Plans for the Coeur d'Alene Idaho Temple and meetinghouse were approved with conditions yesterday by the Coeur d'Alene Design Review Commission, following a lengthy presentation and discussion. The proposed exterior lighting generated concern at the public hearing, but the commissioners were impressed with the plans and said that they would work with the design firm to determine the best course of action regarding the architectural lighting.

At the Ephraim Utah Temple, vibrant spring flowers are beginning to bloom in the landscaped beds around the monument sign and across the grounds. Major construction has been completed, and the interior has been furnished. Thomas and Michelle Bailey were announced as the president and matron of the temple in December. Local members now look forward to the announcement of the open house and dedication dates.

Michael Lee Staheli and Linda Ann Gardner Staheli of the Smithfield Utah North Stake have been called as president and matron of the Smithfield Utah Temple. President Staheli is a temple sealer and former Area Seventy, stake president, bishop, and high councilor. Sister Staheli is a temple worker and former stake Young Women president, ward Young Women president, and ward Primary presidency counselor.

Evenly spaced steel studs are being secured to the structural steel beams of the Winchester Virginia Temple to frame the exterior walls. Above, framing for the upper tier of the steeple has been installed, and the steel base for the spire is now in place. A United States flag flies atop the portico roof at the main entrance. Construction has been underway for approximately eight-and-a-half months.