Healthy New Albany Magazine November/December 2021

November/December 2021

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november/december 2021 Vol. 11, No. 2

5 First Glance

Letter from the Executive Editor

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

8 My Story Elliott Lemberg

10 Personalities Michael Triplett

12 On The Path Jerseys of Hope uses fandom to inspire perseverance

30 Rewriting the Future A Remarkable Evening Speaker

32 Student Spotlight NAHS Orchestra

34 Food Holiday Diet

36 On The Horizon 3-D printed hearts

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38 HNA Column Behind the Logo

40 On the Shelf Library recommendations

16 Initiatives City’s solar polar panel project

42 Top Homes Sold in New Albany

19 Gift Guide

43 Luxury Living Real Estate Guide

24 Meet the Hinson

44 Scene At

Amphitheater makes much-anticipated debut

Polo Cup Souper Supper Walking Classic Oktoberfest

48 Scene in New Albany

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Memories of Happy Days

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must admit, memories of my adolescence growing up in Brooklyn, New York, have not waned after residing 45 years in central Ohio. The street corner days of harmonizing to the doo-wop hits of the 1950s and 1960s are permanently embedded not only in my mind but also on stacked shelves in the basement of my home.

Resting on these shelves are weathered cardboard boxes containing numerous 45s. For those of you who were not fortunate enough to experience the greaser era (think about the dress of those in the movie and play Grease), 45s are the small vinyl records with the large hole in the middle that were played on a phonograph or in many cases, in a jukebox in the luncheonette down the block. In my neighborhood, one resided on a block, not street. It’s memorabilia such as this that help me maintain an appreciation of a genre of music I find alive and inspiring.

Imagine the rush of excitement that crossed my cerebral cortex as I started to peruse Megan Roth’s article, Orchestra Rocks! I began to experience a reawakening of the days when Leiber and Stoller’s composed songs that dominated the airwaves on popular east coast radio shows, emceed by icons like Alan Freed and Murray the K (on the swinging soiree with a blast from the past).

Accompanying this genre of music perpetuated a culture exemplified by the greaser look, harmonizing under the streetlamp and cruising the streets in a 1957 Chevy.

But Megan’s article does much more than refresh an era replete with fond memories. It highlights the hard work and well-deserved recognition of the girls and boys in the NAPLS Orchestra who invested countless hours to bring Leiber and Stoller’s songs in Smokey Joe’s Cafe to the forefront of a musical era that people of all ages can appreciate.

The production of Smokey Joe’s Cafe also introduced another perspective to the community. I call this perspective diversity. In thinking about cultural diversity, it’s important to understand the role those different genres of music such as the hits in Smokey Joe’s Cafe by groups such as the Drifters can play in highlighting commonalities all of us can appreciate.

There is much to be gleaned through music and for that, I am thankful to the NAPLS Orchestra.

It brought music to my ears.

Photo courtesy of Ray LaVoie Photography

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Phil Heit Executive Director Emeritus Healthy New Albany

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in & out

What's happening in and out of New Albany

Sunday, Nov. 21

Thursday, Nov. 4

Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration

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Saturday, Nov. 27

Columbus Hungry Turkey 5K/10K

Friday, Nov. 5

Winter’s Rest: November Labyrinth Walk

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Saturday, Dec. 18

New Albany Symphony Orchestra presents Santa and the Symphony 4-5:30 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Center for the Arts, 100 E. DublinGranville Rd. www.newalbanysymphony.com

7-8 p.m., Shepherd’s Corner, 987 N. Waggoner Rd., Blacklick www.shepherdscorner.org

Friday, Nov. 12-Sunday, Nov. 14

The Beauty Boost Winter Retreat Getaway Friday 6 p.m.-Sunday 11 a.m., Among the Trees Lodging, Hocking Hills www.thebeautyboost.net

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Saturday, Nov. 13

Artist Opening Reception for Shawn Augustson 4-8 p.m., Hayley Gallery, 260 Market St. www.localohioart.com

New Albany Ballet Co. presents The Nutcracker Various times, Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. www.newalbanyballet.com

New Albany Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Spectacular

3-5 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. www.newalbanysymphony.com

Friday, Dec. 5 Rudolph Run 5K

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Sunday, Dec. 19

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Education & Discussion Programs Wednesday, Nov. 10

Mental Wellness Matters: Fostering Positive Emotions 6-6:30 p.m., Philip Heit Center

Saturday January 1

Healthy New Year - Yoga & Juice 10-11:15 a.m., Philip Heit Center

Nature Programs Tuesdays (Nov. 9, Dec. 7)

Friday, Nov. 19

World of Wonder (WOW) Nature Classes for preschoolers

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Wednesdays (Nov. 10, Dec. 1, Dec. 15)

Lunch & Learn: Coping & Resilience through a Pandemic

Integrative Programs Saturday, Nov. 13

10-11:15 a.m., Rose Run Park

4-5:30 p.m., InStill Wellness, 5031 Forest Dr., Ste. A

Winter Solstice Hike

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Saturday, Nov. 20

Nourish Culinary Programs Sunday, Nov. 7

Mondays, Nov. 22-Dec. 13 Yoga Foundations

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Tuesdays, Nov. 23-Dec. 14 Chair Yoga

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Tuesdays, Nov. 23-Dec. 14 Urban Zen

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Thursday, Dec. 16

“Om” for the Holidays 6-8 p.m., Philip Heit Center

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Various date options between December 5 and December 12 Nourish Culinary Class: Cookies Around the World

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Nourish Jr. Culinary Class: Smoothies! Breakfast on the Go (for ages 3-5) 10:30 a.m.-noon, Philip Heit Center Demo Kitchen

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Senior Connections Programs Wednesday, Nov. 3 S.C. Fall Happy Hour

4-5:30 p.m., Philip Heit Center Outdoor Patio

Thursday Mornings

Thursday Connections (topics vary) 10 a.m., Philip Heit Center

Second Fridays of the Month (November 12, December 10) Pinterest Craft Club

2-3 p.m., Philip Heit Center

Sunday, Nov. 14

Sunday Brunch Bunch 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Philip Heit Center

Due to COVID-19, programs are subject to change.

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my story

By Brandon Klein

Editor’s Note: “My Story” is a first-person column OR a Q&A feature of a New Albany community member that centers on health.

Have a story to share? Email bklein@cityscenemediagroup.com. Submissions should be no more than 1,000 words.

A Beast of a Disease Cancer diagnosis doesn’t keep theater director down

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I called my general practitioner and they set an appointment for me in October and said, let’s go ahead and get a CT scan. I went in for the scan and then, a few days later, I got a call from my doctor and that’s when he told me that I had this lymphoma growing in my back, or what he perceived to be lymphoma from the CT scan. So he referred me to (The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital).

They were able to pinpoint exactly what it was and it’s pretty incredible how specific they can be in their diagnosis.

Once they made the diagnosis my oncologists said they want to get me in for chemotherapy next week, which was the holidays and I was like, ‘Can we wait until at least after Christmas?’

And he said, ‘That’s fine, but we do need to get you in soon because it’s stage four and it’s rapidly growing.’

HNA: What was your reaction to the diagnosis?

EL: I think whenever anyone hears stage four related to cancer it chills their blood a bit and, certainly, there was that initial fear. You start to do a little bit of soul-searching at that moment as well, but I was able to reframe my mindset 8

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lliott Lemberg is the artistic director at the New Albany High School theater department. He was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, stage four, in December 2019. The disease kept him on medical leave for the remainder of that school year. His interview with Health New Albany magazine was edited for space and clarity.

HNA: What was life like before your diagnosis and when did you start noticing something different was going on in your life?

EL: Regarding life before the diagnosis, it’s always been very busy. Running the theater program and teaching consumes a lot of my time. In 2019 we were invited to be a part of the American High School Theatre Festival in Edinburgh, held during the Fringe Festival. We took a production called Pippin over to Edinburgh and performed in August of that year. The trip butted right up to the start of the year.

Two days later, I just couldn’t get my legs back underneath me. I was just exhausted. This went on for weeks. Then I started to have some back pain as well. I’ve had kidney stones since 2006 so I thought it was one of my kidney stones acting up, but the pain was persistent. It wasn’t going away. And the fatigue wasn’t really going away no matter how long I slept.

and just start thinking about next steps, trying not to think too far ahead.

I know in talking with my treatment team they began to map out what that process would look like and what the treatment would be like. … The prognosis was fairly positive based upon other people who had any other similar lymphoma that it responded very well to chemotherapy and it was very treatable.

Just being able to take it one step at a time, going into that process, was really helpful for me.

It’s like, ‘OK. So what do I need to do in the next hour or the next day?’ Part of it too was getting through the production of Beauty and the Beast, which was a beast of a show – pun intended. I mean, a huge Disney production. That was also a really good distraction at the time as well. It kept my mind occupied.

(I was) going to have six rounds of chemotherapy and going to be out for six months, at least. So having to plan for that was pretty monumental at the time.

HNA: What were those six months like and how would you say it affected you and your family?

EL: I said this to a lot of people once I recovered: It’s not a journey that I would ever recommend to anyone. I never want anyone to have to go through it because it’s challenging. I mean, the other drugs affect you in a lot of different ways and the longer you’re in the treatment, the more run-down you become. Your body is being hit with these chemicals and that’s killing the cancer cells, but they’re also impacting your other cell counts as well – your white blood cells, red blood cells.

The symptoms were ranging from moderate to severe.

By the time May rolled around, I was feeling pretty rough, but I was keeping that end goal in sight.

HNA: What was the experience like being away from work? And how did that affect some of the students you normally work with?

EL: For me, it was really difficult stepping away. That was a loss in and of itself because I love coming to work and I love working with my students.

The benefit of my position is that I often work with kids for two, three, four years, and I’m also teaching at the middle school. So, I may have them for five or six years. We develop really strong relationships in the department. Having to completely step away from all that was difficult. The first few weeks away was a big adjustment for me because I’m used to just go and go.

I would try to connect with the students as much as I could but as the treatment went on I was getting more and more run-down. It was hard. I did connect with my substitute especially in the first couple weeks and there were a couple of opportunities where I would call them and they put me on speaker and I was able to connect with the kids that way.

They had a performance in January of a piece that we’d been working on right before I left. I was able to wish them a good show – break legs, those kinds of things – before they went on stage. And I know it was good for them to hear my voice. But it was really difficult, and then the world just went topsy-turvy in the middle of my treatment because the pandemic started. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

HNA: Where are you at now in your journey?

EL: The last summer, when I finished out my round of chemo and they did my CT scans, my scan said the tumor shrunk, showed no activity. My body was just beginning to recuperate. … My energy started to come back and I started to really, truly feel better.

I realized how awful I felt during the fall of 2019, it’s something that just settles in so slowly. My advice is if you really start feeling run-down or feeling off and you’re having random pains persisting, go and see your medical professional because it could be nothing, but it could also be something else.

I think they caught mine in the nick of time. By the time, the school year rolled around last year, even though we were heading into a year of unknowns, personally, I was feeling so much better.

Brandon Klein is senior editor. Feedback welcome at bklein@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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personalities

By Emily Lutz

Innovating a New Hope Biotech executive wants Columbus to lead industry

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Michael Triplett

pany helped develop that skillset for him and created an interest in progressing further into the world of innovative medical technology. To pursue that, he earned a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from OSU. Later, working with Battelle, executives identified Triplett’s ability to think across domains and develop monetization strategies. That earned him the opportunity to oversee those strategies for the life sciences division. This proved pivotal as Triplett continued his career and moved toward roles developing early-stage medical technology companies.

“It’s very easy to be a theoretical leader,” Triplett says, “but when you are making every decision, your pace of decision making absolutely has to increase.”

Much of Triplett’s more recent work has dealt with maximizing new research and technology, such as developments from OSU and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Armatus Bio works to combine work from genetics and bioengineering fields into new therapeutic treatments.

Triplett says that investment and the potential for profit are key to bringing these important new developments to life. He notes the influence of patents, grants and other investments on the growth of new ideas and says that those financial incentives are necessary for continued innovation.

“It provides a real human nature benefit to individuals who provide value,” he says. “Without those motivations, I am deeply concerned that we will lose our innovative abilities.”

This value is clearly seen in the results of Triplett’s ventures and in the hope these technologies instill in patients. One of the most rewarding parts of his work is seeing the technology and treatments prove effective as trial data comes back. The potential for those lifechanging results drives his work.

Those results inspire hope and appreciation from patients and their families as well. The family of one patient drove unannounced from Mexico City to New Albany, Triplett says.

“They were motivated by nothing more than giving their children a better future,” he says. “They want to be in the presence of people who helped.”

Triplett continues to believe that with attention given to the infrastructure already available – universities, hospitals, schools – Columbus can become an epicenter for the biotech industry and continue to provide those realworld results.

“The most impactful and meaningful success has been watching the building of hope in the patient communities,” Triplett says. “Hope is the most rewarding for all of us.”

Emily Lutz is a contributing writer.

Feedback welcome at feedback@ cityscenemediagroup.com.

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ichael Triplett’s career in health technology has been fueled by innovation, and he believes the same mentality can drive Columbus to become a leader in the industry.

“I want to try to build out a pillar of the economy here in Columbus,” he says, “and make Columbus a biotech hub.”

Triplett, who most recently cofounded Armatus Bio, where he now serves as president and CEO, has built an impressive resume through his passion for innovation and growth. Triplett has worked with Battelle and Proctor & Gamble, co-founded multiple earlystage companies, and has provided advice and mentorship to schools and students in the hopes of further developing his industry in the central Ohio area.

Exposing young people to STEM is a fundamental step for Triplett. He has prioritized opportunities to aid in the development of educational opportunities to best serve the needs of students. That has included serving as a STEM advisor for New Albany-Plain Local Schools and as an executive mentor in The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business technology, entrepreneurship and commercialization program. Triplett has also contributed to InnovateOhio.

Founded by Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted, InnovateOhio aims to “create a culture of innovation in state government” in order to improve services and lower costs for taxpayers.

With InnovateOhio, Triplett has led a gene and cell therapy working group, focused on developing economic strategies to grow that industry in Ohio, and sought to encourage more people to enter the biomedical field by aligning school curriculums toward industry needs.

After beginning his career at Proctor & Gamble, Triplett recognized that, while he was a strong engineer, he had little idea about the world of business and innovation. Working with the com-

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on the path

By Cameron Carr

Fighting via Fandom

Photo courtesy of Monica Biener

Jerseys of Hope uses fandom to inspire perseverance

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Recipients of jerseys and soccer balls presented by Ayembillah Tahiru Gambo, on behalf of Jerseys of Hope, to an orphanage in Brong Ahafo, Ghana. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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even years ago, Jon Biemer was running late on a visit to his mother, Sharon, in a cancer ward. When he arrived, the sometimessullen atmosphere had been replaced by lively commotion – the ward was watching a football game.

That gave Biemer an idea: What if sports fandom could be used to ignite that same energy and hope in others?

That inspiration eventually formed the basis for Jerseys of Hope, a nonprofit formed to provide athletic jerseys to hospital patients and their families as a way of building hope and improving well-being.

“People get really excited (when they receive a jersey),” Biemer says.

“We get both sides of the spectrum: overwhelming joy and happiness but

Interested in donating? Find more information at www.jerseys ofhope.com.

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partner; NC4K, a local nonprofit that provides support to children who have cancer, has been another.

“We’re kind of more of a support system for these bigger nonprofits,” Biemer says. “We help them help their families.”

Connections such as these have also helped Jerseys of Hope to expand its mission beyond young hospital patients.

also, I don’t want to say sadness, just, ‘I can’t believe you did this for us, this means so much.’”

Jerseys of Hope takes requests for jerseys, generally from a specific team but occasionally for a specific player, and provides them free of charge. The New Albany-based organization supplies about half of requests from donations of lightly-used jerseys and uses monetary donations to fill requests for jerseys not in its collection.

Biemer saw it as important for Jerseys of Hope to give the jerseys not just to the patients, but also to their families.

“It’s not just the patient that’s in need,” he says. “It’s really the whole family, and they’re fighting this horrible disease together.”

For parents, it can be a huge emotional turn.

“They’re so consumed by the child’s well-being, as they should be, and for one minute in a day, this brings happiness to them,” Biemer says.

Though Biemer’s mother passed away before Jerseys of Hope became a reality, he has carried on the idea and seen tremendous growth. Since beginning in February 2015, the organization has given out more than 1,100 jerseys.

By fall of this year, Jerseys of Hope had already surpassed its ambitious goal to donate 300 jerseys by year’s end, a sizable increase on years past.

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Jersey recipients at a school in Accra, Ghana

An especially excited young fan receives an OSU jersey from Jerseys of Hope.

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“The common image is a child in a hospital bed,” Biemer says. “Every day and every opportunity, we’re learning more and realizing we don’t have to be so strict.”

As new requests come in, the organization continues to increase the potential uses of its donated jerseys. Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Camp Oty’Okwa requested jerseys for campers who might not have enough clothing for the week. Jerseys of Hope’s message hasn’t just expanded outside of hospitals, it’s expanded across borders. A school in Ghana reached out asking for jerseys for students in need.

“That was a ‘wow’ moment,” Biemer says of the Ghana donation.

“You live in New Albany and you don’t realize how underprivileged some people are.”

Biemer credits the New Albany community with being quick to support when residents hear of causes that help others in need.

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A group of recipients in 2017 after one of Jerseys of Hope’s first donations to Ronald McDonald House

Biemer’s son, Gavin, presents the first Jerseys of Hope donation to a resident at the New Albany Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing && Assisted Living. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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an event in Strongsville, a suburb of Cleveland.

Biemer says that, while Jerseys of Hope has been largely grassroots thus far, taking steps to formalize and expand are on the radar.

The ultimate goal would be a partnership with a sports organization such as the NFL or NCAA that could fuel more donations and broaden the organization’s reach. On Students at a school in Brong Ahafo, Ghana, wore the Columbus the more immediate hoCrew jerseys provided by Jerseys of Hope as their soccer uniform. rizon is the potential of adding a base in an area such as Cleveland.

“This community is so giving,” he For now, Jerseys of Hope is fosays. “If we started this in another comcused on its mission, with all donated munity, I definitely think we wouldn’t be jerseys making their way into the hands where we are today.” of those in need. The nonprofit can That early support has allowed have a stock of hundreds of jerseys Jerseys of Hope to blossom and look at a time in order to fulfill specific reinto further expansion. In addition to the quests as needed.

Biemer says about Ghana donation, the organization has 80 percent of those requests are for sent jerseys to Cincinnati and hosted

football jerseys, with soccer and hockey following behind.

Jerseys of Hope has conducted surveys to jersey recipients and found that, on average, the respondents say they feel 60 percent better, often moving from a low feeling, scored between 2-4, before receiving a jersey to a high of 8 or 9 afterward.

The sense of joy and hope that a jersey can provide remains at the foundation of Jerseys of Hope’s mission.

Biemer compares the response to the excitement of receiving a holiday gift.

“It magnifies that excitement,” he says. “Can you imagine if you’re a sick child in a hospital? It magnifies that excitement times 10.”

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Cameron Carr is associate editor.

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initiatives

By Mark Nemec, City of New Albany Public Service Director

Solar panel project latest example of New Albany commitment to environmental sustainability

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More importantly, this particular project will protect our environment by annually removing 112 metric tons of carbon dioxide from the air. That is the equivalent of planting 2,800 new trees!

Efforts like this solar panel installation follow the recommendations of the Engage New Albany Strategic Plan, which encourages the adoption of alternative energy sources within the city. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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f you’ve driven past the City of New Albany Public Service complex at Bevelhymer Rd. and Walnut St. lately, you may have noticed a major addition. In September, we completed a six-week project to install 271 solar panels on our garage building roof. The roof’s size, orientation, pitch and material construction made it a perfect fit for this 5,570-square-foot solar panel project.

With environmental sustainability as one of our community pillars, we at the City of New Albany are doing our part to foster and encourage the adoption of alternative energy sources.

Pursuing environmentally sustainable strategies like this solar panel installation can greatly reduce the cost and consumption of energy, while lowering carbon emissions and reducing fossil fuel consumption in the city.

At a cost of $231,777.47, the project is a significant investment that will produce long-term savings. The solar panels are expected to produce up to 131,166 KWh (Kilowatt hours) of power annually, essentially cutting our electricity costs at the Public Service complex in half. Also, the projected 30-year lifespan of the panels will allow the project to pay for itself.

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To get a better look at what we have installed on our roof, I encourage you to drive by our complex or watch a recently produced video about the solar panels on any of the city’s social media accounts and newalbanyohio.org.

Whether it is installing recycling receptacles in city buildings, replacing street lights with more energy efficient LED light bulbs or investing in alternative energy projects, the City of New Albany is dedicated to being a good steward of our environment. We hope you will join us and do your part to make the world a safer and healthier place for all of us. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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Anyone interested in pursuing solar energy should schedule a consultation with the City of New Albany’s community development team. Plan submittals would be required for all commercial and residential solar projects along with building, electrical and zoning permits.

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Holiday-scented Root Candles

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Meet the Hinson Amphitheater makes muchanticipated debut

Photo courtesy of New Albany-Plain Local School District

By Cameron Carr

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n Aug. 31, the Charleen & Charles Hinson Amphitheater made its long-awaited premiere with a dedication ceremony. That opening ceremony, and events soon after with performances by Leslie Odom Jr. and the New Albany Symphony Orchestra, gave a taste of what the $7 million outdoor performing arts space will offer the community.

Identical in size and located adjacent to the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, the Hinson Amphitheater will augment the potential for performing arts within New Albany and central Ohio as a whole. The dedication ceremony served to highlight the vast arts community that the space might play host to as 270 performers graced the stage throughout the night.

An estimated crowd of more than 1,000 people was treated to performances by the New Albany Ballet Company, Hi Fidelity, New Albany High School Theatre’s award-winning Smokey Joe’s Cafe performers and others.

Construction on the project began in 2020 after the Hinsons provided the leading donation of $600,000 to support the amphitheater. Additional private donations, as well as $1 million in support from the city, funded the project.

New Albany Marching Band performs at the Hinson Amphitheater.

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CAPA will manage events at the open-air space. The theater is designed to host a wide array of events from film screenings and musical guests to community festivals.

On Sept. 10, the New Albany Symphony Orchestra connected some of those concepts with Night at the Movies. The performance saw the orchestra take on classic scores from films including Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Titanic and West Side Story.

A sold-out benefit concert for the amphitheater on Sept. 23 hosted Leslie Odom Jr. The Tony and Grammy award-winning actor is known for roles in productions and films such as Hamilton, A Night in Miami… and Murder on the Orient Express.

The Hinson Amphitheater expects to host a range of performers in the future including BalletMet, Columbus Jazz Orchestra and groups from New Albany-Plain Local Schools.

Cameron Carr is associate editor.

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New Albany Community Foundation’s Remarkable Evening

Rewriting the Future

By Emily Lutz

Nobel Prize-winning biochemist to speak at Remarkable Evening

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hile the list of past speakers for the New Albany Community Foundation’s Remarkable Evening certainly boasts a number of impressive names, Jennifer Doudna will be the event’s first Nobel Prize winner.

Remarkable Evening’s past speakers have included presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, Pulitzer Prize winners, and more. Though Doudna’s name may not be as recognizable as some of those speakers, her contributions to science as a biochemist have been hailed as revolutionary.

“Her work was really breakthrough work that will help lead to advances in areas like curing diseases,” says Craig Mohre, president of the New Albany Community Foundation. “While she might

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not be a household name, the story is compelling.”

Doudna, alongside Emmanuelle Charpentier, won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry “for the development of a method for genome editing.”

The method, known as CRISPR, allows for the rewriting of DNA in living organisms.

This has the potential to open wild new possibilities in the worlds of medicine, agriculture, pest control and more.

CRISPR may have applications in preventing genetic diseases and mutations such as cancer.

The vast possibilities, including editing of human gene inheritance, have also made CRISPR a point of intense debate about the moral repercussions. Doudna has been a leading voice in that conversation.

Doudna has advocated for CRISPR’s potential to fight COVID-19. With the Innovative Genomics Institute, she helped to set up a rapid testing center and has rerouted research efforts toward the pandemic.

The foundation extended another invite for the 2021 event: Author, journalist and professor Walter Isaacson, the 2020 speaker, will return to interview Doudna. Isaacson’s book, The Code Breaker, details Doudna’s work and discoveries. Isaacson’s works include biographies on other luminaries such as Steve Jobs, Leonardo da Vinci and Albert Einstein.

Remarkable Evening is hosted each year by Abigail and Leslie Wexner at their New Albany home. The event serves as a benefit for the foundation, raising money to be invested back into the community. Over the years, Mohre says the foundation has raised around $40 million. Just this year it surpassed $18 million in grants, all of which support the four pillars of New Albany: lifelong learning, arts and culture, health and wellness, and environmental sustainability.

“We have a lot of wonderful support from the community,” Mohre says. “It’s a big part of the foundation, being able to have an impact on the community.” www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

The New Albany Community Foundation’s Remarkable Evening takes place Dec. 2. More information on the event can be found at www.newalbany foundation.org.

Emily Lutz is a contributing writer.

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student spotlight

By Megan Roth

Orchestra Rocks

NAHS orchestra earns award for rock-inspired musical

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aking on the works of songwriting icons Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, responsible for 70 some chart hits, is no easy task, but the pit orchestra of New Albany High School’s production of Smokey Joe’s Cafe proved more than capable.

The spring 2021 production, which featured hits such as “Stand

by Me” and “Jailhouse Rock,” earned the group a CAPA Marquee Award for Outstanding Student Orchestra. “(The CAPA award) provides me with a sense of accomplishment in knowing that all the hard work we put into (the musical) really did pay off,” says tenor and baritone saxophonist Connor Ferguson, a NAHS junior. “I’m really proud of everyone in the pit and the cast.”

As a standing member of the Broadway League, CAPA uses its annual Marquee Awards to highlight exceptional high school musical theater education and productions. Three judges attend performances of musicals by each of the

participating high schools and then nominate recipients for the 11 individual and group awards.

The NAHS performances of Smokey Joe’s Cafe at the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts garnered the pit orchestra an award.

As a musical revue that loosely connects skits, songs and dances inspired

by Leiber and Stoller’s music, Smokey Joe’s Cafe hinges upon a strong pit orchestra. The musical features nearly 40 different songs, ranging from rock and roll classics to blues anthems and everything in between. That hefty setlist stands out compared to what students typically encounter.

“In a musical, there’s two hours’ worth of music,” says electric bassist Zachary Bowman, a junior. “That’s nothing compared to a little high school performance where you have maybe three songs in front of you.”

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“We rehearsed as often as we could throughout the week,” says Aaron Wilburn, New Albany-Plain Local Schools’ director of orchestras. “We would have a Saturday or Sunday rehearsal every week for two-and-a-half or three hours, as well as a couple hour rehearsals two to three times a week.”

For electric guitarist Logan Jarema, a junior, the long hours were all worth it.

“I don’t normally get a chance to play guitar with an ensemble,” he says.

“I enjoy playing with other people and making music with other people. It’s this feeling of total enjoyment when you’re making something together.”

The pit featured two local keyboardists, which allowed the students to connect with experienced musicians.

“Not only did I get to meet the cast and play for people, but I also got to meet local musicians who played along with us,” Jarema says. “(The keyboardists) blew me away; they were incredible.”

The award is even more evidence of New Albany’s continued support for the arts.

“Look at the McCoy Center, the (Charleen & Charles) Hinson Amphitheater,” Wilburn says, “this is a community that supports the arts. To have our students perform at that level, it just really speaks to their dedication and commitment to becoming better musicians and the opportunities they’re given each and every day in their classrooms.”

The students are already looking forward to this school year’s musical, The Little Mermaid, and they have already begun to practice the music for it. “(The musicals) inspire me to want to do stuff like this in the future” Bowman says. “It’s really important to me because it’s such a good opportunity to take if you’re into music. I’m very grateful that I get to do anything like this.”

Megan Roth is an editorial assistant.

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food

By Sarah Grace Smith

O Come, All Ye Healthful How to maintain a healthful diet this holiday season

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hen the holidays roll around, so, too, do delicious sweets and colossal feasts. Amid all the joy and cheer, many people easily slip into unhealthful eating habits.

How can you avoid overeating or binge eating over the holidays? We talked all things holiday food with registered dietitian Matthew Black from Ohio State Outpatient Care New Albany to keep you and your diet on track.

For healthful versions of holiday recipes, Black recommends consulting www.skinnytaste.com.

What are the “know before you go” tips?

“It’s always a good idea to bring one or two things that you’ll enjoy and fit your diet,” says Black. “Choices are pretty limited as far as lower-calorie or even healthful food options at gatherings.”

Black also recommends asking other partygoers what they plan to bring to the party in order to scope out the possible menu. If healthful food items seem scarce, it’s on you to bring your own food.

Any particular foods to avoid?

“Perhaps a better question would be what items should you avoid,” says Black.

Different people have different “failure points,” or types of foods they are most tempted by, he says. The time of day when people are most tempted to overeat and snack varies as well.

“Once you identify these areas of concern, you could then develop a game plan for how to best deal with them,” says Black.

Alcohol should also be limited, since it can serve as an appetite stimulant as well as a moral loosener. The more alcohol someone has, the less likely they are to care about their previous health goals.

Although a party favorite, cheese is another food Black warns against.

“Cheese can be challenging to enjoy without going overboard,” he says, “because often, the fat content is quite high, making it high in caloric content.”

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What are the most nourishing appetizers?

“Appetizers using non-starchy vegetables, whole grain salads and whole grain products would be a good start,” says Black.

Whole grains offer more fiber, which will make you feel fuller. Black also suggests searching for cocktail shrimp.

“This is a great protein source and contains almost negligible fat content,” he says. “Six jumbo-sized shrimp are

only about 100 calories and 15 grams of protein.”

As far as the charcuterie spread goes, lean protein choices such as select cuts of ham and turkey are preferable to high-fat cured meats such as salami. The berries, nuts, roasted vegetables and dried fruits all offer free rein as well.

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How do I avoid overstuffing?

Rather than the common method of under-eating before dinner to justify eating as much as possible later, Black recommends quite the opposite: snack lightly beforehand.

“Having a snack that is strategically placed at the right time and consisting of a fiber and protein combo can be effective in taking the edge off your appetite and may prevent you from overindulging,” he says.

Such snacks could include Triscuit crackers with low-fat cheese, SkinnyPop popcorn and a fat-free cheese stick, or a low-calorie protein shake.

During the meal, focus on filling your plate with non-starchy vegetables and lean proteins. Wait a while before going for seconds. Also, be sure to follow the plate method as seen in the picture.

While this advice may seem intimidating, remember that a small cheat day now and then won’t hurt.

“Technically, holidays are only a few days a year,” says Black. “If you’re getting plenty of activity and following a healthy diet, ... you should be fine.”

Black does warn against viewing the holidays as entire seasons rather than days. But as long as you maintain a healthful regimen between the actual holidays, Black says, have at it.

“You should enjoy whatever you want on those few days a year, even if it is some overindulging,” he says. “I mean, it is, after all, the holidays.”

Sarah Grace Smith is an editorial assistant. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup. com. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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on the horizon

By Tess Wells

A Change of Heart From plastic to polymers, 3-D printed hearts are becoming more realistic

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printing technology is no longer novel and has become commonly used in a wide range of industries in recent years. The technology made its debut in the 1980s and appeared on the market in the ’90s, according to PCMag. Though these machines have been used for years to create everything from art to furniture, especially as the printers become more accessible to the public, their use in the medical field continues to advance, particularly in the realm of cardiovascular medicine.

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It’s not uncommon to see 3-D printers used to build small figurines or, in the last year, straps to save the ears from the constant rubbing of surgical mask strings. More incredible, however, is that 3-D printers are working to create model human hearts. But this technology isn’t as new as one might think.

Copies of human hearts have been made using 3D printers for years, as this tool can be useful when trying to determine how best to perform heart surgery on a given patient. Models can be made using MRI scans of a patient’s heart, and

doctors can use these copies to get a better look at how to approach a procedure beforehand, according to an article in New Atlas.

In 2014, for instance, the J.B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville produced a 3-D-printed model of a child’s heart, enabling surgeons to repair the actual heart defect in just one operation.

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ing room, the models themselves cannot be practiced on. Now, thanks to the work of researchers such as Adam Feinberg, a professor and researcher at Carnegie Mellon University, life-sized, 3-D-printed heart models can be made out of biological material through a process called bioprinting – 3-D printing with biological materials as opposed to traditional ones.

Models printed out of soft biological materials tend to fall apart when printed normally. But in a research paper authored by Feinberg and several others, researchers explore an approach called Freeform Reversible Embedding of Suspended Hydrogels (FRESH), which offers a way of printing copies of hearts and other organs without fear that they will fall apart.

FRESH, according to an article in New Atlas, prints with “bioink” or alginate, a natural polymer with a gel-like consistency, into a support bath, also with a gel-like consistency. In the article, Feinberg explains why printing with this biological material requires a different approach compared to a plastic or rubber model.

“The challenge with soft materials – think about something like Jell-O that we eat – is that they collapse under their own weight when 3-D printed in air,” Feinberg says in the article. “We developed a method of printing these soft materials inside a support bath material.

Essentially, we print one gel inside of another gel, which allows us to accurately position the soft material as it’s being printed, layer by layer.”

According to Feinberg’s research paper, after printing a heart based on a patient’s MRI scan, the support gel, which is stable at room temperature, melts at 37 degrees Celsius. This leaves just the model heart behind to be not just examined, but also cut, stitched and generally practiced upon before the patient is even in the operating room.

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HNA column

By Angela Douglas

Behind the Logo What’s health got to do with it?

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ead this slowly. Take a moment to breathe, relax, enjoy this one, single, solitary moment.

Don’t rush, don’t hurry, just feel yourself sitting … and breathing.

Now ask yourself: What does health mean to me? What does wellness mean to me?

And how can I cultivate time to focus on my own health and wellness?

Hopefully you already feel a little better by providing yourself a few quiet moments to breathe, slow down and relax.

In 2020 and into 2021, during what feels like a never-ending pandemic, the Healthy New Albany team decided to ask ourselves these very same questions. In an effort to use the unusual (and uncomfortable) times to the best of our advantage, we examined and discussed what makes up health and how our nonprofit organization, built on the tenets of health and wellness, can help our community endeavor to find their best version of well-being.

Here’s what we came up with.

Health is indispensable, not only to individuals but to the community as a whole. Now more than ever, having a comprehensive understanding of what it means to be healthy and well is important for individuals and communities to thrive. Health and wellness mean more than just following a balanced diet and making time for exercise. While these things are surely important, health and well-being are multi-faceted and interrelated, involving complex networks of innumerable variables and social determinants of health. The pandemic provided great insight and perspective into the varying and complex health needs of children and people of all ages in our community. We recognize now more than ever that the totality of health must include physical, mental, social, emotional, 38

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spiritual and behavioral health. That we are bound by our connections to others and inexorably connected to the individuals around us and the community that we share.

As part of our looking glass experiment the HNA team sought to discover what services are most needed in the community and refined our work to meet those needs.

From this exercise, we have defined and refined our service lines.

We incorporated a new Healthy New Albany logo that still conveys the spirit and heart of the well-known community brand, with a refreshed and modern twist, while the redefined service lines provide the platform and infrastructure for continued growth.

We are here in service, to recognize the shared value of health and wellness in our community, and beyond. We are dedicated to creating and promoting a culture of health for all community members. We intend to enrich the well-being of our community through health promotion, education, engagement and partnership.

In spite of the trouble and tragedies as a result of the pandemic, and as we wind down 2021 (where did the year go?!) and look ahead to 2022, we look forward to walking with you on your journey towards wellness, whatever that means for you. We hope that you can find a connection (or two, or three!) with the programs and services offered by Healthy New Albany in the coming months and years.

We look forward with great anticipation to connecting our community in health!

Angela Douglas is executive director of Healthy New Albany.

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on the shelf

By Dianna Spencer, librarian, Columbus Metropolitan Library New Albany Branch

Healthy New Albany Bookshelf Reviews The Dance Cure: The Surprising Science to Being Smarter, Stronger, Happier

by Dr. Peter Lovatt Watching someone dance can have a transformative power, but joining in the dance yourself can have an equally profound effect. In his new book The Dance Cure, psychologist and founder of the Dance Psychology Lab, Dr. Peter Lovatt shares his extensive scientific research into how dance can change us physically and emotionally.

Dancing has been shown to improve the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, increase problem solving skills and reduce depression and anxiety in adults. Lovatt’s breezy and enjoyable book includes “dance prescriptions” for different needs, as well as advice on overcoming the excuses that stop us from busting a move and improving our health.

Cheese, Wine, and Bread: Discovering the Magic of Fermentation in England, Italy and France

by Katie Quinn For many countries, cheese, wine and bread have been culinary staples for thousands of years. In her new book Cheese, Wine and Bread, Kate Quinn takes us with her on an obsessive dive into this trifecta of fermentation. After becoming a cheesemonger at Neal’s Yard Dairy in London, Quinn finds herself drawn to learn more. We travel with Quinn as she apprentices at a goat farm in rural England, a winery in Italy and finally a boulangerie in Paris. Part memoir, part travelogue and part cookbook, this culinary journey may leave you longing for a journey of your own.

Eat Better, Feel Better: My Recipes for Wellness and Healing, Inside and Out

by Giada De Laurentiis Well-known Food Network personality Giada De Laurentiis’ new title shares her journey to more balanced, healthful choices. During a period of great personal success, De Laurentiis’ health began to suffer. As she worked harder than ever, stress and limited time often led her to food choices that left her feeling diminished instead of nourished. By emphasizing 40

gut health, immune system support, reducing inflammation and listening to her own body’s feedback, Giada was able to turn her health around. Part health plan, part cookbook, Eat Better, Feel Better includes over 100 recipes, meal plans and a three-day reboot. This book serves as a great launching point for those ready to listen to what their body is telling them.

Musicophelia: Tales of Music and the Brain

by Oliver Sachs As a neurologist, Oliver Sachs was a keen observer of the mysteries of the human brain and as a writer he told these compelling stories like no other.

In his 2007 book, Musicophelia, Sachs explored the interplay of music and the human brain, from disorders to extraordinary and inexplicable musical gifts. A doctor is struck by lightning, and after recovering is compelled to play the piano and compose music. A synesthetic composer experiences each note as a specific color. Sachs also investigates the therapeutic effects of music – from helping to organize and calm dementia patients, to allowing Parkinson’s patients to move and giving voice to patients otherwise unable to speak. This fascinating book will leave you thinking about music – and your brain – in new ways.

Danielle Walker’s Against All Grain Celebrations

by Danielle Walker Holidays, events and other gatherings can be challenging for people following a diet that eliminates certain food groups.

Torn between her desire to take part in food traditions and to maintain her health after a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis, Danielle Walker set out to recreate her favorite holiday recipes without the ingredients she could not eat. Celebrations takes us through a year of holidays and gatherings with recipes we all www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

want to see each year, but without the gluten and dairy we expect. A helpful chart is included for easy access to recipes that are also egg, nut and nightshade free. Whether you’re changing your diet or supporting someone who is, you’ll be sure to find something delicious for the holidays in this book.

The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-centered Planet

by John Green Beloved, award-winning author John Green brings us a collection of essays about living in the “human era” in the form of reviews. Taking on topics as wide ranging as “the Internet” (three stars), the Taco Bell breakfast menu, the QWERTY keyboard, velociraptors and cable news (two stars), Green’s essays build surprising connections and remind us how much there is to love about being alive in this world. New essays join material Green has explored on his podcast and are easy to dip in and out of as the mood takes you. The writing doesn’t disappoint – and who couldn’t use a dose of beauty and hope right now?

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Top homes sold in New Albany

9 New Albany Farms Rd. 7 beds 8 baths $4,000,000 Sold on 9/23/21

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3994 Stannage Pass 5 beds 6 baths $2,500,00 Sold on 8/1/21

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7240 Waterston 4 beds 3.5 baths $1,025,000 9/16/21

33 N. Ealy Crossing 3 beds 2.5 baths $1,250,000 8/27/21

4086 Sedgwick Dr. 6 beds 4.5 baths $1,000,000 Sold on 9/2/21

6976 Hanbys Lp. 5 beds 5.5 baths $1,200,000 Sold on 8/31/21

3777 Pembrooke Green W. 4 beds 3.5 baths $977,000 8/25/21

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The Jeff & Neal Team (614) 332-1563 jeff@nthliving.com

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7489 Lambton Park Gorgeous NACC home with golf course views! Tall ceilings, hardwood floors, updated throughout. Two Master Suites and all bedrooms have baths!

New Kitchen Quartz counters and backsplash, freshly painted, updated lighting. Private Office/Den. Fully finished LL with an additional Kitchen, Rec Rm, Bed Room or Office, full Bath, work out area and 2 extra-large Crawl spaces!

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9140 McClellan Drive | 5 Bed | 4.5 Bath | 3,424 Sqft | $699,000 Custom built R&H home in the desirable Tidewater neighborhood. Home features a dramatic two-story entry, hardwoods thru main level, & open floor plan. Gourmet kitchen showcases granite counters, large island, & custom backsplash. Enormous mudroom w/ pantry, built-in lockers, & attached 3-car garage. Upstairs features large owner suite w/ spa-like bath. Finished LL with family room, kitchenette, bedroom & bath.

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The 3rd Annual Orthopedic Foundation Polo Cup Photos courtesy of Barbara Perenic and Michelle Chao

In September 2021, friends and families gathered for a lively afternoon in the countryside for the 3rd annual Orthopedic Foundation Polo Cup to benefit musculoskeletal health. The Orthopedic Foundation Polo Cup is a fundraiser featuring thrilling polo competition on the grounds of Bryn Du Mansion in Granville, Ohio.

Polo Cup attendees meet the Kevin Jeffers’ pony.

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Left to right: Scott Wheeler, Dr. Alicia Bertone, Jorge Vasquez, Ben Au, Dr. Ahmed Fathy, Nico Escobar and Kevin Jeffers celebrate with the Cup. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

Souper Supper

The Souper Supper was a communitywide soup and a Healthy New Albany annual fundraiser dinner that offered 15 different soups to taste.

Photos courtesy of Sarah Higgiston

At the New Albany Food Pantry Souper Supper, Deb Vonville (top left) poses near a crockpot; Gail Calcasola serves Janet Walker some soup; father-son duo Ethan & Jon Bleiweiss pose near a crockpot; and Deb Hodgson (bottom left) gives a sneak peak of her soup.

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Walking Classic Returns

The 2021 New Albany Walking Classic returned in September with about 1,200 registered walkers participating for competition or leisure.

Photos courtesy of James DeCamp Photography

The Mathers family

Jessica Pfister, director of operations, ambulatory services, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Outpatient Care New Albany, giving opening remarks.

Oktoberfest

The 2021 New Albany Oktoberfest featured a two-day community festival along Market Street in late September.

The family event featured food vendors, live entertainment, such as Jesse Owens’ band, craft vendors and a beer garden.

Photos courtesy of Lorn Spolter Photography

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Greg’s

MOST TRUSTED Orthopedic Practice “I ruptured my achilles running on a Tuesday. I was in the ER Tuesday night, and at Orthopedic ONE on Wednesday. I was devastated as I had just come off a ruptured bicep and was feeling strong again. My doctor took an aggressive approach and within the next few weeks I was up moving around. It all happened a lot quicker than I thought. I can’t think of what Orthopedic ONE could have done better.“ - Greg Ford, Lead Pastor of One Church

This is where you go to get better.

Watch Greg’s story here or visit orthopedicONE.com.

Respected experts and interventions for carotid artery disease.

Like a lot of health issues, carotid artery disease doesn’t have a lot of signs and symptoms. That’s why it’s important to keep an eye on your risk factors, have regular checkups with your primary care provider, and, if needed, see a vascular surgeon. Fortunately, Mount Carmel’s expert, boardcertified vascular surgeons offer nationally accepted guideline therapies, including traditional open surgical techniques and minimally invasive interventions like Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR). Learn more at mountcarmelhealth.com/carotidarterydisease.

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