; American Legion Post #241 in New Bremen, OH; and was a life member of the American Motorcycle Association. His favorite pastimes included riding his motorcycle, taking meticulous care of his lawn and watching birds.
Al will be remembered as outgoing, ornery and extremely hard-working. He had an uncanny ability to be able to fix almost anything, and took great pride in helping repair needed machinery for area farmers.
Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday September 2, 2021 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Montezuma, with the Rev. Alexander Witt, celebrant.Burial, with graveside military honors, will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday and 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Lots for Soldiers Program in Celina, OH.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Al's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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