The Kane County Democratoc Women present a forum on off-target damage caused by herbicide drift from agricultural and lawn applications. Why drift happens, how to identify herbicide damage in your environment, and what can and can’t be done to stop it.
Featured Speakers
Sue Styer
Retired Science Teacher
Patsy Hirsch
Community Garden Advisor
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The Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) will host a forum on “The Environmental Drift!” on Thursday, July 27, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Kane County Government Center, Building A, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva, IL.
The purpose of the forum is to bring the community together to create awareness of herbicides and lawn applications that are sprayed in the environment and signs that these chemicals are drifting into other areas and affecting vegetable gardens, trees, and native plants and possibly our health. The presentation will include PowerPoint slides that show the effects of herbicides, and attendees will learn about the broken regulatory system and ways community members can advocate for change. Several weeks later, a tour of the speaker’s property is available to see firsthand the effects of chemical drift on keystone oak trees that are 100 to 200 years old. Our forum speakers include:
- Sue Styer: Sue grew up in a family of gardeners. She is a retired science teacher who teaches local community classes on gardening and composting as a volunteer. Sue grows vegetables and native plants and does natural areas restoration.
- Patti Hirsch: Patti grew up on a family dairy farm that also raised vegetables. Patti volunteers at a local community garden where she teaches people how to grow their own food and how to compost, while helping them to reconnect with nature through natural areas restoration activities.
The forum is free and open to the public. Questions regarding the Women & Power Speaker Series or the Kane County Democratic Women can be sent to KCDW Chair, Carolyn Bird Salazar at kcdw@kcdwomen.com
ABOUT THE KANE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: The mission of the KCDW is to harness the political power of Democratic women to create positive social change through engagement, education, and empowerment. Meetings are open to the public and held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. They alternate between Oak Street Bar and Grill Restaurant in North Aurora and Carmina’s Mexican Restaurant in Elgin.
Deputy Registrar Training led by Lynn McShane of the County Clerk’s Office.
The Hampshire Dems will be marching in the Coon Creek Country Days parade in Hampshire on Sunday, 8/13 at noon.
Moire info available at: http://www.hcccd.com/index.html
Western Kane Dems are walking in the Burlington Fall Family Fest Parade this Sunday, September 10th in Burlington! This is the first time participating in this parade!
Line up starts at 11 am and the Parade steps off at noon. We are in spot 114 on Railroad Street in Burlington. The Parade map is attached with some instructions about parking (best place is in Burlington Park and walk to our spot). The list of Parade participants is also attached.
Please wear BLUE and bring candidate signs and candy.
If you have questions, please let Jenean Larsen or Heidi DeMarco know.
VoteBuilder Training
The Kane County Democratic Women are excited to share our upcoming healthcare panel discussion, “What the Health?” on Sat. Oct. 21st at the Batavia Public Library 10:00 AM -12:00 Noon.
We will examine how COVID exposed existing inequities in the US healthcare system, revealing the ongoing need to improve and reform healthcare access in order to achieve health equity, including the Social Determinants of Health and the intersection of current social issues, such as Addiction, Aging, Climate Justice, Debt, Disability Rights, Domestic Violence, Gun Violence, Jobs, Immigration, Housing, Inflation, LGBTQ+ Rights, Mental Health, Poverty, Racism, and Reproductive Rights, as they relate to healthcare disparity.
This is a great opportunity to ask an expert panel questions like:
How can we improve access to healthcare by eliminating barriers for patients, and healthcare providers?
Why is our US healthcare system so complicated and dysfunctional for families, and society as a whole?
Who is affected the most by current inequities in healthcare?
When did healthcare become so expensive in the US?
https://www.kcdwomen.com/2023/09/kcdw-hosts-what-the-healthforum/
Please join us for the DPI Latino Engagement Tour Stop with Lisa Hernandez, Chairwoman of the Democratic Party of Illinois. This is an exceptional opportunity to engage with our DPI team and learn more about the current direction of our party.
During this event, you will have the chance to hear Chairwoman Lisa Hernandez speak about her leadership role within the Democratic Party of Illinois and her commitment to advancing progressive values in our great state. She will share insights into the party’s goals, current initiatives, and future plans, offering a unique perspective on the political landscape.
In addition to a presentation by DPI staff, there will be a Q&A session where attendees can ask Chairwoman Hernandez and staff questions directly. This interactive segment provides an opportunity to delve deeper into key issues and gain valuable insights into how the Democratic Party support your region’s priorities.
The meet and greet portion of the event will allow attendees to personally connect with Chairwoman Lisa Hernandez. Take this opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations, share your thoughts, and discuss matters that are important to you and your community. It’s a chance to network with fellow attendees who are equally passionate about politics and community engagement.
Whether you are a dedicated party member, a community leader, or simply someone interested in the political landscape of Illinois, this event promises to be an enriching and inspiring experience. Chairwoman Lisa Hernandez’s knowledge, experience, and dedication to public service make her a compelling figure, and this event will undoubtedly leave you feeling energized and motivated.
Interested in how this alternative voting system works and why it matters? Donna Limper, of the DuPage County Chapter of RepresentUs, will help us prepare for the possibility of a new era in voting!
More info at https://www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/event/9364131
The St Charles St Patrick’s day parade is March 9th at 2:00 line up at 1:00. The line up location to be determined.
Top of the Morning to you fellow Democrats.
Join us for the St Charles St Patrick’s Day parade.
I have your lineup information.
We have line up number 28. Our spot is on 5th St just south of Main St and North of Walnut.
Line up time is 12:30. Step off is 2:00
The current weather forecast is for temperatures in the low 50’s, wonderful for this parade.
We hope to see you there!
Let’s show Kane county how many Democrats there really are!
Steve Bruesewitz
Please join the DPI Team and seasoned election attorney Ed Mullen for a voter protection training. This training will cover what issues to pay attention to on Election Day and how you should report those issues, with an opportunity to ask any questions.
If you have any questions or concerns ahead of time, please contact our team at voterpro@ildems.com.
