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PRICELESS SUMMER EDITION TWELVE FRIDAY 6TH APRIL 2018

Welcome to Our World!

• Top: Enjoying the high plains with tracks for mountain bikes. Pic - Jiri Cech. • Left: ...and great trails for altitude running. Pic - FCRM. • Right: Providing lunch for the high country walks is Lisa Logan (right) from Diana Lodge supported by mum Nellie. Pic - Ken Bell.

FALLS CREEK Open For Businesswww.fallscreek.com.au

AccommodationAlpha LodgeOpen for Summer. Self-cater Accommodation $61 p/p p/n twin/dbl. $45 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.

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

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 $140 /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.

Milch Café Open Daily for drinks & meals. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3407. Refer Ad this Edition.

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

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 lower level, St Falls West. Ph: 03 5758 3009. Open Peaks Weekend: Friday 9th. 10am-7pm. Saturday 10th: 8am-7pm. Sunday 11th: 8am-7pm. Monday: 10am-2pm. Regular Hours: Mon to Sat: 10am-5pm.Sun: 10am-3pm .

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.

School Holiday HoursSaturday 7th & Sunday 8th April 11am – 3pm daily.Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th April 11am – 3pm daily.Also open by appointment – with 24 hours notice.

Ph: 03 5758 1202For Further Information:Wb:www.fallscreekmuseum.com.auEm:[email protected] Fb:facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum

NEW BOARD APPOINTMENTSFalls Creek Alpine Resort Management Board

Falls Creek Alpine Resort Management Board has been advised by the Minister for Energy, Environment

and Climate Change, the Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio MP of appointments to the Board for the period March 30th, 2018 to March 29th, 2021.

The Victorian alpine resorts’ economic contribution, environmental stewardship and provision of recreational and social benefits plays a vital role in state tourism and in their support for the local, regional and state economies.

Falls Creek, as the largest Victorian alpine resort and Bronze Award winner of the RACV Major Tourism Awards 2018, is pleased to make the following announcement regards its new Board members.

The Minister has appointed the following members to the Falls Creek Alpine Resort Management Board:

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.

FALLS CREEK Open For Businesswww.fallscreek.com.au

• Jo Shannon (Chair). • Lindy Allen (Deputy Chair). • Jason Alexandra. • Michelle Croughan. • Susan Lebish. • Helen Moran. • Peter Valerio.

The Falls Creek Board is fortunate to retain the services of its outgoing Chair, Susan Lebish. Additionally, both Lindy Allen and Jason Alexandra continue their service.

The Minister has confirmed that Susan will join Michelle Croughan, Helen Moran and Peter Valerio as common members on the Boards of Falls Creek, Mount Hotham, Mount Buller and Mount Stirling. This is to assist with improving collaboration across the resorts.

In a statement, incoming Chair Jo Shannon said “It is a privilege to be appointed as the Chair of the Falls Creek Alpine Resort Management Board. I am committed to taking an open and collaborative approach to deliver sustainable outcomes for all stakeholders. I look forward to working

with the Board and the Falls Creek community.”

The Board looks forward to continuing its collaboration with the alpine resort sector, particularly in the areas of improved efficiency and transparency. Furthermore, it will work with the Alpine Resorts Co-Ordinating Council (ARCC) on its review of resort services, cost and efficiencies.

Whilst already a leader in its adoption of climate change initiatives, Falls Creek has pledged to improve its environmental sustainability along with progressing its targets for improved resource use, and working towards complying with obligations under the Climate Change Act 2017.

As Falls Creek heads into its 7th Decade as an alpine resort, the Minister’s appointments to the Board will provide the strategic and governance framework aligned with meeting the resort’s obligations to its community, guests, resort users and stakeholders and thereby its relevance well in to the foreseeable future.

On behalf of the community, this newspaper welcomes all board members to the resort and we all look forward to continuing to exceed visitor expectations, both summer and winter. Ed. •

Our Falls Creek logo, designed locally and representing all aspects of this community.

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For Menu and further Information visit: www.snowlands.com.au/thelasthoot

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Chicken Parmy & Long Neck $35 Special offered every day!!

for Menu and further information, visit: www.snowlands.com.au/thelasthoot

WONDERLAND EMPORIUMA Pleasant Surprise

Opening a new business of any description requires plenty of planning, a fair degree of skill and

an earnest desire to care for customers. Opening a brand new business from scratch requires all of the above – and more.

The good news is that it is open and operating successfully- located in the service lane on the Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South in the cute little shopping complex that is Nourish Whole Foods and Flour + Water Restaurant.

The new business is beautifully named ‘Wonderland Emporium’ and that probably best describes what the business is.

It is not a coffee shop – and yet it provides a comprehensive range of coffees and a menu full of Black Teas (like Golden Monkey), Herbal Teas (like Chamomile Blossoms), Oolong Teas (like Taiwan Ginseng Oolong), Green Teas (like Honey Dew Green), White Teas (Lemon Cooler) and Chai Teas (Masala Chai). Also on offer are Iced Teas (Merry Mint).

Add to these in the drinks department we can have ‘Smoothie of the Day,” Beechworth Apple Juice or San Pellegrino Mineral Water.

It is not a restaurant – and yet the menu is so very interesting. Whilst limited, it changes regularly and should be sampled to develop your appreciation.

Small Bites can consist of House Cured Olives with sourdough, or House made Labne with crackers

The Beauty Bowl is the seasonal best and can be Curry on Wednesdays, Vegetarian

Suburban hip café meets the high country!

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

fresh juices!! Open Five Days a week 9am – late!Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays

All day Eats & Treats made with Love! Tasty regional Craft Beers on tap – plus an extensive wine list & cocktail menu!

Local Goodness with Super Friendly Service!

See us on Facebook & Instagram. For reservations, call: 03 5758 3222

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

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 Fridays - from 5pmKids Entertainment, Free Meat Raffles, Free Pool and Darts comp!

• Apartment style luxury rooms• Pool & Jacuzzi• Sauna & Steam Room

Available for Groups Bookings and Functions. Contact us for details!

Shanaya New, proprietor Jodi Mann and Megan New. Pic – Ken Bell

on Thursdays and Ramen on Fridays. The Japanese style Pork Belly Ramen last week was excellent.

The Peace Plate is also seasonal and can offer tasty delights as simple as Chicken and Leek Pie with salad.

The Produce Platter can be for one or two people and comprises fine cheeses, house-made dips and is described as enticing antipasto style eating. A Vegan Produce Platter is available on request.

And, to finish off, there is a display cabinet choc-a-block full of cakes, desserts and even some vegan treats. Scones, jam and cream also make the mouth water

It is not a gift shop - and yet there is a range of gift-packed Honey Bird coffee – and it is not a florist – yet there is a range of flowers available and flowers can be ordered as wreaths, bouquets and for weddings. It is not an art gallery – and yet the walls are adorned with a delightful showing of local art – at the moment by Margaret Jordon.

This presentation of local art will change on a regular basis.

Wonderland Emporium is just that – a surprising package that has a something for everyone. From dining inside to seating on the verandah and taking in the views. One pleasant surprise are the clean hand-towels in the facilities. No paper here – just clean, folded hand towels for your comfort.

Wonderland Emporium is the brain-child of Jodi Mann with the support of husband Scott. Jodi is supported by her mum Gail who visits regularly and controls the books. Helping in the kitchen is Shanaya New and out the front is Megan New with a steadily growing team.

Wonderland Emporium is currently trading Tuesday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays. Closed Sundays and Mondays.

If you would like to know more, or make a booking, give Jodi a call on 0409 235 550. •

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+ Weekend Shuttles + Bike Patrol

+ 37km beginner & intermediate trails

Mountain Biking is no longer for the elites only

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GOLF NOTESAutumn Fun Activities

Thanks to everyone for making the Easter Activities at the golf club lots of fun which proved to be enjoyable

for all who attended.

For the rest of April, the Monthly Medals for the Men and Ladies will be held on Saturday 7th followed by the Men’s Yellow Ball comp, which always proves to be popular and a lot of fun, well most of the time anyway unless it is your turn to play the Yellow Ball.

Saturday 21st April will be a most interesting day with the President’s Choice being staged. This year it is rumoured that

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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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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

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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.

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President Stephen has chosen a ‘Bisque Par’ format for the day. In this format the player can stipulate how many of his ‘handicap’ stroke he wishes to allocated to a particular hole e.g. the player may wish to take 2 of their strokes on the 11th hole instead of their ‘usual’ one which their handicap allows them. However, the player MUST be mindful that once they have used all their handicap strokes they must play any remaining holes off scratch, i.e without the benefit of any usual strokes they may receive on the hole. Sounds complicated but will not be once we get under way. This format will prove to be very interesting and adds another layer of decision making and strategy to the game.

The last couple of months has been exciting at the Club as we have had 2 Holes-in-One, on the same hole, the 17th. First up on Boxing Day last year was Roger Church and lately, on the 17th March, was Dave Browning. Congratulations to both of them and thanks to Tate’s Funeral Service for their sponsorship of this phenomena by the way of a $200 cheque to the recipient.

One Annual event that, in the past, has not captured the imagination of the Men as much as this year, was the Red Tees Championships in early February. The difference this year was that all who dressed

as a Lady (and I use that term loosely!) were given a 2 stroke advantage to their handicap. The boys took to the Op Shops around town, and their wives wardrobes, to attire themselves befitting the day. Suffice to say that all had lots of laughs, some had lots of hits, with eventual winner Dave Browning doing so without the handicap benefit in a tense 3 hole play-off with Roger Church - watched raucously, as would be expected, from the balcony by all the ‘girls!’

As you can see, we do have a bit of fun up at the Golf Club. It is not all serious comps and rivalry. Everyone and anyone is more than welcome to approach any member of the club to learn more about how to join us on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sunday for golf and social contact, or call into the Tawonga South Newsagency and speak to President Stephen about it all. See you at Mount Beauty Golf Club soon. •

Michael Bartholomew, Secretary. Ph: 0418 431 531. Em: [email protected]

Hole in One Dave Browning on 17th March, following on from Roger Church’s Hole in One on Boxing Day last

– both on the 17th hole. Pic – Courtesy the Golf Club.


MEDICAL SERVICES MOUNT BEAUTY

WHEREWHEN

HOW

WHO

WHAT

Tawonga Crescent

8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Friday 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays

Ph: 5754 3400 for appointments24 hours for emergencies

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

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

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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


WHEREWHEN

HOW

WHO

WHAT

Tawonga Crescent

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


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



2017 LOCAL PASSAffordable skiing

in your own backyard!Take advantage of the value

packed* Local Pass - exclusively offered to local residents.

$250 per Adult + $45 per Day$140 per Child + $35 per Day

** More Benefits in 2017**

All orders in by Sunday 30th April.

For further information contact:

Falls Creek Ski Lifts P/LPh: 03 5758 1000

* Conditions apply

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.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY

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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WHEREWHEN

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Tawonga Crescent

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


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



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in your own backyard!Take advantage of the value

packed* Local Pass - exclusively offered to local residents.

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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

P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y Got a problem with pests? We can help with:

• Pre-purchase home inspections• Sniffer dog tracking of

Termites• Rodents • Spiders

• 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.

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

12 - 14 Hollonds Street Mount BeautyPh: 03 5754 1999

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

Holiday TimeWe have everything for the camper

– lights, nets, chairs, picnic sets, sports gear and games, kitchen ware, lots of

tools & winter gear coming.Gift Vouchers Available

Mt Beauty Hardware & Drapery

Mount Beauty Community Market

Located up the top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent, our community market originated in

1979, and features a variety of home grown fresh produce, new and used goods and household items, craft stalls, sausage sizzle and much more. The market takes place this Saturday 7th April, and runs from 9am to about 2pm. Phone 03 5754 4097 for enquiries or to book a stall. •

All My LoveBy Anne Brooksbank will be presented at the Mount Beauty Community Centre, Kiewa Crescent, this Saturday 7th April.

Henry Lawson and Mary Gilmore are two of Australia’s best-known faces, with their literary works seeing them both ‘on the money’…no really, they have both appeared on the currency!

While their separate careers made them celebrities, what Australia never knew was about their secret love and the shocking betrayal they faced. All My Love is their story which incorporates their own words, taken from the letters they sent each other. “An outstanding theatrical experience of the type of greatness that sneaks up on you…” Blue Curtains. Starring Dion Mills (Lawson) Kim Denman (Gilmore); Directed by Denny Lawrence.

There will be two performances – the first at 2pm and then again at 7.30pm. Tickets are $40, concession $35, student/child $15 and are available at the Mount Beauty Newsagency: Ph: 03 5754 4204, or at the door. •

The Mad Scientist ShowIt’s fun and exciting. The kids will have a blast! And it certainly is something a little different for the local kids.

As part of the Alpine Shire Holiday program, The Mad Scientist program will take place in Mount Beauty at the Library in Lakeside Avenue from 2pm on Wednesday 11th April. Cost is a Gold Coin and to book or for more details, give a Library a call on 03 5754 4305. •

Phonetography Workshops!Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity. The Alpine Shire Youth Development Office has teamed up with the creatives over at Bright’s ‘Free Spirit Photography’ to host two free workshop events!

The saying goes, “the best camera is the one you have at hand.” If you’ve ever wanted to crack the code on getting amazing photos from your smart phone, this is the event for you.

The first eight people to register for each event will get free access to a three hour ‘photography’ masterclass, where you’ll receive a comprehensive run-down on how to get the best from your phone in any lighting, how to make the most of any background, and the top five free apps to edit your photos with.

Workshops are open to shire residents aged 12-24; for more information or to register, please contact Jenny Corser on 0419 915 319 or email: [email protected].

The Mount Beauty session will take place on Friday 13th April and will start at

the Mount Beauty Library. Bring your Smartphone, charged and with space for photos. Bring water, afternoon tea provided. Bring appropriate clothing and footwear as you will be going outside. •

Neighbourhood CentreOur great team over at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre have cobbled together a program to keep the kids entertained during the second week of the school holidays.

On Tuesday 10th they will have Tie Dying – creating intricate patterns on T shirts or pillow cases. Bring a T shirt or pillow case you would like to decorate.

On Thursday 12th they’re going to teach you how to make wonderful flowers for Mother’s Day.

Cost is $10 per session between 11am and 12:30pm and children under the age of 10 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Their flier says “Lots of things to keep both you and them happy! For more information, please call: 03 5754 1166. •

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5Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK ~ Summer 2017 Edition THIRTEEN

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.

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FALL LINESEngland’s Elite Train at Falls

Decorated middle distance runners Charlie Grice (ENG) & Kyle Langford (ENG) have headed

to the Victorian Alps at Falls Creek in preparation for the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. The training group chose a three week camp at Falls Creek as their preferred training arena for the added benefits of altitude (sighted by several elite running teams prior) along with solitude in the mountain village allowing concentrated training blocks with a minimum of distractions. Both athletes have set their sights on medals for the Gold Coast Games in April in the 800m & 1500m distances. The pair have also made a few side trips to the athletics track in Albury in the three week training camp. Both athletes will compete in preliminary races in Brisbane before the much awaited Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in early April.

An interesting aside for the Games is that, teams from the UK will be representing their own country, England, Scotland or Wales, whereas for the Olympics, they would all compete under the UK banner.

Our favourite media man, Chris Hocking was able to supply the images and get video coverage on two local stations, 9 Regional & Prime news. We think that WIN ran it on Monday. •

Photography WorkshopsThere is nothing more satisfying than taking complete control of your camera, finding its potential and understanding how to make full use of it. To achieve this, learning how to get off your Auto modes is a huge step in the right direction.

Join me on one of my photography workshops to really get an understanding of your camera and the potential you hold in your hands. During the weekend I will show you and help you to understand shutter speeds, aperture, shooting in manual mode, The affect different lenses have on your photos, fill flash, composition, how to correctly expose your photos as well as some of the editing and workflow techniques that I use.

The final workshop for summer is on the weekend of April 14th &15th. Costs are

$350 per person including two lunches and dinner.

Contact Charlie at [email protected] to book or check: www.mountainside.net.au. •

Local ArtistAlison Percy is a local visual artist and claims Falls Creek as the family’s second home year round. Her family are members of the Albury Ski Club where they ski in winter and in other seasons she and her husband go for drives to find a place for him to go fishing and for Alison to set up for painting.

Alison will be having her first Melbourne Solo Exhibition in May at Fortyfivedownstairs Gallery at number 45 Flinders Lane. Opening night is Tue 22nd May at 5:30pm and the exhibition runs from the 22nd to Saturday 2nd June.

Alison is pretty well known in our local Albury area for her artwork but not in Melbourne, so she is keen to get her name out there - letting people know about the two week exhibition – plus the fun opening night!

England’s Kyle Langford and Charlie Grice spent three weeks training around Falls Creek prior to heading to the Gold Coast for the Commonwealth Games. Pic – Chris Hocking.


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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

CLASSIFIEDSMISSING 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.

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

FOR HIRE Three Tonne Tipper and mini Excavator. Ph: 0427 942 171.

FOR SALERM Williams Cuban Heel Boots, Bushman Tan, with added rubber protective sole. Almost brand new. Size 9 G. Retail $309.95 will sell for $200. Ph: 0400 350 488.

FOR SALE Savage 11ft tinny with 15hp Yamaha. Includes trailer, covers & emergency equipt. Registered ready to go fishing. $2000. Ph 0420 372 084.

BRUSHCUTTING – FALLS CREEK For Slashing, fire fuel reduction and general clean up call Jamie. Mb 0466 154 327 Em: [email protected].

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 722 287.ELECTRICAL All Electrical Services. Ph: Rick 0418 698 491. Reg No: 7923.

ELECTRICAL 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.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.PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Mowing, Painting, Carpentry, Roof Repairs and Landscaping. Ph: 0415 545 646. REMEDIAL MASSAGE/NATUROPATH38 St Bernard Dv, Tawonga Sth. Ph: 0419 519 275.SPORTS & REMEDIAL MASSAGE Mobile Remedial and Sports Massage Service. Suitable for tradies, athletes and the active. www.impactmassage.com.au. Mb: 0404 768 067STORAGECaravans, 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.

Here is a link to the gallery website that will give you more insight: https://www.fortyfivedownstairs.com/wp2016/event/captured-landscapes/#1451285630039-f4b33ad9-e290b1db-6de1ff27-19d7

Alison’s works are inspired by the family’s many trips through North East Victoria, the Kiewa Valley, Falls Creek and Bogong High Plains. The exhibition will comprise 13 acrylic paintings framed in Australian mountain ash ranging in size from 1524 x 2034mm to 760 x 1014mm and 15 gouache plein air works are framed in Tasmanian oak that are 508 x 610mm and 356 x 457mm.

Alison spent time on the high plains over Easter painting plein air for the exhibition – with the last two works produced while on the mountain over at Rocky Valley Lake. •

A Good Friday AppealAnother year - another amazing total for our local community. This year we collected $11,300 towards the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

It was amazing to see many smiling faces on Friday morning turn up at the CFA Shed in Lakeside Avenue to volunteer to collect. From the local Scout and Cubs to family and friends all turned up to help

out. Without the support of these people and our local CFC from Mount Beauty and Tawonga this collection could not happen and we thank you so very much. Thanks also to Susan Ikin who donated a major raffle prize - which, is worth mentioning, all prizes were won by locals.

Then, the biggest task is the counting of

Rocky Valley Lake Two by Alison Percy (gouache, plein air painting 508 x 610mm)

all that money so a huge thanks go to the local Commonwealth Bank team of Meryn Deans and her staff. Meryn has been assisting with the collection for many years, overseeing the counting to ensure the tally is correct and the girls at the branch who confirm the numbers. The organisers of the local collections appreciate the time it takes to do this.


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2018 SUMMER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES

ENQUIRIES

WHAT’S ON – APRIL7th Mount Beauty Community Market, 9am – 1pm up the top end of Hollonds Street, and Kiewa Crescent. All Welcome. For enquiries or to book a stall, Phone 03 5754 4097. 7th TDFNL Rd 1: Dederang Mount Beauty V Wodonga Saints @ Mount Beauty. 12th Regular Monthly meeting of the Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association. 7:30pm at the Auditorium beside the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre. All Welcome. For more info Em: [email protected] 14th Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am. Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome. Ph: 0427 544 824. 14th TDFNL Rd 2:Chiltern Swans V Dederang Mount Beauty. 14th & 15th Photography Workshop with Charlie Brown. Two days (and possibly some evening shooting) – includes two lunches and a dinner – and the opportunity to be so much more professional. Em: [email protected] to book.

17th Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Anxiety Self Help Support Group, 7pm – 8:30pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. Gold coin donation appreciated. 20th Regular Monthly Mount Beauty Men’s Shed meeting and BBQ. 11:30am at the Men’s Shed in Tennis Court Avenue. 21th TDFNL Rd 3: Dederang Mount Beauty V Tallangatta @ Mount Beauty. 25th ANZAC Day Services. Falls Creek – 5:30am at Eagle Rock on the Pretty Valley Road. Mount Beauty - 7am Early Service at Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue by the lake. 10:45am at the Cenotaph at the roundabout. 25th Historic Alpine Huts Walk and Picnic – an opportunity to appreciate the High Country. From 10:45am at Falls Creek. Book on www. EventBrite.com.au or contact the Falls Creek Museum. Ph: 0427 329 629. 28th TDFNL Rd 4: Dederang Mount Beauty V Barnawartha @ Mount Beauty.

PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:Ed 13 * 20.04.18 * ANZAC Day Parade & Celebrations. Trade Fair @ Falls Creek.Ed 14 * 11.05.18 * Autumn Activities, Pre-Winter Warm Up, Positions Vacant.Ed 15 * 25.05.18 * The Falls Creek Ice Plunge. Lead into WinterWEd 01 * 08.06.18 * Queen’s Birthday Weekend – Official Season Opening CelebrationsDISTRIBUTION: • 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

EMERGENCY


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

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ENQUIRIES

To the many people who donated this year – a big thank you! This money will go to help so many children in so many ways. Although not a record for our area it’s still shows we are strong supporters of this great hospital. To all who helped along the way thank you and we look forward to see you all again next year. •

Emergency ReliefIt is a sad but true situation that we realise there are people in this community that, for a myriad of reasons, need emergency relief. To meet this need the local team at the Anglicare Mount Beauty Welfare Committee do a fantastic job. Last February the group moved in the The Manse, the home beside the Uniting Church in Kiewa Crescent where the extra space has enabled the provision of a better improved service.

Prior to Christmas, our local Commonwealth Bank Team donated $500 worth of long life products and groceries to our local Anglicare.

Now the Mount Beauty Community Bank branch of the Bendigo Bank is on board by

installing a permanent grocery shelf where clients and members of the public can drop off items to be donated.

This helped considerably at Christmas, and is an excellent way of filling gaps in the Anglicare stores. At the moment the committee are asking for donations of shampoo, soap and deodorant to meet their clients’ needs.

This ‘Collection Shelf ’ really is a fantastic system as it not only helps promote the service but demonstrates the huge commitment our Mount Beauty Community Bank team and our community have to ensuring that anyone who is going through a rough patch should not have to go without food or essentials. If you would like to know more, or to assist our local Anglicare, please give our Emergency Relief Co-ordinator, David Mundy a call on Mb: 0419 599 606. •

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This ‘Collection Shelf ’ really is a fantastic system...


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