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-Steve Van Buren- }j
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Ten years ago Millard was commodated. With portrait studios ,.1
quite limited in its selection of busi- for senior pictures and fast-food res- il
nesses. However, since then, much taurants for lunch, the last year of ~~ ·~
growth has been realized. Stores, high school was made even better. ·~
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resta urants, and other businesses have One could not forget the I'
sprouted up to meet the consumers' jobs that the businesses provided. l
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needs. For many this was a chance to make '1
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These businesses were de- some extra spending money or to ~
tennined to provide the area with save for college.
quality products quickly, and they It was through advertising ·i ,,
didn 't ignore the needs of students. that students could shop around more ;~
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Clothing stores were cer- easily. They were made aware of the ~J
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tainly not lacking. The many stores products and services that were -~
meant that everyone would be satis- avail able to them. Advertisers very '
fied , especially in such shopping easily influenced students as to where \' "'
centers as Baker's Square, Harvey to shop and what to buy. tJ ~
Oaks Plaza, and the Galaria Plaza. All this made it a lot easier. •'
There were also places for The businesses provided the commu-
the little luxuries in life: dinner, en- nity with something worth more ~
tertainment, and flowers for the date. than money. For the area their goal l
Seniors were certainly ac- was making it all worthwhile. I'
Becoming a high school student meant teaming An important part of a teenager's life was his ,.
10 handle money. For many student s that was mu sic. Radio Shack had a lot to offer in that ~ ...
mere ly spending it. For others thi s meant area. Senior Brid gett Jansen purchased an i'
savi ng it. Senior Theresa Whelton uses the addition to her entertainment system. .•!
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services of Douglas County Bank and Trust to (5. Alukonis). •I
save her money. (5. Alukonis) lj
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