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Out of the Cold program opens its doors to increased demand The Out of the Cold program has thrown open its doors for another season and is already seeing an increased demand for emergency shelter over last year. say organizers. The program officially kicked oft its fourth season Nov. 1 at churches in the core areas of Waterloo and Kitchener, providing overnight shelter during increasingly cold nights for MAT ERLOQJRONICLE Jacob and Jessica LeBlanc enjoyed a bird's eye view of the Twin City Jaycees Santa Claus Parade Saturday morning from the back of their dad's pick-up truck. The parade route started at King Street and Bridgeport Road in Water- loo and wrapped up in Kitch- ener. See page three for more parade photos. Here comes Santa Claus... i_1i,liyrlr]) w _3_,i'/rtfjaril BY BOB Vnmmc Chroritle Staff ANDREA WV more LOCATED BESIDE THE FACTORY AT 141 WEBER ST. s. AT UNION 742-0783 adults and teens living on the streets. A special fundraiser was held at one of the Out of the Cold sites, Trinity United Church in Kitchener, last Friday in conjunction with the Lung Association. Organizer Den- nis Watson was blown away by the response. He feels the word is get- ting out there about the need to provide a safe aller- native to people forced on the streets by escalating rents. hydro bills and increasing unemployment. Moreihan :iotfpeopie WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2002 . WATERLOO, ONTARIO Serving your community since 1856 attended the one and only community event that goes to support all seven church- es involved in the seasonal shelter program. Usually all Minnow:- tttttttttttttr-tttttt aluminum - Dennis Watson Out of the Cold organizer of the sites for the shelter program raise funds on an individual basis, but this year they've partnered with the Lung Association for a joint fundraiser. Watson said the event was an unqualified success, with moie than 300 people attending the inaugural event in support Out of the Cold. "It exceeded my wildest dreams," said Watson about the special benertt concert featuring the Waterloo Regional Police Male chorus and the Cameron Heights SI INCLUDING GST concert choir. "I dont think I could have fit 100 people more into the church.” While the money raised will be a bonus for both pro- grams, Watson said it was more important to raise awareness of Out of the Gold and its needs. "Drawing community attention is all I really want- ed out of it," he said. "We had displays up during intermission, and whenever we have information out about Out of the Cold, we Continued on page 4 Salvation Army program shares the warmth. Waterloo: Haley McGee performs in Anne of Green Gables. “an or Viewpoint You Said It Sports Classified Icanada.com| Liquidation World, la-Z- Boy'. Ziegler & Associates'. Bernie omonnelltClarica" WHAT'S I INSIDE § Saab of Kitchener Waterloo 663 Vidoria St. N. 744-5311 ‘Seleded Distribution SPORTS Pagell Page 25