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Show (Dje (Times -- Page A5 r Public Notices Protect Your Right to Know V PUBLIC NOTICE Please take notice that as of January 1 , 2004, the following Grand County Boards will have vacancies. All applicants must be residents of Grand County. Grand County Board of Adjustment two (2) 1. No appointed member of the board may be a full or part-tim- e employee of the district while serving, on the board. No 2. person employed by a special service district as a e or part-tim- e employee may serve on the governing board of the district. 3. A board member not be may -- full-tim- compensated as a board separately member and as an for employee providing the same service. 4. Each trustee member board appointed by the County legislative body shall be an elector of the district. Interested residents of Grand County should send a letter of intent to serve on the to Board Grand County Council, 125 East Center Street, Moab, Utah 84532. be Letters will received until 5:00 p.m. March 15, 2004. Letter should include name, address, phone and (For number, qualifications. more information on specific requirements, contact Judy Bane, County Administrator, at 259-1346- The .) Grand County Council shall the at its make appointment(s) regular 'Council meeting March 16, 2004. Published Times-lndepende- the in nt on February 26, March 4, March 11, 2004. Grand County School District Office. No Sealed bids due by 4:00 p.m. Mar 15, Utah. re-co- Times-lndependen- 7. 2004 in office of Grand School District, 264 S 400 E, Moab, Utah. Bids will be opened and read aloud, interested persons are welcome to attend. Successful bidder will be notified. The Grand School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any or formality technicality in any bid in the interest of the District and State of Utah, Is Doug Cannon Business Administrator Grand County School District Published Canyonlands Region is requesting bids for plants and installation of plants for a major landscape project at the Thompson Welcome Center on 7 miles east of Thompson Springs. Bids are due Friday, April 2, by 5 p.m. For a copy of bid specs, contact Marian Eason, 0. Published Times-lndependen- in The t, Moab, Utah Feb. 19, 26 and Mar. 4, 2003. in The Times-lndepende- Feb. 26, March 4 & 1 1 , Utahs Canyonlands Travel Region is requesting proposals for grant monies to be distributed for events held June, July, November and December of 2004 and January and Feb- ruary of 2005, in Grand or Sand Juan Counties. To receive more information andor a copy of the grant application and guidelines, contact Marian DeLay, Grand County Travel Council, or Humphreys, Peggy San Juan County 0; Community Develop-mentVisit- Services, Deadline for submission is 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 2, 2004. Published in The 5. Times-lndependen- t, Moab, Utah Feb. 19, 26, and March 4, 2004. ISU8SCRI8EL The State Engineer received the following Application(s) Grand County in filings, visit http: waterrights.utah.gov or call Persons objecting to an application must a file PUBLIC HEARING The Castle Valley Fire has Department scheduled a public hearing to be held at the Castleton Road station on Thursday, March, 11th at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of CLEARLY READABLE protest FILING stating NUMBER, REASONS FOR OBJECTION, PROTESTANTS NAME AND RETURN ADDRESS, and any request for a hearing. Protest must be filed with the State Box Engineer, 84114-630- 0 on or before MARCH 24, 2004. These are informal proceedings as per Rule R655-6-- 2 of the Division of Water Rights. (The Period of Use is reopen our budget to purchase a generally year-roun- d except irrigation which is generally from Apr 1 to Oct 31 each year.) NEW APPLICA- refurbished pumper-tanke- r truck if the funds become available. We are applying for a grant to finance this project. Please come out and (A75271): Jeff Wade propose(s) using 5.73 ac-f- t. from Colorado River (3.4 miles North of Dewey) for Irrigation; voice your opinion. Stockwatering; the hearing is to allow us to sFloyd Stoughton, Chief Published in The nt Feb. 26 and March 4, 2004. TION) 01-11- Domestic. Jerry D. Olds, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in Times on Independent FEBRUARY 26 & .MARCH 4, 2004. CITY OF MOAB PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING GADDIS SITE PLAN CHANGE The City of Moab Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, March 11, 2004 at approximately in 6:00 the Council p.m. Chambers of the Moab City Offices at 1 1 5 West 200 South, Moab, Utah. The purpose of this Public Hearing is to solicit public input on a proposed Site Plan Creek Apartments located at 300 West Kane Creek. compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, In LEGAL NOTICE The USDA Forest Service has received a proposal to conduct a 50 mile Ultra-Marath- 435-259-5- days prior to the meeting. Is Rachel Ellison City Recorder Published In the Times Independent, February 26 and March 4, 2004. Notice of PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 10, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Grand County Courthouse, the Grand County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to hear public comment on a erves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any formality or technicality in any bid in the interest of the District and the State of Is Doug Cannon Business Administrator Grand County School District Published Times-lndepende- Mar. 4 in roads and trails as shown on the Forest Service Travel Map. Route is from Pack Creek to the top of LaSal Pass back down to Oowah Lake to Geyser Pass to Warner Lake to Miners Basin to Castle Valley Over- you can fax your comments to You can also send your comments to email by sskibenessfs.fed.us. comments must be received by March 1 2, 2004 by 4:30 p.m. COB (Close of Business). Published in The All Times-lndepende- nt Published the Times Independent, March 4 and 1 2004. in ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF MOAB REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ASBESTOS PROJECT The City of Moab is now accepting requests for proposals for the Asbestos NOTICE HUD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG) Abatement Project. This project The Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments will hold a public hearing to discuss the project determined to be applied for the 200405 CDBG Small Cities Program: Operate the Districts the revolving loan funds, picked technical assistance for econ- omic development, operate the Districts will include management, inspection, removal and disposal of all asbestos existing containing materials at the future City Center site located at 21 7 East Center Street, Moab, Utah 84532. Requests proposals may be for at Consolidated Plan, etc. Comments will be on solicited the projects scope, implementation, and its effects on residents. Moab, Utah 84532. Bids must be turned in on City of Moabs spec sheet. The City of Moab reserves the The hearing will begin at: noon on March 11, 2004 and will be held right to reject any and all bids; or waive any the atrium at the any bid. technicality For further information, contacting Debbie Hatt at the Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments, 375 S. Carbon Ave, Price, UT 84501, 4. In com- with the pliance Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals notify Debbie Hatt at 375 S. Carbon Ave, Price, UT. 435-637-54- at least five working days prior to the hearing. Published Times-lndepende- in The nt March 4, 2004. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF MOAB INVITATION TO BID 2004 ROADWAY CHIP SEALANT PROJECT The City of Moab is now accepting sealed bids for the 2004 Roadway Chip Sealant Project. This project include the installation of chip will sealant on several roads throughout Moab City 71 ,000 - covering square yards of area. Included material items are emulsified asphalt and aggregate cover material. Alternate bid item includes bituminous or informality in please contact the Recorders Office at (435) 259-512Is Rachel Ellison City Recorder 1. Published in the Times Independent March 4 and 1 1 , 2004. NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING TO REOPEN 2004 BUDGET IS NOTICE HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Council of Grand County, State of Utah will at a regular meeting of said Board, to be held March 16, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Grand County Courthouse, hold a public hearing to reopen the 2004 Budget, pursuant to UAC Said will address meeting the Travel Council Budget. The change resulted from a request r fund to use balance revenues not previously budgeted carry-ove- for. Witness my hand and seal this 2nd day of March, 2004 Fran Townsend, ClerkAuditor Published in March 4 Times-lndepende- nt and 11,2004. PUBLIC NOTICE Please take notice that as of February 26, 2004, the following Grand County Board will have a vacancy. All applicants must be residents of Grand flush coat, covering the County. Moab Area Travel Council - one (1) NOTICE TO same chip seal area. CONTRACTORS Bid specifications, drawings and contract (Must represent a March 4, 2004. Grand County' School District is documents may be accepting bids for picked up at the installation of sprinkler Recorders Office at system at GCHS. Spe- cifications and other information available special exception re- from Rob Welch quest to the Countys fencing regulation. All bids must be Grand County has purreceived by 2:15 p.m. lochased the property 2004 at the March 12, So. at 2600 Highcated 260-289- 7. the Moab City Offices, 115 West 200 South, Moab, Utah for a nonrefundable fee of $25.00. All sealed bids must be turned of Moab in to the City Recorders ap- pointed by the County legislative body shall be an elector of the district. Interested resi- dents of Grand County should send a letter of intent to serve on the to Board Grand County Council, 125 ceived until 5:00 p.m. April 2, 2004 Letter should include name, address, phone number, and qualifications. (For more information on specific requirements, contact Judy Bane, County Administrator, at The Grand County Council shall make the appoint-ment(s- ) at its meetCouncil regular ing April 6, 2004. 259-1346- .) Published Times-lndepende- in the tourist related industry). 1. No appointed member of the board may be a full or part-tim- e employee of the district while serving on the board. 2. No person employed by a special service district as a e or part-tim- e employee may serve full-tim- The Utah State Parks Reservation office reports an increase in the number of reservations taken for the Memorial Day weekend this year. Reservation Manager Nichole Mallory stated more than 400 reservations were taken, compared to 258 in to people getting excited for the upcoming boating season. Individual camp- 2003. ervation fee is charged for each site reserved. Many people are planning their Group reservations are accepted up to 11 March 4, March 1 1 March 1 8, and , March 26, 2004. ter water levels, at- - hearing for the purpose of hearing public input on proposed land use months in T--I 35 E. Center Checks Ruled Forms adres- ervation charge. Utah state parks Brochures more than 2,000 campsites ranging from primitive to plush. Amenities at many parks include restrooms, drinking Sheets Business Cards Invoices Spec. Pamphlets Fliers water, barbeque grills, picnic tables, parking pads, showers and utility hookups. We can of your printing may be made by calling (801) in Salt Lake needs. 322-377- 0 ordin- ance. Published in the Times Independent, City or toll free Moab, Utah, March 4 and 11,2004. a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, help you with all Reservations ordinance, and HEARING Come on down to the visitors will find regular meeting scheduled for March 17. 2004 at 6:30 p.m., will hold a public Subdivision Printing? res- le Ordinance amendment, Master on Need vance with a $10.25 are predicting betmay wwwstateparks.utahgov. two days in advance of arrival date. A $7 le visit tions, are accepted up to 16 weeks in advance, but at least vacations earlier this year, commented Mallory. Our water parks which excluding holidays. For online reserva- site reservations ordinances: Zoning nt The Town Council of the Town of Castle Valley, during their programs, provide technical assistance for and housing community development, develop and publish the Districts Further information can be obtained by board member Recorders Office at the Moab City Offices, 115 West 200 South, Moab, Utah or are www.moabcity.org . All proposals must be turned in to the City of Moab Recorders Office by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1 9, 2004 at 1 1 5 West 200 South, Association of Local Governments at 375 S. Carbon Ave, Price, UT. an employee for providing the same service. 4. Each trustee up at the available in sated separately as a board member and as CASTLE VALLEY NOTICE OF PUBLIC housing rehabilitation Southeastern Utah Reservation numbers at State Parks increasetribute East Center Street, Moab, Utah 84532. Letters will be re- ABATEMENT PUBLIC HEARING provide , March 4, 2004 on the governing board of the district. 3. A board member may not be compen- 1. and 11,2004. (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this hearings should scheduled for September 25, 2004. The route is on system (435) 259-512Is Rachel Ellison City Recorder The Slickrock 50 Mile Ma- please contact the Recorders Office at nt needing special rathon. This race is opened to 75 participants. The event is at 115 West 200 South, Moab, Utah 84532. Bids must be turned in on City of Moabs spec sheet. The City of Moab reserves the right to reject any and all bids; or waive any or informality technicality in any bid. For further information, 1 on National Forest, Moabs Alpine to look. Please return comments by your individuals needing mailing to Moab special accommoda- Monticello Ranger this tions during District, 62 East 100 should notify meeting P.O. Box 386, the Recorders Office at North, UT 84532 Attn: Moab, 115 West 200 South, Sbannori Skibeness or Moab, Utah 84532; or 1 21 at phone least three (3) working faxed bids will be accepted. Successful bidder will be notified. The Grand County School District res- (Loc- ations in SLB&M). For more information or to receive a copy of City, LIT Change for the Kane PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO WATER USERS 146300, Salt Lake 2004. PUBLIC NOTICE Utahs J way191 and is requestNOTICE ing a 6 foot high fence Grand County School District seeking bids in the required front to: yard with barb wire for 1. roof of security reasons. Mary Hofhine, GCHS Voc Ed . Secretary Building; and Grand County 2. crack fillseal coat Planning Commission all school district Published in the parking lots. t, Specs & info Utah, February Moab, available from Rob 26, and March 4, 2004. Welch at 260-269- Times-lndepende- nbcpenbent -- Thursday, Office by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2004 ) ( 31 0, 259-752- 5 from 8 The Passion of the AmericansFriday, by William Rivers Pitt t r u t h o u 1 Perspective 27 February, 2004 PAID ADVERTISEMENT 1 The television airwaves have been filled for the last several days with a lot of about Mel Gibsons new film, The Passion of The Christ. A great deal of debate centers around w hether Gibson has fashioned a broadside against Jewish people in the manner of the Medieval passion plays of old. There are plenty of rabbis argu- ic ing with Christian ministers on just about any channel you might choose to watch, so Im going to leave that question to them for the time being. My question is much simpler: Why would Mel Gibson make a movie about people in the ancient Middle East and cast it with so many white people? To look at the central actors in this film, youd think Jesus did his work near Manchester, New Hampshire instead of the Holy Land. The answer to that question lies within the United States, the prime market for this film. There are millions of Christians in America, some 25 of whom would characterize themselves as evangelical. It stands to reason that this film would do very well here, especially given the controversy that has surrounded the content. The whiteness of the cast, however, speaks to a decidedly truth that lies near the heart of this republic. Simply put, nailing a white Jesus Christ to the cross on film will generate a far more emotional response from the American viewing public than the crucifixion of a savior who actually looks like he is from the Middle East. First, lets dispense with the idea that the white people who were cast to play the most emotive characters - Jesus, Judas, and Mary Magdalene - have anything to do with historical accuracy. In truth, the region where Jesus was born was, and remains, popud lated by people. The fact of Christs is borne out in the historical record, and in biblical scripture. Right off the bat, the Book of Matthew describes Mary and Joseph fleeing to Egypt to escape the wrath of Herod. Egypt is in Africa, and is populated by d people. For my money, this would be the last place on earth I would go to hide a white baby from an angry brown-skinne- brown-skinne- King. The earliest renditions of Jesus, painted by the first Christians called Essenes in the catacombs of Rome, depict a person with brown skin. During the time of Roman Emperor Justinian II, a gold coin featuring an image of Jesus was minted. This coin, which today can be seen in the British Museum, depicts a man with demonstrably features and tightly curled hair. Finally, there is the Book of Revnon-whi- te elations, which bears out the crafting of the Essenes and the Roman by describing Jesus as having hair like wool, feet the color of burnt brass, and who resembled jasper and sardine stones. Jasper and sardine stones are both brown, as is burnt brass. The Jesus most familiar to Americans, the Jesus featured in Gibsons film, looks like the front man for an alternative rock band out of Minnesota. Judas in this film is a shorter version of the same phenomenon. White skin, long straight brown hair, decidedly European features - this is not the Jesus that preached revolution against the Empire long ago. This is the Jesus fashioned by Michelangelo five centuries ago, who used his white cousin as the model for the savior. The ugly truth which never even occurs to most Americans is that Jesus looked a lot more like an Iraqi, like an Afghani, like a Palestinian, like an Arab, than any of the paintings which grace the walls of American churches from sea to shining sea. This was an uncomfortable fact before September . After the attack, it became almost a moral imperative to put as much distance between Americans and people from the Middle East as possible. Now, to suggest that Jesus shared a genealogical heritage and physical similarity to the people sitting in dog cages down in Guantanamo is to dance along the edge of treason. George W. Bush calls himself Christian. If you believe him, rehe is on lations with the Almighty, enjoying regular conversations with He Is What He Is on everything from tax policy to invasion plans. Bush serves a unique dual role as both the Commander in Chief and as high priest to the evangelical wing of American Christianity. coin-make- 1 1 armchair-to-armcha- ir When Bush did his little it strut across the aircraft carrier last May, he proclaimed victory in biblical verse and sent a signal to those Christians who see him as more than a man. Bush, that day, quoted Isaiahs passage from the Servant Songs about captives coming out and slaves being free. This is the same passage, as described in Luke chapter 4, which Jesus used to announce his coming as the Son of God. Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing, said Jesus. Bushs use of this incredibly loaded passage speaks as much to his messianic fantasies as it does to his status as flight-su- Yet this is the same man who invades countries without cause and consigns tens of thousands of innocents to explosive, burning death. This is the same man who pushes tax policies that further enrich the wealthy while stripping funds and services from the neediest in this nation. This is the man who speaks the language of vengeance, of fear, of violence. This is the man whose entire moral ex- - istence flies in the face of Christ's words from Luke, chapter 12, verse 15: "Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, ones life does not consist of possessions. Sadly, the skewed moral compass of George W. Bush is shared by too many Americans who would call themselves Christian. Possibly the most important words ever spoken by Jesus can be found in Matthew, chapter 5, You have heard verses that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, said Christ. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also; and if any one would sue you and take your coat, let him have your cloak as well; and if any one forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to him who begs from you, and do not refuse him who would borrow from you. You have heard that it was said. You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. It is these words that condemn both Bush and the hands-of- f moral attitude of too many American Christians. Certainly, Jesus was no fool. In Luke, chapter , verse 2 , he said, When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his goods are in for perpeace. son and nation, is both moral and intelligent. But vengeance, violence and hatred are not Christian. Mercy, love and generosity are the hallmarks of the teachings of Jesus. If you are to call yourself Christian, you must be for the poor and the weak, and against empire and vengeance. Period. These simple attributes are all too absent in the American soul and spirit. Gibsons white Jesus is but one example of how far we have strayed. It is a safe bet that, had Gibson chosen a d actor to portray Jesus, his film would not find a connection in this country. Millions of Americans try to live by the teachings of Jesus, and do so with success, but find themselves at odds with those who carry the banner of Christianity. This is a 38-4- 1 1 1 brown-skinne- travesty. ChrisToo many tians are blind to history, blind to the actions of our nation, blind to the hypocrisy of our leaders, and the world bleeds because Chrisof it Too many tians are people who would slaughter the savior to protect their power and position. Were Jesus alive today, he would probably nail himself to the cross to get away from all these people who act like barbarians in His name. |