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09 city reporter News and Information from the City of Westerville

16 faces Disc Fever Otterbein professor and Ultimate Frisbee coach takes an innovative approach to community involvement

18 in focus Race place Westerville is host to a great many 5K and other runs

22 the Big Chill Chilly Open changes name and sponsor, but goal remains the same

25 Grants for the Greater Good Westerville Fund’s assistance helps local organizations improve the community

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Jan. 3-March 15The Fluxfax PortfolioMiller Gallery, Otterbein Art and Communication Building, 33 Collegeview Rd., www.otterbein.eduThis exhibition features the work of 35 artists, including Yoko Ono and Nam June Paik, who cre-ated images in honor of George Maciunus, founder of the Fluxus art movement.

Jan. 3-May 19Altering Life by Holding it Still: Photographs by Dorothea Lange and Marion Post WolcottFisher Gallery, Roush Hall, 27 S. Grove St., www.otterbein.eduThe exhibition features the work of two 1930s-40s era docu-mentary photographers.

Jan. 6America’s Music Series Opening Session2-6 p.m., Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., www.westervillelibrary.orgThe Westerville Public Library and Otterbein University kick off this program, part of the 2013 Year of the Arts in Wester-ville, with a discussion led by Otterbein’s Michael Yonchak on current trends in American popular music.

Jan. 7America’s Music: Blues and Gospel7-9 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St., www.westervillelibrary.org The first installment in the series features a screening of the first episode of Martin Scors-ese Presents the Blues and a discussion led by Tom Piazza, an award-winning author and writer of the HBO series Treme.

Jan. 9-May 10Impulsos VertiginososFrank Museum of Art, 39 S. Vine St., 614-818-9716,

www.otterbein.eduLandscape themes in recent monotypes and intaglio prints by Chilean artist Isabel Cauas are on display.

Jan. 10Preschool Open House6:30-8 p.m., Westerville Com-munity Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave., www.westerville.orgPreschools in Westerville, Lewis Center, Sunbury and other sur-rounding communities converge on the Community Center to share information with parents.

Jan. 12Experience the Arts10 a.m.-1 p.m., Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., www.westervillelibrary.org This event, part of the 2013 Year of the Arts in Westerville, features edible craft-making, collage-making, creation of a large-scale mural, sketching lessons, a banjo and guitar performance, African drumming and dance, clay instruction, and line-dancing demonstrations.

Jan. 12Rhythm and Arts7-11 p.m., Embassy Suites Columbus, 2700 Corporate Exchange Dr., Columbus, www.westerville.orgThis evening affair features music from jazz virtuoso Dwight Lenox and Otterbein University Motown group the Anticipations, as well as a ceremony honoring six Westerville residents’ contri-butions to the arts.

Jan. 14America’s Music: Swing Jazz7-9 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St., www.westervillelibrary.org The second installment in the series features a screening of an episode of Ken Burns’ Jazz and a discussion led by Co-lumbus Jazz Orchestra Artistic Director Byron Stripling.

Jan. 21Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast8 a.m., Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center, 1630 Schrock Rd., Columbus, www.facebook.com/westervillemlkJanet Jackson, president and CEO of United Way of Cen-tral Ohio, will be the keynote speaker at Westerville’s annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year’s theme is “Where do we go from here: Chaos or Community?”

Jan. 21Cultural Divide11 a.m.-1 p.m., Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave., www.westerville.orgFood tastings, crafts and entertainment are all part of this celebration of the cultural diversity of Westerville, which is co-sponsored by the Otterbein University Center for Community Engagement.

Jan. 22Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner 5:30-8:30 p.m., Hilton Polaris, 8700 Lyra Dr., Columbus, www.westervillechamber.comThe annual dinner and awards ceremony acknowledges all of the Chamber’s honors and accomplishments, including the honoring of the Business Person of the Year.

Jan. 28America’s Music: Rock and Roll7-9 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St., www.westervillelibrary.org This edition of the America’s Music series features a screen-ing of an episode of The History of Rock ‘n’ Roll and a discussion led by Lauren Onkey of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

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Feb. 1Father-Daughter Dance6:30-8:30 p.m., Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave., www.westerville.orgGirls ages 6-13 can attend this semi-formal dance with their fathers or another male mentor and enjoy a catered dinner, a gift bag and a prom-style photo.

Feb. 2Chilly Open Noon-5 p.m., Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell, www.chillyopen.org This annual fundraiser is run by the Rotary Club of Wester-ville Sunrise and supports a variety of local children’s charities. Highlights include live music by the Debits, children’s activities, raffles, a silent auction and food from 30 local restaurants.

Feb. 4America’s Music: Mambo and Hip Hop7-9 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St., www.westervillelibrary.org The final installment in the America’s Music series offers screenings of the first epi-sode of Latin Music USA and From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale, followed by a discussion led by Michael Yonchak and Richard Lopez of Otterbein University.

Feb. 8-24Curtain Players Theatre presents Parallel Lives: The Kathy and Mo ShowCurtain Players Theatre, 5691 Harlem Rd., Galena, www.curtainplayers.comThis comedy begins with the creation of the universe and then follows two actresses through a variety of roles in

modern life, from teenagers on a date to sisters at their grandmother’s funeral.

Feb. 9Tunes & Tales: Peter and the Wolf9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.; Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., www.westervillelibrary.org The library and the Wester-ville Symphony celebrate 25 years of Tunes & Tales with Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, as well as an instru-ment petting zoo.

Feb. 14PRISM Concert7 p.m., Westerville North High School, 950 County Line Rd., www.westervillenorthbands.orgThis annual concert includes performances from a variety of Westerville North musical ensembles.

Feb. 16Music and Romance8 p.m., Valley Dale Ballroom, 1590 Sunbury Rd., Columbus, www.musicandromance.comThis night of music from Otterbein’s jazz and popu-lar music ensembles is a fundraiser for the university’s chapter of the Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association.

Feb. 17Honor Flight Jukebox RevueTime TBA, Westerville North High School, 950 County Line Rd., www.honorflightcolumbus.orgThis annual variety show in the tradition of The Ed Sullivan Show raises money for Honor Flight Columbus, helping veterans visit the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Feb. 21-24Westerville Central High School presents Honk!Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mount Royal Ave., 614-797-6800 Central’s student actors perform Honk!, a musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic children’s tale The Ugly Duckling.

Feb. 26State of the Community7 p.m., WOCC-TV Channel 3, www.westerville.orgWesterville City Council Chairman Mike Heyeck and City Manager David Collin-sworth – along with repre-sentatives from Westerville City Schools, Otterbein University and the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce – deliver the 2013 State of the Community address.

Feb. 28-March 3Westerville North High School presents Peter PanWesterville North High School, 950 County Line Rd., 614-797-6200North’s winter musical is the much-loved story of the boy who never grew up.

Feb. 28-March 3Arnold Sports FestivalIn and around downtown Columbus,www.arnoldsportsfestival.comThe largest multi-sport fes-tival in the nation returns to Columbus for its 25th year.

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Email Notifications Now Available

News, information and event alerts may now be delivered direct-ly to your inbox.

The City has recently launched a new Web-based feature designed to help you keep track of upcom-ing City events. Known as e-Noti-fications, this system sends emails directly to you on event information. Subscribers can opt into the follow-ing categories:•CityEvents•CityMeetings•WestervilleElectricDivisionEvents•Parks&RecreationEvents•WestervilleSeniorCenterEvents•PublicServiceDepartmentNotifi-

cations (leaf collection, snow re-moval updates, refuse, recycling and yard waste)To sign up today, please visit

www.westerville.org/notifications to select your preferences. From there, you can also change what alerts you receive or unsubscribe at any time. For more information, contact Community Affairs at 614-901-6400.

State of the Community to Air Feb. 26

Tune in to WOCC-TV Channel 3 on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. for the an-nual State of the Community address.

Westerville City Council Chairman Mike Heyeck and City ManagerDavid Collinsworth will be joinedby leadership from Westerville City Schools, Otterbein University and the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce for this live broadcast. WOCC-TV will schedule rebroad-casts, which can be accessed via its website at www.otterbein360.com (see TV Schedule at top of page). Visit the City website to watch live by selecting “Watch City Council” on the homepage to access the menu.

Do you have some ideas aboutwhatUptown Westerville should look like in the next 10 years and beyond?

Now’s your chance to “tell Wester-ville” through a new community engage-ment portal devoted exclusively to the UptownPlan.TheWesterville PlanningandDevel-

opment Department has launched anonline portal through MindMixer.com,a community engagement Web com-pany that allows users to post ideas and comments and vote on the ideas of others. The system generates interactive discussion and idea development from the community that will be integrated into the Uptown planning process. The more resourceful, practical and creative the idea, the more likely it will move on to potential implementation.TheUptownPlanwillbeindevelopment

through 2013, said Westerville Senior PlannerBassemBitar.

Uptown plan Seeks Community Input

“We think this online portal will inspire and engage the community in a new way. The user experience is all based on having fun and being imaginative with the possibilities in our historic Uptown dis-trict. What amenities do we want in Up-town? Where do we see the district in the next decade and beyond? This website allows us to see other’s ideas and explore the opportunities that seem most appeal-ingandinnovative,”saidBitar.“Many communities have used this

system with success,” said Julie Colley, Westerville Assistant City Manager.“From Fort Worth, Texas to Los Angeles, California, this tool has given cities a way to pair convenience and creativity to boost civic engagement and ultimate-lyjump-startaproject.”

Check out the live site now and learn more about how to post your perspective on the future of Uptown. Visit www.planup-town.com for more information and a link.


News & Information from the City of Westerville

Self-Defense for Women Course Helps Educate, trainTheWesterville Division

of Police starts each Self-Defense forWomen train-ing course with the facts.

One such fact: A forc-ible rape occurred every 6.3 minutes in the United States in 2011. Another: Aggravated assaults are the most reported violent crimes, followed by rob-bery, rape and murder (www.fbi.gov).Becausewomenareof-

ten targets of violent crime and assault, the Westerville Division of Police createda learning experience to help defend against would-be attack-ers. Now in its 13th year, the course is designed to pair education with risk reduction and defense techniques so that women are less likely to become victims of violent crime.

“Our goal is to help the class par-ticipants develop a defensive instinct,” said Lieutenant Tracey Myers of theDivision’sCommunityServicesBureau.“We build a defense strategy around three rules, and train women to assess risks and protect themselves.”

The three course rules and principles: •React immediately when in a dan-

gerous situation.•Resistanattack.

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•CrimesceneNo.2isalwaysworsethan crime scene No. 1. Statistics showphysicalinjuriesaremorelike-ly if a woman is moved to another location.Women of all ability levels (some

portions of the class are physical) will learn and practice simple, effective de-fensive skills from certified self-defense instructors, as well as a series of tips from safety experts focused on how to react to an attacker.

“If the safest way to escape an at-tack is to run, we teach women how to make that assessment and flee,” says Myers. “Sometimes that’s simply notpossible,soit’sourobjectivetoteachwomen how to confront the situation and fight back to ideally get attention, help or an opportunity to escape.”

A $25 deposit is required for the course, which is refunded upon course completion. Women 18 and older may register; girls 14 years of age or older may participate, but must attend class with a parent/guardian.The next Self-Defense for Women

course will take place on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Westerville Community Center. The self-defense curriculum is offered five times a year. For more information, please call the Community Services Bureauat614-901-6860.

Westerville Adds Award to Finance Accolades

The City of Westerville has again re-ceived the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting(2011), awarded late last year by the Government Finance Officers Associa-tion of the United States and Canada (GFOA). This is the 28th year the City has received this recognition.

The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of government accounting and financial reporting, representing a significant ac-complishment by a government and its management.Westerville FinanceDirector LeeAnn

Shortland was presented the award for the 2011 Comprehensive Annual Finan-cialReport (CAFR),producedandpub-lishedbytheCity’sFinanceDepartment.

“We’re pleased to be able to add this recognition to those earned by the City that demonstrate our diligence and commitment to providing excellent fi-nancial stewardship to our community and our residents,” said Shortland.TolearnmoreabouttheCAFR,view

other recent awards and recognitions presented to the Finance office, or in-spect documents and reports, please visit www.westerville.org/finance.

Don’t-Miss Event: Honor Flight Jukebox Revue

In the tradition of The Ed Sullivan Show, the annual WestervilleforHon-orFlightJukeboxRe-vue will take place on Sunday,.Feb. 17 at Westerville NorthHighSchool.

All proceeds from this fast-paced variety show featuring musicians, dancers and other acts and entertain-ment benefit Honor Flight Columbusto support a 2013 Westerville-com-munity sponsored flight for World War II and Korean War-era veterans to visitWashington,D.C. for a dayof honor.

Tickets for the event are available for $10 at Westerville City Hall. WorldWar II and Korean War veterans are admitted free of charge. For more infor-mation, visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westervilleforhonorflight.


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For the second consecutive year, the annual Westerville CommunityMartin LutherKing, Jr. BreakfastCelebrationhasadoptedathemetocelebrateDr.King’sbeliefinstron-ger, more united communities.

In “Where do we go from here: Chaos or Commu-nity?” the day of honor will explore how Westerville, like many other communities across the nation, has been affected by local and national political differences as wellasever-changingsocialandculturalissues.JanetE.Jackson,presidentandCEOofUnitedWayofCentralOhio, will be the keynote speaker. The program also features entertainment, guest speakers and awards for students and community leaders who embody the ideals ofDr.King.

Additionally, in its annual tradition of continuing the cel-ebration throughout the day, Otterbein University will host serviceprojects throughits“DayOn”communityserviceprogram.InconjunctionwiththeCityofWestervilleParks& Recreation Department, the Cultural Divide will takeplace at the Westerville Community Center from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., featuring food tastings, crafts and entertainment. This event is free.Registrationforthebreakfastbeginsat7:30a.m.,with

the program starting at 8 a.m. The event, presented by LeadershipWesterville, takesplaceatVillaMilanoBan-quet&ConferenceCenter,1630SchrockRd.Costis$25per adult and $15 per student; businesses may sponsor a 10-person table for $300. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/WestervilleMLK.

parks & Recreation Seeking Input on Master planTheParks&RecreationDepartment ishostingaseriesof

focusgroupsinJanuarytogetcommunityinputontheParks,RecreationandOpenSpace(PROS)MasterPlan,whiches-tablishes programs and priorities for the future of Westerville parks, recreation facilities and services.

Focus Groups will take place on the following dates from 7-8:30 p.m. Interested residents and workers employed in WestervillecanparticipatebysendingaRSVPtopam.betts@westerville.org or by calling 614-901-6509.

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Thursday, Jan. 31: Westerville Community Center**public meeting

Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration

Examines Community Healing

Introducing the Spring 2013 propertyImprovement program

The City of Westerville is now seek-ing nominations for the Property Im-provementProgram,afriendly,semian-nual awards program for Westerville residents and businesses to recognize significant improvements made to homes, buildings or landscaping with-in the last year.

“Westerville residents and businesses continue to invest in and improve the aesthetic appeal of their properties,” saidWesterville City Manager DavidCollinsworth. “This program will show-case these residential and commercial transformations and highlight local ef-forts to keep Westerville beautiful.”

Awards will be presented to commer-cial and residential properties based on improvement efforts in these categories:

Landscaping •Plantmaterialsin landscapeenhance

the total overview of the property.•Landscapecolorsattractviewersfrom

the street or sidewalk and harmonize the surrounding landscape (e.g., trees, shrubs and structures).

•Layout and proportions of plantingsand structures are uniform.

•Design is balanced. For example, plantbeds relate to scale and design of structure.

•Landscape is visually appealing andcreates an atmosphere of tranquility.

•Gardenbedsareclean,mulchedanddeadheaded.

Building Design•Thegeneralstyleoftheoriginalstructure

is improved.

•Awnings,painting,paintremovalorwin-dow replacement constitute improvements.

•Additions to the existing structure en-hance its visual appeal.

Window Design•Businessdisplaywindowsarecreative

and visually appealing.•Window displays present noticeable

improvements.

All nominees must own or lease property in the corporate limits of the City of Wester-ville, and all improvements must have been implemented no earlier than May 31,2012. Program materials are online atwww.westerville.org/PIP. All nominationsmust be received by the City no later than 5p.m.,Friday,May31,2013.



Not your Average “It Guy”

Staff profile: BryanMundy,Information Systems

StaffcolleaguesofBryanMundy’sknowhim as a technology enthusiast. You don’t get the stereotypical “IT guy” frustration withBryan;everyhelprequestortechnol-ogy conundrum presents an opportunity to talk about what program, device or systemmaybestprovideasolution.He’sone member of a team that keeps Wester-ville poised to know and appreciate how emerging technologies can help us best serve our residents and businesses.

Where are you from? How did you come to your position in Westerville?I’moriginallyfromMarion,Ohio.Dur-

ing my high school years, I was active in local BBS (Bulletin Board Systems –before the World Wide Web) and com-puter meetings. During this time, I metpeers in the same line of work. This led me to a full-time position at the City of Dublin.WhileIwasthere,Igainedex-perience and worked my way up to an administrative position. I had moved to the Westerville area in 2004 and saw therewasajobopeningmuchclosertome that offered more responsibility. I ap-plied and the rest is history.

What are your job responsibilities?

I work for the City as a Network Op-erations Manager, which really meansthat I get the chance to lead a great team in all things technical. We are the driving force behind all of the technical services at the City, from Web pages, wireless access and online services to telephone networks and fiber optics to pretty much anything else that is part of

the technology framework that we man-age behind the scenes. With the rapid pace of emerging technologies, things never get boring!

Technology experts typically talk about “taking things apart” and rebuilding them to learn their skill set. How did you first become acquainted with technology?My first experience with computing

was with a Texas Instruments TI-99. I was very lucky; my father had plenty of com-puter equipment to “fix.” At the time, I was breaking more than fixing, but after much trial and error, I would go to my parents’ friend’s houses to fix their sys-tems. I’ve always had the drive to figure out what makes things work.

What type of training did you pursue in your field? How do you stay in the know about new and emerging technologies?Initially,IfocusedonNovell,Microsoft

and Cisco training. Today, we are more focused on cloud computing and mobile technologies. It’s very difficult to stay up on trendsand technology.Muchofmypersonal time is devoted to “geeking out” with new technology as it becomes available. I subscribe to several pod-casts, participate in online forums and do plenty of online training. We try to visit technology road shows when time and schedules allow. Sometimes the best thing to do is get with others in the indus-try and see what they are using and why they think it is the way to go.

The City recently implemented a bring-your-own-device mobile policy. How does that benefit the organization?I’m glad you asked that. Bring-your-

own-device(BYOD)isanewtrendthatwe are seeing become commonplace. With the rapid release schedule in the mobile industry mirroring what we saw with personal computers more than 10 years ago, it’s impossible for an organi-zation to keep the newest technology in the hands of those who need it. With this policy, the City has established a com-mon framework to allow select devices to access data anywhere. This means if you unwrapped a new tablet or smart-phone recently, it will be possible to ac-cess data that you need for work. This also allows others who like to buy the lat-est and greatest gadget to leverage that device for work purposes. Another ben-efit is that you now have enterprise-level security and encryption protecting your device, which is becoming much more important now that so much information is stored on these devices.

What is the most common ques-tion you’re asked about technolo-gy from people outside of work?

“Can you help me fix my (insert device name here)?” Or, “Should I buy a new one now or wait a couple more months?” You are everyone’s best friend when you know how to fix nagging tech issues.

What is the most common piece of advice or tip you give about technology?

If the deal looks too good to be true, it probably is. When shopping for that new device, it’s worth a little extra to get what you really need. Typically, with tech-nology, you have three levels of devices: cheap, mid-range and over-the-top expen-sive. I tend to stay to the middle ground most of the time. The cheap side will be last year’s technology and only end with frustration. The over-the-top expensive route will be nice at first, but when the next gadget comes out in a few months, you may regret the expense. The mid-range gives you the capacity you need and hopefully some money left in your pocket. Another piece of advice that I like to give is, “Just give it a chance.” I know that people are hesitant to change, and it’s true that change isn’t always for the best.Butwhenanewdevice,operatingsystemorapplicationcomesout,justgiveit a try. One thing to remember is that the vendors in the game today are not going to go back to the old version.


137Number of community events and special occasions making up

the “year of the Arts” in Westerville throughout 2013. More events may be added! For more information, consult

the 2013 City of Westerville community calendar.Didn’t get a calendar? pick up a copy at City Hall,

21 S. State St., or call 614-901-6400.

Where do you see technology leading us in community services and programs?

I think that there will be a natural pro-gression to mobility and ease of access. With Web-based services dominating today (Yahoo, Amazon, Google, Face-book, Twitter, etc.) people expect to ac-cessCityservicesjustaseasily.Youmaynotice our website has a mobile format now and we are continually working on making more services available from anywhere. I think the same can be said about the programs we use today.

What do you like to do in your spare time, technology or non-technology related?Well, I do love my technology. But

inmy spare time, I reallyenjoyhikingwith my wife, summertime family cook-outs and vacationing to areas without technology. I also spend time working on cars, specifically tuning high-perfor-mance engine computers. I spend many summer weekends at car shows and track days.

Eachyear,theCityofWestervillerecog-nizes staff members for their dedication and commitment to their jobsand the residentsof Westerville. The following employees were nominated as Employee of the Yearby their staff colleagues. The recipient of the Employeeof theYear,aswellasnineEx-cellence in Service winners, will be profiled in the March/April edition of Westerville Magazine.

JonathanArnold,PublicServiceDepartmentJoeBargdill,Planning&DevelopmentJason Bechtold, City Manager/EconomicDevelopment

ChrisDavis,WestervilleDivisionofPoliceCherylDenman,PublicServiceDepartmentAaronDickison,WestervilleDivisionof PoliceGinoIasiello,WaterDepartmentNickJones,WestervilleDivisionofFireSandyKitzmiller,WestervilleDivisionofFireDanKoch,WestervilleElectricDivisionNancyMattiello,Mayor’sCourtJoePeterson,PublicServiceDepartmentLeePierce,Planning&DevelopmentMargiRundio,Parks&RecreationLeonardSagar,WestervilleElectricDivisionToniSchorling,Parks&RecreationRebeccaStalnaker,FinanceDepartmentJamesTharp,WestervilleDivisionofFireEd Townsend, Finance Department/UtilityBillingService

GaryTurner,Planning&Development

Special Events in WestervilleTake any given weekend in Westerville and there is likely to be a special

event, whether it is a race, fundraiser or community celebration. With our expansive parks system and public facilities, Westerville is a popular destina-tion for organizations when they select a site for their event.

The City of Westerville requires a permit for special events, defined as those including festivals, performances, competitions or other organized pub-lic events in which public rights-of-way or public property will be used or significantly impacted.Eventsof these typesareconsidered to require theinvolvement of public personnel and equipment, particularly to consider the safetyofthepublic.Parades,blockparties,eventsonprivatepropertyandprivate rental agreements are not considered special events that require a City permit.

A committee comprised of staff members from each of the 10 City depart-ments meets each month to review and approve special event applications. Eventorganizersandcommunityorganizationsareinvitedtothismeetingtohave a discussion about what City services, facilities or streets and public property may be needed for the event.

Last year, the committee endeavored to complete a thorough review of the Westerville application and event management process as compared to other municipalities in our region. Committee members also worked to streamline, improve or repair processes related to past event issues or admin-istrative concerns.Asaresult,theSpecialEventscommitteehasupdateditsapplicationpro-

cedures with changes designed to improve processes and recover public costs where appropriate. An updated application and process are now post-ed online at www.westerville.org/specialevents. If you have hosted events in the past or regularly host events in Westerville, we encourage you to read the application for policy updates. For more information, please contact us at 614-901-6400.

Reminder: Trash/Recycling BinsTrash bins and recycling containers need to be picked up with-

in 24 hours of refuse and recycling collection each Tuesday. If you have any questions or concerns about a collection date, or you need to order a replacement bin, please contact the Wester-villePublicServiceDepartmentat614-901-6740.

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Westerville Community Contacts All area codes are 614 unless otherwise noted.

Wes t e r v i l l e C i t y Coun c i l(Back Left-Right) Craig Treneff, L. Pete Otteson, Vice Chair Larry Jenkins, Vice Mayor Diane Fosselman (Front Left-Right) Chairman Michael Heyeck, Mayor Kathy Cocuzzi, Jenifer French

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Whether it’s paying tribute to commu-nity heroes or helping out an orphanage inMexico, theRotaryClubofWester-ville Sunrise is strongly dedicated to its humanitarian goals.

The local club, formed in 1994, has about 90 members. It’s committed to the serviceprioritiesofRotaryInternational,which has 34,000 clubs worldwide:

Civic Organizations

Early-Morning ExemplarsSunrise Rotary supports worthy causes far and wide

community service, international ser-vice, club service, vocational service and new generations.TheRotaryClubofWestervilleSun-

rise is known for three big events in the Westerville community: the Chilly Open, a fundraiser for children’s chari-ties that takes place the first Saturday in February at the Columbus Zoo and

Aquarium; the FieldofHeroes,adis-play of 3,000 American flags across from the Westerville Community Center paying tribute to Westerville residents’ personal heroes,put uponMemorialDayweekend;andthePoinsettiaSale,which runs through most of Novem-ber and raises money for such local programsas theWestervilleArea Re-

By Garth Bishop


All area codes are 614 unless otherwise noted.

Follow us on twitter:All-City news and information: @tellwestervilleWesterville Electric Division: @WvilleElectricWesterville Parks & Recreation: @WestervilleParkWesterville Division of Police: @WestervillePD

sourceMinistry andHonor FlightCo-lumbus.

New this year, the club will collabo-rate with Otterbein University to present aWorldPeaceDayeventdedicatedtocultural diversity on Feb. 23.Beyond itsbigevents, the clubcon-

tributes to a wide variety of causes. The 17th annual Chilly Open on Feb. 2 is expected to bring the total donated to children’s charities to $2 million over the course of the fundraiser. It has donated avantoanorphanageinMexico,andmembers have made several trips to as-sistanorphanageinHonduras.Itspon-sors inbound and outbound exchange students.Like all Rotary clubs, it also raises

moneyforRotaryInternational’sgoaltoeradicate polio worldwide.ThoseinterestedinjoiningtheSunrise

Rotary are invited to attend itsweeklymeetings, Wednesday mornings at MCL Cafeteria. Visitors are welcome;there’s no cost to come as a guest and eat breakfast.“Pretty much, if people attend the

meeting,theyenjoyit,”saysclubPresi-dent Rob Hunt. “We’re a pretty livelygroup.”

The club is not to be confused with the Rotary Club ofWesterville, whichorganizes, among other things, the In-dependenceDayactivitiesandtheRo-taryHonorsVeterans5K.

Garth Bishop is editor of Westerville Magazine. Feedback welcome at [email protected].

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Disc FeverOtterbein professor and Ultimate Frisbee coach takes an innovative approach to community involvement

FoR pAttI WILSoN, FItNESS AND Frisbees go hand in hand.WilsonisaprofessorintheDepartment

ofHealthandPhysicalEducationatOt-terbein University, where she has worked for 20 years. She lives in Westerville with her part-ner,KimBoggs,andtheirson, Mason Boggs, afreshman at the University ofDayton.

Wilson teaches more thanjustclasses;she’salsoan athletic adviser. Hersport: Ultimate Frisbee.

The sport combines aspects from a variety of other physical games. A team scores points when a player catches the light-weight flying disc past the opposing team’s goal line, but players cannot run while holding the disc, mak-ing clever positioning and quick passing paramount to victory.

Wilson first became involved with Ul-timate Frisbee while teaching a class on the sport at Otterbein. Around that time, Mason came home from WestervilleNorthHighSchoolandsuggestedstart-ing a team there. The idea stuck.

In forming the team at North, Wilson worked with Jeff Will, then the school’s athletics director, to ensure the team re-ceived status as an official club.

“She knew that she had students who were interested in Ultimate Frisbee and she wanted to make sure that they had those opportunities,” says Will, now the coordinator of special projects forWesterville City Schools.

After much organization, the team was formed in 2010 with Wilson as its ad-ministrator. Mason played on the highschool’s team, and he now is on a team atDayton.

“MypartnerandIenjoywatchingthekids play,” says Wilson. “The biggest joy forbothof us isbeingable to seethese kids really make a connection to acommunity–mysonknowskidswho

play all over the state of Ohio now.”

Westerville North is in the 12-team Columbus High School UltimateLeague, and for the past two years, the team has gone to the Ultimate StateHighSchoolCham-pionships open tourna-ment. Last year, the team placed fifth.

Wilson’s involvement in the high school arena doesn’t stop with North. She works with USA Ul-

timate, the sport’s national governing body, to revise physical education teach-ing guidelines across the state of Ohio.But now, Wilson’s stepping up her

game to install a club team at Otterbein, the school’s first, which will begin play this spring. There are 200 to 300 univer-sity teams throughout the country.

Wilson is serving as the team adviser. She doesn’t play the game, but she has extensive knowledge of the sport and how it’s played.

“I really like to teach kids the fundamen-tals, and then I can utilize some of the things I know from being a physical edu-cation teacher,” she says.

Wilson is keenly aware of the physical benefits associated with the sport.

“The health benefits of being involved are tremendous,” she says. “It’s a very aerobic, fast-paced game. It involves a lotofrunningandquickjumping.”

There are also social advantages. The games are self-officiated, meaning players must make calls on rule viola-

tions themselves. This helps with leader-ship ability, Wilson says, and the game creates a great atmosphere for team camaraderie.

“The thing I think I like about (Ultimate Frisbee) most is you get a bunch of kids together who probably don’t have a lot in common (otherwise),” says Wilson. “Anybody can play this sport. It’s kind of a newer sport, so people don’t come in with years and years of experience. All of our players are starting at square one.”

Of the 20 years she’s taught at Otter-bein, Wilson has lived in Westerville for 15. In that time, she’s busied herself with a plethora of community engagements that benefit local children.“Patti’s participation in the entire

school community doesn’t end with her involvement with Ultimate Frisbee,” says Will. “Herenthusiasmandherwilling-patti Wilson

Connor Duncan competes as part of the Westerville North High School Ultimate Frisbee team.


Gathering StrengthThe Arnold returns to Columbus for its 25th year

You won’t be seeing any Ultimate Frisbee there, but a huge line-up of other competi-tions is laid out for the 25th annual Arnold Sports Festival.Thisyear,theArnoldrunsFeb.28-March3.Eventstakeplaceinandarounddown-

town Columbus.A total of 45 sports and events, from bodybuilding and weightlifting to mixed mar-

tial arts and archery, make up the Arnold agenda this year.Newin2013aretheArnoldScottishHighlandGames,featuringsuchcompetitions

astheScottishhammerthrowandthecabertoss;theArnold,Champions&LegendsSundayMorningShowcase,aninformationsessionandQ&Awitheventfounderandnamesake Arnold Schwarzenegger and the winners of several festival competitions; andtheArnoldPartywith thePros, theofficialafter-party for theArnoldat thenewHollywoodCasinoColumbus.That’s on topof the usual highlights,which include theArnold Fitness Expo, this

year boasting more than 700 exhibitors selling the latest in sports equipment, apparel and nutrition; and the Arnold Classic, the professional bodybuilding competition that started it all.

Westerville has sent a number of top-flight competitors and keen organizers to the Arnold over the years, including:•DamienBrandon,amiddleschoolteacherwhowontheArnold5KPumpandRun

in 2007;•NathanAichele,aformerWestervilleNorthHighSchooltrackstarwhotooksec-ondplaceinthePumpandRunin2008;

•WallyCarl,ownerofOldSkoolSkateShop,whoco-promotedtheArnoldSkate-boarding Contest in 2010; and

•Kevin Buckland and Pertain Gillespie, husband-and-wife graphic designers andownersofBucklandGillespieDesign,whostartedtheArtattheArnoldcompetitionin 2010 and continue to coordinate it.

ness to help anyone who needs help are just fantastic. She has a genuine,caring spirit.”Her other activities include Best of

BothWorlds,atransitionalprogramforhigh school graduates with disabilities, andShareBacaPac,aweekendpro-gram that delivers food to children who may not have access to lunches outside of school. Wilson works through Otter-bein on both programs; there are people in town who need help, she says, and

the 2012 North Ultimate Frisbee team

getting students involved is important for community growth.

“I work a lot in all of the classes I teach to have some kind of community involve-ment,” says Wilson. “I like to be able to help make connections with people and programs. It’s all about connecting to peo-ple–Ithinkthat’showwemakeourway.”

Rose Davidson is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at [email protected].

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The biggest thing starting out is listening to your body and

taking time getting into it.Jim Jurcevich, co-owner, Columbus Running Company

in focus

WEStERVILLE HAS HAD A GooD RUN lately.

Actually, in the last year, it’s had more than 20 good runs. And 2013 could bring even more.

Thanks in large part to its scenery and its preponderance of walkable trails, Westerville has attracted a great many 5K runs–aswellas10Ks, funwalksand all manner of other races. From FirstontheFirstonJan.1totheHolidayRunonDec.9,organizationsarebring-ing feet to Westerville.

“There are a lot of events that are benefit-related,” saysMike Herron, fit-ness and wellness manager for the city. “There’s at least one … 5K, whether it’s competition-based or benefit-based, each month.”

Westerville is a runner-friendly com-munity, Herron says, and that’s attrac-tive to organizations. That’s made espe-cially clear by its abundance of trails; it’s possible to put most or all of a race on the city’s trails, and that means no street closures, which can be a hassle for motorists and an expense for race organizers.

It’s one of the reasons why so many organizations come to the Columbus RunningCompanyseekingtoholdwalk

or run events in Westerville, says Jim Jurcevich, co-owner of the Westerville-based company.

The city has “plenty of bike paths, and … a few nice parks that are big enough that you can host races there,” Jurcevich says.

The company coordinates a number of local races throughout the year; in 2012, these included the Party at theCreek5K,theSt.PaulParishMemorial5K,theRunningWater5K,theCeleb-rityGhosts5K,theRotaryHonorsVeter-ans5K,theGameDay5KandtheRu-dolphRun.Itwillbeaddingsomenewones in 2013, including the Stingray 5KinMarch.Herron is heading up the city’s new

LiveW.E.L.L. (Wellness, Education, Lei-sure and Lifestyle) Westerville, a commu-nity-based initiative that provides health-related resources for individuals who live and work in the city. It has been in oper-ation for a few months, most notably co-ordinating an eight-week series of walks incityparkscalledHealthyLifestyles:AWalkinthePark.

The group contains leaders from such organizations as the city of Westerville, Westerville City Schools, Otterbein Uni-versity and local health partners.

By Garth Bishop

Race PlaceWesterville is host to a great many 5K and other runs


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Live W.E.L.L. is working to put to-gether a list of 5Ks taking place within Westerville’s borders, but that’s just asmall part of its overall mission. It has six dimensions: physical activity, nutri-tion, education, screenings, mental health and safety.

5Ks are good workouts in their own right, and they allow those looking to get in better shape to establish a base-line–aracetimetheycanseektobeatwhen the next race rolls around.

“There are a lot of people who would not be able to come away from a race earning prizes,” says Herron. “There’s… got to be an internal motivation to beat your previous time.”

And the specter of an upcoming race is often a motivating factor to get and stay in good shape.

“Knowing you have an event coming up helps you get out the door on a regu-lar basis,” says Jurcevich.

Getting ready to run a 5K might seem like an intimidating task, but almost any-onecandoit–5kilometers translatesto about 3.1 miles. It’s important to note that walking a 5K or similar race is al-most always an option, so individuals not inclined to run need not sit out.

“A lot of people may shy away from doing a 5K because they may not be abletoruna5K,”Herronsays.

There is a large number of training programs out there – including thoseof the “couch-to-5K” variety. “The big-gest thing starting out is listening to your body and taking time getting into it,” says Jurcevich.

A lot of people want to make prog-ress more quickly than their bodies will allow, and that’s a no-no; it’s important to give the body time to recover.

Jurcevich and his colleagues recom-menda“conversational”pace–ifyoucan’t run and talk at the same time, you’re going too fast and are more likely to run out of breath or start feeling pain in your sides.TheWestervilleParksandRecreation

Department is considering putting to-gether a program to help residents pre-pare for 5Ks and similar athletic events. The Columbus Running Company

has two preparation programs. One is theCbus Pacers, a group that getstogether for weekday runs. The other is Starting Line, which is geared toward preparation for longer races such as 26.2-mile marathons and 13.1-mile half-marathons.


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5Ks of WestervilleTheWestervilleareaplayedhosttoabout25footracesin2012.Manyofthem will return in 2013, alongside at least one new addition.

Race Beneficiary Organizer 2012 Date 2013 Date

First on the First Luke Billings Foundation M3S Sports Jan. 1 Jan. 1

Stingray 5K Just for fun Coughlin Chevrolet N/A March 2

Wellness in the Woods Franklin County Metro Parks Greenswell March 25 April 13(Sharon Woods)

Bunny Hop 5K Westerville Parks Foundation Ultrafit USA April 7 March 30

Hoover Hustle 10K and 5K Just for fun Ultrafit USA April 15 April 21

Trot for Thought 5K Brain Injury Association Brain Injury Association May 12 TBA of Ohio of Ohio

Chase Memorial Freedom USO, Honor Flight Columbus JPMorgan Chase & Co. May 26 May 254 Mile Run

Party at the Creek 5K Westerville Parks Foundation City of Westerville May 31 TBA

RadioU 88.7 5K RadioU/Spirit Communications RadioU June 8 TBA

Wellness in the Woods Franklin County Metro Parks Greenswell June 10 TBA(Blendon Woods)

Independence Day 5K Rotary Club of Westerville Rotary Club of Westerville July 4 July 4

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IN tHE FoUR yEARS pAt KEMMER HAS been event chairman, the Chilly Open hasgonethroughmajortransformations.

First, it moved to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Now, in 2013, it’s changing its sponsor and its name.

What hasn’t changed is the purpose of the Open, organized and coordinated by the Rotary Club ofWesterville Sun-

Chilly Open has become one of the big-gestone-dayRotarycharitydrivesintheU.S., Kemmer notes proudly.

Initially, it was the Wendy’s Chili Open, named after its primary sponsor, and was staged the first weekend of February as a sortofpitch-and-puttgolfouting–usuallyon frozen turf, if not ice and snow. That weekend remains the designated time for the event.

Wendy’s dropped out as sponsor for 2013; beginning this year, the event will beknownastheChillyOpen,Presentedby Kroger, which is itself a strong booster of the zoo. That has made for a compara-tively easy transition, says Kemmer, since the event itself will change little.

That’s better than could be said for the transition to the zoo four years ago. All the club’s members, who now number about 90, are involved on a dozen committees that handle all sorts of matters, from lining up restaurants to serve patrons to entertain-ment, from sponsors to assigning 300 vol-unteers event day. The club is the leader of every aspect of the open, though it shares proceedswithothersthatplaymajorroles.

Kemmer calls the burdens of the move “huge” in terms of time spent and logis-tics necessary. “We had to change every process,” he notes.

Golf, for example, is at Safari Golf Club, the zoo’s neighboring cousin, and is han-dled by Dublin AM Rotary, which keepsproceeds from it for its own programs.

So how did it go in the first go round at the zoo? “It came off smooth as silk,” despite a 14-inch snowfall that nearly crippled travel to and around in the Co-lumbus area, Kemmer says. Only one of 22 restaurants was unable to make the show, which drew a surprisingly robust crowd of 2,400.

Chilly Open changes name and sponsor, but goal

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rise: raising thousands of dollars to help a dozen organizations or programs in and around Westerville, in central Ohio and even in a couple of foreign countries.

After a modest beginning on the grounds of the Anheuser-Busch brewery17 years ago, the Open has become a major event. Organizers expect to topthe $2 million overall mark this year. The

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“We knew at that moment that this move was for the best,” Kemmer says. The turnout de-spite the severe weather proved that “because of the enormous interest in the zoo, we knew it would grow,” he adds.

And it certainly has, with at-tendance going up each year. Turnout this year is expected to exceed 3,500, and backers anticipate the event will net about $250,000, a 25 per-centjumpfrom2012.Thatwillpush total collections, now at $1.9 million, well past the $2 million milestone.

The club’s foundation de-termines where all proceeds go, but it doesn’t disclose amounts recipients get. Some proceeds go to large organizations suchastheDaveThomasFoundationforAdoption, Westerville Area ResourceMinistry, Mount Carmel St. Ann’s forneo-natal care, Children’s Hunger Alli-ance, Nationwide Children’s Hospital,FlyingHorseFarmsandBuckeyeRanch.The club’s foundation gets a share, too, for its own use. Some benefactors in the Westerville area include Westerville Spe-cial Olympics, Leadership Westerville, Challenge Day, other anti-bullying pro-gramsinhighschoolsandtheElementarySchool Leadership Summit. Then there are the international beneficiaries, which includeamalnutritionclinicinHondurasandanorphanageinMexico.

Kemmer got involved a year after he joined the club, servedas event co-chairman for three years and agreed to become chairman “in a weak moment,” he says with a laugh. It’s a team effort, of course–“Allmembersareondeck,”hesays, and help carry the load. One key

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to the event’s success is finding sponsors, who pay $500 to $25,000 and in turn receive free advertising and ticket allot-ments based on their contributions.Kemmer, project manager at Franklin

University,has leeway fromhis job–“anunderstandingemployer,”hesays–tode-votecountlesshourstotheOpen.Planningbegins in July, but the showdown begins a couple months ahead of the event with fre-quent committee meetings. Then, “From two weeks out, that’s about my life,” he says.

When it’s over, he looks forward to “weekends when I can do some things I want to do.”He’sbeingassistedbyPatKnott,who

will become Open chairman again when Kemmer gives it up and moves up to be-

Chilly Open Presented by KrogerLocation: Columbus Zoo and AquariumDate: Feb. 2time: Noon to 5 p.m.Cost: $40 per person ($35 in ad-vance); zoo members get $5 discount per ticket, children 12 and under free. Zoo admission included for the day from10a.m.to4p.m.Parkingis$5.Highlights: Free food served by 30 restaurantsinWater’sEdgeEventsPark;daylongentertainmentbytheDebits;manychilden’sactivities;raffles, including $5,000 for grocer-ies for a year from Kroger; auctions, including behind-the-scenes tour with JackHanna,zoodirectoremeritus,aswell as collectible items, trips, event tickets and more.

The Polar Bear OpenLocation: Safari Golf ClubDate: Feb. 2time: 8 a.m. to noon.Cost: $80, including golf and Chilly Open admission

come club president in mid-2014. As all club members do, he will continue work-ingon theouting.Hefinds itenjoyablebecause “we get to go to the zoo a lot.” And “It’s a true family affair now.”

Knott, also a former club president, has told Kemmer that being club president is easier than being Open chairman. “I hopehe’snotlyingtome,”Kemmerjokesas he discusses the changeover.

The chairman has to find his successor. HowdidheconvinceKnotttodothejobagain? “I got him in a weak moment,” he says in a less-than-serious tone.

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By Garth Bishop

Grants for the Greater GoodWesterville Fund’s assistance helps local organizations improve the communityFoR MoRE tHAN 30 yEARS, the Westerville Fund has been giving local agencies and nonprofits a boost to help themcompleteprojectsin the public interest.Money from donors is in-

vested with the Columbus Foundation. Often, donors contribute in their wills.

“We only spend the inter-est each year – we don’ttouch the principal so we can have this on an ongoing basis,” says Bill Rectanus,chairman of the Westerville Fund’s board.

Grants are doled out by the fund’s seven-member board and cannot be used for operational costs. Recipients must be located within theWestervilleCitySchoolDistrictandmusthave 501(c)3 status.

The fund gave its first grant in 1977: $100 to Concord Counseling Services. Since then, it has provided grants to theWestervilleAreaResourceMinistry,Westerville Parks Foundation, Wester-ville Symphony Orchestra, Westerville Area Chamber Foundation, Westerville PublicLibrary,WestervilleHistoricalSo-ciety,WestervilleCitySchoolDistrictandmore. In 2011, the fund gave $2,493 to the Westerville Crew for life vests and thermal suits, allowing team members to practice in the winter; $15,000 to the city of Westerville for the Westerville LegacyTrainDepot;and$6,750totheOtterbein University Police Departmentfor body armor and protective vests.

The fund has been very generous and helpfultoW.A.R.M.and,byextension,to Westerville residents in need, says W.A.R.M.ExecutiveDirectorScottMari-er. Westerville Fund grants have paid

for telecommunications and computer equipment and a food display cooler.The cooler, in conjunctionwith a dis-

play freezer fundedby the RotaryClubof Westerville Sunrise, allowed the food pantry to offer more perishable items and create its Client Choice program. The program gives clients the opportunity to select food based on their own needs, rather than take home pre-sorted bags.“Prior to that,we just had residential

refrigerators and freezers … and you couldn’t have somebody just rummagethrough five refrigerators and freezers to seewhattheywant,”Mariersays.

The fund’s board will accept submis-sions for 2013 from Jan. 1-Oct. 1.

Applications for grant funding can be sent to the Westerville Fund, HowardHouse, Otterbein University, 131 W.ParkSt.,Westerville,OH43081.Contri-butions can be sent to the same address.


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Strong FoundationsLoaded home gym keeps fitness a priority in the Arnold household

tHE GyM IS pADDED WItH HARD, rubber flooring. A treadmill, an ellipti-cal walker and a recumbent bike sit in front of one of the mirrored walls. In the corner, there is a squat rack next to a multi-purposeworkoutstation.ABOSUball, free weights and medicine balls of various sizes fill the rest of the room.

“Foundation Fitness” is painted on a metal beam that stretches across the un-covered ceiling beams.

Foundation Fitness isn’t a new body-building gym. It’s the home workout facilityofWesterville residentsMeganand Josh Arnold.

When the couple moved to Wester-ville, finding a house with the space to build a home gym was a high priority for them.

“Fitness is a very important part of our lives, so we try to make it accessible,” Megan says. “If it’s not accessible,you’re probably not going to do it.”

When she was attending Ohio Uni-versity, Megan participated in figurecompetitions for women. Josh, also an OU student, was involved in bodybuild-ing competitions. The two met at the gym during a workout.

Becausefitnessisimpor-tant to the couple, the con-venience factor was a big plus of a home gym.

“ I t ’s . a lways . eas i e s t when it’s at your finger-tips,” she says.

In addition to the tread-mill, elliptical walker and recumbent bike, there is also a total gym, a weight pulley system and a chin-up/pull-up bar, allowing the user to work almost every muscle in the body and perform more than 60 exercises.

The squat rack is for free-weight lifting and oth-er exercises with a more old-school feel. It works multiple muscles to build strength and mass. ThemedicineandBOSUball–half

of a large, inflated rubber ball attached toasolid,flatplatform–areforimprov-ing balance and the core.

Attached to the Foundation Fitness beam is a TRX Suspension Trainer,

which uses the exerciser’s own body weight –rather than a col-lection of various free and assist-ed weights – toperform a wide variety of exer-c i s e s . t ha t . bu i l d s t r eng th , .endu r -ance, core stabil-ity and mobility. It was developed byaNavySEAL.

“We.wanted to get the equipment we thought we would use and then also to be able to do . a . to ta l - body

workoutwithclients,”Megansays.The gym is designed to provide op-

tions for achieving a more efficient workout.

“With our setup, you can have an awesome and efficient workout in 30-45minutes,”Megansays.“It’sallabouttraining efficiently, not longer.”Plus,thehomegymisequippedwith

mirrors to better inspect one’s form –not to mention a plasma TV and sur-round sound to keep things fun and interesting.

Family members and friends train in Arnold’s home gym, as do the few per-sonal training clients she instructs. “Mygoalistoteachpeoplehowfit-

ness and staying active keeps people young,”saysMegan.

One gym patron in particular, though, doesn’t need any help staying young: the Arnolds’ 2-year-old daugh-ter,Ellie.Thegymdoublesasherplayspace.

The gym is baby-proof. The mirrors are secured to the wall and a power strip for all the cardio equipment is

Megan and Josh Arnold with their daughter, Ellie

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“Usually, we make working out a family event,” she says. “It’s all about spending time together and family fitness.”

Arnold will set up an obstacle course for her daughter, giving Ellietheopportunitytojumpoverthingsorcrawl around while others are work-ing out.

“We hope through having fun, she’ll grow up with a healthy fitness orienta-tion,”Megansays.

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Green chilies are the key ingredient in Chile Verde’s unique menutoM ANtHoNy IS qUICK to DRAW A distinctionbetween theMexicancuisineseen at innumerable restaurants and the New Mexican cuisine cooked up byChile Verde Cafe.

It all starts with the restaurant’s name-sake: green chilies.

In late November, Chile Verde opened its second central Ohio location at 1522 Gemini Pl.,whichwaspreviously occu-pied by Shane’s Rib Shack. The restau-rant’s other location is in Northwest Co-lumbus.ThePolarisrestaurantismuchcloserto

home for owner Anthony, who has lived in Westerville for most of his life.Andit’sjustthemostrecentsignofsuc-

cess for thepopularNewMexican res-taurant, which has been in business for 22 years. The Northwest Columbus loca-tion underwent a significant expansion three years ago.NewMexicancuisineisacombination

ofthreedifferentculinarystyles:Hispanic,Native American and American pioneer. And green chilies are at the center of it all.

Chile Verde gets its green chilies from NewMexico, where they thrive in thedesert climate. They’re a perfect compo-nentforanymealinNewMexico,add-ing a smoky, spicy flavor, says Anthony.“YougotoMcDonald’s(inNewMex-

ico), they’ll put green chilies on it if you ask for them,” Anthony says.

Until recently, the restaurant was incor-porating frozen chilies only in a gravy-like sauceusedinmanyofitsdishes.Butnow,it’s having fresh chilies shipped in from Albuquerque every week, and the menu has changed accordingly, increasing the number of green chile-focused foods.AmongthesearetheGreenChileMac

n’ Cheese, Green Chile Crab Cakes, Green Chile Cheeseburger, Green Chile Stew and Green Chile Cheese Fries.

Changes to the menu will be notice-able to those familiar with the previous one. Enchiladaswere on themenu be-fore, but now they are stacked in the NewMexicanstyle,layeredwiththedin-er’s choice of protein and covered with a signaturesauce.AlsonewistheNavajo

Taco, a monstrosity featuring choice of chicken, shredded beef or spicy ground beef topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, black olives and jalapenos onaNavajoflatbread–which,despite itssize and potential for mess, needs to be eaten sans utensils for the diner to get the authenticNewMexicanexperience.“InNewMexico,theyjusteatwiththeir

hands,” Anthony says. “They’re crazy.”Because every meal starts with chips

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The menu is filled out by such items as the Santa Fe, which is chicken, steak, shrimp or a combination sautéed with corn, black beans and peppers in a spicy tequilamarinadeonabedofNewMexi-can rice; Chile Rellenos, green chiliesstuffedwithMonterey Jackcheese, thendipped in a light meringue batter and fried,thencoveredwithsauce;theBBQGrilledFajitaBurrito,whichismarinatedchicken, steak or a combination of both sautéed with green peppers and onions,


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InstructionsTrim meat and dice into 1-inch cubes.

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Top with shredded cheese and serve with a warm flour tortilla.

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The restaurant’s décor includes paint-ings of scenes such as a mission church andabullfight; theAgaveRoom in theback of the restaurant, which incorpo-ratesPatrontequilabottleshangingfromthe lights; and woodwork made from the pieces of an old sugar shack Anthony bought in Gambier, Ohio.

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