On Monday evening, July 27th, the Owen County Democratic Party held a caucus to select a replacement for out-going Spencer Clerk/Treasurer Mari Beth (Mert) Jones.  Jones was selected via caucus earlier in July to replace Linda Simmerman who retired.  Spencer's new Clerk/Treasurer is Vicki DuBois.  Vicki and her husband Eric have recently moved back to Spencer after 15 years in Arizona to be close to family.  She is a retired school teacher.  A photo and more detailed background on Vicki will be available soon.

Mari Beth (Mert) Jones, recently appointed as Spencer Clerk / Treasurer to replace Linda Simmerman, will be resigning from her position effective July 31, 2009 for personal reasons. 

Pursuant IC 3-13-11, the following information served as legal notice for a caucus to be held by the Owen County Democrat Party.

Whereas the Chairman of this caucus is Anton Karl Neff.

Whereas the purpose of this caucus is to fill a vacancy in the office of the Town of Spencer Clerk / Treasurer due to the resignation of Linda Simmerman.

Whereas the caucus will be held on Monday, July 27^th, at 5:30pm at the Owen County Democratic Party’s Headquarters located at 150 East Jefferson Street in Spencer, Indiana.

Pursuant IC 3-13-11-5, the following Precinct Committeepersons are considered eligible as members of this caucus:

Washington 1:             Pansy White

Washington 2:             Jo Ann Ligon

Washington 3:             Richard Lorenz

Washington 4:             Larry Newton

Washington 5:             Jack Simmerman

This information was sent via first class US Mail this 15^th day of July, 2009.

Additional details regarding the upcoming July 27^th caucus:

Position Information

Town of Spencer Clerk / Treasurer

Term is January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2011

Total Annual Salary = $35,068.51 w/ benefits

Some of the many responsibilities of the office include:  1)  Receive and care for all town money and pay the money out only on order of the town legislative body, 2) keep accounts showing when and from what sources the clerk-treasurer has received town money and when and to whom the clerk-treasurer has paid out town money, 3) prescribe payroll and account forms for all town offices, 4) prescribe the manner in which creditors, officers, and employees shall be paid, 5) manage the finances and accounts of the town and make investments of town money, 6) prepare for the legislative body the budget estimates of miscellaneous revenue, financial statements, and the proposed tax rate, 7) maintain custody of the town seal and the records of the legislative body, 8) issue all licenses authorized by statute and collect the fees fixed by ordinance, 9) serve as clerk of the legislative body by attending its meetings and recording its proceedings, and 10) administer oaths, take depositions, and take acknowledgment of instruments that are required by statute to be acknowledged, without charging a fee, among other duties.

Consideration for Appointment (Candidacy):

Pursuant IC 3-13-11-7, any person wishing to be considered as a candidate for this caucus needs to file a Declaration of Candidacy (Indiana CEB-5 Form) with the Chairman of the caucus, notarized, or stamped by the Clerk of the Owen Circuit Court, at least 72 hours before the time fixed for the caucus.  The deadline for this particular caucus is 5:30pm, Friday, July 24th, 2009.  Declarations of Candidacy forms that are not in the Chairman’s hands by this deadline will not be accepted!  Allow adequate time for the US mail to be delivered by that date.  Nominations cannot be made during the caucus.

A candidate must be at least 18 years of age, a registered voter, and a resident of the Town of Spencer.  A CEB-5 form is attached in the event you know of someone who is interested in filing their candidacy. 

Proxies:

If a precinct committee chair does not attend the caucus, his/her vice-chair may vote as a proxy.

Vote Procedure:

Pursuant IC 3-13-11-10, votes are cast via secret ballot.  A candidate must receive a majority of votes cast in order to be selected for appointment.  If no candidate receives a majority in the first round of voting, the candidate that receives the lowest number of votes is eliminated from consideration and a new round of voting takes place.  This sequence continues until a candidate is selected.

Pursuant IC 3-13-11-8, the Chairman casts tie-breaking votes.

Caucus Chairman Contact Information:

Anton Karl Neff

306 N Park Ave

Spencer, IN  47460

812-829-4254 H

812-325-4029 C

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SPENCER, IN  -  An annual tradition continues with the Owen County Democratic Party having a booth at the Owen County Fair on the northwest corner of the commercial building.  Join us each evening of the fair July 5th through July 11th.  This year's drawing is for $300 to Babbs Grocery Store in Spencer as well as nightly drawings for a free dinner at The Hilltop Restaurant, Chambers, El Ranchero, and more.  Tickets are available for any Democratic official.  Democratic elected officials will be on-hand to address your issues and concerns.  Voter registration is available as well.  The Owen County Fair provides everyone an opportunity to see a lot of friends and neighbors and have fun.  If you would like to volunteer to staff our booth, register voters, park cars, and/or sign people up for our drawing, please contact our Fair Activities Committee Chair, Bob Siscoe at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 828-7328.

From the Indiana 8th District Democratic Party:

You're invited to the annual Golf Scramble with United States Congressman Brad Ellsworth

This is the 3rd year for this event and if a team or two originates from Owen County, it spares us from paying a $300 District assessment.  If you like golf, please take advantage of this opportunity to meet Brad Ellsworth, support the 8th District, and most important, keep $300 with our local Owen County Democratic Party.

Continue reading below and visit the 8th District website to register at:

http://www.indems8.com/test/golf.html

August 5th, 2009

Geneva Hills Golf Course

3446 Geneva Hills Road, Clinton, In  47842

Registration and Lunch starting at 11:00 A.M. EST Shotgun Start 1:00  P.M.

Dinner to follow

RSVP by: July 31st,  2009                                  

Reservations:   812-897-6868

____$1000 Gold Tournament Sponsor, Sign and Recognition, 4-Some with Lunch and Dinner

____$500 Silver Sponsor, Hole Sponsor, 4-Some with Lunch and Dinner

____$250 Bronze Sponsor, 2 Hole Sponsor Signs with Lunch and Dinner

____$250 Prize Sponsor, Lunch and Dinner

____$100 Hole Sponsor,

____$75 Individual Golfer,

Lunch and Dinner     ____Dinner $25 Couple

Reply to: Chairman S. Anthony Long, P.O. Box 250, Boonville, IN

47601

Golfer 1: _____________________________________

Golfer 2: _____________________________________

Golfer 3: _____________________________________

Golfer 4: _____________________________________

Name:   ______________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________

Occupation: ________________ Phone: ____________________

Email: _________________________________

Paid for and authorized by: The Indiana 8th Congressional District Democratic Committee, Jeff Lehman Treasurer.

Contributions are not tax deductible. Printed in house.