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Time to Say Thank You!

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Top: Local resident Josh New and an Afghan mate laying flowers at last year’s service. Pic - Ken Bell. • Left: The Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is for all hospitality members.Pic Ell Shaw. • Right: Millie and Tallon Smith entertain at Wallace’s Hut. Pic - Ken Bell.

PRICELESS SUMMER EDITION FOUR FRIDAY 8TH DCEMBER 2017

“ Enjoy your local products”

Top: Alpine Challenge organiser, Paul Ashton with 60km Winner James Eather & 100km Winner Luke Glapa Pic – Ken Bell. • Left: Lions Ladies, Jan Selsby & Heather Brockhurst with hamper. Pic – Ken Bell. • Right: Plenty of Chrissy product locally. Pic – Ken Bell.

2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES

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Round One - Falls Creek

The National Gravity Enduro Series acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World Series. See mention

in the article with Ben McIlroy.Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity Enduro National Series. The series is Australia wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo Forest ACT in May. Round Three will be at Balingup WA in June; Round Four will go to Rockhampton in July and the final round will be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence River in northern NSW in August.The popularity of mountain biking continues to grow. From the great efforts of some Mount Beauty locals in the 90’s - to hosting the Nationals in Feb 2000 - to the point where we have some of the best tracks in the country - both in Mount Beauty and in Falls Creek. The growth and the success means we can continue to host fabulous events.

Round One of the GE National Series will be staged this weekend, beginning with practice sessions from 11am Friday.During the course of the weekend, several of the trails will be closed to general riders although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running on Friday from 11am to 6pm and again on Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt.com.au to book. On Sunday the trails will be closed to the general public, but will progressively open as the different sections of the event are completed. Pretty Valley Road will also have closures and be subject to delays should anyone be travelling back from the horse yards or Pretty Valley Pondage.Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort of mountain bike racing to what we know as Downhill or Cross Country. The Gravity Enduro is both. The athletes will start with a warm up ride from Slalom Plaza, out the Bogong High Plains Road, up the Pretty Valley Road and then across to the Trig

Point on the Frying Pan Spur. The aim of the game is to ride each section no faster than the fastest time allowed, and no slower than the set slowest time. Then they do the competitive bit, before riding to the start of the next competitive bit without beating or exceeding the times permitted. At the time of going to print, the final course had not been set, but they look like taking in High Voltage and Wishing Well, then heading to Flowtown, completing that before heading to Thunderbolt and then to Generator and Vortex before finishing in Slalom Plaza. Sound like a pretty easy day!!The weekend’s program sort of goes like this. Saturday: 9am to 16:00 is compulsory practice. 10am to 18:30 is rider registration and Info Tent open. 17:00 to 17:30 is rider briefing. From 18:00 on there is a social evening at Last Hoot Restaurant and Bar in Slalom Plaza.Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefing and Timing activation. 8:30am to 1430pm Trails Open for GE competition.1500 to 1630 Presentations.If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy some good action, be at Falls Creek this weekend. Further detail from 03 5758 1200. •

No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s Gravity Enduro. Pic - Jiri Cech.

Open by AppointmentFor Groups, Clubs etc

Phone: 03 5758 1200Please try to allow 24hours notice.

For further information:[email protected]/fallscreekmuseum

AccommodationAlpha LodgeOpen 365 days a year. Self cater accommodation $56 p/p p/n twin/dbl. $42 p/p p/n bunk room. Parallel Street. Ph: 5758 3488 or visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.auAltitude ApartmentsSpacious fully self-contained accommodation open all year round. Bike storage and free wi-fi. On site bar & restaurant - Be Foodstore. Ph: 03 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au

Attunga LodgeOpen for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255.

Cedarwood ApartmentsFully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss Street Ph: 5758 3393.Falls Creek Country ClubFully self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au. Bogong High Plains Road.Gebi’s ApartmentsFully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25.

Nelse Alpine LodgeOpen for Accommodation, with Dinner, Bed and Break-fast options. Group bookings catered for. Comfortable lodge, pool and spa. Fully Licensed. Ph: 03 5758 3263 or Wb: www.nelselodge.com

QT Hotel Falls CreekApartment style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna & Steam Room. On-site restaurant and bar. Open all year round - available for group bookings and functions. Ph: 03 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au

Snowski ApartmentsSelf contained accommodation open all year round with on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.auSummit Ridge LodgeOpen for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800.Viking LodgeSelf-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites. On site manager and secure bike storage and workshop. Free Wi-Fi. Ph. 03 5758 3247.

Dining & BarBE FoodstoreOpen for dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter, then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222. Refer ad this edition.

Last Hoot CaféOpen daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition.

Stingray Restaurant @ QTOpen daily 8am - 8pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5732 8000. Refer ad this edition.

Outdoor ActivitiesMountain biking, road cycling, hiking and all other activities, visit the Visitor Information Centre (above the Slalom Street Day Shelter) for maps and info. Open 9am - 5pm weekdays. Ph: 03 5758 1202.

ShoppingFalls Creek FoodworksFor all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, St Falls West. Open 10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009.

Child CareFalls Creek Child Care is open Mon - Fri and is located in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open to children aged 12 weeks to 5 years old and is run by fully qualified educators and is eligible for government rebates.Booking is essential. Phone 03 5758 1244 or visit www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.

Visitor InformationUpstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter) Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends and public holidays.

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AccommodationAlpha LodgeOpen for Summer. Self-cater Accommodation $56 p/p p/n twin/dbl. $42 p/p p/n bunk room. Parallel Street. Ph: 03 57587 3488 or visit www.alphaskilodge.com.au.

Altitude ApartmentsSpacious fully self-contained accommodation. Open all year round. Bike storage and free wi-fi. On-site café, bar & restaurant Be Foodstore. Ph: 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au.

Bogong Alpine VillageFully self-contained holiday homes on the banks of Lake Guy surrounded by wonderful gardens and walking trails. 15km from Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5754 1131 or visit: www.bogongvillage.com

Cedarwood ApartmentsFully self-contained apartment accommodation. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3393

Falls Creek Country ClubFully self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au. 7 Bogong High Plains Road.

QT Hotel Falls CreekApartment style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna & Steam Room. On-site restaurant and bar. Open all year round - available for group bookings and functions. Ph: 03 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au

Snowski ApartmentsSelf contained accommodation open all year round with on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au

Dining & BarBE FoodstoreOpen for drinks, lunch & dinner, Thurs – Mon. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222. Refer Ad this edition.

Last Hoot CaféOpen daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition.

Stingray Restaurant @ QTOpen 8am – 2pm daily and later on Tuesdays for drinks and meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5732 8000. Refer Ad this Edition.

Visitor InformationUpstairs, Resort Management Office (above Day Shelter). Open 9am – 5pm weekdays and 10am – 3pm weekends & Public Holidays. Ph: 03 5758 1202.

Outdoor ActivitiesMountain biking, road cycling, hiking and all other activities, visit the Visitor Information Centre (above the Slalom Street Day Shelter) for maps and info. Open 9am - 5pm weekdays. Ph: 03 5758 1202.

ShoppingFalls Creek FoodworksFor all licensed supermarket lines – located in St Falls West, lower level. Open 10am – 5pm Mon to Sat & 10am – 3pm Sundays. Ph: 03 5758 3009.

Child CareFalls Creek Child Care is open Mon - Fri and is located in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open to children aged 12 weeks to 5 years old and is run by fully qualified educators and is eligible for government rebates.Booking is essential. Phone 03 5758 1244 or visit www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.

With Significant History

The beginnings and the history of this Australian tradition are really quite interesting. The fact that a

community can get together and spend time singing and celebrating with family and friends is extraordinary.

Norman Banks, a 3KZ radio announcer was walking home from his night-time radio shift on Christmas Eve in 1937, when he passed a window and saw an elderly woman inside sitting up in bed, listening to ‘Away in a Manger’ being played on the radio and singing along, with her face being lit by candlelight.

Wondering how many others spent Christmas alone, he had the idea to invite people to a group event and sing Christmas carols together by candlelight.

Carols by Candlelight was held in Alexandra Gardens from 1938 to 1958 and then moved to the newly constructed Sidney Myer Music Bowl in 1959.

It would be a pretty certain bet that not

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT one adult out there does not remember fondly the times your parents took you to Carols by Candlelight. Whether it was in the King George Gardens in Wangaratta, in the Sydney Myer Music Bowl in Kings Domain, or outside the Community Centre in Mount Beauty, it doesn’t matter. Carols by Candlelight has special significance. Not only did you get to play with a live, yes a real live burning candle dripping down your shirt; but it meant that Santa was coming and Christmas morning was getting closer and closer.

The very simple act of getting together without too much formality, relaxing as a community of families and singing some traditional Christmas Carols has a lot of merit – and it promotes a family atmosphere so beneficial for the kids – and the oldies. We will learn all too early in life that fairy tales aren’t real – but for a few short years let the kids be kids.

Proudly presented by Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club, this year’s Carols will be held on Tuesday 12th December. The venue will be the Mount Beauty Secondary College,

outside the Jessie Hollonds Studio Building – with the overflow spreading on to the Les Peart Oval.

The evening will kick off from 6pm with a BBQ and soft drinks, snow cones, popcorn and fairy floss all available.

The Carols will kick off at 8pm with local artists and many of our school kids singing – all supported by our fabulous community band. The carols will be followed by a visit from Santa Claus. Santa will give out bags of lollies for all the children under 12 years of age.

Parents, teachers, mark this in your diary to come along, bring the children and make this a fun night for all. Everyone is encouraged to bring your own blankets, rugs and chairs. After Santa Claus arrives at approximately 9:15, and once lollies have been given to all the children, there will be an extended Carols by Candlelight community singalong.

For more information please call Nick Brown on 0417 014 431. •

A fabulous crowd enjoying our community Carols by Candlelight. Pic – Ken Bell

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van der Ploeg (2013 XCE World Champion and also raised in Mount Beauty) who’s been at University for like forever but at the same time he’s been a professional mountain biker. So it’s possible.I like Physics so maybe something to do with engineering. I’d love to get involved with building new parts for bikes, making them faster and better. Developing ideas like Shimano’s new electronic gearing, which I’ve just got on my new bike.MR: It’s pretty obvious you like to keep involved with the mountain bike world. Do you feel any pressure from a biking perspective during your final year at school?Ben: There’s so many people helping me and pushing me into the pro mountain bike scene and it’s so easy to get sucked into it and think it’s going to continue to be easy for the rest of my life. I step back and think that it’ll be hard work, but with the right support I could do it. I think it’s important to still have to the love for mountain biking.MR: Do you think your love for the sport will change if you become a full on racer?Ben: Not really, As much as I enjoy the whole vibe of riding with my mates, hanging out and having a good time. I still really really enjoy the racing aspect of mountain biking, it determines who is the best and everyone wants to be the best at what they do.Racing has brought mountain biking to where it is today, bikes are lighter and faster and better than ever and racing has played a massive role in that.MR: Do you have any expectations racing your first EWS in New Zealand?

Ben: I have no idea. I don’t know if I’m going to come last or first or not finish. I hope there’s lots of riders, because in the Australian races there’s only like 20 athletes, but it’s the other side of the world for all the Europeans, so I don’t know if the junior riders will travel that far, but I’ll just wait and see.MR: Well have an awesome time; I’m sure it’ll be fun no matter what the result. Is there anyone you’d like to thank?Ben: Mum and Dad, Chris, Sam and everyone from Shimano.Results:In the Enduro World Series in Rotorua, Ben achieved a creditable 12th place out of

about 50 entrants in the U21’s after a bit of a rough day.After the trip to New Zealand, Ben then went on to compete at EWS Round Two at Derby, in North Eastern Tasmania. But this time, among the U21 competitors, it all came together for Ben and he finished on top of the podium - and is currently leading the U21 class after the first two rounds. With the next six rounds taking place all round the world, Ben is about to focus on year 12 and the Australian National Enduro Series. • Matt Rousu

Lakeside Vista Holiday Home for Rent• Located in the heart of Mount Beauty close to shops, amenities, airfield and parklands.• Opposite the lake, picnic area, BBQs, children’s play area, BMX track and skate park.• Fully renovated holiday home sleeps 6-7 people comfortably in two bedrooms plus sunroom/study.• Rates start from $200pn in summer including linen & towels.• Corner block has a new garden & plenty of room for parking & help yourself to the herbs in the garden.• For booking enquiries please call 0419 287 321 between 9am and 6pm daily or visit www.cedarwoodfallscreek.com for online availability and bookings.

12 - 14 Hollonds Street Mount BeautyPh: 03 5754 1999

TIME TO RENEW !We have paints for internal & external!

Materials to build, replace or fix!Tools to construct, create or repairClothes for work, sport or relaxing

Gift Vouchers AvailableMt. Beauty Hardware & Drapery StoreMon - Fri: 9am - 5:30pm. Sat: 9am - 4pm. Sun & Public Hols: 9am - 2pm

Ben McIlroy cruising the tracks on Big Hill. Pic -Matt Rousu.

Falls Creek Hours 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat.

10am - 3pm Sunday.

10am - 5pm Mon - Sat

10am - 3pm - Sunday

Our Bank has now returned

Over $450,000 to this community since opening December 2007!

Be part of the team!Ph: 03 5754 4484

28 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

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Hard Waste Collection

Falls Creek Resort Management will be collecting hard waste on Wednesday 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day.

Please see our Hard Waste Collection guidelines on the website, or if you require any additional information, please contact the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. •Summer DebriefIt has been a record year for visitation this summer and Resort Management would like to get your feedback on events, visitor demographic, mountain biking and general observations.Therefore you are invited to join the relevant Resort Management personnel and other members of the community for a summer season debrief meeting.This meeting will take place on Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to around 11:30am in the Boardroom above Foodworks in QT.If you have any specific agenda items, please email http://[email protected]. We look forward to seeing you all there. •

for all members of the hospitality industry to prepare for winter and do some serious saving on product needs for the season.To be held at the Frying Pan Inn, in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek, the Trade Fair will take place on Tuesday 2nd May from 10am to 5pm and again on Wednesday 3rd, from 9am to 4pm.Companies invited to exhibit include Bedding Suppliers, Linen, Manchester and Window Furnishing suppliers, Wine and Spirit merchants, Wholesale Food Suppliers, Chemical, Cleaning and Toiletry suppliers and equipment suppliers.Prepare for the season and save money. Visit the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Further details from: Mb: 0400 350 488. •

A Life to RememberA celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some wine and a light BBQ will be provided, but we ask that you bring other beverages and also a plate to share. In the case of wet weather, a contingency plan will be in place. Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and it is understood that members of Lyn’s family will be in attendance. •Trade Fair @ Falls CreekSomething of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity

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MOTORING TIPSRegular ServicingOur car is like our body. We must look after it all of the time - not just when something fails.Regular servicing will identify when items are wearing (brake pads, tyres, filters, hoses etc). These and other wearing items can be replaced before they let us down on the road.Imagine discovering (too late) that your Brake Pads had worn out - just as you’re heading for the tree.Regular servicing is important for the good health of your vehicle - and for your good health and safety!A Motoring Tip brought to you by:Rick @ Mount Beauty Service Centre,

Kiewa Valley Hway, Mount Beauty, Ph: 5754 4261

MEDICAL SERVICES MOUNT BEAUTY

WHEREWHEN

HOW

WHO

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Tawonga Crescent

8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Friday10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays

Ph: 5754 3400 for appointments24 hours for emergencies

Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton & Anoop Pem.

Fully accredited General Practice with 37 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

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2017 LOCAL PASSAffordable skiing

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UKVRA presents…

BUSH GOTHICSunday 28th May 5pm

Mount Beauty Information Centre Auditorium. BYO drinks and nibbles.

Tickets: Mount BeautyNewsagency

Ph: 5754 4204$25, $20 (members), $10 (students)

5A Hollonds Street, Mount BeautyPhone: 5754 1270

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• Wasps - and all other pests that crawl or fly!

Andrew PoultonPh: 1300 559 799 Mb: 0427 914 909Em: [email protected]

Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many exhibitors that will be as this year’s Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Pic - Elle Shaw.

CHRISTMAS IS HERE And it Starts at Home

The guys from the Men’s Shed do a great job of getting the Chrissy decorations up. They’re doing them

this Sunday. Well done team and much appreciated. Many other organisations are doing their bit also.

The team at the Mount Beauty Community Bank branch of the Bendigo Bank have their Christmas Gift Tree in place. Working with Anglicare, the folk are gathering donations for local members of the community a little less fortunate than our selves this Christmas.

The UKV Lions Ladies have, at their own cost, put together a fabulous Christmas Hamper, the tickets for which have been sold in the main street for the last few weeks. The draw will take place at Carols on Tuesday evening. As well as the hamper, there are several other great prizes.

The shops have been decorated and lots of new stock is hitting the shelves – really good looking products that would suit even the most discerning friend or relative. Another fun element to the Christmas shopping is the enjoyment of cruising the shops and checking out the great local product – having a chat with other shoppers and the proprietor – generally making your Christmas shopping enjoyable – as opposed to a rush and a grind.

A couple of unique and very special gifts to be considered would be the family photo session by Kylie at Big Bright Photos (www.bigbrightphots.com.au or ph: 0447 434 827) or the fantastic local calendar produced by Roslyn Anne Photography and available in the good shops around town.

There is locally made jewellery by Argent Silversmith (Liz Herman) in Sassy Road and loads of gifts for guys upstairs at Dapper Drive. Tawonga South Store has a range of great products and our Mount Beauty Hardware and Drapery has a range of ‘everything’ for everyone for summer.

Some Christmas Facts

Any regular reader of this publication will be aware of the Editor’s attitude towards Shopping Locally. Recent figures from the RACV show that it costs 55.19cents per kilometre to own and run a Kia Cerato 5D Hatchback. That means that a trip to Albury Wodonga shopping (80km each way and 10km running around) 170m will cost you $93.82. Any person who thinks that a trip to Albury is just $20 in fuel is deluding themselves. A Toyota Kluger GX 4D wagon at 86.50cents/km will cost $147.05 for the same trip shopping in Albury.

Another item that came to light recently was that on-line shopping was now generating a massive increase of ‘product returns.’ If you can’t see it, feel it, touch it before you buy it, there is every chance you’ll be returning it!

This paper lists how much our local Mount Beauty Community Bank has returned to the community in its ten years of operation – in excess of $450,000 to local organisations. Add to this the $200,000 (approx.) returned to the community by the Mount Beauty Foodworks ‘Spirit of the Community’ program and we get a total of around $650,000 – well in excess of half a million dollars.

Christmas is about giving. It is also about considering. Consider what will happen if we continue to patronise the multi-nationals

at the expense of our local community. We are proud of our community. Show your pride by supporting each other. •

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A TIME TO REMEMBER

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ANZAC Day

The years flash by; the numbers of actual returned service personnel diminishes - and yet the respect

increases. Fortunately conflicts of the scale of WW1 and WW11 have not re-occurred. New returned service personnel are now coming from the ranks of Vietnam Vets and those who have seen service in the Middle East. Numbers are being maintained by other service personnel and all are supported by the very appreciative public.Over the years, the numbers of spectator supporters that have turned up to show their appreciation has grown dramatically. This, to me, says that there remains a very strong - yet unspoken - feeling of gratitude and respect among the community and in our quiet way, we just turn up and express our acknowledgement of our ‘diggers.’ANZAC Day is the one of the few opportunities in the year where people can come together with a solemn and sincere purpose. It is a day that engenders pride and reinforces the gratefulness carried by the bulk of the nation. It is expected that this year will be no different.Falls Creek ServiceJoin the Falls Creek locals at this unique location, Eagle Rock, for the Dawn Service 2017.Shuttle for ANZAC Dawn Service: 5:15am - 6:30am Meet at Slalom Day Car Park.

ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am - 6:15am. Service at Eagle Rock - including a Bagpipe recital.. All friends and visitors welcome. For further information please call 03 5758 1202 or visit www.fallscreek.com.au/Events.Mount Beauty ServiceAnzac Day Services are as follows. The Early Morning Service will take place in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am. A small informal service with a speaker from the local RSL. All welcome.The Anzac Day March will come down Hollonds Street, starting from the assembly point in Park Street, near the Police Station at 10:45am, but marchers should be assembled and ready to go at 10:30am. Whilst Hollonds Street will not be closed, traffic movement will be restricted as the marchers come down the street.The Commemorative Service will take place at the Cenotaph, beginning at 11am. The Motion of Loyalty will be offered by Councillor Tony Keeble of the Alpine Shire. Prayers will be led by Sister Eileen Reardon of the Catholic Church and the Guest Speaker on the day will be Flight L Richard Cornell ALTC Bandiana..

The address for the day will be offered by students from the Mount Beauty Secondary College. Speakers will be school captains, Katerina Trnka and Connor Vickers. At our local service, wreaths will be laid by many community representatives and members of the public are invited to do so if they wish.Further details on the service from Mr Bob Williams, President, Mount Beauty RSL on 5754 1585, or 0427 784 499.Following the service, everyone is invited to the Mount Beauty Senior Citizens Rooms for a BBQ Lunch, refreshments and the traditional activities (read two-up), plus a couple of beers and a few old stories. •

Diggers marching down Hollonds Street last year, led by Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic - Ken Bell.

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Slalom Plaza (start of the bike trails)

Ph: 03 5758 3088

At the base of the walking and mountain biking trails!OPEN seven days a week...8am to 2pm .. for breakfast, lunch, coffee, snacks and drinks!Locals Tuesday - from 5pmKids Entertainment, Free Meat Raffles, Free Pool and Darts comp!

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Melbourne hip café meets the alpine, Be Foodstore offers healthier eating

options utilising the region’s abundance of quality seasonal produce.Specialty coffee, organic tea, super smoothies, fresh squeezed juices and healthy snacks complement our lunch &

dinner offering.Fully licensed with regional craft

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Located in The Village Bowlbelow Altitude Apartments. Map Ref: N2

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Falls Creek Takes Bronze

For over 30 years the Victorian Tourism Awards have showcased and recognised the state’s leaders

in tourism excellence. The Awards encourage businesses to meet and strive to exceed industry standards. The awards play an integral role in rewarding business excellence, innovation, industry professionalism, collaboration and initiative.

In 2016, Falls Creek Resort Management (FCRM) entered for the first time in the major tourism destination category and came away as a Finalist.

In 2017, the enthusiasm and drive to improve was unparalleled and we are pleased to confirm Falls Creek took the

VICTORIAN TOURISM AWARDS Bronze. Congratulations to the Gold winners, Sovereign Hill and Silver winners, Puffing Billy Railway.

FCRM’s CEO, Stuart Smythe says “This is great recognition for all the stakeholders of Falls Creek. To receive this accolade in the same year as the resort having just celebrated entering its 7th decade and 70th birthday, is tremendous.”

I congratulate all who’ve contributed to making Falls Creek the premier all seasons alpine resort and to those early pioneers who set the foundations” Stuart added. “To our visitors and guests, we thank you and will continue to work on exceeding expectations and delivering an unrivalled experience in the Australian Alps.”

Falls Creek is rapidly becoming as well known for skiing in winter as it is mountain biking in summer. In recent research, Falls Creek was voted the ‘most appealing’ element of the current High Country mountain bike offer.

With over 45km of purpose-built single track trails, constructed over the last four years by World Trails, Falls Creek has something for every rider, from beginner, intermediate to advanced.

With ‘ride in / ride out’ trails, you can meet up with your mates for a coffee before heading out on the trails and catch up with them at the end of the day for a beer.

Blue Dirt operates shuttles from Sat, 25th November 2017 every weekend for $60 per person for one day or $110 for 2 days. During the holiday period, 27th December 2017 to 14th January 2018 these shuttles will operate daily. For peace of mind, there is a Bike Patroller (Ski Patroller on a bike) available every shuttle day to ensure rider safety and injury support.

This is only part of what Falls Creek has to offer in the summer months. From hiking, trail running, road cycling, Rocky Valley Dam, altitude training, all in a cooler climate, why not try a new summer holiday destination this year.

The resort also plays host to an exciting calendar of events: Refer to www.fallscreek.com.au for further detail. •

Falls Creek Resort Management CEO, Stuart Smythe with our Marketing Manager, Jo Prothero with the

Bronze Trophy – now proudly on display in the office. Pic –Courtesy Vic Tourism.

Nourish - Organic WholefoodsOPEN: Tues: 10am- 5pm. Sat: 10am - 1pm Fruits - Nuts - Seeds - Grains- Flour - Honey - Oil - Bread - Eggs - Coffee & Pantry Staples.20% Off Dried Fruit/Nuts for XmasPh: 0427 726 228 Fb: facebook.com/Nourish Whole Foods 167 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South


LOCAL TALENT


Great Success

Local lad Ben McIlroy is an up and coming Enduro mountain bike racer. Over the last two years he has

progressed to be the fastest junior rider in Australia winning both the National Series and the National Championships in 2016. On March 26 Ben went and raced his first ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in Rotorua, New Zealand. Prior to the event Matt Rousu caught up with Ben to chat about the race and his potential future in the mountain bike world.MR: Is this your first overseas race?Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be pretty exciting.MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous?Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous than excited. Excited to race overseas, but nervous because it’s such a big event.MR: Have you heard anything about the tracks over in Rotorua, NZ?Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks.MR: How did you get into riding?Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad,

when I was about 12 I started showing more interest in racing. I went to a few of the Victorian Enduro events but after a couple of years that series kind of fell apart. I then stared racing the national series.MR: How many national events have you raced?Ben: My first national year in 2015. I raced three events, Toowoomba, Adelaide, and Canberra and placed 3rd overall for the series.In 2016 I raced the Bright, Perth and Adelaide National series events winning all three and the U19 series overall. I then went on to win U19 National Champs in Adelaide (with a time that would have knocked Troy Brosnan off the elite podium).MR: How did you end up travelling and racing alongside Chris Panozzo (2 time Elite Gravity Enduro Australian champion)?Ben: I first met Chris at a Victorian Enduro state round at Barjarg, I was still like Under 15s or Under 17s and I knew that he was a fast dude. I wanted to hang out with the fast guys so I wanted to hang out with Chris Panozzo.I remember at Barjarg the shuttles were always a bit delayed, we were hanging out down the bottom for so long that we nearly missed our race runs. When we got to the top, everyone was wondering where we’d been. He was just like “Ah we’ve just been chilling at the bottom.” So that felt pretty cool.After that he invited me to travel with him to the next round at Narbethong. During that trip we decided not to race any more of the Vic series. I thought that I wouldn’t really continue racing but then Chris invited me to Toowoomba. That was my first national race and from then on we just became mates and he invited me along to all

of the races he was doing.MR: What are your goals for this year, more EWS or is going to be too hard to juggle school?Ben: I’m racing the EWS in New Zealand and in Tasmania but this year I want to finish Year 12 and get out alive, do as much riding as I can and stay fit. It’s probably not the best year to be going into my first EWS because Year 12 takes up such a massive chunk of my time.MR: Have you got any plans for further studies such as University, or depending on how these two EWS events go, would you like to chance it and try to become a professional racer?Ben: I haven’t really thought too much about it. Becoming a professional mountain biker would be pretty sick but you sort of do have to have another profession once you come out the other side.MR: Do you think you’d be able to develop a career and race at the same time?Ben: Yeah, looking at someone like Paul

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Renowned Dining and WinesHand-made Pasta ~ Slow-braised meats

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Visit the Bogong Power Station Information CentreFor historical & geological exhibits.

Open: Sundays and Mondays10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine VillageGroup Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318

LOCAL RADIOAlpine Radio 96.5 FMIn the Kiewa ValleyAlpine Radio 92.9 FM In the Ovens ValleyAlpine Radio 94.5 FM In the Harrietville areaEmergency Services BroadcasterMount Beauty Community Radio for good music, local news, snow reports and developing programs.Ph: 5754 4554Email: [email protected]: www.alpineradio.com.au

Fancy a Clean Laundrette?It is here!

41 Bogong High Plains RoadClean, comfortable, well-lit and carpeted - with flat screen TV, folding bench, efficient washing

machines, cost effective driers and industrial water filters to give you the cleanest wash possible.

Open 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm weekends & Public Holidays.

Ariel’s Laundrette Mount Beauty

Ph: 0400 350 488

OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTYKelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical

Centre, Tawonga Crescent. Full eye examinations including Glaucoma tests, Diabetes and Macular Degeneration screening. Children welcome. To arrange an appointment:

Ph: 02 6056 4000 Visits Mount Beauty Fortnightly

Next: Fri 10th Nov then Fri 24th Nov

Ben McIlroy with bike - and a ‘can-do’ attitude. Pic - Matt Rousu.

Next: Fri 8th Dec then Fri 22nd DecSuburban hip café meets the

high country.

Fabulous food plus specialty coffee, organic tea, super smoothies,

shakes & fresh juices! All day eats & treats made with love!

Regional craft beers on tap + extensive wine list & cocktail menu!

Be sure to pop in and sample local goodness with super friendly

service.Open five days Thursday till Monday - 9am till late PM.

See us on Facebook & Instagram or for reservations call:

03 5758 3222

Located in the Village Bowl below Altitude Apartments. Map Ref: N2

Introductory Special!!Woodfire Oven Pizza

Three Regular (9”) Pizzas For only $30

Three Large (12”) Pizzas For only $50

(Pick Up Only! Delivery $5) A la Carte Dining &

Take-Away Also!

Ph: 03 5754 4449 171 Kiewa Valley Highway,

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Ensure your family’s Festive Day is Spot On!!

Free range and local Hams Pork for roasting, or rolled, pickled

or racks. Turkey – boneless, rolled or

smoked. Seafood Sensations. Tasty BBQ Treats to go!!

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GATHERING OF THE MOTHS

Great planning meant that in excess of 70 aircraft were able to land and be parked in an organised

manner – allowing visitors great access. Pic – Courtesy Tony Edwards.

CHRISTMAS GIFTSFor the Whole Family

• Toys • Sunhats • Water Sports • Skateboards • Back Packs • Outdoors Clothing • Camping Gear

• Kitchen & Homewares • Tradesmen’s Tools • Gardening Gear

• Free Gift Wrapping • Gift Vouchers available

Mt. Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store

Mon - Fri: 9am - 5:30pm. Sat: 9am - 4pm. Sun & Public Hols: 9am - 2pm

12 - 14 Hollonds Street Mount BeautyPh: 03 5754 1999

A Huge Success

The recent Gathering of Moth’s aircraft fly-in, held on the 25 November, was deemed by

all the visitors as being a great event. Approximately 70 aircraft flew in on Friday and Saturday and departed either late Saturday or early Sunday to beat the forecasted rain at their respective home bases.

Many of the visitors, some 150 in total, stayed in local motels etc. and about 55 enjoyed Friday night dinner at Settlers Tavern. On-field catering, including Saturday night’s ‘Under the Stars’ dinner and Sunday breakfast was provided by local caterers and was well received.

Ten STOL (Short field Take Off and Landing) aircraft flew in from as far away as Rockhampton in Queensland and went on a tour of the area on Saturday morning landing at various remote locations. The same aircraft entertained spectators practicing their STOL skills with landings as short as 47m and typical take-offs in the order of 60m to 70m.

The event provides a great opportunity for people to get a close look at the various

new recreational aircraft coming onto the market with high tech instrumentation and discuss their merits with the owner/pilots.

The local radio station enhanced the day with ‘Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines’ theme music and interviews with interesting visitors including Ryan Cambell, the youngest person to fly solo around the world. Ryan, who was a 19 year old teenager when he took on the challenge, is inspirational in demonstrating determination to achieving ones dreams and has since written a book ‘Born to Fly.’

The local CFA had their specialised firefighting and rescue equipment on display and explained the functions of the units.

Again, the Bright Car Club enhanced the day with their pampered cars!

The Airport Management Association, the voluntary group that manages the airport of behalf of the Alpine Shire Council, would like to thank everyone that supported the event by attending and the volunteers

that put in the time and effort to ensure its success. Any profits the Association makes from such events are re-invested in the maintenance and upgrading of the community airport. •







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MOTORING TIPSPreparing for Holidays

Are you planning a family holiday? Now is the time to have your vehicle serviced and checked prior to your next trip.• Tyres • Air Conditioning • Coolant• Fan Belts • Trailer Lights • Car &Trailer Brakes • Wheel Bearings et al !Book in with your local mechanic now!

A Motoring Tip brought to you by:Rick @ Mount Beauty Service Centre,


Order your... Christmas Supplies NOW!

We are currently processing orders for: • Award-winning Ham smoked on the premises • Fresh Seafood • Fresh smoked, rolled or seasoned

Turkey • Succulent rolled or pickled Pork ...and a fabulous range of

BBQ supplies for those great social summer evenings!

Ph: 03 5754 1888 Facebook.com/Tawonga South Butchery Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South

Open: 7am – 6pm Mon – Fri. 7am – 12noon Sat.

Astra Wins

Astra Lodge, in the heart of Falls Creek, has been named Australia’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel for 2017

at the World Ski Awards in Austria. It is the second time the five-star property has taken out the prestigious award, having received the honour in 2016. In their fifth year, the awards are highly coveted and honour the elite of the ski hospitality industry.

The winners were announced at a special event at one of Europe’s most famous alpine towns, Kitzbühel, in Austria’s Tyrol province, on November 18. Astra Lodge proprietor Rosy Seaton says the awards are the ‘Oscars of global ski tourism,’ and are voted for by leading ski tourism professionals and ski consumers from around the world.

“Personally, we felt incredibly proud to accept the award on behalf of all the Astra team who have worked tirelessly to achieve a remarkable standard in the ski industry, not only in Australia but within the international ski industry community,” said Rosy.

“We feel that what sets Astra apart from our

WORLD SKI AWARDSpeers are the five-star facilities we have on offer but, more importantly and above all else, Astra offers our guests a sanctuary with world-class services and where our guests are always at the heart of what we do.”

The annual World Ski Awards is an international initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism. Businesses and resorts from Australasia, the Americas and Europe compete across a number of categories, including Best Ski Resort, Best Ski Travel Agent and Best Ski Tour Operator. Astra Lodge was also a finalist in the Best Boutique Hotel in the World category - an impressive recognition that proves the property is a leader in the field. •

About Astra

Astra Lodge is one of Australia’s premier ski-in ski-out properties, and is located within the village of Falls Creek Alpine Resort. Over the 2016/17 summer, the lodge owners completed a major three-year renovation, which included an additional wing of studios and family rooms. The lodge has 27 rooms, a modern alpine restaurant, cocktail bar, world-class wine

cellar, and a cosy lounge area with open fireplace. There is also a library, an on-site day spa, a heated indoor magnesium pool, sauna and steam room, kids play room and a state-of-the-art ski drying room. •

Astra Manager Tom Simpson with Proprietor Rosy Seaton receiving their award in Kitzbühel, Austria.

Pic – Courtesy Astra Lodge

OPENING HOURS: • MONDAY - FRIDAY 6:15AM - 6:00PM • SATURDAY 6:15AM - 12 NOON• SUNDAY 7:30AM - 12 NOON

It’s Time for that Christmas Spirit - Lay By NOW!We have a range of gifts for all! Toys for big and little boys and girls; Dinosaur Figurine Play Sets, Ford Mustang Rumble ‘n’ Roar; Peaceful Warrior Set; Telescopes; Slip ‘n’ Slide double Wave Riders; Hair & Beauty Salon; Princess Castles; Derwent Artist Colour Pencil sets; Gift Box Parker Pens; Christmas Cards; Wrapping Paper; Bon Bon sets! Now is the time to order your 2017 Diary.And yes, Santa will be in store for photos!!!

Ph: 03 5754 4002

It’s time for that Christmas Spirit - Shop Local!

OPENING HOURS: • MONDAY - FRIDAY 6:15AM - 6:00PM • SATURDAY 6:15AM - 12 NOON• SUNDAY 7:30AM - 12 NOON

It’s Time for that Christmas Spirit - Lay By NOW!We have a range of gifts for all! Toys for big and little boys and girls; Dinosaur Figurine Play Sets, Ford Mustang Rumble ‘n’ Roar; Peaceful Warrior Set; Telescopes; Slip ‘n’ Slide double Wave Riders; Hair & Beauty Salon; Princess Castles; Derwent Artist Colour Pencil sets; Gift Box Parker Pens; Christmas Cards; Wrapping Paper; Bon Bon sets! Now is the time to order your 2017 Diary.And yes, Santa will be in store for photos!!!

Ph: 03 5754 4002

We have a range of gifts for all! Lots of Chrissy decorations - Metallic Cone Trees, Antlers and standing Reindeer; Chrissy table decorations, loads of Bon Bons, cards and wrapping paper; supper Artist Tool Kits; Derwent Metallic, Watercolour and Academy colour pencils; Faber-Castell Pen sets and Bic felt-tipped markers; Tuning Garage with Car; Light and sound hauler Trucks; Spray World water guns; Ice-Cream sets; Tool-Tech Electronic Toy Mower; Slasher 400 Cricket Set; Babies first Giggle and Kisses dolls; Parker Pens and Gift Sets. And now is the time to order your 2018 diary!


LOCAL TALENT


Great Success

Local lad Ben McIlroy is an up and coming Enduro mountain bike racer. Over the last two years he has

progressed to be the fastest junior rider in Australia winning both the National Series and the National Championships in 2016. On March 26 Ben went and raced his first ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in Rotorua, New Zealand. Prior to the event Matt Rousu caught up with Ben to chat about the race and his potential future in the mountain bike world.MR: Is this your first overseas race?Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be pretty exciting.MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous?Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous than excited. Excited to race overseas, but nervous because it’s such a big event.MR: Have you heard anything about the tracks over in Rotorua, NZ?Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks.MR: How did you get into riding?Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad,

when I was about 12 I started showing more interest in racing. I went to a few of the Victorian Enduro events but after a couple of years that series kind of fell apart. I then stared racing the national series.MR: How many national events have you raced?Ben: My first national year in 2015. I raced three events, Toowoomba, Adelaide, and Canberra and placed 3rd overall for the series.In 2016 I raced the Bright, Perth and Adelaide National series events winning all three and the U19 series overall. I then went on to win U19 National Champs in Adelaide (with a time that would have knocked Troy Brosnan off the elite podium).MR: How did you end up travelling and racing alongside Chris Panozzo (2 time Elite Gravity Enduro Australian champion)?Ben: I first met Chris at a Victorian Enduro state round at Barjarg, I was still like Under 15s or Under 17s and I knew that he was a fast dude. I wanted to hang out with the fast guys so I wanted to hang out with Chris Panozzo.I remember at Barjarg the shuttles were always a bit delayed, we were hanging out down the bottom for so long that we nearly missed our race runs. When we got to the top, everyone was wondering where we’d been. He was just like “Ah we’ve just been chilling at the bottom.” So that felt pretty cool.After that he invited me to travel with him to the next round at Narbethong. During that trip we decided not to race any more of the Vic series. I thought that I wouldn’t really continue racing but then Chris invited me to Toowoomba. That was my first national race and from then on we just became mates and he invited me along to all

of the races he was doing.MR: What are your goals for this year, more EWS or is going to be too hard to juggle school?Ben: I’m racing the EWS in New Zealand and in Tasmania but this year I want to finish Year 12 and get out alive, do as much riding as I can and stay fit. It’s probably not the best year to be going into my first EWS because Year 12 takes up such a massive chunk of my time.MR: Have you got any plans for further studies such as University, or depending on how these two EWS events go, would you like to chance it and try to become a professional racer?Ben: I haven’t really thought too much about it. Becoming a professional mountain biker would be pretty sick but you sort of do have to have another profession once you come out the other side.MR: Do you think you’d be able to develop a career and race at the same time?Ben: Yeah, looking at someone like Paul

Fancy Fresh Local Fruit and Vegetables…

… and real Free Range Eggs?We also have a local gourmet selection…

Sourdoughs, Honeybird Coffee, Beechworth Honey and more!

Iconic NZ products like Whittakers and Cookie Time

Just in - our real Fruit Ice-Cream Machine

Kiwi s MarketOpen Seven days

8am - 6pm through summer239 Kiewa Valley Highway

Next to Fallons Caltex and Bus DepotPh: 0498 804 096

Facebook.com/kiwi’smarketgarden

Renowned Dining and WinesHand-made Pasta ~ Slow-braised meats

~ World’s best Pork Chop ~ amongst other un-worldly delights by Roi!

Hand-churned fruit ice-cream - to die for!Age ‘Good Food Guide’ since 1998

Lonely Planet Guide

Bookings please - Gift Vouchers available

Ph 03 5754 4495177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga

Fully licensed restaurant


Open: Sundays and Mondays10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine VillageGroup Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318

LOCAL RADIOAlpine Radio 96.5 FMIn the Kiewa ValleyAlpine Radio 92.9 FM In the Ovens ValleyAlpine Radio 94.5 FM In the Harrietville areaEmergency Services BroadcasterMount Beauty Community Radio for good music, local news, snow reports and developing programs.Ph: 5754 4554Email: [email protected]: www.alpineradio.com.au

Fancy a Clean Laundrette?It is here!

41 Bogong High Plains RoadClean, comfortable, well-lit and carpeted - with flat screen TV, folding bench, efficient washing

machines, cost effective driers and industrial water filters to give you the cleanest wash possible.

Open 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm weekends & Public Holidays.

Ariel’s Laundrette Mount Beauty

Ph: 0400 350 488

OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTYKelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical

Centre, Tawonga Crescent. Full eye examinations including Glaucoma tests, Diabetes and Macular Degeneration screening. Children welcome. To arrange an appointment:

Ph: 02 6056 4000 Visits Mount Beauty Fortnightly

Next: Fri 10th Nov then Fri 24th Nov

Ben McIlroy with bike - and a ‘can-do’ attitude. Pic - Matt Rousu.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Guided Walks

Beginning as an idea for further promotion of our summer trade, the Curated Bush Walks, organised

by the Falls Creek Historical Society committee with the fabulous support of Lisa Logan at Diana Lodge have proven to be a huge success. Summer guests (and winter skiers at Falls) on a walk last summer, after a delightful lunch and glass of wine at Cope Hut commented that they had really enjoyed the experience and felt it was the “best thing Falls Creek had ever done!” Your Ed will take that every day!

Now with some valued support from Tourism North East, a programme of nine walks is planned for this summer, beginning with a mid-week walk next week, Wednesday 13th December.

The mid-week walk is designed to enable locals, who have an interest in the area, who would like to better help their guests/clients, and who would like to enjoy a

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MISSING BOOKA copy of Dr. Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis on the Bogong High Plains was left in the care of Bill and Yvonne Sutton. It has been lent to some-one and not returned. If any knows anything please touch base with Bill or phone Ken Bell on 0400 350 488.

MINI EXCAVATOR HIREBoldly goes where no other excavator goes! Post holes, trenches, landscaping etc. Ph: Mike: 0417 438 450.

BUSINESS FOR SALE - TAXI SERVICEMount Beauty Taxi Country Licence & 2013 Ford Mondeo Hatch. Plus 4WD Toyota Landcruiser & Luggage Trailer. Good Clientele: Dep of Veterans Affairs; VLine; Snowfield Health Services & Walking Group Contracts. Running successfully for 25 years. $160,000. Ph: Brian on 0419 573 909.

FOR SALE – SUB WOOFERSTwin 12” kicker Sob-Woofer including kicker amp and all wiring. $350. Ph: 0498 006 901..

FOR SALE – SNOWMOBILERed BRP V800. New Condition, 1,100kms, regularly serviced, many options. $7795 Ph: 0447 583 255

FOR SALE – 2000 SUBARU FORESTERRWC pending, new tyres, motor recently reo’d. Mechanical history available. $2500 Ph: 0419 425 416.

ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs. Services include hems & complete design solutions.BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125.BUILDING & ELECTRICALDuggan & Hanlon, your complete building service, please call Justin on 0458 220 879.CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULL Quality Ceremonies - All Types. Ph: 03 5754 4395. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.auCOMPUTERS & SERVICECustom built computers, Upgrades, parts, laptops, troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery, back-ups. Ph: Michal Trnka 5754 4637 or Mb: 0417 163 601.DRIVING INSTRUCTIONSummit Driver Training. Tawonga based driving instruction and re-assessment. Ph Craig 0427 722 287ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORAltitude Electrical - no job too big or small. Domestic, commercial & industrial. Contact Ben Svarc 0419 801 109.

FREIGHT - ALB - MTB - FALLS CREEK Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek Tuesday to Friday inclusive. Refrigeration available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320.

HAIRDRESSERNatalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week & evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.

KINGFISHER MOWING & GARDENINGFor mowing, pruning, & general garden maintenance. Ph: Khan 0417 481 969. Em: [email protected].

LD’S HOME PET CAREPet Care & Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 5754 1695.

PAINTING SERVICESInterior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services, Ph: Laif 0437 023 921.

PHYSIOTHERAPYKiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270.

PLUMBING & GASFITTINGDavid Batson – Servicing Mount Beauty, Tawonga and beyond. No job too big or small! Domestic, commercial or industrial. Ph: 0488 552 239.

REMEDIAL MASSAGE/NATUROPATH$35/hr. Ph: 0419 519 275. Tawonga South

STORAGECaravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-up Units. Ph: 0428 361497 www.alpinewarehousing.comTAXI & 4WD SERVICEMt Beauty Taxi Service. Covers Falls Creek & Albury. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 13 10 08.

fabulous informative stroll and an excellent lunch courtesy Diana Lodge - have a great day out.

If you would like to know more or join us on this walk, call your Ed, Ken Bell on 0400 350 488 or email: [email protected] or check out the flier at facebook.com/Falls Creek Museum. •

Carol Singing Christmas carol singing, with a Christmas Story from Anne-Marie Freyburger, and some different Christmas songs from the Bright Singers. If this appeals to you, you can join us at the Community Centre, at 4pm on Sunday December 10th, for about an hour. A gold coin donation would be appreciated to help with the hall cost. Further details from Keith Pike on 0408 652 471. •

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ENQUIRIESFor Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact:Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488

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For Payment, Placement of Ads or Subscriptions please forward to:Phone/Fax: 03 5754 1346 Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Kiewa Valley Highway, Mount Beauty.Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty, VIC, 3699.

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Now open Sundays10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318

OPENING HOURSDecember 2017 - January 2018Last official day open:

Friday 22th December. 10am - 4 pm. Official re-opening:

Monday 15th January 2017. 10am - 4pm. Regular Hours:

Monday to Friday. 10am - 4pm. Centrelink Only Access Hours:

10:30am - 11:30pm. Wednesday 27th,Thursday 28th and Friday 29th December. Closed New Year’s Day Tues 2nd; Wed 3rd; Thurs 4th; Fri 5th; Mon 8th; Tues 9th; Wed 10th; Thurs 11th; Fri 12th.Monday 15th Re-Open 10am – 4pm

Christmas Wishes from… Trish and the fabulous team at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre would like to wish all their clients and friends the very best for the festive season and we trust that everyone will have a prosperous and healthy New Year. Keep your eye open for some wonderful new courses in 2018.

Tennis Court Avenue, Mount Beauty 3699

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Probably best known for her fabulous efforts at the Ice Plunge with best mate Grace Falconer-Smith, Amy van

de Ven, Business Development Manager of Quest Wodonga has jusat been awarded the Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Service across the Quest network, at the company’s annual Gala Dinner held in Melbourne in late November.

Amy was personally selected by the


WEST KIEWA OPEN SPACEYou Can Help

Ever since the UKVCA was formed, the cleaning up of the area opposite the Information Centre, under the large

power lines, has been on the project list. Many of our members remember this as a great family play area when the SEC were in control of the entire area, and would like to see it become that again. It has taken considerable time to identify which groups are responsible for the area and its care, but this has finally been resolved and we have had considerable support from AusNet services, who are responsible for the area under and surrounding the powerlines.At this time just a year ago, DELWP and NECMA became involved in the scheme and a considerable amount of time, effort and money went into clearing the river banks of invasive plant species, followed by work and plantings by the Green Army and Secondary College students.

Five community organisations signed onto the planned Committee of Management for the project for further cleaning up of the river frontage of the West Kiewa River upstream from the Kiewa Valley Highway bridge. Since then there have been many meetings with DELWP and NECMA into the mechanisms for progressing this project. Unfortunately, we are at a stalemate and are currently applying for a Conservation Licence to work on the river banks. However, we do need to see the project progress and to this end the UKV Lions Club, one of the signatories to the project, have agreed to sponsor a community working bee to clean up the grassed areas.This working bee is scheduled for Sunday, April 23rd., 10am to 1pm to be followed by a BBQ lunch provided by the Lions Club.We would be highly delighted if you could help on this day.Our main tasks at this time are to clean up the open space along the roadside and

under the powerlines so that the mowing contractor has a clear run through and under the trees, and hopefully to remove some of the additional obstructions such as piles of cut tree residue.Participants would need to dress appropriately, especially with good protective footwear, and bring gloves and any gardening tools which would be suitable - loppers, secateurs, small chain saw, whipper snipper, brush cutter, trailer etc. and a water bottle. Parking will be in the carpark opposite the Information Centre and down the road signed ‘to the Gorge Walk’.On arrival, each person will need to register at the Lions Club table so that they are covered by their volunteer insurance. They will be assigned a specific area in which to work depending on the tools they have available and will work only with their own tools.If there are any further inquiries please direct them to Mary or Keith Pike, 5754 1668. •

2017 WINTER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATESPUBLICATION SCHEDULE:Ed 14 • 05.05.17 • Autumn Activities. Pre-Winter Warm Up. Positions Vacant.Ed 15 • 19.05.17 • Your Winter Pre-Season Wrap. Mount Beauty Half Marathon.WEd1 • 09.06.17 • Official Opening of Snow Season - QB Weekend Activities. (C)WEd2 • 16.06.17 • Snow Season Staff Training. Winter Calendar of Events (C)DISTRIBUTION • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, clubs and flats in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga, Tawonga South and selected venues in Bright & Myrtleford. Also on-line at www.alpinehighcountry.comMAILING LIST • Over 100 subscribers, media organisations & travel agents.INSERTS • Not available.

ADVERTISING RATES:DISPLAY • 1 column (6cm wide) = $14.00 per cm. 4cp = $19.00 per cm. • 2 column (12.5cm wide) = $24.00 per cm. 4cp = $39.00 per cm. • 3 column (19cm wide) = $34.00 per cm. 4cp = $56.00 per cm.CLASSIFIED • $4.90 per line.BUSINESS DIR • $5.90 per line.FORMAT • Logos and images 300dpi > as jpg attachment.DEADLINE • Friday 2:00pm prior to publication date.CONTRACT • A season contract for 16 Summer editions is available offering 15% discount. The contract is secured by payments made four editions in advance: Due dates: 28.10.16; 22.12.16; 24.02.17 & 21.04.17.

2nd & 3rd Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Opportunity for hospitality industry to prepare and purchase for winter. Frying Pan Inn. Falls Creek. Ph: 0400 350 488.6th Mount Beauty Community Market. In park top end Hollonds St & Kiewa Cres. 9am - 1pm. All welcome. For enquiries or to book a stall, Ph: 03 5754 4097.6th TDFNL Rd 5. Dederang Mount Beauty V Barnawartha @ Mount Beauty.11th Monthly Meeting of UKV Community Assn. 7:30pm at Auditorium of Visitor Info Centre. E: [email protected] Monthly Meeting of Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome. Ph: 0427 544 82414th Mother’s Day - recognise and appreciate the fabulous work done by mothers.16th Monthly Meeting of the local Anxiety Self-

Help Support Group. 7 - 8:30pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. Gold Coin donation appreciated. Further details from Janet: 0412 658 159.19th The regular Monthly BBQ and meeting for all Mount Beauty Men’s Shed members. 12pm at Shed in Tennis Court Avenue. New members welcome.20th Mount Beauty Half Marathon. Starts 10am. Mount Beauty Secondary College. 21.1km, 10km and 3km.20th TDFNL Rd 6. Chiltern V Dederang Mount Beauty.27th TDFNL Rd 7. Dederang Mount Beauty V Wodonga Saints @ Mount Beauty.28th UKVRA presents ‘Bush Gothic.’ Part of the Café Culture series. 5pm at Visitor Information Centre Auditorium. BYO. Tickets at Mount Beauty Newsagency.

WHAT’S ON MAY

21st Monthly BBQ and meeting for all Mount Beauty Men’s Shed members. 12PM at Shed ,Tennis Court Ave. New members welcome.21st Mother’s Heart Fundraising Wine& Cheese evening - from 7pm at Dreamers. Door Prizes and raffles to support Mother’s Heart in Cambodia. Enquiries to: 0488 738 938.22nd TDFNL Rd 3. Dederang Mount Beauty V Wahgunyah at Mount Beauty.25th ANZAC Day Services. 5:30am Falls Creek at

Eagle Rock. 7am Mount Beauty at Bicentennial Gardens. 11am Mount Beauty at the Cenotaph. Enquires to Mb: 0427 784 499.28th Embrace - Powerful documentary exploring the global issue of body dissatisfaction. St Alban’s Hall. Doors Open 6:30pm. Movie showing at 7pm. Further details: Ph: Amber 0409 355 545.29th TDFNL Rd 4. Beechworth V Dederang Mount Beauty.

WHAT’S ON APRIL

EMERGENCYEMERGENCY 000Ambulance 000EMERGENCY BROADCASTERAlpine Radio (Fires & Floods) 96.5 FMELECTRICITYFaults & Emergencies 13 17 99FIREFalls Creek/Mount Beauty/Tawonga 000HOSPITALMount Beauty 5754 3500MEDICAL CENTRES Falls Creek 5758 3238Mount Beauty 5754 3400POLICEFalls Creek 5758 3424Mount Beauty 5754 4244Wangaratta 5723 0600RCAFalls Creek 5758 3287RACVFalls Creek/Mount Beauty 5750 1230BURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS CFA 1800 668 511STATE EMERGENCY SERVICEFalls Creek 13 25 00WILDLIFE RESCUE 0421 553 527

For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact:Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488KC Bell Enterprises Email: [email protected] Seaver Email: [email protected]

For Payment, Placement of Ads or Subscriptions please forward to:Phone/Fax: 03 5754 1346 Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Kiewa Valley Highway, Mount Beauty.Postal Address: PO Box 325, Mount Beauty, VIC, 3699. ABN: 22 171 749 807.

ENQUIRIES

1st Mount Beauty New Year’s Day Community Market, 9am – 1pm. Top end of Hollonds Street. For stall bookings or enquiries, call Bev, 03 5754 4097. 6th Mount Beauty Community Market, 9am – 1pm. Top end of Hollonds Street. For stall bookings or enquiries, call Bev, 03 5754 4097. 13th & 14th MTB de Femme – A weekend of riding the trails for women or all ages and abilities - with a touch of social fun thrown in.

Ph: 03 5758 1200 or visit www.fallscreek.com.au/Events. 27th Mile High Dragon Boat Regatta – on Rocky Valley Dam. Opportunities to be involved and great spectator areas. Ph: 03 5758 1200. 27th Audax Alpine Classic 60km, 70km, 130km, 140km, 200km, 250km, 320km. the greatest cycling challenge in this country. Be part of it! Visit: www.alpineclassic.com.au

8th Falls Creek Mountain Bike Interschools Competition – a new event for local schools to compete for the Interschools MTB Title. Further details: Ph: 03 5758 1200.9th Monthly Meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am Lakeside Community Centre. Ph: 0427 544 82412th Carols by Candelight – brought to you by the Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club. From 6:30pm at the Jesse Hollonds Studio. Bring your picnic rug and a chair. BBQ, Fairy Floss, Song Sheets and Candles all available.

14th Regular monthly meeting of the UKV Community Association. 7:30pm at The Auditorium, next to the VIC. All Welcome Further details from: Em: [email protected] Christmas Carols at Falls Creek. From 6:30pm. Slalom Plaza, Further details from 03 5758 1200. 27th – 28th Summer Kids Club in Falls Creek Village, Ph: 03 5758 1200. 31st Dash for Cash at Falls Creek. Slalom Plaza from 3pm. A quick sprint to Cloud 9 – Winner takes all!. Ph: 03 5758 1200.

PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:Ed 05 * 22.12.17 * Christmas – January Activities. Christmas Wishes. New Year’s Eve fun. (C)Ed 06 * 05.01.18 * Bogong 2 Hotham. Mile High Dragon Boats. Audax Alpine Classic. (C)Ed 07 * 19.01.18 * Mile High Dragon Boats. Audax Alpine Classic. Back to School.Ed 08 * 09.02.18 * Back to School, Dragon Boats & Audax Report. Feb Activities.DISTRIBUTION: • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club, club lodges and apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga and Dederang, plus the RMB’s between Dederang and Tawonga and selected venues in Bright and Myrtleford.ONLINE: • Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ INSERTS: • Not Available

ADVERTISING RATES:DISPLAY: • 1 column (6cm wide) = $14.00 per cm. 4cp = $19.00 per cm. • 2 column (12.5cm wide) = $24.00 per cm. 4cp = $34.00 per cm. • 3 column (19cm wide)= $34.00 per cm. 4cp = $46.00 per cm. CLASSIFIEDS: • $4.90 per line. BUSINESS DIR.: • $5.90 per line. FORMAT: • Logos and images 300dpi> as jpg attachment DEADLINE: • Friday 2.00pm prior to publication date CONTRACT: • A Season Contract for the 15 Editions of summer is available offering a 15% discount. The contract is secured by payments made in advance Due dates: 27.10.17; 08.12.17; 02.02.18; 20.04.18.

For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact:Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488 Email: [email protected]

For Payment, Placement of Adverts or Subscriptions, please forward to: Ph/Fax: 03 5754 1346Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty 3699. ABN:22 171 749 807

Chairman from a network of staff representing 150 Quest franchises across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. The Quest Chairman’s Award is a prestigious and highly esteemed award, with many previous recipients having progressed to Quest franchise business ownership.

Paul Constantinou, Chairman Quest Apartment Hotels said the award specifically recognised Ms van de Ven’s commitment to the organisation.

“Ms van de Ven’s dedicated and tireless service to Quest, and the Wodonga community, is an outstanding example to her colleagues. Her willingness to consistently go above and beyond the call of duty and achieve her personal best is second to none, she is an extremely worthy recipient of this award.” Mr Constantinou said.

Natasha Callewaert, Quest Wodonga Franchisee said she was delighted to see Ms van de Ven receive the award. “It is inspirational employees like Ms van de

Ven that ensure our guests receive the quality ‘home away from home’ experience they have come to expect. Her passion, dedication and belief are the driving forces behind this success” Ms Callewaert said.

Congratulations Amy from all here at Falls Creek and we look forward to seeing you at the Ice Plunge in 2018. •

Quest Chairman. Paul Constantinou, with Amy van de Ven and her award. Pic –Courtesy Quest Network


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