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Show aki PAGE 12. TUESDAY PRE-HISTOR from page 9 Kohler doesn’t know hold old the eee he is studying in Wasatch County are. In order to date a pictograph, it has to be defaced slightly and that's something Kohler doesn't want to see happen. However, he does know that a Fremonts existed only until about 1300 A.D. Archeologists and anthropologists know that man lived in Utah as many as 10,000 years ago; a mammoth found in Huntington County a few years back with projectile points in it answered that question. What they don't know yet is how long the Heber Valley has been inhabited by man. But Kohler is working on it. Usually his work is rewarding. Other times, it's frustrating. "I've wished many times since that I had studied to be a naturalist,” says Kohler. Too many areas that Kohler would like to study have been declared ceremonial sites--untouchable by definition. The areas Kohler is perusing now are readily available. Aud while civilization advances towards them, just like with the Assiniboins, Kohler finds himself out in the middle of nowhere. Only this time, Kohler doesn't wonder why he's there. CHICKEN UML | UTE UI WA MILA hn Ley Lt I ALA Heber, one that's so rich in history, one. that's so well-documented. Instead I lived in suburbs of cities like Houston and Philadelphia, not the cool suburbs or little towns, like where Washington crossed the Delaware, but the bedroom communities brick mailboxes s with wonder, when I look for information or appointment ¢ 8 Floor Plans to Choose From & Customize ¢ Well Maintained Neighborhood ¢ Professionally Built Kohler isn’t willing to risk. defacing this Wasatch <r ao in order to find out its age. 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Candles & Cooky Cutters Why don’t we care that no one shops on Main? Heber's Main Street is ugly. Plain and simple. ‘Windchimes & Metal Cratts Why is the town's heritage hidden in pictures? Why do all the old buildings get 1torn down or resur-_ faced to look like something they't re not? Why don't people gather on Main Street to shop, sit and talk to | each other? Why is a town as charming. as Heber : covered in stucco, siding and dirt-cheap grey paint? If Heber's Main Street were improved and turned — into a place that people would want to be, newcomers and visitors and maybe some of us who've been in too much of a hurry to worry about the past, might take the time to linger and learn. With learning comes knowledge and appreciation. With appreciation comes reflection. And with reflection comes memories and a desire to seek and share and contribute and create. I turn back to my boyfriend and try to ane the chicken dance again, this time with an audio of the © song playing in the background. But it doesn't do any good. Without having experienced it for himself, he just doesn't get it. Instead I look like an idiot flapping my arms, shaking my rear and making little beaks out of my hands. And he just wonders what a Pm squawking about. Tables and Pillows | 79 East Main « Midway ° 654-5370 Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials. All You Can Eat Ribs Every T. hursday Night = COUPON = | We’ve hearded all the | adorable FREE DESSERT with purchase of any entree oliicle coh sil 31 6 e Approx. 2900 sq.ft. e Family Room on Which is sad, because the image it reflects is not indicative of the residents of the town. 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