This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 7 December 2018

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SUMMER EDITION FOUR

FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER 2018

Good Vibes for our Area!

Top: The Alpine Challenge was a real challenge. Pic – Jiri Cech • Left: Liz Herman, Argent Silversmith preparing for Christmas. Pic - Courtesy Argent • Centre: The Breast Screaning bus is in town. - Pic - Ken Bell • Right: Dela Viktoria: Handcrafted bags for Christmas. Pic - Danii Forde

RACV TOURISM AWARDS Gold in 2018

Victoria’s North East featured strongly on the evening, with numerous finalists and runners up across a diverse range of categories, with Bright Brewery winning Round One of in thethe GEWineries, NationalDistilleries Series its second gold will be staged this weekend, beginning and Breweries category. with practice sessions from 11am Friday.

Stuart success of the several Duringcontinued the course“the of the weekend, North East atwill thebeawards of the trails closedistoa testament general riders to the region although Blueand Dirtthe willcommunities have shuttles running who work from collectively on Friday 11am toacross 6pmthe andhigh again on Saturdaytofrom 9am to Costlandscape, is $50 per country promote the5pm. unique day or $90 forand 2 days.

Go diversity to www.bluedirt. environment the rich of the com.au to book. On Sunday tourism offerings in the area.”the trails will be closed to the general public, but will General Manager Creek Skisections Lifts, progressively openofasFalls the different Sharon Raguse “We’re Valley so of the event arecommented completed. Pretty proud to see acknowledgement of Fallsto Road will alsothis have closures and be subject Creek at the State level.

It’s testament the delays should anyone be travelling backto from year-round efforts made by all stakeholders the horse yards or Pretty Valley Pondage. in delivering excellence andis as the largest Now this Gravity Enduro a different sort employer on the mountain, I am delighted of mountain bike racing to what we know with the outstanding make as Downhill or Cross contribution Country. Thewe Gravity to this asisaboth. team.”

Enduro The athletes will start with a warm up ride from Plaza, out the The RACV award forSlalom the resort follows Bogong High Plains Road, up the Pretty on from another of the industry’s highest Valley Road and then across to the Trig accolades, the World Ski Awards, where

2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES he team at Falls Creek Alpine Resort

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are extremely proud to be recognised

Round - Falls Creek at theOne 2018 RACV Victorian Tourism

Awards he as Gold winner.

The category won National Gravity Enduro we Series as Tourist the qualifying series for the was the acts Major Attraction category.

Enduro World Series. See mention Held Melbourne Crown Palladium on in theatarticle with Ben McIlroy.

22nd November, the night celebrates the Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with highest honours for tourism businesses across Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased the state. to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity Enduro National series is Australia Falls Creek AlpineSeries.

ResortThe Management wide with Round beingsaid held“The at Stromlo Board CEO StuartTwo Smythe award Forest ACTtointhe May. Round Three will be at is a tribute outstanding performance Balingup WA inhard June;work Round Four will go to and year-round of the resort’s Rockhampton in July and the final round stakeholders, business operators and the will be heldmanagement on Woodfordteam, Island, the Clarence resort all on of whom River in northern NSW in August. collectively share the vision and passion of the The popularity of mountain resort and its primary goal ofbiking being continues Australia’s to grow.

From the great efforts of some Mount premier all seasons alpine resort.”

Beauty locals in the 90’s - to hosting the “To be recognised and -awarded suchwhere an Nationals in Feb 2000 to the point accolade by industry peers and in anthe expert we have some of the best tracks country panel a range categories - bothof injudges Mountacross Beauty and inofFalls Creek. and is anwe honour” The recognised growth andfor theexcellence, success means can continue he added.to host fabulous events.

Open by Open byAppointment Appointment For Groups, Clubs etc

For Groups, Clubs etc

Phone: 03 5758 1200 Phone: 03 5758 Please try to allow 24 hours notice. 1200 Please try to allow 24hours notice.

For Further Information:

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“We’re Number One” Falls Creek Resort Management

No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s CEO, Stuart and Director of Marketing Gravity Enduro.

PicSmythe, - Jiri Cech.

and Communications, Jo Prothero, celebrate with the

Point on the Frying Panaward.

Spur.Pic The aim of the - Courtesy VTIC game is to ride each section no faster than the fastest time allowed, and no slower than the set Astra thrilled to be slowestFalls time.Creek Thenwere they do the competitive bit, awarded for to thethe 3rd consecutive Best before riding start of the nextyear, competitive Australian Boutique Hotel 2018. bit withoutSki beating or exceeding the times permitted. At the time of going to print, the Following this achievement at State level, final course had not been set, but they look like resort representatives will now head to taking in High Voltage and Wishing Well, then Launceston in 2019, completing to competethat forbefore heading to Flowtown, National recognition at the QANTAS heading to Thunderbolt and then to Generator Australian Awardsinin Launceston and Vortex Tourism before finishing Slalom Plaza. on March 2019.

Sound like a1st, pretty easy day!!

The weekend’s program of goes like this.

Amber Gardner, CEO ofsort Tourism North East said Country’spractice.

Saturday: 9am to “the 16:00High is compulsory visitor economy to moveand from 10am to 18:30 iscontinues rider registration Info strength to strength, with tourists the Tent open.

17:00 to 17:30 is rider to briefing.

From 18:00 there isover a social region now on spending $1 evening billion at Last Hoot Restaurant and Bar in Slalom annually.

This growth is being drivenPlaza. by the region’s innovative tourism Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefingindustry and Timing and destinations, continue to deliver activation.

8:30amwho to 1430pm Trails Open for world-class visitor experiences, as these GE competition.1500 to 1630 Presentations. awards to.” and would like to enjoy If you’reattest into biking some good action,and be well at Falls Creek this Congratulations done to everyone weekend.

Further from 03 5758 1200. • in the resort.

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Dining & Bar BE Foodstore Dining & Bar Open for dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter, Easy Eats Brew then 5 days.

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Visitor Information Visitor Information Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter)

Open 9am Creek - 5pm Visitor weekdays and 10am - 3pmisweekends The Falls Information Centre located and public above theholidays.

Day Shelter cnr Slalom St and Bogong High Plains Rd, in the Resort Management Office. Open 9am – 5pm Mon – Fri and then 10am – 3pm Weekends.

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FALLChallenge LINES Alpine

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he weekend the 25th, just on 340 Hard Wasteof Collection dedicated trail runners braved the

alls Creek Resort Management will be snow-covered peaks of Falls Creek collecting hard waste on Wednesday and the Bogong High Plains to compete in 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. the weekend’s Alpine Challenge. Billed as see our Hardthe Waste anPlease ‘ultra-marathon,’ eventCollection sees runners guidelines on the website, or if 100km, you require tackle distances of 36km, 60km, any additional information, please contact and anocal extreme 160km across ladOffice Ben McIlroy is Victoria’s an 1200. up and• the FCRM on 03 5758 rooftopcoming in the Enduro Alpine National Park.

The mountain bike Summer Debriefwould see runners planned 160km racer.

Overroute the last two years he has It has aberecord year for visitation this also havebeen totodeal with around 7000 metres progressed the fastest junior rider in summer and Resort Management would vertical – much of it at an altitude of Australia winning both the National Series likethe to1600 get your feedback events, visitor around – 1700 metreson above sea2016. level. and National Championships in demographic, mountain biking and general On March 26 Ben went and raced his first The event was confronted with the aforeobservations. ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in mentioned covering of around 30cm of Therefore youZealand. are invited to to join Rotorua, New Prior thethe event snow acrossResort the high plains – meaning relevant Management Matt Rousu caught up with Benpersonnel to chat that course alterations had toinfor a andlast other members the community about theminute race and hisofpotential future be made.

The changes to the course/s summer season the mountain bikedebrief world.meeting. was necessary for the safety of the participants ThisIs meeting place race? on MR: this yourwill firsttake overseas and the protection of the many volunteers Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am Ben: Yep, first overseas race, locations. first EWSto staffing the course at remote around 11:30am in the Boardroom (Enduro World Series), sowere it’s going toabove be This meant that distances slightly Foodworks in QT. pretty exciting. compromised – but overall the event was If you any specific agenda items, please MR: Isaithave excitement or are you thrilled nervous? hailed success with organisers at email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. the spirit of competitors in competing in Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous We look forward to seeing you all there. • than challenging excited. Excited to race overseas, but such conditions. nervous because it’s such a big event.

Mount Beauty local, Ben Derrick took MR:second Have successive you heard crown anything about the his in the 36km UKVRA presents… tracks over in Rotorua, NZ? event, stating the victory may put pressure Ben: From what Chris has said, on him to compete in a(Panozzo) longer distance they’re andevent. thereIn aren’t many rocks. for nextfast year’s the female 36km MR: HowRochelle did youStaples get intowas riding? category, victorious.

In thePretty 160km, Nikolay Nikolaev Ben: much because of my placed Dad,

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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. first and Garry Marwood won the 100km.

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Falls Creek played host to Round Four of the MTBA (Mountain Bike Australia) when I was about 12 I started Gravity Enduro National Cup showing across the more interest in racing.

I went a few of weekend. Focused on fast-pacedtodescents the Victorian Enduro events but after down winding single-track courses, thisa couple yearsathat series kindand of fell apart. style of of racing crowd-pleaser most I then stared the national series. popular with racing competitors.

MR: How many national events have you Once raced?again, the foot or so of snow just before the event saw a change in the course Ben: My first national year in 2015. I raced lay-out with Toowoomba, the of Adelaide, the event-and being Steve Killalea fromhome Milestone Chemicals just one of the many exhibitors that will be as this year’s Trade Fair @ ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am three events, Falls Creek.

Pic - Elle Shaw. based in the and the Frying Flowtown is a favourite part of any event on any day Alpine Radio 96.5 FM 6:15am.

Service at Eagle Rock - including Canberra andVillage placed Bowl 3rd overall for the series.

In the Kiewa Valley Pan Inn.he years flash by; the numbers of – but last weekend was great!

Pic – visitors Matt Staggs a Bagpipe recital..

All friends and for all members of the hospitality industry Life to Remember InA2016 I raced the Bright, Perthpersonnel and Alpine Radio 92.9 FM actual returned service Ben with bike - andinformation aand ‘can-do’ Pic welcome.

For further toMcIlroy prepare for winter do attitude. someplease serious OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTY In the Ovens Valley Adelaide National series events winning all 115 riders braved the cold and muddy AKelly celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place O diminishes - and yet the respect Alistair Farley third.

Among the girls it was - Matt Rousu.

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I then went 1 conditions to tackle what is2017 recognised as on the 28th April in Medical at Friday the new rooms in the Mount Beauty increases.

Fortunately conflicts of the Village scale Katherine Hosking in first, with Rachel In the Harrietville area com.au/Events. onBowl toofwin U19 National Champs in Adelaide heldheat theJessica Frying Pan Inn, in the Centre, Tawonga Crescent. one Australia’s most popular mountain ofTo thebe races was doing. at and Falls Creek for anyone who wishes Hore of WW1 WW11 have not re-occurred. second and Hoskin in third.

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The enthusiasm of riders could to attend tribute.

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New returned personnel are now Brosnan offwelcome. theservice elite will take place on Tuesday 2nd May Thanks to the organisers and the volunteers 12 noon, the afternoon will Lyn’s not be dampened with smiles all around as Children Topodium). arrange anreflect appointment: news, snow reports and developing programs.

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The more EWS or is going too hard tofrom coming from the ranks of Vietnam Vets and 10am to 5pm and again on Wednesday who helped make it a great event.

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Some MR: How did you end up travelling and riders tackled the course.

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Email: info@alpineradio.com.au Visits Mount Beauty Fortnightly out fallscreek.com.au/events for more fun wine and a light BBQ will be provided, racing alongside Chris Panozzo (2 time Elite in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue East.

Numbers are Nov being maintained Ben: I’m racing the EWS in New Zealand Mount Beauty local former World Next: 10th then Fri 24th Novby Digg Website: but we askFrithat youand bring other events for over the summer.

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• suppliers and equipment suppliers.

Kate so I wanted to hang out with Chris Panozzo. in Park Street, near the Police Station at 10:45am, such a massive chunk of my time.

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So that felt pretty cool.

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Ben: I first met Chris at a Victorian Enduro state round at Barjarg, I was still like Under 15s or Under 17s and I knew that he was a fast dude. I wanted to hang out with the fast guys so I wanted to hang out with Chris Panozzo.

I remember at Barjarg the shuttles were always a bit delayed, we were hanging out down the bottom for so long that we nearly missed our race runs. When we got to the top, everyone was wondering where we’d been. He was just like “Ah we’ve just been chilling at the bottom.” So that felt pretty cool.

After that he invited me to travel with him to the next round at Narbethong. During that trip we decided not to race any more of the Vic series. I thought that I wouldn’t really continue racing but then Chris invited me to Toowoomba. That was my first national race and from then on we just became mates and he invited me along to all

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s a community, we seem to put a lot of pressure on ourselves and others at Christmas – and most of it is totally unnecessary. We can only ever be at one place at one time – and once the decision is made to spend your time at Christmas with your family, your friends, your dearly beloved – or just a bunch of mates – get on with it.

It is fairly well understood that Christmas is about giving. It is definitely not about ‘taking!’

And if that means giving your loved ones, family or friends a little bit of space at Christmas – so be it. Making demands on people is not going to improve any given situation.

Local hirer of steel KWIKSTAGE SCAFFOLD Domestic & commercial use.

Our professional team is fully licensed and offers a competitive rate for hire, transport, erect and dismantle of local scaffolding jobs.

Enjoy the time. Enjoy the peace. Enjoy your family and your friends – and remember – without these family members and friends – you would not amount to much at all!

The obvious respect that is shown to one another in this community is a credit to the people in the community. Oh sure, we all have minor differences, but we get over these little indiscretions – and very quickly get back to what is important – looking after each other.

One way of supporting each other in this community is to support those that support us. Shop locally – not in Bunnings or Aldi – those businesses that do nothing for this community.

There are so many choices in this community, it is surprising that folk decide to travel out of town to shop. Here are some suggestions: Portrait Photos. Gift Certificates for a photography session are an easy and meaningful gift idea. We can book in your session when you are ready after Christmas and it will give the receiver the chance to decide how they would like their photos to look. Or you may like to book in a family

Bath Bombs - something a little unique for Christmas.

Pic – Ken Bell

session over the Christmas period while all your family is here together. Having a photo where you all look nice together and is of professional quality is a keepsake that will last for generations. Get in contact

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For a free quote, call 0418 578 500

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12noon to 3pm Our first Annual BAZAAR Feast!

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CHRISTMAS GIVING the work of several of our extremely talented local artists will be held at Templar Lodge from 4 - 7pm on Thursday 20th December. The bar and kitchen will be open and serving cocktails, drinks and the new summer snack menu. Several of the team showing their wares will be: Sugarloaf Art: Unique and colourful oil paintings, watercolours and prints created

by Carly Helgensen in Falls Creek.

Dela Viktoria: Handcrafted leather totes, clutches, cardholders and accessories created

by Danii Forde in Falls Creek.

Argent Silversmith: Handmade + recycled + unique silver and gold jewellery created by Liz Herman in Tawonga.

At the time of going to press, there were a couple of other artists that had not yet confirmed and possibly Whipps and Rach and their fabulous fire-pits.

Natio bags and cosmetics at Mount Beauty Pharmacy.

Pic – Ken Bell

with Kylie at Big Bright Photos at www. bigbrightphotos.com.au or email kylie@ bigbrightphotos.com.au. •

Either way, keep your eyes on social media and don’t miss this opportunity for some truly unique Christmas Gifts. PS: Moni at Sassy Road carries Argent Silversmith pieces. Feel free to call in and browse.

Local Artisans. A pop-up market featuring

Top Right: Lots of gear for Christmas at Mount Beauty Hardware. Pic – Ken Bell

LATE NIGHT CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

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 Practical Gifts for Practical People!

GARDEN SALE Debco 25L Premium Potting Mix

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Our new catalogue has lots to help with your Christmas shopping!!!

• A huge range of tools for the handyperson and gardener!

•BBQs for the summer chef in the house!

• Patio settings for catering for the family!

• Camping accessories for the Outdoorsies!

• Paint and accessories for the home decorator!

• Fans and coolers for the heat intolerant!

• Chrissy lights and decorations - because it’s Christmas!!!

Lay-By Now for Christmas Gift Vouchers Available

North Eastern Home Improvement Company Pty Ltd OPEN 7am - 5:30pm Weekdays 8am - 2pm Saturdays 9am - 2pm Sundays & Labour Day

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CHRISTMAS GIVING LOCAL TALENT New in Town. Just opening the doors last weekend is Gather & Harvest. Call in and meet Caroline Bellchambers and Lee Docherty and understand the platforms on which they are building their business: Local – Handmade – Ethical – Sustainable – Creative.

Part of the conversion of the shop meant installing a studio at the back where Lee can make her beautiful soaps.

They also have a fabulous range of environmentally friendly handmade bags, bath bombs, clothes, cushions, baskets – oh, the best way is to call in and have a look.

Our Hardware Store. Karen and Campbell at the Mount Beauty Hardware have a shop that is just choc-a-block full of gear. In fact, it is almost too full – but a good browse through will let you discover all manner PRICELESS att Rousu.of great gifts and useful gear for friends and family. And they will do fabulous gift oing about 50 entrants in the wrapping for you for free.U21’s after a bit of a rough day.

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Hand-made soaps by Lee, are just one of the attractions at Gather & Harvest. Pic – Ken Bell

family and friends. The supermarket has a great supply of Christmas essentials – wrapping paper, bon bons etc – plus all of your liquor requirements.

Sassy Road and Dapper Drive would have oneWINTER of the bestEDITION ranges for SEVENTEEN him and her.

The Bakery isAD making their beautiful range PROOF of Christmas Treats – cakes, puddings, ginger breads – and much more.

Now is also the time to get to either of our local butchers and order your Christmas hams, pork, seafood or any of their specialty smoked and rolled products.

North East Home Improvement Company have their Christmas catalogue out and it is full of great gifts for this time of year.

Then we have the fabulous newly stocked Tawonga South Store and Newsagent full to the gunnels with a great range of gifts suitable for all members of the family – and

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

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

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And, as we all know, biking is big in this community and Rocky Valley Bikes have brought in a heap of new bike stock to FRIDAY Road, 29THmountain, SEPTEMBER 2017 suit everyone. kids and E bikes and accessories and clothing.

For something different, the team at the Falls Creek Historical Society are offering gift vouchers for their Trails, Tales and Tucker guided walks. Check out: www. trailstalesandtucker.com.

The Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre also has a nice range of locally made products. It may seem a little incongruous for a local to be visiting the Info Centre – but they really do have some quite nice local gifts and books.

With all this available, at least give our local shops a look before you head into the big, hot, sweaty rural city.

All the best for a safe and prosperous Christmas everyone. Ed •

OPEN FOR SUMMER Wednesday 19th to Sunday 23rd December – Five nights.

And then…

Open every night from Thursday 27th December to Sunday 27th January.

The Frying Pan is a fun-filled bar and grill in the heart of Falls Creek’s famous Village Bowl.

Enjoy classic craft beers and superbly-prepared BBQ dishes in an elegant rustic-inspired pub atmosphere.

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

WHAT Fully accredited General Practice with 38 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

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CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT With Minor Changes

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arols by Candlelight is an institution in this country (see below) and in this town. Organised by the Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club, our Carols involves a greater part of the community.

The Mount Beauty and District Community Band; the Mount Beauty Singers, talented youngsters from the schools and many volunteers doing the work behind the scenes.

Norman Banks, a 3KZ radio announcer was walking home from his night-time radio shift on Christmas Eve in 1937, when he passed a window and saw an elderly woman inside sitting up in bed, listening to ‘Away in a Manger’ being played on the radio and singing along, with her face being lit by candlelight.

Wondering how many others spent Christmas alone, he had the idea to invite people to a group event and sing Christmas carols together by candlelight.

Carols by Candlelight was held in Alexandra Gardens from 1938 to 1958 and then moved to the newly constructed Sidney Myer Music Bowl in 1959.

It would be a pretty certain bet that not one adult out there does not remember fondly the times your parents took you to Carols by Candlelight. Whether it was in the King George Gardens in Wangaratta, in the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Kings Domain, or outside the Community Centre

A presentation from the little ones is just another fabulous element of our Carols. Pic – Ken Bell

in Mount Beauty, it doesn’t matter. Carols

by Candlelight has special significance. Not only did you get to play with a live, yes a real live burning candle dripping down your shirt; but it meant that Santa was coming and Christmas morning was getting closer and closer.

The very simple act of getting together without too much formality, relaxing as a community of families and singing some traditional Christmas Carols has a lot of merit – and it promotes a family atmosphere so beneficial for the kids – and the oldies. We will learn all too early in life that fairy tales aren’t real – but for a few short years let the kids be kids.

One change this year is that Carols will be held on Friday 14th December. The venue will be the Mount Beauty Secondary College, outside the Jessie Hollonds Studio Building – with the overflow spreading on to the Les Peart Oval.

The evening will kick off from 6pm with a BBQ and soft drinks. The Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre will also be open for tea, coffee and snacks.

The Carols will kick off at 8pm and will be followed by a visit from Santa Claus.

Santa will give out bags of lollies for all the children under 12 years of age.

Everyone is encouraged to bring your own blankets, rugs and chairs. After Santa Claus arrives at approximately 9:15, and once lollies have been given to all the children, there will be an extended Carols by Candlelight community singalong.

And to help with your singing, why not attend the Bright Singers Concert in the Community Centre at 4pm this Sunday the 9th. Great singing and caroling and an enjoyable afternoon.

For more information please call Nick Brown on 0417 014 431. •

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A copy of Dr. Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis on the Bogong High Plains was left in the care of Bill and Yvonne Sutton. It has been lent to some-one and not returned. If any knows anything please touch base with Bill or phone Ken Bell on 0400 350 488.

FOR SALE

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.

FOR HIRE

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

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Available immediately, half a house in Wermatong Avenue, Mount Beauty. Modern, furnished, own entrance and toilet, 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

Red BRP V800. New Condition, 1,100kms, regularly serviced, many options. $7795 Ph: 0447 583 255.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS Call Kerry 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 call Justin on 0458 220 879.

CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULL Quality Ceremonies - All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au 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.

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

ELECTRICAL All Electrical Services. Ph: Rick 0418 698 491. Reg No: 7923.

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Altitude Electrical - no job too big or small.

Domestic, commercial & industrial. Contact Ben Svarc 0419 801 109.

FREIGHT - ALB - MTB - FALLS CREEK Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty & Falls Creek Tues to Fri Incl. 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 & evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.

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

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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 Physiotherapy. 5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270.

PLUMBING & GASFITTING David Batson – Servicing Mount Beauty, Tawonga and beyond. No job too big or small! Domestic, commercial or industrial. Ph: 0488 552 239 STORAGE Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-up Units.

Ph: 0428 361497 www.alpinewarehousing.com TAXI & 4WD SERVICE Mt Beauty Taxi Service. Covers Falls Creek & Albury. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 13 10 08.

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SAFER DRIVERS Better Future

“I train drivers of all ages, experiences and abilities,” Craig says.

ore than 350 young drivers aged around 18 to 25 have lost their lives in Victoria in the last 10 years – representing one in four or 25% of the drivers who have lost their lives in motor accidents in Victoria in the last decade.

“I’ve had lessons with students up to the age of 50, and taken one person on their first ever drive - they’d never, ever been in a car before, even as a passenger before arriving in Australia,” Craig says.

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This is why professional driving lessons are a must when it comes to getting behind the wheel and practising for your driver’s licence.

As an experienced driver of over 30 years, Craig Vine from Summit Driver Training understands the importance of being a confident driver and staying safe on the road. A local to the Tawonga and Mount Beauty area, he has been teaching drivers of all ages over the past two years. To date, he has helped around 60 students graduate from their learner’s permit to their probationary licence, and has trained many more.

Craig takes driving lessons in the Mount Beauty and Bright areas in his dual control Toyota Corollas, with both manual and auto options available. Lessons start out with local driving sessions to get a hang of conditions on quieter country roads, before taking lessons into Wodonga to experience busier, urban roads and to prepare for the driving tests. This is all working through the four stages of the VicRoads Graduated licensing system, and Craig can also accompany students during their driving tests to help ease any nerves.

Craig recommends learners obtaining driving lessons as soon as possible, although some supervising drivers prefer to wait until the students have had some hours of experience.

Either way, he can work through the stages of learning as required and work through the finer skills of driving. He also encourages supervising drivers to tag along for lessons at least once, so everyone’s on the same page and they might even learn something too!

“There are so many finer things you have to get right to pass your test - even the world’s most experienced driver might not get their position on the road right, lane changing, roundabouts and checking their blind spots,” Craig says.

“If most licensed drivers sat their driving test now, they probably wouldn’t pass. It’s not that they’re unsafe drivers - it’s just the little things they wouldn’t get right.”

With a background in operating large plant equipment, Craig is also currently expanding his qualifications, having recently completed his Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and within the next 12 months will offer training

WHAT’S ON – DECEMBER 8th

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Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118 Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am. Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome.

Ph: 0427 544 824.

Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts Annual General Meeting. 2pm Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. All Welcome Regular Monthly meeting of the UKV Community Association Mount Beauty and District Men’s Shed Meeting and Christmas Dinner. 12noon at the Shed in Tennis Court Avenue.

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Carols by Candlelight – brought to you by the Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club. From 6:30pm at the Jesse Hollonds Studio. Bring your picnic rug and a chair. BBQ, Fairy Floss, Song Sheets and Candles all available.

Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118 Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118 Christmas Carols at Falls Creek. From 6:30pm. Slalom Plaza, Further details from 03 5758 1200.

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

Local driving instructor, Craig Vine.

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and assessment services in the vocational education and training sector to the national standard. This will include any work cover requirements, and licences for high risk equipment, such as dozers, excavators and graders.

To get in touch with Craig, find out more information or organise driving lessons, go online at www.summitdrivertraining.com. au, or give him a call on Mb: 0427 722 287.

You can also follow Summit Driver Training on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ summitdrivertraining, where Craig shares some great tips and insights for all drivers. •

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