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Show t I DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, JULY 8, 1982 WEEKLY REFLEX Is Just seems to be HE EMPHASIZED that the The first parlor game invented by Games Unlimited a fantasy was game, "Lost City, was next off the drawing board, fol- Bountiful firm not only develops and markets its own games and toys, it also provides television commercials for all products as well as other local and nationwide adver- this philosophy By GARY R. BLODGETT paying off. BOUNTIFUL For most people, its a struggle to invent, develop and market a product nationwide. This is where Games Unlimited, a f. lowed by a game called ply "1930. Bountiful-basefirm, becomes a valuable service. d MANAGED BY Bill Miller, sim- Games Unlimited has a fulltime staff of four his sons, AFTER THAT, a takeoff of the Wright Brothers, a game called Right Brother was in- Petersen, artist and graphic designer. Another son, Jerry, and several local residents vented. Piracy on the High SuSeas, Space Shuffle, per Star and Real to Reel Cowboy were developed and are being marketed. Jeff and Jim, and Don e work depending on the season and workload. Games Unlimited was incorporated about 2'h years ago, at part-tim- Lost City and Right Brother already have presales of about 2400 each, Mr. that time having only one Miller explained. Realistic Football, game which incidently was invented by this reporter. ALSO IN the Games Unlimited inventory for sale this e fall are a couple of non-gam- TODAY, THE small firm items, has four games and toys on the market and four more ready to be marketed. All will be on the shelves of several Utah stores later this fall. Ironically, all eight table (parlor) games were invented by the staff of Games Unlimited. Sportorific, Strawnector. and The latter is the use of flexable plastic straws into figurines while "Sportorific is a sports kit designed to assemble more than 25 different items. "In addition to our own products, we have more than 25 games and toys waiting to be developed and marketed, WE KNEW our chances for success would be improved with increased number of games (or toys) that we could offer, said Mr. Miller. And said Mr. Miller. We hope to develop some of these games next year and add a few products to our inventory each year. tising. "We try to place the development and marketing of our products in a priority based on cost, play value and he said. marketing, SOME GAMES are more costly to manufacture than others and when completed some types of games usually are better sellers than others. However, its all a risk as to what will sell and what wont. Games other than those developed by Games Unlimited are studied, played by several people, and then determined if the product has a chance of being a good seller. ALL COSTS are borne by the company and the owner (developer) is paid a royalty for his idea, Mr. Miller ex- plained. Usually the de- veloper does not put up any front money. However, there are several investors in the company, Mr. Miller noted. They, too, receive a royalty on products sold by the company. MR. MILLER said game inventors come to him with pro- - shoulder of sons, Jim, Jeff and Jerry, left of several games being marketed by one to right, as they play Bountiful-base- d wholesaler for games and toys. a Games Unlimited, Bill Miller looks over the GAMES GALORE ducts in various stages of de- velopment from a sketch on a piece of scrap paper to a fully developed game, like Realis- - tic Football. Its up to us to develop, manufacture anu.naiKci the product and that s quite a challenge," quipped Mr. Miller ' Kaysville Elementary Has List Of Some 33 Items For Improvement PATCHING and painting By TOM BUSSELBERG KAYSVILLE Kaysville Elementary Schools summer fix-u- p list requested at a recent board of education session is now available for interested patrons. THAT MAY not sound like much, but it provoked some heated conversation as dozens LOT SMITH HOME By DONETA GATHERUM is the second article in a series on the life of Lot Editor Note: This Smith. After Lot Smith was charged from the Mormon disBat- talion in 1847 he traveled to San Francisco, Calif, and then to Sutters Mill where he pan- ned for gold. The $6,000-$7,00in gold dust he acquired 0 in California he carried with him to Utah. The story says he of the gold to gave d to his father's family; he d the church and kept himself. He used his portion to purchase a farm in one-thir- d one-thir- one-thir- Farmington. LOTS FATHER, William Orville Smith, his youngest brother. Hyrum and his oldest sister, Emily Jane Smith Burk, had already established themselves in Farmington before Lot arrived in Utah in early 1849. William Orvill Smith died July, 1849 and was buried in Farmington. THE LOT Smith home was a large rock house about three blocks south and east of the present Davis County Courthouse. In June of 1851, Lot married his first wife, Lydia Minerva McBride, by whom he had two sons. A little over eight months later he married Jane Walker Feb. 14, 1852. In 1855 Lots younger brother, Hyrum, died suddenfianly. He left a disconsolate cee, Julia Ann Smith. Lot stood as proxy when she was married to Hyrum for eternity in the Endowment House. At the same time she was married to Lot for this life. Julia Ann became his third wife. LAURA LOUISE Burdick, the girl who became his fourth wife, was fascinated with the sight of the handsome Lot riding his spirited and prancing horse. She told her friends, Some day Ill have him for my husband. Laura Louisa and Lot were married in 1858. Not long after Lot settled in Farmington he was selected as the first sheriff of Davis County. According to court records on this was This is a picture of the old Lot Smith home in Farmington where several descendants of the famous Mormon pioneer lived. March 7, 1859 when he was appointed to another term of office. John Bair was given the job of presecuting attorney. ON JULY 24, 1857, the Mormons celebrated their tenth year in Utah when word was received that a U.S. Army detachment under the leadership of Albert Sidney Johnston was en route to Utah. The first of 2.500 troops left Fort Leavenworth on July 18, 1857 and the entire force was on the way within two months. This in- cluded soldiers, civilian teamsters, wagonmasters, suppliers and sundry em- ployees, the total artny numbered about 5,000 men. The troops were acting under orders issued by John B. Floyd, secretary of war under Pres. James Buchanan. Official documents stated, "The community and in part the civil government of Utah Territory are in a state of substantial rebellion against the laws and authority of the U.S. A new civil governor is about to be designated and to be charged with the establishment and maintenance of law and order. Your able and energetic aid, with that of the troops to be place under your command is relied upon to insure the success of his mission. THE CHARGES were based on information supplied by a displaced main contractor, W.M.F. Magraw, an appointed associate justice of the Utah Supreme Court, W.W. Drummond and Thomas S. Twiss, Indian agent on the Upper Platte. Each man characterized Brigham Young as a despot with no respect for the rights of minorities. No investigation of the charges were made by Pres. Buchandn before he sent Johnstons Army to Utah. Lot Smiths role in stopping Johnstons Army has given him his greatest claim to fame. ACTING UNDER orders from Gov. Brigham Young and Daniel H. Wells, commander of the military, Lot Smith and a few men burned the U.S. Army wagon trains and drove off their beef supply and so, aided by the winters deep snow, succeeded in hampering the progress of Johnstons Army to the extent that they did not enter Salt Lake City but were forced to endure a severe winter under trying circumstances in a temporary camp outside the Fort Bridger fire-destroy- in Wyoming. This delay gave officials on both sides time to discuss the problems and work out solutions. LOT SMITH left us a firsthand account of the Echo Canyon War. Exerpts from his writing tells the story very well. "We rode nearly all night (Oct. 3, 1857) and early the next morning came in sight of an ox train headed westward. I left half of my men to get breakfast and with the others proceeded to interview the bullwhackers. I informed Capt. Rankin that I wanted him to turn his train the other way and go until he reached the states. ..He faced about and started to go east but as soon as out of sight would turn again toward the mountains. With 23 men I started for Sandy Fork to intercept trains that might be approaching in that direction. Scouts reported a train of 26 large freight wagons. After traveling 14 miles we came up to the train but discovered that the teamsters were drunk., remembering my positive orders not to hurt anyone except in self defense, we remained in ambush until after midnight. I ARRANGED my men and we advanced. I discovered that we had the advantage for looking back into the darkness. I could not see where my troops ended and could im- agine my 20 followers stringing out to a hundred or more as well as not. I inquired for Capt. Dawson. I requested him to get all of his men and their private property as quick as possible out of the wagons for I meant to put a little fire into them. He exclaimed, Dont burn the trains. I said that it was for his sake that I was going to bum them and pointed out a place for his men to stack their arms and another where they were to stand in a group. of patrons of the school attended a June board meeting concerned about the replacement of the original portion of that school, due for replacement in about three years. Capt. Dawson and I went It is one of five schools that up to the second wagon train. will see replacement of all or Dawson shouted loudly for part of the physical plant. Bill, the wagon master. He exLayton Elementary is the only claimed, Damn it man, get up school slated for complete reor youll be burned to a cinder building. in five minutes. ON COMPLETING this task, I told Dawson that we were going just a little way off and that if he or his men molested the trains or undertook to put the fire out they would be instantly killed. We rode away leaving the wagons all ablaze." Similar attacks followed on other wagon trains. On Hams Fork, Lot Smith and his men joined with Orrin Porter Rockwell, Thomas Rich and about 30 additional men. Lot Smith said, Rockwell and I were good friends on the following basis: I did as I pleased and he darned me for it. His account continues: WHEN WE arrived within sight of the camp, I discovered a herd of cattle numbering about 1400 on the botton lands below. We were on the bluff... We had to run about two miles to reach the cattle and by the time we got to them the guards had yoked up teams to three wagons and started with the herd at double quick pace for camp. We intercepted them, unyoked the cattle and turned their heads the other way so that the poor cattle which had been in the rear were now in front. The boys gave a shout and the steers started away pell-mel- l. The guards were frightened as badly as the cattle and looked as pale as death. The men wanted to know if I would give them their arms back. As we hadnt seen their arms, this request led to an inquiry. We found that on seeing us coming down the bluff so much like a lot of wild men, they threw their arms away someone saying is we found them unarmed we would spare their lives. OFFICIAL U.S. documents testify as to the accuracy of Lot Smiths report. A statement dated Nov. 30, 1857 says, The loss of battery horses, draught mules and oxen has been very great... Our marches were necessarily short... The A LIST of 33 items includes carpeting classrooms with exposed wood floors as well as placing carpet in the main office reception area. Other projects due for summer work include: the rough spots on main entrance stairs as well as those going to the basement. Build a cabinet for the principals office. Remove the kiln, an item already taken care of, Asst. Supt. John S. White emphasized. OTHER ITEMS are re- finishing coat racks in the lower corridor, replacing plumbing sink taps in the downstairs restrooms, replacing light fixtures in the boys and girls restrooms east main entrance and replacing the broken mirror in the east main entrance res- troom. Also listed are painting the basement restrooms ceilings as well as the sick room and patching and painting the wall in the southwest comer of Room 101. PATRONS expressed concern the old portion of the school might be unsafe for use and asked if the priority for its replacement could be moved up. Seven rooms in the oldest portions of Syracuse and Layton elementaries will be replaced during this fiscal year with 12 new rooms to be added at Syracuse and 16 at Centerville, the board has decided. A report including structural, engineering, architectural and safety have been prepared with findings made available to By MARK D. MICKELSEN KAYSVILLE - Davis High School will begin its new time schedule with the Bell Schedule beginning this fall for the 1982-8school year. 3 ACCORDING to Richard S. Stevenson, principal, they are eager to try the new schedule and he feels it will prove sue- - FARMINGTON Davis County AND WITH only Au- two payments left to come from the State Tax Commission this year, officials are worried that the county will fall short of its 1982 tax quota. In a meeting with the board of Davis County Commissioners, Mrs. Gibbons said the county had anticipated receiving $300,000 in sales tax revenues for fiscal 1982, but said to date she has received only $102,205. SHE SAID the figures are considerably less than what the county has received in previous years, but said the State Tax Commission has given no indication as to why the revenues are so low. Davis County, like all counties throughout the state, receives its sales tax revenues four times a year, or once each quarter. Two of the four regular payments have already been made. Troops have borne the hardships and privations of the march with patience, cheerfulness and continued in fine health some few of the different regiments are still suffering from frost bite. A.S. Colonel 2nd Cavalry Jon-sto- Commanding. In Taxes COMMISSIONERS approached the ditor Ludeen Gibbons says the county is short $100,000 in sales tax revenues. lines feelings from Dean school district buildings and grounds director, emphaPen-ro- sizing the older portions, although set for replacement, are safe. MORE DETAIL about Kaysville Elementary will be provided in a future issue. Davis High Sets Change Of Time Davis County Short $100,000 those interested. A related article in todays paper out- problem with mixed emotions, noting that only a small portion of the countys revenues come from sales tax. Casa Melinda Restaurants and Educated Supply, as well as several convenience stores, are responsible for the bulk of the sales tax monies funneled into the county during the year, officials said. PROPERTY TAX revenues, which make up the bulk of the general fund, are estimated at $5,136,000 for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 1982. The county collected $291,992 in sales tax appropriations during 1980 and a little over $250,000 in 1981 , according to a year-en- d budget report. County officials were forced to increase the mill levy last month as a result of a decrease in property tax payments. A reduction in the sales tax portion of the general fund revenues may add to the problem. MRS. GIBBONS told reporters shes not sure if the remaining two payments from the state will bring the county up to the estimated $300,000 figure. PHOTO DEADLINE THURSDAY 6 PM. cessful. The warning bell will ring at 7:40 a.m. The following schedule will be used: schedule A will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday the first week for periods Class B will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays the first week for periods THE SECOND week B schedule will attend school Monday, Wednesday and Friday and Class A schedule will attend school on Tuesday and Thursday. The schedule will rotate each week. The following indicates the time and length of class: Periods 5 a.m. 90 minutes; 5 period, a.m., 85 minutes; first lunch 10:45 to 11:20, 35 minutes period, 85 minutes; periods, 12:55 to 2:20, 85 minutes. THE SECOND lunch schedule varies on time and is as follows: Periods a.m., 90 minutes; periods 5 a.m., 85 minutes; 85 miperiod nutes; second lunch, 12:15 to 12:50, 35 minutes; periods 12:55-2:2- 0 p.m., 85 minutes, np 7:45-9:1- 9:20-10:4- 6 11:25-12:5- 4-- 8 5, 7:45-9:1- 5 9:20-10:4- 10:50-12:1- 5, 4-- Clearfield Recreation Will Slide On July 9 Clearfield Rec Depts special event of the day will be a trip to the Birch Creel water slide in South Ogden The cost is $1 for an hour of fur (11-1- 2 a.m). The event is opet to any youngster 6 and up male or female who would like to attend. If interested meet at th Clearfield Municipal Pool Fri day morning at 10 a.m. sharp Transportation will be pre vided and all that is needed i $1, bathing suits, towels, am fc 7 dry clothes. Call more information. 773-330- |