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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2016-02-17, Page 22 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Juno Awards, third time is a charm Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor The Juno Awards -an event con- sidered to be Canada's most prestig- ious affair honouring the music industry has nominated reggae sen- sation, Lyndon John for the third time in eight years. An approximate 20 -minute drive north from Seaforth up Highway 12 in the small rural town of Brussels, John resides with his wife and three chil- dren. On a cold winter day, from the outside of his snow covered, 140 -year- old home, which is now transformed into a more modern dwelling. This is where the music happens. As you enter through the side door and wallc towards the downstairs to his lair in the basement, you will find enough instruments to conduct alive concert. The room is neatly assembled with various guitars, keyboards, micro- phones as well as numerous pictures of the pioneer of reggae -Bob Marley encompassing the walls. "I have been listening to reggae since I was yay-high, since I was four or five -years -old, my dad had (numerous) records," explained John, 39, sitting comfortably in his computer chair. He has similar features to his idol including a thin build and dread- locks down to his shoulders. John can definitely pass for a Canadian version of Marley. He could easily fool most as a Jamaican male, although that's not the case for the originally born and raised Toronto man whose parents came to Canada in the 70's from Gre- nada. Furthermore, from the fluency of his spoken English, it's hard to comprehend his stronghold in the music genre that sprung from the streets of Jamaica more than half a century ago. As proof of his position in this discipline of music, John's has already been awarded with three Juno nomination plaques, an achievement that still feels surreal to him. "A lady called me up and said you've been nominated for three Canadian Reggae music awards," recounted John. He replied to the woman, "that's pretty cool, what are those?" John laughed. "Because I didn't really know and then she said, you're nomi- nated for a Juno Award as well, and I was like, what? Isn't that the ones they put on TV?" First being nominated back in 2008, when the awards were held in Calgary, Alb. John entered the prestig- ious gathering decked out in a full tux- edo. uxedo. Since this was his first taste of the Juno's, the dress code was not explained to the long-time musician. The national event has welcomed our country's biggest musical entertainers including Justin Bieber, Drake, Bare - naked Ladies, Tragically Hip and the list goes on. Knowing those god -like celebrities could be on hand; John sought to make a good impression. "I wore a suit, the first time, then you get there and you see all the different types of music. You see hip-hop and metal. Everyone's wearing all kinds of far out stuff and I'm like dressed in a penguin suit," John stated. Shaun Gregory Lyndon John strums the guitar at his home in Brussels. This year, the 39 -year- old is nominated for a Juno Award. "The second time I kind of relaxed it, this time I'm going real relaxed!' Currently John is a full-time drafter for an engineering consult- ant, a trade he acquired from the George Brown College in Toronto. Music is his second employment, he records everything independently out of his basement, a spot that he uses for his engineering projects as well. To keep the skill of reggae sharp and showcase to others what he has learned over the decades, John also teaches guitar to ten stu- dents from the Huron East area. "I have to stagger it, I come down here do a quick dub -mix and then play a guitar riff," John said. The 45th annual Juno Awards is set to take place in Calgary at the Scotia - bank Saddledome on April 3. Accord- ing to the Juno website the last time Calgary hosted the event, it attracted more than 100,000 people. "We're thrilled to bring Canada's music industry and music fans back to Calgaryto showcase the vibrancy of our city, our love for music, arts and performances and our new music venues, including the much antici- pated National Music Centre," as highlighted in the website. Healthy Kids asks Huron County parents to take the call More than $17,000 worth of equipment Special to the Huron Expositor This February, Huron County parents of kids' ages 2-12 may be asked to participate in a telephone survey about how their kids spend their spare time. Healthy Kids Community Chal- lenge Huron wants to know what makes it easy, and hard for Huron County kids to be physically active. Parents' answers will help improve physical activity opportunities for Huron County children. "Parents are so important to their kids' well-being, and to their commu- nities too;' said Bonnie Baynham, project manager for Healthy Kids Community Challenge Huron. "The Healthy Kids Community Challenge is a result of communities and partners working together, and we need every- one's help. If you get the call, take 10 minutes to help your children and other children across Huron County:' A group called Forum Research has been hired to call a random selection of Huron County residents. Calls will begin mid-February, 2016. The survey will take about 10 minutes. Parents without landlines may be called on their cell phones dur- ing unlimited calling periods. The survey will not identify individual respondents. Answers will only be used to help show what overall needs and opportunities exist in Huron County. No names will be used. The Healthy Kids Community Challenge is a community -led pro- gram ,which focuses on healthy eat- ing and physical activity for children. It is funded and supported by the Province of Ontario. The Healthy Kids Community Challenge in Huron County is run by a leadership committee made up of municipal, health, educa- tional and other community organ- izations across Huron County. ATTENTION ADVERTISERS! DEADLINES rOur Weekly Deadlines are as follows: ko ADVERTISING & EDITORIAL ir Friday @ 2:00 pm OFFICE HOURS: Mon. - Thurs. 9am - 5pm • Fri. 8am - 4pm CLOSED TUESDAYS NGron Expositor 8 Main St., Seaforth f PH: 519-527-0240 www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com purchased for Seaforth's Hospital The Seaforth Community Hospi- tal recently purchased a number of items for its inpatient unit, worth $17,650, thanks to a donation from the Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation. The equipment pur- chased includes; two therapy mat- tresses, four vital sign monitors and a bariatric broda chair. Anne Campbell, Seaforth Site Administrator and Vice President Partnerships and Patient Experi- ence, and Mary Helen Dale, Sea - forth Site Manager of Emergency Department and Inpatient Ser- vices, were on hand to accept the donation from Foundation repre- sentatives. SCH team members Anne Thompson (RN) and Lori Chisholm (PSW) also welcomed the much needed and valued pieces of medical equipment. Presenting on behalf of the Foundation were, from left: Sheila Morton, Bill Scott (vice chair), Ron Lavoie (chair) and Dick Burgess. 8C HURON When: Thursday March 10, 5:30-9 pm Celebrate International Women s ba Where: The White Carnation, Holmesville Program: Speed networking First20 SEB graduates to register will be free Cost: $30, Men and women welcome