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Your Weekly Astro Advisor February 16 - February 22 PISCES: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 19) There may be significant 'flare-ups' between you and a friend because of differing wants. Take time to stand in your friend's shoes before passing judgement. Work will seem gasier and you should feel more relaxed once you engage in some sort of health-related activity. ARIES: (Mar. 19 - Apr. 20) Your position in your world becomes clearer and provides much understanding of the people you care about. You must realize that friends and relatives rely on you as much as you rely on them. It's best 10 let others bave their way and take it casy. Demanding what you want could lead to defeat and ill opinions. TAURUS: " (Apr.21 - May 21) Your emotional drive is empowering and you seek an outlet for this energy in interactions with friends and family. Physical activity, like sports or games is highly recommended. You may find your romantic attentions focused on many interests. In order to get domestic tranquility, you may become domineering. GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21) You really need to be recognized by co-workers for your hard work, even though it may be empty praise. Look for a number of chances to make new friends, both platonically and romantically. There may even be a secret love affair developing. Be aware that the odds are high for you getting hurt in it. CANCER: (June 22 - July 22) Due to p in i ips with loved ones and if you do not overcome your difficulty in openly expressing desires and wishes, romance will sour. Try hard to loosen up and enjoy your companions without being afraid to voice your feclings. . : LEO: (July 23 - Aug. 22) There may be some problems in your home life, especially with children or with your parents. Additional responsibilities may be placed upon you in this context. Be open with relatives as they can provide much needed emotional support. Incredible romantic feelings are fostered intensifying love. VIRGO: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) You may be told that you are affecting others with your apparent moodiness which may be rising and falling with the outside temperature. Stay away form making any definite decisions about relationships or monetary investments. It's best to spend time alone and discover deep down what js bothering you. LIBRA: . (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) You will feel not only the desire for ousdoor, physical activities, but there will most likely be ample opportunity to partake in them. You should be careful about taking any undo risks or thrill-secking stunts. They could cost you in health and menctary ways for an extensive period of time. SCORPIO: (Oct. 23 - Nov. 22) These next few days will provide much opportunity to accomplish a lot of what appear to be small things. You will find that once they are done, your life begins to take on an openness to projects that could be for your gain. Find a safe outlet for your energy and refrain from your past destructive urges. SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) Channel your romantic energies constructively. It isn't a wildly romantic time, but one where small scale endeavours will meet with success. There are many possibilities for personal growth coming your way. Realize that any risk could mean getting burned. Be prepared to expect all possible.contingencies. CAPRICORN: (Dec. 23 - Jan. 20) Because of past work, no matter how tedious or exciting, you will enjoy great success and attention through your profession. Being in the 'spotlight' is common to you during this week and you should realize that it is a good time to be humble and see where work can best help others. AQUARIUS: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Itis a period where you will be successful in keeping to yourself. You may feel inadequate, and this is time to search for your true abilities. Friends are paramount 10 you and through them you realize where you fit into the crazy and complicated world you have created and participate in. A Look at Birthdays Happening This Week You will develop wisdom and inner strength. Everything you have invested, in time or energy will pay off. Your steady pace will bring you to a high goal. If the future seems a bit cloudy, it is a sign that your travel plans may hit a snag. If the future is clear, almost everything will go as planned. An uneven or rapidly changing attention focus will signify the need for great caution and reasoned thought. EMMERSON INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED 193 QUEEN STREET, PORT PERRY ONTARIO LIL 1B9 1005 985-7306 All Types of Insurance or A Sled dogs and racing From page one the dogs out for a training run in crisp winter conditions and the- colder the better. As much as he énjoys working with his dogs, training and conditioning them for a season of racing, there's a competitive spirit in Langmaid as well. Just a week earlier, he finished third in a 60 mile race in Marmora, an agonizing single second behind the second place finisher. One of his five dogs had to be put on the sled over much of the course due to illness. But that's all part of racing. Sled" dog racing is popular wherever there is snow in the winter months and Scugog Township residents had a chance to witness the sport last month as part of the Snowflake Festival. Next year in Scugog, aid said he would like to see an Open Class race over a 60 mile course, which would allow him to compete. Langmaid will compete in six to eight events each winter, depending on the weather conditions. This coming weekend, for example, he's off to Bancroft for a 60-mile race. Yes, he said with a smile, someday he would like to tackle the world famous Iditarod, the 1100 mile race across Alaska and the Yukon. But with the cost involved and the fact he would have to train in Alaska for two or three months ahead of but the rewards are great--a prize purse of $100,000 (with $80,000 to the winners) plus a great way to see the Alps, "Just to be able to participate, that would be a dream come true," he said. While more and more people enjoy recreation sledding, Langmaid said anyone interested in racing should be prepared for a big i in money, effort and time, especially the latter. When you have to look after a dozen or more racing dogs, you don't get to take many vacations, . he said with a smile. He starts to condition the dogs for the winter racing as soon as the temperature drops below 60 F. in the fall. He hooks them up to an ATV, puts it in low gear and lets them pull to their hearts' content until there is enough snow for the sled. Once the racing season starts, the dogs are in condition and only require short runs of ten miles to keep their muscles loose. Speed and stamina are the main ingredients to a successful racing team. . These Alaskans are born to run. As he was hooking them to sled last Sunday morning, the team of Iceman, Mudcat, Copper, Tyson, Goose and Rocket jumped around with excitement. At his command, they came bounding out of the enclosed pen, leaped over each and waited very the race, the ch are slim, other . he admits. Another dream would be to run the 700 mile Alpenrod across Germany, France and Austria. That too, would be expensive, Pp ly to be harnessed to the sled. They could hardly wait to get running. Langmaid said to buy a good racing dog these days will set you back at least $1,000. Then become a way of life there's the sled, building a pen, all the food, the medical bills, the custom-made 'house' on the back of the half-ton to truck them to races-- the investment is considerable. Like he said, most racers are not in it to make money. However, for someone who may want to sled just for recreation for the pure joy of a wooded trail on a winter's day, the cost is much less and the pleasures immense. At 85, Langmaid has many years of racing ahead of him. He notes that an 86-year old ran the Iditarod last year and a 65 year old finished the 1100 miles. He has no plans to retire. People who race sled dogs tend to lead a healthy and vigorous life-style, he said, in an obvious under-statement. And they work hard, too. Last week, for example, Langmaid loaded his dogs and sled onto the truck at noon Friday, drove to New York State in time for the drivers meeting that evefling, was on the course for five hours Saturday, arrived home at 2:30 Sunday morning and was up before 9:00 to care for the dogs. For the last year or so, Langmaid has been working with a 14-year old Township youth, teaching him all about sled dog racing. 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