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Show i Marker And Ceremonies I Honor Timp Hike Founder Both the Timp Trail Hike, an annual an-nual event in Utah for nearly six j . decades before it was canceled in 1971, and the "Indian" legend of the sleeping princess whose form is outlined by the peaks of Timpanogos were products of the imagination of ; E.L. "Timpanogos" Roberts. j ' That, Theron Luke told Roberts' family members and friends, is fact, ! ; regardless of what might be heard . from other sources. Luke, veteran newspaperman and historian, was one of several speakers at ceremonies honoring Roberts recently before placement of a special marker at the beginning of the Timp trail above Aspen Grove in Provo Canyon. The metal plaque pays tribute to Roberts for his role in making the mountain a part of Utah lore and the climb to its summit a mark of prestige for those who have completed com-pleted the trek. It will be affixed to a stone base built by Roberts' grandson, grand-son, William S. Fletcher, a New York stone mason. Dozens of Roberts' family members mem-bers and friends attended the program, directed by Dr. Don Shaw, associate dean of the College . of Physical Education at BYU. Eugene L. Roberts was an early coach and physical education teacher whom Shaw called the "father" of the college. Impetus for the event was provided by one of the late professor's four living daughters, Dorothy Roberts Fletcher, who secured Forest Service cooperation in placement of the marker and involved BYU in the planning. The university also provided refreshments and the site for the event, the peaceful Theatre in the Pines at Aspen Grove. Three of Roberts' daughters attended at-tended the program-Mrs. Fletcher, Ruth Roberts Lusk and Gertrude Roberts Cash. Their sister, Salina Roberts Adams, was unable to attend because of illness. The audience also included a number of Roberts' granchildren and greatgrandchildren. |