This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty

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SUMMER EDITION FIVE

FRIDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2020

So much to look forward to!

Looking West from Mt. Cope over Cope Saddle Aqueduct and Campbell's Huts. Pic - Ken Bell.

Congratulations to all our wonderful VCE Year 12 Students on their successful graduation after a difficult year. Pic - Hannah Little.

CONGRATULATIONS Five Consecutive Years

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stra Lodge, located in the heart of our wonderful resort, has been awarded not just one but three awards by the World Ski Awards and World Luxury Spa Awards announced in Austria over the weekend of 21st and 22nd November. For the fifth consecutive year, Astra was awarded Australia's Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2020, having previously received the honour in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Astra was also named for the second time in the top three of the Best Ski Boutique Hotel in the World category, an impressive recognition that sets it amongst the global ski resorts giants and proves the property is a leader in its field.

To top it off Astra Day Spa was awarded Winner for Luxury Ski Resort Spa of 2020 by the World Luxury Spa Awards.

The World Ski Awards are in their 8th year, and are highly coveted, honouring only the elite of the ski hospitality industry. The winners were announced in Austria over the weekend by the World Ski Awards.

Astra's Co-Proprietor Rosy Seaton, says “the awards represent the gold standard in the ski industry experience, equivalent to the Snow Oscars.” The awards are voted by the

leading ski tourism professionals and ski consumers from around the world.

“In such a challenging year, we feel incredibly proud to accept the award on behalf of our dedicated and passionate team that share in our achievements. Together we strive for the same vision and shared commitment, that makes Astra a success, not only in Australia but within the entire International Ski Industry,” said Rosy.

Astra's General Manager, Shannon Exelby, added “It is certainly an achievement that we like to hang our hat on. The location is stunning and combined with world class services, Astra offers our guests a beautiful cocoon which motivates guests to become fully immersed in the whole Falls Creek ski experience, just outside our door.”

The Annual World Ski Awards is an International initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism.

Businesses and resorts from Australasia, the Americas and Europe compete across a number of categories, including Best Ski Resort, Best Ski Travel Agent and Best Ski Tour Operator.

Fully licensed restaurant

OPEN FOR DINE-IN GROUPS FROM THURSDAY TO SUNDAY 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

A CHANGING RANGE OF TAKE-AWAY PASTAS 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

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!

Check our Facebook page for updates in what's happening in Kiewa Valley FB: Mt Beauty Take Out

Ideally located, Astra Falls Creek sets the standard and is deserving of their awards. Pic – Courtesy Astra

About Astra Astra is one of Australia's most celebrated ski-in ski-out boutique properties and is located within the village of Falls Creek Alpine Resort, Victoria.

Astra also specialises in all year round Weddings, Corporate or Private Functions and are eager to help plan that much awaited event in an exclusive destination location like no other.

Astra is located within the heart of some of the most stunning award-winning wineries North-East Victoria has to offer plus Falls Creek is located on a beautiful lake surrounded by hiking and mountain bike trails.

Astra Falls Creek offers a wing of studios and family rooms, 27 deluxe rooms alongside a modern alpine restaurant, cocktail bar, world-class wine cellar, and a cosy lounge area with open fireplace. There is also a library, an award-winning day spa, a heated magnesium pool, sauna and steam room, kids play room, resident expert ski boot fitter and a state-of-the-art ski drying room. •

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

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FALL LINES Apology There are two Mitch’s in this town. Both are great blokes and do great work. One Mitch, with his wife Sum, runs a great restaurant called Stockpot. That’s Mitch Smith. And if you’re keen on a good business, this quality restaurant may be up for sale.

The other Mitch has also done some great stuff in the community. As well as being a National Youth Science Forum student (sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mount Beauty) a couple of year’s back, this Mitch also took on a major challenge and succeeded. This is Mitch Cook who took on the challenge of riding up the Tawonga Gap 21 times to ‘Everest’ i.e the equivalent of climbing the 8848 metres to raise in excess of $12,000 for Men’s Health through Movember. This was an excellent effort and was recognised with a great Chris Hocking photo on the front of last edition. Only one ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am problem – your Ed captioned the photo 6:15am. Service atMitch Eagle Cook, Rock - including incorrectly, calling Mitch ers of a Bagpipe recital.. All friends and visitors My sincerest apologies to Mitch onnel Smith. welcome.

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Another shining example of our community taking responsibility and working together to achieve great results. •

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Barb and her team would like to thank their donors, their supporters, the wonderful volunteers and helpers. As a community, Mount Beauty and the valley have been able to assist our local health campus. The latest purchases include a laryngoscopy with screen, three post-operative chairs and low-line beds for KV House. We are looking to compile a list of all donations since May 2014 for publication shortly.

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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!!

Ph: 03 5758 3088 For Menu and further Information visit: www.snowlands.com.au/thelasthoot

When in Myrtleford, visit:

(start of the bike trails) TheSlalom OldPlaza Factory Brewing Co Ph: 03 5758 15 Myrtle Street (Great3088 Alpine Rd)

The crew at Team Mount Beauty recently had their first trail working bee since COVID-19 restrictions came into place. We had 14 amazing volunteers spend their morning with us learning the ropes, and making a great start grooming the very quick growing late spring grasses around the trails. So a massive

Now providing full air-conditioning and re-gassing service!

The addressBook for the your day will be offered vehicle inbynow for students from the Mount Beauty Secondary work in January.

College. Speakers will be school captains, Diggers marching down Hollonds Street last year, led by Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic - Ken Bell.

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.

Further details on the service from Mr Bob Williams, President, Mount Beauty RSL on 5754 1585, or 0427 784 499.

Following the service, everyone is invited to the Mount Beauty Senior Citizens 229Lunch, Kiewarefreshments Valley Highway, Rooms for a BBQ and Tawonga 3698 the traditional activities (readSouth two-up), plus 0​ 3 old 5754 1366 • a couple of beers andPh: a few stories.

We have a working list of trails and features that are in need of some love; so if you’re out and about riding please shoot us an email if you notice any areas needing some attention.

Our trails are lovingly maintained by our (mostly) local community volunteers, and if you are keen to learn how you can help please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Keep your eyes peeled for another working bee happening before the Holidays.

With Summer holidays fast approaching, there will be more visitors on the trails, shuttling and around the park so bear this in mind when nearing road crossings and accessing the Park. Our first event back post Covid will be a junior event in January, more details to follow! We are looking forward to a great summer season of riding in the park and hope to see lots of you out there as well!

Happy trails! Team Mount Beauty. • LOOKING FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS? We have a fabulous array of local products – built on the principles of:

Local Handmade Ethical Sustainable Creative Check out our various workshops over Christmas and New Year.

Wreath making, bath-bomb classes, cold processed soap making & kids soap!

Call in to the shop for more information.

18A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 1286 | Em: Info@gatherandharvest.com.au @gatherandharvest Open: 10am – 4pm Weekdays | 10am – 2pm Saturdays & Holidays

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Welcome Back!

Milch is excited to welcome back our wonderful visitors!

At the base of the walking and mountain biking trails!

★ Open Friday to Tuesday ★

OPEN seven days a week...

8am to 2pm .. for breakfast, lunch, coffee, snacks and drinks!

Locals Tuesday - from 5pm Kids Entertainment, Free Meat Raffles, Free Pool and Darts comp!

• Apartment style luxury rooms • Pool & Jacuzzi • Sauna & SteamThis RoomWeekend Available for Groups Bookings and 4pm Functions. Contact usFrom for details!

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Experience the fabulous views & relax in the lounge whilst enjoying warm hospitality

Friday: From 9am - Breakfast Lunch & Dinner Saturday: From 9am - Breakfast Lunch & Dinner Sunday: From 9am - Breakfast & Lunch Monday: From 9am - Lazy Breakfast til noon Tuesday: From 9am - Lazy breakfast til noon Home-made goodies & fantastic cocktails!

Dine In or Take Away

To order or book Phone: 03 5758 3407

10 Arlberg Street ph: 03 5758 3255

4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek

www.attungalodge.com.au

www.milchcafebar.com

Open: Thursday to Sunday

Ph: 03 5752 1345

thank you to those who came out for their time and energy!

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CHRISTMAS GIVING “Tis Better to Give than Receive!”

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t has been said before that ‘It is an ill wind that blows nobody any good’ and if there is one thing we have learned this year it is just how important our local friends and neighbours are.

Out of the whole Lock-down parts one and two, we have learned (if we didn’t already know) just what a wonderful community we have here.

Another thing we have learned is what a great range of talented artisans we have among us. One of these is Chip Bragg who spends a fair amount of his time making leather goods from interesting leathers like Kangaroo, Water Buffalo and Byson.

His range of hand-made products includes

plaited belts, plain and decorative belts, instrument shoulder straps, leather braces, leather buttons, key fobs, bracelets, anklets, and dog leads.

Chipp displays his products at our local markets and will be there this Saturday – giving you the chance to secure some interesting gifts for Christmas – or you can give him a call on 03 5754 4125.

In actual fact, our regular community markets (which support the running of our Uniting Church) is a great place to have a browse and potentially pick up some unique Christmas gifts.

In our last paper we mentioned Phil Rumpff’s Calendars featuring a range of local photography – and Phil will be at this market on Saturday 5th.

Templar Market There’ll be an impressive range of locally made gifts on display at the annual Christmas Pop Up Market at Templar Lodge on Sunday, 20th December. From 3:30pm, you can enjoy a delicious drink and bite to eat, while browsing an amazing selection of vintage clothing by Butterbell Thrift, skincare by Alabasta, leather goods

by Dela Viktoria and Abide, recycled gold

Locally made leather goods make valuable and personal gifts. Pic – Ken Bell

and silver jewellery by Argent Silversmith, Mountainside by Charlie Brown’s beautiful prints, ceramics and pottery by Little Cottage Creative and Alpine Pottery, polymer clay jewellery by Bella Lou, and chopping boards made from local timber.

Now that’s an impressive line-up! Phewbut put the date in your diary and don’t miss this once a year offer. From3:30pm, Sunday 20 December at Templar Lodge.

Gift Vouchers Gift Vouchers are another great way of providing a pampering gift for a loved

1 Bogong High Plains Rd

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IT'S CHRISTMAS We have lots for all of the family members!

Road Bikes | Mountain Bikes | E Bikes Bikes for Christmas!

Bikes for Kids to Adults Lay-By Now! New Stock is Arriving!!

Bike Attire - Gear and Accessories Golf Club Hire • Fishing Gear Licences & Bait

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

Open from 8am ~ 7 Days a Week

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Email: info@templarlodge.com.au

THE NEXT TWO WEEKS AT WEST PEAK Mondays: 3pm – 9pm | Dinner from 5:30pm.

Limited Menu Wednesdays: 3pm - 9pm | Dinner from 5:30pm

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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CHRISTMAS GIVING one or dear friend. Our award winning Astra Lodge has a comprehensive range.

Astra Day Spa Vouchers – currently open Thursday – Sunday. Astra Day Spa Pamper Packs (various sizes and free delivery to 3699 and 3698). Astra Accommodation voucher - Two night’s accommodation – Deluxe Room, sleeps two. $822 (Low season, June or Sept 2021). Astra Cocktail Bar Après Gift Voucher – for use during winter 2021. And last but not least, Murmeli Lodge Falls Creek – Green Season Accommodation vouchers (formerly Trackers Lodge). To enquire about any of these vouchers, phone Astra on 03 5758 3496.

As well as this range of delightful gift vouchers, many of our local masseurs have gift vouchers available. Contact your local favourite masseur to arrange a voucher or package.

Whipps Designs For something totally different, but probably a little harder to wrap and put under the tree, what about one of Mike Whipps fabulous fire pits. Unique designs and robust construction, the fire pits are a unique addition to any BBQ or outdoor area. He also creates furniture, Light features and pieces of art. Check him out at Whipps Designs. Ph: 0408 123 801 Wb: whippsdesigns.com.au. Em: info@ whippsdesigns.com.au. or Facebook and Insta.

Alpine Outfitters has a great range of gifts and Christmas lines for the outdoors types, Sassy Road has a shop-full of gifts, jewellery, clothes and home-wares, and our wonderful pharmacy has excellent stocks of exotic perfumes. Also, check out the ‘Against the Grain’ Clothing range with Elissa at Ski Plus. They are now opening for summer and would love to see everyone. Plus they have good stocks of other gear.

Also in Tawonga South we have the very well stocked Tawonga South Store, Newsagency, Post Office and Tattslotto outlet. The team have done a fantastic job of putting together a great range of ideal Christmas giftware for all members of the family.

Of course, there is also Rocky Valley Bikes and Snowsports. Glenyse and Brian are doing their best to purchase stocks of bikes and gear so that your Christmas can be the best. Call in and check their stock and lay-by now.

And when you consider how tough everyone has done it recently and how much we have had to rely on each other, why would anyone ignore the locals and travel to the big smoke? It doesn’t make sense. Let’s keep the Christmas spirit alive in town – please! •

In general, our shops and businesses have a pretty comprehensive range of gifts and Christmas gear whether it be your table decorations from the supermarket, beautiful pampering gifts from Gather and Harvest, home-ware and handyman gear from Mt Beauty Hardware, or Christmas lights or catalogue items from North East Home Improvement Co. Then you can order you tasty Christmas treats form the Bakery. Cakes, puddings, ginger breads and much more.

Now is also the time to get to our local butcher and order your Christmas hams, pork, seafood or any of their specialty smoked and rolled products.

Achieving for $250K by Year End! Kiewa Valley House Op Shop opened in May 2014.

Since then we have raised $250,672.72.

During November 2020 we have raised $10,023.62.

​Something totally different created by a talented local craftsman, a Whipps Designs firepit would add to any outdoor setting. Pic – Courtesy Whipps Designs.

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Friday & Saturday Evenings Sunday for Lunch Now featuring our fresh new Summer Menu Phone: 0476 052 982 for Bookings Email: ski@summitridge.com.au For reservations call 03 5758 3800 www.summitridge.com.au or Em: ski@summitridge.com.au Schuss Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: M2 Schuss Street, Falls Creek K3 General Enquiries: Ph: 03Map 5758Ref: 3800

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Many of our volunteers are retired nurses – meaning their participation is simply a continuation of care! ➤ We Do Not Take Any Electrical Goods Mount Beauty Hospital/ Kiewa Valley House Nursing Home OP SHOP! 1A Tawonga Crescent, Mount Beauty (next to car wash) Further details: Contact Barb on 0419 615 732 We are open Seven Days a Week ~ 10am to 2pm

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COMMUNITY NEWS A Proper Local Weather Station?

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PHYSIOTHERAPY

PHYSIOTHERAPY Kiewa Valley Sports & OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTY Kelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting Spinal at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical Centre, Tawonga Crescent.

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

Children welcome. To arrange an appointment:

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ONLINE: • Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ offered to local 9amfour - 7pm weekends & Public of summer offering a 15% discount – Invoiced Editions in hours advance.for Invoice datesHolidays. are: 09.10.20, 24 emergencies WEBSITE: • www.thisweekinfallscreek.com.au 04.12.20, 05.02.21 & 01.04.21. This works out to two adverts per month. •

DrsLaundrette Mark Zagorski, Jeff Ariel’s

$250 per Adult + $45 per Day $140 per Child + $35 per Day ENQUIRIES ** More Benefits in 2017**

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

Email: kencbell@bigpond.net.au

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Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Mount Beauty Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Ph:Angela 0400 350 488 Stratton & to: Anoop Pem. For Payment, Placement of Adverts or Subscriptions, please forward

in by Sunday 30th April.

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Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty WHAT Fully accredited General For further information contact:P.O. Box 325, Postal Address: Mount Beauty 3699. ABN: 22 171 749 807

Practice with 37 years service

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COMMUNITY NEWS towns all over Australia that want one.

The first step is to persuade BoM that they need it and I think that they are almost there.

The second step will be to find a suitable location on the airport for it. The third step is to get the money for it. This photo is the weather station at Wangaratta airport and it is just an array of sensors including the Stevenson screen on the left that houses the thermometers. A ‘basic’ automatic station (wind speed & direction, pressure, Temp, Dewpoint and Rainfall) includes some very high quality (and high cost) instruments that will cost about $110,000 to purchase and install. The benefit to the community is that having data from a BoM weather station at Mount Beauty will improve the accuracy of local forecasts and that is beneficial for anyone that uses the forecast (i.e. everyone!).

A weather station will contribute to the work of emergency services by giving them access to an official source of weather data to assist

their operations. Ambulance aircraft (both fixed wing and helicopters) visit YMBT by day and both ambulance and military helicopters visit YMBT at night using night vision equipment.

One of the consequences of many towns wanting weather stations is that BoM will only install a new weather station if we pay for it (assuming that we can first convince them that we have a suitable site). AMA have applied for funding for it under the Bushfire Recovery Grants Program but we will have to also tap into other sources of funds to raise the full amount. This article is really a ‘heads up’ to the community about what it is and why we are pursuing it. For further information, please Email: mail@ymbt.org. au. • John Hillard

Got a problem with pests?

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

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

Andrew Poulton

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

​The Weather Station at Wangaratta Airport.

Pic – Courtesy John Hillard.

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.

FOR SALE 2011 Model VW Tiguan, Gold in colour, Reg till April 2021, new tyres, VGC. 146,000kms. $12,000.

Ph: 0455 173 442.

CORONA WIT If you’re refusing to wear a mask because of concerns your brain won’t get enough oxygen, I think the ship has already sailed!

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.

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.

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.

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.

GARAGE SALE Saturday 5th December. 21 Wermatong Avenue, Mouty Beauty. 8am – 3pm. Twenty years of collectables – all to go!

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.

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.

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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FALL LINES UKV Lions Press Release The Lions Club of Upper Kiewa Valley has, over many years, organised and staged many events for the Mount Beauty community.

This year has been one in which there has been an enormous amount of disruption to community activities, in all areas. The events our Lions Club host are no exception.

We were unable to hold our November Spelling Bee for Kiewa Valley primary schools, and preparations for future events have been thrown into disarray.

We will not be able to hold Carols by Candlelight this year. This event, which would have been held on December 11, has had to be cancelled because of uncertainty surrounding the procedures we would need to carry out to keep it safe. The Mount Beauty and District Community Band, which has been playing for us for several years, is not able to participate; and an alternative would be hard to find at this stage.

The Bogong Conquestathon will not be staged next year. It would normally be held on the Labour Day weekend in early March. We are uncertain of the restrictions which may be necessary at the time, particularly in view of the fact that we need permission from Parks Victoria to run the event. In general, we have been having increasing difficulty over the last several years having enough volunteers to efficiently organise the climb.

Our Australia Day Breakfast will be held as usual. The Alpine Shire is in full support, and we anticipate being able to manage any extra requirements made necessary by the pandemic.

Members of the Club have found these decisions extremely difficult, and we hope that we will be able to be part of community events as conditions move to ‘Covid normal’ next year. •

FUTURE EVENTS 2020-2021

Some things to look forward to!

DEC 5 ​Mount Beauty Community Market.

9am – 1pm. A great spot for Christmas shopping. 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 6

Cars & Coffee Mount Beauty 8am – 11ish. Bicentennial Park by the Lake.

Spectators welcome. Ph: 0408 123 801

DEC 11

Carols by Candlelight. CANCELLED.

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/ MAR 7

Mt Bogong Conquestathon CANCELLED.

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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/

PRACTICAL GIFTS FOR PRACTICAL PEOPLE! PEOPLE!

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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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Our New Christmas Catalogue says “Get Cracking this Christmas” Available December 9th to December 24th!

Outdoor entertainment and camping gear!

Heaps of enjoyable gardening and handyman tools!

A great range of home and car care products!

Last minute Christmas Gifts – BBQ’s – 10% Off Barracuda Pool Chemicals – Tool Boxes and collapsible storage containers – Fans and evaporative coolers – and much, much more!

Lay-By Now for Christmas!

Gift Vouchers available

North Eastern Home Improvement Company Pty Ltd Open: 7am - 5:30pm Weekdays 8am - 2pm Saturdays 9am - 2pm Sundays and Public Holidays

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

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