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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News Record, 2014-05-14, Page 22 News Record • Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Kincardine's Jan Johnstone to represent Huron -Bruce NDP in June 12 election Huron -Bruce's NDP candidate is not lacking any confidence. "We are going to win, I am going to win," said Kincardine resident Jan John- stone while addressing her fellow NDPers after being announced as the local can- didate in the June 12 provincial election. Johnstone defeated Willi Laurie in a vote held at the Huron County Museum in Goderich on Thurs., May 8. She spoke very highly of Laurie, calling her a "great candidate." Johnstone said she sees herself as the only "progressive" choice for voters in Huron -Bruce. To her, Liberal candidate Colleen Schenk, who ran for the federal Progres- sive Conservative Party in 1997, is a "blue" disguised as a "red' "The Liberals adopt NDP values, then run on a conservative agenda," Johnstone said. Johnstone, who also ran in the 1997 federal election for the NDP, said she feels she has developed trust with the community through her work as a trus- tee and former chair with the Bluewater District School Board. "People have trust that I will act on promises and I have listened well," John- stone said. She said the NDP will help small busi- nesses through a tax credit and also look at raising the minimum wage. Johnstone stressed the need to put the "OPG back together" and put a stop to increasing hydro rates. A burning issue with local residents will be wind energy - Johnstone said her Dave Flaherty Goderich Signal Star Huron -Bruce NDP candidate Jan Johnstone addresses fellow party members after defeating Willi Laurie in a nomination vote held in Goderich. party believes local municipalities should be given the choice whether they want wind energy projects in their community and also should decide factors such as location and setbacks. Speaking on the cancelled gas plants that cost $1.1 billion, Johnstone said the Liberals have had "scandal after scandal" and it's time to replace the old guard. Her strategy is to get to the doorsteps of voters and "talk about the issues." Huron -Bruce NDP Riding Association president John Rich said their office would be located at 851 Queen St. in Kincardine. Rich said while the party usually has strong results in areas of Huron County, they would like to make gains in Port Elgin, Southampton, Saugeen Shores and Kincardine. Vw.evoovurry Or RLUE ATER wr•�o WP•.4tL.n+•!r• r—.. 2001 NOTICE OF COUNCIL MEETING ADOPTION OF THE 2014 BUDGET Tuesday May 20, 2014 in the Council Chambers at the Stanley Complex 38594B Mill Road The budget will be reviewed at 7:00 p.m. The draft budget is available to view on the web site www.town .bluew ater.on .c a or at the Municipal Office, 14 Mill Ave., Zurich Comments may be sent to: Ansberth Willert, Treasurer Box 250, Zurich, NOM 2T0 taken to the Municipal Office or made in person at the meeting. The Purple Peony a new family store in Bayfield Lynda Hillman-Rapley QMI Agency Meet the owner of The Purple Peony of Bayfield, the store for babies, children and families Originally from Toronto, Cheri Shaver has lived in Perth County for the past 24 years, spending much of the last five years in Bay- field and area. She has had sev- eral small businesses in the past, including "No. 6 School House Gift Shoppe" near Exeter, and was co-owner of "The Millrace Java Pub" in St. Marys. Two of Cheri's favourite jobs were when she was "The Story Time Lady" at The St. Marys Public Library, and when she had a small daycare so she could stay at home with her young daughters. Shaver had been looking for a business in Bayfield for several years as she had "fallen in love with the entire area." It was early this spring when it all came together and the idea of a baby and children's store emerged as she realized there are very few products for the younger family members that visit Bay- field and that local families were driving a distance to buy anything for kids. She also carries games for the whole family to play together. The Purple Peony carries a unique assortment of clothing, Cheri Shaver at The Purple Peony of Bayfield toys, hand painted furniture and home decor that would enhance any room of the house. Stratford artist, Dawna Robert- son's work is beautiful, hand painted vintage furniture, cradles, desks, toy boxes and more. She uses non- toxic chalk paint to cre- ate inspirational and whimsical pieces. Her work is inspired by nature and the love for her daughter. "The first of line clothing I selected was Electrik Kidz, a Canadian company that designs a fun and edgy line of baby clothes. So far my favourite pieces are selling verywell. One is a mer- maid baby gown and one is a shark. Very cute!" said Shaver. Another Canadian company supplies The Purple Peony with bamboo fabric swaddling blan- kets and clothing, Babibu. "Bamboo fabric is not only eco - friendly but is hypo -allergenic, anti -bacterial and naturally wicks moisture away from the babies body keeping them comfortable in all kinds of temperatures. It is soft and easily cared for." Canadian hand made wooden toys and old fashioned train whis- tles are scattered throughout the store. And another Canadian line of fashionable baby slings is draped on a repainted old wooden ladder. Toys and games for older children and the entire family sit on shelves placed on a wall that is, of course, purple. If you go: Located in the courtyard at 19 Main St. N. in Bayfield, The Purple Peony opened May 1st and will have its Grand Open- ing on Saturday May 17th. 519-565-4160 Facebook: thepur- plepeonyofbayfield OFFICE HOURS The Office Hours for The Clinton News Record is as follows Mondays - 9am - 5pm Tuesdays - CLOSED Wednesdays - 9am - 5pm Thursdays - 9am - 5pm Fridays - 9am - 5pm Clinton News Record 53 Albert St., Clinton, ON PH: 519-482-3443 www.clintonnewsrecord.com