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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, December 14, 1988-11 Blizzard Island, another CBC hit Blizzard Island, the place, is a strange world populated by puppet creatures and tells the story of 10-year-old Tracy Allen and her 9-year-old brother Wayne as they search the island for the Great Argon. Ar.gon, a sleeping giant, is the only only being capable of saving both worlds from certain perils. Blizzard Island through 12 thirty- minute episodes began on Sunday, December 11th at 5:30 p.m. on CBC television. Official opening Newcastle Big Brothers and the YWCA are moving to new quarters on Thursday at 133 Church Street, Bowman ville across from the Bowmanville Fire Hall. Interested parties are invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremonies to be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. Constructive criticism (Continued from page 10) Economist and Director of Research,' Catherine Swift, the very high turnover turnover rate of bank personnel has a particularly particularly negative effect on terms ,of financing. "Account managers," she says, "especially those specializing in small business, are simply not staying in their jobs long enough to develop an adequate understanding of their clients^needs, especially in rural areas of the country. "We have found that this high turnover turnover rate (30 per cent said they had faced three or more account managers over a three-year period) negatively affects the terms and conditions of financing offered to the small business client." ' ■ And once the problem with account managers was identified, Swift says, a host of other irritants began to surface. One in three respondents, for example, cited collateral as their most significant # concern. It seems, then, that most banks are making lending decisions based on an entrepreneur's ability to provide collateral. Excessive collateral demands, adds Swift, very often stifle potential growth within this leading job creation sector. "Dealing with the small business owner only once a year just doesn't nrovide these firms with the depth of relationship required to demonstrate their personal ability or commitment to thé business. " Because of the sheer scope and size of this study, it would be impossible to cover all of the findings in this short length. In the w'eeks to come, however, we will be digging into the specifics of 'his 112-page document and, at the same time, lookine lor ways to improve .lit : small business hanker relationship. Herrema re-elected Regional chairman Gary Herrema has been reelected reelected chairman of the Region of Durham. In his inaugural address to council council he called for the formation of two special committee groups dealing dealing with free trade efects for the Region and for garbage disposal. Herrema said the Region has to be ready for free rade and to target development to take the best advantage advantage of the free trade. In proposing a special garbage committee the chairman said he wants the committee to identify possible dump sites and to have a report before Public Works by the first of Match. He also stated that garbage disposal was not the only issue to be confronted by council this term and spoke of the needs for roads and other responsibilities of the Region. Affordable Dream Vacation,s! e Free Vacation Planning Services • Discount Cruises 6 Airline Tickets • Charter Vacations • Honeymoon Packages • Hotel and Car Reservations PERSONAL & CORPORATE TRAVEL SERVICES Travel Agents International We're with you all the way . 68 KING ST. E., BOWMANVILLE Over, 300 Agencies in North America 623*6600 Incredible Moonlight Madness Specials PLUS- SPECIAL RACK 10% OFF every hour 7:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m NOT JUST FASHIONS Main Street, Orono Quotation Q89-3 - Mechanical Equipment Repairs Service Contract - to perform repairs on an "as required" required" basis to maintain mechanical equipment for five (5) building facilities within the Town of Newcastle - Mechanical Equipment Maintenance Contract - to performservice maintenance, in - spections and repairs to maintain mechanical equipment for eleven (11) building facilities within the Town of Newcastle Closing Time & Date: 4:00 P.M. (Local Time) Thursday, December 29,1988 The lowest or àny quotation not necessarily accepted. Mrs. Lou Arm Birkett, ! Purchasing and Supply Agent. Telephone: (416) 623-3379 ex. 267 Date of Publication: December 14, 1988 P.O. A0716 NOTICE RE: ELECTRICITY RATES Effective January 1, 1989 rates charged for electricity to our customers (in Bowmanville, Newcastle and Orono) will be increased an average 4.9%. Bulk power costs, which account for over 80% of revenue^ will increase 6°?o. The lower increase in retail rates will be achieved by continued restraint in spending and'effec- tive utilizatfon of the system and Commission resources. The 1989 rates are: RESIDENTIAL - per 2 months First 500 kWh 9.090 per kWh Remaining kWh 5.22c per kWh Minimum BiJI $10.00 GENERAL SERVICE - per month Demand - first 50 kW no charge . - over 50 kW $3.85 per kW- - transformer allowance $0.50 per kW Energy First 250 kWh 9.090 kWh Next 12250 kWh'. 5.600 per kWh Remaining kWh 4.050 per kWh Minimum Bill » $5.00, WATER HEATER RENTALS (1 Or per month increase) i 40 gallon units $2.40 per month 60 gallon units $3,00 per month Customers wishing to determine the impact of this increase increase could recalculate a previous bill at these rates and compare totals: * , ;■ NEWCASTLE HYDRO-ELECTRIC COMMISSION Box 130, Bowmanville, L1C 3K9. Telephone 623-4451 Corner Hwy 2 and Lambs Road After hours 623-4452 f.