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MC Fitness & Health: A partner in your quest for better health Getting and staying healthy is near the top of everyone’s long list of priorities these days. And chances are you’re already taking steps in that direction — eating more fruits and vegetables, drinking water, exercising and going for regular check-ups. But we all can use a little help sometimes, whether that’s a motivating incentive or a partner in the process. And if a partner’s what you need, you’ve got one in MC Fitness & Health. It’s a new integrated health and fitness facility from Mount Carmel that’s now open on U.S. 23 in Lewis Center, and it’s giving you a convenient partner on the journey to get and stay healthy. That’s because MC Fitness & Health offers everything you need — a fitness center, health services and an emergency department — all in one convenient location.
Fitness membership At the core of the facility is MC Fitness, a 50,000-square foot fitness center featuring spacious workout areas with state-of-the-art functional and strength training equipment and four fitness studios for a wide variety of group exercise classes. The facility also has an indoor walking/jogging track; a 25-meter, 8-lane lap pool; an exercise pool and warm water therapy pool; full-service locker rooms with complimentary towel service; plus showers, whirlpools, saunas and steam rooms. Beyond the equipment and facilities, your all-inclusive membership includes access to a team of degreed, certified fitness professionals, class instructors and other staff dedicated to helping you achieve your health
and fitness goals through personalized exercise plans, personal training and unlimited group exercise classes. And if you’re managing a medical condition or simply need additional support while you exercise, MC Fitness offers 8-week medically based fitness programs called Next Steps that provide health assessments, an individual exercise plan, supervised group workouts, and an end-of-session summary for you and your physician.
Healthcare services Of course, the key to a medically integrated fitness facility is having an expert team of physicians and other medical professionals working hand in hand with the fitness team to improve your health. That’s what makes MC Fitness & Health unique. It starts with having plenty of outpatient healthcare services available right on site. From primary care, cardiology and sports medicine physician offices to centers specializing in physical therapy, cardiac rehab, women’s health and disease management, MC Fitness & Health has your ongoing care well covered. And the adjacent full-service, 24-hour Emergency Room can handle your immediate needs as well.
Emergency room The full-service Emergency Department is available to you around the clock, and the ED’s board-certified emergency physicians, high-acuity nursing staff, on-call specialists and expert technicians have state-ofthe-art diagnostic equipment and other sophisticated technologies
at their disposal to treat almost any emergency. In fact, the Emergency Department is part of Mount Carmel St. Ann’s, so you’ll have access to the same highquality team, care and equipment you would expect at one of Mount Carmel’s full-service hospitals.
Primary care and specialty physician offices
MC Fitness & Health also has great primary and specialty care doctors who can diagnose and treat whatever might keep you from being and feeling your best. That means access to some of the top physicians in central Ohio, including Mount Carmel Medical Group, Mount Carmel Clinical Cardiovascular Specialists, Mount Carmel Neurology, and Mount Carmel Sports Medicine Specialists.
Imaging Whether you have emergency or outpatient needs, you have quick access to imaging services at MC Fitness & Health. Their skilled, licensed radiographers have state-of-the-art equipment at their disposal, and offer x-rays on a walk-in basis and other fast, accurate services like CTs, MRIs and ultrasounds by appointment. And each scan is read and interpreted by a board-certified radiologist, so you’ll have precise results quickly.
Lab services MC Fitness & Health offers emergency and outpatient laboratory services, too. Their highly experienced lab technicians utilize the latest medical technology to provide you with timely, trustworthy
medical testing. And walk-ins are available.
Mammography and bone density
The dedicated, all-female staff at the Women’s Health Center at MC Fitness & Health also offers services like digital mammography and bone density testing in a quiet, cozy environment with a fireplace, tea room, robe warmers and even more comfortable amenities just for women.
Cardiac rehabilitation The medically supervised Cardiac Rehabilitation program combines exercise and in-depth educational sessions to help speed recovery, reduce complications and provide the support you need to return to your best possible physical condition and quality of life.
Cardiovascular imaging The facility has a comprehensive array of imaging services available to identify heart and vascular-related ailments and help physicians better understand the nature and extent of any cardiovascular concern you may have. That includes noninvasive cardiac and vascular testing.
Community Health Center If you have a chronic condition, there’s a Community Health Center at MC Fitness & Health to help you manage it. The center includes a Mount Carmel Anticoagulation Center, which can help you monitor and manage your blood-thinning medications; a Mount Carmel Heart Failure Center, which can
help you learn to live with heart failure; and a Diabetes SelfManagement Program, which can give you the tools to control your diabetes.
Occupational Health Center
The on-site Occupational Health Center offers an extensive range of services to effectively manage your work-related healthcare needs, including work-related injury and illness care, employment examinations, substance abuse testing, medical surveillance, firefighter and police medical exams, and health and performance fitness testing.
Rehab services If you’ve experienced a traumatic illness or injury, an orthopedic or work-related injury or are coping with a chronic condition, MC Fitness & Health offers complete rehabilitation services to help you get back to work, home, your family and your life as quickly and fully as possible. Their expert team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and audiologists and certified athletic trainers provides a variety of helpful and effective therapies, including aquatic therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, physical therapy and sports medicine rehabilitation. It may be hard to imagine having all these incredible health, wellness and fitness resources in one place, but if you’re looking for a convenient way to get and stay healthy, that’s the way it ought to be. And if you’re looking for a partner in the process, there’s none better than MC Fitness & Health.
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Your child deserves the best in education! Grace Community School and Preschool offers your child a college preparatory curriculum based on standards higher than a traditional school. GCS educates the whole child. Our curriculum is advanced because we are a private school. We teach to the mind of your child, but we also consider the social, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects as well. We strive for excellence as we teach from a Christian Philosophy of Education. Each child is unique and has special talents. We realize that all children are not alike. They learn differently. Children are unique and may not prosper completely in a “cookiecutter style school”. We want each child to be successful in learning and growing as a young person in all endeavors. We allow children to be creative and mature in a positive and caring environment. GCS is a student and family oriented “Non-Public Chartered School and Preschool” offering preschool through 8th grade. We offer a strong academic program. Kindergarten students are learning phonics and are able to read by the end of the year. We also start cursive writing and math in kindergarten. All grades offer a high quality curriculum based upon the basics of reading, writing and math. The student
books are quite colorful and remarkable. Our teachers are loving, kind, passionate and knowledgeable. Our teachers have college degrees and are licensed by the State of Ohio. If you would like to tour our school, look at the textbooks, or observe the classroom, please call the school at (740) 363-5800. Scholarships are available on a need basis.
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Celebrating 20 years The Delaware County Convention & Visitors Bureau is celebrating its 20th year serving as the official destination marketing organization for Delaware County. We all know Delaware County is a great place live, work and visit…but do you know visitor spending supports over 10,000 fulltime-equivalent jobs and generates $1.2 billion in Delaware County annually? Because CVB marketing primarily targets overnight visitors at least 100 miles away, some Delaware Save the date County residents may be CVB Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 19 unaware of the CVB, its mission, and how it impacts businesses throughout Festivals and Events Calendar, and the Ohio Delaware County. An Tour and Highway Map. Residents also like active partner in the $40 billion Ohio picking up a copy of the Delaware County Tourism Industry, the CVB is a member visitors guide and calendar of events. of the Ohio Association of Convention & In honor of National Tourism Week, the Visitors Bureaus, Ohio Travel Association, Convention & Visitors Bureau participated Ohio Hotel and Lodging Association, in the Sunbury Community Expo on April Capital Area Tourism Alliance, and 28, the Main Street Delaware First Friday also participates in co-op marketing on May 6, and plan to attend other events. opportunities. On Thursday, May 19, the office will be Delaware County visitors come form hosting an open house to celebrate its 20th all over Ohio, the United States, and the year in conjunction with the Delaware world! In 2015, the CVB greeted visitors Area Chamber of Commerce Business from Canada, Australia, Amsterdam, Afterhours. Ukraine, Germany, Sweden, Malta, British For more information about the Columbia, Japan and Taiwan. In addition Convention & Visitors Bureau and what to to serving as a welcome and information see and do in Delaware County and Ohio, center for those visiting or moving to call (740) 368-4748, log onto visitdelohio. Delaware County, the CVB provides free com, or stop by the Visitors Center at 34 Ohio Tourism information for residents, S. Sandusky Street in Historic Downtown including the Ohio Travel Guide, Ohio Delaware. Calendar of Events, Ohio Camper, Ohio
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Son of Thurman continues to boom in Delaware County
SourcePoint is your primary resource and starting point for professional expertise, services, and programs for Delaware County adults who want to thrive after 55! We provide: • In-home care services to help you live safely in your own home • Free resources and support for family caregivers • An enrichment center for fun, amongst friends
Professional Clock Repair Specializing in the repair & restoration of antique and modern clocks. • We make house calls, on floor and large wall clocks. • The business you’ve trusted for over 40 years. • 5 Miles East of Downtown Sunbury. • Home Pick-up & Delivery Available. Proudly • 9:30 to 6:00 Tuesday thru Saturday serving • Four convenient locations to serve you: Licking County Sunbury, Marion, Newark & Grove City
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Son Of Thurman, the robust and ambitious offspring of the Columbus institution Thurman CafĂŠ, opened in Downtown Delaware in February 2014. Son Of Thurman’s parent restaurant, which has been located in German Village since 1942, graduated from local fame to national acclaim when it was featured on Travel Channel’s cult hit, “Man Vs. Foodâ€? and was voted by the same network as the USA’s #3 burger. Massive and uniquely flavorful burgers and sandwiches are what the Thurman name has been built upon, and Son Of Thurman offers the same menu with painstaking attention to the details of consistency. “I knew that we had to make the Thurman Experience available to more people,â€? explained Son Of Thurman owner Chris DeVol, who is the great-grandson of the original location’s founder. “When I saw people drive from out of state and wait three hours to get into our little family restaurant in German Village, I started looking for places to expand my family’s brand.â€? “Opening in Delaware County was a no-brainer,â€? said DeVol. “The economic growth north of Columbus has been historic, and nearly everyone that lived in Metro Columbus at one time and enjoyed the Thurman has migrated north, to that location. I looked at Downtown Delaware and saw the character our 4th generation family restaurant needed, and a downtown that is on the verge of being a destination. It’s been absolutely great since we opened our doors. In fact, business in Delaware has been excellent, so much so that Son Of Thurman has plans to expand operations, so look for announcements forthcoming.â€? Son Of Thurman has indeed been welcomed with open arms, and folks from all over central Ohio have been clamoring
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Opening in Delaware County was a nobrainer ‌ I looked at Downtown Delaware and saw the character our 4th generation family restaurant needed, and a downtown that is on the verge of being a destination. It’s been absolutely great since we opened our doors.â€? — Chris DeVOL Owner, Son of Thuman to enjoy the “Thurman Experience,â€? as fans have come to call feasting on Thurman’s legendary burgers, subs, sandwiches, wings, and pizzas. “It’s been very busy, and we’re pleased that we’ve been able to provide the same great dishes that made us famous, exactly as they’ve been enjoyed for so many decades. That kind of continuity is hard to pull off, and it’s a tribute to our amazing staff.â€? Son Of Thurman, located at 5 North Sandusky in Delaware, is open 7 days a week. Hours are 11 a.m to 10 p.m. Sunday – Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. Carryout available Mon.-Wed. by phoning (740) 417-9614. Follow on Twitter @sonofthurman, facebook.com/sonofthurman or www.sonofthurman.com.
Delaware’s hometown commercial brokerage: “Where everyone is someone� Whether you are looking to lease or buy, micro to large business, or 1 square foot to a million, then C.G. Boyce Real Estate Co. is your choice in Delaware commercial real estate. “Prior to launching the company in 2015 we met with several large commercial brokerages,� says C.G. Boyce president and broker Toby Boyce. “In the meetings we were told ‘we tell our agents not to do deals less than a certain dollar amount it just doesn’t make us enough money.’� Initially appalled by the response, Boyce saw a gap that needed to be filled in Delaware County real estate. “In the decade, I’ve been selling real estate price has never been a factor in whether we take a deal or not. It has always been about helping people.� And he’s helped people from cutting his teeth on short sale transactions as a new agent to digging out potential locations in today’s low-vacancy rate in historic downtown Delaware. Helping has been engrained in the C.G. Boyce Real Estate Co. culture where a percentage of every closed transaction is given to a local charity. Groups to benefit from this range from boy scout troops to churches, United Way to Big Brothers / Big Sisters and locally Common Grounds and Family Promise, among many others. Toby and company CEO, his wife, Gretchen Boyce have focused on building a company that is in many ways the “anti-expectation� company. “Studies continue to show that the real estate industry is averaging three days to return a customer’s contact,� Gretchen added. “We are expecting three hours and there better be a good reason for it getting beyond two.�
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“In the decade, I’ve been selling real estate price has never been a factor in whether we take a deal or not. It has always been about helping people.� — TOBY BOYCE C.G. Boyce Real Estate Co. may not be a household name today, but it isn’t going to stay that way long with Toby and Gretchen leading the charge. “We don’t want to be the biggest just the best.� The brokerage is located at 425 South Sandusky St., Suite 4 in historic Delaware, Ohio. Check them out online at www. cgboyce.com or give them a call at (740) 990-9748 today.
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TUMBLING CLASSES SUMMER CAMPS BIRTHDAY PARTIES OPEN GYM ALL-STAR CHEER Garage 26 brings life to vacant Shell station Located in a remodeled mid-century filling station in the heart of Delaware, Ohio, Garage 26 offers hometown service where customer satisfaction is above all else. Garage 26 is a full-service auto repair shop that offers services for foreign and domestic cars, trucks and vans. From tune-ups and brake service to transmission
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repair, they can perform anything from general car maintenance to major repairs. Backed by 35 + years of experience through technician Don McCann, their trusted staff gives fair estimates, offers excellent service, and provides quality workmanship for your car, pick-up truck, van or SUV. Call or stop in to schedule your next appointment!
Empire Cheer and Dance offers summer camps and more! Empire Cheer and Dance (ECD) is starting its 5th year! Located in Lewis Center off Orange Road at 7830 N. Central Drive, ECD offers competitive cheer and dance for boys and girls. These all-star teams compete locally and across the country. Their senior level 5 team recently competed in The Cheerleading Worlds in Orlando, Florida. ECD has a competitive Hip Hop team for all age groups: Youth (6-12), Jrs. (13-15) and Sr. (16-18). To join one of these teams, call the gym for a private try out. ECD offers tumbling for high school and middle school cheerleaders. You may take a group class or take private lessons. Call the gym to set up a time. ECD also offer preschool tumbling for boys and girls ages 3-6. And, ECD offers a Cheer 101 class for beginners, and flexibility and stunt classes for flyers. If there’s no school then ECD is sure to have a camp for your boys and girls with summer camps and holiday camps during school breaks. ECD’s camps are loaded with fun, games and arts and crafts! During the summer, full day camps are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with before care
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Garage 26 is a trusted, full-service auto repair shop located in the heart of Delaware. We offer automotive services for foreign and domestic cars, trucks, and vans. From tune-ups and brake service to transmission repair, we perform general car maintenance and major repairs. Backed by 35+ years of experience, our trusted staff gives fair estimates, offers excellent service, and provides quality workmanship for your car, pick-up truck, van, or SUV.
*FRONT BRAKE SPECIAL* $219.95 INCLUDING PADS AND ROTORS (7 to 9 a.m.) and after care (3 to 6 p.m.) available. ECD also offers the best birthday parties in town. Bring the whole class and the whole family and party in their 12,000-square-foot gym. All classes are ongoing and you may enroll at any time! Be sure and check out the class schedule. More information is available on their website www.empirecheerandance.com.
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One book at a time… We love books. That’s not just a statement, it’s who we are. We spend our days in Rivendale, our nights in Hartfield, and we vacation at Hogwarts. We’ve let books shape and mold us over the years. We’ve traveled to impossible places, accomplished amazing things, learned to love, been brokenhearted and experienced unspeakable joy. In short, we have lived a thousand lifetimes. We’d love to take you with us.
Things you need to know about us: • We have over 85,000 books in stock • Most of our books are half of the publishers price • We bring in new books every week • We support local authors • Our team is marvelous and will help you find anything you need We embrace every kind of reader, casual readers, weekend readers, vacation readers, only if I “have” to readers..., all are
welcome! We firmly believe that any time spent reading is time well spent.
More things to know about us: • We sell wine by the glass or bottle • We have a large selection of unique handmade jewelry • Home accents • Candles and scents for the home • Hand bags • Gifts for everyone A lot of our visitors end up staying all afternoon, reading a book and drinking coffee or wine by the fire. Stop in to see us. You will be glad you did! We look forward to seeing you.
Come for a visit or stay the whole day. Stop in and visit Destination Disocunt Books at 1185 US Highway 23 North. They are open Monday -Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 12 noon to 6 p.m.
New Ohio Income-Based Scholarship Program Do you have a child entering Kindergarten, First, Second, or Third Grade whom you would like to send to Grace Community School for the next school year?
Grace Community School Free Tuition: Maximum Income Limits Household Size 2 3 4 5 Additional
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Grace Community School Contact Phil Mears – 740-363-5800 www.startwiththeheartschool.com
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SourcePoint: We do aging Getting older raises a lot of questions and you may not know the answers— after all, you’ve never been this age before! SourcePoint has the answers. SourcePoint is your primary resource and starting point for professional expertise, referrals and programs for Delaware County adults who want to thrive after 55. We provide inhome care that helps older adults live safely in their own homes, including services such as Meals on Wheels, help with chores, rides to medical appointments, home safety checks, emergency response systems and
more. SourcePoint provides free resources and support for family caregivers. We are also your source for both fun and fitness— our 44,000-square-foot enrichment center is designed for adults age 55 and older to focus on health and wellness, education, creativity and recreation amongst friends. SourcePoint does all that, and more. After all, we do aging. If you live in Delaware County and want to thrive after 55, go to www.MySourcePoint.org or call (740) 363-6677.
Professional Clock Services – Family owned for more than 40 years Do you have a mechanical clock, old or new, that needs repair and restoring? Then you need Professional Clock, located at 661 N. County Line Road, Sunbury, OH 43074. For more than 40 years, Professional Clock has been servicing clocks and music boxes in central Ohio, surrounding counties and rural areas. Owner and Master Clock Maker Mary Gaines started her journey in her parent’s jewelry store when she was just 13 years old. She founded the family business in 1976 after receiving her education from a 5-year apprenticeship program under one of America’s leading clockmakers. Son Landon is the Co-owner, House Call Specialist and Master Clock Maker. Sister Rosalie coordinates the work while her daughter Linley specializes in anniversary and mantle clocks. “I never dreamed this would turn into a family business” says Mary. “This has been a dream come true.” The shop is situated in a beautiful country location where customers experience “professional and courteous service” in a “friendly and causal”
atmosphere. Enjoy a free estimate while you wait. House calls are available. All work is guaranteed! Professional Clock is the family who “really love their work and treat clocks as they would their own.” Four convenient locations to serve you : Sunbury, Marion, Newark & Grove City Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (740) 965-3550 profclock@earthlink.net www.proclockrepair.com
Duraclean offers excellent service and peace of mind Duraclean’s newest franchise owners, Deanna Margraff and Carla Yoder, are pleased to announce the opening of their Restoration Company in Franklin and Delaware counties. They are proud to be a Duraclean Franchise, providing solutions, restoration, remediation and cleaning problems for 86 years. As members of the National Association of Professional Women, they are committed to supporting women in From left: Owners, Carla Yoder and Deanna Margraff business. Deanna and customers the same level of service we Carla grew up in “old” New Albany and would expect from our own business have been lifelong friends. dealings”, said Carla. “When we leave your As small business owners, they home, whether we just cleaned carpets, understand the importance of providing took care of mold or restored your flooded excellent service and developing longbasement, you will be satisfied and have lasting customer relationships. peace of mind,” added Deanna. “We are committed to offering our
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FITNESS & WELLNESS. P R I M A RY C A R E & S P O RTS M E D I C I N E . A F U L L- S E RV I C E E M E R G E N CY D E PA RT M E N T. I T A L L A D D S U P TO
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There’s no time like today to take the first step toward a healthier tomorrow. And now there’s no better place to take you there than MC Fitness & Health in Lewis Center. Our new integrated health and fitness center offers the latest in fitness facilities as well as physical therapy, cardiac rehab, mammography services, and specialty physicians, primary care offices and an emergency department, all of which are now open. MC Fitness & Health. Where a healthier future starts today. To learn more, visit mountcarmelhealth.com.