This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 25 September 2020

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SPRING EDITION SIXTEEN

FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2020

So Much to Appreciate!

In these troubling times, the beauty and serenity of the Bogon High Plains and the Upper Kiewa Valley is something we should all appreciate and value! Main Pic by Matt Hull @ www.themattimage.com. Lower pics by Roslyn Ann Photography @ www.roslynannphotography.com.au

FROM THE CEO Bring on 2021

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ell, as far as seasons go, in fact as far as the year 2020 goes, it can now finally be formally recognised as a ‘shocker’ (note: insert your word/expletive of choice).

“Snowless Horribilis” has been confirmed, with only 1947 looking worse (on the data we can find)… however, the current forecast is predicting a last minute insult of a snow front hitting the resort (as you are reading this) only adding insult to injury.

Whatever the outcome, Winter 2020 is one to forget.

On that note, October 4th marks the end of the 2020 ski season.

The thanks I would like to convey on behalf of the Resort Management team is to all our operators, our stakeholders, staff, residents, the ski community and our guests will fail dismally, nor can it fully express our appreciation for the resilience and willingness to give it a go to the very end. The community of Falls Creek came to the fore as it not only carried the burden of bushfire related summer trade evaporating, but it excelled in tackling the tragedy of COVID-19 head on.

Challenges of this magnitude plunge quickly into very dark times. Doubt, frustration, anger …they rise up and obliterate every ounce of positivity, evaporate any hint of hope and try to extinguish our resolve. However, the community that is Falls Creek reached out and rallied for those who needed help and support. Add to this, the messages

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Bring on 2021. Even Marty McFly (Back to the Future) would skip 2020. In fact, let’s Yes, you can be confident, there will be more of this! Pic – Chris Hocking just erase if from the Calendar altogether, so when time travel is https://www.facebook.com/ possible, we spare the future the trouble!

FallsCreekAlpineResort The resort is preparing for the green season as quickly as it can. Work on events and activations is continuing, albeit with plans A, B and C being formulated for every possibility (note: the only infinitesimal positive to come out of COVID… contingency planning!). We have crews working on the MTB trails and the event team planning for COVID normal times, for when we can activate again. Our events calendar will be published shortly. Keep your eyes on www.fallscreek.com.au and our social channels on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

In the words of Faire, from her Landmines EP (note gratuitous plug for our latest social video) “I love the fight… even if I get knocked down, I’ll come back even stronger…..” see it here:

Finally, to the editor of this publication.

The most ‘glass half full” asset this region is fortunate enough to have. Ken – you’re a super star. Thank you for your many pearls of wisdom and inspiration through the toughest of seasons.

Now, stay safe, celebrate inching back to freedom and bring on 2021.

Thanks. • Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management

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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.

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.

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The resort is open and welcoming all who are able to visit us. We do ask you visit the website and follow the instructions. We are still required to record visitors and have active COVID tracking in place, even once the season finishes. Please help us keep everyone safe and get back to ‘normal.’

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of support and understanding from the diaspora of Falls Creek faithful were uplifting to receive.

So, a huge thanks to all of you too. Your thoughts and messages from afar contribute to the fabric of what makes ski towns and the tribe so great.

The people!

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.

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FALLS CREEK RESORT HAS REOPENED For Regional Victorians

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alls Creek Resort and the Alpine National Park has reopened again to visitors from regional Victoria just in time for school holidays! Regional visitors are encouraged to visit, enjoy the spring rays, dine out and access the resort’s beautiful hiking and trails.

Falls Creek Resort Management Communications and Marketing Manager, Sarah Watt shared the community sentiment that businesses are excited to welcome tourists back to the area.

“Due to the bushfires last summer, followed

by COVID-19, many of the businesses at Falls Creek haven’t been fully operational since January,” Watt said. “We encourage those who can, to come with an empty esky and dine out at any of Falls Creek’s delectable cafes and restaurants which have done their best to reopen.”

ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am -

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 go to the website to register your trip.

• 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

A TIME Restrictions: TO REMEMBER

Third Step restrictions will apply to anyone staying within the resort, these include:

6:15am. at Eagle Rock including resortService is spectacular now,- with lovely ers of “The a Bagpipe recital.. All friends and visitors days, blossoming native flowers and onnel spring • Public gatherings are allowed up to 10 welcome. For further information please pect plenty of walking to www.fallscreek. be explored. In call 03 5758 1202trails or visit people outdoors. the scale fact,com.au/Events. there is even a dusting of snow forecast occurred. thisMount weekend, for those wishing to bring the • Visitors to the home: ‘household bubble’ Beauty Service now one nominated household allowing up to family up for snow play. recommend Anzac Day Services are asWe follows.

The Vets and five visitors from that household at a time. making a weekend of it and stay with one Early Morning Service will take place Middle in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue of our many accommodation providers. d by Diggers down Hollonds Street last led byunder • marching Restaurants and cafes canyear, open (beside the shire offices) at 7am. upportedThere Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic - Ken Bell. are options suitablebeginning for all budgets.” the outlined restrictions (see Premier's A small informal service with a speaker statement). from the local RSL. All welcome.

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The from on 5754 1585, or 0427 784 499. ther with maintenance preparation for the green Motion of Loyalty will be offered by Councillor Following the service, in everyone is invited an easy 1/2-hour stroll with scenic vantage a day that season.Beauty An announcement Tonyto Keeble the Alpine Shire.

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• There is no longer enough snow in resort to undertake any snow related activities other than snowplay. This is subject to the forecasted snowfall at the end of the week.

• A list of food and beverage operators that are open will be continually updated on the What’s on Guide or in this publication.

• The Visitor Information Centre will now re-open from 9am - 5pm, 7 days a week, until the 4th of October. If you have any further queries, please call 03 5758 1200 or email fcrm@fallscreek.com.au. •

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Milch is excited to welcome back regional visitors At the base to Falls Creek. of the walking Open 7 days from 9 - 5pm and mountain biking trails!Brunch, Lunch, Coffee OPEN seven days a week... and Cocktails 8am to 2pm .. for breakfast, lunch, Dinner: Friday, coffee, snacks and drinks! Saturday, Sunday Locals Tuesday - from 5pm As trade allows, we will Kids Entertainment, Free Meat Raffles, Free Pool and Darts comp! expand our dinner hours • Apartment style luxury rooms Pop in and say hello • Pool & Jacuzzi • Sauna We & Steam areRoom so pleased to see Available for Groups Bookings and all your Functions. Contact us for faces details! again!

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RACE CLUP WRAP Now for 2021

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sually at this time of year we’d all be rejoicing in the option of Race Club’s Spring Skiing Camp, or the ability to simply free ski and ride with our kids and friends enjoying the last weeks of snow before the lifts get turned off at the end of the season.

We would have celebrated the end of formal club programs with our annual end of season presentation night on the last Saturday night of the school term, followed by a few sore heads at the family fun day races and BBQ on Sunday. Some families would have already packed up and headed back to their other homes across the region and interstate, while others stick around to eke out the final runs of the season over the next few weeks.

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However, as we all know, 2020 is no usual year.

While we have some die hard Race Club families who decided to stay up at Falls for winter after the lifts closed, many of our club members dispersed back to their homes of their own violation or because of boarder closures within weeks of the lifts shutting down.

Those remaining families Let’s hope it is not too long before these young racers are ‘back in the saddle’ did their very best to and doing what they love! Pic – Courtesy Race Club get the most out of our overseas for training and competitions in mountain for themselves and their kids. the US, Europe or Japan. Will that happen Club parents arranged walks, hikes and this coming December and January? Who camping adventures. Race Club kids built knows? While we know that it’s possible to igloo estates, embraced cross country skiing, get travel exemptions for overseas travel, began back country skiing, took up karate individual families will have to weigh and jumped at gymnastics lessons. Some of the risks and benefits in seeking overseas the wonderful ski instructors who stayed at training opportunities for their kids in the Falls arranged kids activities on weekends era of COVID-19. It’s one thing for adults and after school (before the lockdown) to accept the risk to work or compete in the including trampoline skills using Race northern hemisphere winter and whatever Club’s tramp at Howman’s Gap to keep the impositions and delays may be imposed by kids active and engaged, while also giving the Australian Government when the time mums and dads a breather. comes for them to return home. It’s another Now that once again Fall Creek & Mount thing to consider those risks in regards to Beauty are released from level 4 lockdown your children. restrictions, some of these activities can start I do know that from Race Club’s up again. It’s just unfortunate that it’ll be perspective, we are all hoping that whatever without the snow as much of that which is 2021 bring us, it includes snow, turning easily accessible has washed or melted away. lifts and Club Coaching programs at a None of us know what the rest of 2020 will minimum. See you all in 2021! • bring. For some of our members, the end of the year would often bring with it travel Nyree from Falls Creek Race Club

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EVERESTING LOCALLY For a Great Cause

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arlier this year, Mitch Cook decided he wanted to raise money for mental health - he just wasn’t sure how.

He admits that when he made the decision to fundraise for such an important cause, he had no idea of the extent 2020 would challenge the mental health of individuals more than ever before, but with the growing number of people battling with their mental health locally, added to the loss of much loved community members by suicide, he knew he had to ‘go big or go home!’

And so he decided to take on ‘Everesting.’

The concept of ‘Everesting’ is fiendishly simple, yet it is a fiendishly difficult challenge to complete. Pick any climb, anywhere in the world and ride or run repeat after grinding repeat until you have notched up 8,848m vertical height in one activity. Complete the challenge to get your name in the ‘Everesting Hall of Fame.’

For Mitch, it will involve cycling up the Tawonga Gap and back down not once, not twice - but 19 times in total.

“It had occurred to me that some sort of physical challenge would be a fitting way to do this on account of the tragic mental challenges people so often endure in day to day life,” Mitch says. “If I was going to do some mammoth event, why not do Everest to give people an incentive to back it and get some good money into a mental health foundation.”

The ride will total about 285km, and Mitch estimates he’ll be in the saddle for up to 15 hours to complete the challenge. Having previously finished the Peaks Challenge in just under 10 hours, but at only half the elevation, he has some idea of what the experience will entail. ‘Eversting’ however, will definitely be his toughest ride yet.

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Mitch says he’s been training fairly consistently since he decided on the challenge in March this year, but has really started to knuckle down in the last few months and is putting in some serious kilometres, with his event date pencilled in for the 9th November, weather pending.

On the day, he’ll have a support crew keeping an eye on him, making sure he’s got food and drinks refilled at the Gap and bottom of the hill, and following him during the dark hours of the ride in the early morning, and most likely again in the evening. Some of his mates will also join him for a few laps throughout the day.

Now for the important part - how you can donate and support this incredible cause.

Mitch is raising money through Movember.

Blokes make up an average six out of every eight suicides every single day in Australia, with the number of men who die by suicide every year nearly double the national road toll. Movember looks at mental health through a male lens, focusing on prevention, early intervention and health promotion.

While he doesn’t have a goal in mind, Mitch mentioned if he raises $5,000, he’ll add two extra laps of the Gap to his tally to total 10,000 metres elevation - but we think such a gruelling effort deserves his fundraising

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Mitch Cook is going to see a lot of the top of Tawonga Gap this Movember when he Everests to raise funds for Mental Health. Pic – Courtesy Mitch Cook

goal to be blown out of the water, so please dig deep and support both Mitch, and a fantastic cause that has impacted so many of us on a personal level.

You can donate online on Mitch’s Movember page at https://movember. com/m/14259797?mc=1.

Stay tuned for the ‘after’ story - but we have no doubt Mitch will come out the other side an ‘Everesting’ champion. •

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With the COVID restrictions in place, we have been able to open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, but we hope to be open for more days in the near future.

Unfortunately we only accept donations while the shop is open and we ask the community to please be mindful of what they donate. We love donations of good quality goods that can be sold readily but we don’t appreciate donations of poor quality goods that must be sent to land fill. (That costs the Op Shop and is unnecessary)

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The Op Shop makes financial donations to the community, on request. So far this year the Op Shop has funded Corryong High School for a school Hard Waste camp, Alpine Radio Collection for COVID cleaning alls Creek Resort Management will be products,collecting Friends hard of waste on Wednesday 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. Mount Beauty Skate Park for asee party, for hardware upgrade Please our PACE Hard Waste Collection guidelines website, or If if your you require and Carevan on for the ongoing costs. any additional information, contact organisation would like to applyplease for money the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200.

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Sue started at Tawonga District Hospital (Now Alpine Health) 40 years ago A Life to Remember this month. As a child she moved to Mount A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place Beauty with her family from Marysville in on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village theBowl midat60’s.

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FALL LINES fondness and love that we say Thank you Sue.

This coming week it is a High Tea with a touch of history thrown in.

Sue’s last shift will be 10th October, after that she will be enjoying some long service leave – and it is highly likely she may be back to undertake the occasional shift during that period.

The date is Wednesday 30th September.

Cost is $25 per person to dine in – or $20 per person to take away. Pick up time is from 11am to 11:30am. On offer is three savoury and three sweet items catering to all dietary requirements.

We thank Sue for her dedication and commitment and wish her well in any future endeavours. •

High Tea With a Historical Bite. The team at our Neighbourhood Centre continue to do great work in the community by putting on interesting- yet simple – functions that many can enjoy and appreciate.

Thanks to Sue Zeinert – retiring after 40 years of service to our community. Pic – Courtesy the family.

goodbye to loved ones and is always on hand and in control during an emergency.

Sue’s many years at Mount Beauty hospital give her a wealth of knowledge that simply can’t be taught, she is held in the highest regard as one of the kindest most compassionate nurses we have had the pleasure of working with and at one stage or another, Sue has directly or indirectly touched most of our lives and it is with

OLD SCHOOL HARDWARE Well Stocked – Well Staffed | Getting Ready for Spring!

A great place to browse and find what you’re after!

Clothing, boots, Workwear, Insulation, Gardening Gear!

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

Gift Vouchers and Free Gift Wrapping available.

Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store Monday – Friday: 9am – 5:30pm | Saturday: 9am – 4pm Sunday & Public Holidays: 9am – 2pm

12 – 14 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

Ph: 03 5754 1999

A Zoom Presentation will take place from 12noon on the history of Mount Beauty from the beginning and featuring old photos of the town.

Orders and Bookings are essential and bookings should be made by Monday 28th September. Ph: 03 5754 1166. Enjoy! •

OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Clean & ready to take care of your laundry!

ARIEL'S LAUNDRETTE OPEN: 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm weekends & Public Holidays 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty · Ph: 0400 350 488

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.

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.

BUCKET JOKE Do you know the last thing my grandfather said to me before he kicked the bucket?

“Hey son, watch how far I can kick this bucket!"

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

FOR SALE 1997 Toyota Land/Cruiser LX (Troupe carrier).

Reconditioned Turbo Diesel engine in 2018 – has done approx. 10,000k on this new engine. Paperwork for work done available. $25,000. Ph: 0408 466 790

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 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.

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.

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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.

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WHAT'S ON

FALL LINES Vote For Astra The World Luxury Spa Awards is an established global organisation providing luxury spas with recognition for their world class facilities and service excellence provided to guests.

Established in 2010, the World Luxury Spa Awards is the pinnacle of achievement in the luxury spa industry offering international recognition as voted for by guests, travellers and industry players alike.

Over 250,000 international travellers vote each year during a four-week period to select the winners.

For the very first time Astra Day Spa is nominated for this award. We are thrilled and would love you to support Rubie and her Astra Day Spa team by voting. Astra Day Spa is located within Astra Lodge, Falls Creek’s premier ski resort destination

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

in Victoria’s Alpine Region. Our eccentric spa menu offers a wide range of uniquely inspired healing techniques of western and oriental influence. From massages, body scrubs with wraps and organic facials from a world renowned company Eminence from Hungary.

Guests can also fully and truly enjoy a holistic ski spa pampering with our indoor magnesium pool with steam and sauna. A visit will awaken your senses and appreciate your body’s thirst for an indulging and rejuvenating spa experience.

By voting for us in the World Luxury Spa Awards you could win a luxury spa package worth $580? This Alpine Escape Spa Package includes an Organic Body Wrap, Hydro Soak Relaxation Massage, Organic Facial, Spa Pedicure & Manicure and an Artisan Refreshment.

One entry per person. Winner announced at the end of the voting period after October 2nd.

FUTURE EVENTS 2020-2021 Some things 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.

OCT 23 All Alpine Shire votes should be in the post by this date!

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.

MAR 7 Peaks Challenge Falls Creek. Around 1500 cyclists will visit for Falls Creek for one of the greatest and challenging rides in the Southern Hemisphere. https://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/ APR 17-18 Alpine Challenge has been postponed to this weekend in April 2021. Refer: https://www.runningwild.net.au/

Voting Link: https://www.luxuryspaawards. com/spa/astra-day-spa/ •

For more information:

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

★ BIKE HIRE ★

03 5754 3222

New Electric Dual Suspension Mountain Bikes – For Hire …plus our range of E-Bikes; Duallies & Hard-tail Mountain Bikes; Recreational bikes and kids bikes & Golf Clubs – all for hire!

Start thinking about your Xmas lay-by now!

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OPEN

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This Weekend From 4pm FRIDAY TO SUNDAY Experience the fabulous views & relax in the lounge whilst enjoying warm hospitality

10 Arlberg Street

★ Outdoor Garden Café ★ For coffee, snacks & smoothies!

STORAGE SHEDS

Conveniently located in Mt Beauty. Secure enclosed units up to 65 cubic metres in size.

24 hour - 7 day access.

Monthly, seasonal or long-term rental. Rates from $70 per month.

Please call 0418 578 500 Open from 8am ~ 7 Days a Week

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

Ph: 03 5754 1118

ph: 03 5758 3255

Em: info@rockyvalley.com.au Wb: www.rockyvalley.com.au

www.attungalodge.com.au

MEDICAL SERVICES - Upper Kiewa Valley ------------------------------- MOUNT BEAUTY MEDICAL CENTRE ------------------------------WHERE WHEN

HOW WHO

2D Tawonga Crescent.

8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays.

Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments Doctors: Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Matthew McAlpine, Brett Goodsall & Damian Heman

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!

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and experienced in housekeeping, cooking and customer service.

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!

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.

Your local practice – supporting the community!

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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.

Interviews will be held in late October 2020.

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