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Shelly Birkelo
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High water means slow weekend for Rock County boaters
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Thursday, May 23, 2013
JANESVILLE --
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer, when it’s time to head to the park for a picnic, take a bike ride on the trails or get out on the water. But if your plans include recreation on the Rock River, you’re out of luck.
LaborFest makes changes to survive
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, May 22, 2013
JANESVILLE -- Despite losing money the last five years, LaborFest will happen this year and next.
Grinnell Hall in Beloit raises curtain on theater group
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Friday, May 17, 2013
BELOIT --
Paula Schutt is taking dramatic measures to provide a creative outlet for seniors at Grinnell Hall.
Skelly's Farm Market starts Eat Well, Give Well program
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Thursday, May 16, 2013
JANESVILLE --
Skelly's Farm Market has introduced a new community program intended to tempt taste buds while helping local charities.
Beloit College will remain 'best years' of grad's life
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Monday, May 13, 2013
BELOIT --
Liz Chiquoine had mixed feelings before Sunday's graduation ceremony at Beloit College.
Don’s Lawn and Garden Care closes garden center after 35 years
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Sunday, May 12, 2013
JANESVILLE --
Don’s Lawn and Garden Care closed its garden center Saturday. It became official with an auction at the facility at 5828 S. County G, located on 3.5 acres next to Blackhawk Technical College.
Janesville man creates memorial for cousin who died in WWII
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Saturday, May 11, 2013
JANESVILLE --
Tom Skinner never met his second cousin Sgt. Frank W. Leach, who died before Skinner was born. That hasn’t stopped Skinner from creating a memorial in Leach’s honor.
Two new Red Cross trailers to aid disaster victims
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Thursday, May 9, 2013
JANESVILLE --
Two new response trailers are helping local American Red Cross volunteers respond quickly in times of disaster.
Milton man makes it a point to share Parker Pen collection
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Monday, May 6, 2013
MILTON -- Dave Nelson of Milton has acquired 3,000 pens and accessories over the past two decades. Of those, about 95 percent are Parker Pens, which he said are probably the most highly collectible pens in the world.
Rock Aqua Jays water ski team announces 2013 show theme
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Saturday, May 4, 2013
JANESVILLE -- Despite flooding on the Rock River, the Rock Aqua Jays are gearing up to defend their national title in addition to performing another season of entertaining water ski shows.
