This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 6 December 2019
Successful Falls Creek business operators at the RACV Tourism Awards. Pic - Courtesy RACV Tourism Awards. Bikes... and lots of them for Christmas at Rocky Valley Bikes. Pic - Ken Bell. Alpine Challenge participants, Melanie Ruetzel and John Morris with 20km to go in their 60km run. Pic - Ken Bell.
Falls Creek Resort Management Team with local Business operators. From Left: Karen Smythe (Falls Creek Historical Society), Karen Etherton (Alpine View Apartments) Helen James (Snow Ski Apartments) Stuart Smythe (CEO FCRM), Brett Williams (Freuauf Village), Jo Prothero (Marketing FCRM) Dave Williams, Jeff James (Snow Ski Apartments) David Etherton (Alpine View Apartments), James Wruck (Attunga Lodge). Kneeling: Lisa Logan (Diana Lodge) Bronwyn Wruck (Attunga Lodge). Pic – Courtesy RACV Tourism Awards.
CONGRATULATIONS
Astra – Again!
ARound One - Falls Creek
stra Falls Creek has been named Australia's Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2019 at the World Ski Awards in Austria. It is the fourth time the five-star property has taken out the prestigious award, having received the honour in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
T2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES
he National Gravity Enduro Series acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World Series. See mention in the article with Ben McIlroy.
Now in their seventh year, the awards are highly coveted and honour the elite of the ski hospitality industry world-wide.
The winners were announced at a special event at one of Europe's most famous alpine towns, Kitzbühel, in the Austrian Tyrol, on November 23rd. Astra's co-proprietor Rosy Seaton, says the awards are the “Oscars of global ski tourism,” and are voted for by leading ski tourism professionals and ski consumers from around the world.
“Personally, we felt incredibly proud to accept the award on behalf of all the Astra team who have worked tirelessly to achieve a remarkable standard in the ski industry, not only in Australia but within the international ski industry community,” Rosie said.
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.
Astra's General Manager, Shannon Exelby, added “Astra offers our guests a sanctuary with world-class services and where our guests are always at the heart of what we do.”
The annual World Ski Awards is an international initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism. Businesses and resorts from Australasia, the Americas and Europe compete across a number of categories, including Best Ski Resort, Best Ski Travel Agent and Best Ski Tour Operator. Astra, located in the heart of Falls Creek Alpine Resort, was also named in the top three in the Best Ski Boutique Hotel in the World category, an impressive recognition that proves the property is a leader in the field.
Congratulations to the team at Astra. This is a wonderful achievement and lifts the bar for the industry in this area. Ed •
Silver at Tourism Awards
Falls Creek Alpine Resort is extremely proud to be recognised at the 2019 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards as the Silver winner in the Major Tourist Attraction category.
The ceremony, held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on November 28th, is Victoria’s highest honour for tourism businesses across the state. The 2019 Silver award marks the third straight year of awardwinning recognition for Falls Creek in the major category, having won Bronze in 2017 and Gold in 2018.
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!!
Open by Appointment
Victoria’s North East featured strongly on the evening, with numerous finalists and runners up across a diverse range of categories, including Bright Brewery winning Hall of Fame status for a third straight Gold in the Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries category. Tourism North East was also recognised with a Silver award in the Destination Marketing category for their Ride High Country campaign, through which Falls Creek was strongly represented as a premier cycling destination.
The weekend’s program sort of goes like this.
Open by Appointment
For Groups, Clubs etc. Please try to allow 24 hours notice.
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Trails, Tales & Tucker Guided Walks
First Sunday of each month – plus other popular days. Refer to: www.trailstalesandtucker.com.au
FALLS CREEK - Open For Business
Accommodation
Dining & Bar
QT Hotel Falls Creek
Falls Creeks’ award comes in the same week that the Resort Management Board has been recognised as a Quality Tourism Accredited Business by the Australian Tourism Industry Council. This accreditation demonstrates to visitors that the resort has a proven commitment to the highest quality of service and business procedures.
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.
Congratulations to the team at FCRM where everyone’s effort contributes to the success of the resort. Ed. •
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. •
Shopping
Outdoor Activities
Alpha Lodge
Cedarwood Apartments
Fully self-contained apartment accommodation with great views. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3393.
Diana Alpine Lodge
Open 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.au
Altitude Apartments
The place to base yourself for an alpine experience. Comfortable, friendly, meals available, licensed, spa, sauna. 6 Falls Creek Road. Ph: 0418 453 525.
Apartment 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
Diana Food Food tastes better at altitude. Packed lunches; Picnic Hampers. Catering and platters for your venue also available. Em: bookings@dianalodge. com
Snowski Apartments
Falls Creek FoodWorks
For all licensed supermarket lines & newspapers. Located lower level, St Falls West (near Post Office). Open Mon –Sat 10am – 5pm and 10am – 3pm Sun. Ph: 03 5758 3009
Mountain 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.
Child Care
Shopping
Falls Creek Country Club
Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open all year round. Bike storage and free wi-fi. On site bar & restaurant - Be Foodstore.
Frying Pan Inn
Self contained accommodation open all year round with on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au
Fully self-contained accommodation from $150/ dbl/night. Ph: 03 5758 3391 or visit: www. fallscreekcountryclub.com.au. 7 Bogong High Plains Road.
Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255.
Snow Ski Apartments
Cedarwood Apartments
Open six days a week for meals and drinks. Tues – Fri: 3pm – Close. Sat: 10am – Close. Sun: 10am – 4pm. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5711 9105, Refer Advert this edition.
Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800.
Last Hoot Café
Viking Lodge
Open daily from 4pm for drinks and meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer Advert this edition.
Falls 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 five years and is run by fully qualified educators, eligible for government rebates. Ph: 03 5758 1244 or visit: www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.
For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, St Falls West. Open 10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009.
Child Care
Visitor Information
Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites. On site manager and secure bike storage and workshop. Free Wi-Fi. Ph. 03 5758 3247.
Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss Street Ph: 5758 3393.
Self-contained accommodation open all year round with on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3356 or visit: www. snowskiapartments.com.au.
Falls Creek Country Club
Fully self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au. Bogong High Plains Road.
Stingray @ QT
Dining & Bar
Open daily 8am – 2pm for Breakfast, Lunch, coffee, snacks and drinks. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5732 8000.
BE Foodstore
Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located above the Day Shelter, cnr of Slalom Street and Bogong High Plains Road. Open 9am to 5pm weekdays. From November 22nd, the VIC will also open 10am to 3pm weekends and public holidays. Ph: 03 5758 1202.
Open 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.
Falls 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 Information
Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter) Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends and public holidays.
No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s Gravity Enduro. Pic - Jiri Cech.
Astra Falls Creek proprietor, Seumas Dawes, Manager Shannon Exelby & Tara Exelby in Kitzbühel with their well-earned award. Pic – Courtesy World Ski Awards
A Family Event
Carols by Candlelight is an institution in this country (see below) and in this town. Organised by the Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club, our Carols involves a greater part of the community. The Mount Beauty and District Community Band; the Mount Beauty Singers, talented youngsters from the schools and many volunteers doing the work behind the scenes.
ANZAC Day
The years flash by; the numbers of actual returned service personnel diminishes - and yet the respect increases. Fortunately conflicts of the scale of WW1 and WW11 have not re-occurred.
New returned service personnel are now coming from the ranks of Vietnam Vets and those who have seen service in the Middle East. Numbers are being maintained by other service personnel and all are supported by the very appreciative public.
Norman Banks, a 3KZ radio announcer was walking home from his night-time radio shift on Christmas Eve in 1937, when he passed a window and saw an elderly woman inside sitting up in bed, listening to ‘Away in a Manger’ being played on the radio and singing along, with her face being lit by candlelight.
Over the years, the numbers of spectator supporters that have turned up to show their appreciation has grown dramatically. This, to me, says that there remains a very strong - yet unspoken - feeling of gratitude and respect among the community and in our quiet way, we just turn up and express our acknowledgement of our ‘diggers.’
Wondering how many others spent Christmas alone, he had the idea to invite people to a group event and sing Christmas carols together by candlelight.
ANZAC Day is the one of the few opportunities in the year where people can come together with a solemn and sincere purpose. It is a day that engenders pride and reinforces the gratefulness carried by the bulk of the nation. It is expected that this year will be no different.
Carols by Candlelight was held in Alexandra Gardens from 1938 to 1958 and then moved to the newly constructed Sidney Myer Music Bowl in 1959.
Falls Creek Service
Join the Falls Creek locals at this unique location, Eagle Rock, for the Dawn Service 2017. Shuttle for ANZAC Dawn Service: 5:15am -6:30am Meet at Slalom Day Car Park.
It would be a pretty certain bet that not one adult out there does not remember fondly the times your parents took you to Carols by Candlelight. Whether it was in the King George Gardens in Wangaratta, in the Sydney Myer Music Bowl in Kings Domain, or outside the Community Centre in Mount Beauty, it doesn’t matter. Carols by Candlelight has special significance.
Not only did you get to play with a live, yes a real live burning candle dripping down
MR:
Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks.
MR: How did you get into riding?
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad,
your shirt; but it meant that Santa was coming and Christmas morning was getting closer and closer.
The very simple act of getting together without too much formality, relaxing as a community of families and singing some traditional Christmas Carols has a lot of merit – and it promotes a family atmosphere so beneficial for the kids – and the oldies. We will learn all too early in life that fairy tales aren’t real – but for a few short years let the kids be kids.
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
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
Anzac Day Services are as follows. The Early Morning Service will take place in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am. A small informal service with a speaker from the local RSL. All welcome.
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Kelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical Centre, Tawonga Crescent.
The Anzac Day March will come down Hollonds Street, starting from the assembly point in Park Street, near the Police Station at 10:45am, but marchers should be assembled and ready to go at 10:30am. Whilst Hollonds Street will not be closed, traffic movement will be restricted as the marchers come down the street.
Again this year, Carols will be held on the Friday 13th December. The venue will be the Mount Beauty Secondary College, outside the Jessie Hollonds Studio Building – with the overflow spreading on to the Les Peart Oval.
Full eye examinations including Glaucoma tests, Diabetes and Macular Degeneration screening. Children welcome. To arrange an appointment: Ph: 02 6056 4000
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The Carols will kick off at 8pm and will be followed by a visit from Santa Claus. Santa will give out bags of lollies for all the children under 12 years of age. Everyone is encouraged all to bring your own blankets, rugs and chairs. After Santa Claus arrives at approximately 9:15, and once lollies have been given to all the children, there will be an extended Carols by Candlelight community singalong.
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The evening will kick off from 6pm with a BBQ and soft drinks. The Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre will also be open for
The Commemorative Service will take place at the Cenotaph, beginning at 11am. The Motion of Loyalty will be offered by Councillor Tony Keeble of the Alpine Shire. Prayers will be led by Sister Eileen Reardon of the Catholic Church and the Guest Speaker on the day will be Flight L Richard Cornell ALTC Bandiana..
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Slalom Plaza (start of the bike
Slalom
The address for the day will be offered by students from the Mount Beauty Secondary College. Speakers will be school captains, Katerina Trnka and Connor Vickers. At our local service, wreaths will be laid by many community representatives and members of the public are invited to do so if they wish. Further details on the service from Mr Bob Williams, President, Mount Beauty RSL on 5754 1585, or 0427 784 499.
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Following the service, everyone is invited to the Mount Beauty Senior Citizens Rooms for a BBQ Lunch, refreshments and the traditional activities (read two-up), plus a couple of beers and a few old stories. •
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Diggers marching down Hollonds Street last year, led by Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic - Ken Bell.
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS
A presentation from the little ones is just another fabulous element of our Carols. Pic – Ken Bell
GATHER & HARVEST
More for Christmas
If you’re looking for locally made gifts this Christmas, make Gather and Harvest your first stop.
Not only do they stock an impressive selection of ethically made and eco friendly products - from cleaning supplies and reusable food packaging through to jewellery and children’s clothing – they also have a huge range of items made right here in our valley and surrounding areas.
This includes Silver Seed Jewellery for 100% recycled silver pieces, Abide Leatherworks’ colourful selection of leather cardholders, and Danielle Dalkin’s incredible paper folding artworks created from old books and publications.
Local illustrator, Nancy Chalmers, has designed a special range of Kiewa Valley inspired cards, notebooks and wrapping paper featuring local flora and fauna (an excellent choice to send to friends overseas).
For the family that has everything, a personalised wooden height chart made just down the road in Kergunyah, or beeswax wraps for kids school lunches and leftover dinners, also created locally by Mama Chia. There’s also watercolour artworks by Dawn Bellman, photography prints of
Road Bikes | Mountain Bikes | E Bikes
Bikes for Christmas!
Bikes for Kids to Adults Lay-By Now!
New Stock just arrived!!
Bike Attire – Gear & Accessories Golf Club Hire • Fishing Gear • Licences & Bait! And… while shopping, enjoy a coffee, cake or a smoothie in the gardens.
OPEN: 8am - 5:30pm | Tues to Fri 8am – 2pm | Sat & Sun | Closed Mondays
Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South Ph: 03 5754 1118
our stunning alpine areas by Mountainside by Charlie Brown, handmade jewellery from Hens Teeth Creative, babies’ bibs and wraps by Midge and Judy, and rope bowls by String Stories made with natural dyes and recycled timber.
If you’re after delicious Christmas hampers, there’s Earthcare Farm jams from Corowa, bottles of Bilson’s Beechworth cordial, and Gather and Harvest’s own herbal teas.
You can finish it off with a handmade chopping board by AB Creations and a unique antler cheese knife or bottle opener created by the Gather and Harvest team.
On the topic of Gather and Harvest’s own products, the talented crew have their own amazing range to choose from, such as their soy candles poured into recycled glass bottles, cold pressed soaps and luxurious bath bombs, and hand dyed silk scarves using natural dyes.
To make shopping even easier, the team are also putting together gift boxes once again featuring a selection of locally made products ready to put straight under the tree - you won’t even have to wrap it!
And if you’re still looking for a Christmas tree, but with an environmentally friendly twist, check out the beauty in the front window made in Tawonga by Jacqui Russell from recycled pallet timber.
Gather and Harvest is also the place to pick up your freshly baked loaves of sourdough bread from Tawonga Baker every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. If you don’t want to miss out on a fresh loaf for Christmas lunch, drop in and speak to Lee and Caroline for more details.
If you’d like to gift someone an experience, or perhaps become a ‘maker’ yourself, Gather and Harvest have just released their Workshop Schedule for Christmas and the New Year, including Christmas Wreath, Flower Crown and Soap Making workshops. Again, see the team in store for more details.
There’s absolutely no doubt we have some talented creatives in our valley, and you can treat your friends and family (and show off our wonderful region) all at once this Christmas thanks to Gather and Harvest!
18A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty – Ph: 03 5754 1286. Open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm & Saturday 10am to 2pm. • Simone Dowel
Caroline Bellchambers and Lee Docherty, Partners at the wonderful Gather & Harvest. Pic – Simone Dowel
CHRISTMAS GIVING
So Much to Enjoy
Enjoy the time. Enjoy the peace. Enjoy your family and your friends – and also enjoy the time you spend cruising the shops locally to discover those wonderful gifts. Let’s have a look at what is available shall we.
There are so many choices in this community, it is surprising that folk decide to travel out of town to shop. Here are some suggestions: Portrait Photos. Gift Certificates for a photography session are an easy and meaningful gift idea. We can book in your session when you are ready after Christmas and it will give the receiver the chance to decide how they would like their photos to look. Or you may like to book in a family session over the Christmas period while all your family is here together. Having a photo where you all look nice together and is of professional quality is a keepsake that will last for generations. Get in contact with Kylie at Big Bright Photos at www.bigbrightphotos. com.au.
Local Artisans. Sugarloaf Art: Unique and colourful oil paintings, watercolours and prints created by Carly Helgensen of Tawonga.
Dela Viktoria: Handcrafted leather totes, clutches, cardholders and accessories created by Danii Forde of Tawonga.
Argent Silversmith: Handmade + recycled + unique silver and gold jewellery created by Liz Herman of Tawonga. Check the local stores for their art.
Another gift that will blow them away would be one of those custom fire pits from Mike and Rachael of Whipps Designs. Visit: www. whippsdesigns.com.au
2020 photographic calendars by Roslyn Ann Photography with great local scenes is a wonderful present available locally – or visit www.roslynannphotography.com.au.
As featured in a separate article, the girls at Gather & Harvest have a great range of sustainable, ethical, local, handmade and creative products in their store
Our Hardware Store. Karen and Campbell at the Mount Beauty Hardware have a shop that is just choc-a-block full of gear. In fact, it is almost too full – but a good browse through will let you discover all manner of great gifts and useful gear for friends and family. And they will do fabulous gift wrapping for you for free.
Our pharmacy has full stock of gifts for family and friends. The supermarket has a great supply of Christmas essentials –wrapping paper, bon bons etc – plus all of your liquor requirements.
Sassy Road would have one of the best ranges of gear for that special lady in your life.
The Bakery is making their beautiful range of Christmas Treats – cakes, puddings, ginger breads – and much more.
Now is also the time to get to either of our local butchers and order your Christmas hams, pork, seafood or any of their specialty smoked and rolled products.
North East Home Improvement Company have their Christmas catalogue out and it is full of great gifts for this time of year.
Then we have the fabulous newly stocked Tawonga South Store and Newsagent full to the gunnels with a great range of gifts suitable for all members of the family.
Then, as we all know, biking is big in this community and Rocky Valley Bikes have brought in a heap of new bike stock to suit everyone. Road, mountain, kids, E bikes, accessories and clothing.
For something different, the team at the Falls Creek Historical Society are offering gift vouchers for their Trails, Tales and Tucker for their guided walks. Check out: www. trailstalesandtucker.com.
The Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre also has a nice range of locally made products. It may seem a little incongruous for a local to be visiting the Info Centre – but they really do have some quite nice local gifts and books.
Other options include Ski Passes, Resort Entry Passes, Gift Vouchers for local restaurants – maybe even a voucher for a gliding lesson – the range is only limited by your imagination.
With all this available, at least give our local shops a look before you head into the big, hot sweaty rural city.
All the best to everyone for a safe and enjoyable Christmas and a prosperous and healthy new Year. • Ed
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entertainment and camping gear! Heaps of flash enjoyable gardening tools! A great range of home and car care products!
T-Shirts · Dash Cameras · LED Lighting
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OUR ENVIRONMENTAL PAGE
For Everyone’s Benefit
It has always been pleasing to see the passion young folk devote to causes to protect the environment. The simple logic is that no-one should crap in their own back yard – or anyone else’s – whether an individual or a corporation. That is a pretty self-evident truth. But there are some changes that have been forced upon us – usually by large greedy corporations and their marketing departments.
Many older folk will remember the milkman delivering milk – in bottles – to your door. Once the bottles were emptied, we cleaned them out and put them back at the front door where they were picked up by the milkman as he delivered the next lot. They were then taken away to be re-used. No wastage and pretty efficient recycling there.
Here are some of this week’s offerings:
A Greener Bathroom
Brought to you by Lee and Caroline at Gather & Harvest in Hollonds St.
Our bathroom can be a little oasis, but it also doesn’t need to be so toxic or wasteful. Some quick and easy thing we can do to green up our bathroom include:
• Buy in bulk or refill your bottles of shampoo, conditioner, etc.
main thing is you start in some way, and continue your commitment. Consistency is key in the long term!
3. Preparation promotes an easier ability to stay focused on fitness goals and achievements, whether it be planning and preparing nutritionally wholesome meals for the week to support your activity levels, body and recovery, or scheduling in your exercise or training sessions each day amongst other activities.
from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many exhibitors that will be as this year’s Trade Fair @ Falls Creek.
• Switch to reusable rather than disposable, e.g. razors & makeup wipes.
A Life to Remember
LOCAL TALENT
Great Success
LPrior to the advent of the mobile phone, your PMG (Post Master General) technician would arrive at your home or office at the appointed time and install a telephone exactly where you wanted it. And it stayed there and served its purpose well – for many years. It did not have to be thrown in the bin every time like now –when Apple brings out a new model.
As a service to our community, this paper is seeking environmental/health/safety tips from the community and publishing them for you’re the benefit of our ever decreasing world.
ocal 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.
A 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 Creek
MR: Is this your first overseas race?
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
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.
• Use sustainably sourced toilet paper that is wrapped in paper rather than plastic.
• Use natural, plant based products that haven’t been tested on animals.
• Switch to bamboo toothbrushes.
• Clean the bathroom with bicarb, vinegar and a little lemon. •
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.
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.
Health and Fitness
MR: How many national events have you raced?
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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. •
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).
2. Don't overcomplicate getting started - the
MR: How did you end up travelling and racing alongside Chris Panozzo (2 time Elite Gravity Enduro Australian champion)?
4. Celebrate all achievements along the way towards your goal - no matter how small. These will create a ripple effect towards your overall goal!
5. Enjoy the exercise you choose to do. Get your body moving daily to reap the amazing health benefits of exercise! •
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Feeling Overworked? Out of control and rundown from a cycle of days of working to pay bills, being super-mum/dad if you’re a parent, staying in touch with people, and keeping up with the million other things still to ‘Be Done?’
1. Daily, make a realistic list of things you would like to get done.
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of the races he was doing.
2. Prioritise – most to least important, can something wait until tomorrow?
3. Is there someone who can help with any of these?
MR: What are your goals for this year, more EWS or is going to be too hard to juggle school?
4. Tackle the least appealing tasks first to get them ticked off.
MEDICAL SERVICES MOUNT BEAUTY
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,
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MOTORING TIPS
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Our car is like our body. We must look after it all of the time - not just when something fails.
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
5. Avoid using stalling tactics like time wasting on social media.
6. 20+ minutes per day of exercise- vital for producing feel-good hormones.
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.
7. Adequate sleep, regular healthy meals, staying hydrated with water, laughing, and talking with a mate can all be helpful.
8. Focus on what is needed to bring your mind back to a state of ‘Calm.’ •
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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.
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
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!
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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.
CLOTHING REPAIRS
Call Marilyn Sparks, Mb: 0411 335 326. Also on Facebook private message.
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.
ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS
Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.
BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE
Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125.
BUILDING & ELECTRICAL
Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service, please call Justin on 0458 220 879.
CAKE MAKING & DECORATING
Elene Wood at www.studioecakes.com.au in Tawonga – for all occasions. Mb: 0409 673 192 or Em: studioecakestawonga@bigpond.com
CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULL
Quality Ceremonies - All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty
Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty & Falls Creek Tues to Fri incl. Refrigeration 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.
A unique and locally developed product supplied and 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. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 13 10 08.
DECEMBER
Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays. Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118.
4th Open Mic Afternoon at the Ranga – the Dederang Hotel – from 3:30pm Great gear, great set-up. Be there! Ph: 02 6028 9325
7th 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.
11th 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.
12th 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.
13th 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.
14th 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.
25th 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.
31st Welcome in the new year at Stingray Falls Creek. For bookings or enquiries, please phone 03 5732 8000.
JANUARY
Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays. Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118.
1st New Year’s Day Market in Mount Beauty. 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.
5th & 26th 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.
24th-27th Alpine Quest Adventure Race. Three days of hard-core running, cycling, paddling. Visit: www. alpinequest.com.au
ENTER OUR CHRISTMAS PROMOTION
PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:
Ed 05 * 20.12.19 * The full Christmas and January wrap for all summer activities. (C)
Ed 06 * 10.01.20 * January Activities. Lead up to Mile High Dragon Boats & Alpine Classic (C)
Ed 07 * 24.01.20 * Mile High Dragon Boats, Alpine Quest Adventure Race and Alpine Classic. (C)
Ed 08 * 07.02.20 * Falls Creek XCO Champs. MTB de Femme. Interschools MTB. Gather Festival. (C)
DISTRIBUTION:
• All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, 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/
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25th-26th Falls Creek Dragon Boat Regatta – with teams from all over the state battling it out for the Mile High Trophy. Visit: www. dragonboatvictoria.com.au or www. fallscreek.com.au/events.
26th Alpine Classic – the challenging cycling event that has been an institution over 30 years and attracts several thousand riders each year. Visit: www.alpineclassic.com.au.
FUNERAL NOTICE ~ DYLAN ROSE
A service to celebrate the life of Dylan Rose (who left us too suddenly) will be held on Tuesday 10th December 2019 at 11am at ‘The Nursery’ Embankment Drive, Mount Beauty (on the river opposite the ‘The Park’ Caravan park).
Following the service, join us for the wake at the Settlers Tavern, Tawonga South.
As this is a celebration of Dylan’s life please dress in coloured clothes... bring your smiles and memories!!!
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