Dateline: December 15, 2005

Late Night Shopping jackpot climbs to $300

By Roger  Estlack, Clarendon Enterprise

No big winner last week means the jackpot has climbed to $300 in Christmas Cash for this week’s Late Night Shopping drawing this Thursday.

Several participating merchants on Kearney Street will be open until 8:30 p.m., and the drawing will be held at 8 p.m.

The Chamber of Commerce is supporting Late Night Shopping this year by giving away $100 in Christmas Cash each Thursday between now and Christmas. The jackpot rolls over when there is no winner.

Shoppers can register from 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at any participating Christmas Cash merchant. You must be 18 years old to register. Five people will get a chance to spin the wheel for prizes from local merchants and the jackpot.

Last week’s winners were Chrisi Tucek, Kuiipa Hayes, Judy Burlin, Greg Byars, and Cheryl Phillips, who spun the wheel two weeks ago.

This week marks the return of wagon rides downtown, which is being sponsored by several local merchants and is free to kids of all ages. Also this week, the Burton Memorial Library will hold its Open House with refreshments and caroling led by local Girl Scouts

St. Nicholas will be downtown this Thursday. Kids are encouraged to come tell him all their wishes.

The Downtown Ministry Center will be open and will serve hot chocolate and refreshments.

Late Night Shopping will continue December 22, and the library will host photos with Santa at that time.

Support your local merchants this holiday season, and watch for their Christmas specials and holiday hours in the pages of the Enterprise.