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Hello, December
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ere we are — kicking off December 2021. The Jewish eight-day holiday Hanukkah began earlier than usual this year. The first candle was lit at sunset last Sunday night. I was pleased to see on the news Sunday night that Governor Spencer Cox attended the ceremony at the State Capitol when Rabbi Avremi Zippel got the Festival of MERILL Lights started. OGDEN “The Gov” looked comfortable with the Jewish skullcap on his head. I would think that he’s willing to try on any type of head covering, on any occasion, as he doesn’t have to worry about “hat hair.” There are lots of “holidays” in December that we should remember. I can’t mention all of them here, but here’s a sampling. Today, Dec. 1st, is National Christmas Lights Day. Dec. 2nd is National Mutt Day. About 80% of dogs in shelters are mixed breed. December 3rd is National Bartender Day. Bartenders don’t just serve drinks. They listen. They provide advice. They provide a shoulder to cry on. Bartenders are few and far between in Sanpete. On Friday night, I’ll raise a glass of distilled water, a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with drops of peppermint and lemon oil in it (that’s about as “hard” of a drink I get). I’ll chant “Hip Hip Hooray! Bartenders of the World!” By the way, I just recently learned how to make “fake ginger ale” — 70% Sprite and 30% Diet Coke. Try it. I was surprised. Saturday, Dec. 4th, I think we can all get behind National Cookie Day. I’ll be sinking Oreos in red cap, whole milk. Sunday, Dec. 5th, is National Volunteer Day. Sundays are often the day that I volunteer to take a nap. That’s a good start, I believe. Monday is the last day of Hanukkah. And Tuesday, Dec. 7th, is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. And that takes us through the week. Of course, looming on the horizon is the biggest holiday of all — Christmas. It’s just around the corner. I could be wrong, but I think that there are more people decorating for Christmas earlier than ever. I’ve seen many Christmas trees lit up and shining in the windows of homes. I used to be critical of early decorating. But somehow I feel like I need to join in this year. My son and daughter in law and their new baby girl were down from the city and they were on a hunt for their Christmas tree a couple of weeks ago. It was a little muddy, but it was a successful trip up the canyon for them. Please see OGDEN, Page A2
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Redesign revealed Church releases renderings of Provo temple redesign
BY GENELLE PUGMIRE
Daily Herald
On Wednesday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a rendering of the new design for the Provo Utah Temple. At the October 2021 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson announced the church would reconstruct the temple when the Orem Utah Temple, which is currently under construction, is completed. The rendering shows the planned design of the redesigned Provo temple exterior. The temple location will stay the same. Closure dates will be announced at a later time, according to church information. The new design is similar to the Orem Utah Temple design featuring arched windows and a golden topped spire. Like most new temples, Provo’s spire will no longer feature a statue of the Angel Moroni, according to the renderings. “The Provo temple has been a place of light and joy to so many. I will always have fond memories of the original but am excited about the rebuild. The new temple will be bigger and even more beautiful,” said Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi. “I have met with representatives of the church and am eager to help them any way I can. As a city, we’re grateful to the institutions and buildings that call Provo home. This new temple will become one of Provo’s finest gems, set against one of the most stunning backdrops in the world, the peaks of Rock Canyon.” The church announced the intention to construct a temple in
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A rendering of the new design of the Provo Utah Temple. Provo on Aug. 14, 1967. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on Sept. 15, 1969. The temple was dedicated on Feb. 9, 1972, by church president Joseph Fielding Smith. The architect for the project was Emil B. Fetzer. Since the October announcement, there had been some speculation as to whether the Provo Temple would look like the reconstructed Ogden Temple since both were originally designed by the same architect and looked the same. Utah currently has 27 temples announced, under construction, under renovation or in operation, according to the church. Seven of those temples are in Utah County.
Temples are not regular places of Sunday worship for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are different from the thousands of regular chapels or meetinghouses all over the world that are used for Sunday services, according to church information. Anyone, regardless of religion, may enter a Latter-day Saint meetinghouse and attend services. However, because of the sacredness of temples as “houses of the Lord,” only members of the Church who are in good standing are allowed to enter the temples. A member must be observing the basic principles of the faith and attest to that fact to his or her local
leaders once every two years in order to enter a temple. The sacredness of the temple anciently can be seen in both the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, Moses had the children of Israel carry with them the Tabernacle, or large, portable temple, as they wandered in the wilderness. King Solomon built and dedicated the great temple that was destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 B.C. It was rebuilt and later substantially expanded, but again destroyed by the Romans in A.D. 70. The great Western Wall can still be seen in Jerusalem today, and even after millennia, remains a Please see TEMPLE, Page A2
SAVVY SENIOR
Your old cellphone may not work in 2022
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ear Savvy Senior, My 80-year-old father has an old flip phone he carries around with him for emergency purposes, but I’ve heard that these devices will soon be phased out. Is this JIM true? If so, how can MILLER we know if his phone will be affected, and where can I find him a simple new one that he can operate. Searching Daughter Dear Searching, Yes, it’s true! If your dad’s mobile phone is more than a few years old, he will probably need to upgrade it in the very near future. Why?
Because all of the major cell phone carriers — AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile — are shutting down their older 3G networks in 2022 to free up airwaves for 5G and other advanced services. So, if your dad is using an old 3G phone, like millions of other older Americans, he’ll need to get a new device if he wants to make calls, text or reach 911. But you should also know that it’s not just older cellphones that will be obsolete. Older home security systems, medical devices and personal emergency response systems that still harness 3G will also be affected. Adding to the confusion, older 4G phones that don’t support modern cellular voice
technologies, such as Voice Over LTE or HD Voice, are impacted, too. Those customers may need a software upgrade or a new phone. Here are the timelines for the 3G shutdowns: AT&T - February 2022; T-Mobile - July 1, 2022; Verizon - Dec. 31, 2022; Sprint (which is owned by T-Mobile) - March 31, 2022; and Sprint LTE - June 30, 2022. Other smaller carriers like Tracfone, Cricket, Boost and Straight Talk, will also be affected, because they rely on airwaves from the big three.
Is Your Phone Affected?
older phones that services are ending, sending a combination of texts, letters, phone calls and emails. If you’re not sure about your dad’s phone, contact his carrier or check their website for a list of affected devices. Another way to see if your dad’s phone is 3G is to look up his international mobile equipment identity number which can be found by pressing *#06# on his keypad. Once you have it, go to http://imei. info and type it in the search bar to get the phone’s details. If his phone has a frequency of 900 megahertz (MHz) or 2100 MHz, it’s 3G. You
Cellphone carriers say they have been alerting customers who use
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