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Diley Ridge celebrates its fifth anniversary, long-term impact The partnership between Mount Carmel Health System and Fairfield Medical Center that produced Diley Ridge Medical Center is officially five years old. And while that may not seem like a major milestone, it is when you think about what all Diley Ridge has come to mean to Pickerington, Canal Winchester, Lancaster and the rest of northern Fairfield County in that short period of time.

It’s meant more than having a free-standing, full-service, 24-hour emergency department and diagnostic center in the community. It’s meant more than adding the services of a full clinical laboratory, state-of-the-art imaging center and women’s health center, too. It’s meant more than welcoming the variety of primary care and specialty physicians who practice at the campus’ 46,000-square-foot medical office building. It’s even meant more than adding the pediatric urgent care services provided at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Close to Home Center.

“What it’s really meant is access,” said Diley Ridge Medical Center President & COO Jodi Wilson. “Not just access to exceptional care, but access to that care where our patients live. Liv-

ing away from the city shouldn’t mean giving up access to the care that’s available there. Diley Ridge has provided that access 24 hours a day for five years now.”

“We’ve been a real model for how competitors can come together and use what each does best to create something truly special,” Wilson added, “and that’s what Diley Ridge is.”

The quality of the facilities and the array of services aren’t the only things that have made Diley Ridge special.

The people have played a tremendous role as well.

The board-certified emergency medicine physicians, nurses, technicians and support associates aren’t just serving the community. They’re part of the community.

“Our associates are so special,” Wilson said proudly. “They’re from the community and take pride in taking care of the community. It’s personal for them, because their next patient could be their neighbor or their son or daughter’s soccer coach.”

Being so close to Pickerington, Groveport, Canal Winchester, Carroll, Baltimore and Violet Township has had an impact on local EMS as well. Since they can take their emergency patients to Diley Ridge instead of the Columbus hospitals, they’re back in their communities far faster, helping more people in the process.

Speaking of helping more people, Diley Ridge has made ease of patient access a priority as well, embracing technologies that improve patient interactions and experiences.

One of those tools is iTriage. It’s a free app that helps patients take charge of their health and make better, more informed decisions about their care.

Created by emergency room physicians and reviewed by Harvard Medical School, iTriage can walk patients

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Our associates are so special. They’re from the community and take pride in taking care of the community. It’s personal for them, because their next patient could be their neighbor or their son or daughter’s soccer coach.”

— JODI WILSON Diley Ridge Medical Center President & COO

through a Symptom Checker that can help quickly determine what may be wrong. In addition to checking symptoms and conditions, iTriage allows them to look up procedures and medications as well.

For patients who are coming to Diley Ridge, the app can let the ER know they’re on the way, too. The check-in tool, which has an “I’m On My Way” button, allows patients to fill out, click and submit a simple form that will notify the staff so they know when to be ready and how to make patients’ trips to Diley Ridge even more beneficial. iTriage is available as a free download for iPhone™, iPad™ and Android™ devices and is accessible from any computer at www.iTriageHealth.com.

Diley Ridge also has made communication easier with online tools. Patients have access to MyDileyRidge, the center’s online patient portal. It’s a secure website that allows patients to access their medical information 24 hours a day, seven days a week and privately view lab and radiology results, portions of their medical record, discharge instructions and more. It’s free to use, simple to sign-up and completely secure. Patients can enroll in MyDileyRidge at registration.

“Providing exceptional care means giving patients more ways to manage and customize their experience outside the care setting,” said Wilson. “These

tools and technologies are allowing them to do just that while making the time they do spend here more valuable.”

Thankfully patients spend most of their time away from Diley Ridge. But that hasn’t stopped the center from interacting with them where they are.

Diley Ridge is an active member of the community and a proud sponsor of a number of popular events, including the Pickerington Chamber Annual Dinner and Awards Reception; the Diley Ridge Downtown Dash 5K at the Mount Carmel Pickerington Violet Festival; the Canal Winchester Blues and Ribs Fest and Labor Day Festival; the Canal Winchester Area Chamber of Commerce; the Freshman 101, Success and Football for Food programs in the Canal Winchester Local Schools; the renowned Lancaster Festival; and many, many more.

Taken together, these facilities, people, technologies and programs have made Diley Ridge an integral and well-received member of the community in just five short years.

“We were an unknown entity when we started out, but we’re so pleased with the reputation we’ve earned in such a short time,” said Wilson. “We’re here to care for the community and for our patients. I think we’ve shown that, and our patient satisfaction scores suggest our neighbors agree.”

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Groveport… central Ohio’s recreation destination “Where non-residents are always welcome” Over the last twelve years, the City of Groveport has become central Ohio’s recreation destination.

With just over 5,200 residents, the City of Groveport has many amenities that many larger communities can only dream of.

The Groveport Aquatic Center opened in the spring of 2003. This affordable family-friendly outdoor water park has received numerous awards over the years. The facility is complete with a zero-depth entry pool with an in-water playground, 450 foot lazy river with inner tubes, two (2) giant water slides, diving boards and much more. A number of special events are held at the facility including Super Family Sundays, VIP Night, and the season ending Dog Paddle Palooza. The GAC also offers a number of Appreciation Weeks throughout the summer, which enable military/veterans, teachers, police officers, fire fighters/ EMTs and government workers free admission. The facility typically opens for the season Memorial Day weekend and closes on Labor Day. Season and day passes can be purchased.

Just across the parking lot from the Groveport Aquatic Center is the 67,000 square foot Groveport Recreation Center. This community recreation center opened in January of 2004 and is considered to be one of the top municipal recreation centers in the state.

The facility is in outstanding condition and is home to a state-of-the-art fitness

center, 1/10 mile 3-lane elevated track, 2-hardwood floor gymnasiums, group fitness class studio, indoor pool, 30-foot rock climbing wall, meeting rooms and more. The Groveport Parks & Recreation Dept. offers year-round leisure programming at the facility for the entire family, including swim lessons, fitness classes, special events, youth athletic leagues, camps and clinics, adult athletic leagues, birthday party

packages and much more. Affordable annual resident and non-resident passes and day passes can be purchased.

Non-residents are always welcome at our facilities.

Seniors (those 55 years of age and older) in the area spend a lot of their free time at the Groveport Senior Center. The senior center is connected to the recreation center and offers a number of activities, including card playing, board games, dancing, socials, quilting, arts and crafts, shooting pool, weekly lunches, day and overnight trips and more. The spacious facility is complete with private restrooms, kitchen, sitting room, arts and crafts area, lounge with big screen T.V., leather furniture, pool table and more.

City of Groveport presents

Saturday, August 8, 2015 (9 AM – 12 PM) at Groveport Park (7370 Groveport Rd.)

Three former stand-alone events combined into one big free special event. Kids and their en re family can celebrate the last days of summer with a blast of free fun and educa on. Food/ drink available for purchase.

TOUCH-A-TRUCK

Dozens of commercial trucks, tow trucks, tractors, motorcycles, semis, cars, golf carts, buses & more will be on-hand for kids to explore. If you have a busi-ness & would like to show your vehicle, contact Vance Casebolt at 614-836-1000 ext. 1505.

COPS-N-KIDS

Many police departments from central Ohio will be at the event with their vehicles.

Kids will have opportu-ni es to talk with the officers, learn about safety, respect and good behavior.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL

The Groveport Community Affairs Dept. will have Child ID Kits available, free dental hygiene products, Storm Kits from the American Red Cross, a puppet show, snack food ideas for a er school, inflatables, costume characters, music & more.

Groveport Aquatic Center (Outdoor Water Park) 7330 Groveport Road Groveport, OH 43125 (614) 836-2255 www.groveportrec.com Groveport Recreation Center 7370 Groveport Road Groveport, OH 43125 (614) 836-1000 www.groveportrec.com Groveport Senior Center 7370 Groveport Road Groveport, OH 43125 (614) 836-4599 www.groveportrec.com

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How to make grilling more eco-friendly Few things can beat a relaxing evening spent in the yard gathered around the grill in the company of friends and family. Cooking food over an open fire dates back centuries. Despite the various modern means of cooking food, the combination of a metal grill and some flames remains one of the more tasty ways to prepare meals.

Grilling is a relatively easy concept to master, but environmentalists may question if firing up the barbecue is a smart choice. Rest assured that while the environmental impact of grilling is negligible, there still are ways to make it even more eco-friendly.

Grilling purists may prefer charcoal to gas, feeling charcoal more effectively produces that familiar smoky flavor, but environmental experts say that gas grills may be better for the environment. A study by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the Department of Energy found that gas grills generate 5.6 pounds of carbon dioxide per hour, while charcoal grills produce 11 pounds per hour. Furthermore, the charcoal briquettes used on many grills are made from more than just coal. They may contain wood byproducts, starch, chemical additives and lighter fluid.

For those who insist on charcoal, use natural lump charcoal, which is made from coal and little else.

Another step to take is to invest in a quality grill. Replacing a cheap grill every few years can be harmful to the environment, especially when you consider how many components go into the construction of a grill and the packaging required for shipping long distances. Quality products last longer, and that durability benefits the planet.

In addition to buying a better grill, you must take good care of the grill and maintain it so it works optimally.

In certain ways, grilling is already an eco-friendly activity, as it doesn’t lend well to prepackaged foods and it enables you to turn off the stove while reducing your electricity consumption. In some instances, you may not even need to fire up the barbecue at all. If you’re spending the evening by a chiminea or a fire pit, you can skewer a couple of hot dogs and cook them right over the flames.

Do not offset the benefits of grilling by creating a bigger environmental hazard in meal preparation and service.

Minimize the use of disposable plates, napkins, cups and plastic cutlery at your backyard event. Rather than single-serve cans of soda or iced tea, use large pitchers or bulk-sized containers. Insist guests discard all recyclable materials in the proper recycling receptacles.

Promptly wrapping up leftovers is another way to make grilling even greener. Refrigerating foods means you will have good meals for the rest of the week and will minimize spoiled food that would otherwise end up in the garbage.

When shopping for foods to toss on the barbie, choose locally grown foods and sustainably raised and harvested meats and poultry. Serve generous portions of locally produced vegetables to stretch food even further.

Grilling is a great way to cook in an eco-friendly way if you make a few changes for the better.

Learn the ways to make grilling an even more environmentally friendly way to cook.

How to enjoy this year’s staycation Recovery from the recession that began in 2008 has sparked renewed interest in vacation travel. Resort bookings are up, and millions will enjoy exotic vacations in the months to come.

While discretionary spending is increasing, some individuals and families continue to take a conservative approach to their finances, and that approach extends to how they spend their time off. Many are still embracing “staycations,” in which families forgo travel in favor of staying home. Staycations may not be as exotic as trips abroad, but there are several ways that families can make their staycations enjoyable and memorable.

• Invest in your home or lifestyle.

Instead of bankrolling a trip overseas, channel those funds into improvements for your home or yard to create a relaxing atmosphere you can enjoy year-round. Install that pool or landscape the backyard to make it feel like a tropical paradise. Coasting across the water of a lake or ocean is an enjoyable pastime, so repurpose your vacation funds to buy a boat or some jet skis that you can enjoy throughout the warmer months.

• Become a tourist in your hometown. Chances are you have never experienced the sights of your hometown the way a tourist might. Plan a few

days when you can act like someone visiting your town or city for the first time. Go to the top of that tallest mountain or get a tour of that local factory. Seek out and visit monuments and points of history in your community. Hop on one of Make the most of a vacation spent at or nearby home. those sightseeing buses and learn alley can be fascinating to kids if they something new about where you live. can see ball-return mechanisms or You may just be surprised at what you how equipment is stored. Watching can discover. the zamboni machine clean the ice at a • Look for hidden gems. Some local rink also may be an entertaining sneak businesses may be willing to open up peak into rink operations. for “behind the scenes” tours if you • Splurge on a show or sporting ask. This can be a fun excursion for event. Attend an event you normally young children. Ask employees of a movie theater if you can see the projec- wouldn’t unless you were on vacation room. Newspaper offices may host tion. Take a trip to see a Broadway or Broadway-inspired musical at a nearby tours of their facilities. Even a bowling

theater or take the family to see your local sports team play a home game against its biggest rival. Treat yourself to concession stand snacks and a few souvenirs.

• Dine out a few nights. Vacations often entail eating out, especially if meals are not included in a traditional vacation package. Use your staycation as the opportunity to dine at local restaurants you have yet to visit.

Indulge the kids one night and put them in charge of choosing the meals.

Forget those diet plans for a day or two and savor that triple-scoop ice cream cone. If the cost of dining out has you concerned, select restaurants that offer coupons in community mailers or value packs.

• Read the newspaper or community bulletin. Chances are you can find a number of entertaining and low-cost activities sponsored by your town or other organizations close to home.

Fireworks displays, movies under the stars, boat tours, and fairs are just a handful of the fun events that may be coming soon.

• Turn off electronics. Take a break from some of your devices during your staycation. By doing so, you will be less likely to fall into your daily habits and more likely to make the most of your time to rest and relax.

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Where you start the journey makes all the difference For more than 25 years, The Goddard School® has been a trusted name among parents and families. Its classrooms are safe, nurturing environments for children six weeks to six years, offering age-appropriate opportunities to explore and discover.

At The Goddard School, every family enjoys a warm, positive experience. “We strive to provide the best quality program for each child,” says Eric Park, on-site owner of The Goddard School located in Canal Winchester, OH. “Our play-based F.L.EX.® Learning Program ensures that we meet high standards specific to early learning, development and care.”

The F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) is grounded in research on how children learn best: children experience the deepest, most genuine learning when they are having fun. It’s designed to help build each child’s emotional, academic, social, creative and physical skills— including 21st century skills such as communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking (4Cs)— to provide a well-rounded experience and ensure each one becomes confident, joyful

and fully prepared in school and in life.

“The Goddard School has become the first preschool program to join The Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21), a national organization championing 21st century skills,” explains Eric. “Children at The Goddard Schools located in Canal Winchester not only learn the 4Cs, but also executive function skills, which include planning, organizing and strategizing.”

21st century skills also tie in directly with STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics). Introducing STEAM concepts early on helps to promote children’s natural curiosity in STEAM, increasing the chance that children will pursue STEAMrelated careers later on in life.

“Supporting STEAM learning at the preschool level involves identifying activities children naturally do for opportunities to further guide them,” says Eric. “At The Goddard School, when children solve puzzles or play with blocks, they essentially create pathways in their brains that help with STEAM learning later on.”

Another essential aspect of The Goddard School is the importance of safety. Nothing is more crucial than the health and safety of children. That’s why, at The Goddard School, their security is the highest priority. From every detail of

the classroom and playground designs to the high standards of cleanliness—every base is covered. Diligent hiring practices ensure that the best people are hired, and the teachers are thoroughly trained in safety and wellness

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WHERE YOU START THE JOURNEY CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE.

principles from day one.

For more information, please visit our website at www.goddardschool.com or call (614) 920-9810.

The Goddard School is located in Canal Winchester at 6405 Canal St.

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*Offer valid for new Goddard families at the above location only. Some program restrictions apply. Not valid with any other offer. Offer expires 9/4/15. The Goddard Schools are operated by independent franchisees under a license agreement with Goddard Systems, Inc. Programs and ages may vary. Goddard Systems, Inc. program is AdvancED accredited. © Goddard Systems, Inc. 2015

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Advanced Training empowers and inspires Advanced Training is a private training facility located in Canal Winchester; I have been in business for over eight years. I earned my certification with the American Council of Exercise over 13 years ago, and never looked back. I love what I do because I have the privilege of empowering and inspiring people to live a healthy and fit lifestyle, thereby improving the quality of their life. It’s an honor that I am grateful for everyday. My youngest client is nine and oldest is 89. Everyone needs exercise no matter how old or young.

Advanced Training now offers a new, life-changing fitness and mobility program expressly designed for people with Parkinson’s disease. I am certified through OhioHealth, Delay the Disease.

The program improves the physical, mental and emotional realities of PD patients. I offer classes and one-onone training. I have seen people’s lives changed by this program, it is wonderful and there is hope for people with Parkinson’s disease.

Michelle Hart Owner, Advanced Training 462 W Waterloo Street Canal Winchester Ohio 43110 (614) 738-3478 www.advanced1on1training.com,

Michelle Hart Owner Advanced Training

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The Gilmore Group lives in and works for the Canal Winchester community providing excellent service The Gilmore Group with HER Realtors has worked hard and closed many real estate transactions in Canal Winchester and Bloom Township for more than 11 years, the past six with an HER Community office at 30 E. Columbus St., in the quaint nearby Village of Lithopolis.

The eight agents currently comprising this team includes Team Leaders and HER Partner Agents Teri Gilmore and Kelly Thacker. Thacker resides in Lithopolis, is the current Secretary and Charter Member of the Bloom Carroll Kiwanis Club, and leads the Sponsorship Committee for the annual Lithopolis Honeyfest. Both Gilmore and Thacker are involved in local community projects, including major sponsorship of the Lithopolis Honeyfest, also operating the Busy Beehive each year. Gilmore is a past Lithopolis Village Council member and past President and current member of the Southeast Area Realtors Association. The Gilmore Group is a member of the Canal Winchester Area Chamber of Commerce.

Additional Gilmore Group agents are: Megan Abbott Bell, lifetime Canal Winchester and Lithopolis area resident; Wendy Brumfield Fautz, former Amanda resident and current Bloom Township resident; Brian Randles, lifetime Bloom Township resident; Laura Henestofel, former Reynoldsburg resident and current Pickerington resident; Karen Edwards, former Groveport resident and current Lancaster resident; John “Jack” Welsh, former Portsmouth and Dayton resident and current Bexley resident.

When these busy partner agents

opened their Lithopolis office in 2009, it completed the vision they shared to build their business in the community where they live and work. With the new growth in Canal Winchester and neighboring Lithopolis, it made sense to plant their new business in the midst of it all. Building together in this community is what they did. Gilmore Group has achieved the rank of Top 1.5% of HER Realtors in 2014, and sold more than $12 million in Real Estate thus far in 2015.

More than production, however, this team prides themselves on serving their clients well. Both Gilmore and Thacker are Accredited Buyer Representatives, and together have more than 20 years of experience to share as leaders of this fine team of real estate professionals.

First time buyers, downsizers, moveup buyers, new construction, condos, investment properties and relocation— put this team’s vast experience to work for you! When you hire the Gilmore Group, you get a package deal—a host of experienced agents with a diverse background and life experience with one goal in common— excellent service!

GILMORE GROUP REALTORS 614-834-4663

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30 E. Columbus St., Lithopolis www.GilmoreGroupRealtors.com 700 Rolling Acre Dr.

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Gorgeous Diyanni Built 5 Level Split on a wooded lot in Lithopolis. 4 BR’s, 3 Full and 1 Half Bath, Finished Lower Level Plus a Large Bonus Room. 3 Car Attached Garage.

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Brick Ranch on lovely 1.06 Acre lot, oversized 2-Car Attached Garage. Updated kitchen and Bath, plus some new lighting, wood lam. flooring, carpet, fresh paint and more. BC Schools!

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The Inn at Winchester Trail: Meet our professional and friendly team

By TERI MUTCHLER Marketing Director of The Inn at Winchester Trail The Inn at Winchester Trail is a premier Assisted Living Facility in Canal Winchester, located on Winchester Blvd. We are committed to delivering the best in senior assisted living. With a caring, professional and friendly team, our goal is to ensure that each resident receives the utmost in personalized care and services.

“We treat your loved ones as our mothers and fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers,” said Jerry McClain The Inn at Winchester Trail is very excited for you to meet their Executive Director and Director of Nursing. Sarah Derouen and Tracy Timbrook are very passionate about their work and how they can serve your family. Sarah and Tracy are very much looking forward to meeting you, please stop in to The Inn at Winchester Trail to tour and say “Hi!”.

Meet the Executive Director of The Inn at Winchester Trail, Sarah Derouen Sarah has been in the Healthcare field for over 20 years. She has had many great opportunities to work in various facets of Long Term Care which has led her to The Inn at Winchester Trail. She started her career as an Activity Assistant at a 275-bed Nursing Home. With that same facility, over an eight year span, she worked as a Unit Clerk, Receptionist, Activity Director,

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We treat your loved ones as our mothers and fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers.”

— JERRY MCCLAIN President of the McClain Companies

Sarah Derouen, Executive Director

Tracy Timbrook, Director of Nursing

Housekeeping Director, Admissions Back-Up, and Interim Human Resources Manager. Sarah had a Director of Nursing that always encouraged her to take on new opportunities, so she did, she loves a good challenge.

Sarah’s journey then took her to Texas where she was a Program Manager at a CCRC, managing two Memory Care Units. She later returned to Ohio, and took her first Executive Director position at a small Assisted Living community in Dayton, Ohio. She has always had a passion for seniors. Sarah used to go to work with her Mother as a child to visit the residents, and that’s when she knew this is what she was meant to do.

Sarah is very excited to have been given this opportunity to open and grow this wonderful Assisted Living.

She is looking forward to not only building working relationships, but building trusting relationship with our residents, families and surrounding community.

Meet the Director of Nursing of The Inn at Winchester Trail, Tracy Timbrook After obtaining her Associate Degree in Nursing from COTC, Tracy earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Ohio University. Tracy has had the opportunity to hold several different roles in the field of nursing. Her career

began as a charge nurse for a skilled rehabilitation facility. From there, she held roles as a nursing supervisor, Unit Director and Assistant Director of Nursing in both long term care and skilled rehabilitation, also caring for residents with Alzheimer’s Disease. After holding positions as a staff nurse and a case manager within two local hospital systems, Tracy felt like something was missing.

She missed caring for seniors and felt extremely privileged to have been given this opportunity to care for our community’s maturing population. She enjoys hearing their life experiences and has a sincere admiration for their wisdom, grace and fortitude. Caring for others is a calling, but Tracy feels caring for seniors is truly an honor. As the Director of Nursing for The Inn at Winchester Trail, she is looking forward to the rapport that will develop between our staff, our residents and their families.

The Inn at Winchester Trail 6401 Winchester Blvd., Canal Winchester, Oh 43110

Call to schedule your Private Tour today!

• Assisted Living and Memory Care • 24 Hour On Site Licensed Nurse • Daily Social Activities • Beauty/Barber Shop On site • Chapel On Site • Covered Porches • Walking Path/Picnic Areas • Courtyard Waterfalls • Putting Greens • Cookie Café • Movie Theater • English Pub

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Parents can take several steps to make sure school day mornings go more smoothly.

Make school day mornings easier School day mornings can be hectic, as getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy.

Working parents may find school day mornings especially difficult, as their own work schedules can make mornings feel even more rushed. Fortunately, parents can employ several strategies to free up time in the morning so everyone starts their days off in a more relaxing atmosphere.

• Wake up earlier. Sleep might seem like a precious commodity, but waking up just 10 to 15 minutes earlier can remove some of the stress from weekday mornings without costing you a lot of sack time. Let kids sleep in until their normal wakeup time, using your extra 10 or 15 minutes to shower or enjoy your morning cup of coffee before the house is abuzz with activity.

• Tackle certain chores the night before. Delaying certain chores until you wake up makes for a hectic morning, so tackle as many morning chores as possible before you go to bed for the night. Prepare school lunches, lay clothes out for yourself and your children, and make sure kids have their backpacks packed and ready to go before they go to bed. Each of these things may only take a few minutes, but when left for the morning, they can add up to a substantial amount of time.

• Encourage youngsters to pick up the pace. Some people are morning people, while others dread setting their alarms for early morning hours. Kids who fall into the latter group may drag their feet in the morning, but parents should offer encouragement when kids are moving slowly in the morning.

Allowing your frustration to show may only make kids less fond of mornings, so remind them as nicely as possible that everyone has a schedule to stick to if they seem to be dragging their feet.

• Keep the television off. If watching the television is ingrained in your morning routine, try going a few days without it to see if this makes it easier to get out the door on time. Kids might grow distracted by morning cartoons, and even adults may get caught up in morning news shows or other forecasts. Eliminating television from your morning routine can save time and also may help your family grow closer, as you will have more distraction-free time to speak to one another. In addition to turning off the television, resist the urge to turn on your devices or scan work emails when getting ready in the morning.

Parents know that school day mornings can be hectic. But there are several ways to make such mornings go more smoothly so everyone gets where they need to be on time.

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Peggy Thompson, left, and Ruby Sherrill browse the Fornof Farm booth for flowers on July 11, at the Canal Winchester Farmers Market, which is open from 9 a.m. to noon most Saturdays through Sept. 26. The market will be closed Aug. 8 for the Blues & Ribfest and Sept. 5 for the Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival. Photo by Eric George.

Schedule visits to the doctor, dentist and an eye doctor so your child is up-todate upon the dawn of a new school year.

Add health screenings to back-to-school checklist As summer vacation winds down, thoughts turn from jaunts to the beach to readying for a new school year.

To-do lists include many of the typical tasks that precede going back to the classroom, including shopping for new clothes, purchasing school supplies and finishing summer reading assignments.

Another essential requirement parents must find time for is completing their children’s health screenings and immunizations so youngsters can return to school.

Health screenings may include, but may not be limited to, routine physical exams, eye exams and dental cleanings.

Each school district may have its own set of health requirements that must be met in order for children to attend school.

Many schools require that children are up-to-date with all immunizations before they can begin a new school year. While the issue of vaccinations has inspired debate in recent years, parents should recognize that many schools will only exempt students from receiving certain vaccinations due to religious reasons. For a list of state vaccination requirements and possible exemptions for schools in the United States, visit www2a.cdc.gov/nip/ schoolsurv/schImmRqmt.asp.

Students who have specific learning disabilities or medical conditions that require classroom modification should obtain recent documentation from any therapists or specialists prior

to beginning a new school year. Doing so facilitates the process of setting up procedures within the school while ensuring children have what they need to excel in the classroom. All parents may want to ask doctors to provide copies of medical and immunization records so that schools will have the most recent copies on file.

Parents should schedule eye examinations well in advance of the first day of school so they have ample time to fill new prescriptions for youngsters before school begins. This ensures kids won’t be starting off on the wrong foot because of vision problems that could already have been addressed.

Parents of adolescents or students on the verge of adolescence may want to address the subject of bodily changes before the school year begins anew. Address which changes can be expected, including the start of menstruation for girls. This will help children better understand what is happening when they witness changes in themselves and fellow classmates and give them a chance to receive accurate information rather than gossip from their peers.

Keep in mind that health screenings conducted in advance of the school year may not preclude students from school-sponsored screenings. Schools may offer their own vision and hearing screenings and may take physical measurements to ensure students are growing on schedules in line with normal development.

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Quality Yard & Home Maintenance offers quality service at an affordable price My name is Jeremy Nestor. My wife and I have three daughters and live in Pataskala. We attend Eagle Rock church in Pickerington. My goal with this business is to “first Honor God with our business” and then run a successful all-around company to serve customers in a small service area including and surrounding our home town. I was born and raised in Pataskala and graduated from Watkins Memorial. I am very grateful for my family, business and what God has done in my life.

Our vision: Be the best company for hire by performing quality service that customers deserve, which will lead to repeat business for both our landscape and handyman departments.

We are a full service lawn, landscape and home maintenance company. We

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How to unplug from your devices The prevalence of technology is undeniable. According to data from the Pew Research Center, as of October 2014, 64 percent of Americans owned a smartphone. In January of the same year, 42 percent of Americans owned a tablet computer while 32 percent owned an e-reader.

While technology can be convenient, many people find themselves spending more time on their devices than they might prefer. Overexposure to communications technology can be detrimental to kids and adults, and some parents might be surprised to learn just how much time their youngsters are spending using different forms of media. A 2010 survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that kids spend more than seven hours per day using various forms of media. That’s especially disconcerting when considering the American Academy of Pediatrics says that overexposure to media can increase kids’ risk

of aggressive behavior and interest in alcohol and smoking, and lead to poor performance in school.

So how can families who have grown accustomed to using their devices find ways to unplug? The following are a handful of strategies families can employ to reduce the amount of time they’re spending on their smartphones, tablets and laptops.

• Start monitoring usage. Realizing just how much time you spend on your various devices is a great first step toward unplugging. As you go about your day, jot down each and every time you use any of your devices and what you are doing while using them, and ask family members to do the same. Do so for roughly one week, which should be ample time to provide an adequate picture of how much time you’re spending on your devices and what you are using them for. Don’t beat yourself up if the numbers shock you, just resolve to lower those numbers and continue

to monitor your device usage as you do so.

• Cut out the media junk food. As you examine your device

How to save on school supplies Back to school season can be as expensive for parents as it is exciting for students. Once the initial letdown of the end of summer vacation wears off, many kids are excited to return to school, where they can see their friends, study their favorite subjects and participate in extracurricular activities.

Parents of school-aged youngsters may share in that excitement while also knowing that back to school season can stretch their budgets. One of the ways to salvage those budgets is to save on school supplies. Fortunately, there are several ways parents can do just that.

• Be patient. Shopping early can save shoppers money in many instances, but parents may benefit by exercising patience when it comes to buying school supplies for their children. Teachers often give students lists of supplies they will need for each class, and parents who wait to receive such lists can avoid spending money on items their kids won’t need. Even if you wait it out, you may be able to get a head start, as some teachers may post supply lists on school websites, while others might email lists to parents before back to school season hits full swing.

• Take inventory. If you have more than one child, chances are you already have lots of school supplies around the house. Dust off kids’ backpacks and study areas from last school year to determine which supplies you need to buy and which you already have. Going forward, encourage kids

to store their supplies in a predetermined area once the school year ends, as this will make next year’s inventory that much easier to examine and assess.

• Spend more now to save later.

While inexpensive supplies can be hard to resist, such items likely won’t withstand the test of time, forcing you to spend time and money each year buying replacement supplies. Paying more now for certain items, including stronger backpacks and more highly rated calculators, may end up saving you money in the long run, even if the initial pill is somewhat tough to swallow.

• Use technology to your advantage. Department stores and businesses that sell school supplies, such as pharmacies and office stores, may or may not discount too many items once back to school season hits full swing. But savvy parents can still find deals by using technology to their advantage when shopping for school supplies. Download apps like RetailMeNot to your smartphone and enable its updates so your phone essentially notifies you of any discounts the moment you walk into a given store. If you don’t receive any updates, search for discounts via the app or the Internet as you shop. Chances are strong that there are deals to be had, even if you don’t learn of the deals until you arrive at the store.

School supplies can be expensive, but parents can employ several strategies to save on school supplies now and in the future.

usage, you may notice you are spending lots of time on fruitless activities, whether it’s catching up on the latest Internet gossip or scanning friends’ social media pages to pass the time. Eliminating these activities from your day is unlikely to have an adverse affect on your life, and you will find yourself with more time to enjoy more unplugged time with family and friends.

• Schedule your media time. Many of today’s adults grew up in homes where their parents

restricted the time they were allowed to spend watching television.

Today’s parents can take a similar approach by limiting the amount of time their kids spend on their devices while also placing the same restrictions on themselves.

Allow yourself a certain amount of time each day to spend on your devices, even scheduling times each day when you will watch some television or catch up with friends on social media. Stick to this schedule and you will likely see your device

usage decrease dramatically.

• Recharge devices outside of your bedroom. Many adults can’t resist the urge to scan work emails or social media right before going to bed, and that can increase device usage and have a negative impact on sleep. When plugging devices in at night, be sure to charge them outside of your bedroom so you aren’t tempted to indulge in some extra and unnecessary usage at the end of the day.

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Columbus Gymnastics Academy offers new Ninja Zone classes for Boys and Girls Columbus Gymnastic Academy (CGA) is conveniently located at 6810 Thrush Drive in Canal Winchester and has added to its many programs with the addition of new Ninja Zone Classes.

CGA is the only licensed Ninja Zone gym in the area. Ninja Zone is a new sport that incorporates gymnastics, martial arts, break dance and obstacle course training. Classes will be offered for boys ages 3 to 11 and girls ages 6 to 11. Additional programs offered by Columbus Gymnastics Academy include: • Baby Katz: Age: 10 to 23 months Give your baby a leg up in a BK class!

This program provides babies with an opportunity to socialize, play and explore while developing their balance, body awareness, coordination, selfesteem and joy of physical movement.

• Tumble Katz: Ages 2 to 6 The TK program is an outstanding way for parents to provide their children with a proven physical and social enhancement program in an independent or parent participation setting. TK classes are coed and use both men’s

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• Boys & Girls Gymnastics: Ages 6 and up Your child is #1 with us. Not only are we going to give your child great instruction in gymnastics, but we will also provide them with a self - esteem enhancing environment. We break down the skill challenges into small steps so that the students can find many successes on their way to achieving the many skills they will be exposed to.

• Girls Competitive Program: In addition to our competitive girls team, there is also a training team for those girls who want to be more involved in gymnastics, but are not yet ready for competition.

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Each of our 10 offices provide a full range of products and services to meet your needs. Whether it’s a deposit, loan, trust or investment account you’re looking for, we can take care of you. We offer a variety of free services to make banking easy for you, including online banking, mobile banking, eStatements, Telebank, and our app. Later this

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