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Join Congressman Foster, Kane County Energy and Environmental Committee Chair Mavis Bates, and local environmental groups for the Climate Town Hall at the St. Charles Public Library! We’re bringing together passionate individuals to discuss the pressing issue of climate change. This in-person event will take place at 1 South 6th Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174. Come and be a part of the conversation as we explore solutions, share ideas, and raise awareness about the environment. Together, we can make a difference!

Hello Dear Friends,

I am sharing this email with you in hopes you would consider joining us this year. I know like many of you, we have organizations that are near to our hearts.

Suicide Prevention Services of America in Batavia is that organization for me. Suicide has impacted our family as it has many others and this organization has been helping support families, schools and communities in the Fox Valley area for over 30 years.

Kim and I want to fill 2 tables this year. If you are able to attend, please find the registration information in the link below.(Please indicate you are with us)

If you are not available to attend, perhaps consider making a donation or providing a gift that could be used in the raffle to help raise funds in support of their mission.

Thank you for everything you do.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

https://www.spsamerica.org/harvest-of-hope-brunch

Thank you

Bill Tarver
bill.tarver86@gmail.com

At 12:30pm CT on Monday, December 4th, Raja Krishnamoorthi will be hosting a virtual town hall with local experts on the ongoing youth mental health epidemic, how best to address it, and what steps parents, health care professionals, and policymakers can take to help those in need.

Following the onset of the pandemic, awareness to do more to address America’s mental health crisis, particularly in teens and young people, has risen, but there is still more to be done at all levels, particularly as we confront the related substance abuse challenges facing our nation. You can RSVP to the town hall here.

Electronics Dropoff – Sponsored by Cherryl Strathmann and Vern Tepe
(2024 Kane County Board Candidates)
Saturday February 24 at 2 Locations

Have any old TVs, monitors, computers, or other ELECTRONIC DEVICES you’d like to get rid of??
WELL – We’ll take them off your hands! – AT NO COST

Drop Off Locations and Times

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM — 210 WING PARK BLVD
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM — SETTLERS PARK

PS: If you are unable to drop your electronics off, or they are too heavy, we will arrange to pick them up at your home. Just email VERNTEPE@GMAIL.COM and he will get it scheduled.

NOTE: Appliances are not accepted.

This is being done in conjunction with APLUS COMMUNICATIONS of Elgin, a technology recycling company.

If you are interested in supporting your county board, please attend a meeting on Monday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kane County Dems office. 473 Dunham Road – Suite 102. Invite friends who may show interest in supporting this board.

I am writing to seek your help and support for our County Board.  There is an active group of people attending the county monthly board meetings who are agitators and disrupters and are preventing the board from doing the governing of the county.  These groups like, Moms for liberty, Three headed Eagle, Warriors among others want to keep government small and not spend money on any services EVER.  They were successful in making enough noise to keep the board from voting for a badly needed tax levy for county services. They are winning the battle by just showing up! The county will run out of reserves in two years and will struggle to maintain the services we have come to expect in our beautiful community.

There are new concerns and issues that need addressing but this group of people are at every meeting to make sure not one dime is spent.  There has not been any opposing perspectives from the public and the board is inclined to listen to the loudest voices.   We would like to build a bench of volunteers to help support our county board members. What do we need from you?

If you or someone you know could:

• Attend meetings to be present and show support
• Make signs and hold them up during the meetings around various issues
• Sign up and speak during public comments
• Write letters to the board in support of various initiatives
• Post on Social Media/ Nextdoor App

The board and various subcommittees meet 4 or 5 times a month. The meetings are during the mornings/day so it requires individuals who have weekday flexibility.

We will hold a meeting of those interested in hearing more about what the County Board’s issues are and what they are proposing and strategies to support them ongoing.

Meeting scheduled for Monday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kane County Dems office:
473 Dunham Road
Suite 102
Saint Charles, IL 60174

Contact Miki Powell for more information.
(Cell 630-408-4882)

The Hampshire and Rutland Dems will be having our adopt-a-highway cleanup on Saturday, 4/6 at 9:00 AM.  Below is the info and a registration form if you could please put it on the Kane Dems website.  The meeting location will be sent out to anyone who signs up using the google form.  Reflective vests and cleanup equipment will be provided.  We will have an optional breakfast afterwards at Garden Berry Cafe in Hampshire.

Signup Here

Contact Ryan Hollister (ryan.hollister 26@gmail.com)or Phil Heil (philheil49@gmail.com)for details.

Congressman Krishnamoorthi hosts a town hall to discuss climate change with meteorologist extraordinaire Tom Skilling.

On Monday at 12:15 CDT, I will host a town hall with legendary former WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling. Tom, recently retired from his post at WGN-TV, will join me to discuss climate change, its effect on severe weather patterns in Chicagoland and nationwide, and the path forward for concerned citizens. Following remarks from Tom and I, the audience will have an opportunity to participate in a Q&A period. You can RSVP for my town hall here. I look forward to seeing you there.

Hi All;

It is Spring cleaning/Adopt a highway time for the Kane County Democrats. We will be doing our part to keep Kane county beautiful and litter free on Saturday April 27 at 9:00am.

Please meet me at 1707 Patricia Lane in St Charles. Doughnuts and coffee will await you as we prepare to clean our portion of Kirk Rd,

In an hour and a half we will have picked up the 1/1/2 miles of road we are responsible for. We separate into groups so each person’s walk is smaller portion of the task. Many hands make light work.

Please respond so I can prepare properly.

Steve Bruesewitz
630-254-8683
SteveBreeze@comcast.net

This year all of the proceeds will be going to: ELGIN COOPERATIVE MINISTRIES – They run the Soup Kitchens

Inflation hits the poor the hardest and makes their life very difficult. This means that they rely on the Food Banks even more. The BEST WAY to donate is to make a check out to ECM (Elgin Cooperative Ministries) – OR – FFGA (Food for Greater Elgin) – OR – pick up a few extra items while you are at the store. Either way – early donations can be dropped off at the Tepe’s – 2814 Beacon Point Cir.

!!! WHAT THEY NEED MOST !!!
1st – MONEY – MAKE CHECKS OUT TO “ECM”
2nd – Pop top/easy open foods are best for homeless individuals
CANNED MEAT MEALS: BEEF STEW, CHILI, RAVIOLI, SPAM, CHICKEN
SPAGHETTI NOODLES 1# BAGS
TUNA – CAN OR POUCH; WHITE RICE 1# BAG/BOX
Canned fruit; Cereal/oatmeal (small packets)
Peanut butter; Jelly; Macaroni & cheese – boxed
Pinto beans, dry 1# bags
Saltine crackers; Soup/Ramen noodles
Spaghetti/marinara sauce; Spaghettio-types
AND DIAPERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2024 – 10am – 1pm
COLLECTION LOCATIONS
1 – SETTLERS PARK – On Sutton St West of Long Common
2 – STRATHMANN HOME – 210 Wing Park Blvd
3 – Gail Borden Library

Contact Vern Tepe if you’d like to help:
verntepe@gmail.com or 630-632-9811

!!! AND SPECIAL THANKS TO THOSE THAT HAVE ALREADY DONATED !!!