We hear that question a fair bit around town. The short answer is – quite a lot! There are short and long term plans afoot.
Last year our community said loud and clear: ‘we want to see Bogong reactivated, but with a mixture of uses, not just short term winter accommodation.’ To get things moving in that direction, last November three houses were leased to people working in the area. Since then, the dam walk has reopened, the barbeques are working, the gardens are being lovingly brought back to their best. There’s a growing sense of community, with residents and visitors making the most of the big fireplace and
perhaps even the odd glass of wine down by the lake.
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Now it’s time for you to get involved. Make some time in your plans for the opening season long weekend (Queen’s Birthday weekend) to pay a visit to Bogong.
Round One - Falls Creek
TAs the ski season approaches, several more houses have been leased to resort employers as worker housing. This is a win for everyone: it brings life to Bogong; reduces pressure on accommodation at Falls Creek (it’s hard to fit all our visitors, let alone the staff who make their visits comfortable); and the staff get a house with proper facilities, not just a room, only 20 minutes down the hill.
he National Gravity Enduro Series acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World Series. See mention in the article with Ben McIlroy.
And the longer term? Interested people and organisations were invited to pitch ideas about how they could operate and manage Bogong, revitalising the village in new and exciting ways that will honour its past and provide a sustainable future.
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.
Local architectural designer Andy Mero and Monash University’s Faculty of Architecture have been involved too. 18 Masters students have immersed themselves for a full semester in understanding the region and Bogong’s history so they can create visions for Bogong’s future.
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.
Over the coming months AGL will be assessing the Expressions of Interest that have been received. There has been a lot of interest, and AGL is working on reaching agreement with an applicant that shows the passion and vision Bogong deserves.
• Have a look at the fantastic work the architecture students have produced –their work will be on display from Friday afternoon through to Monday morning. Open Day on Saturday (11 June) 9.30am - 5pm
• Bring something for a bbq, or snack on excellent fare provided by the skilled cooks of the Red Cross
• Rekindle some memories looking at old photos on display in the store
• Wander around the buildings and explore the gardens – maybe remembering the old days?
• Share your stories and ideas, with other locals, the students and the project team.
For further information, contact the Bogong Transition Project Manager, Kim Jordan, on 0418 102 534.
Check out Falls Creek regular Nic Wilke’s fantastic drone video http://www. ovrlstream.com.au/bogong village/ Bogong Village is too good an asset in this community. Let’s all do our bit to support the future! Ed. •
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
WHEN THE BRIGHT YELLOW FLAGS ARE OUT – WE’RE OPEN!
Locate right beside the bottom station of Halley’s Comet Chairlift! Spend some time and take in the fabulous history that has earned this community so much respect!
Please try to allow 24hours notice.
And, talk to any member of our team about the rewards of volunteering in the Falls Creek Museum.
4 Slalom Street, southern end of the Panabode building.
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You may call it “stating the bleedin’ obvious” that there are reasons we haven’t been able to stage the traditional Falls Creek Ice Plunge over the last couple of years. Can anyone tell us what the reason might have been? OK, well the good news is that there will definitely be an Ice Plunge this year.
Are you brave enough to face the chilly challenge of the Falls Creek Ice Plunge?
This annual ritual sees fancy-dressed clad locals and visitors take a dip into the frigid waters of the Rocky Valley Lake. This traditional custom is always performed on the first day of winter as an offering to snow gods to secure a bountiful winter season.
Not only that, but all donations received go to support the incredible work of Fight MND in battling Motor Neuron Disease and searching for a cure. There are also over $2,000 worth of prizes up for grabs, donated by our amazing local stakeholders, hot drinks, a barbecue breakfast and warming fire pits available following the swim. A little tip – it’s usually warmer in the water than out of it! At 1600m above sea level, Rocky Valley Lake is Australia’s highest significant body of water. Air temperatures are commonly around 0°C at this altitude and water temperatures are expected to be around 3°C to 4°C.
To encourage participation, plungers will be enticed into the water chasing over 30 rubber ducks. With a heap of incredible prizes up for grabs all kindly donated by on-mountain and Mount Beauty businesses, plungers can get hold of meal vouchers, cash vouchers and even an entire resort entry. Not only that but all proceeds from the $10 entry fee will go to support the incredible work of Fight MND in battling Motor Neuron Disease.
Pic - Erin Davis-Hartwig
Fight MND Co-founder and Patron Neale
Daniher and the wider Daniher clan will launch the eighth version of the famous blue beanie at the Big Freeze 8 at the MCG on Monday 13th June (the Monday of the Queen’s Birthday weekend).
So why not come along to the Rocky Valley Foreshore and participate. Or if threedegree water and tiny swimming trunks isn't your thing, you can just donate and enjoy a breakfast roll cooked by the SES barbecue crew. (But you can’t work at Falls Creek if you haven’t done the plunge!)
What: Falls Creek Ice Plunge.
When: Wednesday 1st June.
Time: 10am - 12noon.
Where: Rocky Valley Foreshore, Falls Creek. Why: A FightMND fundraiser, and an annual offering to the Snowgods.
How: Register at https://www.fallscreek. com.au/ice-plunge-sign-up/.
Donate at https://hub.fightmnd.org.au/ diy-big-freeze-8/falls-creek-ice-plunge
Thanks to our incredible sponsors for our prize pool upwards of $2,000! They are listed here alphabetically: 1550 Café and Restaurant; Astra Falls Creek; Bright Brewery; Falls Creek Resort Management; Falls Creek Ski Lifts; FoodWorks Falls Creek; Frying Pan Inn; Huski Kitchen; The Last Hoot; Milch Café and Snonuts! •
Around 250 runners enjoyed fabulous autumn weather on Saturday 21st May as they participated in the annual Mount Beauty Running Festival.
Previously started back in 1980 as the Mount Beauty Marathon when the runners went out along the Kiewa Valley Highway for 21km and then back, the event has seen some changes. Over the last 15 or so years, the event was known as the Mount Beauty Half Marathon, with runners heading out Damms Road and Mountain Creek Road for 11 and a bit Km. Recently, the infrastructure and staff required to stage an event like this saw changes implemented and a different type of event was born.
Comprising four separate events, the festival caters for all ages and abilities with a variety of distances and terrain. The flagship event is the 14km trail run which takes runners on a journey out of town and then up into the Alpine National Park. As well as sections of delightful single trail and 4wd management tracks, the trail run has steep climbs and descents, river crossings and rock scrambling to keep competitors on their toes.
The trail run attracted the most interest, but road runners were catered for by the traditional 10km event which follows an undulating out-and-back course past farms and vineyards out Damms Road. This year the event was conducted with the magnificent backdrop of a dusting of snow on the peak of Mt Bogong.
Catering for youngsters, walkers and those who are happy with a shorter distance was the 3km event comprising one lap of the Mount Beauty Pondage. And for the very young, and to add to the carnival atmosphere on the day, there was a casually organised sprint race on the oval towards the end of the festivities.
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.
Festival organisers Kangaroo Hoppet Inc. acknowledge that the event is made possible by the financial support provided by the Mount Beauty Bendigo Community Bank. The organisers would also like to thank Mount Beauty Foodworks for generously supplying the food and drink for the food stations.
This year’s event attracted a field of quality runners. Full results may be found on the website of Alpine Timing, but the placegetters were as follows:
14km (M) Jesse Featonby (56:11), Alec Franzke, Finn Walsh
14km (W) Tory Thomas (65:30), Laura Gillard, Sarah-Jayne Miller
10km (M) Will Atkinson (31:23), Adam Fleming, Jeremy Rae
10km (W) Eilidh Grigg (44:53), Rachel Biggs, Kate Parris
3km (M) Eddy Franzke (11:29), Blake Morgan, Eric Wood
3km (W) Freya Rae (13:02), Belle Rae, Bethany Franzke
This was the 41st year of the event, which began as the Mount Beauty Marathon. After nearly four decades of organizing the event, committee chair and trail run instigator, Bob Flower, will be retiring from this year. Any local interested in joining the small vibrant committee that keeps the event running is invited to contact Bob or the Kangaroo Hoppet office. 03 5754 1045
Organisers thank locals for their support of the event and look forward to seeing you all again next year. •
Recently this paper presented a report from the drivers of the Christmas Tree Project – which proved to be a huge success.
We are now very happy to inform the community of another extremely rewarding and attractive project taking place as we speak (read!)
The Mount Beauty Illumination Project is an initiative of the Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club (UKVLions). Funding for the project was generously provided by the Mount Beauty Community Bendigo Bank, AGL via grants and UKV Lions.
The project – a year from commencement to completion had an aim of installing fairy lights at the entrance to the Mount Beauty Business District and nearby park lands. The goal with this, like many Lions Projects is to add to the vibrancy of the township and in this project, to invigorate the village with a warm and welcoming nigh time entrance, one that presents the village as pretty, calm and welcoming for both the community and visitors.
We started in 2021 with our applications for grants to fund the project with a view to placing the lights on the Post Office as the Focal Point of the township and extended lighting onto 21 trees in the nearby Hydro and SK Pearce parkland.
The lights themselves were acquired from a Queensland distributor, they are all Solar, are permanently in the trees, and consist of 14 sets of commercial quality lights (basically 60 meters of light strands per tree; complemented by eight sets of smaller units on smaller trees).
To make it all happen we approached our local Community Bank (twice to meet a change in supplier costs) and AGL, and were successful in obtaining their financial support. The project sought and obtained authority and advice for the lights placement
from the Alpine Shire Council, the Mount Beauty Chamber of Commerce, the UKV Community Association and the owner of the Post Office. We also investigated the lights effects on flora and fauna and settled on warm white as the best colour option, and non-flickering. We used, where we could, local product from local suppliers to attach the lights and local trades for the install.
The UKV Lions would like sincerely thank our supporters for this project:
• The Mount Beauty Community Bendigo Bank. • AGL. • The Lions Club members.
• The Alpine Shire Council. • The Mount Beauty & District Chamber of Commerce.
• The Mount Beauty Post Office. • The Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association. • Ron Crawford (use of the cherry picker platform). • Benny’s Mowing and Maintenance (the installers). • The Community in general for the great support.
Price Reduction - Thriving Café Thriving café in the hear t of Mount Beauty, ‘Seasons MB’ is the meeting place for locals and a favoured destination for holiday makers in the picturesque Upper Kiewa Valley Running for over nine years under the same management, until 2pm (closed on Sundays & Mondays) Offering both indoor and outdoor, under cover Alfresco seating, the café is renowned for being welcoming and relaxing, serving delicious coffee and fresh food.
Key Features: • Seats 70 • Dine-in & takeaway
• Three year lease with new lease to be negotiated
• Loyal & established customer base
• 60kg coffee per month (5 day trading/COVID)
• COVID proof • Trained staff • $195,000 For fur ther details, contact: Jenny Chellew, Accredited Business Broker | Mb: 0419 009 033 Em: jenny@betterbusinessbrokers.com.au
We invite the community to a UKV Lions sponsored event for the turning on of the fairy lights in Mount Beauty and a celebration to the Opening of the Ski Season on Friday 10 June 2022. Lions will be supplying free hot chocolate and treats from 5pm till 6pm on the Friday evening of the 10 June in the SK Pearce Park across from the supermarket. Further details, please email: rochfordsmtb@bigpond.com •
• Check your battery. Cold weather is hard on all batteries. Make sure yours is in good nick.
• Replace your wiper blades and keep your washer bottle full. Trying to rid your windscreen of ice with your wipers will only damage the blades.
• Check the condition of your tyres – or even consider getting winter tyres- more grip in slippery conditions.
• Make sure your tire pressure is exactly what it should be.
• Check your wheel chains and ensure that you know how to fit them correctly. Too many problems are caused by people not knowing how to fit chains correctly!
• Check the amount of coolant/anti-freeze in your radiator. Our Service Centres have a Glycometer which will measure how cold your radiator fluid can get before freezing.
• Carry a few emergency supplies, like a blanket, warm gloves, ice scraper, shovel – in case you get stuck out on the road.
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Lee and the team at Gather & Harvest love their candles and they know that many of you do also. The candles came about from a little idea to create something that is not only lovely to use and look at, but also does good.
A few years ago Lee and her hubby packed up their three kids and moved to Bali for two years. It was an awesome adventure and a fabulous experience for everyone. While they were living there Lee started to volunteer with a wonderful organisation called ‘Bali Street Mum's Project.’
Bali might look like a beautiful island full of happy and beautiful people, but there are many people who live away from the bright lights of Kuta and the swanky hotels of Seminyak and who are living in poverty. These people struggle to provide food for their families and a safe place to sleep at night. Bali Street Mum's Project provides
work opportunities, education and health care for mothers living or begging the streets.
One of the work opportunities some of the mothers were taught was collecting used glass bottles from cafes, restaurants & bars and cleaning, cutting and sanding them into glasses. The mum's would then sell them as drinking glasses at local markets to earn a small income.
Focal 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?
when I was about 12 I started showing
After moving back home, Lee wanted to continue to support the great work of Bali Street Mum's. In 2018 when she opened Gather + Harvest, she knew that she wanted to somehow use and sell the glasses to help support the mum's she had met while living there. After experimenting for many months with different sizes and shapes Lee came up with the idea of converting the glasses into candles.
alls Creek Resort Management will be collecting hard waste on Wednesday 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. Please see our Hard Waste Collection guidelines on the website, or if you require any additional information, please contact the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. • Summer Debrief
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?
Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous than excited. Excited to race overseas, but nervous because it’s such a big event.
It has been a record year for visitation this summer and Resort Management would like to get your feedback on events, visitor demographic, mountain biking and general observations.
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MR: more juggle
Ben:
OPEN: 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm weekends & Public Holidays
41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty · Ph: 0400 350 488
PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:
Initially Lee worked with just one Mum, but today Gather and Harvest helps to provide stable and regular income for 15 mum's. That's 15 less mothers and their children who no longer have to beg on the streets of Bali or pick through piles of
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,
Therefore you are invited to join the relevant Resort Management personnel and other members of the community for a summer season debrief meeting. This meeting will take place on Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to around 11:30am in the Boardroom above Foodworks in QT.
stinking rubbish to find things to sell or use. The mum's and their children are also provided with an education and health care. We love the difference that one simple candle can make to a woman's life and we hope to keep expanding this project. •
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
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. •
If you have any specific agenda items, please email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. for to saving To Village will 10am 3rd, Companies Bedding and and Suppliers, suppliers Prepare Visit details
OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTY
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. Children welcome. To arrange an appointment: Ph: 02 6056 4000
Visits Mount Beauty Fortnightly Next: Fri 10th Nov then Fri 24th Nov
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
Emergency Services Broadcaster 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
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• All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club lodges & apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga & Dederang, plus the RMB’s between Dederang & Tawonga & selected venues in Bright & Myrtleford.
Clean, comfortable, well-lit and carpeted - with flat screen TV, folding bench, efficient washing machines, cost effective driers and industrial water filters to give you the cleanest wash possible.
ONLINE:
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skiing in your own backyard! Take advantage of the value packed* Local Pass - exclusively offered to local residents. $250 per Adult + $45 per Day
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The annual Alpine Shire Community Grants Program is now open, and community groups, clubs, Traditional Custodians and young people are encouraged to apply for funding to support their next project.
Alpine Shire Mayor Sarah Nicholas said Council awarded a total of $77,000 to 22 important community projects in 2021/22.
“From a Shingleback bike trailer for Team Mount Beauty, to the purchase of supplies to establish the Myrtleford Repair Cafe, these grants provide a boost to some fantastic community projects,” she said.
“We strongly urge our local groups and young people to share their ideas and apply. This program funds community projects that support diversity, inclusion and community participation, and contribute to the building of healthy, strong, resilient, and connected communities.”
Recipients from last year’s grant program
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. 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.
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.
LOOKING FOR WORK
The are many positions available on the Falls Creek website. Go to this link to access the employment pages: https://www.fallscreek.com.au/employment/
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 Constructions Pty Ltd. We do local building work, renovations, extensions and maintenance. Enail Dave at: oztekconstructions@gmail.com. Or Ph: 0466 990 862.
include the Myrtleford Bowls Club for the purchase of a bowling green mower and roller, Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre for funding to build secure private consulting rooms, the Bright Courthouse for a kitchen upgrade and the North East Victorian Hang Gliding Club for upgrades to the Mystic Launch toilet.
The Community Grants Program will again be hosted by the SmartyGrants online grant management system.
The SmartyGrants system is user-friendly for applicants and allows for efficient management of the grants process for Council.
For information about the Community Grants program, or the eligibility of your project, contact Council 5755 0555.
Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 30 June 2022. Learn more and apply here: https://www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/ community/grants-and-awards/communitygrants
The annual Event Funding Program is also open - event organisers are encouraged to apply through this funding stream.
EXPERIENCED BARISTA POSITION
The fresh new Slides Coffee Bar (formally The Pass) is looking for fun filled staff for Winter 2022. We are looking for an experienced Barista and general cafe staff to join our little team. Accommodation options available. Call Jules on 0438 433 842 or email CV to juliamitas@ gmail.com.
ROOMS AVAILABLE
With the difficulty that we are all facing trying to find staff and their need for accommodation, Rocky Valley Bikes & Snow Sports have two rooms available in a four bedroom house (only three bedrooms will be let) if anyone is needing to provide staff with accommodation. This will hopefully allow businesses to advertise for staff, particularly during the busy winter period, allowing you to advertise far and wide, knowing that you have accommodation provided. Please let me know if you would like a room for your staff member.
PS – Rocky Valley will not gain financially from any rent, the rent charged is just to cover costs. Contact Glenyse on 03 5754 1118.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It’s a five minute walk from my house to the pub. It’s a 35 minute walk from the pub to my house. The difference is staggering!
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.
LD’S HOME PET CARE
Pet Care and Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 0407 541 695
LOCKSMITH & HANDYMAN
Codi Coutts – servicing the Kiewa Valley & North East Victoria. Ph: 0475 388 990. Em: kiewavalleylocksmith@yahoo.com
Learn more at: https://www.alpineshire.vic. gov.au/business/events/funding-and-supportprograms
Please read the funding guidelines before starting your application. Event funding applications close Thursday, 30 June 2022.
For further information, contact Ebony Buckley Em: ebonyb@alpineshire.vic.gov.au •
Upper Kiewa Valley Support Service (was Mount Beauty Emergency Relief/Anglicare Victoria).
Mount Beauty Emergency Relief has been providing support and assistance to the community of the Upper Kiewa Valley for almost 20 years and since 2007 the Service has been auspiced by Anglicare Victoria. Mount Beauty Emergency Relief was very fortunate to have a funded part-time Coordinator up until 2014 when Commonwealth funding ceased. For the past eight years the Mount Beauty Welfare Committee has continued to provide a volunteer based service with funds donated by local Service Clubs and Churches, community members and community groups.
POSITION VACANT
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our casual / part time Reception staff. This will be for work mainly over the winter months but could lead to long term employment. The position will include work at both Falls Creek and Mount Beauty Medical Centres. If you are interested in applying or would like more information please contact our Practice Manager via email at pat. ryder@mbmc.com.au
VALLEY FUN & FITNESS CLASS
Every Tuesday at 9am at the Ladies Facility, Dederang Recreation Reserve. All equipment provided. Bing a drink bottle and towel. $6 per session. All Welcome. A great way to keep fit and socialise at the same time. Class usually followed by coffee at the Dederang Shop. Classes by Narelle Jones (Personal Trainer). Note: Classes do not run in school holidays. Enquiries: Sharon McEvoy 0438289293 (the6maccas@bigpond.com)
CANDLE MAKING CLASSES
The wonderful team at Gather and Harvest are running two classes.
Saturday 11 June 10:30-1pm and Sunday 12 June 10:30-1pm at the shop 18 Hollonds St Mount Beauty. Sign up on the website www.gatherandharvest.com.au
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
STORAGE
Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units. Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com
TAXI
The new number for the Mount Beauty Taxi is: 0448 753 014. The good news is the hours are extended.
After consultation with Anglicare Victoria and the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre late last year, the decision has now been made to rename this service the ‘Upper Kiewa Valley Support Service’ and for this service to be now supported by the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. This change came into effect on Friday 29th April. The same support in the form of Supermarket and fuel cards, information and referrals to other services will continue as it has always done.
The new phone number for Upper Kiewa Valley Support Service is 0493 418 598. Community members are encouraged to contact this number for support and advice between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday to make a confidential appointment with one of the Service’s trained volunteers. Please don’t hesitate to contact us. •
Congratulations to Alexander Cameron, Year 9 Student at Myrtleford P-12 on his outstanding application and interview for the Allan J Findlay Memorial Bursary for 2022. Alexander was presented with the winner’s cheque and certificate at a combined Lions Club and Rotary Club gathering on Tuesday 17th May.
Allan J Findlay, known by many as Big Al, was well known for the support he gave to many organisations and individuals, his community connections, and for making a huge difference in the lives of so many.
In recognition and celebration of his life, the Allan J Findlay Memorial Bursary has been established by the Lions Club of Bright and the Rotary Club of Bright.
The purpose of the annual Bursary is to assist young people in pursuing and achieving their goals, thereby being able to give back to their community.
The hope is that this annual Bursary will not only remind us all of Allan, his extraordinary community spirit, but also of the continued need for others to engage with, and subsequently support their communities.
The Lions and Rotary Clubs considered it to be appropriate to also provide Runner’s Up cheques and certificates, which have been awarded to Fox Williams (Bright P-12) and Maddison Pasqualotto (Marian College), both of whom presented excellent applications, interviewed extremely well, and are to be commended for their efforts. •
COVID-19 Restriction changes and weather may impact some of these events. Please check with the organiser for the most up-to-date information. May is Red Shield Appeal Month. Please give generously to support the ‘on-the-ground’ work the Salvation Army do!
MAY 28 Park Run. 8am at Bicentennial Park by the lake in Lakeside Avenue. (ALSO JUNE 4, 11, 18 & 25)
MAY 28 TDFNL Rd 7. Beechworth V Dederang Mount Beauty.
JUN 1 Falls Creek Ice Plunge to fight MND 10am. Rocky Valley Dam – to welcome the start of winter. BBQ breakfast and fire pits onsite. Enquiries: Ph 03 5758 1200.
JUN 4 TDFNL Rd 8. Dederang Mount Beauty V Kiewa Sandy Creek @ Mount Beauty.
JUN 11 TDFNL Rd 9. Dederang Mount Beauty V Thurgoona @ Dederang.
JUN 11-13 Queen’s Birthday Weekend. Official Opening of the 2022 Winter Snow Season. Activities include the Celebrations of 75 years of the village; Spectacular Fireworks Display and official opening. Visit https://www.fallscreek.com.au/ for more details.
JUN 12 Race Club AGM at 3pm at Attunga Alpine Lodge. It will be an in-person AGM, not online.
JUN 18 TDFNL Rd 10. Chiltern V Dederang Mount Beauty.
JUN 25 TDFNL Rd 11. Rutherglen V Dederang Mount Beauty.
JUL 19 Race Club will hold a Social Event on Saturday 19 July 2022. Save the date. Details are being worked on as we speak.
9pm
Thursdays: 3pm - 9pm ∙ Dinner from 5:30pm Texas Hold em Poker ∙ 7pm start
WHERE 2D Tawonga Crescent.
WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays
Closed Good Friday & Easter Monday
HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments
CONTACT Ph: 03 5754 3400
Em: enquiries@mbmc.com.au
Wb: https://www.mbmc.com.au/
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WHO Doctors: Mark Zagorski OAM, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cusson, Damian Heman, Daniel Florisson & Andrew Mason.
WHAT Fully accredited General Practice with 41 years of service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.
