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Sunday, February 13, 2000, THE DAILY HERALD, www, Jierdldextra.com), Provo, Utah Page C3 'i Jiftwinftrtn 'T tc-hw. "jtf nr a HMWHWifiin tmnr wamtirflin tf'Wrti Wv tfi uraiuM -oii'-jh ifr i'iiff1Wfllr if wnailf 't'-h W-m -mi iwto 1 Ai WSi Hi i iif mini wiHn mir tf 9 a Stft World Imports offers gifts and collectibles iMiryliaGSDdDDilQirS By ROMNEY STEWART For The Daily Herald 1 1 i items ranging from bronzes to wind chimes. The company will soon offer sports and theater ticketing for patrons of athletic and artistic events. World Imports was originally named "Pearl of the Orient" in 1993 but has since undergone changes and been renamed World Imports, reflecting their real image of carrying gifts and collectibles from a variety of cultures. World Imports is located at 250 W.

Center No. 108 in Provo. By ROMNEY STEWART For The Daily Herald PROVO For an international shopping experience without leaving the valley, World Imports sells gifts and collectibles from Japan, Germany, Russia, Italy, Germany, China, Philippines, Egypt, India and others. In addition to gifts and collectibles, World Imports carries fine lines of clothing from India and other middle-eastern countries. Collectors can obtain Courtesy photo Chamber event: County Commissioners Gary Herbert, right, and Jerry Grover attend the Chamber's Friday Forum to deliver the State of the County address.

the commission with federal and state government. Among the commission's many responsibilities are running landfills and jails, providing prosecution and defense attorneys, dealing with environmental concerns and conducting search and rescue Herbert referred to the County Commission as "a little bit of the glue that holds things together for the bigger picture of Utah County." Herbert said the commission is concerned with identifying what quality growth is, how it should be implemented and how to spend money on growth. "We have significant challenges, but Utah County is doing 'well," he said. "I think we're ahead of the curve compared to other counties in the state." Commissioner Jerry Grover provided statistics on the tax us: PROVO Utah County Commissioners Gary Herbert Jerry Grover delivered a "State of the Counties" address at the ProvoOrem Chamber of mV Commerce's Friday Forum on 4. Commissioner David "i Gardner was unable to attend due to a class he teaches at Utah Valley State College.

J- Commissioner Gary Herbert said the county's biggest is growth. Most of this growth is from within the coun-Jvty itself, due to the county's high birth rate. "We are "the fastest growing county in the state," Herbert "said. Herbert explained some of the duties" and responsibilities 'the County Commission over-; as many citizens confuse Chamber dollars Utah County collects, pointing out that 25 to 30 percent of the county budget goes to unfunded mandates. These mandates must be met, yet the state and federal governments don't provide the necessary funding to accomplish them.

The county has been involved with many projects during the past year, most of which go unnoticed, but make a positive difference in the com expo exhibitors seeking "It's the premier opportunity for Utah County vendors to introduce themselves to new customers," said. Rohn Fullmer, chairman of the Business Expo 2000 commit- tee. Major sponsors for this year's Expo are Intermountain Health Care, The Daily Herald pnd KUTV Channel Two. There is no charge for admission. For more information or to register, call the chamber at 379-2564.

Moviemakers produce modern Images munities. Some of those projects included improvements at the American Fork Boat Harbor, a roof replacement and facelift' at the Historic County Courthouse, upgrading railroad crossings and landscape improvements along the Jordan River Parkway. Grover encouraged residents to provide the commission with encouragement and recommendations. By ROMNEY STEWART and AMY POOLE For The Daily Herald PROVO The ProvoOrem Chamber of Commerce is seeking exhibitors for its annual Business Expo 2000 April 7 in the ballroom of the Provo Marriott Hotel. "The purpose of the Expo is to create awareness and potential customers for business-to-business relations," said Steve Densely, president of the ProvoOrem Chamber of Commerce.

"One of the greatest ways to create eco-' nomic development is for people to shop locally." The Chamber believes in businesses doing business within the Chamber membership. More than 70 companies and vendors will be showcasing their products and services to an estimated people, making it the largest trade show of its kind in Utah County, Densley said. WWW- heraldextra I Courtesy photo Rocco DeVilliers and Conrad Gottfredson work in the film transfer suite for By ROMNEY STEWART i For The Daily Herald PROVO Modern Image 1 Film Video Inc. is a produc-I tion andor post-production house for more than 100 video productions each year. Modern Image strives to use only the best writers and sub-; contractors available to meet clients' production needs.

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