It has been a Red, White and Blue week and weekend in Licking County, and even with the many rain showers, a most enjoyable time!
Marianne and I have enjoyed seeing hundreds of old friends, and many new ones as well, this past week at Independence Day celebrations throughout Licking County. From the parade and fireworks last weekend in Hanover, and to the celebrations this week in Newark, Heath, Granville, Utica, Johnstown and others (large and small) it has been a great time to reflect on our many blessings. While we face many challenges in the year ahead, we are still part of the greatest nation on earth!
I hope you and yours were together over the July 4th holiday period to enjoy the many fireworks displays, as well as picnics, BBQ’s, and social gatherings.
And for the thousands who dodged the raindrops to enjoy the annual Granville and Gratiot community July 4th parades, 'thanks' for waving and offering so many words of encouragement and support!
Indeed, I know you also enjoyed seeing the Licking County Bicentennial Float using Commissioner Doug Smith's antique GMC 250 flat bed delivery truck as a base.
In fact at the Gratiot celebration and parade, Commissioner Smith won second place, in the antique vehicle category, with his Bicentennial Celebration Float on his historic GMC truck. Bowling Green Township Trustee Jeff Chorpenning and his family, and friends, had a walking delegation in the parade, including a vintage World War II era Army Jeep, celebrating the Bicentennial of Bowling Green Township this year as well!
* The top photo shows Johnstown Councilwoman Sharon Hendren preparing to join walkers in the Independence Day Holiday Parade in Gratiot (eastern Licking County).
Marianne and I have enjoyed seeing hundreds of old friends, and many new ones as well, this past week at Independence Day celebrations throughout Licking County. From the parade and fireworks last weekend in Hanover, and to the celebrations this week in Newark, Heath, Granville, Utica, Johnstown and others (large and small) it has been a great time to reflect on our many blessings. While we face many challenges in the year ahead, we are still part of the greatest nation on earth!
I hope you and yours were together over the July 4th holiday period to enjoy the many fireworks displays, as well as picnics, BBQ’s, and social gatherings.
And for the thousands who dodged the raindrops to enjoy the annual Granville and Gratiot community July 4th parades, 'thanks' for waving and offering so many words of encouragement and support!
Indeed, I know you also enjoyed seeing the Licking County Bicentennial Float using Commissioner Doug Smith's antique GMC 250 flat bed delivery truck as a base.
In fact at the Gratiot celebration and parade, Commissioner Smith won second place, in the antique vehicle category, with his Bicentennial Celebration Float on his historic GMC truck. Bowling Green Township Trustee Jeff Chorpenning and his family, and friends, had a walking delegation in the parade, including a vintage World War II era Army Jeep, celebrating the Bicentennial of Bowling Green Township this year as well!
* The top photo shows Johnstown Councilwoman Sharon Hendren preparing to join walkers in the Independence Day Holiday Parade in Gratiot (eastern Licking County).
* The second photo above shows (left to right) County Commissioners Tim Bubb and Doug Smith, Clerk of Courts Gary Walters, and candidate for Commissioner Brad Feightner!
Thanks Trustee Jeff Chorpenning for the photos above.
Best Wishes for the extended Independence Holiday Weekend!
Commissioner Tim and Marianne Bubb
Thanks Trustee Jeff Chorpenning for the photos above.
Best Wishes for the extended Independence Holiday Weekend!
Commissioner Tim and Marianne Bubb
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