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Show ST. GEORGE 4 — For the week of November 14, 2008 JEWELRY e Continued from pg. 2 found the store in Baker through “National Jeweler” magazine. That took the family to Oregon. Their first store was in the lobby of a hotel. Over the years the Macks built up their business, operated a cattle ranch and raised 13 children. “I got involved in the business at an early age, Jerrold said as he showed a photograph of the store with its St. — original linoleum floors. He recalled stripping the wax from those floors as a child. Although his parents divorced after they had worked together for 27 years, they both remained in the jewelry business. Jerrold spent time in the wholesale diamond business in Los Angeles while Joseph worked with his mother and her two stores. The brothers eventually came back together in LeGrande, Ore. “For me, at an early age, in the jewelry industry seemed to be the way to go, Jerrold said of his decision to follow in his father’s footsteps. Their father was one of the first graduate gemologists in Oregon. Jerrold and Joseph both have earned that same degree. “We're second-generation jewelers, Jerrold told the Baker Democrat-Herald back in 1984 when the original store was celebrating its 35th anniversary. “It’s that knowledge that makes a dif- terms of a financial future, That hasn't changed, Jerrold said. “Customer ser-' vice and helping people is something that’s ingrained in us. The key to our success is our ability to relate and communicate with people. Mack & Sons offers a diverse product mix, ranging from its diamond bridal department. with rings, to silver and cultured pearl necklaces, bracelets, Swiss watches and more. “People are becoming more and more brand-conscious, Jerrold said, noting his store sells such brands as Breuning, Honora and Judith Ripka necklaces, bracelets and the like. = = (435) 668-1992 f TIME TO LOSE Ine Weenie ae ce jaturl Helo Motivate! & Medical Weight Loss! e; © © ¢ ¢ Nutritional eee Provided’ Overcome Food Addictions Increase Energy B-12, FAT BURNERS HCG, Appetite Suppressants* © MD, Naturopathic Dr. & Counselors to assist you *Both Optional $5O_ OF Ad* ee = w= With This, shins *New Patients Only Lose Before the Holiday's tart today for only $175/ then only $79 Month! Call (435) 628-DIET (3438) 447 No. Bluff St., St. George — ference to the buyer. . NEIGHBORHOODS Jerrold, who is a Swiss- trained Master Watchmaker, is proud of the store's selection of timepieces. It includes such brands as Tissot, Omega and TAG Heuer. “As St. George has grown, people are used to a different type of product than has been available here,’ he said. “We think that we offer the highest level of experience and the highest level of quality in Southern Utah? “Our business is a very rewarding business because it's an emotional business,’ he said. “You generally are marking the very best days in (the customers’) eyes. We have been able to help two generations time here” in our short Bob Hudson / St. George Neighborhoods Jerrold Mack shows off one of the Swiss watches sale at Mack & Sons Jewelers. for |