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< The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, January 6, 1999 Page 2 BITS AND PIECES BLOOD DONOR CLINIC -- If you made a resolution to give blood in the New Year, here's advance notice of a clinic for Bowmanvillc. It takes place Wednesday, January 20, from 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Claringlon Beech Centre. (Formerly the Lions Centre). The agency in charge of the clinics is now known as Canadian Blood Services, replacing the Red Cross. 25TII ANNIVERSARY -- It's going to be a special year for the Regional Municipality of Durham which celebrates its 25th year in 1999. There will be some special 25th anniversary events taking place, such as a dinner sponsored by the Durham regional chairman. However, many regularly scheduled special events of 1999 will also become part of the Durham celebration. celebration. ROBBIE BURNS NIGHT -- On Saturday, January 23rd, they'll be enjoying bagpipes, haggis and the poetry of Robbie Burns in Bowmanvillc. It's all part of the 11th annual tribute to Scotland's most famous poet. The Robbie Burns Night celebrations start at six p.m. at Baseline Community Centre and will include not only a roast beef dinner, but also a dance and entertainment by the Bowmanvillc Legion Pipe Band and Scottish dancers. For tickets, tickets, call 623-3521 (daytime) and 623-2405 (after five p.m. any evening). The program is sponsored by Purple Hill L.O.L. 399. NEW YEAR'S LEVEE -- There was a huge turn-out for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178 levee on New Year's Day. A somewhat smaller crowd attended the Sunday afternoon levee sponsored by Claringlon's mayor and council. However, the monster snow storm undoubtedly kept folks away. There's one more New Year's levee this Sunday. It's hosted by Durham Eas(MPP John O'Toole and is at the Columbus United Church, 3285 Simcoe St. N. Hours arc 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. LIBRARY RECRUITS VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS .-- The Friends of the Claringlon Public Library are in need of energetic and concerned citizens willing to promote and enhance services services and programs provided by our libraries. If you are interested, there's a meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12th, for potential volunteers.:,. volunteers.:,. V, , Two Cases of Influenza A In Bowmanville From page I and even prevent influenza infection. Influenza vaccine is made available each year and is provided free of charge to high risk individuals and caregivers in hospitals, nursing homes, and homes for the aged. All seniors, as well as adults or children with heart disease, lung disease, HIV/AIDS, kidney kidney disease, and other chronic illnesses illnesses should be vaccinated annually. As well, children and youths aged six months to 18 years who arc on aspirin for long periods of time should receive the annual shot. Family physicians and the Health Department can advise people people about their risk of influenza and whether they should receive the vaccination. vaccination. , "The flu is back. Protect yourself and others around you by washing your hands, coughing and sneezing into a tissue, and getting a flu shot annually if you arc at high risk," says Dr. Reynolds. "This year's vaccine is still available for those who have not yet been vaccinated." Clean-up from Snowstorm has Price Tag of $50,000 From page 1 million is set aside for the job each year. For residents, municipal bylaws require snow and ice to be cleared from public sidewalks surrounding the property within 12 hours after a snowfall, snowfall, freezing rain or hail. The Durham Regional Police and the Claringlon Fire Department arc reporting no major incidents during the weekend storm. Dispatch lire lighter Frank Azevedo said getting to calls was a little slower than normal, but there were no major calls to deal with over the weekend. "There were a lot of medical calls and a couple of false lire alarms, hut I can't say for sure that any of them were directly related to the storm," he said. "The number of calls we dealt with is consistent for this time of year." The amount of snow was nothing out of the ordinary for Claringlon, but in other parts of the province, namely Toronto, the snow was overwhelming. The Ministry of Transportation has announced that once provincial snow clearing and safety standards have been met, they will provide equipment and crews to municipalities in the greater Toronto Area that still need the help. It's Been a Long Ten Years on the Road to Recovery From page 1 probably a matter of minutes, although Oliver recalls that it seemed more like seconds. What is certain is the fact that the Claringlon firefighters immediately began administering CPR, breathing for Theresa and keeping her heart beating beating in the crucial early stages of her injury. From Memorial Hospital Barbara Lyle Theresa Lyle Bowmanvillc, she was transferred to Sunnybrook hospital and a lengthy recovery began. "That's how first aid and CPR does work," said Graydon Brown, who also adds that Theresa's youth was a point in her favor too. Reminiscing with firefighters last month, Barbara Lyle recalls that her daughter has made excellent progress since her injury. "She's always busy doing something," she adds. Recently, she spent three years volunteering in a school where she helped the children practise their reading skills by listening listening to them read. She also keeps busy by raising rabbits and looking after her dog. Her pels include a dog, two cats, eight rabbits and goldfish. Although originally from Clarington, they have since moved to the Warkworth area. After a lot of work, Theresa has learned to walk again and has reached the point where she only requires a wheelchair for shopping or when she's in a situation where lots of walking is required. She has also learned to talk again In a journal she shared with The Statesman, Theresa's mother outlined the process of recovery. Due to the severity of her injuries, she was transferred to Sunnybrook hospital in Toronto where she remained in intensive care for five and one-half weeks. When she regained consciousness, her body had forgotten how to breathe and it look several days for her to even lake a single breath on her own. One of her earliest recollections recollections is seeing an "All" doll from the popular TV sitcom of the time. She later returned to Bowmanvillc for 12 days in hospital and then went to Oshawa for rehabilitation at the Oshawa General over a two and-onc- half month stint. This was followed by more time at a day hospital in Oshawa and upgrading at Durham College. "A positive attitude is of great benefit benefit to all," says Barbara Lyle. "We would tell Theresa that, if anyone would ask her how she was, she was to tell them, always, that she was better." Her mom recalls that the use of an exercise bike also assisted, although in the beginning she could not even sit on the bike. Her sister, Amanda, and her mother would prop her up and pedal the bike while she sat. Today, Theresa says she rides the "air bike" for about live miles per day. It is especially useful because it combines combines both pedaling and arm motions. Theresa keeps busy with crafts that include needlepoint pillows and handcrafted handcrafted bed spreads. "I love baking," she adds, in reference to another interest. interest. Although she was, at first, unable to speak, she gradually regained the use of her voice, partly because she had to yell at her puppy. "My dog gave me back my voice," she says. Singing also helped her regain her speech. Barbara and Theresa Lyle both agree that having a positive attitude contributed most to her recovery. "She always has a sense of humour," adds Barbara. Both mother and daughter also agree that kind words of encouragement encouragement and compliments on a job well done arc also important. Throughout her long road to recovery, recovery, whenever people asked Theresa how she was doing, she would tell them that she was getting better. And, that's exactly what has happened. happened. "A positive attitude is of great benefit to all," says Barbara Lyle. "We would tell Theresa that, if anyone would ask her how she was, she was to tell them, always, that she was better." Don't Miss a Single Issue Catch all the news, sports and advertising that make up our community, Category' 1 Sub. G.S.T. Total Subscribers who wish to pick up their own subscription at our offices after 11 am. Wednesday. 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