This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 9 November 2018

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SPRING EDITION TWO

FRIDAY 9TH NOVEMBER 2018

Enjoy our Community!

Top: Our community band will be at our Remembrance Day Service this Sunday. Pic – Ken Bell • Left & Centre: Emma Edwards with Anna Meares & Steve Waugh. Pic – Courtesy Mum • Right: Baylon Ford riding in the Mitta. Pic - Emma Edwards

GREEN SEASON Starts with a Bang!

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reen season in our terminology is the rest of the year that is not winter. i.e Basically from the end of September through until the start of next June – and while we all love our winters, the skiing, the work and the valued guests – we definitely love our green season.

The McKayos (Saturday 6th October) has already been covered in the previous edition - but acts as a great segue into green season – starting in the snow and finishing among the beautiful spring colours of Bogong he National Gravity Enduro Series Village. acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World31st Series.

See mention Then, on Wednesday of October, in the with Bencar McIlroy. we hadarticle the first of our rallies through the area – Bike the Bullrush – featuring a Mountain AustraliaRally in conjunction with gathering around 50 of the finest luxury Falls CreekofResort Management are pleased to present Round of the Gravity ‘flash’ vehicles to One be seen in 2017 this area at the Enduro Series. one timeNational for some time!The series is Australia wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo This went from Melbourne Forestyear’s ACTBullrush in May. Round Three will be at to Mt Hotham, Falls Creek where Balingup WA in June; Round–Four will go to everyone stayedinatJuly QT. it wasround on towill Rockhampton andThen the final Canberra, Bathurst and Sydney. be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence River inenjoying northerndriving NSW infabulous August. vehicles Whilst The popularity of mountain bikingaim continues on our fabulous roads, the main of the to grow.

From the great efforts of some Bullrush Rally is raising funds for TheMount Black Beauty locals in(dealing the 90’s with - to hosting the and Dog Institute depression) Nationals (The in FebBright 2000 Institute - to the point where BISCRA for Stem we have some of the best tracks in the country Cell Research Australia.

- both in Mount Beauty and in Falls Creek.

Then, on theand daythe after, Thursday The growth success means 1st we can continue to host fabulous events.

November, the Steve Waugh Foundation

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Round One of the GE National Series will be staged this weekend, beginning with practice sessions from 11am Friday.

The calibre of the cars throughseveral town was ‘gob-smacking! Here at Turnback on the Falls Creek Road.

During the course ofthat thecame weekend, Pic – Nathan Fenton of the trails will be closed to general riders although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running Ambassadors who act as supporters and came through is ‘The on Friday fromtown.

11amThis to 6pm andCaptains again on guest speakers. On this particular ride, Ride’ withfrom just 9am on 80toindividual Saturday 5pm. Costcyclists is $50 per the mentors included track cycling gold and a support of around 25 people – day or $90 forcrew 2 days.

Go to www.bluedirt. com.auvolunteers. to book. On Sunday the trails will medallist, Anna Meares (on the ride for mainly No time to be smelling the roses this Adam weekend’s be closed to the general public, but will the second time) and AFLduring legend The Steve Waugh raisessections money Gravity Enduro. Pic - Jiri Cech. progressively openFoundation as the different Goodes (for the third time). The team for young people with rare diseases.

The of the event are completed.

Pretty Valley were joined byPan Merv Hughes as of a the Point also on the Frying Spur.

The aim Captains is a leadership program thatto Road willRide also have closures and be subject motivational speaker (andno doubled as athe game is to ride each section faster than empowers people to be theirfrom delays should anyone be captains travellinginback ‘roadie’ to pack bagsand in no to slower the semi-trailer fastest time allowed, than the set industry or simply captains of the own the horse yards or Pretty Valley Pondage.lives. donated slowest time.

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The of the riders is area folk who sort Nowmajority this Gravity Enduro different before riding to the start of the next competitive The day before the team got here,the they have a friend or family member who has a of mountain bike racing to what we know bit without beating or exceeding times stayed at Feathertop Chalet in Harrietville rare disease – and they join the ride to raise as Downhill or Cross Country. The Gravity permitted. At the time of going to print, the –final where thehad riders – a like money as a way ‘Captaining’ their Enduroand is both.

The of athletes will start with course not tackled been set,Hotham but they look fabulous effortVoltage and tremendous bonding lot!

Eachupparticipant required to raise a a warm ride from is Slalom Plaza, out the taking in High and Wishing Well, then effort. minimum of $10,000.

Bogong High Plains Road, up the Pretty heading to Flowtown, completing that before Valley Road and then across to the Trig heading to Thunderbolt and then Then it was over the gap and uptotoGenerator Falls As part of the leadership program, and Vortex before finishing in Slalom Plaza.

Creek where the whole crew enjoyed the the participants are joined by Ride Sound like a pretty easy day!! comfort and hospitality at QT. On the way Theand weekend’s program goesatlike up on the way back,sort theofstop thethis.

Saturday: 9am to 16:00 is compulsory practice.

Bakery was ‘compulsory.’ See Page 1.

10am to 18:30 is rider registration and Info For Groups, Clubs etc Well all concerned and thanks for For Groups, Clubs etc Tent done open.to17:00 to 17:30 is– rider briefing. choosing this area for the ride.

Check out From 18:00 on there is a social evening at Last the website: www.stevewaughfoundation.

Hoot Restaurant and Bar in Slalom Plaza.

Please try to allow 24 hours notice. com.au. Your editor is wondering whether Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefing and Timing their might8:30am be a vacancy on the board of for Please try to allow 24hours notice. activation. to 1430pm Trails Open For Further Information: Cricket Australia for someone with this Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au GE competition.1500 to 1630 Presentations.

For further information: much integrity and intestinal fortitude? • Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au some on good Falls Creek Next theaction, agendabeisatIgnition.

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Bogong Village Altitude Alpine Apartments

Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open Fully self-contained holiday homes on the banks of all year round.

Bike storage and free wi-fi.

On site Lake Guy surrounded by wonderful gardens andbar & restaurant - Be15km Foodstore. walking trails. from Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5754 1131, visit:3811 www.bogongvillage.com Ph: 03or5758 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au

Cedarwood Apartments Attunga Lodge

Fully apartment accommodation.

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Street.

Ph: 03 5758 3393 Fully licensed.

Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255.

Cedarwood Apartments

2 Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss Street Ph: 5758 3393.

Falls Creek Country QT Hotel Falls CreekClub

Fully self-contained accommodation $140 /dbl/night.

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Summit Ridge Lodge Shopping Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation.

Falls Creek FoodWorks Fully licensed.

Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800.

Child Care Outdoor Activities

Falls Creek Childroad Care is openhiking Mon and – Frialland is located Mountain biking, cycling, other in Slalomvisit Plaza to Stingray.

TheCentre Centre(above is opentheto activities, thenext Visitor Information childrenStreet agedDay 12 weeks to for fivemaps yearsand oldinfo. and Open is run by Slalom Shelter) fully-qualified educators eligible for government 9am 5pm weekdays.

Ph:and 03 is5758 1202. rebates. Ph: 03 5758 1244 or visit: www.fallscreek.coom. au/childcare

Shopping Falls CreekInformation Foodworks Visitor For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level,

The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located St Falls West. Open 10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009. above the Day Shelter cnr Slalom St and Bogong High Plains Rd, in the Resort Management Office. Open 9am – 5pm Mon Child – Fri and 10amMon – 3pm Ph: 03 Falls Creek Carethen is open - FriCup andDay. is located 1202 in5758 Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open

Child Care

For all licensed supermarket lines & newspapers. Located Viking Lodge lower level, St Falls West. Open 10am – 5pm Mon – St Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites. to children aged 12 weeks to 5 years old and is run by and 10am – 3pm Sun. Ph: 03 5758 3009 On site manager and secure bike storage and workshop. fully qualified educators and is eligible for government Free Wi-Fi. Ph. 03 5758 3247. rebates.Booking is essential. Phone 03 5758 1244 or Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Spring 2018 Edition TWO visit www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.

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Visitor Information

MITTA TO MOUNT BEAUTY Pub to Pub

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he longest continually running mountain bike event in Australia just celebrated its 27th running on Sunday 28th October. Throughout the event’s history, there have been a few adaptations and changes – and the ever increasing number of mountain bike events being staged around the country also means that numbers have varied. From memory, the largest number of entrants was over 300 in the mid 90’s.

This year’s event varied the course slightly – with the controlled start moving out of the public park beside The Laurel in Mitta Mitta. Then, approaching Mount Beauty the course was changed to take out the climb up Mountain Creek road and ‘Chookies’ hill – and re-routing the riders around the gnarly part of Freda’s Lane, along the horse tracks besides Damms Road and across a beautifully constructed scaffolding bridge over the East Kiewa (beside the road bridge). The final stage was the flat-out pedal along Lakeside Avenue and sprint around the corner at the roundabout into the grounds of West Peak Hotel – to be greeted by an enthusiastic group of friends and supporters.

Another recent innovation has been the introduction of the 30km Short Course for Juniors – starting at Scrubby Creek Cattle Grid and this year we had four girls and 19 guys start from there.

Among the girls it was Taylah Power 1st in 2:12:51; Stacey Gill 2nd in 2:22:15 and Claire Bowring 3rd in 2:37:17. Placegetters in the young blokes section were: Ty Bowey 1st in 1:40:55; Cohen Jessen 2nd in 1:45:07 and Harry Doye 3rd in 1:48:32.

This year’s Mitta also attracted more ‘serious’ riders as it was added in to the Falls Creek Victorian Mountain Bike Series, becoming Round Four of the series. Neil

A TIME ANZAC Day

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ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am 6:15am. Service at Eagle Rock - including a Bagpipe recital.. All friends and visitors welcome. For further information please call 03 5758 1202 or visit www.fallscreek. com.au/Events.

he years flash by; the numbers of actual returned service personnel diminishes - and yet the respect increases. Fortunately conflicts of the scale of WW1 and WW11 have not re-occurred.

Mount Beauty Service New returned service personnel are now Anzac Day Services are as follows. The coming from the ranks of Vietnam Vets and A controlledEarly lead-out from the Pub at Mitta – Ken Bell Morning Service willMitta. takePic place those who have seen service in the Middle in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue East. Numbers are being maintained by van der Ploeg happened to be in town and Bike Championship also made a difference. other service personnel and all are supported (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am. did he set a cracking pace out along the Overall, a great event.

A small informal service with a speaker by the very appreciative public.

Scrubby Creek Road, over the cattle grid from the local RSL. All The organisers would likewelcome. to thank all of the Over years, the of spectator and upthe through the numbers dust on the freshly The Anzac Day March will come volunteers who – as usual – dodown a great job supporters thatofhave graded section the turned road. up to show Hollonds starting from theWithout assemblythese point of makingStreet, the event happen. their appreciation has grown dramatically. in Park Street, near the Policein, Station at 10:45am, In theto final was Daniel wonderful people putting we don’t have This, me,analysis, says thatit there remains a very but marchers should be assembled and ready to strong - yet unspoken of gratitude Braunsteins who came -infeeling first (over the an event. go at 10:30am. Whilst Hollonds Street will not and respect among the in community and in slightly shorter course) 1:45:41, just A special thanksmovement to the members of the as be closed, traffic will be restricted our quiet way, we just turn up and express pipping Murry Spink in 2nd in 1:45:42, Rotary Club of Mount Beauty who, as the marchers come down the street. our withacknowledgement Neil van der Ploegofinour 3rd‘diggers.’ in 1:46:02. always do a fantastic job of marshalling The Commemorative Service will take place ANZAC Day is the one of the few opportunities Among the girls, it was Sarah Riley who traffic and keeping everyone safe. Thanks at the Cenotaph, beginning at 11am.

The in the year where people can come together with came in first, in 2:06:05, with Courtney also to Rotary for putting out the signs and Motion of Loyalty will be offered by Councillor a solemn and sincere purpose. It is a day that Sherwell, 2nd in 2:10:36 and Caitlin Wade, Saturday and picking them up on Sunday.

Tony Keeble of the Alpine Shire.

Prayers will engenders pride and reinforces the gratefulness 3rd in 2:13:11. led by Sister Eileen Reardon of the Catholic carried by the bulk of the nation. It is expected be We can now all look forward to another Church and the Guest Speaker on the day will that this year will be no different.

The Team Mount Beauty organising great event for the 28th next October. Keep be Flight L Richard Cornell ALTC Bandiana.. committee did Service a great job in refreshing the the date free – Sunday 27th October. • Falls Creek event, start andat finish points and Join thewith Fallsfun Creek locals this unique location, the slightly route –Service which 2017. was well Eagle Rock,changed for the Dawn received by the riders.

Also, being a Shuttle for ANZAC Dawn Service: round 5:15am the FallsMeet Creek Mountain -of6:30am at Victorian Slalom Day Car Park.

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IGNITION Light Em Up!

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ou like to ride bikes? You like to party? Well this is the biggest and best bike riding party around! Blue Dirt Mountain Biking presents Ignition, a mountain bike event hinged on the core social elements of the rider lifestyle.

Join us at Falls Creek on 17th and 18th November 2018 when the Mountain Bike season officially opens to celebrate all things MTB. Since the winter season ended, bike track maintenance has been going full steam to get everything ready for what is sure to be a great weekend – ‘Ignition’ – lighting up the mountain bike trails.

Cruising the High Plains at the start of the MTB Season. Pic – Courtesy Blue Dirt

Blue Dirt, the resort’s mountain bike shuttle company, will host this event to make a weekend of it. From riding and partying to everything in between, they’ve got it covered. Brett and the guys have put together a fantastic program over the two days that includes: • Gravity shuttles, • Back country rides, • Skills sessions, • Specialized demo bikes, • Beer hall, • Live Band & DJ, • Drift trikes and sessions plus much, much more!

Tickets start at $80 per person for one day or $155 for the whole weekend. If riding isn’t your thing, head down to the beer hall and enjoy a buffet dinner and music for just $35.

Don’t miss out – Bookings closing soon!

Visit www.ignitionmtb.com.au and make your booking now.

“This a brilliant way to officially open the mountain bike season here at Falls. We are super pumped about our fabulous trails and can’t wait for visitors to get amongst it. We’ve got something for every rider, starting and finishing in the resort” says

MOTORING TIPS Preparing for Holidays

Are you planning a family holiday?

Now is the time to have your vehicle serviced and checked prior to your next trip.

• Tyres • Air Conditioning • Coolant • Fan Belts • Trailer Lights • Car & Trailer Brakes • Wheel Bearings et al !

Book in with your local mechanic now!

A Motoring Tip brought to you by: Rick @ Mount Beauty Service Centre, Kiewa Valley Hway, Mount Beauty, Ph: 5754 4261 4

Now this really looks like the way to mountain bike. Pic – Courtesy Blue Dirt

Falls Creek Marketing & Communications Manager, Jo Prothero.

Flowtown trail has proved fabulous - 6km of pure flow goodness, links up an epic 10km/525m descent from the summit of Falls Creek to the ticket box at Howman’s Gap – and it’s single track all the way. For the workers, the fabulous Packhorse Trail is a steady climb back to the village via Falls Creek Falls.

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Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments 24 hours for emergencies

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Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Tanzen, Sam Daly and Lauren Cussen.

The other new beginner trails, ‘Induction’ - linking the Trail Head in Slalom Car Park to the ‘Short Circuit’ area in the Nordic Bowl (also easily accessed from the village via the ‘Aqueduct Trail’, plus the new intermediates ‘Discharge’ which links the top of the Packhorse Trail to the Trail Head, plus ‘Eagle Rock’ and ‘Turbine’ which open up more country up around Cloud 9, Eagle Rock and the Pretty Valley Road. This gives us in excess of 40km of some of the best in the area. And the scenery – well when you do stop and have a look around – it is gobsmacking!

Further details, or to book for the weekend, go to www.bluedirt.com.au/ignition. You can also book your mountain bike shuttle pass for the season. •

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Ithan thought wouldn’t This a trail endurance which must be played a massive role in that. like to get your feedback on events, visitor really continue racing but then Chris completed inside 44 hours whilst covering demographic, mountain biking and general invited to Toowoomba.

That was my MR: Dome you have anydescent expectations racing 7,000m of ascent and including, observations. first national race and from then on we just your first EWS in New Zealand?

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of the races he was doing.

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

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 can and stay fit.

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Is leading class after the first two For theit.winners there is a bit of nostalgia about Becoming a professional mountain there anyone you’d like to thank? rounds. With the next six rounds taking and link tobe thepretty past with a trophy in the For spectators and support crews, it is an bikera would sick but you sort of place all round the world, Ben is about Ben: Mum and another Dad,which Chris, Sam and do have have profession once you shape ofto a horseshoe commemorates opportunity to try out the new mountain to focus on year 12 and the Australian everyone from Shimano. come outlinks the other side. the run’s back to the early pioneers trail network, withSeries. vehicle• shuttles National Enduro Results: who through theable Alps.

MR: forged Do youtrails think you’d be to develop operating all day Saturday and Sunday. And Matt pleaseRousu give these athletes as much support a career and race at theSeries sameintime?

In thenature Enduro Rotorua, “The of World this event is a great fit for and cheering aswill youbecan.

Ben achieved a creditable 12th like place out Ben: Yeah, looking at someone Paul Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of of the many exhibitors that as this• year’s Trade Fair @ Falls Creek and really showcases what the Falls Creek. Pic - Elle Shaw. village and High Plains has to offer in the summer Trail running is becoming A Lifeseason. to Remember

A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place Visit the on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bogong Power Station Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes Information Centre to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at For historical & geological exhibits.

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he Mount Beauty and District Community Band is tuning up for its End of Year Concert.

Getting in ahead of the November 24th State Election, the concert will be held on November 17th in the Mount Beauty Community Centre at 8pm.

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Musical Director Ramage ocal lad BenGlenn McIlroy is an isuphoping and that the Band will be near to full strength coming Enduro mountain bike for theracer. performance concert Over theand lastsays twothe years he has will deliver to several genres of junior music rider featuring progressed be the fastest in Australia bothperformances the Nationalfrom Series some verywinning special solo and the National in 2016.

Jeanette TeychenetChampionships (Trumpet), Rachel On March(Clarinet), 26 Ben went andCampbell raced his first Campbell Jason ever EWS (Enduro Series) event in (Tuba), Robin WoodWorld (Xylophone) and new ocalNew lad Ben McIlroy is an up and Rotorua, Zealand.

Prior to the event to the Band this year, Braam DeVilliers comingcaught Enduro Matt Rousu upmountain with Ben bike to chat (Saxophone).

Over two years he has about racer. the race andthe hislast potential future in progressed be theworld. fastest rider in That a smalltocommunity canjunior put together the mountain bike Australia winning both isthe National Series aMR: concert of this calibre a credit to Glenn Is this your first overseas race? and the National Championships in 2016. and the many dedicated Band members, Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS On 26 Ben went and raced his first someMarch of whom travel from Bright and (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in further afield, every Monday night, pretty exciting.

Rotorua, New Zealand.

Prior to the event throughout the year, to attend practices.

Matt Rousu caught up Bennervous? to chat MR: Is it excitement or with are you New to this year’s concert, and highly about the race and his potential future Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous in the bike anticipated, be world. thetoannouncement and thanmountain excited.will Excited race overseas, but presentation of the inaugural MR: Is this your first overseas race? nervous because it’s such a bigDavid event.Vigo PRICELESS Youth Music Scholarship.

Ben: first overseas race, first EWSthe MR: Yep, Have you heard anything about (Enduro World Series), so it’s going be tracks over in Rotorua, NZ? This scholarship, the brainchild of a to group pretty exciting. of dedicated localChris residents and named after Ben: From what (Panozzo) has said, MR: Is fast itDavid excitement or arewas you nervous? they’re andVigo, therewho aren’t many rocks. the late passionate about nurturing theaget talents ofnervous young Ben: probably bit moreriding?

MR: I’m How did you into musicians, was established in 2017 to assist than Excited to race but Ben: excited.

Pretty much because of overseas, my Dad, 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?

Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad,

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when I was about 12 I started showing more interest in racing. I went to a few of the Victorian Enduro events but after a couple of years that series kind of fell apart.

I then stared racing the national series.

MR: How many national events have you raced?

Ben: My firstabout national in 2015.

I raced when I was 12 year I started showing three events, more interestToowoomba, in racing. I Adelaide, went to aand few of Canberra and placed 3rdevents overallbut forafter the series. the Victorian Enduro a couple years the thatBright, series kind fell apart.

In 2016ofI raced Perthof and IAdelaide then stared racing the events national series.all National series winning three How and the U19national series overall.

MR: many eventsI then have went you on to win U19 National Champs in Adelaide raced? (with a time that would have knocked Troy Ben: My first national year in 2015. I raced Brosnan off the elite podium). three events, Toowoomba, Adelaide, and MR: Howand didplaced you end travelling Canberra 3rdup overall for theand series. racing alongside Chris Panozzo (2 time Elite In 2016 I raced the Bright, Perth and Our fantastic new Saxophone player, Braam de Villiers.

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

Ben: I’m racing the EWS in New Zealand Glen Ramage, community band stalwart. Pic Ken Bell Ben with bike but - andthis a ‘can-do’ andMcIlroy in Tasmania year attitude.

I want Pic - Matt Rousu. to finish Year 12 and get out alive, do as the much riding as Idoing. can and stay fit. It’s of races he was FRIDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2017 probably not the best year to be goingand into Armistice on 11th MR: WhatDay are isyour goals November for this year, my first EWS because Year 12 takes up is alsoEWS known Remembrance more or as is going to be tooDay. hardItto such a the massive chunkWar of my time. marks day World One ended, at juggle school?

MR: Have you gotday anyofplans for further 11am on racing the 11th the 11th month, Ben: I’m the EWS in New Zealand studies such asAnd University, orisdepending back in 1918. this year the 100th and in Tasmania but this year I want on how theseAtwo EWS events go, would anniversary. two-minute silence held to finish Year 12 and get out alive,isdo you11am like to chance it and try to become a at to remember the people who as much riding as I can and stay fit. It’shave professional racer? died in wars. probably not the best year to be going into Ben:first I haven’t really thought tootakes much my EWS because Year As in previous years,a for this12 year’s up about Becoming such ait. massive chunkprofessional of my time.mountain Remembrance Service, theyou Mount biker would be Day pretty sick but sort of MR: Have you got any plans for further Beauty Community Band will be do have to have another profession once you studies such as University, or depending entertaining come out thefrom otherabout side. 10:30am prior to on how these two EWS events go, would the at think the Cenotaph.

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FALL LINES Mount Beauty Pool The opening of the Mount Beauty Pool has been delayed until mid-December, due to a delay in the arrival of pool tiles.

The facility has been undergoing an overhaul, including a renewal of the pool concourse, retiling of the main, intermediate and toddler pools, and installation of a toddler water play area.

frustration that this delay will cause,” Mr Bird said.

“It’s disappointing, but on the positive side, the community will be able to enjoy a renewed, attractive space, with the addition of a new toddler water play area.”

Council will communicate an opening date as soon as possible. •

Well Done

Alpine Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Charlie Bird said the toddler play area is complete, but a delay in the arrival of pool tiles has left the project incomplete in time for the usual pool opening.

This year, Mount Beauty local, Rick Cappellari is celebrating 25 years of Mount Beauty Service Centre.

“We’re disappointed that the contractor has removed the existing pool tiles before the arrival of the new tiling, leaving us without a functional facility,” he said.

“We will have to delay the pool opening until mid-December, which we understand has implications for all pool users – including local schools, lap swimmers, swimming clubs and casual users.

“We apologise unreservedly for this, and are working with all stakeholders to arrive at the best possible solution while works are completed.”

Council will offer half-price early bird season tickets for the Mount Beauty Pool in the lead up to its reopening. Availability will be communicated closer to a definite opening date.

“We know how passionate our communities are about their pools, and we share the

Rick moved to Mount Beauty from Markwood after marrying Leanne Cappellari (nee Barbour), the daughter of former SEC worker Andy and Dianne Barbour.

In 1993, Rick and Leigh brought the mechanical side of the business from his cousin Ross Gigliotti who owned the Mount Beauty Mobil Service Station.

The mechanics workshop added a new component to the already established petrol side of the business.

Rick operated Mount Beauty Service Centre from the premises at the roundabout until 2003 when the business had outgrown the small space so the move was made just down the road to the old SEC workshops where the complex is shared by North East Home Improvements, North East Country Wholesale Foods, Ariel’s Laundrette and the local This Week paper.

Rick grew up in Markwood, undertook

After 25 years of service, Rick can still raise a smile.

Thanks to Jasmine and the family for putting this together. Pic – Jas Cappellari

schooling in Wangaratta and completed his mechanics apprenticeship at Heffernan Ford, which is now known as Ovens Ford Wangaratta.

He is the longest serving mechanic in Mount Beauty with many loyal customers who make his job enjoyable. Over this time, he has also opened his workshop to a number of apprentices and many school based students to complete work experience.

Other than running Mount Beauty Service Centre, Rick has been a member of the Mount Beauty CFA since the early 90’s and was involved in the Mount Beauty Speedway Club up until 2015, including being president for about eight years.

Last Saturday, November 3rd, Rick invited many of his customers, friends and family down to the workshop for an afternoon BBQ and a few cleansing ales to celebrate the occasion. And a good day was had by all. •

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KIEWA VALLEY PROPERTY New Agent in Town

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egan and Josh New travelled in to the big smoke (we call Albury Wodonga) recently with part of their plane being to potentially look for some property.

Their trip took them to the Elders Wodonga office and while discussing property in the Upper Kiewa Valley, it wasn’t long before the conversation had turned to the need for an Elders Agent in the area.

Megan had been one of the smiling faces with the Commonwealth Bank for about 18 months, but left the bank to care for returned serviceman husband Josh who has had several tours to Afghanistan to his credit. The couple also have two children to look after. Kayden is 10 years old and Alyssa is seven.

As well as this Megan took on some parttime work with Jodi Mann at Wonderland Emporium in Tawonga South.

The trip to Wodonga identified that Elders needed a representative in the Upper Kiewa Valley – and it sounded like something Megan would like to do – but which also meant studying. Studying and advancing knowledge to improve one’s skills was not a problem – just finding the time to do the study on-line at home was the challenge.

But Megan was able to achieve it – doing the study into the latter part of the evening – after the kids were in bed.

The good part about this work is that Megan can work from home – and still continue to take care of the family. Her hours are dictated by the needs of the clients.

As a Sales Executive for Elders Real Estate (who hold the licence), Megan is qualified sell properties, to deal with clients, do market appraisals, generally list properties for sale and take property photos. Josh’s experience as a photographer will also come in handy. At this stage she is keen to list and potentially put properties up for sale.

If you would like Megan to have a look at your property, or to simply toss around some ideas, please give her a call on Mb: 0403 456 431, or Em: megan.new@ eldersrealestate.com.au. •

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WHAT’S ON – NOVEMBER 10th Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Bicentennial

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Our new Sales Executive in the Upper Kiewa Valley with Elders Real Estate is Megan New. Pic – Ken Bell

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