The Other Paper - 6-22-23

the South Burlington’s Community Newspaper Since 1977

South Burlington sends off Class of 2023

others will smile back at you; love your community, love others and love yourself.

High school graduation ceremonies are always filled with parting wisdom. For example: put that first step forward, and the feet of many will join you; smile, and

Or, like graduating senior Evan Pidgeon told his fellow classmates — citing the “great philosopher, Yoda” — “Do or do not. There is no try.”

“Early this morning I watched Sponge-

Bob SquarePants. Yes, I’m 18 years old,” he said at Friday’s South Burlington High School graduation ceremony. “There was a self-reflection on SpongeBob that made me fall back to the age-old question: what is in the Krabby Patty secret formula.”

“There isn’t actually an exact formu-

la ... We are told that the formula for a successful life is to go to college, go to graduate school, find a job to make money so you can make a comfortable life, then

PHOTO BY COREY MCDONALD

South Burlington High School graduates toss their mortarboards into the air in the University of Vermont’s Patrick Gymnasium during graduation ceremonies June 16.

COREY MCDONALD

STAFF WRITER

Plane returns to BTV for emergency landing

Q. PINTAIR VTDIGGER

A passenger plane made an emergency landing at the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, turning around just 10 minutes after taking off on June 12 due to issues with the plane’s engine.

According to airport Director Nic Longo, the Delta flight, which had been carrying about 140 people on board, took off from the Burlington airport just after 3 p.m., traveling toward Minneapolis, Minn. Just after the aircraft crossed into New York, crew members reportedly noticed a problem with the engine and decided to return to Burlington.

Longo said the specific issue with the plane’s engine was unclear.

“We did talk to the captain, and he mentioned that there were indicators on his flight systems and instrument panels that relayed that there were mechanical issues with one of the engines,” Longo said. “That was all we were able to understand, which was just a mechanical issue with the engine.”

According to airport officials, the Delta flight’s captain decided to circle the plane around Lake Champlain multiple times after noticing the issue to expend fuel and decrease the plane’s weight. This, officials said, was done to create a softer landing for the plane’s mechanical parts and passengers.

“There’s no doubt in my mind when

See PLANE on page 3

OLIVIA

Headed to high school

continued from page 2

(the captain) decided to make the multiple turns around the lake to reduce the weight of the aircraft, that was a safe scenario immediately,” Longo said, “Otherwise, he would have come back in and landed on the first go.”

According to airport officials, the emergency landing was classified as a phase five emergency due to the large number of people onboard. When the plane landed, Longo said, crews surrounded the airport as part of a practiced emergency response.

“All our mutual aid partners — the Vermont Air National Guard, Burlington, South Burlington, Essex — came to the airport, because there were that many people on board,” he said. “They were there to help that many people out if they needed it, or if needed, to transport people to UVM Medi-

Correction

We struck out in last week’s sports section. The photo intended to be paired with Gatorade Player of the Year Emily Borrazzo was actually of her older sister — and Emily was an 8th grader in 2019, not a freshman. Also, the story about the South Burlington High School boys’ lacrosse team winning the state championship ran under a headline about a different championship game.

DISCOVER, LEARN AND GROW

Our House is an intimate, home-based preschool in South Burlington, focused on providing children, ages 2-5, with a nurturing and responsive environment to foster thoughtfulness, curiosity, respect, inclusion and empathy.

Licensed teacher on staff, Universal Pre-Kindergarten partner, 4 STARS accredited.

Now accepting enrollment for 2,3,4 and 5 days for 2023-2024 school year. Limited spots available. For more information contact MJ at mj@ourhousevt.com

South Burlington land truSt

cal Center.”

Airport officials say the landing was conducted safely, with no reports of any injuries. While the plane was being inspected, officials said, passengers were rebooked to other flights.

“We do get periodic emergencies. It’s extremely rare that an airline experiences this, but every now and again, it happens,” Longo said, “It’s not comfortable at all, I’m sure for any passenger onboard, but it’s also an extremely safe atmosphere. … I really call this a textbook scenario, where not just the pilot, but also the airport

operations and our emergency response teams responded.”

Longo said that airport crew members collaborate with airport mutual aid partners and University of Vermont Medical Center workers to simulate phase five emergency landings every three years, as part of training for emergencies like this one.

“The premise (of the training) is to make sure that every single entity — every person, everybody — knows where they need to go and when so that we can respond accordingly, just like we did yesterday,” Longo said.

So. Burlington land truSt annual Meeting

Inquire today about grades 6-12 for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years!

"Every day I see my child building confidence, academic integrity, and a broader and deeper understanding of the world."

- Current Parent

COURTESY PHOTO

8th graders at Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School attended their promotion ceremony on June 15. Principal Scott Sivo spoke before presenting each student with their promotion certificate.

THE NON-PROFIT SOUTH BURLINGTON LAND TRUST IS DEVOTED TO PRESERVING THE CITY’S NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.

Welfare check: 23

Agency / public assists: 22

Traffic stop: 19

Alarm: 14

Suspicious event: 13

Motor vehicle complaint: 10

Retail theft: 9

Accident: property damage: 10

Trepass: 9

Disturbance: 9

Juvenile problem: 6

Mental health issue: 5

Larceny from motor vehicle: 4

Total incidents: 231

Arrests

June 12 at 8:18 a.m., Andre J. Martel Jr., 38, of South Burlington, was arrested for simple assault on Williston Road.

June 13 at 11:48 a.m., Stephen O Saunders Jr., 32, of Burlington, was arrested on an in-state warrant on San Remo Drive.

June 14 at 12:32 a.m., Lawrence G. Ritchie, 51, of Essex, was arrested for felony retail theft on Dorset Street.

June 14 at 10:17 a.m., Steven M. Whitney, 32, of Essex, was arrested on an in-state warrant on Dorset Street.

June 14 at 3:10 p.m., Claude M. Mumbere, 29, of Colchester, was arrested on an in-state warrant on Dorset Street.

June 16 at 7:50 a.m., Trever J. Hoag, 47, of Burlington, was arrested for retail theft on Williston Road.

June 16 at 3:47 p.m., Samantha A. Tonnessen, 36, of Burlington, was arrested for retail theft on Williston Road.

June 17 at 3:08 a.m., Robert Scales, 40, of Colchester, was arrested on an in-state warrant on Interstate 89 at the Winooski Bridge.

June 17 at 6:24 p.m., Travis N. Landry, 34, of Lyndon, was arrested for possession of drugs (depressant, stimulant and narcotic) and on an in-state warrant on Hannaford Drive.

June 17 at 6:49 p.m., Mandy L. Wells, 48, of St. Albans, was arrested for retail theft on Dorset Street.

June 18 at 7:08 p.m., Jason Martin,

47, of Burlington, was arrested for disorderly conduct and simple assault on Shelburne Road.

Untimely deaths:

June 13 at 4:40 p.m., police responded to Dorset Street for the death of Donald Richards, 52, of South Burlington. The medical examiner is determining cause and manner of death.

Top incidents:

June 12 at 9:04 a.m., police investigated a report of illegal dumping on Hayes Avenue. The incident is pending.

June 12 at 12:19 p.m., police conducted a welfare check on Swift and Farrell streets.

June 12 at 3 p.m., threats made on Shelburne Road and Farrell Street are being investigated.

June 12 5:50 p.m., a report of stalking was made at Kennedy Drive and Hinesburg Road.

June 13 at 6:55 a.m., someone was trespassed on Bacon Street.

June 13 at 2:43 p.m., a suspicious event was reported on Community Drive.

June 13 at 7:06 p.m., police investigated a domestic dispute on Spear Street.

June 14 at 5:52 a.m., a problem with a juvenile was reported on Quarry Hill Road.

June 14 at 8:04 a.m., a vehicle was reportedly stolen from Bartlett Bay Road.

June 14 at 9:19 a.m., police performed a needle pickup on Lime Kiln Road.

June 14 at 3:58 p.m., a domestic dispute was reported on Bower Street.

June 15 at 9:44 a.m., police served paperwork on Farrell Street.

June 15 at 1:54 p.m., police collaborated with youth services on a call from Dorset Street.

June 15 at 2:38 p.m., a simple assault report was investigated on Airport Drive.

June 15 at 4:49 p.m., an accident on Williston Road resulted in damage to property.

June 15 at 9:24 p.m., an overdose on Dorset Street.

June 16 at 11:51 a.m., police checked in on a suicidal person on Dubois Drive.

June 16 at 2:44 p.m., a larceny from a motor vehicle was reported on Brand Farm Drive.

June 16 at 7:26 p.m., a suspicious event was reported on Green Mountain Drive.

June 17 at 11:26 a.m., someone left the scene of an accident at Kennedy Drive and Timber Lane.

June 17 at 1:40 p.m., another motorist left the scene at an accident at Dorset Street and Grandview Drive.

June 17 at 10:47 p.m., threats were made on Chelsea Circle.

June 18 at 7:52 a.m., a mental health check-in on IDX Drive.

June 18 at 5:03 p.m., police were called to Swift and Spear streets for another driver who left the scene of an accident.

June 18 6:44 p.m., a simple assault was investigated on Shelburne Road.

South Burlington’s Community Newspaper Since 1977 A publication of Vermont Community Newspaper Group LLC otherpapersbvt.com

Advertising Director Judy Kearns judy@otherpapersbvt.com (802) 864-6670 x21

Advertising Wendy Ewing wendy@shelburnenews.com (802) 985-3091 x12

News Editor Tommy Gardner

Staff Writers

Aaron Calvin Corey McDonald Liberty Darr

Production Manager Stephanie Manning stephanie@shelburnenews.com

Editor/Publisher Gregory Popa gpopa@stowereporter.com

Billing inquiries Leslie Lafountain leslie@stowereporter.com (802) 253-2101

Advertising submission deadline: Thursday at 5 p.m. advertising@otherpapersbvt.com classifieds@otherpapersbvt.com

Editorial submission deadline: Friday at 5 p.m. news@otherpapersbvt.com

Calendar submission deadline: Friday at 12 p.m. news@otherpapersbvt.com

Contact: 1340 Williston Road South Burlington, VT 05403 (802) 864-6670

Struggle for rights persists for LGBTQ community

Guest Perspective

John Killacky

Fifty years ago, I attended my first gay pride festival in Manhattan’s Washington Square Park. Bette Midler sang “You Got to Have Friends.” We sure needed them. At that time, queer people had no legal protections. We could not be out as teachers, could be evicted and were often physically attacked late at night with no police protection.

Same-sex sexual activity was only legalized in 1980 in New York.

Those of us gathered that day danced on the shoulders of activists a generation before, including Harry Hay of the Mattchine Society and Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon of Daughters of Bilitis who

organized in the 1950s to counter police entrapment, McCarthyism and the American Psychiatric Association labeling us sociopathic.

And, of course, the 1969 Stonewall riots were a watershed moment when disenfranchised drag queens fought police harassment at New York’s Stonewall Inn. Drag queens also fought police intimidation in San Francisco and Los Angeles. They had nothing left to lose and said enough! We owe those queens as their struggles catalyzed the LGBTQ movement for civil rights.

Another wave of political action erupted during the AIDS pandemic of the 1980s and 1990s. People fought for their lives. Care circles and memorials defined our chosen families. The community demonstrated fierce resiliency — mobi-

Letters to the Editor

Legislators must override Scott’s child care veto

To the Editor:

I’m proud to support the 2023 child care bill, and I’m grateful to my local legislators Ginny Lyons, Thomas Chittenden, Kesha Ram Hinsdale and Martin LaLonde for passing this bill.

The child care crisis in our state needs to be addressed and I urge our representatives to override Gov. Phil Scott’s recent veto of the bill.

As a South Burlington resident, this bill is imperative to our community because so many families with young children are struggling to access child care right now.

All children, regardless of their background, deserve equitable access to high-quality early education opportunities. Unfortunately, too many children are missing out. Approximately 60 percent of Vermont’s youngest children don’t have access to the child care they need — either because their parents can’t find it or they can’t afford it.

As a licensed early child educator and early childhood special educator as well as parent of two young children, I know firsthand how imperative it is to provide young children with rich, early learning experiences in a safe and loving environment. The early years of a child’s life are marked by the most rapid period of brain development in a human’s life.

The cognitive, physical and emotional development that occurs in early childhood creates the foundation for all future learning, behavior and health. These essential skills are not only important for a successful transition to school, but also for later academic achievement and social adjustment.

The struggle to find affordable, high-quality child care is impacting many Vermont families. I quit my teaching job

of 12 years to stay home with our kids. I have friends who are not having a second child because they can’t afford to in our state. We need to ensure that all families have access to high quality child care that is affordable, spending no more than 10 percent of their household income. We need to recognize early childhood education as the vital profession that it is and support early childhood educators by providing them with fair compensation and benefits.

All the pieces are in place for Vermont to make history and end our state’s child care crisis. The answer is simple: If we wish to maintain Vermont’s unique communities and values, its healthy families and its local businesses, then public investment in the child care sector through the 2023 child care bill is the solution. That’s why I’m asking our lawmakers to vote to override Scott’s recent veto.

Emily Stewart South Burlington

Keep city’s identity plain and simple

To the Editor:

Tony Basiliere’s letter to the editor on May 25 was spot on. (“Please stop using SoBu in headlines)

When I first became familiar with the 4-letter abbreviation, I thought it was the name of a band. I was disappointed, to say the least, that the powers that be in South Burlington accepted this misunderstood abbreviation.

Change it to some word like So Burl so people know what the heck you are talking about. Plain and simple.

Rita Masso South Burlington

lizing information, support, treatment and advocacy. When few would care for us, we took care of our own.

Pride festivals evolved from celebrating sexual freedom and affirmation to funeral processions mourning the unrelenting AIDS carnage. Then legal protection, adoption and marriage equality came to dominate agendas as we assimilated. Vermont led the nation here, granting civil unions in 2000 and full marriage rights in 2009.

As our community organized, political leaders emerged. Harvey Milk was the first openly gay man elected in California to the board of supervisors in San Francisco in 1977. I was there when he was assassinated one year later.

Karen Clark, elected in 1981, was the first out lesbian to serve in the Minnesota

Special Dresses for Special Occasions

Legislature. Ron Squires, Vermont’s first openly gay legislator, elected to the House in 1990, died from AIDS in 1993.

These pioneers were outliers. Now there are 1,174 LGBTQ elected officials serving in city, state and federal offices. In Montpelier, we have 14 Vermont legislators in the Rainbow Caucus. And our self-described “scrappy little dyke” Becca Balint is serving us in Congress.

While there has been much progress politically, we still face tremendous prejudice and fear mongering. Little has changed to guarantee basic human and civil rights for queer people internationally, and whatever legal advances we gained nationally are at risk with an emboldened

See KILLACKY on page 6

Diane Von Furstenberg, Shoshanna, Alice & Olivia, Shona Joy, Trina turk, Halston, Hutch, Julie Vos, Monique L'huillier, Black Halo. Mac Duggal, Ted Baker, Joseph ribkoff, soia & kyo...

KILLACKY continued from page 5

right wing and conservative Supreme Court.

Protections are being rolled back for queer and transgender kids as well as military personnel. LGBTQ seniors are increasingly isolated as Baby Boomers age. Gender affirming health care is being denied, state by state, and books are being banned, curriculum purged and drag shows outlawed. There is much left to do.

As we celebrate this month, let’s learn from the battles of the

past to build upon their legacies of resilience. From those ferocious drag queens in the 1960s to the vehement AIDS activists of the 1980s, I could not be who I am today without them. I love my idiosyncratic family.

This commentary is adapted from remarks John R. Killacky of South Burlington gave at recent Pride festivals in Essex and Lyndonville. He is the author of “because art: commentary, critique, and conversation.”

COURTESY PHOTOS

John Killacky at the Essex Pride festival. At right, with Emoji Nightmare and Katniss EQ.

graduate smiles and looks on as family and friends cheer

GRADUATION

continued from page 1

marry and have kids,” he said. “But I believe we all have our own unique formula for life. They might have different ingredients, but they all have the same intended outcome: Happiness.”

“I challenge you, Class of 2023, take one risk a day,” he said. “To live a life settled in comfort is to be conquered by fear, and to live in discomfort is to accept growth.”

Pidgeon was one of more than 200 seniors who on Friday graduated from South Burlington High School. Dressed in cap and gown, the students filled the University of Vermont’s Patrick Gymnasium, with family and friends looking on from the bleachers.

The Class of 2023’s “journey through school was unusual,” said Alex McHenry, chair of the South Burlington Board of School Directors — having been the last South Burlington class to

have experienced the COVID-19 pandemic while still in the school.

The students were freshman when, in the spring of 2020, the world came to a halt.

“But here we are, three years later, and everything that we loved doing is doable again,” he said.

“You’ve worked hard in your journey through public school and have accomplished great things,” he said. “Your loved ones, the educational community and the broader community have also worked hard for you. We are impressed by your achievements, and we are confident that you will be successful in the next phase of your lives.”

Pidgeon was one of several student speakers to address their classmates, joining Kylie Pollack,

See GRADUATION on page 10

PHOTOS BY COREY MCDONALD

A

for South Burlington High School’s Class of 2023. Kylie Rose Pollack speaks during South Burlington High School’s graduation ceremony. Pollack was awarded the Thomas A. Farrell Scholarship, and the Social Studies Department Award.

“Here we are, three years later, and everything that we loved doing is doable again.”

— Alex McHenry South Burlingon School Board chair

South Burlington High School Class of 2023

Friday, June 16, 2023

Samantha Mercedes Adams

Avery Mowrer Adamson

Eliana Addo

Ishir Agarwal

Sana AL Namee

Harrison James Althoff

Sydnee Grace Ambrosino

Nigel R. Asava

Rowan Assur *

Eden August-Rain

Kyren Badger

Caitlyn Nancy Baker

Paul Brooks Wahlig Balkan

Parker W. Banas

Anna-Rose Sullivan Barnes

Tabitha Patricia Beckett

Emily Jean Bellows

Harley Berry *

Xavier Lee Bessette

Saksham Bhardwaj

Jayson Michael Bishop

Zoe Jean Blake

Ryan Charles Bombard

Isabelle Borden *

Emily Pauline Borrazzo

Jonathan Bortz

Sophia Bouffard

Abby Rae Brennan

Bennett Wentworth Bridges

Keyshawn Brochu

Katelynn Elizabeth Brosseau

Amelia Marie Brown

Taurean Lamar Buford, Jr.

Charlotte Bumbeck

Maximillian Bumbeck

Dagin Michael Barratt Burke

Simon Joshu Cafiero

Maxwell Chapin Campbell

Makenna Miller Cannon

Caramia Nicki Finn Carmolli

Annie Rose Chalnick

Andrew Scott Chandler

Yin Bo Chen

Devon Meredith Cherry

Jolene Elise Cheung

Tenzin Choden

James Paul Clancy

Caleb James Clayton

Oliver Cloutier

Daniel Owen Coel

Maeve Louise Collins

Ella Rose Cooper

Molly Christine Cota

Kane David Couture

Benton Paul Cutroni

Samir Dahal

Emma Paige DeGuise

Alyssa Rose Desany

Taylor Jayden Desjardin

Wolfgang A. Desseau *

Tenzin Yeshi Dhelotsang

Isabelle Ryanne Dixon

Rudolph Dombi

Schilling Marino Ellis

Ronald Thomas Farrell III

Jenaya Flanders

Kenneth Fontaine

Maximilian Kolbe Fontana

Madelyn Sara Ford

Allison Christine Fox

Alexander Christopher Frank

Vincent-Bernard S. Frigo

Samuel Thomas Frostman

Teegan Hollis Gauthier

Tenzin Kunsang Geygong

Ava Marie Goyette

Cade Grace

Lily Isabelle Groeneveld

Kate Guillemette

Nilufer Sena Gungor

Suat Gungor

Lily Jordan Hankes

Kennith Harris

Nathaniel George Hasenecz

Faith Ann Hawkins

Miranda Hayes

Emily Sofia Hebert

William Ryan Hershberg

Nora Catherine Heslop

Carter Edward Higgins

Casey James Hockenbury

Kiki Hokenmaier

Walker Arrow Hughes Griffin James Hult

Maxwell Dean Ingham

Bush Issa

Anita Nita Isufi

Flastine Jafar

Rex Tyler Jewell

Zaiah Amissah Jordan

Maria Claire Kaczmarek

Hunter Russell Katon

Elizabeth Jopaige KerrHalpin

Daniel Sehyun Kim

Evan Michael Knoth

Rosalie Gloria Behar

Kosnitsky

Miah C. Lafayette

Evan Prosper LaMothe

Lucas LaMothe

Vaughn Weston Larkin *

Taylor Paige Larose

William Charles Lawrence, Jr.

Carolyn Grace Lawrence

Elizabeth Jeanne Lawrence

Nathaniel Zachariah Leavens

Alec Patrick LeClair

Alexis Ann LeClair

Armani Shayklismova Lee

Isabella Irene Lenart

Ethan Thomas Little

Miranda Renee Lizotte

Cary Robert Longley

Baxter Elliot Lowell

Beth Lussier

Elizabeth Jiayun Ma

Miranda Ann MacArt

Autumn Anne Maloney

Austin Robert Marcotte

Clara Billings Margulius

Avery Paul Martin

Jack Paul Mayer

Anthony James McGahey

Lindsay Anna Marie McGinley

Kaitlyn Anne McGrath

Iana Sally Mecca

Norzin Lhamo Mentsang

Taysean Anthony Metz

Reid Gibb Miller

Jalen Paul Minert

Ivan Frederick Minier

Zinnia Montanez

Daishawnda Arella

Montgomery

Vikyat Mulpuri

Tanmayi Jayesh Nazre

Luke Roman Francis Nelson

Zachary Charles Neumann

Peadar Julian Graham O’Brien

Stella Mary O’Brien

Bella Brook Olinger

Taylor Olivia Payne

Lucy Ann Payson

Evan Walter Pidgeon

Matthew Ploof

Kylie Rose Pollack

Rogan Shea Poquette

* Absentia

Logan E. Prouty

Isabel Redzic

Elizabeth Remick

Betsua Reyes

Evan Francis Richardson

Harrison Abbe Rickards

Bellalicia Socorro Rivera

Stephen Christopher Rogers

Franz William Rosenberger

Aurora Jenna Ross

Elaina Marie Ross

Jacob Faulkner Russell

Nyasha Malaika Rutanhira

Ethan Augustus Sandberg

Jack Vincent Savas

Jonah T. Sayler

Cassie Scarpa

Juliet Schoffelmeijer

Julia Sides

Liam Aiden Slattery

Kendra Alex Smith

Anjela St. Hilaire

Aleah Markala Staley

Blue Steves

Y’vonna-Marie Tiarra Stewart

Raphaela Selorm Sulley

Casey Kim Sullivan

Ryan Joseph Sweet

Kayla Grace Tashiro

Bwaynaykaw Thaw

Dominic Thomas

Hope Mariah Thomas

Michael David Thompson

Taylor Nicole Tomasi

Elisabeth Toupin

Han Bao Tran

Isabelle Emma Trivieres

Mars Uttecht

Hadija Uwiyeze *

Hugo Pierre Vantine

Oliver Bech Vogt

Jeffrey Washington

Savannah Marie Werner

Hannah Alexis White

Abigail Elizabeth Whitehill

Audrey Williger

Taavi Wirtanen-Debenedet

Cole Douglas Woodland

Kainoa Yee

Kekoa Yee

Alexander Joseph Youchah

Finn Bentley Zuccareno

Elma Zulkic

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS

Charles Bond Life Science Achievement Award Finn Bentley

Esther J. Urie Award for Excellence in English Carter Edward

Gary Barber Technology Department Award Samuel Thomas

John E. McGee Award for Excellence in Mathematics Saksham

Physical Science Achievement Award Saksham

Roger Bedard Award for Outstanding Achievement in Technology Education Ava Marie

Social Studies Department Award Sana AL

William Ryan Hershberg, Kylie Rose Pollack

Thomas G. Irwin Memorial Science Award Aurora Jenna

Visual Art Department Award Norzin Lhamo

World Language Award Avery Mowrer

NATIONAL MERIT AND ACHIEVEMENT CORPORATION AWARDS

Certificate of Merit Saksham Bhardwaj, Emily Pauline Borrazzo, Daniel Sehyun

Letter of Commendation Clara

Margulius National Merit Scholarship Emily Pauline

SOUTH BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

South Burlington High School Key Club Scholarship Taylor Paige Larose, Audrey

South Burlington High School Student Council Scholarship Nyasha Malaika

Kayla Grace Tashiro

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS

Barbara Bushaw Educational Scholarship

presented by the Colchester American Legion Post #91 Taylor Paige

Graduates enter the University of Vermont’s Patrick Gymnasium to begin the graduation ceremony.

Zuccareno

Edward Higgins

Frostman

Bhardwaj

Bhardwaj

Marie Goyette

AL Namee,

Jenna Ross

Mentsang

Adamson

AWARDS

Christine LaPointe Family Lunch Lady Scholarship Tenzin Kunsang Geygong

Goss Dodge Chrysler Ram Jeep Scholarship

Kathryn Buley and Richard Wise Scholarship

presented by the South Burlington Educators’ Association

Paul and Barbara Jordan Scholarship

Pizzagalli Can-Do Scholarship

South Burlington Chamberlin School

Parent/Teacher Association Scholarship

South Burlington Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School

Parent/Teacher Association Scholarship

South Burlington Friends of the Arts Scholarship

Avery Paul Martin

Kate Guillemette

Maximilian Kolbe Fontana, Cassie Scarpa

Taylor Paige Larose

Keyshawn Brochu

Julia Sides

Norzin Lhamo Mentsang

South Burlington High School Athletic Booster Scholarship Rex Tyler Jewell, Evan Michael Knoth, Evan Walter Pidgeon, Ryan Joseph Sweet

South Burlington Orchard School

Parent/Teacher Association Scholarship

Saksham Bhardwaj

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Abigail Rush Memorial World Language Scholarship Anna-Rose Sullivan

Barnes Allen B. Cummings Family Scholarship

presented by the South Burlington High School Athletic Boosters Miranda Hayes Edith

Mascott Memorial Scholarship

Frederick H. Tuttle Memorial Scholarship

Y’vonna-Marie Tiarra Stewart

presented by the South Burlington Educators’ Association Daniel Sehyun Kim

Gary D. Iverson Memorial Scholarship

Maria Claire Kaczmarek

George Cannon Memorial Scholarship Harley Berry, Autumn Anne Maloney

James P. Buley Memorial Scholarship

John Torpey Memorial Scholarship

Carolyn Grace Lawrence

Luke Roman Francis Nelson

Mark A. Evnin Memorial Scholarship Mars Uttecht

Melissa J. Wells Memorial Scholarship

Michael D. Flaherty Memorial Scholarship

Nick Methot Memorial Scholarship

William Ryan Hershberg

Isabel Redzic

Vaughn Weston Larkin

Sehyun Kim

Clara Billings

Pauline Borrazzo

Audrey Williger Rutanhira, Paige Larose

South Burlington Police Officers’ Association Scholarship

South Burlington Rick Marcotte Central School

Parent/Teacher Association Scholarship

South Burlington Rotary Club William W. Stone Scholarship

South Burlington Tim Wile Reach Up Scholarship

SteelBerry Scholarship

The Other Paper Scholarship

Thomas A. Farrell Scholarship

United States Air Force ROTC Scholarship

Eliana Addo

Caleb James Clayton

Ishir Agarwal

Austin Robert Marcotte

Betsua Reyes

Emily Jean Bellows

Kylie Rose Pollack

Raphaela Selorm Sulley

United States Army ROTC Scholarship Paul Brooks Wahlig Balkan, Evan Michael Knoth

University of Vermont, Vermont Scholar Evan Walter Pidgeon, Kainoa Yee,

Finn Bentley Zuccareno

Patricia Nowak Memorial Scholarship

presented by the South Burlington Business Association Han Bao Tran

Paul A. Toomey Memorial Scholarship Evan Walter Pidgeon

Roderick C. Marcotte Memorial Scholarship

presented by the South Burlington Educators’ Association Rogan Shea Poquette

Rosa Maria Schaefer Memorial Scholarship Makenna Miller Cannon

Theodore and Ann Manazir Memorial Scholarship

Kendra Alex Smith

Thomas Senesac Memorial Scholarship Miranda Hayes, Emily Sofia Hebert

Timothy D. Comolli Memorial Scholarship

presented by the South Burlington Educators’ Association Blue Steves

Walter Schaefer Memorial Scholarship Evan Francis Richardson

PHOTOS BY COREY MCDONALD ceremony. A student’s graduation cap.

GRADUATION

continued from page 7

Brooks Balkan, and class president Raphaela Selorm Sulley

“We are proud to be a class who’s left a mark on our school and our community, and we leave here today knowing that we leave it for the better,” Sulley said, before introducing Philip Galiga, who gave the commencement address.

Galiga, who is retiring after 20 years as a teacher and faculty member with the South Burlington School District, offered some practical advice for the students: listen to reggae music as much as you can, ditch the car and ride a bicycle, and when life hands you lemons, well, do whatever you want with them.

“Create your own masterpieces, and creatively tackle the problems that my generation left you,” he said, “but most of all, be kind, be well and be you.”

This year’s graduating class received numerous awards and scholarships. Emily Borrazzo received a National Merit Scholarship, and, along with Saksham Bhardwaj and Daniel Sehyun Kim, received a Certificate of Merit.

Emily Jean Bellows, meanwhile, was this year’s recipient of The Other Paper scholarship.

“It’s hard to bid farewell to class and community so indelibly impactful,” Balkan said. “We were each other’s best friends, biggest rivals, first loves; there were wild nights, early mornings and days we prayed to get through. Now it’s funny — I wish those days had never ended.”

A graduate smiles after receiving her diploma. Evan Walter Pidgeon addresses the class. Pidgeon received several scholarships and awards, including the Patrick A. Toomey Memorial Scholarship and the South Burlington High School High School Athletic Booster Scholarship. The University of Vermont’s Patrick Gymnasium packed with family, friends and loved ones cheering on South Burlington High School’s graduates.

“It might not have been perfect, but it really was special, wasn’t it?

PHOTOS BY COREY MCDONALD

Shelburne hosts blood drive July 19

St. Catherine of Siena hosts a Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, July 19, noon-5 p.m., 72 Church St. in Shelburne Appointments are recommended as walks-ins cannot always be accommodated. To sign up call 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

If you are an eligible type O, B - or A - donor, consider making a power red donation. Red blood cells are the most transfused blood component.

Contact Laureen Mathon with questions at lmathon104@gmail. com.

Shelburne Age Well hosts July Grab and Go meal

Age Well and St. Catherine’s of Siena Parish in Shelburne are teaming up to provide a meal to go for anyone age 60 and older on Tuesday, July 11.

The meal will be available for pick up in the parking lot at 72 Church St. from 11 a.m. until noon and are available for anyone 60 or older. Suggested donation is $5.

The menu is cheese tortellini with alfredo sauce, peas and carrots, spinach, wheat bread, watermelon and milk.

To order a meal contact Kathleen at agewellstcath@gmail. com or 802-503-1107. Deadline to order is Wednesday, July 5. If this is a first-time order, provide your name, address, phone number and date of birth.

If you haven’t yet filled out a congregate meal registration form, bring a completed registration form with you or send one to: Age Well; 875 Roosevelt

Community Notes

Highway, Ste. 210, Colchester VT 05446. Forms will be available at meal pick up.

Learn about restaurant tickets to dine at participating restaurants at agewellvt.org.

Homestead Book Club discusses ‘Blindspot’

The Homestead Book Club will meet on Sunday Aug. 6, 3-4 p.m. at the Homestead Museum to discuss “Blindspot,” a historic fiction novel that takes place in revolutionary Boston. Two Harvard history professors wrote the book to celebrate ordinary people caught up in extraordinary times.

Preregistration is required but book talk is free. Check out ethanallehomestead.org for a schedule of

demonstrations and tours for the Ethan Allen Day weekend or to register for the book club.

Homestead celebrates Ethan Allen this weekend

Celebrate Ethan Allen Day, a Vermont state holiday, on Friday, June 23, by visiting Allen’s last home in Burlington, the Ethan Allen Homestead, which plans a weekend of events.

Vermont residents get in free on Ethan Allen Day just by showing a Vermont ID. To plan a visit, visit ethanallenhomestead.org.

Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25, also features a Revolutionary War reenactment. Encampment reenactments will

COURTESY PHOTO

SB Nite Out brings back The Hitmen on Thursday, June 29, 5-8 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Park, South Burlington. Now

seventh year, friends, family and neighbors spend evenings in the park listening to live music and enjoying different cuisines,

through August. The concert on July 6 features The Grift.

SPORTS

Borrazzo named player of the year

LAUREN READ CORRESPONDENT

For the second year in a row, South Burlington softball player Emily Borrazzo has been named the Gatorade Vermont Player of the Year.

The senior helped lead the Wolves to a 10-6 record and the Division I playoffs.

Borrazzo finished the season with a 10-5 record through 15 games with a 0.94 ERA in 97 innings pitched. She also struck out 164 batters and issued just 16 walks. At the plate, she batted .571 with four home runs, 16 RBIs and 26 runs, and she also drew 27 walks and struck out just once.

Borrazzo, who helped South Burlington win its first-ever softball title last season, will attend Williams College in the fall.

“Borrazzo is a dominant player who excels in the circle, defends her position as well as anyone in the state and she’s an elite hitter,” Missisquoi Valley Union High School head coach Bill Sheets said. “She has the extremely rare gift of owning

game-changing impact, both offensively and defensively. Most importantly, she’s hard-working, dedicated, respectful and one of the nicest people you could have the pleasure of knowing.”

Baseball

South Burlington was all over the recent all-league baseball teams when they were released last week.

Five Wolves players were named to the first team, two others made the second team and two more received honorable mentions.

Brady Havers (second base), Kiefer McGrath (catcher), James Chagnon (utility), Evan LaMothe (pitcher) and Nick Kelly (pitcher) were all named to the first team.

Andrew Chandler (first base) and Andre Bouffard (shortstop) were both named to the second team.

Samuel Mazza-Bergeron and Lucas Van Mullen both earned honorable mentions for South Burlington.

See BORRAZZO on page 13

South Burlington Wildcats win American Legion Baseball opener

The South Burlington Wildcats coasted to an easy victory over Montpelier Post 3 14-4 on Thursday at Veterans Memorial Park. Montpelier Post 3 got on the board in the first inning, but South Burlington pulled away for good with five runs in the third inning.

In the third, Kyle Tanis singled on a 3-2 count, scoring a run, and

William Gumbrell doubled on a 3-1 count to score a run. Andrew Chandler singled on a 1-2 count, scoring a run, and Jackson Littlefield’s sac fly scored two runs for the Wildcats.

The Wildcats notched seven runs in the sixth inning. Gumbrell, Baxter Lowell, Kaiden Quinn, Teddy Loescher and Augie Leven

each had RBIs in the frame. Cooper Smith got the win for the South Burlington Wildcats. The ace lasted six innings, allowing six hits and four runs while striking out 10 and walking one. Next up for the South Burlington Wildcats was a doubleheader against the Colchester Cannons on June 18.

PHOTO BY AL FREY Emily Borrazzo in action April 15 when she spun two complete games, allowing just three hits in a 12-2 win over Champlain Valley and then giving up just one run in a 23-1 win over Mount Mansfield. She was just named the 2023 Gatorade Vermont Player of the Year.

Cookbook club

p.m. The cookbook for the July meeting is “Soo Farista,” which explores Somali cuisine.

COMMUNITY NOTES

continued from page 11

be held June 24 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and June 25 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Ethan Allen Homestead monthly lecture series will begin at 2 p.m. on June 25, 2 p.m. with local historian and author Glenn Fay. Fay will present “An Intimate History of the Ethan and Fanny Allen Family in Burlington 1787-1789.”

The lecture is free with a recommended donation (for those who are financially able) of $10.

This event will be held in-person.

Lions offers free vision screenings for kids

On Saturday, June 24, the Champlain Valley Lions will offer free vision screenings for children at University Mall in South Burlington.

Using a portable, high-tech screening camera, specially trained Lions Club volunteers can perform a comprehensive, no contact, vision analysis for any

child in about a minute.

Free vision screenings for children are offered through Lions KidSight USA, a Lions Club program whose goal is to identify eye problems early so that children with vision impairments or disease can be referred to specialists for appropriate care.

Since its inception, KidSight Lions volunteers have helped prevent, treat and cure eye diseases in tens of thousands of Vermont children.

Free KidSight vision screenings are part of the core Lions’ commitment to work on behalf of the blind and visually impaired. Thanks to advances in technology, prevention is now a key part of that commitment.

Parents can bring their children 6 months and older to the University Mall from 1-4 p.m. for a free screening. There will also be refreshments and information on how to volunteer for future KidSight vision screenings.

BORRAZZO

continued from page 12

Lamothe was also named to Vermont’s Twin State roster. The annual doubleheader matchup against New Hampshire will be held on Saturday, June 24, at Norwich University. First pitch will be at 10 a.m.

Ultimate

The South Burlington boys’ and girls’ ultimate teams were

well represented when the coach’s association released all-state teams.

Max Fontana and Saksham Bhardwaj were both named to the first team, while Jacob Russell was named to the second team. For the girls, Clara Margulius, Moriya Gelfenbein and Ava Jensen were all named to the all-state team.

Information Technology Director

JOB SUMMARY

The City of South Burlington is looking for an innovative, strategic and dynamic proven leader to be our next IT Director: oversee and lead all aspects of Information Technology for the City; design and develop IT strategies and infrastructure, hardware and software, network operations and security, server maintenance and connectivity, help desk and customer service operations and project management. Administrative functions include budget and resource management. As a Department Head, this position is a member of the City Manager’s Leadership Team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field, plus a minimum of five years’ experience in information technology leadership and administration, equivalency considered. Learn more about the position and see a detailed job description by visiting: southburlingtonvt.gov/jobopportunities

APPLY NOW

Review of applications will begin July 5, 2023. To apply, please email an South Burlington City employment application form, cover letter, resume and three references to sbcityjobs@southburlingtonvt.gov with “IT Director” in the subject line.

Obituary

A Catholic Mass and celebration of life will be held for Priscilla Thomas Hill on Friday, June 30, 2023, at 2 p.m. at St. Catherine’s of Sienna Church in Shelburne. Priscilla died on March 9, 2023.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Priscilla’s name to Green Mountain Pug Rescue.

Job Openings

The Town of Hinesburg, Vermont seeks qualified applicants for the following positions:

• Highway Foreperson

• Highway Maintainer

• Water and/or Wastewater Operator

• Firefighter/AEMT

• General Seasonal Summer Help

Detailed information and an application form can be found at www.hinesburg.org under the employment tab. Applications can be mailed or delivered to Todd Odit, Town Manager, 10632 Route 116 or emailed to todit@hinesburg.org.

The Town of Hinesburg offers a comprehensive benefits package and very competitive pay. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed as received and accepted until the position is filled.

COURTESY PHOTO

Bill Wargo took these photos of dishes made by members of the Cookbook Club at the South Burlington Public Library on June 6. Wargo hosts the program at the library. The next meeting of the club is Tuesday, July 11, 5:30

Priscilla Thomas Hill

Priscilla Thomas Hill

Email judy@otherpapersbvt.com or call 802-864-6670 to place

Piano Lessons

RABIES BAIT

continued from page 2

The week-long bait drop is a cooperative effort between Vermont and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services to stop the spread of the potentially fatal disease.

Spring Cleanup & Mulch

Lawn Maintenance

Rabies is a deadly viral disease of the brain that infects mammals. It is most often seen in raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats, but unvaccinated pets and livestock can also get rabies.The virus is spread through the bite of an infected animal or contact with its

Landscape Design

Stonework & Planting Mini Excavation

802-343-4820

www.pleasantvalleyvt.com

/ Cremation

saliva. ways treatment 100 a have those animals mal an it. animals

Bob & Jessica Trautwine

Cell/Txt: 802-233-1451

Build / Remodel

PLEASANT VALLEY, INC.

Siding & Trim Work

Carpentry Repairs

Painting & Staining

Decks & Porches

Outdoor Structures

802-343-4820

802-343-4820

www.pleasantvalleyvt.com

www.pleasantvalleyvt.com

Funeral / Cremation

CORBIN & PALMER

FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES

SHELBURNE FUNERAL CHAPEL

Family owned and operated since 1921

Pre-planning services available 209 Falls Road, Shelburne, VT (802) 985-3370

ARIES

March 21 - April 20

Aries, sometimes you do not have to take action to x problems. Certain issues will work themselves out on their own. Don’t feel the need to rush in and nd a quick solution.

TAURUS

April 21 - May 21

Right now the spotlight is on you and your talents, Taurus. You have a large group of admirers who are looking to see what you can produce next.

GEMINI

May 22 - June 21

You will recover quickly from disagreements with others, Gemini. These situations may give you a new perspective and compel you to change a few things for the better.

CANCER

June 22 - July 22

Con de in a friend about something that is troubling you, Cancer. Talking about the issue could start you down a path toward a solution. Thank others for lending an ear.

LEO

July 23 - Aug. 23

Leo, on the outside everything may seem to be going along ne with a friend. But things may be different on the inside. Treat others tenderly to avoid piling on.

VIRGO

Aug. 24 - Sept. 22

Vacation vibes are high this week, Virgo. You are daydreaming about potential destinations. Narrow down your prospects and zero in on your favorite features.

LIBRA

Sept. 23 - Oct. 23

You may want to know what another person is thinking but don’t want to come off too pushy, Libra. If you phrase the question the right way, it won’t seem like an interrogation.

SCORPIO

Oct. 24 - Nov. 22

Your physical and emotional health may be a focal point this week, Scorpio. Book some time for re ection, rest and relaxation. Solitude can help you clear your mind.

SUDOKU

Here’s How It Works:

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must ll each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can gure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

SAGITTARIUS

Nov. 23 - Dec. 21

Sagittarius, you are staying on top of your responsibilities and have good energy moving through this week. However, by the time the weekend arrives you may be running on empty.

CAPRICORN

Dec. 22 - Jan. 20

Try having some fun outside of your comfort zone, Capricorn. It is good to try new things from time to time and push the boundaries you have set up for yourself.

AQUARIUS

Jan. 21 - Feb. 18 Aquarius, this week you may nd yourself meeting new people and tting into groups you had not imagined. Network as much as possible while having fun along the way.

PISCES

Feb. 19 - March 20

Pisces, nances may have been on your mind and you are eager to pay off some debt. It could take a while, but you will be successful.

CLUES ACROSS

1. Understand intuitively

5. Two of something

9. Not involving computer tech

11. Acclaimed

13. Undermine

15. The condition of being concealed or hidden

16. Irritate

17. The process of developing a theory

19. Ceramic jar

21. Not fresh

22. Dad’s fashion accessory

23. Popular review site

25. New Mexico county

26. ‘__ death do us part

27. Fees

29. Takes with force

31. One-time Yankees rookie sensation

33. Gordon and Snider are two 34. Body parts

36. Arranges

38. Fiddler crabs

39. Mimics

41. Witnesses

43. They __

44. Lasso

46. Runs down

48. In response to

52. Bird-like dinosaur

53. Metamorphic stages

54. Conditions of incapacity

56. Sodas are sold in these units

57. Break away from

58. Ethereal

59. Boggy

CLUES DOWN

1. Mangled

2. Ruf ed some feathers

3. Not young

4. Lakers legend

5. Nocturnal S. American rodent

6. Direction (Scottish)

7. Intestinal in ammation

8. Spring back in fear

9. Owl genus

10. Girls

11. Unbeliefs

12. Force unit

14. Expired trade agreement

ANSWERS

15. Went alone

18. Animal noises

20. Woman who graduated from a speci c school

24. The very top

26. Organs in males

28. Earnings

30. Z Z Z

32. Reddish browns 34. A salt or ester of acetic acid 35. A place to get off your feet 37. More disreputable 38. Kidney condition 40. Cease moving

Quick

Extra seed covering

“Survivor: Panama” winner

inspects