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9 First Glance Letter from the Executive Editor

10 In and Out What’s Happening In and Out of New Albany

12 Personalities Bee Buzz Sweet honey meets serious science at Latshaw Apiaries

16 On the Path Team Training Residents find companionship in self-organized workout groups

20 Off the Beaten Path (Literally) Obstacle courses, relays, costume runs and more offer variety in races

22 Initiatives From the City of New Albany

24 To Market, To Market Familiar faces and fresh goods grace Market Square each Thursday

26 Foods for Fitness Counting Calories Mobile food diaries offer new ways to log as you lose

29 Pediatric Prevention Nationwide Children’s Hospital announces partnership with New Albany wellness center

30 Ask the Expert Anticipating Allergies Learn the ins and outs of the pesky reaction that makes your nose tingle and your eyes itch

32 Gadgets & Gear Health and Fitness Goodies

34 Insight Brief updates from the world of wellness

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As soon as I leave my home at 5:30 every morning, the aura of health permeates my soul. No sooner have I traversed my driveway than I notice a group of the regulars running in their yellow neon shirts with attached red lights flashing rapidly, saying to oncoming motorists, “Hey, make sure you see me.”

As I arrive at the fitness facility, a group of early risers is queuing at the entrance, begging for admission so they can mount their favorite spinning bikes. In the parking lot, members of the New Albany Walking Club are setting their Garmin watches so they can connect to the satellite and learn their pace per mile, distance covered and calories burned.

New Albany’s obsession with health is not only manifested within the realm of physical activity. In the afternoon, hundreds of people can be seen perusing the vendors at the farmers market, selecting organic vegetables and gluten-free pastries. And in our popular community garden, a mother and her daughter, knees resting on the ground, shovels in hand, plant vegetables together.

In our community we practice good health. We also play a role in producing healthful foods. It’s said that one-third of the world’s food supply is a result of bee pollination. Right here on Harlem Road, the Latshaws are breeding queen bees to be sold around the world so that our food supply is maintained.

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May 4Capital City Half Marathon8 a.m., corner of Broad and Front streets, Columbus, www.capitalcityhalfmarathon.comRun the 10th anniversary edition of the half marathon to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Enjoy champagne and chocolate at the Xtra Mile Finish Line Party. Additional events include the Patron Quarter Marathon at 8 a.m., Commit to Be Fit 5K at 8:20 a.m. and Capital Kids Field Days from 9-11 a.m. Cost ranges from $10 for Field Days to $80 for the half marathon.

May 5Cinco de Mayo 5K2 p.m., Park Street Cantina, 533 Park St., Columbus, www.ultrafit-usa.comThis 5K in honor of Cinco De Mayo starts at Park Street Cantina and is for those ages 21 and older. A complimentary margarita or soft drink is included with each race goody bag. Registration is $35.

May 6Drug Education and Awareness for Students, Families and Communities7 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., www.healthynewalbany.orgWayne Campbell and Paul Schoonover from Tyler’s Light, a drug addiction awareness organization, discuss ways the community can “shine a light” on drug use at this Healthy New Albany Lecture Series event. Donations for Tyler’s Light will be accepted.

May 11-12The Junior CupAll day, Bevelhymer Park, 7997 Peter Hoover Rd., www.thejuniorcup.comBoys and girls ages 7-12 compete in the fourth annual Junior Cup soccer tournament. Teams from all over Ohio and the Midwest join New Albany players to fight it out on the field for the cup.

May 16Relay for Life: Girls Night Out5:30-9 p.m., Courtyard New Albany, 5211 Forest Dr., 614-488-5777Support Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society while enjoying food, drinks and “trick-or-treating for grown-ups” as well as vendors including ACE, Damsel in Defense, Katydid

Keepsakes, Lia Sophia, Little Passports, Lori’s Figment, Pampered Chef, Paparazzi, PartyLite, REZ Photography, Tastefully Simple and Tupper-ware. Tickets are $5. Email [email protected] for more information.

May 18New Albany Founders Day Festival11 a.m.- 5 p.m., New Albany Elementary School, 87 N. High St., www.newalbanyfoundersday.comCelebrate the founding of New Albany at this free festival. The day kicks off with the annual Founders Day Parade. Also enjoy food from vendors, carnival rides, the Ethel Schleppi Me-morial Art Show, the New Albany Historical Quilt Display and a ride on a mechanical bull.

May 18Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure8 a.m., Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Sq., Columbus, www.komencolumbus.orgThe 21st annual Race for the Cure is the largest series of 5K walks/runs in the world. This pro-gram raises money for breast cancer research and awareness. Registration is $30.

May 19National Missing and Exploited Children’s Day11 a.m.-1 p.m., Ranger Station, Blendon Woods Metro Park, 4265 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Westerville, www.metroparks.netFree fingerprinting and photo identification kits are available at this event, where Metro Parks rangers show you ways to help keep your kids safe.

May 23Red Cross Blood Drive11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mount Carmel New Albany Hospital auditorium, 7277 Smith’s Mill Rd., 614-775-6601Donate blood at this Red Cross Blood drive. Contact Lisa Obert at the number above for more information.

May 26Adventures in Gardening: Roots2 p.m., Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, www.inniswood.orgChildren ages 6-10 learn the importance of roots through experiments and a craft. Pre-registration is required.

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June 1Photo Prowl9 a.m., Blendon Woods Metro Park, 4265 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Westerville, www.metroparks.netPhotography enthusiasts can join like-minded folk at this group outing that focuses on technique.

June 8Color Mania 5K9 a.m., Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, www.colormania5k.comWalkers and runners start with white shirts and end covered with the colors of the rainbow – a mix of edible corn starch and dye that’s safe and biodegradable. Participate individually or in a team of four. Individual registration is $40.

June 9Columbus 10K9 a.m., Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St., Columbus, www.columbus10k.comExplore Columbus while running or walking the 36th annual Columbus 10K. Afterward, enjoy post-race pancakes and sausage provided by the Cbus Pacers. Individual entry is $35 or $45 with an event shirt.

June 14Run for the Rainbow5:30 p.m., New Albany Market Square, www.facebook.com/run4therainbowThe 10th annual Run for the Rainbow, hosted by Circle of Friends from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, supports pediatric cancer research. This year’s event begins with family activities, food, prizes and raffles. Opening remarks, Children’s Champions kick-off and butterfly dedication follow at 6:45 p.m. The Kids Fun Run begins at 7 p.m., followed by the 5K Run/Walk at 7:15 p.m. Registration for the 5K is $30 until May 14 and $35 afterward. Fun Run registration is $20.

June 15Skate for Hope5 p.m., Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., www.skateforhope.orgFounded in New Albany, this premier figure skating show features more than 10 Olympic and National Championship figure skat-ers. Skate for Hope has raised more than $430,000 for breast cancer research. Tickets start at $15.

June 20, 27New Albany Farmers Market4-7 p.m., New Albany Market Square, www.nafarmersmarket.comThis year’s market features live entertain-ment, food trucks and an abundance of local produce and goods. Vendors sell farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, cheeses, breads, pastries, sweet treats, fresh flowers and gluten-free items. Overstock is donated weekly to local food pantry Village Coalition Against Hunger.

June 22Wellness in the Garden: Walking for Health10 a.m., Education Pavilion, Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, www.inniswood.orgWalk with fitness enthusiast and Healthy New Albany founder Phil Heit and learn about the health benefits of walking.

June 22Relay Around Columbus3 p.m., Hoover Dam, 7705 Cubbage Rd., Westerville, www.relayaroundcolumbus.comRelay Around Columbus, a six-person team running/walking relay event, travels through central Ohio’s public trails, city parks, Metro Parks and various city streets. This 13-21 hour event covers 70 miles for walkers and 105 miles for runners. Registration price per team ranges from $360 for high school running to $600 for adult running and walking.

June 30Music in the Gardens: Arnett Howard3-5 p.m., Education Pavilion, Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, www.inniswood.orgEnjoy the music of Arnett Howard and his band, including contemporary pop and jazz standards, at this concert, the first in a series of summer concerts at Inniswood.

June 30Concert on the Commons7:30 p.m., New Albany High School Library Commons, 7600 Fodor Rd., www.naarts.orgThe summer concert’s 20th anniversary celebration features the New Albany Chorus, the New Albany Community Band, Broadway Bound dancers and other guest artists. Admis-sion is free.

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AAn 8-year-old boy and a beehive usually don’t mix. Typically there’s either a scream and a sprint, or a whack-and-destroy impulse that doesn’t end well.

But Joe Latshaw was different. Even at age 8, he was utterly fascinated with bees. Instead of using his allowance for LEGOs or Transformers, Joe purchased a starter colony of bees.


Maybe it’s the nature of bees – how they keep track of the sun and the dis-tance they’ve flown when searching for food – that captivated the young Joe. Or the waggle dance the food scout performs to tell the rest of the hive pre-cisely where to fly. Or how in winter, bees cluster into a ball in the hive, beating their wings to keep things a comfortable, con-sistent 93 degrees Fahrenheit. Or the free dessert – sweet, gooey honey – they produce for the taking.

Joe’s father, David, then a professor at The Ohio State University, helped an ad-olescent Joe gain access to the honey-bee lab on campus, where he shadowed researchers. By 16, he had secured a summer job as an apiary inspector for the Ohio Department of Agriculture. That’s unheard of for a teenager who’s barely old enough to drive.

“He came to inspect about 100 hives I had in Jefferson Township in the early 1990s. I was shocked at how young he was,” Dana Stahlman, past president of the Ohio State Beekeepers Associa-tion, recalls. “I gained respect for him al-most immediately as we started through my hives. I knew he had a great future ahead of him.”

Joe, now 36, operates Latshaw Apiar-ies on Harlem Road with his wife, Leah, 33, and son, Jacob, 5, and is renowned in the bee world. He breeds two types of

queen bees – Aurea and Karnica – for desirable character traits, selecting for gentleness, disease resistance, hardi-ness in winter and, ultimately, better honey production.

The breeder queens are then sold to commercial beekeepers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Those beekeepers, in turn, hire out their beehives, trucking them to California’s flowering almond groves in February and Maine’s wild blueberry barrens in May, pollinating the Texas and Georgia peach crops in be-tween. Apples, watermelons, strawber-ries, pumpkins – billions of dollars’ worth of fruits and vegetables wouldn’t be pos-sible without bee pollination.

To assist in breeding so many bees, Joe designed the Latshaw Instrument – a tool that facilitates queen bee insemina-tion. Field-testing research is as close as Joe’s own back yard.

“We’ve got about 100 hives,” he says. Known as Langstroth movable frame hives, some are nestled on the 3-acre plot behind the Latshaws’ cream-colored house, out from the white picket fence and the big stand of maples. Others are scattered over an 18-mile radius – at the fields’ edge, in out-of-the-way spots at some 20 area farms. Joe follows sustain-able beekeeping guidelines.

“We stay away from commercial truck farms,” he says. “Pesticides can result

in mountains of dead bees in front of the colonies.”

Even without the deadly pesticides, bees can have it rough. Colony col-lapse disorder has plagued bees na-tionwide beginning in 2006, and has gone largely unexplained. Varroa mites and vast temperature swings in winter can affect hive health.

“I manage the situation, looking for bees that can tolerate and adapt,” Joe says, rather than treat with chemicals.

Leah, who teaches biology and envi-ronmental science part-time at Capital University, has created a thriving busi-ness selling pure, raw and comb honey.

“Honey is an obvious by-product of my work.” Joe says, smiling.

Experimenting with herbs and spices, Leah has also developed two infused honeys – habañero, with a pronounced kick, and vanilla bean, smooth and sweetly scented – that have become in-stant hits at local farmers markets.

For those resolving to eat healthfully and locally, the nutrition components and curative properties of pure honey are sig-nificant. Several of Leah’s customers pur-chase the honey with allergies in mind.

“Even though it’s anecdotal evidence – the research is debatable – they re-mark on what a world of difference local honey has made in relieving their allergy symptoms,” Leah says.

Joe and Leah Latshaw and their son, Jacob, all contribute to the family beekeeping operation at their home on Harlem Road.

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Guy DeAngelis, naturopathic physi-cian with the Center for Alternative Medi-cine in Worthington, concurs. Raw (un-pasteurized) honey has a myriad of uses in his practice, from strengthening the immune system to healing ulcers.

“Even the ancient Egyptians knew of its antibacterial properties,” DeAngelis says. “It can be used as a topical treat-ment for acne, to soothe sore throats or ease acid reflux.”

Harvested once or twice a year in mid- to late summer, the Latshaws’ honey ranges in color from pale amber to deep caramel – depending on food source and weather – with a flavor in-tensity to match.

Joe eschews the white hazmat-style suit and cumbersome gloves associated with beekeeping for jeans and a T-shirt at work. A few puffs of smoke from his portable smoker confuse the bees long enough for Joe to examine the hives.

“I do wear a veil,” he says. “I mean, vision is important.”

Bees forage within a 1-mile radius, Joe explains. Their favorite destinations in the Latshaw yard are the apple or-chard, peach and cherry trees, and the raspberry patch. The bees may scout to see if Jacob has provided an addi-tional pit stop.

“Last summer, Jacob planted sun-flowers in his little garden patch,” says Leah, “and the bees were all over them.”

Rhonda Koulermos is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at [email protected].

Leah and Jacob Latshaw use honey from their own backyard to make Honey Puffins, a treat that’s a family favorite.

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AIt’s a common refrain from the mem-

bers of New Albany running, walking and biking groups. Having someone to meet for daily exercise provides accountability, competition and companionship.

“When it’s more social, you’re more likely to stay committed,” says Janet Hurt, one of the women out running on that cold March morning.

Hurt started running in 2006 in a much less social setting – on the treadmill in her basement. Even-tually, she found a few other friends

who were interested in working out with her – first biking, and then run-ning when the weather was too bad for biking. They texted back and forth to schedule workouts.

It was Hurt who made it official, cre-ating a Yahoo! Group, which gives the 12 to 15 members an easy way to email each other and exchange messages online. The group, New Albany Fit and Fun, gets together several times a week, and not just to exercise. They’ll meet for wine tastings, Super Bowl parties or other events, says member Jill Beckett-Hill. But the women view their runs as a chance to spend time with friends, too.

“We start our social time at 5:30 or 6 in the morning,” Beckett-Hill says. “We all get to connect before we move on to careers and the kids and homework and activities.”

Friendships are naturally born out of spending hours together pounding the pavement, says Michael Kunstmann, a vascular surgeon and New Albany resi-

Team TrainingResidents find companionship in self-organized workout groups

Story and photos by Lisa Aurandon the path

At 5:30 in the morning in mid-March, a group of five women gathers at the Market Square Starbucks. It is cold and, thanks to the recent Daylight Saving Time change, very dark, but the women agree on two things: First, it’s a great day for a seven-mile run, and second, none of them would be there if they weren’t together.

(Left to right) Jill Beckett-Hill, Valerie Roger, Janet Hurt, Sharon Dunn, Kristin Sabgir and Cathy Taub have become friends outside of their workout group and spend time together at wine tastings and other social events.

Members of New Albany Fit and Fun run together through the streets of New Albany a few days a week.


dent who has been running and training with others since the mid-2000s.

“It’s amazing what you can talk about on a 20-mile run. You really learn a lot about people when you’re doing these things,” Kunstmann says.

Though he currently is training for tri-athlons with a smaller group of five to seven others, Kunstmann was originally part of a running group begun almost a decade ago by New Albany resident Scott Friedman.

Friedman may have had more impact on the early-morning workout scene in New Albany than any other individual. What started as two buddies, Friedman and Brandon Dupler, first meeting for ca-sual runs and then training for a mara-thon together quickly grew as Friedman spotted other runners and asked for their contact information.

“I hate to run alone,” Friedman says. Now he never has to. Friedman’s

Yahoo! Group, Over 30 Marathon, has more than 170 members.

“People tell each other when and where they’re running and how far,” he says.

When Friedman decided to train for Pelotonia, he started a similar cycling group. New Albany Biking now has more than 220 members, though not all of them are New Albany residents.

That uplifting feeling Friedman gets after exercising with others could be attributed to endorphins, long suspected to play a major role in the euphoric “runner’s high” experienced after strenuous workouts. A 2009 study of Oxford University crew team members found that rowers expe-rienced much higher pain tolerance – in-dicating higher endorphin levels – when they trained together compared to when they trained alone.

Though scientists don’t understand all the effects endorphins have on our

bodies, vari-ous studies have associ-ated the neu-rotransmitters with a host of beneficial ef-

fects, including positive mood, a boost-ed immune system, increased insulin sensitivity and lowered blood pressure. So it’s possible that training together could amplify these positive physical ef-fects as well.

Motivation and competition are two other benefits of working out in a group, says Dr. Timothy Miller, an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine at The Ohio State Uni-versity and a team physician for the OSU Track and Field team.

“It’s easier to work out with a partner or a group of peo-ple (because) there’s always someone there to motivate you,

The sidewalk outside Starbucks on Market Square is a convenient meeting location before runs. (Left to right) JoAnn Cummans, Jill Beckett-Hill, Kristin Sabgir, Lisa Berliner, Valerie Roger and Sharon Dunn catch up during their first get-together since spring break.

(Clockwise from left) Tom Hancock, Will Carlin, Scott Friedman and Mike Gross spend a Saturday training for a triathlon, beginning with a swim at the New Albany Country Club.

Hancock, Carlin and Friedman swim laps at their own pace but are able to enjoy each other’s company and find that setting a time to swim together is motivation to go train, rather than stay home.


especially on days when the weather is not so great,” Miller says. “You’re doing it for them and for the group.”

Miller finds that having the Track and Field team members train together offers an element of competition that helps them prepare for competition against other schools.

“People who train together or train in groups have a much better shot at high-er performance levels than people who don’t,” he says.

Cross country athletes, in particular, find that running together is helpful.

“When you’re training between 80 and 100 miles a week, it can be hard to stay motivated,” Miller says. “You can share methods of rest and recovery. It’s good to have someone there beside you rather than just taking on that workload by yourself.”

Both Beckett-Hill and Kunstmann credit group training for their current abil-ities. Beckett-Hill has run half-marathons – something she never imagined she would do when she started running.

“I’ve never enjoyed running,” she says. “When the group first started, I would only go when they would post about two or three miles (runs).”

One day Beckett-Hill went out for what she thought was a shorter run. She was wrong.

“My friend Valerie (Roger) hijacked it. … I had never run more than three or four miles with the girls and that run was eight miles. Once I got to that marker, I knew I could (run a half marathon).”

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A group of about 10 flew out to Napa Valley in California for a half-marathon last year – Beckett-Hill’s first.

“I never would have reached that goal had it not been for the encouragement of our friends,” she says.

Kunstmann and his friends that train for triathlons – including Scott Berliner, Nick Roger and Janet Hurt’s husband, Scott – also go to out-of-town and out-of-state races together.

“Honestly, it’s pretty rare for there not to be at least a few that go to do an event together,” Kunstmann says. “There is something about that accountability and being pushed by your friends. It’s almost like an, ‘Oh, you’re going to do that? I think I can do it, too,’ sort of thing.”

Lisa Aurand is editor of Healthy New Albany Magazine. Feedback welcome at [email protected].

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Off the Beaten Path (Literally)M Mud and Moxie

Mud runs and obstacle runs are rapidly gaining popularity among audi-ences who aren’t afraid to get a little bruised, scratched and dirty.

Among these is the second annual Dirty Duathlon, a Greenswell-organized jaunt slated for May 19 along the Win-terhawk Bridle Trail at Alum Creek State Park in Delaware. Two distances are available for dirt-defying daredevils, each starting with a 2-mile trail run. One is fol-lowed by a 12-mile bike ride and another 2-mile trail run, the other by a 22-mile bike ride and a 6.2-mile trail run.

“These trails are essentially unmani-cured – there’s creek crossings, there’s mud, there’s logs, there’s ravines,” says Greenswell founder Craig Thompson.

Having to run twice presents a chal-lenge, as, of course, do the various obstacles. But for a properly prepared participant, those elements add an ele-ment of fun to the run, Thompson says.

“It would attract the type of person who is looking to maintain their fitness, but do so in a fun social environment,” he says.

The Dirty Duathlon is part of the TriFit Challenge Series with proceeds going to The Ohio State University Ross Heart Hospital. More information is available at www.greenswell.com.

Enthusiasm for EnduranceOne person can run a 5K, but for a

105-mile race, it takes a whole team.That’s the name of the game at the

Relay Around Columbus, now in its second year, which takes place June 22-23. Participants up for the long-term trek have four options: the six-person, 105-mile Runner Relay; the six-person, 70-mile Walker Relay; the six-person,

70-mile High School (running) Relay; and the three-person, 105-mile Ultra Runner Relay. Each team’s trip is divid-ed up into legs to give participants time to rest between runs, with other team members following in vehicles to relieve their allies at the end of a leg, which range from 11.7 miles to 17.5 miles, depending on the relay.

“You’re in a van with, if not five of your closest friends, people who will be-come your closest friends,” says Scott Weaver, who co-organizes the relay with his wife, Monica Sencio.

Endurance is the key to success in the Relay; all participants are advised to be in condition to run a half-marathon, says Weaver. The 13-21 hour run be-gins at Westerville’s Hoover Dam Park and ends at Bicentennial Park in down-town Columbus, and the only goal is to finish; there is no official winner.

“If somebody wants a trophy, bring a trophy at the start and we’ll give it back to you at the end,” Weaver jokes.

Learn more at www.relayaround columbus.com.

Pump Up the JamA lot of people work both running

and weightlifting into their workout regi-mens, so why not combine the two into a single race?

“Pump and runs” challenge partici-pants to run a 5K after bench-pressing a weight calculated according to their own weight – and the more bench presses the runner completes before-hand, the more time is chopped off his or her final race time. The Lifting Hopes 5K Pump and Run, set for Oct. 13, takes place right here in New Albany at New Albany Middle School for the fourth year.

Obstacle courses, relays, costume runs and more offer variety in races

By Garth Bishop

Maybe the average, garden-variety 5K just doesn’t do it for you anymore.

Maybe you want to crawl through the mud, climb some stairs, lift some weights, work with a team, flee from blood-thirsty zombies or get shot with water guns. And maybe you want to be wearing long johns, a tutu, glow sticks, a Halloween costume or a Santa hat and a Speedo while you do it.

Fret not. Central Ohio’s got you covered. Alongside the re-gion’s sizable complement of standard runs and walks is an impressive collection of novelty runs that offer a wealth of un-orthodox athletic experiences.

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Lifting Hopes benefits Chapel Hill House, a weekend retreat in Prospect, Ohio, for children with cancer and their families. Co-chairmen Mike Morgan and Bill Balderaz had both participated in the Arnold 5K Pump and Run and thought the unique event would attract support, Balderaz says.

From a fitness standpoint, pump and run events suit the well-balanced athlete, Balderaz says. A mix of speed, endur-ance, upper-body strength and lower-body strength is needed to do well.

“If you’re solely focused on just being very strong or very fast, you’re not as well balanced as people who are doing both,” he says.

Information on Lifting Hopes is avail-able at www.liftinghopes.com.

Dash of the DepartedTechnically, there’s no athletic benefit

to running in costume – but a little extra motivation to get out and about never hurt anyone.

Outfit-themed runs abound in central Ohio, but few estab-lish a level of creativity com-parable to that of the Celebrity Ghosts 5K, organized by the Westerville Visitors & Conven-tion Bureau and the Colum-bus Running Company. This year’s race, the fourth annual, takes place Oct. 25 in Up-town Westerville as part of the Midnight Madness Halloween shopping event.

The rules are simple: Dress yourself up as a famous per-son who’s shuffled off this

mortal coil and get moving. A costume isn’t required, but the percentage of dolled-up deceased increases every year, and so does the amount of effort put into the costumes.

“The range (has been) incredible,” says Jeff Hartnell, executive director of the Visitors and Convention Bureau. “You have everything from Abraham Lincoln to Michael Jackson.”

Not only does the Celebrity Ghosts 5K provide an extra reason to partici-pate in a running or walking event, it’s been a boon for Uptown businesses and helps get the area into the Hallow-een spirit, Hartnell says.

More information on the 5K can be found at www.visitwesterville.org and at www.columbusrunning.com.

Garth Bishop is a contributing editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@city scenemediagroup.com.

COLOR RUNSParticipants start in white T-shirts and

end the race covered in blotches of color – typically corn starch dyed with food coloring. Volunteers throw color at run-ners and walkers at certain checkpoints along the way.

• Color Mania 5K Columbus, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, $40 solo, June 8, www.colormania5k.com

• Columbus Color Palooza, Genoa Park, Columbus, $55 solo/$50 team, June 22, www.columbuscolorpalooza.com

• The Color Run Columbus, McFerson

Commons, Columbus, $50 solo/$45 team, July 20, www.thecolorrun.com/columbus

AMAZING RACESSolve clues and complete tasks to find

the next checkpoint and move forward during these crazy races.

• Urban Dare Columbus, Claddagh Irish Pub, Brewery District, $90/team of two, June 23, www.urbandare.com

• The Pointless Pursuit, Location TBA, $78/team of two, Sept. 8, www.point-lesspursuit.com

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“We are committed to environmentally sustainable practices and we are glad the newer, larger carts were embraced by our residents,” says New Albany Public Service Director Mark Nemec. “New Albany served as a test commu-nity for Rumpke, and the new carts are working so well here that Rumpke has already distributed them in other central Ohio communities. Still, we can always strive to recycle more, and with everyone’s in-volvement, we will.”

Recycling not only keeps items out of our landfills, it has the po-tential to create energy and re-duce our carbon footprint. Con-sider these numbers:

• Each person generates an av-erage of 4.4 pounds of trash per day, or nearly a ton annually.

• One recycled aluminum can saves enough energy to oper-ate a TV for three hours or light a 100-watt bulb for 20 hours.

• One household recycling all of its paper, newsprint, cardboard, glass and metal would reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 850 pounds annually.

• One tree filters up to 60 pounds of pollutants from the air each year.

• If every American recycled just 10 percent of newsprint used in a year, it would save the equivalent of 25 million trees.

With your help, New Albany’s collec-tive recycling efforts earned the “Smart Community” designation from the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio, signi-fying at least 30 percent of the com-munity’s solid waste was diverted from landfills. With your continued help,

these numbers can increase even more. Encourage family members to recycle paper and cardboard products, plastic bottles and jugs, aluminum and steel cans, and glass bottles and jars instead of discarding them in the trash. Remember that your individual actions make a world of difference.

Yard waste collection is another meth-od of recycling that diverts waste away from our landfills. Yard waste includes any natural material collected during the routine maintenance of lawns, gardens and landscaping – grass clippings, leaves, twigs, branches, shrubbery and plants. Collection of these items turns

organic waste into usable products such as premium topsoil and mulch.

When disposing of yard waste, resi-dents are asked to place branches into containers or cut and tie them into bun-dles no longer than 2 feet wide by 4 feet long. Yard waste containers, bags and bundles left for collection cannot

weigh more than 50 pounds. Plastic bags, plastic pots, food waste, rocks and dirt are not ac-ceptable for yard waste collec-tion. These items should instead be placed with your regular trash for collection.

While on the topic of trash, dis-carded items from home remod-eling or minor construction proj-ects may be placed at the curb with other trash items so long as the amount does not greatly ex-ceed the typical amount of trash generated on a weekly basis and so long as these items are placed in containers not exceed-ing 50 pounds. Bulk items such as appliances, carpet, furniture, mattresses and children’s play equipment will also typically be collected. Items such as refrig-erators or air conditioners con-taining chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) must have the CFC removed from them by a licensed techni-cian and this certification must be affixed to the appliance in order for them to be collected.

To ensure collection of trash, recycling and yard waste items, please make sure items are placed at the curb no later than 7 a.m. on collection day.

Scott McAfee is a contributing writer and public information officer for the city of New Albany. Feedback welcome at [email protected].

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To Market, To MarketFamiliar faces and fresh goods grace Market Square each Thursday

A few of those vendors will be famil-iar to those who shopped at the New Albany Winter Farmers Market in its first season this year – Truffle Tramps, selling truffles of all flavors, and Fresh Harvest Farms, with aquaponically grown lettuce.

Other new vendors include Marysville-based Mockingbird Meadows, which grows medicinal herbs and sells honey herb spreads; local cupcake and muffin shop Cupnest; Organic Greenfix, which sells green smoothies; and Oink Moo Cluck Farms, a vendor of hormone- and

antibiotic-free meat, including, as the name suggests, naturally raised pork, beef and poultry.

Sharpening on Site will be at the mar-ket once a month; kitchen knives and gardening tools can be sharpened while you shop.

You can grab dinner from one of the three returning food trucks that park in the square: Pitabilities, Short North Ba-gel Deli and Mojo TaGo.

Local musicians contribute to the at-mosphere by providing entertainment. Market directors contact local artists that they know or have heard of, in-cluding organizations such as the New Albany High School band and the New Albany Symphony.

The New Albany Farmers Market is producer-focused, which means that every merchant selling a product creat-ed that product, market co-chair Kristina Jenny says.

“That’s the nice thing; you can say, ‘How did you produce this?’ And they tell you,” Jenny says.

The market also boasts an Ohio Proud label; more than 50 per-cent of its products are from Ohio. All producers use very little pesticide and some use none at all.

The New Albany Farm-ers Market evolved out of a determination to help New Albany residents access lo-cally grown and produced food, Jenny says.

“It’s time that people start feeding their bodies better,”

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This year, Jenny expects more than 40 vendors each week in Mar-ket Square. Along with the previously mentioned goods, shoppers can find honey, maple syrup, organic meat, cheese, pistachios, gluten-free prod-ucts, alpaca wool products, dog food and herbs for cooking. Additionally, the community table features nonprofit or-ganizations each week.

Though begun out of a need for qual-ity produce, the market has become a community gathering. The market pro-vides opportunities for food education and a great atmosphere. Jenny says she enjoys the “Norman Rockwellian” vibe of the market – the way it brings neighbors together.

“If you visit once,” Jenny says, “you can’t stay away.”

Shop the New Albany Farmers Market from 4-7 p.m. each Thursday from June 20 through Aug. 29 in Market Square. There will be no market on July 4.

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U“I’ve always been lucky that I never had

to worry about my weight until recently,” says Economus-Stout, who has always exercised three to four times a week.

As a case administrator in the clerk’s office at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, she wanted a simple, easy way to lose weight, and she found it in the mobile application Calorie Counter. Economus-Stout was diligent about using the app to track her daily food intake and found that she lost weight slowly and consistently over the course of four or five months.

“I think it helped me realize how many calories were in the foods I was eating,” she says. “I would think, ‘Do I really need this extra glass of wine?’ or whatever because that’s so many extra calories toward my daily intake.”

Economus-Stout’s experience is not uncommon, says Lynn Danuono, area manager for Weight Watchers of Columbus.

“People who track are much more suc-cessful at weight loss,” Danuono says.

The Weight Watchers program has long been based on the tenets of ac-countability via group meetings and food tracking. The current PointsPlus program uses the amount of carbohy-drates, fat, fiber and protein to deter-mine the PointsPlus value of each food. Members are allotted a certain number of PointsPlus per day, with an additional weekly allowance to “spend” at will.

“You write down what you eat and subtract it (from your allowance), kind of like keeping track of your balance in a checkbook,” Danuono says.

ETools, an add-on to the traditional meetings, includes access to the Weight Watchers Online website and the abil-ity to track PointsPlus via the Weight Watchers Mobile app, so members can track what they eat via their phones in-stead of on paper.

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Nationwide Children’s Hospital will join The Ohio State University Wexner Medi-cal Center at the new Healthy New Al-bany center slated to open in 2014.

The hospital recently announced it will provide sports medicine and other ser-vices at the center, which is tentatively named The Core, New Albany Center for Community Health.

Nationwide Children’s has a long-standing history in the New Albany com-munity. Since 2007, the hospital’s sports medicine department has been provid-ing athletic training for New Albany High School student athletes.

“This is our opportunity to bring care closer to where patients and families live, work and play,” says Gil Peri, Na-tionwide Children’s Hospital vice presi-dent of regional development. “We’re really excited about the comprehensive approach that New Albany is taking to

preventative health care, and this con-cept fits very nicely with that vision.”

Children’s Hospital services offered at the new building will include pediatric orthopedics, sports physical therapy, therapeutic massage, radiology and laboratory services, and health educa-tion programs.

The 48,000-square-foot center, which is a partnership between the city of New Albany, Healthy New Albany and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, is scheduled to break ground in late June across the street from Village Hall, next to the U.S. Post Office at the intersection of Main Street and Village Hall Road.

The city will own the building, with OSU and Nationwide leasing space and Healthy New Albany overseeing about 5,500 square feet of community space – including a demonstration kitchen and a multipurpose activity room.

“I think the partners that are all in place truly make this an outstanding project,” says New Albany Public Information Of-ficer Scott McAfee. “We’re really look-ing forward to being able to bring a lot of new services to our residents and to our business community, and the really exciting thing about it is that it’s going to be in the heart of our Village Center.”

The Center for Community Health has already spurred further development in the area, including a 26,000-square-foot building from the New Albany Co. and Daimler, which will include a mix of restaurants and retail and is slated for completion in late 2013 or early 2014. Pizza shop Mellow Mushroom has al-ready announced its intention to open in the building.


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FWhat causes allergies?An allergic reaction begins in the immune system. Our immune system protects us from invading or-ganisms that can cause illness. If you have an al-lergy, your immune system mistakes an otherwise harmless substance as an invader. This substance is called an allergen. The immune system overre-acts to the allergen by producing Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies. These antibodies travel to cells that release histamine and other chemicals, caus-ing an allergic reaction.

What are the symptoms of allergies?The most common symptoms are sneezing, runny nose and nasal congestion, often accompanied

by itching of the eyes, nose and palate. Postnasal drip, cough, irritability and fatigue are other com-mon symptoms. Young children typically do not blow their noses and instead may repeatedly snort, sniff, cough and clear their throats. Anaphylaxis is the most severe type of reaction that can occur in response to allergies and can be seen with food allergies, drugs and stinging insect allergies.

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She has been involved in the latest research and was recently published in The Annals of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology. She is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric and adult allergy and immunology.

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How does allergy testing work?What we do in our office is something called skin prick testing. We have about 50 different allergens we can test you for. We basically use a tiny toothpick and gently scratch the surface of your back. If you are allergic to something, your back will start to feel itchy. After only about 20 minutes, you will find out exactly what you are allergic to.

Once you find out what you are allergic to, how are allergy symptoms treated?One thing you can do is take measures to de-crease your exposure to the allergens that you react to. For example, the use of dust-mite im-permeable bedding covers can help decrease exposure to allergens in those that are allergic to dust mites.

There are also medications you can take to treat your allergies. For some, using over-the-counter antihistamines is enough. Oth-ers may have more severe symptoms and need prescription pills or nasal sprays that their doctor can prescribe for them. If those don’t work, allergy shots are also an option.

How do allergy shots work?Allergy shots involve the administration of exactly what a person is allergic to, such as pollens, pet dander, molds and dust mites. However, when allergens are administered in injection form, under the skin, the body treats the allergens more like a vaccine. Infection-fighting antibodies, or IgG, are formed against the allergens, which act to “turn off” the body’s production of IgE. When IgE stops be-ing made, mast cells found in the nasal pas-sages won’t be activated as easily when you are exposed to the allergens naturally.

What is the relationship between allergies and asthma?Asthma and allergies may represent a spec-trum of the same disease entity. Asthma oc-curs in 25 to 50 percent of individuals with allergies. Studies have even shown that treat-ing allergies in asthma patients decreases asthma-related hospitalizations and emer-gency rooms visits.

What is the difference between seasonal and food allergies, biologically speaking?

Allergies to pollens and foods develop the same way. You need exposure to the offend-ing allergen at least once before you can be-come sensitized. For foods, the most common routes of sensitization are the gastrointestinal tract or through the skin. For pollens, the most common route of sensitization is inhalation. Symptoms are different in patients with allergic rhinitis versus patients with food allergies. The most common symptoms in patients with al-lergic rhinitis are runny nose, congestion and sneezing, whereas patients with food allergies can have vomiting and hives.

Are allergies genetic?Yes, there is a genetic component to allergies. If you have one parent with allergies, you have

about a 30 percent chance of developing al-lergies. If both parents have allergies, your chances increase to about 70 percent.

Can allergies change over time?Yes. Allergies can either get better over time or they can worsen. Some people who have had no allergic symptoms as children do develop allergies later in life as adults. The thought is that they were not exposed to particular aller-gens as a child, and when they are exposed as adults, they develop sensitivities they didn’t have before. This can also happen when mov-ing to a new area of the country where you are exposed to different pollens.


The Stick Body Stick$42.50, www.thestick.comRoll this massager’s flexible center, surrounded by spindles, over muscles before, during and after workouts to knead out aches and pains. The Stick, designed for the average body mass of those up to 5’10”, comes with examples of exercises and can be used to provide myofascial release and trigger point therapy.

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Basis fitness watch$199, www.mybasis.comThis watch-like fitness monitor tracks your heart rate patterns, skin temperature, perspiration and motion throughout the day and your sleep at night. The ac-companying program offers suggestions on how and when to incorporate small and easy healthful habits into even your busiest days and provides incentive to reach fitness goals.

Prepara Roasting Laurel$24.99, www.prepara.comThis laurel-shaped silicone roasting aid elevates meat, allowing excess grease and fat to drip off. It also promotes convection, allowing the meat to cook evenly, and virtually eliminates sticking. The Roasting Laurel also assists in supporting fish or containing vegetables.

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Microwave Popcorn Popper$24.95, www.surlatable.comKeep popcorn a healthful snack by controlling everything you can’t with microwaveable bags. This popper allows you to pop without extra oil and add just enough butter and salt. The glass popper and silicone lid are dishwasher-safe.

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SportMixer BlenderBottle$14.99, www.blenderbottle.comThe BlenderBottle is guaranteed to smooth out protein shakes, energy drinks or nutrition supplements. No need for a blender; just add your ingredients and shake. The durable stainless steel ball won’t rust or peel.

Sport i-25 Arm Pocket$29.95, www.armpocket.comArm Pocket carries all of your necessities in one easy pouch while you’re active. The i-25 fits the iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy SIII, among other phones, with room to spare for keys, ID and cash in several interior pockets. The moisture-resistant exterior includes a touch-sensitive window so you don’t have to remove the phone to change songs or answer a call.

BlueBuds X Bluetooth Headphones$169.95, www.jaybirdgear.comThese wireless headphones are designed to stay out of the way while you are physically active without com-promising your music. A short wire connects the buds to each other around the back of the head.

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screeneye x Visor$195, www.o-synce.comCheck your stats as you train with this visor. A data4vision ultra-light computer is secured to the underside of the visor bill so you can make sure your heart rate stays in the target zone. Other functionalities in-clude ambient temperature, stopwatch (including lap times), speed, step counter and distance.


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50 Best Plants on the Planet: The Most Nutrient-Dense Fruits and Vegetables, in 150 Delicious RecipesBy Cathy Thomas

Chefs of all skill levels will find useful recipes for sides, dinners and desserts – all featuring fresh produce – in this book by Thomas, an award-winning columnist for the Orange County Register. Also included are nutritional and health information, advice for purchase and storage of pro-duce, recipe modifications, and artful photographs of fin-ished recipes and of select fruits and vegetables.

Early treatment may “functionally cure” HIVA new study published in the

journal PLOS Pathogens re-ported that some cases of HIV may respond so well to early treatment that the patients could be “functionally cured” – with stable immune systems even without continued treat-ment. The French study of 14 patients who were treated with combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) within 10 weeks of contracting HIV showed that even after treatment ended, their viral levels remained low and their immune systems were stable for as long as seven years. Researchers theorize that early treatment with cART therapy may induce this functional cure in 10-15 percent of individuals.

Delayed treatment for breast cancer shows serious consequences

A study conducted by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute found that women who wait more than 60 days to begin treatment for advanced breast cancer face sig-nificantly higher risks of dying than women who start treatment immediately after their diagno-sis. Originally published online by the Journal of Clinical Oncology, the study shows that one in 10 women who waited more than 60 days was shown to have an 85 percent higher risk of breast cancer-related death, and a 66 percent higher risk of death overall compared to those treated sooner. Interventions to improve timeliness of breast cancer treat-ment should focus on late stage patients, the study’s authors say.

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When local leader Becky

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She had gained more than 50

pounds with two pregnancies

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lose the weight by making changes

with yourself, your food choices and

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to keep pace with my three boys and

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Healthy New Albany May/June 2013