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fa B2 Aattln, Tcim NORTHCROSS MALL SPECIAL Tnvriay, JaMiry 30, 197S BMig mew 009 00 NFtM(BF(D)S lVJlffllll. Ceremonies Open Center and Frost's trvvv, admit daylight, without direct sunlight, to reduce the amount of wattage used and to nminimize the heat from the lamps which must be cooled by the air conditioning. Lighting levels have also been lowered, yet by using specially-designed fixtures, there is no decrease in relative brightness. One of the other design changes made to conserve energy has been to switch to a more efficient, central-chilled water plant wihthin the mall from the originally-planned roof-top unit. The new plant has resulted in a greater cooling capacity with less energy requirements.

Northcross Mall, which started in May, 1973, is being developed by The Dunnam Company, Austin, and Cabot, Cabot Forbes, Boston. Architects are Omniplan Harrell Hamilton, Dallas. Linbeck Construction, Houston is the general contractor. manager, busy day. MALL OFFICE Northcross bookkeeper Corliss Perrin and office manager Marilyn Parrot! listen as Janet Heed, mall T4 I ill To Aid Visitors Top Staff Selected For Mall 1 JANET REED Manager of the Mall outlines the business of a very PAUL DARDEN Physical plant head Rex D.

Kitchens Construction Inc. Austin, Texas 1 is' y-n been installed and by all new home with gusto. reports have taken to their TAKE A LOOK This promenade al Northcross Irres wrrr put in. Since iew of the ice rink and Mall was taken before the then the giant trees have The Ice Age at Northcross Mall Only Central Texas Skating Rink bookkeeper, is in charge of handling the accounting duties for the mall. Paul Darden, director of the physical plant, has complete responsibility for the actual mechanics involved in the smooth operation of Northcross Mall.

Jim Johnson, maintenance supervisor and Robert Townes, chief of Northcross security forces, work with Paul to assure that no visitor to Northcross Mall is subjected to litter, public nuisances, vandalism, uncomfortable temperature or other inconveniences, no matter how small. Those who visit Northcross Mall will agree that the staff is friendly, alert and helpful. And always at your service. Friends of Retarded Cities can be lonely places for anyone. Retarded people sometimes find many complex problems there.

You can help by becoming a Citizen Advocate. Call the Austin Association for Retarded Citizens at 476-7044. Northcross Mall, Austin's newest fashion center, opened officially for business Thursday following ribbon-cutting ceremonies at 10 a.m. Mrs. William Hobby, wife of the Texas lieutenant governor, cut the ribbon as guest of honor.

Following the brief mall ceremony, a second ribbon cutting formally ope Frost a fashion specialty store and Austin's first outlet for the San Antonio based retail store. A special ice skating show on the malls hockey-size indoor rink concluded the morning's events. Shirley Linde Ayers, the rink's head pro, three-year U.S. Cold Medal winner, and three-year veteran of the Ice Capades, gave the exhibition. Seventy per cent of the lease area in the tree lined, landscaped mall at Anderson Lane and Burnet Road was open for business Thursday.

Additional stores will open soon after. Several stores, including Beall's Department Store, which is the firm's largest of 75 Texas outlets, have already opened. When completed, an estimated 50 stores, boutiques, restaurants, and theatres will be located in Northcross Mall. Unlike many other Texas shopping centers, the 360,000 -square-foot Northcross Mall has a strong core of family-oriented recreation and entertainment facilities most of which will be operating by opening day. The Ice Age skating rink, the only one within 200 miles of Austin, is located in the mall's central courtyard.

The rink is open daily to the public and offers lessons for children and adults. There is also a six-screen movie theater, called Northcross "6" Theaters operated by Americ an-Multi Cinema due to open Feb. 7. The Chelsea Street Pub, The Red Garter, and Sundae Palace will provide shoppers and visitors with places to eat seven days a week and, at the Chelsea, live entertainment at night. A fourth mall restaurtant, Furr's Cafeteria which is making its first entry in Austin, will open during February.

Special considerations been made so the handicapped will have easy access to the mall's shops and servicess, including water fountains, and specially-designated parking spaces near the building. Other considerations are being discussed with MIGHT, an Austin-based firm which aids the physically disabled. Energy conservation became a key factor in the development of Northcross Mall in light of the nation's energy shortages. Skylights, for example, were designed to Legal Aid Society Legal Aid and Defender Society provides low-income Travis County residents with legal help in consumer housing, welfare and family law. The central office is at 2220 Rosewood, telephone 476-6321.

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Located in the central court nf the Northcross Mall, the spacious nnk is surrounded ty a park-like setting and will he the showcase of the mall during the two week official opening celebratioa Local skating talent will be featureed as well as skating talent will be featured as well as skaters from Dallas and Houston. The World's Professional Figure Skating Champion, Ronnie Robertson will highlight the festivities. The concept of the nnk as focal point of the shopping -entertainment center was designed by Harrell Hamilton Omniplaa Dallas, architects for the entire Northcross Mall project, and Design International. Toronto The rink is recessed 42 inches below mall level and enclosed with glass providing protection lor skaters and allowing an unencumbered view from the niall. The first consideration of the owners and developers of Northcross Mall was for the safety, convenience and welfare of those who visit or shop in the mall.

To facilitate and insure that this would be so, an outstanding staff has been selected to run Northcross. Overseeing the daily operation, is Mrs. Janet Reed. Officially, Mrs. Reed is the Mail manager, but this petite, attractive dynamo also serves as leasing agent, personnel manager, small emergency squad and public relations director.

Not the least of Mrs. Reed's talents, however, is to select the right persons for the right jobs and then let them do those jobs. Evidence of this talent, are the group of people working with Mrs. Reed to ma ke Northcross the efficient, but comfortable shopping mall it is. Mainstay in the business office is Marilyn Parrott, office manager and promotion coordinator.

Corliss Perrin, AlPacino Sorpico i one where Kjfjxo g7 The 2-litkidishere, to spread lots of Fun Cheer! 454-5147 presents 6 THEATRES cat end join in the WL ni KNOW NORTHCROSS recreational skating," said Shirley Ayers. "The best way to enjoy skating is having the versatility of skating forwards, backwards and crossovers which is taught in the be i classes. Children even learn jumps and spins in the first course." Various evenings offer special programs at The Ice Age. On Tuesday's Family Night, the entire family can skate from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. at a reduced rate.

Friday Night is "Adults Only" skating for those 18 and over. Several new programs are scheduled to begin soon. One is an Austin ISD pilot program in which 120 students from Anderson High School will skate twice a week and receive credit in physical education. If successful, the program may be utilized in other Austin schools. A second program is in the planning stages for volunteers from the Austin Figure Skating Club and the rink professional staff to assist with skaters with physical and mental disabilities.

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The Ice Age is equipped to offer Central Texans a multi-faceted recreational and entertainment program. Public skating sessioas are available seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 m. with an extra hour on Friday and Saturday nights. "At every session we have an adequate number of ice guards to insure safe, enjoyable skating for everyone.

The Ice Age Staff is ready to help a four year old child on his first skate or to enforce the safety rules of the nnk," said George T. "Bud" Ayers, manager of the rink. Skating instruction for all levels of expertise under the direction of Shirley Linde Ayers, U.S. gold medalist, is available for children and adults. With over 700 enrolled in the first round of classes, the ranks of local champions should begin to swell.

"Our professional staff can teach anyone to enjoy combined his various talents to promote ice skating as family entertainment as well as a recreational sport. Aiding the Ayers in the operation of The Ice Age is a staff of top quality professionals with varied backgrounds. Andrew Crispin, assistant rink manager, played hockey for Boston College and has worked in and around rinks most of his life. Skating instructor Heidi Drenckhahn, who has passed the eighth test of the Ice Skating Institute of America, worked with the Ayers in Connecticut. Combining careers in ballet (SeeSTAFFonPagelS) Two round structures are located at the south end of the nnk one is the admission booth and the other houses the Zamboni.

the ice resurfacer that is used periodically to keep the ice in top skating condition. Featured on the north is "The End of the Rink." a sidewalk cafe for skaters as well as mall patrons interested in watchintg the ice activities. There is more to The Ice Age than meets the eye -below the ice are additional facilities. The skate rental concession, operated by J. Rich Sports, offers skaters a wide range of quality skates.

For the skaters' convenience, storage lockers and an area for changing shoes are also located in the basement. An innovation for ice skating nnks is the ballet room where combination ballet-skating classes are being conducted. Also "under the ice" is a party.club room available for private skating parties as well Her career has ranged from starring for three years with the Ice Capades to skating in night club shows. It was in Las Vegas that Shirley met her husband. Bud Ayers.

With 12 years experience as ice nnk owner-manager in Connecticut and California, Ayers offers Central Texas quality ice rink operation enjoyed by major cities across the country, In addition to his rink experience, Ayers has spent 27 years in the entertainment business, As a comedian he performed in major night clubs throughout the United States, England, Australia, Canada, and Mexico. Ayers has POTS Bud and Shirley Ayers Skating Rink Managers 3 FRIDAY, FEB. 7 th thru MONDAY, FEB. Wth in to see Burnet Road TOM nCF.n COMPLETE I PROGRAM OF fV ORIGINAL 0m it: jmiri one small quarter will get you SIX Great Movies! or our Brand Hew Luxuriously Decorated NORTHCROSS 6 THEATRES in Northcross -Anderson Lane Come on tfeRttOttUA SFtYf could see a Movie corn and Drinks? at the Mall The Ice Age skating rink Staff is headed by a husband -wife team, George T. "Bud" Ayers and Shirley Linde Ayers.

Bud. manager of the nnk and Shirley, the head professional skater-instructor. came to Texas from Stamford, Conn. Shirley, who began skating at the age of six as prescribed therapy for a pulmonary illness, went on to win 60 racing and figure skating awards, including the U.S. Gold Medal.

Before turning professional at 15, she had three national championships to her credit with one record as the world's fastest female spinner, a record still unbroken Butterflies Are ht3 I -I.