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| Woman Charged with Threats Against BYU, President Bateman |
| A threatening letter promising to "damage or destroy a
building or real property by means of fire and explosives," was received by
the secretary to BYU President, Merrill J. Bateman, on August 6, according
to Brigham Young University Police Lt. Greg Barber. Concerned with the
dangerous nature of the letter, BYU police immediately informed the FBI,
leading to the indictment of Lavanya Paul by a federal grand jury on charges
of trying to extort $1 million from BYU President, Merrill J. Bateman. The
Wednesday, August 15th indictment against Lavanya Paul, 28, a native of
India, charged her with extortion and "willfully threatening to kill, injure
and intimate" President Bateman. |
| Reno Stake Hosts 'Recycled Clothing Fair' |
| Back-to-school shopping can be daunting, especially for
Carmen Perez who was shopping for 19 grandchildren. However her job was made
easier and less expensive by a trip to the Recycled Clothing Fair hosted by
the Reno Nevada Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Stake started the program six years ago for church members but has
expanded it to include anyone in the community. The event had more than 550
visitors in the first 90 minutes and organizers expected 200 more before the
three-hour fair would end. |
| Benson Gristmill Pageant Tells Little-Known Tooele Story |
| The Old Benson gristmill came to life with light,
music and sound as a panoramic sunset gave way to the Big Dipper for the
sixth annual Benson Gristmill Pageant. The 135-member costumed cast told the
history of hardship and conflict in Tooele with horse-drawn wagons, local
livestock and a three-story wooden mill constructed in the early 1850's. |
| President James E. Faust speaks at Education Week |
| President James E. Faust, second counselor in the First
Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will speak at
Education Week devotional Tuesday (Aug. 21) at 11 a.m. in the Marriott Center. |
| Volunteers critically needed for BYU Campus Education Week |
| BYU Campus Education Week has a critical need for volunteers
to assist in hosting the program August 20-24. Hosting volunteers assist
faculty, check tickets, and direct students to classes during the week.
Volunteers will receive a pass allowing them to attend Education Week
classes when they are not serving as a host. Flexible shift times are
available for August 20-24. |
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