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Ty Page 4B-THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD-Thursday, January 13, 1994 Gaston Mall, county's oldest. goes extra mile for customers By Elsie Hamilton News Editor Belmont Banner/Mt. Holly News Gaston Mall, Gaston County's oldest mall, is a community-orient- ed place. "We're always doing something for the community," said mall man- ager Beth Strange. "We face a lot of competition from Eastridge Mall above us and Franklin Square be- low us. Doing for people is one way that we fight the competition." Strange, the mall manager who works as well at the Ranch House Restaurant, talks warmly about the place she promotes. There's no doubt that the mall is more than just a job to her. Just over, of course, is the Christmas season, when the mall boasted a 400-pound Santa Claus who heard the wishes of children and posed with them for pictures to be placed in family albums. Strange said the Union VFD brought Santa in on its fire truck, and "the kids just went wild." ‘For years the mall's St. Nick was the late beloved Charles Elledge, who was just about the most fa- vorite Santa in town. In November, Strange said, the mall was open to the Senior Citizen Craft Show. In October a chiarity bazaar was held at no charge to schools, churches and other non-profit organizations to give them an opportunity to raise funds for their needs. Craft shows are held in March, June, September, and December. "And we have the Halloween costume show in October and the Cottontail Parade at Easter,” the mall manager said. "Winners re- ceive trophies, and all of the other children receive ribbons so that ev- eryone is a winner. This year we'll have an Easter bunny for picture taking." Strange noted that the mall holds "two big blood drives" each year. "The biggest is in December, and we always meet our quota,” she said. The mall also has sponsored a Cut-a-Thon to benefit the AIDS cause. Another is planned for September. "The hairdressers of Greater Gastonia come and set up their chairs and do a haircut for $7," Strange said. "Last year we raised $8,000 to battle the terrible dis- ease." A beauty contest is held to help raise money for Miss Gastonia's expenses. Strange said the mall, which re- cently was painted, has 34 stores, with all but five filled. One of the anchor stores is Mary Jo's, which one customer describes as "having everything and it's all beautiful.” The other anchor store is Harris- Teeter supermarket. Until the past year Brendle's was an anchor store, but it was closed by the corporate office. Although there have been rumors about the company’s reopening in the Gaston Mall location, Strange said she can't confirm the stories being cir- culated. The mall, says the manager, of- fers a wide variety of services and merchandise. Jackson's Cafeteria is especially popular with senior adults and oth- ers who enjoy "home cooking" IRS may owe you money The Internal Revenue Service estimates that over 500,000 North Carolinians may be entitled to ex- tra dollars because of the earned income credit. "Unfortunately, many people de- cide that if they do not have enough income to file a tax return, then they don't need to file," said. JR. Starkey, district director of the Internal Revenue Service. "Consequently, the taxpayers end up not getting the earned income credit to which they are entitled." Starkey emphasized that depend- ing on their income «level; ‘some- taxpayers could receive up’ to $2,364 just for filing a return. The IRS emphasizes that even more people will be eligible for the earned income credit this year than last year. Those whose income is less than $23,050 and had a quali- fying child living with them in the U.S. for more than six months dur- ing 1993 may be able to take the credit. The credit is divided into three parts - the basic credit, a health insurance credit, and a credit for a child born in 1993. "To qualify for the credit, tax- payers must have earned income Justin Lee Bridges celebrates birthday Justin Lee Bridges, son of David and Kathy Bridges of Kings Mountain, will be one year old Janpary 15. He will celebrate with a party at his home with family and friends. a Grandparents are Sam Wilson of Kings Mountain, J.W. Bridges of Hickory and Nancy Baynard of Rutherfordton. Great-grandparents are Ivey Smith of Kings Mountain and Gladys Morgan of Shelby. such as wages, salaries or net earn- ings from self-employment,” said Starkey. Qualified taxpayers can choose to get the credit from their employ- er in their paychecks during the year rather than waiting for a re- fund check after filing their tax re- turn. To get the credit in advance, the taxpayer must provide the employ- er with a completed Form W-5, Earned Income Credit Advance Payment Certificate. The earned income credit could add an addi- tional $100 per month to the pay- ‘check: For additional information, in- cluding other requirements for earned income tax credit, taxpayers may request a copy of Publication 596, Earned Income Credit, by calling toll-free 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676). Organizations desiring an IRS speaker to discuss earned income credit can schedule a speaker by calling the North Carolina IRS Volunteer and Education office at (910) 378-2193. There is no charge for this service. ik LEE BRIDGES (52 Be % i Ne ut a occasions: Prom, Pageants, Cruises. of accessories. 5 Majestic Memories 307 S. Broad Street Gastonia, NC 28054 HEN Ah BS Hours: Tues Ft 11.6 » Sat 11-5 (704) 861-1500 1994 Prom Dresses Are Herel; We have the largest selection of Prom Dresses in the Southeast. Come check our incredible prices! We RENT and sell gowns for all We also have a great selection Come to Majestic Memories for the Prom Dress of your dreams! ee an — style food. China House draws those who have a penchant for Oriental food. In addition, the mall offers a portrait studio, a Christian book store, a new pet store, a video shop and Jon's Toy and Hobby. The mall is the place to go if you want to renew your car license. If western is your thing, you'll find it at Lebo's in western apparel and boots. or better men's clothes, check Gentlemen's Clothiers. Other stores include Bernina Says Sew, which sells sewing ma- chines, and Hart's Desire, an interi- or design firm featuring "beautiful furniture and pictures." T.J.'s Sandwiches, a fast-food business, keeps mall employees fed when they don't have time to visit a restaurant. Strange, who has been at the mall three years, calls her job a re- warding one. "We have real nice tenants, and I enjoy doing all these events for the people and children,” she said. 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