Page PB THE AURORAN, Thursday, June 2, 2016 THE AURORAN, Thursday, June 2, 2016 Page 1 OPENING Best Selection! Best Fit! Best Customer Service! since 2001 FRIDAY Aurora Gateway Centre C A N 650 WellingtonN Street East, Aurora A W D O A T JUNE 3! at the’S cornerY of Wellington & Bayview BIRTHDA Auroran OLLY Open banner ad.indd 1 5/26/16 2:09 PM 150 Aurora’s Community Newspaper FREE Week of June 2, 2016 CMCA Vol. 16 No. 32 905-727-3300 theauroran.com AUDITED Aurora’s 2016 Citizen of the Year Mary Georgopoulos is congratulated by Mayor FRESH START Geoff Dawe and her partner, for September 2016 Dale Downey, at Town Hall on Monday night. Ms. Geor- gopoulos received the hon- Drop in for a tour! our at this year’s Community Tuesdays & Thursdays Recognition Awards. Inset: (From left) Good Neighbour at 9:00 a.m. until June 16 Award winner Buster Flynn, Community Organizer of 16945 Bayview Ave., Newmarket the Year Gwen Al-Kas, Youth www.pickeringcollege.on.ca Volunteer Award-winner Stephanie Palombi, Arts & Culture Award-winner Chris- tine Valentini, Environmental Award-winner Irene Clem- Serving Aurora, ent, and Raz Khamissa, own- York Region and er of Omars Shoes, which received the Good Business surrounding Award. For full coverage of areas for the ceremony, see pages 20 and 21. 23 years. Auroran photo by Glenn Rodger Terry Sherin Sales Representative 905-727-3154 [email protected] Mary Georgopoulos named Summer Camp Monty Citizen of the Year July 4th - August 19th By Brock Weir Aurora’s 2016 Citizen of the Year. presence, gentle hand, friendly smile and 18 months - 13 years Ms. Georgopoulos was recognized always a comforting hug.” 9:00am - 4:00pm As a restaurateur, Mary Georgopoulos with the honour by Mayor Geoff Dawe Paying tribute to the new Citizen of Extended Care Available served up more than just food for hungry on Monday night at the Town’s annual the Year without naming names, the Aurorans. Community Recognition Awards. Mayor cited her work with local charities, Contact: Camp Director: She let worthy community causes “This year’s recipient exhibits volunteerism at community events, and [email protected] 905-841-0065 ext. 433 have the run of Jonathan’s Restaurant, heartfelt compassion, consistently the multiple organizations that have www.auroramontessori.com the popular former eatery founded by offering a helping hand with no received some form of assistance from her parents, to shine a light on their expectation of reward in return,” said her, whether it is providing youth work work. Mayor Dawe. “For the past 25 years, she placements or providing budding artists She also quietly opened the doors of has quietly supported our community with a place to display their work. the restaurant each Christmas Day to by assisting in several local charities, Mayor Dawe’s remarks were followed help give, in conjunction with Welcome church activities and special fundraisers by a video tribute from nominator Stuart Table, countless local families in need a to help local families and individuals MacLaren, who paid tribute to her proper holiday meal. in need. Her extraordinary passion for “sense of pride, great warm smile, and Now, Aurorans will have a whole year making our community a better place welcoming attitude.” to say thanks to Ms. Georgopoulos as to live is supported by her charismatic Continued on page 20 Aurora High students exceed $50,000 goal ComeCome seesee FrankFrank andand thethe By Brock Weir rest rest of of the the stylists gang atat A&F A&F hair!hair! 1480014800 YongeYonge St.St. AuroraAurora Ont.Ont. 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For a full list of upcoming meetings, please visit www.aurora.ca *Meetings can be viewed online by visiting www.aurora.ca/gcstream PUBLIC NOTICE WHAT’S HAPPENING The Town of Aurora is celebrating Recreation & Parks Month this June! NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE – ANNUAL AURORA Annual Aurora Chamber Street Festival Pick-up your Recreation & Parks Month CHAMBER STREET FESTIVAL at Town facilities today. The annual Aurora Chamber Street Festival takes place on Passport Please be advised that vehicular traffic on the following portion Sunday, June 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Yonge Street in Here’s your chance to try new of Yonge Street will be temporarily prohibited on Sunday, June 5 Aurora. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (approximately) for the Aurora Chamber activities for free. Great prizes Street Festival: The Town of Aurora’s Booth is located at Block #15 Booth to be won just for participating! Number 419 & 421. The booth is located on the east side of • Yonge Street between Wellington Street and Murray Drive Yonge Street, access point is Kennedy Street. • All side roads between Wellington Street and Murray Drive/Edward Street Stop by and pick up the latest copy of our Resident’s Guide, Waste Calendar and much more! We hope to see you there. For more information on the Aurora Chamber Street Festival, NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND PRESENTATION please visit www.aurorachamber.on.ca ABOUT THE TOWN OF AURORA’S MANDATORY SEWAGE INSPECTION PROGRAM Pickle Ball • Beach Volleyball • Aurora’s Building & By-Law Services will hold a public meeting to Yoga • Skating • Swimming • present information regarding the Mandatory Sewage Inspection Program and General Septic Maintenance: Open Mic • Zumba • Badminton • Tai Chi • Boot Camp • Date: Wednesday, June 22 Nordic Pole Walking • Kickboxing • Time: 7 p.m. Location: Aurora Town Hall, Council Chambers, 100 John West Way, Aurora, Ontario. For more information, please call 905-727-3123 or visit On January 1, 2011, the Ontario Building Code (Building Code) www.aurora.ca/recreationparksmonth was amended to establish and govern mandatory septic system maintenance inspection programs in certain areas of Ontario. The Building Code amendments help protect our drinking water, the NEED A BUILDING PERMIT? environment and support the implementation of the Clean Water June Skylight Gallery Artist – Angela Durante Act and the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan. Dukat and Meredith Blunt Due to these amendments, a Maintenance Inspection Program for septic systems in certain areas has been implemented within the Town of Aurora. This program is intended to minimize the “DREAMS YO!” is a collaboration born out of a new friendship potential of existing septic systems from contaminating ground between working artists and full-time mothers Angela and and surface waters. Meredith. This project is a labour of love that exemplifies how EVENING HOURS photography and painting can come together in a digital All residents are invited to attend the public meeting to obtain world. Meredith’s vibrant and unpredictable strokes blend BY APPOINTMENT more information regarding the program and/or information on with Angela’s perceptive and personal photographic style into the general maintenance of a sewage septic system.