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Brad Ellsworth to be Featured Speaker at Jefferson-Jackson Dinner |
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Written by Chairman Anton K Neff
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Tuesday, 14 March 2006 19:00 |
The Owen County Democrats invite everyone to attend their annual Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner to be held Saturday, April 8th, 2006 at the Owen County Fairgrounds 4-H Building. Tickets will only be sold in advance of the event and are $10.00 per person. They are available from any Democrat party official, candidate, or by calling 829-4254. The evening will begin with a social time at 5:00pm and the dinner and program starting promptly at 6:00pm. The dinner will be catered by Amy Newton with the assistance of the Owen County Democrat Club. Door prizes will be given away upon conclusion of the evening. There will also be a 50/50 drawing. Vanderburgh County Sheriff Brad Ellsworth will be the featured speaker. He is the Democrat candidate for the 8th US Congressional District.
Brad was born in Huntingburg, Indiana. When he was still in grade school, Brad's family moved to Evansville where his father took a job as a crane operator in Warrick County's Alcoa plant. His mother stayed home to raise Brad and his older brothers Joe, Eric and his sister, Lisa.
He is a graduate of Harrison High School in Evansville and he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Southern Indiana. He was later named Outstanding Alumni by University of Southern Indiana. Brad received a Masters Degree in Criminology from Indiana State University and he is an FBI National Academy graduate.
Brad began a career in the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's office in 1982. In his 24 years of service, he has held every merit rank, and was twice decorated for heroism in the line of duty. He instituted the first Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program in the Evansville - Vanderburgh School Corporation. In 1998, Brad was elected Sheriff in a landslide victory. He was unopposed running for a second term.
Brad has also worked hard to expand jail facilities. He has been a leader in the war on methamphetamine and he started the state’s most comprehensive website to track and monitor sexual offenders. Brad has served as President of the Indiana Sheriff's Association.
Brad is 47 years old and has been married for 24 years to his college sweetheart, Beth. They have a daughter, Andrea, who is a sophomore at Indiana University. He and his family attend St. Agnes Catholic Church.
Brad Ellsworth has spent his entire adult life protecting the rights and lives of the people of Southwest Indiana. As the 8th District’s next Congressman, Brad will continue his lifelong commitment of putting people and their interests first.
Chairman Anton Karl Neff noted, “We have a full slate of Democrat candidates that are qualified and eager to serve. This is an excellent opportunity for the public to meet them. We welcome everyone to our dinner and invite you to be a part of this event.” |
