Thanks for taking time to read this Commissioner Update. These are positive stories and I appreciate you taking time to stay abreast of what is happening in Licking County.
Next Tuesday, November 8th is General Election Day.
* Note the final day for ‘early (in person) voting’ is today (Friday) November 4th, from 8:00am till 6:00pm at the Board of Elections Office at 20 South Second Street in the County Administration Building in downtown Newark.
** Please note there will be NO absentee or early (in person) voting on either this Saturday, November 5th or on Monday, November 7th, as directed by the State of Ohio.
Next Tuesday is Election Day and the polling places will open at 6:30am and remain open until 7:30pm. The phone number for the Board of Elections is 740-670-5080. For further information check the official Licking County website - lcounty.com and click on Board of Elections.
By all means, if you haven’t voted early or absentee, please make time and cast your ballot on Election Day!
The following is my viewpoint on a few of the races and one of the issues on the ballot…
If you live in the City of Newark I would ask you to consider supporting Jeff Hall for Mayor, and Ryan Bubb and David Rhodes for City Council at Large. Countywide I would ask you to consider supporting Mark Gardner for Judge of Municipal Court. They are all qualified and excellent candidates!
Countywide I would urge a yes vote for the Licking Soil and Water Conservation District’s one-tenth mill levy, in the interest of protecting our local environment and preserving our natural heritage for decades to come.
Courthouse Holiday Lighting Campaign Extended
The annual community fundraising drive to light and decorate the Licking County Courthouse for the Christmas holiday season has been extended until Friday, November 11th. Courthouse Lighting Committee President Jay Barker says, “To date the community fundraising effort has raised $14,370 which is about seventy-six percent of the goal of $18,850.”
Barker says, “The campaign was set to close Tuesday, October 18th, however this extension will allow for a continued effort to reach the goal. For a variety of reasons some major contributors have scaled back their support this year and efforts are underway to replace those donations.” He adds,” It may be necessary to do a lesser decorating program for the Courthouse this year in line with the level of community support.”
Since 1949 the annual holiday lighting of the Courthouse has been the official start of the holiday season in Licking County. Funds raised pay for the installation, wiring and decorating of the Courthouse, Gazebo and the surrounding Courthouse Park. These community contributions also pay for the replacement of worn equipment and the removal of the decorations in January, as well. 2011 will mark the 63rd annual holiday lighting of the Licking County Courthouse. For more information on the project please visit www.courthouselighting.com.
Tax-deductible contributions may be sent to…
Licking County Courthouse Lighting Committee
Post Office Box 292
Newark, Ohio 43058-0292
Long Standing Marne Ditch Flood Threat Soon To Be Eliminated
A concern that dates back to the early and mid 1990’s is the flood threat to part of the Marne community north of the railroad tracks, and an undersized railroad culvert that was the cause of the high water on a couple of occasions.
This concern was the subject of legal action by residents against the railroad that led to a court order to fix the problem and later a ditch petition before the County.
The bottom line is that new Licking County Engineer Bill Lozier, in his capacity as Deputy Engineer for the County, a couple of years ago designed and engineered an effective and less costly fix for the problem. We are pleased to say that work to implement the improvements is now underway
The fix involves the County installing a new larger concrete box culvert under Marne Road to allow potential flood waters to clear the Marne area (east of Newark) and flow to the Licking River. And later this month the railroad will do their part (at their cost) and install large box concrete culverts under their tracks to relieve the flow of future flood waters, protecting the community residents to the north of the tracks.
The Lozier solution is both cost effective and simple, and also resulted to no assessments to the Licking Valley residents in that watershed!
Weather permitting the work will be done by early December, and the County Commissioners and the Engineer can say, with great satisfaction, that a long standing flood threat has been corrected.
Just a Few Final Notes…
Congratulations to local developer Jack O’Neill who is receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Development Council of Licking Memorial Hospital. The festivities will be this Friday evening (November 4th) at the Reese Center on the Newark Campus.
This Saturday evening (November 5th) the annual Inscho-Beasley-Mayfield Veteran of the Year Awards Dinner will be held at the VFW Post 1060 on Forry Street in Newark. Several veterans’ awards will be made including Veteran of the Year.
This Sunday (November 6th) several hundred participants on over 500 motorcycles will take part in the annual Rolling Thunder event. It begins at midday as the motorcyclists roll from Toys R Us in Heath to the Square in downtown Newark (for a photo). They then move to the Salvation Army in east Newark between 1:00pm and 2:00pm (Sunday afternoon) to bring thousands of dollars worth of toys and donations to assist the Army for this Christmas Season. This is a most impressive event especially if you have never heard 500 plus motorcycles fire up at once – it literally shakes the streets. You should consider coming downtown to watch this parade! It is yet another example of the great generosity of our community for those in need!
Finally, congratulations to the members of Second Presbyterian Church in downtown Newark. This Sunday (November 6th) afternoon, at 3:00pm, they will celebrate the 175th anniversary of their church here!
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
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
LICKING COUNTY COMMISSIONER UPDATE from TIM BUBB - OCTOBER 2011
Thanks for taking time to read this Commissioner Update – I have several positive stories to relate and I appreciate you taking time to stay abreast of what is happening in Licking County.
* Just a quick business note – tomorrow is the Federal and State observance of Columbus Day. While there will be no mail delivery and many government offices are closed – please note that Licking County Government will be open for business on Monday, October 10th. It is a tradition that County employees opted to take the day after Thanksgiving as a holiday, and work on Columbus Day!
Development Notes – Bringing Jobs to Licking County…
* The long awaited three mile western Licking County Job Ready Site road project was officially dedicated on September 16t. It is both open and now ready to serve new businesses.
At the dedication ceremony I was honored to join JobsOhio President Mark Kvamme (representing Governor Kasich), Congressman Pat Tiberi, and a host of state and local development and government officials. This new development road connects Broad Street in Pataskala to the National Road (US 40) in Etna Township at a cost of just over $6-million. The 300-plus acre Job Ready Site is one of the best potential mega-manufacturing sites in the Midwest, with several hundred acres in the corridor also, now primed for growth and job creation!
Commissioners Mastermind Upgrades in Systems for a Dozen County Buildings Featuring Green Energy Conservation Improvements that Pay for Themselves!
In cooperation with the Ohio Air Quality Development Authority your County Commissioners will retrofit twelve County Buildings with various energy efficiency and conservation systems following authorization of $4.7-million in special financing. The work will be divided into two projects, to be completed by Johnson Controls and Energy Systems Group, respectively. The work begins this month and will take about a year to complete.
Johnson Controls was awarded $3.4-million to retrofit seven Licking County government facilities and a waste water treatment plant, including the Administration Building, Agriculture Building, Animal Shelter, Courthouse, Domestic Courts Building, Highway Department/County Engineer Building and Transit Building, along with the Buckeye Lake Waste Water Treatment Plant.
The various energy conservation measures at the facilities include lighting retrofits and occupancy sensor installation; water conservation; building envelope and insulation improvements; piping insulation; roof and window replacements; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) renovations and building controls systems upgrades.
Energy Services Group was awarded just over $1.3-million to retrofit four Licking County government facilities, including the Justice Center, Child Support Enforcement Agency, Price Road Annex and the Job & Family Services Building. The various energy conservation measures at the facilities include lighting upgrades, direct digital control HVAC systems, hot water boilers, occupancy sensors, vending machine controls and furnace tune-ups.
“Licking County is among the very first counties in Ohio to take advantage of OAQDA financing for air quality improvement and energy conservation projects for county government facilities. This is a great ‘win-win’ for everyone involved, especially the taxpayers, who will realize well over $300,000 in combined annual savings from these two projects,” said Todd Nein, OAQDA interim executive director.
Notes from the Ag Community…
* Early voting is underway and I would urge you to support the Licking Soil & Water Conservation District’s one-tenth mill levy in this General Election. Licking SWCD is asking for this small levy to make up for state and local budget cuts. Your Commissioners support this local excellent SWCD Program and this levy, in the interest of protecting our local environment and preserving our natural heritage for decades to come. For details visit the Licking SWCD web site at … www.SWCDFriends.org .
* Congratulations to Howard Siegrist on his retirement as Extension Educator and Agriculture & Natural Resources and County Director for OSU Extension. Howard served 25-years with Extension and 42-years in public service.
An event paying tribute to Howard was held for Friday, September 23rd at Wilson’s Garden Center east of Newark. Some 200 family and friends were in attendance. On behalf of Licking County and the Board of Commissioners I presented Howard with a Proclamation and a replica of the official County Bell, that was cast for the 2003 State Bicentennial.
Concluding With Some Headlines…
*The County Planning Commission and County Commissioners combined in the hiring, a week ago, of Jerry Newton to become our new Planning Director. Newton is relocating here from North Carolina and will begin October 27th.
* This past Saturday I was honored to join U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown and several community leaders in commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Newark Air Force Base in Heath, and the 15th anniversary of the privatization in place of this aerospace industrial site. It is now known as the Central Ohio Aerospace & Technology Center and is run by the Licking County, Newark, and Heath Port Authority.
* A week ago the Licking County Building Code Department held its 2nd Annual Meeting at the Davis Shai House in Heath. Representatives of the builder community, townships, villages, and zoning officials were on hand to hear Jack Pryor and Troy Warnock, of the Department relate their continued successes.
* Now underway is a bridge replacement on and a repaving of Brownsville Road in eastern Licking County. Coordinated by County Engineer Bill Lozier, total funding for the project is $728-thousand, with $573-thousand of that in State Public Works funding and a local share of $155-thousand.
* Can you believe it – only 11-weeks until Christmas!!! For the 63rd consecutive year the Licking County Courthouse Lighting Committee is conducting a community wide fundraising effort to make certain the local landmark and Courthouse Square are decorated for the holiday season. Your support is needed to raise some $19-thousand for the project. Tax-deductible contributions may be sent to … The Courthouse Lighting Committee, P O Box 292, Newark, Ohio 43055. If successful the effort will result in the holiday lighting ceremony on Friday, November 25th.
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
* Just a quick business note – tomorrow is the Federal and State observance of Columbus Day. While there will be no mail delivery and many government offices are closed – please note that Licking County Government will be open for business on Monday, October 10th. It is a tradition that County employees opted to take the day after Thanksgiving as a holiday, and work on Columbus Day!
Development Notes – Bringing Jobs to Licking County…
* The long awaited three mile western Licking County Job Ready Site road project was officially dedicated on September 16t. It is both open and now ready to serve new businesses.
At the dedication ceremony I was honored to join JobsOhio President Mark Kvamme (representing Governor Kasich), Congressman Pat Tiberi, and a host of state and local development and government officials. This new development road connects Broad Street in Pataskala to the National Road (US 40) in Etna Township at a cost of just over $6-million. The 300-plus acre Job Ready Site is one of the best potential mega-manufacturing sites in the Midwest, with several hundred acres in the corridor also, now primed for growth and job creation!
Commissioners Mastermind Upgrades in Systems for a Dozen County Buildings Featuring Green Energy Conservation Improvements that Pay for Themselves!
In cooperation with the Ohio Air Quality Development Authority your County Commissioners will retrofit twelve County Buildings with various energy efficiency and conservation systems following authorization of $4.7-million in special financing. The work will be divided into two projects, to be completed by Johnson Controls and Energy Systems Group, respectively. The work begins this month and will take about a year to complete.
Johnson Controls was awarded $3.4-million to retrofit seven Licking County government facilities and a waste water treatment plant, including the Administration Building, Agriculture Building, Animal Shelter, Courthouse, Domestic Courts Building, Highway Department/County Engineer Building and Transit Building, along with the Buckeye Lake Waste Water Treatment Plant.
The various energy conservation measures at the facilities include lighting retrofits and occupancy sensor installation; water conservation; building envelope and insulation improvements; piping insulation; roof and window replacements; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) renovations and building controls systems upgrades.
Energy Services Group was awarded just over $1.3-million to retrofit four Licking County government facilities, including the Justice Center, Child Support Enforcement Agency, Price Road Annex and the Job & Family Services Building. The various energy conservation measures at the facilities include lighting upgrades, direct digital control HVAC systems, hot water boilers, occupancy sensors, vending machine controls and furnace tune-ups.
“Licking County is among the very first counties in Ohio to take advantage of OAQDA financing for air quality improvement and energy conservation projects for county government facilities. This is a great ‘win-win’ for everyone involved, especially the taxpayers, who will realize well over $300,000 in combined annual savings from these two projects,” said Todd Nein, OAQDA interim executive director.
Notes from the Ag Community…
* Early voting is underway and I would urge you to support the Licking Soil & Water Conservation District’s one-tenth mill levy in this General Election. Licking SWCD is asking for this small levy to make up for state and local budget cuts. Your Commissioners support this local excellent SWCD Program and this levy, in the interest of protecting our local environment and preserving our natural heritage for decades to come. For details visit the Licking SWCD web site at … www.SWCDFriends.org .
* Congratulations to Howard Siegrist on his retirement as Extension Educator and Agriculture & Natural Resources and County Director for OSU Extension. Howard served 25-years with Extension and 42-years in public service.
An event paying tribute to Howard was held for Friday, September 23rd at Wilson’s Garden Center east of Newark. Some 200 family and friends were in attendance. On behalf of Licking County and the Board of Commissioners I presented Howard with a Proclamation and a replica of the official County Bell, that was cast for the 2003 State Bicentennial.
Concluding With Some Headlines…
*The County Planning Commission and County Commissioners combined in the hiring, a week ago, of Jerry Newton to become our new Planning Director. Newton is relocating here from North Carolina and will begin October 27th.
* This past Saturday I was honored to join U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown and several community leaders in commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Newark Air Force Base in Heath, and the 15th anniversary of the privatization in place of this aerospace industrial site. It is now known as the Central Ohio Aerospace & Technology Center and is run by the Licking County, Newark, and Heath Port Authority.
* A week ago the Licking County Building Code Department held its 2nd Annual Meeting at the Davis Shai House in Heath. Representatives of the builder community, townships, villages, and zoning officials were on hand to hear Jack Pryor and Troy Warnock, of the Department relate their continued successes.
* Now underway is a bridge replacement on and a repaving of Brownsville Road in eastern Licking County. Coordinated by County Engineer Bill Lozier, total funding for the project is $728-thousand, with $573-thousand of that in State Public Works funding and a local share of $155-thousand.
* Can you believe it – only 11-weeks until Christmas!!! For the 63rd consecutive year the Licking County Courthouse Lighting Committee is conducting a community wide fundraising effort to make certain the local landmark and Courthouse Square are decorated for the holiday season. Your support is needed to raise some $19-thousand for the project. Tax-deductible contributions may be sent to … The Courthouse Lighting Committee, P O Box 292, Newark, Ohio 43055. If successful the effort will result in the holiday lighting ceremony on Friday, November 25th.
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, September 5, 2011
SEPTEMBER 2011 LICKING COUNTY COMMISSIONER TIM BUBB UPDATE
We have just celebrated the Labor Day weekend. It is also the unofficial end of summer. With schools back in session and football underway, it is that ‘fall’ time of the year. Still, September is a good weather month and a number of warm days are still to come. A couple of calendar notes…on September 15th the Harvest Moon will be full (yet another sign of fall), and on Friday, September 23rd at 5:05 am it will be the autumnal equinox. On that day daylight will be about the same length as darkness, and for the next six months the days will be shorter in terms of daylight. I hope you and yours enjoy the autumn season, it is a great time of year!
A quick seasonal reminder, the 26th annual’ Lite the Nite Car Show’ is next Saturday (September 10th) on the Square in downtown Newark.
The Newark Rodders always put on a great show with some 800 sporty, classic and vintage vehicles expected. Registration is from 9:00 am till 4:00 pm, on that Saturday, at the Gazebo on the downtown Newark square. The registration fee is $10.00 per entry. Awards and trophies will be presented at 8:30 pm from the steps on the eastside of the Licking County Courthouse, and door prizes will be awarded throughout the day! One of the benefactors of ‘Lite the Nite’ is the annual Christmas Lighting of the Courthouse!
Development Notes – Bringing Jobs to Licking County…
* The long awaited western Licking County Job Ready Site road project ready for dedication. Crews finished the pavement on the ‘development road’ that connects Broad Street 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. Officials in Pataskala are planning the JRS dedication event to be held at the Broad Street (Route 16) or north end of the project on Friday, September 16th at 10am.
* Jack Pryor, the head of the Licking County Building Code Department, has been appointed to the Residential Construction Advisory Committee at the Ohio Department of Commerce. Jack will serve a three year term on the Committee with representatives of the Fire, Building Code, Contractor, Village and City constituencies. This group is charged with offering changes and improvements to the State Building Code.
* Growth continues in the new area of New Albany in Licking County in the area of the new State Route 161 Beech Road interchange. In July your County Commissioners toured the new Accel, Inc. plant. Accel is the first of what will be a family of eight companies committed to building in the new Beauty and Personal Care Campus. This new section of the New Albany Business Park will see 445 jobs at Accel; and within a couple of years the employment level will grow to some 15-hundred. Among the firms locating facilities in the Park, in addition to Accel, are…Knowlton Development, Vee Pak, Alene Candles, Jeyes, Axium Plastics, Anomatic based in Newark; and Sonoco, a South Carolina based packaging company.
Notes from the Ag Community…
* Congratulations to Howard Siegrist on his retirement as Extension Educator and Agriculture & Natural Resources and County Director for OSU Extension. Howard served 25-years with Extension and 42-years in public service. An event paying tribute to Howard is planned for Friday, September 23rd at 3:00pm at Wilson’s Garden Center east of Newark.
* The Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District is planning their Open House and Annual Meeting for Sunday afternoon, September 25th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the District Office at 771 East Main Street in Newark. You are welcome to attend and learn more about the great work of our County Soil and Water District, and their 1/10th mill operating levy on the November Ballot. I would urge your support of this ballot issue to ensure the continuation of local conservation programs that promote clean water, abundant food and a healthy environment.
* Under the sponsorship of Licking County Soil and Water the Licking River Round-Up returns next weekend. On Saturday, September 10th the clean-up will take place on several sections of the North Fork of the Licking River and the Licking River. Registration is from 8am to 9am at Everett Park in Newark with the river clean-up from 9am to Noon. Lunch and a thank you event are planned from Noon to 3pm at Everett Park. For details visit: www.lickingswcd.com/get-involved or call Jim Kiracofe at 740-670-5330. Partnering with Soil & Water for the event are…Newark’s Storm Water Utility & Waste Treatment Plant, County Health, County Recycling & Litter, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Cherry Valley Road Interchange Update from LCATS)…
LCATS is a our Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) that works with our various communities planning highway and infrastructure improvements, and serving as a conduit for Federal and State Transportation dollars.
Sandie Mapel, LCATS Director, recently reported on progress toward the upgrading of the congested Cherry Valley Road interchange at State Route 16. She says, several key components including environmental field studies, survey work, and sixty percent of the design work by State engineers, are complete. Also, value engineering studies have reduced the cost of this major project by $2.5-million to $28.7-million in 2014 construction dollars.
With the environmental document now complete, Mapel says, credit goes to the staff at ODOT Division 5 for their efforts to assist project sponsors in preparing to seek funding, as a new construction project, through the State’s competitive TRAC process. LCATS, Newark and Granville are supporting development of the TRAC application.
First Annual Dog Paddle Event a Howling Success!
The Heath Water Park hosted the 2011 Dog Paddle event on the final day of pool activities for the season. Some 200 pooches and hundreds of people attended the fun event that afternoon. I would personally thank the entire sponsoring committee and the staff of County Animal Control for a well organized and fun event that benefitted the County Shelter’s Spay & Neuter Fund. A special thanks to the many Heath City Officials who cooperated in permitting the event and were on hand to see how much fun people and their dogs can have at such a water event! Plans are underway for a 2012 Dog paddle!
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
A quick seasonal reminder, the 26th annual’ Lite the Nite Car Show’ is next Saturday (September 10th) on the Square in downtown Newark.
The Newark Rodders always put on a great show with some 800 sporty, classic and vintage vehicles expected. Registration is from 9:00 am till 4:00 pm, on that Saturday, at the Gazebo on the downtown Newark square. The registration fee is $10.00 per entry. Awards and trophies will be presented at 8:30 pm from the steps on the eastside of the Licking County Courthouse, and door prizes will be awarded throughout the day! One of the benefactors of ‘Lite the Nite’ is the annual Christmas Lighting of the Courthouse!
Development Notes – Bringing Jobs to Licking County…
* The long awaited western Licking County Job Ready Site road project ready for dedication. Crews finished the pavement on the ‘development road’ that connects Broad Street 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. Officials in Pataskala are planning the JRS dedication event to be held at the Broad Street (Route 16) or north end of the project on Friday, September 16th at 10am.
* Jack Pryor, the head of the Licking County Building Code Department, has been appointed to the Residential Construction Advisory Committee at the Ohio Department of Commerce. Jack will serve a three year term on the Committee with representatives of the Fire, Building Code, Contractor, Village and City constituencies. This group is charged with offering changes and improvements to the State Building Code.
* Growth continues in the new area of New Albany in Licking County in the area of the new State Route 161 Beech Road interchange. In July your County Commissioners toured the new Accel, Inc. plant. Accel is the first of what will be a family of eight companies committed to building in the new Beauty and Personal Care Campus. This new section of the New Albany Business Park will see 445 jobs at Accel; and within a couple of years the employment level will grow to some 15-hundred. Among the firms locating facilities in the Park, in addition to Accel, are…Knowlton Development, Vee Pak, Alene Candles, Jeyes, Axium Plastics, Anomatic based in Newark; and Sonoco, a South Carolina based packaging company.
Notes from the Ag Community…
* Congratulations to Howard Siegrist on his retirement as Extension Educator and Agriculture & Natural Resources and County Director for OSU Extension. Howard served 25-years with Extension and 42-years in public service. An event paying tribute to Howard is planned for Friday, September 23rd at 3:00pm at Wilson’s Garden Center east of Newark.
* The Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District is planning their Open House and Annual Meeting for Sunday afternoon, September 25th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the District Office at 771 East Main Street in Newark. You are welcome to attend and learn more about the great work of our County Soil and Water District, and their 1/10th mill operating levy on the November Ballot. I would urge your support of this ballot issue to ensure the continuation of local conservation programs that promote clean water, abundant food and a healthy environment.
* Under the sponsorship of Licking County Soil and Water the Licking River Round-Up returns next weekend. On Saturday, September 10th the clean-up will take place on several sections of the North Fork of the Licking River and the Licking River. Registration is from 8am to 9am at Everett Park in Newark with the river clean-up from 9am to Noon. Lunch and a thank you event are planned from Noon to 3pm at Everett Park. For details visit: www.lickingswcd.com/get-involved or call Jim Kiracofe at 740-670-5330. Partnering with Soil & Water for the event are…Newark’s Storm Water Utility & Waste Treatment Plant, County Health, County Recycling & Litter, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Cherry Valley Road Interchange Update from LCATS)…
LCATS is a our Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) that works with our various communities planning highway and infrastructure improvements, and serving as a conduit for Federal and State Transportation dollars.
Sandie Mapel, LCATS Director, recently reported on progress toward the upgrading of the congested Cherry Valley Road interchange at State Route 16. She says, several key components including environmental field studies, survey work, and sixty percent of the design work by State engineers, are complete. Also, value engineering studies have reduced the cost of this major project by $2.5-million to $28.7-million in 2014 construction dollars.
With the environmental document now complete, Mapel says, credit goes to the staff at ODOT Division 5 for their efforts to assist project sponsors in preparing to seek funding, as a new construction project, through the State’s competitive TRAC process. LCATS, Newark and Granville are supporting development of the TRAC application.
First Annual Dog Paddle Event a Howling Success!
The Heath Water Park hosted the 2011 Dog Paddle event on the final day of pool activities for the season. Some 200 pooches and hundreds of people attended the fun event that afternoon. I would personally thank the entire sponsoring committee and the staff of County Animal Control for a well organized and fun event that benefitted the County Shelter’s Spay & Neuter Fund. A special thanks to the many Heath City Officials who cooperated in permitting the event and were on hand to see how much fun people and their dogs can have at such a water event! Plans are underway for a 2012 Dog paddle!
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, 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
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