MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release

Pickering, ON, December 21, 2010 – Congratulations to the Williams Family!
 
The annual Mayor’s Light Tour took place on Wednesday, December 15 and was a huge success.  The City of Pickering, in partnership with Durham Region Transit, hosted over 300 adults, 55+, and toured them through our City streets, to enjoy various decorated homes along Pickering’s DRT Light Tour route.  During the tour, participants voted on which houses were decorated best for this festive season, while singing carols. 
 
For the 6th year in a row, one home was awarded the honour for the most beautifully decorated home in the City – the plaque will be presented to the home owners at 1285 Ilona Park Road.  Congratulations to the Williams family for a wonderful job!  This year was as close as ever, with second place going to 1289 Ilona Park Road.  The participants had a difficult time choosing between the two neighbouring homes.  Third place goes to 1241 Mulmur Crescent.
 
"Not only does the Mayor's Light Tour showcase Pickering's best holiday decorated homes, it is a vibrant reminder of the importance of custom and tradition in our lives," said Mayor Dave Ryan.  "I congratulate the Williams family and their neighbours on Ilona Park Road, for their outstanding efforts in helping to spread holiday cheer for our entire community's benefit."
 
Route maps of the tour are available at the Pickering Recreation Complex, Pickering Civic Complex, East Shore Community Centre, Petticoat Creek Community Centre and online at cityofpickering.com/greatevents.  Pick one up today so you can see the best decorated homes in Pickering for yourself!
 
The Brian Rose Little Big Band performed at the Recreation Complex during the refreshment break, following the tour, and were well received by all.
 
Thank you to all those who participated in this year’s event and we look forward to seeing you next year!

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As the gateway city to the east GTA, Pickering (population 94,000) is strategically located where Toronto, York and Durham Regions meet.  Pickering is an affluent community that is steeped in history, natural beauty and small town charm with all the amenities and services that a big city has to offer.  The City of Pickering is considered a municipal leader in fiscal management, service delivery, sustainability and the environment; and offers a wealth of sports, leisure and recreation opportunities to its residents.  Pickering has been recognized by Profit magazine as one of the ten best cities in Canada for growth companies and received the 2008 FCM-CH2M Hill Sustainable Community Planning Award.

Media Contact:
Name     Kim Bradley
Title       Coordinator, Recreation Programs
Email     kbradley@cityofpickering.com
Phone    905.420.4660, extension 2078
TTY       905.420.1739