Dateline: December 21, 2006

Late Night jackpot hits $400 mark

Someone will go home with $400 in Christmas Cash this Thursday as Late Night Shopping draws to a close for 2006 in downtown Clarendon.

Last Thursday, five people – Martin Oliver, Pam Watson, Kim Layton, Judy Morris, and Greg Lowry – each took a spin at the wheel, but none landed on the jackpot, which has now rolled over to its maximum.

Five more people will spin this week; and if none of them land on the big money, the downtown merchants will start drawing names out of the hopper until someone is present to win.

Merchants on Kearney Street will be open Thursday until 8:30 p.m. for your holiday shopping convenience, and prizes from 27 local businesses will be on the wheel in addition to the jackpot money.

The Chamber of Commerce has provided $100 in Christmas Cash during each Late Night Shopping for the jackpot. Shoppers can register from 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at any participating Christmas Cash merchant, and the drawing will be held at 8 p.m.

You must be 18 years old to register.

Santa Claus will be downtown again this Thursday. Kids are encouraged to come tell him all their wishes, and parents are reminded to bring their cameras to get those memorable photos.

The Downtown Ministry Center will also be open from 6 to 8 p.m. and will serve hot chocolate and refreshments.