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J durhamregion.com Clarington mayor pleads not guilty to assault Trial date set for January OSHAWA - Clarington's mayor has pleaded not guilty to two charges of assault, and will now go to trial in January. The plea was made in Oshawa court' Tuesday morning, although Mayor John Mutton was not in attendance. He was represented by an agent as he was in his last two court appearances on July 11 and Aug. 8. . t The mayor was arrested and charged with two counts of assault in June. Dur- on BY DAVID BLUMENFELD Staff Writer CLARINGTON -- Want to know how much it costs to run your washing machine? A new partnership between the Clarington Public Library (CPL) and Veridian Corporation may give you the answer. • . In an effort to help residents reduce their energy consumption, Veridian and the library have introduced a new Watt Meter Loan program to assist the public in exploring how much electricity they use in their homes, and identify where to put their focus when it comes to energy savings. Under the partnership, Veridian has ham Regional Police have refused to provide any information on the matter, citing concern for identifying identifying alleged victims. Some details of his court appearances and the names of the alleged victims arc protected by a publication ban. On Tuesday, not guilty pleas were entered for both charges. A two-day trial is scheduled for Jan. 29 and 31- John Mutton Mayor Mutton has so far declined to comment on the case, on the advice of his lawyer. According to court documents, he is awaiting trial on $5,000 bail, posted by his father, Ronald Mutton. 1 As a condition of his bail, Mayor Mutton must not contact contact the victims and must reside with his father. He is not permitted to be outside his residence unless in an "alcohol-free state." The mayor is seeking re-election re-election for a third term in this fall's municipal election, slated slated for Nov. 13.' provided the library with a supply of energy recording devices that will be • made available at no charge at all four branches of the CPL. The watt meters plug in between an electrical outlet and most household appliances and can be used to calculate the monthly cost of operating the appliance. Library patrons who borrow a watt meter will also receive a user's guide and electricity conservation literature. To promote the new service, the first 300 participants of the loan program will receive a free energÿ saving compact fluorescent light bulb. Sarah Gentles, co-ordinator of Adult Services at the CPL, said the new part- . nership with Veridian will enable resi dents to identify what home appliances use up the most energy, and assist them in making choices about electricity consumption. consumption. "This program will help the residents of Clarington take control of their electricity electricity costs, as well as support the development development of a. conservation culture," Ms. Gentles said. "Conservation is key to securing Ontario's energy future and this is one way that we can contribute to this important goal." \ "I'm very pleased that this, valuable education-based conservation initiative is being offered to the citizens of Clarington," Clarington," said Clarington Mayor John Mutton. For more information, call 905- 623-7322 ext. 735. .' THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ August 23,2006 ♦ Page A3 5? rj- X \ <7 n LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SAT. Aug. 26th • 10PM | "ANDY f EARLE" 600 Grandview, Oshawa 905-436-1476 Get your local news anil sports faster at durhami A gift she will cherish ... The "Bride's Pendant" ■JP- : • • .'-v Available in White or Yellow Gold Priced from $695.00 IMhoopersI |X J. I I V E LIE R s| Your family Jcwellei y since 1945" V Kins Si West. 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