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IG The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanvillc, August 20.1986 4,400 Additional Hospital Beds IK The $850 million to Ontario hospitals, announced by Treasurer Robert Nixon in Tuesday's budget, will finance an expansion of approximately approximately 4,400 beds over the next few years, Health Minister Murray Murray Elston told the Ontario Hospital Association, May 14th. The capital allocation, the largest in the history of Ontario, Ontario, is the first phase of a multi-year capital plan for the hospital system, Mr. Elston said. On top of this commitment, Mr. Elston said, a second phase of the plan will provide for extensive renovations to hospitals to bring them up to current standards and enable them to meet future needs such as more out-patient services. services. "We are taking this action in order to bring Ontario's hospital hospital system into line with the needs of our population up to the late 1990's," the Minister said. He noted that for many years there has not been any rational plan guiding capital development of hospitals: "Because capital funds were allocated for hospitals on an annual basis, it was extremely difficult for hospitals to plan ahead on any long-range terms." Changing demographics are putting pressure on hospitals, the minister said. "Current forecasts indicate that while our overall population will increase by about 17 per cent by the end of this century, the elderly population will increase by 53 per cent." Mr. Elston said that the bed expansion in the first phase of the capital plan will provide approximately 1,400 new acute care beds and more than 3,000 new chronic care beds. The exact locations of these beds within each region will take into account recommendations recommendations from district health councils. The expansion represents an eight per cent increase in the number of beds in the province. When it is completed, completed, Ontario will have more than 55,000 hospital beds, up from the current 50,979. The minister said acute care beds will be added primarily in areas of Ontario where the population is growing rapidly. But, he added, the substantial increase in chronic care beds should free up acute care beds in all hospitals. The waiting period for a chronic care bed in some areas of Ontario can be up to two years, with the result that many people are waiting in acute care beds. The addition of new hospital beds, the minister said, will be accompanied by the expansion expansion of out-patient programs and new community-based services which will be designed to help more people live independently in their communities. f- News of the Lawn Bowlers es s W: byAbMavIn The only tournament we have to report upon is the Ladies Turnabout in Oshawa; Monday, August nth. Two Bowmanville teams were entered; Iris Ramsden, Doris Wollstein, and John Ramsden won 1 game with a score of 34 plus 1, but did not end up in the money. The other team of V. Coole, Rena Bathgate and Peter Bathgate did not win any games. This tournament was called "Turnabout" because the men had to take the lead and the ladies had to skip. Winners were: 1st Elson, Markham - 49; 2nd Creamer, Oshawa -40; 3rd Martyn, Port Perry - 40; 4th Neale, Oshawa - 38; 2nd game High Joyce, Oshawa - 44 plus 2; 2nd Nicholson, Oshawa - 41 plus 5; 3rd Hooey, Oshawa - 41 plus 4; 1 game high Saywell, Oshawa - 38; 2nd Dawson, Oshawa - 35. Thought we would bring you up to date on our newer members. members. Last year we had 22 lady members; this year we picked up Pearl Cousins, Leola Thrasher, Louise Fay, Amy Winnacott, and Audrey Hall. We say welcome to these ladies and hope that they enjoy themselves and are back with us next year. Four of these ladies are newcomers but Audrey Hall has been with us before and we hope she is here to stay. Unfortunately, we lost Irene Carson, Ev Smith, Marg Smith, and A. Turner. . In the men's section, we picked up E. Cousins, A. Kingsley, H. Krebel, G. Thrasher, and R. Trudeau, of these, Cousins, Kingsley, Thrasher and Krebel are newcomers newcomers while R. Trudeau is a returnee. This gives us a total of 28 members compared to last year's 23, an increase of 5 over-all. A good indication that the Lawn Bowling Club will prosper prosper and be able to continue. With the tournaments coming to a close, we should be able to acquaint you with some of our older members in the weeks to come. ■.* s, Bring In this Advertisement and Money /--s -X X Drapes - 20% off with this advertisement Offer good until Sept. 13, 1986 Specialized Drycleaning of : -- WEDDING GOWNS -- SUEDE and LEATHER Cleaning Done On the Premises In by 10 a.m. -- Out by 2 p.m. (except Saturdays) Betty Brite Drycleaners 91 King St. E. 623-2040 Bowmanville Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon. to Fri., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. Happy First Birthday 9i H i i Qiut a M,? ailey "^Duetts. I will celebrate my first birthday on August 23,1986. My mom and dad are Robin and Tracy Duetta of Newcastle Proud aSlvewcasti? 6 MF ' a " d MrS ' J ° hn McLean > Mrs - Shirle y Duetta and Ken, 54th Rickard Picnic Held At Neil & Shelley Allin's The fifty-fourth Rickard Family Picnic, attendants of which are descendants of John and Maria, was held at the farm of Neil and Shelley Allin, on Sunday, Aug. 10,1986," with one hundred and ten.present. Robert Allin, President, welcomed those present. Stan . Rickard led in the singing of Grace. All enjoyed a most delicious buffet. Mabel Goode prepared a contest concerning the Rickard family. This was won by Garnet Rickard. Special prizes were in charge of Neil and Shelley Allin. The winners were Doris Ashton, heaviest purse; Stan Allin, man with least money in wallet; Don and Linda Miller and family, travelling the farthest, farthest, coming from Ste. Foy, Quebec; Bruce and Terry Walton, having most recentiy moved; Dale and Wayne Hunt, having. the newest vehicle; Albert and Ric Pearce, oldest father and oldest son present. Elizabeth and Ted Walton, Mabel and Ray Goode, organized the sports with assistance from other family members, Gail McKenzie, Robert Allin, Beth Markle and Ric Pearce. Sarah Buxton (5 and under) won the shoe scramble. Melissa Allin and Allan McKenzie (6, 7, 8) won the race hopping on one foot. David Werry and daughter Lisa won the balloon throw. Several; with, \most participating,^B®dedout this part of the iportt; While several played a game of ball with Ric Pearce and Wayne Hunt as captains, some others participated in a crokinole tournament. The winner was David Werry, with Stan Rickard as runner-up. There were also two guessing contests. Rob Hockin guessed the closest number of jelly beans in the jar and Wayne Hunt guessed the closest number of white beans in a jar. After the ball game, several enjoyed a swim in the pool. With threatening rain, those who stayed for supper further enjoyed the get-together in A Neil and Shelley's family" room. All felt that this was one of the best picnics. It is hoped those unable to attend this year, will be able to make the 1987 picnic. submitted by K. Powell Z2 ■X \> Welcome to the Bowmanville Fishery VALUABLE COUPON • CLIP and SAVE any purchase of 1-lb. of fresh shrimps or scallops Offer expires Saturday, August 30,1986 i ?... 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