Daily Archives: January 30, 2013

Little League registration begins

America’s past time is alive and well in Shelburne! Shelburne Little League offers multiple divisions of play for boys and girls ages 4-12.  The primary goal is to provide a foundation and introduction to baseball and softball that is grounded in fundamentals, fitness, and fun. Registration is now open for the spring 2013 season. Shelburne… Read More

Middle school hoops teams compete during halftime

During the Champlain Valley Union (CVU) girls basketball varsity game at home on Friday, Feb. 1 against the Rice Green Knights the 3rd-4th grade teams from Shelburne and Williston will compete against each other during halftime. During halftime of the Varsity game versus BFA St. Albans on Friday, Feb. 8 the 3rd-4th grade teams from Charlotte… Read More

Forecast: Showers!

J 5 BRIDAL showers SC

These, though, are happy showers filled with good wishes, gifts, and a celebration of events to come, like weddings. Such special occasions deserve special food, says Nancy Siler, vice president of consumer affairs and public relations at Wilton. She suggests cupcakes for dessert, but not just any cupcake. These are unique – shower-ready, decorated theme-appropriately… Read More

To retire with confidence, have a plan

If you want to retire with confidence, have a plan. “As you near retirement age or even within a decade or so, it is time to start doing some serious financial planning,” said Larry Stein, CFA, author of “Peace of Mind Investing.” “Retiring with confidence is to develop a plan that makes sense, executing it,… Read More

Sokolowski Investment Advisors and Nostrand Financial Planning merge

Roy Sokolowski and Ben Nostrand are partners in a new combined firm, WestView Investment Advisors, in Burlington.

Roy Sokolowski and Ben Nostrand are partners in a new combined firm, WestView Investment Advisors, in Burlington. Benjamin Nostrand of Nostrand Financial Planning, a company previously based in Charlotte, has joined Sokolowski Investment Advisors, a former Shelburne business, effective Jan. 2.  The new combined firm, WestView Investment Advisors, has in excess of $90 million in… Read More

Local appointed Assistant County Clerk

Kathy L. Shackett

Kathy L. Shackett of Shelburne has been appointed Assistant County Clerk and Certified Passport Agent of Chittenden County. Shackett’s responsibilities include assisting County Clerk Anne Williams with passports, notaries, elections, land records, and daily county business. The passport office is located at 175 Main Street, Burlington. The hours are 8:30 am to 4 pm, Monday… Read More

New mobile food ventures unveiled by Cloud 9 Caterers

Vermont Feed Company, the parent company of two mobile eateries The Hindquarter and the Local Grind, and the brain child of Sarah Moran and Luke Stone of Cloud 9 Caterers, is hitting the streets in Chittenden County. The Hindquarter, a vintage 1964 fire engine turned food truck, is popping up year-round serving an eclectic menu… Read More

Frank C. Branda – Shelburne

Frank C. Branda, 95, passed away peacefully, after a long illness, on Jan. 20, 2013 in Starr Farm Nursing Center, just five weeks following the death of Loretta, his wife of 73 years. During that nearly three-quarters of a century, they were never apart for very long and now they are together forever. Frank was… Read More

Becky J. Wacek – Burlington

Becky J. Wacek, 61, of Dunder Road in Burlington, died on Jan. 19, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her family following her courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Becky was born on June 2, 1951, in Redwood Falls, Minn., the daughter of William and Arlene (Wagner) Rebstock. Upon graduating high school, she attended… Read More

Daniello G. Balon – Shelburne

Daniello G. Balon, 42, of Shelburne died suddenly on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11 am in St. Catherine of Siena Church in Shelburne. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4 to 7 pm at the Ready Funeral & Cremation Service South Chapel,… Read More

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