Dateline: December 22, 2005

Late Night Shopping jackpot now at $400

By Roger  Estlack, Clarendon Enterprise

For three weeks, no one has won the jackpot during Late Night Shopping; but this Thursday evening someone will go home with $400 in Christmas Cash.

Several participating merchants on Kearney Street will be open until 8:30 p.m., and the drawing will be held at 8 p.m. Five lucky individuals will spin the wheel for prizes from local merchants and a chance at the money. If none of the five lands on the cash spot, a drawing will be held to give away the money. You must be present to win.

The Chamber of Commerce is supporting the Late Night Shopping jackpot this year by giving away $100 in Christmas Cash each Thursday between now and Christmas. The jackpot has gone unclaimed and has rolled over until this week.

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 Brandon Fauster, Chris Davis, Crystal Fulton, Annette Osburn, and Greg Bowers, who also took a spin at the wheel two weeks ago.

The Downtown Ministry Center will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. and will serve hot chocolate and refreshments, and the Burton Memorial 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. Also make a point to visit with any of the local banks about the benefits of a zero-percent interest Christmas Cash loan for all your holiday shopping.