This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 26 November 2021

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SUMMER EDITION THREE

FRIDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2021

​“Congratulations!”

Top​​: A beautiful photo of the Debs from the last two years and their partners. Congratulations to all! Pic – Danii Forde ​​Bottom Left​​: The Slalom Carpark was choc-a-bloc with exhibitors and bikes for the best Ignition weekend yet. Pic – Ken Bell ​​Bottom Right​​: Over 500 riders had a ball over a great weekend that was Ignition. Pic – Matt Rousu

SHOP LOCAL FOR CHRISTMAS Make You Dollar Count

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hristmas is quickly approaching and it’s a no brainer when it comes to where to shop for your Christmas gifts this year - right here with our many fantastic local businesses! You can find just about everything you need, from clothing, toys and games through to homewares, tools and outdoors gear! Not to mention the wide range of unique and locally made gifts available.

As an extra incentive to keep your Christmas shopping in the valley this year, some of our local businesses have rallied together to offer two amazing prizes to two lucky shoppers. To enter the draw to win a $350 or $200 prize pack of gift vouchers, all

MT BEAUTY HARDWARE AND DRAPERY STORE • Home & Kitchen wares • Toys and Sports gear • Tools and Hardware • Plants and Garden gear

Our local businesses have so much to offer. Spend some quality time in our stores and you won’t be disappointed.

Pic – Ken Bell

you have to do is spend $50 on Christmas gifts at a participating business, or place a Christmas meat order at Tawonga South Butchery during the month of December.

Participating business are Alpine Outfitters, Gather & Harvest, Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery, Mount Beauty Guardian Pharmacy, North East Home Improvement Co, Rocky Valley Bikes & Snowsports, Sassy Road, SkiPlus, Tawonga South Butchery, Tawonga Newsagency & Post Office, RoundSouth One of the GE National Series and ValleyNpeaks. will be staged this weekend, beginning

You’ll receive one entry for every $50 spent, and could walk away with hundreds to spend on yourself after Christmas - now that’s a pretty amazing gift! The lucky winners will be drawn on Christmas Eve 24th December 2021.

As an added incentive and to support the businesses that are donating the vouchers, this paper will provide $200 worth of Free Advertising to one of these businesses. All of our local businesses support the community with practice sessions from 11am Friday. in many, many ways – through the sports clubs, through the schools – and this paper During the course of the weekend, several would like to give a bit back.

Prepare now for Christmas! ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES 2017 GRAVITY

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Mountain Bike your Australia conjunction with Personalise nextinadventure 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 & WinterIsland, on the Clarence be Summer held on Woodford 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.

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· Grocery Liquor · Produce · Meat Rick atRoad Mount Beauty Valley and then Service across toCentre the Trig heading to Thunderbolt and then to Generator · Hot Food · ATM · Phone recharge 39 Bogong High Plains road, Mount Beauty and Vortex before finishing in Slalom Plaza.

Ph: 03 5754 4261 https://www.fallscreekguides.com.au/ SoundFalls like aCreek prettyFoodWorks easy day!!

Bogong High-plains Road, St.sort Fallsof West The weekend’s program goes like this.

P: 03 5758 3009 F: 03 5758 3034 WHEN THE BRIGHT YELLOW FLAGS ARE OUT Saturday: 9am to 16:00 is compulsory practice.

E: fallscreek@stores.foodworks.com.au 10am to 18:30 is rider registration and Info – WE’RE OPEN! (At the bottom of the Falls Express Chairlift) For Groups, Clubs etc Tent open.

17:00 to 17:30 is rider briefing.

Locate right beside the bottom station of Halley’s Comet Chairlift!

Mt Beauty FoodWorks From 18:00 on there is a social evening at Last Spend some time and take in the fabulous history that has 4-16 Kiewa Crescent, Mt Beauty Hoot Restaurant and Bar in Slalom Plaza. earned this community so much respect!

P: 03 5754 1400 F: 03 5754 4829 And, talk to any member of our team about the rewards of Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefing and Timing E: mtbeauty@stores.foodworks.com.au volunteering the Falls Creek Museum.

Please try to in allow 24hours notice. activation. 8:30am to 1430pm Trails Open for 4 Slalom Street, southern end of the Panabode building.

GE competition.1500 to 1630 Presentations.

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REGIONAL ARTS PRESENTS… World Class Jazz Musicians

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pper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts Inc. are thrilled to announce, the Angus Mason Quartet will be performing live at the Mount Beauty Auditorium, Saturday December 4. A rare opportunity, this event marks the end of the year with a world class jazz concert!

Leading jazz drummer Angus Mason is one of the most prominent voices on the Australian jazz scene. Performing nationally and internationally in the Netherlands, France, U.S.A. and Canada, Mason studied in New York at the Manhattan School of Music, where he quickly became an in-demand musician. He has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including a Helpmann Fellowship and made finalist in two of the nation’s most prominent jazz awards. Performing with Angus are the acclaimed Sam Anning, Django Rowe and Julien Wilson.

Jazz great, Sam Anning is one of New York’s premier bassists, best known for playing with Cyrille Aimee, Florian Hoefner, Timo Vollbrecht and Kenny Werner. He has performed throughout New York, U.K. and Europe and been awarded the Toyota Scholarship for Jazz (2001) and the Bell Award for Young Jazz Musician of the Year (2008). Sam has made finalist in numerous jazz awards including the James Morrison Scholarship (twice). Sam is based in New York.

Guitarist Django Rowe has been performing and writing his own material since picking up the guitar at the age of 4.

In 2015, he completed his Honours degree in Jazz Performance under the guidance of renowned Australian jazz guitarist James Muller. In 2017, Django was a participant of the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program at

the Kennedy Centre in Washington D.C.and the Banff International Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music. He has released “To Be Born” and “Cauldron” reflecting folk, noise, avant-garde and jazz influences. He tours nationally and internationally with numerous bands and works regularly as a session musician.

For over two decades Julien Wilson has been an exciting and integral member of the Australian jazz scene.

His tenor saxophone style can cover an incredibly broad stylistic and emotional range and is featured on over 80 albums.

He has received a number of prestigious awards, both personally and as an integral band member. In 2013 he formed Lionsharecords to release and distribute his own recordings. His work with the label was recognised by the 2015 APRA Art Music Award for EXCELLENCE IN JAZZ. The Angus Mason Quartet will be performing Saturday December 4 at the Mount Beauty Auditorium 8pm - bar opens 7:30pm. Tickets $25 each. Available at Mount Beauty Hardware and Drapery, online at TryBooking, and at the door. Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity! •

Drive Through Café Open Weekdays 7am-2pm Dinner 5:30pm - 8pm Tuesday to Saturday Bar open from 4pm Tuesday to Saturday

PH: 03 5754 4888

Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South

Rose Garden Cafe • Open 7 Days • From 5pm.

Spring Menu

Full Menu, great Pizzas and Burgers

Meat Loaf - Lentil & Nut Loaf Home-made Pie of the Day Vegetable Quiche - Baked Potato Sale & Pepper Calamari Salad Fish & Chips Croissants with choice of fillings!

For Dine-In or Take Away Phone Orders and Bookings recommended

1 Bogong High Plains Rd

Slalom Plaza, Falls Creek …the start and end of the mountain bike trails!!!

Coffee, Breakfast & Lunch

open daily from 8am 03 5758 3615

Dine In or On the Deck - Take Away also!

Open 10am - 2pm Monday to Friday

03 5758 3088 When in Myrtleford, visit…

The Old Factory Brewing Co 15 Myrtle St (Great Alpine Rd) Open Thursday to Sunday Ph: 03 5752 1345

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Plus a good range of teas, coffees & soft drinks.

Tennis Court Avenue, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 1166 3

ANNALEI’S STORY "When people ask ‘did I have symptoms?’

I can honestly say that I did not notice a big change in my body. They were so gradual that I thought everything could be put down to another factor of my life. Looking back, now that I know the signs, yes there were changes but Ovarian Cancer is so subtle and sneaky. I was bloated, nauseous and didn’t feel well in the few months before diagnosis, but I just put that down to the possibility of being pregnant.”

“In the same weekend of Melbourne’s July 2020 lockdown, I had such severe pains in my side that we rushed into emergency in the middle of the night. Because of Covid restrictions, Stew (my husband) was not allowed to help me into hospital or visit me more than a handful of times in the following nightmarish two weeks. We are still so traumatised from this experience.”

“After eight hours I was taken into emergency surgery with a suspected ectopic pregnancy or ovarian torsion because of the level of pain I had. A two-hour keyhole surgery became a sixhour open exploratory surgery.”

“I woke with a colostomy bag and a stapled scar from my abdomen to my pelvis. I knew something was wrong. The doctors and Stew explained what ‘malignancy’ meant and I soon learnt I had a mass the size of a golf-ball removed from my upper abdomen.”

“In the days that ensued and after many tests, I soon learnt that I had stage 3c low grade serious ovarian cancer. Stage 3c means it had spread beyond my ovaries, uterus, pelvis and into my abdomen. The pain I was feeling was from one of the secondary growths. The various specialist doctors and surgeons that were called in for this surgery absolutely saved my life.”

With Melbourne going into lockdown for the foreseeable future, meaning months of isolation for Stew and I, my parents received exemptions to travel down from North East Victoria to move in with us. They helped with cooking and cleaning, and provided a bit of a distraction over the first few uncertain months.

Stew’s sister was also with us for the initial weeks, supporting Stew as I lay in hospital and he fought tooth-and-nail to see me. She helped to ‘make some noise’ around our home is what he’d say, and provided an important distraction as we began our grieving process that accompanies a cancer diagnosis and loss of fertility.”

“We had almost every person I had ever met in my life send messages, food, well wishes and support which was overwhelming and beautiful. We are grateful to have those people in our lives.”

“After some healing from surgery, I immediately began four rounds of chemotherapy followed by an additional two after another surgery. There is a way of keeping

Hydro Maintainer, AGL Mount Beauty Permanent, full time opportunity to join our Mount Beauty Works Team. This role is responsible for the civil maintenance activities of hydraulic infrastructure of AGL’s Hydro sites and will be primarily working outdoors.

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Committed to working safely you will be adaptable and bring a can do attitude. You will have ‘hands on’ maintenance skills and although not essential a trade background, experience in the maintenance of hydraulic infrastructure and plant operations would be highly desirable.

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some of your hair whilst doing chemotherapy, but I wasn’t interested in trying. I had enough pain to deal with. So I decided to make a fundraiser with OCA and make the head shaving day a fun event (as much as it can be).

Something good had to come from something so bad and cutting your hair is something I could control. I felt like my body had failed me and I had no control over my own life.

Stew shaved his head too because we are in this together. My sisters, brother in laws and gorgeous nephews cheered us on with love over distance-defying technology of Zoom. I posted photos to the fundraiser and set a goal of $5,000. Within 48 hours I had reached $15,000 and over the next few months raised an enormous $20,000!”

“The money from fundraising like this provides OCA with many invaluable resources, both for raising awareness about ovarian cancer and the much needed support for those who have been diagnosed. OCA has brought me the amazing real support nurse Fiona and counsellor Hayley.

We chat weekly and OCA run numerous support groups including the young women’s support group and partner’s support group.

Most people who get ovarian cancer are over 50 so meeting with other young women is important. No-one expects to go through menopause and infertility at 32 so talking to others with similar experiences is important.”

“My second surgery is what’s called a ‘debulking’ surgery, for me this involved a radical hysterectomy, two bowel resections and anything with signs of diseased tissue removed.

This one took longer to complete than the last one. My colostomy became an ileostomy, positioned on the other side of my abdomen, and my scar became much larger. I lost 20% of my body weight over this time because of the limited eating after surgery and with an ileostomy it is an absolute battle to maintain weight. Eating continues to be difficult.”

PRACTICAL GIFTS FOR PRACTICAL PEOPLE! PEOPLE! We have a range of gifts for the ‘Handy Person’ in the home!

Outdoor entertainment and camping gear!

Heaps of practical gardening and handyman tools. Plus a great range of home and car-care products!

Last minute Chrissy Gifts and Lights Barracuda Pool Chemicals • Tool Boxes • Fans Storage containers • and much, much more!

Lay-By Now for Christmas!

Gift Vouchers available

North Eastern Home Improvement Company Pty Ltd Open: 7am - 5pm Weekdays 8am - 1pm Saturdays 9am - 1pm Sundays and Public Holidays

43 Bogong High Plains Rd, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 4384 | Fx: 03 5754 4803 4

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ANNALEI’S STORY I felt empty physically, emotionally, and mentally. On top of a diagnosis of an incurable malignancy, I am now having to cope with the loss of being able to carry a child. After actively trying for children over almost 18 months leading up to my diagnosis, this is an overwhelming trauma that is present in my life every day.”

“Most people who have ovarian cancer need a version of this debulking surgery because wherever the disease is it must be cut out. Depending on the type of cancer, chemotherapy is not always as effective. In the case of low-grade ovarian cancer, chemo is hardly effective at all because it grows slower than if it were high grade. There are many different types of ovarian cancers. The gruelling six rounds of chemo combined with a debulking after the first three or four rounds is the first line of treatment.”

“I started going to an oncology exercise physiology class to help build and maintain the strength that I lost from chemo and surgery.

It has been the best thing for my recovery and to make new friends that have had similar experiences. I also returned to work as soon as I could although in a part time role. I am a teacher and my students bring joy to my life.

It is important to have other focuses outside of cancer. Worrying about every ache and pain, thinking “it is more cancer or another side effect” really gets you down but my doctors are only a phone call or text away.”

Healing is not a linear process. There have been many unexpected challenges along the way but I have been blown away by the tremendous support I have received from my family and friends. Many have expressed the worry that

they will say something wrong. We have been through so much trauma and grief, there will be things said that hurt us but the worst thing anyone can do is not say anything, to ignore the elephant in the room. That is the advice I give anyone who is wanting to support someone with cancer.”

“There will always be days when I need to retreat into my isolated safe zone with Stew and my precious dogs, power down and mourn what we have lost. What is most healing though is to have gratitude for what I still have.

Surrogacy may be our only way forward in building our family, but I am still here and I will remain optimistically defiant in the face of what is to come.”

“I have met the most amazing people in my ever growing medical and support teams who do work miracles. We are so lucky to live in Melbourne with our state-of-the-art facilities, research, and experienced medical staff. Most of all, I have received overwhelming kindness and love from those who surround me in my life.”

Annalei is the face of the Workout 4 Women campaign - a free fitness challenge where participants walk, run or move 4km every day in November and raise money to help fund the critical work Ovarian Cancer Australia does. The Mount Beauty Medical Centre Team would love your support as they endeavour to walk 720km this month. Donations can be made online at www.ovariancancer.net.au/ my-fundraising/1234/mount-beauty-medicalcentre.

You can also donate in person via donation tins at the Medical Centre. •

MAKE CHRISTMAS EXTRA SPECIAL WITH

The team at Sassy Road are known for fantastic champagne & shopping nights – except for the last couple of years!

Now Moni is very excited to welcome you all back for a very special Champagne Night at Sassy Road on Friday, 3rd December to celebrate making it through 2021!

Drop in between 5pm and 7pm for a social drink, browse the latest summer fashion, baby gifts and homewares, tick some Christmas shopping off your to-do list, and perhaps even treat yourself to something special!

Every purchase made on the night will go into the draw to win a $200 voucher - Moni’s way of saying thank you to everyone who has continued to support Sassy Road over the past two years.

If you can’t make it into store this Christmas, you can also now shop online at www.sassyroad.com.au

5 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty | Ph: 03 5754 4525

THE NEXT TWO WEEKS @ WEST PEAK Open Wednesday to Friday from 3pm. Dinner from 5:30pm Thursdays: Texas Hold’em Poker! Starts 7:30pm.

Fridays: Community Raffles from 5.30pm

Happy Hours: Weekdays 5pm - 6pm Saturday & Sunday: Open 12 noon! Lunch 12 - 2pm Hot snacks all afternoon! Dinner from 5.30pm Live Music Saturdays - from 3pm - 6pm 27thNovember - Adam Lindsay 4th December - Jus' Gordon!

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​Annalei and Stewart enjoying some time together at home. Pic – Courtesy the family

IT'S CHRISTMAS We have lots for all of the family members!

Road Bikes | Mountain Bikes | E Bikes Bikes for Christmas!

Bikes for Kids to Adults Lay-By Now! New Stock is Arriving!!

Bike Attire, Dharco & Sendy Kids Bike Gear & Accessories, Golf Club Hire Fishing Gear, Licences & Bait

★ Outdoor Garden Café ★ For coffee, snacks & smoothies!

Open from 8am ~ 7 Days a Week

HIRE • SALES • REPAIRS • SERVICE Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South

Ph: 03 5754 1118 Em: info@rockyvalley.com.au Wb: www.rockyvalley.com.au

Kinder & School Enrolments Now Open 3 & 4 year old Kinder available Call or email to organise a school tour Phone: 5754 4468

Email: tawongaps@education.vic.gov.au Or find us on Facebook!

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FALL LINES Life Membership Congratulations to Ian Howley who was recently presented with a Life Membership of the Mount Beauty & District Men’s Shed.

Ian’s achievements over many years have included: Shed foundation member from the first Steering Committee Meeting– 14th October 2011.

Secretary for six years and vice president for two years.

Shed Construction Manager. Preformed this role in the building of the Main Shed and the recent Shed Extension (West Wing).

The Main Shed was officially opened on 16th February 2016 – i.e. five years after the foundation meeting.

Ian’s role involved assisting with funding

applications, drawing up plans, ordering materials, arranging contractors, delegating tasks to volunteer members, liaising with Alpine Shire Building Inspectors and providing regular update reports to committee.

Ian would be the first to admit that we would not have the Shed without all the HardheWaste Collection assistance has had from members – too Creek Resort Management will be many toalls mention. collecting hard waste on Wednesday Community Project involvement.

Ian 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. has always put his hand up to assist with Please see and our community Hard Wasteprojects Collection fundraising that guidelines on the website, or if you require require manpower. any additional information, please contact Currently he isOffice refurbishing some 1200. old metal the FCRM on 03 5758 • snow poles from Mt Bogong to be used by Summer Debrief the Kiewa Valley Historical Society.

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MEDICAL SERVICES - Upper Kiewa Valley relevant Resort Management personnel

A Life to Remember Mount Beauty Child Care Centre and

and other members of the community for a theA Lakeview celebration of Lyn’s will take place Family andLife Friends Group ------------------------------- MOUNT BEAUTY MEDICAL ------------------------------summer CENTRE season debrief meeting. on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village WHERE 2D Tawonga Crescent.

WHAT Fully accredited Practice This meeting will takeGeneral place on Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes with 41 years of service to the WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday Got a problem with pests?at Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to to attend and pay tribute.

Commencing Kiewa Valley.

10am – 12noon Saturdays. aroundUpper 11:30am in the Boardroom above can helpLyn’s with: 12 noon, the afternoonWe will reflect CONTACT Ph: 03 Foodworks in5754 QT. 3400 HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some

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WHO Doctors: Mark Zagorski OAM, • Rodents • Spiders Falls Creek Medical Centre is currently closed! and also a plate to share.

In the case of wet We look forward to seeing you all there. •

Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye • Wasps - and all other If you need to see a doctor please contact Mount Beauty weather, a contingency plan be inorplace.

Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela pestswill that crawl fly!

Medical Centre on 03 5754 3400. You may be directed to Friends are welcome to pass this invite on Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Brett a doctor for a tele-health appointment. Our Doctors are on Andrew Poulton that members of Lyn’s and it is understood Goodsall & Damian Heman call 24 hours a day, seven days a week from Mount Beauty.

UKVRA presents… family will559 be in attendance.

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Sunday 28th May 5pm POLICE (non-emergency) 131 444 Falls Creek 5758 3424 Mount Beauty Information Centre Mount Beauty 5754 4244 Auditorium. BYO drinks and5723 nibbles.

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Trade Fair @ Falls Creek

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2021-22 SUMMER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES MEDICAL SERVICES PUBLICATION SCHEDULE: ADVERTISING RATES: 2017 LOCAL PASS MOUNT BEAUTY Ed 04 * 10.12.21 * Shop Local feature for Christmas. Carols by Candlelight. (C)

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Ed 05 * 23.12.21 * Fun-filled with your Christmas Wishes, Christmas and New Year activities! (C)

• 2 column (12.5cm wide) = $25.00 per cm. 4cp = $35.00 per cm.

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FALL LINES have been running a Gingerbread House fundraiser over the last month to raise money towards the purchase of some twoseater bikes at the centre for the little ones to enjoy. The kids have chosen the bikes themselves and eagerly await their arrival in the new year.

Kits are $39.99 plus postage and 100% of the money raised goes to Lakeview Children’s Centre which is a whopping $13 from each gingerbread house kit sold!

So, get your family together this festive season to create your very own gingerbread house masterpiece from the comfort of your own home with a delicious and premium quality Gingerbread House Kit from Gingerbread Folk or buy one as a gift for family and friends. Kits include gingerbread parts, baseboard, quick drying royal icing (in powdered form to use at your leisure) and instructions. There are also 350g bags of lollies for decorating your house.

You can order the kits via Lakeview’s exclusive online site up until 30th November and kits are shipped once your order is placed with postage via Aus Post.

Order here https://bit.ly/ LakeViewChildrensCentre_gingerbread_ house_fundraiser The gingerbread houses are natural and free from added colours, flavours and

preservatives and are dairy, egg and nut free.

Available in original, chocolate and gluten free gingerbread, make it simple for yourself this Christmas. The Centre and kids thank you for your support. •

Achievements in Karate Okinawan Karate is an extremely traditional form of karate with origins in Okinawa in 1694. Garry O’Connor has been involved with this traditional Karate since 1952 and is now acknowledged as the next senior Deshi of Kentsu Takahashi Soke.

While living in the Ovens Valley O’Connor Hanshi travels to Mount Beauty and runs a very good Karate School for about 20 students, ranging in ages from 10 year olds, teens, to medium oldies.

Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Community Centre.

From an outsider’s point of view, one of the fantastic benefits of karate is the discipline - not only the personal discipline, but the discipline required to treat each and every other member with respect. Added to the discipline are the various stages of achievement- one most of us would be aware of is the Black Belt – basically the highest achievement.

But there is also a Junior Black Belt and 16 year old Tahlia Seymour has recently gained hers. Covid issues meant that Tahlia had to

O’Connor Hanshi with Junior Black Belt, Tahlia Seymour and Nicholas Low (soon to test for his Black Belt) Pic – Ken Bell

modify her testing regime over a series of weeks- but never-the-less gained her junior Black Belt – and is the youngest in the country to achieve this.

Nicholas Low is another is another young club member and in the next week or so, Nicholas will be undergoing his five hour examination to (we are sure) achieve his own senior Black Belt.

Congratulations to both students and best wishes for continued great results. •

COVID-19 update The Bogong Power Station Information Centre is closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For more information:

agl.com.au/hydro AGLCommunity@agl.com.au

03 5754 3222

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE Snowmobile Yamaha VK 540 and trailer. Hi/Low gear, widetrack/longtrack, elec start, forward and reverse.

Goes well. Powerful workhorse. Located at Falls Creek. $850. Ph: 0456 022 211.

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

Orbea AVANT M20 DISC road bike, Carbon frame, size 60, colour- Carbon-Blue. $1,950. * Nello Viper 51 kayak. $1,500. * Ph: 0408 466 790.

RM Williams Cuban Heel Boots, Bushman Tan, with added rubber protective sole. Almost brand new. Size 9 G. Retail $309.95 will sell for $250. Ph: 0400 350 488.

FOR SALE Blade X rollerblades, as new not yet used, men’s size 43, $100. Ph: 0408 466 790.

Snowmobile 2004 Polaris Trail Touring. Electric start and electric reverse. Only travelled 240km, always housed undercover at Wang Ski Club and regularly serviced. Comes with service manual and supplement.

Located Mount Beauty, all offers considered. Contact Chris 0457 410 933.

S​ tubby series 1000 universal woodturning lathe, as new, $9,000. Ph: 0408 466 790.

REALITY CHECK If you have to wear a mask and glasses, you may be entitled to condensation!

BUSINESS FOR SALE General and Refrigerated Freight, Kiewa Delivery Service, established 2001. Delivers to and from Albury Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek five days a week. For further details, Ph: 0409 744 621.

MISSING BOOK A copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis titled ‘The Interaction between the Environment, Land Use and Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between 1850 and 1985’ was left for this community in the care of Mr Bill Sutton. Bill was happy to lend the book – until now when it has not been returned. This is a valuable piece of the area’s history and we hope this notice may prompt some-ones memory. Your Editor has purchased a digital copy from Melbourne University for reference, but we would love to have the original bound copy returned. Ph: 00400 350 488.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS Call Kerry Mb: 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.

BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125 BUILDING & ELECTRICAL Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service. Please cal Justin Mb: 0458 220 879.

CAKE MAKING & DECORATING Elene Wood at www.studioecakes.com.au in Tawonga – for all occasions. Mb: 0409 673 192 or Em: hello@studioecakes.com.au CAR DETAILING Give Steve a call in Tawonga South. Ph: 0423 499 086 CARPENTRY & BUILDING SERVICES Oztek Property Maintenance. Let us look after your home.

We do bathrooms, decks pergolas and all handyman needs.

Call Dave Mb: 0466 990 862.

CIVIL CLEBRANT – HEATHER MULL Quality Ceremonies – All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www. celebrant-ne-vic.com.au ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Altitude Electrical – no job too big or too small. Domestic, Commercial & Industrial. Ben Svarc Mb: 0419 801 109 FREIGHT – ALB – MTB – FALLS CREEK Remo’s Transport fromAlbury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek Tue to Fri inclusive.

Refrigeration available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320.

HAIRDRESSER Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week and evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.

PAINTING SERVICES Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services. Ph: Laif: 0437 023 921.

PHYSIOTHERAPY Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Therapy, 5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available.

HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270.

SAFETY SCAFFOLD Mount Beauty and Falls Creek area. Ph: 0418 578 500.

SECURE STORAGE From 2m x 2m through to 3m x 7m. Ph: 0418 578 500.

SPORTS MASSAGE Book On-Line: impactmassage.com.au

LD’S HOME PET CARE Pet Care and Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 0407 541 695

STORAGE Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units.

Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com

LOCKSMITH & HANDYMAN Codi Coutts – servicing the Kiewa Valley & North East Victoria.

Ph: 0475 388 990. Em: kiewavalleylocksmith@yahoo.com

TAXI The new number for the Mount Beauty Taxi is: 0448 753 014. The good news is the hours are extended.

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Lock-Down changes and weather may impact some of these events. Please check with the organiser for the most up-to-date information.

Our Taxi Many locals would have noticed the new bright red Taxi around town over the last few weeks. It promotes 13 CABS, but that is not always the best or most efficient number. The new and best number to book and get the local taxi is: 0448 753 014. Put that number in your phone, or on the fridge and use it whenever you need the taxi. This phone stays with the cab and therefore, when you call, it is answered by the driver of the cab.

The changes in the taxi service in recent times have created a little bit of confusion.

Joanne Mulvaney realised this and has taken on the role of driving the cab and organises other drivers to do the various shifts – and to extend the shifts the taxi is able to provide.

Also, to make the service more efficient, there is a diary in the cab, and this it to record bookings. The new team of drivers are: John McMahon, Joanne Mulvaney, Michael Migotta, Tim Sharp and Paul Fitzgerald.

The team are trying to provide a service over the seven days of the week, from around 9am in the morning until 9pm in the evening and a little later when required – and this is where the pre-booking comes in.

And bookings will have priority! Therefore, remember the number: 0448 753 014. •

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Our new taxi with drivers John McMahon and Joanne Mulvaney Pic – Ken Bell

Community Forum With Helen Haines MP Saturday 4th December, 4 - 5.30pm. Online.

Dr Helen Haines, our Independent representative in Federal Parliament, for the seat of Indi, has accepted an invitation for an Online community forum for people of the Upper Kiewa Valley.

There is scope to submit questions you have for Helen before the event, or pose your questions (verbally or typed) during the actual session.

For those who are unable to attend due to other commitments, the forum will be recorded and available for viewing at a later date. If you cannot attend but are interested to pose a question, and/or watch the recording at a later date, please still register your interest and you will be provided further details.

To register your attendance, please go to: https://helenhainesukv.eventbrite.com.au. •

Enjoying a Dip in the Kiewa river, hiking in the High Country, conquering mountain bike trails, fancy meals at wineries... Find everything you need to enjoy the #thoughestplayground at

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LATE NIGHT SHOPPING

…or call in and browse our extensive range during normal business hours!

AGAIN THIS YEAR!

221 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South Phone: 03 5754 4002

Thursday December 2nd – until 8pm!

Mon - Fri: 6:15am - 6pm Sat: 6:15am - 12noon Sun: 7:30am - 12noon

at TAWONGA SOUTH NEWSAGENCY & POST OFFICE

Browse the range of giftware (with a glass of bubbles) A huge selection to suit all ages – plus cards, wrapping paper and decorations • Lay By available • Christmas wrapping offered with a gold coin donation to Parkinson’s Victoria

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RUOK Picnic Day at Bicentennial Park courtesy the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre combining two events to hold a RUOK? Come Out of the Smoke Community Picnic at Mount Beauty’s Bicentennial Park on Saturday 27th November between 10am – 2pm. The picnic is open to all double-vaccinated Upper Kiewa Valley residents who want to share stories about bushfires and Covid while eating free pizza over a free cup of coffee. Juices will be provided for children.

Further Details: 03 5754 1166.

NOV 28​​ Flick The Switch! 6 – 8pm. Community Get Together to light up the new, Christmas Tree. AGL supporting the event with drinks and cookies for the kids. Bring a blanket or a chair.

NOV 27-29​ Alpine Challenge 2021 https://www. runningwild.net.au/alpine-runs/alpinechallenge.html. POSTPONED Until 23rd and 24th April 2022.

DEC 4​​ Mount Beauty Community Market. You make it, bake it, grow it, you’re welcome.

Top end of Hollonds Street. 9am – 1pm. To book a stall or further info. Call Bev: 0419 289 672 or Em: bevbantick@gmail.com DEC 4 Online Community Forum with Dr Helen Haines MP, Federal Member for the seat

of Indi. 4 - 5.30pm. Go to https://helen

hainesukv.eventbrite.com.au to register.

DEC 4 ​​Angus Mason Quartet performing at the Mount Beauty Auditorium. 8pm -bar opens 7:30pm. Tickets $25, $20 for members, $10 youth. Available at Mount Beauty Hardware and Drapery, on-line at TryBooking, and at the door. Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity!

DEC 4 ​​Free Twilight Cinema on the Les Peart Oval featuring the hilarious movie ‘Arthur Christmas!’ Action starts around 7:30pm with food vendors on site.

Ph 03 5755 0555.

DEC 5​​ Trails Tales and Tucker guided walk around some historic huts followed by a lovely lunch. Visit https://www.trailstalesandtucker. com for more details FEB 18-20​ Feastival @ Falls Creek. Three-day celebration of music, arts, comedy, and food in the stunning alpine environment of North-East Victoria. https://www. fallscreek.com.au/feastival?utm_ source=feastival&utm_medium=redirect

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CHRISTMAS SUPPLIES NOW! We are currently processing orders for: • Award-winning Hams • Fresh Seafood • Fresh smoked rolled or seasoned Turkey • Succulent rolled or pickled Pork … and a fabulous range of BBQ supplies for those great social summer evenings!

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