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And Waterloo will take spotlight on Oktoberfest's final day - for the first time, this year Waterloo will be the site of the testival's official closing ceremo- nies, beginning at 8 p.m. at King and What, you ask? Well, it starts with the new, improved and enlarged Will. kommen Zentrum (Welcome Centre) being set up in Uptown Waterloo. With live entertainment, dancers, buskers and a mini testhalle serving traditional Oktoberfest fare, the Zentrum, offers visitors a little taste of what the festival is all about. "This year we have a lot more to offgy the people of Waterloo. Ir "We’ve always had a presence in Waterloo, but over the last few years it's been a little less than adequate from our point of view. A good number of our volunteers come from Waterloo and we think it's time to put a little more focus on our neighbors," said K-W Oktoberfest President Glen Walk. er, Okay, okay, there have been Ok. toberfest events in this city since the festival began 23 years ago, but this year there'll be even more of that Oktoberfest spirit in the streets of Waterloo than ever before. Oktoberfest is coming to Waterloo thi? year. 'More to offer' to folks in Waterloo sk'i""i,"'i"i'i',"i"'i"',an 1l0Y'9i4t0 " Qiiiiiiiiiiwiiiiiiiisro At 5 pm, the balloon festival really takes off - the 30 multi-colored balloons participating in the event will simultaneously launch from the park and fly towards Cambridge following The balloon festival gets underway Friday at the official opening of Ok- toberfest - Mathers hopes to tether a hot air balloon at Duke and Frederick Streets in downtown Kitchener and will fly small remote-controlled balloons over the opening ceremonies. Then, from 2 pm. to 5 p.m, the public is invited to take free tethered balloon rides over Bechtel Park. "Whether you‘re ido y'e'érs old or 80 years o.1you1l enjoy this event. It But the big news is a first for the festival and the City of Waterloo, the debut of the KAY Oktoberfest Hot Air Balloon Festival. From Friday, Oct. 11 to Monday, Oct. 14, 30 hot air bal- loons from across Canada and the United States will take to the sky above Waterloo's Bechtel Park in a "fun fascinating event for the whole family to enjoy," said Balloon Festival Orga. nizer Jeff Mathers, of Panoramic Promotions Ltd., Waterloo. Herbert Streets. Look forward to lots of live entertainment, free food, and dancing. Tho Results of the 9th Annual Prudential Run For K-W Hospital will benefit everyone. Proceeds from the Run will be used for overdue improvements to the K-W Hospital Dialysis [hit The present Unit is the only such facility in the region and needs to grow along with the community, The Finish Lino will be that much closer with your support. The Run‘s goal of $30.01)“ Wlll aid in the Dialysis Unity $1.3 million fundraising campaign. We need your help to provide the best health care possible for chronically and critically ill kidney patients. lvoryono Can " A Winner! Simply by gathering pledges for KAN' Hospital. you can be a winner. There are prizes for attaining pledge levels of $60, t 150, $300, $500. or even $l,000. The Grand Prize for the runner who collects and turns in the most pledge dollars by Monday, November Iti, 1991, is a one week trip for two to anywhere in Canada, courtesy Canadian Airlines and Biillas Travel', Trophlos will be be awarded for Ist, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in numerous categories in the 5k and 10k events. As well, trophies will be handed out to the winners of the team 5k and 10k races. RIG. Day is October 20th, but brochures are available now at sporting goods stores throughout Kitchener-Waterloo. Race kits can be picked up October 18 & 19 at Conestoga Mall. And remember, you have until November 18 to collect and turn in pledges to qualify for the Grand Prize! The 1991 Prudential Run For K-W Hospital would not be possible without the generous support of our Associate Sponsors: For information or to obtain a pledge form, contact the K-W Hospital Foundation C)ffice (519) 749-4205. The Race Doesn’t End LF'i'ii'i"i-'ks Rii"iiii'ioxHl October Flilil (Continued on page 4) WATERLOO CHRONICLE. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Canadian I .nmdun Am» Immat- In! 1991 PAGE BO