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

Stop in to Licking County Republican Headquarters from 8am to 11am on Saturday, May 19th and pick up a walking list and materials to hand out for Mitt Romney for President.

Even if you can only spare an hour this Saturday, every bit counts.  You can show up on Saturday to pick up a list or sign-up so we can have a list ready for you by emailing us at LCRepublicanHQ@gmail.com   

Where: LCGOP HQ 48 N. 4th St., Newark Ohio (just off Route 16 in Downtown Newark Area off the 4th St exit.) 

When:  Saturday May 19th

Time:  8am to 11am

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.

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

·        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.

 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.

• Candidates For President – Mitt Romney - Newt Gingrich - Ron Paul;
• For US Senator – Josh Mandel
• For US Representative to Congress – Congressman Pat Tiberi*
• For Ohio Supreme Court – Justice Terrence O’Donnell *
• For Ohio Supreme Court – Justice Robert Cupp*
• For Ohio Supreme Court – Sharon Kennedy
• For Court of Appeals 2-9-13 – Judge John W Wise*
• For Court of Appeals 2-11-13 –  Jeanette Moll
• For State Representative 71^st House District – St. Rep. Jay Hottinger*
• For State Representative 72^nd  House District – St. Rep. Bill Hayes*
• For County Commissioner 1-2-13 – Commissioner Tim Bubb*
• For County Commissioner 1-3-13 – Duane Flowers
• For County Prosecuting Attorney –  Ken Oswalt*
• For County Clerk of Court –Gary Walters*
• For County Sheriff – Sheriff Randy Thorp*
• For County Recorder – Bryan Long*
• For County Treasurer – Scott Ryan*
• For County Engineer – William Lozier*
• For County Coroner – Michael Campolo

Keynote Speaker Dave Yost – Ohio Auditor of State

Date: Wednesday, May 2nd   

Time:  6:00 Social/ 6:30 Dinner and Program

Location:  The Davis-Shai House, 301 Central Parkway, Heath, OH  43056

Dinner Cost: $35 per person

Private Reception With Special Guest Dave Yost-Ohio Auditor of State

6:00 pm

Cost:  $25 per person/$40 per couple

Please RSVP by April 25th:  Jeff Rath (614)893-1023 or Jeff@JeffRath.com

    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.

Jeff Hall - Mayor of Newark Ohio

I am proud to serve as the 68^th Mayor of the City of Newark.  Thanks to everyone, volunteers and voters alike that helped me achieve success at the poles in both the primary and general elections. 

I believe ideas start from the bottom but professionalism and attitude begins at the top.  I solicit ideas from the citizens, business owners and employees of Newark to develop better ways to run municipal government in a more customer-oriented, efficient manner.  I am honored to serve with an administrative team of professionals that includes Bill Spurgeon as Safety Director, David Rhodes as Service Director, Mark Mauter as Development Director and Mike Buskirk as Human Resources Director.  I thank each of them for accepting their role to help me move Newark forward.  We manage in a team environment helping the city departments achieve better service to our great city.

I have many goals as Mayor and operate based on a five-point plan:

• Enhance public safety – the foundation of a successful community
• Develop strong neighborhoods – citizens taking an active role in the future of Newark
• Promote economic development – an expanding business sector creates jobs
• Support public schools – our children must be well educated
• Improve government operations – better serve our citizens in a more efficient manner

Feel free to contact my office at 740-670-7510 with any questions, ideas, concerns, or information.  Thank you. Newark Mayor Jeff Hall