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Vol. 3, No. 30 Tuesday, February 15,1994 These dogs born to run.... Bruce Langmaid of Scugog Township has been racing Alaskan Huskies for the past ten years and says for him it's more than a hobby or a sport, but rather a way of life. Bruce Is seen here with his racing team iceman, Mudcat, Copper, Tyson, Goose and Rocket, after placing second In a 60 mile race In New York State last Saturday. The previous weekend he finished third In a race of the same distance at Marmora Ont. And this coming Saturday he'll pack his friends and his sled Into the truck and head for a race in Bancroft. See story at right for detalls. AN EVENING OF ROM. 154349 45 Library seeks hefty increase in '94 budget In what chairman Jim Wills described as a "fundamental change in direction," the Scugog Library has submitted a 1994 budget to Township couficil that seeks a 25 per cent increase in operating funds. "There has to be a fundamental shift in attitude towards the library," Mr. Wills told council Monday afternoon. He cited figures which show that in terms of per capita spending on library services, Scugog at $10.66 ranks at the bottom when compared to libraries in surrounding communities . The 26 per cent budget hike sought by the library this year would amount to $46,649, from $183,000 last year to $230,000 for 1984. The request for more money got a frosty reception from Ward 2 rep Marilyn Pearce who at one points said flatly "there is no more money in the (Township) pot." She also questioned the per capita spending cited by the Board, saying that library services combined with what Scugog spends on parks and recreation are in line with other municipalities. "Council will have to decide if there is to be a major shift in spending. Where do we (council) take the money, from the roads department," she asked? Mr. Wills said the Library Board has not asked for.a lot of money over the last few years. "The Board sees the library as a much more important community resource than it is. This budget is designed to raise a flag over the library, not to wreak havoc with the total Township budget," he said in reply. Pay equity legislation imposed by the provincial government increased the library's operating budget in 1993 by just over $31,000. The library's grant from the provincial government will be cut two per cent this year from $50,414 to $49,406. cil made no decision Moke on the Library Board's request for a budget hike. The matter is referred to the council's finance committee which is working on the overall 1994 municipal budget. Members of council asked Mr. Wills and librarian Suzanne White to prepare a report on what would happen to library services if the request for the budget increase is turned down. Sled dog racing more than a sport For Bruce Langmaid, racing sled dogs is more than a hobby or a sport, even. It's a way of life. Fresh from a second place finish in the 60-mile Tug Hill Classic in Turn, New York on Saturday, the tall, lanky Sc sident was a bit disappointed he was not able to win the event for the second straight year. But racing his team of five Alaskan Huskies under ideal conditions, he was able to finish in five hours, eight minutes, just eight minutes back of leader Tim McEwan of Deloro, Ont. And both set new Tug Hill Classic record times in the process. In bright sunshine with waist- deep snow just off the track, Langmaid said it was a beautiful day for racing. And he brought home $300 (US) for his efforts. "But I'm sure not in this (sled racing) for the money," he added with a smile. "I'm in it for the t." The owner of Oak Ridge Kennels and Iceman Alaskans, Langmaid has been sled dog racing for the last decade. He said there is nothing like taking Turn to page 12 championship. finals. MoJacks-Merchants set to open series In what should be a cracker-jack series, the Port Perry MoJacks and Little Britain Merchants will tangle for the right to meet Bowmanville Eagles in the Central Junior C Game one goes this Wed. night (Feb. 16) in Little Britain at 8:00 PM, with game two at the Scugog Arena Saturday at 7:30 PM. Game three is Sunday in Britain at 7:30. MoJacks dispatched the Chiefs in five, while the Merchants downed the Bruins in a bruising five to advance to the semi- MoJack skipper Brad Menzies says he expects a much rougher series with the Merchants than his team had with Lakefield. (Details on the sports pages) NTIC MUSIC AT TowN HALL 1