Greetings…
In this update … I will provide updated March Primary voting information. Also, included will be information regarding March events celebrating Licking County’s Bicentennial in 2008. In addition I will update you on the $10-million renovation of the Buckeye Lake Sewer plant, and provide some updates from the Licking Park District.
As always, I hope you find these update e-mails informative. Please feel free to forward this information to anyone who might find it of interest!
Regards...Commissioner Tim Bubb
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 4th
There are three ways to cast your vote…
In advance, you can vote in person at the Licking County Board of Elections. The Office is in the Licking County Administration Building at 20th South Second Street in downtown Newark. Regular hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am till 5:00pm. You can vote in the office up until 5:00pm on Election Day eve, March 3rd. In addition, the Board of Elections will be open for advance voting this Saturday, March 1st from 8:00am till Noon. *Remember to bring a picture ID. Call for information at 740-670-5080.
To vote an Absentee Ballot you must submit an Absentee Request Form and it must be in the Board of Elections Office by Noon this Saturday, March 1st. The Request Form must have the signature of the voter and can be downloaded at the County website www.lcounty.com . Simply click on the Board of Elections section, and then click on the forms and instructions sections. Or call the Board Office at 740-670-5080 for information
To vote in person go to your polling place on Primary Election Day Tuesday, March 4th between 6:30am and 7:30pm. If your have questions where you vote call the Board Office at the number above. And remember to bring a picture ID when you go to vote!
Regarding the Primary Election…
I am asking for your support as I seek re-election to a second term as ‘Your County Commissioner’. It has been an honor serving you in this first term and the accomplishments have been numerous. For further information please visit my election website is TimBubb.com . As always, I can be reached by e-mail at timbubb@roadrunner.com or called at home at 740-323-3951.
In addition to asking for your support, I would also ask for your support for my fellow County Officials - Sheriff Randy Thorp and Prosecutor Ken Oswalt.
Sheriff Thorp is an outstanding law enforcement professional, and just as important, an excellent manager of the Sheriff’s Office, which is the largest of the County’s sub organizations. Sheriff Thorp is a hardworking Sheriff, and is an innovative leader! He has my vote and full support!
Prosecutor Oswalt is a 24-year veteran of the Prosecutor’s Office, and for those two decades has been the ‘go to’ prosecutor in the office for every murder trial and just about every other major case. Since replacing Bob Becker, Ken has also been remarkable in reorganizing the office, saving money, and bringing excellent management and leadership to that important organization. Ken also has my vote and full support!
In 2008 Licking County is celebrating its Bicentennial and events in March include…
Sunday, March 16th – Bicentennial Lecture at The Works – “Flint, Guns & Cigars’ – A look at Licking County’s Early Industries” by Aaron Keirns – 2:00pm…Free Event.
Thursday, March 20th – Bicentennial Celebration of Agriculture – at The Reese Center on the Newark Campus – 7:00am-9:00am – Recognizing Licking County’s Centennial Farms and inducting new members into the Agricultural Hall of Fame…Free Event.
For more information on the County Bicentennial check out the website at
www.lickingcountybicentennial.com.
Buckeye Lake Sewer Plant Renovation Near Completion…
In 2006 Licking County began an U-S EPA mandated renovation and upgrade of the Buckeye Lake Regional Sewer Plant. The $10-million project, to correct overflows and add capacity, will be done next month ‘on time and within budget’. The facility serves some four-thousand customers mostly in Licking and Fairfield Counties.
As Commissioner, I am pleased the project qualified for a special community hardship financing rate of one-percent over 20-years through the Ohio EPA. This will save the users some $5-million in interest over the term of the loan.
I would recognize the Committee of community partners in the Buckeye Lake Region, the Civic Association, and our State Legislators for their support in securing the special long term financing for this important improvement.
Licking Park District Update…
March 8th …
Gourd Birdhouse Project
Join Lyn Rehm of Ivy Hill Farm and make a natural gourd birdhouse to attract several different cavity nesters. Participants may paint, stain or even carve their gourd to produce a one of a kind birdhouse. There is a $15.00 fee per individual, $20.00 for a parent/child team (2 houses) or only $30.00 for a family of four (four houses). Fee includes lunch. Deadline is February 29. Call 587-2535 to register. William C. Kraner Nature Center. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
March 11th …
Homeschool Explorers
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Bluebirds Fly"
This month, the folks from Ohio Nature Education will share a fun literature based program that explores a season in the life of the Eastern Bluebird. Participants will also study other cavity nesting birds of Ohio and how they can provide homes for them. Study skins, nests and live predators will be available. William C. Kraner Nature Center. 1:00 p.m.
As your County Commissioner I look forward to serving you throughout 2008 and into a second term, as well!
Feel free to contact me at the office at (740) 670-5118 or e-mail me at the County Building at tbubb@lcounty.com .
At home call (740) 323-3951 or e-mail timbubb@roadrunner.com .
Again my website is http://timbubb.com/ and I invite you to click on it often for campaign updates.
Best Regards …
Tim Bubb
Your Licking County Commissioner
