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Show Page 3 The Garfield County Insider July 21, 2011 the lAuGhiNg Be a Hope-based Wader; One,WhirEven AlloirslEitakes Have you ever been around rigid people or in a rigid environment? That was the case with me recently and it was tough. Leaders didn't trust their employees. There were rules upon rules upon rules. It was fear-based leadership to the max. Employees felt like they were walking on egg shells and they were being yelled at left and right (in front of each other and even in front of customers). It was unbelievable actually. Like out of a horror movie.. It's too bad this culture exists especially since their employees are the cream of the crop. Having said that, those employees won't be there too much longer. Would you? Yes, many organizations that run their "ship" in a fear-based fashion lose their star talent since star talent usually realizes pretty quickly that being yelled at and micromanaged is no fun and not a motivator to jump out of bed each morning to pretty much head to prison (at least that is what some employees have described what it's like working in a fear-based organization). There are also rigid relationships. Again, rules upon rules upon rules. Look, I'm not saying to do away with rules, but I am suggesting evaluat- GARAGE DOORS ing to see if you have too doing things and become many, organizationally and a hope-based leader; one relationship-wise, even who believes in his people family-wise. And for good- and even allows mistakes. ness sake, get rid of the That's right, you allow misword "rules" and change it takes. Employees in the to something more inviting latter environments thrive, like "core values," as Zap- tend to be more creative, pos.com does. engaged and even have Moreover, instead of higher self-efficacy. "here's what you 'can't 'do" So what's it going to how about "here's what you be, are you going to con`can' do?" Hear and see the tinue running a fear-based difference? or hope-based organizaCompare fear-based en- tion? It's never too late to vironments to that of hope- try something new and betbased ones' which are typi- ter. Might as well be today. cally built on love. That's what I would sugLove your people and gest any way especially to you will keep them. Mi- salvage some of your star cromanage your people and talent. you will lose them or until Cynthia Kimball is a you lose them they will be professional speaker and miserable, call in sick or trainer through her comshow up late. 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Iwww.garagedoorstainingutah.corn (435) 616-2829 PANGUITCH CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 12, 2011 (from Becca Britt, NOT from official City meeting minutes) Present: mayor, city and storage shed. culinary water within City councilors, city manager A new sign ordinance is limits, not including agriApproval of bid to re- being written, modifying cultural requirement. This pave the west right-of-way the present ordinance. is ONLY fact-finding for in front of the post office Sheriff reported a busy future consideration. and some street repair. Ap- schedule, including burTwo engineering deproved business license glary charges & conviction. sign firms, Sunrise Eng modification for food serCity Manager will in- and Jones & DeMille Eng, vice at the Old Firehouse vestigate the addition of a made presentations for upshop. Approved Farm Bu- secondary pipeline to ac- grades and new construcreau Insurance as a new commodate added need for tion at the City Park, basetenant at standard rent into water due to increase of ball field, restrooms in the City building (former HS). population and water being Social Hall. Choice of firm Approved submission of used. Also investigate the to oversee design , budget grant application for airport possibility of future com- & funding expected before snow removal equipment bination of secondary and next meeting. - An Award Upon receiving an award, Jack Benny once remarked, "I really don't deserve this, but I have arthritis and I don't deserve that either." Charity A woman was chatting with her next-door neighbor. "I feel really good today. I started out this morning with an act of unselfish generosity. I gave a twenty dollar bill to a bum." "You gave a bum twenty whole dollars? That's a lot of money to just give away. What did your husband say about it?" "Oh, he thought it was the proper thing to do. He took it and said, 'Thanks."' Motorcycle Insurance A young man walked into our insurance office to purchase coverage for his new motorcycle. Only one question confused him. "Do you have a lien holder on the vehicle?" "I've got a kickstand," he replied. "Is that the same thing?" The good ol' days, or were they? In some ways, I remember them well. For example, when chasing around our beautiful Southern Utah, one could go almost anywhere. There were not many travel restrictions on publicly owned lands and even most private lands were un-posted and accessible. Heaven on earth, those were the days! However, times have changed. Most private lands are now posted and are behind locked gates with NO TRESSPASSING or KEEP OUT signs. Changes are also becoming more evident and necessary on public lands, those showing a BLM or USFS sign. As the human population increases, so do certain problems, at least with some people. Working as a wildlife conservation officer for many years, I recall the concerns that most owners of private lands would express to me: gates left open, camping and fires on lush grass meadows needed for livestock grazing, chasing oyals Food Town Presents Old Fashioned Family ,WeUnlolf, Friday August 19th 2011 Loa Utah BarbeQue St Entertainment 7:00 P.M TO 8:00 EM 8:00 P.M 30 per person • kets can be purchase t Royals Food Town 435-836.2841 135 S Main Street Loa Utah 84747 ickets ordered by phon will be held at will call or ex-changes Two hunters got a pilot to fly them into the far north for elk hunting. They were quite successful in their venture, and bagged six big bull elk. The pilot came back as arranged to pick them up. They started loading their gear into the plane, including the six elk. But the pilot objected, saying, "The plane can take out only four of your elk; you will have to leave two behind." They argued with him indicating that the year before they had shot six and that pilot had allowed them to put all aboard, and the plane was just the same model and capacity as this. Reluctantly the pilot finally permitted them to put all six aboard. But when they attempted to take off and leave the valley where they were, the little plane could not make it, and they crashed in the wilderness. Climbing out of the wreckage, one hunter said to the other, "Do you know where we are?" "I think so," replied the other hunter. "I think this is about the same place where the plane crashed last year." Old Friends Pete and Larry had not seen each other in many years. Now they had a long talk trying to fill in the gap of those years by telling about their lives. Finally Pete invited Larry to visit him in his new apartment. "I have a wife and three children and I'd love to have you visit us." "Great. Where do you live?" "Here's the address. And there's plenty of parking behind the apartment. Park and come around to the front door, kick it open with your foot, go to the elevator and press the button with your left elbow, then enter! When you reach the sixth floor, go down the hall until you see my name on the door. Then press the doorbell with your right elbow and I'll let you in." "Good. But tell me ... what is all this business of kicking the front door open, then pressing elevator buttons with my right, then my left elbow?" "Surely, you're not coming empty-handed." THE GOOD OLD DAYS ARE STILL HERE, JUST DIFFERENT - with Billy Dean Learning by Experience ^ 4 By Norman McKee, Panguitch livestock, and most disturbing, leaving lots of trash behind. I remember one instance where the landowner was willing to allow camping on his property and fishing access along the adjacent creek, as long as I helped control littering and where specific campsites were located. One day, I watched a fisherman pitch his soda can behind a bush. Later, at his vehicle, I contacted him about the litter. He informed me that this was his uncle's property and I had no business in bothering him about it. Much to his dismay, I ticketed him for the offence. He informed me that his uncle would hear about this! To my relief, a few days later his uncle thanked me for helping to keep his property clean. This year as you have visited areas of the Dixie National Forest, no doubt you have observed signs and now have an opinion regarding the new travel plan. It is not perfect. Probably everyone visiting the forest has a different idea on what would work best. Individuals and organizations on both ends of the spectrum usually have strong opinions on management of public lands. No plan is implemented without some compromises. Even forest service personnel have said they now must adjust some of their travel plans in order to get work done. Perhaps the little back-road to your favorite campsite, wood gathering spot, or hillside view for hunting is now closed. Probably the road has been re-habilitated and reseeded. It has been obvious that too many of those makeshift 2-track roads were prime candidates for gully erosion. Oftentimes, new tracks were started alongside the old road because it became impassable. All too often, the 2-track roads were on a steep hill- side or wet meadow and went no place in particular or were only a shortcut to an already existing road located on a better area. Of course we all prefer to go where and when we want without any restrictions. However, nowadays when nearly every outdoor enthusiast possesses a 4 wheel drive vehicle or an all terrain vehicle (ATV), times have changed. A few folks don't seem to have any sense in the outdoors. And the more people, the more use, and the more impact. Nature's resources can only absorb so much use before they begin to deteriorate. Thus, some sensible restrictions needed to happen. Southern Utah seems to be more and more the world's playground. Beautiful scenery, large areas of public access, a variety of wildlife and fishing, and many businesses and planned activities are here to encourage outdoor recreation and use. They all add up to an increasing impact on plants, animals, soils, and water. The health of these resources is critical to the future needs of our children and grandchildren. Hopefully, as the full impact of the new travel plan is evaluated, it will be tweaked or amended as needed. Gathering firewood and retrieval of downed big game during hunting seasons are two issues that should have additional consideration. As it stands now, watch for informational signs and pick up a travel plan map from any Dixie Forest Service office. As we all see the need to conserve and protect the awesome resources of the Dixie National Forest, the travel plan will be an asset, rather than a liability to our use and enjoyment of the great outdoors of Southern Utah. |