This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 30 April

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AUTUMN EDITION FIFTEEN

FRIDAY 30TH APRIL 2021

Our Wonderful World!

Top: Nearly half way in the 100 mile Alpine Challenge and we can still raise a smile. Pic – Ken Bell ​​Left: J​ im 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

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n 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,

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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,

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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!

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!

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

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.

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

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

Visit the

Bogong Power Station Information Centre

For historical & geological exhibits.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE · Grocery

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

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

Now open Sundays

10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318

· Phone recharge

Falls Creek FoodWorks

Bogong High-plains Road, St. Falls West P: 03 5758 3009 F: 03 5758 3034 E: fallscreek@stores.foodworks.com.au (At the bottom of the Falls Express Chairlift)

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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THE ALPINE CHALLENGE A Fabulous Weekend

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here 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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. •

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INTIMATE DINING EXPERIENCE! Roi and Sue are now focusing on providing intimate dinners for small groups with prearranged bookings and four days notice.

Talk with Sue and Roi about your favourite menu and enjoy the fabulous quality that Roi is renown for!

Phone: 03 5754 4495

177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga

LastHoot

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.

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Offering a great range of tasty pizzas to Dine In or Take Away - plus an offering of Menu Specials.

Phone orders and bookings recommended Slalom Plaza, Falls Creek …the start of the mountain bike trails!

Ph: 03 5758 3088 When in Myrtleford, visit:

The Old Factory Brewing Co 15 Myrtle Street (Great Alpine Rd) Open: Thursday to Sunday

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TRADE FAIR @ FALLS CREEK Prepare for Winter

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or 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.

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

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

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. •

North Eastern Home Improvement Company Pty Ltd

Bring the Alps closer to you with Falls Creek Guides.

E-Bike & Hike tours starting & finishing from Nelse Lodge.

Open: 7am - 5pm Weekdays 9am – 1pm Weekends & Public Holidays

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Slalom Plaza Falls Creek Ph: 03 5732 8000

Bookings via www.fallscreekguides.com.au Or Phone Macca on: 0412 250 873

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LEARNER DRIVER SUPPORT New Car Boost for L2P

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HE 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.

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This upgrade to Toyota Corolla Hybrids is in line with directives from the Department of Great TransportSuccess to ensure that the vehicles used in the program meet current safety ocal lad Ben McIlroy is an up and standards. coming Enduro mountain bike racer. Over the last two years he has The TAC L2P Program is administered by progressed to be the fastest junior rider in theAustralia Department of Transport and assists winning both the National Series young learner drivers in Victoria between and the National Championships in 2016. theOn ages of 16-21 to gain experience March 26 Ben went driving and raced his first and work towards achieving their required ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in 120 hours. New Zealand. Prior to the event Rotorua, Matt Rousu caught up with Ben to chat Eligible matched about learner the racedrivers and hisare potential future in with who work with thevolunteer mountainmentors, bike world. young people to accrue their required MR: Is this your first overseas race? hours. Volunteer mentors act as positive Ben: Yep, first overseasdrivers, race, first EWS role models for learner as well as (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be providing greater access to future education pretty exciting. and employment opportunities.

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I then stared racing the national series.

MR: How many national events have you raced?

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I raced President of the Rotary Club of Myrtleford, three events, Toowoomba, Adelaide, and with the Alpine Shire TAC L2P Program’s two new Toyota Corolla Hybrids.

Canberra and placed 3rd overall for the series.

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t’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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Ph/Fax: 03 5754 1346

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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Falls Creek Ski Lifts P/L to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

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OUR COMMUNITY PAGE 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. •

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

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?

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.’ •

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS 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.

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 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

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 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.

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.

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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.

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WHAT'S ON IN 2021

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ow 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 @ WEST PEAK

Friday: 3pm - late • Dinner from 5:30pm.

Community Raffles from 5:30pm.

Saturday: 12noon - late • Lunch 12 - 2pm • Dinner from 5:30pm.

Live music 3 - 6pm 1st May Adam Lindsay

8th May Red Brick Radio Sunday: 12noon - 9pm • Lunch 12 - 2pm • Dinner from 5:30pm.

Mon & Tues: Closed

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

1 Lakeside Ave, Mount Beauty 03 5754 4985 www.westpeakhotel.com.au

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

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2D Tawonga Crescent.

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

Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments Doctors: Mark Zagorski OAM, 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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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 Festival Half 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

Mt Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store ❑ Home ❑ Garden ❑ River ❑ Camping Gift Vouchers Available!

Mon – Fri: 9am – 5:30pm Sat: 9am – 4pm Sun & Public Hols: 9am – 2pm

12 – 14 Hollonds Street, Mt. Beauty

Ph: 03 5754 1999

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