Thomas P. Aicher, Esq., partner in the Rutland, Vermont law firm of Cleary, Shahi & Aicher, has recently been named Special Counsel for the National Ski Areas Association. Mr. Aicher was assigned to this national ski industry role by Michael Berry, President of NSAA, at a recent meeting in Squaw Valley California. NSAA is the national trade association of U.S. ski area operators and industry support businesses headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.

Diane Imrie, the University of Vermont Medical Center’s director of Nutrition Services, has received a prestigious “Silver Plate Award” from the International Foodservice Manufacturing Association (IFMA). The award, commonly referred to as the “Oscars” of the food service industry, recognizes Imrie’s leadership in developing a model program to deliver high-quality, healthy and sustainably-produced food to the hospital’s patients and visitors.

Student-athletes from Vermont Athletic Academy brought their mindfulness practice to Burlington’s waterfront last week to volunteer with Healing Winds Vermont on behalf of cancer patients and their families.

On May 20th, middle school students gathered by the Lake Champlain waterfront with mindfulness coach Elvira Tripp O’Leary, parent Susie Therrien, and Healing Winds Vermont board member and Captain Glen Findholt. The students’ task: to scrub and ready for the season the 28.5 foot sailing vessel “Jubilee” while practicing awareness and self-improvement.

The University of Vermont Foundation has announced new officers and members of its leadership organizations — the Board of Directors, Foundation Leadership Council, and Foundation Fellows. The announcements were made by O. Richard Bundy, III, president and CEO of the UVM Foundation.

Champlain Valley Properties which is Middlebury’s newest real estate office located at 70 Court St. has introduced Mandy Daly Hodson as a newly licensed full-time realtor. Mandy grew up as part of a large family in Middlebury and graduated from MUHS and UVM. She helped her husband Tim run Addison Outfitters in Vergennes for 13 years before moving to Weybridge 3 years ago. She was the spa manager at Waterfalls Day Spa for 5 years before entering the real estate business. She has extensive knowledge of the Addison County area and would love to help you with all of your real estate needs.

After a brief closure, a change in ownership, a welcome new remodel and a menu redesign, the Lake House Pub & Grille commenced to full operating hours recently. The new owners, comprised of an independent partnership of three local couples, acquired the establishment in December 2015 and immediately began renovations. “Our goal was to maximize the space, giving guests the opportunity to relax and truly enjoy the view” said Khele Sparks, a member of the partnership.