Home of The Mormon Miracle Pageant 1996 Dates: July 11, 12, 13, 16-2- VOLUME 110 NUMBER 34 50 Cents Mantl LDS Temple 0 MANTI, UTAH 84642, THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1996 Rivers West plans major expansion in Manti a world class operation. They feel that each new investment in state- equipment is an invest- ment in the future for everyone of the employees, empowering them A rosy forecast for the future of its Utah operation has been made by Rivers West Apparel, parent company of the sewing plant located in Manti. Forecasts for 1996 indicate a major expansion of the work force in Sanpete County, with 50 new jobs in the coming months, according to Michael J. McGinley, President of the Seattle-base- d company. Rivers West will soon celebrate its first birthday in Utah. Mr. McGinley said that the first year has been so busy we have not had time to keep the local community informed on the scale of operations, nor the magnitude of events surrounding our Utah facil-ity. McGinley said that their com- - mitment to Sanpete County in 1995 was over $250,000 in capital equipment and 1996 will see over $1,000,000 in payroll alone. The dynamics of working with the likes of Nike will have the products made in Sanpete County dis- played over the entire nations television screens. March Madness is right around the corner and our people have made the Game Day Warm Up for college basketball teams, such as U. of Connecticut, UNC, Michigan, Penn State, Syracuse and Georgetown, to name but a to achieve greater productiv ity, quality, customer satisfaction and job security. Our commitment to our cm- ployecs is reflected in our annual major amount of work supplied by our employees in Sanpete County. Ranging from Short and Singlets for nine different countries to Warm-up- s for the United States Soccer Team, Row ing Team, and the Track and Field Teams, Sanpete County can feel a sense in Made in USA, knowit was ing produced right here at of pride home. Its exciting, dynamic and fast-pace- d. Rivers West takes great pride in what they supply to the likes of Nike and Patagonia. "I have been asked more than once What is our McGinley said. From greatest asset?' he said, and few, Game for the NHL, to without a doubt nor hesitation I Jackets for CBS Sports, our Utah have emphatically stated our facility has a highly visible role in Snow College Orchestra, which the Joseph Crane Theatre. will The Snow College Orchestra is celebrating a centennial of its own in 1996 with the celebration of its 00th anniversary'. The kickoff event for this important his-- 1 toric year of special concerts and recitals will be a gala conceit held on Sunday, March 0. 996 at 8 p.m. in the Joseph Crane Theatre. The concert w ill feature a much different orchestra than the original Snow Academy Orchestra, first directed by lyrum Brimhall in 896. The first orchestra was a few dedicated instrumentalists playing whatever instrument they happened to know best and was an early example to Snow Part of the Celebration of Utahs Statehood 1 mens suits of the 896 era. 1 Even though the people in the 1890s had little money and were struggling to survive, they still had a desire to dress attractively and to keep up w ith the styles of the day. Silks and velvets for the lasuits for the dies and well-mamen were in evidence at dances and social gatherings. Zions Merand other private cantile Co-o- p de businesses boasted some of the best bargains in clothing as shown by the following ads in the Ephraim Enterprise for 1896; Ladies, if you want to get one of those elegant shirtwaists at the Co-o- p you will have to call soon as they arc being sold out very fast. low can you wear that heavy w inter suit this warm weather, you I of those choice Only a few more mens plush p is caps at T.W. Hansens. summer suits that the Maud Muller on a summer's selling at actual cost and keep Co-o- cool. The summer girl is wearing a blouse waist with sleeves larger than ever, a shirt with godet plaits, a jaunty yachting cap but no veil. She has found her complexion is her strong point and that when she takes a cup of Parks tea at night it keeps it fresh and clear and that a little sunburn is an added attraction. day, stuffed the manger full of hay. Her hat was there but not the rake, for that is but a poets fake. Slapping the old cow on the side, she laughed until she nearly cried, Just think, old bossy, yelled the maid, Im going to have some bloomers made. Ladies capes and coats in all sizes and styles for fall and w inter wear can be had at bottom prices at the Junction Co-oHave your measure taken for with in fine shoes Latest styles 20th Century toe have just arrived one of Mme McCabes famous health waists or corsets. They are at John Dorius Jrs. Come and look at those $2.50 perfect fitting and the most healthful corset made. lone calf shoes at J.W. Hansens. Mrs. M.F. Murray, agent. Bargains: Buy your goods where you get the best value for Keep your head cool by wearyour money. Best calicoes 6 14 ing a straw hat. You can get one all fine for your own price at the Co-ocents. Best Switz-cond- e A new look of fine dress wool underwear $1.75 a suit. Mens fine kangaroo shoes $2.75. goods ranging in price from 30 Cold weather requires double cents and up has just been opened breasted underwear. It is to be had up at Peter Greaves Jr. It was important to look good at T.W. I lansens with haircuts and shaves also: One ad says: The only place in tow'n where you can get 3 first class shaves is Mr. Fjcldsted is the son of Fred at Quinn and Nielsons Barber Fjeldsted, who taught music at Shop. Maybe this ad indicates the Snow from 1924 until 1934. The beginning of womens pants fashSnow College Band first performed The Gladiator in 1929, ions. Its a shame the way some of under Fjeldsteds direction. our young boys and girls carry on This concert is part of a series at night, up and down the streets honoring past Snow College Band as late as 12 and oclock, yelldirectors, which will culminate in the bands centennial in the fall of ing and singing and disturbing the peaceful slumber of their neigh1997. bors. Some of the girls put on boys clothes. p. p. Band concert March 14 The Snow College Symphonic Band will present its winter quarter concert Thursday, March 14 at 8 p.m. in the Crane Theatre on the Snow College campus. A variety of music will be presented, representative of all periods of band literature. A special feature of this concert will be a performance of Sousas The Gladiator, with guest conductor Russell Fjcldsted. 8 p.m. in Snow College Symphony Orchestra will appear in concert March 10 By Eleanor Madsen had better buy one perform in concert on Sun., Mar. 10 at people. The company is in the process supplying the nations athletes. The 1996 Olympics will reflect a of making the Manti facility into A Look Back at Ephraim Centennial balls and parties are being held each month during this year of Utahs statehood. Many people throughout the county have found old costumes to wear to these events, fancy hats, elegantly trimmed dresses and disbursement of Profit Sharing: a 50 match in their individual 401 K accounts: health insurance reimbursement, and vacation and holidays. McCiinley added. 1 1 1 1 College's commitment to music. With theexcep- tion of Brigham Young Academy . w hose orchestra was founded in 1895. Snow College has the oldest musical group in the State of I hah and probably in the intermountain west. Sunday 's conceit w ill feature an orchestra of 60 members under the direction of Dennis f. Hansen, currently in his 8th year as conductor of the group. Works by Verdi. Purcell and Strauss w ill be performed along w ith a complete perfor-manc- e of Symphony No. I by Ludwig on Beethoven. Zions Bank adds ATM service; Manti High School will benefit Zions First National Bank recently installed a new automated teller machine (ATM) in Manti, directly west of Manti Grocery on Main Street. The ATM will give clients access to their accounts 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays. To celebrate the opening of the new Manti ATM, Zions will donate $ .00 for every withdrawal or deposit made at the new ATM banking transactions during the AIM banking can be and willcon-nex- few weeks, Manti residents will experience how convenient tribute to the Manti High School baseball fund. t to Manti High School (up to $750.00). In order to be included in the promotion, transactions must be completed from March 14 to April 14. Manti High School plans to use the funds from Zions Banks ATM promotion for a new infield and new bases for the schools baseball field. The field is also used by the City of Manti during summer months. Community members are invited to an Open House at the Manti Office on March 14 and 15 during business hours, to see the newly remodeled office and new ATM. By using the ATM to handle This new automatic teller machine (ATM) has been installed on Main Street just west of Manti Grocery.