Starke County Indiana Democratic Party

A South Bend Tribune story today, Poll: Donnelly leads Chocola reports that a districtwide poll by the Donnelly campaign shows Donnelly ahead of Republican incumbent Chris Chocola by a ten point margin.

48% said they favored the Democratic nominee, Joe Donnelly, 38% favored Chris Chocola, and 14% said they were undecided. WSBT and the South Bend Tribune also reported that they plan to conduct an independent poll this weekend.

In other Donnelly campaign news, campaign manager Katie Nee reported that ‘earlier this week, Joe was selected to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s Red to Blue program.’ Katie says the Red to Blue program is designed to provide financial and structural aid to the strongest Democratic candidates across the country — here’s a direct link to find out more.

Chuck Estok

Hi, I am Chuck Estok your current representative on the Starke County Council.

I feel privileged to be your representative here in Starke County. My wife Janice and I are lifelong residents, we have 2 daughters who also live in Starke County. We know the struggles our citizens face everyday in this great community making ends meet. My pledge to you is to continue to listen, while making your concerns my concerns. After all it’s you, the taxpayer, I work for.

Vote Chuck Estok County Council November 7.

Former Chicago Sun-Times writer William O’Rourke’s op-ed in the So. Bend Trib. over the weekend: Governor’s Disdain for Hoosiers All Too Apparent compares the Gov. Daniels we see in his campaign advertisements with the face he shows the rest of the world. The conclusion — the administration’s policy of ‘privatizing’ public assets like the Toll Road is a way to enrich the politically connected at the expense of the rest of us.

Statement from Indiana Democratic Party Chair Dan Parker

“Indiana lawmakers and Gov. Mitch Daniels made the decision to sell off this road months ago, and now we know for sure that it’s going to be out of our hands for the next 75 years.

“When they head to the polls this fall, voters will have to answer this question: Do you want more of your assets sold off to foreign companies for profit, or do you want to maintain what we own and keep it in the people’s trust?

“Democrats promise that we will keep Indiana assets Indiana-owned. The court said that this kind of deal is legal, but that doesn’t mean it’s the right thing to do.”

For more information: Jennifer Wagner, 317-231-7125 or 317-752-6497

The Starke County Clerk’s Office will be hosting an open house to honor Margie Green on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 3:00 – 5:30 p.m., in the meeting room located on the 2nd floor of the Starke County Courthouse.

Margie has served our community and touched our lives in many ways, including serving as a kindergarten teacher for 9 years and as Starke County Voter Registration Assistant since 1991.

Margie is the widow of Grant Green, whom the Knox post office was recently named after. She has five children: Becky Welter of Knox, Carol Haugen of Algoma Wisconsin, Mary Breidenstein of Westfield, Pennsylvania, Edwin Green of Indianapolis, and Ronald Green of Michigan City. She has 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Margie is a graduate of Knox High School.

Please join us in thanking Margie for her dedicated years of service and for the special way that she has touched your life.

Democratic Congressional candidate Joe Donnelly will appear in the North Judson Mint Festival Parade on the afternoon of Sunday, June 18 2006. The 29th Annual Mint Festival parade starts at NJ-SP High School at 4:00 p.m. CDT and travels down Indiana 10.

Throughout the weekend-long festival in the western Starke County town, the Starke County Democratic Party will host a booth. Local candidates will meet with the public, discuss local issues and how we’re going to take back America starting this November.

Joe Donnelly will face incumbent Republican Chris Chocola in the Ind. 2nd District U.S. Representative race this fall. Joe’s campaign is gathering momentum as voters in north central Indiana — and across the nation — seek fresh, independent voices in Washington. Joe’s website says it well — “The time has come to end the corruption and cronyism that is rampant in Washington. It is time for our government to stand up again for the middle class and for working families.”

Recently, the Donnelly campaign has received endorsements from former Congressman Tim Roemer, and Indiana’s popular U.S. Senator, Evan Bayh.

Come to the Mint Fest and show your support. Let’s send Joe Donnelly to Washington!

For more information, visit the Donnelly for US Congress website.

Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer candidates announced

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Democratic Party today announced the three candidates who will be running for Secretary of State, Auditor and Treasurer this year.

Joe Pearson, former deputy commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and a former Blackford County School Board member, will run for Secretary of State. Vigo County Commissioner Judy Anderson will run for Auditor. Highland Clerk-Treasurer Michael Griffin will run for Treasurer.

“We’ve fielded an excellent ticket of candidates who will bring a vast array of experience to these offices,” said Indiana Democratic Party Chair Dan Parker. “Most importantly, we’ve found Hoosiers who understand that public service is about listening to the public.”

“If voters are happy with the way things have been going in the Statehouse lately, they should vote for Republicans who will never question the Governor’s agenda,” Parker continued. “If voters want to see checks and balances, bipartisan debate and civility restored to state government, I’d suggest they check out our ticket.”

More information about the candidates:

Joe Pearson

Pearson served as deputy commissioner of agriculture under Govs. Frank O’Bannon and Joe Kernan. He also served 16 years on the Blackford County School Board and is a former president of the Indiana School Boards Association. Before entering public life, Pearson helped run a family grain farming business in Hartford City, where he currently lives.

Judy Anderson

Anderson has served as a Vigo County Commissioner since 2000. She also has been a member of the Fayette Township Advisory Board and the Vigo County Council. She originally is from Vigo County and currently lives in West Terre Haute. She has five children and 14 grandchildren.

Michael Griffin

Griffin was first elected Clerk-Treasurer of Highland in 1991 and has served four terms in the office. He is a lifelong Highland resident who holds an undergraduate degree from Indiana University in Bloomington and a graduate degree in public affairs from Indiana University Northwest, where he also is an adjunct instructor. He has taught courses on urban policy, local government and public finance.

For more information: Jennifer Wagner, 317-231-7125 or 317-752-6497

Judy Ahlenius 6809 S. Shewski,  Knox 46534 California-I 772-2622

Paul Bau 3835 E. 400 South,  Knox 46534 California I Vice 772-7723

Shirley Fields 7480 S. 125 E., North Judson 46366 California-II 896-5088

James VanVactor 3735 S. 150 E.,  Knox 46534 California-II Vice 772-4774

Jeff Houston 7 S East Street,  Knox 46534 Center-I 772-6441

Vicki Cooley 306 N. Heaton St.,  Knox 46534 Center-I Vice 772-3802

Linda Belork 811 So. Pearl Street, Knox 46534 Center-II 772-5328

Delbert Bowman 803 S. Heaton, Knox 46534 Center-II Vice 772-4650

Jeff Berg 106 S. Pearl St., Knox 46534 Center- III 772-7255

Marlene Wallace 408 W. Bender Steet, Knox 46534 Center-III Vice 772-5446

Ray Walton 505 S. Delmatyr, Knox 46534 Center-IV 772-5134

Gay Walton 505 S. Delmatyr, Knox 46534 Center-IV-vice

Kenny Wallace 5175 E. 200 South, Knox 46534 Center-V 772-4900

Donna De Runtz 2074 So. 550 E, Knox 46534 Center-V Vice 772-7460

Judy Sinn 5655 E. 250 North, Knox 46534 Center-VI 772-2516

Eli Roscka 1595 No 600 East, Knox 46534 Center-VI Vice 772-2848

Jack Bell 4255 No. 600 East, Hamlet 46532 Davis 867-5402

Cheryle Ferch 5740 E. 600 No., Hamlet 46532 Davis Vice 867-5970

Marilyn Lockridge 1260 W. 250, South North Judson 46366 Jackson 772-6364

Perry Thompson 1495 W. 200, South North Judson 46366 Jackson Vice 772-2770

Kiyoko Ikeda 7115 E. SR 10 Knox 46534 North Bend 772-2074

Bill Dulin 8710 S. Main, Ora 46968 North Bend Vice 542-9733

Susan Louzon 8885 N. 1175 E PO Box 199 Walkerton 46574 Oregon II 586-2074 Walkerton 46574

Oregon II- Vice- not filled

Beverly Fraine 7829 N. Clover Lane, Walkerton 46574 Oregon III 586-2175

Jerry Pearish 10748 E. Prairie Ave. ,Walkerton 46574 Oregon III-Vice 586-2466

Warren Allen 6670 N 1100 East, Walkerton 46574 Oregon-I 586-2190

Flora Tibbetts 6240 No. 100 E Grovertown 46531 Oregon-I Vice 867-4201

Albert Eckert 206 E. Ann Street, San Pierre 46366 Railroad 828-7173

Katherine Chaffins 6960 W. 250 South, North Judson 46366 Railroad- Vice 896-3627

Shirley M Short 1435 N. 1025 East, Grovertown 46531 Washington-I 772-4959

Tom Nowak 1695 N. 700 East Grovertown 46531 Washington-I- Vice 772-2476

Ronald Simoni 6755 E. 200 So., Knox 46534 Washington-II 772-4102

Teresa G. Sitek 8922 E. Campbell Rd., Knox 46534 Washington-II Vice

Ronald Lawson 6195 S. Hubeny St.,  North Judson 46366 Wayne-I 896-2227

Margaret A. Noble 605 W. Talmer Ave North Judson 46366 Wayne-I Vice 896-3301

Connie Miller 507 E. Arlington Ave,  North Judson 46366 Wayne-II 896-3340

Ronnie Clemons 704 Main St,  North Judson 46366 Wayne-II Vice 896-3263

Frank Amidei 4720 South S.R. # 39 North Judson 46366 Wayne III 896-2370

Clara Schacht 4930 S. 100 West, North Judson 46366 Wayne-III Vice 772-3483

Douglas Vessely 301 E. Garden St., North Judson 46366 Wayne-IV 896-5500

Donna Griffo 7715 S. 100 West, North Judson 46366 Wayne-IV Vice 896-3414

The Starke County Democrat Central Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at 7:00 PM at the Knox V.F.W., 1511 South Heaton Street, Knox, Indiana. We will hold a caucus to fill any and/ or all vacancies on the General ballot. The caucus will be held first at 7:00PM. Any interested candidates must file a declaration of candidacy [CAN 31} with the county Clerk by close of business on Friday, June 23, 2006 and file a copy of the CAN 31 with me, by fax- [574-896-3334], in person, or by U.S. Mail [above address] by Sunday, June 25, 2006 by 7:00 PM.  Please encourage someone to get involved and file for a office.

It will be a good year to have the Democrat ballot filled. We have several people interested in many of the positions, however if you know someone who is interested support them to file.

We will conduct a regular meeting after the caucus. The purpose of the meeting will include introducing new committee members, fund raisers, fish fry discussion, campaign material, county flyer, and radio advertisements. Remember all Candidates on the 2006 General Ballot above Township Office, have a $100.00 assessment, please pay Jeff Houston, if you have not done so already.

Please attend and encourage a friend or neighbor interested in the Democrats to attend as well.

We need all precinct people, officer holders, and people interested in the 2006 elections to attend. This is your Party, Please help make it as great a Democrat Party as it can be. Thanks for your efforts concerning this matter.

A STARS AND STRIPES EVENING WITH TIM ROEMER AND JOE DONNELLY WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2006 FROM 6:00 TO 9:00 PM AT THE WINDSOR PARK CONFERENCE CENTER IN MISHAWAKA, INDIANA.

JOIN TIM ROEMER, OUR FORMER CONGRESSMAN, DISTINGUISHED MEMBER OF THE 911 COMMISSION AND NATIVE SON, IN THE FIGHT TO BRING TRUE REPRESENTATION BACK TO THE 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

WEDNESDAY , MAY 31ST

WINDSOR PARK CONFERENCE CENTER

4020 EDISON LAKES PARKWAY

MISHAWAKA, IN

RECEPTION $50.00 PER PERSON

PLEASE CALL 574-272-0883 WITH YOUR RESERVATION

OR CONTACT

DOUG VESSELY – 574-896-5500
dougncindy@mchsi.com

JOE DONNELLY FOR CONGRESS

PO BOX 1961, SOUTH BEND , IN 46634

PAID FOR BY JOE DONNELLY FOR CONGRESS