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
Astra 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.
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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.
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.
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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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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 problem – your Ed captioned the photo incorrectly, calling Mitch Cook, Mitch Smith. My sincerest apologies to Mitch Cook. He put in the hard yards and he deserves all and every accolade. • Ed
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.
Kiewa Valley Hours Op Shop opens seven days a week from 10am -2pm. They operate as the ‘large item’ Op Shop and work closely with our fellow Op Shop volunteers at the Uniting Church Op Shop in Hollonds Street. Another shining example of our community taking responsibility and working together to achieve great results. •
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thank you to those who came out for their time and energy!
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.
A TIME TO REMEMBER
ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am6:15am. Service at Eagle Rock - including a Bagpipe recital.. All friends and visitors welcome. For further information please call 03 5758 1202 or visit www.fallscreek. com.au/Events.
Mount Beauty Service
Well Done
Anzac Day Services are as follows. The Early Morning Service will take place in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am. A small informal service with a speaker from the local RSL. All welcome.
Barb Talbot and the wonderful crew of volunteers at the Kiewa Valley House Op Shop had set a goal over the last couple of years. The Op Shop had been running since May 2014, and in recent years the amount contributed to the hospital and Kiewa Valley House was growing, becoming quite significant. So the team set the goal of raising a quarter of a million dollars by Christmas this year. The great news is, thanks to record sales of $10,023.62 in November, that the quarter of a million has been reached with the figure prior to December 2020 being $250,672.72 being raised to go to the hospital and Kiewa Valley House.
The Anzac Day March will come down Hollonds Street, starting from the assembly point in Park Street, near the Police Station at 10:45am, but marchers should be assembled and ready to go at 10:30am. Whilst Hollonds Street will not be closed, traffic movement will be restricted as the marchers come down the street.
The Commemorative Service will take place at the Cenotaph, beginning at 11am. The Motion of Loyalty will be offered by Councillor Tony Keeble of the Alpine Shire. Prayers will be led by Sister Eileen Reardon of the Catholic Church and the Guest Speaker on the day will be Flight L Richard Cornell ALTC Bandiana..
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Slalom Plaza (start of the bike trails) Ph: 03 5758 3088
When in Myrtleford, visit: The Old Factory Brewing Co 15 Myrtle Street (Great Alpine Rd)
Team Mount Beauty
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 address for the day will be offered by students from the Mount Beauty Secondary College. Speakers will be school captains, Katerina Trnka and Connor Vickers. At our local service, wreaths will be laid by many community representatives and members of the public are invited to do so if they wish. Further details on the service from Mr Bob Williams, President, Mount Beauty RSL on 5754 1585, or 0427 784 499.
Book your vehicle in now for work in January.
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.
Following the service, everyone is invited to the Mount Beauty Senior Citizens Rooms for a BBQ Lunch, refreshments and the traditional activities (read two-up), plus a couple of beers and a few old stories. •
229 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South 3698 Ph: 03 5754 1366
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At the base of the walking and mountain biking trails!
OPEN seven days a week... 8am to 2pm .. for breakfast, lunch
Diggers marching down Hollonds Street last year, led by Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic - Ken Bell.
CHRISTMAS GIVING
plaited belts, plain and decorative belts, instrument shoulder straps, leather braces, leather buttons, key fobs, bracelets, anklets, and dog leads.
It 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
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
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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
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
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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Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South Ph: 03 5754 1118
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Locally made leather goods make valuable and personal gifts. Pic – Ken Bell
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.
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.
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! •
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COMMUNITY NEWS
A Proper Local Weather Station?
How would many people think that the forecast for Mount Beauty is created? The cynics will suggest something involving evil dwarves and roulette wheels but that is not the case. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) does the routine forecast twice a day – early morning and late afternoon – and then updates it during the day if there are significant changes.
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The forecast relevant to Mount Beauty is that for the North East region – a large area bounded to the north by the Murray River, to the East to a point beyond Corryong, to the West to points beyond Benalla and Yea and to the South to beyond Marysville. One of the critical inputs to the forecast are the data from weather stations and there are 13 such stations distributed across the North East area.
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Hard Waste Collection
Falls Creek Resort Management will be collecting hard waste on Wednesday 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. Please see our Hard Waste Collection guidelines on the website, or if you require any additional information, please contact the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. • Summer Debrief
When we look at the weather on our phones, the app will tell us that it is giving us a forecast for that specific location whether it is Mount Beauty, Dederang, Whitfield, Omeo or wherever. But what it is really giving you is that one North East forecast that is adjusted by ‘rules of thumb’ for the specifics of that location. But, unless you happen to live close to a weather station, the forecast is unlikely to be specific to that location.
When you look at a forecast for Mount Beauty, the nearest weather stations are Falls
It has been a record year for visitation this summer and Resort Management would like to get your feedback on events, visitor demographic, mountain biking and general observations.
OLD SCHOOL HARDWARE
➤ Lots for Christmas Stockings
➤ A full range of gardening accessories
Therefore you are invited to join the relevant Resort Management personnel and other members of the community for a summer season debrief meeting. This meeting will take place on Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to around 11:30am in the Boardroom above Foodworks in QT.
➤ Sun hats, River shoes, Scooters, fishing licences and bait! ➤ Pet Food also in stock!
211 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga Sth Ph: 03 5754 4443
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Great Success
Local lad Ben McIlroy is an up and coming Enduro mountain bike racer. Over the last two years he has progressed to be the fastest junior rider in Australia winning both the National Series and the National Championships in 2016. On March 26 Ben went and raced his first ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in Rotorua, New Zealand. Prior to the event Matt Rousu caught up with Ben to chat about the race and his potential future in the mountain bike world.
Creek, Lake Dartmouth, Albury, Mt Hotham and Wangaratta so those are the data that the forecaster will have taken into account in preparing the North East forecast. Those stations are a long way away from Mount Beauty and at very different altitudes –Mount Beauty is at about 330 meters (asl), Albury is at about 150 meters and the Falls Creek weather station is at 1765 meters –so the models will have interpolated data from those sites to estimate what conditions might be in Mount Beauty. Generally they do a good job of this but it is nowhere near as good as having data from that specific location.
MR: Is this your first overseas race?
Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be pretty exciting.
MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous?
Back in 2013, the Airport Management Association (AMA) installed a webcam and weather station at the airport using funds from a Community Grant from the Alpine Shire. The camera and weather data are available from the website www.ymbt.org.au and has been useful not just to pilots coming to Mount Beauty but also to the general community. AMA is hoping to replace the weather station and we have been in discussion with BoM about replacing it with one that will meet their standards. Getting BoM to agree to a new weather station is not easy as they are inundated with requests from
Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous than excited. Excited to race overseas, but nervous because it’s such a big event.
MR: Have you heard anything about the tracks over in Rotorua, NZ?
A Life to Remember
Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks.
MR: How did you get into riding?
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A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some wine and a light BBQ will be provided, but we ask that you bring other beverages and also a plate to share. In the case of wet weather, a contingency plan will be in place. Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and it is understood that members of Lyn’s family will be in attendance. • Trade Fair @ Falls Creek
Ben: three Canberra In 2016 Adelaide three on to (with Brosnan
MR: racing Gravity
Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad, when more the couple I then MR: raced?
Ben: state 15s or dude. so I I remember a bit bottom race was just bottom.”
After to the that of the really invited first became
If you have any specific agenda items, please email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. We look forward to seeing you all there. • for to saving To Village will 10am 3rd, Companies Bedding and and Suppliers, suppliers Prepare Visit details
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
• Like the Trading Post. Send in your Classifieds and pay when you sell.
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ENQUIRIES
WHERE WHEN HOW WHO WHAT Tawonga Crescent 8:30am
Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many Falls Creek. Pic - Elle Shaw.
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
COVID-19 update
The Bogong Power Station Information Centre is closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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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
Andrew Poulton
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.
ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS
Call Kerry Mb: 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.
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.
We can help with:
• Sniffer dog tracking of Termites • Rodents • Spiders
• Wasps - and all other pests that crawl or fly!
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FOR SALE
2011 Model VW Tiguan, Gold in colour, Reg till April 2021, new tyres, VGC. 146,000kms. $12,000. Ph: 0455 173 442.
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.
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.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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.
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.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Therapy, 5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270.
SPRING CLEAN TIME!
Clean your Doonas, Blankets and winter clothes ready to store for summer
OPEN: 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm weekends & Public Holidays
41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty
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!
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.
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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
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.
The Weather Station at Wangaratta Airport. Pic – Courtesy John Hillard.
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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. •
WHAT'S ON
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 ConquestathonCANCELLED.
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/
MEDICAL SERVICES - Upper Kiewa Valley
WHERE 2D Tawonga Crescent.
WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays.
HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments
WHO Doctors: Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Matthew McAlpine, Brett Goodsall & Damian Heman
WHAT Fully accredited General Practice with 41 years of service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.
CONTACT Ph: 03 5754 3400
Em: enquiries@mbmc.com.au
Wb: https://www.mbmc.com.au/ Falls Creek Medical Centre is currently closed! To make an appointment, please phone 03 5754 3400. You will be directed to a doctor for a Tele-Health appointment. Our Doctors are on call 24 hours a day, Seven days a week from Mount Beauty!
Your local practice – supporting the community!