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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#336666" TEXT="#080000" background="005b85a3.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Litchfield Area Business Association (LABA)</B></FONT><B>    </B><B> |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Litchfield Area Business Association (LA"><B>home</B></A></div> <div>                                                   </div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#336666" TEXT="#080000" background="006d2b83.jpg"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Litchfield Area Business Association (LA"><B>Home</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="about_laba.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About LABA"><B>About LABA</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="laba_members.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="LABA Members"><B>LABA Members</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="laba_application.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="LABA Application"><B>LABA Application</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="business_of_the_week.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="LABA Business of the Week"><B>Business of the Week</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="laba_news.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="LABA News"><B>LABA News</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="laba_news21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Meeting Schedule 2010"><B>Meeting Schedule</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links"><B>Links</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="contact_info.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Info"><B>Contact Info</B></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 width="100%" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>LABA News</I></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="685" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#CCFF99 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 36 ><NOBR><div> <B>The Litchfield Area Business Association is a network of area business owners and managers </B></div> <div> <B>whose purpose is to support and shape the future of the business community. </B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> Register now to play in <B>VNA Northwest’s 11</B><B>th</B><B> Annual Golf Tournament</B> on September 20th at Fairview Farm Golf Course. Space is limited, so call Bridget Beauchaine at 567-6000 or visit <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.vnanw.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.vnanw.org">www.vnanw.org</A></FONT> soon! Advertise your business by becoming a sponsor or prize donor to the tournament. Proceeds benefit the Hospice and Home Care programs. VNA Northwest now offers private duty services. Call 567-6000 or visit <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.vnanw.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.vnanw.org">www.vnanw.org</A></FONT> for details. Also, the community is invited to the Annual Legacy Tree Celebration on Friday, October 15, from 5-7 p.m. Includes refreshments.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> * * * * *</div> <div> <B>The Litchfield Athletic Club</B> is excited to announce NEW LOWER MEMBERSHIP RATES! You asked for it, and they listened! Beginning September 1st The Litchfield Athletic Club will offer Group Fitness Memberships, Cardio/Strength Memberships, and Full Memberships. Choose the membership that suits YOU and save 20-40% off! YES, they ARE affordable! Stop in today and become part of their “fitness for life” family! Visit <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.Litchfieldathleticclub.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.Litchfieldathleticclub.com">Litchfieldathleticclub.com</A></FONT> for your free two week trial membership.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> * * * * *</div> <div> <B>Suvi Losee </B>is Your Local Real Estate Expert. <B>Sotheby’s International Realty</B>, 3BB South Street, Litchfield. Call 860-567-0806 EXT 105 Office, or 860-459-7005 Cell.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> * * * * *</div> <div> <B>Health Insurance Services of Connecticut, LLC: </B><I>Health Insurance Specialist</I><I><B> </B></I><B>Craig Yard. PO Box 1851, 261 Norfolk Road, Litchfield. (860) 567-4629. </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:craigyard@sbcglobal.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:craigyard@sbcglobal.net">craigyard@sbcglobal.net</A></FONT></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> * * * * *</div> <div> <B>Litchfield.bz </B>is your source for local news, sports, opinion and events that attract readership throughout the greater Litchfield area. Display advertising on Litchfield.bz offers advertisers a direct link to your website or a full page ad for those who don’t have a website. The BZ Blast is e-mailed twice a week to over 2,000 local consumers, highlighting the latest stories posted on Litchfield.BZ. The classified advertising section on Litchfield.bz provides a convenient, effective and affordable way to sell goods and services to the community. For advertising rates, call 860-459-8373 or email <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:ads@litchfield.bz" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:ads@litchfield.bz">ads@litchfield.bz</A></FONT>. Go to <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.Litchfield.bz" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.Litchfield.bz">www.Litchfield.bz</A></FONT> daily to stay informed about local news, sports, opinion and events in our community!</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> * * * * *</div> <div> <B>Litchfield Bancorp</B> is offering LABA members $100 towards business supplies when you open a business checking account. They provide free business checking with superior customer service. Now offering: Remote Deposit Capture and Command Business Banking! Now there will be no need to physically transport deposits to your bank with this small desktop scanner and with Command Business Banking, an advanced Online Business Banking System, you can monitor your accounts 24hrs a day. Visit <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.Litchfieldbancorp.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.Litchfieldbancorp.com">www.Litchfieldbancorp.com</A></FONT> where Every Customer Counts.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> * * * * *</div> <div> <B>Robert J. VanWyck D.D.S.,</B> your local family dentist, is offering a FREE exam at your first cleaning appointment. ($50 value) Or, if you’re an existing patient and you refer a new family member or friend both will receive a $25 credit. Nestled near the green, they’ve been serving our community for 28 years. They offer gentle hygiene care, meticulous bonding/fillings, pain free root canals, implant restoration, and cosmetic dentistry. They cater to all age ranges, seniors down to your toddler’s first positive experience. They have drawings for fun prizes too! For service that will make you smile, call 860-567-8684. 98 West Street in Litchfield. <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.Rjvanwyckdentistry.com " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.Rjvanwyckdentistry.com ">www.Rjvanwyckdentistry.com </A></FONT></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> * * * * *</div> <div> <B>Brandywine Assisted Living</B> will be hosting Psychic Medium Angelina Diana on Friday September 17th from 7-9pm as part of their National Assisted Living Week Celebration. In a long and noteworthy career in the public eye, Psychic Medium, Angelina Diana has been a popular radio and television personality, news anchor, news director, and spiritual counselor. Closer to home, Angelina is the resident Psychic Medium on the Courtney in the Morning program airing on Kiss 95.7 Radio. Her on-air readings, messages of hope and spiritual teachings have also been heard on other radio and TV stations around the country. This event is open to the public. $25/ticket. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Seating is limited. Please contact Lindsay Andersen, Director of Community Relations at 860.567.6738 to reserve your seat today!</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> * * * * *</div> <div> <B>Sue Doyle, Litchfield Hills/Sotheby's International</B>. Licensed CT Broker. Referrals are always appreciated! Call 860 567-0806 or cell 860 307-7335. <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:sue.doyle@sothebysrealty.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:sue.doyle@sothebysrealty.com">sue.doyle@sothebysrealty.com</A></FONT></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> * * * * *</div> <div> <B>R.J. Pedroncelli Construction, LLC</B> – A full service excavating contractor. Over 25 years offering professional and dependable service. Licensed septic system installer. Sewer and water. Specializing in drainage problems and repairs. Site contractor. Foundations dug. Soil and fill delivers. Land clearing. Grading. Visit <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.rjpedroncelliconstruction.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.rjpedroncelliconstruction.com">www.rjpedroncelliconstruction.com</A></FONT> or call 860-567-5570. Right now, get 5% off any order of 50 yards or more of screened topsoil. Offer expires July 31, 2010. </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> * * * * *</div> <div> <B>Alan Russo - Tax Planner and Preparer </B>asks<B>,</B> are you aware of the new changes in the TAX LAW coming in 2011? He will explain this NEW TAX LAW in simple every day language. These changes will affect each of us individual taxpayers as well as your businesses. Call them for a FREE hour long consultation and to learn the best way to minimize the impact these changes will have on the amount of taxes paid in future years. 860.719.1594 or 862.216.8680. <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:alanjohnrusso@yahoo.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:alanjohnrusso@yahoo.com">alanjohnrusso@yahoo.com</A></FONT>. Curran Agency, 457 Bantam Rd., Litchfield, CT 06759. <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.lrtaxspecialists.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.lrtaxspecialists.com">www.lrtaxspecialists.com</A></FONT></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> * * * * *</div> <div> <B>A Better Way of Living, LLC</B> is your source for natural, organic, and eco-friendly products, made all across the USA - from Washington to Florida, and Maine to California. This little shop has gifts and everyday items for your baby and pet, for home, work and play, to cook and clean with and so much more! Visit A Better Way of Living at 216-C Davis Street in Oakville, open Tuesday - Friday 11:30am-6:30pm & Saturday 10am-4pm. Call 860-274-0300. Also visit <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.abwolshop.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.abwolshop.com">www.abwolshop.com</A></FONT>. Go Green . . . and Red, White & Blue! </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> * * * * *</div> <div> The Truck Guys of <B>Litchfield Ford</B> are celebrating their 21st year in business in Litchfield. Family-owned and -operated by the Hills. Stop by for any of your automotive needs. Route 202 in Litchfield, and online at <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.litchfieldfordct.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.litchfieldfordct.com">www.litchfieldfordct.com</A></FONT>. Call 860-567-4561.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> * * * * *</div> <div> Looking for a way to jump start your business? Who isn’t?! <B>FM 97.3 WZBG </B>is “Litchfield County’s Favorite” way to advertise! Let WZBG promote your business to thousands of local listeners every day, with an <I>effective</I> and <I>affordable</I> advertising campaign featuring a customized schedule to fit your individual budget and goals. For more information, contact Ashley Linden at 860-567-3697 or <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:alinden@wzbg.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:alinden@wzbg.com">alinden@wzbg.com</A></FONT>.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> * * * * *</div> <div> <B>Maletta Pfeiffer & Associates Torrington Physical Therapy</B> is offering 10% off prices of ½ hour ($40), 1 hour ($65), and 1-½ hour ($85) therapeutic massages for LABA members, as well as 10% off custom and non-custom foot orthotics. Also, ask about their 12-week weight management program. Skip the fad diets and make a healthy lifestyle change, for life! For details, to sign up, or for information on their home and online versions, contact Dan Albanese, PT. 860-489-0867. <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:dan@torringtonpt.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:dan@torringtonpt.com">dan@torringtonpt.com</A></FONT>. Maletta Pfeiffer and Associates, at two convenient locations: 30 Peck Road, Building 1, Suite 1101, AND 333 Kennedy Drive Suite L204, both in Torrington. <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.torringtonpt.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.torringtonpt.com">www.torringtonpt.com</A></FONT> and <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.torringtonwellness.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.torringtonwellness.com">www.torringtonwellness.com</A></FONT>. </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> * * * * *</div> <div> <B>The Litchfield Saltwater Grill,</B> Commons Drive in Litchfield. Sunday August 8th, Farm to Table dinner at March Farms in Bethlehem. An amazingly fresh five-course dinner featuring March Farms’ fresh produce, other local ingredients, and Biodynamic Benziger Wines. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Working Lands Alliance dedicated to protecting CT’s precious farmland soils. Also Farm Fresh on Special—nightly specials at the Saltwater Grille feature products from local farms all summer long! Call 860.567.4900. <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:swgcorporate@optonline.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:swgcorporate@optonline.net">swgcorporate@optonline.net</A> -</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.litchfieldsaltwatergrille.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.litchfieldsaltwatergrille.org">litchfieldsaltwatergrille.org</A> </FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> * * * * *</div> <div> <B>Send your info or questions to </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:alinden@wzbg.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:alinden@wzbg.com"><B>alinden@wzbg.com</B></A></FONT><B>, fax to 567-3292, Attention: Ashley, or call </B><B>567-3697</B><B>.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>You must be a LABA member to post information to LABA News.</B></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>