This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 25 February 2022

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SUMMER EDITION NINE

FRIDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2022

Good Times are Back!

​Main: S ​ lalom Plaza was the centre of attention with a full line-up of talent to entertain the big kids and the little kids. Pic – Danii Forde ​​​ Left:​ Boy and Bear headlined a fabulous program for the inaugural Falls Creek Feastival – enjoyed by everyone! Pic – Riley Matthews ​​​Right:​This Saturday will see the 157th running of the Dederang Cup – one of this state’s best country race meetings.

Don’t miss it! Pic – Courtesy the Dederang Race Club

A MAJOR SUCCESS FEASTIVAL Falls Creek

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he inaugural FEASTIVAL Falls Creek took place over last weekend with a massive line-up of music, art, comedy and food that captivated all our visitors. After two years of unforeseeable adversity, Falls Creek Resort Management was overjoyed to have been able to welcome a large number of guests safely into the resort to share in a festival of fun and entertainment.

Over 1800 ticket holders attended Saturday’s Feast de Resistance – an evening of live music where Falls Creek’s Slalom Plaza was transformed into a welcoming FEASTIVAL of live music, street food and entertainment.

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2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SE Round One - Falls Creek

Round One of the GE National Series will be staged this weekend, beginning he National Gravity Enduro Series with practice sessions from 11am Friday. acts as the qualifying series for the During the course of the weekend, several Enduro World Series. See mention of –the trailsimmense will betalent! closed general riders Flying Fruitwith Fly Circus a hit in front of the main stage exuding Pic –toRiley Matthews inThethe article Benwas McIlroy. although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with on Friday from 11am to 6pm and again on Audiences Boy and Bear, bySaturday the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra’s Falls Creekdanced Resort to Management are local pleased from 9am to 5pm.

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For Groups, Clubs etc Locate right beside the bottom station of Halley’s Comet Chairlift!

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Phone: 03 5758 1200

Spend some time and take in the fabulous history that has earned this community so much respect!

And, talk to any member of our team about the rewards of volunteering the Falls Creek Museum.

Please try to in allow 24hours notice.

mM 10am - 5p - 3pm 10am Sunday

4 Slalom Street, southern end of the Panabode building.

For further information: Phone: 03 5758 1202 for further information www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Facebook/fallscreekmuseum Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE

· Grocery · Liquor · Produce · Meat · Hot Food · ATM · Phone recharge Falls Creek FoodWorks Bogong High-plains Road, St. Falls West P: 03 5758 3009 F: 03 5758 3034 E: fallscreek@stores.foodworks.com.au (At the bottom of the Falls Express Chairlift)

Mt Beauty FoodWorks 4-16 Kiewa Crescent, Mt Beauty P: 03 5754 1400 F: 03 5754 4829 E: mtbeauty@stores.foodworks.com.au

FALLS CREEK Open For Business Nowhere does fun like Falls Creek!

With so many activities to choose from your days will be jam packed at Falls. From walks and hiking, kayaking and mountain biking there are activites to suit everyone.

www.fallscreek.com.au Accommodation

Whether you are an avid hiker or prefer to stroll the scenic Aqueduct trail to Rocky Valley Lake, Falls Creek has something for everyone.

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

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Altitude Apartments

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QT Hotel Falls Creek

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

Self contained accommodation open all year round with on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl.

WWW.FALLSCREEK.COM.AU Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open all @FALLSCREEKALPINERESORT Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au year round.

Bike storage and free wi-fi. On site bar & @FALLSCREEK restaurant - Be Foodstore.

Summit Ridge Lodge Ph: 03 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation.

Fully licensed.

Schuss Street. Ph: 03Edition 5758 3800.

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Attunga Lodge

Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation.

Viking Lodge

A MAJOR SUCCESS “The resort was buzzing, with events for everyone and a phenomenal line up of acts across multiple venues in the resort, bringing much needed visitation back to the mountain and the region.

“We are grateful for the support of the Victorian and Commonwealth governments through the Alpine Business Support grant program to be able host such an event, in Australia’s premier Alpine Village.”

James Eggleston, Events Coordinator for Falls Creek Resort Management, said, “We were so excited to bring a brand-new event to Falls Creek and North East Victoria.

There have been a lot of parallels between the creative arts industry and the alpine resorts suffering from pandemic closures the past two years. We wanted to marry the two for a weekend of a variety of unique events in an incredible environment. It was fantastic to see it come together over the weekend.”

“We have an incredible team with some fantastic support from our local stakeholders, and we were able to pull together 13 different events across eight different venues as part of FEASTIVAL Falls Creek.”

“With one eye looking back to reflect and learn from our inaugural festival, the other eye is now looking forward to create and present an even bigger and better FEASTIVAL Falls Creek 2023.”

FEASTIVAL Falls Creek will be returning once again in 2023 – keep your diaries clear and we’ll see you in Falls Creek in summer 2023!

Above left: The Art Show in St Falls Function Room featured some brilliant work and attracted a lot of visitors. Pic – Riley Matthews

Comments received by this paper were also very positive with the general feeling being fabulous, a great vibe, thoroughly enjoyable and even better - “extremely well organised!”

Well done team! •

Above right: Face Painting for the kids was almost de rigueur for every kid that attended Feastival.

Pic – Riley Matthews

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Seven Days a week 8am - 2pm minimum Breakfast and Lunch Snacks and Drinks

From 5pm.

Full Menu, great Pizzas and Burgers For Dine-In or Take Away Phone Orders and Bookings recommended

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

03 5758 3088 Bogong High Plains Rd ​​​Falls Creek 3699 ​​​Ph: 03 5732 8000

When in Myrtleford, visit…

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

ROAD CLOSURES – Sunday 13th March 2022 EVENT INFORMATION – Labour Day Long Weekend On Sunday 13 March 2022, Peaks Challenge Falls Creek will return to the Alpine Region, with 2000 cyclists registered to ride 235km.

Across the course during the day there will be changed traffic conditions including full road closures in the following areas: Road Name

Closure Type

Location

Details

Bogong High Plains Road Tawonga Gap

Full Road Closure Full Road Closure Full Road Closure Full Road Closure

​Falls Creek to Mount Beauty Tawonga to Germantown Harrietville to Hotham Heights Bogong High Plains Rd turnoff to Falls Creek

Closed to all vehicles, except Emergency Services and official event vehicles​ Closed to all vehicles, except Emergency Services and official event vehicles​ Closed to all vehicles, except Emergency Services and official event vehicles​ Closed to all vehicles, except Emergency Services and official event vehicles​

Great Alpine Road Bogong High Plains Road

Road Closing

Road Re-opening

5:30am​​

9:00am

7:00am​​

10:30am

8:00am​​

1:00pm

12:00pm​​

8:30pm

For further information, please contact Bicycle Network on (03) 8376 8888 or visit www.bicyclenetwork.com.au.

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In addition, there will also be changed traffic conditions (including speed reductions & the presence of traffic controllers, etc.)

If you need to travel through areas of changed traffic conditions, please remember to: • Obey all road rules and follow Traffic Controller instructions.

• Allow plenty of clearance when overtaking cyclists.

• Be aware of oncoming traffic when overtaking cyclists.

• Allow ample travel time as the average cyclists will ride between 20-35 km/h.

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OLDINA SKI CLUB 50th Anniversary

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n interesting time ahead for one of our oldest private ski clubs on the mountain.

March 22 and 23rd is the date set aside for Oldina Ski Club on Arlberg Street to welcome back to the mountain and the club quite a few foundation members from many locations around Australia. Not only from Victoria but SA, WA, NSW and Qld. Back in 1962, after attending National Fitness Ski Schools at Bogong in the then old Kiewa Construction workers accommodation that Oldina was given permission to occupy two of the old Nissan huts which were duly converted by member work parties to be accommodation for consecutive seasons while negotiations and then construction followed of the Club building in Arlberg Street.

Three of the original members, Lee Saunders, Ross Middleton, and Vic Tewman travelled from Melbourne to the mountain to choose the block of land before lease negotiations were finalised with the mountain management. The location chosen was outstanding as it is opposite a moss bed which meant the view will never be obstructed and so negotiations began with the mountain management, Government (for support) and the chosen bank.

Very soon after a builder was commissioned, member work parties saw the construction come to fruition. Young school teachers, students, engineers, lawyers all worked hard to achieve the construction over one summer season.

That was 60 years ago and after two refurbishments and one extension (2nd storey

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A second Club location was purchased many years ago and whilst not as big as the Falls Creek Lodge it does offer an alternate skiing experience at Mount Buller.

1 Bogong High Plains Rd

Phone: 03 5754 4495 177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga

Coffee, Coffee, Breakfast Breakfast & & Lunch Lunch

open daily daily from from 8 8am open am

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addition), foundation members are gathering to meet up again to celebrate the success of a hard working totally volunteer managed club lodge.

One of the original members now boasts three generations as members.

Fully licensed restaurant

Our intimate personal dinners for small group are proving to be a favourite with regulars and visitors.

Please feel free to contact us and discuss your requirements and timing.

Regards, Roi and Sue.

The unseen hard yards, clearing the site in Arlberg Street to get the foundations in. Pic – Courtesy the Oldina 50th Anniversary Book.

03 5758 3615

03 5758 3615

Even after three taxing seasons because of Covid, the Club has continued to thrive under the current management committee who press hard for members to use the facilities during the summer season to experience all that Fall Creek now offers during the warmer months.

Oldina proves that a Ski Club can succeed as long as there is a team to lead and set a successful direction. •

IS BACK IN 2022 4th - 6th March MTB de femme is all about getting more women riding the trails at Falls Creek in a friendly, fun, relaxing and safe environment.

Our hope is that you will: • • • • • •

Conquer any riding fears!

Connect with like-minded women!

Sip champagne and cocktails Learn new tips and techniques Drink coffee – Eat and Laugh…

Finish the weekend loving to ride!

Scan code for all details & to book!

• Bike Hire • Massage & Lunch • Picnic Ride inic • Skills Cl • Yoga

P OS I TI ONS VA CA N T

Football/Netball Coaches & Canteen Manager Dederang Mount Beauty Football & Netball Club are seeking the following coaches for our 2022 Season: • 17 & Under Netball • 15 & Under Netball • 13 & Under Netball • Thirds Football Coach Experience is preferred but also not essential.

Co-coaching is encouraged to ensure our coaching staff to perform to the best of their ability.

We are also looking for a Canteen Manager to be responsible for the purchasing and function of our canteen during home games.

This is a paid position.

If you are interested at all or have any questions, please contact us via email dmtbfnc@gmail.com

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FALL LINES MTB de Femme MTB de femme 2022 is fast approaching and we couldn’t be more excited. Over 70 females have already booked tickets for the weekend at Falls Creek from Friday, 4th Sunday, 6th March.

Tickets are available until midnight Monday, 28th February so there is still time to book.

They vary from a social ride, Saturday all day pass or an all-inclusive weekend pass and cost from $15 - $300 per person.

We have a group of local mountain bikers who will lead groups of riders depending on their riding ability, anywhere from someone who hasn’t ridden a mountain bike on mountain bike trails all the way through to the advanced rider who likes the technical drops and terrain.

Participants can also add a skills clinic to really improve on their technique. Indi Boer from Fastline Bikademy and her team will be hosting the sessions and you won’t be disappointed.

We also have the crew from Cycle Station in Albury heading up for the weekend. They will be available to check over your bike at the Friday evening registration, help you with any mechanical issues during the day and educating us all at the Bike Workshop on Saturday afternoon.

Blue Dirt will be operating the shuttles and hosting a Cocktail Happy Hour at the Bike Hub from 4pm. Believe me, you won’t want to miss the Espresso Martini made by Aaron.

Ema from Mobile Osteopathy will have a pop up clinic to assess, treat and provide rehab suggestions for any and all body niggles.

Jules from Ski Fit Yoga will lead participants through a yoga session on Saturday evening and Sunday morning to keep us moving.

On Sunday, there is a picnic ride to Edmondson’s Hut in the National Park where riders will enjoy a light lunch immersed in nature before the ride back to the resort. It will be a weekend of riding to remember.

All registered riders will get a goodie bag and there will be spot prizes from event partners Dharco and Krush given away on the Saturday evening dinner at The Frying Pan from 7pm.

​ o better place to be – than out on the Bogong High N Plains, visiting the historic huts – in the company of like-minded riders. Pic – Jiri Cech

Further details from Jo @ All Ride MTB Mb: 0449 293 008. To book, Em: jo@ allridemtb.com.au. •

Dederang Picnic Races Mount Beauty & District Community Bank Dederang Picnic Races official prerace day checklist: Spread the word - there are still limited tickets left! Get your friends excited and locked in for a great day out with a perfect sunny 28°C forecast.

The Dederang Hotel Saturday 26th February In the Beer Garden After the Picnic Races BBQ specials & Pizza available for dinner!

‘The Ranga’

HOWMANS GAP

Kiewa Valley Highway, Dederang Ph: 02 6028 9325 Cold Beer • Good Meals • Fine Wines

Job Vacancy

YMCA Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre are looking to fill a part-time position of Maintenance Coordinator.

Location: 4.8km from Falls Creek.

• Permanent Part Time Four days per week (60.8hrs) per fortnight:

• Candidates will ideally have a background in a trade with relevant tickets to the industry: • Experience in using power tools, welding, • The Maintenance Coordinator is a vital role for the grounds machinery and ability to work in the successful running of the school camp. The successful snow is essential: candidate will liaise with the Camp Manager and • Successful candidate will need to hold a Victorian Director of Operations to perform maintenance tasking on the fly, capital works and cyclic maintenance duties: WWCC and First Aid Level 2 or equivalent.

Applicants should email or call Howman’s Gap for the full position description and or further questions.

Phone: 03 5758 3228 • Email: howmansgap@ymca.org.au

feathertop

------------ POSITIONS VACANT -----------St. Falls Resort was inspired by several families’ love for the snow and their desire to offer fantastic mountain accommodation and great food at Australia’s premier familyfriendly ski resort.

Formerly QT Falls Creek, our experienced local management team are very excited to bring you a fresh experience on the mountain.

alpine lodge | restaurant | bar

Kicking off in December 2021, with the launch of our boutique apartments, we’ve added our new Food & Beverage offering in Canazei Restaurant, with other facilities & event offerings to follow soon!

With so many plans, we are seeking chefs, cooks & baristas in the immediate short term.

Map Ref: G2

Feathertop Lodge is open for accommodation during January!

Bed & Breakfast + warm ambience and dinner Happy Hour 4pm House guests have use of Feathertop's kayaks, mountain bikes and menu trampoline.

Full a la carte + chilled tunes Dinner 5pm - late Complimentary www.feathertop.com.au + | relaxing 14 Parallel St, Falls Creek | Ph: 03 5758 3232 and cozy Pick-up Service beautiful wines NINE Essential Falls Bookings Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - + Summer 2022 Edition Ph: 03 5758 3232 + amazing food Ph: 03 5758 3232 14 Parallel Street

Send your CV to Kate@stfallsresort.com.au

29 Bogong High Plains Rd ​​​Falls Creek 3699 • Ph: 03 5732 8000 5

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Great Success

Suss out your outfit for entry into the Fashions on the Field or get your team together for the Tug-0-War after the last.

The committee would appreciate you buying your tickets online. This means you are guaranteed a ticket and makes it easier for the volunteers on the gate.

Also don't forget the “Country Racing Says Thanks” campaign where essential workers get free entry. You must book via Country Racing.

Remember to pack sunscreen, a hat, hand sanitiser and your dancing shoes for music provided by Me and the Girl and then kick-on at the Dederang Hotel with music, pizzas and drinks late into the night.

You will be required to be double vaccinated to enter this event. •

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

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Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488 Ph/Fax: 03 5754 1346 177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga Ph: in 0400 350 488 Email: kencbell@bigpond.net.au Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty g WHAT Fully accredited General contact:P.O. Box 325, Postal Address: Mount Beauty 3699. ABN: 171 749 807 Beauty THg 4 For further information Falls22Creek & Mount Practice with 37 years service Falls Creek Ski Lifts P/L A to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

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FALL LINES We encourage you to sign up to the Planned Burns Victoria automated SMS and email notification service about any upcoming FFMVic and CFA planned burns. There is no charge to register or to receive messages. Please go to www.plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au and follow the links.

We recommend you regularly seek information about burns proposed near you to stay informed about when the burn may occur.

You can get information through FFMVic’s website: ffm.vic.gov.au/plannedburn; calling the VicEmergency Hotline 1800 226 226; Downloading the VicEmergency App; or the Register Planned Burning Victoria: Plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au.

You can also get further information by contacting the Forest Fire Management Victoria Ovens office on (03) 5731 1222. •

Dragon Boating Fourteen enthusiastic members of Mount Beauty Dragon Boat Club headed to Melbourne last Sunday (20th) to take part in the annual Lunar New Year Dragon Boat Festival at Docklands.

Crews of 10 or 20 competed in races over 200m with a range of age groups and classes against teams from all over the State. As Mount Beauty is a small Club we often

combined with members Beechworth Golden Serpents, Brave Hearts Wodonga and Yarrawonga to be able enter as many events as possible.

By the end of the day every club member had raced in a crew that had earned a medal. A fantastic achievement for a small regional club but which would not have been possible without the enthusiastic support of the other clubs in our region.

Results: Silver Medals:

Senior A Women’s 20 Premier Women’s 20 Bronze Medals:​ Senior A Open 10 ​​Premier Open 20 ​​

Mount Beauty Dragon Boat Club's next competition is the Victorian State Championships on the 19th of March at the National Water Sports Centre off the Patterson River at Bangholme.

You may see and hear the members training on the Mount Beauty Pondage on Friday evenings and Sunday mornings. Feel free to drop in and watch the team in action and potentially get some details on how best to join the local club. t’s a lot of fun and very rewarding! For further details, call Kathy on 0407 401 457. •

​Mount Beauty Dragon Boat Club members with the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Cr Sally Capp.

Pic – Courtesy Jim Gargan

GOT A PROBLEM WITH PESTS?​​

We can help with:

• Pre-purchase home inspections • Spiders • Sniffer Dog tracking of termites • Rodents • Wasps and all other pests that crawl or fly!

Andrew Poulton | Mobile: 0427 914 909 409 Buffalo River Rd, BUFFALO RIVER VIC​3737​​​​​​ Email: admin@northeastpestsolutions.com.au

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.

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.

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

FOR SALE Blade X rollerblades, as new not yet used, men’s size 43, $100. 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.

DID YOU KNOW… That the Date Tuesday 22.02.2022 will be both a Palindrome and an Ambigram? The will read the same from left to right, from right to left and upside down (if it’s in computer lettering!)

ON SPEECH… Without Freedom of Speech, we would not know who the idiots are! Sort of relates in pandemic times also!

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.

FOUND In Simmonds Creek Road, one fairly flash timer watch with a leather band. Give me a call on 0400 350 488 if you thinks it’s yours.

PUBLIC NOTICE Our dear friend and recently departed Bill Sutton spent a lot of his working life in the SEC – especially in Power Station Tours and the Information Centre.

In this role he greatly assisted Dr Ruth Lawrence in the preparation of her thesis titled ‘The Interaction between the Land Use, the Environment and the Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between 1850 and 1985.’ This is a fantastic record of the area and in appreciation, a hard bound copy was given to Bill to be kept for this community. It has been lent out and not returned and this notice will hopefully remind someone. Your editor has purchased a digital copy from the University of Melbourne for reference purposes but we would all like to see the original hardbound copy returned to the community. Phone 0400 350 488 if you can help.

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 St, 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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AVE ATQUE VALE Peter Goddard

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fter growing up in Strathmore Melbourne and travelling overseas for seven years Peter first came to Falls Creek with his younger brother Andrew in the late 60's and met Ros who was working at Cummings Ski Hire at the time. They started dating and were regular weekenders at Falls for a few years, still working in Melbourne.

They got married in 1972 and went to Falls Creek to go into partnership with Ros's twin sister Lee and Barry Lawther to own and operate The Man for the next three years.

Peter's roll was everything from Chef to Barman to Cleaner to DJ. In 1975 they decided to move down to Mount Beauty and Peter used his building skills to renovate an old plumbers shed on the KVH and add a little unit on the side to live - Ski Plus was born. They owned and operated Skiplus for the next 29 years until they sold to the King Family and Partners in 2004, who still run it today. Peter employed many of the locals and gave them their first jobs as young kids.

A few years later Peter purchased the block of land next to the ski hire and built the Snowgum Motel, consisting of 12 rooms, swimming pool and a 4BR family home, very modern for its time. They owned and operated the two businesses until selling the motel to Joy and Peter Partington.

It's great to see his legacies such as Ski Plus and Snowgum Motel still standing and trading today.

Peter was infamous for his legendary card nights on the hill with Luigi (AKA Rob Harwood), Lucky (John) Searles , JBL ( Barry Lawther ) and co.

He also did a lot of building and renovations on Lodges and establishments like Les Chalet (where he fell a few stories with Yogi Moegel and survived with some minor injuries), The Man, re-roofing Mount Beauty hospital, (where he again fell off)!

He also completed two Mount Beauty Marathons, and was an avid Golfer and Punter, horse racing in particular. Peter went sky diving over the mountains for his 70th birthday landing at Mount Beauty airport.

Peter and Ros had three sons: Mark, Andrew & Tim that were all born in Mount Beauty hospital and went to school there before eventually moving into Albury in the early 90's and just doing the winters running the Ski Hire.

Pete was a legend of Falls Creek/ Mt Beauty and such a character who will be remembered for his booming laugh and warm smile.

He battled with cancerous brain tumours the last 15 months, and survived a major heart attack in Oct 2021. He passed away in Albury hospital 4th Feb. He will be missed! • Pictured: ​Peter Goddard – whose laugh was legendary!

Pic – Courtesy the family

THE NEXT TWO WEEKS @ WEST PEAK Fridays: 3pm - 11pm. Dinner from 5:30pm. Woodfire pizzas from 5pm.

Community Raffles from 5:30pm. (Draw begins 7pm) Saturdays: 12noon -11pm. Lunch 12noon - 2pm. Dinner from 5:30pm.

Woodfire pizzas from 5pm.

Live Music: 3pm - 6pm. 26/2 The Stents! | 15/3 Red Brick Radio Sundays: 12noon - 9pm. Lunch 12noon - 2pm. Dinner from 5:30pm.

Mondays & Tuesdays - CLOSED Wednesdays: 3pm - 9pm. Dinner from 5:30pm.

Thursdays: 3pm - 11pm. Dinner from 5:30pm.

Texas Hold em Poker! 7pm start.

1 Lakeside Ave, Mount Beauty 03 5754 4985 www.westpeakhotel.com.au

MEDICAL SERVICES - Upper Kiewa Valley ------------------------------- MOUNT BEAUTY MEDICAL CENTRE ------------------------------WHERE

2D Tawonga Crescent.

WHEN

8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays.

HOW

Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments

CONTACT Ph: 03 5754 3400 Em: enquiries@mbmc.com.au Wb: https://www.mbmc.com.au/

WHO

Doctors: Mark Zagorski OAM, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Brett Goodsall & Damian Heman

WHAT

Fully accredited General Practice with 41 years of service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

Your local practice – supporting the community!

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WHAT'S ON IN 2022 COVID-19 Restriction changes and weather may impact some of these events. Please check with the organiser for the most up-to-date information.

FEB 26​​

Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am at the Mount Beauty Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Ave. FEB 25-28​ Luxury Adventure Escapes. This weekend speaks to those looking for the perfect mixture of adventure, luxury, unique dining and fitness experiences. The hidden delight is a fully catered weekend, where the tents are pre-set, the Pilates mats are ready and all meals professionally prepared. Ph: 0412 250 873.

FEB 26 ​​Mount Beauty & District Community Bank Dederang Picnic Races featuring the Milestone Chemical Dederang Cup will be held at the Dederang Reserve in February next year. For more information and to book online visit https:/country.racing.com/ dederang MAR 5, 12, ​Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am at the Mount 19 & 26 Beauty Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Ave. MAR 4-6​ MTB de Femme – a weekend of great mountain biking at Falls Creek – specifically for the ladies. Further details at Em: jo@ allridemtb.com.au or Ph: 0449 293 008.

MAR 5​​ ‘As the Cocky Flies’ – Blues & Roots Regional Circus Tour w/ Ringmaster: Barry Morgan & Circus performers Emma Donovan & The PutBacks, Dallas Frasca, Rich Davies & Low Road – plus more.

Proudly funded by: Victorian Government and Commonwealth Government under the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

MAR 13​​ Peaks Challenge Falls Creek. 2000 cyclists will head off from Falls Creek to do the big loop over Tawonga Gap, Mt Hotham, Omeo and back to Falls – a 235kn ride – not for the faint-hearted. Further details at: https:// www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/rides-andevents/peaks-challenge/ MAR 26​​ 50th Birthday Celebrations of the Bogong Campus of the Outdoor School. The new date is a function of Covid restrictions impacting on our original date. Watch for further news.

APR 8​​ Start Victorian School Holidays. Easter is 15th to 18th April.

APR 16-17 ​Falls Creek Easter Festival. Visit https:// www.fallscreek.com.au/whats-on/eventsactivities-summer/ APR 14-18 ​Mount Beauty Art Group Annual Easter Art Show. Mount Beauty Community Centre.

Official Opening 7pm Thurs 14th. From 10am daily.

APR 23-24​ Alpine Challenge – running the Bogong High Plains over distances of 100 mile, 100km, 60km, 42km, 25km, 16km, 10 km – either as individuals, Teams or in a relay challenge. Further Info at: https:// www.runningwild.net.au/alpine-runs/alpinechallenge.html

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