MALL MARKS DECADE OF SERVICE

The West Park Mall celebrated its 10th anniversary over the weekend with a "Cracker Jack" idea. On Friday and Saturday, United Way volunteers sold 25,000 boxes of Cracker Jacks. Mall merchants donated prizes that were placed in hundreds of the boxes.

The promotion quickly generated $21,700 for United Way. It proved so successful, in fact, that the treats sold out one day earlier than expected. Both mall officials and United Way officials were overwhelmed by the response.

Since its opening a decade ago, the mall has become an indispensable part of the community. More than a place to shop, it has become a gathering place for entertainment, promotions and conversation.

The weekend promotion demonstrated the mall's continued "good neighbor" approach to our region. It marked the perfect way for the West Park Mall to move into its second decade of service.