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6 THE MANLY DAILY, Wednesday, October 7, 2009 NEWS > www.manlydaily.com.au Mysterious spikes are installed on light poles to deter pelicans. No light shed on pelicans mystery Jesse Phillips THE mystery of who put the anti- pelican spikes on top of the light poles on Narrabeen Bridge is no closer to being solved. Needle-like spikes were installed on top of the light poles on Wednesday evening and, according to a witness, those responsible looked to be official workers. The spikes were put there as a callous way to stop pelicans standing on top of the poles, something many peninsula locals believe is an iconic sight. As well as possibly being installed by members of the public, one theory is that a government department, believing it had responsibility for the poles, installed them, although none have yet owned up to the mistake. The reason why the shadowy group installed the spikes is unclear, although concerns about pelican poo seem likely. EnergyAustralia own and have responsibility for the poles but were not responsible for installing the spikes. When contacted on Friday they investigated and said they would be removed as soon as possible. But the spikes were still there yesterday and a timeframe for their removal is unclear. An EnergyAustralia spokeswoman said it was almost certain an RTA permit would be required before the spikes could be removed, as it would involve closing off a lane of traffic to access the light poles. She said it was still unclear who was responsible for the spikes. Search for middle ground on bike use John Morcombe A PROPOSAL to allow mountain- bike riders to use single trails in national parks will be one of several topics discussed at the next meeting of the Friends of Warringah tonight at the North Curl Curl SLSC. Until now, mountain-bike riders have been limited to four-wheel- drive tracks and fire trails but national parks on the northern beaches will be used in a pilot study of the effects of allowing mountain-bike riders to use single tracks, which they say are more exciting than 4WD tracks and fire trails. Friends of Warringah spokes- man Richard Michell says there is a strong division between mountain-bike riders and those opposed to the use of parks by mountain bikes. ''But there is also some overlap and it would be good to find out how big that middle ground is,'' he said. ''If there is a trial, we'd like to know what the constraints are and how they will be monitored. ''I think the middle ground is fairly large but the success of the trial will depend both on the controls and on the self-restraint of the riders.'' Mr Michell says he is disap- pointed Sydney Water has aban- doned its proposed sewage storage tunnel in favour of above-ground storage tanks at one of three locations -- bushland behind Manly Selective Campus, the softball field at the corner of Abbott and Harbord roads at North Curl Curl or in Harbord Park. ''It's frustrating to see the tun- nel abandoned after all the work that has been done over the years,'' he said. ''The tunnel was by far the better option.'' He says Sydney Water should make clearer its reasons for aban- doning the tunnel, which would have run from Brookvale to Fairlight and been capable of holding tens of millions of litres of sewage overflow during heavy rainfall before feeding it back into the sewerage system once the rain had eased. ''They say there were geotechnical problems involved but I wonder if that's just an excuse for the cost of the tunnel,'' he said. Also on the meeting agenda is the future of Brookvale Oval. The meeting in the North Curl SLSC begins at 7.30pm. Seedless There's nothing s e melons. Originally h Africa, they can be ble for a refreshing drink or threa ed onto skewers with feta and served with olive tapenade. Fresh Ricotta Made from whey, this unripened Italian cheese is low in fat. You'll find so many ways to enjoy its flavour - from lasagne and salads to sandwiches and sweets. Or spread it on toast with a drizzle of honey. Grab a tub from the deli today. Thomas Chipman Organic Blue Corn Chips There's nothing corny about these great-tasting chips. Lightly salted, this new variety is Australia's only certified organic and gluten-free corn chip. To make sure you don't miss out on Thomas Chipman Organic Blue Corn Chips, we've even put tickets on them. Prices valid at Mona Vale store Wednesday 7 October until Tuesday 13 October 2009, unless sold out prior. TD150-MD-07/10/09 MVP051010N3A Fall in love with a whole new food experience in Mona Vale every day (Our fruit and vegetables are a picture of health) Spring into Thomas Dux, your local quality food store with everything you need for every day and for those special occasions. Choose from market-fresh fruit and vegetables, a huge range of grocery, deli and salad selections, tender meat and poultry plus plenty of pre-prepared meals. You'll also be tempted by new season strawberries, mangoes and peaches. We're passionate about ensuring our food offer is healthy, nutritious and good for total wellbeing. That's why you'll find a total organic food range and gluten-free and preservative-free choices too. Look out for their special labels. Our organic avocadoes are at their very best right now. There's also a healthy choice of baby and kids' foods. Come in and explore... you'll be surprised by the choice. THOMAS DUX Mona Vale Maggie Beer Ice Cream Range Maggie calls this the ice cream for grown-ups. Watch everyone grow up -- and eat up -- fast when you serve this ice cream. Maggie wanted it to taste like something you've made fresh in your very own kitchen. We think she succeeded. s s s st t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t to o o o or r r re e e en n n no o ow w store n no o ow w w wo o o o op p p p pe e e en n n ow op p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p pe e en n n n $1.99 175g packet $7.98 500ml $5.98 per kg 12-14 Park Street, Mona Vale opposite Mona Vale Library T: 9979 1515 Trading Hours: Monday -- Saturday 7am--8pm, Sunday 8am--8pm www.thomasdux.com.au ss Watermelon seedy about these lly from South lended f ade 98c per kg TTs s Rocky Tassone Fruit & Vegetable Buyer
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