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Show New Utah! - January 20, 1999 - Pag USINESS Battalion selects head cook r Saffire Corp. brings video game development to P.G. Larry Hathaway, Spanish By Barbara Christiansen From a field in west Pleasant Grove arise some of the world's scariest and best known monsters. They are "the creations of Saffire Corp., one of the world's premier video game, development firms. The company recently opened its doors to its new facility at 754 W. 700 South ,1 J 5 in Pleasant Grove. Prior to s-'moving into their new building, they were leasing space in the i North Valley Business Park in American Fork. ' The new facility has 7,200 J. ' 1 square feet of space on five acres of land owned by the comYf) pany, allowing plenty of room for expansion. That meets well ' ' '" " "r Ill fl with their history. In the past five years they have grown such 1 "Vf ' f i Y that they were recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one If of "America's 50 Hottest New Small Businesses." Growth is still quite evident as there are about 50 highly talSaffire Jing Tian models movement with a sword for the upcoming game, "Xena," based on the ented employees, from a beginto give computer six of ning employees working popular television show. Her motion is recorded digitally and then used out of the Orem basement of animated characters realistic movement. founder Lew Pardew. He is CEO of the company, with veteran game developer has a team leader, artist, pro- For example, they may change a for Nintendo 64, and "Starcraft: Hal Rushton as President and grammer, music director and Playstation game to the Brood Wars Expansion" for PC. Mark Kendell as Chairman of others who spend a year to a Sony newest of their One Nintendo 64 format. the Board. "Xena: and is works and a half announced Saffire usually 1998 In year alone, A trip up and down their between $1 and $2 million on released "James Bond" and Warrior Princess," which is halls shows groups of creative the creation of a video game. "Odd World Adventure" for being created for Titus and was people, called teams, behind Sometimes their challenge is Gameboy, "Animaniacs of Ten recently announced by such names as "Rainbow 6," or to take an d Pin Alley" for PlayStation, "Bio Nintendo Power magazine. other code names for games not game and change its format to F.R.E.A.K.S." for They are seeing progress PlayStation yet made public. Each group fit another system or platform. and Nintendo 64, "Rampage" from their early days, when they had to bid on development of a particular game. As an unknown company, that was how they got their start. Since that time, they have evolved to the situation where The Chauntenettes womens years. The group welcomes new such as Nintendo. companies Blizzard Maurine Madsen is in her members, but must limit new singing group reports a highly GT Interactive Entertainment, successful 1998 for the chorus gth year as director and Irene memberships to start in and Midway have sought their and have several events sched19tn year as January or September. There expertise in game development. uled for 1999. These include Jenkins is in her are no tryouts, but one must Another recent step along accompanist. Sacred Fireside in March, varito regular practice on the commit availway is developing their own The are Chauntenettes ous performance of their popuWednesday nights. The prac- games, a level which Saffire is comchurch or to at able sing lar music in May, and a singing tices are held at Canyon View currently attaining. charge. Junior tour of San Francisco in June. munity events free of womens High School in Orem at To maintain their are with popular They and break 7 p.m. each week. The dues are in the field, their expertise They take a summer employees citizen senior clubs, groups, $45 per year. For more informarenew rehearsals in September with all the latest must Relief ward keep up and, Society parties, to prepare Christmas music. Koyle, president, celebrations. tion, call;. Pat training on the latest technolobirthday Nadine Mathie, sec- gy. They attend workshops regThe group has been thrilling Performances may be scheduled or Maurine Utah audiences with their by contacting Connie Bahr at retary, ularly to stay current on the director, Madsen, most recent development and musical talents for over 50 newest programs. "Timing is everything in this industry," said Sandy Rushton. one of the company's owners. "Technology is progressing at such a rapid rate, you have to and faculty and $9 for general cdmission include Stephen Sondheim's music "Pretat the Fine Arts Ticket Office. (801 ) keep up with it or you are out." ty Woman" "Joanna." and "Nothing's And Saffire doesn't seem to Going to Ham You." For reservations call Forever Plaid be headed out Tickets can be purchcsed at in Dance Concert ft V. . ' r Fork, has recently been named the Food Service Sergeant in the 1457th Combat Engineer Battalion located in American Fork. His responsibilities include supervising other cooks who members of the Battalion during training exercises. Larry has been a member of the National Guard for over 20 years. He recently transferred from the 145th Field Artillery. He is always involved in community events. Recently he competed in the Spanish Fork Christmas Light Show Chili Cook Off and took first place. This is the third year he has placed in this event. Larry would like anyone who is interested in becoming a food lights Out will Ths popular mystery-comed- y appear through Feb. 15 at Valley Center Playhouse. 780 N 200 East. Undon, with performances on Fridays. Saturdays and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $20 for a family ticket Joseph and Jfie Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Villa Playhouse Theatre presents this take or the Old Testament story of Joseph and his brothers. The play continues Fridays. Saturdays and Mondays through Feb. 6, with an 8 p.m. curtain time. Sweeny Todd The Utah Valley State College Performing Arts Department will present "Sweeney Todd in the Ragan Theater A matinee will also be perJan. 22-3formed Jan. 26 at 2:30 p.m. Cost is $3 for UVSC students. $4 for students and senior citizens and $6 for general admission. The play takes place in 1850 London, and deals with corruption of society based on the obscure legend of a barber gone mad. The UVSC production will Seasons" by Robert Bolt explores the conflict between Sir Thomas More and King Henry VIII over 27-3- 0 church and state. Performances will be begin Jan. 20 and run Tuesdays through Saturdays through Feb, 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Margetts Theatre, with a 2 p.m. matinee performance on Jan 30. Preview performances are Jan 20. and 21. and ticket prices for those performances are half price. Tickets are $7 for BYU students and faculty and $9 for general admission at the Fine Arts Ticket Office, (801) 2. Hamlet This Ain't Exactly Shakespeare! Desert Star Playhouse. 4861 S. State St., Murray, turns the Bard on his ear with a musical melodrama based on his most famous tragedy. The production runs through Feb 27 Monday through Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday .at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m.. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Call for reservations. Young Ambassadors The Young Ambassadors. BYU's premier song and dance ensemble, will present highlights from their repertoire Jan 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the tie Jong Concert Hal Tickets are $7 for BYU students (801) 378-432- Bald Massimiliano Franni An acclaimed musician and associate producer with the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competiton will solo with Nachtmusik Jan. 27 in a SCERA Encore Season concert that will highlight some of the most familiar and famous music of the 18th century. Massimiliano Franni will perform the Piano Concerto No. 19 in F by Mozart with the Nachtmusik Chamber Orchestra as well as perform several unaccompanied selections. The performance wit begin at 7 3C p.m. at Orem High School. Tickets at $8 each are available in advance from 10 a.m. 5 p.m. weekdays at the SCERA Center or S or by calling (801) 225-256-9 Opera and Broadway for lovers The third annual Valentine's Day production of the Utah Lyric Opera Society will be held Saturday, Feb. 13, at 7.30 at the Provo Tabernacle. 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Man tor Sal. 12:1S . offers safari 756-557- 6, "A Patch Adams Dailv 4:50 i 1 Tracy Aviary 225-049- 4, The Dancer's Company, BYU's top modern dance performing group, will at present "Dance in Concert" Jan. 7:30 p.m. in the Pardee Theatre. This annual concert highlights the inventive nature of dance. Tickets are $5 for BYU students and faculty and $8 for general admission at the Fine Arts Ticket Office. , Ml MIIM m,. J T wwtmi rfifi'iii iijiilirniiiin i 756-940- 6; Seasons Hathaway Larry 798-416- 0. . A Man for Ail l il - service specialist to get more information by calling him at Chauntenettes begin new concert season the door ..'"v.- prepare the meals for all already-produce- Hate Center Theater. 225 W. 400 North, Orem. presents this story about a singing group whose career is resurrected for a brief moment. The play runs through Feb 22. 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