I grew up in Vermont and went to Essex Junction High School. As a scared 16 year old looking for a part-time job, my first, and after going to a few other stores, I went to Carroll's Pharmacy. In my scared voice I asked Mr. Von Sitas if he was looking for any help. He said "as a matter of fact I am". It was much later that he told me, he actually did not need anybody but when he saw how scared I was, he hired me on the spot. I continued to work for Mr. Von Sitas after I married until I moved away shortly after. My father had died when I was 12 and Mr. Von Sitas became my father figure. He encouraged me and I always knew he was there if I needed anything. He always went home for dinner at the supper hour and I would be alone in the store for a short time. His son being a joker as I remember, set all the alarm clocks behind the counter on the shelves to go off all at the same time. There I was waiting on a customer and they started to ring. I was mortified, how they both laughed when they came back. I remember a parent coming in with a prescription for their sick child, who would be standing by their side. The parent and child looked so sad and embarrassed has they had no money to pay for the prescription. Mr. Von Sitas filled it anyway. I will never forget Edward Von Sitas and his wonderful family.