This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 8 May 2020

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AUTUMN EDITION FOURTEEN

FRIDAY 8TH MAY 2020

Happy Mother's Day

Everyday is fabulous, but some days are just better than others in Mount Beauty. Pic – Ken Bell Is Hughie supplying all of this snow just to tease us?. Pic – Chris Hocking Another wonderful example of our beautiful Autumn colours. Pic – Roslyn Ann Photography

ANZAC DAY Celebrated by Many

Acacia Keeble played the Last Post and Joshua New gave an address.

n our own unique and individual ways, the communities of Mount Beauty, Tawonga South and Tawonga showed just how much we appreciate the efforts of all of our countrymen and women who have gone to war ‘for us!’ It is a sincere mark of respect for all who served and for those that did not make it home.

In other parts of town, residents, students and cadets (in uniform) stood to attention at the end of their driveway – with candle – in the dark at 6am. Well done.

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At the Mount Beauty Cenotaph, piper Barry Flynn, in full regalia, put on a one-man show with his beautiful bagpipe performance. Barry had served overseas with the British Army before moving to Australia and has played at ANZAC Day services at Falls Creek.

The well-spaced crowd were very appreciative and many wreaths and flowers were laid.

In Tawonga, the flag was raised by Mark Hardidge and several wreaths and flowers were laid at the new ANZAC Memorial.

Charles Street, Tawonga had their own ANZAC Day Ceremony run by Cr Tony Keeble at 10am with many residents observing this from their driveways.

LOCAL RADIO Alpine Radio 96.5 FM In the Kiewa Valley

Alpine Radio 92.9 FM In the Ovens Valley

Alpine Radio 94.5 FM

In the Harrietville area

Emergency Services Broadcaster

Mount Beauty Community Radio for good music, local news, snow reports and developing programs.

Ph: 5754 4554 Email: info@alpineradio.com.au Website: www.alpineradio.com.au

And finally, from students at the Mount Beauty Secondary College, the following poem by Joanna Fuchs was chosen by Jonah Cosgriff and Georgina Williams for the ANZAC Day Remembrance to be read out on Alpine Radio.

The Best on Earth: If someone has done military service, They earn the title "veteran," and more; They earn our deep respect and admiration; That they are special no one can ignore.

Piper Barry Flynn performing ANZAC Day 2020.

Pic – Ken Bell

They sacrificed the comforts we enjoy; The list is long of all the things they gave; Our veterans are extraordinary people; They’re loyal, dedicated, true and brave.

When terror and invasion were real threats, They showed us they could handle any storm.

We owe our freedoms and our very lives To our veterans, who served in uniform.

Our veterans should be celebrities; They’re exceptional; no other group compares.

We’re grateful for the many things they’ve done; They’re always in our hearts and in our prayers.

We owe our veterans support and friendship; Let no one ever question what they’re worth.

These men and women served us and our country; Our veterans - the very best on earth.

Joanna Fuchs

ANZAC Day 1949 at the original Cenotaph in Mount Beauty. Pic – Courtesy Mrs Joan Watson via Kim White’s www.beautybeautyya.com website.

PS: A Special thanks to our hard-working local R&SL members who continue to do a great job; and thanks to Karen and Campbell Ford and team at Mt Beauty Hardware for their wonderful window display.

www.fallscreek.com.au FALLS CREEK – Coronavirus COVID-19 Update May 6th 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 coronavirus (COVID-19) is presenting.

The State of Emergency was extended until midnight on May 11th 2020. FCARMB expect further advice with respect to the Chief Health Officer’s directions in relation to the current restrictions.

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.

Until such time as there is any further advice, please respect the directives and do not travel.

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We also ask, for the benefit of the season, that the community download the COVIDSafe app. Visit www.health.gov.au for further details and to download.

Frying Pan Inn

Falls Creek Resort Management and our partners aim to be as dynamic and flexible during these uncertain times and we continued to prepare for the upcoming snow season, while we wait for further information about next steps.

Last Hoot Café

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.

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

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

Open five nights a week for take away pizzas.

Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer Notice this edition.

Milch Café

Open Monday to Friday 9am – 1pm for coffees, brekkie 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.

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 FOURTEEN

COVID-19 The Bright Side

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music teacher from my school days, not that long ago, described the Oboe as “an ill wind that nobody blows any good!” The preference for this article would be the correct terminology “It is an ill wind that blows nobody any good!” which basically means that times are pretty tough if nothing good comes from the current situation.

Therefore, let’s have a look at the items that are beneficial for us as we work our way through this problem period - or, as the whizzes at Monty Python said as they were hanging around the cross “Always look on the bright side of life!”

Then we have much much better family time outdoors – on bikes, walking or pushing the pram.

It was simply fabulous to see the number of people out around the lake last Sunday (3rd) after all of that wonderful rain (and snow!). Families walking their dogs and pushing the pram and riding their bikes. A special mention here to the mums with bubs that are out running with the bubs in the pusher. Great effort!

Wonderful people choose to live here because it is a fabulous place to live –

It would probably be fair to Our National ‘Working overtime’ Media where we can all enjoy the outdoors, the exercise and the activities. say that many in the community tells us on those occasions when they’re But we must also look after everyone in our community.

Pic – Roslyn Ann Photography are learning to value this wonderful reporting news ‘There plenty ANZACgood Day Dawn Service:are 5:45am - of time outdoors: breathing in the cool clear 6:15am.

Service innovation at Eagle Rockwhen - including stories regarding times are ers of money; gluing the kids eyes to a screen a Bagpipe recital.. All are friends andexamples visitors air; pausing for a moment to appreciate the The following some onnel tough.’ welcome. For further information please so we can have a BBQ in peace. How environment around us –especially with from around the country and some more pect call 03 5758 1202 or visit www.fallscreek. long will it be before the Multi-Nationals the scale local. the fantastic autumn colours drenching us com.au/Events. start controlling our lives again with their occurred.

– and actually enjoying seeing many of the MountTele-Health Beauty Service Improved facilities: i.e. bullshit advertising. “It’s not clean if it’s not now other community members (our mates) all Anzac Day Services as follows.

The over thearephone; better Vets and consultations Pinoclean!” Crap – hot soapy water and out doing similar things.

Early Morning Service will take place Middle communication and diagnostic facilities in a bit of elbow grease will do a better job. in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue d by Diggers marching Streetis: lastHow year, led by will Now thedown big Hollonds question long the (beside outback.

How long before peas are flown from China the shire offices) beginning at 7am. upported Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic - Ken Bell. it last? Oh, we know we will get over the A small informal service with a speaker to New Zealand to be packaged and sold to Busfrom companies school bus the local providing RSL. All welcome.

The COVID-19 address for the problem day will besooner offered by or later – and us in Oz – again? ctator services now providing home delivery students the Mount The Anzac Day March will come down the from economy will Beauty take a Secondary huge hit – which show services forStreet, thosestarting stuckfrom in the bush –point and College. Speakers will be school captains, As a community we now have the chance Hollonds the assembly atically. will take years to recover. But how long in Park Street, near the Police schooling their kids.Station at 10:45am, Katerina Trnka and Connor Vickers. At our to stand up and be counted. Shop locally, s a very home it take us to new healthy localwill service, wreaths willforget be laidthese by many but marchers should be assembled and ready to ratitude support your local businesses that support community and members across the Hollonds board, we find ways ofrepresentatives living; the exercise withofthe kids; go at 10:30am.

Whilst Street will not y and in In general, the clubs and student activities. Then our the public are invited to do so if they wish. be closed, traffic movement will be restricted as family time: More home-cooked the home-cooked meals; sitting around the express better community can thrive and we will all be the marchers come down the street.

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

TAKE-AWAY MENU Sunshine Thai Yellow Chicken Curry $28 Organic Tofu Thai Curry

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Greenie Goodness Soup

$18

Fragrantly Spiced Lamb "Moussaka" $28 Indian Inspired Pumpkin Soup w/ Coconut

Hearty Beef & Red Wine Lasagne

$18 $25

Gently Braised Duck Legs in a Coqua Vin Sauce

$30

Mumma's Chicken Soup

$18

Hearty Roasted Vegetable Lasagne

$25

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)

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other’s Day is right around the corner, and what better day is there to show your love and appreciation for the most important women in your life! Fortunately, despite all the limitations currently in place, we're still spoilt for choice when it comes to finding gifts locally - and to make it even easier, we’ve put together a shopping guide for you so you know where to go!

will love, all while having as little impact on the planet as possible.

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With Steve Killalea frombrands Milestoneincluding Chemicals -The just one of the many exhibitors that will be as this year’s Trade Fair @ getting outdoors, has Creek.

- Elle Shaw.Troy Lee Designs North Face, Camelbak, for all members aof the hospitality industry AFalls Life toPic Remember more on a ticket for the 9th May Saturday passion for eco-friendly and Yeti, they’ve got you covered for to prepare for winter and do some serious or a Super Draw, you’ll go into the draw to win a AAcelebration ofmountain Lyn’s Life will take place products, for all members of the new hospitality el or loves trying recipes industry in the Life Remember mums whoto love biking, hiking, saving on product needs for the season. to prepare for winter andnew do some serious $100 Sassy Road voucher and styling session y for a camping, Whether it’s some seedlings on Fridaycycling the of 28th April in those the Village kitchen.

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But To be held at the Frying Pan Inn, in the - another bonus for mum! saving on product needs for the season.

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Commencing at environmentally women’s wear Caroline Morgan, like to try, you’re guaranteed to find 10am to 5pm and again2nd on May Wednesday will take place on Tuesday from Emma at the organic touch can help you bove Sndys enormous contribution to Creek.

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Another option would be the team at but we ask that you bring other beverages please Companies invited to exhibit include a few restrictions in place around day au. but we ask that you bring other beverages the Thrifty Link NorthtoEast Home Companies invited exhibit include m.au. and also a plate to share.

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Choose handmade suppliers and equipment suppliers. a package you know she’ll love - just pop in ornaments, windequipment chimes and outdoor family will be in attendance. • suppliers and suppliers. candles, teas, bath bombs, lip balms, and and see Emma and she’ll help you out!

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Further Something of institution since 1982,thetheWeVisit the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Further And if you can’t say ‘I love you, Mum’ with checked out Tawonga South talented Lee and Caroline createsince themselves!

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MOTHER’S DAY SHOPPING A special mention to Studio E Cakes who will be treating mums in the valley to a delectable range of cupcakes and high tea capers this Mother’s Day - but unfortunately by the time this goes to print, you’ll have missed the cut off date for orders! So if you’re kicking yourself you didn’t get in quick enough, make sure you remember Elene's delicious creations next time you’re after a cake, no matter the celebration - from birthdays and baby showers to weddings and anniversaries!

And of course, we can’t forget the shopping destination for all fashion forward mums, Sassy Road, but we’ve left this particular business until last for a very good reason.

This week, we celebrated a whole decade of Sassy Road in Mount Beauty. Anyone who has been in the business of small business knows that reaching the 10 year milestone is an incredible achievement, and one that takes a lot of hard work, persistence, tears and triumphs. There’s no argument that Sassy Road has become a staple of the Mount Beauty retail scene, and a shopping destination for many - with some dedicated customers making regular day trips from as far away as Shepparton just for Moni’s styling advice and fabulous taste in fashion.

Pictured above: Monica (Moni) Hood celebrating a wonderful 10 years in Sassy Road.

Pic – Simone Dowel Pictured left: Pierre, Danni and the team at Alpine Outfitters have a great range for the outgoing mum.

Pic – Ken Bell

From that first opening night in May, 2010, the store has come a long way to what it is now, and it hasn’t been without the constant love and support of her husband, Will, and children Emily and Liam, and dozens upon dozens of customers who return time and time again (and some on a daily basis - yes we’re looking at you Lynne Short!) to get their fashion fix from Sassy Road. On behalf of the community, this paper would like to thank and congratulate Moni on 10 wonderful years, and we look forward to the next decade!

So for the fashion lovers, you can’t go past Sassy Road. Whether it’s clothing, shoes, jewellery or accessories you’re after, Moni can help you find the perfect piece your mum will love. With a brand new range of active-wear and sleepwear landing in store just in time for Mother’s Day, and new styles for winter arriving regularly, there’s even more to choose from this year - or simply pick up a gift voucher and give mum the gift of shopping (because we don’t actually think we know a mum who doesn’t love an excuse to ‘drop in’ to Sassy Road!) • Simone Dowel

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We have: ❀ Cyclamens ❀ Chrysanthemums ❀ Terracotta & Decorative Pots ❀ Garden Ornaments ❀ Wind Chimes ❀ Outdoor furniture.

WINTER IS HERE!

We have: Axes Block splitters Chain Saws Patio Heaters BBQs and Fire Pits!

Plus Red Gum firewood for Pick-up or Delivery

Super Gas Agent For Swap & Go Gas Bottles

Reglazing Service For all of your door and window reglazing jobs.

North Eastern Home Improvement Company Pty Ltd

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7am - 5.30pm Weekdays 8am - 2pm Saturdays 9am - 2pm Sundays

43 Bogong High Plains Rd, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 4384 | Fx: 03 5754 4803

ACTIVEWEAR sleepwear homewares newborn gifts

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TAKE-AWAY MENU Coffee / Burgers / Fish n Chips Hot Food / Cakes / Curries Roast Dinners / Fruit Salads / Sushi Rice Paper Rolls / Cold Drinks TRADING HOURS: 9am - 3pm: Thurs to Mon Plus: 5:30 - 8pm: Fri & Sat Closed: Tues & Wed PHONE ORDERS: 0411 695 546 Please do not text - make sure you talk to a person!

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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

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Father of Ian, Anna (dec), Michael, Georgia, Emma and Charlie.

Grandfather of Ellie, Sarah, Edward, Tom, Emilie, Elsa, Anna, Lily, Fred, Luxe, Caleb and Rebecca.

Julian died peacefully at his family home surrounded by his loved ones.

He will be forever remembered as a pioneer of Falls Creek and for the ongoing contributions to the community.

Ski forever and peacefully!

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

Your Local Practice – supporting the local community!

There are many wonderful stories about Julian, Beth and Julian’s Lodge - centrally located in the developing village of Falls Creek.

Your Editor’s first real experience of Julian’s was at one of their famous community dinners held early season in the 70’s and into the early 80’s. Most business people around the mountain were invited as guests of Julian and Beth to enjoy a great sit-down dinner and - to all intent and purpose – a great Falls Creek family get-together at the start of the season. The lasting memory of Julian is, as the main course was finishing, he roamed the

OLD SCHOOL HARDWARE Well Stocked – Well staffed Getting ready for WINTER!!

Clothing, boots, Workwear, Insulation, Heaters!

If you need it, we have it – or we’ll get it!

Gift Vouchers and free Gift Wrapping available

Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store Mon – Fri: 9am–5:30pm Ph: 03 5754 1999 12 – 14 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

Saturday: 9am–4pm Sun & Public Hol.s: 9am–2pm

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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:

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

On March 26 Ben went and raced his first ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in Rotorua, New Zealand. Prior to the event Matt Rousu caught up with Ben to chat dining withand a big tray future with loads about room the race hisbaking potential in ofthe wonderfully meat and veges in mountainroasted bike world. one hand, tongs in first the other yelling “Righto, MR: Is this your overseas race? who’s up for seconds?”

Then it was Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS dessert, coffee andSeries), port andsoon (Enduro World it’stogoing to be the hilariously funny stories that pretty exciting. regaled the assembled throng.

MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous?

Yes, Julian was the inimitable Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous ‘mine HeExcited is sadly missed.

• KB than host.’ excited. to race overseas, but nervous because it’s such a big event.

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OUR COMMUNITY PAGE Tips for Better Living Health and Well-Being Brought to you by Em and Lee at Mountain Gym If you're trying to get yourself moving but aren't sure where to start, just start with small steps and go for a short walk! It might be around the block, taking in the beautiful autumn colours that we are currently lucky to witness each day. Or, it might be to a favourite location of yours, to take some time out for yourself, or let your furry friend burn some energy by enjoying the walk with you!

Facebook page for workout videos that offer exercise suggestions and demonstrations, where Lee and Emily go through a number of exercises sure to get your heart rate up and your body moving! •

​​Eco Friendly Tips For Winter Brought to you by Lee and Caroline at Gather and Harvest

Exercise doesn't have to be complicated or take a long time - what's most important is that you move your body in some way, get your heart rate up, and keep your muscles active, while also feeling some enjoyment, or seeing the positives in why you're doing it.

• Isn’t it strange that every time a new season rolls around you feel like you have no clothes to wear? Well, never fear, because you can save the environment and your wallet by shopping second-hand. Now is a great time to buy second hand, as people have time to clean out their cupboards and rearrange. When Op shops reopen, great buys will be found. Also, check out Facebook marketplace, Ebay or Gumtree for great second-hand buys.

With so many options available to us, we are spoilt for choice! Walk, run, ride, dance, yoga, strength training at home, online fitness classes, zoom training sessions with your friends... The opportunities are endless, and YOU get to decide what makes YOU feel good! Find what you enjoy doing that gets you moving. If you are struggling to come up with strength, conditioning and/or stretching ideas, head over to our Mountain Gym Fitness & Massage

• As the days get shorter and darker, our need to use indoor lighting increases. Think about switching to LED light bulbs, as they are a more energy efficient lighting source than other types of lighting. There is even a Victorian Government upgrade program, where rebates and discounts are available to households and businesses with incandescent lamps, halogen lamps & CFL. Checkout the Victorian Government website for more info. •

​​​The Beauty of Yoga Brought to you by Amber Knight Amber is currently offering free yoga classes on her Facebook page ‘The Beauty Of Yoga.’

These are filmed live for people to participate in and also saved on the page to be viewed at any time. She is also uploading short meditations on this page.

The offerings are for all levels of experience.

Check out: Facebook.com/The Beauty of Yoga Wb: https://thebeautyofyoga.com.au/ •

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.

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

BUILDING & ELECTRICAL Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service, please call Justin on 0458 220 879.

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.

CAKE MAKING & DECORATING Elene Wood at www.studioecakes.com.au in Tawonga – for all occasions. Mb: 0409 673 192 or Em: studioecakestawonga@bigpond.com

HAIRDRESSER Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week & evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.

CARPENTRY & BUILDING SERVICES Oztek Property Maintenance. Let us look after your home. We do bathrooms, decks, pergolas, and all handyman needs. Call Dave: 0466 990 862.

CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULL Quality Ceremonies - All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au

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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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.

SPORTS MASSAGE Book online. impactmassage.com.au 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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Wild Dog Trapping

May is Red Shield Month. At this stage there may be some collection tins placed strategically around town - and a digital collection facility is being arranged. More news in the next edition.

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ELWP (Ovens) and ParksVic have notified the Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association of the following planned undertaking next week (week beginning 4th May).

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Wild dog trapping around Mount Beauty, Tawonga South & Tawonga.

DWELP will be setting soft leg traps on the edges of forest tracks and trails, right on the edge of town. Some of the tracks/ areas include: Simmonds Creek Road, Simmonds Creek Track (runs from the end of Highland Court to Simmonds Creek Road), Vails Road area, Ryders Spur Track, Diggings Lane, and around some old dozer lines in the vicinity of Vails Hill, Hollonds Hill and behind properties in Tawonga and Tawonga South.

NOTE: Some of the traps will be on the very edges of these tracks. All appropriate signage will be in place.

Please do not walk your dog off leash in these areas at this time. If you have a dog on a leash, it is suggested you walk in the middle of the track, and not let your dog sniff at the track edges. Last year, two domestic dogs were caught when trapping occurred in similar areas.

If you requite further information, please contact the DELWP office (Ovens) – 03 5731 1222. • Now, your editor has been in touch with Mr. John Turner of DELWP – contacted through the above phone number. John has since come back to the paper and has advised me that the Trapping Contractor has not yet started the program (as of Tuesday 5th May) and that a certain start date has not yet been established. I have requested that – as soon as the start date for trapping is set, that we be advised, through the paper and any other community

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.

During this trapping period, look for the signs and keep your dog on the lead. Pic – Ken Bell

organisations that are appropriate. I have also asked that – as well as being advised of the start date, we are also informed of the period that the trapping will go for – so that we have a definite end date.

Obviously, while this trapping program is being planned and implemented, keeping your dog on a lead during all of the walks and looking for any signs is simple common sense.

This paper will try and let you know, via print and our Facebook site as to progress of the planned trapping. • Ed PS: Make sure you are picking up after your dog – because some people aren’t!!

COVID-19 update The Bogong Power Station Information Centre is closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For more information:

agl.com.au/hydro AGLCommunity@agl.com.au

03 5754 3222

Autumn is here and the colours are something we can all enjoy! Pic – Roslyn Ann Photography FUTURE EVENTS

Something to look forward to!

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.

JUN 5th The Official Opening of the Ski Season would normally take place this weekend.

Keep your eye on the website: www. fallscreek.com.au for updates on the COVID-19 restrictions and changes to those restrictions.

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.

2020 SUMMER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:

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) WEd 03 * 19.06.20 * Hopefully we’ll be reporting on a great season of activities. Stay Cool! (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.

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

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

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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 FOURTEEN