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Goodrich earns ASFMRA praise

Sycamore - John I. Goodrich with Martin, Goodrich, & Waddell, Inc. in Sycamore, was recently recognized by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) for 30 years of Membership within the Organization. Goodrich is an agricultural professional who provides services for clients which may include farm and ranch management, rural appraisal and/or agricultural consulting. Goodrich has been affiliated with ASFMRA, the largest and oldest professional association that provides opportunities for development through the highest quality educational and meeting offerings, and a strict standard of code of conduct and ethics to its members for 30 years. The ASFMRA represents nearly 2,500 agribusiness professionals across the U.S. and Canada, who provide farm or ranch management, rural appraisal and appraisal review or agricultural consulting services.

Mattress Warehouse sponsors film

DeKalb - The remake of the movie Flicka will open at DeKalb's Market Square Cinemas on Oct. 20. Sponsored by Mattress Warehouse of DeKalb, this family classic stars country music singer Tim McGraw. On opening weekend, Mattress Warehouse of DeKalb will provide special giveaways and discount coupons to movie-goers. Additional special promotions will be available at the store throughout the months of October and November to celebrate the sixth anniversary of DeKalb's only locally owned mattress store. Located in a 1920s brick warehouse at 1224 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, the business can be reached at (815) 756-4999 or by visiting dekalbmattress.com.

Agent Ullmark keeps clients satisfied

Genoa - Jamie Ullmark, an American Family Insurance agent in Genoa, has been recognized for customer satisfaction excellence under the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Insurance Agency Program. Ullmark has been an agent for American Family since June of 1986. Her office lis located at 119 W. Main St. in Genoa. Agents who meet or surpass the overall national average must pass a rigorous on-site evaluation based on five best practice areas: proactive reviews of customer insurance needs, claims handling, positive customer contacts, responsiveness and office environment.

WSQR changes frequencies

DeKalb County - WSQR AM 1560 is moving down the dial. One morning in October you'll wake up to find that WSQR is no longer located at 1560 on your AM radio dial. The Station is on the move to a more favorable dial position, 1180 AM. Listeners can be assured however, that there is no change in focus for the programming of WSQR according to owner, Larry Nelson, "We try to serve local communities with local needs, the day in and day out things that affect people's lives, we cover those. And that is our goal," Nelson said, "We decided our motto in operating radio stations is all about community." Nelson operates WSQR on the belief that the voices of the community need to be heard and served and commented that the biggest advantage to the move is the clearer and cleaner reception for listeners in the Sycamore area, in addition, listeners can enjoy the station with greater reception at further distances as they travel the northern Illinois region.