Happy New Year’s Eve!
Here’s what the Time’s Square Ball looked like when it dropped for the very first time back in 1907.
Things have changed a bit since then 
On November 11th, 2008, The co-organizers of New Year’s Eve in Times Square (Times Square Alliance, Countdown Entertainment) unveiled a new Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball at a press conference at Hudson Scenic Studio in Yonkers, New York.
The new Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball is a 12 foot geodesic sphere, double the size of previous Balls, and weighs 11,875 pounds. Covered in 2,668 Waterford Crystals and powered by 32,256 Philips Luxeon Rebel LEDS, the new Ball is capable of creating a palette of more than 16 million vibrant colors and billions of patterns producing a spectacular kaleidoscope effect atop One Times Square.
The organizers also announced that the new Ball will become a year-round attraction above Times Square in full public view January through December.
The Liberal VFW is hosting a New Year’s Eve dance, featuring the local band Stoic. They play classic rock and solid gold oldies. The event starts up at 9pm and there will be champagne and party favors! Entry is $10 per person and you don’t have to be a member to attend. FMI call 624-7447.
The schools are out for the holidays, but the Liberal Parks & Rec Center has plenty planned for the youth during the break!
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Wednesday 12/31 - New Year’s Eve Celebration – Games, snacks, and lots of fun.
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Friday 1/2/09 - Indoor Dodgeball @ 2pm.
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On to the show … I’ll be giving away $10 in tokens to Squeaky Clean Car Wash today! I’ll also talk about Kevin & Kyra getting caught in a Ponzie scheme, Paul McCartney’s look back at 2008, Woody getting married and much more!
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WIN x 2 today, since I won’t be here on Friday! In the 9 o’clock hour I’ll give away an I Do prize pack! It includes a black & white wedding organizer book, divided into special sections, and an “I Do” luggage tag for your honeymoon! (Retail Value $28.50)
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For Ten O’clock Trivia I’ll give away a Family Fun Night prize pack! It includes the classic games Topple & Yahtzee. Plus, a free Pillsbury product! (Retail Value $30)
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That’s all for now … HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
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