Starke County Indiana Democratic Party

According to US Census Bureau estimates, in 2000 (the most recent published data) 12.9% of Starke County residents had no health insurance. With the downturn in the economy it’s likely the problem has worsened. That translates to about 3000 Starke County residents without any health insurance at all; many more are under-insured. Without health care reform, the situation is bound to get even worse.

Here’s a census dataset.

Here’s a link the the Indiana Democratic Party page on Twitter.

Majority Watch has posted recent polling data showing Democratic challenger Joe Donnelly leading Republican incumbent Chris Chocola in the 2nd District Indiana US Congressional race. The telephone poll conducted on September 8 – 10 showed Donnelly with 52% support and Chocola with 40%.

To check out key races for Congress mouse around on the US map stopping on the white spots. To view the full results click on the white spots or grab the pull down menu ‘select a district’ and click on ‘Indiana District 2′.

The poll also shows that 56% of the voters in the district disapprove of the Bush presidency, and shows Democrats in the lead in three districts around Indiana.

Evelyn Skronski

Frank and I have been married for 43 years. We have 3 children, Theresa, Linda, Thomas and three grandchildren. We both grew up in Starke County and have lived most of our lives in Starke County. We both graduated from North Judson-San Pierre High School. Our children also attended and graduated from North Judson-San Pierre High School.

While Frank served in the U.S. Navy and attended college I worked in the accounting departments of private industry.

We also lived in the suburbs of Chicago where Frank taught school. As the story goes, once you have gotten your feet wet in the Bogus you never forget. The pull of hometown North Judson became too great and we moved back to the area and have gotten our feet wet in Starke County in many different ways and places.

While Frank was continuing his education I also enrolled in accounting classes. I have also been enrolled at Ancilla College where I worked toward earning an Associates Degree.

I have served the youth of our county as 4-H leader, Girl Scout leader, church youth leader and school volunteer.

My work experience includes accounting, bookkeeping, budget management, library branch manager, deputy clerk and more.

*15 years as Deputy Clerk
*11 years as San Pierre Library Branch Manager
*Small business owner
*4-H, Girl Scout, church youth leader
*Community volunteer
*Member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
*Dedicated wife, mother and grandmother
*Husband, Frank, taught science at Knox High School for 32 years

EVELYN’S PLAN FOR STARKE COUNTY
1. Use my 15 years of experience in the Starke County Clerk’s Office to run and improve the efficiency of the office for the benefit of all.

2. Provide creative thoughtful solutions for the concerns of the citizens of Starke County.

3. Continue to work with local, county, district and state officials for the betterment of Starke County.

MY GRATITUDE TO EVERYONE WHO OFFERED ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THIS CAMPAIGN. PLEASE VOTE ON NOVEMBER 7TH.

The Chicago Tribune ran an story about Indiana’s nationally important Congressional races: 3 Indiana races represent worry for GOP, including the Donnelly race.

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.

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.