CONTACT: Amy Riley, Office of Special Events, 301-228-2845
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 7, 2006

The Holidays in Historic Frederick Committee of Celebrate Frederick has generously donated $3,000 to the City of Frederick in support of the annual holiday tree lights on Market Street. The lights will shine on Market Street beginning Thursday, November 23rd through December 31st, 2006. Annual proceeds from the Holidays in Historic Frederick ticketed events help to fund downtown beautification projects.

Pictured are, front row, left to right: John Connors-Chairman of the Holidays in Historic Frederick Committee, Amy Riley-Office of Special Events and Mayor William J. Holtzinger. Second row, left to right: Taylor Effland and Susie Miller-Chairman, Kris Kringle Procession. Third row, left to right: Elizabeth Chung- Candlelight House Tour Volunteer; Fourth row, left to right: Catherine Effland (with baby Abigail)-Chairman of Children’s Weekend, Cookie Larkin-Co-Chair of the Candlelight House Tour and Sarah Straw-Holiday Committee Volunteer. Back row, left to right: Jared Rohr- Tech IV Electrician, Bill Scheetz-Superintendent of Streets, Lights & Traffic Control, Earl Reed-Director of Public Works and Greg Butler-Tech II Electrician.