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PAGE 2THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, JANUARY 1, 2003 www.durhamregion.com First-degree murder trial on tap Man accused of poisoning wife WHITBY - Jury selection begins Monday Monday in the first-degree murder trial of a Pickering man accused of poisoning his pregnant wife on Mother's Day. Durham Regional Police charged Ganeshram Raghunauth, 3I, in July 2000 following an investigation into the sudden death of his wife, Ilemoutie. Mr. Raghunauth called 911 on May 14, 2000 reporting he had discovered his wife unconscious on the bathroom floor in the couple's Beaton Way residence, in the Brock Road-Finch Avenue area, police said at the time. The 28-year-old woman, who worked at a Markham financial institution, was rushed by ambulance to the Ajax site of the Rouge Valley Health Centre and pronounced pronounced dead. A post-mortem failed to determine any anatomical cause of death and homicide detectives arrested Mr. Raghunauth two months later, after toxicology tests determined determined Mrs. Raghunauth was allegedly poisoned. poisoned. Police did not disclose what substance killed Mrs. Raghunauth on the basis it would form part of the evidence to be heard at her husband's trial. The couple had a one-year-old son, now being cared for by family. Prosecutors Frank Giordano and Cindy Johnston plan to call about 80 witnesses during the trial, expected to last three to four months. Lawyers Donna Kellway and Jennifer Myers represent Mr. Raghunauth. Justice Robert Scott, of Superior Court in Whitby, is the presiding judge. cx Durham's high-quality water testing acknowledged DURHAM - When taking a glass of water straight from Lake Ontario one might not be shocked to find noxious things swirling around with the H20 such as bacteria, bacteria, fossil fuels, and even the odd threc-cycd minnow. So when the drinking water comes out of the lap clean, which it docs, a good job has definitely been done. The York-Durham Regional Environmental Environmental Laboratory, at Duffin Creek Water Pollution Pollution Control Plant in Pickering, recently received received its Certificate of Accreditation from the Standards Council of Canada. This means the laboratory, run by Durham Region Region on behalf of York and itself, is recognized recognized as a facility conforming to standards of skill, quality control, procedures, and equipment. The standards aie determined under the authority of the Standards Council of Canada, Canada, as assessed by the Canadian Association for Environmental Analytical Laboratories. The standards have evolved from the work of laboratory experts from around the world over the past three decades. The York-Durham lab performs microbiological, microbiological, organic and inorganic testing for monitoring drinking water; sewage treatment; treatment; sewage biosolids; industrial waste discharges; discharges; sewer use bylaw enforcement; and other groundwater and surface water testing. "We arc extremely proud of receiving this accreditation," says Ken Thompson, Director Director of Environmental Services, Durham Region Region Works Department. "It is a mark of recognition of the competence of our staff, our equipment, our facilities and our laboratory laboratory processes." "The Regional Environmental Laboratory is committed to being a leader in providing quality environmental testing and reporting services," says Lloyd Murray, manager of Technical Support, Durham Region Works Department. "We are pleased to be recognized recognized formally for our ongoing commitment." commitment." *3 Had tfoa C^&r'/n&ton/ V i \ i y!\ ; Î ' , - A 'S Wr'- Our Christmas angel ornament campaign was a great success. i v f '7.1 if * " / V' : ' ' ; •' Special thanks to the efforts of hospital volunteers and community generosity. !.. ; . ■ , ;.V Proceeds will be donated to the association for,Hospital Volunteers , which benefits our community. L Ron Roofer Roofers (Jecoe&ers ' e (Minstm Leading the Way ^ Clarington Community Services Winter Session Recreation asœsEB nuinicipality.clarington.on.ca MAYOR'S LEVEE Programs Now that Christmas is over, it's time to line up your . recreation programs for the winter session!! Programs will be starting early in the new year! Guitar Lessons- Saturday January 11 Junior Drama- Saturday January 11 Drama for Kids - Saturday January 11 Rock n'Roll Jam -Sunday January 12 Introduction to Leadership - Thursday January 16 Register; by EAZY REG, 623-eazy (3299) or online www.claringtoneazyreg.ca Please refer to your Clarington Winter Community Guide, or call (905)623- 3379 ext. 272 for information. CLARINGTON Everyone is cordially invited to join Mayor Mutton and Members of Council at the Mayor's Levee to be held on Sunday, January 5, 2003 froml2:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T. Municipal Clerk tm Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee 623-EAZY (3299)'"iA|MfSi w www.claringtoneazyreg.ca T he Ontario Ministry of Transportation has initiated the Environmental Assessment study for the Highway 407 East Completion. The section of Highway 407 through Clarington will be approximately 48 kms. As well, a north-south highway to connect Highway 407 with Highway 401 is also proposed in the vicinity of Solina Road. Due to the scale of the project through Clarington, the Highway 407 extension has the potential to significantly affect the entire community. In order to facilitate facilitate public input on the Highway 407 East project, Clarington Council is establishing a Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee and is requesting applications from individuals individuals interested in sitting on the Committee. The Committee will provide advice to Clarington Council, from a community community perspective, regarding the need and justification for the highway, the proposed Terms of Reference, and the environmental, social, cultural and economic issues associated with the proposed highway. If you are a resident of Clarington and are interested in an appointment to this Committee, please submit - your application to the Municipal Clerk's Department by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2003. Application forms are available at the Municipal Administrative Centre and at the Municipality of Clarington website at www.municipality.clarington.on.ca. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T., Municipal Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 Red Cross Leaders I n response to an overwhelming demand, the Community Services Department has added a Red Cross Leaders Course for the upcoming Winter Session. This course will run Thursday evenings, 4:30-7:30 pm, at the Clarington Fitness Centre in Bowmanville. The 10 week course will commence January 6th and run until March 10th. For more information on this program, program, or to register, please contact the Clarington Fitness Centre at (905) 623-3392, or the Community Services Department at (905) 623-3379. Your Input is Requested! I n our continuing effort to deliver quality customer service, the Municipality of Clarington Is working with an independent research company to design and implement a confidential survey that covers a wide range of topics and provides you with an opportunity to express your views on this Important Issue. The survey is completely anonymous and you can participate In a couple of ways. Surveys (by Department and for the Corporation itself) are online at www.collls-re9d.com as well, printed versions of these surveys are also available at the Municipal Administration Centre (town hall) at the Customer Service Desk. Completed surveys can be dropped off at the town hall and any of our recreation facilities. For more Information about the Customer Service Survey please contact the Communications & Tourism Office at 905-623-3379 or by email lnfo@munlclpallty.clarlngton.on.ca AU dv A-jfet: :-/-(>/• V* ... V. 'i\ ATTENTION CLARINGTON RESIDENTS The Municipality of Clarington has in effect By-law 93-144 as amended, a By-law which regulates the clearing away and removal of snow and ice from roofs of buildings and from sidewalks within the Municipality. By-law 93-144 states: £ EVERY OWNER/OCCUPANT IS TO ENSURE SIDEWALKS ABUTTING THEIR PROPERTY ARE CLEARED OF SNOW/ICE WITHIN 12 HOURS AFTER A FALL OF SNOW, RAIN OR HAIL. 'T > y <:< * IN THE EVENT A FALL OF SNOW HAS AN ACCUMULATION IN EXCESS OF 20CM, THE 12 HOUR TIME FRAME FOR CLEARING AWAY SNOW WILL BE EXTENDED TO 36 HOURS. * IF THE SIDEWALK REMAINS SLIPPERY, SUITABLE MATERIAL MUST BE SPREAD TO ALLEVIATE THE HAZARD. * SIDEWALKS MUST BE KEPT FREE OF SLIPPERY SURFACES, SNOW, SLUSH OR ICE, BETWEEN FALLS OF SNOW, RAIN OR HAIL. * THE MUNICIPALITY MAY HAVE THE WORK DONE AND THE RESULTING COST ASSESSED AGAINST THE OWNER. * NO NOTICE NEED BE GIVEN PRIOR TO ANY WORK BEING CARRIED OUT. WITH EVERYONE'S ADHERENCE TO THESE REQUIREMENTS AND EVERYONE'S EVERYONE'S DILIGENCE IN CARRYING OUT THE NECESSARY WORK, OUR SIDEWALKS WILL REMAIN ACCESSIBLE AND SAFE FOR CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, THE HANDICAPPED AND ANYONE WHO HAS OCCASION TO USE THEM DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. www. muni cip SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CALL THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AT 905-623-3379, EXT. 239