. .«iyrhamregion.com THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ APRIL 20,2005 ♦ PAGE 3 fiüsi Bowmanville eatery gives youth a place to play Ron PietroniroTThe Canadian Statesman Lindsay Regan was among the School Association of Student Songwriters' members who made their way to Bowmanville, where a local coffee liouse, Espresso Legato, is opening its microphone to young talent every Thursday night. j Clarington motorcycle crash leaves one man dead Espresso Legato allows students a venue for Thursday Night Gig BY JENNIFER STONE Staff writer | CLARINGTON -- Young Durham songwriters are making their voices heard every Thursday night in Bowmanville. Espresso Legato Coffee House is providing a venue for young artists, opening up the microphone to members of the School Association of Student Songwriters (SASS). Mary-Ann Kalotai of Espresso Legato recently went to a recital of SASS members in Ajax and said • she was "absolutely amazed at the talent of the students, students, and the positive atmosphere of creativity and expression." After seeing thel students in action, Ms. Kalotai got in touch with SASS founders Artemis Chartier, a Durham teacher, and Dale Russell, formerly a guitarist guitarist with The Guess Who, to set up the Thursday Night Gig, which now runs weekly at the coffee house, 50 King St. E., from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. "This is casual, a chance for them to be heard and play in a not-quite-so-normal surrounding like a school," said Mr. Russell. "It's a chance for us to see them progress, take a step." SASS was launched in 2003, and now boasts clubs at 50 schools throughout Durham Region. With help from teachers and visiting musicians, the students write and share songs, participate in recitals and visit recording studios. The Espresso Legato gig is a good way to give the students a chance to be heard, said Mr. Russell. "It's always nice to make a friend like Mary-Ann," said'Mr. Russell. "She cares a great deal about the kids and wants to give them an opportunity in her community. We're always looking for those opportunities." opportunities." For more information on SASS, visit the website at www.sasscanada.com. -- With files by Jillian Follert BOWMANVILLE -- An Oshawa man is dead after an accident involving a motorcycle and a car Monday night. Durham Regional Police said Milton Fice, 51, of Warren Avenue, was riding a Harley Davidson that collided with a Pontiac Sunfire at the intersection of King Street and Mearns Avenue around 8:35 p.m. I- Mr. Fice was taken to hospital in Bowmanville and later ai rlifted to intensive care at a Toronto hospital, but die d of his injuries, police said. The driver of the Ponti^b sustained minor injuries. Acculent investigators kept the roadway closed for several hours following the collision. Weather and road conditions at the time of the accident were clear, Police said, Witnesses are asked to call 905- 579-1520, ext. 5256. Clarington Leadi ng the Way ^ 905-623-3379 info@clarington.net Community Corner • Manansv X v MS® ■ ® r,y s. . VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: . , A PRESENTATION SERIES 7:00 - 9:00 PM Abuse Awareness - information for the general 1 : public, professionals & volunteers Charge laid after Bowmanville teen beaten : j'BOWMANVILLE -- An assault charge was laid escalated as the youth became embroiled in a fight after Durham Regional Police questioned a teenager with a man. vÿho was taken to hospital in Bowmanville with u,rr ' fcjead wounds early Sunday. "(The victim) indicated he was struck over the head several times with a metal pipe or tire iron," May 12 at Hampton United Church, Hampton ! Abuse Prevention- information for women I April 28 at Newtonville United Church, Newtonville May 19 at Hampton United Church, Hampton Keeping Women & Children Safe - education for 1 people (women and men) interested in learning how , to keep women & children safe in our community , . •. » --it n/v --* I Phnr/vh CVnnn Officers responded to the hospital around 12:45 said police spokesman Dave Selby. women a cnraren saiem uu, uu„„ aun. and interviewed a 15-year-old Bowmanville Officers went to a residence and tracked down a C April 20 at Orono United Church, Orono boy who told them he had been beaten after a verbal suspect, who was arrested. 1 **- * 1 nu ""' u altercation at a home earlier. The dispute began with Brendon Hopkins, 20, of Pomeroy Street in Bow- an argument between two women, police said, and manville, is charged with assault with a weapon. it) l i ti>ll ' l..ltii llt.-i/ÙÛ - tifi . . .I'vUi utiOv'j is ifi3rni : »»o>;U,-j'.i'iE»'J "iisUji'O gvL':.v y i'u. ijiTiUlkp-.'i . >\, ri- .1 I;i ! ' ■ " !Vt, I - ; < ifjPrr Support ■ ' B I 1 Children & Domestic Violence- a presentation for i parents, Volunteers, teachers & other professionals April 27 at Orono United Church, Orono 4 4 «4 I Initivl Phurrh Pnnrtirû ' 'V,:VPi|8 Increases metabolism Reduces & prevents fatigue Boosts energy Sally 905-623-6045 10th Anniversary ofBrookside Cottage B&B *nril 28th 10:00 am-4:00 pm --e come & help celebrate their first decade in the 'S V,V wlnUVV rut W X/VUl lu y, W V auiu« u rv imuh. i. vw.i tact Corinne at 905-263-4285 for more information. , ' : NOTICE TO RESIDENTS dropping off any liquid ; household hazardous wastes at 33 Lake Rd. on April 23, i such as antifreeze, motor oil, pesticides, etc. must leave i.uuia Uwm in 4 a thn miorvl o'rfo •#;i ît7-i-»c.o ... ■ ; . / • , Maple Festival & All That Jazz , Saturday, May 7,9 a.m. - 5 p.m. . Orono Horticultural Society Lions Club of Newcastle Lions Club of Newcastle in Association with Carp (Canadian Association of Retired Persons) is sponsoring a free DRIVE WISE EDUCATION SEMINAR. This informative and enlightening presentation presentation is delivered by an OPP Officer from the Whitby Detachment that improves techniques and safety of Senior (Over 55) drivers in Ontario. Wednesday, April 20th, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Newcastle Community Hall. Contact Lion George Rickard 905-987-4966 for more information. Clarington East Food Bank Annual General Meeting Wednesday, May 18th, at St. George's Anglican Church Parish Hall, Newcastle , The Clarington East Food Bank is looking for volunteers volunteers and new Board Members. Everyone is welcome; please call Murray Paterson at 905-987-4628 BOUNCE BABY BOUNCE Friday April 29,2005 Make sure to wear your . dancing shoes because we won't • ---- stop until your drop! 1 Come on out to the Clarington Pre Teen Dance!!! For: Teens Grade 5-8 • Price: $7 per ticket . Time: 7 PM - 9 PM. Location Courtice Community Complex m pumping and the jams are jumping! Come dance the night away at the - hottest dance in town. , \ Friday June 17,2005: Schools out -for summer. Let's start the summer summer off with a Bahama mama pre- teen video "summer jam! Come ! ,. ■ wearing favourite iimy your a x--i jurite summer attire. - * V . 1 Tourism Partnership BROCHURE EXCHANGE Wednesday, May 18th, 2005 m mm Orono uniiea viiuiui Plant sale will be held prior to meeting at 5:30 pm May 4th - Buffet Luncheon 11:30 am at Orono , , .V J Z> U L. > United Church Tickets are $10 each in advance For more information & tickets call: 905-983-5102 905-983-5591 or TVCUI lOgUMJT) iiimj iwhij •■wyw. / Clarington Tourism Office -181 Liberal St. S., Bowmanville 6:30 - 8:00pm .. ' ' onnc Lets get ready for an exciting Summer 2005 together Share ideas and information to start this season off right. Call 905-623-337.9 for information. ■«rife ^itch-ln Canady Saturday JdpriC23, 2005 We are offering a special Recycling Drop-Off Centre at Animal Services, 33 Lake Road, Bowmanville from 9:00 am to 12 noon for the following items: . Used Cellular Phones sponsored by the Municipality of Clarington ■ • Usable Construction Material and Scrap Metal. New or gently used items, kitchen units, hardware, bathroom units, lumber, windows, electrical, lighting, home goods etc. (sponsored by Habitat Canada) . Household Hazardous Waste such as propane tanks, oil. and filters, weed killer, pesticides, pool chemicals, fertilizers, paint, stain, batteries, antifreeze etc. are accepted. Containers must be left at site, (sponsored by Durham Region) Pitch-In Clean-up Areas: Join in the fun and take a leisurely walk and help clean up the community at the same time. Join us at the following locations on Saturday April 23rd from 9:00 am to 12 noon. • Bowmanville Valley • Samual Wilrriot Creek Trail • Courtice Millennium Trail & Courtice Community Complex • Sidney B. Rutherford Trail • Trull's Road from Pebblestone Road south • Soper Creek Park and Open Space Information: Operations Department 905-263-2291 Ext 527 Sponsors: l.tadlttK the Way z; H* ift«t f*r H*wâ*ftf ■TH w UUKHAM REGION 7 ïtttHüttôm www.municipality.clarington.on. c a V ■ •J. I il