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MAY/JUNE 2020 VOL. 19 NO. 5
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News and Information from the City of Westerville
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News and Information from the City of Westerville
Let’s Talk Triathlon
Rick Rano shares his love of competition
18 in focus
Plates, Programming and Postponing
WACC postpones Taste of Westerville and transitions to virtual events
20 Exercising Power
Westerville employees work to keep the community strong
22 student spotlight
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Students Sit and Stay
What school looks like during COVID-19 quarantine
24 An Indoor Workout is in the Cards
CrossFit Westerville Trainer Chris Schell gives us an indoor workout he calls Deck of Cards
25 Around Westerville 26 living
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“In uncertain times it’s said you can have two reactions – hope or fear. Your Chamber is choosing another path – adapt and affect change. I know it’s exhausting and there are a lot of uncertainties, however there are many ways to make a difference, amplify your ROI and engage with the community through these challenges. We are here to support you.” – Janet Tressler-Davis, CCE, President & CEO, Westerville Area Chamber
Westerville Uptown Merchants Association
UPTOWN INC. has started a program to help uptown businesses. It’s called April Support Local Challenge-Uptown Westerville. To learn how your business can participate, visit their Facebook page.
Westerville Public Library
Digital resources available 24/7 at www.westervillelibrary.org • Acorn TV • Hoopla Digital • Ohio Digital Library • PressReader • RBdigital Magazines “We are encouraging everyone in our community to take advantage of the library’s online offerings. With more than 1 million ebooks, movies and more available to download or stream, we hope to continue meeting many of your informational and entertainment needs during this time.” – Erin Francoeur, Executive Director
Westerville Parks & Recreation
Visit Westerville’s Virtual Recreation Center, a virtual portal with online programs to help the community stay active. www.parks.westerville.org/programs/virtualrecreation • Robin Andes’ Vinyasa Yoga classes live, Monday-Friday at 8 a.m. • Beth Henman’s Strength and Cardio Class, Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.; Thursday at 5:45 p.m.; Saturday at 9 a.m.
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June While we hope June events will continue undisturbed, event information may be out of date due to COVID-19. Confirm details with event organizers.
June 4-7
Otterbein Summer Theatre presents Sanders Family Christmas Otterbein University Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St., www.otterbein.edu/theatre-performances
June 6
Westerville Community Bands-Band Day 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Alum Creek Amphitheatre, 221 W. Main St., www.westervillebands.org
June 6
American Red Cross Blood Drive 10 a.m.-4p.m., Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., www.westervillelibrary.org
June 7
Sounds of Summer Concert Series 6:30-7:30 p.m., Alum Creek Amphitheatre, 221 W. Main St., www.westerville.org
June 9
Central Ohio FabLab Summer Summit 9 a.m.-4 p.m., The Point at Otterbein, 60 Collegeview Rd., www.getoccasion.com
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June 21
Dr. Tombaugh Dash Family 5K & Fun Run 8:15 a.m., Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N. Cleveland Ave., www.westervilleeducation foundation.com
June 25
Colin John 6 p.m., Barrel & Boar Westerville, 8 N. State St., www.bandsintown.com Westerville Jazz Series
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Separate But United
How the Community Came Together During a Global Pandemic It was mid-March when the impact of the international coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) crisis truly came into focus in the state of Ohio. What once was an issue relegated to other countries quickly crossed the U.S. border, triggering a series of statewide restrictions related to physical distancing. Non-essential businesses, recreational amenities and schools would all be closed for weeks. Much-loved-andanticipated community events were postponed. In the end, the City joined the rest of the world in doing what was tough but what was right for the benefit of the greater good. At the time of this writing, it’s difficult to know what recovery will look like in Westerville and everywhere else in the world. What’s sure is that we will grow stronger, united as a community. Here’s a glimpse of how the City came together during this unprecedented time: PAYING IT FORWARD: City Council Approves Utility Bill Holiday Based on economic uncertainties for residents and businesses caused by the spread of COVID-19, the City enacted a payment holiday relief program to waive payment of electric, water, sewer and trash/recycling fees for the month of March and due in April. Residents were encouraged, if they were able, to consider paying-it-forward by supporting a local charitable www.westervillemagazine.com
organization providing assistance during the pandemic. The fiscal impact of this bill waiver on all of these various utility enterprise funds of the City (Electric, Water, Sewer, and Refuse) in the aggregate is approximately $5.5 million. These funds have cash reserves as a matter of fiscal policy which City Council adopts for each enterprise. Those fiscal policies dictate how much cash reserves should be held in each of these enterprise funds to provide sufficient operating cash to sustain critical utility services. Each year as part of the budget process, the City Council and Administration reviews the adequacy of those reserves in relation to fiscal policy, and if necessary, provides for rate adjustments for any enterprise fund projected to be non-compliant with that fiscal policy.
Postponed: Keep an eye out for announcements about the following City programs and events postponed during the pandemic. • State of the Community • Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection • Shredding Day • 10th Annual Bunny Hop 5K • Westerville Citizen’s Academy • Westerville Citizen Police Academy • Women’s Self-Defense • Car Seat Inspections • Public fingerprinting • Westerville Youth Explorer meetings Find the most up-to-date information on the City’s website at www. westerville.org. May/June 2020
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Public Safety Profile
A Message of Thanks to Westerville’s Firefighters/Medics
To the brave men and women of the WFD on the front lines of public health: We see you every day in Westerville and Blendon Township, racing by with sirens on your way to bear light to those in their darkest moments. You think quickly on your feet. You provide care and hope to many who have none. When an international pandemic arrived in our state, you did not shy away from your duties. You remained determined to do what it is right and needed. You were smart, taking extra care to protect yourselves and others from this new, silent threat. You also took care of each other and, in doing that, took care of our community.
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You showed compassion. You showed bravery. You showed the world what it means to live the “Westerville
Way.” You continue to make us proud. For this, we thank you.
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Uptown Improvements Ramp Up During Pandemic During a time when everything seemed to pause or stop in the City, improvements to the heart of Westerville have accelerated. Among other things, the project involves widening sidewalks in Uptown to bring them into compliance for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), pavement resurfacing and upgrading traffic signal components. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic was considerably lighter in Uptown as many businesses closed up shop or limited hours in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Hoping to provide a silver lining to what is undoubtedly a difficult time for many in the community, the City took
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the opportunity to extend work hours to help complete construction faster. With crew members maintaining the recommended six-foot distance, they ramped up work to replace and widen sidewalks on the west side of the road, between College Avenue and Main Street. On the east side of the road, crews replaced and widened the sidewalk between Winter Street and College Avenue and constructed an elevated sidewalk to allow the much-loved Heritage Tree’s roots to grow without endangering the integrity of the much-traveled walkway. This new construction method should not only protect the tree and provide
drainage, but should also reduce the need to replace future walk areas due to upheaval from roots. Stay up to date about the Uptown Improvements Project at www.westerville. org/uptown.
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Sparks Will Fly
Big Changes in Store for the Fourth of July DISCLAIMER: This information is current as of April 2020. Find updates at www.westerville.org. After weeks of quarantine, physical distancing and uncertainties, the Westerville community will once again come together for a tradition as classic as apple pie with a twist. This year, the Westerville Rotary Club, supported by the City of Westerville, will move Fourth of July activities to the Westerville Sports Complex (325 N. Cleveland Ave.) after the parade through Uptown. Additionally,fireworks will be shot off from a new location, closer to the Sports Complex. For years the Rotary hosted hours of games, rides, food trucks and live entertainment at Westerville South High School (currently under construction). The Sports Complex will offer more space for these activities and more. Attendees are encouraged to enjoy an afternoon of fun and stay to watch the fireworks at dusk. There is no fee to enter the event space, though fees apply for games, rides and food trucks. Learn more about Fourth of July plans at www.westerville rotary.com. See You In Uptown The Parade will begin at the intersection of North State Street and Old County Line Road. It will proceed south on State Street to Electric Avenue, then east on Electric to Westerville South High School. Join the Fun at the Westerville Sports Complex • Rotary 5K Run/Walk | 8 a.m. • Rotary Children’s Fun Run | 9 a.m. • Food Trucks | 5–10 p.m. • Family Fun Zone | 6–9 p.m. • Live Entertainment: • Jon Anthony & Wishful Drinkin’ | 5–7 p.m. • Pop Gun | 7:40–10 p.m. • Fireworks at Dusk (approx. 10 p.m.) Get Fireworks Updates The City will provide updates via their Twitter account, www.westerville.org/tellwesterville.
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Local Businesses Adapt During Pandemic As the Ohio Department of Health stay-at-home orders were issued (and extended) during the coronavirus pandemic, local entrepreneurs were forced to temporarily close their doors and rely on different ways to conduct business at a distance. During these trying times, many residents stepped up their support for local businesses in an effort to help their entrepreneurial neighbors and local economy. “I think everyone is looking to still support small businesses from the safety of their homes,” said Lauren Williams, owner of The Gemma Shop (43 E. College Ave.) Williams temporarily closed the doors to her brick-andmortar store at 43 E. College Ave. on March 16, opting to shift her focus to online sales through The Gemma Shop’s website. “You have to think about your business in a wider range than just the storefront to keep it alive during trying times,” said Williams. Nicole Harrison, owner of Pure Roots Boutique (18 N. State St.) in Uptown Westerville uses social media platforms to promote inventory and arrange sales. She also started “virtual walkthroughs” of her store. Customers will describe something they’re seeking, and she’ll send photos of related items in the shop via text message. www.westervillemagazine.com
“They pick what they want and I wrap it up and drop it off to them,” Harrison said. She offered free local delivery within a 15-20 minute drive of the store. Megan Ada owns Asterisk Supper Club (14 N. State State St.) in Uptown Westerville, Sunny Street Cafe Westerville (644 N. State St.) and Ampersand Asian Supper Club in the Short North. Her restaurants remained open for delivery and carryout from March 15-24 before she made the difficult decision to temporarily close. Ada says the response from the community was nothing short of touching. “People have reached out to me personally letting me know they are thinking of the restaurants and can’t wait for us to open again and on social media, the comments are so kind and supportive. Everyone is trying to help; it’s a beautiful thing,” Ada said. All three entrepreneurs expressed optimism for the return to “normal.” “My hope is that everyone will be so sick of being inside that they’ll want to come out,” said Harrison. “I’m a ‘glasshalf-full’ girl. I think it’s going to be better than before for a lot of people and businesses. I feel like people are going to see what’s really important in life.” Learn more about local businesses in Uptown Westerville at www.uptownwestervilleinc.com. May/June 2020
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Westerville Community Contacts FIRE/MEDICAL/POLICE EMERGENCY. 9-1-1 Gas/Carbon Monoxide Leaks. . . . . . . . . . . 9-1-1 Mental Health Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1-1 Fire, non-life threatening emergency. 882-2213 Police, non-life threatening emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 882-7444 City Website. . . . . . . . . . . . . www.westerville.org Community Affairs .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 901-6400 Animal Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6863 Animal Removal (dead at roadside). . . 901-6740 Cemeteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6740 City Manager’s Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6400 TDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6413 Clerk of Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6410 Digging (Ohio Utilities Protection Service). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-362-2764 Economic Development. . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6403 Electric Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6700 Electrical Outages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6700 Street Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6700 Tree Trimming Near Electric Lines. . 901-6700 Finance Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6440 Fire Division Headquarters. . . . . . . . . 901-6600 CPR/First Aid Training. . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6600 Human Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6406 Income Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6420 Leaf Collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6740 Mayor’s Court. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6419 TDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6418 Parks & Recreation Department. . . . 901-6500 Inclement Weather Hotline . . . . . . . 901-6888 Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6530 Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6500 Everal Barn & Homestead . . . . . . . . 901-6570 Parks Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6591 Highlands Park Aquatic Center. . . . 901-7665 Recreation Program Center. . . . . . . 901-6531 Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6560 Shelter Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6515 Urban Forestry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6598 Permits Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6650 Burning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6600 Parade/Block Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6410 Security Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6482 Zoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6650 14 May/June 2020
Planning & Development Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6650 Planning, Engineering & Zoning. . . 901-6650 Traffic Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6670 Code Enforcement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6816 Police Division Headquarters. . . . . . . 901-6450 Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6470 Detectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6475 Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6482 Recorded Information Line. . . . . . . . 901-6879 Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6450 Service Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6740 Sewer Emergencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6740 Sewer Line Maintenance. . . . . . . . . 901-6740 Stormwater Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6740 Street Emergencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6740 Street Maintenance Repairs. . . . . . . 901-6740 Trash/Recycling Collection. . . . . . . . 901-6740 Water Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6740 Water Line Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . 901-6740 Traffic Violations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6419 Tree/Storm Damage (in right of way). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6591 After hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6790 Tree Trimming (in right of way). . . . . . . 901-6598 Utility Billing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6430 askutilitybilling@westerville.org Water Plant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6770 Other Community Service Contacts Airport—Port Columbus. . . . . . . . . . . . 239-4083 Concord Counseling Services . . . . . . . 882-9338 COTA Bus Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228-1776 Delaware County General Information. . . . . . . . . 740-548-7313 Franklin County Board of Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525-3160 Property Taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525-3696 Voter Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525-3100 Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital. . . . . 898-4000 Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 882-8917 Westerville Area Resource Ministry. . . 899-0196 Westerville City Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . 797-5700 Westerville Historical Society. . . . . . . . 891-0821 Westerville Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 882-7277 Westerville Visitors & Convention Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 794-0401
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Let’s Talk Triathlon
ick Rano is an active member of the Westerville community, part of the Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club and a local real estate agent for Re/MAX Affiliates, Inc. He’s also a passionate Ironman participant who began competing 12 years ago. He has competed in Kentucky, North Carolina, Indiana, Hawaii and Ohio. It doesn’t end there – Rano has also competed in four local Olympic triathlons and two Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathons. His accomplishments are impressive, considering he began this journey when he was 43. “I got started, I like to say, as my version of a mid-life crisis,” he says. “I was 43 years old and had not ridden a bike since I was 20 years old. ... I thought playing golf each summer was fun, but I wanted to challenge myself both mentally and physically. I have a high-stress job of selling real estate, so this was the perfect release for me, and getting the benefits of fitness was pleasing.” Preparing for a grueling challenge like an Ironman is a daunting task. Luckily, he has a phenomenal coach close by: Carrie McCoy, swim coach and owner of JustTri, a Columbus-based triathlon training organization. “She is a fearless leader and focuses on the mental and nutritional preparations,” Rano says. Each Ironman takes him between 12 and 15 hours, so mental preparation is essential. Nowadays, he follows a personalized training regimen and has specific goals
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that he must accomplish each week. Those goals include swimming two miles twice a week, biking an hour twice a week and running twice a week for 30 to 60 minutes. On Saturdays, he rides for 70 to 90 miles with a 30-minute run afterwards. On Sundays, to truly get in the Ironman mindset, he does what he calls his hardest workout of the week: a biking and running combination where he cycles for 90 minutes, runs for 30 minutes, cycles again for 60 minutes and finishes with a 30-minute run. “Training for the Ironman is very intense and time-consuming,” Rano says. “Much of the physical work is the training schedule that you prepare for in the months leading up to the race.” And while most of us are sweating just thinking about all that exercise, Rano insists that his focus is on keeping a good attitude and being positive, especially on race day. “If you have completed your training, then you have the physical part, but most of the focus is on being positive on race day, making sure you smile a lot, thank the volunteers, encourage and be encouraging to other athletes,” he says. “This helps later in the race.” As any exercise enthusiast knows, your diet is half the battle.
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“If you have completed your training, then you have the physical part, but most of the focus is on being positive on race day, making sure you smile a lot, thank the volunteers, encourage and be encouraging to other athletes.”
Rano hopes to put all of his training into action in the Ohio 70.3 Ironman in July. He has competed in this race three times, but missed the 2019 event for good reason – it fell on the same day as his daughter’s wedding. Staying active is in his DNA. His father, a role model, was Westerville’s first full-time parks director. Rano is proud to have parents who are still his best friends today. “My dad was very straightforward and my favorite quote of his is, ‘Son, today is the first day of the rest of your life, so don’t waste it,’” Rano says. Growing up with a father like his, Rano was encouraged to dip his toes in lots of athletic activities. Nowadays, he and his wife, Tess, a fourth-degree black belt in taekwondo and previous owner of a karate studio in Westerville, have encouraged their three children to do the same. “Being 55 years old, I am blessed to have a great, supportive wife that allows me to continue this crazy schedule, but more importantly, the journey of life with her. ... I know I won’t always be able to do this type of extreme endurance sport, but have already started to plan for the next stage as I took up pickleball this past winter. I really enjoy the activity and the people are nice and welcoming, but don’t let that fool you, because you make one mistake and that competitive pickleball player – many are senior citizens – will smash that ball right back at you.”
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in focus
By Lydia Freudenberg
Plates, Programming and Postponing WACC postpones Taste of Westerville and transitions to virtual events
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he 17th annual Taste of Westerville was set to feature a brand-new VIP experience. Known for its delicious culinary offerings and amazing networking opportunities, this event is a staple in the community and the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce wanted to heighten its reach through a VIP experience that would give attendees an exciting, personal experience. “Who doesn’t want to feel special?” says WACC Events Manger Courtney Bailey. “It’s just a new element for fun for the event.” However, even VIPs have to abide by the COVID-19 quarantine guidelines. Taste of Westerville is postponed, a new date not yet specified. “We are definitely sensitive to the impact that all of the COVID-19 measures have had an our restaurant industry,” Bailey says. “We will look at our program and
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the (Taste of Westerville) event overall in the way that is most beneficial to all of these folks.” For now, the Chamber is focused on being as active as possible online. “We are currently hosting Coffee & Conversations, virtual information sessions with varying topics as many of them relate
to COVID-19,” Bailey says. “Our Women in Business committee will replace one of their luncheons with a virtual session centered on mindfulness and body awareness.” For all the responsibility the Chamber has, there have been a lot of challenges to overcome when transitioning to virtual meetings and events.
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Exercising Power
Westerville employees work to keep the community strong By Caitlyn Blair
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esterville Magazine got the chance to chat with a few Westerville leaders about their fitness journeys, how they balance exercise with work and how it all plays a role in making a better community.
Matt Lofy - Director of Marketing and Community Outreach at the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce Both in and outside of the office, Lofy is looking out for Westerville’s best interests. He has taught cycling at the LA Fitness on Hamilton Road for seven years and says that becoming an instructor was one of the best decisions of his life.
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“The bonds I have made have helped me personally and professionally,” Lofy says. “We even have a group text chain going during this social distancing to push and motivate one another.” Lofy is thankful for his decision to pursue fitness as more than just a hobby, but he did not come to this decision easily. “What really changed my lifestyle was the sudden and difficult passing of my brother from a heart attack,” Lofy recalls. “He was in his mid-30s at the time. ... Overnight, I cleaned up my eating, decreased my alcohol significantly, and began planning and tracking my workouts.” Nowadays, when Lofy is not working or caring for his 5-month-old, you can find him at 4 a.m. workouts, stocking his desk with healthy snacks and supplements, and taking stretch breaks at lunch. Lofy gives some advice to his cycling students that also speaks volumes to those who want to take their fitness to the next level in any discipline: “First, ride 1 percent harder than your last ride. Smaller, stronger increases get you to the mountaintop, too. Second, don’t leave the room wishing you rode harder. ... Crush it the first time.” Janet Tressler-Davis - President/CEO of Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce Janet Tressler-Davis is a lifetime resident of Westerville and a instructor at LA Fitness. She has demonstrated her dedication to improving the community’s health in all areas of her life. She began dancing at a young age and has continued to make physical fitness a priority through adulthood.
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“Movement and activity has always been important and part of my routine,” Tressler-Davis says. “After graduating college, I found myself feeling like something was missing even though I thoroughly enjoyed my job.” Once she began attending workout classes, she was hooked. Within the next year, Tressler-Davis received her fitness certification and began teaching group classes. She’s been teaching ever since – for 35 years. A busy woman with a hectic schedule, Tressler-Davis must be deliberate about balancing fitness with work and other obligations. “Once you find an activity you enjoy, exercising does not seem like work,” she says. “Rather, it feels like a challenge, and when you finish you feel accomplished and refreshed. ... When you miss several days, life happens. In those situations, it is important not to beat yourself up. Above all, her passion for the community and the community’s health is clear. “I feel blessed to have exercised with so many wonderful people, many who have become longtime friends.” Marisa Akamine – City of Westerville Court Administrator/Police Records Manager Much like her fellow leaders at the chamber, Akamine pencils fitness into her routine like she would any other priority. “I add workouts to my calendar like any other appointment,” Akamine says. “If I get stressed out, I go for a run, go to the gym or jump on my Peloton. Also, it is important to change things up and don’t do the same thing all the time. I run, hike, do yoga, meditate, cycle, lift, boot camp and kayak.” Having all of that experience along with having recovered from 11 orthopedic surgeries, Akamine stresses the importance of listening to your body. “It is okay to rest. As hard as it is, sometimes taking time off is really the best course of action,” she says. “It is very hard to do, but recovering from surgery is even harder.” Akamine had a rough start to her fitness journey. At just 13 years old, she had an accident in gymnastics that resulted in a bad knee injury. “This ended gymnastics and led to a series of five knee surgeries over the years,” Akamine says. “After completing physical therapy, I joined a gym to stay strong. The gym became a second home for me. The running path became therapy. Gym friends became family.” www.westervillemagazine.com
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Lynn Aventino - Executive Director of Uptown Westerville Inc. Lynn Aventino, originally from Youngstown, advocates for Westerville in her career. She also takes care of Westerville’s good health as a fitness instructor. “Over the years, I have taught at a variety of venues, but the Westerville Community Center has always been my favorite place to teach and that is where I currently instruct,” Aventino says. Like Lofy, she believes that when it comes to exercising, the early bird gets the worm. “I always tell people that if you can’t find time for fitness, you have to steal it,” Aventino says. “For me, that is getting up early for a 4 a.m. workout before the business day begins.” Aventino encourages those pursuing fitness to persevere even when the going gets tough. “My first few classes were absolutely terrible,” she recalls, laughing. “But I stuck with it and the class members stuck with me. The result is 19 years of the most amazing journey of working out with the many, many great people who I have met through my role as a fitness instructor.” In her career, Aventino is a mouthpiece for community members. But during her workouts, she says, she takes the opportunity to do something for herself. “Fitness, for me, is something good for both physical and mental health. It is time you spend to do something good for your body,” Aventino says. Caitlyn Blair is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.
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student spotlight
By Mallory Arnold
Students Sit and Stay What school looks like during COVID-19 quarantine
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hen Westerville City Schools pivoted to online classes in March, life temporarily changed for students like Marissa (11) and Alaina (7) Braskett. The daily routine of waking up, getting ready for and going to school has been altered. “Sometimes I stay up really late, even 4 a.m.,” Marissa says. “But I get up at the same time every day, around 10 a.m. And I’ve been more active at home. I’ve realized things that I didn’t even know were in the house to do!” While in-person class is cancelled, homework certainly isn’t. The girls were given packets of work and prepared for online courses. “I got two packets of work to do,” Alaina says. “It’s been fun to do it with my sister! The hard thing is doing verb words on my own.” One of the tougher differences in their days are the absence of friends. “There are a lot of school friends that I don’t get to stay in touch with,” Marissa says. “Some friends I can text with and use Snapchat and TikTok with.”
“I’ve been FaceTiming friends, painting, playing outside and watching movies,” Alaina says. “I eat a lot more food while we’re at home and bored,” she adds. Sure, it’s no fun being cooped up indoors. But Westerville students are making the most of it. Reading, writing, drawing, learning and spending time with family – and with a full house, there’s never a dull moment. “We’ve spent time watching movies together and telling jokes,” Alaina says. “We have been cooking food more and eating together.”
Breakfast on the bus Even when there was only talk of Westerville City Schools temporarily canceling class, Leigh Nordin, of Westerville City Schools food service, was already thinking, “How do we keep our kids fed?” Many students in Westerville schools count on the supplied breakfast and lunch, so when the building doors closed, something had to be done. Because the district covers a large area, the Westerville City School’s food service and transportation team needed a solution. “School buses,” Nordin says, excitement in her voice. The team worked together to create a route, calculating how many students were enrolled who needed meal plans. There was never a question about whether this was essential. Although, technically the school 22 May/June 2020
was on spring break at the time, school employees gave up their vacation to work. When extra hands were needed, Westerville teachers immediately volunteered to help. “The employees who work for Westerville City Schools are so committed to our students,” Nordin says. “It’s overwhelming the amount of support we’re getting. We get thank you cards, kids who post greetings in their windows at home and parents who follow the busses and holler out the window their thanks.” Of course, the meals are well-thoughtout and include items such as a protein source, fruit, a grain and a milk. The team knew nutrition was essential. “Breakfast might be Pop-Tarts, a juice box and a cup of fruit. It’s not like we’re providing boring, bland military-style meals!” Nordin says, laughing. The buses will deliver until things are back to normal and students return to school. With so much worry and stress accruing during this time, kids shouldn’t have to also worry about being hungry. “We have a challenge. The community knows there’s a need,” Nordin says, “and it’s what we do together to meet that need that matters. The sense of community is far greater than any pandemic challenge. We’ve got this.” Mallory Arnold is an editor. Feedback welcome at marnold@cityscenemediagroup.com. www.westervillemagazine.com
An Indoor Workout is in the Cards
CrossFit Westerville Trainer Chris Schell gives us an indoor workout he calls Deck of Cards Warm-up: go through three times • 10 samson lunges (alternating lunge step with a stretch of the arms to the ceiling) • 15 glute bridges (laying on your back, bring your heels close to your backside and plant your feet. Then squeeze your butt to lift your hips to the ceiling) • 5 inchworms (from standing position, put your hands by your feet and walk them out to a push-up position, do a push-up, then walk them back to your feet and stand up) • 15 squats
Workout: Deck of Cards Using a standard deck of playing cards, flip a card and do the number of reps of the given exercise based on the card. Example: if you flip over a five of diamonds, you will do five sit-ups. After you finish the exercise, flip over the next card. The goal is to get through the deck as fast as possible. You can do this alone or grab a partner and trade off drawing cards. “CrossFIt Westerville has been programming workouts with limited equipment in mind for members to do at home since all of the COVID-19 alerts started,” Schell says. “We’re lucky to have an amazing
group of supportive members that help push each other to be the happiest and healthiest version of themselves.”
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By Mallory Arnold
Design to Dine A culinary expert offers her kitchen designing advice
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hat makes a well-appointed kitchen? We’ve heard from some of the best interior designers in Westerville about what makes a cooking space functional, but what does a professional chef think? Olivia Lewis, owner of Westerville’s Contagious Kitchen, spoke with us about her ideal kitchen.
Westerville Magazine: What’s your favorite part of your own kitchen? Olivia Lewis: The giant window in the corner of my medium-size kitchen. It allows natural light and air in and elevates my cooking experience. WM: Kitchen islands or no kitchen islands? OL: I love kitchen islands – the more space the better. I love how I can come at it from all sides when I’m running around the kitchen. I also love islands because of their storage space and flexibility to be able to move around if needed. In our home,
we often pull up bar stools to our kitchen island and just eat right there! WM: What are some fun ways to personalize and decorate your kitchen? OL: Color! Our brand color is yellow, so as you can imagine, nearly all my tools are yellow. I like a white kitchen so everything else pops! I like to keep most of my tools hidden away rather than on the counter so I have more space to work. Another tip is to have lots of plants around your kitchen. I like to have a plant on each side of my sink and to dry herbs for decoration. WM: What are the essentials in any kitchen? OL: A cast iron skillet and dutch oven go a long way. These are the only two that I use when it comes to frying, baking and sautéing. They elevate ANY recipe and will probably outlast you. Another favorite tool is a meat masher. I recently found one Amazon and it’s a phenomenal addition to my kitchen. I use it for crumbling ground beef, turkey or chicken and it’s the real deal. WM: What kind of lighting do you prefer? OL: Cooking with all your senses is important! You can’t just cook with your nose and ears. However, when I cook at night, I often dim the lights for a “mood” feel. But I love natural light during the day instead of harsh lights. WM: What are your favorite colors you like to see in a kitchen design? OL: Yellow, of course! I also love wood, navy and whites. WM: Which kitchen tools can be left out on the stove or countertop? OL: Cast iron skillet, Dutch oven and cutting boards are the only tools I leave out. I do have all my spices on my counter
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as well on a spice rack with mason jars that contain all my dry goods. WM: What kind of kitchen cabinets do you like? OL: I love cabinets that open like french doors. WM: What’s the most interesting kitchen organization tool you’ve seen? OL: An over-the-sink-dish drying rack is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it’s so helpful. All the water goes back into the sink, it looks organized and clean, plus you look like a real expert!
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on the table By Mallory Arnold
Summertime Salad Start the season off right with this fresh summer dish, recipe courtesy of A Twist on Olives. Blueberry Lemon Arugula Salad • ¼ cup whole almonds • ½ tsp. Whole Fruit Eureka Lemon EVOO • ¼ tsp. sea salt • ¼ aged blueberry balsamic vinegar • 1 tsp. honey • 2 tsp. chopped thyme • 1 clove of minced garlic • 3 ½ tbsp. Whole Fruit Eureka Lemon EVOO • Salt and pepper to taste • 5 oz. baby arugula • ½ pint fresh blueberries • 2 oz. crumbled feta cheese • Zest of 1 lemon
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss whole almonds with ½ tsp. Whole Fruit Lemon EVOO. Roast in the oven for 1012 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and sprinkle with sea salt. Cool completely. Chop and set aside. Combine Aged Blueberry Balsamic Vinegar, honey, chopped thyme and minced garlic in a bowl. Slowly whisk in Whole Fruit Lemon EVOO. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Arrange baby arugula on serving platter. Top with blueberries, crumbled feta and chopped almonds. Drizzle prepared vinaigrette over salad and garnish with fresh lemon zest. Enjoy!
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Personal favorite: Every Friday, Java Central has been delivering doorstep packages of coffee. Piper’s favorite part of this is the Pay it Forward Program that allows customers the option of purchasing a $25 or $50 coffee care package for Java Central to deliver to local medical centers, police, fire or EMT stations. North Star Café “We have always loved being part of the Uptown Westerville community, but now more than ever,” says Leigh Nordic of Northstar Café. “We’re grateful for the outpouring of community support and guests’ willingness to be adaptable and change the way we serve them. We love Westerville!” Personal favorite: Buddha bowl Mallory Arnold is an editor. Feedback welcome at marnold@cityscnemediagroup.com. www.westervillemagazine.com
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Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao By Kat Zhang (picture book) Amy is thrilled to finally be old enough to make dumplings with her family, but hers keep coming out all wrong. Can Amy figure out the secret to a perfect bao?
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Yasmin is worried that her family’s cooking is too spicy for her friends, so her family challenges her to create her very own fantastic recipe.
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Mindy’s favorite lunch includes her family’s traditional Korean dishes. While initially hesitant, her classmates soon realize that Mindy’s seaweed treats are delicious, forming a snack trading ring in the cafeteria.
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Food Town, USA: Seven Unlikely Cities That are Changing the Way We Eat
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