This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 24 April 2020

www.thisweekinfallscreek.com.au

PRICELESS

AUTUMN EDITION THIRTEEN

FRIDAY 24TH APRIL 2020

"Lest We Forget"

We will continue to honour these folk – those that are still with us – and those that are no longer with us. ANZAC Day Mount Beauty 2009. Pic – Ken Bell If we are going to be isolated and only get out for exercise, then this is the place to be...

Mount Beauty foreshore and Bi-Centennial Park with Mt Bogong. Pic – Ken Bell

A PERSONAL VIEW Thinking of Others

W

e’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.

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

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

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

www.fallscreek.com.au 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

2

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.

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.

Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Autumn 2020 Edition THIRTEEN

RSL BRANCHES UNITE ANZAC Spirit In The Face Of COVID-19

R

SL 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

:: OPEN for TAKE-AWAY :: Monday to Friday ~ 9am – 1pm for take-away coffee, breakfast rolls, burittos and burgers.

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 Sunshine Thai Yellow Chicken Curry $28 Organic Tofu Thai Curry

$28

Greenie Goodness Soup

$18

Fragrantly Spiced Lamb "Moussaka" $28

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday we have hot take-away meals

Indian Inspired Pumpkin Soup w/ Coconut

Fish n Chip Friday proving to be popular with a family pack for $40.

Gently Braised Duck Legs in a Coqua Vin Sauce

$30

Mumma's Chicken Soup

$18

Check the Website for great Mother’s Day packs of Milch Made products:

Frozen ready-made meals Phone order between 9am & 5pm Options for take-away or delivery around Falls Creek village Each meal comes in a One Litre container (Approx. 2 to 4 serves per container)

www.milchcafebar.com …for loads of goodies!

Ph: 03 5758 3407

4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek

Hearty Beef & Red Wine Lasagne

Hearty Roasted Vegetable Lasagne

Ph: 0491 492 482 Bottleshop Services Beers, Wines, Ciders Take-away or home delivery

Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Autumn 2020 Edition THIRTEEN

$18 $25

$25

​It’s about our flag, and the respect we show for it!

Pic – Ken Bell

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. •

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE · Grocery · Liquor · Produce · Meat

· Hot Food · ATM

· Phone recharge

Falls Creek FoodWorks Bogong High-plains Road, St. Falls West P: 03 5758 3009 F: 03 5758 3034 E: fallscreek@stores.foodworks.com.au (At the bottom of the Falls Express Chairlift)

Mt Beauty FoodWorks 4-16 Kiewa Crescent, Mt Beauty P: 03 5754 1400 F: 03 5754 4829 E: mtbeauty@stores.foodworks.com.au

ANZAC DAY HOURS

Falls Creek ~ CLOSED Mount Beauty ~ 12noon - 5pm

3

be y Day. ll be

ay Cuire Day.

act

quire ntact •

MY SAY Keeping it All Together

A

couple 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 go.Killalea Take the challenge the problems sitor toSteve from Milestoneof Chemicals - just one of the many exhibitors that will be as this year’s Trade Fair @ Falls Pic- -see Ellewhat Shaw.we can learn from areCreek. facing eneral we Steve–Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - justsure one of the many exhibitors that will be as this year’s Trade Fair @ them and do our darndest to make Creek.

- Elle Shaw. for all members of the hospitality industry AFalls Life toPicout Remember we do come the other side better than forofwinter and do some serious went AAcelebration of Lyn’s Life will take place fortoallprepare members the hospitality industry elor a we Lifein.to Remember

his d this tor uld neral

needs for the season. prepareon forproduct winter and do some serious y for a Ion Friday the of 28th April in the Village to saving must re-iterate here Grandma’s Rules A celebration Lyn’s Life2017 will take place To be held at the Frying Pan Inn, in the saving on product needs for the season.

Bowl at last Falls Creek for anyone wishes from the edition: ‘Stay healthy, keep fit, on Friday the 28th April 2017 inwho the Village atFrying Falls Creek, the Tradetrack Fair– which is now being extended – but more of that later. toBowl attend and pay tribute.

Commencing befabulous heldBowl atand thevery Inn, inwalking the spend more time outside, wash your at Falls Creek for anyone whohands, wishesat To​OVillage ur popularPan Pebble Beach will take onCreek, Tuesday May ve Village Bowlplace at Falls the2nd Trade Fairfrom o 12 noon, will towell attend and pay tribute.

Commencing at eat andthe getafternoon to bed early!’

Areflect pretty Lyn’s Pic – Ken Bell 10am 5pm again2nd on May Wednesday take to place onand Tuesday from bove simple enormous contribution to Falls Creek.

12 noon, the afternoon reflect Lyn’s formula for a goodwill life.

Throw in Some will car go ‘somewhere!’

The irony is that Another thing we are all learning – which 5pm and again on Wednesday 3rd,totofrom 9am to 4pm. enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some the10am wine and light BBQ be provided, kind to aeveryone andwill respect everyone’ ease ‘be there isfrom now 9am an oiltoglut and the price of 3rd, 4pm. wine and a light BBQ will be provided, and it is just about complete.

Another bit but we ask that you bring other beverages please Companies invited to exhibit include we trust will continue for the foreseeable au. fuel has plummeted. The best part is that but we ask that you bring other beverages of great advice from Grandma was “If you Companies to exhibit m.au. and also a plate to share.

In the case of wet Bedding invited Suppliers, Linen,include Manchester future – is the respect for each other’s space • the air pollution has reduced dramatically. andsay alsosomething plate to nice share.

In the case Suppliers, Linen, Manchester can’t about some-one, e. • weather, aa contingency plan will beofinwet place. Bedding and Window Furnishing suppliers, Wine– and the genuine caring for your mates Many of us haveFurnishing returned tosuppliers, gardeningWine and weather, a contingency plan will be in place.

– to make sure they’re doing OK. Our and Window then you don’t say anything!”

Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and our Spirit merchants, Wholesale growing own veges –Wholesale which is also a Food excellent journo Simone tells us elsewhere Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and Spirit merchants, Food and ithave is understood that members of Lyn’s very Suppliers, Cleaning and Toiletry What we learnedthat in the last three creative Chemical, andChemical, stimulating activity. and it is understood members of or Lyn’s Suppliers, Cleaning and And Toiletry in this paper what she is looking forward to family willWell, be inmany attendance.

• learned suppliers and equipment suppliers. four weeks. of us have wesuppliers have alsoand learned just how good it is to family will be in attendance. • equipment suppliers.

– and it pretty well relates to all of us. how goodFair it is to@shop locally – and how get out with the family for a and walksave or a money. bike Trade Falls Creek Prepare for the season Trade Fair @ Falls Creek Prepare for the season and save money. good a range of stock many of our shops Of all of the media channels, the one Precious time together weCreek. could Further Visit Trade @that Falls Something of an institutionsince since1982, 1982,thetheride.

Visit thethe Trade FairFair @ Falls Creek.

Further that has probably proved to be the most Something an learned institution have.

We haveofalso how much fuel neverdetails find before because we were from: Mb: 0400 488.

Trade Fair @ Falls Creekisisan anopportunity opportunity details from: Mb: 0400 350 350 488.always • • Fairby @ not Fallsconstantly Creek weTrade can save getting in ineffective and inaccurate is Facebook. ‘too busy!’ Well now we can do it and we Being a dinosaur when it comes to social should continue to do it – and we all get the opportunity to have a chat with the and giving some of the crap on P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y P RA AP PY Y PH HY S THER Gota problem a problem with pests?media, Got with pests? re other smart people that are ‘doing it!’.

Facebook a birching last week, your Ed We We can can helphelp with:with: s.es. though it may be time to have a look at Pre-purchase inspections Another positive is• that we canhome – when this • Pre-purchase home inspections • Sniffer dog tracking of cy • Sniffer dog tracking ofthe local Facebook Brigade – and it is y is all over – holiday locally. We can learn Termites to appreciate our fine country – instead ofTermitessurprising! The following is a list of the • Rodents • Spiders • Rodents becoming bogan Aussie tourists inother Bali. • Spiderscurrent Facebook sites that seem to be • Wasps - and all • Wasps - and all pests other pestsdesigned to serve this area. In no particular that crawl or fly! nts) that crawl or fly! ts) order we have: Andrew Poulton The 5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Andrew Poulton 5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 1300 559 799 Mb: 0427 914 909 Organic Phone: 5754 1270

Phone: 5754 1270

MEDICAL SERVICES MEDICAL SERVICES MOUNT BEAUTY

SS

S

MOUNT BEAUTY

WHERE Tawonga Crescent Crescent WHERE WHEN Tawonga 8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Friday 10:00am--5:00pm 12:00pmMon Saturdays WHEN 8:30am - Friday Ph: 5754 3400 for 10:00am 12:00pm Saturdays HOW FORPh: TAKE-AWAY appointments 5754 3400 for HOW Open 4pm to 9pmfor Seven Days 24 hours emergencies appointments We have Drs a fullMark range of delicious Zagorski, Jeff WHO 24 hours for emergencies take-away food!

rd!

d!e

vely

ely

Day yay *y

Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye

Seafood, Chicken, Baguettes, heaps MarkLaura Zagorski, Jeff WHO SwissDrs Delaney, Zagorski, of Burgers and a full range of Pizzas.

Robinson, Libby&Garoni, Skye Angela Stratton Anoop Pem.

Plus Coffee, Milk Shakes, Thick Shakes, Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Ice-Creams and Desserts.

pril.

WHAT

t:

Angela Stratton & Anoop Pem.

Fully accredited General Ph: 03 5754 4422 Practice with 37 years service

act: ril.

223 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South

4

WHAT

to theaccredited Upper Kiewa Valley.

Fully General Practice with 37 years service YOURtoLOCAL PRACTICE the Upper Kiewa Valley.

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

Em: Andrew@bugroffpestbusters.com Touch

Take-Away Menu

MOTORING TIPS MOTORING TIPS Pumpkin Soup & Sourdough

Pea & Ham Soup & Sourdough Regular Servicing

Regular Servicing

Tomato, Ginger, Chilli & Garlic Soup & Roll Our car is like our body.

Lamb Shank & Barley Soup and Sourdough WeOur must look it Pie car is after like our body.

Chicken Spinach & Salad all of the time not justit We must look after Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni & Salad when something fails. all Lasagne, of the time - not just Beef Cheese Sauce & Salad Regular servicing identify when Salmon & Pea will Quiche & Salad when something fails. items are wearing (brake pads, tyres,when Lemon Cheesecake Regular servicing will identify Stickyhoses Dateetc).

CakeThese & Caramel Sauce filters, and other items items are wearing (brake pads, Choc can Fudge wearing be Brownie replaced beforetyres, filters, hoses etc).

These and other Plus: Smoothies, Milkshakes they letCoffee, us down on the road. wearing items can be replaced before & Kombucha

Imagine (toothe late) that your they letdiscovering us down on road.

For Lunch & Dinner - Monday Friday only Brake Pads had worn out -tojust as you’re

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 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

Imagine discovering heading for the tree.0415(too Orders

by Phone: 813late) 763that your Pick up: 10:30am - 1:30pm Brake Pads had worn out -for just Regular servicing is important theas you’re heading for the tree.

The Organic Touch Day Spa good health of your vehicle - and for your 225 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South good healthservicing and safety!is important for the Ph: 03 5754 4495 Regular Home Delivery Available 177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga good health your vehicle A Motoring Tipofbrought to you- and by: for your good@health safety!

Falls CreekCentre, & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Autumn 2020 Edition THIRTEEN Rick Mountand Beauty Service Kiewa Valley Hway, Mount Beauty, A Motoring Tip brought to you by:

MY SAY • 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 Animals Mount 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 groups all 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.

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

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

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

TAKE OUT

For Great Take-Away

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 Cartoon courtesy of Michael Leunig.

"What a lovely range of giftware & products you have here!”

That’s good to hear with Mother’s Day coming up on Sunday 10th May.

Gifts for Mother’s Day – plus for any other family member as required!

Cards ❀ Art Supplies ❀ Books ❀ Magazines ❀ Maps Stationary ❀ Computer Consumables!

TattsLotto Tickets and Scratchies - with a $20M draw on Sat 9th May

221 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South Phone: (03) 5754 4002 Mon-Fri: 6.15am-6pm • Sat: 6.15am-12pm • Sun: 7.30am-12pm Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Autumn 2020 Edition THIRTEEN

Plus – Great Gifts for Mother's Day

- said a local shopper.

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

HIRE • SALES • REPAIRS • SERVICE Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South

Ph: 03 5754 1118 Em: info@rockyvalley.com.au Wb: www.rockyvalley.com.au 5

TAWONGA CARAVAN PARK A Vital Asset

I

n a conversation with a friend of mine recently, Bob asked me “what was happening at the Tawonga Caravan Park?” Bob had been a regular visitor to the park over many years up until around 2013.

They had lots of friends who all arrived at similar times and stayed for a week or two enjoying the beautiful autumn in the valley. Unfortunately, I was not able to give him a definitive answer. With the help of the members of the Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association, we tracked down the FAQ’s (frequently asked questions) about the current state of play at the park - The Tawonga Caravan Park – not to be confused with a very popular ‘The Park’ in Tawonga South.

1. What is happening with the current lease for the Tawonga Caravan Park?

The current lessees, Bill and Nola Turnbull have advised DELWP that they will not be renewing the final term of their current lease.

2. When does the current lease term expire?

The current lease expires on 14 May 2020.

3. What are the options for the future management of the caravan park?

DELWP is working collaboratively

MEDICAL SERVICES MOUNT BEAUTY WHERE 2D Tawonga Crescent.

WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday.

10am – 12noon Saturdays. (for urgent medical issues only) HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments 24 hours for emergencies WHO Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, & Matthew McAlpine

LOCAL TALENT It's hard to believe that there is a beautiful caravan park beside the river behind these trees. It is also a vital piece of infrastructure for this community. Pic - Ken Bell

Great Success

with the Alpine Shire Council to consider a number of options for the future management of the caravan park. This includes temporarily closing the park while a number of facility and infrastructure issues are resolved.

Both DELWP and Alpine Shire Council recognise the important role the park plays in the local community and economy. There is a strong commitment to resolve the issues as quickly as possible.

4. What facility and infrastructure issues need to be resolved?

The most critical infrastructure issue for the park is the current septic system. The system is operating at full capacity and failing. It is noncompliant with current standards.

Other facilities at the park including the residence / kiosk / office, amenities block, laundry, camp kitchen and

Mt Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store

L

ocal lad Ben McIlroy is an up and recreation require upgrades. coming room Enduro mountain bike Works are also required to improve racer. Over the last two years he has internaltoroads andfastest drainage, and traffic progressed be the junior rider in Australia flow. winning both the National Series and the National Championships in 2016.

5.

DELWP doingand to address thefirst On What Marchis 26 Ben went raced his issues? everseptic EWSsystem (Enduro World Series) event in More New than $16,000 spent during Rotorua, Zealand.was Prior to the event Matt up with Bentotopump chat theRousu recentcaught Christmas period about andsystem his potential future in outthe therace failing daily. The septic the requires mountain bikeaworld. either significant upgrade, or MR:connection Is this yourtofirst race?system. the overseas local sewage Landfirst Capability has Ben:AYep, overseasAssessment race, first EWS (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be been completed to inform the best pretty exciting. option.

Connecting to the sewerage MR:scheme Is it excitement are costly, you nervous? would be or more however, would provide themore best longBen:it I’m probably a bit nervous solution bothtopractically and but thanterm excited.

Excited race overseas, nervous because it’s such a big event. environmentally. wouldyou alsoheard provide greaterabout the MR:ItHave anything tracks over in Rotorua, opportunities for theNZ? park to expand its in the future.

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

6. How will these works be funded?

MR:Funding How did getworks into riding? foryou these is a key Ben:requirement Pretty much because of my Dad, with the sewerage

We’re Here to Help!

Everything for the…

Home & Garden

WHAT Fully accredited General Practice with 40 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

Your Local Practice – supporting the local community!

6

POLICE Falls Creek Mount Beauty Wangaratta RCA Falls Creek RACV Falls Creek/Mount Beauty BURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS CFA STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Falls Creek WILDLIFE RESCUE

OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

L

Kelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical Centre, Tawonga Crescent.

Full eye examinations including Glaucoma tests, Diabetes and Macular Degeneration screening.

Children welcome. To arrange an appointment:

E

Clean & ready to take care of your laundry!

OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTY

EMERGENCY EMERGENCY 000 Ambulance 000 EMERGENCY BROADCASTER Alpine Radio (Fires & Floods) 96.5 FM ELECTRICITY Faults & Emergencies 13 17 99 FIRE Falls Creek/Mount Beauty/ Tawonga 000 HOSPITAL Mount Beauty 5754 3500 MEDICAL CENTRES Falls Creek 5758 3238 Mount Beauty 5754 3400

5758 3424 5754 4244 5723 0600 5758 3287 5750 1230 1800 668 511 13 25 00 0421 553 527

wh mo the cou I th MR rac Ben thr Can In 2 Ad thr on (wi Bro MR rac Gra Ben stat 15s dud so I I re a bi bot rac wa jus bot Aft to t tha of t rea inv firs bec

ARIEL'S LAUNDRETTE

OPEN:Ph: 8am 8pm weekdays 02- 6056 4000 Visits Mount Beauty Fortnightly 9am 7pm weekends Next: Fri 10th Nov then Fri 24th Nov & Public Holidays

A In A In A In

M ne

P

E W

41 Bogong High Plains Road, FancyBeauty a Clean Mount · Ph:Laundrette?

0400 350 488

It is here!

41 Bogong High Road Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Autumn 2020Plains Edition THIRTEEN Clean, comfortable, well-lit and carpeted - with

R

OUR COMMUNITY PAGE 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 .

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

I

t’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

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! •

Got a problem with pests?

We can help with: • Sniffer dog tracking of Termites • Rodents • Spiders • Wasps - and all other pests that crawl or fly!

Andrew Poulton

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

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Autumn 2020 Edition THIRTEEN

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.

7

OUR COMMUNITY PAGE Tips for Better Living

•

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.

Health & Wellbeing

R

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

ight 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.

•

•

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

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! •

WHATS ON APRIL 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

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.

~ A MOTORING TIP ~ 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!

Brought to you by Rick at: Mount Beauty Service Centre 35 Bogong High Plains Rd, Mount Beauty Phone: 03 5754 4261

2020 SUMMER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:

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: • 1 column (6cm wide) = $15.00 per cm. 4cp = $20.00 per cm.

• 2 column (12.5cm wide) = $25.00 per cm. 4cp = $35.00 per cm.

• 3 column (19cm wide) = $35.00 per cm. 4cp = $49.00 per cm.

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

BUSINESS DIR.: • $5.90 per line per Edition.

DEADLINE: • Friday 2.00pm prior to publication date CONTRACT: • A Season Contract for 15 editions of Summer is available offering a

15% discount. The contract is secured by payments made four editions

in advance. Due Dates: 25.10.19, 20.12.19, 21.02.20, 17.04.20

ENQUIRIES For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact: Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488

Email: kencbell@bigpond.net.au 8

For Payment, Placement of Adverts or Subscriptions, please forward to: Ph/Fax: 03 5754 1346 Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty 3699. ABN: 22 171 749 807 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Autumn 2020 Edition THIRTEEN