Haight-Brown Vineyard to host ASQ meeting

The monthly meeting of the Naugatuck Valley Section of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) will feature a tour of the Haight-Brown Vineyard in Litchfield on Wednesday, Oct. 8. The tour includes a full 10-flight wine tasting followed by dinner.

The tour and tasting begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. For reservations or more information, click here or contact Janice Larner at (203) 271-8235. Both ASQC members and non-members are welcomed to attend. Reservations for this event are required by Sept. 19.

MacKinnon Realty joins ERA property center

TORRINGTON – July 1—Local real estate firm, MacKinnon Realty of Thomaston, has announced that it has merged with market leader ERA Property Center, Inc. Effective July 1st, Christianne MacKinnon and Julie Voigt began conducting business out of ERA Property Center’s Thomaston office and will continue to serve their customers from that location.

“We are extremely excited to join ERA Property Center,” said Chris MacKinnon. “As agents with ERA, we will continue to provide our clients with the personal dedication they’ve come to expect from us, but will also be able to supply them with some of the best products and services the industry has to offer.”

Chris MacKinnon was licensed to practice real estate in 1997 and learned the business with various local firms until obtaining her Broker’s license in 2003 when she opened MacKinnon Realty. She was joined by her daughter, Julie Voigt, in 2004 and they operated the business together until its merger with ERA Property Center.

ERA Property Center, Inc. and its associates have served Litchfield County for over 25 years. They have offices in Torrington Thomaston, and Watertown and are available to consumers on the internet at http://www.erapropertycenter.com/.

ERA Franchise Systems LLC is a global leader in the residential real estate industry with more than 30 years experience in developing consumer-oriented products and services. The ERA network includes more than 38,000 brokers and sales associates and approximately 3,000 offices throughout the United States and 47 other countries and territories. Each office is independently owned and operated except offices owned and operated by NRT LLC. ERA Franchise Systems LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services. ERA Franchise Systems LLC information is available at ERA.com.

Local Realtors receive prestigious award

TORRINGTON - Bee Bothroyd, Deanne Raymond, Sharon Gilson of Realty Executives Results in Torrington were recently presented with the First Half 2008 Top Producers award by Realty Executives Results.
"It is a great feeling to know that I am with a company that really appreciates the dedication I put into my work here at Realty Executives Results," Bothroyd said. "I thank the entire Realty Executives team for their support and encouragement. I am thrilled and honored to receive this notable award."
This award is for the Top Producing Sales People of the First Half of 2008
Sales associates, also known as "Executives," at Realty Executives average approximately 13 years of real estate experience, nearly twice the national average. They are industry leaders in production experience and professional designations, typically out producing traditional sales associates three to one, according to Rich Rector, president and CEO of Realty Executives International.
"We are proud to honor Bee, Deanne and Sharon with this award because it exemplifies a commitment to exceptional customer service and outstanding sales performance," Rector said.
For more information about Realty Executives Results, please contact Dan Grammatica, Broker/Owner at 860-482-5566.
About Realty Executives International
Realty Executives International, a system of producing Top Sales Executives, has been perfecting its business model for more than 42 years and is one of the fastest-growing real estate franchises in North America. The Phoenix-based, privately held company has more than 800 franchises in ten countries, including offices in the United States, Canada, South Africa, Mexico, Australia, Israel, Costa Rica, France, Greece and Indonesia. Publications like Entrepreneur, Success and Inc. magazines have all ranked Realty Executives International, Inc as a leader based on franchise growth, management stability and financial soundness. For additional company information, call 1-800-252-3366, or visit www.realtyexecutives.com.

Torrington Stop & Shop raises over $12,000 for cancer research

TORRINGTON-One month after launching The Triple Winner Game, Stop & Shop's annual campaign to raise funds for research and treatment of pediatric cancer at the Stop & Shop Family Pediatric Brain Tumor Clinic at Dana-Faber Cancer Institute, the Torrington Stop & Shop store announced it has already raised $12,093 to support the effort.

The money raised in Torrington contributes to the $1.4 million the chain has already collected in this year's campaign.

Realty awards night held

LITCHFIELD - Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®, Inc. held its annual "Awards Night" meeting on Monday, May 12, 2008 at Cornucopia Banquet Hall. The hors d’oeuvres and wine were sponsored by Litchfield Bancorp.
The following were presented at the meeting: REALTOR® of the Year 2008, 2008 LCBR Scholarship Grant and the Unsung Hero Award.
Each year the Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®, Inc. selects one REALTOR® as REALTOR® of the Year based on selected criteria. The selected member represents the highest qualities and the outstanding service REALTORS® offer their local, state and national Board and their civic duty, and this year’s recipient was Ted Murphy of E J Murphy Realty in Litchfield.
Ted Murphy has been a REALTOR® member and involved in the real estate industry for almost 30 years. He is an active member of Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®, Inc. and has served on their Board as President, President-Elect and a Director and several of their committees including, Budget, MLS, Nominating, Ad Hoc Bank Account Policy and RPAC. On the state level, he has served on the work group that helped form the Statewide MLS we have today and as a State Director for the past four years. Ted has also earned the following designations: GRI I, GRI II and GRI III.
Ted is very involved in his community. He is actively involved with the Litchfield/Morris Rotary Club. He is a strong sponsor and has helped organize the Litchfield Hills Children’s Race since 1999. He helped start and was president 3 times of the Litchfield Rowing club. He is a member of the Greenway Committee under the Plan of Conservation & Development to plan the developments of walking paths around Litchfield. He is a member of the Litchfield Business Association. He has been a director of the Litchfield/Wamogo Alumni Basketball Game that benefits scholarships for both schools since 2003.
Ted Murphy
The Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®, Inc. distributes a scholarship award every year to a qualified applicant. The Board chooses the recipient based on selected criteria and issues the recipient a Scholarship Award and a check for a predetermined amount, and this year’s recipient was Stephanie Kearns, daughter of Heidi Kearns a REALTOR® with E J Murphy Realty in Litchfield.
Stephanie is currently enrolled as a senior in Housatonic Valley Regional High School and will be the Valedictorian of her class. She will attend Merrimack College located in North Andover Massachusetts in the fall. Thanks to the generosity of our members Stephanie was awarded a $2,640 scholarship.
This year’s Awards Night included the presentation of the "Unsung Hero Award" to Ziggy Keparutis of Bayberry Realty for his unselfish dedication and commitment to Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®, Inc. and the REALTOR® organization.
Ziggy currently serves on the Litchfield County Board of Directors and has been Chairman of the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) Committee from 1999 to the present.
REALTORS® who have celebrated their 20th and 25th Anniversary as members of the Board were recognized and congratulated by Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®, Inc. The members received their prestigious 20 or 25 year REALTOR® pin symbolizing their long term commitment to upholding the Professional standards set forth by the REALTOR® organization.
The following members received their 20 year REALTOR® pin: Patricia Keparutis of Bayberry Realty; Jack Potter of Cohen Agency; Ellie Peterson of Coldwell Banker Realty 2000 and Mary Clancey of Mary Clancey, Broker.
The following members received their 25 year REALTOR® pin: Judith Hitchiner of Hitchiner Associates; Debbie Videtto of Prudential Premier Homes; William Downes of Gooseboro Realty; Judith Hammer of Gooseboro Realty and Annesa Borla of Borla & Associates, LLC Real Estate.
New REALTOR® members were recognized and congratulated on their decision to join Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®, Inc.

Realty awards night held

LITCHFIELD - Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®, Inc. held its annual "Awards Night" meeting on Monday, May 12, 2008 at Cornucopia Banquet Hall. The hors d’oeuvres and wine were sponsored by Litchfield Bancorp.
The following were presented at the meeting: REALTOR® of the Year 2008, 2008 LCBR Scholarship Grant and the Unsung Hero Award.
Each year the Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®, Inc. selects one REALTOR® as REALTOR® of the Year based on selected criteria. The selected member represents the highest qualities and the outstanding service REALTORS® offer their local, state and national Board and their civic duty, and this year’s recipient was Ted Murphy of E J Murphy Realty in Litchfield.
Ted Murphy has been a REALTOR® member and involved in the real estate industry for almost 30 years. He is an active member of Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®, Inc. and has served on their Board as President, President-Elect and a Director and several of their committees including, Budget, MLS, Nominating, Ad Hoc Bank Account Policy and RPAC. On the state level, he has served on the work group that helped form the Statewide MLS we have today and as a State Director for the past four years. Ted has also earned the following designations: GRI I, GRI II and GRI III.
Ted is very involved in his community. He is actively involved with the Litchfield/Morris Rotary Club. He is a strong sponsor and has helped organize the Litchfield Hills Children’s Race since 1999. He helped start and was president 3 times of the Litchfield Rowing club. He is a member of the Greenway Committee under the Plan of Conservation & Development to plan the developments of walking paths around Litchfield. He is a member of the Litchfield Business Association. He has been a director of the Litchfield/Wamogo Alumni Basketball Game that benefits scholarships for both schools since 2003.
Ted Murphy
The Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®, Inc. distributes a scholarship award every year to a qualified applicant. The Board chooses the recipient based on selected criteria and issues the recipient a Scholarship Award and a check for a predetermined amount, and this year’s recipient was Stephanie Kearns, daughter of Heidi Kearns a REALTOR® with E J Murphy Realty in Litchfield.
Stephanie is currently enrolled as a senior in Housatonic Valley Regional High School and will be the Valedictorian of her class. She will attend Merrimack College located in North Andover Massachusetts in the fall. Thanks to the generosity of our members Stephanie was awarded a $2,640 scholarship.
This year’s Awards Night included the presentation of the "Unsung Hero Award" to Ziggy Keparutis of Bayberry Realty for his unselfish dedication and commitment to Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®, Inc. and the REALTOR® organization.
Ziggy currently serves on the Litchfield County Board of Directors and has been Chairman of the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) Committee from 1999 to the present.
REALTORS® who have celebrated their 20th and 25th Anniversary as members of the Board were recognized and congratulated by Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®, Inc. The members received their prestigious 20 or 25 year REALTOR® pin symbolizing their long term commitment to upholding the Professional standards set forth by the REALTOR® organization.
The following members received their 20 year REALTOR® pin: Patricia Keparutis of Bayberry Realty; Jack Potter of Cohen Agency; Ellie Peterson of Coldwell Banker Realty 2000 and Mary Clancey of Mary Clancey, Broker.
The following members received their 25 year REALTOR® pin: Judith Hitchiner of Hitchiner Associates; Debbie Videtto of Prudential Premier Homes; William Downes of Gooseboro Realty; Judith Hammer of Gooseboro Realty and Annesa Borla of Borla & Associates, LLC Real Estate.
New REALTOR® members were recognized and congratulated on their decision to join Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®, Inc.

Realty awards night held

LITCHFIELD - Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®, Inc. held its annual "Awards Night" meeting on Monday, May 12, 2008 at Cornucopia Banquet Hall. The hors d’oeuvres and wine were sponsored by Litchfield Bancorp.
The following were presented at the meeting: REALTOR® of the Year 2008, 2008 LCBR Scholarship Grant and the Unsung Hero Award.
Each year the Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®, Inc. selects one REALTOR® as REALTOR® of the Year based on selected criteria. The selected member represents the highest qualities and the outstanding service REALTORS® offer their local, state and national Board and their civic duty, and this year’s recipient was Ted Murphy of E J Murphy Realty in Litchfield.
Ted Murphy has been a REALTOR® member and involved in the real estate industry for almost 30 years. He is an active member of Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®, Inc. and has served on their Board as President, President-Elect and a Director and several of their committees including, Budget, MLS, Nominating, Ad Hoc Bank Account Policy and RPAC. On the state level, he has served on the work group that helped form the Statewide MLS we have today and as a State Director for the past four years. Ted has also earned the following designations: GRI I, GRI II and GRI III.
Ted is very involved in his community. He is actively involved with the Litchfield/Morris Rotary Club. He is a strong sponsor and has helped organize the Litchfield Hills Children’s Race since 1999. He helped start and was president 3 times of the Litchfield Rowing club. He is a member of the Greenway Committee under the Plan of Conservation & Development to plan the developments of walking paths around Litchfield. He is a member of the Litchfield Business Association. He has been a director of the Litchfield/Wamogo Alumni Basketball Game that benefits scholarships for both schools since 2003.
Ted Murphy
The Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®, Inc. distributes a scholarship award every year to a qualified applicant. The Board chooses the recipient based on selected criteria and issues the recipient a Scholarship Award and a check for a predetermined amount, and this year’s recipient was Stephanie Kearns, daughter of Heidi Kearns a REALTOR® with E J Murphy Realty in Litchfield.
Stephanie is currently enrolled as a senior in Housatonic Valley Regional High School and will be the Valedictorian of her class. She will attend Merrimack College located in North Andover Massachusetts in the fall. Thanks to the generosity of our members Stephanie was awarded a $2,640 scholarship.
This year’s Awards Night included the presentation of the "Unsung Hero Award" to Ziggy Keparutis of Bayberry Realty for his unselfish dedication and commitment to Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®, Inc. and the REALTOR® organization.
Ziggy currently serves on the Litchfield County Board of Directors and has been Chairman of the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) Committee from 1999 to the present.
REALTORS® who have celebrated their 20th and 25th Anniversary as members of the Board were recognized and congratulated by Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®, Inc. The members received their prestigious 20 or 25 year REALTOR® pin symbolizing their long term commitment to upholding the Professional standards set forth by the REALTOR® organization.
The following members received their 20 year REALTOR® pin: Patricia Keparutis of Bayberry Realty; Jack Potter of Cohen Agency; Ellie Peterson of Coldwell Banker Realty 2000 and Mary Clancey of Mary Clancey, Broker.
The following members received their 25 year REALTOR® pin: Judith Hitchiner of Hitchiner Associates; Debbie Videtto of Prudential Premier Homes; William Downes of Gooseboro Realty; Judith Hammer of Gooseboro Realty and Annesa Borla of Borla & Associates, LLC Real Estate.
New REALTOR® members were recognized and congratulated on their decision to join Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®, Inc.