This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 7 February 2020

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SUMMER EDITION EIGHT

FRIDAY 7TH FEBRUARY 2020

​Our Beautiful Area!

​Indi Boer competing hard in last weekend’s Gravity Enduro. Pic – Matt Rousu. ​ et your tickets now for the 2020 Regional Longest Lunch. Pic – Courtesy FCRM. G ​The MTB de Femme will take place at Falls on 21st to 23rd February. Pic – Charlie Brown.

THE PONDAGE and our visitors. The path A Major Recreational around it is a fantastic for 2017 NATIONAL walking, jogging, cycling Facility GRAVITY ENDURO etc. The other facilities like Round One of the GE National Series n the last One two Editions this paper Round - Falls Creek BBQ’s, seats, playground, will be staged this weekend, beginning

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published articlesGravity regarding our Mount he National Enduro Series Beauty Regulating Pondage and in acts as the qualifying series for the edition six a notice from AGL advising Enduro World Series. See mention that they were applying to reduce the speed in the article with Ben McIlroy. limit on the Pondage to 5 knots. This Mountain Australia conjunction with applicationBike caused quite aindeal of a stir in Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased the community, especially allowing that to Round One of the Gravity thepresent time for consultation and2017 submissions Enduro National Series. series2020. is Australia closed on Saturday 25thThe January, wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo Realising that area was aThree little will be at Forest ACT in the May. Round preoccupied fires,Round AGL have Balingup WAwith in June; Fourextended will go to the deadline for submissions until Rockhampton in July and the final round will Wednesday 4th of March 2020. be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence River northernthe NSW in August.

Just toinreiterate, Mount Beauty Regulating Pondage (to give biking it its correct The popularity of mountain continues title) is the lastthe point ofefforts water flow through to grow.

From great of some Mount the Kiewa Hydro Beauty locals in theElectric 90’s - toScheme. hostingThe the Pondage regulates the flow of water Nationals in Feb 2000 - to the point back where intohave the some West of Kiewa River - ironing we the best tracks in theout country in water flow when the Creek. scheme -fluctuations both in Mount Beauty and in Falls is generating andthe notsuccess generating The growth and meanspower. we can continue to hostthe fabulous events.

As mentioned, Pondage is a fantastic recreational facility for this community

skate ramp, basketball with practice sessions from 11am Friday. courts, our sports ovals, During the tennis the clubcourse and theof the weekend, several of theare trails will be closed to general riders library all benefactors Blue Dirt will ofalthough having this Pondage ‘onhave shuttles running on Friday from 11am to 6pm and again on our doorstep.’

Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per And adds daythe or water $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt. another element – from com.au to book.

On Sunday the trails will swimming, No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s be closed kayaking, to the general public, but will fishing, model boating Gravity Enduro. Pic - Jiri Cech. progressively open asand the different sections power in the form of theboating event are completed.

Pretty Valley Point on the Frying Pan Spur. The aim of the ofRoad waterwill skiing. are alsoThere have closures and subject to Pointer’ ​This be little model ‘Three boatsection was a ‘hoot’ to watch andthe game Hydroplane is to ride each no faster than rules for power boating on wasback enjoyed by many around the lake. The Five Knot would remove this delays should anyone be travelling from fastest time allowed, and no slower than the set the – likeoronly activity. Pic – Ken Bell. thePondage horse yards Pretty Valley Pondage. slowest time. Then they do the competitive bit, two power boats at any Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort before riding to the start of the next competitive one time and all must travel in an antithe speed limit on the Pondage should of mountain bike racing to what we know bit without beating or exceeding the times clock-wise direction. Experienced skiers remain unchanged so that water-skiing, jet as Downhill or Cross Country. permitted. At the time of going to print, the would work together – only havingThe oneGravity skiing and otherhad power boat set, activities canlook like Enduro both. while The athletes will start with final course not been but they boat on theis water the other changed continue. a warm up ride from Slalom Plaza, out the taking in High Voltage and Wishing Well, then skier or rested.

Bogong High Plains Road, up the Pretty Also,heading to Flowtown, it is very important completing to take intothat before Over the Road years, and yourthen editor has been a Trig Valley across to the heading Thunderbolt then on to Generator account the to fact that powerand boating regular user of the lake – and I personally Vortexrarely before finishing Slalom our and Pondage takes place in more thanPlaza. feel that the existing policy is fine – that Sound like aa year, prettyusually easy day!! a dozen times weekends and holidays and never program past sunset.

The weekend’s sort of goes like this.

9am suggest to 16:00that is compulsory practice.

ThatSaturday: some would power 10amontothe 18:30 registration boating lake isis rider offensive, noisy, and Info Or phone 03 5758 1200 for further For Groups, Clubs etcinformation.

Tent open.

17:00 to 17:30 rider briefing. polluting and intrudes upon theisamenity From 18:00 on there is a social evening For further information: of the town is totally inconsiderate.

Any at Last Hoot Restaurant and Bar in Slalom Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au detrimental effects of power boating on thePlaza.

Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au lakeSunday: are negligible.

And Rider for theBriefing rest of and the Timing 8am to 9am Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum Please try to allow 24hours notice. year,activation. it is perfect.

8:30am to 1430pm Trails Open for to 1630 Presentations.

For furtherTrails, information: Tales & Tucker Guided Walks ButGE it iscompetition.1500 up to the community to have their www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy say. Send your comments via Email to: First Sunday of each month – plus other popular days. info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au some good action, be at Falls Creek aglcommunity@agl.com.au.

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Open 365 for Summer.

Self-cater accommodation. $66 days a year.

Self cater accommodation $56 p/p/n bunk room.

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Diana Alpine Lodge

The place to base yourself for an alpine experience.

Comfortable, Attunga friendly, Lodgemeals available, licensed, spa, sauna.

6 Falls Creek Road.

0418 453 525.

Open for comfortable bed & Ph: breakfast accommodation.

Fully licensed. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255.

Falls Creek Country Club

Fully self-containedApartments accommodation from $150/ Cedarwood dbl/night.

Ph: 03 5758 3391 oraccommodation visit: www.

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Plains Road.

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Creek FoodWorks activities, visit the Visitor Information Centre (above the roundtastes - available bookings and functions.

Food betterforatgroup altitude.

Packed lunches; For Slalom all licensed & newspapers.

Streetsupermarket Day Shelter)lines for maps and info. Open Ph: 03Hampers.

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Fallsvisit Creek Visitor Information Centre is located above the Day Shelter, cnr of Slalom Street and Bogong HighResort PlainsManagement Road. OpenOffice 9am –(above 5pm day shelter) Upstairs Open for dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter, Weekdays and- 10am – 3pm Weekends Public Stingray Open 9am 5pm weekdays and 10amand - 3pm weekends then 5 days.@InQT the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222.

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– 2pm for Breakfast, Lunch, coffee, Holidays.

Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. and public holidays.

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Last Hoot Café

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WE LOVE MOUNTAIN BIKING Despite The Weather

Vic State XCO Champs

alls Creek welcomed a huge field of expert and amateur riders for the 3rd round of the Victorian Gravity Enduro Tour last Sunday the 2nd of Feb. For season 2020 the event also featured as a qualifier for the renowned Enduro World Series. With not only the regional series but also international ranking points at stake, rider registrations were increased dramatically with entrants from across the State and the further afield.

After a great weekend of Gravity Enduro, we welcome a different breed of athlete to compete over the weekend of 15th and 16th February as Falls Creek hosts the Victorian State Cross Country Championships. Over 150 athletes are expected into the resort to take part in the official State XCO Championships and the final race in the Nine Round Victorian XCO series. The course will be tough and fast with many racers likely to be surprised by the technical features of the course at Falls Creek.

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After a hot and dusty practice session on Saturday, unseasonal mist and drizzle Following a mass start through the village, welcomed racers at the rider briefing on ​Unfortunately Paul van der Ploeg spent the day riders will be funnelled into Jump Start Sunday. This made many of the riders ‘pushing uphill’ after puncturing early on the first and heading to Rocky Valley Storage. The stage. Pic – Matt Rousu. nervous about the conditions ahead on backdrop of Rocky Valley Dam will be the challenging 30km course designed by ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am ANZAC DayHowever, the unlikely to distract racers as the push for the Ops team at Falls Creek.

6:15am. Service at Eagle Rock - including yearsmid-morning flash by; the numbers climb leadsAllthem upand Turbine weather began toheclear and of the afinal Bagpipe recital.. friends visitorsto actual returned service personnel welcome.

For further information please the Vortex.

Having recently been part of the warming sunshine produced near ideal diminishes - and yet the respect call 03 5758 1202 or visit www.fallscreek.

Victorian Gravity Enduro this technical conditionsincreases. for greatFortunately racing. conflicts of the scale the com.au/Events. of WW1 and WW11 have not re-occurred.and difficult trail is sure to be a spectator Mount Beauty Service In the female category Local Newelite returned serviceAlbury personnel are now highlight and a real challenge for the racers Julia Boer coming was edged podium

by Vets and Anzac Day Services are as follows. The fromoff thethe ranks of Vietnam to negotiate.

With riderswill lapping through Early Morning Service take place who have seen service inin thewhat Middle ACT riderthose Georgina Von Marburg in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue Slalom Plaza and this being location of the Diggers marching down Hollonds Street last year, led by East. Numbers are being maintained by was a closely fought between two. (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am. other servicebattle personnel and allthe are supported Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic - Ken Bell. official event villageservice the atmosphere A small informal with a speakerhere It was a different story in the Men’s by the very appreciative public.elite willfrom be fantastic. the local RSL. All welcome.

The address for the day will be offered by Over thewith years, the numbers of local spectator category though Mount Beauty students from the Mount Beauty Secondary The Anzac Day March will come down supporters that have turned up towin show Official practice day is from on Saturday 15th Chris Panozzo delivering a convincing College. Speakers will be school captains, Hollonds Street, starting the assembly point their appreciation has grown dramatically.

Katerina Trnka and Connor Vickers. At our and racing 9am in Park Street, near thecommences Police Station atat 10:45am, to take theThis, top step over secsremains from a very February to me,bysays that50there local service, wreaths will be laid by many but marchers should be assembled and ready to strong - yet unspoken - feeling of gratitude on Sunday 16th. Registrations will remain Jordan Powell. community representatives and members of go at 10:30am. Whilst Hollonds Street will not and respect among the community and in open until next week andwill thebeentry listasis the public are invited to do so if they wish. be closed, traffic movement restricted our quiet way, we just turn up and express Local riders were heavily represented in expected to grow racers chasing Further details on the service from Mr Bob the marchers comewith downmany the street. acknowledgement of our ‘diggers.’ just about our all of the other categories as well President, MountisBeauty RSL Georgina Von Marburg seen here pushing real hard The Commemorative Service will take place the last opportunity for State Glory for this Williams, Day is Alex the one‘Sandbagger’ of the few opportunities with Falls ANZAC Creek Local on 5754 1585, 0427to784 on BigorFella seal 499. the win in the Elite Females. at the in the year where people can come together with year.

• Cenotaph, beginning at 11am. The Following the service, everyone is invited Judd claiming the and winsincere in Sport category Pic – Matt Rousu. a solemn purpose.

It is a day that Motion of Loyalty will be offered by Councillor theFemme Alpine Shire.

Prayers willon the to the Mount Beauty Senior Citizens TheKeeble MTBofde takes place reinforces the gratefulness PS:Tony and Mountengenders Beautypride racerand Laura Zagorski be led by Sister Eileen Reardon of the Catholic Rooms for a BBQ Lunch, refreshments and carried by the bulkwomen of the nation. to 23rd February.

Check dominating the Veteran field.It is expectedweekend Churchof and21st the Guest Speaker on the day will the traditional activities (read two-up), plus that this year will be no different. www.fallscreek.com.au/events details. a couple of beers and a few old stories. • be Flight L Richard Cornell ALTCfor Bandiana..

Creek Service Falls CreekFalls Event Supervisor Nick Buckley the Falls Creek locals attothis unique said "We'reJoin absolutely thrilled have hadlocation, Eagle Rock,riders for the over 210 registered forDawn this Service event. 2017. for ANZAC Dawn Service: 5:15am Despite theShuttle best efforts of the weather all - 6:30am Meet at Slalom Day Car Park. the riders were enjoying themselves and after slow start Falls Creek found some much needed sunshine and rewarded racers Open For Open Business At the base Now of the walking with some of the best trail conditions we’ve Seven Seven Days aDays Weekafrom 4.00pm Week and mountainOUR SERVICES INCLUDE Dinner from4pm 5.30pm From seen this year." • biking trails! · Grocery · Liquor · Produce · Meat Melbourne hip café meets the alpine, An exoticfrom range5:30pm of Pasta, Pizza, Dinner OPEN · seven a week...

Be Foodstore offers healthier eating Hotdays Food · ATM · Phone recharge options utilising the region’s 8am to 2pm .. for breakfast, lunch, Salads and main withPizza, a truly An exotic rangemeals of Pasta, abundance of quality seasonal produce. coffee, snacks and drinks!

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GATHER FESTIVAL Our Community Together

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he big day is almost here - the inaugural Gather Festival is happening tomorrow, Saturday 8th February, at the Big Hill Mountain Bike Park!

With the weather looking perfect for a day of live music, boutique market stalls, local food, children’s activities and mountain bike riding, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

The dedicated volunteer committee has been working almost two years towards their first event, which has been generously supported by a large number of local businesses, as well as major sponsorship from former local music festival, Sweet Valley Sounds.

OPEN FOR SUMMER All day breakfast ~ brunch ~ lunch ~ dinner All day coffee & snacks Fresh juices, smoothies, cakes, vegan options available, child friendly

If you have a Gather & Ride ticket, the shuttles will kick off at 9:30am so you can enjoy the live music while riding the trails until 3:30pm.

For all other general tickets, the gates open at 10:30am and trust us - this will be a solid 12 hours of music and entertainment, so make sure you’re there early on so you don’t

miss any of the action!

General admission tickets are still available online up until the event begins, and they will also be available on the gate throughout the day.

Check out the full program on this page (it’s pretty impressive!), pack your chairs and picnic blankets, and enjoy the day! •

EVENT SCHEDULE

Left Stage

9:30am

Gather & Ride Shuttles commence

10:20am

MCs: Shorty and Bushy

10:30am

Acknowledgement of country

10:45am

Mount Beauty & District Community Stage Band

11:45am

Spookie ukies

12:15pm

Richard Perso

1:15pm

Adam Grok

2:15pm

Jessica Lorraine

3:15pm

Tom Richardson

3:30pm

Gather & Ride Shuttles conclude

4:15pm

Tanya George

5:15pm

Ro George

5:45pm

Mitch King

6:45pm

DJ Jarrah

7:15pm

Sarah McLeod

8:30pm

DJ Jarrah

9:00pm

Dallas Frasca

10:30pm

Gather Festival CONCLUDES

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MCs: Shorty & Bushy

JESSICA LORRAINE

DALLAS FRASCA

SARAH MCLEOD

ADAM GROK

RICHARD PERSO TOM RICHARDSON

Spooky Ukies

MITCH KING

DJ Jarrah

Mount Beauty & District Community Band

TANYA GEORGE

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Alpine Radio

BIG HILL MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK

M O U N T B E AU T Y

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ENJOY THE TRAILS

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FALL LINES Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many exhibitors that will be as this year’s Trade Fair @

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Songs That Memphis A ‘Sun LifeRising’ to Remember The Band brings ‘The Songs That

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Commencing at ove 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s The Songs That Made Memphis takes famous enormous contribution to Falls Creek.

Some tales and hilarious anecdotes from Sun Records wineand anditsa creator, light BBQ will be provided, please artists, Sam Phillips. The but we and ask music that you bring other beverages .au. narrative combination is designed to and also plate to In the case of wet .• inform and aeducate theshare. audience while rocking weather, a contingency plan will be in place. them senseless.

Friends are welcome to pass this invite on Sun walks the audience through aof Lyn’s andRising it is understood that members chronological tour of Memphis’ family will be in attendance.famed • Sun Records, focusing on the early period 1950-1957 Trade Fair @ Falls Creek and touching on artists like Ike Turner, Howlin’ Something an institution since Wolf, BB King,ofElvis, Johnny Cash, Carl1982, the Trade Roy FairOrbison, @ Falls Jerry Creek an opportunity Perkins, LeeisLewis and more.

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“Melbourne band Sun Rising is rocking with an utter belter of a show. The Songs That Made for all members of thepotent, hospitality Memphis is an exuberant, homageindustry to the to prepare for ‘n’ winter andhasdothe some serious birthplace of rock roll that audience saving on product for the season. jiving beyond the exit.” needs InDaily.com.au To be held at the Frying Pan Inn, in the Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts acknowledges Village Bowl at Falls Creek, the Trade the support of Alex, Dwayne and the team at Fair place onaccommodation Tuesday 2nd May from Thewill Parktake in providing for Sun 10am to 5pm and again on Wednesday Rising.

3rd, from 9am to 4pm.

Tickets at Mount Beauty Hardware and Axel Mero receiving a cheque to support his Companies to exhibit Drapery, on-lineinvited at Trybooking, or atinclude the door.

International studies from Rollo Kiek and the Mount Bedding Suppliers, Linen, Manchester $25and adult, $20 members, $10 youth/student, Beauty Senior Citizens. Pic – Ken Bell.

Window Furnishing suppliers, Wine Under yrs. Free.

• and 12 Spirit merchants, Wholesale Food Suppliers, Chemical, Cleaning and Toiletry see so many people reconnecting, sharing their Australia Day experiences and, as they do so, starting the suppliers and equipment suppliers. recovery process.”

Australia Day the Alpine Prepare forcelebrations the seasonacross and save money.

Shire were a particularly meaningful gathering.

Visit the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Further Cr Roper said it was inspiring to witness For some, enjoying a barbecue brekkie and communities everywhere responding with the details from: Mb: 0400 350 488. • coming together to acknowledge some very true spirit of compassion and support with special residents was their first opportunity to government, business, community organisations relax, following the bushfire emergency of the and individuals digging deep to help.

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MOTORING TIPS Regular Servicing

Our 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 PadsEnergy, had worn outas - just as you’re AGL waterway manager of the heading for the tree.

Mount Beauty Regulating Pondage, advises Regular servicing is important for the good health of your vehicle and for your of AGL its intention towaterway apply tomanager Maritime Safety good health safety! as AGLandEnergy, Energy, as waterway manager of of the the AGL Energy, as waterway manager of the Victoria to reduce the speed limit on the Mount Beauty Regulating Pondage, advises A Motoring Tip brought to you by: Mount Beauty Regulating Pondage, advises Rick @ Mount Beauty Service Centre, Mount Beauty Regulating of its to apply Maritime Safety Pondage to 5 knots. ofValley its intention intention apply to to Pondage, Maritime advises Safety Kiewa Hway, Mountto Beauty, of its intention to apply to Maritime Victoria to reduce the speed limit on the Ph: 5754 Victoria to4261 reduce the speed limit onSafety the

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LOCAL TALENT FALL LINES Great Success Citizen of the Year and Local Achiever of the Year - Kiewa Valley - Nicholas Brown.

Nick’s achievements include: • President, Alpine Radio (formerly secretary). • Treasurer, UKV Lions Club. • Chairman, Mount Beauty CHAG. • Foundation member of Mount Beauty Men’s Shed. • Committee member and player, Mount Beauty Tennis Club. • Nick has made a tremendous impact on the local community and volunteered countless hours of his time in a variety of roles. • Nick is highly regarded by many in the Kiewa Valley and beyond for his commitment and enthusiasm for helping others, often going over and above, and remains a proactive member of the community Local Young Achiever of the Year award Kiewa Valley goes to Axel Mero.

Axel is 14 years old. He excels at both dance and academically. Axel has gained scholarships and dance placements with the Australian Ballet School, the Royal Ballet School in London, UK, and the Houston Ballet Company in Texas, USA. He was also offered a short-term scholarship with the Bolshoi New York Academy. He is also winner of 2019 Alpine Shire Youth Award for the Arts.

Axel is considered an excellent role model for other young people to follow their passion and achieve goals.

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became the local leader for the Girl Guides in Tawonga. Most of these groups she continues to support regularly.

In the last 30 years Hazel has also volunteered at the Australia Open, which is a particular passion of hers. New additions to her volunteering schedule include the local Op Shop, the ALPS group (Active Life Physical Social), driving local people with disabilities to appointments and visiting residents in the local nursing home. Hazel is regarded by all the groups she assists as a very reliable volunteer who is always willing to lend a hand – volunteering is in her blood. Hazel has a very long and distinguished history of volunteering in the local area. •

High Country Come Back It was envisage that somewhere around 3000 people might attend the High Country Come Back gathering that was organised in six quick working days by Janelle Boynton and Melissa Antony from the Ovens Valley.

The venue was the Port Melbourne Timber Yards and surprise, surprise, just over 6200 visitors arrived on the day and enjoyed the 96 stalls representing High Country Victoria.

Entry was free but the gold coin donation Visit the

Bogong Power Station Information Centre

Lifetime Achievement Award - Hazel Riordan.

Hazel began volunteering at age 16 and has continued since then. As a young mother in Tawonga, Hazel joined the CWA, Red Cross, Uniting Church Ladies Catering Group and Tawonga Primary School Mother’s Club and

For historical & geological exhibits.

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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.

FOUND Wedding ring in the vicinity of Tawonga South Newsagent and Post Office. If someone has lost a ring give me a call on 0400 350 488 and provide a description of the ring.

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.

MISSING BANNERS Three display banners constructed by the Saturday Stitchers in 2004 (16 of them were made) for community events 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 Beauty,’ ‘Heath’ and ‘Leaves’ are missing. Please contact Rollo Kiek on 03 5754 1750, or see Penny Goebel at the Neighbourhood Centre, if you can help recover them.

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

RM Williams Cuban Heel Boots, Bushman Tan, with added rubber protective sole. Almost brand new. Size 9 G. Retail $309.95 will sell for $250. Ph: 0400 350 488.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY 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.

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– Over the last two years he has which will beto be the fastest junior rider in progressed split between Australia winning both the National Series the CFA and the and National Championships in 2016. the OnWildMarch 26 Ben went and raced his first Life everRescue EWS (Enduro World Series) event in services.

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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Altitude Electrical - no job too big or small. Domestic, commercial & industrial. Ph: Ben Svarc 0419 801 109.

FREIGHT - ALB - MTB - FALLS CREEK 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.

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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MISSING BOOK A copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis titled ‘The OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTY Interaction between the Environment, Land Use and Kelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between 1850 at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical and 1985’ was left for this community in the care of Mr Centre, Tawonga Crescent.

Full eyeBill examinations including tests, Bill Sutton. was happy to lend theGlaucoma book and until andreturned Macular–Degeneration screening. now Diabetes it was always until this last 18 months.

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STORAGE Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-up Units.

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Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays.

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

1st Trails, Tales and Tucker. A fascinating three (& 14th) 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.

8th

Gather Festival – a Celebration of our community and friends featuring Dallas Frasca, Sarah McLeod, Mitch King, Tanya George and Richard Person – to name a few. Go to:www.gatherfestival.com.au.

9th

Open Mic Afternoon at the Ranga – the Dederang Hotel – from 3:30pm Great gear, great set-up. Be there! Ph: 02 6028 9325.

12th

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.

13th

Regular Monthly Meeting the Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association, 7:30pm at the Auditorium, next to the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre. All Welcome. For more info, phone: Mb: 0428 226 922.

14th

Mount Beauty Men’s Shed Regular monthly meeting and BBQ Lunch. From 11:30am at the Shed in Tennis Court Avenue.

15th

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

Ph: 0427 544 824.

16th

Falls Creek XCO – Victorian State Championships. XCO or Cross country Olympic Format is one of the most well know and exciting disciplines of mountain biking. For further detail, call 03 5758 1202

21st-23rd ​MTB de Femme at Falls Creek. A weekend event for all ladies, girls and women interested in Mountain Biking. Each year has grown to be better than the last – so join us this year. Ph: 03 5758 1200.

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UKV Regional Arts presents The Rising Sun Band doing ‘The Songs That Made Memphis’ – a stunning show of songs and stories. From 8pm at the Mount Beauty Community Centre. Adults $25: Members $20: Youth $10: U12 Free. Tickets at Mount Beauty Hardware or at the door. Enquiries: 03 5754 1750.

Falls Creek Interschools Mountain Bike Championships. Now in its second year, this event hosted riders from as far as Mansfield, Shepparton and Wodonga. This year is sure to be better. Ph: 03 5758 1200.

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.

8th

Mt Bogong Conquestathon – an organised walk up and down Bogong brought to you by the Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club. From 6:30am at Mountain Creek Picnic Ground.

Further details from: 0417 014 431.

8th

Peaks Challenge Falls Creek. 2000 cyclists challenge the 235km ride from Falls Creek, Mount Beauty, Hotham, Omeo, Shannonvale and back to Falls Creek.

Some Road Closures will be in place.

Refer Notices in future editions . Visit: bicyclenetwork.com.au.

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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 the Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association, 7:30pm at the Auditorium, next to the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre. All Welcome. For more info, phone: Mb: 0428 226 922.

13th

Mount Beauty Men’s Shed Regular monthly meeting and BBQ Lunch. From 11:30am at the Shed in Tennis Court Avenue.

13th

Regional World’s Longest Lunch at Falls Creek. A beautiful lunch set in the wonderful surroundings of the Bogong High Plains.

Further details at www.fallscreek.com.au.

14th

The famous Dederang Picnic Races.

A fabulous day on the country racing calendar. Gates open 11am. Further details at: https://country.racing.com/ calendar/2019-03-16/dederang-cup.

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

Ph: 0427 544 824.

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