THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER

The 64th annual Courthouse Holiday Lighting Campaign kicked-off its annual community fund raising campaign on September 26th. The annual holiday lighting of the Courthouse is the official start of the Christmas season in Licking County. This year’s 64th consecutive lighting continues a tradition that began in 1949. Generations of local families return every season for the annual lighting ceremony and to enjoy the warm glow of the holiday decorated Courthouse. This fund raising campaign has a community goal this year of $19,250. Sponsored by the Licking County Courthouse Lighting Committee this annual campaign raises monies for the installation, wiring and decorating of the Courthouse, Gazebo and the surrounding Courthouse Park. In addition, this year the Committee is continuing their efforts in the expensive conversion of the decorations and stringers from incandescent lights to more energy efficient and longer lasting LED lights. As in past years, the Lighting Committee will organize the traditional arrival of Santa and a musical program for the evening of Friday November 23rd at the Courthouse Square in downtown Newark. The Community Lighting Fundraising Campaign will run through Monday, October 15th. At the conclusion of the fund raising effort members of the Lighting Committee will determine to what extent the Courthouse and grounds will be decorated for this year’s celebration. Letters are being mailed asking area businesses, individuals and previous contributors asking for financial support for this important local tradition. Contributions are tax-deductible and may be sent to: Licking County Courthouse Lighting Committee, Post Office Box 292, Newark, Ohio 43058-0292.