We survived a roller coaster month of March weather-wise, and officially ‘spring has sprung’.
This “Commissioner Update” is dated April 1st and it is not an ‘April Fool’. However, I would suggest you be on your guard today!
Re-Elect Tim Bubb Commissioner Campaign Note…
On Thursday, April 26th a group of local public officials are hosting a kick-off reception for my 2012 Campaign seeking Re-Election as your County Commissioner.
The location will be The Grill Works on South Second Street in downtown Newark from 4:30 to 6:30pm.
You are cordially invited to this ‘after work’ fundraiser and campaign event. The cost is $20 per person and $30 per couple. There will be hors d’oeuvres and beverages.
Regarding the Primary Election in March…
On behalf the Licking Park District Board thanks for your support of their Levy for Parks, Paths and Trails. This five-year levy will allow the Park District to manage and maintain 24-miles of community bike paths, over 1,600 acres of parks and nature reserves, and 25-miles of recreation trails
Also, our community benefits from your continued support of the levy for the Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities. The levy renewal means continuation of the current funding for the Board of DD, which serves more than 1,400 Licking County residents and their families annually.
Economic Development…
* The new Grow Licking County Community Improvement Corporation ‘CIC’ has hired its new Economic Development Director. Beginning April 9th Dan Evers will begin his new duties and will be housed at the County Chamber of Commerce Office. Evers is a Certified Economic Development Professional with considerable experience at the township and county level.
* Positive economic news as Johnstown’s Tech International continues to expand and add jobs. This long time Johnstown area business has in the past year been expanding into an existing building in the Village Industrial Park, and recently announced some 29-jobs will be created. Also known as Johnstown Technical Rubber, the expansion will mean an additional $900-thousand in yearly payroll. The company is a world leader in tire repair and wheel services. This positive growth was spurred by local support and a 35-percent State Job Creation Tax Credit.
Other Items in the News…
* A deluge of rain, over 4-inches in a short period of time, caused flash flooding in the Village of Hebron two weeks ago. Clean-up and repairs are continuing and disaster assistance fund has been set-up at the Park National Bank in Hebron for anyone who would like to help. The good news was there were no injuries.
Assistance came to the Village from many directions and I would just like to recognize the County Government assistance. Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the CERT Volunteers, County Sheriff and Engineers Offices, Health Department and County Transit were among the many who responded to the scene. Also, County Planning and Building Code will be assisting by waiving inspection fees to assist residents and businesses in their continued recovery efforts.
* At the annual Licking County Red Cross Heroes’ Breakfast in celebration of their tenth anniversary of the event, they honored ten individuals who have had a positive major impact on the community over the past ten years. I was honored to be recognized as one of those ten individuals at the event held in mid March.
Also honored by the Red Cross were Eschol Curl, Dan Delawder, Cheri Hottinger, Paddy Kutz, Dr. Lew Mollica, Rob Montagnese, Kay Murphy, Dr. Pat Scarpitti and Sarah Wallace.
* At the Annual Farmer’s Share Breakfast three members of the local Ag Community were honored…
Inducted into the Licking County Agricultural Hall of Fame were William Gilmore and Jim Heimerl.
Gilmore was honored posthumously for his contributions to and innovations in farming in the late 19th and 20th centuries. He was remembered as the national champion corn grower in 1922, and a champion breeder of draft horses that were sold worldwide.
Heimerl was recognized for his more recent innovations in farming. He and his family raise over 300-thousand hogs annually on their 26-hundred acre farm. Jim has been recognized as a state and national winner of the Pork Environmental Stewardship Award.
In addition, Jim Kiracofe, the County Soil and Water Conservation District program administrator, was recognized for recently receiving the 2012 Ohio Conservation District Professional Award.
Orange Barrel Update…
* State Route 16 – the Newark Expressway…Upgrades to lanes and ramp restrictions. Congestion continues with one lane open to traffic both eastbound and westbound between Hudson and O’Bannon Avenues. The entrance and exit ramps at Cedar Street are restricted to one lane, and there will be a 10-day closure at the interchange in June (final date not determined).
* Work continues on the State Route 79 Hebron Road area of Heath. The project will lead to a center divider, a wider road and relocated utility lines. Next week expect on-going overnight lane closures. There will be congestion as traffic is reduced to one-lane and the overnight water line work will be underway.
* On U.S. 62 outside the Village of Johnstown a guardrail upgrade is underway. The project resumes this Monday from 7:00am till 5:00pm on Route 62 between the Franklin/Licking and Licking /Knox County lines. Traffic will be maintained.
* On Interstate 70 near Buckeye Lake Village expect congestion as the pavements are improved. Starting this Monday pavement work will close lanes and ramps for limited periods of time. Motorists should expect delays in the work zone areas.
Feel free to forward this e-mail in any direction you would like, and let me know the e-mail address of anyone who would like to be included on my Update Newsletter list.
Also, visit my website … TimBubb.com, where I post updates on my personal blog.
I can also be e-mailed at tbubb@lcounty.com, and my desk phone number at the Commissioner’s Office is 740-670-5118.
Best Regards! …
Commissioner Tim Bubb
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