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Aurora’s Community Newspaper Vol. 11 No. 50 905-727-3300 theauroran.com FREE Week of October 11, 2011 Aurora company successful with Dragon’s Den members Aurora's Boston Pizza was squared off against the Dragons jammed with people Wednesday pitching their Bottle Bins, a night as Sustain It Inc., the local receptacle to store and return company behind the Bottle Bin, wine and beer bottles for deposit hosted a Dragon's Den viewing that is Canadian made and man- party for friends and supporters ufactured from recycled plastic. to watch their ultimately suc- In their pitch, Chris told the cessful pitch to the Dragons. Dragons that Canadians return "I want to thank you for com- over eight billion deposit-bearing ing and thank you for all your glass bottles for refund and said support over last year," said without the Bottle Bin the Sustain It president Andy process is "inconvenient" and Williams, standing on top of the storage is difficult. bar to a room nearly filled to "Very simply it is a place for capacity. "There were 4,000 the consumer to store and auditions of which we were one. organize empty bottles and Only 200 got filmed and we were when your bins are full you bring successful in April, and we it back to your closest container filmed in May, and we just found redemption point and claim your out two weeks ago that we're refund," he told the Dragons. going to air tonight." "Clean and easy!" At the filming his children Kathleen promoted the bin's Chris, Trevor, and Kathleen Please see page 8 Youth, officer shot “accidentally”: SIU The Ontario Special were caused by the accidental JAINE AND FRANK KLEES Investigations Unit has com- discharge of the police officer's pleted their investigation into Glock handgun. Auroran photo by David Falconer the non-fatal police shooting at "Once on the ground, the the First Commerce Drive subject officer transferred his plaza this summer and has gun from his dominant right found "there are no reasonable hand to his left hand in an Klees wins riding...again grounds to charge an officer of attempt to free up his right the York Regional Police with a hand so that he could better By BROCK WEIR nearest opponent, Liberal Christina than this time around. criminal offence in regards to control the arrestee," said the Auroran Writer Bisanz, trailing behind with 16,170, Mr. For him, Thursday's results were a firearm injuries sustained by a SIU in a statement. "In the Klees can take his seat again with a reflection and recognition of his service 17-year-old male" in the inci- process of the transfer, the gun With the Province as a whole elect- more comfortable mandate from resi- to residents. dent. discharged. The projectile went ing a Liberal minority government but dents compared with the last time "I thank the people of Newmarket- The shooting happened dur- through the subject officer's Newmarket-Aurora going to incum- Ontarians went to the polls in 2007. Aurora for honouring me with another ing a robbery at the Bell Store right forearm and fragments of bent Progressive Conservative Frank The NDP's Robin Wardlaw came in opportunity to serve them," he said. at the First Commerce Drive the bullet struck the com- Klees, Thursday night was a "bitter- third with 6,508 and Green Party can- "Many times throughout the course of plaza near Wellington and plainant on the left side of his sweet" one for Liberal candidate didate Kristopher Kuysten was fourth canvassing door to door people would Highway 404 on the evening of head, causing bleeding in his Christina Bisanz and her supporters with 1,254 votes. say that even though they have never as they watched the numbers roll in at Speaking to The Auroran in the voted PC before they were giving me June 21. left ear, jaw area and nose. As Newmarket's Royal Canadian Legion. hours after his election victory, Mr. their vote because of my work in the Initial reports indicated that a result of a later medical diag- Incumbent PC candidate Frank Klees said that with many campaigns community, or someone they knew the police officer had sustained nosis, it was discovered that Klees will once again represent under his belt to get and maintain his had been helped by my office." a gunshot wound to the wrist the bullet fragments had Newmarket-Aurora at Queen's Park seat in the Ontario Legislature, he has In his many campaigns, Mr. Klees while a suspect also sustained entered his left mandible area, after the Provincial Election on never had a campaign better organ- said there have always been specific a gunshot wound. causing his jaw to break." Thursday, October 6. ized and "never had a campaign that issues that were of concern to resi- The SIU has determined, In a statement, SIU Director Garnering 21,396 votes with his had more energy and enthusiasm" Please see page 13 however, that both wounds Please see page 10 2 - THE AURORAN, Week of October 11, 2011 COMING EVENTS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 at the door. Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church until noon. Children ages 8-12 will participate Monday of each month. Tonight is the opening reception for “Being Street; fully accessible at north entrance. in an assortment of hands-on crafts and her- * * * * Métis” Show and Sale by artist Nathalie Bertin. [email protected] or 905-713- itage cooking appropriate for the season. Cost At the request of its director, Richard From images of traditional trades to political 1818. is $15 per child and includes all materials and Heinzle, the Evergreen Choir’s time of practice statements, tied together by designs inspired 727-9493, option 4. snack. Pre-registration is required. For further will be increased to 90 minutes. Registration is from the art of the “Flower Beadwork People”, OCTOBER 21 AND 22 information, call the museum at 905-727-8954 now available at the front desk of the Aurora Bertin celebrates her Algonquin and French The Aurora United Church presents its fall or 1-888-290-0337 Seniors’ Centre for the season until June 2012. heritage, honours the Métis tradition, recog- Rummage Sale today and tomorrow. Judging CONTINUING The fee for the coming sessions remains the nizes the courage of early Canadian settlers by the success of the spring sale there is still a Trinity Anglican Church "Clothes Closet", same: $50 per member. New members are and acknowledges the debt we own to our First need for people to aquire gently used items. All located at 44 Metcalfe Streeet, Aurora, is the always welcome. If you can carry a tune and Peoples. Artist Reception and Walk and Talk at proceeds go back into the local community local source for gently used women's, chil- like to sing we would be happy to have you 7 p.m., with guest Métis fiddler Alicia Blore. including the Welcoming Arms project. Friday, dren's and men's clothing. All monies raised come and join us. It is not necessary to be able Admission is free. Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 the event runs from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the indi- are used to support the needy of Aurora, since to read music, nor will you be asked to audi- Church Street. vidual sale and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to it goes directly to the "Welcoming Arms" tion, to enjoy being part of this happy experi- * * * * noon for the Bag Sale. Items include clothes, Ministry. Open weekday mornings, 9.30 a.m, to ence. In addition to its regular Christmas and The Heritage Sports Art & Memorabilia books, toys and linen. For further information, 11.30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings 6.30 to Show and Sale happens at the Aurora Cultural call 905-727-1935. 7.30 p.m. The Bag Sale happens the last Please see page 23 Centre today. Many original framed sports art MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 pieces for sale by artists including William Join Aurora resident Lisa Turner for this 2- Band, Nola McConnan, and Tino Paolini of St. part adult craft workshop. Fee includes all Andrew’s College. Gallery hours are Tuesday supplies. Workshop happens at 7 p.m. and 2XUVHUYLFHVLQFOXGH through Saturday 1 to 4 p.m., or by appoint- costs $10 per person. Seating is limited. Pre- ment. Show continues through until October 29 register at the Adult Information Desk, or call at the Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church 905-727-9493 option 4. Street. Admission is free. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 GLJQLW\ OCTOBER 12-15 Nightmare for Christmas party happens Theatre Aurora presents Michael Healey's tonight at the “haunted” mansion, 400 The Drawer Boy.