Healthy New Albany Magazine March/April 2016

March/April 2016

Forever Improving: Mayor Sloan Spalding and City Manager Joe Stefanov

Fitness Destinations Rocky Fork Metro Park Exercises for Two

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March/April 2016 Vol. 5, No. 4

5 First Glance

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Letter from the Executive Editor

6 In & Out What’s happening in and out of New Albany

8 My Story Clarence E. Mingo, II

10 Personalities Joe Stefanov

24 A Change of Pace

13 A New Chapter

Five fitness destinations for the discerning health nut

Sloan Spalding

28 Dynamic Duo

16 On the Path

Double the fun with partner exercises

Rocky Fork Metro Park

20 5 Tips for Surviving the Open Road on Two Wheels

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34 Creating Community Lansdowne neighborhood celebrates residents with social events and workout groups

37 Exercising Caution Shining a light on the best ways to stay safe working out in the dark

40 Foods for Fitness Eating right with every bite

42 Ask the Expert Important facts about ear infections

22 Initiatives The Heit Center: One Year Later

23 Scene...

at the Jefferson Series event with Michael Sandel

44 Gadgets and Gear Get inspired

46 Luxury Living Real estate listings

48 Scene in New Albany

On the Cover Sloan Spalding and Joe Stefanov Photo by Scott Cunningham

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first glance

The Cycle of Safety I was having a great morning as I moseyed along a stretch of the made-forwalking asphalt path near my home.

It was early, and the sun was rising just above the white fencing that followed my every footstep.

I value my alone time, as it’s the part of the day during which I plan my meeting agendas, presentations and appointments.

As I was immersed in thought, I happened to peer at the ground below and noticed a small protrusion, probably a root trunk that was muscling the overlying asphalt upward. Being safety conscious as I always am, I began moving to my left to avoid tripping over this subtle hazard.

No sooner had I begun to move when a young girl riding her bicycle came from behind, no warning issued, and passed me on my left. Suddenly, my focused concentration turned into alarm, as my heart rate jumped dramatically and thoughts about my daily agenda were replaced with inner panic.

As she passed me sans helmet, I thought to myself what could have been. Had I moved over a split second earlier, disaster could have struck. This young girl probably would have met the immovable tree directly to my left. Why couldn’t she have yelled to me as she was approaching and, in a loud voice, said, “passing left?”

I often think about bicycle safety and some of the actions needed, both legislative and educational, to help the many riders in our community avoid mishap. The aforementioned case notwithstanding, the majority of the numerous riders on our roads follow safety rules and outfit themselves in appropriate gear.

Geoff Clark’s piece on cycling safety provides valuable information for the many riders on our open roads and the 30 miles of paths that line our community. Let’s follow Geoff’s advice and help New Albany become “America’s #1 Safest Suburb.”

Healthfully,

Phil Heit, Executive Editor

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in & out

What's happening in and out of New Albany

March 2

Middle/High School Orchestra Concert

March 12

March 20 and April 10

9 a.m., Olentangy Orange High School, www. runolentangyorange.com

8 a.m., Genoa Park, www.sciotomiles.com

Orange Out the Door 5K 2016

Photo courtesy of New Albany-Plain-Local Schools

6:30 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, www.napls.us

For more events visit www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

March 12

Pi Day 5K 2016 9 a.m., Alum Creek Park North, Westerville, www.premierraces.com

Scioto Miles Spring Training Series 2016

March 23

A Spring Fling with Pink Martini featuring China Forbes 8 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, www.mccoycenter.org

March 12-21

Cabin Fever Reliever

March 3

March 14

4-7 p.m., Church of the Resurrection, 6300 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., www.newalbanychamber.com

7 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, www.napls.us

Business Expo & Job Fair

Photo by Chris Hornbecker

8 a.m., any location, www.raceyourneighbor.com

NAHS Choir Concert

March 15

March 5

8 a.m., Creekside Gahanna, www.premierraces.com

7 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, www.napls.us

March 7

NAHS Bands Concert 7 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, www.napls.us

Photo courtesy of New Albany-Plain-Local Schools

Run for More Birthdays 5K Run/Walk

7th and 8th Grade Spring Choir Concert

April 2

Dare to ____.

2-7 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, www.tedxnewalbany.com

There is still time to secure your garden plot in the New Albany Community Garden.

Plots are available in various sizes until April 22. Visit https:// newalbanycommunitygarden. shutterfly.com for more information.

Healthy New Albany Community Programs Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, 150 W. Main St.

March 2

April 9

6:30-8 p.m.

11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

English Country Classics

Yoga Mat to Placemat

April 21

Around My Farmhouse Table: Tuscan Fazzoletti Pasta 6:30-8:30 p.m.

March 15

April 12

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March 16

April 16

Bike & Helmet Fit Day 10 a.m.-noon

Caregiving: Navigating the Resource Maze 6-7 p.m.

Gluten-free Eating: The Basics

April 19

Heart Healthy Meals 6:30-8 p.m.

For additional information, contact Abbey Brooks at 614-685-6345 or abbeybrooks@healthynewalbany.org.

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April 16

New Albany Symphony Orchestra presents An American in Paris

Bike/Helmet Fit Day 10 a.m.-noon, Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, www.napls.us

April 7

Dr. Norm Shub Series: Resilience 8 p.m., Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, www.napls.us

Photo courtesy of Healthy New Albany

Photo by Jack Garner

3-5 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, www.newalbanysymphony.net

April 21-May 1

April 9

Village Coalition Against Hunger (VCAH) “I Can” 5K/10K 8 a.m., Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, www.premierraces.com

New Albany Walking Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Sundays at the Heit Center, 150 W. Main St. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

Photo courtesy of New Albany-Plain-Local Schools

Photo courtesy of the Gestalt Institute of Central Ohio

NAHS Drama Department presents Macbeth 7:30 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, www.napls.us

April 23

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my story

By Clarence E. Mingo, II Photos courtesy of Clarence Mingo

Editor’s Note: “My Story” is a first-person column about health issues that touch New Albany community members. Have a story to share?

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No Excuses

Exercise helps Franklin County auditor cope with Parkinson’s disease

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iven what Parkinson’s disease and other diseases take away, exercise returns plenty more.

Exercise, however, requires discipline. Many are the mornings in which I do not feel like swimming, walking or running. Though I’m well aware of the benefits of exercise, my body shouts, “I can’t do it this morning!”

Discipline is necessary to reap the benefits of exercise as it relates to Parkinson’s disease (PD). Discipline is easy to find when incentives exist to enable 8

exercise. These incentives might include proximity to a workout facility, access to quality exercise machines and a personal trainer for coaching and mentoring.

The opening of the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany brought these incentives to New Albany. The impact is that fewer excuses than ever exist to prevent me from achieving 160 minutes of exercise per week. My confidence soars after completing a workout that, at the outset, seemed impossible to endure. The feeling of accomplishment

Clarence Mingo runs outside along the Beech Woodland Trail at Rocky Fork Metro Park.

and winning the fight against PD serve as powerful motivators for exercise.

PD is a progressive movement disorder with symptoms that worsen over time. Symptoms include tremor of the hands, arms, legs, jaw and face; slowness of movement; rigidity or stiffness of the limbs and trunk; and postural instability or impaired balance and coordination.

Nearly 1 million people in the U.S. have been identified as having PD. Dewww.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

Although he sometimes wakes up and thinks, “I can’t do this today,” you’re very likely to see Mingo being active indoors or outdoors.

spite high prevalence, the exact cause of PD is unknown. Moreover, the diagnosis can be difficult. What is known is that life with any neurological disorder can be cumbersome. The inability to quickly coordinate movements or maintain muscular endurance makes for difficult days.

These challenges are further complicated by the emotional strain of understanding and coping with a changing body. Although medication(s) can alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life, I have learned that exercise is an equally potent medication.

Exercise is an effective force to combat the physical and emotional toll of PD. Walking on a treadmill, using an elliptical and performing aquatic workouts greatly improve my ability to move without resistance.

A morning for me that begins with painful rigidity is quickly eased by 30 minutes of cardio and aquatic activity at the Heit Center. Although medications play a role in maintaining physical mobility, exercising under the right plan and in a great environment is proving invaluable.

The benefits of routine exercise at the Heit Center abound beyond the physical realm. Emotionally, much-needed relief is found in hard work and sweat.

The result of this commitment to exercise is improved quality of life, better self-esteem and more optimism in the fight against the pervasive movement disorder known as Parkinson’s disease.

Clarence Mingo is Franklin County auditor and a New Albany resident.

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personalities

By Sarah Sole

Purposeful Planning A desire to improve community life informs city manager’s career

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Once he was hired as city manager, Stefanov found he was better able to articulate what that difference was: a combination of things, from the leisure trail

Photo by Scott Cunningham

he first time Joe Stefanov and his wife, Debbie, drove through New Albany, they knew something about the community just felt different.

City Manager Joe Stefanov was drawn to public service after seeing how it could positively impact a community.

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system, to the green space, to the style of architecture.

“It’s the attention to detail that, more than anything, differentiates the feel you get as you drive into the community,” Stefanov says.

Now with the city since 2000, Stefanov, 52, has had a chance to see it grow in ways he is proud of. Much of that pride comes from appreciating his co-workers.

“We have a group of people here who are just outstanding in terms of their dedication, in terms of their commitment to producing a high-quality work product, their attention to customer service and their desire to build an outstanding community,” he says.

When Stefanov first came to New Albany, the business park – an integral part of the city’s revenue – was about a quarter of the size it is today. And as the city’s reputation grew, it continued to attract high-caliber people to work there.

For Stefanov, New Albany’s success comes from not only the people who work for the city, but those who work with them. He points to collaborative working relationships with public and private sector partners as something for which New Albany is known.

Of course, the most recent example of such a partnership is the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, brought about by a team including the New Albany Company, The Ohio State University, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Healthy New Albany and the city.

“It was a unique funding model,” Stefanov says.

As New Albany grows, Stefanov says he wants the city to retain its small-town feel while emphasizing the planning that he says is one of the foundational elements of www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

Photos courtesy of Joe Stefanov

Stefanov with his wife, Debbie

the city’s success. A decade or two out, he expects to see the village center grow developmentally, building residential uses to support retail amenities and other types of services.

Stefanov can trace his interest in local government to his parents. His father was a police officer, and his mother was a substitute teacher. Stefanov and his brother, Bob, were proud of their parents’ professions. From an early age, Stefanov felt there was value in public service and making an effort to improve people’s lives. It was something both brothers would hold with them as they grew into adults. Bob, now deceased, became a police officer.

At a macro level, Stefanov was also affected by the time in which he lived.

The 1970s was a period of pessimism in the U.S., he says, while the mid-to-late 1980s was largely a time of optimism and rebirth.

“I was able to see what a positive impact a person can have on their community,” he says.

Stefanov’s childhood impression of politics left him with the desire to think creatively about government services.

Later, it was that desire for something different that drew him to New Albany.

But first, there was grade school, where Stefanov discovered an interest in American history. Growing up in the greater Cleveland area, Stefanov worked at a family-owned grocery store during high school and college at Cleveland State University. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in economics, doing an internship at the Ohio Office of Budget www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

The Stefanov family, from left to right: Lauren, Joe, Debbie and Joe Jr.

and Management in Columbus his senior year.

Post-college, Stefanov began applying to government jobs at the state and local levels with unsuccessful results. His supermarket experience landed him a job in sales selling grocery-type items.

The next several years would find Stefanov in a career primarily devoted to sales, until he ultimately decided to return to graduate school on a part-time basis. By this time, he was regularly attending Parma City Council meetings, getting to know council members. When a position opened up on the Civil Service Commission, Stefanov was asked if he was interested. He served as civil service commissioner and ADA coordinator starting in 1990.

It took about four and a half years to complete, but in 1995, Stefanov earned a master’s degree from CSU in public administration with a focus on economic development. Shortly after he graduated, he began working for the village of Fayette as village administrator, a position he held from 1996 to 2000, when he came to New Albany.

Since he started working with the city, Stefanov has lived in Gahanna with Debbie. The couple will have been married 29 years come August. Together they have two children: daughter Lauren, 27, and son Joe, 26.

During the summer, Stefanov and his wife enjoy bike riding. They walk to-

gether, too; Stefanov enjoys the New Albany walking trails and Academy Park in Gahanna.

“I really like to be out in nature,” he says.

Stefanov has another motivation for daily walks: his lab shepherd mix, which follows him around the house each evening until they go for their regular halfhour walk.

Since the Heit Center opened, Stefanov has been a member. He completed an assessment and now exercises there several times a week. He used to work out in his basement, but over the years, his different injuries developed into chronic aches and pains. At the Heit Center, Stefanov was given a workout regimen that helped him alleviate much of his discomfort. A year later, he’s doing strength and cardio training.

“It’s been a great experience for me,” he says.

Sarah Sole is an editor.

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A New Chapter

Mayor’s new role is the product of a long love of local government

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Photo by Scott Cunningham

ew Albany Mayor Sloan Spalding has been interested in politics since high school.

As a Brighton High School student in Cottonwood Heights near Salt Lake City, Spalding was a member of his school’s debate team and aspired to be a lawyer.

He loved learning about creating wellcrafted persuasive arguments.

“It’s interesting to learn the different ways to present information,” the 46-yearold says.

During college, Spalding pursued his passion for government, graduating from the University of Utah in 1994 with a degree in political science and a minor in military science. He served in the ROTC his last two years at the university and was commissioned as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserves upon graduation.

Spalding became the third generation in his family to pursue military service.

His grandfather served in World War II in the Pacific Theater, and his father served in the Army. Spalding served for eight years in the Army National Guard, completing basic training in New Jersey and then serving in Germany.

“A young person grows up fast and quickly matures when serving in the U.S. armed forces,” Spalding says. “The U.S. Army provided me with outstanding leadership training, both as an enlisted and commissioned officer.”

His family had moved to Reynoldsburg in 1988 while Spalding was serving in the Army, and in 1994, he returned to Columbus to attend law school at Capital University. After graduating with a juris doctor of law in 1997, Spalding worked as a senior associate and attorney. The majority of his subsequent jobs involved the public sector, including roles with the Ohio Department of Mental Health, Ohio Board of Regents and Office of the Ohio Attorney General, where he serves as section chief of the employment law section.

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Photos courtesy of Sloan Spalding

Spalding at a 2013 New Albany Symphony Orchestra event

Spalding’s foray into New Albany politics happened well after he and his wife, Jennifer, moved to New Albany in 2002. The couple had lived in Westerville, and their house sold rather quickly.

Since Jennifer was from Pataskala, they were searching for someplace on that side of Columbus.

“We couldn’t find anything better than New Albany,” Spalding says.

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From left to right: City Manager Joe Stefanov, Spalding and former Mayor Nancy Ferguson attend the groundbreaking for the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany.

His first project for the city of New Albany happened in 2007, when he ran into then-mayor Nancy Ferguson at an event. After he expressed an interest in getting engaged with local government, Spalding became involved in renewing the city’s strategic plan.

“I was very impressed by how collaborative the whole process was,” he says.

In 2009, Spalding was a member of the New Albany Charter Review Commission; he began his City Council term in 2010 and was re-elected in 2013. He began serving as mayor on Jan. 1. He says he’s always been impressed with the city’s strong commitment to civic planning.

“Nothing really happens by accident,” he says.

with Sarah Sole

Sloan Spalding shares his wellness habits HNA: What do you like to do to relax?

SS: Cook or read a good book.

In a new section in Healthy New Albany Magazine, we talk to prominent national or community figures who have made their mark on Columbus in some way and learn about what they do on a regular basis to stay healthy.

We had a chance to talk with New Albany Mayor Sloan Spalding.

Healthy New Albany: Are there any foods that you avoid or emphasize?

Sloan Spalding: Eating healthfully requires planning. I emphasize fresh fruit and try to avoid baked goods (cookies are my weakness).

HNA: What are your favorite ways to stay active?

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HNA: How do you incorporate physical activity into family time?

SS: Our family is very active. We love to go for family walks (with the dog) or ride bikes.

SS: I try to work out every morning. It really clears my mind and helps me start the day on a positive note.

Road bicycling is my favorite.

HNA: Where are your favorite places to bike ride?

SS: With the family up to Market Street. “Out with the guys” is a 50-mile loop to Granville for coffee!

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The Spalding family, clockwise from left: Grant, Sloan, Jennifer, Wyatt and Clint

Spalding says he’s particularly proud of the businesses the city has brought in during his tenure on council, along with the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany’s completion. He calls the center a magnet for other businesses. There’s also the most recent designation of the city as “America’s Best Suburb” by Business Insider.

“We really need to keep up the momentum,” Spalding says.

In his personal time, Spalding focuses quite literally on movement; he walks and bikes regularly. His three boys – Grant, 13; Wyatt, 11; and Clint, 6 – all play sports.

“We’re pretty active,” he says.

The family also has Duchess, a mutt they found at the beach while vacationing in North Carolina.

“She kind of adopted us,” Spalding says.

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on the path

By Peg Hanley

Several species of ducks and other waterfowl can be seen at the Meadow Pond near the multi-use trail.

Rocky Fork has enjoyed much popularity since its opening, and there’s more to come

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ncompassing five miles of streams, 40 acres of wetlands and 240 acres of woods in the Rocky Fork Creek watershed, Rocky Fork Metro Park has seen over 73,000 visitors since it opened in August.

“Interacting with the visiting public at Rocky Fork has been very rewarding,” says Dan Bissonette, park manager. “Everyone is so excited to have a metro park in their community, and they make that clear with friendly hellos and enthusiastic words of appreciation.”

The park is still growing. Later this spring, a 2-acre, fenced-in dog park with a splash pad will open, as will a 3-mile bridle trail, which neighbors from the community helped design and construct. The remainder of the park’s 1,000 acres will be developed over the next several years, and Metro Parks will restore a 340-acre wetland that will attract and provide sanctuary for birds and an array of animals.

Two pedestrian connections link the park directly to the surrounding neighborhoods of Albany View and Upper Clarenton.

Home to 450 species of plants and 250 species of animals, the park offers visitors the opportunity to watch and listen for birds and wildlife. Sightseers may be lucky enough to see a prowling coyote or fox searching for prey along the tree line or in the open field.

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Photo by Carey Sherrill

Green and Growing

ON THE TRAIL The park features about three miles of paved, grass and gravel trails winding through woods and fields. The two miles of paved trails can be used by bikers, hikers and joggers.

There is even a short gravel off-leash dog trail that loops through a wooded area and goes past a wetland that is ideal for walkers and pet owners. A 1-mile grass trail passes over a small earthen dam that formed another wetland pond and loops around a meadow that will be planted with native grasses and wildflowers.

“About half of the visitors walk or bike in from two adjacent neighborhoods,” Bissonette says. “It’s unusual to see folks on the trails, in the shelters and on the playground without the usual number of cars.”

Naturalists are offering nature interpretive programs and hikes. Visit www.metroparks.net for information about these free programs or pick up a copy of the ParkScope magazine at any Metro Park.

Interpretive signs throughout the park tell the story of Plain Township and the surrounding area when it was farmland. There were several grist mills, and signs reflect the variety of wildlife that once roamed throughout this region.

Representatives from the local historical society and knowledgeable neighbors provided information for these signs.

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The log steppers at the park’s playground are great for practicing balance and coordination.

Shelter house photo by Annette Boose; coyote and log stepper photos by Dan Bissonette

This wild canine can be seen in open fields, where it hunts for mice and voles.

The Millstone Picnic Area features two grills and can accommodate 68 people. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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A park ranger hands out stickers to visitors. Rangers ensure the safety and enjoyment of park users and the protection of parks.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT Partnerships with New Albany, Plain Township and the city of Columbus were key to the development of Rocky Fork in northeastern Franklin County, one of the fastest-growing areas in central Ohio.

Community leaders and elected officials realized the long-term financial, physical and social costs of allowing uncontrolled growth in an incorporated area.

They saw the 1,000-acre Metro Park as a wise investment in open space and a means to buffer growth and limit strain on city and township services.

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trees that were felled in the park. The park features two picnic shelters, one with a wood-burning fireplace, with grills and electricity that are available on a firstcome, first-served basis. The park is free and open daily from 6:30 a.m. to dark.

Set to open this spring, the 6-acre dog park features a splash pad where thirsty dogs can drink and cool off.

More than $12 million was contributed by local communities for land acquisition and park development: $8.5 million from the city of Columbus, and $3.5 million – including donation of the first 108 acres of the park – from the city of New Albany and Plain Township. Additionally, Metro Parks contributed $4 million and received $1.2 million in grant money for 18

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By Geoff Clark

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Be seen. Neon-colored clothing isn’t just a 1980s fashion statement; it’s proven to be far more visible than any traditional colors. Plus, it’s back in style once again – at least among cyclists. The hottest-selling cycling jerseys and jackets from top brands such as Castelli, Specialized and Pearl Izumi are splashed in fluorescent colors and reflective logos. Socks, shoes, gloves, helmets, handlebar tape

If you’re riding on New Albany paths…

• Warn runners and walkers when you’re approaching them from behind and preparing to pass.

• Ride single file, since paths are narrow.

• Minimize speed to safely maneuver turns.

• Use caution when riding over the wooden bridges, which can be slippery when covered with spots of ice from morning dew.

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and even tool kits are available in superbright hues.

It is common to see LED taillights in use even during the day. These cycling lights are brighter, more energy efficient, more compact and more lightweight than ever before. Even a tiny headlamp like the 20-gram Specialized Stix Sport projects 70 lumens, enough to light up the road and make you visible to oncoming drivers at all hours of the day. More powerful models shine up to 1,000 lumens, yet still remain light and compact. Most LED lights are also USB rechargeable.

Garmin’s Varia Radar Tail Light senses an approaching vehicle and flashes a series of high-intensity blasts that quickly alert the driver to your presence. Pair up the Varia with Garmin’s new Edge 1000 GPS unit, and you’ll be able to see on your screen exactly where that car is in relation to you.

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Be alert. As a rule, never assume that a driver sees you.

Ride defensively. At intersections, always attempt to make eye

contact to affirm that drivers see you.

Most drivers are courteous to and tolerant of cyclists, but many are simply distracted. It’s nice to be able to ride side-by-side with a friend, but don’t impede traffic by doing so. Ohio passed a measure that requires drivers to safely pass cyclists with three feet or more of clearance, but a group of cyclists hogging an entire lane and preventing cars from passing will infuriate even the most patient of drivers.

As a rule, never ride with headphones or earbuds. Your hearing is your most valuable sense when it comes to staying safe on open roads.

If you must listen to music, there are dozens of smartphone mounts available that will position your phone on your handlebars. For better awareness of vehicles approaching from behind, many cyclists opt for a rear-view mirror.

Some prefer a helmet mount, some a handlebar mount. My personal favorite is the light and sleek Sprintech Dropbar mirror, which plugs firmly into the end of your bars and allows you to see motion behind you via a broad convex lens. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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Maintain your equipment properly. Many cyclists are hazards to themselves simply because their equipment is neglected.

Always take a moment to check your tire pressure before a ride, as control is compromised by riding with too little or too much pressure. An untimely pinch flat on rough roads can cause a pile-up.

Make sure your brakes are functional, and replace the brake pads if needed.

It’s wise to have a professional tuneup done before each riding season to make sure your bike is working the way it should.

It’s also a good idea to have your bike fit checked. If you’re a serious road cyclist, a thorough fitting will have the added benefits of increased power, greater comfort and less risk of overuse injuries. An added benefit of a proper fit is that you’ll have much greater control.

Feeling secure at faster speeds and being able to steer effectively while cornering will only increase your safety. Unfortunately, very few bike buyers have their

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bikes set up by an experienced fitter. If you’ve never had one, a fit session will have a more dramatic impact on your performance and control than any other upgrade you can make.

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Wear a helmet. No matter how short or long your ride is, your head is always the same distance from the ground. There are no excuses for leaving the lid at home. Modern helmets are light, well-ventilated and better-fitting than ever. Thirty years ago, you might have looked like a dork wearing one of the clunky hard shells of that era, but today, you’ll only be showing your ignorance if you ride helmetless.

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Observe the rules of the road. You have the same rights and obligations as the driver of a vehicle. Stop completely at stop signs and traffic lights. Signal your turns.

Maintain a safe speed. Keep right except when passing. Expect to get passed if you’re moving slower than the

flow of traffic. Maintain a safe distance between yourself and other vehicles, moving or parked. Yield to pedestrians.

Use the entire lane if it’s appropriate to hold your position in traffic (especially in a roundabout) or if it is simply unsafe for a vehicle to pass you. Do not pass on the right. All these are things that sane and rational drivers do every day, but sometimes, as cyclists, we forget that being able to ride our bikes on open roads is a privilege. We should do our best to play nicely with others.

Geoff Clark is owner of VeloScience Bike Works in New Albany.

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initiatives

By Scott McAfee, Public Information Officer

The Heit Center: One Year Later

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t has been a little over a year since the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany opened as the community’s health anchor.

Success is evident, particularly in such a short time. Still, there are residents who haven’t visited the Heit Center yet, and even those who use it regularly for one activity don’t know everything else that goes on inside it. How have the Heit Center partners collaborated to create an unmatched personal health experience and a culture of health? There are many answers, but I wanted to concentrate on five different aspects.

Fitness Memberships The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Health & Fitness Center now boasts more than 2,000 members because of its holistic approach to fitness and wellness. This isn’t just a place to work out. Individual fitness programs are created by highly trained experts and based on a combination of one’s fitness goals and his or her medical ability to attain them. Impressive features and services abound, including state-of-the-art fitness machines offering mobile tracking of one’s progress, an opportunity for one-on-one wellness coaching, a lap pool and warm water exercise pool, and more than 50 group exercise classes. All of this activity occurs in an upscale, clean and friendly environment. Parents can even drop off their kids (starting at three months of age) at the on-site Kids Club while they work out. Stop in for a tour or call 614-658-1820 for more information.

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Community programming is an important part of Healthy New Albany’s mission to create a culture of health.

Healthy New Albany offers a variety of classes, some in collaboration with Wexner Medical Center, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and other community partners. Activities can range from cooking classes to a Healthy Halloween party (one of the most popular 2015 events). Check in with the Healthy New Albany program manager on Tuesdays or Thursdays, visit www.heitcenter.com or call 614-685-6435 for more information. And remember, you don’t have to be a fitness center member or live in New Albany to register for Healthy New Albany programs.

Rooms at the Heit Center are available for corporate and personal events.

Food and alcohol are options at some events. If you are interested in reserving a room, contact Healthy New Albany at 614-685-6344.

Health Care Services Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital both offer clinical expertise and responsive care teams in the areas of family medicine, sports medicine, physical therapy, orthopedics and integrative medicine. In the last six months, I started seeing my OSU primary care doctor at the Heit Center; my daughter utilized Nationwide Children’s sports and orthopedic physical therapy services for a volleyball injury; and my son, who broke his leg playing hockey in December, was operated on by an OSU doctor who also happens to work with the U.S. Olympic team. My son is now going through physical therapy at the Heit Center. All my health care experiences at the Heit Center have been superb.

Relax Every day, someone comes to the Heit Center simply to read and relax by the lounge fireplace or the patio fire pit.

The Heit Center is free and open to the public, and it is a great place to bring a cup of coffee or purchase something from the Zest kiosk (set to open in March).

All the Heit Center partners invite you to check it out if you haven’t already, or go to www.heitcenter.com to learn more. Even if you don’t visit the Heit Center for programs, health care services or fitness, it is improving your quality of life by serving as a catalyst for more Village Center restaurants and retail choices.

How? The thousands of daily Heit Center users and visitors are creating the foot traffic necessary to make the Market & Main project a reality (think Hudson 29, Mellow Mushroom, sambaFRESH, banks and other retail and professional office space, with more to come later this year as a second phase is constructed). These are choices residents have wanted for years.

Scott McAfee is public information officer for the city of New Albany.

Feedback welcome at ssole@ cityscenemediagroup.com. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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A Change of Pace

By Zach Maiorana

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Five fitness destinations for the discerning health nut

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or some, shopping getaways in Manhattan are the way to go.

Others seek quiet beaches with white sand or Caribbean cruises, bed and breakfasts in Maine or whale watching off the coast of Alaska.

For many travelers, the hotel gym will do, but for those who seek a complete physical detox during their hard-earned vacations, these five fitness destinations will truly get the blood pumping.

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In fact, the mechanical bull also puts tremendous demand on your core, while allowing you to practice flexibility and proper bull-riding form (which is probably useful at some time or another).

Beyond this weird Austin novelty, Travaasa brings a philosophy of simplification to its guests’ workouts, removing the equipment from the equation and developing programs to challenge the mind and body.

Staple classes such as yoga – including vinyasa, hatha, aquatic and bar yoga – and dance are featured, but what’s really special is the outdoor circuit training that brings your workout into the Texas Hill Country. You’ll learn to mix up your moves and change the intensity, creating a compelling adventure that holds your interest and gives you a new arsenal of routines to practice back home.

When your muscles have had enough, take a well-deserved break in the spa, where treatments include a hydrating cocoon body treatment, facials, mani-pedis and various types of massages topped off with an herbal tea or Texas ale.

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Heartland Spa and Fitness Resort

Amenities include a fully stocked spa and salon and a variety of fitness classes. But the indoor selection pales in comparison to the adventures to be had in some of the best hiking country in the world.

There’s a wilderness outside the gym door fit for exploring, and the selection of hikes is tremendous and comprehensive.

In addition to programs designed for participants of a wide range of skill levels, Red Mountain covers just about any experience you could want. Miss your dog? Meet and mingle with some new furry friends at the nearby animal shelter, then take them on a 1.5-mile hike along the base of Red Mountain.

If you think hiking is monotonous or you’re bored by the selection, you can customize your own adventure, adding biking, climbing and kayaking components to match your skill level and interests. Just choose a location and go.

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Heartland Spa and Fitness Resort, Lake Geneva, Wis. From $299 www.heartlandspa.com

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even hours away from Columbus by car, or three hours by air, Heartland Spa faces a lakeside vista one hour’s drive from Milwaukee.

It’s the closest destination on the list, but it’s far enough to put a little distance between you and your desk. Sometimes, that’s the best medicine.

At the same time, it offers the homey, Midwestern charm that separates it from your average resort.

While, at first, it might seem like a weakness to put a resort right in the path of all four Wisconsin seasons, Heartland’s secret weapon is its variety of seasonal experiences.

Guests can paddleboard on the lake and bike along the shore in the summertime, while the winter offers activities such as cross-country skiing that are harder to find at the usual beachfront travel spots.

Rain or shine, the hotel boasts group exercise and yoga classes, a heated indoor pool, a Himalayan salt sauna, a whirlpool and fitness equipment.

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But, really, who’s going to argue with the rich panoramas afforded by Vermont’s Green Mountains? When the hiking is this good, it’s best to just trust the website.

New Life offers hikes for all skill levels. Short nature walks offer breathtaking scenery at a leisurely pace, while the upper-level course reaches elevations of more than 4,000 feet. Up there, the tundra takes over, no matter what season it is.

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Of course, you’ll want to stay outside as much as possible. Skiers might be interested in the nearby Mount Killington Ski Resort, only 13 minutes away by car. Avid skiers will remember plummeting down the peak’s vertical drop, the largest in New England at 3,050 feet.

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ituated directly on Boston Harbor, this fitness sanctuary has all the qualities of a coastal resort, while retaining the urban features that the city is famous for.

Guests will be thankful for that, since Boston is a renowned mecca for biking and walking.

Glide between historic landmarks dating back to America’s infancy on one of the hotel’s complimentary BMW bikes or, if you prefer, take a day to stroll past Founding Father impersonators and visit museums. Any way you swing

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it, the Fairmont’s location is going to put you in front of stunning views.

Fitness classes include a good range of workouts from the Exhale catalog, some of which are at the boot camp level. Private training is also available.

The meals are nutritious, the sea air touches your balcony and the city is at your doorstep. Better bring a helmet.

Zach Maiorana is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at ssole@ cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Dynamic Duo Double the fun with partner exercises

Back to Back

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Accountability

ave you ever found yourself going through a workout alone wondering, “How can I make this more enjoyable?”

There are several different ways to spark your workouts, one of which is to add a partner to your sessions. Exercising with someone else can be extremely beneficial, increasing motivation, encouragement and accountability.

or personal goal that is Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Realistic and can be done in a Timely fashion. External motivation comes from the outside. You might see someone else getting results, whether from an activity tracker or from an increased level of energy due to exercise, and that may make you more motivated to stick with your own workouts.

When you have a specific plan to visit the gym after a long day at work, it may be difficult to get there because of the lack of time, commitment and/or energy. Exercising with a partner means you both hold each other accountable to show up to your sessions through text, call or email.

Motivation

While you’re working out on your own, you may lack the “inner cheerleader” you need to keep yourself going through your exercises. Working out with a partner allows you to encourage each other. If you are working with someone who knows you well, he or she will know what to do or say to make you more productive during a workout. Workout partners can also give each other positive reassurance.

Encouragement

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When you’re exercising by yourself, you often get caught up in going through the motions, and may not push yourself as hard as you should. By adding a buddy to your training session, you can feed off each other and find the motivation to get though the workout together.

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Partner Squats Stand back to back with your partner, with your feet at hip width and toes slightly pointed out. It may help to count down to a starting point to ensure that you and your partner begin the move at the same time. Both of you should start to squat by shifting your weight back onto your heels, with your feet firmly planted in the ground. Bend at the hips and knees to descend into a squat posiwww.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

Medicine Ball Squat Tosses Hold onto the medicine ball while performing a squat. As you reach the top portion of the squat, use the muscles in your arms, chest and shoulders to toss the medicine ball to your partner, who repeats the same action. Complete 15 repetitions or go for a set amount of time.

Lunge with a Press Stand next to your partner about an arm’s length apart while you each hold onto the end of a resistance band. Press

Partner Squats tion. Use your partner to assist in good form with your core and spine alignment. From the bottom position of the squat, drive through your heels to stand back up, using your leg muscles to get upright. Complete 12-15 repetitions or go for a set amount of time.

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Chest Press with Row Using Resistance Bands Each of you face forward. Two bands will be required for this exercise.

The partner in front should have arms at 90 degrees at chest height while holding the end of resistance bands. The partner in back will have arms extended forward at chest height holding the other end of the two resistance bands. As the partner in front extends arms forward to complete the chest press, the partner in back pulls arms towards the chest to complete the row. There should be a little bit of a rhythm to this exercise, which may take some time to master.

Complete 15 repetitions or go for a set amount of time.

Lunge with a Press the band forward, away from the body, and hold this position with arms extended straight. Next, you and your partner complete a lunge forward. It works best to use opposite legs for the lunge to create a balance between you and your partner. Return to the start position and complete a lunge with the other leg. Complete 10-12 repetitions for both legs or go for a set amount of time.

Upper Body Exercises Push Up with Touches Together with your partner, get into push-up position while facing each other, about arm’s length apart. Each complete a push-up. When returning to the starting position, extend one arm forward to touch your partner’s hand. Each extend the same arm while completing this exercise to form a cross between the two arms.

The two arms should touch right in front

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Chest Press with Row Using Resistance Bands of each of your faces. Complete 10-12 repetitions or go for a set amount of time.

Core Exercises Leg Push Down One partner is lying on his or her back with legs extended straight. The other partner stands with chest facing the partner on the ground, and with feet touching the shoulders of the person on the ground. The partner on the ground will lift both legs simultaneously to form a 90 degree angle with legs and body. The partner standing will push the partner’s legs down toward the ground with both hands. The goal for whoever is on the ground: Try to not let the person standing push your legs all the way to the ground. This will require a strong core and hips to slow the descent of your legs. Comwww.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

Leg Push Down plete 10-12 repetitions or go for a set amount of time.

Over Under Stand back to back with your partner. Hold a medicine ball. Put the ball between your legs while your partner takes the ball from your hands, pass-

ing it above the head so you can grab it and pass the ball back between your legs. You should almost create a full circle as the ball is being passed between the legs and above the head. Complete 15 repetitions or go for a set amount of time.

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Russian Twists Sit on the ground with your partner, facing forward at arm’s length apart. Dig your heels into the ground so your toes are toward the sky, while your knees are bent to 90 degrees. Together with your partner, lean back slightly, until most of your body weight is in your core and hips. As one of you turns to the left, the other turns to the right. When your hands meet in the middle, give each other a high five. Complete 15 repetitions on each side or go for a set amount of time.

Stretches V-Sit Stretch Sit on the ground with your partner, facing each other with legs open in a V shape. Put both of your feet together, like you’re creating a diamond. Extend both arms straight until you grab your

partner’s hands. Pull your partner forward, like you’re trying to get them to touch his or her forehead to the floor.

Hold this position for 15-30 seconds to stretch the hips, lower back, upper back and shoulders. Your partner then will pull and repeat the same process.

Partner Supermans Lay on your stomach with your partner, facing each other. Together with your partner, lift the same arm and give each other a high five while lying on your stomachs. The goal is to avoid lifting the opposite arm while the main arm is doing a high five. You’ll want to use your lower back muscles to help lift your chest off the ground enough to extend your arm forward. Complete 15 repetitions on each side or go for a set amount of time.

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Back to Back Sit on the ground with your partner with backs touching each other and legs extended straight out. Lock his or her arms together at the elbow while back to back.

Pull your chest toward the ground to get a great stretch in your hamstrings and lower back. When your V-Sit Stretch partner lets you pull, he or she will get a great stretch in the stomach, core and back. Alternate pulling with your partner, holding this stretch for 15-30 seconds each.

Julie Macioce and Alex Wessels are fitness specialists with The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. Feedback welcome at ssole@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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community

By Bob Valasek

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Creating Community

Lansdowne neighborhood celebrates residents with social events and workout groups This is the first in a series of neighborhood portraits that will appear in Healthy New Albany Magazine. The aim of this new series is to show what makes each neighborhood unique while exploring how its residents pursue Healthy New Albany’s ideals for physical and mental health by creating a sense of community and belonging.

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hen you meet a fellow New Albany resident for the first time, one of the initial topics of discussion is almost always, “What neighborhood do you live in?”

The inside joke is that, in New Albany, everyone thinks his or her neighborhood is the best New Albany has to offer. And nobody’s wrong.

The Lansdowne neighborhood, located just south of the New Albany

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Country Club and just west of Thompson Park, contains 95 home sites on streets such as Southfield, Holkham, Westbury, Chelsea Green, Sedgwick and Bulrush, nearly all of which have been completed over the past 10 years. In line with New Albany’s master plan, Lansdowne feels close to everything.

“Just from a general location standpoint, it’s so easily accessible to anywhere you need to go,” says Julie Kriss, Lansdowne resident and one of the neighborhood’s main organizers and coordinators.

Lansdowne residents can easily access New Albany’s leisure trails to walk to New Albany Country Club and Thompson Park; the Market and Main intersection is a mere mile-anda-half walk away on the paths, and the school campus is two miles away.

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Fostering Community by Design Many Lansdowne residents were attracted to the neighborhood in part because it is a zero lot line community.

This means the yards are intentionally smaller, and the HOA fees cover front and side yard lawn maintenance and snow removal on sidewalks, front walks, front steps and porches, and on the carriage ways in the rear of the homes. These carriage ways – nearly as busy as the sidewalks out front – allow for additional socialization that even most abutting back yards don’t offer.

Each home’s backyard area is the homeowner’s blank canvas, since it’s not covered by the HOA plan. Residents have created herb gardens, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, small grass areas and stone or brick patios.

A Tight-knit Group With fewer than 100 homes, Lansdowne is one of the smaller neighborhoods in New Albany, but what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in spirit.

“The other thing that is really nice about the community is the main green space that we use for our social gatherings. At least twice a year, we do an entire neighborhood social function,” says Kriss.

This semicircle-shaped expanse in the heart of the neighborhood, which seems as if it were designed for neighbors to meet and share experiences, is ideal for both planned and spontaneous socializing. In the spring, the neighborhood organizes an adultsonly event that is BYOB with shared appetizers. Residents are given name www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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tags on which they also write their addresses. In the fall, the event includes children and is scheduled around Halloween so kids, and some brave adults, can wear their costumes.

The social events come together by way of a neighborhood directory and email list. The directory was a labor of love, compiled by Kriss and her neighbors over time through flyers in doors and mailboxes, and each home receives a printed copy. This year they plan to convert it to an electronic document that can be more easily edited and shared. The directory helps add to the sense of connectedness that Lansdowne residents feel.

The connectedness extends to physical fitness, too, and can be witnessed in the form of a “boot camp” exercise class organized by a resident on the central green space when the weather is nice, taking the ideas of community and Healthy New Albany to new heights. Many Lansdowne residents also take advantage of the easy access to the mile-marked Yantis and Lambton Park Loops for walking, running and biking. For those residents who are members of the New Albany Country Club, all the amenities are at their doorstep.

These types of neighborhood events, from social gatherings to workouts, foster a sense of belonging, which is a well-documented necessity for leading a happy and healthy life.

When someone asks a Lansdowne resident what neighborhood he or she lives in, the common, proud answer will be a resounding “Lansdowne!”

Bob Valasek is a contributing writer and New Albany resident.

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hile it’s important to remain aware of your surroundings when exercising outside, when the sun isn’t up, extra caution should be used.

New Albany Police Chief Greg Jones advocates for the use of specific gear and practices to promote safety.

“Wear bright clothing, carry a flashlight, use sidewalks and paths when possible – those are the top three things I would do,” Jones says.

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“Wear bright clothing, carry a flashlight, use sidewalks and paths when possible – those are the top three things I would do.”

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for example, listening to engine noises when a car is accelerating.

“Unless you’re walking at a park, always be aware of what the vehicles around you are doing,” he says.

For members of the New Albany Walking Club, staying visible while walking outside is a top priority.

Club members Brian Zuk and Linda Romanoff adhere to safe practices when walking together around 5:30 a.m. on weekdays.

Zuk, who has 15 years of experience as a paramedic, says it’s always dark at the outset of the walks. In the winter, it’s dark for the entire hour and a half. He always has a flashlight or headlamp. Romanoff also wears a headlamp, in addition to reflective clothing and a reflective vest.

While members of the club take steps to ensure their visibility, both Zuk and Romanoff say they notice fellow pedestrians sometimes fail to take the same precautions.

“Very often, not only are folks in the streets, but they are also wearing dark clothing, with no lighting, and going with traffic instead of against it,” Zuk says.

“I’ve run on dozens of vehicle-versusperson incidents, and I can assure you that the human body always loses the encounter.”

When the club walks together, often on weekends, members try to stay single-file. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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Zuk says that although he avoids walking in the street, it is occasionally necessary. In those cases, he always walks against traffic.

“When I see a car coming, utilizing quick head movements, I use my headlamp to make sure the driver knows I’m there,” he says.

Drawing on his experiences as both a paramedic and an avid walker, Zuk says it amazes him how many people have an “it’s not going to happen to me” attitude about accidents that can be easily avoided with some precaution.

“I just wish more people were being safe,” says Romanoff. “I see some changes, but that person we’ve all seen out in dark clothes – that bothers me.”

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Foods for Fitness

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Eating Right with Every Bite New Albany-Plain Local School District partners with Lynd Crest Orchard and Whitebarn Organics

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“Offering students fresh produce and healthful food options is a health benefit, and if you’re in the food produce industry, especially with children, that is the most important thing,” says Pam Charles, the district’s food service coordinator. “You want to give students something nutritious, and something healthy that they can enjoy.”

Beginning during the 2014-2015 school year, the district has partnered with Whitebarn and Lynd Crest with the goal of providing students with more fresh produce for their school lunches, Charles says.

“They provided a way for us to get fresh produce all year long, which is fairly impossible in Ohio,” Charles says. “You have to get good nutrition habits in the students when they are young.”

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Lynd Crest provides the schools with a variety of apples, and Whitebarn contributes plenty of vegetables, including broccoli, spinach, carrots, assorted salad greens, tomatoes, kale and cabbage.

“With Whitebarn Farm, we get a lot of greens. You name it, we have it,” Charles says. “Everything that comes in is so beautiful and so perfect.”

The district also receives such products as candy onions, squash, shallots, red and gold potatoes, radishes and baby turnips.

“We get things we have never even heard of. We even had to Google some stuff to find out what the things were,” Charles says.

The partnerships were possible because the district is part of the Federal Farm to School Program, Charles says, which allows it to get healthful foods straight from the farm all year long.

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“It’s about getting back to the basics and getting away from the processed foods, because everybody knows that they aren’t good for you,” Charles says.

The response to the available healthful food options has been positive.

“If you can get some good healthy options and keep it affordable, it is good,” Charles says. “The parents are happy, and the kids are, too. We very seldom get a complaint from the kids.”

There is a fresh cooking line and a salad bar where the majority of these products are available.

Although the program has had its fair share of success at the schools, some of the students were a little reluctant to try some of the products at first, Charles says.

“When we first started homemade cooking, the kids didn’t know what some products were,” she says. “If you can get them to taste it, that’s a good thing. You can’t expect everyone to like it, but we have more and more kids going to the salad bar. It’s a very good thing to see.”

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overall healthy lifestyles in more ways than just eating healthfully.

“There has always been a healthy focus within New Albany schools,” says Patrick Gallaway, district director of communications. “I think it is sort of an attitude; it’s not just about what we’re learning about in the classroom, but it’s about a healthy lifestyle. We want the focus to be about healthy choices.”

There are rules and regulations about the kinds of snacks and treats that can be brought into a classroom.

All of the students participate in wellness classes, and many students are involved in sports or extracurricular activities, Gallaway says.

“This school from early on is all about choice and learning how to make good choices, and I think that’s where the nutrition comes in, too. It’s important to make good choices for lunch,” says Charles.

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back up on us in our adult years. Charles Elmaraghy, chief of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Department of Otolaryngology, offers his words of wisdom on how to address ear infections through all stages of life.

of the middle ear). Adults and children with recurrent ear infections should be evaluated for underlying issues such as blockage of the Eustachian tube, untreated allergies and immunodeficiency in some cases.

Healthy New Albany: Why do ear infections mostly impact children?

HNA: At what point should you seek medical attention for an ear infection?

Charles Elmaraghy: Ear infections can occur in both children and adults; however, children have some predispositions that make the incidence of infections higher. First, anatomically, the Eustachian tube – a conduit that allows humans to equalize middle ear pressure and connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx (the transition from the nose to the throat) – is shorter and flatter in children than in adults, which allows for upper respiratory infections to spread to the ear very easily. Also, children have immature immune systems, so the overall frequency of upper respiratory infections is higher. In addition, children are often around other children in day care settings, which facilitate infections.

HNA: What are the main causes of ear infections in adults?

CE: Ear infections can occur in adults, but they are certainly less common. It may be the result of a severe viral upper respiratory tract infection or sinusitis. Other factors that may predispose adults to ear infections are exposure to or use of cigarettes, environmental allergies and blockage of the Eustachian tube. Some causes of ear infections can be altered, such as day care and exposure to cigarette smoke. Good hand hygiene also limits the spread of viruses, which are a known factor in otitis media (a group of inflammatory diseases

CE: Persistent ear pain, drainage from the ears and loss of hearing in adults and children should be evaluated by a physician.

HNA: What are some of the risks that come with an untreated ear infection?

CE: For some select children and adults, antibiotics are not always necessary to resolve an ear infection. Untreated ear infections can result in severe issues such as meningitis; spread to the bone behind the ear, called mastoiditis; and perforation of the ear drum and spread to the inner ear, called labyrinthitis, which results in hearing loss and dizziness.

HNA: We’ve been told cotton swabs aren’t the safest way to clean out earwax from our ears.

How should we clean our ears?

CE: In general, most children and adults do not need a formal process to clean their ears other than taking a bath or shower and drying their ears with a towel. The ear canal is capable of expelling excessive wax, and it is only necessary to clean the outside part of the ear.

Adults and children who form wax impactions (which can result from pushing it deeper into the canal in a territory the ear is unable to clear) may need their primary care physician to flush out their ear or to have an ENT specialist remove it. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

HNA: How can you tell the difference between an ear infection and the common cold?

CE: The common cold has general symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, fever, cough and mild sore throat and typically lasts less than 10 days.

Ear infections can have rapid onset and typically cause ear pain, hearing loss, fever or ear drainage. Often, the common cold precedes an ear infection, so symptoms may overlap. In adults, an ear infection typically has ear-specific symptoms such as ear pain or muffling of sound in the infected ear. In children, ear infections may have non-specific symptoms such as fussiness, loss of appetite and difficulty sleeping.

HNA: What are some over-thecounter medications to help treat ear infections or manage the pain until you get the chance to see a doctor?

CE: Symptomatic relief can be achieved by using ibuprofen or acetaminophen in appropriate dosages.

There is no role for decongestants or vitamin supplementation.

HNA: What are some misconceptions patients often have about ear infections?

CE: A common misconception is the ear can be the source of an infection that spreads to the nose, throat or lungs.

Typically, it is the opposite, and the upper respiratory infection that is causing the cough, runny nose and sore throat is also the source of the ear infection.

Hannah Bealer is an editor.

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