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Waterloo's biggest bash will usher in new year Families fromallover the city and region are expected to ring in 2001 together at the annual Complex Countdown, a City of Waterloo event which promises something for everyone. "There will be lots of stuff going on for everybody," said event organizer Jan Radke. "Every year it's a sell- out. and we anticipate a sell- out again." “is fun will begin at 7 pm. with a list of activities for folks, orall ages. - _ On the flip side, the ice pad will also be open until ”:45 p.m. for those hoping to lace up their skates and show off some fancy fool- work. hterioo's biggest Wparty will take place once again this New Year’s Eve at the Waterloo Recreation Complex. Until 8:30 p-rm, the swim- ming pool will be open for those longing for some tra- ditional summer hm. WATERLO (ull RONICLE BYANDm Bum In the upstairs meeting Chronicle Staff rooms. there will be a variety of activities for children hterioo's biggest including a bouncy castle. Vparty will take crafts, Degas and face-paint- place once again ing. WAN [BLOB PUBLIC LIBRARY Families are also invited to take a trolley ride through the Wonders of Winter festi, val of lights at Waterloo Park. And while the annual Husker Festival is still months away. a local talent known as Great Scott will be on hand entertaining the crowd. Most would agree that having this much fun can build quite an appetite. So for those looking for a New Year's treat, there will be pizza, popcorn, and non- alcoholic beverages avail- able for the entire family All ofthe fun will wrap up at midnight with a fireworks display over Waterloo Park More volunteers, l6 years of age or older who are will- ing to ensure the event runs smoothly, are needed for such positions as costume characters, public skate h beat party yet, accord- ing to Radke. there are still a few things missing TUESDAY, DECEMBER M, 2000 . WATERLOO, ONTARIO Serving your community since 1856 cruisers. meeters and greeters, swim line and lobby monitors, cotton candy makers, pizza and pop servers, craft room monitors. trolley ride lead. ers, popcorn makers. and decorators. "Anything a person can do would really help out," she said. "Whether it's a few hours in the craft room or making popcorn. all help would be appreciated. Complex Countdown committee members from left Mary Thorpe. tan Radke and Mariette Hams have already broken out the noisemakers and are ready to ring in the New Year. The annual City of Waterloo event will take place New Year’s Eve at the Waterloo Recreation Complex. ANOVA my mom "And ndipecial skills are needed to help out, lust a lot of enthusiasm." Tuckets for the event are $12 with swimming or $l0 withmlt swimming. _ Radke said it isn't neces- sary to hold a ticket for the fireworks display; and those wishing to pay $2 can make use otonly the skating rink until [1:45 pm "I think the value of it is what keeps people coming back every year," Radke said. "We have people who literal - $1 INCLUDING GST "We provide a niche mar- ket for families to spend New Year's together without spending lots of money" "And part of that is that it's so hard to go anywhere else as a family for that amount. ly come year atteryear . But iii the end, she) said. the Countdown committee has just one goal. - "just mr-everybody to have a good time." Radke said. Icanadasoml ArtaNcus l3 Viewpoint Ciasaified Mother and wheel- chair-bound son need financial help to buy a new van. WHATS INSIDE 'sdccud Distribution The Brick Page 10