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NOVEMBER 2018 Volume 79, No11

Farm. Family. Food.

December 2020

Volume 81, No. 12

Calendar of Events December 2020

December 3 Holiday Centerpiece Class Registration DeadlineDecember 8 Meat Order Deadline, 5pmDecember 10 Virtual Holiday Centerpiece Class, 6:30pmDecember 12 Toys for Tots Collection DeadlineDecember 14 Board Meeting, 7:30pmDecember 17 Meat Order Pick-up, 10am – 4pmDecember 24, 25 Office Closed December 31 Office ClosedJanuary 1 Office Closed

All events are subject to cancellation due to COVID-19. We want to keep our members as safe as posssible and will be following CDC advice and guidelines.

Support

this Holiday SeasonThe DCFB office is still accepting donations for the

Toys for Tots Campaign. We are excited to be able to support our local families with this program.

Please drop off any new and unwrapped items for donation to the DuPage County Farm Bureau building (245 S. Gary Avenue, Carol Stream, 60188) now through December 12th, weekdays between 8:30am and 5:00pm. Please contact our office at 630-668-8161 before dropping off any items.

Items for older children are always in great demand. Please NO stuffed animals, clothes, food or weapon-like toys. If donated, such items will not be distributed.

H H H Your generosity is greatly appreciated! H H H

Merry Christmas and Happy New Yearfrom our Board of Directors and Staff

N IAA Foundation Offers Scholarships to Support Agriculture, IFB Families

Agriculture students and Illinois Farm Bureau® (IFB) members, spouses and children are eligible to apply for 77 college scholarships offered by the IAA Founda-tion, Illinois Farm Bureau’s charitable arm. The scholar-ships, ranging from $1,000 to $7,500, will be awarded in total of $123,000 for the 2021-22 school year.

“We are pleased to rec-ognize students through our growing scholarship pro-gram,” said Jennifer Smith, Development Manager, IAA Foundation. “It is a privilege to support the next genera-tion of leaders and encour-age degrees in agriculture related fields.”

Students may apply for a variety of scholarships, including three IAA Founda-tion Top Scholarships, where winners will each receive $5,000 awards. Another $7,500 award goes to the Illinois Farm Bureau Legacy of Leadership scholarship winner. In addition to family scholarships often estab-lished to honor the memory of a loved one, the IAA Foundation offers scholar-ships on behalf of organiza-tions such as Prairie Farms Dairy. For 2021, the IAA

Foundation is honored to administer the newly cre-ated Sara C. Andrews Memo-rial Scholarship and the H.R. Beeson Scholarship.

All applicants must be current high school seniors accepted for enrollment, or students already enrolled, at an accredited college, or university. Scholarships are awarded for exceptional academics, leadership ex-periences and community involvement. Previous win-ners of an IAA Foundation scholarship are eligible to apply again if the scholar-ship allows.

A full listing of available scholarships and eligibility guidelines is available on the Foundation website, www.iaafoundation.org. NEW TIMELINE: The application opens January 1, 2021 and must be completed online by February 15, 2021.

For more information, contact your county Farm Bureau, the IAA Foundation at 309-557-2232, or e-mail Jennifer Smith at jsmith@ilfb.org.

The mission of the IAA Founda-tion, Illinois Farm Bureau’s chari-table arm, is to fund education, research, and charitable activities that benefit Illinois farm families and agriculture.

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DuPage Farmer(USPS #162800) Published monthly by the DuPage County Farm Bureau, 245 S. Gary Ave., Carol Stream, IL. Subscriptions are $2.00 and are part of membership dues to the DuPage County Farm Bureau®. Periodical Class Postage paid at Addison, IL 60101, and at additional mailing offi ces.Postmaster: Send Address Changes to: DUPAGE FARMER, 245 S. Gary Ave., Carol Stream, IL 60188

OFFICERS & DIRECTORS:

William Pauling, PresidentSam Lilly, Vice PresidentAnne Kershaw, SecretaryRonald Frieders, TreasurerRobert J. Brackmann, DirectorEllyn Feltes, DirectorRobert Vierow, DirectorTom Wiesbrock, Director

ORGANIZATION DEPARTMENT: PHONE 630-668-8161Kara NortonExecutive Director

Kristina BaumbachEducation Coordinator

Lisa GarrowMembership & Program Coordinator

Jaimee WasserstromAdministrative Assistant

Heritage FS, Inc., Gilman, IL

Mark Weilbacher, CEO815-265-4751

Plainfi eld Fuel Plant, Joe Pauling – 630-904-1055

Frank Di Stefano

Recruiter of the Month–

October 2020Congratulations to our Octo-ber Recruiter of the Month, Frank Di Stefano. This month, Frank signed 4 new members for the DuPage County Farm Bureau. Frank has been with COUNTRY Financial since April 2017. His offi ce is located at 245 S. Gary Ave., Carol Stream, 60188. He can be reached at 630.668.4150. Thank you, Frank, for your hard work in recruiting new members!

Don’t forget to use Amazon Smile for your shopping! A percent of the purchases will go

towards our Foundation. Use this link to access our account:

https://smile.amazon.com/ch/36-366280

What’s Christmas without a tree?

Although Christmas trees may not be the first commodity that comes to mind when you think

Midwest agriculture, 66,000 evergreen trees are harvested in Illinois each year from over

270 farms!

Christmas trees play an important part in

many of our member’s holiday traditions.

Illinois Farm Bureau wishes you and

your family Happy Holidays and a

Happy New Year!

To find a Christmas Tree farm in your area, visit: www.ilchristmastrees.com.

E E H A S H N R Y W S P E W C H V L T V D E Q A O B K E R E F J I K A I S F D N B I S E L Z N E T N V R P I S K Q B A E K E P D S G Z J L O G E W T B S O E Z E E L O O L L J K H R L E A H V W F C H L A V T C A R F A M I L Y J S T D T X I T W D X M E A H T I R Y B N Y E N L Q O W A R B V Z L V J A V G N I K C O T S Q M B C I F S R I S G E D A E Q D U R V U R W Y L E H S Q H Y B Q L Y R X J G R T E T J O Y Q T U U W Z L T W R W K S S T F I G N L O

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Season’sGreetings

Miss last month’s issue? Find the DuPage Farmer,

now online too, at dcfb.org/publications

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Illinois

Kristina BaumbachEducation Coordinator

DuPage County Farm Bureau

Ag in the Classroom is a free program that visits DuPage schools to teach the importance of agriculture. The lessons can be adjusted for all age levels and meet learning standards. We

would also be happy to be a part of community events that relate to our agricultural literacy program vision and goals. Virtual options are available.

For more information contact: dupageaitc@dcfb.org or 630-668-8161.

October’s Numbers:

6,088 students109 teachers

#1 Lesson Topic: Pumpkins

Total students reached to date:9,103 students

Teacher Quoteabout an AITC Visit:

“Love the information! Thank you for allowing us

to visit virtually!”

– St. Regis School – Preschool

October has been a busy month for us here at AITC! With virtual lessons, ag bag deliveries, and new recorded lessons and fi eld trips, we have options for every teacher. October’s monthly topic was pumpkins, and students learned all about the pumpkin lifecycle, pumpkin uses, and how pumpkins are commercially grown. Be sure to check out our newest virtual fi eld trip “Corn Harvest” to learn all about how corn is harvested and the machines that make it possible. Videos can be viewed on the DCFB website under Ag in the Classroom “AITC Virtual Learning” or our YouTube channel.

1. Kristina took us on a behind-the-scenes tour of corn harvest on her family farm.

2. Pumpkin Ag Bags were our most popular item this month.

2020 Library Grant RecipientWith the 2020 DCFB Library Grant, Wood Dale Public

Library purchased four new books: Auntie Yang’s Great Soy-bean Picnic; Hey, Hey, Hay!; Full of Beans, Henry Ford Grows a Car; and My, Oh My – A Butterfl y. Because the library was unable to create in-house displays this year, they curated a collection of agricultural books that could be read from home and published their staff picks to their social media page. The library also encouraged students to join their summer STEM experiment which involved watching cater-pillars grow into butterfl ies and a reading of My, Oh My! – A Butterfl y. With the help of the library grant, the youth services librarians are working to include agricultural books and activities in a wide array of library programming. New programs include DIY Story Time Kits, Grab-and-Go crafts, and YouTube story time programming.

Virtual Ag ExpoThe 2021 Ag Expo will be held virtually during the

month of February. This event is open to all 3rd and 4th grade teachers in DuPage County. Participants will be emailed links to a recorded Illinois Agriculture lesson, 5 virtual fi eldtrips, as well as downloadable resources for their students to be used in a weeklong self-directed pro-gram. Students will learn about a variety of crops and animals and the importance of agriculture in our state. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, contact Kristina at dupageaitc@dcfb.org.

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Pork is the most widely eaten meat in the world. Illinois ranks 4th

in pork production in the United States.

Did You Know?

❆❆❆❆❆❆ Special thanks ❆❆❆❆❆❆to Sam & Ellen L., Brenda H. and to everyone who donated items to our AITC Supply Drive ! We have received many of the items on our list. Thank you for your generosity and support!

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Ag Spotlight: Meet Dr. Ruth Etherton, DVM

Don’t Forget about Fido this Christmas

Holiday Dog Treats Recipe: Candy Cane Cookies*Always check with your vet to make sure

your dog can have these treats.

Prep time: 20 mins • Cook time: 8 mins • Total time: 28 minsIngredients2 C almond flour½ tsp baking powder½ C creamy peanut butter1 C skim milkIcing Ingredients:1½ tsp meringue powder½ C powdered sugar3-4 TBSP warm waterRed gel food coloringInstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees.Combine flour and baking powder in a bowl.Whisk together the milk and creamy peanut butter.Add flour mixture a little at a time.Mix together until fully incorporated.Toss some wheat flour on a cutting board.Roll out dough with a wheat flour-covered rolling pin.Roll out the dough and using the candy cane cookie cutter, cut out the doggie treats.Transfer the candy canes to a parchment lined cookie sheet.Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes.Allow to cool completely on the cookie sheet.Icing Directions:Combine all ingredients (not the red gel food coloring) into a bowl.Beat on low speed until the icing can hold a stiff peak.Divide the icing into 2 bowls.In bowl #1 add several drops of red gel food coloring. Stir well.Spoon the icing into a frosting bag with a #2 tip.In bowl #2 of the icing, leave it white.Spoon the white icing into another frosting bag with a #2 tip.First outline the red stripes on the candy cane. Allow to dry for 30 seconds.Outline the white stripes, allowing 30 seconds for it to dry.Fill in the white outlining with more white icing.Allow to dry for at least 1 hour.Check to make sure that it is dry by touching a small area of the icing.

Happy Holidays!

Very PinterestingA column dedicated to

finding you healthy recipes using the freshest ingredientsAs a teenager, Ruth was

always fascinated with science and biology. That coupled with her love of ani-mals pushed her to actively pursue a career in veterinar-ian medicine. As early as 16 she was working at animal clinics cleaning kennels and work-ing her way up to clinical positions as an assistant and at the front desk. She continued work-ing at vet clinics throughout high school and college. After graduating from the University of Illinois, Dr. Etherton joined Green Trails Animal Clinic in 1995 where she still practices today.

Adept in preventative care and geriatric medicine, Dr. Etherton is committed to teaching owners how to properly care for their pets and how to best help them when they are ill. Dr. Ether-ton understands the impor-tance of the human-animal bond, especially in grief management. It’s a difficult position to be in when some pets cannot be treated and she finds herself acting as a support/counselor for pet owners. “There are always new challenges and things to learn.” says Dr. Etherton. Whether she is preparing for a procedure, doing lab work, x-rays, or following up with owners after treatment, she never gets bored. Educa-tion is also a key part of her job as a veterinarian. Many illnesses and diseases are preventable. “Heartworm disease is almost 99-100% preventable with monthly medication, but It never ceases to amaze me how many people do not give the

prevention,” says Dr. Ether-ton.

The rewards of a career in veterinary medicine also

come with huge financial impli-cations. Most veterinarians leave school with an average of $150,000-$200,000 in debt. Dr. Ether-ton says “anyone interested in the veterinary field should understand that this field

requires a passion and com-mitment that often contrib-utes to burnout.” Finding balance and a good support system from family were keys to her own success. She also suggests anyone inter-ested in the veterinary field search for state and national veterinary associations for information and support. ISVMA: Illinois State Veteri-nary Medical Association and AVMA: American Veterinary Medical Association are great resource networks as well as VIN: Veterinary Infor-mation Network.

Researching available veterinary scholarships can also help lessen the burden. Agriculture students and Il-linois Farm Bureau members, spouses and children are eligible to apply for college scholarships offered by the IAA Foundation, Illinois Farm Bureau’s charitable arm. The DuPage County Farm Bureau Foundation also offers sever-al scholarships each year to students pursing ag-related degrees such as veterinary medicine.

To learn more about Dr. Ruth Etherton or Green Trails Animal Clinic, visit https://www.greentrails animalclinic.com/.

Dr. Ruth Etherton

T he calendar indicates we are immersed in the

holiday season. COVID-19 has caused major changes in typical lifestyle activities, but we may still incorporate some holiday traditions as usual. Having a decorated tree in the home is one of the Christmas traditions for many people. Dating back to ancient times, how did that tradition evolve?

Long before Christian-ity, people of ancient times hung evergreen boughs (firm branches of a tree) over their doors in the winter time. The winter solstice came every year in December, and it was believed the sun god had become weak and sick. The people celebrated that solstice because it meant the sun god would begin to get well. The evergreen

boughs reminded them of all the green plants that would grow again when the sun god was strong and sum-mer would return. For some, they believed the evergreens would keep away evil spirits and illness. For the ancient Egyptians, the evergreens symbolized the triumph of life over death. Early Romans celebrated the winter solstice with a feast called Saturnalia in honor of Saturn, the god of agriculture. The Romans knew that the current solstice meant soon the farms and or-chards would begin to be fruitful. The priests of the time viewed the ever-green boughs as a symbol of everlasting life. Through the centuries following ancient times, the pagan customs be-came assimilated into Chris-tian customs symbolizing life.

The first documentation of a decorated Christmas tree was in 1510 from Riga, Latvia. However, Germany

is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradi-tion as we know it today. In the 16th century, people brought trees into their homes and decorated them. It is recorded that they decorated them with ed-ible things such as apples, nuts, dates, pretzels, and gingerbread. By the mid

1800’s, the Christmas tree was introduced to the United States by German immigrants. Some religious groups rejected the Christmas tree because they viewed the tree ritual as a pagan custom. However, by the late

1800’s, with the emerging influx of German and Irish immigrants, the Christmas tree became an established custom in our American cul-ture. By this time, ornaments from Germany were also be-coming popular. Historians have noted that Europeans used small trees about four feet tall, but Americans pre-

ferred their trees to reach from floor to ceiling.

The Christmas tree tradi-tion is now strongly embed-ded in our American culture. One of my cherished child-hood memories is going into the woods on our farm with my father and grandfather to “get the Christmas tree.” Decorating it later that night became a fun family activity. In recent years, the artificial tree has grown in popularity. In 2020, we have a choice of having a real or artificial tree. Whatever your choice may be, the tradition of having a decorated tree in our homes for the holiday continues.

This year the holiday season may bring new chal-lenges, new experiences, even the beginning of new traditions. Each of us will deal with unique settings. May you all have a safe and blessed holiday that is meaningful to you and your family. I wish all of you a Merry Christmas.

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Women’s Corner

by Carol Bohnert

Farm influences gifts under the tree

When almost 4 years old, our son’s Christmas wish list included a “tree cutter” (chain saw), a “bin site” (grain storage facil-ity), and a “wiggle tractor,” (his description of a high-horsepower tractor that articulates, or bends, in the middle).

To his delight, he received toy versions of all of them.

Life on the farm influences the gifts found under the family tree, often itself deco-

rated with ornaments shaped as cows, pigs, barns, and corn-consuming wildlife. I remem-ber the Christmas when the men received sets of revers-ible ratcheting wrenches. They excitedly opened two same-shaped packages: one standard, one metric.

Our farm family often finds the best gifts the most useful ones. Lithium battery-powered tools, air compres-sors, and rubber boots. Deep-well socket sets, air tools, and a new set of pilot-point drill bits in a rugged case. In sarcastic wonder, my husband once unwrapped an exten-sion ladder, rung by rung.

The women often ap-preciate practical items that make tasks easier in the garden and kitchen. The kids receive toy tractors, wooden toy barns, farm animal figures, and plastic fencing to keep those little livestock

contained. A few years ago, our son unwrapped a rolling tool chest for storing Nerf darts and LEGO items in his room. For her room rede-sign, our daughter listed wishes for decorations with windmills, chickens, and sunflowers.

A new plat book from the county Farm Bureau office makes a great coffee table gift for every landowner in the family. Single sockets and hand-warmer packets give weight to stockings. And a set of well-fitting work gloves wrapped with a can of whole cashews pro-vides a fail-safe gift idea for most any adult in the family.

By late November every year, I pull out the kids’ Christmas picture books, an annual gift from us that they collected through middle school. Several of the books share farm influences with

stories set on tree farms and in barns or stables, including the original Christmas story that pairs with the kids’ nativity set.

The holidays bring anoth-er avenue to express the joy we find in farming. I confess to streaming Christmas mu-sic in the grain cart tractor in October to prematurely mix harvest and the holi-days, a couple of my favorite things. No doubt, farm life will penetrate the holiday scene again this year. Wrap-ping paper alone gives away my farm fetish. The pat-terned paper with chickens, pigs, and cows in Santa hats reveals the gift giver before the tag does.About the author: Joanie Stiers’ family grows corn, soybeans and hay and raises beef cattle and backyard chickens in West-Central Illinois.

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DuPage County Financial Representatives of the Month

The Financial Representative of the Month program is designed by COUNTRY® Financial Agency Managers of DuPage County to recognize overall Insurance Leaders in Life, Disability, Auto, Home, and Health production during the month. The representative earns the award through efforts to provide quality service to existing and new clients.

Jim McGuigan • Aurora Agency Jim McGuigan has been named Career Financial Representative of the Month for October 2020, by Kevin Gomes, Agency Manager. Jim’s office is located at 1730 Park St, Unit 224, Naperville 60563. His phone number is 630-851-0620. Jim has been a Financial Representative with COUNTRY® Financial since December 2002. John Jovanovich • Carol Stream AgencyJohn Jovanovich has been named Career Financial Representative of the Month for October 2020, by Drew Cali, Agency Manager. John’s office is located at 221 E. Lake Street, Addison 60101. His phone number is 630-588-2000. John has been a Financial Representative with COUNTRY® Financial since May 2013.

Agata Kopacka • Carol Stream AgencyAgata Kopacka has been named Employee Financial Representa-tive of the Month for October 2020, by Drew Cali, Agency Manag-er. Agata’s office is located at 245 S Gary Ave, Carol Stream 60188. Her phone number is 630-668-4150. Agata has been a Financial Representative with COUNTRY® Financial since December 2019.

Cheryl Winter • Chicago Northwest AgencyCheryl Winter has been named Career Financial Representative of the month for October 2020 by Jack Smith, Agency Manager. Cheryl’s office is located at 5533 County Farm Rd., Hanover Park, 60133. Her phone number is 630-736-2792. Cheryl has been a Finan-cial Representative with COUNTRY® Financial since January, 2004.

Mike Rogala • North Will/South DuPage AgencyMike Rogala has been named Career Financial Representative of the Month for October 2020, by Dan Connolly, Agency Manager. Mike’s office is located at 486 W. Boughton Rd., Ste. B, Boling-brook 60440. His phone number is 331-803-6045. Mike has been a Financial Representative with COUNTRY® Financial since July 2016.

Farm Bureau MarketplaceSend your ad to: DuPage Farmer

245 S. Gary Ave., Carol Stream, IL 60188

FREE CLASSIFIED ADS FOR DUPAGE COUNTY FARM BUREAU MEMBERS

All DuPage Co. Farm Bureau members may run non-commercial classified ads free in the DuPage Farmer (limit 100 words per year). Ads will continue to run each month until we are notified otherwise, or the 100 free words per year are used. Please email ads to membership@dcfb.org. Put “Farmer Ad” in the subject line or call 630.668.8161 with your ad. Deadline is 10th of each month.

Member to MemberFind these special discounts now on-line at

https://dcfb.org/member-to-member-discounts/

Present your paid-up current Farm Bureau Membership card at any of the area businesses operated by Farm Bureau members and take advantage of special discounts.

Forgot to register for the Holiday Centerpiece Class?

Sign up on our website and pay with a credit card today! Visit https://dcfb.org/store/ and click on Virtual Holiday Centerpiece Class. Hurry – registration ends December 3rd.The class will be held virtually on December 10th at 6:30 pm. For ques-tions, please call 630-668-8161.

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ENTERTAINMENT UNIT – Solid wood entertainment center w/ archtop & flanking lighted glass displays. 4 door storage below. Fluted trim around all pieces, top shelf adjustable for wider tv. 8’x7’ tall, tv base 4’x22Dx32” tall. End displays 24x18Dx75. Call 847.858.8918.HAIR SALON sink & chair combo, $350 OBO. Two sit down exercise bikes, one for $50, call for price on other one. Oak Entertainment center, $100 OBO. Four Volkswagen Beetle tires, $100 each. Old fashioned fake fireplace, $50. Call 630.428.0088.SNAP-ON WELDER – $700. Model YA219, Advanced MIG wire feed welder. Many accessories, no tank. 630.207.7631.GREEN PRE-LIT (multi-colored) 7.5ft Christmas tree w/ stand. $125 OBO. Call 630.260.9621.2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY Series 2. $1,800. 630.234.6058SEARS ANTIQUE Water Witch outboard motor, totally restored, pictures available. 630.653.2167.FARMALL CUB TRACTOR with 60in. mower, snow-blade, and wheel weights. Asking $2,100. Leave message – 630.985.2222.

FOR SALEBARBIES – Many Happy Holiday and Harley, also Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson and more. Unopened, plus many dolls – moving. HUMMELS – over 100 figurines, plates, and dolls. Excellent condition and most in original boxes. To sell as one lot only. Make an offer. 630.529.3706.IRON HORSE Outlaw Bicycle. Like new, 24” wheels. jvanne@comcast.net or call 630.820.6360.ANTIQUE two-wheel garden tractor, unassembled but complete. Not rusty. $150. Call 630.669.0042.BELL and HOWELL Filo Master 8mm motion picture projector. Accessories included. Good Condition. $100 negotiable. Call 630.668.0899BARN WOOD – Reclaimed rustic wood from area barns. Beams, planks, siding, doors, windows, hard-ware, etc. Must see! 630.392.1401

PORTABLE MILLER WELDER 2 Cylinder Gas Onan Engine. Model #CCK-A-Ms/2748J, serial # J770272164, Model # Welder AEAD 200LE, serial # Welder HJ108293. $2,500 OBO. 630.514.4784.2 CEMETERY LOTS – $500. Lakewood Memorial Park, Elgin, IL 847.973.2623STUMP GRINDING: Free Estimates, 36” Gate Access. Reasonable Rates. 630.251.3770FOR LEASE/RENTAPARTMENT FOR RENT, Lombard – Spacious 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, recently renovated. Very clean building, 1 block to Metra station. Call Don, 630-279-3530.WANTED STORAGE SPACE for 1 or 2 medium sized cars. December thru March. Call Mike 630.234.6058WANTED: Small 25 to 50 bu. Manure spreader. 630 289-59242/3 BOTTOM I.H.C. PULL-TYPE HYDRAULIC PLOW. 847.274.0977VINTAGE SPORTS CARDS & COLLECTIBLES (PRE-1975). 630.738.6662.

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December Meat Order Form* Possible meat shortages may affect orders *

Discounts are subject to change without notice. Restrictions may apply.

Must show membership card.

~~ Happy Holidays ~~Parkside Lanes Free shoe rental with purchase of 2 paid games 34W185 Montgomery Rd • Aurora, 60504 630.898.5678 • www.parkside54.com

Local Business Discounts Participants:Clean and Cute Pet Grooming $5 off any service of $30 or more. Appoint-ments are required. 3S532 Batavia Rd. • Warrenville, 60555 630.836.1500 • www.cleanandcute.comDuPage Tire & Auto Center, Inc. $10 off any service and half off alignment with purchase of four tires 1200 E Roosevelt Rd • Lombard, 60148 630.629.8473 • www.dupagetire.com Fresh and Silk Flowers (Carol Stream Location) 15% off anything in store, no minimum 578 W Army Trail Rd • Carol Stream, 60088 630.690.7822 • www.freshandsilkflowers.comGigi’s Pet Salon Free treats and toys for all baths/grooms 1913 Ogden Ave • Downers Grove, 60515 630.964.0028

Jay’s Plumbing $15 off any service calls, must mention discount at scheduling. Not valid towards call out fees or RPZ testing. 1509 Ogden Ave • Downers Grove, 60515 630.434.9200 • www.jaysplumbing.net Lizzie’s Garden 10% off purchase, not valid with any other offers 24254 W 111th St • Naperville, 60564 630.904.1066 • www.lizziesgardencenter.comMurphy Ace Hardware Buy one key, get a second free 319 S. Neltnor Blvd • West Chicago, 60185 630.231.2700Sunrise Cleaners by Lorenzo’s 10% off on all cleaning services, not valid with any other offer 6478 College Rd • Lisle, 60532 • 630.983.6500Wayne Equestrian Center Buy 4 lessons get 1 free 33W219 Army Trail Rd • Wayne, 60184 630.797.5910 • www.wayneequestriancenter.com

DCFB Diner’s Discount Program Participating Restaurants:Anyway’s Pub 10% off total food purchase Not valid with any other offers 5 E Roosevelt Rd, Oak Brook Terrace, 60181304 W Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale, 60108 630.921.9323 • www.anywayspub.com Blueberry Hill Breakfast Café10% off entire bill when you show your membership card. This discount is not valid with other offers or promotions. 405 N Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60502630.499.1500 · blueberrybreakfastcafe.comBRAUERHOUSE 15% off purchase 1000 N Rohlwing Rd, #13, Lombard, IL 60148 630.495.2141 www.brauerhouse.com Caliendo’s Restaurant and Bar 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages. Not applicable for specials 0S050 Winfield Rd, Winfield, 60190, 630.690.1555 • www.caliendos.com Caribbean Corner10% off your order when you show your membership card. 970 Warren Ave, Downers Grove, 60515630.541.8641 · caribbean-corner.comCooper’s Corner 15% off food bill up to $15 value, dine in only. Not valid with other offers or on holidays One discount per table and one beverage must be purchased per entrée 27W150 Roosevelt Rd, Winfield, 60190, 630.690.2668 • www.cooperscorner.com Culver’s 10% off purchase – Only at participating locations –290 S Schmale Rd, Carol Stream, 60188 630.933.97471155 S Main St, Lombard, 60148 630.889.11404068 E. Main St., St. Charles, 60174 630.444.1700 • www.culvers.com Egg’Lectic Cafe 10% off final bill May not be used with other discounts 145 N Hale St, Wheaton, 60187 • 630.690.9001 El Coco Loco Mexican Grill $5 off with minimum purchase of $25 or more. Cannot be used on special of the day. 205 W Main St, West Chicago, 60185 630.293.1101El Tesoro Restaurant $5 off with minimum purchase of $25 or more. Cannot be used on special of the day. 1995 Bloomingdale Rd, Glendale Heights, 60139 630.351.1933

Hawthorne’s Backyard 10% off purchase. Not valid with other offers 1200 West Hawthorne Ln, West Chicago, 60185 • 630.293.6700 www.hawthornesbackyard.com Madisons Pub and Grill 10% off entrée 7611 S Madison St, Willowbrook, 60527 • 630.455.5520 • www.madisonspubandgrill.com Manhattan’s 10% off entire food bill. Not valid with other special offers or coupon

www.manhattansamericanbar&grill.com 300 S Schmale Rd., Carol Stream, 60188 630.871.2991 Muggs-N-Manor 10% off all food orders. Not valid with other offers/discounts. Offer valid for pick-up/dine-in only. 437 S Addison Rd, Addison, 60101 • 630.833.2570 https://www.muggsnmanor.com/ NY Pizza Pie10% discount when you show your member-ship card.2589 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, 60515331-777-9981 • nypizzapie4u.com151 Kitchen I Bar 10% off beer, wine, cocktails and starters when you show your membership card. 151 North York Street, Elmhurst, 60126 331.979.7198 · 151elmhurst.comSarpinos Pizzeria (Downers Grove Location) Buy any large gourmet pizza and get a second 1 topping pizza free 5107 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove, 60515 630.515.0005 • gosarpinos.com Shinto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar 20% discount on full priced items (dine in or take out). Max discount $20. Cannot be com-bined with other offers, promotions or lunch. 504 N. Route 59, Suite 116 Naperville, 60563 630.637.8899 • www.shintorestaurants.comSkuddlebutts Pizza & Catering 10% off any purchase 440 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, 60515 • 630.964.6688 • skuddlebutts.com Uncle Bub’s BBQ $5 off purchase of $25 or more 132 S Cass Ave, Westmont, 60559 630.493.9000 • www.unclebubs.com Village Tavern & Grill 10% off Sunday-Thursday Not valid with other offers 291 S Schmale Rd, Carol Stream, 60185 • 630.668.1101 • villagetavernandgrill.com/ carolstream

Scoop Up The Savings Participants:Baskin Robbins (Westmont Location) 10% off purchase. Excludes retail merchan-dise and cakes 19 W 63rd St, Westmont, 60559 630.271.8261• www.baskinrobbins.com

Family Fun Discounts ParticipantsLombard Roller Rink Buy 1 admission, get 1 free Skate rental additional Good up to 4 admissions per visit 201 W. 22nd St., Lombard, 60148 630.953.2400 • www.lombardrollerrink.com

Bowling with Benefits Participants:Fox Bowl Bowl one game get one game free for up to 6 people 1101 Butterfield Rd • Wheaton, 60189 630.690.2400 • www.foxbowl.com