Holiday Dollars

(LE MARS)– Those who shop in Le Mars have the opportunity to get one
hundred Holiday Dollars by spending only 85 dollars this Saturday from
the LeMars Area Chamber of Commerce.  Mary Reynolds of the Chamber
says there is more cash to go around this year.

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So where is this “free” money coming from?  Six area banks have
donated a total of $5,500 that accounts for the 15% percent discount
you receive on your shopping.   Reynolds says each family can buy up
to $200 Holiday Dollars.

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Reynolds anticipates that the 26-thousand dollars will be gone in a
half an hour, or less.  The Holiday Dollars can be used at 32 area
businesses and must be spent by December 24th.

Joba’s is one of the businesses participating in the holiday shopping
promotions. Manager Julie Ehlers  says these types of programs are
important because they keep people shopping locally.

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Holiday Dollars from the LeMars Area Chamber of Commerce go on sale
this Saturday at 9am at the Chamber office, doors open at 8. (Angela
Drake, KLEM News)