Peter Miller
At 72 years old, Peter Miller is still chasing down fly balls in the outfield — and loving every minute of it. A proud member of the Huff-N-Puffers, a premier Cleveland league for seniors, Miller plays not just for the thrill of the game but for the friendships he’s made. “We still love the camaraderie of sports and relying on one another to win a game,” he says.
The Huff-N-Puffer league has approximately 240 members, with players ranging from 60 to 95 years old. Games are nine innings, played twice weekly at John Day Field in Parma. With 17 teams and three skill-based divisions, the league is both fun and fierce. “The competitiveness is still there,” Miller says. “You may be a little bit slower, maybe walking instead of running — but you keep going.”
A lifelong athlete, Miller was the first Brunswick High School cross-country runner to qualify for the state meet, placing second overall. He joined the army when he was 17 and played softball throughout his service. In 2017, his traveling softball team took part in a world championship in Florida.
In addition, Miller is a participant in and avid supporter of the city’s Veterans Appreciation Breakfast.
Nancy Frognowski
Since settling in Brunswick in 1981, Nancy Frognowski has been a dedicated advocate for her community.
Frognowski is a member of Homes Not Highways, a grassroots coalition that successfully worked to halt a proposed highway interchange on Boston Road — less than a mile from her home. Concerned about safety risks, displacement of neighbors and an aging fuel pipeline, Frognowski joined forces with fellow residents. Together, they attended council meetings, launched letter-writing campaigns, contacted local officials and testified before Ohio House and Senate committees.
With support from Brunswick leaders and the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA), the state legislation was overturned, and a broader corridor study is now in progress.
Frognowski also volunteers at the Veterans Appreciation Breakfast, serving food and pouring coffee at an annual meal for local heroes. “It’s near and dear to my heart,” she says. “My dad was in the Battle of the Bulge. I’m very proud of him and anybody in military service. They deserve to be honored.”
Kim Nemet
Kim Nemet’s love for Brunswick runs deep. She and her husband — both graduates of Brunswick High School — have spent their 25-year marriage raising five children in the
community they’ve always called home. But their lives were forever changed in 2021, when their 11-year-old son, Collin, passed away from a brain tumor. Since then, Nemet has honored his memory through the annual Trike & Bike event, raising critical funds for pediatric cancer research.
Collin was the inspiration behind Brunswick’s first Trike & Bike in 2020. A passionate bike rider, he took part in the inaugural ride. Now, the ride is a beloved tradition that helps riders learn about fitness and contribute to a worthy cause. “I think Brunswick is a better community because of Collin,” Nemet says.
This year’s ride will happen at Brunswick High School on Sept. 19. Last year, the ride raised $53,000, bringing Brunswick’s total to over $200,000 for pediatric cancer research.
Seth Greenfelder
Brunswick native Seth Greenfelder has been named the 2024 Special Olympics Ohio Athlete of the Year — an incredible honor recognizing his three decades of dedication to the organization, and his outstanding athletic accomplishments. The award was presented at a Special Olympics banquet in Columbus, where Greenfelder was surprised and moved when his name was announced to a standing ovation.
“I was honored and happy — it feels like winning a gold medal,” he says.
Greenfelder began competing in Special Olympics when he was just 10 years old. Thirty years later, he competes in seven sports: golf, swimming, track, field, basketball, bowling and soccer. A graduate of Brunswick High School, Greenfelder also serves as an athlete representative on the Special Olympics Northeast Ohio Advisory Board and was recently selected to represent Ohio athletes at the White House for Disability Week.
Greenfelder trains year-round by lifting weights and eating healthy and is always looking for new ways to give back. “I want to be an official for Special Olympics,” he says.
