This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 22 November 2019

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So much activity this weekend. Left: The Alpine Challenge. Pic - Ken Bell. Right: Ignition. Pic - Matt Hull.

The brand new Tawonga War Memorial by Whipps Designs. Pic - Simone Dowel.

Congratulations to the newly married Hayley and Ben Deans. Pic - courtesy of the family.

IGNITION Light Em Up!

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Brett and the guys have put ou like to ride bikes? You like to together a fantastic program party? Well this is the biggest and over the three days that includes: best bike-riding party around! Blue • Gravity shuttles, • Back Dirt Mountain Biking presents Ignition, country rides, • Skills sessions, • a mountain bike event hinged on the core Specialized demo • MTB Round One of bikes, the GE National Series social elements of the rider lifestyle. whe Photography Lessons • Yoga will be staged this weekend, beginning Great Success Join us this weekend Gravity with shuttles mor he National Enduro Series Lessons • Beer hall, • Livefrom Band11am Friday. with practice sessions ocal lad Ben McIlroy is an up and the V beginning on Fridayseries 22ndfor forthe & DJ, • Drift trikes and sessions actsatas12noon the qualifying coming Enduro mountain bike During the course of the weekend, several coup the Grand Opening of the official Enduro World Series.

SeeShuttles mention plus much, much more! racer. Over the last two years he has of the trails will be closed to general riders I the season of mountain biking at Falls Creek. in the article with Ben McIlroy. although Blue– Dirt will have shuttles running progressed to be the fastest junior rider in Don’t miss out Bookings closing MR: Australia winning both the National Series Mountain Australia in here. conjunction A little noteBike of explanation While with soon! on Friday from 11am to 6pm and again on Visit www.ignitionmtb.

In excess of 40kms of some of the best trails and the bestinscenery and the National Championships 2016.to race Falls Creek Resort Management pleased Ignition is promoted as the start are of the Saturday 5pm. Cost com.au andfrom make9am yourtobooking now.is $50 per On March Ben: 26 by Ben and raced his first be enjoyed thewent best riders.

Pic - Matt Hull. to present Round One –ofitthe 2017 Gravity mountain bike season is actually the day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt. ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in three Enduro National Series.

The series is Australia “This is a brilliant officiallythe trails will start of the Blue Dirt Shuttles for mountain com.au to book.way OntoSunday Can The other beginner trails, ‘Induction’ Rotorua, New Zealand.

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Riders access tracks be closed to the general public, Matt Rousu tothis chat linking the toTrail Headup inwith Slalom Car Park Forest Round will be at Falls.

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Matt Rousu caught up with Ben to chat In 2016 I raced the Bright, Perth and about the race and his potential future in Adelaide National series events winning all the mountain bike world. three and the U19 series overall. I then went on to win U19 National Champs in Adelaide MR: Is this your first overseas race? (with a time that would have knocked Troy Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS Brosnan off the elite podium).

(Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be Mount Bogong, Mount MR: How did you end up travelling and pretty exciting.

Hotham, Mount McKay racing alongside Chris Panozzo (2 time Elite MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous? and Mount Feathertop.

Gravity Enduro Australian champion)?

Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous Ben: I first met Chris at a Victorian Enduro On top of theExcited challenge than excited. to race overseas, but state round at Barjarg, I was still like Under of distance will be the fact nervous because it’s such a big event.

15s or Under 17s and I knew that he was a fast that runners will haveanything to MR: Have you heard about the dude. I wanted to hang out with the fast guys scale aover myriad of fallen NZ? tracks in Rotorua, so I wanted to hang out with Chris Panozzo. trees, ford swollen rivers Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, I remember at Barjarg the shuttles were always and survive bloody cold they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks. a bit delayed, we were hanging out down the temperatures at night.

MR: How did you get into riding? bottom for so long that we nearly missed our As anPretty indication the race runs. When we got to the top, everyone Ben: muchofbecause of my Dad, tough nature of the was wondering where we’d been. He was course, the 100 mile just like “Ah we’ve just been chilling at the event has a 34% Did Not bottom.” So that felt pretty cool.

Finish (DNF) rate with After that he invited me to travel with him runners this year vying to the next round at Narbethong. During for the ‘Mortein Alley’ Lots of enthusiasm atthat the start 36km and run. any Pic -more Jiri Cech. trip ofwethedecided not60km to race Award – a prize given to the of the Vic series. I thought that I wouldn’t first runner who withdraws For spectators support crews, it is an really continueand racing but then Chris in the night run from Pole 333 to Mount opportunity try out the new invited me totoToowoomba.

Thatmountain was my Hotham / Harrietville / Feathertop and trail national network,race withand vehicle first fromshuttles then onoperating we just back to Pole 333. (PS This is after runners all day Saturday andheSunday. pleaseto all became mates and invited And me along give these athletes as much support and have been up Spion Kopje and over to Mt cheering as you can. • Bogong and back around Langford’s).

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he Falls Creek Alpine Challenge is Australia’s toughest ultra-trail run set to challenge Aussie and World class athletes.

Last year’s event threw the organisers into chaos when about a foot of snow fell on the high plains in the week leading up to the event – which meant a major re-think and change to the course. This year the weather is looking good and warm. “It’ll probably be too hot” said one of the organisers.

At the time of going to print, a field of around 250 extreme ultra runners are set to descend on the Bogong High Plains this weekend for the running of the Falls Creek Alpine Challenge – and 100 of those runners are taking on the 100 mile.

A TIME TO REMEMBER

ThisANZAC year is Day the fourth year that Falls- Creek Dawn Service: 5:45am has6:15am. hosted Service the Alpine Challenge with the at Eagle Rock - including ers of a Bagpipe recital..

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Saturday morning, because the runners the scale on com.au/Events. occurred.in the 100 mile and the 100km will have For the winners there is a bit of nostalgia Mount Beauty Service now pre-race check in at 4:15am with the start and a link to the past with a trophy in the Anzac Day Services are as follows. The Vets and at 4:30am.

Runners in the 60km and 36km shape of a horseshoe which commemorates Early Morning Service will take place Middle get it a little easier with pre-race at 8:15am the run’s links back to the early pioneers in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue d by OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT Diggers marching down Hollonds Street last year, ledBEAUTY by the shire offices) beginning at 7am. race start at 8:30am. who trails the Alps. upportedand(beside Kellyforged from Wodonga Eyecare consulting Jim Crebbin onGibbons his WW1 Motorthrough bike. Pic - Ken Bell.

A small informal service with a speaker at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical Race Director said the response The “The from the localPaul RSL.Ashton All welcome. addressnature for the daythis will be offered of event is aby great fit for Centre, Tawonga Crescent. ctator Full eyethe examinations including Glaucoma tests, students from Mount Beauty Secondary this year has been fantastic with runners Falls Creek and really showcases what the The Anzac Day March will come down how Diabetes and Macular Degeneration screening.

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Speakers will be school captains, Hollonds Street, starting from the assembly point coming from every state and territory in village andwelcome. high plains has to offer in the atically.

Children To arrange an appointment: Trnka and Connor Vickers. At our in Park Street, near Police Station at 10:45am, Katerina as well asthe several from overseas. s a very Australia season.

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Whilst Hollonds Street will not At this stage, the field is evenly split across and in Next: Fri 10th 24th Nov the the public are invited to doNov so ifthen they Fri wish. our existing events calendar, including closed, traffic movement will be restricted three distances but it appears the as express thebe the marchers come down thecompetitors street. details on the service from Bob ride” says iconic Peaks Challenge roadMrcycle ers.’ majority of international will Further Williams, President, Mount Beauty RSL The Commemorative Service will take place Falls Creek Marketing & Communications ortunities join the hard-core Aussies and take on the on 5754 1585, or 0427 784 499.Laundrette?

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Prayers will be to the Mount Beauty Senior Citizens atefulness ThisTony is aKeeble trail of endurance which must be led by Sister Eileen Reardon of the Catholic Rooms for a BBQ Lunch, refreshments and Road 41 Bogong High Plains expectedcompleted inside 44 hours whilst covering Church and the Guest Speaker on the day will the traditional activities (read two-up), plus Clean, comfortable, well-lit and carpeted - with 7,000m of Lascent descent be Flight Richardand Cornell ALTCincluding, Bandiana.. a couple of beers and a few old stories. •

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TAWONGA WAR MEMORIAL Our Community Together

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rawing one of the biggest crowds Tawonga has seen in a while, around 150 community members came together last Sunday, 10th November to celebrate the unveiling of the town’s new War Memorial.

Innovative, unique and a true work of art, the final result is an absolute beauty!

Despite this commitment by many Tawonga locals, the town had never had a war memorial of its own - until now. Located in the Tawonga Pioneer Memorial Park, it honours the servicemen and women from Tawonga and district, their connection to the armed services, and their involvement in the various theatres of war and peacekeeping roles.

It was a team effort by a number of local trades; the exposed concrete pathway was the work of Brendon Mahoney, the nearby stone reflection seat was constructed

by John Walton, and Ben Svarc ran power to the memorial site to Several if the dignitaries at the opening of the Tawonga War Memorial, from left, Lisa enable lighting of Russel, Les Jordan, Andrew Randell, Michael Whipps, Dorothy Morrison and Eric the steel memorial Napier. Pic – Simone Dowel ball designed and constructed by serving in the Royal Australian Navy for Michael Whipps from Whipps Design. reading the Ode to the Fallen, and to

In saying that Tawonga did not have a war memorial we do however acknowledge the Mount Beauty Cenotaph built by Clarence ‘Snowy’ Miller in 1953.

Whippsy put considerable thought into the design and consulted with local service personnel, which has resulted in a stunning addition to the park.

In January this year, the Tawonga and District Community Association project committee held discussions around a war memorial concept with the local community and engaged specialist trades to construct a memorial whilst allowing an element of creativity within the project brief.

The TDCA would like to thank the Kiewa Mitta Murray Community Enterprises Ltd (our Bendigo Community Bank), Victorian Veterans Council and the Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club for their funding assistance to this project, as well as Leading Seaman Lisa Russell, who is currently

After settlement in the late 1860s, Tawonga had become a thriving community by the turn of the century. When war was declared in 1914, a number of Tawonga and district residents enlisted.

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Arthur Higginson, son of First World War soldier Henry John Higginson, for his duties in lowering the flag.

The TDCA would also extend thanks to the Tawonga Fire Brigade for the BBQ they have provided, Barbara Pyle from the Upper Kiewa Valley Historical Society and Dianne Edmondson for their contribution towards the display in the shelter, and Les Jordan, Les Bevan, Jim Crebbin, and Ken Edmondson for bringing the respective military history on wheels.

Thank you also to the Old Tawonga Store for providing tea and coffee, Meryn Deans for the fairy floss, Ryhs Ryder our music man, Ray Dart for the beautiful flowers and the Alpine Shire work team for their maintenance of the park. • Simone Dowel

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As Christmas creeps closer, she’s shared some of her suggestions for gift shopping this year - the first being a stunning piece from Argent Silversmith. Made by Liz Herman right here in the Kiewa Valley from recycled materials, a necklace, ring, earrings or bangle is bound to put a smile on her face come Christmas morning, and the fact it’s made both ethically and sustainably is a nice touch too.

If you’re not too sure on sizing when it comes to clothes, Moni said accessories are always a safe choice, such as a silk scarf, summer hat, handbag or wallet.

However if you’d like to avoid clothing and accessories altogether - not a problem!

Recently introducing a selection of homewares in store, you’ll find a range of prints, cushions, vases and silk flower arrangements to help brighten up the home.

For those feeling brave and wishing to take on the task of gifting a whole new outfit to a special someone, it’s not actually anywhere near as difficult as you’d think. With an

With almost a decade of experience in her store, Moni has a broad range of knowledge and expertise that will solve the bulk of your Christmas woes.

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The staff anticipate a high volume of traffic and predict long queues and delays.

We thank you in advance for your patience.

Further details: Ph: 03 5755 0555 or Em: info@alpineshire.vic.gov.au 5

FALL LINES Tawonga Mount Beauty Bowls On Sunday 10th November, the Tawonga Mount Beauty Bowls Club held its annual Muriel Jobling trophy tournament. Muriel Jobling is the late mother of Alan Mull, who together with his wife Margaret, generously sponsor the tournament each year. The tournament was held in much more pleasant conditions than had prevailed in previous days and was competed for by teams from Bright, Tallangatta, Yackandandah and Wodonga, as well as the host club. Three games of nine ends were played and the undefeated winners were a team from the Tallangatta club comprising Marlene Ellis, Sid McCann and led by Dale Mastenbrook and to whom the handsome trophy was presented by Alan and Margaret Mull. •

The Muriel Jobling trophy presentation: From left, Alan Mull, Sid McCann, Marlene Ellis, Dale Mastenbrook and Margaret Mull. Pic – Courtesy George Eldridge

MEDICAL SERVICES MOUNT BEAUTY WHERE 2D Tawonga Crescent.

WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday.

10am – 12noon Saturdays. (for urgent medical issues only) HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments 24 hours for emergencies WHO Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Matthew McAlpine & Lachlan McKeeman WHAT Fully accredited General Practice with 40 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

Your Local Practice – supporting the local community!

One example of the great service provided by our community band – at Remembrance Day. Another opportunity for you to appreciate their talent will be at Saturday Night’s concert. Pic – Ken Bell

Band Concert

Young Athlete Sponsorship

As the end of another year looms, the Mount Beauty and District Community Band is fine-tuning its repertoire in preparation for an End-of-Year concert to be held on November 23rd in the Mount Beauty Community Centre.

Covering a range of genres from Classical to Dixieland Jazz to lively Soundtracks, and featuring composers from renowned Italian composer Gioachino Rossini born in 1792 to Leonard Bernstein, born more than 100 years later in 1918, the program for the concert seems to have something for everyone.

An unusual inclusion for this year’s performance will be the haunting sound of the Theramin, a new addition to the range of instruments available to the Band. The Theramin is an electronic device, which will be controlled by tuned percussionist, Robyn Wood. The original Theramin was invented in 1920 by a Russian physicist and creates a unique sound that will be easily recognised by the audience.

With a cast of approximately 33 musicians ranging in age from 13 to Timpanist Barb Allen, who turned 90 during the year, the concert promises to be an enjoyable musical evening.

During the concert the winner of the David Vigo Youth Music Scholarship will be announced.

Therefore, another great performance to be enjoyed by our wonderful Mount Beauty & District Community Band at their End of Year Concert. This Saturday, 23rd November from 7:30pm at the Community Centre.

Adults $5. Students $2. Under 5’s free. •

The Mount Beauty Medical Centre and Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy have teamed up again to offer the KVSSP/MBMC Young Athlete and Performer Sponsorships for 2019-20.

Two sponsorships of $500 each will be awarded to youngsters aged 12-17 to help support their participation in their chosen sport or ‘active’ performing art. This is the eighth year that these sponsorships have been offered.

Past winners include Sam Northey (hockey), Liam Hood (football), Jade Wilkinson (dance), Ebony Tanzen (mountain bike racing), Rachael Abbott (soccer), Jeremy Peacock (cricket), Tyra Hunt (dance), Cooper Cappellari (motorsport), Jarrah Forrer (XC skiing), Indi Drew (dance), Brodie Townsend (basketball), Nick Blackwell (XC skiing), Ben McIlroy (mountain bike racing) and Tarita Hutton and Jonah Cosgriff (mountain bike racing).

You don’t need to be a world champ, you just need to love what you do and have a red-hot go! Further information and application forms can be picked up from the Mount Beauty Medical Centre or Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy.

Applications close Friday 29th November. •

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Two recent recipients of the KVSSP & MBMC Youth Sponsorship Awards, Jonah Cosgriff with Dr Mark Zagorski and Tarita Hutton with GregMcLennan. Pic – Courtesy G McLennan

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guidelines on the website, or if you require any additional information, please contact the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. •

Summer Debrief

OUR ENVIRONMENTAL PAGE

Welcome To This World There’s no sound quite so sweet as the pitter patter of tiny feet - but it’s become more of a stampede in the Kiewa Valley this year!

The region has experienced what some may call a baby boom for our small towns, with around 15 babies joining our community so far in 2019.

Fondly referred to as the ‘Class of 2037’, a number of the bubs have already become firm friends thanks to their parents getting together every week for the new Smalltalk Supported Playgroup at the Lake View Children’s Centre.

Held every Wednesday from 1:30pm to 3:30pm, the free facilitated playgroup is for children aged 0-5, and is a chance for parents and carers to learn about strategies to help early childhood learning and development, as well as take some time out to meet new friends.

There’s no doubt about it - they’re all absolutely adorable, and we’d like to extend a big congratulations to all of the proud mums and dads! • Clockwise from the top: Some of the Kiewa Valley’s newest and cutest residents; Olivia, Ollie, Harriet, Remy, Henry and Max.

It has been a record year for visitation this summer and Resort Management would As a service to ourfeedback community, this paper like to get your on events, visitor isdemographic, seeking environmental/health/safety mountain biking and tips general from the community and publishing them observations. for you’re the benefit of our ever decreasing Therefore are invited join the world.

Hereyou are some of thistoweek’s offerings. relevant Resort Management personnel and otherAmembers of the community for a Greener Lunch summer season debrief meeting.

Brought to you by Lee and Caroline This meeting will & take placeinonHollonds St. at Gather Harvest Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to If you take your own lunch, use reusable around 11:30am in the Boardroom above containers and food wraps. Beeswax wraps Foodworks inaround QT. sandwiches to avoid are great to use the use of plastic making If you have any wraps. specificWhen agenda items,a please sandwich, buy from our lovely local bakers email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. who rather plastic We use lookpaper forward tothan seeing you to allwrap there. • their bread. If you are buying take-away, bring your own containers. Most of our wonderful local cafés and food places are happy for you to take your own containers or plates. Also, UKVRA presents… don’t forget to tuck reusable cutlery in your bag or glove-box, so you don’t need to use disposable ones. •

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Mount Beauty Gym Information The Auditorium. importance ofBYO sleep:drinks Sleep plays a crucial and nibbles. role in the repair and maintenance of all body Tickets: Mount systems.

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FOR SALE One brand new pair of ASICS Tennis shoes, size 46 Euro (11.5 US). Worn once. Too tight for me. Retail Price: $159.95. Will sell for $120. Ph: 0400 350 488.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Prominent location within the Falls Creek Alpine Village, with good access from Slalom Street. Suit retail outlet, restaurant or licensed premise. Square meterage of 98m2. Please contact Barry on Mb: 0418 578 500.

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FOR SALE Men’s Bicycle Diamond Back ‘Outlook’ nearly new – with helmet (unused). $75.00 Ph: 03 5754 1215.

MISSING BANNERS ** More Benefits in 2017** Three display banners constructed by the Saturday Stitchers in 2004 of them were made) for community All(16 orders in by Sunday 30thevents April.

For further information contact: BUSINESS DIRECTORY ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.

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FREIGHT - ALB - MTB - FALLS CREEK Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty & Falls Creek Tues to Fri incl. Refrigeration 6 available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320.

HAIRDRESSER Natalie 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 CARE Pet Care & Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa: 0407 541 695.

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

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and used by many Kiewa Valley community groups since then. The poles and bags for them have been returned to Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts, who lend out these banners, but the actual sewn material banners for ‘Mount Tawonga Crescent WHERE Beauty,’ ‘Heath’ and ‘Leaves’ are missing. Please contact 8:30am - 5:00pm RolloWHEN Kiek on 03 5754 1750, or see Penny Mon Goebel- atFriday the 10:00am - 12:00pm Neighbourhood Centre, if you can help recoverSaturdays them.

HOW MISSING BOOKPh: 5754 3400 for A copy of Dr Ruth appointments Lawrence’s Thesis titled ‘The Interaction between24 thehours Environment, Land Use and for emergencies Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between 1850 and WHO 1985’ was left for thisMark community in theJeff care of Mr Drs Zagorski, Bill Sutton. Bill wasRobinson, happy to lend the book and until Libby Garoni, Skye now it was always returned – until this last 18 months.

Delaney, Laura Zagorski, This is a valuable piece of the area’s history and we hope Angela Stratton & Anoop this notice may prompt someone’s memory.

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PHYSIOTHERAPY Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A LOCAL PRACTICE Hollonds StYOUR Mt Beauty.

Out of hours and home visits available.

HiCaps. Ph: 5754THE 1270. COMMUNITY! SUPPORTING SOLAR-POWERED SKYLIGHTS Falls Creekand & Mount Beauty A unique and locally developed product supplied installed by a fully qualified electrician. Available for all other electrical work. Reg No 20917. Phone Mal: 0419 884 668.

SPORTS MASSAGE Book online. impactmassage.com.au STORAGE Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-up Units.

Ph: 0428 361497 www.alpinewarehousing.com TAXI & 4WD SERVICE Mt Beauty Taxi Service. Covers Falls Creek & Albury.

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WHATS ON NOVEMBER 22nd-24th Ignition Mountain Bike Festival – the launch of the summer season of mountain on some of the best trails. Live entertainment, Demonstrations, all things mountain bike. www.ignitionmtb.com.au. Mb: 0409 161 903. Refer Write-Up this Edition.

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Mount Beauty Community Band End of Year Concert. 7:30pm in the Mount Beauty Community Centre. The winner of the David Vigo Youth Music Scholarship will be announced during the concert. Tickets at the door. Refer Page XXX for detail.

23rd-25th The Alpine Challenge – the toughest run around the high plains. Distances of 160km, 100, 60km and 30km. Starts and finishes in Slalom Plaza. Check it out at www. runningwild.net.au. Refer Write-Up this Edition.

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Celebrating Milestones Fundraiser – raising money for The Leukaemia Foundation.

From 10:30am. A High Tea at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre with Lucky Door Prizes and gift bags. All welcome and bookings essential. Ph: 03 5754 1166

30th & Dirt Divas and Dirt Dudes MTB Skills 1st Dec workshops by Fastline Bike Academy. Em: info@tfb.bike

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Regular Monthly Meeting of the UKV Community Association. 7:30pm in the Auditorium, beside the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre. All Welcome. For more info, phone: Mb: 0428 226 922.

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Carols by Candlelight – brought to you by the Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club. From 6:30pm at the Jesse Hollonds Studio. Bring your picnic rug and chair. BBQ, Fairy Floss, Song Sheets and Candles all available.

14th

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome.

Ph: 0427 544 824.

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Alpine Cycling Club Round Two of the Junior MTB Series at Falls Creek for kids aged three to 17. Go to: www:fallscreek. com.au/events or Ph: 035758 1200.

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Christmas Lunch at Bazaar Falls Creek.

For bookings or enquiries, please phone 03 5732 8000.

28th-29th Dirt Divas and Dirt Dudes MTB Skills workshops by Fastline Bike Academy. Em: info@tfb.bike 29th

Trails, Tales and Tucker. A fascinating three kilometre walk along the Wallace’s Heritage Trail while listening to the stories of the characters, the myths and legends and how they have shaped the Bogong High Plains.

The walk concludes with a delectable lunch of tastes of the North East Victoria and stunning views across the High Plains. Visit: www.trailstales andtucker.com.au for further detail and to book.

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Welcome in the new year at Stingray Falls Creek. For bookings or enquiries, please phone 03 5732 8000.

DECEMBER Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays.

Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118.

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Trails, Tales and Tucker. A fascinating three kilometre walk along the Wallace’s Heritage Trail while listening to the stories of the characters, the myths and legends and how they have shaped the Bogong High Plains.

The walk concludes with a delectable lunch of tastes of the North East Victoria and stunning views across the High Plains. Visit: www.trailstales andtucker.com.au for further detail and to book.

Mount Beauty Community Market, 9am – 1pm. Top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent. You make it, you bake it, you grow it – you’re welcome! New stall holders welcome. Enquiries or to book a stall, phone Bev: 0419 289 672, or Em: bevbantick@gmail.com.

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Probus Club of Mount Beauty. 10am at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. Regular Guest speakers and plenty of healthy activities. All Welcome. Enquiries to: Mb: 0419 514 399.

Another enjoyable element of the Ignition weekend - just the occasional espresso martini. Pic - Matt Hull

Aiming for $200K by Year End!

Kiewa Valley House Op Shop opened in May 2014.

Since then we have raised $181,174.During October we raised $5536.

Kiewa Valley Op Shop supports our local health campus, the hospital and Kiewa Valley House.

We are a ‘larger item’ Op Shop - chairs, tables, armchairs, coffee tables, dressers, wardrobes & much more. Our friends at the Uniting Church Op Shop do all of the smaller items - clothing, shoes, linen, crockery, cutlery etc. Our Op Shop is very well supported by locals and visitors and we appreciate the donations that are made ‘When we are Open!’ Please - not out of hours! Many of our volunteers are retired nurses - meaning their participation is simply a continuation of care! But, we need more volunteer who are happy to do four hours a week in store.

Further details from Barb on Mb: 0419 615 732 Kiewa Valley House Op Shop | Tawonga Cres, Mount Beauty Open: 10am – 2pm 7 Days a Week.

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