This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 8 March 2019

Falls Creek & Mount Beauty

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FRIDAY 8TH MARCH 2019

Enjoy a Wonderful Weekend!

Top: 7am and riders are leaving Falls Creek for their 235km journey. Pic - Pete Walsh • Left: The trip to the top of Victoria’s highest is worth every step. Pic - Iris Curran• Right: Take advantage of Trails, Tales and Tucker this weekend. Pic - Lisa Logan

2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES Round One - Falls Creek

Round One of the GE National Series will be staged this weekend, beginning he National Gravity Enduro Series with practice sessions from 11am Friday. acts as the qualifying series for the starting.

Location: Start/Finish at the several sunscreen, well worn-in boots or shoes During the course of the isweekend, Its 41st Anniversary!

Enduro World Series. See mention Mountain Creek Picnic Area. (track shoes are fine) and quality socks. of the trails will be closed to general riders in the article with Ben McIlroy. his annual event, held on the although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running To get there: From Mount Beauty: Take Equipment to take: Day pack, two litres of Mountain BikeDay Australia in conjunction Labour Weekend, this year with on Friday from to 11am to 6pm andwith again on Damms Road north the intersection water at least, food supplies, basic personal Falls Creek Resort are pleased Sunday 10thManagement March, is a well Saturday from 9am to 5pm.

Cost is $50 per Mountain Creek Road (5km), turn right 1st Aid, mobile phone, camera and watch. to present Round of the of 2017 Gravity supervised activityOne for people all ages day or the $90bitumen for 2 days.

Go to www.bluedirt. and follow to the picnic area.

Enduro National The series Fitness: This is a strenuous activity suitable with a healthy levelSeries. of fitness.

Youngis Australia com.au to book. On Sunday the trails will wide withmust Round Two being held at Stromlo Entry Fee: Adults $25.

Juniors (under 16 leveltheofroses fitness. children be accompanied by an adult. timeatohealthy be smelling during this weekend be closed to the general public, but will for thoseNowith Forest in walk/run May. Round Three will be at years) $10.

Family $60.

This event is a Young children must be accompanied by This is ACT a 19km to the top of Gravity Enduro.

Pic Jiri Cech. progressively open as the different sections Balingup WA inVictoria’s June; Round Four will go to fundofraiser for the UKV Lions Club. an adult.

This is not recommended as an Mount Bogong, highest peak. the event are completed. Pretty Valley Point the Frying Pan Spur.

Thea aim of th for theonelderly or people without Rockhampton in July andMountain the final Creek round will The Starting Gate, at the Road will also haveThere closures and be subjectactivity to Safety & Checkpoints: are manned game is to ride each section no faster than th reasonable fitness level.

It is recommended Picnic Grounds, Mountain Creek Road, be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence checkpoints delays should be travelling back from aroundanyone the course as follows: fastest time allowed, and no slower than the that all participants have adequate Tawonga is open from 6:45am to 8:30am, River in northern NSW in August. thearea horse yards Valley Pondage.

Picnic start; startorofPretty Staircase Spur; slowest time. Then they do the competitive b ambulance insurance cover. and on the day entries will be taken from The popularity of mountain biking continues Bivouac 11am); NowHut this(cut-off Gravitytime Enduro is athe different sort before riding to the start of the next competi 6am.

Participants receive at to grow.

From thewill great effortsa medallion of some Mount Summit (cut off time 1pm); top of Eskdale The organising is the of mountain bike racing to what we knowVolunteers: bit without beatingbody or exceeding the time the finish of the event, and fruit and water Beauty locals in the 90’s - to hosting the Spur,asCamp CreekorGap andCountry. finish at the Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club Inc Downhill Cross The Gravity permitted. At the time of going to print, are included in the entry fee.

At the time Nationals in Feb 2000 - to the point where picnic area. is both. The athletes will start with with support from the Valley Enduro final course hadMurray not been set, but they look l of writing 75 entries had been received on we have some of the best tracks in the country Bushwalkers, Lake Hume Amateur a warm up ride fromNormal Slalom walking Plaza, out the taking in High Voltage and Radio Wishing Well, t Clothing to wear & take: line, and the interest expressed means that - both in Mount Beauty and in Falls Creek.

Parks Victoria.

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Contact Sound like a pretty easy day!! information: 0408 652 471.

The weekend’s program sort of goes like th Payment: You may send cheque your practi Saturday: 9am toa16:00 is with compulsory entry form, or make an electronic funds 10am to 18:30 is rider registration and In Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th 12noon - 4pm paymentTent to Bendigo Bank, to BSB 633-is rider briefin For Groups, Clubs etc open. 17:00 17:30 Re-opening ona regular basis during the school 108, Account # 133080036, UKV Lionsevening at L From 18:00 on there is a social ActivitiesHoot Account.

Please ensure you holidays or by appointment with 24 hours notice.

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Queen suites. Licensed Bar. Restaurant open Fri, Sat Elk Restaurant Attunga Lodge Falls Creek Child Care is open Mon - Fri and is locate and Sun. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255 Open for meals andLodge drinks during Peaks Weekend. Slalom Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation.

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WELCOME TO PEAKS The Challenge at Falls Creek

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he story of Peaks Challenge began well before the first riders clipped in to the pedals for the first time. Our Event Chief at the time, Vincent Ciardulli, had long dreamed of a loop ride in the Victorian High Country. Then when the dirt road up the back of Falls Creek was sealed in 2009, his dream came true and in 2010 Peaks Challenge Falls Creek was born.

10 years on and this ride has captured the hearts of those looking to find out what’s possible on a bike. Incredibly, in the bunch this year are five riders who’ve conquered all 10 rides.

That’s about five Everests ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am of climbing!

6:15am. Service at Eagle Rock - including

A TIME TO REMEMBER Craig Richards

aThe Bagpipe friends visitors storiesrecital.. of PeaksAll lives on inand all the welcome.

For further information please incredible riders. From year one, when it call 03 5758 1202 or visit www.fallscreek. rained non-stop and the newly sealed back com.au/Events. of Falls caused exhausted riders to puncture Mount Beauty two or three times, Service to year four, when it was so hot riders were scrambling into creeks Anzac Day Services are as follows.

The for extra fluid.

Early Morning Service will take place in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue Or year eight, when an amazing team effort (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am. meant the ashes of a rider who tragically A small informal service with a speaker didn’tthe make it to the All startwelcome. line made it over from local RSL. the finish line.

The Anzac Day March will come down Whether Street, today isstarting your tenth Peakspoint Hollonds from or thefirst assembly in Park Street, the Police Station atto10:45am, Challenge Fallsnear Creek, it’s wonderful have but should and ready to you marchers with us, as todaybeweassembled write another chapter go at 10:30am.

Whilst Hollonds Street will in the Peaks Challenge Falls Creek story.

• not be closed, traffic movement will be restricted as Craig Richards the marchers come down the street.

CEO, Bicycle Network The Commemorative Service will take place at the Cenotaph, at 11am.

The Welcome to thebeginning 10th Peaks Challenge Motion of Loyalty will be offered by Councillor On behalf all season Tony KeebleofofVictoria’s the Alpinepremier Shire. Prayers will Alpine Resort, it is our pleasure to Catholic welcome be led by Sister Eileen Reardon of the you to Falls Creek forSpeaker the 10th Church and the Guest onPeaks the day will Challenge. be Flight L Richard Cornell ALTC Bandiana..

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Known for being one of the greatest single day rides in the world, a challenge it is.

At Falls Creek we love the mountains, however on any given day they will test you. In the Peaks Challenge you will explore and experience the Victorian Alps in a manner few others have dared. Our Diggers marching Hollonds Street last year, mountains willdown exhaust you, punish andled by Jim Crebbin on the his WW1 bike. Pic - Ken Bell. push you to limitsMotor of your endurance, however as you return our The address for the day to will bevillage offeredand by the finishfrom line the approaches, we hope you students Mount Beauty Secondary savour the moment your College.

Speakers willand be celebrate school captains, achievement in having conquered them!

Katerina Trnka and Connor Vickers.

At our local service, wreaths will be laid by many “The race is won by the rider who can suffer community representatives and members of the most” – Eddy Merckx the public are invited to do so if they wish.

We are extremely to host thisMr iconic Further details onproud the service from Bob ride in partnership with Bicycle Network.

Williams, President, Mount Beauty RSL on 5754 1585, or 0427 784 499.

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. •

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Now Open

Seven Days a Week From 4pm Dinner from 5:30pm An exotic range of Pasta, Pizza, Salads & main meals with a truly Italian touch!

Happy Hours Daily: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Saturdays: $15 Pizza & Beer Specials!!

For Menu and further Information visit: www.snowlands.com.au/thelasthoot Slalom Plaza (start of the bike trails)

Ph: 03 5758 3088

Stuart Smythe CEO, Falls Creek Resort Management The long standing ties between Peaks Challenge and Falls Creek are testament to our years-long dedication to make Falls Creek a beacon for cycle tourism in Victoria’s North East. Together with our partners across the region, we are working hard to cement the North East as the premier cycling destination in Australia.

Peaks Challenge is a shining showcase of this vision.

We welcome you and hope you enjoy our unique Alpine village and community.

Please enjoy the resorts renowned hospitality, any of the world class bars & restaurants and the unrivalled village atmosphere. Congratulations to all riders. • Stuart Smythe CEO, Falls Creek Resort Management

What’s On

Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays. Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118.

9th Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am Lakeside Community

Centre. All Welcome. Ph: 0427 544 824.

9th Tonal Place – an incredible performance that features music and projections that intertwine to create a

sensory whole from its parts. 5pm at The Auditorium, next to the VIC. Tickets at Mt Beauty Hardware At the base

and Drapery. Ph: 03 5754 1750 of the walking 10th Peaks Challenge Falls Creek. 2000 cyclists challenge the 235km ride from Falls Creek, Mount Beauty, and mountain

Hotham, Omeo, Shannonvale and back to Falls Creek. Some Road Closures will be in place. Refer biking trails!

Notice Elsewhere in this publication. Visit: bicyclenetwork.com.au 10th seven Trails, Talesa and Tucker Guided Walk around historic huts on the high plains followed by a delightful OPEN days week...

lunch.

Startbreakfast, 8:45 at Visitor Centre, Falls Creek. Bookings at Eventbrite.com.au/Trails, Tales and Tucker 8am to 2pm .. for lunch, 10th Mt Bogong – an organised walk up and down Bogong brought to you by the Upper coffee, snacks andConquestathon drinks!

Kiewa Valley Lions Club. From 6:30am at Mountain Creek Picnic Ground. Details from: 0417 014 431 Locals Tuesday - from 5pm 15th Entertainment, Mount BeautyFree Men’sMeat Shed Monthly Kids Raffles,Meeting and BBQ Lunch from 11:30am.

Em: secretary@mountbeautymensshed.org.au Free Pool and Darts comp!

15th Regional World’s Longest Lunch at Falls Creek. A beautiful lunch set in the wonderful surroundings of • Apartment style luxury rooms • Pool & the Bogong High Plains. Further details at www.fallscreek.com.au.

Jacuzzi 16th Beauty Tennis Club Junior and Senior Club Championships. Juniors form 9am to 1pm. Open • Sauna Mount & Steam Room

Men’s and Women’s 12noonand – 4pm. Fruit, Icy Poles and BBQ supplied.

Available for Groups Bookings

Enquiries: Forrer Mb: 0417 206 672.

Functions.

ContactMish us for details!

16th The famous Dederang Picnic Races. A fabulous day on the country racing calendar. Gates open 11am.

Further details at: https://country.racing.com/calendar/2019-03-16/dederang-cup.

19th Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Self Help Anxiety Support Group 7pm – 8:30pm at the

Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. Gold coin donation appreciated.Ph: 03 9830 0533.

30th & 31st Round Four Victorian Enduro Series MTB event. Lots of great racing on our fabulous trails with the

guns in attendance. Visit: www.fallscreek.com.au

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PEAKS CHALLENGE Celebrating its Tenth Year!

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ack in the mid 2000’s AGL decided to dig a 6.5kilometre long tunnel that would be five metres in diameter. By my Handymath. com calculator, that works out to 12,762,716,912 cubic metres of rock – which was rated at about 200mpa (with average concrete rated at 20 to 30 mpa).

This incredible amount of rock – which had not been designated for any purpose –would surely be enough to seal the 32km of the Bogong High Plains Road from Falls Creek to Shannonvale. And so the process started and as a result of that sealing – many activities have now been able to take place.

One of the first and still the biggest event is what was then called the Bicycle Network Three Peaks that took place on Sunday 7th March 2010. 1852 riders entered, with some electing to ride from Falls Creek to Dinner Plain and others electing to do the second half – Dinner Plain to Falls Creek.

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The 7am start of a long and ‘interesting’ trip on 2010. Pic – Ken Bell

The weather on Saturday was great – but Sunday – Oh dear! It rained and it was cold – especially climbing Hotham –with many pulling out at Dinner Plain.

Those that came on to Falls Creek had to contend with the hill at WTF corner (After

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riding around 200km) and then had to deal with the rock splinters that were sticking to tyres and causing flats –many, many flat tyres. But those that did make it had really achieved – and we mean ‘really achieved!’

2011 wasn’t quite as bad. The rain held off until later in the day and the road had been used for twelve months –meaning the rock splinters were pretty well gone.

Since then, we’ve had a pretty good run.

The organisation has been great. Signage is clear; volunteers have come on board and,

Visit the Bogong Power Station Information Centre For historical & geological exhibits.

Now open Sundays

Open for Peaks Weekend! Dinner, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening.

Warm relaxing Bar open from 12noon each day.

14 Parallel Street, Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5758 3232. Map Ref: G2.

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

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Restaurants $35.70 Open for SEASON CONTRACT Peaks Weekend Bazaar

Open for Dinner Friday, Saturday & Sunday Breakfast Saturday, Sunday, Monday

Stingray

Open 10am until late Saturday & Sunday For coffee, drinks and snacks

Normal Hours

8am – 2pm Seven Days a Week

Apartment style luxury rooms.

Pool & Jacuzzi, - Sauna & Steam Room Available for group bookings & functions.

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PEAKS CHALLENGE with entries capped at 2000, it is still a major event to be part of.

Your editor spoke to one chap as he arrived last year, asking how many times – and the reply was “this is my second Peaks” And his ‘significant other’ leaned over from the passenger seat and stated “and when I picked him up at the finish last year, he stated he was never coming back!” The Peaks has that effect on people.

Many years ago Tina Cook was sitting in Gateway having a coffee when a gentleman (Mamil) clip clopped in. Tina greeted him and asked “what are you doing?” “Riding bikes” “Where from” was Tina’s next question. “Mount Beauty’ was the reply and Tina’s concluding statement was “What, is your car broken down?” The follow up was that several years later Tina completed the very first Peaks in 2010 in 13 hours – an excellent effort – and has since ridden it again to support her son Mitchell.

Over the years many locals have ridden the event. Names like Bernie McArdle, Andy Mero, Justin Hanlon and Larry Franklin are just a few that come to mind. Then later we have Brian Peacock from Rocky Valley Bikes and Meredith Iaria; Ron Gallagher; Mandy Bland; Atilla Kerestes; Shaun Power (having done if five or six times) Kevin Bradley and Iain Morrison.

cooked!” After a pie and a pint of milk, and a close look at the others who were going on “they look as bad as I feel – so if they can do it, so can I!”

Nearly dark and still wet – but with only 2km to go, we’ve made it!!! Pic – Ken Bell

Now called the Peaks Challenge Falls Creek (as opposed to Three Peaks), it attracts around 2000 entrants, most accompanied by their families and friends –making it probably the busiest weekend on our calendar. Make these folk feel welcome and we’ll all have a great weekend. •

Larry mentioned that when he got to Omeo a couple of years back “he was

Ready for Peaks

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Pairing great meals with local Australian wines

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Open Daily for 3 Peaks weekend.

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

Lounge Daily from 4pm Meals from 6pm.

10 Arlberg Street

ph: 03 5758 3255 www.attungalodge.com.au

Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Sunday: Open for Breakfast, Lunch and dinner until late!!!

Monday: Breakfast from 7am.

Tuesday to Friday: 9am -2:30pm.

For Brunch and Lunch

Dinner Wednesday Night: Curry Night!

Open Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm For enjoyable dinners.

Take-Away Meals available!

Modern Australian Menu - great cocktails - fine wine List - home-made goodies

4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek. Map Ref: J3

Ph: 03 5758 3407

Open Peaks Challenge Weekend Dinner Friday 8th, Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th Fine, enjoyable dining in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere!

Bookings Recommended.

Ph 5758 3800. Schuss Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: K3 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2019 Edition NINE

Monday: $20 Burger & Beer Combo Wednesday: $1 Chicken Wings & $10 Pints Friday: Fish N Chips 5

Things to Do, See and Explore...

All activities are subject to availability and weather conditions *Pre-bookings recommended

MTB Park

Falls Creek Museum

Summer Cinema

Yoga Sessions

40km+ of Gravity & All Mountain trails open and ready to ride

Experience the history of Falls Creek between 11am-3pm Sat & Sun.

See the A-Frame on the Slalom Plaza stairs for FREE cinema showing times

Group yoga sessions held in the QT Function Room in Slalom Plaza (bookings req)

Maps at Visitor Information

From $15 - 5pm Saturday

Info (03) 5758 1202

Gold coin donation

Bike Hire

Junior Peaks Challenge

Homebase

Tennis

Full suspension MTB rental including helmets & different sizes.

Kids of all ages ride a special cycle challenge through Falls Creek

Open for retail sales in their QT Falls Creek Outlet

Tennis courts, racquets and balls are available for hire by the hour in the Village Bowl

Frueauf Village 5758 3476

Info at Visitor Information

*Bookings at Visitor Information

Saturday & Sunday 10am-2pm

Rapunzel’s Gallery

Kids Zone

Gym

BBQ Fundraiser

Gifts, Books, Gallery, homewares & more - located nextdoor to Foodworks.

Free stuff for kids with Arts & Crafts, games & more. Sat 10 -12pm and Sun 10-2pm

Work out at Falls Creek’s gym with weights, treadmills, bikes, rowing and strength machines.

Support Falls Creek Museum & CFA with a sausage sizzle in Slalom Plaza.

Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm

*Bookings (03) 5758 1202

Passes at Visitor Information

Sat 12 - 4pm & Sun 12 - 8pm

Visitor Information Centre 1 Slalom Street (03) 5758 1202 www.fallscreek.com.au Child Care

Tracks, Trails & Tucker

Falls Creek Child Care is open Sat-Sun for full & ½ day bookings.

Guided hike & lunch to Wallaces Hut. Bookings essential

*Bookings (03) 5758 1244

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Fishing Rod Rental Short Walks around the Resort 7 Peaks Trail Running Maps

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National Park Hikes Mountain Bike Maps Gym Memberships Mountain Bike Maps Guides, advice & more!

Sunday 9am-12pm Falls Creek recommended & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2019 Edition NINE All activities are subject to availability *Pre-bookings

*Check with operators for dates & hours of operation. Pre-bookings are highly recommended for dinner at all establishments.

Experience a taste of Falls Creek...

Bazaar Restaurant

The Pass Coffee & Snacks

Feathertop Restaurant

Breakfast from 7am and dinner nightly - bookings essential.

Open from 5:30am race day w coffee, drinks, light takeaway meals & more.

Open Thursday to Sunday for dinner & drinks.

Bookings essential

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Foodworks Falls Creek

Summit Ridge Restaurant

JB’s Restaurant & Bar

Jerry’s Stall

Self-cater with groceries, snacks and bottle shop.

Fri-Sun to 7pm & Mon to 2pm

Bar & restaurant open for dinner & drinks with an impeccable wine list.

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INTERSCHOOL MOUNTAIN BIKING The First for Victoria ast Friday Falls Creek hosted the 2019 Interschools Mountain Biking Championships. This is the first event of its kind in Victoria. With cycle tourism and cycle participation exploding in the North East, Falls Creek Resort Management, in conjunction with Mount Beauty Secondary College, is proud to spearhead the launch of an innovative mountain biking event that encourages participation in the sport at a junior level.

Bright P12; Marion College, Myrtleford; Cathedral College, Wangaratta; Mount Beauty Secondary College; Mansfield Secondary College; Victory Lutheran College, Wodonga; Mansfield Steiner School; St. Mary’s Primary School, Myrtleford; Falls Creek Primary School; Mount Beauty Primary School; Mansfield Primary School; Wodonga Senior Secondary College and Corryong College.

After the success of last Friday’s event, FCRM looks forward to hosting the event and watching it grow for years to come.

The snowsports Interschools event each winter is huge on a state-wide and national level and we expect this event has the potential to be just as popular as a nonwinter based activity. (although your marshal did hear one of the little tackers saying “I only entered to get a day off school!”).

As a volunteer marshal, your Ed had the chance to talk with several of the visiting teachers in charge of their groups and all seemed really happy with the event, expressing a desire to see it grow and were willing to offer positive feedback to the organising team.

Just on 110 students represented 15 schools from around the state, including Wodonga Junior and Middle Years College;

The format of the mountain bike event was XCO – which is Olympic format, cross country course. The kids did small loops, and as the ages went up, the number of laps grew.

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There were some fabulous individual performances and on the last lap of the section One event, one of the Cathedral College guys was heard to say “Gee that girl can ride” as Ayla Armitage went past him.

And then she was seen riding her road bike home to Mount Beauty.

Well done to all competitors, the atmosphere was really relaxed and rewarding. Also well done to the organising team. It’s been over twelve months in the making – but turned out to be a great event. •

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On Sunday 10 March 2019, ‘Peaks Challenge Falls Creek’ will return to the Alpine Region, with 1800 cyclists registered to ride the 235km loop circuit. Commencing at OPENING SATURDAY 6:45am, the cyclists will depart Falls Creek, and travel in an anti-clockwise direction 12TH NOVEMBER via Mount Beauty, Harrietville, Dinner Plain and Omeo. The event will conclude at Early Family Season Pool Pass approximately 8:15pm at FallsBird Creek. $85 on sale until November 20th.

Across the course of the day, there will be changed traffic conditions, including areas Normal Season of restricted vehicle access, in the following locations: 12th November - 20th DecemberTraffic Conditions Starts Restricted Vehicle Access Location Ends Bogong High-Plains Rd (C531) Tawonga Gap Rd (C536) Great Alpine Rd (B500) Bogong High-Plains Rd (C531)

Lap Mon - Fri Roundabout 7am - 10:30am Falls Swimming: Creek Village to Mount Beauty Full Road Closure General Admission: Mon Fri 3:30pm-7pm Tawonga South to Germantown Full Road Closure Weekends 1:30pm - 6:30pm Harrietville South to Hotham Heights Bridge

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In addition to the above,Closed there will also be changed Christmas Day traffic conditions (including speed reductions and the presence of traffic controllers, in the following areas: Lap Swimming: Mon - Fri etc.)

6:15am - 10:30am • Kiewa Valley Hwy (C531) - Mount Beauty General Admission: Mon - Fri 1pm -7pm • Great Alpine Road (B500) - Germantown to Omeo Weekends 1:30 - 6:30pm • Omeo Hwy (C543) - Omeo to Normal ShannonvaleSeason s, please remember to: 30th January - 26th April

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DEDERANG PICNIC RACES A Fun Day Out!

the Cup which is now supported by the Mount Beauty & District Community Bank branch of the Bendigo Bank. The day will feature a six race card, with the feature race being the Milestone Chemicals Dederang Cup. Congratulations to Milestone Chemicals – as this is their 28th year of sponsoring the Dederang Races.

The day will also feature a hotly contested ‘Falls Creek Resort Fashions on the Field’ competition, children’s entertainment by Kelly Sports, the famous Madman’s Mile and the Tug-of-War championship. Locals and visitors can also enjoy food stalls and displays of produce from the local region.

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Therefore, this year’s Falls Creek.

- Elle Shaw. for the Falls Creek, Mount Beauty Tawonga Mount Beauty & District Community for allAnother membersservice of thewill hospitality el A Life to Remember crowd. cater to industry the Bank Dederang Races will take place on to prepare for winter and do some for a Saturday Albury/Wodonga, Yackandandah andserious lower Marchof16th.

A celebration Lyn’s Life will take place savingValley on product foranother the season. crowd; needs and yet service on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Kiewa This undiscovered gem of Victoria’s alpine Toferry be held at thefrom Frying Inn, in the patrons the Pan Ovens Valley, Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes will region with a thriving total population Village Bowl at Falls Creek, the Trade Fair o to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at Bright and Myrtleford. There is even a little of12 98,noon, Dederang boasts a will localreflect pub Lyn’s take place ononTuesday May from ove the afternoon bitwill of Flemington offer in 2nd the ‘Dederang affectionately known as ‘The Ranga’ as Some Bird 10am to 5pm againpackages on Wednesday enormous contribution to Falls Creek.

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The and marquee are a well as a general store (with great coffee), 3rd,way from to 4pm. wine and a light BBQ will be provided, please great to9am entertain corporate clients, green, football butcourse we askand thatbowling you bring other beverages Companies invited exhibit include m.au. golf customers, friends andtofamily. and cricket ground, tennis courts, primary and also a plate to share.

In the case of wet Bedding Suppliers, Linen, Manchester e. • Working in wellFurnishing with ideal camping school andathe all-important For weather, contingency planrace will track. be in place. and Window suppliers, Wine this one weekend in January Friends are welcome to passthe thispopulation invite on and Spirit merchants, Wholesale Food and ittoisthe understood members of from Lyn’s swells thousandsthat as many come Suppliers, Chemical, Cleaning and Toiletry PRICELESS Middle of Summer!!! will be in attendance.

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The local venues work well together to ensure that there is always a meal to be had any night of the week. How great is it to find another local venue has opened its doors & kitchen to the public?

The Mountain Creek Motel changed hands recently and in December last year the new owners opened their lovely dining room to guests, the public, locals, tourists – in fact, anyone looking for a well-priced meal.

The bar and restaurant is open four nights a week, Thursday to Sunday from 6pm to 9pm. The venue is also available for breakfast, lunches and functions by request depending on numbers. For bookings and inquiries it is best to contact Geetu on 0447 779 350 or 5754 4247.

There are two chefs sharing the load at MCBR. Andrew Harris hails from Corryong and travels over to stay for the four nights. Andrew has worked all over

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the country from North Queensland to Lorne and even the Tattra Inn at Mt Buffalo way back when. Andrew’s mantra is ‘a good sized tasty meal’ and he has a great attention to detail. He makes his own sauces fresh such as the Napoli that crowns his Chicken Parmys and offers a great combo of tasty and mozzarella cheese to top it off. Andrew’s influences include French and Italian provincial food, a great base for serving up hearty, tasty meals.

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Your Local Practice – supporting the local community!

The other ace in the hole at MCBR is Faizal Kasmani who hails from Singapore and has been in Australia for five years. While one side of the menu offers classic Aussie fare such as parmys, steaks, schnitzel, garlic bread, fish and chips and burgers (freshly made beef patties), the other side offers an eclectic mix of Edamame, Gyozas, Teriyaki Chicken, Katsu Curry and Tonkatsu Pork.

This is where Faizal steps in, his time served in Melbourne at a Japanese restaurant in Footscray results in a selection of great dishes not found anywhere else in town.

There is always a weekly specials board offering some fresh choices as the team at MCBR work hard to source fresh, top quality, local produce. The crew here is also flexible and if you have specific dietary requirements (gluten free, vegan, vegetarian) they are happy to work with you to cater to your needs. The space is large, open and functional and the location means that a short walk around the venue results in great views of the valley and surrounding mountains. The bar has a good selection of wines by the glass or bottle, beers, juice and soft drinks all in the mid-price range.

The owners are exceptionally friendly and work hard to make all of their guests feel welcome and well looked after. It is lovely to see this venue open to the public again and it is well worth a visit to sample the fresh meals and the wonderful service. • Kim McKeown

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On March 26 Ben went and raced his first Music from theSeries) Murray ever EWSew(Enduro World event in Albury.

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Mount -Beauty CIVIL CELEBRANT HEATHER MULL Quality Ceremonies All Types.

Ph: 0400 350 488 Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au 4 COMPUTERS & SERVICE Custom built computers, Upgrades, parts, laptops, troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery, back-ups.

Ph: Michal Trnka 5754 4637 or Mb: 0417 163 601.

Alpine Radio 96.5 FM POSITIONS VACANT In the Kiewa Valley - BOGONG VILLAGE Cleaning/Guest Services Alpine Radio 92.9Staff FM Required Winter 2019 Season (June - Sept).

Casual/Part-time Approx. 10-25 In the Ovens Valley hours per week.

Potential Alpine Radio 94.5 start FM March or April for early training. resume to: manager@bogongvillage.com In the Email Harrietville area or call Kim McKeown Ph: 03 5754 1131.

Emergency Services Broadcaster

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added rubber protective sole. Almost brand new. Size 9 G. Ph: 5754 4554 Retail $309.95 will sell for $250. Ph: 0400 350 488.

Email: info@alpineradio.com.au

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY DRIVING INSTRUCTION Summit Driver Training. Tawonga based driving instruction and re-assessment. Ph Craig 0427 722 287.

ELECTRICAL Fully licensed restaurant All Renowned Electrical Services.Dining Ph: Rick 0418 491. and698 Wines Reg No: 7923. Pasta ~ Slow-braised meats Hand-made ~ World’s best Pork Chop ~ amongst ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR other un-worldly delights Roi! Altitude Electrical - no job too big orby small.

Hand-churned fruit ice-cream - to die for!

Domestic, commercial & industrial. Contact Ben Age ‘Good Food Guide’ since 1998 Svarc 0419 801 109.

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FREIGHT - ALB - MTB - FALLS CREEK Bookings please - Gift Vouchers available Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount PhCreek 03Tues5754 4495 Beauty & Falls to Fri Incl.

Refrigeration 177 Kiewa Tawonga Available.

Ph: JohnValley or EstherHighway, 0417 414 320

FOR HIRE

Visit the Bogong Power Station Information Centre

Three Tonne Tipper and mini Excavator. Ph: 0427 942 171.

For historical & geological exhibits.

TO RENT Open: Sundays and Mondays Available immediately, half aBogong house in Wermatong Avenue, 10:30am - 2:30pm Alpine Village Mount Beauty.

Modern, furnished, and toilet, Group Bookings - Phoneown 03 entrance 5754 3318 shared bathroom, modern well-equipped kitchen, off-street parking. $195 per week – includes electricity and unlimited internet. Contact Ken for inspection appointment. Mb: 0400 730 107

Fancy Fresh Local Fruit and Vegetables…

… and real Free Range Eggs?

We also have a local gourmet selection…

PAINTING SERVICES Sourdoughs, Honeybird Coffee, Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial.

Beechworth more!

Obligation Free Quotes.Honey Qualityand & Service Iconic NZKLM products Whittakers Guaranteed.

Alpinelike Painting Services, and Ph: Laif 0437 023 Cookie 921. Time Just in - our real Fruit Ice-Cream Machine PHYSIOTHERAPY Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and home Open Seven days visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270.

Kiwi s Market 8am - 6pm through summer

PLUMBING & GASFITTING 239 Kiewa Valley Highway David Batson – Servicing Mount Beauty, Tawonga Next to Fallons Caltex Depot and beyond.

No job too big or and small!Bus Domestic, Ph: 0498 804 096 commercial or industrial. Ph: 0488 552 239

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HAIRDRESSER Falls Creek & Mount BeautyPh: THIS WEEK ~ Summer 2017 Edition THIRTEEN 0428 361497 www.alpinewarehousing.com Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week & evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.

LD’S HOME PET CARE Pet Care & Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 5754 1695.

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TAXI & 4WD SERVICE Mt Beauty Taxi Service. Covers Falls Creek & Albury. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 13 10 08.

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FALL LINES Trails Tales and Tucker This weekend sees a change to our regular Trails Tales & Tucker Schedule. Due to Peaks Challenge in Falls Creek, we will be offering a brunch walk on Sunday the 10th. Starting at 9am from the Visitor Information Centre, we will drive you out to the Wallace’s Hut car park, guide you around a meandering four km circuit to Cope Hut where you will enjoy a delicious morning tea brunch provided by the magnificent Diana Alpine Lodge.

During the walk you will hear tales of the wonderful Bogong High Plains and its indigenous beginnings, the antics of the cattlemen, the development of the area due to the SEC and stories of how Falls Creek came to be. From the Cope Hut carpark, we will drive you back to Falls Creek in time for the festivities of Peaks Challenge.

Special dietary requirements can be catered for. The walk is suitable for children from age five with children’s meals available.

Enquiries can be directed to Karen at 0427

329 629 and tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite.com.au (search Trails, Tales and Tucker). Tickets cost $25 for children 5 - 15 years, $60 for adults. Maximum numbers apply. •

Local Cricket Mount Beauty Power opener Daniel Saville blasts a boundary on his way to a quick fire 59 (with 10 boundaries and a six) in his side’s comfortable eight wicket win over bottom of the table Bethanga.

Bethanga earlier set a paltry 115 in their innings with veteran spinner Ashan Ranaweera & young paceman Sam Carriss taking six wickets between them. The Power reached the target in just 16 overs to secure their third win in a row as they march into the CAW district finals series this year. •

The Mindful Kind There was a definite buzz in the air as around 40 keen readers gathered at Tawonga South Newsagency and Post Office last Saturday morning to celebrate

Daniel Saville blasts a boundary during the match last weekend. Pic – Chris Hocking

the launch of The Mindful Kind - the first book by Kiewa Valley’s own author and podcaster extraordinaire, Rachael Kable.

Rachael kicked off the event by doing a reading of her book, before guiding a short meditation, answering plenty of questions from the audience and signing copies of ‘The Mindful Kind.’

“The support from the incredible community there was palpable,” Rachael said. “I received lots of hugs from people I’ve known for such a long time and kind words from friends, previous colleagues and even a few lovely people I hadn’t met before.”

Copies of The Mindful Kind are available from the Newsagency and Post Office, and if you’re quick you might even score yourself a signed copy! • Falls Creek 2019 Seasonal Operational Staff

4SITE has provided a range of services at Falls Creek Alpine Resort for the Management Board under contract since 2014. 4SITE is looking for a range of experienced and enthusiastic staff to work in Falls Creek for the coming snow season to complement our returning staff.

Experienced and new staff are encouraged to apply.

Staff with experience within the Resort, with appropriate skills and willing to work in a range of positions, are encouraged to apply. Training will be provided to all successful applicants.

Positions Available (full time, part time, casual & contract) The positions would include a mix of work in the following areas.

• Car parking staff and attendants • Waste collection staff • Snow Cat operators • Customer Services personnel • Shuttle Drivers (Snow Cat & wheeled vehicles) • Freight delivery personnel • Cleaning Staff Manual Car Licence is essential. Medium Rigid and Forklift Licence is preferred but not essential.

First Aid is advantageous, however training can be provided.

Request a job description by emailing 4SITE Australia: Em: myra@4sitefallscreek.com

The closing date for all applications is 9am 25.03.2019.

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Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THISFalls WEEK - Seasonal Summer 2019 Creek 2018 Operational Staff Edition NINE 4SITE has provided a range of services at Falls Creek Alpine Resort for the Management Board under contract