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Zanesville’s newest restaurant HEALTH & WELLNESS

Health Literacy
to Lead a

Healthier Life

By: Alexus Masterson, MPH,
Family & Consumer Sciences Educator
Ohio State University Extension,
Muskingum County

Our health is one of the most impor-
tant things to have in check, but some-
times it can be difficult trying to main-
tain what we eat, drink, how much we
sleep, proper use of medications, etc. It
The ceremonial red ribbon was cut during the grand opening for The 146 located in The Colony Square Mall. Matthew Dotson may feel like a balancing act just to try
and keep up with appointments and the
ing experience, and expansive menu their Facebook page. since but we are here, all of the pieces latest research on what is the most ben-
made with fresh local ingredients. Their “We have a wide variety of everything finally lined up,” said Piecynski. eficial. October is health literacy month,
offerings are reasonably priced and they from pasta to burgers, fresh seafood, The General Manager for the Colony and health literacy is an important skill
have something for every taste. Patrons top-of-the-line steaks, anything you can Square Mall was also in attendance to that we may forget about. Health literacy
can expect various appetizers such as think of and a lot of it is house-made so welcome the new business to the mall refers to people being able to find, use,
wings, crawfish bread, and shrimp cock- it’s not something that is out of a bag. and the community. and understand health information. In
tail. Burgers, sandwiches, and soups We have people in here every day, our “We are definitely thrilled that the the United States, our health system is
are also on the menu. For entrees, the prep is incredible to be able to have Piecynski family and the 146 group complex and can be confusing at times,
selection gets even broader with beef, them. And we also have a lot of gluten- came in to make this valuable invest- so it is important for providers and their
pork, seafood, poultry, and pasta dish- free and vegetarian options. We tried ment here in Colony Square Mall in companies to use clear, common lan-
es. The kids’ menu boasts chicken fries, to make sure we could meet everyone’s our community,” stated Colony Square guage so that is easy for people to un-
an 8 or 6-ounce filet, meatball kabobs, needs,” explained Herron who is not only Mall General Manager, Jessica Brailer. derstand. So, in a world of constantly
sloppy joe pasta, tacos, and the Hulk an owner but also the General Manager “They are offering an upscale dining ex- changing information, what are ways
Smash Burger each coming with the for the restaurant. perience here on the North end of town you can increase your health literacy
choice of one side. The 146 also has a “We have been brewing on this for which I think folks are really going to skills?
dessert menu with the option of a Bavar- several years and it has never really enjoy frequenting, and it’s quite an ex- There are several reasons that can
ian Apple Tart, The 146 Cookie, or the been the right time, and an opportunity perience! The menu is fantastic so we affect health literacy which include lan-
gluten-free Nana’s Torte Cake. The drink presented itself over a year ago and we are thrilled to welcome them here, and guage barriers, access to resources like
menu includes a house Margarita, a 146 thought alright it’s time, let’s put this to- we think it’s going to really add a lot of technology, age or education. However,
Refresher, an Espresso Martini, and vari- gether, let’s figure out who we want our value to our customers who are going to when given emotionally charged or com-
ous wines and beers among other op- pieces to be so then we partnered with the movie theater, or who are out shop- plicated information everyone can face
tions. The full menu can be viewed on Amber and it’s been a long ride ever ping looking for an enjoyable evening, so challenges. Advocating for yourself and
we are really excited and glad they came the right to know what health informa-
to join us.” tion is being shared is always important,
“We looked at a couple of places lo- but remember that health providers are
cally in Zanesville and then this one just your partners. Some steps to improve
really had everything that we were look- health literacy can include asking ques-
ing for, the space, the size, honestly be- tions if anything is unclear, bring a family
ing here in the mall on the North side member or friend to your visit, when pos-
where things are happening and people sible, use technology to your advantage,
can running errands and drop in and see and be cautious of social media content
us while they are out doing there stuff as mentioned by Summit Health. Hope-
just seemed like a really nice location,” fully this will help you start to think about
explained Piecynski. ways to become more familiar with your
The 146 can be found online on Face- provider and improve the way you under-
book, Instagram, and at the 146ohio. stand health information!
com. They can be reached by phone by
calling (740) 367-1250. Their operat- SOURCES:
ing hours are Sunday through Thursday Summit Health. (2022, October 4). 10 Tips for
11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Improving Your Health Literacy. https://www.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. summithealth.com/health-wellness/10-tips-
improving-your-health-literacy

Families enjoyed perfect fall
weather and tons of fun at 20th

annual farm show

Free wheeling Little Toot train ride crosses the tracks just before the larger train departs from the newly
built train station deck at the Education of Yesterday Farm Show. The show is held the third weekend in
October at 3685 Cass Irish Ridge Road, Dresden. Lynette Dotson PHOTO GALLERY ONLINE!