No rain on this parade
Gilroy’s Polar Express mobile Ice Cream Trolley and DJ made its Grand Debut at the Memorial Day Parade. This fun little ice cream trolley drove through the parade with its owners, husband and wife team, Kelli and Dave Aita, bumping beats, waving and smiling and introducing themselves to the community. “People were dancing in the streets and waving and smiling right back at us. It was an amazing community experience to be a part of,” Kelli said. “My grandfather was a merchant marine that was honored with two Purple Hearts in World War II and just passed last year at the age of 97. It was a great way to honor him on Memorial Day.” The Polar Express Ice Cream Trolley and DJ is available for private parties, weddings, fundraisers and any other event you can think of. For more information about the Polar Express, visit www.thepolarexpress.info or call (408) 595-3963.
Are you financially ready to ring in the New Year?
2016 is fast approaching, and while it may sound cliché, it is time to consider what your financial resolutions are for the coming year. As an investment advisor, I have some suggestions to share with you.
Michielssen named senior relationship manager
Gilroyan and South County banker Kurt Michielssen has joined Pinnacle Bank as its new senior relationship manager. Michielssen said he is “very happy and excited” about his new position. He has been a South County senior vice president for the past 30 years. Prior to that he spent five years with Valley National Bank of Salinas as a loan officer. He is well known in the Gilroy community and is a member of the Rotary Club of Gilroy, Gavilan College Education Foundation, Gilroy Foundation and is currently the board chairman of the Gilroy Economic Development Corporation. The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce named him Man of the Year in 2010.
Ellington recognized as a top advisor
Kristi Ellington was recognized as a top financial advisor and named to the LPL Financial Director’s Club. This distinction is based on an annual production ranking of the approximately 13,100 registered advisors nationwide who are supported by LPL Financial LLC (“LPL Financial”). Ellington provides independent financial planning services, investment advice and asset management services to more than 250 households in the Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Hollister area.















