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wp 7-- Sougog Citizen -- Tuesday , November 3, 1993 Karaoke singers belt it out! _ It was karaoke "sing-off time" October 24 at Trader Sam's In Port Perry with singers representing Sam's going not for note against those from The Office In Peterborough. When all the scores were finally tallied up (by the 9th inning of the * World Series final) Herb ine (centre) was the overall winner and took home $150. Runners-up Frances Grove of Blackstock and Patsy Hamilton of Peterborough took home $100 and $75 each. At left Is Brenda Casteels, sales agent for Re/Max Scugog which helped sponsor the event. Also at left Is Pete Kneale who provided the karaoke at Sam's and at right Jim Jackman who does Karaoke at The Office. The Trader Sam singers edged The Office gang by a mere six points Council to review spraying Scugog Township council will be taking a hard look at the weed spraying in public Parks and Recreation committee chairman Marilyn Pearce said Monday that parks staff have been asked to prepare a complete report gn weed spraying and a decision on any changes will be made before next spring. Councillor Pearce said the Township has received numerous complaints about weed spraying in public parks from people who have health problems and from others who are concerned generally about the environmental impact. She doubts that the ittee will r da total ban on weed spraying. "We will be looking at any alternatives," she sdid after Monday's council meeting. Palmer Park is a particular area of concern because it is close to Lake Scugog. "But we want to make sure (Palmer) Park looks good to the public," [= 3) FIREPLACES / FURNACES Natural Gas and Propane ST Doi BER my 1992 , Ductwork and Chimney Systems o * DJ. * Ught Lunch * Prizes * $20./Couple - Immaculate Conception Church Hall, Port Perry 986-5846 L. -and - In Store Specials! DOC'S DISCOUNT PET CENTRE Free Information about Your Pets and Their Needs! . Many Pets to Choose From. The Best in Pet Supplies. SCUGOG TACKLE & LIVE BAIT 88 Water Street, Port Perry 985-0027 We're Celebrating Our New Store Opening and Offering You ... policies she added. And in parks in subdivisions, residents living nearby expect the Township to control dandelions so they don't spread to lawns. Alternative methods of weed ° control such as increased aeration and fertilizers are already being tried in Palmer and Birdseye Parks this fall. Or the strength of weed spray could be diluted, she said. The Township spends about $3,000 each year on weed spraying in public parks. Any cut-backs would be "for environmental reasons, not financial," said councillor Pearce. Many municipalities have banned weed spraying in public parks, but councillor Pearce said some are re- thinking this policy because weeds are taking over and' destroying the turf.