Monday, August 15, 2011
DOG PADDLE EVENT AUGUST 21ST AT HEATH POOL
How about a summer swim for your pooch? Plan to bring your four-legged friend to the ‘2011 Dog Paddle’ at the Heath City Water Park on Sunday, August 21st. Located at 1287 Hebron Road in Heath this pool event will be held from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
The Licking County Animal Shelter’s Spay and Neuter Fund will benefit from the proceeds of this event. The cost is $8.00 per dog in advance or $10.00 at the door. Two people will be admitted free with the paid dog admission. Children under 12-years of age are admitted free with an adult.
To register is advance visit this official website - www.lcounty.com/ac/lcaso www.lcounty.com/ac/lcaso - or call Shelly (740-973-3060) or e-mail her at slmyers1080@gmail.com lmyers1080@gmail.com .
This will be an enjoyable afternoon and evening, so bring your ‘best friend’ out for fun in the Activity Pool and the Lazy River at the Heath Pool. For everyone’s safety proof of current county dog license and rabies vaccination is required.
AUGUST 2011 LICKING COUNTY COMMISSIONER UPDATE FROM TIM BUBB
Information on positive things happening in Licking County…
As we enter the ‘dog days of summer’ just a quick reminder that the ‘showcase’ for Licking County – the 153rd Hartford Independent Fair – is next week. Opening Day is this Sunday August 7th and the annual expo in Croton continues through Saturday, August 13th.
Your County Commissioners look forward to greeting you at the Fairgrounds and taking part in a number of events.
While you are at the Fair plan to stop under the grandstand to visit with local government officials. Displays and booths will include…Homeland Security, Veterans, County Health Department, Department of Developmental Disabilities, Child Support Enforcement Agency, County Commissioners, City of Newark, County Auditor, County Treasurer, County Records and Archives, Convention and Visitors Bureau, County Transit, County Coroner, and the County Engineer.
The County Sheriff and many of his deputies will be on the Fairgrounds on patrol each day. Also, be sure to visit the Natural Resources Park at the Fairgrounds, and stop by the Soil and Water Conservation District and County Litter and Recycling booths.
Reminders…
* The annual Pataskala Street Fair runs from Wednesday, August 17th thru Saturday, August 20th. I look forward to seeing you in Pataskala on Main Street those four days, and in the Saturday Rotary Parade.
* On Friday and Saturday, August 12th & 13th the 2nd annual Newark Music and Wings Festival will be held on the Square.
* On Saturday, August 13th the Maennerchor in south Newark will host their annual German-American Ox Roast – always a great time!
*On Thursday, August 18th (4pm-8pm) the Licking County Aging Program will host their annual Ice Cream Social on the lawn at the former Children’s Home in east Newark.
Four Development Notes – Bringing Jobs to Licking County…
* The long awaited western Licking County Job Ready Site road project will be completed this month. Crews with the Savko Company recently completed pavement on the ‘development road’ that connects Broad Street (S R 16) in Pataskala to the National Road (US 40) in Etna Township. The 300-plus acre Job Ready Site will be one of the best potential manufacturing sites in the Midwest, with several hundred acres in the corridor also now primed for growth and job creation. Efforts are underway with the Governor’s Office to coordinate a grand opening event in September.
* The State of Ohio will contribute $1.5-million to a $2.3-million upgrade of the east Newark ‘Ohio Central Railroad’s Yards’. Representative Jay Hottinger says, “This is a logistics and distribution stimulus loan to the Columbus and Ohio River Railroad Company, which is part of the Ohio Central System”. The Railroad Company will add $650-thousand and the Ohio Rail Development Commission will add a $150-thousand grant to the project. The project will add tracks and switching capability to the busy rail yard, and create some 25-full time jobs locally. Some 84 area businesses are served by this short line rail company.
* Local Boeing Manager Charles Dutch has been selected to sit on the Board of Columbus 2020. This critical regional development group will be work closely with the State to promote development.
* The Newark-Heath-Licking County Port Authority last month celebrated the opening of The Horton Building. This new ‘state of the art’ 45-thousand square foot ‘class A office space and clean room facility’ was built on the campus of the former Newark Air Force Base. It is providing new modern quarters for Goodrich Aerospace, one of the major tenants at the Port Authority site.
The facility also offers additional office space and modern clean room options for other aerospace and engineering related tenants. The $5.7-million Horton building, named after the father of the base Wally Horton (who was on hand for the dedication), represents the first of what could be several new high tech buildings on the Port Authority site in Heath.
One Great County Demonstration Garden…
Congratulations to the Licking County Master Gardeners and the OSU Cooperative Extension Service for another GREAT year tending the County Demonstration Garden, which is adjacent to the County Ag Building.
The annual Garden Open House, a couple of weeks ago, drew a large Saturday morning crowd to see the young people learning from the Master Gardeners and sampling the fresh salsas, from the garden, made by the young people. The Open House feature live entertainment, education opportunities, and food and drink.
The Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District was also on hand with their mobile trailer and staff, offering great environmental tips as well.
The group’s mission statement is – Ohio Master Gardener Volunteers are Ohio State University trained volunteers empowered to educate others with timely research based gardening information. * I would urge anyone with a ‘green thumb’ or the desire to learn about gardening to consider the Master Gardener Program.
County Government Note…
Last week longtime Licking County Engineer Tim Lollo announced he is departing the office for retirement on September 30th. Lollo will be concluding a distinguished 31-year career with the County Engineer’s Office.
Lollo recommended and last week the County Commissioners appointed Deputy County Engineer Bill Lozier as Interim County Engineer beginning October 1st.
It will be up to the Republican Central Committee to meet in October and appoint an engineer to complete Lollo’s unexpired term. I join my fellow County Commissioner’s in urging the Central Committee to select Lozier to fill the unexpired term, and we will be supporting him as he seeks election to the County Engineer position in 2012!
Environmental Note…
The emphasis is now on more healthful eating habits and the “Locally Grown Locally Consumed” movement is gaining steam. Each week local growers are selling their produce to hundreds of area residents. Here is a listing of many of those markets…
Granville (740-323-6208) Saturday mornings 8:30 to Noon downtown on North Main Street between Broadway and College Street.
Also in Granville, Tuesday afternoons and early evenings from 3:30 till 6:30 off South Main between Ross’ IGA and Abe’s Body Shop.
Johnstown (740-817-1278) Saturday mornings from 9:00 to Noon on the downtown Johnstown Square.
Newark (740-345-9757) – Friday afternoons from 3:00 to 6:00 off South Third Street downtown and beside McDonalds.
Pataskala (740-964-6100) – Friday afternoons and early evenings from 4:00 till 7:00 downtown on the Veterans Green off State Route 310.
Utica (740-892-3921 ext. 223) – Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 till 5:00 at Ye Olde Mill off State Route 13.
Licking County Health Department (740-349-6535) – Thursday afternoons and early evenings from 3:30 till 6:30 at the County Price Road Annex at 675 Price Road in north Newark.
Orange Barrel Reminder – When traveling check first at the Buckeye Traffic website …www.buckeyetraffic.org - which provides up-to-date information on road conditions, traffic construction and other activity affecting roadways.
Note - a couple of upcoming golf events sponsored by fellow Licking County officials.
This Saturday morning, August 6th Recorder Bryan Long will host his 6th annual Golf Outing at St. Albans Golf Course. The cost is $60 per golfer or $50 to sponsor a hole. Call Greg Crist (740) 258-3055 or Bryan Long (740) 323-6914 for details or to reserve a team.
On Sunday morning, August 21st Commissioner Brad Feightner will host his 5th annual golf outing at Raccoon International Golf Course. The cost is $60 per golfer or $75 to sponsor a hole. E-mail Brad at bfeightner@hotmail.com or call him 740-334-7462 for details or to reserve a team.
Plug for a Special Event by Newark Parks & Recreation…
The Licking County Parking Garage (upper level) will be the location for the “Party on the Roof” the evening of Friday, August 19th from 6:00 till 11:00pm. Benefitting the Downtown Newark Association and the Newark Parks and Recreation Department, the evening will have a football tailgate theme. Vendors will be selling food, soft drinks and adult beverages. Tickets are $10 per person and can be obtained by calling Chuck Jackson at 740-670-7782 or e-mailing him at cjackson@newarkohio.net
Thanks for taking time to read this August 2011 Commissioner Update.
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
Friday, July 8, 2011
JULY 2011 - COUNTY COMMISSIONER TIM BUBB UPDATE
Information on positive things happening in Licking County…
Here’s hoping each of you had a great July 4th weekend…as always the local fireworks, parades and cookouts made for an enjoyable time.
As we enter the ‘dog days of summer’ just a quick reminder that the ‘showcase’ for Licking County – the 153rd Hartford Independent Fair – is just around the corner. Opening Day is Sunday August 7th and the annual expo in Croton continues through Saturday, August 13th.
Your County Commissioners look forward to greeting you at the Fairgrounds and taking part in a number of events. While you are at the Fair plan to stop under the grandstand to visit with local government officials. Displays and booths will include…Homeland Security, Veterans, County Health Department, Department of Developmental Disabilities, Child Support Enforcement Agency, County Commissioners, City of Newark, County Auditor, County Treasurer, County Records and Archives, Convention and Visitors Bureau, County Transit, and the County Coroner.
The County Sheriff and many of his deputies will be on the Fairgrounds on patrol each day. Also, be sure to visit the Natural Resources Park at the Fairgrounds and stop by the Soil and Water Conservation District and County Litter and Recycling booths
For schedules and details go to the website … HartfordFair.com
A few County Government Notes…
Next Tuesday, July 12th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm Licking County Government will host a Wellness Fair in Room A on the lower level of the Administration Building (20 South 2nd St., downtown Newark). This is for County employees and dependents, however if you are downtown next Tuesday afternoon feel free to stop by. Healthy refreshments will be provided and a number of community agencies and businesses will be exhibiting, providing information and services.
Another reason to stop by the County Administration Building any weekday is to checkout our newly renovated front lobby. This is the first remodeling of the official “Front Door’ to the County since the building was constructed some four decades ago. The County Maintenance Staff did an excellent job on the project. The County Bicentennial Quilt, crafted by dozens of local residents in 2008, is now on display.
Also, a fun display is in place for this summer. Newark resident Tim Kinney built a replica of the County Courthouse and grounds out of several thousand legos, and it can be viewed in the lobby as well.
There are a couple of County employment opportunities about to come open. In August longtime County Planning Director Jerry Brems is retiring, and in September our Environmental Planner Jim Mickey is retiring. We wish them both the best! The Planning Commission has formed a search committee and both of these positions will be posted for hiring beginning July 11th, and will be open for thirty days. The job descriptions and details for these opportunities will be posted starting next week at the County website … lcounty.com (just click on Human Resources and then Positions Available for details).
The Commissioners and the County Engineer want you to be aware of a bridge replacement project this summer. We have secured some $573-thousand in State Public Works Commission Funds for a bridge project on Brownsville Road County Road 668) near the Blue Jay Road intersection. In addition some 9.8-miles of Brownsville Road will be resurfaced in Bowling Green, Hopewell, Franklin and Madison Townships.
Orange Barrel Reminder – When traveling check first at the Buckeye Traffic website …www.buckeyetraffic.org - which provides up-to-date information on road conditions, traffic construction and other activity affecting roadways.
A quick plug for a couple of upcoming golf events sponsored by fellow Licking County officials.
On Saturday morning, August 6th Recorder Bryan Long will host his 6th annual Golf Outing at St. Albans Golf Course. The cost is $60 per golfer or $50 to sponsor a hole. Call Greg Crist (740) 258-3055 or Bryan Long (740) 323-6914 for details or to reserve a team.
On Sunday morning, August 21st Commissioner Brad Feightner will host his 5th annual golf outing at Raccoon International Golf Course. The cost is $60 per golfer or $75 to sponsor a hole. E-mail Brad at bfeightner@hotmail.com or call him 740-334-7462 for details or to reserve a team.
Thanks for taking time to read this July 2011 Commissioner Update.
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
Here’s hoping each of you had a great July 4th weekend…as always the local fireworks, parades and cookouts made for an enjoyable time.
As we enter the ‘dog days of summer’ just a quick reminder that the ‘showcase’ for Licking County – the 153rd Hartford Independent Fair – is just around the corner. Opening Day is Sunday August 7th and the annual expo in Croton continues through Saturday, August 13th.
Your County Commissioners look forward to greeting you at the Fairgrounds and taking part in a number of events. While you are at the Fair plan to stop under the grandstand to visit with local government officials. Displays and booths will include…Homeland Security, Veterans, County Health Department, Department of Developmental Disabilities, Child Support Enforcement Agency, County Commissioners, City of Newark, County Auditor, County Treasurer, County Records and Archives, Convention and Visitors Bureau, County Transit, and the County Coroner.
The County Sheriff and many of his deputies will be on the Fairgrounds on patrol each day. Also, be sure to visit the Natural Resources Park at the Fairgrounds and stop by the Soil and Water Conservation District and County Litter and Recycling booths
For schedules and details go to the website … HartfordFair.com
A few County Government Notes…
Next Tuesday, July 12th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm Licking County Government will host a Wellness Fair in Room A on the lower level of the Administration Building (20 South 2nd St., downtown Newark). This is for County employees and dependents, however if you are downtown next Tuesday afternoon feel free to stop by. Healthy refreshments will be provided and a number of community agencies and businesses will be exhibiting, providing information and services.
Another reason to stop by the County Administration Building any weekday is to checkout our newly renovated front lobby. This is the first remodeling of the official “Front Door’ to the County since the building was constructed some four decades ago. The County Maintenance Staff did an excellent job on the project. The County Bicentennial Quilt, crafted by dozens of local residents in 2008, is now on display.
Also, a fun display is in place for this summer. Newark resident Tim Kinney built a replica of the County Courthouse and grounds out of several thousand legos, and it can be viewed in the lobby as well.
There are a couple of County employment opportunities about to come open. In August longtime County Planning Director Jerry Brems is retiring, and in September our Environmental Planner Jim Mickey is retiring. We wish them both the best! The Planning Commission has formed a search committee and both of these positions will be posted for hiring beginning July 11th, and will be open for thirty days. The job descriptions and details for these opportunities will be posted starting next week at the County website … lcounty.com (just click on Human Resources and then Positions Available for details).
The Commissioners and the County Engineer want you to be aware of a bridge replacement project this summer. We have secured some $573-thousand in State Public Works Commission Funds for a bridge project on Brownsville Road County Road 668) near the Blue Jay Road intersection. In addition some 9.8-miles of Brownsville Road will be resurfaced in Bowling Green, Hopewell, Franklin and Madison Townships.
Orange Barrel Reminder – When traveling check first at the Buckeye Traffic website …www.buckeyetraffic.org - which provides up-to-date information on road conditions, traffic construction and other activity affecting roadways.
A quick plug for a couple of upcoming golf events sponsored by fellow Licking County officials.
On Saturday morning, August 6th Recorder Bryan Long will host his 6th annual Golf Outing at St. Albans Golf Course. The cost is $60 per golfer or $50 to sponsor a hole. Call Greg Crist (740) 258-3055 or Bryan Long (740) 323-6914 for details or to reserve a team.
On Sunday morning, August 21st Commissioner Brad Feightner will host his 5th annual golf outing at Raccoon International Golf Course. The cost is $60 per golfer or $75 to sponsor a hole. E-mail Brad at bfeightner@hotmail.com or call him 740-334-7462 for details or to reserve a team.
Thanks for taking time to read this July 2011 Commissioner Update.
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
Monday, June 13, 2011
JUNE 2011 UPDATE FROM LICKING COUNTY COMMISSIONER TIM BUBB
Information on positive things happening in Licking County…
In recent weeks the Licking County Aging Program acquired the former Miller’s Essenplatz restaurant on Main Street in east Newark, which is just east of their present Zerger Hall facility.
Plans are being finalized and a capital funds drive will be underway in the community to remodel the 34-thousand foot building, and convert it into a multi-purpose facility for senior citizens.
Recently a tour of the facility was given and it was announced that Dave Shull will Chair the $1.25-million capital funds drive for this renovation and acquisition project. They hope to have their fundraising drive complete by August.
Speaking of the Licking County Aging Program (LCAP), it is one of a number of senior service providing agencies across the County supported by a Countywide Senior Services Levy for operations. A few facts regarding LCAP…
Their nutrition program provides hot nutritious meals weekdays at the lunch hour. Home delivery is available, and there are five meal sites in Newark…Candlewick Commons, Sharon Glyn, Terrace Gardens, Washington Square and Zerger Hall. Also, there are five meal sites in the County…Chimes Terrace in Johnstown, LEADS Center in Pataskala, Mitchell Retirement Center in Heath, Oak Hill Manor in Utica, and Jacksontown United Methodist Church.
Other Senior Services include…Transportation, Home Services, Activities, Lobby Hobby Shop, Medicare Assistance and Smilemakers. LCAP has been providing care for older adults since 1972, and they recently took over operations of the Reese Adult Day Center on South Third Street in Newark.
Call 345-0821 or 1-800-452-0097 if you are a senior adult or know of someone who might benefit from their services. LCAP does not charge for its services, but donations are accepted to help defray costs.
Environmental Notes…
The Licking County Commissioners and the Water and Wastewater Department recently received a Public Service Award!
The Ohio Water Environment Association is a nonprofit association that provides technical education and training for Ohio water quality professionals who clean water and return it safely to the environment. OWEA's nearly 2000 members are dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of our most precious natural resource.... Water!
The OWEA presents various annual awards to utilities that demonstrate outstanding performance toward protecting the environment.
The Licking County Board of Commissioners and the Licking County Water and Wastewater Department were the recipient of the “South East Section 2011 Public Service Award”, presented in May. The award was received due to the work performed on the Jacksontown Sewer Project, the Pilot Oil/ SR37 Sewer Line Project, and their continued commitment toward protecting the integrity of the Licking River downstream of the Buckeye Lake Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Environmental Reminder - the Regional CFLP Solid Waste District sponsored Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Day is held in Licking County only every other year due to the expense of the event, and this is our off year. However, HHW events will be held in neighboring Fairfield and Perry Counties this year. The dates are August 20th in Lancaster and September 17th in new Lexington. If you would like details call the CFLP Solid Waste District Office at 740-349-6308.
Orange Barrel Reminder – When traveling check first at the Buckeye Traffic website …www.buckeyetraffic.org - which provides up-to-date information on road conditions, traffic construction and other activity affecting roadways.
Community Notes…
Congratulations to the Granville Chamber of Commerce on their new office/headquarters in the heart of the Village’s business district 125 East Broadway. Executive Director Maggie Barno, and her many supporters and volunteers have done an excellent job creating an attractive new “front door’ for the Granville community.
The Pataskala Public Library recent returned to their building (101 South Vine Street) after being in temporary quarters for several months during a complete renovation project. Their recent rededication event was outstanding, and the staff and contractors did an excellent job updating the facility.
Last week I had the pleasure of addressing the Association of Retired Licking County Teachers. Joining me and also speaking about the County’s excellent Animal Control Program were Animal Control Director John Silva and Mary Angela Reed, one of our outstanding volunteers. Our main purpose was to thank the members of the group for adopting the Animal Shelter as one of their charities in the community, and we appreciate their support and donations.
Tomorrow evening (Tuesday June 14th) the Johnstown community is holding a reception to officially welcome Jim Lenner as their new Village Administrator. Jim began his career in this area working for the County Planning Department as a land planner for five years, and did excellent work. We wish him the best and look forward to working with him on behalf of the Johnstown community.
Tomorrow (Tuesday June 14th) is the annual observance of Flag Day. There are several commemorations in the County including programs in Newark and Pataskala. Please remember to display your American Flag on Tuesday!
This Friday evening (June 17th) is the first of two ‘Party on the Roof’ events planned for this summer. The location is the upper level of the County Parking Garage on South Second Street in downtown Newark. Arnett Howard and his Creole Funk Band will perform. The event is staged by the Newark City Parks Department, and last year was an enjoyable success. Tickets are available through Chuck Jackson and the Newark City Parks Department.
Finally, it is garden time so let me conclude this update with a green note…
This Saturday (June 18th) at 10:00am Dick Baltisberger, Tomato Specialist and Master Gardener, will have a workshop on Tomatoes in the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, 771 East Main Street in Newark, behind the Agricultural Center.
Dick will discuss the value of using tomato cages and how a couple varieties of cages were built and used in the demonstration garden. He will also discuss the use or non use of fungicides in order to control the common tomato diseases of septora and early blight.
He will describe the difference between indeterminate and determinate plants, and how the proper selection of the variety type can avoid having a large plant overtake your home garden.
So if you are REALLY serious about your tomatoes – this Saturday morning workshop is FREE and no registration is required.
Thanks for taking time to read this June 2011 Commissioner Update.
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.
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
In recent weeks the Licking County Aging Program acquired the former Miller’s Essenplatz restaurant on Main Street in east Newark, which is just east of their present Zerger Hall facility.
Plans are being finalized and a capital funds drive will be underway in the community to remodel the 34-thousand foot building, and convert it into a multi-purpose facility for senior citizens.
Recently a tour of the facility was given and it was announced that Dave Shull will Chair the $1.25-million capital funds drive for this renovation and acquisition project. They hope to have their fundraising drive complete by August.
Speaking of the Licking County Aging Program (LCAP), it is one of a number of senior service providing agencies across the County supported by a Countywide Senior Services Levy for operations. A few facts regarding LCAP…
Their nutrition program provides hot nutritious meals weekdays at the lunch hour. Home delivery is available, and there are five meal sites in Newark…Candlewick Commons, Sharon Glyn, Terrace Gardens, Washington Square and Zerger Hall. Also, there are five meal sites in the County…Chimes Terrace in Johnstown, LEADS Center in Pataskala, Mitchell Retirement Center in Heath, Oak Hill Manor in Utica, and Jacksontown United Methodist Church.
Other Senior Services include…Transportation, Home Services, Activities, Lobby Hobby Shop, Medicare Assistance and Smilemakers. LCAP has been providing care for older adults since 1972, and they recently took over operations of the Reese Adult Day Center on South Third Street in Newark.
Call 345-0821 or 1-800-452-0097 if you are a senior adult or know of someone who might benefit from their services. LCAP does not charge for its services, but donations are accepted to help defray costs.
Environmental Notes…
The Licking County Commissioners and the Water and Wastewater Department recently received a Public Service Award!
The Ohio Water Environment Association is a nonprofit association that provides technical education and training for Ohio water quality professionals who clean water and return it safely to the environment. OWEA's nearly 2000 members are dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of our most precious natural resource.... Water!
The OWEA presents various annual awards to utilities that demonstrate outstanding performance toward protecting the environment.
The Licking County Board of Commissioners and the Licking County Water and Wastewater Department were the recipient of the “South East Section 2011 Public Service Award”, presented in May. The award was received due to the work performed on the Jacksontown Sewer Project, the Pilot Oil/ SR37 Sewer Line Project, and their continued commitment toward protecting the integrity of the Licking River downstream of the Buckeye Lake Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Environmental Reminder - the Regional CFLP Solid Waste District sponsored Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Day is held in Licking County only every other year due to the expense of the event, and this is our off year. However, HHW events will be held in neighboring Fairfield and Perry Counties this year. The dates are August 20th in Lancaster and September 17th in new Lexington. If you would like details call the CFLP Solid Waste District Office at 740-349-6308.
Orange Barrel Reminder – When traveling check first at the Buckeye Traffic website …www.buckeyetraffic.org - which provides up-to-date information on road conditions, traffic construction and other activity affecting roadways.
Community Notes…
Congratulations to the Granville Chamber of Commerce on their new office/headquarters in the heart of the Village’s business district 125 East Broadway. Executive Director Maggie Barno, and her many supporters and volunteers have done an excellent job creating an attractive new “front door’ for the Granville community.
The Pataskala Public Library recent returned to their building (101 South Vine Street) after being in temporary quarters for several months during a complete renovation project. Their recent rededication event was outstanding, and the staff and contractors did an excellent job updating the facility.
Last week I had the pleasure of addressing the Association of Retired Licking County Teachers. Joining me and also speaking about the County’s excellent Animal Control Program were Animal Control Director John Silva and Mary Angela Reed, one of our outstanding volunteers. Our main purpose was to thank the members of the group for adopting the Animal Shelter as one of their charities in the community, and we appreciate their support and donations.
Tomorrow evening (Tuesday June 14th) the Johnstown community is holding a reception to officially welcome Jim Lenner as their new Village Administrator. Jim began his career in this area working for the County Planning Department as a land planner for five years, and did excellent work. We wish him the best and look forward to working with him on behalf of the Johnstown community.
Tomorrow (Tuesday June 14th) is the annual observance of Flag Day. There are several commemorations in the County including programs in Newark and Pataskala. Please remember to display your American Flag on Tuesday!
This Friday evening (June 17th) is the first of two ‘Party on the Roof’ events planned for this summer. The location is the upper level of the County Parking Garage on South Second Street in downtown Newark. Arnett Howard and his Creole Funk Band will perform. The event is staged by the Newark City Parks Department, and last year was an enjoyable success. Tickets are available through Chuck Jackson and the Newark City Parks Department.
Finally, it is garden time so let me conclude this update with a green note…
This Saturday (June 18th) at 10:00am Dick Baltisberger, Tomato Specialist and Master Gardener, will have a workshop on Tomatoes in the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, 771 East Main Street in Newark, behind the Agricultural Center.
Dick will discuss the value of using tomato cages and how a couple varieties of cages were built and used in the demonstration garden. He will also discuss the use or non use of fungicides in order to control the common tomato diseases of septora and early blight.
He will describe the difference between indeterminate and determinate plants, and how the proper selection of the variety type can avoid having a large plant overtake your home garden.
So if you are REALLY serious about your tomatoes – this Saturday morning workshop is FREE and no registration is required.
Thanks for taking time to read this June 2011 Commissioner Update.
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.
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
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Commissioner Bubb Honored To Speak At Police Week Ceremony in Newark
NEWARK — Licking County’s law enforcement officers risk their lives to protect residents — a job worthy of appreciation and a little help, officials said Wednesday at a Police Week ceremony.
“Every day, Ohio police officers put themselves between us and our families and harm’s way,” Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine said.
Six officers have died while on duty in Licking County, the last in 1985. Since January, 71 police officers have died in the United States. With six deaths, Ohio is second only to Florida in number of officer fatalities this year, Newark Police Chief Steven Sarver said.
“That’s an unbelievable number,” Sarver said.
Law enforcement can remember the dead by preparing themselves for each call, Licking County Sheriff Randy Thorp said. Deputies train in high-speed pursuit tactics so they know what to do in those circumstances.
“The danger is there, and we must remember that the danger exists,” Thorp said.
Residents can help law enforcement by being aware of what’s happening in their neighborhoods, calling in tips and testifying in court, Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb said.
About 300 officers cannot protect a county of 167,000 people if they aren’t willing to help, he added.
“The thin blue line is very thin,” Bubb said.
People want police to protect them but often won’t testify as a witness or serve on a jury, Licking County Prosecutor Ken Oswalt said.
“You can’t expect them to go it alone,” Oswalt said.
Several agencies, including the Licking County Sheriff’s Office and Newark police, offer citizen academies to learn about police work.
Officers wore their uniforms and saluted as the names of those killed in the line of duty were read.
“I hope we don’t ever have to add to this list,” Fraternal Order of Police President Darrin Logan said.
The event was a first for Licking County, but Police Week celebrations have occurred since President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in 1963.
The ceremony comes at a time when the city of Newark is negotiating police and fire contracts and Senate Bill 5 threatens collective bargaining.
“Very few people would do what they do for what they’re compensated,” said Newark Mayor Bob Diebold, adding that he hoped for a balance with the unions.
DeWine, who was the keynote speaker, said he learned a lot about how to treat people riding to crime scenes with officers while he was an assistant prosecutor.
“There’s so much more to police work than arrests and convictions,” DeWine said.
“Every day, Ohio police officers put themselves between us and our families and harm’s way,” Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine said.
Six officers have died while on duty in Licking County, the last in 1985. Since January, 71 police officers have died in the United States. With six deaths, Ohio is second only to Florida in number of officer fatalities this year, Newark Police Chief Steven Sarver said.
“That’s an unbelievable number,” Sarver said.
Law enforcement can remember the dead by preparing themselves for each call, Licking County Sheriff Randy Thorp said. Deputies train in high-speed pursuit tactics so they know what to do in those circumstances.
“The danger is there, and we must remember that the danger exists,” Thorp said.
Residents can help law enforcement by being aware of what’s happening in their neighborhoods, calling in tips and testifying in court, Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb said.
About 300 officers cannot protect a county of 167,000 people if they aren’t willing to help, he added.
“The thin blue line is very thin,” Bubb said.
People want police to protect them but often won’t testify as a witness or serve on a jury, Licking County Prosecutor Ken Oswalt said.
“You can’t expect them to go it alone,” Oswalt said.
Several agencies, including the Licking County Sheriff’s Office and Newark police, offer citizen academies to learn about police work.
Officers wore their uniforms and saluted as the names of those killed in the line of duty were read.
“I hope we don’t ever have to add to this list,” Fraternal Order of Police President Darrin Logan said.
The event was a first for Licking County, but Police Week celebrations have occurred since President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in 1963.
The ceremony comes at a time when the city of Newark is negotiating police and fire contracts and Senate Bill 5 threatens collective bargaining.
“Very few people would do what they do for what they’re compensated,” said Newark Mayor Bob Diebold, adding that he hoped for a balance with the unions.
DeWine, who was the keynote speaker, said he learned a lot about how to treat people riding to crime scenes with officers while he was an assistant prosecutor.
“There’s so much more to police work than arrests and convictions,” DeWine said.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Recent Advocate Story on the Possibilities for the Historic Old County Jail
NEWARK -- Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb said Thursday a tour of the Noble County Historic Museum showed what can be done with an old jail facility.
The commissioners have said they would like to turn the county's old jail, located at 46 S. Third St., into a tourist attraction, potentially resulting in tours, events and maybe even a Halloween haunted house.
The huge Millersburg sandstone building, built in 1889 on the design of prominent Columbus architect J.W. Yost, has not been used to house prisoners since a new jail was built in 1987.
Bubb and Deputy Clerk Pam Jones traveled Wednesday to Caldwell, to view Noble County's historic jail, built in 1882 and restored as a museum and visitor center.
"I think we learned a little bit about what our jail could be," Bubb said. "You can take a building of that vintage and make it look really nice."
County officials probably would turn over the operation of the former Licking County jail to a nonprofit group rather than operate it themselves, Bubb said. But the county would retain ownership to have control of its future.
"We probably don't want to be in the museum business," Bubb said. "There is some value of saving old buildings and renovating them. It's an asset, not a liability."
The three-story structure in downtown Caldwell is operated by a nonprofit organization, which leases the building from the county for $10 per year, Jones said.
The Noble County facility was one of few facilities of its type to also be used as the jailer's residence.
The former jail in Newark also was living quarters for the county sheriff and later the jail matron. Visitors coming through the Third Street entrance walked into the sheriff's front parlor, where there once were elaborate parties.
In November, an investigator with Southeastern Ohio Paranormal Investigators, a Zanesville-based group that searches buildings for evidence of spiritual activity, toured the building and concluded it is haunted.
The building is used as headquarters for the Licking County shredding program. The massive amount of records once stored in the building has been dramatically reduced since Katy Klettlinger was hired as the county's first Records Center coordinator in 2008.
The former jail was home to the Licking County Veterans Service Commission from the early 1990s until 2005.
In 1998, the late Howard LeFevre, founder of The Works, proposed the sandstone building be turned into a museum for the Licking County Art Association, but estimated a cost of $4 million to $5 million to tear out the building's jail structures and interior stone walls.
The expense would be far less to prepare the building for a tourist use, however, Commissioner Doug Smith said, because most of the interior could remain intact.
The commissioners made repairs to the slate roof recently but have not spent much on the building in recent years.
"We don't want to expend any money on it until we determine the final use for it," Smith said.
The commissioners have said they would like to turn the county's old jail, located at 46 S. Third St., into a tourist attraction, potentially resulting in tours, events and maybe even a Halloween haunted house.
The huge Millersburg sandstone building, built in 1889 on the design of prominent Columbus architect J.W. Yost, has not been used to house prisoners since a new jail was built in 1987.
Bubb and Deputy Clerk Pam Jones traveled Wednesday to Caldwell, to view Noble County's historic jail, built in 1882 and restored as a museum and visitor center.
"I think we learned a little bit about what our jail could be," Bubb said. "You can take a building of that vintage and make it look really nice."
County officials probably would turn over the operation of the former Licking County jail to a nonprofit group rather than operate it themselves, Bubb said. But the county would retain ownership to have control of its future.
"We probably don't want to be in the museum business," Bubb said. "There is some value of saving old buildings and renovating them. It's an asset, not a liability."
The three-story structure in downtown Caldwell is operated by a nonprofit organization, which leases the building from the county for $10 per year, Jones said.
The Noble County facility was one of few facilities of its type to also be used as the jailer's residence.
The former jail in Newark also was living quarters for the county sheriff and later the jail matron. Visitors coming through the Third Street entrance walked into the sheriff's front parlor, where there once were elaborate parties.
In November, an investigator with Southeastern Ohio Paranormal Investigators, a Zanesville-based group that searches buildings for evidence of spiritual activity, toured the building and concluded it is haunted.
The building is used as headquarters for the Licking County shredding program. The massive amount of records once stored in the building has been dramatically reduced since Katy Klettlinger was hired as the county's first Records Center coordinator in 2008.
The former jail was home to the Licking County Veterans Service Commission from the early 1990s until 2005.
In 1998, the late Howard LeFevre, founder of The Works, proposed the sandstone building be turned into a museum for the Licking County Art Association, but estimated a cost of $4 million to $5 million to tear out the building's jail structures and interior stone walls.
The expense would be far less to prepare the building for a tourist use, however, Commissioner Doug Smith said, because most of the interior could remain intact.
The commissioners made repairs to the slate roof recently but have not spent much on the building in recent years.
"We don't want to expend any money on it until we determine the final use for it," Smith said.
Friday, May 13, 2011
MAY 2011 UPDATE FROM LICKING COUNTY COMMISSIONER TIM BUBB
Information on positive things happening in Licking County…
This Sunday afternoon (May 15th) you are invited to an Open House to view and celebrate the completion of the $3-million local Salvation Army renovation project.
Located at 250 East Main Street in Newark the facility has a new and expanded homeless shelter so that more homeless families have a home. The remodeled soup kitchen, in conjunction with the Food Pantry Network, is now serving meals to needy people every day. And the interior facilities have been renovated including classrooms so that at-risk children have a place to go after school.
You are invited to bring your family and friends as well, to celebrate the dedication of this expanded and renovated facility. The dedication ceremony begins at 3:00pm, and open house tours continue until 5:00pm.
Local Senior Citizens Recognized…
This past Wednesday these five outstand people were honored by induction into the Licking County Senior Citizens Hall of Fame in a ceremony held at the Sharon Brook facility in north Newark…
John and Annalou Campbell of Heath - Lucy Ann Muncy of Pataskala - Roy Wells of Heath – and Ronnie Vickers of Newark.
Next Wednesday, May 18th, John and Annalou Campbell will be recognized with induction as the 2011 Licking County representatives at the 36th annual Central Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame Ceremony at the Martin Janis Center in Columbus.
They will join nominees from Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Madison, Pickaway and Union Counties. John is retired from Denison University and Annalou from Granville Exempted Village Schools. Married for 60-years, they have two sons, John David and Duane Lee.
I am joined by Commissioners Brad Feightner and Doug Smith, in congratulating the Campbells for their dual honor, as well as Lucy Ann, Roy and Ronnie for their local recognition.
Orange Barrel Advisory for this year and next…
Here is a list of eleven major State road and bridge projects in Licking County in 2011 and 2012. This information is courtesy of ODOT Division 5 Deputy Director Joe Rutherford…
1. Some $8.6-million will be spent to resurface Interstate 70 between State Route 158 and the Franklin County line. To minimize impact of traffic the paving will be done at night beginning this July 15th and concluding by the end of October 2011.
2. Improvements will begin on June 15th in Johnstown Village at the intersection of US Route 62 and State Route 37, the major downtown interchange. Turn lanes will be made longer and signals upgraded. This project will be done by the end of this October or sooner. This cost is some $830-thousand.
3. Major improvements are set of the intersection of State Route 16 at Cedar Street in east Newark. The bridges will be redecked and the ramps improved, as well, at a cost of some $2.2-million. This work begins this June 15th and completed on or before the end of September 2012.
4. Around June 15th the long awaited median improvement project on State Route 79 in Heath will begin. This year and next the public will see a wider road, with a center median and upgraded signals. The cost is $4.1-million. The project, in phases, will be complete by the end of October 2012.
5. The State will resurface State Route 13 from Waterworks Road in Newark to Utica at a cost of $3.8-million. The work will begin around the end of August and conclude by the end of this October.
6. Beginning in Licking County at I-70, State Route 37 will be resurfaced south into Fairfield County concluding at the Lancaster City limits. The cost is $3.7-million. This will be a September and October late summer 2011 project.
7. In Licking County and throughout ODOT District 5, in 2011, some $4.4-million will be spent on guardrail updates, pavements markings and raised markers, lighting, interstate mowing, crack sealing and traffic signal upgrades.
8. In the summer of 2012 the State Route 158 overpass at I-70 will be widened to accommodate future widening of I-70 to three lanes in each direction. The cost is $7.7-million.
9. Three Licking County bridge replacement projects are planned for 2012. State Route 586 at Pleasant Valley Run ($370-thousand), McIntosh Road (Township Road 155) west of Headley’s Mill Road ($444-thousand), and County Road 311 Hopewell ($933-thousand).
10. In 2012 a $382-thousand ‘safety’ related intersection improvement is planned for the intersection of Blacks and Watkins Roads. This much needed project will begin around July 15th of next year.
11. In Newark City two major resurfacing projects are planned for the spring of 2012. West Main Street west from 3rd Street downtown to 21st Street. And Granville Road west from 5th to 21st Streets.
Note – When traveling check first at the Buckeye Traffic website …www.buckeyetraffic.org - which provides up-to-date information on road conditions, traffic construction and other activity affecting roadways.
A note from Licking County Dog Warden John Silva…
With the assistance of volunteer Shelley McKee (Pataskala), who is with the rescue group Stop the Suffering, the Licking County Animal Shelter has received a grant of one-thousand doses of vaccine to prevent canine influenza virus. This is the second grant of vaccine from the group Petfinder and it will be used to prevent this contagious disease that spreads easily from dog to dog, especially those in close proximity. This is the equivalent of a $2-thousand donation and will be used throughout 2011 at the County Shelter.
Dog flu is a growing problem in the U.S. It is relatively new and most dogs have not built up immunity to the disease. It has been confirmed in 35-states and is difficult to diagnose. Dogs are contagious before showing symptoms. Virtually all dogs exposed to the virus will become infected, and some will get more serious infections, such as pneumonia, which can be fatal.
For information on Petfinder (web searches) and information on how to adopt friendly healthy dogs and cats from the Licking County Animal Shelter, visit the Animal Shelter Online link at the County website www.lcounty.com
Environmental Events Reminder…
The annual Licking County Appliance and Tire Collection will be held THIS Saturday, May 14th.
The location will be the Licking County Highway Garage at 771 East Main Street in Newark from 8:00am till 12 Noon.
The cost to drop off tires is $5 per passenger or light truck tire, $10 for per large semi tires, $25 per for tractor/farm equipment tires, and an addition charge of $1 for each tire on a rim. The cost for appliances is $10 for a Freon based unit, and $5 each for all others. *Note – NO computers or televisions accepted! Transactions are CASH ONLY.
Also, the Regional CFLP Solid Waste District sponsored Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Day is held in Licking County only every other year due to the expense of the event, and this is our off year. However HHW events will be held in neighboring Fairfield and Perry Counties this year. The dates are August 20th in Lancaster and September 17th in new Lexington. If you would like details call the CFLP Solid Waste District Office at 740-349-6308.
Thanks for taking time to read this May 2011 Commissioner Update.
If you would like to receive this monthly Commissioner Update directly to your e-mail address, simply drop me a note at timbubb@roadrunner.com to be added to my list.
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
This Sunday afternoon (May 15th) you are invited to an Open House to view and celebrate the completion of the $3-million local Salvation Army renovation project.
Located at 250 East Main Street in Newark the facility has a new and expanded homeless shelter so that more homeless families have a home. The remodeled soup kitchen, in conjunction with the Food Pantry Network, is now serving meals to needy people every day. And the interior facilities have been renovated including classrooms so that at-risk children have a place to go after school.
You are invited to bring your family and friends as well, to celebrate the dedication of this expanded and renovated facility. The dedication ceremony begins at 3:00pm, and open house tours continue until 5:00pm.
Local Senior Citizens Recognized…
This past Wednesday these five outstand people were honored by induction into the Licking County Senior Citizens Hall of Fame in a ceremony held at the Sharon Brook facility in north Newark…
John and Annalou Campbell of Heath - Lucy Ann Muncy of Pataskala - Roy Wells of Heath – and Ronnie Vickers of Newark.
Next Wednesday, May 18th, John and Annalou Campbell will be recognized with induction as the 2011 Licking County representatives at the 36th annual Central Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame Ceremony at the Martin Janis Center in Columbus.
They will join nominees from Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Madison, Pickaway and Union Counties. John is retired from Denison University and Annalou from Granville Exempted Village Schools. Married for 60-years, they have two sons, John David and Duane Lee.
I am joined by Commissioners Brad Feightner and Doug Smith, in congratulating the Campbells for their dual honor, as well as Lucy Ann, Roy and Ronnie for their local recognition.
Orange Barrel Advisory for this year and next…
Here is a list of eleven major State road and bridge projects in Licking County in 2011 and 2012. This information is courtesy of ODOT Division 5 Deputy Director Joe Rutherford…
1. Some $8.6-million will be spent to resurface Interstate 70 between State Route 158 and the Franklin County line. To minimize impact of traffic the paving will be done at night beginning this July 15th and concluding by the end of October 2011.
2. Improvements will begin on June 15th in Johnstown Village at the intersection of US Route 62 and State Route 37, the major downtown interchange. Turn lanes will be made longer and signals upgraded. This project will be done by the end of this October or sooner. This cost is some $830-thousand.
3. Major improvements are set of the intersection of State Route 16 at Cedar Street in east Newark. The bridges will be redecked and the ramps improved, as well, at a cost of some $2.2-million. This work begins this June 15th and completed on or before the end of September 2012.
4. Around June 15th the long awaited median improvement project on State Route 79 in Heath will begin. This year and next the public will see a wider road, with a center median and upgraded signals. The cost is $4.1-million. The project, in phases, will be complete by the end of October 2012.
5. The State will resurface State Route 13 from Waterworks Road in Newark to Utica at a cost of $3.8-million. The work will begin around the end of August and conclude by the end of this October.
6. Beginning in Licking County at I-70, State Route 37 will be resurfaced south into Fairfield County concluding at the Lancaster City limits. The cost is $3.7-million. This will be a September and October late summer 2011 project.
7. In Licking County and throughout ODOT District 5, in 2011, some $4.4-million will be spent on guardrail updates, pavements markings and raised markers, lighting, interstate mowing, crack sealing and traffic signal upgrades.
8. In the summer of 2012 the State Route 158 overpass at I-70 will be widened to accommodate future widening of I-70 to three lanes in each direction. The cost is $7.7-million.
9. Three Licking County bridge replacement projects are planned for 2012. State Route 586 at Pleasant Valley Run ($370-thousand), McIntosh Road (Township Road 155) west of Headley’s Mill Road ($444-thousand), and County Road 311 Hopewell ($933-thousand).
10. In 2012 a $382-thousand ‘safety’ related intersection improvement is planned for the intersection of Blacks and Watkins Roads. This much needed project will begin around July 15th of next year.
11. In Newark City two major resurfacing projects are planned for the spring of 2012. West Main Street west from 3rd Street downtown to 21st Street. And Granville Road west from 5th to 21st Streets.
Note – When traveling check first at the Buckeye Traffic website …www.buckeyetraffic.org - which provides up-to-date information on road conditions, traffic construction and other activity affecting roadways.
A note from Licking County Dog Warden John Silva…
With the assistance of volunteer Shelley McKee (Pataskala), who is with the rescue group Stop the Suffering, the Licking County Animal Shelter has received a grant of one-thousand doses of vaccine to prevent canine influenza virus. This is the second grant of vaccine from the group Petfinder and it will be used to prevent this contagious disease that spreads easily from dog to dog, especially those in close proximity. This is the equivalent of a $2-thousand donation and will be used throughout 2011 at the County Shelter.
Dog flu is a growing problem in the U.S. It is relatively new and most dogs have not built up immunity to the disease. It has been confirmed in 35-states and is difficult to diagnose. Dogs are contagious before showing symptoms. Virtually all dogs exposed to the virus will become infected, and some will get more serious infections, such as pneumonia, which can be fatal.
For information on Petfinder (web searches) and information on how to adopt friendly healthy dogs and cats from the Licking County Animal Shelter, visit the Animal Shelter Online link at the County website www.lcounty.com
Environmental Events Reminder…
The annual Licking County Appliance and Tire Collection will be held THIS Saturday, May 14th.
The location will be the Licking County Highway Garage at 771 East Main Street in Newark from 8:00am till 12 Noon.
The cost to drop off tires is $5 per passenger or light truck tire, $10 for per large semi tires, $25 per for tractor/farm equipment tires, and an addition charge of $1 for each tire on a rim. The cost for appliances is $10 for a Freon based unit, and $5 each for all others. *Note – NO computers or televisions accepted! Transactions are CASH ONLY.
Also, the Regional CFLP Solid Waste District sponsored Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Day is held in Licking County only every other year due to the expense of the event, and this is our off year. However HHW events will be held in neighboring Fairfield and Perry Counties this year. The dates are August 20th in Lancaster and September 17th in new Lexington. If you would like details call the CFLP Solid Waste District Office at 740-349-6308.
Thanks for taking time to read this May 2011 Commissioner Update.
If you would like to receive this monthly Commissioner Update directly to your e-mail address, simply drop me a note at timbubb@roadrunner.com to be added to my list.
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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