This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 19 April 2019 by thisweek

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Ken Bell. • Left: Easter and Bonnet making part of the Falls Creek Festival. Pic - Chris Hocking. • Right: 'Phat Bird’ aka Rex Stringer. Pic - Courtesy the Artist.

VILLAGE AMENITY

Reduced Vehicle Traffic

2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES

ARound One - Falls Creek

The National Gravity Enduro Series acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World Series. See mention in the article with Ben McIlroy.

s a result of situations in previous summers, during the busy Christmas and Easter periods, Falls Creek village was advised by the CFA and Victoria Police that there were problems with too many vehicles in the village.

vehicles’ to the biggest problem - the inability of our major fire-fighting appliance- the tracked vehicle ‘pumper’ –not being able to get to a fire!

The irony is that while we have promoted the village for summer trade – and this summer trade is growing – it produces its own set of different circumstances. As a snow resort, the concept of the ski through village is part of the resort’s attractiveness and visitor parking has always been accepted as ‘in the carparks and down along the road!’

The rise in summer trade – and the fact there is no snow on the village roads has meant the visitors, as well as staff and residents could always drive into the village. But, experience has shown that during the busy times the number of vehicles in the village creates problems.

Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity Enduro National Series. The series is Australia wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo Forest ACT in May. Round Three will be at Balingup WA in June; Round Four will go to Rockhampton in July and the final round will be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence River in northern NSW in August. The popularity of mountain biking continues to grow. From the great efforts of some Mount Beauty locals in the 90’s - to hosting the Nationals in Feb 2000 - to the point where we have some of the best tracks in the country - both in Mount Beauty and in Falls Creek. The growth and the success means we can continue to host fabulous events.

From the simple ‘blocking in of other

The ‘Pumper’ (its colloquial name) is a track vehicle designed to be used during snow season as well as during the rest of the year. It is capable of pushing water up to a height of four or five floors – very necessary in a resort on the side of a hill. It is also a little bit wider than your average ‘fire truck’ and the tracks make it slightly less manoeuvrable than a normal vehicle of this size.

God forbid – should a fire start anywhere in the village and the ‘pumper’ not be able to reach the site, one does not need a lot of imagination to know that it would be ‘good night nurse’ for pretty well the whole village …and it’s too late afterwards!

Round One of the GE National Series will be staged this weekend, beginning with practice sessions from 11am Friday. During the course of the weekend, several of the trails will be closed to general riders although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running on Friday from 11am to 6pm and again on Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt. com.au to book. On Sunday the trails will be closed to the general public, but will progressively open as the different sections of the event are completed. Pretty Valley Road will also have closures and be subject to delays should anyone be travelling back from the horse yards or Pretty Valley Pondage. Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort of mountain bike racing to what we know as Downhill or Cross Country. The Gravity Enduro is both. The athletes will start with a warm up ride from Slalom Plaza, out the Bogong High Plains Road, up the Pretty Valley Road and then across to the Trig

On the positive side, feedback from the community (residents and visitors alike) has been extremely positive. We are a family resort and the lack of vehicles in the village has produced a nicer ambience – with folk

The ‘Pumper’ - a vital piece of equipment for our resort – and it must be able to get around the village – because if we have a fire – and it can’t get through!!! Think

happy to wander most places, kids playing in the streets and enjoying riding their bicycles and scooters around the village.

Point on the Frying Pan Spur. The aim of the game is to ride each section no faster than the fastest time allowed, and no slower than the set slowest time. Then they do the competitive bit, before riding to the start of the next competitive bit without beating or exceeding the times permitted. At the time of going to print, the final course had not been set, but they look like taking in High Voltage and Wishing Well, then heading to Flowtown, completing that before heading to Thunderbolt and then to Generator and Vortex before finishing in Slalom Plaza. Sound like a pretty easy day!!

OPEN during EASTER

Open by Appointment

Add to this the mountain bike fraternitytaking advantage of our fabulous new trails. One of the secrets to the success of our mountain biking program development is that the majority of the trails all hook up with the village. You can start from the village and return to the village by any number of routes – and a quick pedal through uncluttered streets is so much better for everyone.

Phone: 03 5758 1200

For Groups, Clubs etc Phone: 03 5758 1200

Saturday 1pm - 4pm | Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Also open for group bookings by appointment with 24 hours notice.

Please try to allow 24hours notice.

For further information:

Special needs visitors are able to call in to the Resort Management Office/Visitor Information Centre to obtain a special access pass.

Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au

Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au

Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum

For further information: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Facebook/fallscreekmuseum

CREEK Open For Business

www.fallscreek.com.au

Accommodation

Alpha Lodge

Open 365 days a year. Self cater accommodation $56 p/p p/n twin/dbl. $42 p/p p/n bunk room. Parallel Street. Ph: 5758 3488 or visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au

QT Hotel Falls Creek

With folk wandering around enjoying the beautiful clear air, fantastic scenery and the great activities - who needs a car anyway? •

The weekend’s program sort of goes like this. Saturday: 9am to 16:00 is compulsory practice. 10am to 18:30 is rider registration and Info Tent open. 17:00 to 17:30 is rider briefing. From 18:00 on there is a social evening at Last Hoot Restaurant and Bar in Slalom Plaza. Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefing and Timing activation. 8:30am to 1430pm Trails Open for GE competition.1500 to 1630 Presentations. If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy some good action, be at Falls Creek this weekend. Further detail from 03 5758 1200. •

Outdoor Activities

Altitude Apartments

Open for Summer. Self-cater accommodation. $65p/p p/n twin/dbl. $47 p/p p/n bunk room. Parallel Street. Ph: 03 5758 3488 or visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au

Altitude Apartments

Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open all year round. Bike storage and free wi-fi. On site bar & restaurant - Be Foodstore. Ph: 03 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au

Spacious fully self-contained accommodation. Open All year round. Bike storage and free Wi-Fi. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 8811

Attunga Lodge

Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255.

Cedarwood Apartments

Accommodation from $150 per room for Dbl; $175 for Queen suites. Licensed Bar. Restaurant open Fri, Sat and Sun. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255

Bogong Alpine Village

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

Falls Creek Country Club

Fully self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au.

Fully self-contained holiday homes on the banks of Lake Guy surrounded by wonderful gardens and walking trails. 15km from Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5754 1131, or visit: www.bogongvillage.com

Bogong High Plains Road.

Cedarwood Apartments

Gebi’s Apartments

Fully self-contained apartment accommodation. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3393

Fully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25.

Diana Lodge

Nelse Alpine Lodge

Accommodation from $100 per person B&B in a

Open for Accommodation, with Dinner, Bed and Breakfast options. Group bookings catered for. Comfortable lodge, pool and spa. Fully Licensed. Ph: 03 5758 3263 or Wb: www.nelselodge.com

comfortable lodge. Fully Licensed. Meals available. Falls Creek Road. Ph: 03 5758 3214

Falls Creek Country Club

Apartment style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna & Steam Room. On-site restaurant and bar. Open all year round - available for group bookings and functions. Ph: 03 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au

Snowski Apartments

Fully self-contained accommodation from $140 /dbl/night. Ph: 03 5758 3391 or visit: www.fallscreekcountryclub.com. au. 7 Bogong High Plains Road.

Milch Café

Mountain biking, road cycling, hiking and all other activities, visit the Visitor Information Centre (above the Slalom Street Day Shelter) for maps and info. Open 9am - 5pm weekdays. Ph: 03 5758 1202.

Open Easter Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, Good Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Open for Brunch on Monday. Thanks for the support – see you in winter. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3407

Shopping

Dining & Bar

Self contained accommodation open all year round with on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au

Summit Ridge Lodge

Attunga Lodge

Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800.

Open for Dinner Fri Sat & Sun. Bookings Recommended. Arlberg Street. Ph: 03 5758 32555

Viking Lodge

Easy Eats Brew House

Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites. On site manager and secure bike storage and workshop. Free Wi-Fi. Ph. 03 5758 3247.

Dining & Bar

For Coffee, meals, snacks & drinks. Open during Easter 9am – 3pm daily. Closed Tuesday. Open Wed 9am – 2pm. ANZAC Day 10am – 2pm. Regular Hours: Wed to Sun 9:30am – 2pm. Ph: 03 5758 3615

Last Hoot Café

BE Foodstore

Open for dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter, then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222. Refer ad this edition.

Open daily from 4pm for drinks and meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer Advert this edition.

Frying Pan Inn

Last Hoot Café

Open daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition.

Open for coffee, drinks and meals. From 3pm Wed to Fri and from 11am Sat & Sun. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 5711 9100

Stingray Restaurant @ QT

Open daily 8am - 8pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5732 8000. Refer ad this edition.

Shopping

Falls Creek Foodworks

Falls Creek FoodWorks

For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, St Falls West. Open 10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009.

For all licensed supermarket lines and newspapers. Located lower level, St Falls West. Ph: 03 5758 3009.

Child Care

Open Thurs: 10am – 5pm. Good Friday: 10am – 3pm. Easter Sat & Sun: 9am – 5pm. Easter Monday – Closed. Tues & Wed: 10am – 5pm. ANZAC Day: Closed.

Child Care

Falls Creek Child Care is open Mon - Fri and is located in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open to children aged 12 weeks to 5 years old and is run by fully qualified educators and is eligible for government rebates.Booking is essential. Phone 03 5758 1244 or visit www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.

Visitor Information

Falls Creek Child Care is open Mon – Fri and is located in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open to children aged 12 weeks to five years old and is run by fully qualified educators, eligible for government rebates. Ph: 03 5758 1244 or visit: www.fallscreek.coom.au/childcare

Visitor Information

Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter) Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends and public holidays.

The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located above the Day Shelter cnr Slalom St and Bogong High Plains Rd, in the Resort Management Office. Open 9am – 5pm Mon – Fri and 10am – 3pm weekends and public

No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s Gravity Enduro. Pic - Jiri Cech.

about it. Pic – Ken Bell

EASTER @ FALLS CREEK

Heaps to Enjoy

Easter is a busy, enjoyable family time at Falls Creek with lots to do and appreciate.

Below is a portrayal of what is happening and things you can get involved in. If you need more help, check the website at www. fallscreek.com.au or call in to the Visitor Information Centre, above the Slalom Street Day Shelter, open 9am – 5pm weekdays and 10am to 3pm weekends and public holidays. Phone 03 5758 1202. •

Kid’s Club

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A TIME TO REMEMBER

ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am6:15am. 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.

Mount Beauty Service

Kids can get involved in the Kids Club on Good Friday at 2pm until 4pm and then again on Saturday between 10am and 12noon. Meet at the Slalom Street Day Shelter about 15 minutes prior to the activity time. A parent is required to attend – and this year we are going to concentrate on making Easter Bonnets. •

Kids Activities

Anzac Day Services are as follows. The Early Morning Service will take place in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am. A small informal service with a speaker from the local RSL. All welcome.

The Visitor Information Centre can supply Kids Packs for Scavenger Hunt Sheets with pencils; Hiking Maps and Cricket Sets – all there to help you keep the kids on their toes. Ph: 57581202. •

Kids Pump Track Derby

The Anzac Day March will come down Hollonds Street, starting from the assembly point in Park Street, near the Police Station at 10:45am, but marchers should be assembled and ready to go at 10:30am. Whilst Hollonds Street will not be closed, traffic movement will be restricted as the marchers come down the street.

2pm – 4pm Saturday on The Pump Track in the Village Bowl. Kids of all ages on scooters or bikes will run off against the clock in a fun elimination event. Registrations at the Frying Pan fro 12noon. • Falls to Hotham Shuttle:

Falls Creek at 7am on Easter Saturday and deposits walkers at the Loch Car Park at Hotham about 9:15am for the walk back to Falls Creek. The Hotham to Falls Alpine Crossing can be done in one, two or three days. Call in to the VIC for a brochure. Pre-bookings and payments are required for this service. •

Ken Bell.

Chair Lift Rides

The Summit Chairlift will operate on Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday from 10am to 3pm each day. Mountain Bikes can be taken on the chair. Prices: Adult: $20. Child: $15 (6-17). Family $45.

All Day Mountain Bike Pass: $50. Two Day Mountain Bike Pass: $90.

What’s

On

This service is ideally suited for folk who have planned to walk the iconic Hotham to Falls Alpine Crossing. The service departs

The Commemorative Service will take place at the Cenotaph, beginning at 11am. The Motion of Loyalty will be offered by Councillor Tony Keeble of the Alpine Shire. Prayers will be led by Sister Eileen Reardon of the Catholic Church and the Guest Speaker on the day will be Flight L Richard Cornell ALTC Bandiana..

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

The address for the day will be offered by students from the Mount Beauty Secondary College. Speakers will be school captains, Katerina Trnka and Connor Vickers. At our local service, wreaths will be laid by many community representatives and members of the public are invited to do so if they wish. Further details on the service from Mr Bob Williams, President, Mount Beauty RSL on 5754 1585, or 0427 784 499.

APRIL

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. •

19th Good Friday

19th – 22nd Annual Easter Art Show of the Mount beauty Art Group Inc. 10am – 4pm daily at the Mount Beauty Community Centre. Further details: 0427 544 615.

20th TDFNL Easter Bye

21st Ecumenical Dawn Service, 6:30am top of the Tawonga Gap. See Easter Edition for more details.

21st Easter Sunday Funday at Falls Creek with special breakfast, the fantastic Egg Toss and the proverbial Easter Egg Hunt. Further details at: www.fallscreek.com.au

23rd Victorian Schools Term Two begins.

25th ANZAC Day Services. Falls Creek – 5:30am at Eagle Rock on the Pretty Valley Road. Mount Beauty7am Early Service at Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue by the lake. 10:45am at the Cenotaph at the roundabout.

26th – 28th Mount Beauty Music Festival – Three days of absolute enjoyment for all ages – with over 30 artists and three venues and lots to enjoy. Check out: www.musicfestival.org.au

27th TDFNL Rd 4. Dederang Mount Beauty V Yackandandah

30th – 1st Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. At QT for all members of the Hospitality Industry. Enquiries to: Ken Bell Mb: 0400 350 488

At the base of the walking and mountain biking trails!

30th Mums Night Off! 7:30pm for 8pm Sit-down Dinner – an opportunity for local mums to get out and let their hair down with friends. The first ‘Mums Night Off’ will be at Annapurna – then changing monthly. Goodie bags – lots of fun. Enquiries Ph: Angela 0404 212 450

OPEN seven days a week... 8am to 2pm .. for breakfast, lunch, coffee, snacks and drinks!

MAY

Locals Tuesday - from 5pm

May is the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal Month. Please give generously!

Kids Entertainment, Free Meat Raffles, Free Pool and Darts comp!

•Apartment style luxury rooms

•Pool & Jacuzzi

4th Mount Beauty Monthly Community Market. 9am – 1pm at the top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent. For further details or to book a stall, phone Bev: 0419 289 672 or Email: bevbantick@gmail.com.

•Sauna & Steam Room

4th TDFNL Rd 5. Wodonga Saints V Dederang Mount Beauty

Available for Groups Bookings and Functions. Contact us for details!

9th Regular Monthly Meeting of the UKV Community Association. A pro-active group that seeks to better our community. 7:30pm at The Auditorium (next to the VIC). All Welcome. Em: info@ukvcommunity.org.au

11th

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome. Ph: 0427 544 824.

11th TDFNL Rd 6. Dederang Mount Beauty V Tallangatta @ Mount Beauty

17th Mount Beauty Men’s Shed Monthly Meeting and BBQ Lunch from 11:30am. Em: secretary@mountbeautymensshed.org.au

Diggers marching down Hollonds Street last year, led by Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic -

Some fabulous creativity has gone in to this round of Easter Bonnets. Pic – Chris Hocking.

require contact • this would visitor general personnel community for a to above please http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. there. • and Window Furnishing suppliers, Wine and Spirit merchants, Wholesale Food Suppliers, Chemical, Cleaning and Toiletry suppliers and equipment suppliers. Prepare for the season and save money.

EASTER @ FALLS CREEK

Fully paid up Hero Pass Ticket holders may ride the chair over Easter for Free. Tickets should be purchased from Home Base in Slalom Plaza. Open 10am – 3pm Saturday and Sunday, or from the Bottom Station of the Summit Chairlift in the Village Bowl. • Free Cinema

A Life to Remember

A free showing of a decent fun movie will take place in the QT Boardroom, immediately above the Falls Creek FoodWorks at 6pm on Good Friday. No need to book – just bring the family. • Bike Hire

There are several places to hire bikes in Falls Creek. One is from Brett at Frueauf Village. He has a range of mountain bikes to get you places. Call him on:

Mb: 0427 166 335.

A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some wine and a light BBQ will be provided, but we ask that you bring other beverages and also a plate to share. In the case of wet weather, a contingency plan will be in place. Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and it is understood that members of Lyn’s family will be in attendance. •

Trade Fair @ Falls Creek

The other is from the Blue Dirt Café in the Slalom Car Park. They have a range

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

of mountain and road bikes and some for kids. Give them a call to book.

Mb: 0409 161 903. •

Mountain Bike Shuttles

Visit the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Further details from: Mb: 0400 350 488. •

Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Phone: 5754

Then we have the giant Easter Egg Hunt from around 10am – where all the kids get to crack it ‘cause “he got more than me!” It is fun and there are eggs for everyone.

Stratton & Anoop Pem.

Got a problem with pests?

We can help with:

• Pre-purchase home inspections

• Sniffer dog tracking of Termites

Blue Dirt will be running mountain bike shuttles on Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Easter. Cost is: Pre-booking online: $65pp. Walk in price (if spots available): $75pp. Ph: 0409 161 903 or visit: www. bluedirt.com.au to book a shuttle. •

• Rodents • Spiders

Dirt Divas

Andrew Poulton

• Wasps - and all other pests that crawl or fly!

Ph: 1300 559 799 Mb: 0427 914 909 Em: Andrew@bugroffpestbusters.com

Dirt Divas by The Fastline Bikedamy is the latest addition to our mountain bike portfolio. Skills Course and coaching over the Eater weekend. . Go to: http://tfb.bike/ dirt-divas/ to book. •

Easter Sunday Morning

MOTORING TIPS

Regular Servicing

Easter Sunday is our big day. We start with a huge BBQ Breakfast in the Village Bowl from around 9am and this is a community fund-raiser (Falls Creek SES).

Our car is like our body. We must look after it all of the time - not just when something fails.

Regular servicing will identify when items are wearing (brake pads, tyres, filters, hoses etc). These and other wearing items can be replaced before they let us down on the road.

Face Painting will take place from 10am until around 11am and the Easter Bonnet Competition about 10:30am. Easter Bunny will also be hopping around!

The Eggstra-Ordinary Egg Toss is a ripper. Teams pair up and toss fair-dinkum chook eggs to each other – and catch them. Each successful throw and catch means you step back a meter and do it again – until you wear one. The couple that successfully catch – with no spilt egg – are the winners! And the prizes are fantastic. •

Tennis

The Falls Creek Tennis Courts are available for hire during the holidays and Easter. Bookings to be made through the team at Visitor Information Centre – open daily from around 10am to 3pm. Ph: 03 5758 1202. •

GREENLINE

Imagine discovering (too late) that your Brake Pads had worn out - just as you’re heading for the tree.

Beginners 5km Descent

Regular servicing is important for the good health of your vehicle - and for your good health and safety!

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

Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many exhibitors that will be as this year’s Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Pic - Elle Shaw.

Concentration is the key to not having a raw egg all over your face in the fabulous Easter Egg Toss!! Pic – Chris Hocking

Walks

There are lots of walks and lots of maps. Then there is the shuttle to Hotham, so that you can walk back to Falls along the Alpine Walking track. A big day but worth it. You can prepare and take a couple of days if so desired. There are around 30km of Aqueduct Trails that can be explored and around 10 or twelve historic huts to visit –each within two or three hours walk.

Fishing, road cycling is all available. There is a flier available with some handy maps and ride descriptions on the road around Falls and Mount Beauty.

Golf is available in Mount Beauty – as are glider flights. If it’s not in this paper, check with the Visitor Information Centre, cnr Slalom Street and Bogong High Plains Road, open 9am to 5pm weekdays and 10am to 3pm weekends/public holidays. Ph: 03 5758 1202. •

Trails, Tales and Tucker

The High Plains Huts curated walk starting at Wallace’s Hut, will wind its way along the aqueduct, past the Rover Chalet and on to a magnificent picnic lunch at Cope Hut. With fabulous views of the Alps, you will be able to hear the stories of the pioneers of the region, whilst learning the history of the area from our local guide Ken Bell. With plenty of surprises on the way, this walk will be both a relaxing stroll and a unique history experience. Enjoy the magnificence of this beautiful region. Diana Lodge will supply a sumptuous picnic lunch.

The date is Saturday 20th April, 2019, 10:45am – 2:30pm. The Meeting Point: Visitor Information Centre, Slalom Street, Falls Creek. Bookings Please to: https://www. eventbrite.com.au/Trails, Tales and Tucker. Further details from 03 5758 1200. •

Alpine Summers Exhibition

A very special exhibition will be on show this Easter at Falls Creek – Alpine Summers, featuring the work of a group of artists from the Great Alpine Gallery

EASTER @ FALLS CREEK

in Swifts Creek, created in response to the breathtaking Falls Creek environment.

As guests of the Falls Creek Alpine Resort’s Artist-in-Residence Program, the artists spent a number of weeks over the past two summers roaming the high plains and creating work in oil paints, pastels, photography, printmaking and basketry. They also shared their skills with the local community in a series of drawing and printmaking workshops.

The unique and precious alpine environment was a constant source of delight and discovery for the artists. Their work explores the presence of the monolithic mountains, sweeping vistas and drop-offs in varying light and weather, detailed studies of the minutiae of the moss beds, the profusion of life in the alpine herb fields, the chain of ponds at Pretty Valley, and the sensuous forms of the ancient snow gums.

The exhibition will show the work of Deirdre Jack, Penny Carruthers, Anne Richardson, Tiffany Forster, Tracey Johnson, Lynn Lochrie and Ann Bingham.

THE HOME BASE - EASTER SALE

Formerly Falls Creek Sports in Slalom Plaza

Open Easter Sat & Sun 10am – 3pm

Summer sale continues with up to 60% off a large range of Winter products.

SUMMIT CHAIR RIDES

In the Village Bowl

Operating Easter Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 3pm.

Adults: $20. Child (6 – 17yrs): $15. Family: $45

Mountain Bike Passes: One Day $50. Two Day: $90

Tickets purchased at the Summit Chair

Shop located to the left of the stairs in St Falls Building, Slalom Plaza. Map Ref: F5

All of the works will be for sale – this is a great opportunity to take home a memento of this unique part of the word.

“Please come and share the delight we discovered wandering around the high plains for weeks on end with our noses in the profusion of herbs, seeking out bling beetles, holding onto camera tripods in the wild wind, setting up canvases in the mist and spending days in the ancient presence of the snow gums, tracing their lines” said Tracey Johnson, one of the artists.

The works will be on show at the Falls Creek Board Room, Slalom Plaza, (above Foodworks) Friday 19 April - Monday 22 April, 10am-4pm.

Please join the team at 2pm Saturday 20 April for the exhibition opening, refreshments supplied. Further details: Tracey Johnson: 0418 221 078. •

MOTORING TIPS

Ways to Save Money

1. Buy Economical Tyres. It’s tempting to go cheap, but that can prove to be a mistake. Tests show they often increase stopping distance, have a negative effect on handling. They may also hit your fuel economy and need replacing more often.

2. Drive gently when the car is cold. Cars are at their least efficient when they are cold. If you drive hard straight from start-up, you are redoubling the wasted fuel, and also wearing out the engine more quickly in the process.

3. Empty your boot. Don’t carry unnecessary weight around with you. On average, every 50kg will increase your fuel consumption by 2%.

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

Snowgum – a pastel by Tiffany Forster.

{ LIV CARTLEDGE }

Liv’s husky tones, soul-filled lyrics and warm melodies will draw you in and leave you wondering how you got there. “Love the voice, those guitar melodies and the sense of intimacy.” - Dom Alessio, Triple J.

THE PIGS } { ANN POORE }

Making music can sometimes feel like you’re drifting on the ocean, waiting for inspiration to appear like shore on the horizon. For Australian singer-songwriter Andrew Swift, the

was

Melbourne music scene.

{ LIV CARTLEDGE }

Folk singer and pop punk poet Alana Wilkinson is turning heads with her debut release ‘Closer’ and a string of high profile festivals and shows showcasing her wit, humour and social commentary.

ANDREW SWIFT }

Making music can sometimes feel like you’re drifting on the ocean, waiting for inspiration to appear like shore on the horizon. For Australian singer-songwriter Andrew Swift, the sea was the Melbourne music scene.

Folk singer and pop punk poet Alana Wilkinson is turning heads with her debut release ‘Closer’ and a string of high profile festivals and shows showcasing her wit, humour and social commentary.

Z-STAR DELTA ARE COMING!!!

Z-STAR DELTA ARE COMING!!! “Nitrous-injected hyper-blues that spiritually hail from the Mississippi Delta… astonishingly huge sound for a duo” – 100% Rock Magazine

showcasing her wit, humour and social commentary.

“Nitrous-injected hyper-blues that spiritually hail from the Mississippi Delta… astonishingly huge sound for a duo” – 100% Rock Magazine

{ LIV CARTLEDGE }

Beauty Neighbourhd Ctre 7. Tow & Show (Les Peart Oval) 8. Market Stalls (Tail Race Rd Closure)

Liv Cartledge is a rare find. Liv’s husky tones, soul-filled lyrics and warm melodies will draw you in and leave you wondering how you got there. “Love the voice, those guitar melodies and the sense of intimacy.” - Dom Alessio, Triple J.

Outdoor stage (End Tail Race Rd)

MBMF HQ (Visitor Info Centre) 11. Sculpture Walk 12. Food & Craft Stalls

{ LITTLE WISE } Whether slinging her electric guitar or quietly strumming an acoustic refrain, Little

A distinctive dirty blues sound which echoes the styles of generations of blues music - from the blues masters of yester-year to the British / American blues revival of the 1960’s.

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soul-filled lyrics and warm melodies will draw you in and leave you wondering how you got there. “Love the voice, those guitar melodies and the sense of intimacy.” - Dom Alessio, Triple J.

{ LITTLE WISE } Whether slinging her electric guitar or quietly strumming an acoustic refrain, Little Wise—AKA songwriter Sophie Klein—will break your heart then stitch it back together again—melodically, piece by piece.

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A distinctive dirty

sound which echoes the styles of generations of blues

- from the blues masters of yester-year to the British / American blues revival of the 1960’s.

A distinctive dirty blues sound which echoes the styles of generations of blues music - from the blues masters of yester-year to the British / American blues revival of the 1960’s.

The self-taught multiinstrumentalist from Tasmania fuses elements of reggae and hip-hop with soulful vocals and upbeat acoustic guitar. { ZAC SLATER }

10:25pm 4:25pm, 5:25pm, 10:25pm, 11:25pm 4:25pm, 5:25pm

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Paris fashion icon and TV celebrity Fanny Bouffante comes to Mt Beauty fresh from her 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival show.

*schedule subject to change.

5:30pm 9:30am, 10:30, 6pm, 7:30pm 5:45pm 9:45am, 10:45, 6:15pm,

VICTOR CRIPES

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ALANA WILKINSON

Folk singer and pop punk poet Alana Wilkinson is turning heads with her debut release ‘Closer’ and a string of high profile festivals and shows

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Time to Enjoy

Friday 26th, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April this year 2019. A full three day festival that will bring a range of music, arts and culture to town. Venues for this year are: West Peak, Community Centre and Cranky Charlies.

Situated in the stunning Kiewa Valley, Mount Beauty makes for a perfect weekend getaway location. With scenic views of Mt Bogong, Mount Beauty Music Festival is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the ears. This year's line-up welcomes an array of genres, including country, hip hop, folk and much more, with over 30 artists taking to the stage across the three days.

The full line-up for 2019 (with a few more surprises up our sleeve) is: Little Wise, The Pigs, Alice Skye (opening night only), Matt Joe Gow, Victor Cripes, Feather Heads, Fanny Bouffante, Zoe Fox & the Rocket Clocks, The Kite Machine, Alana Wilkinson, Jessica Lorraine, Liv Cartledge, Dr Hernandez, Flamenco, Affinity Quartet, Jack the Fox, Tyler Nakoa, Tim Guy, Warde Elliot, Eliza & Zac, Ann Poore, Andrew Swift, Slim Dime, FAM Bright, Captain Pete, Amensia and Jeramiah Rose are amongst the acts set to lend performances across the weekend. In addition to a dreamy line-up of musicians, the festival

will also offer comedy performances, food and market stalls, a fire twirling night show, a sculptor walk and even a tow & show car show.

This music festival is available for everyone to enjoy. There will be a ticketed part, but there will be a FREE outdoor main stage, with markets, car displays, children's entertainment, games and activities.

The markets will be a range of quality stalls, a food and drink area, showcasing local products and services. Bringing visitors to the town to share what this place has to offer.

Some of the things we can look forward to are:

On Saturday night with doors open from 6:30pm down at the Alex McCullough Hall at the Neighbourhood Centre we will have a ‘Glow Party’ This is an Alpine Shire sponsored Freeza event for the 13 to 19 age group. Freeza is as also a drug, tobacco and alcohol free event. Cost is $10 per person and includes Pizza and Fruit Spritz. Tickets on line at: trybooking.com

From 9am on Sunday 28th we will all be able to enjoy and appreciate the ‘Automotive Tow & Show’ on the Les Peart Oval and featuring a range of good looking, historic, fast, and exotic pieces of automotive excellence. Register for $10

with a trophy for the best Classic, Hot Rod, Muscle, Vintage or Modern.

Friday opening night is a special VIP event at West Peak with dinner and a line up including Alice Skye (exclusively Friday night only) and just announced Z Star Delta (UK) is confirmed to perform also Friday night at the VIP and again Sunday night (time to be confirmed.) Rex Stringer, Alpine Freeza winner from last year will be opening this event.

Sunday Picnic by the Pondage is a Free event bring your picnic blanket and lunch or grab something from the food and drink vendors, between 12-2 spend a couple of hours by the pondage.

Sculpture Walk. Take a stroll along the Pondage and admire the works from Michael from Criterz and Bitz in Wodonga. He has works at Falls Creek and will have some beautiful pieces on display along the walk over the festival weekend.

For more details Ph Jos 0407 797 228. •

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Fabulous Autumn

Community Market

Great Success

LThe leaves are starting to turn. The air is clear and sweet – with just a hint of coolness. And yes, we are on our way to another of our beautiful winters. But, we still have Easter, the annual Mount Beauty Music Festival and the rest of Autumn to enjoy – and so we shall!

ocal lad Ben McIlroy is an up and coming Enduro mountain bike racer. Over the last two years he has progressed to be the fastest junior rider in Australia winning both the National Series and the National Championships in 2016. On March 26 Ben went and raced his first ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in Rotorua, New Zealand. Prior to the event Matt Rousu caught up with Ben to chat about the race and his potential future in the mountain bike world.

MR: Is this your first overseas race?

Knowledge is the key to your enjoyment, and if it ain’t in this paper, the answers will be at the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre, Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty. Open 9am – 5pm daily, including Good Friday. Ph: 03 5755 0596.

Mount Beauty Art Group

Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be pretty exciting.

MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous?

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?

On Easter Saturday morning until around 2pm, the Mount Beauty Community Market will be held around Kiewa Crescent and at the top end of Hollonds Street. This market features lots of locally made and grown produce, plants, wood raffles and lots more. For further information or to book a site, phone 0419 289 672. •

Creative Workshops

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

Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous than excited. Excited to race overseas, but nervous because it’s such a big event.

This Art group meets every Thursday to paint, draw, mould, carve or indeed engage in any form of Art that members of this friendly group become inclined to put their hand and minds to.

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,

Each Easter the group of around 36 artists hold their annual art show, and this year it looks like being the biggest Art Show ever held in Mount Beauty. With 250 works to be exhibited, there is certainly going to be some organising behind the scenes. Many of the artists are known to the community and all live locally - in and around Mount Beauty and surrounding areas. Their work is enjoyable and to be appreciated. If you would like to show your appreciation, or simply enjoy some wonderful art, make a point of visiting the show at the Mount Beauty Community Centre, top end of Hollonds Street, each day of Easter, from 10am to 4pm. •

Visit the Bogong Power Station Information Centre

For historical & geological exhibits. Now open Sundays

OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTY

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

Kelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical Centre, Tawonga Crescent. Full eye examinations including Glaucoma tests, Diabetes and Macular Degeneration screening.

Domestic

Over the Easter long weekend, ‘Gather & Harvest’ in Hollonds Street will be offering a series of creative workshops for kids and adults. Spaces are limited, so please pop in and sign up soon. We will be running more workshops in the future, so please like us on Instagram to be the first to know about what is happening in our studio.

of the races he was doing.

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

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

Kids - Make Easter Egg Bath Bombs. Saturday 20th April. 10:30am – 11:30am. Ages: 5yrs+. Cost: $20. You will learn how to make your own bath bombs at home and also get to make a range of cute egg-shaped bath bombs to take home and enjoy.

Indigo – An introduction to the colour that changed the world. Saturday 20th April. 1pm – 3pm. Ages: 14yrs+. Cost: $50.

In this workshop we will explore a little of the history of Indigo, dyeing techniques and you will get a chance to dye your own silk or cotton scarf in our indigo vat to take home.

Soap Making. Sunday 21st April. 12:30pm – 3:30pm. Ages: 16yrs+. Cost: $85.

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

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own soap? Come and join us in our studio to learn how we make our soap. At the end of the class you will walk away with the skills to continue to make soap at home and also plenty of soap to last you for months. •

LOCAL RADIO

Alpine Radio 96.5 FM

In the Kiewa Valley

Alpine Radio 92.9 FM

In the Ovens Valley

Pre-Loved Ski Gear Sale

Alpine Radio 94.5 FM

In the Harrietville area

Emergency Services Broadcaster

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

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

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

Ben: Yeah, looking at someone like Paul

Mount Beauty Community Radio for good music, local news, snow reports and developing programs. Ph: 5754 4554

Email: info@alpineradio.com.au Website: www.alpineradio.com.au

Forgotten to pack your warm coat or need a hot water bottle whilst camping these holidays? Are you tired of drinking your wine from plastic picnic cups? Maybe an old pair of runners for the river would be just the thing to protect your feet. Then

Fully licensed restaurant

Renowned Dining and Wines

Hand-made Pasta ~ Slow-braised meats

~ World’s best Pork Chop ~ amongst other un-worldly delights by Roi!

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

Age ‘Good Food Guide’ since 1998

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Bookings please - Gift Vouchers available Ph 03 5754 4495

177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga

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

MR: Is this your first overseas race?

Visit the Bogong Power Station Information Centre

For historical & geological exhibits.

Open: Sundays and Mondays

Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be pretty exciting.

the Mount Beauty Op Shop is the place to go. Operated by a group of enthusiastic volunteers the Op Shop provides a great service to tourists and locals alike. Not everyone is aware that donated items from the community are diverted into several channels. The higher quality items appear on the racks and shelves for sale to the public at bargain prices, whilst the rest is sent onto other charities or businesses. In 2018 over a tonne of clean cotton items were sold to Jacks Rags, and this year we will beat that mark. This is a great recycling service for items that are not saleable. We collect and distribute to disaster relief, animal refuge, family services, the homeless; and to local people who request help for worthy causes - a win, win situation! With the weather change we begin to think about all the great things we can do in the snow, and about checking our last year’s ski gear. The Op Shop has a massive Ski Clothing sale happening again this year beginning on Easter Saturday. We are selling good quality second hand jackets, pants, après boots, goggles, helmets, hats, gloves, mittens and incidentals for both adults and children. A few high quality items have marked prices, but most are under $20.

MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous?

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

Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous than excited. Excited to race overseas, but nervous because it’s such a big event.

This is a bargain sale not to be missed! Spread the word, and we’ll see you at the Op Shop in Hollonds Street on Easter Saturday from 9:30. •

Hospital Easter Sunday Fete

MR: Have you heard anything about the tracks over in Rotorua, NZ?

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

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

MR: How did you get into riding?

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

From 10:30am until about 1:30pm in the grounds of the hospital and the Cenotaph. All the fun of the fete including many, many stalls, static displays from fire brigade,

Iconic NZ products like Whittakers and Cookie Time

MR: raced?

Ben: three Canberra In 2016 Adelaide three on to (with Brosnan

MR: racing Gravity

Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad, when more the couple I then

Ben: state 15s dude. so I I remember a bit bottom race was just bottom.”

After to the that of the really invited first became LOCAL

- Matt Rousu.

The Ecumenical Dawn Service at the top of the Tawonga Gap adds a special touch to Easter.

Pic – Anne Morley

SES Falls Creek, ambulance and our local dragon boat. Dr Zagorski will be spinning the wheel – with the first spin at 11am.

This fete is the major fund-raiser for the Mount Beauty campus of Alpine Health.

The Beauty of Yoga

Several extra workshops are planned for this Easter break – but space is limited so please come in and sign up as soon as you can.

Classes to be held in the studio at 32 Hollonds Street over Easter include:

5pm Saturday: Slow Flow. 8:30am Monday: Rise & Shine.

Price: $16. Bookings recommended at www.thebeautyofyoga.gettimely.com - or contact Amber on 0409 355 545.

Easter Sunday 5pm – ‘Sound Bath’ hosted by Rachel Whipps – ‘Create Healing’ in the studio. $10. No bookings required. •

Glorious Gliding

Approximately 10 or 15 extra soaring aircraft will be visiting Mount Beauty for Easter with several coming from the Melbourne Gliding club. The popularity of this area for flying is borne out by the fact that pilots, their families and their aircraft are coming from places like Melbourne, Temora and Sydney.

With the weather forecast to continue in the same warm vein, the gliding should be extremely good. If you fancy a breathtaking experience and exotic views over the valley, call down to the airfield and book a trial introductory flight. For further details, call Peter Deane 0418 591 351 or Bernie O'Donnell 0431 529 633. •

Church Services

Refer to the notice elsewhere in this publication regarding times and venues for all Church Services in the area. •

Car Club Meeting

Again this year, Mount Beauty Car Club is hosting its’ major two day race meeting on Easter Saturday and Sunday.

Cars are coming from as far as Swan Hill and Ballarat to compete, with racing starting from 11:30 am on both days.

One of the feature events is the $1,000 Dash for Cash. This sudden death shootout sees cars competing in two lap sprints; with the winner proceeding to take on the next challenger. This event is always a real crowd pleaser and for this meeting it is planned to be held as the last event on the Saturday so the cars (and their drivers) have a chance to recover for the finals on Sunday afternoon.

If you are interested in helping as a volunteer at the Club please either contact

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us on Facebook or come to one of our meetings at the Dederang Hotel on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. •

Horse Riding

Yet another well-loved popular past-time. Kath and Steve Baird, now with sons, Lin and Clay, have garnered many years of knowledge providing horse riding experiences for thousands of visitors from all round the world. The family were recently awarded a 2009 Victorian Tourism Award, the Parks Victoria sponsored award for Adventure Tourism. If you would like to partake of this experience, remember that Easter is busy, bookings are vital. Ph: 03 5754 4849. •

Kiewa Valley Museum

Open seven days a week, 9am - 5pm at the Mount Beauty Information Centre, Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty.

The Kiewa Valley Historical Society’s Museum has the following four permanent displays -

The First Peoples of the Kiewa Valley and the Bogong High Plains.

New listings coming soon Off market opportunities Winter rentals available Easter long weekend is a great time for real estate!

Contact Courtney on 0437 191 892 mountaincreekpm.com.au

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With FREE life-time servicing on all new bikes sold

Hire Bikes for Everyone!! ...Including Electric Assist Cycling Accessories ...Surf Mats, River Tubes, River Shoes, Running Apparel & Accessories! Golf Club Hire, Fishing Gear, Licences & Bait!

PLUS... Enjoy a coffee, cake or smoothie on our fabulous deck!

• SALES • REPAIRS • SERVICE Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South Ph: 03 5754 1118 Em: info@rockyvalley.com.au

OPEN: Weekdays 8am - 5.30pm Public Holidays 8am - 4pm ANZAC Day: 8am - 10.30am

THURSDAY & FRIDAY: 3PM - LATE SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 9AM – LATE EASTER MONDAY: CLOSED UNTIL LATE MAY

Ph: 03 5711 9100

Wednesday: $1 Chicken Wings & $10 Pints

Friday: Fish N Chips

New for Easter in a brand new business are the Creative classes at Gather & Harvest. Pic - Lee Docherty

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Kiewa Valley Cattlemen and Women and their High Plains' Huts.

Cross Country Skiing on Mt Bogong and the High Plains.

The Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and the town it created - Mount Beauty.

Easter Creative Workshops

Saturday (am), Saturday (pm) & Sunday.

Refer to write-up elsewhere in this publication, visit the store or phone to book.

Our store is built on the principles of:

• Local • Handmade • Ethical

• Sustainable • Creative

16 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 1286

Open 10am – 4pm Weekdays

Easter Hours: Good Friday - 11-2pm

Easter Sat - 9:30-3pm Easter Sun - 11 - 3pm

Easter Mon - 11-2pm ANZAC day 11 - 2pm

MEDICAL SERVICES MOUNT BEAUTY

2D Tawonga Crescent.

8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays. (for urgent medical issues only)

Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments 24 hours for emergencies

The Historical Society’s Museum also has the occasional additional rotating exhibitions. And if you enjoy the exhibitions, all that is asked is a Gold Coin Donation. • Bike Hire

Rocky Valley Bikes is the ideal spot to get started on your new cycling regime. Brian and Glenyse have a range of new bikes, both road and mountain for sale –including electric assist bikes. They also have quality safe kids’ bikes and all of the required paraphernalia. Rocky Valley also has fishing and camping gear and accessories. If you would just like to hire a bike, get in early. Ph: 03 5754 1118. Or, you may enjoy a smoothie or a coffee on their new deck. •

EASTER CHURCH SERVICES

ANGLICAN CHURCH

St. Aidan’s, Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga Easter Sunday 5pm. Holy Eucharist

CATHOLIC CHURCH

St. Joseph’s, Lakeside Avenue, Mount Beauty

Good Friday 3pm. Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, followed by Reconciliation

Holy Saturday 7:30pm. Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday 8:30am. Easter Sunday Mass

More Activity

Other activities available during the autumn break include fishing, golf, tennis, bike riding (both mountain and road) and walking in the bush.

You may decide to take advantage of the excellent wineries and restaurants that offer the best of local produce. Further information on activities and events in this area is available from the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre, Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty. Open 9am –5pm daily. Ph: 5755 0596. •

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

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

WHERE WHEN HOW WHO WHAT Your Local Practice –supporting the local community!

Regular Services 8:30am Sundays

Dederang

Good Friday 10:30am Stations of the Cross followed by Reconciliation

Easter Sunday 10:30am Easter Sunday Mass

KIEWA VALLEY REFRESH CHURCH

Assemblies of God, Pastor James Dunn

Kiewa Valley Highway, Mongans Bridge.

Ph: 5754 5202

Good Friday 10:30am Worship Service

Easter Sunday 10:30am Resurrection Celebration

Regular Services 10:30am Sundays

UNITING CHURCH

Cnr Kiewa Cres & Hill St, Mount Beauty Ph: 5754 4065

Good Friday 10am Worship Service

Easter Sunday 10am Celebration Service

Regular Services 10am Sundays

COMBINED CHURCHES DAWN SERVICE

Easter Sunday 6:30am at the Tawonga Gap Lookout. All Welcome.

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An inspiring image of the site of the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Falls Creek – Eagle Rock on the Pretty Valley Road. Pic – Marie Edwards

ANZAC Day

The 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. New returned service personnel are now coming from the ranks of Vietnam Vets and those who have seen service in the Middle East. Numbers are being maintained by other service personnel and all are supported by the very appreciative public.

ANZAC Day is the one of the few opportunities in the year where people can come together with a solemn and sincere purpose. It is a day that engenders pride and reinforces the gratefulness carried by the bulk of the nation. It is expected that this year will be no different.

SERVICES - Falls Creek

Join the Falls Creek locals at this unique location, Eagle Rock, for the Dawn Service 2017.

Shuttle for ANZAC Dawn Service: 5:15am - 5:30am Meet at Slalom Day Car Park.

ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am - 6:15am. at Eagle Rock – including a

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A TIME TO REMEMBER

Bagpipe recital courtesy Barry Flynn. All friends and visitors welcome. For further information please call 03 5758 1202 or visit www.fallscreek.com.au/Events

SERVICES - Mount Beauty

Anzac Day Services are as follows. The Early Morning Service will take place in BiCentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am. A small informal service with a speaker from the local RSL. All welcome.

The Commemorative Service will take place at the Cenotaph, beginning at 11am. The Motion of Loyalty will be offered by Councillor Tony Keeble of the Alpine Shire. Prayers will be led by Alf Thistlethwaite of the Uniting Church and the Guest Speaker on the day will be a guest from, ADF, Bandiana.

The address for the day will be offered

by students from the Mount Beauty Secondary College – further reinforcing the appreciation of our diggers shown by the young folk in the community. Speakers will be school captains. At our local service, wreaths will be laid by many community representatives and members of the public are invited to do so if they wish.

Further details on the service from Mr Bob Williams, President, Mount Beauty R&SL on 5754 1585, or 0427 784 499.

Following the service, everyone is invited to West Peak Hotel 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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Three Tonne Tipper and mini Excavator. Ph: 0427 942 171.

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.

CAKE MAKING & DECORATING

Elene Wood at Studio E Cakes Tawonga – for all occasions. Call 0409 673 192 or Email: studioecakestawonga@bigpond.com

CARPENTRY & BUILDING SERVICES

Oztek Property Maintenance. Let us look after your home. We do bathrooms, decks, pergolas and all handyman needs. Call Dave 0466 990 862.

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

POSITIONS VACANT - BOGONG VILLAGE Cleaning/Guest Services Staff Required Winter 2019 Season (June - Sept). Casual/Part-time Approx. 10-25 hours per week. Potential start March or April for early training. Email resume to: manager@bogongvillage.com or call Kim McKeown Ph: 03 5754 1131.

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.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

PAINTING SERVICES

Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial.

FOR SALE

Novia Wedding

with intricate lace and beaded

FOR SALE

One brand new pair of ASICS Tennis shoes, size 46 Euro (11.5 US). Worn once. Too tight for me. Retail Price: $159.95. Will sell for $120. Ph: 0400 350 488

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

REFRIGERATION & ELECTRICAL

Qualified Refrigeration Mechanic & Electrician available to solve problems in the Upper Kiewa Valley and Falls Creek. DC Electrical & Refrigeration. Ph: 0428 737 273.

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.

Alma

Dress, Size 8, High front neckline

detail, high lace back and buttons, soft tulle A-line skirt that flows in to a beautiful train. Worn once – by mistake. $950. Ph: 0400 350 488

PROPERTY THIS WEEK

15 Freeburgh Avenue

Awell maintained Mount Beauty home. This lovely property has been well maintained and improved over its lifetime and offers you a comfortable and appealing home.

Internally the home offers a spacious, open plan living area. The timber kitchen is well equipped and features electric cooking.

Two spacious bedrooms are complimented by a modern and attractive bathroom.

A bright and light sunroom has been built onto the side of the house facing the privacy of the back yard and offers a lovely space to sit and relax all year round. There is also an undercover entertainment area for warm summer evenings.

Shedding and storage has not been neglected and there is a quality three bay open fronted garage for your storage and parking needs –room for cars and a workshop. This property should be inspected at $305,000.

4.7 out of 5 - Not a bad rating put up by someone else! And improvements to come this winter!!!

Talk to us at:

Ariel’s Laundrette

41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty

Open 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm W/ends & Holidays

Ph: 0400 350 488

Redgum Firewood

HEAPS - Now in Stock Pick-up or Delivered!

Need Tools? We Have… Motor Mower, Whipper Snipper, Whacker Packer, Pressure Washer, Jack Hammer, 6x4 Trailer, Acrow Props and Mobile Scaffolding!

Total Garden Care

Mulches, gravels, fertilisers, stakes, star pickets (all sizes), sprays, pots, seedlings, plants and all types of gardening tools!

Everything for the Home & Garden

12 Lakeside Avenue

Renovated, charming - providing an easy walk to the main street this lovely Mount Beauty home is located less than 200metres from the main shopping centre, the medical centre, hospital, town hall and public pool are also in close proximity.

Renovated and refurbished, maintaining original features to ensure the character of the home is undiminished, this property showcases the original weatherboards, beautiful timber flooring and hardwood picture rails and door frames.

Internally the modern kitchen features a built-in pantry, gas cooking, dishwasher and island bench with storage and offers an attractive, practical space that opens out to the spacious dining area.

The lounge room features cosy wood heating, complimented by split system air conditioning and looks out over the front garden.

The second lounge/library room is the perfect space for hobbies and features a skylight and a full view of the generous backyard through the wall to wall windows. There are two spacious bedrooms with large built in robes and a third bedroom is located off the second lounge area. Currently used as an art studio this charming room features French Doors into the main bedroom, polished timber flooring and is an adaptable space that would suite a number of uses.

Modern and spacious, the laundry has plenty of storage and bench space with

TIME TO RENEW !

We have paints for internal & external! Materials to build, replace or fix! Tools to construct, create or repair Clothes for work, sport or relaxing Gift Vouchers Available

Mt. Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store

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

attractive cabinetry and a separate toilet with hand basin.

Externally the home is surrounded by mature gardens that ensure privacy. This charming home is established, well presented, and comfortable. Make your appointment today to view. $415,000

To inspect either property, contact Kim or Brendan at Alpine Valley Real Estate, 7 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty, Ph: 03 5754 4999 or Mb: 0419 217 287. Wb: www.alpinevalleyrealestate.com.au. • 12 - 14 Hollonds Street

Clean, comfy and good value – 15 Freeburgh Avenue. Pic – Courtesy the Agent

Well-located with lots of great facilities – 12 Lakeside Avenue. Pic - Courtesy the Agent