Veterans Day Spotlight – Pet n’ Vets and One of Their Own by Lisa J.  Photos by Marcy Jamrok Photography Among summer evenings, a great book, and a random smile, I have three significant weaknesses in my life…chocolate, popcorn and four-legged fur-friends, specifically dogs. So, when I learned Pets N Vets was coming to the […]

If you have been to some of our recent Hometown Happenings events, you have most likely seen their work.  You may have even taken your picture with it?  Sign Gypsies sets up giant displays of signs for all occasions and is owned and operated by the Thompson family.  And yes, it is a “family” operation […]

You may not know her name, but you know Margie Hofmann.  Margie participates in many of our races.  And, whether she is participating or not, she is among the first to ask if we need help at packet pickup or registration.  Margie has a big heart and that is reflected in both her running and […]

Besides the health and fitness, running can build great friendships.  Chances are that you never see April at a race without her friend Jamie.  Their support and encouragement is inspiring and we should all have a friendship like this in our lives.  I titled this article “Better than the Couch” because, let’s face it, the […]