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Show Thursday, May 6, 1982-Magn- Times-Pag- e a 5 STATEWIDE liliiiwMWiiiiiii Lake Valley Communities osfl redycHoomi outiltoolk IBtUlU.H1filix1 Utah Power & Light Co. said today that it has enaugurated a stringent cost reduction program as a result of the downturn in the economy. The utility has instituted of all spending programs including a freeze on hiring and the filling of positions caused by attrition; deferral of several construction projects; minimizing of its maintenance programs, and the reduction of administrative and advertising expenditures. are-evaluati- on Wood stove complaints received The companys stringent cost reduction proram was initiated after revised revenue projections did not. meet original growth projections. In light of the national, and to a lesser degree, the area, economic downturn especially that of the industrial considers it only to be in its exconservative prudent pectation of revenues. The company emphasized that the demand for power in it s service area is st ill growing but at a slower rate than that in previous years. The company said under norman conditions its 1982 personnel budget would have included the hiring of some 400 new people. A second, more severe revised personnel budget eliminated some 125 new people who would undergo training to staff the utilitys Hunter third unit scheduled to sector-manageme- nt In addition, 200 new go on line in mid-198jobs to fill vacancies left because of 3. Baspil on past history of annexations anil small ton n incorporations Develop DeaderslnDp use Csev elements The same five key elements of leadership stand out in a good leader of a small local organization or in a state or national situation. Extension authorities responsible for selection and involvement of many leaders name and explain these five elements to look for: a belief in people, ability to become a talent scout, knowing when and how to encourage other people, to give responsibility to the others, and the ability to develop a positive attitude in others. With a fundamental belief in people, the more effective leader looks beyond day-tday problems and little irritations that can develop as the job goes along. The leader realizes that most people are better than anyone realizes and that everyone has some strong points or special skills. The best leaders know how to get the most out of each individuals talents and how to integrate that with the talents of many other people. They realize that .there are usually plenty of willing hands ready to tackle a worthwhile job so the leaders job is to sort out the available talents and get them to work in the most effecient way. Perceptive leaders see and use opportunities to give simple, sincere compliments for work well done. This is the most effective encouragement that can be given. It stimulates people to make self-confiden- ce o Perceptive leaders see and use opportunities to give simple, sinqere com .. pliments tor work well done. This is the most effective encouragement that can be given. It stimulates people to make the best possible use of their abilities without constant pushing by the leader. Doing everything by himself or herself is or a good not a sign of leader. It cheats other people of the chance they deserve to learn leadership skills and Recently the Consumer Affairs office of the Utah State Trade Commission has received several complaints regarding wood burning stoves. W ith the rise in the cost of fuel oil, wood burning stoves have become a popular source for savings on fuel. Many new companies are catering to this current market. Most of these companies are delivering an excellent product. However, the consumer should be learv of such advertisements phrases as Save up to 85 percent on your heating bill. That can mean that you might very well save 85 percent but on the other hand you might be saving only 5percent on your heating bill, after having made a large investment in a wood burning stove. The phrase Save up to 85 percent does not guarantee that you definitely will save 85 percent, it simply suggests that it is possible to do so. It is also possible to save only 5 percent. It is also possible you will not save anvthing at all. Another term which can be misleading is heats approximately . For instance an ad stating that a certain stove heats approximately 1800 square feet, does not mean that the manufacturer is guaranteeing that it will. Research the product thoroughly before you buy it. For more information on this subject contact the Consumer Affairs Office -- -0801- retirements and other attrition and 7 5 new jobs that would have been created under normal company growth will not be filled this year. The company said if it becomes necessary to fill certain, absolutely vital positions, it will require approval bv the companys senior management who will apply stringent criteria before approving the positions. In addition, the company is no longer accepting applications for employment at any of its locations. Last month the company announced the construction deferral of its Hunter plant fourth unit because the projections for power from the industrial sector will not grow as rapidly as ant iciapted. The company said While UP&L remains stronger and its problems less severe than most of the nations other large utilities, it faces a difficult year ahead. g Without a successful effort, the company could face the unpleasant likelihood of payroll cutbacks if the economy of the company continues to cost-cuttin- deteriorate. UP&L also added that it will be necessary that every company employee share in the prudent use of company resource of company resources and continue to improve individual and overall productivity. -533-6441. self-confiden- ce develop their own self-confidenc- e. leader lets others get started by giving them responsibility. That leader assures people who are not yet sure of themselves and helps people make decision until they are ready to take on decisions by themselves. Its a matter of realizing that nearly everyone wants to learn leadership skills. Effective leaders convey a contagious, positive attitude that spreads. Such leaders dont worry about small details. Rather, they realize that other persons motivated with enthusiasm will get the job done. Of course they may not do it exactly as t he leader would have done it . The extension professionals, experienced in working with leaders, know that a job that requires people to work effectively together requires necessary leadership abilities. These can bo developed by remembering and applying the five key elements. Recognize that some disappointments will come, but most of the time efforts to apply these principles will work surprisingly well. The really self-confide- GnAf.lf.lAS love to see pictures of the grand- children in the paper. If you have a newborn, or a one-yea- old, why r not let our staff photographers take a picture, write inthe up formation, and put it in the paper for Grammas scrapbook. 9124 W. 2700 S. Hours 10-- 4 Mon-Fr- i (Mail Slot in Door) mm. n S ;ssi for me PHONE Traces 3509225 Utah Magna, |