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PAGE 4 - GROVE CITY MESSENGER - May 1, 2022 www.columbusmessenger.com Few physical activities inspire the devotion that avid runners have for running. Millions of individuals across the globe lace up their sneakers and run for miles on end each day, and the fitness experts at Fitbit note that running is the most popular activity in the world. The global popularity of running suggests it’s an activity that’s all gravy and no grief. However, running can take a toll on a body, and individuals who can’t wait to lace up their sneakers and hit the road should consider the pros and cons of running before doing so. Pros •Running and heart health: Running generally has a positive effect on heart health. The heart is a muscle, and much like weight training can help strengthen muscles like biceps and triceps, running can strengthen the heart and make it more efficient. Cardiologists with the Copenhagen City Heart Study noted that jogging increases oxygen uptake, which makes it easier for the heart to pump a larger amount of blood and do its job more easily. In addition, various studies have found that running can reduce individuals’ Health and Wellness Avid runners take the good with the bad risk for heart disease by a significant percentage. •Running and mental health: “Runner’s high” is a well-documented yet not entirely understood phenomenon. Thought it’s often associated with the release of moodenhancing hormones known as endorphins and characterized as a routine and euphoric byproduct of running, experts at Johns Hopkins Medicine note that research indicates very few runners actually experience runner’s high. Instead, runners may feel good after running because physical activity increases levels of endocannabinoids in the bloodstream. Higher levels of endocannabinoids may promote short-term responses like reduced anxiety and a greater feeling of calm. euphoric. •Running and brain power: Running also has been found to benefit brain power. Researchers at the University of Ulm in Germany found that individuals who jogged for 30 minutes per day three times a week benefitted from a substantial improvement in concentration and visual memory. Cons •Running and joint health: Though many medical professionals now dispute that there’s a link between running and osteoarthritis, running can lead to wear and tear on the joints over time. It’s important to note that such degeneration can occur even in non-runners, especially those who live sedentary lifestyles. •Running and injury risk: All physical activities involve some measure of injury risk, but it’s still worth noting that runners are not immune to such risks. The Cleveland Clinic notes as many as 60 percent of runners will experience injuries that sideline them for several weeks or months. Plantar fasciitis, runner’s knee, shin splits, and Achilles tendinitis are some injuries commonly suffered by runners. Common running injuries can make it hard to perform any cardiovascular exercise, which can have a significant and adverse effect on runners’ overall health. Though medical experts generally suggest the rewards of running outweigh the risks for healthy individuals, it’s still important that men and women weigh the pros and cons before lacing up their running shoes. PAID ADVERTISING Find the coverage that’s right for you HealthMarkets search thousands of insurance plans from more than 200 insurance companies to find the coverage that’s right for you at a price that fits your budget. I will help you by searching for the right medicare insurance, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, supplemental insurance, and life insurance policies on the web, over the phone, or in person with me as your local insurance agent. HealthMarkets offer hundreds of subsidy-eligible health insurance plans from nationally recognized insurance companies. With over four million insurance policies sold, I can get you the guaranteed lowest price for your insurance plans. For assistance near Grove City, contact me today. Thank you, Diana Huey, Licensed Agent Assistant
www.columbusmessenger.com Gardens at Gantz Herb and Perennial Plant Sale Join the Gardens at Gantz volunteers as they celebrate the 29th annual Gardens at Gantz Herb and Perennial Plant Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 7 at Gantz Park, 2255 Home Road. This fundraiser is a rain-or-shine event in the Gantz Farmhouse parking lot. Browse a wide variety of culinary and landscape herbs, garden vegetables, native perennials, rain-garden plants and more, and get answers to gardening questions from the volunteers. Cash, checks and credit cards ($15 minimum) are accepted. Proceeds benefit the Gardens at Gantz Farm volunteers, celebrating more than 32 years of dedication and cultivation to garden improvements, annual garden grants, LEGISLATION Continued from page 1 issue. At a recent meeting, council unanimously approved an ordinance to impose fines to commercial and heavy vehicles carrying overweight loads. “Our city code was not as tight as it could have been on these trucks,” said Stage. The city’s administration asked the division of police to review the issue and present its findings to Grove City Council. Officer Greg Barber said, “There is a huge problem with trash on the roads in Grove City. We have to see what we can do.” Barber worked with commercial enforcement staff from Franklin County and found that there is a problem with front loading dumpster garbage trucks. He said lightweight materials blow out of the trucks and items roll from the open-top dumpster. “There is also no way for the driver to see if any trash has fallen out,” said Barber. According to the officer, the weight of the trucks are an issue and drivers are sometimes encouraged to load up to make fewer trips to the landfill. Under this legislation, if an officer believes that a truck is overloaded, they can pull the driver over where they would wait for a county sheriff’s deputy or a state highway patrolman to arrive with a portable scale. Barber said Grove City officers do not have portable scales, but he has been assured that the county and highway patrol are willing to work with the city and assist when they can. Operators who violate the code, without a permit, would be fined $80 for the first 2,000 pounds of overload and $100 for 5,000 pounds in addition of $1 per one hundred pounds. If a load is more than 5,000, but less than 10,000, the operator will face a fine of $130 plus an additional $2 per one hundred pounds of overload. For all overloads more than 10,000 pounds, the operator shall be fined $160 with an additional $3 per one hundred pounds. Imprisonment community events and youth and adult education including donations of books to area schools. For event updates, visit the Gardens at Gantz Farm Facebook page or call 614-277- 3058 or 614-871-6323. Vaccine clinic Franklin County Public Health and Mid-Ohio Food Collective are hosting walkin COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the Mid-Ohio Foodbank, 3960 Brookham Dr. in Grove City. No appointment, insurance or ID is required. The clinics will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 6 and Friday, May 20. Visit the Franklin County Public Health COVID-19 website, vax2normal.org/vaccine, for details and registration information. is also a potential penalty. Barber believes this legislation will help to deter offenders. The legislation does not only pertain to large trash trucks, it also includes private citizens using a utility trailer to haul unwanted items. According to Barber, a large volume of big pieces of debris on the highway along I- 71 come from these types of trailers that are hitched to the back of a pick-up truck. The city will also be issuing citations for trucks without tarps. Stage said this legislation is just the start of the city’s effort to crack down on litter. He said police officers would be issuing more litter citations and the city plans to work with SWACO and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to address the matter. In addition, Stage said the city administration would likely revisit regulations on tarping or covering loads. Breanna Badanes, a regional public information officer with ODOT, said the organization has had ongoing conversations with Grove City officials about the litter issue on Interstate 71. “It is a big problem and it is frustrating because it’s 100 percent preventable,” said Badanes. She said as soon as ODOT crews clean a section of the highway, a few days later, it looks as if it hasn’t been touched. According to Badanes, the crews pick up litter when they can, but it is that same crews that must fill potholes and perform other tasks that keep drivers safe. So far this year, ODOT has filled 10,000 bags of roadway trash in central Ohio. Last year, they filled 60,000 bags from the central Ohio region and 480,000 from across the state. According to Badanes, this equates to about $4 million in resources a year. “We do what we can to educate drivers,” said Badanes. “We will keep communication open with the city and make that section (I-71) a priority when we can.” DestinationOutlets.com 800-213-9083 8000 Factory Shops Blvd. Jeffersonville, OH 43128 May 1, 2022 - GROVE CITY MESSENGER - PAGE 5 Grove City Police News On April 15, 2022, Grove City Police were dispatched to business in the 4200 block of Marlane Drive on report of a stolen vehicle. The victim stated her Red 2018 Hyundai Tuscon had been stolen while she was inside the business eating. There was video from security cameras that showed the theft occur. A gray SUV pulled up to the Hyundai. The suspect exits the SUV, breaks the rear window of the Hyundai to gain entrance, and drives away. The SUV remained in the lot. Officers investigated the SUV and determined it had also been stolen. Three hours later, Columbus Police advised they had recovered the stolen Hyundai. It had been used in multiple thefts in the area of Polaris and the suspects fled. The case remains under investigation. In other police news: On April 11, 2022, Grove City Police were dispatched to a business in the 1600 block of Stringtown Road on a report of a theft that had just occurred. A male suspect stole $1,795 worth of merchandise and fled in a black Ford Fiesta. Officers spotted the vehicle and attempted to get the suspect to stop and pull over. The driver ignored the officer’s instructions and continued to travel at a high rate of speed, eventually reaching 71 North. The incident remains under investigation. On April 21, 2022, Grove City Police were dispatched to a business in the 3500 block of Broadway on a report of a robbery. The caller stated he was threatened with a gun by the suspect after a theft had occurred. A male entered the store and put three boxes of beef sticks into a bag. The victim recognized the suspect from previous thefts at the store. After calling police, the victim followed the suspect and told him to return the merchandise. The suspect turned and faced the victim, displaying the grip of a handgun in his waistband, and stated that if the victim did not stop following him, he would kill him. The suspect then fled. The incident remains under investigation. DOWNLOAD OUR MEMBERSHIP APP
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