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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2016-08-10, Page 5Catching their "Second Wind" Free pop-up concert on Grand Bend beach Wednesday, August 10 Back in the early 1970s, Jerry Beernink and Don Pearson formed a high school rock band, playing at dances and concerts at North Lambton Secondary School in Forest. After graduating high school, the guys went their separate ways. Fast forward about 30 years, and the idea of a rock band sounded appealing again. Jerry and Don had played together on and off, then Dave Robinson joined them, and later Ken Wil- liams came on board for a church talent night. "The four of us played together for a St. Christo- pher's Church fundraiser at Taxandria in Arkona in the winter of 2000, which we consider our first gig," says Jerry. The name Second Wind seemed fitting. Dave was drumming wanted to move to key- boards, so Michael Pearson played the drums for a while until Dale Fisher joined the band. Then Jack VanEngelen joined within the second year. Bert Roy started com- ing out to practices three years ago and fills in with percussion and drums. All the band members live in Lambton Shores. Second Wind says they offer "party" music. "We all have varied tastes, and we tend to pick songs we enjoy listening to," says Jerry, "50s -60s, classic rock, pop, country, classic western and Celtic folk, we cover many genres." The group also reaches back to their 70s roots with songs like The Eagle's Des- perado. Other crowd pleas- ers include songs from bands like Great Big Sea. They tailor their line-up to what the audience enjoys with many appreciating their selection of Canadian classics or favourite oldies. Second Wind has been on hand in Lambton Shores for many auspicious occa- sions such as the opening of The Shores Recreation Centre in Forest and The Legacy Recreation Centre in Thedford. They also played for 10 consecutive "Relay for Life" events for the Cancer Society, some- times playing all night, ending at 6:00 a.m., without repeating a song! "We have played for five events for one family - four weddings and an anniver- sary," Jerry says, "And I am also very proud of the John Denver tribute we did at the Kineto Theatre in Forest." This Wednesday will mark their first appearance on the new Rotary Stage on Grand Bend's beach. Sec- ond Wind is playing a free Wednesday, August 10, 2016 • News Record 5 Second Wind catching their breath in the back of an ambulance. pop-up concert August 10 at 7:00. Everyone is wel- come to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the music along with the famous Grand Bend sunset. Donations to cover the cost of stage rental, insurance and Contributed photo moving equipment will be gratefully received. Parking is free in Grand Bend after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. OPP UPDATES TRAFFIC AND BOATING FATALITIES MAR CIVIC DAY LONG WEEKEND, HUNDREDS OF CHARGES LAID BY OPP IN "MOVE OVER" AND IMPAIRED BOATING CAMPAIGNS (HURON COUNTY, ON) - Through- out the province two people died on Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)- patrolled roads on the Saturday (July 30, 2016) of the recent long weekend. One of the deceased males was a pas- senger involved in a motor vehicle col- lision and a second male lost his life in a boating incident. The following day (Sunday, August 1, 2016), a male cyclist died after col- liding with a motor vehicle. Later that evening, another male died when his off-road vehicle and another vehicle were involved in a road collision. These tragic losses were part of a busy August Long Weekend for the OPP, as they investigated four traffic and marine -related deaths, conducted their "Slow Down, Move Over" cam- paign and partnered with the Canadian Safe Boating Council for the annual "Operation Dry Water" impaired boat- ing campaign. Despite having issued a pre -weekend public reminder about the OPP's long weekend Slow Down, Move Over cam- paign, the OPP charged more than 450 drivers under Highway Traffic Act (HTA) Section 159 for failing to slow down and/or moving over for emergency vehicles and tow trucks parked on the roadside with their lights activated. Huron County OPP did not charge any drivers with this offence (section 159). While the enforcement data is still pre- liminary, the long weekend charges bring the total year-to-date number of HTA 159 charges to approximately 1,300. The law is intended to provide greater safety for emergency person- nel who must work on the roadside, often in busy traffic conditions. Locally, Huron County OPP charged 79 drivers with Speeding, 1 with Racing, 6 with Failing to Properly wear their Seatbelt, 4 with Distracted Driving and one driver was arrested for Impaired Care & Control. During Operation Dry Water, OPP Marine Officers were busy checking boats on various waterways through- out the province, promoting safe and sober boating. During the campaign, officers laid more than 180 alcohol and other marine -related charges. Huron County OPP Marine patrols resulted in 2 charges being laid against vessel operators. The OPP is reminding drivers that while it conducts annual traffic, marine and off-road safety campaigns aimed at raising awareness of Ontario laws, education and enforcement are carried out 365 days a year. OVER $60,000 IN TOOLS & VEHICLES STOLEN Investigators from the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Prop- erty Crimes Unit are looking for tips to help solve a recent break, enter and theft of $63,000 in tools and vehicles stolen from an Ausable Bayfield Con- servation Authority storage shed this past weekend. Huron OPP was immediately notified of the break, enter and theft when an employee discovered noticeable dam- age and the theft of items from the storage facility located on Morrison Line. Investigators believe the thieves entered onto the property some- time around 1:00 a.m. and departed shortly after 2:00 a.m. The thieves forced entry into the property by cut- ting through the bolt locks on the front gate. Once inside the property the thieves ransacked the building. The thieves stole numerous tools from a tool room; in addition, they entered into the garage bays and stole an Arc- tic Cat All -Terrain Vehicle (ATV), a zero - turn lawn mower, utility trailer and a John Deere tractor/loader combo unit. The suspects loaded up their haul and took off heading eastbound toward a nearby trail. The following items were stolen: A green and yellow, John Deere trac- tor/loader combo unit, model 4320, equipped with a post hole digger. A green, 2006 Arctic Cat 500, 4 -wheel drive ATV An orange, Kubota ZG237-60 zero -turn lawn mower A single axle utility trailer (3) red Honda generators (3) Echo brand chainsaws (2) Stihl chainsaws (2) Stihl trimmers A 9.9 horsepower Mercury outboard boat motor File photo/Postmedia network A red Lincoln Welder A Stihl concrete saw A Dewalt Impact drill Any person with information regard- ing this break, enter and theft should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314. Should you wish to remain anony- mous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 -800 -222 -TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.