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| Fire That Destroyed LDS Chapel in Ohio Ruled Arson |
| Fire investigators have ruled that the fire that
destroyed part of an LDS chapel was an arson attack, and brought in
Federal investigators to help look for evidence and suspects. The
fire started before 3 am Tuesday, July 3rd in a classroom in the
building. The fire destroyed the building's chapel and three
classrooms before it hit a firewall and stopped. Damage was estimated
at $500,000 by local fire officials. |
| Redlands Temple Plans Released, Few Obstacles Expected |
| The plans for the Redlands, California Temple call
for a 130-foot spire that will stand out in a city with few buildings taller
than two stories. The plans also show a one-story building with dramatic
glazed windows buffered from the surrounding neighborhood by citrus trees
and elegant landscaping. And, best of all for local members, city officials
expect few obstacles to the buildings construction. |
| Pres. Monson Dedicates BYU's Aspen Grove |
| BYU's Aspen Grove, a camping facility above the
well-known Sundance resort in Provo Canyon, was dedicated by
President Thomas S. Monson of the First Presidency of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday. President Monson used
the occasion to remember his own childhood in Provo Canyon and the
importance of having a place for families to retreat. The site was
recently expanded to include the new Aspen Lodge Conference Center. |
| BYU Names New Assistant to the President |
| President Merrill J. Bateman has appointed Gerrit W.
Gong as assistant to the president for Planning and Assessment at
Brigham Young University, a President's Council post, effective July
11. |
| Richard Holzapfel at July 10 devotional |
| Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, a professor in the Church
History and Doctrine Department at Brigham Young University, will
speak at a devotional on Tuesday (July 10) at 11 a.m. in the de Jong
Concert Hall. |
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