Stiefvater Real Estate has announced that Rita L. McLaughlin is liscensed with the firm.

A 17-year Pelham resident, she and her husband Dan have 2 children D.J, a senior at PMHS, and Michelle, a student in Pelham Middle School. Her husband is Chairman of the Pelham Recreation Commission and Vice President of the Pelham Civic Association.

Long active in the PTAs, Mrs. McLaughlin currently is second VP of the PMHS PTA (PTA House Tour)

. She also has assisted in fundraising activities for Pelham Hockey Association and is a past vice president of the Pelham Newcomer's Club. She is a parishioner at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and a member of the Pelham Country Club.

"I am extremely pleased to be associated with Stiefvater Real Estate," Mrs. McLaughlin said. "Pelham is a wonderful town to live inwith so much to offer: ideal location, great schools and a caring community."