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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017 VOL. 16 NO. 3

News and Information from the City of Westerville

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Body by Buckeye Former OSU and New England football player has made a home and business in Westerville

18 in focus

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Know. Understand. Care.

Masters of Mat Mechanics Otterbein University wrestling returns after a 40-plus year hiatus

20 Double Vision

Community for Life

Winter events unite community members for greater good

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22 Give Peace a Chance

Local Taoist Tai Chi Society chapter,

based in Westerville, brings balance to practitioners

24 Around Westerville 26 living

Shower Power Much-larger shower, soaking tub and twin vanities highlight expanded bathroom

28 on the table

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Where There’s a Chill, There’s a Way Live stream further enhances 20-yearold Chilly Open

30 bookmarks

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Recommendations from the Westerville Public Library On the Cover: Andy Katzenmoyer Photo by Wes Kroninger Story on page 15

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Jan. 1

WESTERVILLE -DENTAL HEALTH-

OhioHealth First on the First 5K 11 a.m., Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave., www.m3ssports.com

Jan. 9-Feb. 10

Keep on Doing Miller Gallery, Art and Communication Building, 33 Collegeview Rd., www.otterbein.edu

Jan. 11

We’re Just a Smile Away!

Stephen R Malik, DDS –General Dentistry– Dr. Malik has more than 25 years of experience.

Preschool Open House 6:30-8 p.m., Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave., www.westerville.org

Jan. 11-April 30

Water and Ink Revisited: Contemporary Chinese Art from the Academy Fisher Gallery, Roush Hall, 27 S. Grove St., www.otterbein.edu

Jan. 16 OFFERING: Gentle Caring Staff Same Day Crowns Botox® Juvéderm® Nitrous Oxide Saturday Appointments Accepting New Patients!

614.882.6741 180 Commerce Park Dr. Westerville, OH 43082 Located in office complex, last building on the left by the bike path.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Celebration 7:30-9:30 a.m., Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center, 1630 Schrock Rd., Columbus, www.leadershipwesterville.org

Jan. 19

OhioHealth First on the First 5K

Jan. 19

Author Visit: Chris Bohjalian 7 p.m., Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mount Royal Ave., www.westerville library.org

Jan. 21

Dhvani Indian Music Concert 8 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St., www.otterbein.edu

Jan. 22

Winter Hike 2 p.m., Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., www.inniswood.org

Jan. 25-April 22

BETWEEN US: Relationship and Identity in Tibetan Contemporary Art Frank Museum of Art, 39 S. Vine St., www.otterbein.edu

PRISM Concert 7 p.m., Westerville North Jan. 27 High School, Piano Recital: Joel Hoffman 950 County Line Rd., www.westervillenorthbands.org 8 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St., www.otterbein.edu Annual Quilt Show

Winter Hike

Jan. 27-29

Westerville Central High School presents Pride and Prejudice Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mount Royal Ave., www.wchstheatre.org

Jan. 28-Feb. 5

Annual Quilt Show 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 28-29, Feb. 4-5; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Jan. 30-Feb. 3; Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., www.inniswood.org

Jan. 31

Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner 6-8:30 p.m., Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, 100 Green Meadows Dr. S., Lewis Center, www.westerville chamber.com

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Harry Potter Book Night 6:30-7:30 p.m., Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., www.westervillelibrary.org

Feb. 2-5

Westerville South High School presents Lord of the Flies Westerville South High School, 303 S. Otterbein Ave., www.facebook.com/ westervillesouththeatre department

Feb. 3

Father & Daughter Dance 6:30-8 p.m., Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave., www.westerville.org

Feb. 4

Chilly Open Noon-5 p.m., Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell, www.chillyopen.org

Photos courtesy of Robb McCormick Photography, Inniswood Metro Gardens, Ralph Denick and Westerville City Schools

Feb. 9

Author Visit: Renee Casteel Cook 5 p.m., Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., www.westervillelibrary.org

Feb. 9-18

Otterbein University presents Top Girls 7:30 p.m., Feb. 9; 8 p.m.

Feb. 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18; 2 p.m. Feb. 12; Fritsche Theatre, Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St., www.otterbein.edu

Feb. 10-26

Curtain Players Theatre presents Five Women Wearing the Same Dress 8 p.m. Feb. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25; 2 p.m. Feb. 19 and 26; Curtain Players Theatre, 5691 Harlem Rd., Galena, www.curtainplayers.org

Feb. 11

Westerville Community Bowl-a-thon 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Columbus Square Bowling Palace, 5707 Forest Hills Blvd., Columbus, www. westervillebowlathon.com

Feb. 17-March 3

20th Annual Juried Student Exhibition Miller Gallery, 33 Collegeview Rd., www.otterbein.edu

Westerville Concert Band presents Children’s Concert

Feb. 19

Westerville Concert Band presents Children’s Concert 3 p.m., Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mount Royal Ave., www.westerville bands.org

Feb. 24-25

Westerville Central High School presents Children’s Show Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mount Royal Ave., www.wchstheatre.org

Feb. 25

Cabin Fever Reliever 3-5 p.m., Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave., www.westerville.org

Feb. 18

Feb. 10

Westerville Symphony presents Tunes & Tales 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., www. westervillesymphony.org

Westerville Central High School presents Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre 2-4 p.m., Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mount Royal Ave., www.wchstheatre.org

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The Rules of Recycling in Westerville Waste and recycling trucks roll through Westerville neighborhoods every week, providing residents with a convenient opportunity to make a powerful impact on the environment.

Community participation in recycling programs is strong.

The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio reports that 2015 was a record-breaking year in Franklin County, with residents recycling 40 percent of all generated waste, outperforming the national recycling rate of 34 percent.

While utilizing recycling bins is an encouraging start to environmental stewardship, Westerville’s waste and recycling partners at Rumpke are encouraging residents to take the extra step to do so responsibly. Most residents know the staples of acceptable recyclables – items such as most paper, glass and aluminum products – that are safe to contribute.

Items beyond that list seem to exist in a gray area, leaving residents the choice between hoping for the best and recycling these items anyway or throwing items in the trash with trepidation. Taking bins to the curb may be a chore, but keeping undesirable items out of recycling facilities doesn’t have to be.

Rumpke has prepared this infographic on recycling to help residents better understand what doesn’t work with the system. Visit www.rumpke.com for a comprehensive list of items for recycling and refuse.

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Number of ways you can begin a direct interaction with the City on the “My Westerville” app. Submit a service request with a photo, find a park, get construction updates, subscribe to a newsletter, email City Council or report a power outage. That and more is a click away with the City’s app, available on iTunes and the Google Play store. www.westervillemagazine.com

How Recycling DOESN’T Work These items are NOT ACCEPTED for recycling

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Some items damage machines and preventing proper sorting.

1 TANGLERS, CLOTHING & METAL PARTS jam in spinning discs, preventing them from sorting recyclables.

2 METAL PARTS get stuck on overhead magnets, leaving metal cans on the belt.

3 PLASTIC BAGS wad up in spinning discs, keeping them from sorting recyclables.

4 VHS TAPES string across belts and can damage gears, which often require repair.

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CityReporter

Public Safety Profile

Six Hazardous Habits That Increase Cold Weather Fire Risks

Winter’s chill has a firm grip on central Ohio, leaving most residents in a constant heat-seeking state. While it is certainly the season of all things cozy, some common cold-weather habits can pose bone-chilling fire risks to Westerville families.

“Most home fires are preventable,” said Westerville Fire Chief Brian Miller.

“With a little common sense and vigilance, we can keep our families safe and comfortable through the cold winter months.”

Habit #1: Haphazard Cooking Practices According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cookingrelated incidents are the leading cause of house fires in the U.S. Experts recommend home cooks take care to be vigilant in the kitchen: Keep flammable materials (paper, oven mitts, food wrappers, etc.) far from stovetops, stay in the kitchen to keep an eye on food in the oven or on the stove, and avoid cooking while tired or under the influence of alcohol.

Habit #2: Haphazard Heating Equipment Use Heating equipment incidents are a leading cause of home fires, second only to cooking accidents.

The NFPA lists a number of common equipment-related causes, such as failure to clean solid-fueled heating equipment (e.g., chimneys), leaving equipment unattended and keeping heating devices too close to flammable materials. “You cannot drop your guard when using heating equipment, especially when using it for an extended period of time,” said Miller. “Think of it this way: The longer you use the equipment, the more likely it is you’ll forget it’s running, increasing your risk of an accidental fire.” He suggests residents use their mobile device’s alarm clock function 10 January/February 2017

to set reminders to check on heating equipment regularly when in use. According to the NFPA, home heating fires peak between 5 and 8 p.m.

Habit #3: Haphazard Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Maintenance Every year, around daylight savings time, residents are called to inspect and change the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and for good reason.

A report issued by the NFPA found that dead batteries caused 25 percent of smoke alarm failures from 2009-2013. “Residents need to remember to inspect and test smoke detectors monthly, replace batteries annually and replace all smoke alarms every 10 years,” said Miller. The winter months also bring an increased risk for carbon monoxide (CO) hazards. “Carbon monoxide is particularly scary because it is odorless and colorless. The use of heating and cooking equipment can increase a home’s exposure,” Miller said. He urges residents to place at least one CO detector on each floor of their homes and to test alarms monthly.

Habit #4: Haphazard Propane Tank Placement When packing up the tools of fall and summer, it may seem to make perfect sense to store propane tanks in the garage, but doing so could create a big risk to your home. “Propane tanks should be stored outdoors or, at least, in a well-ventilated space,” Miller said. “A tank leak in a garage could lead to an explosion with devastating effects.” He recommends following

the manufacturer’s recommendations for proper storage.

Habit #5: Haphazard Portable Generator Use A portable generator is a helpful investment to ensure your family remains comfortable in the event of a power outage. Miller urges residents with generators to take precaution to store generators safely. “Gas generators should be kept as far away from the house as possible,” he said. “When not stored properly, they pose a number of risks, including fire, carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution.” Experts suggest placing generators in a well-ventilated location away from windows, doors and vent openings.

Habit #6: Haphazard Exhaust Fan and Dryer Maintenance “Lint and dust collect in dryers and exhaust fans, creating a serious fire risk if left unchecked over time,” Miller said. “If you notice your bathroom exhaust fans are sounding funny or have stopped working, it’s important to consult an electrician to see if replacement is necessary.”

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, clothing dryer fires mostly occur in the fall and winter months, with nearly 3,000 reported each year. “The top cause of dryer fires is failure to clean them,” Miller said. “Making a habit of cleaning out lint traps and vent pipes is a simple habit that can help families avoid disaster.” www.westervillemagazine.com

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Health & Wellness Profile

Step Up to the Plate

Westerville Parks & Recreation has introduced a new eight-week nutrition and education program, “Step Up to the Plate.”

Focused on creating healthy habits through one weekly challenge at a time, the program begins Jan. 16 and ends March 5. In partnership with registered dietitian Laura Poland, a health and wellness instructor at the Westerville Community Center, participants will learn how to adopt and maintain new healthy habits through education, planning and support. Email, video chats and meal planning are included. Live cooking demonstrations and samples, handouts and recipes are also part of the program.

To build a healthy plate and lifestyle one healthy habit at a time, participants will study the following topics: Week 1: Meal Planning with Fresh Ingredients Week 2: Adequate Fluids Week 3: Fruits & Vegetables Week 4: Meal Timing Week 5: Protein Week 6: Carbohydrates Week 7: Fueling Workouts Week 8: Celebrate Your Healthy Plate!

To register or learn more, contact Westerville Parks & Recreation at 614-901-6500.

City Recognizes Employees for Service Excellence Each year, the City of Westerville recognizes staff members for their

dedication and commitment to their jobs and the residents of Westerville. The following employees were nominated as Employee of the Year by their staff colleagues. The recipient of the Employee of the Year will be profiled in the March/April edition of the Westerville Magazine.

Joshua Cox, Employee of the Year, Information Systems Christy Bailey, Emergency Communications James Lehtomaa, Westerville Division of Fire Tom Hockman, Public Service Department Sarah Hysell, Information Systems Department Gina Love, Finance Department Carol Estep, Westerville Division of Police Ron McMillin, Westerville Division of Police Bryan Wagner, Planning & Development Department Tara Trigg, Westerville Electric Division www.westervillemagazine.com

Mark Your Calendars Westerville Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Celebration Monday, Jan. 16 Registration begins 7:30 a.m., breakfast 8 a.m.

The Westerville community will celebrate the 12th annual Westerville Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Celebration at the Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center (1630 Schrock Rd.) on Monday, Jan. 16. All are invited to join this morning of unity, song and celebration of “The Simple Art of Living Together.”

The morning’s theme features live entertainment by the Tony Hagood Trio and keynote speaker Bishop Joey Johnson.

Bishop Johnson is the senior pastor of the House of the Lord Church in Akron and the presiding bishop of the Beth-El Fellowship of Visionary Churches. He has served as a member of the Ohio Attorney General’s Advisory Group on Law Enforcement Training and is a published author.

The celebration also includes the annual Fouse and Alston Awards, which recognize students and community members who have put the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. into action. Registration prices are $30 per adult and $20 per student. Businesses may sponsor a table for $350, which includes 10 breakfast registrations and special recognition as a table sponsor. Program advertising and sponsorship opportunities are also available. Find more information online at www.leadershipwesterville.org.

State of the Community Address Tuesday, Feb. 20 Tune in to WOCC-TV Channel 3 on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. for the annual State of the Community address. Westerville City Council Chairman Craig Treneff and City Manager David Collinsworth will be joined by leadership from Westerville City Schools, Otterbein University, Westerville Public Library and Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce to address Westerville residents. The broadcast will air live and then be replayed on WOCC-TV and available online at www.westerville.org (select “Agenda & Minutes” on the homepage to access the menu).

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Staff Profile

Service with (Two) Smiles Tammy Healy and Gina DeHays

Westerville Public Library. When I started looking for a part-time job, I applied, but got the call only when a position opened about a year later. By then, I had nearly forgotten I had applied.

Gina DeHays (left) and Tammy Healy

Whether you’ve resolved to start a new health and fitness regimen this year or you’ve been at it for a while, there’s one consistent, joyful resource at the Westerville Community Center that has nothing to do with equipment.

It’s the friendly, welcoming and warm smiles of Gina DeHays and Tammy Healy at the front desk. The duo works together most often, going the extra mile to address any variety of Westerville Parks & Recreation program or service issue while greeting hundreds of guests each day.

How did you come to work for Westerville?

DeHays (16-year employee): I worked for a local bank that moved our division to “that state up north.”

I stayed home for a couple years, and then learned Parks & Recreation was looking for help with birthday parties.

I worked part-time until the Community Center was built, which happened around the time our daughter needed braces. That was about the right time to go for a full-time position.

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What is your philosophy on customer service?

DeHays: I approach it as how I would want to be treated. Being greeted, first of all, is important. If I go into a store or restaurant, I notice whether I am greeted with a smile.

There are plenty of times we’ll go into a restaurant and be completely ignored.

At that point, we turn around and walk out. Here, our patrons are our friends.

We’re with them more than family sometimes. I enjoy what I do, and hope that comes across. You really have to like what you’re doing when dealing with the public. If not, people will pick up on it really fast.

Healy: For me, I want to make eye contact with people that come in and say, “Hello, how are you today?” That doesn’t happen anymore everywhere you go. It bothers me when I’m at the grocery store and someone is talking over you about the night before. I shouldn’t have to ask someone in customer service to please pay attention to me. Also, when people buy or renew their passes, I always say how much we appreciate it, because we truly do.

What would most people be surprised to know about the operations of the Westerville Community Center?

DeHays: I think people would be surprised at what it really takes to run this facility. They see Tammy and me at the front, but not all the programmers, instructors and behind-the-scenes people and logistics. Also, a big seasonal staff is here in the summer. Not to mention the Parks Maintenance staff, who keep it beautiful outside.

Healy: How much our front desk staff needs to know or be able to find out. We literally have to know everything that goes on; the dates and times of every program, the times the pool is open. Something is changing every day, so we go look for the right information or the right person so we can give that to our patrons. Every day, I learn something new and different.

DeHays: And we’re always asked for and give out information that has nothing to do with parks and recreation: On Election Day, it’s where to vote. We’ve also recently had an elderly man who said he was tired of his cooking, and we helped connect him with Meals on Wheels.

What is your favorite part of the job?

DeHays: Honestly, it is watching the kids grow up. I’m a sucker for little babies and watching them grow up. Once they get a sticker from Miss Gina, they don’t forget me – even when they’re 6’2” and see me in the grocery store.

Then they come back as parents. I always tell the kids and the parents, “I am not your mom, but I am a mom.” It seems to help ease worried moms and, sometimes, kids who need to behave.

Healy: We’re lucky to have such a beautiful area to work in, and I enjoy being able to see people every day who become like family. They know me, too, and ask about my family. If we realize someone who is a regular three or four times a week is not coming, www.westervillemagazine.com

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we’ll call and check. I enjoy that oneon-one interaction and relationships.

Tell us about a time something didn’t go quite right or as planned at the Center.

DeHays: It doesn’t happen on a daily basis, but there will be someone who doesn’t like your answer and will say, “You need customer service training.” Then the very next person in line will say “Thank you so much, you’ve been so helpful.” We have to put up with that occasionally and keep a smile on our face. We know the majority of our patrons are good people and you’re going to get those other people with any job.

Healy: You don’t know when someone comes in what they may have weighing on them. One time, when I was trying to help a stressed mom with a birthday party, she took offense to something I said in an effort to be helpful and calming, and threatened to put my name “all over Facebook.” I played it over in my head all weekend and worried. That same day, another person called and left the nicest comment about something else I had done, so that helped with the hurt.

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What’s your favorite part of or activity in the Westerville Community Center?

DeHays: Last year, I was able to be the hostess at the Father & Daughter Dance. As the dads and daughters were coming in, I pretended they were coming into a restaurant. “Oh, reservation for two? And your name?”

The little girls were so adorable and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. It was nice to see that age group having fun and dancing the night away with their dads.

Healy: I really enjoy the Access to Recreation group. These special-needs individuals come in and are genuinely excited to be together. When they have dances, they have so much fun.

Several come in on a daily basis and work out, so they have become our friends. Last October, they had a group outing to the Circleville Pumpkin Show that didn’t go according to plan due to a traffic jam. They didn’t make it to the show, so when we found out they were coming back, we ran out for doughnuts and cider and quickly turned the Teen Scene room into a pumpkin show. They were as happy with that as they would have been at the real show, and that was just heartwarming.

The 2016 Resident Survey officially closed at the end of the year, and results will soon be available (read more in the March/April edition and online at www.westerville.org). While the feedback is recorded and the results are tallied, we want to express our appreciation for taking the time to give us your feedback. The City considers this biennial survey its report card, and your opinions, comments and suggestions will be used as we evaluate future program and service delivery.

The City of Westerville is gearing up for its fifth annual Westerville Citizen’s Academy (WCA), an eight-week hands-on program in which participants learn about, explore and engage with all 10 City departments.

Each Thursday evening, a team of City departments hosts a three-hour class providing staff presentations, equipment demonstrations, facility tours, and dynamic games and activities. By the end of the Academy, residents learn every aspect of how their local government works and the range of services it provides.

WCA is based on the successful academy programs from the Westerville Divisions of Police and Fire. This academy model is also used in other cities across the nation as an interactive community engagement program.

All residents are eligible to participate, particularly those who may have an interest in serving on one of the City’s seven boards and commissions. For more information, or to complete the WCA application, please visit www. westerville.org/WCA. Thursday, April 20 Departments: Economic Development, City Manager’s Office Thursday, April 27 Departments: Information Systems, Westerville Fire Division Thursday, May 4 Departments: Water Division, Finance Department Thursday, May 11 Departments: Parks & Recreation Department Thursday, May 18 Departments: Westerville Electric Division, Department of Administrative Services Thursday, May 25 Departments: Public Service Department, Planning & Development Thursday, June 1 Departments: Mayor’s Court, Westerville Division of Police Tuesday, June 6 Departments: City Council and Graduation January/February 2017

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CityReporter Mini Shutterbugs Every year, the “Shutterbugs” submitted photo feature that runs in the July/August edition of Westerville Magazine has been overwhelmingly popular. For that reason, we’ve decided to give our readers more opportunities to send in their photos and feature one per issue in this space.

This issue’s photo was submitted by John Spitale.

Please send photo submissions to westervillemag@gmail.com by Jan. 31 to be considered for the March/April issue. Photos must be high-resolution and horizontal.

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By Amanda DePerro Photo by Wes Kroninger

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Body by Buckeye Former OSU and New England football player has made a home and business in Westerville

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fter playing football for The Ohio State University and later the New England Patriots, Andy Katzenmoyer knew there was no better place to locate both his home and his business than Westerville.

Katzenmoyer was born in Kettering, but moved with his family to Westerville at age 5. His football career began when he was in sixth grade, and he had no idea what kind of journey the sport would take him on. www.westervillemagazine.com

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“I didn’t think I would be able to play college football,” says Katzenmoyer. “I didn’t start thinking about that until my junior year.”

During the middle linebacker’s senior year at Westerville South High School, Maxwell Football Club named Katzenmoyer Defensive Player of the Year, and he was the 1995 recipient of the Mr. Ohio Football Award. Getting invited to play linebacker at OSU was the cherry on top.

“I could’ve gone anywhere so, to me, Ohio State was the best fit,” says Katzenmoyer. “I was excited to play for Ohio State. … I grew up being a fan of Ohio State.”

In fact, Katzenmoyer was OSU’s first true freshman linebacker to open all 12 games, and started all 37 games of his college career. It became clear that college wouldn’t be the end of Katzenmoyer’s football career.

Despite his collegiate success, the NFL draft results would come as a huge surprise. Katzenmoyer was a first-round pick by the Patriots – a team that wasn’t even on his radar. The Patriots had been on the hunt for an outside linebacker, and Katzenmoyer was, in the words of ESPN, the “prototypical middle linebacker.”

“The Patriots didn’t really talk to me in the draft process; they had a need for an outside linebacker, and I was categorized as a middle linebacker,” says Katzenmoyer. “The way I always approach going to the next level is worrying about where I’m currently at, and being the best I could be.”

Katzenmoyer’s football career was cut short by a serious neck injury during his first season with the Patriots. For an athlete who had evaded injury all his life, sitting on the sidelines was a new experience.

“Going into it, you don’t think – not that you’re invincible – but the odds are way, way down because you don’t have any previous injuries,” says Katzenmoyer. “I did all I could to get myself back to trying to play, and then, in the end, I thought it was in the best interest of my longevity of life not to go back to play.”

In 2001, Katzenmoyer retired from football and bought a home in Dublin, but knew he wanted to be in Westerville and start a business. In 2007, he did just that.

Katzenmoyer Performance and KP CrossFit on Hoff Road was the result.

“I’ve always been kind of a hometown guy. To me, I never really left,” says Katzenmoyer. “It just makes sense to me to open the gym and almost, in a way, try to give back.”

Katzenmoyer had the opportunity to exclusively train athletes at OSU, but he knew he wanted to introduce a larger

demographic to health and fitness, as well as give back to the community in which he’d grown up. Katzenmoyer Performance welcomes all shapes, sizes and ages.

“As much as I liked that atmosphere and working with athletes, I wanted to help out a larger population of people,”

says Katzenmoyer. “Getting them healthy, getting them in shape, lifting better. With athletes, I really focus on developing the whole body. The goal is prevention of injury and making sure an athlete doesn’t have to go through what I went through.”

Opening the gym in Westerville was an easy decision for him, Katzenmoyer says, as growing up in the city shaped him both inside and outside of football.

“I was fortunate enough to be surrounded, in my opinion, by a number of good, adult influencers that kind of molded me into the person I am today: parents, coaches, teachers to administration in schools,” he says. “Even coaches that coached against me.”

He was also encouraged by the level of competition in Westerville.

“My senior year in football, there were only two Westerville high schools; we were undefeated in regular season and North, after 11 games, lost two games. Both were to Westerville South,” says Katzenmoyer.

“They didn’t lose to anyone; that’s how good the talent pool was in Westerville. It was good across the board.”

And though Katzenmoyer’s college and professional football days are over, he still has great memories from them as well. His favorite college memory?

“Obviously, beating Michigan,” he says.

“That was my last home game at the Shoe.”

Another unforgettable memory was his first time running onto the field as a Buckeye.

“I remember the first game, running out my freshman year playing Rice (University),” says Katzenmoyer. “I felt like my heart was going to jump out of my chest.”

Katzenmoyer is proving the Westerville community, however, his story didn’t end with his retirement from football. There’s more to come from Katzenmoyer Performance, and Katzenmoyer is eager to see where it goes.

“We’re going to start rolling out some stuff to help out and give back to the community in a little bit of a different way,” says Katzenmoyer. “I’m excited for it; it’s a way to help out even more.”

Katzenmoyer lives in Westerville with his wife, Tricia, a South grad; daughter, Ava; and stepchildren Griffin and Avery.

He has no thoughts of leaving.

“I can’t imagine myself leaving Westerville; all my family and friends are here,” he says. “I’m very rooted. … Westerville was always good to me.”

Amanda DePerro is an assistant editor.

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in focus

By Ann Poirier

Masters of Mat Mechanics Otterbein University wrestling returns after a 40-plus year hiatus

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Rastetter is excited about his new role at Otterbein working on the NCAAsanctioned, OAC-sanctioned, NCAA Division III wrestling team, he says.

“The most appealing aspect of this position was the opportunity to build a program from the ground up,” he says.

“We’re going to focus on being the true student-athlete, promoting a quality education and walking out with a degree. At the same time, our guys will have the opportunity to compete at the highest level on the wrestling mat.”

With Rastetter in place, the next step was recruiting. Rastetter got to work right away, filling his 2016-17 roster with 29 student-athletes ready to give it their all.

Finally, Otterbein’s racquetball courts were torn down to make room for the wrestling team’s new practice space.

Once everything was assembled, the new Otterbein wrestling team began practicing at least once a day, determined to bring wrestling back to Otterbein in a powerful way.

Sophomore G a g e A rc h e r, a 285-pound heavyweight, says the sense of community among team members made it a great group from the beginning.

“Everybody just instantly felt like f a m i l y, ” A rc h e r

“We’re going to focus on being the true studentathlete, promoting a quality education and walking out with a degree.”

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says. “I can hang out with anybody on the team. We’re all friends, and it’s such a close-knit team.”

The team kicked off its season Nov. 9 with a 36-10 victory over Thomas More College.

Its biggest accomplishment so far was going undefeated at the John Carroll Duals in November, its 4-0 finished highlighted by a victory over No. 9 ranked Lycoming College. The team’s record stands at 7-1, its only loss coming Nov. 19 against Olivet College, and it placed sixth of 11 teams at the Ohio Northern Invitational Dec. 3.

The John Carroll Duals sweep only foreshadows many victories to come, says freshman 165-pounder Donny Didion.

“To get off to such a great start as a firstyear program is pretty impressive,” Didion says. “We have mostly freshmen on our team, and we knocked off the No. 9 team in the country. It shows that we have a lot of potential and a lot of great things on the horizon.”

The event Didion is most looking forward to this year is the national tournament, formally called the NCAA Division III Championships. It’s scheduled for March 10 in La Crosse, Wis. “We have a few months of wrestling coming up before the national tournament, but we’re really looking forward to the challenge,” Didion says. “We have some really high goals for that.” www.westervillemagazine.com

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n November 2016, Otterbein University’s varsity wrestling team competed for the first time since the program was cut in 1974.

As the Cardinals returned to the mat, the thunderous ovation from the crowd was just the beginning of what’s been an amazing year. And the season’s just getting started.

As the idea of adding wrestling back into Otterbein’s repertoire came to life, everything had to be built from scratch – the coach, the wrestlers, the practice space.

After a thorough search, Otterbein hired Brent Rastetter as its new head coach.

Rastetter came to Otterbein after a decorated run at Lexington High School in Lexington, Ohio, where he had been the varsity wrestling coach for the past 12 years, during which he was named Ohio Cardinal Conference Coach of the Year eight times.

Donny Didion

A rc h e r e c h o e s these sentiments.

“First, Coach Rastetter really wants us to place somewhere in our conference, the OAC,” he says. “Then, we have to focus on our next goal, which is to make sure we have quite a few people make it to nationals. Coach is really confident that we’ll have a good amount of people make it.”

For now, the new wrestling Cardinals have their sights set on improving each day.

Adam Prescott, sports information di-

rector at Otterbein, says that ushering the wrestling program back to campus has been an extraordinary process.

“That first home meet back in November was one of the most memorable moments in my nine years at Otterbein,” Prescott says. “The crowd was electric, and the ovation given to our team as they took the mat was amazing. I’ve also really loved working with Coach Rastetter and learning his vision for the program.”

The opportunity to develop a vision for the revived wrestling program is a chance for Rastetter to do what he loves, he says.

“Wrestling is my lifelong passion,” says Rastetter. “I love helping kids ac-

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complish the same kinds of things that my coaches did. I’m really lucky. I’m living my dream job.”

As the Otterbein wrestling team grows, the wrestlers look forward to more wins on the mat, as well as more camaraderie off the mat.

“All of us here at the Division III level, we’re not getting paid to do this. We’re here because we love it,” says Didion.

“We love wrestling. We love being able to compete. We get to do what we love every day. Otterbein’s a great place, Coach Rastetter is a great coach and we have a great team. … Now that it’s back, Otterbein wrestling is going to be a special program for years to come.”

Otterbein will be back in action for the Ohio Athletic Conference opener Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m., taking on Muskingum College at home.

Ann Poirier is a contributing writer.

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Double Vision Winter events unite community members for greater good

By Jenny Wise

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Westerville Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Celebration Jan. 16, Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center $20 student, $30 adult

Implicit bias and community healing are the highlighted topics at the 12th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Celebration.

The keynote speaker at the event, organized by Leadership Westerville, is Bishop Joey Johnson. The theme is “The Simple Art of Living Together.”

Johnson is senior pastor of the House of the Lord Church in Akron and presiding bishop of the Beth-El Fellowship of Visionary Churches.

He has also served as a member of the Ohio Attorney General’s Advisory Group on Law Enforcement Training. Johnson is the author of three books that aim to help individuals and through faith-based insight.

In addition to Johnson’s talk, Leadership Westerville will present awards to both students and adults in the community who embody the ideals of King and put those ideals into action in the community.

“I am always amazed at how the youth in our community exemplify so many of the characteristics demonstrated by Dr. King,” says Phyllis Self, executive director of Leadership Westerville.

The Fouse Award will be presented to Kendra Asiedu, Afnan Salem and Muheeb Hijazeen. Asiedu and Salem are both seniors at Westerville South High School, while Hijazeen is in eighth grade at Genoa Middle School. Leadership Westerville will also present the Alston Award to journalist Joe Meyer and Police Chief Joe Morbitzer.

“By recognizing these efforts, we shine a light on the fact that Dr. King’s dream is still alive and lives on in the works of our youth,” says Self.

Westerville’s own Tony Hagood, an internationally accomplished jazz pianist, will play live jazz with his trio throughout the event.

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ourtesy of Lynne Maslowski The Golden Pin is once again up for grabs Westerville in the 17th annual Westerville Community Community Bowl-A-Thon.

Bowl-A-Thon The community tradition raises funds for three charities that benefit Westerville Feb. 11, Columbus Square students of all ages by funding grants to edBowling Palace ucators and offering musical performances and programs to classrooms in Westerville. $20 student, $25 adult, Those organizations are the Westerville $500 Executive Bowlers Education Foundation, Westerville Scholarship Foundation and Westerville Symphony.

Attendees can expect a day filled with bowling, raffle prizes, food and fun.

Highlighting this year’s event is the Executive Bowling Challenge, always a major part of the fundraising total. Business owners who choose to be part of the challenge pay $500 each to compete for the aforementioned – and coveted – Golden Pin. “I love the camaraderie and competition between all the executive bowlers, many who are longtime participants,” says Bob Gibson, owner of TRIAD Architects and a frequent Executive Bowler. “The event is a lot of fun and I have a great time. The proceeds go to three organizations that I love to support.”

In return for their donations, Executive Bowlers receive brand recognition through the event’s website, social media platforms and press releases, as well as during the day of the event through signage and giveaways.

Photos courtesy of Lynne Maslowski and Jen Brown

Jenny Wise is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Give Peace a Chance

Local Taoist Tai Chi Society chapter, based in Westerville, brings balance to practitioners

By Zachary Konno

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or the past 20 years, the Columbus chapter of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA has helped residents focus inward to restore calmness and peace to their entire body.

And that peaceful vibe radiates out from Westerville, where the central Ohio chapter is based.

As the name suggests, the organization practices Taoist Tai Chi, an exercise form of the Chinese martial art.

“Tai Chi helps me to respond appropriately to the world as it changes,” says instructor and Columbus branch leader

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Clayton Slaughter. “We’re in a constant state of flux, so the flexibility that you get physically and mentally and emotionally is really a good tool.”

The local chapter was started in 1996 with the help of instructor Larry Krall.

Krall first heard about Tai Chi while at

a dentist appointment when he had to listen to the dentist talk because his mouth was wide open, something we all have probably experienced.

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175-225 active members at 10 different satellite locations.

Krall credits the organization’s volunteer ethos for keeping his interest for such a long time.

“I think I would have quit a long time ago if this was just a job,” Krall says.

“But … it’s something about giving back to society, giving back to people, that is so appealing.”

Krall says helping and instructing others in the art of Taoist Tai Chi has also helped him improve himself, and that connecting people is one of the most important aspects of the art.

In efforts to expand its reach and give back to the Westerville community, the organization engages in fundraising events for charities such as the Westerville Area Resource Ministry, then introduces and teaches charity staff/recipients the beginning steps of Tai Chi. For those with qualms about getting started in Tai Chi, Krall says January is the perfect time to start. There are many of classes starting for beginners to accommodate those looking to make good on their New Year’s resolutions.

Slaughter gives the society’s mission as bringing balance to practitioners’ lives, and points to positive effects on mental and emotional health.

“In our sedentary lifestyle, it’s much better to be moving than to be still, but there’s some stillness in the movements of Tai Chi that really help you,” Slaughter says.

Zachary Konno is a contributing writer.

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living

By Garth Bishop

Shower Power Much-larger shower, soaking tub and twin vanities highlight expanded bathroom “The scope of the project was to relocate the shower into the area where the walkin closet was, expand to have two vanity sinks, relocate the toilet where the old shower was and add a … soaking tub,” Morgan says.

Inititally, it was the hall bathroom that had the bathtub – a necessity for the Morgans when their children were growing up. But with all of them out of the house, changing the set-up became an option; the hall bath was remodeled as well, and now has a walk-in shower, too.

“That’s a lot of years of showering in a space you can barely turn around in,” Morgan says. “I could kind of always see it in my head; it was just a matter of getting there.”

The walk-in closet that was replaced was 7’ by 8’. But the couple still have a walk-in closet; a small bedroom, which had been previously used as an office, was turned into an 8’ by 12’ closet with a stackable washer, dryer and laundry center. The door to the hallway was drywalled over, and a new door was made to connect it to the master bedroom.

The project was completed in summer 2016.

The shower has been significantly expanded; it’s now a walk-in measuring 7’ by 8’, and decked out with Carrara marble. The new layout and rain can shower heads mean David, who stands 6’5”, can shower while standing upright for the first time in his life, Morgan says.

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The make-up area is also equipped with a wood countertop – part, with the marble and stone tiles, of a larger emphasis on natural elements.

“We wanted it to be a much more open, natural feel,” says Morgan.

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The soaking tub, complete with under-mount and granite top, is situated within the shower space. It’s equipped with a wall-mounted flat-screen TV. www.westervillemagazine.com

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o say the remodeling of Kathy Morgan’s bathroom was a long time coming would be a massive understatement.

Morgan and her husband, David, have lived in their Westerville home for 27 years. And for almost that entire time, they had lamented how small the master bathroom was.

The master bedroom was a good size, but the tiny, inefficient bathroom attached to it was a constant annoyance. So Morgan worked with Organized Home Remodeling, of which she is president, to completely transform the bathroom using space from a nearby walk-in closet.

The original bathroom had a small, wallmounted sink; a toilet; and a 30”-by-30” acrylic shower stall barely big enough to turn around in.

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on the table By Paige Brown

Where There’s a Chill, There’s a Way Live stream further enhances 20-year-old Chilly Open

Volunteers assist at the 2016 Chilly Open.

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“There are about 30 restaurants this year, including Polaris Grill, Old Bag of Nails, Skyline Chili and Buffalo Wild Wings,” says event chairman Tom Strasburg. “There are desserts by Gigi’s Cupcakes and Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn that round out all possible courses of food.”

Items on the menu include fish and chips, buffalo chicken wings, pulled pork sandwiches, prime rib sandwiches, pizza, cookies, gourmet soups and chowders, and roasted pork tenderloin.

In addition to the assortment of food options, guests can enjoy music from local cover band the Debits, raffles, and live and silent auctions. Dom Tiberi of WBNS-10TV and Woody Johnson of 92.3 WCOL will co-host.

The Chilly Open has raised more than $2.5 million over the course of its existence for such organizations as Buckeye Ranch, Children’s Hunger Alliance, Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio, Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital, Nellie’s Champions 4 Kids, Ohio Troopers Coalition, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Ubumwe Community Center and Westerville Area Resource Ministry, as well as the Westerville Sunrise Rotary Foundation.

“Throughout the history of the event, we have grown in our service and contributions to our community,” Strasburg says.

“We have been able to assist many beneficiaries with direct aid and by helping to tell their incredible stories. Our beneficiaries help children and their families suffering from illness, struggling with hunger and other situations with which children should not have to cope, but do.”

The event has come a long way since its 1997 beginnings as a Rotary fundraiser on the grounds of the Anheuser-Busch brewery in north Columbus, originally called the Wendy’s Chili Open thanks to a Wendy’s sponsorship. The biggest change, besides the name, was likely the 2010 move to the zoo, which helped begin the event’s transformation into a family-friendly destination.

“Throughout its history, it has always been the best winter party in the Columbus area,” Strasburg says.

The Chilly Open runs noon-5 p.m. on Feb. 4, and guests have access to the zoo starting at 10 a.m.

Paige Brown is a contributing writer.

Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com. www.westervillemagazine.com

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hey won’t be able to enjoy the long list of food samples from area restaurants, but fans of the Chilly Open who can’t attend this year will still be able to watch the proceedings.

The 21st annual event – organized by the Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club, and slated for Feb. 4 at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium – is a fundraiser for children’s charities. And this year, for the first time ever, the club will be streaming it live on its Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ westerville.sunrise.

The live stream is one of several technological steps being taken by Chilly Open organizers, which also include livetweeting via the club’s Twitter account (@ WvilleSunRotary) and administering the silent auction through the club website (www.westervillerotary.org).

Of course, only the live attendees who fill the heated tents at the zoo will be able to taste the contributions of central Ohio restaurants and caterers, a staple of the Chilly Open since its establishment two decades ago.

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