TO OUR COMMUNITY
From FCRM
The Victorian Premier has announced from 11:59pm on Wednesday the 16th of September regional Victorian communities will progress to the Third Step of the reopening roadmap.
Falls Creek Resort Management have now been advised Victorian Alpine Resorts, including Falls Creek, are OPEN again to visitors from regional Victorian from Thursday 17th of September. The Alpine National Park has now re-opened and is also accessible to visitors from regional Victoria.
We would like to remind members of the Falls Creek community, that Third Step restrictions apply to anyone staying within the resort.
There are no longer restrictions on reasons to leave home or distance you can travel but we ask the community to stay safe and considered when travelling:
• Public gatherings are allowed up to 10 people outdoors.
• Visitors to the home: "household bubble" 1 nominated household allowing up to 5 visitors from that household at a time.
• Schools return to on-site learning from Term 4 with a staged return.
• Restaurants and cafes can open under the outlined restrictions.
Key operational changes at Falls Creek Resort are in place as of Wednesday 16th Sep, 2020:
Resort Entry
• Resort entry is now complimentary. Fees have been waived for the remainder of the declared snow season.
• While some restrictions have been eased, the resort is still required to operate under its COVIDSafe Plan. This requires all visitors to pre-register online through the Falls Creek website, print and display their dashboard pass while in the resort. Please visit the Falls Creek Resort Entry page on the website to access the registration portal.
• Registered winter residents do not need to undertake this process.
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• All persons entering the resort are required to drive through lane 1 of the Howman's Gap Ticket Box to enter the resort. The Ticket box will continue to be staffed. Please stop and confirm your details with resort management personnel. This is to comply with DHHS regulations as well as the resort’s COVIDSafe Operating Plan.
Operations
• All vehicles may now park in the village
• Parking for residents and authorised pass permits are prioritised. All marked bays and restrictions must be observed. Parking is only permitted in line parking bays.
• Where parking space is not available, vehicles are required to park along BHP road, Lower Slalom or Windy Corner. Congestion and parking in unauthorised spaces will not be tolerated.
• The gate will remain shut at the Rocky Valley Dam wall until further notice.
• Mountain bike trails are currently under maintenance in preparation for the green season.
The Visitor Information Centre will now re-open from 9am - 5pm, Seven days a week, until the 4th of October. The FCRM office remains open as per the government direction but those that can work from home will work from home.
If you have any further queries please call 03 5758 1200 or email fcrm@fallscreek. com.au. •
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PUBLIC NOTICE
This paper, and our contributors, are working extremely hard to be positive and care for the people in our community.
And if any of these outfits don’t suit, talk to our local Mount Beauty Medical Centre on 03 5754 3400 and any of the great team will be very happy to help.
Some time back we mentioned mental health. If you have a tax problem – you go to the best tax agent. If your car blows up – you go to a very good mechanic. If you get lost – you would want the best SES personnel looking for you. Therefore, if you are feeling a little down – then you seek out the best advice possible. OPEN: 8am to 11am Monday to Friday For great coffee! Located in Slalom Plaza, adjacent to Falls Express
COUNCIL ELECTION INFORMATION
One Click Away on VEC website
Victorians unsure about which local council election they must vote in can quickly and easily check using the ‘Find My Council’ feature, launched on the Victorian Electoral Commission’s website today.
Elections for all councils in Victoria will take place in October, except for Casey City Council, South Gippsland Shire Council and Whittlesea City Council.
“Suburban and council boundaries don’t always match up,” Electoral Commissioner Warwick Gately explained.
“Using Find My Council, voters can quickly look up the council that covers their enrolled address, and from there go to information specific to their area.”
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A TIME TO REMEMBER
ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am6:15am. Service at Eagle Rock - including a Bagpipe recital.. All friends and visitors welcome. For further information please call 03 5758 1202 or visit www.fallscreek. com.au/Events.
“Find My Council puts you one click away from finding out about voting deadlines, the candidates who have nominated in your area, and when the time comes, the results for your council’s election,” Mr Gately said.
Mount Beauty Service
Anzac Day Services are as follows. The Early Morning Service will take place in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am. A small informal service with a speaker from the local RSL. All welcome.
The new tool also enables people to search for details of elections (such as nominations) for other properties they own and pay rates for such as investment properties or holiday homes. Voting for these properties is strongly encouraged but not compulsory unless the property is located within the City of Melbourne.
The Anzac Day March will come down Hollonds Street, starting from the assembly point in Park Street, near the Police Station at 10:45am, but marchers should be assembled and ready to go at 10:30am. Whilst Hollonds Street will not be closed, traffic movement will be restricted as the marchers come down the street.
Find My Council has been developed by the VEC to make voting easy for all Victorians and after voting has closed, will then become Find My Council Election Results.
This feature is offered in addition to existing services, such as:
The Commemorative Service will take place at the Cenotaph, beginning at 11am. The Motion of Loyalty will be offered by Councillor Tony Keeble of the Alpine Shire. Prayers will be led by Sister Eileen Reardon of the Catholic Church and the Guest Speaker on the day will be Flight L Richard Cornell ALTC Bandiana..
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• the interactive map of electoral boundaries, which allows Victorians to search and compare council, district, region, and federal division boundaries.
• VoterAlert, a free SMS and email reminder service that delivers election notifications straight to Victorian voters’ phones and inboxes.
The address for the day will be offered by students from the Mount Beauty Secondary College. Speakers will be school captains, Katerina Trnka and Connor Vickers. At our local service, wreaths will be laid by many community representatives and members of the public are invited to do so if they wish.
Some councils have been the subject of boundary or electoral structure changes. Details of these new structures are available on the VEC website and the interactive map.
Further details on the service from Mr Bob Williams, President, Mount Beauty RSL on 5754 1585, or 0427 784 499.
To find out more about the new feature or to access information about the October 2020 local council elections, visit vec.vic.gov.au. •
Following the service, everyone is invited to the Mount Beauty Senior Citizens Rooms for a BBQ Lunch, refreshments and the traditional activities (read two-up), plus a couple of beers and a few old stories. •
Slalom Plaza (start of the bike trails) Ph: 03 5758 3088 At the base of the walking and mountain biking trails! OPEN seven days a week... 8am
- 5pm Brunch, Lunch, Coffee and Cocktails
Dinner: Friday, Saturday, Sunday As trade allows, we will expand our dinner hours Pop in and say hello We are so pleased to see all your faces again!
To order or book Phone: 03 5758 3407
restaurant
SAMPLE OUR CHANGING RANGE OF PASTAS
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H Regular weekly specials H including: Roast Pork | Soft shell Crab Chowder Hand-made Lasagne
OPEN: Thursday to Sunday inclusive! Phone orders from 5pm Pick
Diggers marching down Hollonds Street last year, led by Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic - Ken Bell.
Pic – Courtesy Roslyn Ann Photgraphy
A TOUCH OF HISTORY
Early Skiing Accommodation
There is no doubt that this year has been one from hell! But we’re coping OK. We have missed our guests and there is every chance they have missed us! They’ve missed the snow, they’ve missed the enjoyment of a snow holiday and they’ve missed the fabulous comfort of our beautiful accommodation providers. We here at the paper then though we might bring you some of the accommodation offers that were available in 1949, courtesy of the 1949 edition of Schuss Magazine – the official journal of the Ski Club of Victoria.
Under the heading, SKI-ING FACILITIES DEVELOP the opening paragraph states “Developments which have taken place on Bogong High Plains during summer and autumn months increase the ski-ing facilities in the area to a considerable extent. Indeed there is now opening up what may well be termed a new phase in Victorian ski-ing. These developments are concerned mainly with accommodation and transport.”
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Mount Beauty Community Radio for good music, local news, snow reports and developing programs. Ph: 5754 4554
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restaurant
TASTY TAKE-AWAY
Monday and Tuesday is $20 Pasta Night. Tagliatelle with your choice of sauce and a slice of garlic bread.
Wednesday Night we offer our delicious slow cooked classics with the menu changing weekly.
Freshly baked sour dough loaves available Mon, Tues & Wed nights from 6pm. Pre-order recommended.
Phone: 0476 052 982 to order
ACCOMMODATION
“Dealing first with the existing accommodation; The Building and bunks available are still inadequate for the rapidly growing demand, but progress is being made.”
The article then goes on to describe the range of accommodation options and this paper will hereby present a summary.
Middle Creek Area, on the south-eastern edge of the plains
(a) Wilkinson Memorial Lodge. This compact building which was acquired recently from the State Electricity Commission, has been completely renovated. An excellent job has been carried out under the supervision of members of Bogong Ski Club, our affiliated club, to provide comfortable accommodation for 10
YES – We’re Open
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Mon – Fri ~ 9am – 5:30pm Saturday ~ 9am – 1pm Late nights by request!
H Discounted Prices H with our apprentice Nesy Kids: $10 • Men’s: $15 • Women $25 (cuts) Discounts also on colours and foils!
Give us a call to discuss pricing and to book your next appoinment!
to 12 skiers. The booking fee is 30/- (thirty shillings or three dollars) per person per week, to be made through the SCV office, where the key will also be obtained.
(b) Cop Hut. Proposed renovations during autumn were unfortunately prevented by bad weather at a critical stage. The hut however provides eight bunks and the usual hut equipment and is available to all skiers. The booking fee is 10/- (ten shillings or one dollar) per person per week to be made at the SCV office.
(c) Rover Scout Chalet. This is the largest building of the group in the area providing accommodation for up to 30 persons. Its excellent equipment has recently been increased by the addition of a large store room. It is available only to Rover Scouts and a limited number of friends. Further information from Mr W. F. Waters, Rover Scout Commissioner, 516 Collins Street.
STINGRAY
~ Open Daily ~ 8am – 2pm
Brekky • Coffee Snacks • Drinks
Dine In or
Email: ski@summitridge.com.au www.summitridge.com.au
For reservations call 03 5758 3800 or Em: ski@summitridge.com.au
Schuss Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: M2
Schuss Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: K3
General Enquiries: Ph: 03 5758 3800
Wilkinson Lodge in 1949 with the lodge to the left, and part of the store shed to the right and this image also shows how clear the vegetation was after the 1939 fires. Pic – Courtesy Melbourne Bushwalking Club.
(d) Wallace’s Hut. Accommodation for four of five persons with reasonable hut equipment. Control of the hut during winter season is vested in the Rover Scout Commissioners and further information may be obtained from Mr. W. F. Waters. Falls Creek Area, on the northern side of the plains, adjacent to the S.E.C. road.
(a) Bogong Ski Club. High standards have been maintained in fitting out and equipping by its members of Bogong Ski Clubs Lodge, now well advanced. It provides accommodation for 90 members, and is one of the finest ski lodges in our mountains. It is only available to B.S.C. members who must be members of the S.E.C.
(b) Skyline Ski Club Lodge – is a very compact and well equipped building accommodating eight persons. It is only available to club members.
(c) Albury Ski Club – has erected the initial wing of a larger club building that will be proceeded with next summer. The present unit will accommodate about 10 members. It is understood that the Beechworth Ski Club will also commence building operation on its adjoining site during the summer.
Huts in Remote Locations: On Fainter Route – Tawonga Hut. South-Western Area – Young’s Hut. On Mt Bogong Route –Roper’s Hut. North Eastern Area – Kelly’s, Johnston’s, Fitzgerald’s Huts. Enquiries for the latter hut should be made to Mr. B. Fitzgerals, ‘Shannon Vale’ via Omeo. The remainder may be booked at the S.C.V office at nominal rates. In general they accommodate only four or five persons and have minimal equipment; any parties visiting them should include at least two experienced tourers with a knowledge of the terrain. Roper’s is an excellent hut and well equipped; before using it, skiers should also contact Mr. J. Roper, Tawonga. •
The Resort is Open!
The Resort and Alpine National Park are open for regional Victorians to visit.
Resort entry is now free. Guests must pre-register their visit via the website:
A TOUCH OF HISTORY
MOTORING TIPS
Regular Servicing is Vital!
An important part of owning and driving a motor car is the regular servicing required. Understanding that regular servicing has lots of benefits and is cheaper in the long run.
• It helps with reliability of your car.
• It adds to the value of your car.
• It improves fuel economy.
• The regular checks ensure safety.
• It can save you unwanted expenses. Now is a great time to book your vehicle in for a timely service and check!
A Motoring Tip brought to you by Rick at Mount Beauty Service Centre 39 Bogong High Plains road, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 4261
This plaque records some of the history of the Bogong High Plains. Unfortunately Wilkinson Lodge was raised by fire on Australia Day weekend in 2004. Pic – Ken Bell
TEAM MOUNT BEAUTY
New Team – New Safety
Early last month Team Mount Beauty held it’s slightly different Annual General Meeting via Zoom, with only the Committee members physically present due to COVID-19 restrictions. There was a large turnover of volunteers for the committee - the biggest change the Club has seen in quite a while. A massive and sincere thank you to all of the outgoing Committee Members for spending so much quality time, and putting a huge amount of energy to make the club and the mountain bike park the best it can be. Thanks to: Blair Hume, Bernie McArdle, Carly Emond, Liam Panozzo, Michael Whipps, Rachel Whipps and Turi Berg.
The new committee is very excited to start a new chapter for the Club while continuing to move forward with the fantastic work that has already been done.
The 2020/2021 committee is comprised of the following volunteers: President: Joel Panozzo; Vice President: Rob Vandenberg; Treasurer: Richard Stratton; Secretary: Leighann Gnyla.
General Committee Members: Cath Richardson, Ella Gould, Damian Heman, Glenn McIlroy, Jamie Armitage, Jenny Griffiths, Peter Hull and Richard Wilson
Once again, thanks to all of our previous committee members and congratulations and thanks to our new team. •
Big Hill Mountain Bike Park –Safety Improvements
Over recent years the Team Mount Beauty Committee and members have really focussed on improving our Mountain Bike Park in many areas including user safety. Regular riders of the park will have noticed a few small additions that are aimed at lifting the bar in regards to rider safety. At three of the trail junction nodes where there are ‘wayfinding’ signs the club has installed some simple ‘emergency pods.’
FALL LINES
Hard Waste Collection
Falls Creek Resort Management will be collecting hard waste on Wednesday 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. Please see our Hard Waste Collection guidelines on the website, or if you require any additional information, please contact the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. • Summer Debrief
Each of the ‘pods’ contain a quality compression bandage that can be used to treat a snake bite or significant bleeding injury. On the outside of ‘pods’ is vital location information to be communicated to emergency services 000 call takers and despatchers. This includes a prompt to dial 000 for any medical emergency, a description of the location and GPS coordinates for the location.
It has been a record year for visitation this summer and Resort Management would like to get your feedback on events, visitor demographic, mountain biking and general observations.
Therefore you are invited to join the relevant Resort Management personnel and other members of the community for a summer season debrief meeting. This meeting will take place on Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to around 11:30am in the Boardroom above Foodworks in QT.
At this point in time these ‘pods’ are located at ‘5 Ways’, ‘Dart Spur’ and ‘Cattleyards’ with plans to roll out more in further locations in the Park. ‘Like’ Team Mount Beauty and join the Team Mount Beauty group on Facebook to keep up to date with further installations and other information about club activities and general mountain bike happenings.
People are encouraged to use the bandages as needed but the committee asks that you let us know by emailing info@tmb.org.au if you
on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes
If you have any specific agenda items, please email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. We look forward to seeing you all there. • for to saving To Village will 10am 3rd, Companies Bedding and and Suppliers, suppliers Prepare Visit details
do so that we can organise a replacement. It should be noted that these are emergency installations and not intended to be general first aid kits.
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
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
LOCAL PASS
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ENQUIRIES
Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many
Happy riding – Team Mount Beauty. • Peter Hull – TMB Committee Member.
One of the new ‘wayfinding’ signs – this one at Dart Spur. Pic – Courtesy Peter Hull
Detailed information on the Emergency Pod. Pic – Courtesy Peter Hull
I’m Anxious…
I’m distressed. I’m not sure what is going on in the world at the moment. I don’t feel there is any guidance at home. I’m not sure who to turn to – but I know I’m frustrated, angry and pissed off! That’s why I do this crap.
Where do I go for help? Would any of my mates be able to help? In all reality I know it’s wrong to deface property in this town. I know I’m lucky to be living in a great place and I know it looks crappy to see graffiti all over the town – especially graffiti all over artwork that was done by a really talented team – and to see the toilets flower bombed.
One thing I don’t need is for my mates to be thinking I’m a hero for doing this crap. That’s just stupid. If my mates really were my mates, they’d be thinking about ways of helping. They know that defacing property – spraying garbage on walls or flour bombing the toilets – is just dumb, stupid and f@#$!d!
They know it’s a sign of weakness – but I don’t want to be seen as weak in their eyes! That’s not tough!
But what is tough? Being stupid? Nah, that’s not tough. Doing crazy things! Nah, there’s no guts in that. Real guts is being able to own up when you cock-up!
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.
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
ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS
Call Kerry Mb: 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.
ALTITUDE PHYSIO & MASSAGE
Frueauf Village(below Milch Café) Ground Floor, Room 2, 4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek. Ph: 5758 3766. Em: fallscreek@altitudephysiotherapy.com.au. Wb: www.altitudephysiotherapy.com.au.
BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE
Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125
BUILDING & ELECTRICAL
Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service. Please cal Justin Mb: 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
CARPENTRY & BUILDING SERVICES
Oztek Property Maintenance. Let us look after your home. We do bathrooms, decks pergolas and all handyman needs. Call Dave Mb: 0466 990 862.
Real guts is being smart enough to say “I’ve stuffed up – and I’m here to cop my just desserts!” Real guts is to be able to admit making a mistake- and facing the consequences. They tell me that owning up is where you earn respect. I wish to whoever that I had the guts to own up! I’m hoping, that because of the shit that I have done – a couple of my real good mates will have a chat with me and with the youth officer in town to see how we can fix this crap. And then, if it has to be - I’ll walk in to the local cop shop and tell them it’s me that has stuffed up – and that I’m here to start cleaning up. That way I’ll earn the respect of my mates, my family and the community – and that means a lot. The Youth Worker’s number is: 03 5754 3531. •
O L D S C H O O L H A R D W A R E
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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.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
CIVIL CLEBRANT – HEATHER MULL
Quality Ceremonies – All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Altitde Electrical – no job too big or too small. Domestic, Commercial & Industrial. Ben Svarc Mb: 0419 801 109.
FREIGHT – ALB – MTB – FALLS CREEK
Remo’s Transport fromAlbury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek Mon to Fri inclusive. 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 and evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.
LD’S HOME PET CARE
Pet Care and 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.
SAFETY SCAFFOLD
Mount Beauty and Falls Creek area. Ph: 0418 578 500.
I NEED HELP
8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm weekends & Public Holidays
WORKMATES
I took my 8-year-old to the office on Take Your Kid to Work Day. As we were walking around, she starting crying and getting very cranky, so I asked her what was wrong. As my co-workers gathered round, she sobbed, “Daddy, where are all the clowns that you said you worked with?!" 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 Therapy, 5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270.
SECURE STORAGE
From 2m x 2m through to 3m x 7m. Ph: 0418 578 500.
SOLAR POWERED SKY-LIGHTS
A unique and locally developed product supplied and installed by a fully-qualified electrician. Also available for all other electrical work. Reg No: 20917. Ph: Mal 0419 884 668.
SPORTS MASSAGE
Book On-Line: impactmassage.com.au
STORAGE
Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units. Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com
TAXI & 4WD SERVICE
Covers Falls Creek & Albury. The On-Demand Taxi Hours are now 8am – 9pm Mon – Thurs; 8am - 1pm Fri & Sat. No Taxi Service Sunday. Special Bookings outside these hours may be made by prior arrangement. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 131 008.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT Reflection
Every human being is driven by this search for significance. We all want our lives to count for something. All the attention, wealth, or notoriety the world has to offer really doesn’t satisfy the need. With that in mind, let’s look at Romans 12:1-8. This passage talks about a proper evaluation of our strengths which are to be used for God’s glory. If we understand and apply four principles from this section, it will really help us to find eternal significance.
1. Remember your priorities.
Verse 1: In our times of COVID, stage 4 or 3 restrictions, having work or not? Still recovering from the bushfires? Struggling with a new diagnosis of cancer. Or just living your daily routine as best you can. God could have disowned us but instead He chose us. He says, “Don’t conform any longer to the pattern of this world.” You see, the world around us is obsessed with image. What will people say? What will people think?
2. Realistically evaluate your gifts.
Verse 3. How do you value your gifts? Do you acknowledge your gifts, even if it is only to yourself? We all have gifts. We are not to think too highly or too lowly of ourselves and our gifts; we are to get it just right – but how? Think of yourself with sober judgment in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.
3. Refuse to compare yourself with other people.
When God created this physical body, He knows what he is doing when he creates this physical body and He knows what He
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is doing when He creates His church. Like members of the body we all have different gifts and different measures of the same gift. We need to evaluate not only where our strengths are but to have a realistic assessment of the degree of our gift. God is evaluating us according to our potential and according to our opportunities.
4. Remain focused in the area of your strength.
Romans 12:6. That is not what it says, is it? It says if your gift is prophesying, that is what you are supposed to do. Prophesy. If your gift is teaching, you stay with teaching. It goes on to say you do it generously. When you have discovered your primary area of giftedness, stay focused in your area of strength and your area of passion and you will be fulfilled. God has given different gifts to the body for the building up of the body. When you use your gift fully for the glory of God, you begin to light little torches along the way to show people through the darkness to the light of Jesus Christ. •
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
MEDICAL SERVICES - Upper Kiewa Valley
WHERE 2D Tawonga Crescent.
WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays.
HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments
WHO Doctors: Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Matthew McAlpine, Brett Goodsall & Damian Heman Your local practice –
WHAT Fully accredited General Practice with 41 years of service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.
CONTACT Ph: 03 5754 3400
Em: enquiries@mbmc.com.au
Wb: https://www.mbmc.com.au/ Falls Creek Medical Centre is currently closed! To make an appointment, please phone 03 5754 3400. You will be directed to a doctor for a Tele-Health appointment. Our Doctors are on call 24 hours a day, Seven days a week from Mount Beauty!
community!
WHAT'S ON
FUTURE EVENTS
2020-2021
Something to look forward to!
OCT 8 Raising Boys – Free Webinar for Fire affected communities. Refer www. stevebiddulph.com. ‘Raising Girls’ and ‘Secrets of Happy Children’ will be held a few weeks later.
NOV 11 Remembrance Day Service. 10:45am The Cenotaph, Mount Beauty.
NOV 20-22 Ignition Mountain Bike Festival Falls Creek. Refer: https://ignitionmtb.com. au/
DEC 12 If all goes well this should be Carols by Candlelight on the Les Peart Oval. Further details as the time approaches.
APR 17-18 Alpine Challenge has been postponed to this weekend in April 2021. Refer: https://www.runningwild. net.au/
AAC Falls Creek seeks a Lodge Manager for 2021-2022, as our previous Lodge Managers, after 10 Years, have decided to pursue their next chapter on the mountain. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and experienced in housekeeping, cooking and customer service.
If you are interested in this demanding role, please email: lodgesup.aacfc@gmail.com for an application form and more information, by 12th October 2020. Interviews will be held in late October 2020.