Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 12:13PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1212 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near New Bremen, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.
Locations impacted include... Newport, Fryburg, Montra, Egypt, Uniopolis, New Bremen, Buckland, Botkins, New Knoxville, Fort Loramie, Kettlersville, Moulton, Jackson Center, St. Marys, Anna, Kossuth, Lakeview, Lake Loramie State Park, Waynesfield, and Wapakoneta.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 96 and 118.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
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Friday, May 8th, 2009
Paul Helentjaris
Paul Chris Helentjaris, 59, 564 Touvelle St., Celina, died May 6, 2009, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. Death was due to cancer.
He was born Nov. 7, 1949, in Dayton to Leo and Henrietta White Helentjaris, who survive.
Other survivors are a son, Gabe Helentjaris, Atlanta, Ga.; a sister, Linda (Charles) Creiglow, Topkinsville, Ky.; two brothers, Thomas (Brenda) Helentjaris, Hohenwald, Tenn., and David (Linda) Helentjaris, Celina.
Deceased is a son, Corbin Helentjaris.
He was retired from the former Huffy Bicycle Plant, Celina, and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Celina. He graduated in 1968 from Celina High School.
Graveside service will be at a later date.
Arrangements are being handled by Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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