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Show !& t? November 2, 2001 The Summit County Bee Page A8 Grand Theatre Performer Lacks Legs, But Has Rhythm SLCC the x'i burners. a umoi at Westminster Collct'c. is hi a u lieelchai r. having l's his Icj's at age four. " I lie' show is demanding as Lip jump jiul j sung m two m.iv In iii.ms K'ilnimcis ;it S.ill Lake ('iiiimiiiniiy College West, smii simple llieaiic show. Nu., Nn. N.inclic. hill to j incinlx i in the i h ms. it's u little liiikv i West. .1 lemn .ind dancci in the musical's ilioitis. has Km vstn kinj. with the slum's iI.iikc cap lain, Jcnmfci Mutlci. to Imd ueaiivc wax to stay in ihylhm mill the icsi ( i; .(nil ilicic's Inis n last paced dances, hut cvcimuic has been .'real and so accoiiiuiiiilaiiiii.1 to Imd ways to make u wmk with me." West said aluiiii Ins fust tole at the (irand. Iii one music al number. West and SK-nce- tlie other men in the chorus swing canoe paddles as they sing; in a noth-e- i. they jump mpc. Fur West, that means popping a wheclie with his wheelchair while another performer turns the rupe My mother inlluenced me and is a large part of who I am. She said, You can always do it; all you have to do is find a way and give it time, West said laiKay Stephenson, director of the show, said that West is a remarkable young man. He has an incredible voice and is carrying lots of the tunes," she said. It's a heavy chorus show, w ith big tap numbers." Grand Theatre General ManagcrArtistic Director Richard Scott adds; He has a lovely voice and his participation in the dance numbers is amazing. Spencer is a remarkable young man." No, No. Nanette, which won three Tony awards in the 1971 revival, is the story of Jimmy, a hard working and successful Bible publisher who travels around the country. During these business trips he meets three single girls whom he ,thc show is getting (o know the cast; befriends. we've really become a big family. his with said West, who plans to introduce relationships Although them are strictly platonic, Jimmy his stage family to his parents, sister becomes nervous that his wife. Sue, and grandparents, who will be driwill find out so he asks his friend ving from his hometown in Rock and law yer, Billy, for his help to end Springs. WY, to see the production. his relationships with the three girls Although his for him. was an accordion player, theater Jimmy and his daughter, Nanette, never really was a strong part of West's upbringing. He sang Rod plan to go to Atlantic City, where Nanette's friends will he for the Stewart's Forever Young at his weekend. aunt's wedding as a five year old Without knowing Jimmy and and played Santa Claus in a first Nanette's plans, Billy and his grade production. Then, he stuck to singing in choirs nephew. Tom, who is in love with Nanette, decide to meet the three in junior high and high school, until the love of theater beckoned him. girls in Atlantic City. There's never been anyone who has And, with unexpected free time. Sue and Lucille, Billy's wife, decide tried to keep me back because of me to go off on their own for the weekbeing in a wheelchair. 1 grew up in a small town and everyone was supend, to Atlantic City. From the unexpected meeting, there is a series of portive." he said. West was born w ith a genetic discomplications and misunderstandings and potential broken marriages, ability; he lacked muscles in his love affairs endings, the threat of legs. The doctors first removed his scandal, blackmail and more. legs from his knees down at the age The finale in the show. Take A of two, in hopes that there would be Little One Step, is the most fun and some muscle movement above the the most difficult The best part of knee. At age four, with little hope of him being able to sit or move around, they amputated the rest of his legs. He has proven the doctors wrong as he acts, dances and performs; in several high school plays, he tcxk supporting roles including being a member of the barbershop quartet in The Music Man and the nerd in Yearbook. In high school, he also was a er WHATS HAPPENIN cheerleader, a 3.8 scholar and was honored with the Spirit of Courage award, presented in person by U.S. General Norman Schwarzkopf. Then, singing one day after hours at his part-tim-e job at Old Navy, a said to West to call her in No, No, daughter for a try-oNanette since he had a good voice. Her daughter was Butler, one of the choreographers and dance captain of the show. West, who dreams of being on Broadway one day, auditioned and they gave him a spot er ut immediately. It's been fabulous and I'm having so much fun," he said. It's not as well known of a show as some, but it's fun and the audience will like it. No, No, Nanette will be on SLCC's Grand Theatre stage, 1575 S. State St., from Oct. 26 through Nov. 10. For tickets, call the box office at (801) 957-332- 2. FEN-PHE- N URGENT NOTICE This Week breast Jewish Arts Festival Cancer 5upport Group I he Amcrn.m ( '.liner Soiirlv w ill lc holding ils lirsl Breast ( , liner Siiporl (.roup in W.is.ilili ( oiinlv! All those affected by this i amer are invited to a I lend lliursd.iv, November 1, Irom p.m., at the W.is.ilili ( minty lleailh IXpartment. There will be a featured guest speaker. I or more information, (.ill Alice I In ken at 581-009- Hi McNauqhtan Parenting Seminar 8. "The Grads Must Be Crazy (i54-()32- The University of Utah's department of modem dance presents: "The Grads Must Be Crazy", November There will be two programs featured. Program one will be November 14 and 16, and program two will be November 15 and 17. Both programs begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Center for Dance. Tickets can be purchased at ArtTix locations on campus, in Kingsbury Hall and the Student Union. Or you can call or 14-1- 7. lie class that you have all Been wailing for is finally back! Hi 1i Naughtan will be leaching parenting and communication skills based on the Ian-ntinwith I ove and Logic Curriculum. Mrs. McNaughtan, a lormcr elementary teacher, has been presenting this seminar all over the United Stales for many years. She even guarantees results il ou attend all llirec classes and implement the techniiiies that are taught. I he c lass ini ludes three I leirsdav evenings of instruction, ( VI 25, Nov. 1, and No. S, lioni 7:00 p.m.-9:(p.m. in the Little Theater at Wasatch Junior High School. Register at the Parks and KecrtMtion ( )lfice, 55 South 5(X) Last in I leber. Space is limited! so come in today. Call Amaria Sun il at (iS4 27()0, ext. 475 for information on cost or anv other iuestions. Lev waivers are available for those who qualify. You don't want to miss this opportunity to improve lamily relations, or to make a great family even belter! Come and join Wasatch County's new car club the Majestic Cruisers. This club is open to all ages and cars young arid old. The club will meet at McDonalds and hopes to start fundraisers from local causes. Contact Brent Thatcher at or Bill 9 Sandoval at or Merchants Tour of the Valley Museum of Church History and Art Nine merchants will be holding the "Tour of the Valley" NovemlHT for all those interested in this tun exciting event. 'Iliose participating this year ini hide: All Thai Stuff in tne Bam, Art Portraits, Books and Bevond, I A Dressdens, My House, Pinto Ionv Designs, Side I rack Cate, Slubli, and Water From the M.):n. Most places open up at 10:00. Rinse wanting to know mure can call Mvlic at Water I mm the Moon at Families and Faith: Fabrics of Latter-da- y Saint Life, opened September 22 and will continue through December 9, 2001. The textiles and other art in this exhibit use designs or stories to reinforce the importance of families and faith to Latter-daSaints. Featured textiles include historical and contemporary quilts, samplers, Navajo rugs and soft sculpture. Also on display are several beautiful works of Native American pottery. CONTINUING SPECIAL EXHIBITS (Please Note Date Changes) The Living Christ, closing date changed to December 2. Valiant Pioneer Children, closing date changed to December 9. I g 2-- 3, 654-226- 7. Ticket Refunds For Travis Tritt he I'l.ih Stale Fairpark has extended the deadline for refunds on the cameled I'ravis Inti u invert nriginallv scheduled Sept. t, at the Slate Fair. Ticket holders must submit their original tickets with a written lor a refund to the Fairpark no later than 4:(H) p.m., I ridav. Nov. 9. Please im lude full address, 9 name, and telephone number with relund request. Call lor more inlormalion. I I 801-53- 581-71- 00 355-ART- On Ma jestic Cruisers 671-234- 44 4. MUSEUM HOURS Monday through Friday Saturday, Sunday and most holidays 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. a.m. to 7. 00 p.m. 10:00 Join Troop 1060 leber Fast Slake of the ( lunch of Jesus Christ of latter-da- y Saints (LI )S( hurc h), will hold its second annual Humanitarian Day Saturday, NovemlHT 3, from 9:1X1 a.m. until noon. The stake i enter is Imait-at 2.395 South Mill Road. The I lumamtarian is Day sponsored by the leber Fast Stake Relief Smiety. Being prepared for donation to the I.DS Church's I lumamtarian I enter in Salt Lake City are ISO infant kits, 320 school kits, and 490 hygiene kits. (Juilts, clothing, toys, and hospital bandages an1 also being ollected. Donations of IihhJ for the Wasatch ( ountv Food Bank will also he gralelullv accepted. The food hanks most pressing need is for di.ijHTs, toilet paper, hot and cold Nixed cereals, canned fruits, hand soap, laundry soap, an toothpaste. Interdenominational Troop 1060 is looking for more Cub Scouts, ages (must have finished first grade),' and Boy Wb'rc a very active Troop, with a lot of parScouts, ages ent involvement. Come join in the fun. Everyone is welcome. For Cub Scouts, contact Mary Bardole at For Boy Scouts, contact John Williams at Troop 1060 is sponsored by St. Iwrence Catholic Church. I c ANE Nava i o Rua Show Idcr will N holding their 12th Annual "I he Nav,io Rug Show I ridav, Saturday, and Sundav Nov. ( k set IuIxt will show will ( hildrcn he Wednesdav, 3. rug up be brought in Irom elementarv m Ik mix HuirxJ.iv and Friday, Irom p.m., Iro weaving demonp.m. and I he show strations and cultural exhibits. ottuially 1 ridav at 6:1X1 p.m. There will N in amtion, food, and entertainment, with (he show closing at 10:(Xi p.m. Saturday and Sunday, the exhibits are open Irom 10:00 a m. until 6:ixj p m. The Navao Rug show will N held at the Snow Park I.odgc at Deer Valiev Resort. The parking area directly in front of the Snow Park Lodge is reserved for elders and rug show attendees (buyers) only. AXE originated about 13 years ago when Linda Meyers of Park City was approached by a local Navajo woman asking for help in shipping tcxid to native elders on the Navajo Indian reservation in northeastern Arizona. Adopt-A-ativ- e I 2-- 11:1X1-12:0- 1.IX)-2.(X- ) s The law firm of Driggs, Bills & Day is providing prompt free medical testing to determine if you may have potential heart damage. The test is painless, and takes only a few minutes. If you have taken one of these drugs, please call the numbers listed below. non-invasiv- e, Many people have been told that it is too late to protect their rights on this case. Although the time is I limited, it is not too late to arrange a test and determine! what steps, if any you need to take. Billions of dollars have been set aside for settlements by the manufac- - I tures of these drugs. Call now to beat the deadlines. I H Salt Lake Area: 801-363-99- 82 Toll Free: y Humanitarian Pay I Free Medical Testing and Class Settlement Information It's not too latei - 654-55- 654-708- ." The diet drugs Pondimin, and Redux may have caused sehous heart and lung problems, even with very minimal use. You may have been damaged by these drugs without having any symptoms at all, or you may experience symptoms including fatigue, shortness of breath andor heart palpitations. If you took any of these drugs even for as short as two months, you may have suffered heart or lung damage, and you need to take immediate action to protect your health and your legal rights. "Fen-Phen- ember 18, the Jewish Arts Festival (food, booths, Sunday, book fair, entertainment, and much more), will be held. The festival will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 pm, at the I.J. and Jeanne Wagner JCC, 2 North Medical Drive (across from the University I Inspital). For more information call Nov 7-- 11-1- 8. 654-426- 657-014- 1. Kamas Theater II Mb. Main ReMax Town and Country is sponsoring a FREE Matinee Nov. 3 at 1:00 and 3:00 7II-44- Nov. 2, 3 & 5 Bandits Suring Brace Willi & Billie Bob Thorton 5:00 7:00 9:00 ($ijo oq Prices: Adults $5 Tssns 7 $4 13-1- Adult Education Program Mon. Nov. 5 Show 7 pm Kids 12 a& Under $3 The Wasatch Co. School District is offering free GED classes Monday through Thursday - mornings and afternoons, and Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Free English as a Second language (ESL) classes are held Tuesday evening - 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for beginners and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. for intermediate students, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for alL Classes will be held at Central School (301 South Main St, Heber) in Room 4, enter on 400 South side. Telephone 654 0280. -- Free Leaal Advice Free legal advice extended to the community as a public service, sponsored by The Stirba and Hathaway Law Firm. Come and speak with an attorney at no charge. 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