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WI{ITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15't.1979, PAGE 9 Breahin corsewflbe taughtmi Whitby At twe. in Ihe morning, in the subi*ban home of an average Canadian -family, th- stillness is broken by wheezy, laboured breathing and a small, panicky voice calling, "Mumm'îy, I can't breathe". Eight year old Cindy is having another asthmatic attâck. Jolted out 0f'a deep sleep, Cindy's mother makes her way wearily across the hall, repeating a now famni- liar pattern. Will this attack end in anothçr dash to the Enier- gency Department? She thinks back over many other frightening, sleepless nights, and wonders just howlong. the fatigue, frustration and anxiety will continue. Cindy's problem is flot unique. There are at least haif a million known asthma- tics in Canada, and the nun-, bers are increasing. Becau e asthma is a chronic condition, involving, many different factors, it must be deait with on a daily basis and at the family level. If not kept in perspective, its psycho-soci al impact on the family unit may be devasta- ting, particularly if the asthmatic child begins to use asthmas as a way of manipu- lating other family members. The Family Asthma Pro- grams offered by Durham Region Lung Association aim to break this cycle of fear and anxiety, through parent education and group support. The next scheduled Course will begin on Sunday, September l6th, at the Iro- quois Park Arena, Whitby, running for seven consecu- tive Sundays, froni 10:00 a.m. to noon. Participating ebjîdren (aged between 5 and 12), will be taught breathing exer- cises and relaxation, techni- ques which assist in the control of asthmatic attacks, Eddie isCong Canada's fastest rising Country Music Star EDDIE EASTMAN and his band TERRA NOVA EXPRESS make their firstappearance in the Pickering, Ajax, and Whitby area August 16 when they begin a three day series of shows at the Annaindale Country Club. The double award Winner of best new artist of the yeýar for 1978 has.crisscrossed the country i n the past twel ve months charming legions of fans who have suddenly dis- coyered a young singer/ songwriter who has ail the attributes of Canada's next superstar. During the-spring his first album EASY on,' Bel Air Records was the best selling country product both American and Canadian in the arc from Ã"shawa on the east to Hamilton of the west.' The album stayed the best selling Top 25%country album survey conducted the national trade magazine RPM for two months. Al of Eastman 's six con- secutive singles since late 1977 have into the Top Ten in every country radio station Ontario's e eo msmafl-busmness SmaiI Business Development Corporations Progm This new program is designed to encourage private sector investment in small businesses throughout Ontario by the formation of Small Business Development Corporations. The Inceentive Investors who purchase equity shares in a Small Business Development Corporation receive financial incen- tives that amount to a 301/o grant for individuals and a 3(Y/o tax credit for corporations. On a $1,000 investment, individual investors get a $300 grant and corporations, a $300 tax credit against Ontario Corporations Income Tax. It's a straightforward process and the Ministry of Revenue is ready to receive applications. Formation of a SmaII Business Development Corporation' An ind ividual, corporation or group of iesoscan set upa SmalI Business Development Corporation to invest in eligible small businesses, if certain requirements are met. Please Ask Us Ministry of Revenue staff are ready to discuss with you how to establish a Small Business Development Corpora- tion and how to apply for a grant oi tax credit. If you require information or assist- ance, cail our Information Centre toll-free from anywhere in Ontario: Ob In Metro Toronto, dial 965-8470 *b In Area Code 807, ask the Operator for Zenith 8-2000 *In ail other areas, dial 1-800-268-7121 Ontario Lorne Maeck, Minister of Revenue Frank Miller, Treasurer of Ontario Larry Grossman, Minister of Industry and Tourism in Canada. Recently, he was the opening act for Charley Pride on hîs only date in Ontario this year. For three hours after the Show East- man was mobbed by ardent fans. The story is the same in the west and in the, east such as the date in Woodstock, New Brunswick where hie worked to an SRO- audience during Old Home Week, July 26. At the Lions Carnival in St. Johns, Newfoundland, East- man, along with a Newfound- land- recording artist for opening attendance outdrew previous headliners including the Belîs, the Stampeders, Sonny James, Carroll Baker and Kenny Rogers. 0H00 Radio personality Bill Johnson, a performer himself, will emcee the shows and do guest appear- ances with- Eddie and Express each, evening the symptonis of whieh are often aggravated by fear as breathing becomes increa- singly difficuit. Ail procedures are under the direction of a licensed physiotherapîst, and the program also includes a swim and aquatie exercise session. Lectures on the py sical, medical and psycholo- gical problenis of asthmatic children are given by medi- cal professionals to parents attending the Course, which is provided as a free Christ- mas Seal Service. Interested parents should contact Durham Region Lung Association at 723-3151. Dr. .Russeli DENTIST WISHES TO ANNOUNCE THE OPENING 0F HIS GENERAL PRACTICE AT 214 DUNDAS STREET EAST, WHITBY, ONTARIO 668-6864 Hultc -N-P 0W TRAILERHTC HES and ACCESSORIES WHITB Hwy2 i OSHAWA Gus BroWn urs Motors x i1 Industriai Dr., Industrial Dr. U i Urii -6Whitby Consu mers Dr. PHONE, 666-1819 FIND THE PR'"S > LISTEN TO COUNTRY MUSIC ORADIO 14 CR00 COUNTRY e 00. o o GOOD COU NTRY MUSIC, Return the attached coupon ta:- 97 McMaster Avenue, Ajax LiS 2E6 If you aie flot a member of CHOO Country Club, Join now and become eligable to win a trip to Wheeling , West Virgina, as wel as other exciting prizes. NAME Vour Favourite Country Artist ADDR ESS 1. z 3. .PROUD TO BE PART. 0F VOUR COMMUN ITY, j I POSTAL CDE - MHONE 31 RTHDAY Eddie Eastman I I lelwoo