Briefs: Judge seeks applicants for Licking Park District commission
Licking County Probate Court Judge Deborah Lang is seeking applications for the appointment to Licking Park District commissioner.
The appointments, two of which are available, are expected to be made by Dec. 31. Anyone interested in being considered should forward a resume and cover letter to Judge Deborah G. Lang, c/o Licking County Probate Court, County Courthouse, One North Park Place, Newark, OH 43055 by Dec. 21. Candidates should include a contact email in their application. As part of the application process, candidates will recieve an email with a questionnaire to complete and return prior to the deadline.
Candidates should have a genuine interest in both open space preservation and passive recreation. The experience, knowledge and diversity of each candidate will be considered. Information about the statutory obligations and responsibilities of park districts and park commissioners can be found in Chapter 1545 of the Ohio Revised Code.
The court will accept written comments from the public advocating for the appointment of an individual to the board. The comments may be presented to the court by mail through 12 p.m. Dec. 28. All written comments must be signed by the author and anonymous letters won't be considered.
For more information, contact Mattie Klein, interim court administrator for Licking County Probate-Juvenile Court at 740-670-5627.
Emergency warming center sets threshold
The Licking County Emergency Warming Center Task Force opens when temperatures reach 10 degrees at the Heath airport.
Individuals monitor the weather closely daily to allow for ample time to open a warming center. When a warming center is activated, a press release will be emailed by the Licking County Health Department and an alert will be posted to social media.
The warming center will be located at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, at 592 W. Main St. in Newark, this year. Licking Memorial Health Systems will be providing transportation and all meals.
For more information about these warming centers and transportation to them, call 211 or text 43055 to 898211.
Granville to honor veterans with Wreaths Across America event Dec. 17
The holidays are upon us. Snow has begun to fall, trees line the Village of Granville, and lights are all around. What better way to brighten the season than a tribute to the Granville veterans with Granville’s Wreaths Across America, sponsored Daughters of the American Revolution Granville Chapter. In this era of division, it is most appropriate to honor a group of individuals that form a bridge that binds us together, a bond like no other, veterans who have dedicated themselves to this country and to Granville. Granville veterans have a distinguished history of service from the Revolutionary War to today with many villagers still serving. Many of the village’s earliest military resident’s graves can be found in the Old Colony and Maple Grove cemeteries. With these wreaths, we honor them.
Wreaths Across America’s goal is to remember fallen U.S. veterans, honor those who serve and teach children the value of freedom. The DAR Granville Chapter felt this was such an important message to bring to the community.
"Two times a year to honor our veterans is not enough. What better season than Christmas, a time of giving and gratitude, to remember and celebrate those who keep us and our beloved country safe," said June McCarthy, a Granville DAR chapter member.
The event will be held at noon on Saturday, Dec. 17 at Maple Grove Cemetery at the Veterans Plaza, just inside the gates off East Maple Street in Granville. Please join the Granville DAR, local veterans and Granville Village Manager Herb Koehler and help honor veterans past and present as well as future military.
"The Wreaths Across America ceremony is a wonderful tribute to local service members and their families who sacrificed so much, allowing us to enjoy the coveted freedoms of our great nation," said retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Deborah P. Haven, a Granville DAR chapter member.
This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Briefs: Judge seeks applicants for Licking Park District commission
