Commissioner Bubb Speaks At The Community Celebration of Park National Bank's Centennial

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Top - Licking County Commissioners Tim Bubb and Doug Smith attending the Park National Bank 100th Birthday celebration.

Middle - Local resident Mary Forbes meets Parky.

Bottom - Hundred of PNB customers gather for the celebration.

On Monday evening, August 18, 2008 some 1,500 local residents attend a celebration in the main office of Park national Bank, in downtown Newark. The event marked the 100th birthday of the local institution.

Commissioner Bubb offered a proclamation marking the milestone, and also spoke of his association with Park on a variety of projects through the years. He spoke of the Bank's continued leadership in the community, and cited an example of the Library Campaign in 1997. Bubb said when the effort was envisioned one of the first people he spoke to was PNB Chairman Dan DeLawder who offered support. Bubb noted, the Bank has grown in it's 100-years from the smallest bank in down to the largest, and as a powerhouse regional bank as well!

Park Nation Bank President David Trautman spoke of the Bank's history, and DeLawder detailed the history of leadership in the community by the Bank and its employees. DeLawder also saluted the thousands of customers of the Bank who he credited with their century of success.

Newark Mayor Bob Diebold and State Representative Jay Hottinger also spoke at the event.

Citizens to Re-elect Tim Bubb Commissioner Planning September 10th Event

You are invited to join us for a reception
In support of the re-election of …
Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb

WEDNESDAY – September 10th
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Heritage Catering & Deli at The Works
50 South Second Street in downtown Newark
(Adult beverages and light hors d’oeuvres)

* Contribution for guests is $50 per person or $75 per couple.

Checks may be made payable to…’Citizens for Tim Bubb’, and may be mailed in advance to Tim Bubb, 107 Isabelle Road, Newark, Ohio 43055 or pay at the door.

This ‘Host Committee’ asks you to contribute, and if your schedule permits, to attend this event in support of Tim’s Re-Election bid…


Randy Thorp
John and Julia Uible
Jim and Judie Scarrett
Neil Carson
Dean Edie
Bob and Sandy Baldwin
Doug Smith
Sharon Hendren
Ceil Pretzman
Jay and Beth Barker
Brian and Lisa Crock
Dave and Sandy Evans
Dave and Beverly Brenner
Ryan Bubb and Jennifer Long
Ken Oswalt
Biff and Terre Matthews

Please RSVP by September 3rd to Tim and Marianne Bubb at 740-323-3951 or e-mail timbubb@roadrunner.com. They look forward to hearing from you so that details for the event can be finalized.

Paid for by – Citizens for Tim Bubb, Al Kanuch, Treas., 154 South 36th St., Newark, Ohio 43055

150th Annual Hartford Fair Underway

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County Commissioner Tim Bubb spending time in the new Natural Resources Park on the Hartford Fairgrounds. The Park, now in its third season, was developed through a number of grants including support from the Licking County Commissioners and the Round-Up Foundation.

County Commissioner Tim Bubb spent much of the first weekend of the fair visiting with the hundreds of local exhibitors and their families. The steer wash rack was a popular spot as the livestock arrived.

Featured in the Opening Day Parade Saturday, August 2nd was the Licking County Bicentennial Float featuring Commissioner Doug Smith and his antique 1954 GMC one ton flat bed truck.

On the Midday two 'ReElect Tim Bubb for Commissioner' supporters - Deputy County Recorder Greg Crist and Newark City Councilman Ryan Bubb.


Hartford Fair – Underway through August 9th at the Fairgrounds in Hartford Township in northwestern Licking County.

Enjoy the Hartford Fair’s Sesquicentennial Fair (150th birthday) celebration in conjunction with the Licking, Knox and Delaware County’s Bicentennial celebrations. Special Fair 150th Birthday kick-off events were held Saturday, August 2nd with thousands in attendance.

The special opening Saturday featured a free admission day with a huge Opening Day Parade around the grounds to the grandstand, and a concert by ‘Phil Dirt and the Dozers’. The evening concluded with a fireworks show to officially kick-off the 150th Hartford Fair.

Commissioner Tim Bubb will be at the Fair each day to welcome visitors. In addition he will be on the grounds Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of Fair Week judging 4-H competitions and events in the Natural Resources area.

The Fair concludes this Saturday, August 9th The daily general admission fee of $5 for those age 8-years and over. Monday, August 4th being a $3 senior citizens day from 8:00am till 4:00pm. Parking and grandstand seats at the Hartford Fair are free.

Hundreds Attend Art Walk and Bicentennial Art Show

Several hundred area residents attended and enjoyed the Art In The City - Art Walk 2008, Saturday, August 2nd. It was an enjoyable summer evening in Historic Downtown Newark.

In conjunction with the Licking County Bicentennial, and sponsored by the Licking County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Park National Bank and Art In The City, this event featured...Art Exhibits, Live Music, Street Performers, Storytellers and Architectural Tours. Plans are already underway for a larger such event in August 2009.

As part of Art Walk 2008 The Works will host…Newark – “A Celebration! Licking County Bicentennial,” at The Works Gallery in downtown Newark. The exhibit opened on August 2nd as part of the Art in the City – Art Walk, and is on display through October 10th.

Congratulations to The Works, the Downtown Newark Association, the Art Association, and many other committee members for a successful event.

Preparing For The Annual Alexandria Fun Days Parade

(photos above...(top) Licking County Commissioner Doug Smith, County Sheriff Randy Thorp and Commissioner Tim Bubb with the County Bicentennial Float; and Commissioner Smith, Granville resident Guy Martin (volunteering to walk for Congressman Pat Tiberi), State Representative Jay Hottinger, and Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb)

It was a hot midday in Alexandria on Saturday (July 19) and hundreds of parade participants and spectators gathered for the annual Alexandria Fun Days Parade. The Parade is one of the major events in the annual five-day fun festival, and participants included elected officials, candidates, participants in the Little Miss Fun Days competition included Caroline Liggett who was crowned Little Miss Fun Days, and floats representing area businesses and agencies. Special congratulations to Fun Days Chairman Syd Kean and his Committee for a great job!

County Commissioner Tim Bubb, who also serves as County Bicentennial Chairman, says one of the highlights was the Bicentennial Float featuring the County Courthouse, County Flags and Banners decorating the historic 1950's era GMC 250 flat bed truck donated to the cause and driven by Commissioner Doug Smith. The Bicentennial Float has been and will be a participant in most of the area's parades this summer and fall, commemorating the founding of Licking County 200-years ago in 1808. For more information on the County Bicentennial visit ...LickingCountyBicentennial.com

Commissioner Bubb Enjoying Alexandria Fun Days with Hundreds of Residents

(photos above...Commissioner Tim Bubb, joined by Commissioners Doug Smith and Mark Van Buren, stand with the 14-contestants who were judged to select Little Miss Alexandria Fun Days on July 16th, former Alexandria Mayor Jim Jasper recognizing the 2008 Little Miss Fun Days Caroline Liggett, and Little Miss Fun Days 2008 Caroline Liggett with Parents Dave and Julie Liggett, (left) maternal grand parents Scott & Jane Hutchinson, and (right) paternal grand parents Joe and Phyllis Liggett) *Councilwoman Naomi Compton provided the photos.


A fun time was had by all as the Village of Alexandria celebrated their annual 'Fun Days' from July 16-20. The festival was highlighted by contests and games, great homemade food, rides and dozens of activities including the annual parade.

Commissioner Tim Bubb, and fellow Commissioners Doug Smith and Mark Van Buren were honored to be the judges for the annual Little Miss Fun Days contest on Wednesday evening. Some 14-little girls' ages 5 to 7-years, and all 'beautiful', were judged on poise, appearance, stage presence, and their ability to answer questions from the 'friendly' judges. Caroline Liggett (see above photo) was crowned Little Miss Fun Days, and was featured in the Saturday parade.

Congratulations to all the participants, and the dozens of family members and friends who were on hand to support them. Former Alexandria Mayor Jim Jasper was the master of ceremonies, and Councilwoman Naomi Compton spoke for everyone when she introduced the program and talked about the important of family and community in the lives of today's youth! Also, congratulations to Fun Days Chairman Syd Kean for a great job!

Commissioner Bubb Celebrates Bicentennial Garden With Licking County Junior Gardeners and Mentors

(Photos above include...Commissioner Tim Bubb with Sandy Gartner and Paula McDonald at the entrance to the Junior Gardens on the Saturday Open House Day, Jim Rengert standing beside the Licking County Flag done in annual flowers in the garden, Commissioner Tim Bubb talking to the participants in the 2008 program, and a shot of the beautiful flowers and vegetables in the Junior Garden plots off East Main Street.)


Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb, who serves as Chairman of the County Bicentennial Commission, joined dozens of Junior Gardners and their families, friends and relatives for a Bicentennial/Open House on Saturday July 19th.

Commissioner Bubb commended the Master Gardner Program mentors for their dedication to the program. Looking back 200-years to the founding of Licking County, in 1808, Commissioner Bubb explained that those ancestors made the planting of crops and the harvest their number one priority for survival. By making the County Bicentennial their 2008 gardening theme, he explained that the youth and their mentors were making a connection to the people who settled this County some two centuries ago. Commissioner Bubb offered an insight into this unique program where adults and young people share fun and fellowship, while sharing in the success of the gardening year. Commissioner Bubb observed that the real purpose of such a program is to 'raise' young people to be intelligent well rounded adults, and the raising of plots of vegetables and flowers is simply a reason to bring young people and mentors together for a summer of learning and sharing!

Commissioner Bubb notes a special 'thank you' is due Sandy Gartner and Paula McDonald for their dedication and enthusiasm. Each year they, and the committee, outdo themselves with creative and inspirational gardens and activities that make each Saturday a special occasion. This year they focused on local history and the County Bicentennial, and selected heirloom vegetables that would have grown in pioneer gardens and to native wildlife found in the County some 200-years ago.

The 'Junior' Gardens are located at 771 East Main Street. The Junior Gardner program was begun in 1998 by a group of enthusiastic and dedicated people, and it has provided children the opportunity to experience first hand the satisfying sense of accomplishment that comes from working the soil and growing plants. The program is supported by the Licking County Cooperative Extension Service.