Congratulations
to Viki Zulkoski of Charlotte, who was recognized by United Way of Chittenden County for her volunteer work with Spectrum Youth and Family Services. She was one of 48 local volunteers honored during the fifth annual Building Block Awards on September 28 at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts. According to Amy Carmola, director of community impact for United Way, “This event is our opportunity to recognize the precious time and caring that advocates and volunteers offer our community.” The honorees received certificates and gifts from Lake Champlain Chocolates and the Flynn.
to Ted Castle whose company, Rhino Foods, was pointed out as a firm that hired a diverse workforce in an article in the September 17 Burlington Free Press. Ted said he made a conscious effort to do so 20 years ago and began to tap into Burlington’s immigrant community. Castle, who began selling cookies from a cart on Church Street, now believes unequivocally that as the company formed and expanded, it has benefited from hiring refugees. The article points to cousins Netra and Lalit Adhikari from Bhutan, who were deported to Nepal from their home country because of their religion and who eventually ended up in Burlington. They worked their way up from Rhino’s production line to jobs in its quality assurance laboratory.
to Steve Colangeli, who was featured in an article in the September 23 Seven Days for growing figs in his Charlotte greenhouse. Steve, “defying conventional wisdom that figs are a warm-weather crop,” is helping local chefs discover the fruit in its freshest form. Colangeli’s greenhouse at Paradiso Farm has 35 ripening fig trees as well as turmeric and ginger. He hopes to expand his crop to 50 trees, selling to other growers. Noting that in Turkey figs are marketed as a natural Viagra, Colangeli figures he can, perhaps, raise his price. Another Charlotter, Adam Spell, who makes Gusto Gelato and owns La Villa restaurant, has used some of Steve’s figs in a limited-edition gelato.
Sympathy
is extended to family and friends of Margaret “Peggy” Ann (Durfee) West of Charlotte, who passed away September 13 at the age of 92. After moving between North Carolina and Quebec, the Wests settled back home in Vermont. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Champlain Valley Agency on Aging, 76 Pearl Street, Suite 201, Essex Junction, VT 05452, or to a charity of one’s choice.
is extended to family and friends of Helen F. Spears of Enosburg Falls, who passed away September 28 at the age of 93. Her surviving family includes her daughter, Pamela Dodge, and Pamela’s husband, Clark, of Charlotte. The family asks that those who wish to make contributions in Helen’s memory consider doing so to St. John the Baptist Cemetery Association, c/o Donna Magnant, P.O. Box 575, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450.
is extended to family and friends of Ruth Jerger Bull of Ferrisburgh, who passed away September 30. Born in Ferrisburgh, she was the eldest of six children of Berta and August Jerger. Her surviving family includes her daughter Kristine and Kristene’s husband, Tom Larson, of Charlotte. The family asks that those wishing to make donations in her memory consider doing so to Addison County Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753 or to North Ferrisburgh Sunday School, 227 Old Hollow Road, North Ferrisburgh, VT 05473.
is extended to family and friends of Joan Büttner of McNeal, Arizona, who passed away September 19 at the age of 94. Her surviving family includes her son, Nathaniel Carr, his wife, Stacy Fraser, and their two children, Sawyer and Mavis, all Charlotte residents. Stacy worked at Eating Well in Charlotte for a number of years and was often visited here by her mother-in-law Joan.
is extended to family and friends of Charlotte M. (Sheehan) Dolliver of Port Orange, Florida, who passed away September 29 at the age of 90. Born in East Charlotte to Clayton and Mae Sheehan, she grew up on her family’s farm in East Charlotte and attended grade school, adjacent to their farm, in the current Grange Hall, one of 14 elementary schools in Charlotte at that time. Her surviving family includes her sister, Shirley Marshall, and her brother, John Sheehan, of Charlotte.
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