Commissioner Bubb Offered These Thoughts During National Day of Prayer Celebrations

On Thursday, May 1st a community wide prayer event was held around the Square, and the annual Day of Prayer event took place on the steps of the Newark City Building at 40 West Main Street.
Regardless of your religious affiliation, I would ask you to continue to say a good word or two, for our Federal, State and local governments! It is a challenging time in our nation’s history and a little divine help might be a good thing!

On this National Day of Prayer – in this year 2008 - as Licking County celebrates its Bicentennial - I would ask each of you consider the hardships the pioneers faced as they blazed their trails into this fertile Licking River Valley. The self-reliant people who settled this region brought with them their work ethic, family values, the ability to live off the land, and maybe most important - their faith!

The immigrants - just as we see today – came to America at great personal risk to enjoy opportunity and freedom of religion. And among their first efforts here were to root their faith here by establishing churches in every direction. O God – we thank you for the history of this County and the wealth of opportunities for meaningful occupation and family life that it has provided to successive generations.

Today, we pray, that the citizens of our County enjoy a renewed sense of this faith – a faith that meant so much to the pioneers that settled this County. I would ask you to pray for County Government, and the men and women who maintain the roads and bridges, oversee the cause of justice, guard the standards of public health, and in various ways make our common life together workable.

We also remember the ancient heritage of this Licking River Valley, reaching back into the lives of the Native American Moundbuilders, the vestiges of their impressive culture being still visible on our landscape. Lord – we are so blessed here in Licking County and we pray for the future that our area may serve the hopes and dreams of those who come after us. In your holy name!

Commissioner Bubb Leads Effort To Increase Funding For 2008 Paving

The combination of an expensive winter and increasing asphalt costs would have meant a severe reduction in County road paving this year. The Engineer had on hand just over $800-thousand and the need is $1.3-million. As Commissioner I advocated spending an additional half million dollars to make certain the roads are properly paved, which is indeed a safety issue!
This summer County paving is planned for Licking Valley Road between Hanover and Ohio 79, Homer Road, Jug Street, Blue Jay Road, Outville Road between Kirkersville and Deeds Road, Dayton Road, Welsh Hills Road, Lakeshore Drive, Price Road, Dorsey Mill Road east of Ohio 13, Freeman Memorial Drive, and Purity Road near the bridge.
In addition County crews will chip and seal lesser traveled roads, and handle small bridge repair.

Commissioner Supports Creation of County Library District

The Commissioners recently approved changing the name of the Newark Public Library to the Licking County Library. It was considered a relevant change as the District has branches in Newark, Buckeye Lake, Hebron, Utica and Johnstown. The State Library will have the final say on the change.
If approved the County would be the appointing and taxing authority for the County Library District. The four smaller Library Districts in the County in Alexandria, Homer, Pataskala and Granville will continue to be independent and the territories they serve will be excluded from the County Library District.

Upcoming Litter and Recycling Events in Licking County

May 17th (Saturday) 9:00 am-1:00 pm - Tire and Appliance Recycling Collection will be held at the Licking County Highway Garage at 771 East Main Street in Newark. All you need to do is bring your tires and appliances, and they will unload them. A small recycling fee is changed for each appliance and tire, and only cash is accepted. Call Larry or Luellen for details at 740-670-5128.

August 23rd (Saturday) 8:00 am-1:00 pm - Household Hazardous Waste Collection will be held at the Newark campus of OSU-COTC. Call Carol at 740-349-6308 or Larry at 740-670-5128 for details.

September 13th (Saturday) 9:00-1:00 Tire Recycling Collection in Pataskala.

Commissioner Tim Bubb Supporting Area Veterans

In a move to better serve our local veterans, the County has leased a larger more accessible facility to house the Veterans Service Office. The building is located at 935 Buckeye Avenue in west Newark, and the Veterans Service Office will be there by early summer. The move addresses an overcrowding problems and privacy concerns, especially with the influx of veterans back from the current conflict.
In addition the County has purchased and outfitted a mobile Veterans Service Office. That vehicle will be visiting the various communities in Licking County on a regular basis to serve veterans and their families who are unable to travel to Newark.

Preparing for the 2008 Campaign to Re-Elect Tim Bubb County Commissioner.

Commissioner Tim Bubb and granddaughter Marley work earlier this year placing RE stickers on several thousand yard signs that will be used this winter and fall as well!

Anyone who would like to display a yard sign in the fall of 2008, or having a BIG sign location should email timbubb@roadrunner.com to get on the sign list or call Your Commissioner at 740-323-3951.

Commissioner's Update - Super Tuesday

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