Ice Cream Social in Outville A Major Success

It was a rainy night in Outville on Wednesday evening, June 25th, however over three hundred guests dodged the raindrops to attend the 'Old Fashioned' Ice Cream Social in support of the Re-Election of Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb.

The event was sponsored by our good friends - Licking County Commissioner Doug Smith and Johnstown Council Member Sharon Hendren. A special 'thanks' to Doug for donating the use of his historic Outville Hay and Grain Company building in Outville, and sponsoring the ice cream. And, as well, a special 'thanks' to all the members of my family, as well as Doug and Sharon's families, and more than a dozen other supporters for making the evening a major success. I would mention everyone by name, but I fear forgetting someone!

I was honored to see so many supporters, and new and old friends - republicans and democrats - turn out between the thundershowers to enjoy the good fun, bluegrass music, and ice cream and cookies. The support of so many people, from so many areas and 'walks of life' is humbling. I hope I was able to get to each and every person to express my 'thanks' for the continued support; and if I missed, you please know how much your presence was appreciated!

In addition to the great food, Doug and his family opened their historic mill and personal museum for tours, and Commissioner Smith was seen giving tours, playing the harmonica and popping corn at virtually the same time - indeed the master of multi-tasking!

If you missed the event - don't fret! We are planning other fundraising and 'meet the candidate' events between now and November.

Several photos are attached including shots of the ice cream crew, attendees enjoying the goodies, and Doug Smith entertaining some future voters. I should also mention that the newest member of my family grandson Elijah was on hand, and at two months of age he wasn't sure what the excitement was all about. Seen in the photo above, grandmother Marianne has him well under control! Eli has indicated he is looking forward to joining his grandfather and Commissioner in future parades, when he is done napping!

In the top photo, the 'cute as a button' little girl in the chair Jordan Ellis, the daughter of Jeff Ellis and Holli Hendren-Ellis, Holli is the daughter of Sharon Hendren. I don't think Jordan will be old enough to vote in November - but just having her in 'my corner' is a winning combination!

Commissioner Tim Bubb Leads Dedication Ceremony for the $10-Million Improvements at the Buckeye Lake Sewer Plant

On Monday, June 23, 2008 Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb was the main speaker for the ceremony culminating the two year long major construction project at the Buckeye Lake Regional Sewer Plant. It is an improvement project that finished on time and on budget, and will greatly enhance the quality of life in the Buckeye Lake region.

Bubb explained the plant, built in the 1980's, has added greatly to the quality of life and improved water quality in the region with customers in Licking, Fairfield and Perry Counties enjoying the benefits of this major public improvement. The arrival of the plant also resulted in a lifting of the EPA's no build order in the region. However, in recent years the plant was failing in capacity and treatment capability, and a new Federal EPA order led to the recent $10-million modernization and expansion. The facility, located in Buckeye Lake Village, is now poised to handle growth and increased sewage treatment requirements for the next quarter century.

Commissioner Bubb added, he is pleased the Licking County Board of Commissioners, as the lead agency, have worked with the residents of the region to assure a fair rate structure for operations. He added, a favorable one-percent long term financing package, through the Ohio EPA, will mean the savings of hundreds of thousands of dollars, through reduced rates, to the residents/customers of the system in the three county region.

In the photos above Commissioner Bubb is pictured at the plant and addressing the audience at the dedication ceremony. Also, Licking County Commissioners Bubb, Doug Smith and Mark Van Buren are pictured with young Abbi Snyder. Abbi attended the ceremony and met the Commissioners. She is related to Village resident and photographer Peggy Wells.

In the Tuesday June 24th Newark Advocate Business Reporter Kent Mallet filed this excellent report on the subject...

BUCKEYE LAKE -- The Buckeye Lake Sewer District's $10 million expansion of the wastewater treatment plant is complete and seems to have satisfied all parties involved.
The expansion, completed in February and officially recognized in a Monday ceremony at the site, complies with Environmental Protection Agency mandates to prevent sewage overflows into Wasteweir Run, which feeds into the South Fork of the Licking River.
Sewer district customers, furious in 2007 about a proposed 68 percent rate increase to pay for construction, benefit from improved water quality and a lower rate increase than initially proposed.
The Licking County commissioners, who oversee operation of the sewer district, announced early last year that monthly rates would increase annually from $29 in 2006, to $49 in 2007, and finally, to $62 in 2012.
However, thanks to a 1 percent EPA small community hardship loan, instead of bonds at 4 percent or 5 percent, the county reduced the planned increase. Rates rose on April 15, 2007, from $29 per equivalent dwelling unit to $37, with another raise expected in 2009.
"I want to thank everybody for improving our way of life out here," resident and former village councilwoman Peggy Wells told officials at Monday's ceremony. "We appreciate the commissioners for getting great financing."
The district serves residents of Buckeye Lake village, as well as neighboring subdivisions of Avondale, Harbor Hills and Edgewater Beach in Licking County, Fairfield Beach, Liebs Island and South Bank Road in Fairfield County, and Thorn Township in Perry County.
"The thing I really like about this plant is it really adds to the public safety -- the quality of water," County Commissioner Tim Bubb said. "This facility is poised to handle the growing area."
Kevin Eby, director of the Licking County Department of Water and Wastewater, said he probably will announce in July what the rate increase will be for 2009. He said it will not reach $50 per month.
The expansion allows the plant to treat 2 million gallons per day normal flow and up to 7 million gallons per day at peak periods. Before the expansion, the plant could handle 1.1 million per day normally and 2.6 million per day at peak times.
"We're able to treat some of the high flows with storm events," Eby said. "We can treat 100 percent of the raw wastewater. That means a lot to the area."
The county already paid $75,000 in penalties to Ohio EPA and U.S. EPA because of retention basin overflows during wet weather conditions.
"We tried, basically, to give them a system capable of serving present needs and future needs within reason, and for a wide variety of flow conditions," said Dale Kocarek, project manager with Stantec Consultants, of Columbus. And, we made it a priority for us to keep the cost of the project to an affordable minimum."

Commissioner Bubb Presents County Flag at Bowling Green Township Bicentennial Celebration

On Saturday, Flag Day June 14th, dozens of Bowling Green Township residents gathered at the Community Park in Brownsville for a combined Township/Licking County Bicentennial Program.

The organizing committee was led by Township Trustee Jeff Chorpenning, and the program featured members of Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scout Pack #33, Girl Scouts of America, Girl Scout Troop #112, Members of Toast Masters Chapter #511, and Ryan Fox of the Licking Valley High School Band Playing Taps. A variety of speeches and readings focused on devotion of the nation and its flag, and flag history.

The scouts and their leaders executed a well done and meaningful Flag Retirement Ceremony with several worn flags retired in sections by cutting the stripes and field of stars, and burning the segments in a fire fueled by redwood, oak, cedar and walnut logs, as specified by tradition. Members of both the boy and girl scout groups led the effort, and explained the meaning of the event to the audience.

In addition, a U.S. Flag that had flown of the Capitol in Washington D.C. was presented, and a scout honor guard hoisted it above the Park on the Township flagpole.

Township Trustee Chorpenning displayed a copy of the Bowling Green Township Flag which features the Township logo on a combined green and white field with two ribbons of colors, and laid out on a burgee or swallow-tailed flag design.

Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb, the Chairman of the County Bicentennial Commission, presented an official Licking County Flag to Angela Collins-Haviland, Pack #33 Committee Chairman. Commissioner Bubb explained that Licking County was founded in January 1808, the same year that Bowling Green and two other County Townships were founded. The Licking County flag is a traditional rectangle with a green and while field, a logo depicting the local traditions of agriculture, the ancient Hopewell culture, early industry, and three ribbons of color depicting early transportation including the canals, railroads and the roadways.

For details on the Licking County Flag and the County Bicentennial Celebration please visit the website - LickingCountyBicentennial.com

In the photos above - Top - (left to right) Commissioner Tim Bubb, former Bowling Green Township Trustee and candidate for County Domestic Relations Judge Richard Wright, and Bowling Green Township Trustee Jeff Chorpenning. Next - local veterans honored at the ceremony by receiving grommets from the retired flags. Next, the U.S. Capitol Flag hoisted over the Bowling Green Township Community Park. Finally, Bowling Green Township Trustee Jeff Chorpenning leading the program.

Rolling Cruise a Bicentennial Success

In conjunction with the Third Annual National Road Yard Sale, the last weekend in May, the Licking County Bicentennial Commission is sponsored a National Road (U.S. 40) Rolling Cruise.

According to Doug Smith, of the Licking County Bicentennial Commission, the rolling cruise on the historic National Road was Saturday, May 31st. It began in Gratiot in eastern Licking County. It was a free event and some two-dozen participants with vintage and/or antique vehicle were on hand.

The half mile line-up, on the old section of Route 40 (Main Street) in Gratiot began the rolling cruise at 10:00am with an escort from Licking County Sheriff Randy Thorp. The parade of vehicles traveled some 15-miles to Hebron where a midday stop took place at the Arrowhead Plaza (Kroger Store) just east of State Route 79 on the south side of the National Road.

The ‘Rolling Cruise’ was enjoyed by the thousands of participants in the National Road Yard sale, in Licking County that morning.

2008 was the Third Annual National Road Yard Sale. This five-day event, from May 28th to June 1st, was featured along the entire 824-miles length of the National Road, including the section here in Licking County.

For details on other Licking County Bicentennial Events in 2008 visit the website at … http://www.lickingcountybicentennial.com/

Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb Recognizes Johnstown Fireman's Festival Parade Grand Marshall Cletus Beam

On Saturday June 14th longtime Johnstown Village Councilman and veteran educator Cletus Beam led the annual Fireman's festival Parade through Johnstown. A Johnstown resident since 1957, Cletus and his wife Shirley continue to be major fixtures in the community. Cletus is now retired after a distinguished career as a teacher and coach in the Johnstown Monroe School District, while Shirley was the mainstay at the Johnstown branch of the Newark Public Library System.

As pictured here Commissioner Bubb delivered an award on behalf of the Board of Commissioners honoring Beam for his career serving both the schools and the village in both professional and leadership roles.

In addition Commissioner Bubb joined the community in honoring Robert Nick Wise II as the 2008 Johnstown Monroe Township Firefighters of the Year. At the young age of 20-years, Firefighter Wise has earned the respect of his peers through his commitment to the department and his efforts at profession development.

In the photo (left to right) Event organizer Rodney BeMiller, Commissioner Bubb, Fire Fighter of the Year Wise, and Parade Grand Marshall Cletus Beam.

Commissioner Bubb Joins United Way in Celebrating 75 Years of Community Service

The Reese Center on the Newark Campus was the site of a special event Saturday evening, June 14th celebrating Licking County United Way's 75th Anniversary.

Some 200 supporters were on hand to hear United Way Board President Laura Lewis, 2008-09 Campaign Chairman Tony Adams, United Way Executive Director Donna Carpenter, and longtime United Way leader and State Farm Executive Mike Wilson talk about the history and growth of United Way. Beginning in 1933 as the Community Chest of Licking County, the local charitable giving effort was strictly a volunteer effort through 1960. The addition of a professional staff allowed the United Way Campaign to grow to a one-million dollar effort in the 1970's, and to two-million dollars in 1994.

In addition, the National theme for United Way was introduced and will be used in the local campaign, it is ... Give . Advocate . Volunteer . LIVE UNITED - United Way.

The United Way in Licking County has a Newark Office at 68 West Church Street, and in Pataskala at 621 West Broad Street.

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