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Temple Open House Begins
- Okinawa Japan Temple
  - Open for tours until October 7th
  - Temple Design and Church in Okinawa History fact sheet
  - After WWII, US servicemen arrived in Okinawa (Such as Neal Maxwell & Boyd Packer.)
  - One Japanese Stake and one English district on the Ryukyu islands.
    - “There are nearly 2,000 Japanese and American members who worship at various churches throughout Okinawa each Sunday”
    - It is fitting that we have members of both the American and Japanese communities here today. Church members in Okinawa have served side by side for over seventy years.
  - Arches and windows are inspired after Shurijo Castle, Nakagusuku Castle, and Sogenji Temple.
  - “Floral band that connects the arches alludes to the traditional karamon gate.” Exterior includes fountain palms, sago palms and Chinese hibiscus, as well as a traditional rock garden.
  - Interior Photos Released
    - Similar to the modular temples with 9 little oxen heads, and a flex ordinance room for sealings/endowments
    - Art Glass inspired by Bingata Artwork style originating in Okinawa
      - “made from three panes of painted glass, each pane painted with a different design, giving the art glass a different appearance depending on whether it is viewed from outside or inside.”
      - Outer pane: features a green and lavender floral pattern.
      - Center panel is painted with blue and lavender flowers with green leaves, very similar to bingata flowers.
      - Inner panel: dark blue drape descending from the top.
    - Grand staircase with indoor rock garden
      - “origami inspired piece; the second floor folds down to the first floor and appears to float from the adjacent wall. The elements are precisely aligned and paired to make the stair visually as light as possible.
Temple Site Announced
- Lethbridge Alberta Temple
  - Corner of Whoop Up Drive West and Mauretania Road in West Lethbridge.
    - Road named after Fort Whoop Up
      - Either illicit activities “whoop it up!”
      - or whip cracking for bull herds.
    - Adjacent to the Ice rink sports centre (curling, skating, hockey)
  - Multistory, 45,000 square feet (Feather River/Richmond), with distribution center
- Lagos Nigeria Temple
  - 2.7 acre site in Ikoyi, Lagos Island.
  - Single story, 19,800 square foot building with arrival center and patron housing
  - Visitors Allowed?
- Benin City Nigeria Temple
  - 2.2 acre site on Commercial Avenue
  - Two-story, 30,700 square foot building with arrival center and patron housing
Temple Rendering released
- Austin Texas Temple
  - Single-story 30,000 sq ft temple.
  - Off-white stone, Green dome steeple top, ionic order columns
- Kona Hawaii Temple (Updated)
  - New Rendering shows a shorter spire, wider building footprint, larger portico, and NO Moroni.
  - Compare the renderings
  - Closing on September 30th
Temple Approvals
- Cory Wyoming
  - Continued Litigation and a member of the planning and zoning board resigns.
  - Breaking News: Building Permit for the Cody Temple Has been issued.
    - ““During this time, the LDS Church representatives from Salt Lake City expressed that any further delay in the permit issuance would result in construction setbacks and significant financial losses, necessitating them to take legal action in federal court to recover damages and legal expenses.”
    - Mayor: “The City of Cody has always been committed to fiscal responsibility and safeguarding the interests of our residents. Engaging in a protracted legal battle does not align with our values, and we have a responsibility to be prudent stewards of taxpayer dollars.”
- Heber Valley Utah
  - Heber City Council approves LDS temple project memorandum of understanding
    - Passed in a 3-2 vote.
  - Concerns over Lighting and Traffic
    - Church adding a roundabout to the road at entrance for ½ Million.
  - Concerns over Groundwater
    - High water table requires pumping groundwater continuously to the canal.
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