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FACTORYâ€" DIRECT Elizabeth Lorenz B.A. CFP 153 Union St. E., Waterloo â€" 578â€"7722, Ext. 29 omne‘ae Danielle Goulard of Manhattan Image in the Waterloo‘aty Centre was helping Kris Kringle get ready for his big night by trimming the jolly old elf‘s beard last Friday. St. Nick said it‘s been four years since his last visit and thought it was time to get his wiskers in shape for his flight from the North Pole. Continued from page 13 council, staff, and architects with issues ranging from the design of the multiâ€"purpose recreation complex and 18â€" hole golf course to programâ€" ming, environmental conâ€" Millennium Recreation Park siderations, â€" communicaâ€" tions initiatives, commerâ€" cialization â€" opportunities, and fundraising. Each of the 14 members of the committee volunteers anywhere from two . to Giving Santa a trim four hours a week. In an effort to maintain strong lines of communicaâ€" tion between the public and the city, and ensure the comâ€" munity as a whole has a voice in the project, the committee will also bring forward any inquiries and concerns presented to it, says Scott. "We as a committee are very aware of the concerns of all community groups and are constantly trying to find a balance between the interests of specific groups, the community as a whole, and the necessity to meet the budget in the interests of all tax payers." Watch _ for _ biâ€"weekly updates on the Millennium Recreation Park in the Waterloo Chronicle and on www.city.waterloo.on.ca. Eâ€" mail questions and comâ€" ments to mrp@city.waterâ€" lo0.on.ca. CONVERSE All Star Canvas Hi & Low o8 WABANAC PHOTO