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Show .THE WEST MOUNTAIN TIMES, NOVEMBER 19, 1981, PAGE FIVE Cinema Entertainment Time Bandits Guests will highlight WV Christmas Chorale dson; produced and directed by Terry Gilliam; rated PG. Time Bandits' rate a 4." Nothing to gt excited about. TIME BANDITS, starring David Warner, Craig Warnock, Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall, Ralph Richar WEST VALLEY CITY The Salt Lake West Valley Chorale announces its Christmas concert, Dec. 4 and 3 at 8 p.m. in the Granger High School auditorium. 3690 South 3600 West. It is questionable whether any movie today can be original, even in part. Just about every theme has been done; every song has been sung. Some films least at attempt originality and become famous for their style of execution, their motifs, their characteristics or quirks. Time Bandits is a collection of characteristics and motifs, styles, quirks borrowed from other movies and scrambled together on the screen. The result is a bizarre concoction of sequences and a movie that is basically disappointing. It steals ideas from at least three The Star Wars," famous movies: Wizard of Oz," and Monty Phyton. In Bandits," we find the Evil Genius" plotting against the Supreme and young Kevin bouncing in Being, and out of space with a group of dwarfs on an adventurous quest. Sound familiar? The dwarfs have stolen a precious map from the Supreme Being" that marks secret spots where time warps exist. Taking young Kevin with them, they trip through time, robbing famed riches from folks such as Napolean and Robin Hood. Then they escape (always in the nick of time) through time holes" into another part of history and another movie sequence. The visual aspect Time of Bandits," is its best asset. Most of the movie is enchanting to watch with set port of scientific evidence for the Biblical version of creation is featured in the November issue of The Investigator, a new magazine edited and published by Jack Anderson. Dr. William L. Stokes, who retired last July after 34 years on the U of U faculty, discusses his investigation of Genesis, the first book of the Old Testament, in the light of the latest scientific knowledge. Perhaps no other mystery tantalizes the human mind more than the questions of man's origins," says Stokes. Yet, neither science nor the scriptures can offer unassailable answers. A great deal of pride must be overcome, meanwhile, before the truth will be established." Stokes, a member of 10 scientific societies, including the prestigious Explorers Club of New York, says his teaching and writing have made him increasingly aware of the need for reasonable reconciliations between science and religion. There are few indications this is happening, he adds. What prevails is a state of wary avoidance, weary apathy and noncommunication," he says. There is an uneasy truce in which science refrains from trying to convince theology of its errors and theology leaves science to go However, the films humor has a distinctive British flavor, comparable to the Monty Python" series. When it is funny, it is very funny and when it is not, it is a bit repulsive but mostly, it is a little strange. All in all, Time Bandits ends up to be a patchwork quilt of sorts. Contributions from this movie or that are sewn up together in one blanket. It is colorful to look at but dull enough to induce drowsiness. Kimball Art Center offers exhibit; Christmas shoppers may purchase items Geologist discusses Genesis SALT LAKE CITY An article by a University of Utah professor emeritus of geology and geophysics on the sup- tings and characters that surprise our wildest imagination. The conditions had to be exactly right before the Earth could bring forth and support life that abounds here. Who is to say that God was not behind those elaborate preparations? Many creationists mistakenly insist on a literal interpretation of every word and phrase of scripture, savs the professor. The Book of Genesis, if interpreted less narrowly, explains creation with brevity, dignity and simplicity," Stokes says. Stokes wrote Creation Scriptures in 1979, his first of two books detailing his scientific analysis of the Biblical version of creation. The second book, The Genesis Code," will soon be issued. It is the basis for The Investigator article. Stokes is also the author of the popular and widely used geology textbook, Essentials of Earth History, which goes to a fourth edition in January 1982. In addition to his extensive dinosaur studies and excavations, Stokes has written more than 200 scientific publications on western U.S. geology, uranium deposits and other related subjects. He was instrumental in launching the University of Utah Cooperative Dinosaur Project at the Cleveland-Lloy- d Quarry in eastern Utah. The skeletal remains of more than 40 dinosaurs excavated at the site are now on exhibit in museums throughout the world. PARK CITY "The Art of Christmas Present," the Kimball Art Centers annual holiday exhibit, will open Sunday. The exhibit, featuring the work of hundreds of artists, is designed to give Christmas shoppers the opportunity to purchase unique objects in all price categories. "The Art of Christmas Present will be the largest exhibit of the year at the center. Since it is a Christmas show, shoppers may take items with them at the time of purchase. All Kimball Art Center members will receive a 10 percent discount during the first day of the show. An opening reception will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. There will be refreshments and enter- tainment to open the exhibit. public is invited to attend. The he exhibit will run through Dec. 10. Kimball Art Center hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Beginning Dec. 1, the Center will be open until 9 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday. day hours will remain the same. For information, call Sun- 649-888- 2. Animal Shelter reopens The Utah Humane Societys Animal Shelter and Adoption facility opened last Wednesday, after a failure of the heating system forced a three-wee- k closure. After the failure, the Society received public donations which almost paid for the unexpected expense. The Society offers the following services to provide Utahs unwanted animals with shelter and protection, and to provide Utah animal owners with quality information on a wide matters. variety of animal-relate- d The animal shelter receives owned animals Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The Society's adoption service is open Monday through Sunday from noon to 4:43 p.m. The spay and neuter clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment only. The Society also provides emergency assistance 24 hours a day for injured animals. It conducts cruelty investigations and humane education programs, and is involved in state-wid- e advocacy in behalf of all of Utahs animals. If you would like more information about the Societys services or want to make a contribution toward their effor8 or send checks ts, please call or inquiries to the Humane Society of Utah, 4613 South 4000 West, West Valley City, UT 84120. 968-354- Social Security to be discussed at Town Meeting U.S. Representative Dan Marriott 4&W WEST Ggcosount fkrnto )AtrtLVm i MONPAY-tJw- PM 9-6- will preside at a town meeting designed specifically to tackle Social Security problems faced by Utah citizens. The meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the South Salt Lake City Auditorium, 2500 South State (the 243 FPiVAY o SdTlRRAY -- CWSED SVNTpf County Library), at to the public. 7 p.m., and is open The concert will feature Broadway entertainer Robert Peterson as guest soloist. Peterson will sing several of his personal Christmas favorites. The West Valley City Chorale was one of the new cultural organizations that emerged as a result of incorporation. Under the chairmanship of Helen Nisonger, the chorale was organized approximately one year ago. Robert Peterson John Prather, director, leads the chorus of 120 voices. Prather has studied voice and music since the age of six. He has conducted college choirs and has sung with many groups, including the Roger Wagner Chorale. He is presently with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Myrna Anderson, accomplished pianist, is the accompanist to the chorale. She graduated from Ricks College and Utah State University in music. She has taught piano for 18 years. The chorale plans to present about three concerts per year. Tickets for the Christmas concert will be on sale at ZCMI stores. Human Services trainees being recruited by minority task force Salt Lake SALT LAKE CITY-T- he Spanish Speaking Health and Mental Health Task Force is actively recruiting new trainees for its two-yeMinority Human Service Training Program. Service Human The Minority Training Program is housed at the Adult Day Treatment Unit of the Salt Lake County Division of Mental Health. The emphasis of the program is to provide mental health and human service training to people from minority and disadvantaged backgrounds. Training is provided on the job with trainees working directly with clients in providing counseling under strict supervision. Trainees will receive a stipend while training. A part of the program consists of classes from the University of Utah. Classes, in conjunction with the e by univertraining, are taught sity professors who have been selected to teach this way. Anyone needing more information may contact Beatrice Martinez or Vicki Garcia at ar on-sit- al 484-871- 3. Valley Fair buys puppets for West Valley police November ? two 2.5 -- SX&L CBfSTEiZ OJT lb -- flrcuJt twicK sucep Ik FVU UME OP cms&Jt cSSd COUPON), INVALUABLE C" " .', U " Cp r 'Coupon' ON flit PURCHASES Tuh 7 lfCLODlHQ- , V ' $ $,, t z - rs Z J 9 r HMCHTlseD SPCOALt Lindsay Ovality Meats & tCU P 4 SAVE) fjJ t ms 0Mt This Thursday, Nov. 19, at 3 p.m., during the West Valley City Commission meeting, Mr. Dick Flack, manager of the Valley Fair Mall, will present a check for $750 to Police Chief David Campbell to fund a puppet program, to be presented in West Valley Elementary Schools this year by the police department. The program consists of eight puppets, one of which is Officer Ollie, dressed in a West Valley police uniform, cassette tapes, outlines for the officer to follow, and masters of handouts for the students. The crime puppet prevention program is especially designed for use by law enforcement agencies. The program has been tested in San Diego County public schools by the San Diego Sheriffs Department. It is a balanced, classroom-teste- d scries of instructional for seven grades. The sequences programs are for kindergarten through sixth grades, and the subjects covered are: Kindergarten Stranger Danger, first Traffic Safety, second W'hat to flo in an Emergency, third Bicycle, Roller Skate and Skateboard Safety, fourth Vandalism Shoplifting, fifth Substance sixth Hit Abuse, chhiking and Crime Prevention. Additional programs for fourth, fifth and sixth grades: Drug Abuse, Bycicle Theft, Arson, RobbcryBurglary, and Cans. At 4 p.m. on Thursday, an hour before the commission meeting. Officer Valeen Roller will do a presentation of the puppets for the West Valley Elementary School personnel, the press, and the public. The puppets have already been used in some of the sixteen elementary schools in West Valley, and they have been a great success, according to police. Officer Roller said, We are very excited about the potential this program has to teach the children in West Valley City, and we very much appreciate the Valley Fair Mali, and Mr. Dick Flack, the manager, for making this program available to the children of West Valley City. BYU, Provo, Utah 84602. All essays must be submitted by Jan. 1, 1982, and will become the property of the center. They will be judged by a committee of professors and others. Awards of $100 will be given to the first-plac- e winners in each of the following categories: children up to II years of age; youth 12 through 17 years of age; young adults 18 through 25; and adults 26 and over. VA will help buy auto equipment SALT LAKE CITY The Veterans Administration now is able to reimburse veterans suffering from d ankylosis of one or both knees or hips tor purchase of adaptive equipment to enable them to drive their own automobiles or other vehicles. Veterans with questions concerning the purchase grant or eligibility for adaptive equipment should contact the Salt Lake City VA Regional Office toll 0 free in the Salt Lake City area. service-connecte- 524-596- Jack S. McCann, 1330 Diane Drive, pickup green 1971 Chevrolet truck stolen, $1,500. t Michael Richins, 4307 West 5855 South, stolen vehicle recovered, 1977 Ford 4x4, $5,000. Danny R. Jones, 21, 6854 South 1575 West, arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Kenneth B. Gransbury, 4952 West Cross Street, truck accessories stolen, over $2,000. Nelce L. Garcia, 8545 West 12600 South, horse saddles, bridles stolen, $2,500. Edna Webb. 1247 West 3300 South, checkbook, jewelry, watches stolen, $1800. .,, ZCMI, 3601 South 2700 West, seven gold necklaces stolen, $1,710. Anderson Lumber Co., 1624 West South, vehicle, store supplies stolen. Vehicle valued at $10,000, materials, $2,057. 3860 Maryland M. Newsome, 44, 4981 South 4940 West, arrested for embezzlement at J. C. Penney, 3601 South 2700 West. $1,040. Andrew G. Donen, 24, 2479 East Hills Circle, Sandy, arrested for receiving stolen property. BYU sponsors essay on aged PROVO The Resource Center on Adult Development and Aging at Brigham Young University is sponsoring an essay contest on the personal influence of the elderly in the lives of members of their family and others. The elderly are not all sitting in rocking chairs. Many of them make a significant contribution to society and enrich the lives of younger people, according to Dr. Phileon B. Robinson, Jr., director of the center. In the spirit of these observations about aging, essays might consider how elderly individuals have remained productive, influential and interested in life. Dr. Robinson said. Entries for this contest should be written on the subject How the or Elderly Have Enriched My Life How Have My Grandparents Enriched My Life. Essays should be approximately one hundred words in length and typed or written neatly in ink. Dr. Robinson said entries should be submitted to the Resource Center on Adult Development and Aging, 9 JSB, Police Reports Brook wood Acres, 3854 Rockwood Way, cash and checks stolen. $1,626 in cash, $6,002 in checks. Wheeler Machinery Co., 4901 West 2100 South. Time clock and sprinkler heads stolen. $3,887.50. Edward A. Jones, 22, 2085 Main Street, Midvale, arrested for aggravated robbery of Woodys Milk Depot, 3257 West 3500 South. $269 in cash stolen. Joey S. Italasano, 26, 4800 South 300 West, arrested for aggravated assault and burglary. Shirley Estrada, 18, 1515 West 3500 South, Victoria Jessup, 24, 3664 South 2940 West, arrested for assault. Julie D. Chidester, 24, 3793 Centennial Road. Stereo equipment, coins, jewelry stolen, $2,260. Ella F. Sweat, 5237 South 4820 West. wrist Vacuum cleaners, television, watch stolen, $1,287.50. Alfred A. Nizzardmi, 660 West Mount Nego Drive. Cash, TV, cassette player, watch and ;acket stolen, $1,275. William Luckey, 1905 West 6255 South. Golf clubs, chainsaw, waterskis, lifejackets, golfbags and golf shoes stolen, $1,400. Juvenile arrested at Taylorsville High School for possession of marijuana. Noma Judy Booth, 31, 1960 West 4 JO North, arrested for trespassing at Kennccott Copper Corp., also for public intoxication and disorderly conduct. Marvin Lee Butterfield, 36, 3244 Oreo Way. arrested for possession of controlled substance with intent to distribute for value, two burglaries, welfare fraud, warrants and traffic contea'rd violation, weapon, possession of a frearm by a restricted person. Steve Robert Sanchez, 18, 456n West 5375 South. Arrested for concealed weapons and paraphernalia. |