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Show Lakeside 2 Tuesday, Dec. 15. 1992 Lakeside House built by Farmington smithy By SUE UTLEY .. v.... ... Gone is the blacksmith shop he built near the house. One of several smithies in town, Earl's was a gathering place for the local mcnfulk. Much of the town's planning Although not documented, it's purported a tavern or saloon was once operated on the property, which abutted the entrance to the Lagoon resort in its earlier days, said the home's current owner, Thelma Oviatt. Earl was a Mormon, though not active in his church, according to family history accounts. "John Lari loved his fellow men, but he did not say long prayers." wrote the late Amasa L. Clark. A granddaughter. Eleanor Vausc. once said. "He was good to people in need. He would often take a sack of flour, a sack of potatoes, some honey, etc., and leave it on their doorsteps in the early hours of the day. He never left any evidence of w ho had placed these items there." A hard worker, Earl tilled the soil and planted vegetables, fruits, and several black walnut trees. One of those trees is still thriving next to the house. As crops were harvested, Earl would load his buggy with fresh produce and make trips to Fielding. Utah where several of his grown children lived. After a briel visit with each one, he turned the buggy around and made the long trip back home. Early in the morning on every 4th of July, Earl fired his cannon to wake the town. The cannon was later moved to Lagoon. He and his family had a perfect spot to watch the city parades. The band often stopped directly in front of their home, as family members danced in step with the music. Earl, a musician himself, had played a fiddle M& i i '$ .sr . . v.r - r. .T - W. I " i correspondent Una Wickes, a LAYTON nior citizen herself, makes it a habit to visit the sick and elderly each week with her dog Smilo. The two are part of a local program designed to use animals as therapy for patients and invalids. Wickes, 80, is a member of the Golden Spike Dog Club where she, along with about a dozen others, provide the form of therapy to area nursing homes or rese- tirement centers. They visit schools also. "Research tells us that animals are good therapy for people. Just having them around helps your blood pressure and gives you an interest in life, Wickes said. Some of the residents she and her dog visit are younger than she is. A member of the Humana Se- niors Association at Humana she was Hospital Davis-Nortfeatured in the NovemberDe-cembe- r publication of Friends, the associations national magah, zine, for her volunteer efforts. Wickes and her companion of i - K f Standing outsldo her historic Farmington && ':L ( r V'v v' home, f V-- He and his wife, Rheumina Wilson Earl, raised several children in their small house. She died in 1904, and he followed in 1908. The house was then sold to Lewis Flenry Oviatt. He and his wife. Jessie Abbott Oviatt, had six children. One of those children, Julian, married Thelma Oviatt. Thelma said Lewis added three more rooms, a basement and sleeping porch to the original two rooms. He kept race horses in his barn for owners who raced on Lagoon's track. He also owned a local grocery store. Lewis helped his son Julian, then 1 1, to build a soda pop and candy stand on the edge of their property near the Lagoon entrance. The six years are part of a volunteer therapy group led by chairperson Ernestine Ernie Moss. About once a week, we go to a hospital, retirement home, nursing home or elementary school and give a little show. We show how we train our dogs to perform basic commands such as sit, stay or come when called, Wickes explained. When introducing the animals at a convalescent home or school, the dogs sit beside their standing partner and waits for an introduction, wearing a purple coat with gold trim. The dogs do simple tricks like carrying pocketbooks, bringing in the newspaper, crawling through a barrel and even sitting on the barrel to catch a ball. When preparing to demonstrate her dogs abilities and obedience, Wickes asked Smilos permission to go to the shed to get a barrel for the dogs tricks. The dog obediently followed. When Wickes dropped her glove the dog picked it up and See WICKES on page 10 well-know- Julian also enjoyed fishing and hunting in Farmington canyon. One day in August 1923 he was in the mountains when dark clouds rolled into the valley, said Thelma. As he headed back to town, he passed a troop of Boy Scouts. Just as Julian arrived home, he heard a loud rumbling noise. Looking back toward the mountain, he saw mud and water washing down the canyon, destroying everything in its a path he was on only mopath ments earlier. His family home, which sits slightly lower than the street, escaped damage by sandbagging. The day after the disastrous 'flood, the bodies of the five Scouts were found. After Lewis and Jessie died. Ju f "I'f VUJ , " V v fvX,. HLGANbiano'U-tmma- r After returning to his hometown, property. ? 1 Julian found employment at the former Miller Floral. The company dominated the wholesale trade in the Intermountain West, and became so for its beautiful roses that Farmington was once known as The Rose City." The couple remodeled the kitchen, bathroom, and interior of the original front two rooms. A carport and patio was added oiT the back. Tall ceilings and rich wood trim are found throughout the house. Modern siding covers the old adobe, but the original rock walls on the comer of the house remain ex- young boy sold refreshments to people as they entered the park. Even though the old shack was moved, its still standing on the 'X, 7' Although central heating was installed in the 1940s, there arent any vents in the front rooms. The living room is heated with a fireplace. Despite that, the home is a cozy retreat for other family members. "I dont know what it is about this place, but they always like to come here," said Thelma. J ! ' ' ' '' I- ' t '' hat-mad- , now. Achtcr received a large supply room. all those excess centennial calendars, said Gaus. A calendar com unexpected visit. of matches. "It's to help you burn ' Let's put the emphasis this holiWell publish the answers in oji Dec. 22 issue. Due to limited space day season on giving rather than reand anticipated response, we will ceiving With that in mind, we are asking not be able to publish all answers;' readers of all ages to write us about Mail or drop off your responses' what they would most like to give a at the Lakeside ReviewStandard-Examine- r loved one this Christmas. Just tell office, 2146 N. Main, us who the recipient would be, and 'Layton UT 84041, by Wednesday? what he would find in his stocking Dec. 16. Hurry it will be here Christmas morning before you think. Noise From page 1 know now. The old stuff did not make sense," Burton said. Layton Gty Mayor James Layton said Community Development Director Scott Carter has not yet pres- historically been a concern in his city and has been addressed by 'tjr' ft,,.. i? ' - land trades and aquisitions in Alt' past. Fie said when Layton is presented with the recommendations, they' will take a close look at them. Sunset Mayor Norman Sant said; his city isn't considering any actions to address noise study findings. We dont get bothered by aiM craft noise much, he said. All were worried about is tho train whistles. He said traffic noise from the freeway has also proven to beer? much more concern to resident than any jet engines from Hill. rv , MUJcangetTbetterjca VanywhereSatIanyIrric : '4- Council members agreed they , must have been good to merit tbg, Tell us who you would give gift to ented officials there with any information about recommendations by the Hill CLUS committee. & .- Mayor Robert Arbucklc received-set of earplugs. Arbuckle, who lives near Woodland Park, numerous protests against tinued to direct the question to Council member Greg Bell. "He thinks he is," said Council member noisy productions in the park. . Pat Achtcr. "Can you all say 'Ho! Ho! Flo!'," "Fm worried about this group," asked Claus as he turned with .a. said Gaus, but gave them gifts anyjerk. When the council members didn't answer, he said, "Have you way. Bell received a detour sign to help got something against Christmas?"! him in his efforts to keep traffic ofT Almost as quickly as he arrived, Compton Bench, and area that's Claus, alias Jay Clegg of Fruit been a trouble spot for some time Heights, disappeared from (be. But Layton said aircraft noise has iV- in establish pine tree for his effort ing more city parks. n posed. mI -, with a bound. "How many of you have been very, very good? he asked the council. When no one answered, he inquired if anyone had been good sometimes. Council members still refused to answer, but Gaus con- S' lian purchased the family home. He and Thelma were living in San Francisco at the time, so rented it out to others. When the mortgage was paid, they moved there in 1949, said Thelma. its earlier days. plains. '' Oviatt has lived there for about 40 years. Thelma its purported a tavern or saloon was once operated on the property, which abutted the entrance to the Lagoon resort for dances as he and other Mormons traveled across the : r .i- : Although not documented, In f. .. BOBLHT enior, dog provide therapy to elderly By RUTH MALAN - S . K Standard-Examine- memorating the city's centennial this year was Achter's project. Although sales on the calendar were good, there arc still hundreds left. "Then those that have them will really have a collector's item," Achter said later about her present. Council member Hank Semadenr received some bags of concrete to assist in pouring sidewalks fo south Farmington. Gary Llliott re ccivcd a long piece of copper pipe to help resolve water leaks in town. Jim Parsell, absent from Wednesday's meeting, received a small elf ignored the rule requiring visitors to schedule appointments 14 days in advance when he burst through the doors -tr ' i w 54-VC- ' ! I M Wt U'-- - - ?, V - jt ,.i t TUNE-U- P V LUEZ, OIL I Tune-ll- Ifapect GUARANTEED DIAGNOSTIC ip MO; 34 Pl. Pr SPECIAL - -- e eVuaateoiKOP'iii the mayor. The jolly old s' : j - . Hcl-le- laciuir a Amendment el arcaitary building Off t el I Hie II, planning Odd ivfiinf 6iiftoa I mm copwe"l Santa Claus FARMINGTON made a surprise appearance before the city council Wednesday, carrying a bundle of gifts fiung on his back for each council member and v k 10 P ermine ismnt for US Watt aGrenl a By SUE UTLEY A- - nniiOrt ed light-heart- " e0 Santa surprises council with presents .w&, T, HISTORIC HOMES was done here while horses and ox-c- n were being shod, wagons and carriages were being repaired, and axes were being sharpened," wrote Margaret Steed Hess in her book, "My Farmington." 10 -r M - i, v bounO- Kayaville City Council eiieeil70E Sweat rSBlSwr v e Amendment el enneieiioe tfertereliM A kywMi al el (Ii (uuAtu ffwci.nyk la M IMne II Ywmm,. !. FARMINGTON Teniy year after John Lari crossed the plains in 1850 and settled in larmingion, he purchased the northwest corner lot at 300 North and Main for S37.SS. About 1880 he built a tworoom rock and adobe house on the tame parcel of land. Now over a century old, the home is still standing. - On The Agenda f-- X Review- 4 riUENOTtWIAL jSjJflp0 Wyl add System I Install New Spark Pluqa Inspect Fuel Detvety SyUem 1213 Nnonwde Guanmee FUEL IMJXCTKW CLEANING TI I JExpjrM ROY, 5791 S. 1900 W. -- 7748000 " OGDEN, 39TH & Wash . 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