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For our children's future ...commentary15 parent profile Man on a mission Hancock County’s Brian Robertson — by Kathy Miller

16 food fight W.E.T-ing our appetite West End Tavern’s lunch hour surprisingly kid-friendly — by Rose Roccisano Barto

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Gracie, 4, andBrayden, 1, Warren

Amy Cook: Experienced birth photographers are tasteful and non-obtrusive. It’s something that happens in such a whirlwind blur that you hardly remember it in a month, let alone years. I hired one for my third and am

grateful! She did a beautiful job...

Erin Fauble Garrett: Never thought of this! I think I would love one for my third and final baby when the time comes!

Melody Greene-Wyble: I want to hire one for my next home birth. It’s going to be our last baby and I would love the memories. I have seen how photographers capture the hospital Setting and I am cu-rious to see how they would do a home birth differently.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE PROMOMath-tastic!Want to keep the kids’ math skills sharp this summer? Head to our website! We’re giving away Mead Tangram activity books and Math Builders work books each week in June.

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Birth photography is a growing trend where

parents hire a photographer to document the birth of

their child. Would you hire a professional photographer

for your delivery or would you prefer to keep things private?

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KIDS GEMINI

The symbol for this sign is “The Twins” — you definitely get two for the price of one when a Gemini is born. They are “busy” at birth, looking around, opening and closing their eyes, AND hanging on to your finger tightly. They al-ways want two of everything, one for each hand. They chatter incessantly and enjoy a toy telephone. They love to write, to color, and will sit for hours when someone will read to them. They are curi-ous and good natured. They learn quickly.

Gemini children may have a few allergies, but other than that they are healthy. They talk at a very early age and often easily learn a second language. Geminis often are bi-lingual. They are friendly and popular with other children. They enjoy all games, puzzles, coloring, painting, and reading and “playing school” before they are old enough to go there.

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Alley catsFor more than 15 summers, Findlay-Hancock Chamber of Commerce has given Findlay resi-dents a chance to celebrate the end of the work week with live music, libations, and great food at Rally in the Alley. This year is no exception. Every Friday, from 5-8pm beginning Friday, June 14, downtown’s Latham Courtyard will be rocking with live, local musical talent. “We plan to build upon our efforts and showcase downtown Findlay as a place to live, work, and play,” Chamber of Com-merce Public Relations Coordinator, Rachael Rahrig said. “Rally in the Alley is a great way to kick off your weekend.” Fridays, June 14-Aug 16. Free. 5-8pm. 419-422-3313. www.findlayhancockalliance.com

Vino is for grown ups

Your date-night could be dry or sweet on Saturday, June 22 at the 5th annual Riverside Wine Festival in Riverside Park. Traditionally, this fermented fruit function has served only Ohio wines, but this year event sponsor, The Arts Partnership, will feature wines of the world. French, German, South Ameri-can and California-made wine will be available along with Ohio-made wines. Art pieces, crafts and artist demonstra-tions, such as pottery making and dessert making, will be on display. Fine food will also be available for purchase. 1pm. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the gate. $10 for those not sampling and kids in strollers get in free. With paid admission, patrons will receive a wine glass and 10 wine-sampling tickets. Riverside Park, 219 McMan-ness Ave. 419-422-3412. www.artspartnership.com

Weekend devoted to a good cause

Grab your walking shoes and take a hike for a great cause. Every dollar raised at The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life on Friday, June 21 at 6pm at the Hancock County Fairgrounds will benefit cancer research. Teams or individuals should come prepared to camp overnight, while each team should have a member on the track at all times. Food, games, and activities will provide entertainment for the entire family. Relay will run from Friday, June 21 at 6pm through Saturday, June 22 at 5 pm. $10 per person. Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E. Sandusky St. 800-227-2345. www.relayforlife.org

Out to lunchEnjoy a more lively family lunch outing every Tuesday beginning June

4 from 11:30am-1pm with Courtyard Concerts featuring local musi-cal acts in Latham Courtyard in downtown Findlay, sponsored by The Arts Partnership. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own meal or purchase a boxed lunch from one of Findlay’s participating restaurants. “It’s a great way to enjoy local music and great local food while socializing with friends,” says Leigh Esper, executive director of The Arts Partnership. The concerts are free and will run weekly for eight weeks (excluding July 4th week) from 11:30am-1pm. Latham Courtyard, 500 block of S. Main St. 419-422-3412. www.artspartnership.com.

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Organized and show ready Busy homeowners barely have time to mow the grass and make dinner. Big

projects like organizing, remodeling and getting a house ready to sell seem overwhelming. Enter Melissa Terhark of Staged 2 Sell by Melissa. She brings a designer’s touch to the home, helping her clients reduce stress and get the results they want — her specialty is getting homes show ready for the real estate market. Statistics show that working with a professional to stage your home not only helps you sell your house faster, but results in a higher price, explains Melissa.

“Your home should be a place of comfort,” says Melissa, a former oncology nurse who turned her passion into a full-time career in 2012. “I love space planning and using color to create a mood or feel in a room. I love helping clients get satisfaction from living in an organized space.”

In addition to home staging, Melissa helps clients with home organizing, interior re-design projects, paint color assistance, space planning and personal shopping. For more information, visit www.staged2sellbymelissa.com, call 419-203-3742 or email [email protected].

Rebuilding as a teamCamp Berry—Findlay’s Boy Scout camp—suffered severe damage

when the “Derecho” storm swept through the city last June. Strong winds uprooted trees and flattened or damaged 14 camp facilities, including the J.T. Boyd Pavilion, a main gathering spot at the camp.

But this summer, campers will enjoy a new shelter house, thanks to the efforts of the Hancock Leadership Class of 2013. The leadership class — 26 members total — not only raised funds for the shelter, but also built it themselves, relying on members with expertise in architecture and construction. The entire project cost $20,000, and a dedication ceremony for the reconstructed J.T. Boyd Pavilion took place in May.

Thousands of young people visit Camp Berry each year, including 6,500 area Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, schoolchildren and church youth groups. The J.T. Boyd Pavilion was originally built in 2005 in memory of a local teenager who passed away.

Hancock Leadership, a program sponsored by the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, fosters and promotes volunteer leadership resources within the community.

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Olivia Montgomery was whisked away for emergency heart surgery when she was just five days old.

Her mother, Lori, was prepared for the surgery since prenatal tests revealed Olivia had a heart defect. What she wasn’t prepared for was the doctor saying her baby girl had Down syndrome. Through her shock, she heard a statement that changed how she and her husband Tim looked at parenting.

“You will get out of her what you put into her,” she remembers the doctor say-ing.

Keep her locked away and assume there is no hope, and there will be none. Get her out into the world and challenge both her and society’s ideas about her, and they may be surprised.

“Every time we hit a bump in the road we just thought of that,” she says. “We wanted her to experience other people and for them to experience her. God gave us this wonderful gift and we want to ex-pose her to the things available to her. We didn’t want to keep her in a box.”

There might not be a big enough box to contain Olivia anyway. While she is less than five feet tall, Olivia — now 12 and a fifth-grader at Chamberlin Hill Intermedi-ate School in Findlay — has a personality twice her size. She fits right into a family that is on the go not only with her activi-ties but those of her older brother, Zach.

For the last eight years, Olivia has ice skated with the Gliding Stars of Findlay. Through Special Olympics she has earned medals in skills soft-ball and basketball, has participated in gymnastics, and also painted through Awakening Minds Arts & Athletics. Zach, 14 and an eighth grader at Glen-wood Middle School, plays travel soccer for Findlay Soccer Club and also partici-pates in track and field.

There is always a family cheering section at both siblings’ events, but the Montgomery family’s involvement with Olivia’s activities is truly a family affair. Tim Montgomery produces the annual skating show for Gliding Stars, a volun-teer job that includes helping to develop a theme and to find music to go along with the skating numbers. Zach volunteers with Special Olympics, and Lori Mont-gomery volunteers in all the different ways so many moms do.

Olivia’s biggest fan might be her older brother, Zach who helps his sister with small things like breaking a bad habit, and larger things like working on her skills for the Special Olympics. And when Olivia competes, he is one of her loudest cheerleaders.

“She does stuff and she enjoys it, and I like to watch her enjoy it,” he says. “When she lights up, I light up inside. Even though she has a disability, she still deserves the same opportunities other kids have.”

The Montgomerys heard another bit of special needs parenting advice the day Olivia was born — to slow down and enjoy the journey. There will be hurdles and roadblocks, but don’t forget the hap-piness.

“Sometimes I get to thinking how will she live on her own, but if I do that I miss out on the joy that’s going on right now at age 12,” says Lori. “She’s reading, and making friends. If I look past that, I miss it.”

They also didn’t anticipate how life with Olivia would change them for the better.

“Zach is such a compassionate per-son, and I attribute that to her,” says Lori. “She made me a stronger mom, and she made my husband a more patient person. She’s had a major influence on all of us.”

Finding hope, and hanging on to itThe Montgomery family faces special

needs with compassion By Rose Roccisano Barto

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Breathe easy, parents — June is the month you're allowed to play favorites. In fact, we encourage it! Every year, our readers (an opinionated bunch!) tell us their picks for the spots that make Findlay such a great place to raise a family — their top places to eat, play, learn, and be cared for — in our Family Favorites awards. Their votes create an annual guide to the best of the best for the families of Northwest Ohio.

Use the 2013 results as your family resource — and feel free to let your favorites be known!

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Place for winter funF i nd l ay Reservo i r S l edd i ngwww.hancockparks.com

Runner up: Snow Trails Ski Resort

Rainy-day activityF i nd l ay-Hancock County Pub l i c L i b rary206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712 www.findlaylibrary.org

Runner up: Ice Skating at the Cube

Sunny-day activityR iverbend Recrea t ion Area16618 Township Rd. 208 419-425-7275 www.hancockparks.comRunner up: Emory Adams Park

Place to sneak in a history lessonHancock H is tor i ca l Museum422 W. Sandusky St. 419-423-4433 hancockhistoricalmuseum.org

Runner up: Litzenberg Woods

Dance classBecky ' s Schoo l o f Dance 14550 US 224 419-423-7423 beckysschoolofdance.net

Runner up: Studio 1 Dance

Martial arts programF i nd l ay Mar t i a l Ar ts Academy1740 Lima Ave. 419-427-3988findlayma.com

Runner up: Academy of Martial Arts

Art classAwaken ing M inds Ar t515 S. Main St. 419-302-3892www.awakeningmindsart.org

Runner up: Findlay Art League

Music classMus i c Together of F i nd l ay208 Broadway 419-421-0543www.musictogetherfindlay.com

Runner up: Val King Piano Teacher Extraordinair

Free activityMazza Museum Funday Sunday1000 N. Main St. 419-422-8313www.findlay.edu

Runner up: Easter Sand Sculpture

Family-friendly fair or festivalS t . M i chae l the Archange l Par i sh Fes t iva l617 W. Main Cross St. & 750 Bright Rd.419-422-2646 www.findlaystmichael.org

Runner up: Hancock County Fair

Live theater for kidsThe Ar ts Par tnersh ip618 S. Main St.419-422-3412 www.artspartnership.com

Runner up: Fort Findlay

Place to hop on a horseP ro jec t Hope Equ ine Therapy16195 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green419-469-0415 www.projecthope-equinetherapy.com

Runner up: Sanderson Stables

Place to volunteerHab i t a t for Human i t y 2042 Tiffan Ave. 419-429-1400www.habitatfindlay.org

Runner up: Blanchard Valley Center

Family Frolicking

Birthday entertainerFun-ominal Face Painting and Entertainment4 19-42 1 -0632 / funom ina l f acepa i n t i ng . comMercy Hanners’ artistic ability and originality makes her a shoe-in for Findlay Family readers’ favorite birthday entertainer. Her business, Fun-ominal Face Painting and Entertainment, is the perfect addition to a rockin’ birthday party, with Hanners offering unique face painting ideas and glitter tattoos. Hanners began painting six years ago for her daughter, and things escalated from there. Her personal face painting style is more than just clown paint — reaching a whole new level of fun experimentation that truly reflects the originality of her art form. “I didn’t want to be a cheek painter,” Hanners says. “I want to be more of a face artist.” —DL

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Park or PlaygroundR ivers i de Park 231 Mcmanness Ave. 419-424-7176www.ci.findlay.oh.us

Runner up: Riverbend Park

Story hour locationMazza Museum1000 N. Main St. 419-422-8313www.mazzacollection.org

Runner up: Findlay-Hancock County Public Library

Swim lessons YMCA300 E. Lincoln St. 419-422-4424www.ymca.net

Runner up: Gold Medal Gymnastics

Place to SwimR ivers i de Park231 McManness Ave. 419-424-7176www.ci.findlay.oh.us

Runner up: YMCA

Indoor water parkMaumee Bay S ta te Parkwww.maumeebaystateparklodge.com

Runner up: Great Wolf Lodge Water Park

Vacation that won’t empty your walletCedar Po in t1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky 419-627-2350www.cedarpoint.com

Runner up: The Toledo Zoo

Family-friendly gymYMCA300 E. Lincoln St. 419-422-4424www.ymca.net

Runner up: The Gym by Jamie

Gymnastics centerGo ld Meda l Gymnast i cs F i t ness 1850 Manor Hill Rd. 419-425-4653goldmedalgymnastics.us

Runner up: Findlay Elite Gymnastics and Cheer

Place to play rec sportsYMCA300 E. Lincoln St. 419-422-4424www.ymca.net

Runner up: Allen Thompson Sports Complex

Bowling alleyA l i ' s Bow l i ng A l l ey132 E. Crawford St. 419-424-5750

Runner up: Seneca Lanes

Family restaurant

Tony ’s Res tauran t10280 US 224419-424-3100 www.tonysrestaurantfindlay.com

Runner up: Cheddar’s Casual Café

Healthy fast foodCh ipo t l e15075 US 224419-424-0905 www.chipotle.com

Runner up: Main Street Deli

Pizza joint (non-chain)Joey F ra te l l o ’ s116 E. Sandusky St.419-427-5639www.joeyfratellos.com

Runner up: Flag City Pizza

Burger place (non-chain)Ke i th ’s Dugout 3112 N. Main St. 419-423-7911

Runner up: Wilson’s Sandwich Shop

Feed the Fam

Ice cream shopMr . Tw is ter 631 Trenton Ave. 419-427-2663

Runner up: Dietsch Brothers

Place where kids eat freeF r i c ker ’s1410 W. Main Cross St.419-423-9464 www.frickers.com

Runner up: City BBQ

Kid-friendly grocery storeGrea t Sco t t Commun i t y Marke t2021 Broad Ave 419-422-7853www.communitymarkets.com

Runner up: Kroger

Natural food storeApp le a Day 600 S. Blanchard St. 419-423-3973

Runner up: Health Yourself

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Entertainer

Fun-om ina l Face Pa i n t i ng and En ter ta i nment419-421-0632Facebook page: Funominal Face Painting

Runner up: Magic & Memories Magician

Birthday party venue

S tev i B ’s P i zza Buf fe t7535 Patriot Dr. 419-427-9999www.stevibs.com

Runner up: Kiya Papaya Boutique

Place for goody

bag lootRo l l i n g Thunder Ska t i ng and Fam i l y Fun Center2225 Keith Parkway 419-422-7227www.rollingthunderskatefindlay.com

Runner up: Pirate’s Cove

Place to buy cake

Buggy Wh ip Bakery111 E. Crawford St. 567-301-2203www.buggywhipcakes.com

Runner up: Phat Cakes

Kid’s clothierK i ya Papaya Bout i que213 E. Crawford St. 419-957-1743

Runner up: Trends Too!

Kid’s shoe shopS t r i de R i teVisit website for locations, www.striderite.com

Runner up: Scoot’s

Kid’s consignmentOnce Upon a Ch i l d1825 Tiffin Ave. 419-422-0400www.onceuponachild.com

Runner up: Your Kids Closet

Place to buy maternity clothesO l d NavyVisit website for locations, www.oldnavy.com

Runner up: Goodwill

Hey SHorty! It’S your bIrtHday!retaIl tHerapy

Place to furnish your little one’s “nest”Once Upon a Ch i l d1825 Tiffin Ave. 419-422-0400www.onceuponachild.com

Runner up: Babies 'R Us

Locally-owned specialty toys/giftsK i ya Papaya Bout i que213 E. Crawford St. 419-957-1743

Runner up: Trends on Main

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Grown-up Time

Support group for momsParen t -2-Paren twww.parent-2-parent.com

Runner up: Newcomer’s Club

Mom-friendly play dateF i nd l ay V i l l a ge Ma l l1800 Tiffin Ave. 419-423-8732www.shopfindlayvillagemall.com

Runner up: Newcomer’s Club

Place for single parents to meetChurchRunner up: Playground

Parent blogMoms in Hee ls , L i sa Hars twww.momsinheels.net

Runner up: www.patheos.com

Date-night restaurantRoss i l l i ’ s Res tauran t217 S. Main St. 419-423-5050www.rossillisrestaurant.com

Runner up: Logan’s Irish Pub

Place for Mom to be pamperedJourney Sa lon and Day Spa127 W. Hardin St. 419-427-2420www.journeysalonspa.com

Runner up: Designer Group

Romantic GetawayBe l amere Su i tes Hote l 12200 Williams Rd., Perrysburg419-874-2233 www.belameresuites.com

Runner up: Triple T Western Bed and Breakfast

Art classAwakening Minds Art515 S . Ma i n S t . / 4 19-302-3892 / www .awaken ingm indsar t .o rgWhen a child with cerebral palsy creates a beautiful piece of art, it creates a sense of confidence for the child and a sense of pride for the parent. It’s one of the reasons Findlay readers voted Awakening Minds Art the best place to take an art class — the staff is dedicated to bringing out the full creative potential in every participant. They also love the patient, supportive staff and appreciate a new outlook on the abilities of their loved ones. Awakening Minds has worked with students from 11 months to over 100 years old, and while the programs are designed to benefit individuals with brain disorders, they are open to students of all ability levels. —DL

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Best NeighborhoodLakev iewRunner up: Golden Gayle Drive

Program (activity for preschoolers)Hancock Park D is t r i c t1424 E. Main Cross St. 419-425-7275www.hancockparks.com

Runner up: Oakwood’s Discovery Center

Summer day campCamp D iscoveryVisit website for details, www.campdiscovery.findlaycityschools.org

Runner up: Findlay E Free

Tutor/ learning centerKumon of F i nd l ay2020 Tiffin Ave. #2567-208-5287 www.kumon.com

Runner up: Sylvan Learning Center, Ottawa

TeacherChery l Bays , 6 th and 7 th grade mathVan Buren Middle School217 S. Main St., Van buren 419-299-3384

Runner up: Arlene George, Montessori Children’s Village

Family-friendly car dealershipRe ineke Ford L i nco l n , I nc .12000 County Rd. 99800-531-2613 www.reinekefamilydealerships.com

Runner up: LaRiche Toyota

Kid-friendly emergency roomB l anchard Va l l ey Hosp i t a l1900 S. Main St. 419-423-4500www.bvhealthsystem.org

Runner up: Walk-In Urgent Care Place to take Dad for Father’s DayB is t ro On Ma in407 S. Main St. 419-425-4900

Runner up: Bass Pro Shop

Place to take Mom for Mother’s DayCedar Va l l ey Cafe1132 Tiffin Ave. 419-425-8866www.cedarvalleycafe.com

Runner up: Rossilli’s Restaurant

Kid-friendly salonRust i c Razor227 W. Crawford St. 419-423-7177

Runner up: Generations Salon and Spa

Picnic spotR ivers i de Park231 Mcmanness Ave. 419-424-7176www.ci.findlay.oh.us

Runner up: Litzenberg Woods

Parent-friendly work placeB l anchard Va l l ey Hea l th Sys tem1900 S. Main St. 419-423-4500www.bvhealthsystem.org

Runner up: Nissin Brake Ohio, Inc.

Bank/financial institutionF i rs t Federa l BankVisit website for locations, www.first-fed.com

Runner up: Fifth Third Bank

Family LawyerM ichae l J . Ma loneOxley, Malone, Hollister, Warren & Spaeth301 E. Main Cross St. 419-422-8713www.oxleylaw.com

Runner up: Gregory Rakestraw, Rakestraw & Rakestraw LLC.

Dentist/ Orthodontist Dr . Bruce Hea ter310 W. Hardin St. 419-423-1499www.bruceheaterdds.com

Runner up: Dr. William Kibbey

Place to give birthB l anchard Va l l ey Hosp i t a l1900 S. Main St. 419-423-4500www.bvhealthsystem.org

Runner up: Mercy Tiffin Hospital

OB/GYNDr . K imber lee Perk i ns301 W. Wallace St. 419-424-0180www.bvhealthsystem.org

Runner up: Dr. Carmen Faye Doty-Armstrong

OptometristDr . L i ane W i l t334 S. Main St. 419-422-2015www.eyesonmainvisioncenter.com

Runner up: Dr. Kurt Ebersole, Spectrum Eye Care

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MidwifeKa thy F r i es , C .N .M , Cascade Women ’s Hea l th1641 Lake Cascades Ct. 419-425-1510www.findlaycwh.com

Runner up: Debra Moore, C.N.M., Blanchard Valley Women’s Care

Pediatric practiceDr . Andrew R i tz , B l anchard Va l l ey Ped i a t r i cs1818 Chapel Dr. 419-424-1922www.bvpediatrics.com

Runner up: Dr. Romena Moorjani

DoctorDr . Am i Orr , B l anchard Va l l ey Ped i a t r i cs1818 Chapel Dr. 419-424-1922www.bvpediatrics.com

Runner up: Dr. Cheryl Huffman

ChiropractorDr . Chr i s Lofqu is t , T ren ton Ch i roprac t i c and Rehab643 Trenton Ave. 419-427-6300www.trentonchiropracticandrehab.com

Runner up: Dr. Chris Berry

AllergistDr . Ghassan Sa fad i1818 Chapel Dr. 419-427-2900www.findlayallergy.com

Runner up: Dr. Gary Petro

VeterinarianVCA An ima l Med i ca l Center15028 E. US Route 224419-424-9737 www.vcahospitals.com

Runner up: Blanchard Valley Veterinary Clinic

Place to nurse a babyHomeRunner up: Findlay Village Mall

Kids photographerAmy Cook www.amycookphotos.com

Runner up: Goodrich Photography

Special needs servicesB l anchard Va l l ey Center1700 E. Sandusky St. 419-425-6387www.blanchardvalley.org

Runner up: Special Kids Therapy

Place to worshipS t . Wende l i n Ca tho l i c Par i sh323 N. Wood St., Fostoria 419-435-6692www.stwendelin.org/parish

Runner up: Findlay Evangelical Free Church

PreschoolMontessor i Ch i l d ren ’s V i l l a ge220 Cherry St. 419-722-8797

Runner up: Something Special Learning Center

DaycareMontessor i Ch i l d ren ’s V i l l a ge220 Cherry St. 419-722-8797

Runner up: Around the Clock Child Care

Family-friendly restroomF i nd l ay V i l l a ge Ma l l1800 Tiffin Ave. 419-423-8732www.shopfindlayvillagemall.com

Runner up: Owen’s Community College

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When he was in his early twenties, Findlay resident Brian Robertson knew he had reached a crossroads. A few years prior, as a wayward teen, his mother told the youngest of her 13 children that she felt he was a natural born leader and that he just needed to figure out how he would lead.

The defining moment came at 22 when he decided to make a list of 101 things he wanted out of life. As a man of great faith, number one was a relationship with Christ and number 101 was to go to heaven. Between those two ends of the list were a variety of goals (one was completing a Ironman triathlon, which this “health nut” has done eight times!) and judging by his triumphs thus far, he’s likely exceeding some of those early expectations.

Despite his humble beginnings in urban Kentucky, Brian’s determination has led him to successfully balance duties as an area businessman, community volunteer, recently-elected Hancock County commis-sioner and family man. He has done so with strong faith and great enthusiasm.

After an unsuccessful bid in a Findlay mayoral race, Brian chose to focus on the positive — he was an unknown candi-date who ran a close second place, which thrilled him. He was initially reluctant to run for a commissioner position, despite prodding by many to vie for an open seat. He surprised his supporters when he finally committed and chose to run against an incumbent rather than take the open seat. The move reflected his desire for real change. He won the primary and now delights in serving his community.

Among his extensive volunteer activi-ties, one of his favorites is being a Sunday school teacher for Saint Michael’s, a role he has now reprised for the past three years. He proudly of teaches his seventh grade students that “being grounded in faith is a bridge to having a sense of self.” Other work includes volunteering for the National

Bone Marrow Donor program, the annual Flag City Multisport Celebration, and the Give Back program.

Despite these significant professional accomplishments and admirable volunteer efforts, Brian takes the greatest pride in his family. He’s not shy about praising the women in his life. It’s clear he has an incredible amount of respect for his wife, Jane, mother, Betty, and daughters, Tiffany and Brittney. According to this smitten husband, his wife Jane is an accomplished professional herself who is “working on sainthood.” As a father, he is guided by the belief that one should love their kids uncon-ditionally. He’s strived to model hard work and his example and unwavering support have been rewarded via recent full circle moments when his girls expressed that their father was right about so many things. Like his own realization of his mother’s wisdom, he says it’s been such a gift to receive his daughters’ affirmations.

Brian has a few recommendations for achieving balance and joy: Accept that things won’t always go perfectly, do the best you can, and ask for forgiveness when mistakes are made. Don’t give up.

Most people only see his success, yet Brian reiterates that nothing has ever come easy for him. As for his good fortune in Hancock County, “I believe God has me where he needs me,” he says, and he intends on creating positive change for Findlay’s residents, just as he committed the same to himself as a young man not so long ago.

Man on a missionHancock County Commissioner Brian Robertson

By Kathy Miller

Fun Facts:Hometown: Louisville, KY (the “Ville”)

Family: Wife, Jane; children, Tiffany, 28, and Brittney, 24; grandchildren, Jaelynn, 9, and Kaeden, 5

Mottos: One, all things are possible through faith, family and friends. And two, no worries.

Hero: his mother, Betty Jane Robertson

Items he can’t live without: A cross from his mother that he wears all the time

Person he admires: Athlete Jim Thorpe (“I love what he did as an athlete and as a Native American”)

Favorite spots in Findlay: St. Mike’s and Dietsch’s

Brian and Jane Robertson (right) with their daughters Tiffany & Brittney (left)


For 15 years, I’d driven by the West End Tavern thinking it was just a pub. Now I know better.

We recently decided to have lunch at the tavern, nestled by the railroad tracks at 506 West Main Cross St. I wasn’t sure what to expect, except those who had gone there for the food kept coming back. A loyal clientele? Good food at good prices? Friendly service and an interesting atmosphere? We are there.

We walked into a dimly lit, narrow building that felt cozy without being claustrophobic. We were warmly greet-ed and picked our own table. The smell of freshly-popped popcorn competed with other mouthwatering smells com-ing from the kitchen. The tavern was decorated with vintage Guinness beer signs and other items that indicate this is just the spot for St. Patrick’s Day. And, it played the best music we’d heard in a res-taurant in a long time — Roy Orbison, Del Shannon and John Lennon were just a few of the musical gems we listened to.

The decor is old-school, including nap-kin dispensers on the table, and the food is just downright delicious.

Sandwiches, salads, soups, burgers, wraps and sides dominate the menu. The sandwiches include reubens, chicken breast and grilled pork tenders, as well as 1/3 pound burgers. Wraps run the gamut from chicken to egg. While there is no offi-cial kids’ menu, kid-friendly fare, such as grilled cheese, is plentiful.

We started with the pretzel bites with dipping sauce ($2.79) and an order of onion rings ($1.99) to share. My kids had no problem finding something to order — in fact, they were torn between several choices before finally deciding. The teen ordered the breaded chicken breast sand-wich on a bun ($3.99), while the tween wanted the three-tiered W.E.T. Club ($5.29). My husband ordered the cod fish sandwich ($4.29). I ordered an egg salad wrap ($3.29). All of the sandwiches are served with potato chips.

“Man, that’s as good a fish sandwich as you’re going to find,” said my husband. My teen was too busy eating to comment. My tween took most of her sandwich home — it was three inches thick, so mammoth

she couldn’t finish it. My egg salad was just right; it’s something I won’t bother making for myself, so it was nice to find a well-made option that was not too heavy on the mayo.

Though we walked out satisfied, we wondered about other offerings on the menu: The Westender is a deep-fried pork tender sandwich that comes in both king and queen sizes, the burger with bleu cheese sounded interesting, and how can you not be curious about a snack basket that combines hot cheese balls, onion rings and mushrooms?

We might just become regulars at the West End Tavern — we’ve already been back three times. The menu offers enough variety to provide different lunch and din-ner options for several weeks. When you are in the mood for good food, and a place where eventually everybody will know your name, you can definitely whet your appetite at the W.E.T.

West End TavernWest End Tavern506 W. Main St.419-424-1640Facebook page: West End Tavern FindlayKitchen hours 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily

W.E.T-ing our appetiteWest End Tavern’s lunch hour surprisingly family-friendly

By Rose Roccisano Barto

THE SHORT COURSEKid-friendly: Yes, if you come for lunch or dinner

To avoid wait: Consider off-peak times

Bathroom amenities: None

High Chairs: Yes

Got milk? Not on the menu

Anything healthy for the kids? Salads

Food allergy concerns? As always, ask

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4 TUESDAY

Courtyard Concerts: Jeff Tucker & On the Beach - The Arts Partnership is pairing great local talent with some of Findlay’s amazing eateries to make your lunch anything but ho-hum! Courtyard Concerts are free to the public, and meals will be available for purchase. Today’s cui-sine provided by Fresh Encounter.11:30am-1pm. Free. Latham Courtyard, 500 block of S. Main St. 419-422-3412. www.artspartnership.com 7 FRIDAY

Boogie on Main - Come down to Main Street, and celebrate the beginning of Summer and break out the live music, libations, food and fun. On deck to rock the stage at this year’s event will be Black Swamp Funk and Willful Blindness. 6pm-12am. $5 adult / $3 children 12 and under / Free, kids in strollers . Main St., Downtown Findlay. 419-422-3412. www.artspartnership.com 8 SATURDAY

Evening Canoe Float - Get the summer started off right with a relaxing evening canoe float. Program Assistant, Chris Allen, will give basic canoe instructions before going out. Families welcome, with at least one adult per canoe. Register with $10 per canoe by Thursday, June 6. 7-9pm. Riverside Park, 231 McManness Ave. 419-425-7275. www.hancockparks.com 9 SUNDAY

Hands On History: Making Cheese Join the settlers as they make cheese and work on building up the pantry. 1:30-4:30pm. Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 6100 U.S. Route 224. 419-425-7275. www.hancockparks.com 11 TUESDAY

Dairy Days - Celebrate National Dairy Month with dairy-themed demonstrations and activities at Sauder Village! To help guests better understand the role dairy plays in lives today and in the lives of the early pioneers, guests can help make but-

ter, ice-cream, biscuits and watch cream separating demonstrations. Other activities planned for the week-long event include making buttermilk biscuits, butter churning and cheese making. June 11-16, 10am-4pm. $15 adult / $8 student / Free, 5 & under. Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold. 800-590-9755. www.saudervillage.org Junior Historian: Civil War - Become a time traveler and go back to the 1860’s to explore the American Civil War. Learn how to set up a pup tent, create your own secret code, make hardtack, drill like a real Civil War soldier, and much more! Children are required to be ages 9-12. Please bring a lunch and drink each day. Register by Monday, June 3. 9:30am-2:30pm. $30. Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 6100 U.S. Route 224. 419-425-7275. www.hancock-parks.com Courtyard Concerts: Cantãre - The Arts Partnership is pairing great local talent with some of Findlay’s amazing eateries to make your lunch anything but ho-hum! Courtyard Concerts are free to the public, and meals will be available for purchase. Today’s cuisine provided by Bread Kneads. 11:30am-1pm. Free. Latham Courtyard, 500 block of S. Main St. 419-422-3412. www.artspartnership.com 14 FRIDAY

Rally the Alley - Rally the Alley is an outdoor musical event that has become a tradition in the downtown for celebrating the end of the week. Relax and enjoy live music, beverages and food. Gather with friends and unwind. And when the music ends, visit one of the many local restaurants for a wonderful meal to make the evening complete. This week’s band is The Reunion Band with food provided by Jimmy John’s! 5-8pm. Free. Latham Courtyard, 500 block of S. Main St. www.FindlayHancockChamber.com

Wednesdays, June 12 - August 14 Riverside Summer Concert Series Once again as summer rolls in local volunteers and invited musicians will enter-tain the community with a free concert series down by the river. The Riverside Summer Concert Series continues this summer at the Allen P. Dudley Memorial Band Shell at Riverside Park every Wednesday until August 14. Pack a picnic basket and bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a Findlay tradition the whole family will love. The series kicks off June 12 with the smooth sounds of Night Jazz. June 19 will feature Lake Plains Chorus. And on June 26 the Napoleon Community Band performs. 7:30-9pm. Free. River-side Park, 231 McManness Ave. 419-425-7275. www.hancockparks.com—JG

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Tractors, Tractors, Tractors - Get an up-close look at the machines that make farming possible! Historic tractors from the 1920s to the 1960s will also be on display. For an even more in-depth agri-cultural experience, guests can also enjoy many hands-on activities as part of the “Dairy Days” event. To help celebrate the importance of the dairy industry there will be dairy-related cooking demonstrations, cream separating and guests can help make butter, ice-cream, biscuits and more! 10am-5pm. $15 adult / $8 student / Free, 5 and under. Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold. 800-590-9755. www.saudervillage.org Classic Memories VIII - Join the Flag City Classics Car Club for their annual one day car, truck and motorcycle show! Open to all makes, models and years. There’ll be awards, games, music and fun. All proceeds go to local charities. Awards are presented at 3pm. 10am-4pm. Owens Community College, 3200 Bright Rd. 419-387-7286. www.flagcityclassics.com 16 SUNDAY

Father’s Day Cruise: Dads Ride Free - Forget the tie. On his special day, treat Dad to a Canal Experience. “The Volunteer” a replica 1870s canal boat, departs at 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm. Boat trips last one hour. The historic Isaac Ludwig Mill and General Store are open free of charge. A fee applies for non-fathers to ride the boat. Contact the ticket booth to purchase canal boat tickets or purchase the day of prior to your desired boat run time. 12-4pm. $6. Providence Metropark, 13827 Old U.S. 24, Grand Rapids. 419-407-9741. www.metroparkstoledo.com Hands-on Nature: Mammals of Ohio - What mammals are here in Hancock Parks? Learn how to identify tracks, scat, and furs. 1-4pm. Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. www.hancockparks.com 17 MONDAY

Wee Ones: Ponds & Lakes - Program includes a story, activities, and craft. Recommended for children 3 years old and under with an adult companion. Other aged siblings welcome. 10am, 1pm & 7pm. Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. www.hancockparks.com Monday Night Family Movie - Beat the heat and enjoy a free family movie at the library. Please bring your own snacks for your own enjoyment. 6-8pm. Free. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. www.findlaylibrary.org

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Courtyard Concerts: JD Owen - The Arts Partnership is pairing great local talent with some of Findlay’s amazing eateries to make your lunch anything but ho-hum! Courtyard Concerts are free to the public, and meals will be available for purchase. Today’s cuisine provided by Main Street Deli.11:30am-1pm. Latham Courtyard, 500 block of S. Main St. Free. 419-422-3412. www.artspartnership.com

MONDAY-FRIDAY Mom & Tot Skate, Bring the little ones to the Cube for open ice skating Monday-Friday. 10am-11am. $2 child/$3 adult skates included. The CUBE, 3430 N. Main St. 419-424-7176. www.findlayohio.com TUESDAYS & THURSDAYSStory Time, Hear stories with songs and a simple craft. For all ages. 10:30-11:30am. Free. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. www.findlaylibrary.org

TUESDAYS Starflight First Grade Trail Starter, Camp Fire USA connects children and families with caring, trained adults in an intimate group atmosphere through our club programs. first and third Tuesdays. 3:30-4:30pm. $15. 733 Wyandot St. 419-422-5415. www.campfireusa-nwohio.com

WEDNESDAYS Toddler Art Zone, Includes a story, art project and music. For ages one to four. 11:30am-12:15pm. $5-$10. YMCA, Downtown Branch, 300 E. Lincoln St. 419-422-8249. www.findlayymca.org

THURSDAYS Jr. Teens in Action, This is for children grades six to eight. Curriculum is based on the Five Trails of Camp Fire USA. The Trail to Knowing Me. The Trail to Family and Community. The Trail to Creativity. The Trail to the Environment. The Trail to the Future. 5:30–6:30pm. Camp Fire USA, 305 W. Hardin St. 419-422-5415. www.campfireusa-nwohio.com FRIDAYS Baby Story Time, Infants birth-36 months will enjoy simple stories, rhymes, music, puppets, movement for the young-est learners. 9:30am. Free. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. www.findlaylibrary.org

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Juneteenth Celebration & Dinner Join the Black Heritage Library and Multi-Cultural Center for the Annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom and the Emancipation Proclamation! Enjoy guest speakers, live music, crafts, dance performances, storytimes for the kids and a delicious soul food dinner. $10 adult / $7 students over 10 / Free, children 9 and under. Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center, 817 Harmon St. 419-423-4954 21 FRIDAY

Planetarium Night: Zoo in the Sky Costume Party - Lions, swans and bears, oh my! Kids, put on your favorite animal costume and come on out to the park. Try to identify whatever animal you dress up as in the evening stars. Cookies and punch after the show. Participants should be at least 5 years old. Participants must sit on floor. Ask about handicap accessibility. No fee, but register by Thursday, June 20. 7-9pm. Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. www.hancockparks.com

22 SATURDAY

Astronomy Day & Star Party - Join members of the Millstream Astronomy Club to safely view the Sun. After dark, they will be looking at the full Moon, Venus, Saturn and many other celestial wonders. Bring your telescope or binoculars or look through theirs. 7pm. Riverbend Recreation Area, 16618 Township Rd. 208. 419-425-7275. www.hancockparks.com

1 SATURDAY

42nd Annual Historic Old West End Festival - Celebrate one of Toledo’s most historic and beautiful neighborhoods with family oriented activities, a juried art fair, food vendors and the annual King Wamba Carnival Parade. Saturday, 9:30am, parade registration; 10am start. Festival goes all day Saturday & Sunday. The Historic Old West End, Toledo. www.toledooldwestend.com 12 WEDNESDAY

Holland Strawberry Festival - This year marks the 75th anniversary of the four day long event that includes a bake off, parade, DJs, the Haywire Band, Rollie Run, and the always popu-lar Strawberry Pageant. Wed. & Thu., 4-11pm; Fri., 4-12am; Sat., 12pm-12am, Sun., 12-10pm. $3, parking. 7807 Angola Rd., Holland. www.hollandstrawberryfestival.org 12 THURSDAY

Whitehouse Cherry Fest - Sponsored by the Whitehouse Chamber of Commerce, this festival features local crafts vendors, a parade on Saturday at 12pm, the Miss Cherry Queen pag-eant, a beer & wine garden, a cherry pie eating contest and a fireworks show to close out Saturday night. Thursday, 6-11pm; Friday, 12pm-12am; Saturday, 9am-12am. Downtown Whitehouse. www.whitehouseohiochamber.com

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5th Annual Docs-N-Socks 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run! - Proceeds from this event will benefit the Ohio Orthopaedics Medical Scholarship Fund. Visit the website to register and see full list of different runs. 9am. $12 children / $20 adult. Ohio Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Inc., 1501 Bright Rd. www.ohioortho-sportsmed.com 24 MONDAY

Nature Pressing & Printing Workshop - Participants will learn basic printing and pressing principles in this fun and creative way to capture plants on paper. Register with $15 per person by Wednesday, June 19 at the HPD office. Participants must be at least 13 years of age and over. 7-9pm. Riverbend Recreation Area, 16618 Township Rd. 208. 419-425-7275. www.hancockparks.com 25 TUESDAY

Courtyard Concerts: Melody Road - The Arts Partnership is pairing great local talent with some of Findlay’s amazing eateries to make your lunch anything but ho-hum! Courtyard Concerts are free to the public, and meals will be available for pur-chase. Today’s cuisine provided by Waldo Peppers. 11:30am-1pm. Free. Latham Courtyard, 500 block of S. Main St. 419-422-3412. www.artspartnership.com 28 FRIDAY

Family Movie - Beat the heat and enjoy a free family movie at the library. Please bring snacks for your own enjoyment. Today’s show is Despicable Me. 1:30pm-3pm. Free. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. www.findlaylibrary.org

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Father’s Day Celebration and BBQ Free admission for dads when you visit with your child(ren)! Enjoy the day with fun activities and an opportunity to enjoy a special BBQ lunch—this is a day your family won’t want to miss. Test your skills with dad-friendly games, too, included with your admission. 10am-5pm. $15 adults/ $11 children. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. 419-385-5721. www.toledozoo.org 28 FRIDAY

Sand-tastic - Sandcastle pros return to Levis Commons to create giant sand sculpture masterpieces. There’ll also be sidewalk art, live music, an amateur sandcastle contest and a giant public sandbox. June 28-29, 12-8pm. Free. Town Center at Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-8888. www.shopleviscommons.com 29 SATURDAY

48th Annual Crosby Festival of the Arts - Northwest Ohio’s premier art festival brings in over 200 artists from all over the country with works in every medium from jewelry and paintings, to glass and ceramics. Also attendees will enjoy live music all weekend and awe-some food vendors! Saturday, 10am-7-pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm. $7 adv. at The Andersons / $8 days of / Free, mem-bers & children 12 and under. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-841-3905. www.toledogarden.org


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