Pickering Champions Recent Makeover Pickering, ON, April 30, 2007 - On April 20th, City of Pickering Members of Council, staff and a record number of residents, schools, businesses, and community groups rolled up their sleeves and gave our community an amazing 20-Minute Makeover. Approximately 10,384 people took part in the recent initiative, exceeding last year's numbers by 1,884. "We are very proud of the people in Pickering that came out to support this initiative. Events like this one showcase the pride that we all have for our community" said Mayor David Ryan. The 20-Minute Pickering Makeover was part of a larger GTA wide municipal initiative that was sponsored by Pizza Pizza, Home Depot Canada Inc., TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, Toronto Star, Toronto Sun, Tim Hortons and McDonald's Restaurants of Canada. "A lot of wonderful people donated their time to clean up, we encourage everyone to respect their effort and their community and not litter. With the difficult issues facing the environment, this is an easy problem to solve, people of all ages should know better than to litter", said Chantal Whitaker, Coordinator, Environmental Awareness Programs. Litter is not only an issue in the spring, so throw a party, a Pitch-in-Party that is. Gather your neighbours, family, workplace, school or association anytime and clean up a local park, stream, walkway, or neighbourhood. To assist, the City will provide bags and gloves and even pick up and dispose of the waste at the end of your event. Call the City of Pickering at 905.420.4660, ext. 5221 to get involved. - 30 -
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