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Show Lakeside Review, Wednesday, October 3, 1984 Mall Records Most Successful Year Yet (OljlD, SERVICE CORPS OF RETIRED EXECUTIVES LYNDIA CALL 621-830- , LAYTON New businesses and higher sales have boosted Layton Hills Mall to its most successful year and, according to mall management, theres more to come. Mall Manager Mel Pearson had predicted a mall occupancy rate of 95 percent by the end of the year, but that goal was reached four months ahead of schedule. With the addition of several new shops over the past few months, the mall hit the 95 percent occupancy rate. Those shops were Jewel Magic, Keys N Things, Smiths Childrens Store, Our 20th Year of FREE Counseling For SMALL BUSINESS' Business ' GRAHAM Review Correspondent f Sponsored by U S. Smalt 7C- 0 Administration Read The Classified Third Demenision, Fptomat, and Idaho Spud. Still to come are Pizza Cutter, Taco Treat, Swiss Colony, and a music Chic-Fil-- store, Pegasus. Pearson said the 95 percent occupancy rate is high for a mall and said he is pleased with the growth. His confidence in the mall growth didnt stop with the newest additions of shops, however. Pearson predicted by the end of 1985, Layton Hills will have a 98 percent occupancy rate, making it one of the best occupied malls in the state. Pearson said the addition of several food outlets had accomplished one of Layton Hills man agement goals, following a study recently that showed the mall to be in need of more eating establishments. A new goal will be the includ-sio- n store for of a variety-dru- g Future projections for mall. the growth could include more businesses around the mall perimeter, including food establishments and other services. Clark Financial Corporation owns the mall area and the surrounding property allows for plenty of growth, should the current boom continue. Marketing director for the mall, Gigi Holmes, said the addition of Wolfes sporting goods a year ago has helped to provide a "good mix" for the mall, and coupled with Pedersons, has made them-al- l into a family center, offering sporting goods for men and women. She said another reason the mall is flourishing is the maintenance of the property. We often get people in the office, tourists, and mall exhibitors, who tell us that we have the cleanest mall they have ever seen," she said. Whether it is the clean atmosphere, convenience, or variety of shops and services, the mall is pulling more people than ever, as sales show. Sales have been up every month this year, according to Ms, Holmes, with total sales for the year up 38.5 percent over lajt year, and 1983 sales volume wai;- 48 percent higher than in 198?. With the Christmas sales season still ahead, Ms. Holmes said the mall management hopes to see the sales total much higher than . the 1983 increases. The mall opened in 1980 with 50 businesses. With the comple-- : tion of the stores under construe , tion and those recently opened' the total number in occupancy will jump to 73, not counting the 13 shops on the mall perimeter. Family Dental Center TERRY J. PREECE, d.d.s. NEW PATIENTS CONVENIENT HIGH QUALITY CARE ftED?S!S?J.lrcWlLfiSJfBEnv COSMETIC DENTISTRY COMBINE A DENTAL EXAM WITH A SHOPPING EXCURSION 1003 LAYTON HILLS MALL GIRLS 7-- 546-330- MERVYNS in the Layton Hills Mall donated $1,500 to the Layton Arts Council last week to help with the production of two Christmas operas. Pictured here are (from left): Layton 1 INFANTS 14 14.99 SWEATERS PHONE 9.99 JOG SUITS Wonderfully warm sweaters in fun novelty styles by Gran. Reg. 22.00-23.0- Precious lil jog suits for both boys and months. girls. Brights or soft pastels 0. 1 CORDUROY TROUSERS 2-- 24 STERNCRAFT 16.99 PRAM SUITS 8.99 Fashion pram suits in pretty brights and Infants. pastels. 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GIRLS 4-6- X BOYS 4-- 7 NOVELTY SWEATERS 12.99 A charming assortment of sweaters in new fall colors for both boys and girls Girls boys 4-- 7. 4-6- X, CORDUROY JEANS 12.99 For playground or class, corduroy jeans in BOYS 8-- the latest fashic 20 4-- 7. FALL OUTERWEAR 29.99 His & 39.99 Pacific Trail and favorite styles from other respected names. Fabulous colors. Sizes 8-2- FALL OUTERWEAR 26.99 CANVAS CORDUROY PANTS 20 OFF Great knockabout pants. His choice seasons best styles and colors from P .C.H. Available in boys sizes 0. 8-- 26-3- 0. LE TIGRE KNIT TOPS 17.99 Rough and tumble striped heavyweight pullovers with twill collars. Rugged colors in sizes Reg. 24.00. Sizes 0. CREW NECK SWEATERS 11.99 -- I dont know a LAYTON time when its been more active," said Layton Mayor Lewis Shields r, about the efforts of the Layton Arts Council. And all of the volunteer hours' that have gone into making the ' council successful were somewhat rewarded this week when Chuck Peppier, manager of Mervyns, donated a check for $1,500 to the chairman of that group, Kathy ' Skidmore. Mrs. Skidmore said the LAC1 had applied for the Mervyns grant with the help of the Layton , Parks and Recreation Depart!- - . ment in order to help with two" Christmas operas they will be producing this year, Hansel and' Gretel," and Amahl and the Night Visitors. In presenting the grant, Peppier said the application met Mervyns specifications and prefer- -' ences in that it would help the community, especially the chil.-dren. As far as Mrs. Skidmore was concerned Peppier could have' been Santa in a business suit, and she called the grant Mervyns ' Christmas gift to the commun-tiThe money will be used fbr! costumes, scenery, and other, related expenses for the two pro-- t ' ductions which will be presented ' on Nov. 29 and 30, and Dec. 1; ' 3, and 4. Jj Mrs. Skidmore said it 'is'1 planned to produce the two cHiil-- r drens operas every other year a city tradition. The LAC also" -hopes to produce major musicals in the future and will continue- to sponsor the summer concert series in the park. She said Layton has a great well of talent to draw from, both in adults and its children. A staff of volunteers, which includes several people in music and drama, hv$ been working hard to get the LAC into the position it is in now, according to Mrs. Skidmore. With the grant from Mervyns a financial boost has benn accomplished, she said. The grant w(ll give the group enough money to completely produce the two Christmas operas. The proceeds from the ticket sales can then be used to finance future productions and acitivities. A main goal of the LAC will now be to find a permanent home. Mrs. Skidmore said she hopes a theater for the group can eventually be obtained since it is expensive and inconvenient to put on productions without the proper facilities. Layton High must currently be rented for the productions. X y. - -- semi-professio- Theyll be snuggly warm this fall in their new polyester rilled jackets. Great colors and boys 4-for girls fall 0. 4-6- Reg. 24.00-26.01 4 and prep Mervyns 0 Donates To Council . !, BLANKET SLEEPERS KNITWEAR , , Fashionable designed baggie trouser featuring striped or solid drop yoke. Reg. 24.00. Mayor Lewis Shields; Chuck Peppier, Mervyns store manager; Richard Hunt, city parks and re- -( creation supervisor; and Kathy Skidmore, Lay? ton Arts Council chairman. 7. A communtiy theater, similar to one in Perry which was built in an old church, would be ideal, she said. |