LC Republican Women’s Club Honored Our Veterans at their May 16th Meeting.  

Women’s Club President, Jeanne Bolton and Vice President Cheryl Robertson put together a great program.  I could have listened to Don Jakeway Sr. for hours.  Mr. Jakeway of Johnstown Ohio offered insight into his time in service in WWII,  as well as his commitment to giving back to the community.  The Club also heard from Bruce Tolle, Commander of the  American Legion Post 254 regarding efforts to volunteer and support our veterans as they return home from service.  Another interesting part of the evening was learning about Honor Flight – The Mission of the Honor Flight Network is to fly America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor their sacrifices.  Top priority is given to America’s most senior veterans.  www.honorflight.org  So much information in one meeting – It was wonderful!  Thank you for a great program.  For more information on upcoming programs by the Licking County Republican Women’s club – Email Jeanne at jeannebolton@windstream.net 

LCR Women's Club - Honored Our Veterans May 16th

A great way to support the Local Licking County Republican Party – May 22nd – Old-Fashioned Lobster Bake!Sponsored by The Licking County Republican Party 

RSVPs are needed today since the Lobster is being Flown in Fresh the night before – RSVP to Olivia oliviacthorp@gmail.com  The Licking County Republican Party’s Fundraising Chair, Olivia Thorp along with Committee members Curtis Johnson and Mike Carey have put together a wonderful event on the Lake.  If you are not able to attend, consider buying a ticket and giving it as a gift to someone – it would be a great way for them to meet fellow Republicans.  $100 per ticket.  Event at the Buckeye Lake Yacht Club. 

Event Date:  Tuesday, May 22nd 6:00pm /

Where:  Buckeye Lake Yacht Club 5109 Northbank Buckeye Lake, Ohio  / Cost:  $100/Person / Tickets must be purchased in order to have the lobster shipped in from Maine in time.

Another Great Event by the Licking County Republican Patriots Club.  The Patriots Club held their annual dinner on May 2nd at the Davis-Shai House in Heath Ohio.  New officers where sworn in by the Honorable Judge Craig Baldwin.  State Auditor David Yost was the Guest Speaker.  The Licking County Republican Patriots Club is the County Republican Party’s grassroots organization.  For more information about their activities or to join the club, contact Club President, Jeff Rath (614)893-1023 or Jeff@JeffRath.com

Patriots Club officers include:  President-Jeff Rath; PAC Treasurer – Jane Alexander; Secretary-Bambi Wright; Vice President Jeff Harris; 2nd Vice President- Amber Favuzzi; and Club Treasurer – Jay Morrow. 

2012 Patriots club officers

An Update from County Commissioner Tim Bubb –

·        The Job Ready Site project in Pataskala City and Etna Township is now fully certified by the State of Ohio.   It was a detailed process to verify that all the red tape is cut and that this JRS is fully certified, making it very desirable and marketable.

·        Additional new jobs headed to the Heath-Newark-Licking County Port Authority site, specifically at Boeing.  New good paying jobs are being created as the local facility begins officially repairing the navigation system for the Navy’s Trident Nuclear Submarines.   Boeing invested $4-million to make this happen, with additional assistance from the Port Authority and AEP.

·        A RUMA or Road Use Maintenance Agreement has been signed by Licking and Knox Counties, three affected townships, and the Devon Energy Company.   The agreement guarantees maintenance, protection and upgrades for the local roads and bridges affected by this first horizontal fracking oil/gas well in the area.

·        The new Licking County CIC for Economic Development is off and running with committees working with a consulting group to fine tune our image, marketing approach, printed materials and website.   Note – on Monday, May 7th the public is invited to a Meet and Greet at Opportunity Links in the Eastland Shopping Center at 998 East Main Street in Newark.  This after work event will be from 4:30 to 6:30pm.  Sponsored by the Chamber and the County, you can meet new ED Director Dan Evers, as well as new County Planning Director Jerry Newton and County Development Director Warren Weber.

Following are some upcoming events of the Licking County Republican Party.  Please try to attend some of the events.  This is a great way to meet new people and support our local candidates. 

 Sheriff Thorp Annual Golf OutingDate: Friday, May 11th, 2012    Time:  10:00 am Shotgun Start / Location: St. Albans Golf Course / Cost:  $240.00 per foursome: Includes golf, drinks and dinner after play. / Hole sponsorship $100.00  Please submit entries by May 4th, 2012

 May 22nd – Old-Fashioned Lobster Bake!Sponsored by The Licking County Republican Party -When:  Tuesday, May 22nd 6:00pm / Where:  Buckeye Lake Yacht Club 5109 Northbank Buckeye Lake, Ohio  / Cost:  $100/Person / Tickets must be purchased by May 11, 2012 in order to have the lobster shipped in from Main in time.  Email Curtis curt3638_2000@yahoo.com to get your ticket today.

County Commissioner Tim Bubb – Business Development Meetings in the Nation’s Capital Successful – Continuing to Build Port Authority and Community Support

    This past Wednesday Commissioner Tim Bubb joined a delegation of business leaders and public officials in ‘business development’ meeetings held in the nation’s capital on behalf of the Newark-Heath-Licking County Port Authority.   This purpose of the trip was to continue to build and rally the Ohio Legislative Delegation on behalf of retaining and recruiting new jobs, especially aerospace opportunities, for the former Air Force Base site in Heath.  Targeted visits included Ohio’s Senator Rob Portman and others.  Also, Congressmen Bob Gibbs, Pat Tiberi and Steve Stivers, and the House Speaker John Boehner’s Chief of Staff, Mick Kreiger.   

     In addition, Commissioner Bubb and County Engineer Bill Lozier met with the Director of the Small Business Administration’s HUBZone Program, and at the White House with the Director who coordinates with the nation’s cities and counties for the Administration.   Both sessions were productive in looking at ways to qualify the Port Authority as a HUBZone site and bring this additional economic development to Licking County.   Commissioner Bubb and Engineer Lozier also discussed several other development issues critical to Licking County and Central Ohio with the Federal Administration.

Our Congressman Patrick Tiberi -

I am delighted that ALL of Licking County is included in the newly redrawn 12th congressional district and I look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve you in the U.S. House of Representatives.

I will continue to fight to cut spending while decreasing our annual deficit and paying off our national debt. We must cut our spending, impose and pass a balanced budget amendment to constitutionally limit our spending.  We need to reduce the size and scope of government by eliminating unnecessary federal programs and job-killing regulations. I believe we need to cut the bureaucratic red tape that over-burdens U.S. businesses, stifling their ability to grow, expand and hire.

As the Chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, I will be leading the charge to reform our tax code, making it simpler and lowering the tax burden on individuals and small businesses.

Raising four young daughters with my wife, Denice, has reinforced my belief that America’s best days are yet to come. However, I believe a lot of hard work and difficult decisions still need to be made to secure a prosperous future.

I look forward to being with you this Friday at the Lincoln Day Dinner and to working with you to elect Republicans over the course of the year. As always, if you need to contact me or my staff, do not hesitate to call us at (614) 895-0900 or email us at info@tiberiforcongress.com

1st month in the Treasurer’s office – Tim Mercer, Newark City Treasurer 

Renovations of phase 1 are complete.  We invite everyone to stop by and discover the warm and professional atmosphere in the remodeled area.  I am looking forward to the tax season and how I can be of assistance to my staff and the citizens of Newark.  Barb and Cindy have worked together to create a positive management style which in turn has created a happy and motivated staff.  Our office is continually working together to make the tax office the best it can be for the citizens of Newark.  Arline and Sandy continue to handle pay-ins from the other departments with expedience and professionalism.  They both have been very helpful in my transition to the treasurer’s office.  We have weekly staff meetings where information is shared on a wide variety of topics from procedures to change or continue, problems or questions from the staff, and then how we can fix the problems. Everyone has a voice and can be heard. I really believe the credit goes to Jeff Hall.  He has given the staff the comfort and confidence to ask for help and the willingness to share ideas.  In the staff meetings I have been able to share some of my experiences working with people and solving problems or concerns from my 32 years in education.  I would like to name all of my staff because they have all been very helpful  making me feel welcome.  Linda, Brenda, Maggie, Marsha, Sharree, Candy, Bobbi, and Joyce.  Barb and myself will be going to Newark High School to speak to the Government and OWE classes concerning filling their Newark Income Tax.  I am looking forward to working with my staff, the other departments in the city, and of course the citizens of Newark.

Licking County Republican Party’s 2012 Lincoln Day Celebration -   The Licking County Republican Party requests your presence at the 2012 Annual Lincoln Day Celebration Friday, February 24th – ****Guest Keynote Speaker U.S. Congressman Patrick J. Tiberi  Serving the 12th Congressional District ****  
Private VIP Reception with Patrick Tiberi 6:00pm – 6:45pm ($50 per person)
 Banquet Dinner 6:30pm – Social ;  7:00pm – Dinner ($55 per person)
 Location: Longaberger Country Club – 1 Long Drive, Nashport
Please respond by Friday, February 10th to Co-Chairs: Jeff Hall: (740) 344-2526;  Beth Yocum: (740) 344-1217  

 RSVP information needed below - – 2012 Annual Lincoln Day Celebration & Dinner.  Please respond by Friday, February 10th