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This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 30 April

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Top: Nearly half way in the 100 mile Alpine Challenge and we can still raise a smile. Pic – Ken Bell Left: Jim Crebbin and his WW1 Motorbike and uniform really sets the ANZAC standard. Pic – Ken Bell Centre: Mens’ Shed members Irvin Beeston and Reg Hollonds laying their wreath. Pic – Ken Bell
Right: Secondary College Captains Isaac Pronk and Clair Bowring doing their presentation. Pic – Ken Bell

ANZAC DAY

Celebrated by Many

In our own unique and individual ways, the communities of Mount Beauty, Tawonga South and Tawonga – showed just how much we appreciate the efforts of all of our countrymen and women who have gone to war ‘for us!’ It is a sincere mark of respect for all who served and for those that did not make it home.

While last year saw Barry Flynn do his lone piper, this year he was joined by the marchers and a wonderful crowd - all gathered to support and remember our service men and women from many conflicts

Guest speaker was Captain Debra Johnson from ALTV Bandiana and our two secondary school captains, Isaac Pronk and Claire Bowring gave a speech on what ANZAC means to the younger folk.

A great big thanks to everyone who supported and was involved in the day. And to take our minds back to the original ANZACs, a poem by one of Australia’s best.

We’re All Australians Now Australia takes her pen in hand, To write a line to you, To let you fellows understand, How proud we are of you.

From shearing shed and cattle run, From Broome to Hobsons Bay, Each native-born Australian son, Stands straighter up today.

The man who used to "hump his drum," On far-out Queensland runs,

Is fighting side by side with some Tasmanian farmer's sons.

The fisher-boys dropped sail and oar To grimly stand the test, Along that storm-swept Turkish shore, With miners from the west.

The old state jealousies of yore Are dead as Pharaoh's sow, We're not State children any more We're all Australians now!

Our six-starred flag that used to fly, Half-shyly to the breeze, Unknown where older nations ply Their trade on foreign seas, Flies out to meet the morning blue With Vict'ry at the prow; For that's the flag the Sydney flew, The wide seas know it now!

The mettle that a race can show Is proved with shot and steel, And now we know what nations know And feel what nations feel.

P: 03 5758 3009 F: 03 5758 3034

E: fallscreek@stores.foodworks.com.au (At the bottom of the Falls Express Chairlift)

E: mtbeauty@stores.foodworks.com.au

The honoured graves beneath the crest Of Gaba Tepe hill, May hold our bravest and our best,

But we have brave men still.

With all our petty quarrels done, Dissensions overthrown, We have, through what you boys have done, A history of our own.

Our old world diff'rences are dead, Like weeds beneath the plough, For English, Scotch, and Irish-bred, They're all Australians now!

So now we'll toast the Third Brigade, That led Australia's van, For never shall their glory fade In minds Australian.

Fight on, fight on, unflinchingly, Till right and justice reign.

Fight on, fight on, till Victory Shall send you home again.

And with Australia's flag shall fly A spray of wattle bough, To symbolise our unity, We're all Australians now.

A Fabulous Weekend

There are many factors that contribute to a great event. When the event is outside – on the Bogong High Plains – and takes many hours to complete – then the weather is one of the most important – and two weekends back –the weather was superb for the 2020 Alpine Challenge (run in 2021).

Considered one of Australia’s hardest 100 mile runs and a qualifier for the infamous Hardrock 100, The Alpine Challenge created by Running Wild’s race director Paul Ashton has runners accumulating over 7000m/22,965ft of elevation over the 100 miles. The course takes runners up and down some of Victoria’s highest mountains, such as; Mt Bogong, Mt Feathertop, Mt Loch and Mt McKay to name a few. From some easy running along fire trails to some painfully slow shuffling/walking up some technical single track, the course keeps runners on their toes.

Thomas Dade has written a fabulous personal account of his journey through the event and published it on Facebook at this link: https://www. facebook.com/100013147092555/ posts/1197445284037030/

Thomas placed 8th out of the 38 100 mile runners in a time of 26:53:01.

The overall winner of the 100 miles was Matthew Crehan (Bib 160 – 14) in a time of 22:26:21.3, breaking the previous course record by some 40 minutes. Second place in the 100 mile was Matthew Dunn (Bib 160 – 20) in a time of 23:38:52.6 followed by Damian Espinase-Nandorfy (Bib 160 – 22) in a time of 24:07:45.7

First Lady home in the 100 mile was Millerine Brikker (Bib 160 – 02) in a time of 31:50:00.6 followed by Pia O’Connor (Bib 160 – 34) on 35:26:12.3.

A couple of locals deserve a heap of credit for getting out and having a red-hot go. Ben McKechnie (Bib 60 – 14) did the 60 km and a time of 12:10:13.7 even after cramping pretty severely late in the event.

THE ALPINE CHALLENGE

Rudi Lorenzo completed his challenge of 60km in 12:51:26.0. Pic – Ken Bell

Ben is well known for his involvement in Last Hoot and also The Old Factory in Myrtleford.

Margy Jansen (from the finance team at FCRM) took part in the 42km event (Bib 41 – 14) and, after a little detour, finished in a time of 6:40:44.0.

Fred Weir (Maintenance crew at FCRM) also did the 42 km (Bib42 – 34) and finished in a great time of 4:31:02.8.

Overall there were about 200 competitors who started the event, taking part in the 100 mile (160km), the 100km, the 60km, the 42km, the 25km, the 16km and the 10km. Full results can be found at: https:// www.runningwild.net.au/alpine-challengeresults/244-alpine-challenge-2021-aprilresults.html

Another factor that contributes to the success of any event is the number of fabulous volunteers and the efforts they put in over many hours to ensure the safety of the competitors. Not the least among these volunteers are the Alpine Search and Rescue Squad who bring the radios and

Baden Chapple could still raise a smile at Cope Saddle Creek on his way to completing the 160km in a time of 28:48:20.5 Pic – Ken Bell

gear and camp out on the high plains for the duration of the event. Their efforts are greatly appreciated and the organisers have tipped around $5000 into their coffers to support their purchase of new equipment. Thanks to everyone for a great event and we look forward to seeing your all back in Falls Creek on Saturday 27th November for the 2021 event. •

TRADE FAIR @ FALLS CREEK

Prepare for Winter

For a little while there, it was looking touch and go. The COVID problems seem to have eased enough for this year’s Trade Fair @ Falls Creek to go ahead – this year in the QT complex on the Bogong High Plains Road/Slalom Plaza.

The concept of putting a 600 square metre Hoecker Marquee on the car-park is compromised by cost and the management at QT are being very supportive of the event and co-operative with the staging of this regular feature on the annual Falls Creek calendar. Therefore the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek will go ahead next Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th May at QT. Times are: Tuesday 4th 9:30am – 5:30pm. Wednesday 5th 9:30am – 4pm.

The advent of the internet has changed the way many people do their shopping - much of it impulse buying. Oh sure, it opens up the suppliers’ market – giving many more people a look at the product – but does it really benefit the consumer?

Now that topic could become a good long-winded dinner party discussion over another glass or two – and the real solution may still not be discovered – or learned!

Internet shopping is convenient (even to the point where it could be making us lazy) –but one should be really savvy to make it work for us – as opposed to making money for the stores.

Making a bigger purchase – like purchasing your stock for a busy winter season –requires a fair bit of planning and research.

REDGUM FIREWOOD NOW IN STOCK FOR

PICK-UP OR DELIVERY!

NEED TOOLS? WE HAVE…

Motor Mower, Whipper Snipper, Whacker Packer, Pressure Washer, Jack Hammer, 6x4 Trailer, Acrow Props and Mobile Scaffolding!

Also, lots to keep you warm for winter. Insulation, Draft strips, blow heaters! Call in for a browse!

Sure, we can use the internet to research, but then we need to see, feel, touch, smell and/or taste the product. And if it is equipment we are buying it would probably be smart to enjoy a comprehensive demonstration.

Falls Creek has a well-deserved reputation as a ‘foodies’ mountain with quite a few excellent restaurants in the village and in the off-mountain town of Mount BeautyTawonga-Tawonga South. To continue to ‘grow’ this reputation, everything we do needs to be a little bit of an improvement on last year –because if we don’t improve, then the others are going past us!

This ranges from the quality of the staff and how we manage them to the range of products we have available and how well we present that product.

Then there is the presentation and cleanliness of the premises - from the entrance to the amenities. New guests are casting a discerning eye over everything as they cruise in – and if the joint doesn’t stack up, the rest of the visit is not going to be as easy.

And, of course price is a major consideration when buying stock, hardware, product or equipment. But, the old adage continues to ring true “You get what you pay for!” Buying quality product or produce ninety nine percent of the time means you will have less hassles and or hiccups – and as we all know, some of those hiccups come at the most inappropriate times.

The Trade Fair @ Falls Creek began as the Falls Creek Expo and Trade Fair back in 1982 with 15 exhibiting companies displaying their wares at the Frying Pan Inn. The recognition that the Trade Fair was a needed event saw it grow to 110 companies in a 1200 square metre Hoecker (tent) on the Gully car park in 1992.

Changes in management saw changes in the operation – to the point where it was moved away from Falls Creek and subsequently saw a decline in visitation. We are now back in Falls Creek and this year will see around 30 quality suppliers to the industry attending.

The Trade Fair @ Falls Creek takes place here in Falls Creek for your benefit. Your support would be appreciated. Dates are: Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th of May. Further enquiries to: Mb 0400 350 488. •

Bring
The Trade Fair @ Falls Creek aims to put a broad range of suppliers together under the one roof for the benefit of the hospitality industry in this area. Pics – Jiri Cech

LEARNER DRIVER SUPPORT

New Car Boost for L2P

THE Alpine Shire TAC L2P Program is the recent recipient of two new vehicles, thanks to generous sponsorship from the Bright and Myrtleford Community Bank and the Rot6aty Club of Myrtleford.

LOCAL TALENT

This upgrade to Toyota Corolla Hybrids is in line with directives from the Department of Transport to ensure that the vehicles used in the program meet current safety standards.

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.

The TAC L2P Program is administered by the Department of Transport and assists young learner drivers in Victoria between the ages of 16-21 to gain driving experience and work towards achieving their required 120 hours.

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.

MR: Is this your first overseas race?

Eligible learner drivers are matched with volunteer mentors, who work with young people to accrue their required hours. Volunteer mentors act as positive role models for learner drivers, as well as providing greater access to future education and employment opportunities.

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?

Manager Economic and Community Development Elaine Burridge confirmed the value of the TAC L2P Program in the Alpine Shire.

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?

Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks.

MR: How did you get into riding?

“Mobility is a key priority for many of our young people and the TAC L2P Program removes some of the barriers our young people face when going for their licence,” she said.

Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad,

OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTY

Kelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical Centre, Tawonga Crescent.

Full eye examinations including Glaucoma tests, Diabetes and Macular Degeneration screening. Children welcome. To arrange an appointment: Ph: 02 6056 4000

Visits Mount Beauty Fortnightly Next: Fri 10th Nov then Fri 24th Nov

Fancy a Clean Laundrette? It is here!

41 Bogong High Plains Road

Clean, comfortable, well-lit and carpeted - with flat screen TV, folding bench, efficient washing machines, cost effective driers and industrial water filters to give you the cleanest wash possible.

Open 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm weekends & Public Holidays.

raced?

Ben: My first national year in 2015. I raced three events, Toowoomba, Adelaide, and Canberra and placed 3rd overall for the series. In 2016 I raced the Bright, Perth and Adelaide National series events winning all three and the U19 series overall. I then went on to win U19 National Champs in Adelaide (with a time that would have knocked Troy Brosnan off the elite podium).

Mark Ditcham, Manager of the Bright and Myrtleford Community Bank, and Surrey Hunter, President of the Rotary Club of Myrtleford, with the Alpine Shire TAC L2P Program’s two new Toyota Corolla Hybrids.

“Since the TAC L2P Program began in the Alpine Shire in 2012, 116 learners have gone on to achieve their licences.”

of the races he was doing.

To enquire about learner driver eligibility or volunteer mentor opportunities, contact the Alpine L2P Coordinator by emailing L2P@ alpineshire.vic.gov.au or calling 03 5755 0555. •

MR: How did you end up travelling and racing alongside Chris Panozzo (2 time Elite Gravity Enduro Australian champion)?

“Our volunteer mentors can be credited with helping so many of our young people increase their confidence on the roads and access opportunities within our communities.”

Ben: I first met Chris at a Victorian Enduro

HAVE THE FAMILY LEFT YET?

It’s time to wash all the linen & store it for next summer!

MR: What are your goals for this year, more EWS or is going to be too hard to juggle school?

Got a probl em with pests ? We can help with:

Ben: I’m racing the EWS in New Zealand and in Tasmania but this year I want to finish Year 12 and get out alive, do as much riding as I can and stay fit. It’s probably not the best year to be going into my first EWS because Year 12 takes up such a massive chunk of my time.

• Sniffer dog tracking of Termites • Rodents • Spiders • Wasps - and all other pests that crawl or fly!

ARIEL'S LAUNDRETTE

OPEN: 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm weekends & Public Holidays

41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty · Ph: 0400 350 488

really continue racing but then Chris invited me to Toowoomba. That was my first national race and from then on we just became mates and he invited me along to all

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

MR: Have you got any plans for further studies such as University, or depending on how these two EWS events go, would you like to chance it and try to become a professional racer?

MOTORING TIPS

Preparing For Winter

Ben: I haven’t really thought too much about it. Becoming a professional mountain biker would be pretty sick but you sort of do have to have another profession once you come out the other side.

MR: Do you think you’d be able to develop a career and race at the same time?

Ben: Yeah, looking at someone like Paul

Visit the Bogong Power Station Information Centre For historical & geological exhibits. Open: Sundays and Mondays 10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318

• Check your battery. Cold weather is hard on all batteries. Make sure yours is in good nick. Replace your wiper blades and keep your washer bottle full. Trying to rid your windscreen of ice with your wipers will only damage the blades. Check the condition of your tyres – or even consider getting winter tyres- more grip in slippery conditions.

• Make sure your tire pressure is exactly what it should be.

Fancy

• Check your wheel chains and ensure that you know how to fit them correctly. Too many problems are caused by people not knowing how to fit chains correctly!

Fresh Local Fruit and Vegetables… … and real Free Range Eggs?

• Check the amount of coolant/anti-freeze in your radiator. Our Service Centres have a Glycometer which will measure how cold your radiator fluid can get before freezing.

We also have a local gourmet selection… Sourdoughs, Honeybird Coffee, Beechworth Honey and more!

• Carry a few emergency supplies, like a blanket, warm gloves, ice scraper, shovel – in case your get stuck out on the road.

Iconic NZ products like Whittakers and Cookie Time

Just in - our real Fruit Ice-Cream Machine Kiwi s Market

A Motoring Tip brought to you by Rick at Mount Beauty Service Centre 35 Bogong High Plains road, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 4261

Open Seven days 8am - 6pm through summer

Ben McIlroy with bike - and a ‘can-do’ attitude. Pic - Matt Rousu.

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For Better Living

Brought to you by Sue White, qualified nutritionist & partner at Roi's Restaurant

It’s really nice to be able to afford to feed your dog a ‘species-appropriate’ raw or lightly cooked diet which includes human grade meats, offal, vegetables and some other healthy additions. But this is not always affordable or convenient for everyone.

Most kibble has some rather unhealthy ingredients - such as 4D meats, cow eartags from abattoir bins and polyurethaneboxed dead veges from supermarket waste as well as cheap ingredients like corn potato and peas. These kibbles have also been analysed to contain between 40% and 50% sugar! Studies have shown a big increase in cancer in dogs since kibble had been on the market. HOWEVER. If you must feed kibble (no judgement here) there are some things that you can add to make it much more nutritious. Items such as: sardines in water (no salt) and a cooked egg every couple of days. Some cooked vegetables from your meals: pumpkin, sweet potato, parsley and kale are good choices. No onion! Cooked veges are better as the dogs’ short bowel means nutrient uptake is better. Add some cartilage or appropriate size RAW bone for teeth cleaning and you have a pretty good diet!

Some nice additions that I feed my dogs are coconut oil kefir and turmeric - small amounts. If you change your dog’s diet you

MUST do it very gradually so as not to upset the gut. Often changing to a better diet can resolve behavioural issues and things like allergies. Good luck! •

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Health & Wellbeing

Hard Waste Collection

Brought to you by Em & Lee at Mountain Gym Fitness & Massage

FRight now, during the weird and challenging times that we are all experiencing, everyone has different circumstances, but it’s safe to say that there will be a degree of emotional stress and disruption in normal routine for the majority of us, which is why these next words are so important.

alls 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

• You are doing YOUR best, so don’t compare yourself to others, or others to you. They are doing their best too, but it might look different to personal expectations.

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.

• We are all experiencing the changes of the world together right now. With new information, comes a range of feelings. Be kind and considerate, as no-one thinks, reacts, or understands the same way as each other, each and every time.

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.

• Nutrition is still very important during these times where we may be at home more, OR, may be working more shifts and much busier than normal. Try to support your body with all the good stuff it needs to keep you healthy and functioning efficiently.

• Practice mindfulness in your day to remind yourself of what makes you happy, what you’re grateful for, and what you have to look forward to.

• If you’re able, get out and enjoy the fresh air, go for a walk/run/bike ride & get the body moving and blood flowing. It’s a beautiful time of year to be truly enjoying what Mother Nature has to offer us in our beautiful valley.

• Take time for self-care. You can’t pour from an empty cup. Self-care can come in many forms - exercise, good nutrition, breathwork, talking to a friend on the phone, reflection, walking the dog, crafts, getting your home organised, de-cluttering a room, planting a garden… Whatever it is that makes you feel lighter, happier, calmer, balanced and/or focused, try to make time for this, for you, as an individual.

A Life to Remember

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

If you’re struggling for workout motivation, or need some encouragement, feel free to drop us a message on our Mountain Gym Facebook page and we’ll be happy to help! •

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

Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity

$20 (members), $10 (students)

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WHERE WHEN HOW WHO WHAT Tawonga

Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton & Anoop Pem.

Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many Falls Creek. Pic - Elle Shaw.

Comfort & Relaxing

Brought to you Lee and Caroline at Gather & Harvest.

Use essential oils around the house that promote a calm and relaxed feeling. Burn them in essential oil burners, spritz them in the air or even place them on your pillow for a good night’s sleep.

Just a few drops is all that is needed to help promote a feeling of calm. Essential oils such as Lavender, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang & Chamomile are great to use. Pop a few on a tissue or hankie before heading to the shops and smell these while you are shopping to help you relax if you get nervous about being out and about.

Get out in our beautiful area for a walk daily. We are incredibly lucky to have so much space, so keeping moving and enjoying everything our valley has to offer. Pay attention to the birds, animals, colours of the trees, sounds around you…, it’s so lovely and peaceful at the moment.

Try to get a good night’s sleep. Avoid alcohol and instead sip a nice up of calming chamomile tea before bed.

Eat healthy food and stay well hydrated. •

FOR SALE

Ski Gear – Pre-loved - in good condition. • Skies – cross country and downhill – men’s, ladies. • Ski boots - cross country and down hill – men’s, ladies. • Jackets and clothing - cross country and down hill – men’s, ladies. To make a time to come and look please ring: 0408 466 790. 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 M20 DISC road bike, Carbon frame, size 60, colour- Carbon-Blue. $1,950. * Nello Viper 51 kayak. $1,500. * K1 ERGO paddling machine. $600. Ph: 0408 466 790.

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: hello@studioecakes.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.

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.

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Lifestyle Wellbeing

Brought to you by local massage therapist Heather Mull

Feeling Overworked? Out of control and rundown from a cycle of days of working to pay bills, being super-mum/dad if you’re a parent, staying in touch with people, and keeping up with the million other things still to ‘Be Done?’

1. Daily, make a realistic list of things you would like to get done.

2. Prioritise – most to least important, can something wait until tomorrow?

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS

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.

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

LOCKSMITH & HANDYMAN

Codi Coutts – servicing the Kiewa Valley and North East Victoria. Ph: 0475 388 990. Em: kiewavalleylocksmith@ yahoo.com

PAINTING SERVICES

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

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Therapy, 5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270.

3. Is there someone who can help with any of these?

4. Tackle the least appealing tasks first to get them ticked off.

5. Avoid using stalling tactics like time wasting on social media.

6. 20+ minutes per day of exercise- vital for producing feel-good hormones.

7. Adequate sleep, regular healthy meals, staying hydrated with water, laughing, and talking with a mate can all be helpful.

8. Focus on what is needed to bring your mind back to a state of ‘Calm.’ •

BUSINESS FOR SALE

General and Refrigerated Freight, Kiewa Delivery Service, established 2001. Delivers to and from Albury Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek five days a week. For further details, Ph: 0409 744 621

POSITION AVAILABLE

Retail Hardware/garden supplies. We are offering 20 hours work a week Monday to Friday. If you would like more info contact Jenny on 03 5754 4384.

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

POWER GENERATOR SERVICE & REPAIR

Services and repairs for Standby and Prime Power generating sets. eg Diesel, Petrol and or Gas Power Generators. We also offer a 24/7 call out service if needed. Locally located at the base of the Kiewa Valley. Ph: 0407 235 891. Em: info@cogenplus.com.au

SAFETY SCAFFOLD

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

SECURE STORAGE

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

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.

This time last year, we had received a good snowfall and we all undertook lots of exercise – in the best environment possible! Pic – Ken Bell

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Bush Dance

How often do we get the chance to get out and kick up our heels? Not often enough - BUT you can do it this Saturday evening!

This town is about to come alive to a Bush Dance in the Mount Beauty Community Hall which will be filled with laughter, fun and music. Conrad’s seven-piece band, ‘Squidjig,’ will teach us the moves and bring out that inner dancer in us all until we look like Fred Astaire or Ginger Rogers… Really!

Tables of eight will be set up around the hall and there’ll be food and drinks available from the bar.

So, for those of you who like to have some fun, join us on the night and help make it one to remember. Saturday 1st May, from 7:30pm.

Tickets are $25 at Tawonga South Newsagency or Mount Beauty Hardware stores. This evening is a social fun night put together by the Rotary Club of Mount Beauty – not as a fund raiser – but as a ‘fun raiser’ community gettogether.

P.S. If anyone has access to some farm gear that we could borrow to decorate the hall, please call Maria on 0402 821 319. Thank you. •

Red Shield Month

This paper is pretty sure that just about everyone is aware that May is the Salvation Army Red Shield Month – the time when many volunteers get out and about to collect for Red Shield. Locally is it usually the members of the Rotary Club of Mount Beauty who base themselves around the shopping areas of the local home footy matches rattling a tin.

Over the years the members would like to thank everyone who has made any form of donation – each and every one being appreciated.

Last year was aa totally different ball game – but some tins were placed out and around which raised some money and the Rotary Club topped it up to make a decent donation to the Salvos.

This year, as a result of the tough year we have experienced in this area, the local Salvation Army co-oordinator, Captain Pauline Middleton is hoping to direct funds raised in this area to a worthy project in this area. It is therefore hoped that when you see a Salvation Army collector in the area, please consider your support and give generously. •

THE NEXT TWO WEEKS

Wednesday: 3pm - 9pm • Dinner from 5:30pm.

Thursday: 3pm - late • Dinner from 5:30pm. Texas Hold 'em Poker 7:30pm. Happy Hour: Weekdays 5-6pm

MEDICAL

WHAT'S ON IN 2021

MAY 1 Mount Beauty Community Market, top end of Hollonds Street, 8am – 1pm. You make it, you bake it, you grow it – you’re welcome. Enquiries, or to book a stall, phone Bev, Mb: 0419 289 672 or Em: bevbantick@gmail.com.

MAY 1 Bush Dance – presented by the Rotary Club of Mount Beauty at the Mount Beauty Community Centre 7:30pm – 11pm. Numbers are limited. Tickets: $25 available from Tawonga South Store. All proceeds to local Rotary sponsored Youth programs. Further details from: 0402 821 319.

MAY 1–31 May is Red Shield Appeal Month. Please support the Salvation Army and their great work. Give generously when you see collectors.

MAY 4-5 Trade Fair @ Falls Creek – for all members of the hospitality industry. Closed to the public. Tuesday 9:30am – 5:30pm and Wednesday 9:30am – 4pm. QT Falls Creek. Further details from: Mb: 0400 350 488.

MAY 15 Mount Beauty Running FestivalHalf Marathon and fun run. 21km, 10km and 3km. Back again after an ‘interesting’ year. Don’t miss it. Further details in future editions. To Enter, go to: https://www. alpinetiming.com.au/registrations/ rg207/

MAY 27 The Spooky Mens’ Chorale! – will be appearing at the Community Centre. Check the website: www. spookymen.com. Further details in later editions.

JUN 1 The Ice Plunge at Rocky Valley Dam – to promote the start of winter and the approaching snow season. Further details: 03 5758 1200.

JUN 11-14 Queen’s Birthday Weekend – the official opening of Winter Season 2012. Let’s make it a good one!!!

JUN 25 Start Victorian School Holidays

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 OAM, 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!

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