Back to ECRWSS PRSRT STD School Time! Vote in the Primary Elections US Postage August Celebrate our PAID Health Care Tuesday, Aug. 14 Permit #2 12 - 18 Heroes North Haverhill, NH GMUSD Bus Schedule POSTAL CUSTOMER on page 6B FREE Independently Owned & Locally Operated THE AUGUSTVermont 08, 2018 | WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM JournaVOLUME 18, ISSUEl 32 Four Democrats, two Republicans run Recovery after in Primary Election for governor tractor-trailer BY AMANDA WEDEGIS “bring all parties to the table to cre- went to the University of Vermont lizing small business economy The Vermont Journal & The Shopper ate smart public policy that will re- and started his first business at the to drive tourism and relocation, spect Vermonters’ rights to own a age of 18. end to homelessness, 90 percent incident REGION – Tuesday, Aug. 14 is firearm while ensuring that people Scott is running with a firm stance renewable energy, fully fund the Primary Election day. In Vermont, can be safe in their schools, homes, against raising taxes as well as keep- education system, clean needle LUDLOW, Vt. – On the offices to be elected include U.S. and communities.” He also wants to ing state spending low. His platform exchange and overdose preven- July 31, Vermont Route senator, U.S. representative, gover- invest in public schools and support also includes making education more tion sites, taxation and regulation 100 was closed for sev- nor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, teachers and their health benefits. affordable, working across the aisle of marijuana, and reducing carbon eral hours while Lud- secretary of state, auditor of ac- For more information on James on legislation, and providing tax re- footprint with accessible public low Police responded counts, attorney general, all 30 state Ehlers, go to www.jamesehlersfor- lief to Vermonters. On June 29, Scott transportation. to a tractor-trailer ac- senate seats, all 150 state represen- vermont.com. stated, “In my first 18 months in of- For more information on Bren- cident at 61 Andover St. tative seats, probate judge, assistant Christine Hallquist fice, we’ve avoided $479 million in da Siegel, go to www.brendafor- The truck was coming judge, state’s attorney, sheriff, high Christine Hallquist is a Demo- forecasted property tax rate increas- vermont.com. into Ludlow from “Ter- bailiff, and justices of the peace. The cratic candidate from Hyde Park, es – including two consecutive years Ethan Sonneborn rible Mountain” when full list of candidates for the Aug. 14 Vt. She is the chief executive officer of level rates for residential property Ethan Sonneborn is a 14-year- the driver noticed his Primary Election can be found at the of Vermont Electric Coop. Hallquist tax payers. We’ve eliminated the in- old Democratic candidate from breaks weren’t working Vermont Secretary of State website has devoted time to serving her com- come tax on social security for low Bristol, Vt. He will be a fresh- properly. at www.sec.state.vt.us/elections/can- munity as town meeting moderator and middle-income households… man at Mt. Abraham Union High As the vehicle turned didates.aspx. and by serving on the development We’ve invested to make childcare, School in the fall, and he is cam- the corner, the heavy Four candidates are running for board, health board, and school early education, and higher educa- paigning for governor because he wooden pellets shifted, governor for the Democratic prima- board. Of community work, she says, tion opportunities more affordable, believes “we need a people pow- causing the truck to flip ry: James Ehlers, Christine Hallquist, “The values of cooperation among and taken critical steps towards im- ered movement to reform poli- to its side and project Brenda Siegel, and Ethan Sonneborn. cooperatives and concern for com- proving the efficiency of our K-12 tics.” He is dedicated to champion- the pellets into the first The two primary Republican candi- munity are a great basis for leader- system.” Scott says he’s running for ing the middle class and working floor of the 61 Andover dates are Phil Scott and Keith Stern. ship at the state level. The power of reelection because there’s still more class families while encouraging St. property, a neigh- Drew Valente escorts Ella Briggs safely to her home across the scene of the crash. James Ehlers people who want to do good, work- to do as governor. young people to get involved in boring front porch, and PHOTO PROVIDED James Ehlers is a Democratic can- ing together, is more powerful than For more information on Phil politics, “because today’s decisions utilities poles along the didate from Winooski, Vt. He is a their individual skills.” Scott, go to www.philscott.org. are their tomorrow.” roadside. ful in assisting the Powers family, U.S. Navy veteran and the executive Hallquist’s platform includes $15 Brenda Siegel Sonneborn supports universal Five members of the Powers as well as other individuals after the director of Lake Champlain Inter- minimum wage, paid family and Brenda Siegel is a Democratic healthcare, employment non- family were in the house at the accident. The scene was cleared that national, championing clean water, medical leave insurance, universal candidate from Newfane, Vt. She is discrimination legislation, a car- time of the accident. One fam- evening, and Route 100 was then re- especially with his 10-point plan to health care, connecting Vermont a delegate of the Windham Country bon emission tax, incentives for ily member was transported to opened. clean up pollution in Vermont’s wa- with fiber optic cable, separating Committee. She is committed to the developing and using renewable Springfield Hospital and treated Black River Good Neighbor Ser- terways. property tax from education fund- Raise the Wage coalition. “We know energy, less education spending for a broken wrist. The driver was vices has helped the family with His platform includes a “peo- ing, protecting women’s health ini- that wealth does not trickle down on administration and more focus also sent to the hospital for minor clothing, food, and other items, and ple-first economy” that invests in tiatives, investing in tuition free and in fact, poverty trickles up, yet on teachers and students, tax ben- injuries. a friend has set up a Go Fund Me schools, working families, and the public college and trade schools, we keep making polices that support efits to small businesses, higher Local fire departments, police, page for the family, www.gofundme. middle class. He supports livable reaching 90 percent renewable en- the top while leaving behind those minimum wage, a worker’s bill of and other authorities were help- com/leone-powers-and-family. wages, universal health care that in- ergy, addressing racial disparities in who struggle, and the middle class. rights, and a bipartisan job cre- cludes vision and dental, 12 weeks of criminal justice system, treating the We need to re-think our outdated ation plan. paid family leave, increased funding opiate crisis as a public health issue, beliefs about what makes a thriv- For more information on Ethan for Planned Parenthood, affordable and taxing and regulating marijuana. ing economy. We know that poverty Sonneborn, go to www.ethanson- Ludlow Rotary Club child care, safe injection sites and For more information on Chris- creates a drain on our state, so it is neborn.com. investment in addiction prevention tine Hallquist’s platform, go to www. in our best interest to make sure we Keith Stern and recovery, taxation and regula- christineforvermont.com. build the economy from the bottom Keith Stern, a resident and busi- tion of marijuana, community-based Phil Scott up instead of the top down.” ness owner in North Springfield, conducts successful renewable energy, and common- Gov. Phil Scott is seeking reelec- Her platform includes $15 mini- sense firearm safety measures that tion in the Republican primary. Scott mum wage, paid family leave, uti- See ELECTION on Page 2A duck race Guild Bazaar a success for the community BY AIYANA FORTIN munity. The Artfest organizers this made with fabrics generously donat- included homemade snacks and The Vermont Journal year, Pat LaBella and Carol Serravez- ed by local artist Stephanie Stouffer. goodies from many of the Guild za, will be looking to showcase the This year’s raffle quilt, pieced and ladies: vegetable soup, sandwiches, MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. - The Com- work of more talented young artists quilted by Claire Poulin, was on dis- cookies, brownies, pies, and a vari- munity Guild of Mount Holly’s an- in future art shows. play, and tickets were still on sale. ety of other desserts. nual Bazaar attracted many visitors The Odd Fellows Hall was filled The Community Guild of Mount The main raffle quilt, first prize, and local friends and family Sat- with handmade items including Holly is a nonprofit charitable or- goes to Beth Duff. One of Judy urday, Aug. 4 in the Odd Fellows quilts, afghans, lap robes, baby items, ganization that has been selling Nevin’s handmade baskets goes Hall in Belmont, where they sold embroidery, crafts, doilies, and items handcrafted and donated items by to Rebecca Pennington. A shawl handmade crafts, raffle tick- members of all ages made by Lynn Anderson was won ets, homemade pies, soup, for 99 years to sup- by Stanley Ramsden, and a fra- sandwiches, and many other port charitable, grant wax burner donated by June delightful items. educational, and Capron goes to Tracy Lazell. From In addition to the Bazaar, civic endeavors. In the mini raffle, Dennis Devereux the Mount Holly Community the past, the Guild and Carol Serravezza each won a Museum, the Perkins House has supported the flower basket donated by Garden on the Green, hosted Belmont Mount Holly Fire Time in Rutland.