Local office holders and other Starke County Democrats were treated to an inspiring speech from 2^nd District Congressman, Joe Donnelly.  Thanking his many supporters in Starke County, Donnelly stressed the importance of supporting President Barack Obama.  “He (President Obama) has inherited a myriad of problems facing our country; credit/banking crisis, a war, economic woes that have not been  so critical since the depression, and a health care costs leaving millions of Americans without health care coverage…. only together can we resolve these issues,” Donnelly said.

Kenny Wallace, Chairman of the Starke County Democrat Party recognized Mrs. Sara Wright for her 50+ years of service with the Democrat Party.  Mrs. Wright has volunteered as a precinct person, poll worker, Central Committee officer along with many other activities in the Party.

On a lighter note, the crowd was entertained with a friendly “roast” of State Representative Nancy Dembowski.  Mike Lintner, CEO for Marshall Starke Development Center, sang a ballad to Representative Dembowski, crooning  that Starke County’s gain has caused Nancy  pain but her devotion to service  has made Republicans nervous.”  Other roasters included:  Judge Marvin McLaughilin,  Mark Smith, Linda Berndt, Becky Czarnecki, Jennifer Davis and Marcia Hayes.

Wallace was pleased with the evening’s activities.  “It was a fun evening for everyone.  I appreciate all of the work the committee did to make this  so successful.”  An auction capped off the evening raising more than $2,000 for the treasury.

Note: I’m still uploading pictures, I’ll post again when I have all of them uploaded. In the meantime, please enjoy the pictures from the Starke County JJ Dinner I have uploaded.