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A PERSONAL VIEW

Thinking of Others

We’re heading into our fifth week of social distancing and self-isolation, and I don’t know about you, but the shiny novelty of spending more time at home is starting to dull just a little.

It’s not that I have a lot of spare time with a 10-month-old bub at home who is thankfully easily entertained, and there is always housework to be done, new projects I could start and a pile of books that I always said I would read if I had the time (yet for some reason have remained untouched in favour of Netflix and Stan).

I have, however, had a moment to think about what I’m looking forward to doing once this whole crisis has passed, and what I’ve taken for granted all these years that I’m beginning to yearn for now.

No, it’s not overseas holidays, weekends away or shopping trips that are not conducted online where you have to wait 3-5 days for your goods to arrive.

It’s the simple things in life. Hugging my mum! Coffee at a local café! Dropping in to see a friend! Going for a family drive to explore a new place that isn’t the supermarket!

And speaking of - visits to the supermarket have quickly become a highlight. It’s not only a rare opportunity to leave the house once a week to stock up on (and not stockpile) groceries, but the people you just might be briefly reunited with while you’re there.

Three times now when I’ve been out in public I’ve bumped into (and when I say bumped, I mean spotted from a very safe two metres away) at least three friends that have resulted in frantic waving, a series of ‘how have you beens’, ‘how much wine have you drunk already’ and ‘can’t wait until we can catch up again when this is all over’.

In fact, running into people from our pre-Coronavirus lives for a quick chat in FoodWorks has never been so thrilling!

I don’t know about you, but I’ve found my communication with friends in general has increased tenfold since we’ve been told to stay away from one another.

There’s now such thing as ‘Friday Wines’ via Facetime with my besties, breakfast video calls with my mum and dad, live yoga sessions with a dozen others, and group

FALLS CREEK – Coronavirus COVID-19 Update

April 17th 2020

To all our Stakeholders, Residents, Snow Sports and Mountain Adventure Enthusiasts, just like you, we are navigating our way through the dynamic and ever-changing challenges that COVID-19 is presenting.

On April 12th the Victorian Premier announced that the State of Emergency had been extended until midnight on May 11th 2020.

Victorians must only leave their homes for the below reasons:

• Shopping for what you need - food and essential supplies.

• Medical, care or compassionate needs.

• Exercise in compliance with the public gathering requirements.

• Work and study if you can’t work or learn remotely.

This means that people should not travel to Falls Creek for social or recreational purposes, or for activities such as working bees, until further notice.

At this time only permanent residents should access the Falls Creek village. Any nonessential travel to the village during this declared period does NOT comply with the

Federal and State directions. We ask members of the public to respect this government directive and help to protect our community and themselves.

Falls Creek Resort Management and our partners are currently preparing as we normally would for the snow season, while we wait for further information about next steps. We would request that as we work with all these parties to gain certainty on the outlook for the season, and the scenario’s that may occur, we would greatly respect your flexibility and understanding of the complexities and priorities. We can assure you, that as soon we are able to; we will give you the best news we can.

In the meantime, stay safe, stay healthy, wash your hands regularly and act responsibility in relation to the advice that will help us all in the long run.

During this time, many of our staff are working remotely. Our phones are being manned and our social channels monitored to answer questions where we can.

In an effort to assist, we have prepared a list of Frequently Asked Questions which is on our website.

Facebook conversations that are almost constantly ‘dinging’ with new messages.

I’ve never put so much time and effort into communicating with the people I love, and it makes me realise how much I took for granted in the past.

It’s already been a tough year, and it’s going to continue to be tough for who knows how long, but despite all the challenges of this storm, I also think this time to take a step back, slow down and stay at home a little (or a lot) more has come with a lot of beautiful life lessons we’ll hopefully take with us into the future.

But in the meantime, keep on doing the right thing, keep on communicating from afar, and keep on being kind to one another while we all wait for this rainbow to appear. • Simone Dowel

Frying Pan Inn

Offering pre-prepared meals for pick-up or home delivery in Falls Creek. Refer Notice in this Edition for menu. Ph: 0491 492 482.

Milch Café

Open Monday to Friday 9am – 1pm for coffees, breakfast rolls, burritos & burgers. Open for take-away dinner meals Wednesday to Friday. Check our website for details www. milchcafebar.com or Ph: 03 5758 3407.

Falls Creek FoodWorks

For all licensed supermarket lines & newspapers. Located lower level St Falls West. Open Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm & 10am –3pm Sunday. Closed ANZAC Day.

Childcare

Falls Creek Childcare 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.

Making the most of this time together in beautiful surroundings - Eloise and Erin Esler enjoying staying at home with Luna the dog. Pic – Kylie @ Big Bright Photos

RSL BRANCHES UNITE

ANZAC Spirit In The Face Of COVID-19

RSL State and Territory branches across the nation will unite on ANZAC Day in a powerful display of solidarity and mateship to honour the service of Australia’s defence forces, past and present.

The national organisation has come together to support a grassroots movement encouraging all Australians to stand at the end of their driveways or on their balconies for a moment of reflection at 6am on Saturday April 25.

With traditional ANZAC Day services and events cancelled across the nation due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the RSL branches are urging Australians to show their #ANZACspirit by safely participating in a private dawn service on their driveway.

RSL National President Greg Melick said the idea to unite a country in intimate reflection conducted on a mass scale came from RSL members and the public and was driven by a groundswell of community support and social media momentum.

Greg Melick said all RSL State and Territory branches were proud to support and encourage Australians to honour the dedication, commitment and sacrifice of the ANZACs, and all who have served since, by coming together in spirit.

“The history of the ANZACs is integral to the history of Australia; the legend of our Diggers is one of our nation’s enduring legacies,” he said.

Greg added “Australians had always been able to call on their ANZAC spirit in

times of crisis and trouble. Right now, the qualities evoked by our ANZAC spirit –ingenuity, humour, endurance, courage and mateship – become more important than ever.”

“This ANZAC Day, we have a unique opportunity to light up the dawn with our ANZAC spirit, and show our service people, past and present, that we will always remember what they have done for this nation.”

The RSL encourages Australians to unite digitally and show their support on social media with the hashtags: #ANZACspirit and #lightupthedawn.

More information about ANZAC Day and how to show your #ANZACspirit – including where to listen or watch the commemoration broadcast at 6am – will be available at: rslanzacspirit.com.au prior to April 25.

About ANZAC Day

As the sun rose on 25 April 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed on the shores of Gallipoli in what was anticipated to be a quick military strike against Turkish forces. Instead, it escalated into an eight-month battle where more than 8,700 Australian soldiers lost their lives and another 19,441 were wounded. The first major military action fought by Australian forces during World War One sent shockwaves through Australian society that are still felt today. As the sun rises every ANZAC Day, hundreds of thousands of Australians gather across the nation to remember their legacy, and the legacy of all those who have followed their example.

TAKE-AWAY MENU

ANZAC Day Locally

At Falls Creek a couple of members of the community will be raising the flag at Eagle Rock and laying a wreath. Members of the public are invited also to lay a wreath or flowers at Eagle Rock at any convenient time during ANZAC Day – following the current personal distance rules.

In Mount Beauty, the construction work behind the Cenotaph has been completed and the area is clean and looking ‘spick and span.’ Members of the public are invited to lay a wreath or flowers at a convenient time during ANZAC Day as a personal gesture –once again, whilst conforming to personal distance rules.

ANZAC Day badges, one of the RSL’s best fund-raisers are available in Karen and Campbell Ford’s Mount Beauty Hardware. So, if you don’t have your badge yet, hook into the hardware. And, while you are there, check the fabulous window display. •

It’s about our flag, and the respect we show for it! Pic – Ken Bell

will be Wednesday Day. require contact this would visitor general personnel for a to above please http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. there. •

MY SAY

Keeping it All Together

Acouple of weeks back, as Stage Three of the lock-downs came into being, the aim was to try and clearly identify the problem/s – and how we might best deal with them.

A friend from the other side of the high plains said today that “she wanted to come out of the other side of the current COVID-19 problems better that she went into them.” And isn’t that just the best way to go. Take the challenge of the problems we are facing - see what we can learn from them – and do our darndest to make sure we do come out the other side better than we went in.

A Life to Remember

I must re-iterate here Grandma’s Rules from the last edition: ‘Stay healthy, keep fit, spend more time outside, wash your hands, eat well and get to bed early!’ A pretty simple formula for a good life. Throw in ‘be kind to everyone and respect everyone’ and it is just about complete. Another bit of great advice from Grandma was “If you can’t say something nice about some-one, then you don’t say anything!”

What have we learned in the last three or four weeks. Well, many of us have learned how good it is to shop locally – and how good a range of stock many of our shops have. We have also learned how much fuel we can save by not constantly getting in

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

Trade Fair @ Falls Creek

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.

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.

Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity

Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Phone: 5754 1270

Tawonga Crescent

the car to go ‘somewhere!’ The irony is that there is now an oil glut and the price of fuel has plummeted. The best part is that the air pollution has reduced dramatically. Many of us have returned to gardening and growing our own veges – which is also a very creative and stimulating activity. And we have also learned just how good it is to get out with the family for a walk or a bike ride. Precious time together that we could never find before because we were always ‘too busy!’ Well now we can do it and we should continue to do it – and we all get the opportunity to have a chat with the other smart people that are ‘doing it!’.

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. •

Got a problem with pests?

We can help with:

• Pre-purchase home inspections

• Sniffer dog tracking of Termites

• Rodents • Spiders

Another positive is that we can – when this is all over – holiday locally. We can learn to appreciate our fine country – instead of becoming bogan Aussie tourists in Bali.

• Rodents • Spiders

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

Another thing we are all learning – which we trust will continue for the foreseeable future – is the respect for each other’s space – and the genuine caring for your mates – to make sure they’re doing OK. Our excellent journo Simone tells us elsewhere in this paper what she is looking forward to – and it pretty well relates to all of us. Of all of the media channels, the one that has probably proved to be the most ineffective and inaccurate is Facebook. Being a dinosaur when it comes to social media, and giving some of the crap on Facebook a birching last week, your Ed though it may be time to have a look at the local Facebook Brigade – and it is surprising! The following is a list of the current Facebook sites that seem to be designed to serve this area. In no particular order we have:

Andrew Poulton

Ph: 1300 559 799 Mb: 0427 914 909 Em: Andrew@bugroffpestbusters.com

Andrew Poulton Ph: 1300 559 799 Mb: 0427 914 909 Em: Andrew@bugroffpestbusters.com

MOTORING TIPS

Pumpkin Soup & Sourdough

Regular Servicing

Pea & Ham Soup & Sourdough

Regular Servicing

Tomato, Ginger, Chilli & Garlic Soup & Roll

Lamb Shank & Barley Soup and Sourdough

Tawonga Crescent

8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Friday

Our car is like our body. We must look after it all of the time - not just when something fails.

Chicken Spinach Pie & Salad

Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni & Salad

10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays

8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Friday

FOR TAKE-AWAY

Open 4pm to 9pm Seven Days

Ph: 5754 3400 for appointments 24 hours for emergencies

We have a full range of delicious take-away food!

10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays Ph: 5754 3400 for appointments 24 hours for emergencies

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

Seafood, Swiss Chicken, Baguettes, heaps of Burgers and a full range of Pizzas. Plus Coffee, Milk Shakes, Thick Shakes, Ice-Creams and Desserts.

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

Ph: 03 5754 4422

223 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South

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

Kiewa Valley.

Beef Lasagne, Cheese Sauce & Salad

Our car is like our body. We must look after it all of the time - not just when something fails.

Salmon & Pea Quiche & Salad

Lemon Cheesecake

Fully licensed restaurant ~ TAKE AWAY MENU ~ PASTA DISHES

Bolognaise - with Pork & Beef

Creamy Chicken - with mushroom, sage & peas

Calabrese - olives, salami, napoli, capers & roast garlic

Sticky Date Cake & Caramel Sauce

Choc Fudge Brownie

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.

Plus: Coffee, Smoothies, Milkshakes & Kombucha

For Lunch & Dinner - Monday to Friday only Orders by Phone: 0415 813 763

Imagine discovering (too late) that your Brake Pads had worn out - just as you’re heading for the tree.

Pick up: 10:30am - 1:30pm The Organic Touch Day Spa 225 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South Home Delivery Available

Regular servicing is important for the good health of your vehicle - and for your good health and safety!

Regular servicing will identify when items are wearing (brake pads, tyres, filters, hoses etc). These and other wearing items can be replaced before they let us down on the road. Imagine discovering (too late) that your Brake Pads had worn out - just as you’re heading for the tree.

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

Regular servicing is important for the good health of your vehicle - and for your good health and safety!

Napoli ricotta & pork belly

Napoli - with beans, pine nuts, leek & zucchini

Ragu - slow braise of beef with carrot, onion, potato & carrot

~ Plus the occasional special ~ Available every night

Pick up from 6pm - 7pm

Phone orders in from 5pm

Ph: 03 5754 4495

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

177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga

Our fabulous and very popular Pebble Beach walking track – which is now being extended – but more of that later. Pic – Ken Bell

• Community Issues - Mt Beauty & Tawonga • My Beauty / Tawonga/Sth Area - Buy Swap Sell • What’s Happening in the Upper Kiewa Valley • Alpine Region Local Business Community Noticeboard • Kiewa Valley Local Business • Business Round Up - Mt Beauty/Tawonga/Falls Creek • Kiewa Valley Helping Hands • Kiewa Valley. Buy, Swap and Sell • Kiewa Valley Buy Swap Sell • Falls Creek Staff and Locals • Mt Beauty Garden Buy Swap and Sell • Alpine Community Issues • Falls Creek and Mount Beauty Buy and Sell • Alpine Online Trash and Treasure • Lost and Found AnimalsMount Beauty, Tawonga/South • Houses for Rent or Sale Mt Beauty, Tawonga, Red/ Coral Bank and Dederang • Trash and Treasure Mt Beauty and Surrounding • Mt Beauty / Tawonga /Sth area services/ business ads • The Real Mt Beauty • Mt Beauty Accommodation.

There you have it – about 20 local groupsall fulfilling a perceived need and driven by some dedicated and caring people. But how does one get onto all of these sites. It is no wonder that you see people bumping into lamp-posts because they are constantly on their phone – looking at ‘stuff!’

The administrators have done a great job –and plead with people not to put negative stuff on their sites – but it does happen – and it certainly detracts from the quality

The opportunity for Dad and Daughter to spend some time together walking down the river is invaluable and an acitivty that should continue forever! Pic – Ken Bell

of the service that was aimed at. And these are just the group sites. There are untold numbers of other individual sites for local businesses – which is great if you know of that business. If you don’t know of that business, then it’s off to spend time with Dr Google to discover what we are looking for. Oh, and there is one site we have not mentioned! It’s ‘This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty’ the Facebook site of this newspaper where you can access the info in the paper or have it sent electronically to you as soon as the paper hits the streets. Take Care – look after each other – but let’s

not get too carried away with Facebook –it’s free – and rarely do you get something really good that’s free! •

TAKE OUT

For Great Take-Away

TAKE-AWAY MENU

Coffee / Burgers / Fish n Chips Hot Food / Cakes / Curries Roast Dinners / Fruit Salads / Sushi Rice Paper Rolls / Cold Drinks

TRADING HOURS: May be subject to change Mondays & Tuesdays: 9am-12pm Wednesdays: Closed Thursdays & Fridays: 9am-12pm & 5pm-8pm

PHONE ORDERS: 0411 695 546

Please do not text - make sure you talk to a person! Check our Facebook page for updates in what's happening in Kiewa Valley FB: Mt Beauty Take Out

Lots for your fitness program!

Bikes – Kids, Adults, Road, Mountain and E-Bikes!

Rear Lights for ALL Bikes for ALL Riding!

20% OFF Summer Cycling Apparel

Winter Cycling Gear now arriving! Arm, leg, kneee and toe warmers and shoe covers

Plus – Great Gifts for Mother's Day Cartoon courtesy of Michael Leunig.

OPEN: Tuesday to Friday: 8am - 5pm Saturday: 8am – 4pm

Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South Ph: 03 5754 1118 Em: info@rockyvalley.com.au Wb: www.rockyvalley.com.au

Great Success

Local lad Ben McIlroy is an up and coming Enduro mountain bike racer. Over the last two years he has progressed to be the fastest junior rider in Australia winning both the National Series and the National Championships in 2016.

On March 26 Ben went and raced his first ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in Rotorua, New Zealand. Prior to the event Matt Rousu caught up with Ben to chat about the race and his potential future in the mountain bike world.

MR: Is this your first overseas race?

Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be pretty exciting.

MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous?

Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous than excited. Excited to race overseas, but nervous because it’s such a big event.

MR: Have you heard anything about the tracks over in Rotorua, NZ?

Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks.

MR: How did you get into riding?

Ben: three Canberra In Adelaide three on (with Brosnan

MR: racing Gravity

Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad, when more the couple I then MR: raced?

Ben: state 15s dude. so I I remember a bit bottom race was just bottom.”

After to the that of the really invited first became

It's hard to believe that there is a beautiful caravan park beside the river behind these trees. It is also a vital piece

this community. Pic - Ken Bell

connection option recognised as the best outcome for business viability and the environment.

DELWP and Alpine Shire Council are currently seeking funding through a number of State Government programs to progress the desired outcome.

7. Do the current annual agreements carry over to any new lease?

Because the current tenants are not renewing their lease, all current annual agreements will cease on 14 May 2020.

8. What about patrons’ booking beyond 14 May 2020?

Current bookings and associated deposits beyond 14 May 20 will be resolved by the current tenants, Bill and Nola Turnbull. Patrons are encouraged to contact Bill and Nola at the park to make the appropriate arrangements.

9. What does all this mean for the future of the Tawonga Caravan Park?

If sourcing of funds is successful and upgrades completed, the community can look forward to a greatly improved facility servicing tourism in the upper Kiewa valley.

10. Where can I get updated information about the future of the park?

Further questions regarding the future of the park can be emailed to DELWP at:

Landadmin.hume@delwp.vic.gov.au .

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.

Orbea Avant M20D Disc road bike: Carbon frame, size 60, colour- Carbon-Blue: $1,950. Nelo Viper 51 Kayak: $1,500. K1 ERGO paddling machine: $600. Athlegen Massage table: (as new) $200. Taskmaster electric cement mixer. Price negotiable. Ph: 0408 466 790.

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

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

SPORTS MASSAGE

Book online. impactmassage.com.au

OUR COMMUNITY PAGE

The Tawonga Caravan Park is a vital community and tourism asset in this community. It is critical that the whole community – especially the business community keep the pressure up to make sure the work is done and the very popular Tawonga Caravan Park does re-open in the near future. The fires did not knock us around too badly, but there should be some funds somewhere that would assist this project.

It looks like we may have lost the walking track around Lake Guy, and in the near future, we may lose the accommodation aspect of Boong Village also. Losing Tawonga Caravan Park would just be another nail in the coffin. Ed. •

For Better Living

Brought to you by Sue White, qualified nutritionist & partner at Roi's Restaurant

It’s really nice to be able to afford to feed your dog a ‘species-appropriate’ raw or lightly cooked diet which includes human grade meats, offal, vegetables and some other healthy additions. But this is not always affordable or convenient for everyone.

Most kibble has some rather unhealthy ingredients - such as 4D meats, cow eartags from abattoir bins and polyurethaneboxed dead veges from supermarket waste as well as cheap ingredients like corn potato and peas. These kibbles have also been

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS

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.

MISSING BOOK

A copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis titled ‘The Interaction between the Environment, Land Use and Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between 1850 and 1985’ was left for this community in the care of Mr Bill Sutton. Bill was happy to lend the book and until now it was always returned – until this last 18 months. This is a valuable piece of the area’s history and we hope this notice may prompt someone’s memory. Please contact your Ed on 0400 350 488.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

analysed to contain between 40% and 50% sugar! Studies have shown a big increase in cancer in dogs since kibble had been on the market. HOWEVER. If you must feed kibble (no judgement here) there are some things that you can add to make it much more nutritious. Items such as: sardines in water (no salt) and a cooked egg every couple of days. Some cooked vegetables from your meals: pumpkin, sweet potato, parsley and kale are good choices. No onion! Cooked veges are better as the dogs’ short bowel means nutrient uptake is better. Add some cartilage or appropriate size RAW bone for teeth cleaning and you have a pretty good diet!

Some nice additions that I feed my dogs are coconut oil kefir and turmeric - small amounts. If you change your dog’s diet you MUST do it very gradually so as not to upset the gut. Often changing to a better diet can resolve behavioural issues and things like allergies. Good luck! •

ot a p robl em with p ests ? We can help with:

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.

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS

Email your adverts to us and you don’t pay until you sell the goods – or until your Advert achieves the desired results. Em: kencbell@bigpond.net.au

PHYSIOTHERAPY

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

SOLAR-POWERED SKYLIGHTS

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.

STORAGE

Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-up Units. Ph: 0428 361497 www.alpinewarehousing.com

TAXI & 4WD SERVICE

Covers Falls Creek and Albury. The on-demand taxi hours are now 8am to 9pm Monday to Thursday. 8am to 1am Friday and Saturday. No taxi service on Sunday. Special Bookings may be made outside these hours by prior arrangement. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 131 008.

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Tips for Better Living Health & Wellbeing

Brought to you by Em & Lee at Mountain Gym Fitness & Massage

Right now, during the weird and challenging times that we are all experiencing, everyone has different circumstances, but it’s safe to say that there will be a degree of emotional stress and disruption in normal routine for the majority of us, which is why these next words are so important.

• You are doing YOUR best, so don’t compare yourself to others, or others to you. They are doing their best too, but it might look different to personal expectations.

• We are all experiencing the changes of the world together right now. With new information, comes a range of feelings. Be kind and considerate, as no-one thinks, reacts, or understands the same way as each other, each and every time.

APRIL

• Nutrition is still very important during these times where we may be at home more, OR, may be working more shifts and much busier than normal. Try to support your body with all the good stuff it needs to keep you healthy and functioning efficiently.

• Practice mindfulness in your day to remind yourself of what makes you happy, what you’re grateful for, and what you have to look forward to.

• If you’re able, get out and enjoy the fresh air, go for a walk/run/bike ride & get the body moving and blood flowing. It’s a beautiful time of year to be truly enjoying what Mother Nature has to offer us in our beautiful valley.

• Take time for self-care. You can’t pour from an empty cup. Self-care can come in many forms - exercise, good nutrition, breathwork, talking to a friend on the phone, reflection, walking the dog, crafts, getting your home organised, de-cluttering a room, planting a garden… Whatever it is that

WHATS ON

25th ANZAC Day Services. This year we are remembering our ANZACS and all returned service personnel in a different way. The suggestion is we stand out the front of our premises with a light/candle at 6am and take a moment to reflect on what our wonderful men and women have done for us.

We can then lay a wreath at our convenience – at Falls Creek, at Eagle Rock and in Mount Beauty at the Cenotaph – obeying the personal distancing rules. Refer article on Page 3 of this paper.

MAY

10th Mother’s Day. Now some might think this is a little commercialised – but so what. We don’t have to go with the commercial version. We can be creative and find

PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:

great ways to contact or be with that most important person in our lives. Skyping, Insta – all that stuff – or even better, something as simple as posting a lovely card if you can’t be with mum on Mother’s Day.

FUTURE EVENTS

JUN 1st It’s a Monday and it is also the date of the traditional ‘Falls Creek Ice Plunge’ – the welcoming of the winter with a dip in the chilly Rocky Valley Dam. We’ll keep you posted as we get closer.

SEP 5th It’s a Saturday – and it will be the celebration of the 60’s kids turning Sixty! Kerry, Westie, Erin, Lynnie, Debb, Melissa, Bondie, Lisa, Fi, Gayle & Jenny!!! At The Man. The weekend includes Friday drinks at the Pan; Gang ski on Saturday; Party Saturday night and Recovery Breakfast at Elk on Sunday. Keep in touch with Kerry on Em: kerryleedodd@hotmail.com.

Mornings and evenings are great time for photography – because everything is normally so still and calm. Another reason early mornings are a good time to walk because you get to appreciate our wonderful scenery. Our Pondage by Ben Peacock.

makes you feel lighter, happier, calmer, balanced and/or focused, try to make time for this, for you, as an individual.

If you’re struggling for workout motivation, or need some encouragement, feel free to drop us a message on our Mountain Gym Facebook page and we’ll be happy to help! •

Maintaining proper tyre pressure is important for many reasons other than reducing the potential of a flat tyre or a blowout.

In order to achieve optimum handling from your vehicle, from everyday driving to making emergency manoeuvres, tyre pressure needs to be at the proper inflation level.

Even a tyre that doesn't appear to be low on air can result in reduced vehicle handling and excessive tread wear.

Check your tyre pressure regularly

Perform a simple tyre inspection

Be aware of uneven wear of the tyre

Know what to look for when checking the wear-bars in the tyre!

2020 SUMMER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES

Ed 14 * 08.05.20 * Winter Warm Up. Employment Opportunities. Meet the Team. (C)

Ed 15 * 22.05.20 * The Ice Plunge. Introduction to Winter. Cross Country Race Calendar. (C)

WEd 01 * 05.06.20 * Queens Birthday Weekend Activities. What can we look forward to? (C) WEd 02 * 12.06.20 * Meet the staff. Check out the Events Calendar. Watch the Snowmaking. (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/

INSERTS: • Not Available

ADVERTISING RATES: DISPLAY:

CLASSIFIEDS: • Like the Trading Post. Send in your Classifieds and pay when you sell.

BUSINESS DIR.: • $5.90 per line per

ENQUIRIES

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Beauty

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