Determination equals success for Ron Hemelgarn
September 9, 2020Ron Hemelgarn first began making waves in auto racing in 1977, although he had operated Toledo’s Super Fitness centers since 1972. By 1977 he had bought a few health clubs in the Indianapolis area and wanted to get the word out about his fitness businesses more effectively. “I said ‘I am going to sponsor a
Gardening Gurus
April 1, 2020Alison and Jim Graff share their bountiful harvest Alison Graff explains that her husband, Jim, has been a gardener since he began to walk, while she grew to appreciate the charm of flower cultivation during her time in Hawaii, building on lessons she learned from her mother’s love of roses. “Jim had a [vegetable] garden
Vallie Bowman-English
February 29, 2020Hundreds of Toledoans see Vallie Bowman-English’s name every day, but few of them know who she is, or the good work that she’s done for the Toledo Municipal Court.
King Fred: Still Blazing Trails At 85
January 31, 2020Known as a man who chases his goals, Sylvania’s Fred King has over 100 running races under his belt. The most recent race came as a total surprise to him. “My face must have lit up!” Fred recalls. Fred’s nursing team and family collaborated with Run Toledo and Dave’s Performance Footgear to enter Fred into
Roberta de Boer Durham Works To Help Former Foster Kids
December 31, 2019Today, her time as a journalist behind her, de Boer Durham is working to bring the same comfort and guidance to those who may otherwise be left behind.
