Beloit Flower Shop News
Beloit balloon artist delivers flowers to brighten spirits - WREX-TV
Monday, April 27, 2020BELOIT (WREX) — Many events like birthday parties, anniversaries and showers are all postponed or cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. But a small business in Beloit is hoping to bring a little bit of celebration to your yard. Dayton Bennett became a balloon artist for one key reason."That's still the heart of it. It's all about bringing joy and smiles and laughter to people," said Owner of Dabadooya and Company Dayton Bennett.That reason is what led Bennett's entertainment business in Beloit to join a nationwide initiative."Beloit needs this. Rockford needs this. The stateline area needs something like this," said Bennett.Using his skills, Dayton creates flowers out of balloons and places them in the yards of those who purchase them."You know, they open that door and it's like 'oh my goodness' and you see that bright shining smile. I think that is what I miss the most about balloon twisting right now during this time," said Bennett.Dabadooya and Company has lost more than $3,000... https://wrex.com/2020/04/02/beloit-balloon-artist-delivers-flowers-to-brighten-spirits/
Rose M. Barraco - Beloit Daily News
Friday, January 29, 2016Rose M. Barraco, 99, formerly of Beloit, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation, Stoughton, WI. Rose was born on September 14, 1916 in Beloit Hospital to Dominick and Minnie (Pizzaloto) DiGirolamo. She attended South Beloit School until she moved to Beloit in 1931. Rose was married to Joseph Barraco on June 5, 1937 in St. Thomas Church. He predeceased her on August 4, 1976. Rose was a kind and gentle women who loved her home and family. She loved to entertain and “drop-ins” were always welcome from friends, relatives and student friends of her children and grandchildren. Holidays were a special time spent in the preparation and enjoying many of the traditions of her Sicilian heritage. For many years Rose hosted a Christmas party with a surprise Santa visit who distributed gifts to all the ladies and toys to all the children present. Joe and Rose enjoyed traveling to many National Beer Conventions, to Europe and especially to Marsala, Sicily where many relatives remain. Alth... http://www.beloitdailynews.com/announcements/rose-m-barraco/article_145ccc38-c5d3-11e5-ab4c-4b157eb43a34.html
Guys, Get Your Pre-Game Going for Valentines Day! - Patch.com
Sunday, February 09, 2020Elm Grove, Snapdragon Flowers provides fresh, beautiful flowers and plants for people, events and occasions. Its team of floral professionals includes Lead Designer Jenn Breitbach, the Wisconsin Professional Designer of the Year for 2019. More information is available by calling (262) 782-8380, visiting www.elmgroveflowershop.com, or following Snapdragon Flowers on Facebook. https://patch.com/wisconsin/brookfield-wi/guys-get-your-pre-game-going-valentine-s-day
Upper Dauphin’s Macklin Ayers, Steel-High’s Mehki Flowers selected to Pa. Football Writers’ Class 2A All-Stat - PennLive
Saturday, January 18, 2020Fleming, the nation’s top recruit who signed with Ohio State last week, is one of eight Tigers to be selected, including a trio of linebackers in Michigan State-bound Cal Haladay, Preston Zachman (Wisconsin) and Max Tillett (New Hampshire).Southern Columbia won its third straight PIAA championship earlier this month, defeating Avonworth 74-7 at Hersheypark Stadium.Fleming caught 72 passes for 1,538 yards and 23 touchdowns in his final season to become the state’s all-time leader in yards and receiving touchdowns.Since 2009, sports writers who cover high school football around the Commonwealth have overseen the all-state process. Players are nominated in all six classifications, and then a statewide ballot is issued to afford all writers the opportunity to cast their votes.Upper Dauphin’s record-setting athlete, Macklin Ayers, joined Steel-High’s Mehki Flowers on the team’s defensive side. A tremendous two-way talent, Ayers accounted for 3,230 yards (1,960 rush) and 48 touchdowns at quarterback.The Tri-Valley League player of the year also contributed 107 tackles, five sacks and three interceptions as a linebacker, guiding the Trojans to a District 3 title and state quarterfinal berth against Southern Columbia.Ayers set single-season and career marks for rushing yards and combined yards.Flowers, who starred as a wide receiver and defe... https://www.pennlive.com/highschoolsports/football/2019/12/upper-dauphins-macklin-ayers-steel-highs-mehki-flowers-selected-to-pa-football-writers-class-2a-all-state-team.html
The 5 best florists in Washington - Hoodline
Tuesday, July 23, 2019York FlowersPhoto: York Flowers/YelpYork Flowers, a florist and floral designer spot in Friendship Heights, is another go-to, with four stars out of 56 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5023 Wisconsin Ave. NW (between North Fessenden and North Garrison streets) to see for yourself.5. House of FlowersPhoto: Mary A./YelpFinally, if you're Downtown, check out House of Flowers, which has earned four stars out of 51 reviews on Yelp. You can find it at 710 14th St. NW (between North New York Avenue and North G Street). https://hoodline.com/2019/02/the-5-best-florists-in-washington
Police logs: Flowers stolen from grave - Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
Tuesday, June 25, 2019Karen Madden Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune Published 1:44 PM EDT Jun 18, 2019 Wisconsin Rapids » At 8:33 a.m. Monday, a Wisconsin Rapids woman reported someone tried to use her credit card to purchase shoes. » At 8:53 a.m. Monday, a caller reported someone camping in the woods at Ward Johnson Park, 3100 North Ave. » At 9:46 a.m. Monday, a caller reported a traffic crash near the intersection of Lin... https://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/story/news/2019/06/18/wisconsin-rapid-police-logs-flowers-stolen-grave/1485530001/