This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 20 November 2020

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SPRING EDITION FOUR

FRIDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2020

We can do it - Locally!

After losing a couple of mates, Mitch Smith took on the challenge to raise money for Men's Health through Movember, refer to page seven for the story. Pic - Chris Hocking.

Examples of some of the fabulous giftware available locally for your Christmas shopping. Pics - Ken Bell.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE In The Alps

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he community of Falls Creek have a saying that “visitors come for winter, but then they stay for summer” and summer is really something to behold on the high plains, for both artists and public alike.

For the past four years Falls Creek resort and community has hosted a highly successful Artist In Residence program, where-by a number of Australian and International artists both established and emerging have immersed themselves in the unique alpine environment, to explore, connect, create and re-interpret the impressive ancient landscape.

Falls Creek Resort Management (FCRM) is again offering artists the opportunity to participate in Australia’s highest Artist-inResidence program.

Falls Creek Alpine Resort is surrounded by the pristine Alpine National Park, providing a unique background for participating

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

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The Bogong Moth depiction ‘Big Fella’ on the Village water tank that used to be brown by artist in residence Hiroyasu better known in the trade as Two One. Pic – Chris Hocking.

Artists to create exceptional art pieces stimulated by the rich history and cultural influences of the area.

“Over 750,000 people pass through the resort over the course of four seasons. The Resort has a strong history of engagement with the arts and has previously supported many cultural events including artist camps, art exhibitions, the Melbourne Comedy Festival, film festivals and the Falls Creek Museum” said Stuart Smythe, CEO at Falls Creek Resort Management.

FCRM is calling for expressions of interest from creative artists, academics and curators to take part in this exciting program. “We have had enormous interest in the Artistin-Residence program” says Smythe “It is an unparalleled opportunity for artists to be supported in one of Australia’s premier mountain resorts.”

The Falls Creek Arts & Culture Development Committee was created

to achieve FCRM’s Arts and Culture Strategy, with an on-going plan to continue supporting year-round cultural activity on the mountain.

“The residency program offers artists a chance to familiarise themselves with the Falls Creek community and surrounding alpine park and develop ideas for permanent or ephemeral works” said Lindy Allen, chair of Falls Creek Arts and Culture Development Committee.

The next round of submissions is being accepted, for summer residencies for a period of up to six weeks. The program aims to develop artistic practice, increase creative spaces, public art and cultural opportunities within the Falls Creek Resort.

A supported Indigenous Artist Residency program is also available to Indigenous Artists.

Applications are now open, more information can be found at: www. fallscreek.com.au/arts-culture •

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE · Grocery

· Liquor · Produce

· Hot Food · ATM

· Meat

· Phone recharge

Falls Creek FoodWorks

Fully licensed restaurant

OPEN FOR DINE-IN GROUPS FROM THURSDAY TO SUNDAY

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)

Six Days a week – Closed Mondays Book five days in advance and let Roi plan a menu for you!

Ph: 03 5754 4495 to Book

Mt Beauty FoodWorks

A CHANGING RANGE OF TAKE-AWAY PASTAS

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

Including Gluten Free options Available Thursday to Saturday!

Phone orders from 5pm Pick up between 6 & 7pm

Phone: 03 5754 4495 177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga 2

For Great Take-Away

TAKE-AWAY MENU Coffee / Burgers / Fish n Chips Hot Food / Cakes / Curries Roast Dinners / Fruit Salads / Sushi Rice Paper Rolls / Cold Drinks TRADING HOURS: 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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FABULOUS LOCAL TALENT Indi Drew

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here’s no doubt that the global pandemic has turned a lot of people’s lives upside down.

For local teenager, Indi Drew, you could say her world was literally turned upside down when she had no choice but to leave her home at The Washington School of Ballet (TWSB) in Washington, DC, and fly home to Tawonga South.

Indi first left home at the tender age of 15 to pursue a career in ballet when she was offered a scholarship at the HARID Conservatory in the United States in 2017, before moving to Washington to dance in the Pre-Professional Program at TWSB in 2019.

Her days consisted of 12 hours of dancing, from 8am until 8pm, with the student also expected to complete online study for her high school certificate in her own time. Indi said while the workload was intense, she quickly became very independent living on the other side of the world from her family.

“Honestly I wasn’t scared to move to the US. Obviously a little part of me was nervous, but I surprised myself. I kind of just went - it was my dream,” Indi says.

“I learnt a lot about myself and had to really figure out how to do things by myself, but I really did grow as a person.”

In March this year, Indi was preparing to dance in the biggest show of her life, having been selected to perform with The Washington Ballet - the professional ballet dancers she was aspiring to join eventually.

At first, the students were told they were taking two weeks off and would then be back training - but of course, COVID-19 cases continued to rise and eventually, the international students were told to go home.

“I was so sad because I didn’t want to miss the show, and coming home meant I didn’t get that opportunity to dance with the company anymore,” Indi says.

“They postponed the show until July, so I thought maybe I’d go back then, but then it was postponed again until next year in April, but the cases kept rising and I made the decision myself to not go back. I thought ‘I can’t sit around waiting; I think I should apply to other places’.”

Indi applied for schools both in Australia and internationally, and was accepted into three international pre-professional companies. She was preparing her VISA for Europe when she received an offer from Queensland Ballet right here in Brisbane.

While Indi says having to leave her dreams of dancing in the USA behind left her in a really bad state of mind for a long time, she now appreciates being able to come home and spend ANZAC precious timeDay with her parents and two younger sisters. he years flash by; the numbers of

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She’s also excited at thepersonnel prospectand ofall staying other service are supported by and the very public. in Australia, onlyappreciative a short flight from her hometown,Over for the foreseeable future.of spectator the years, the numbers supporters that have turned up to show

“I think eventually I’ll wanthas togrown go back their appreciation dramatically. overseas, but fortonow think best thinga very This, me, Isays thatthe there remains - yet unspoken Indi - feeling for me is tostrong stay in Australia,” says.of gratitude and respect among the community and in

Indi will head northway, to start training our quiet we just turn upwith and express our acknowledgement of our ‘diggers.’ the Queensland Ballet in January 2021 and Day is the theher few dance opportunities when askedANZAC if we might getone toofsee in the year where people cansoon, come together right here in Australia sometime she’s with hopeful. a solemn and sincere purpose. It is a day that engenders pride and reinforces the gratefulness

by thelets bulkus!” of the nation. It is expected “Maybe - ifcarried COVID • Simone that this year will be no different.

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

ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am 6:15am. 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.

Mount Beauty Service

Anzac Day Services are as follows. The Early Morning Service pose. will take A fabulous and graceful Indi place Drew at dance. in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Pic – Avenue Phoebe Adams.Diggers ma (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am.

Jim Crebbi A small informal service with a speaker from the local RSL. All welcome.

The addr students f The Anzac Day March will come down College. S Hollonds Street, starting from the assembly point in Park Street, near the Police Station at 10:45am, Katerina local serv but marchers should be assembled and ready to commun go at 10:30am. Whilst Hollonds Street will not the publi be closed, traffic movement will be restricted as OPEN: tostreet.

11am the marchers come8am down the Further d Williams The Commemorative will take place MondayService to Friday on 5754 at the Cenotaph, beginning at 11am. The For great coffee!

Motion of Loyalty will be offered

by Councillor Followin Tony Keeble of the Alpine Shire. Prayers will to the M Located in Slalom Plaza, be led by Sister Eileen Reardon of the Catholic Rooms fo Church and the Guest Speaker on the day will the tradi adjacent to Falls Express be Flight L Richard Cornell ALTC Bandiana.. a couple

Join the Falls Creek locals at this unique location, Eagle Rock, for the Dawn Service 2017.

Shuttle for ANZAC Dawn Service: 5:15am - 6:30am Meet at Slalom Day Car Park.

Milch is excited to welcome back our wonderful visitors!

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A TIME TO

Friday: From 9amoffers - Breakfast Be Foodstore healthier eating options& utilising Lunch Dinner the region’s abundance of quality seasonal produce.

Saturday: From coffee, 9am - Breakfast Specialty organic tea, super smoothies, squeezed juices and Lunch &fresh Dinner healthy snacks complement our lunch & Sunday: From 9am dinner - Breakfast & Lunch offering.

Fully licensed with regional craft Monday: From 9am - Lazy Breakfast til noon beers on tap.

Tuesday: From 9am - Lazy breakfast til noon Open Five days 9am - late.

Home-made goodies fantastic cocktails!

Closed & Tuesday & Wednesday.

Open for Trade Fair 2nd & 3rd May.

Dine In orsee Take us Away on facebook

or phone 03 5758 3222 Located in The Village Bowl below Altitude Apartments. Map Ref: N2

To order or book Phone: 03 5758 3407

10 Arlberg Street ph: 03 5758 3255

4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek

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Anoffering exotic range of Pasta, Pizza, Salads main meals with a Phone&orders and bookings truly Italian touch! recommended Happy Hours Slalom Plaza,Daily: Falls Creek 5:30pm - 6:30pm …the start of the mountain bike trails!

Saturdays: $15 Pizza & Beer Specials!!

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When in Myrtleford, visit:

The Old Factory Brewing Co Ph: 03 5758 15 Myrtle Street (Great3088 Alpine Rd) Slalom Plaza (start of the bike trails)

Open: Thursday to Sunday

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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING The Best is Local

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he COVID-19 crisis is still with us – and even though conditions may be easing, there are still rules in place that we must stick to. And none of these rules have been really that hard to adhere to. Just a little bit of courtesy and commons sense.

Years ago, a music teacher of mine described the Oboe as ‘an ill-wind that nobody blows any good!’ But, in relation to the current situation, we’ll correct the statement to say “it’s an ill wind the blows nobody any good!” because there is always something good that can come out of a bad circumstance. In this particular case, it’s the fact that many people could not get to the ‘big smoke’ to do their shopping and suddenly discovered what a great range of products we have in our local stores.

Approaching Christmas, it is now a good time to start looking at our local stores and deciding what we would like to buy for our

1 Bogong High Plains Rd

Falls Creek

Coffee, Breakfast & Lunch

open daily from 8 am 03 5758 3615

family and friends for Christmas. By shopping locally you are actually giving a gift to a friend in the community – and that should make everyone feel good.

In these fairly trying times, the amount of care that has been on show among the community is absolutely heart-warming.

Whether it was through the fires, or just through the lock-downs, people Charlie Brown’s lovely daughter Isla comes in handy as a model to show off have made an effort to Charlie’s recent photographic creation – all ready in time for Christmas. Pic support each other – and – Charlie Brown that is a sign of a great community – one that we are all proud to The front page of our last edition featured be a part of. several of Phil Rumpff’s fabulous orchid As we start planning our Christmas spending, here are a few local options to get you started:What a great idea, Charlie Brown has taken a photo, or several photos, of our beautiful alps in winter and produced a poster with the names and altitude of most of the peaks. This poster is for sale for $30 with some of the proceeds going to support Steve Lee. If you would like one of these for your wall or as a gift for friends and family, Charlie can post them to you in a postage tube for $12 or if you buy four or more posters, the postage is free.

If you live locally Charlie will drop you one and you’ll save on the postage charge also.

The best way to order is to send Charlie a text on Mb: 0414 543 937. If you would like to have a look at the real big version, call in to Gather & Harvest. •

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shots. Phil is also pretty good at other aspects of nature photography. This year Phil has produced a couple of 2021 Calendars – one is a local Kiewa Valley scenic calendar and the other one is a mix of local and non-local colourful and photogenic tree barks.

Both calendars are available from Campbell and his team at Mount Beauty Hardware and also from Pierre at Alpine Outfitters (the Mount Beauty Post Office).

Phil will also be at the next Mount Beauty Community Market on December 5th with a small range of Jigsaw Puzzles (local and wildlife scenes), a small range of Poster Prints, and a range of mounted only and fully framed prints.

Phil is in the process of putting together a new order which will include a calendar featuring local wildflowers/orchids (after seeing how well the orchid pictures printed up in the last edition).

STINGRAY ~ Open Daily ~ 8am – 2pm Brekky • Coffee Snacks • Drinks Dine In or Take-Away

Tasty Snacks & Burgers Regular Hours: Friday: 3pm - 8pm Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 8pm

211 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga Sth

Ph: 03 5754 4443

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Slalom Plaza Falls Creek Ph: 03 5732 8000

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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Just another example of Phil’s work – the Bark Calendar for 2021 – a wonderful Christmas present. Pic – Phil Rumpff

He can also arrange fine art prints of any of his images with professional framing if required for anybody looking for a bespoke gift this Christmas.

Talk to Phil at the Market in two weeks’ time, or check him out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Phil Rumpff Photography. • The initiative with late night shopping proved to be a hit last year, so Lyn and the team at Tawonga South Newsagency and Post Office have decided to do it again.

This year the late night shopping will take place on Thursday 3rd December from 5pm until 8pm.

It's only a month to go until Christmas, and you can forget leaving your gift shopping until the last minute. Browse

Tawonga South Store offers a great range of diverse and interesting gifts for Christmas.

Pic – Ken Bell

their range of giftware (with a sneaky glass of bubbles in hand), with a huge selection of unique presents to suit all ages and interests. This is your chance to tick all the gifts off your list in the one evening.

Gift wrapping will also be offered on the night for a gold coin donation, with all proceeds going to Parkinson's Victoria.

Layby is also available - pick your gifts now and pick them up later! See the advert on this page for their regular hours. • In the next edition, this paper will endeavour to feature as many of the great gift ideas that are available in town. We ask that you support local businesses – especially the ones that support this paper – and keep your money local. •

LATE NIGHT CHRISTMAS SHOPPING at TAWONGA SOUTH NEWSAGENCY & POST OFFICE

Thursday, 3rd December 5pm until 8pm LAYBY AVAILABLE

…or call in and browse our extensive range during normal business hours!

221 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South Phone: 03 5754 4002

MOUNT BEAUTY POOL OPENING MONDAY 23RD NOVEMBER Located on Pool Road opposite the Post Office, our facility has three solar heated pools, a toddler, intermediate and 33m main pool.

There are shady lawns & a well-stocked kiosk.

Lap Swimming: Mon - Fri: 7am - 10:30am General Admission: Mondays: 3pm - 5:30pm

Tuesdays: 3pm - 7pm

Wednesdays: 3pm - 5:30pm

Thurs & Fri: 3pm - 7pm

Sat & Sun: 1:30pm - 6pm Aqua Fit and Seniors Classes are held on a regular basis.

Contact the office, by phoning: 03 5754 1181 for more details Season, Family and Concession Passes available.

Family Season pass is $89 available until the 23rd Nov at the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre, and then from the pool for two weeks – until Monday 7th December.

Further details: Enquire at Reception.

Pool Road, Mount Beauty. 3699 Ph: 03 5754 1181

Mon - Fri: 6:15am - 6pm Sat: 6:15am - 12noon Sun: 7:30am - 12noon

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Thurs & Fri:​ 3pm - 11pm | Dinner from 5:30pm Saturday: 12noon -11pm Sunday: 12noon - 9pm Weekend Meals:​ Lunch:12noon - 2pm Dinner from 5:30pm Starting in December! ​Sunday Brunch from 10am. ​Live music Saturday afternoons 3pm - 6pm. ​Taking bookings now for Christmas Lunch!

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Constantly changing menu of fresh and local produce which Emma likes to mix up a bit!

Open for Dinner Friday & Saturday from 6pm Bookings Only | Function Enquiries Welcome

Phone: 03 5754 4415

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LOCAL TALENT

Events Management Strategy Would you like your views to help shape the way events are managed and delivered across the Alpine Shire in the future?

The Alpine Shire Council is developing the ‘Alpine Events Strategy and Action Plan’ to provide direction for the management and delivery of events into the future.

The strategy will be developed in consultation with the Alpine Shire community and industry.

Alpine Shire Council Manager Economic and Community Development, Elaine Burridge said the strategy aims to support the sustainable delivery of events in the Alpine Shire.

“We recognise there is a need in some areas to create a balance between events delivery and amenity for communities,” she said. “Each township experiences different numbers and

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FALL LINES RSVPs are essential for catering purposes please email: secretary@mtbeauty.com with the number of adults and children attending.

Make sure you get behind the Chamber’s first event this year and let’s get excited for a bigger and better 2021! •

Brilliant Effort When a local bloke gets a half page pic and story in Monday’s Herald Sun (on page 15) who know he’s done something pretty special.

Back in Winter edition 16, this paper had much pleasure in informing the community that Mitch Cook had set himself a challenge – to ‘Everest’ on the Tawonga Gap. Mount Everest is 8848 metres above sea level.

The bottom of the Tawonga Gap Road at the Kiewa Valley Highway is 400 metre asl and the top of the Tawonga Gap is just about 880 metres asl – giving a vertical distance of 480 metres. Divide 480 into 8848 and you

get 18.43 which is the minimum number of times Mitch has to ride his bike up and down the Tawonga Gap to achieve his aim of ‘Everesting’ the Gap and raising money for Movember.

At the time, Mitch said if he looked like getting around $5000 he would add the extra two laps to make it 21 laps and 10,000 metres vertical.

Starting at 4am on what proved to be a fantastic day for a ride (sunny, clear, not a lot of wind and not too hot) Mitch was into it. Just over 16 hours later and Mitch had clocked up the 21 laps – and had averaged around 45 minute laps (up and back down) – and looked like he could go again for a couple more laps.

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who rode with him for many of the laps, in particular Sean Power (who, after a big ride earlier in the day, road the last 12 laps with Mitch). Other supports did one or two laps but each one was support and important.

Mum, dad and girlfriend Bri were at the top of the gap with a full on support crew – and were hanging on every push of the pedal! It worked and to date Mitch has raised in excess of $12,000 for Movember! Well done Mitch.

And, as we finalise this article Mitch is opening birthday presents for his 19th birthday on Wednesday 18th November.

Happy Birthday Mitch! •

SPRING CLEAN TIME! Clean your Doonas, Blankets and winter clothes ready to store for summer

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 White metal bunk with inner spring mattresses - double lower, single upper, ladder at foot end. In very good condition - photos available. $100. Ph: 0477 443 964.

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.

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.

DAD JOKES On Monday we start Diarrhea Awareness Week. Runs until Friday!

My wife thinks I’m financially irresponsible! …wait till she hears I’ve won the Nigerian Lottery.

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 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.

POSITION VACANT Cleaner required for well-established family holiday rental. Possibility to combine with caretaker tasks for overall more financially rewarding role if desired.

Enquiries: David Walsh Ph: 03 9337 7700.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS Call Kerry Mb: 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.

BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125

FREIGHT – ALB – MTB – FALLS CREEK Remo’s Transport fromAlbury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek Tue to Fri inclusive.

Refrigeration available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320.

SECURE STORAGE From 2m x 2m through to 3m x 7m. Ph: 0418 578 500.

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

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.

LD’S HOME PET CARE Pet Care and Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 0407 541 695

SPORTS MASSAGE Book On-Line: impactmassage.com.au

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.

PAINTING SERVICES Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services. Ph: Laif: 0437 023 921.

STORAGE Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units.

Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com

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

SAFETY SCAFFOLD Mount Beauty and Falls Creek area. Ph: 0418 578 500.

PHYSIOTHERAPY Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Therapy, 5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available.

HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270.

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

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Altitde Electrical – no job too big or too small. Domestic, Commercial & Industrial. Ben Svarc Mb: 0419 801 109.

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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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es- it is real – and no – it is not a local shop issue, or a community issue. It is a state wide COVID-19 issue and the State of Emergency powers that require us all to wear a face mask remain in place until 11:59pm on Sunday 6th December.

And yet it appears that people are getting just a little tired, or a little flippant, or just plain bloody selfish. It is still a requirement that you must wear a face mask when you leave home.

Over the last couple of weeks local staff have been victims of verbal attacks when asking customers to put on a face mask.

One person even filmed this and then made threats of legal action as they felt they were being discriminated against. What a load of crap! If you don’t have a mask and don’t have a lawful excuse or exception for not wearing a mask – then you are just being plain selfish and stupid! And some people might even say that you should be discriminated against – for being so bloody stupid.

LOCAL JP’s Rob Spargo • Mb: 0419 544 615

These folk serve the needs of the community as Justices of the Peace. They can be contacted on their mobiles normal business and family hours.

We live in a wonderful community- and the COVID-19 problems have brought the best out in many people – with folks supporting each other, caring for each other – and going out of their way to make sure others are ‘doing OK!’ Our local staff and business operators, in all of the businesses, are doing a great job. Navigating their way through this pandemic and working hard to offer a consistent and safe shopping experience is no easy task. And their good work is fairly evident to anyone who visits any of the stores in town.

Some instances have made it to Ventbook (read Facebook) - which is unfortunate because most posts usually only present one side of the story – and therefore a misguided message is distributed internationally – and this does not make anyone look real good!

If you do have a lawful excuse or exception for not wearing a mask, the common sense thing to do would be to obtain a document that you can carry with you and show the staff member/shop-keeper when asked about the mask. The staff/shop keepers are wearing a mask to protect you – out of courtesy to you. The least you could do is wear a mask or carry a medical certificate explaining your situation.

And talking about wearing compulsory items, it seems to the editor that, during holiday periods, some people seem to think that you don’t have to wear a helmet while riding a bike in the country! •

FUTURE EVENTS 2020-2021 Some things to look forward to!

NOV 20

Blue Dirt Mountain Bike Shuttles will begin today, Friday 20th November with Free Beer and Free Shuttles!

(Conditions apply) Go to: https:// bluedirt.com.au/falls-creek-mtbshuttle-2-2/ for more info and to book.

For Trail Maps and General Info, call into the V.I.C. or Ph: 03 5758 1200

DEC 5

Mount Beauty Community Market.

9am – 1pm top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent. New stall holders welcome. Enquiries, or to book a stall, Ph: Bev: 0419 289 672 or Email: bevbantick@gmail.com

DEC 11

Carols by Candlelight. If this event goes ahead, it will be on this date and as normal, hosted at the Jesse Hollonds Studio and Les Peart Oval. Further detail in the edition of Friday 4th December.

DEC 18

Start Victorian School Holidays.

DEC 20

Pop Up Christmas Market @ Templar Lodge, Tawonga from 3:30pm. Local artisans, vintage drinks and delicious dishes.

JAN 23-24 Mile High Dragon Boat Regatta. Rocky Valley Dam. www.dragonboatvictoria. com.au, or Ph: 03 5758 1200.

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 2-5

Easter Celebrations at Falls Creek Ph: 03 5758 1200.

APR 17-18 Alpine Challenge has been postponed to this weekend in April 2021. Refer: https://www.runningwild.net.au/

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

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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

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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!

Your local practice – supporting the community!

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When:

Time: Where:

Terms:

Saturday 28th November and Sunday 29th November 10am – 2pm Mount Beauty Transfer Station Porepunkah Transfer Station Myrtleford Transfer Station Maximum 2m3 per customer Must be clean, no wire or netting or any contaminants.

Maximum branch diameter 200mm. No stumps.

The staff anticipate a high volume of traffic and predict long queues and delays.

We thank you in advance for your patience.

Further details: Ph: 03 5755 0555 or Em: info@alpineshire.vic.gov.au

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