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Despite the decision from the state legislature to re-work state employee pensions until the summer, educators and other state employees still gathered outside of the statehouse this weekend to fight for their pensions. When asked about the proposal, Elementary School Educator Tommy Young said, “It changes what I plan to do in the future, and how I plan to continue a success forward. It felt like a punch in the gut.” Young has worked with educators across the country, and says that up until a week ago, he felt proud to say that he was a teacher in Vermont. “Vermont always seemed to be the example compared to all the other states, compared to teachers I talk to, about how teachers are viewed and respected.”Lost respect is a common feeling amongst these rallies. “Teaching in public schools is the hardest job I’ve ever had,” said Mairead Harris from Stowe Middle and High School. “It’s hard because its demanding of your mind and your heart. It’s also hard becau
Jeff Boomhower
Jeff Boomhower passed away at home on Monday, December 21, 2020, surrounded by his family after a valiant struggle with cancer. Jeff’s last hours were peaceful and pain free. Until then, he was mobile and planning out his next adventure.
Jeff spent his formative years living in the Underhill community with the Browns River and Green Mountains as his guides, fishing, hunting and skiing. Problem solving was his largest fascination. His creative problem-solving skills came in handy while working for the Williston Schools and Engleberth Construction.
He was known to tie a sail to his canoe and hop from one Champlain Island to the other. During the time between camping trips, he preferred living in cabins he had made. In addition to the family clan, Jeff knitted together a group of friends and musicians with whom he camped and traveled from one bluegrass festival to another throughout the summer.