$1.50 Nov. 17, 2023 | Vol. 2 Iss. 44
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NEWS BREAK Devastating volcanic eruption expected in Iceland
Iceland, known to many as the “land of fire and ice” is facing an ecological crisis. Following thousands of earthquakes in the vicinity of the town of Grindavík on the southwestern coast, residents have been evacuated, businesses have been shuttered, and experts are closely monitoring the situation. A large sinkhole has opened up in the middle of the town and has the potential to be a vent for the magma that is currently very active beneath the surface. If the volcano erupts, the entire town of Grindavík could suffer massive damage, if not entire destruction.
IDF claims to have found Hamas armory under hospital
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have overtaken Al-Rantisi hospital in Gaza and showed embedded news affiliates evidence of what it believes to be an abandoned Hamas armory, with weapons and munitions left behind. While as yet unconfirmed, if it turns out to be an actual Hamas armory, the find would prove that Hamas is indeed using health facilities and hospitals as a shield for its underground operations.
VETERANS WITH THE MHS SBOS during the breakfast.
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organ County School District has a rich tradition of inviting veterans into their schools during the week of Veterans Day. Monday, Nov. 6, Morgan Middle School had Veterans in the Classroom to talk about their experiences while serving their country. Wednesday, Nov. 8, Morgan High School hosted its annual Veterans Day Breakfast. Veterans returned to the MMS that afternoon for the much anticipated Veterans Day program presented by the student body. Thursday, Nov. 9, was Mountain Green Middle School’s turn to wel-
come Veterans in their classrooms. Thank you to all veterans for your service. More photos on page 3. l
First-class menu from The Titanic sells for over $100k
COLONEL WATT ADDRESSES MMS during their assembly. “His message was about doing what’s right, doing your best and treating others as you want to be treated…it was a powerful, universal message to everyone in attendance,” said Principal Michelle Morrell.
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Car kit manufacturer looks for Morgan County property By Linda Petersen
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irkham Motorsports, a manufacturer of component kits of the 1965 Shelby Cobra, is looking to relocate to Morgan County from Provo, Economic Development Director James Ebert told county commissioners at their Nov. 7 meeting. The company makes the car frames and bodies at their factory in an old MiG fighter factory in Poland. The rest of the car is made at its site in Provo. David Kirkham, the company’s owner, is currently looking for 500 to 1,000 acres in the south end of Morgan County to build a new facility, Ebert said. While Kirkham Motorsports is currently headquartered in Provo, “I think what they felt is they're getting kind of built around and they're ready to move to a more rural location,” Ebert said. “I think they've been looking at Morgan for a while because they've been having this discussion for a long period of time. I actually talked to someone else who said they had a conversation with them about five years ago, and they thought they were looking at moving about five years ago. So, I think they're in a position now
where they're really ready to move forward.” Kirkham Motorsports is considered a clean business with minimal manufacturing, noise, and infrastructure demands and with more than $5 million in annual sales, “it does appear that they're in a good financial stable position right now and they're probably positioned to make a move of their headquarters if that's what their choice is to do,” Ebert said. Kirkham envisions his facility as being more than a manufacturing site, according to Ebert. Instead, Kirkham thinks it could be a recreation destination like High West Distillery in Wanship which provides tours of their operation, along with a tasting room, restaurant, and gift shop. “Instead of having just a manufacturing and assembly building, he's trying to make it a destination, understanding that people traveled from all over the country, all over the world, to come and be a part of this,” Ebert said. “And whether it's to be part of driving one of the cars, or whether it's an experience of seeing them, or whether it's actually the purchasing, the delivery of it, he wants
to build that experience within this headquarters.” Kirkham is hoping he can get Morgan County’s support to move ahead with his project, along with help funding infrastructure in the area through an RDA, Ebert said. “I think it could be a potentially good use, particularly if it's developed out in a way that is similar to the High West distillery because that would be a tourism-based sort of use,” Ebert said. “So, I don't have any issues that way. They obviously are going to be responsible for finding a property that will work for them and I'm going to evaluate the rezoning request in the context of that. And whether it's done as a Planned Area Development, or we tailor a zone to fit the property, or if it fits within an existing zone, great.” While commissioners expressed skepticism that Kirkham could find a site that big in Morgan County, they concluded the discussion that evening by saying they would be willing to explore the idea with him in the future. l
Since the sinking of the famous ocean liner, The Titanic has captivated the imagination of millions. Museums dedicated to recovered artifacts dot the globe, and the wreck itself has prompted many to risk their lives just to go and see it. The famous ship is making headlines once again, thanks to a recent auction in which a near mint-condition menu from the first-class dining room sold for $102,000. The menu is for dinner on the night of Apr. 11, just 4 days before the disaster, and features seafood, beef, lamb, and chicken options.
M. Russell Ballard passes away
World religious leader and acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints M. Russell Ballard passed away Sunday, Nov. 12. President Ballard had just been released from a brief stay in the hospital, and had been attending to regular duties as his health permitted. Called as an apostle in 1985, President Ballard leaves behind a legacy of service in both the Intermountain West, as well as the world. He was 95 at the time of passing.