This Week in Falls Creek - 27 May 2022

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AUTUMN EDITION FIFTEEN

FRIDAY 27TH MAY 2022

We're Loving It!

Main Pic: The Ice Plunge! Yep, it’s a rite of passage – to work at Falls Creek - and as you can see, everyone gets in! Pic – Charlie Brown.

Left Pic: Edmondson’s Hut, ANZAC Day 2022 – a fabulous shot by skilled photographic artist Phil Rumpff.

Right Pic: It’s not so much about flogging yourself – it’s about the enjoyment the achievement and the wonderful fresh air with dear friends – Melissa Merrin (#1477) with Nigel Lotz (#1478) at the Mount Beauty Running Festival. Pic – Ken Bell.

BOGONG VILLAGE What’s Happening?

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e 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

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There is movement at the Village, for the word had passed around… there are positive plans for Bogong.

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perhaps even the odd glass of wine down by the lake.

As 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 their Gravity visits comfortable); hemake National Enduro Series and theacts staffas getthe a house with proper qualifying series for the facilities,Enduro not justWorld a room, only See 20 minutes Series. mention down hill.with Ben McIlroy. in the the article

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

And the longer term? Interested people and Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with organisations were Management invited to pitch Falls Creek Resort areideas pleased about howRound they could andGravity manage to present One operate of the 2017 Bogong,National revitalising the The village in new and Enduro Series. series is Australia exciting ways that will honour its past and wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo provideACT a sustainable future.Three will be at Forest in May. Round Balingup WA in June; Round FourMero will go to Local architectural designer Andy and Rockhampton in July and the final round will Monash University’s Faculty of Architecture be held on involved Woodford Island, on the Clarence have been too.

18 Masters students River in northern NSW in August. have immersed themselves for a full semester in understanding region and The popularity of mountainthe biking continues Bogong’s history theyefforts can create visions to grow. From thesogreat of some Mount for Bogong’s Beauty locals future. in the 90’s - to hosting the Nationals in Feb 2000 - toAGL the point where Over the coming months will be we have some of the best tracks in the country assessing the Expressions of Interest that -have bothbeen in Mount Beauty and in Falls Creek. received. There has been a lot of The growth theis success we can interest, andand AGL workingmeans on reaching continue to host fabulous events. agreement with an applicant that shows the passion and vision Bogong deserves.

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their work will be on display from Friday Round One of the GE National Series afternoon through to Monday morning. will be staged this weekend, beginning Open Day on Saturday (11 June) with practice sessions from 11am Friday.

9.30am - 5pm During the course of the weekend, several • of Bring something forclosed a bbq,to orgeneral snack onriders the trails will be excellent fare provided by the skilled although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running cooks of the Red Cross on Friday from 11am to 6pm and again on to 5pm.

Cost at is old $50 per • Saturday Rekindle from some9am memories looking photos on display in theGo store day or $90 for 2 days. to www.bluedirt. com.au to book. On Sunday the trails will • Wander around the buildings be closed to the general public, but will and explore the gardens – maybe progressively as days? the different sections remembering open the old of the event are completed. Pretty Valley • Road Sharewill youralso stories ideas,and withbeother haveand closures subject to locals,should the students projectback team.from delays anyoneand be the travelling horse information, yards or Pretty Valleythe Pondage.

Forthe further contact Now this GravityProject Enduro is a different Bogong Transition Manager, Kim sort of mountain Jordan, on 0418bike 102racing 534. to what we know as Downhill or Cross Country. The Gravity Check out Falls Creek regular Nic Enduro is both. The athletes will start with Wilke’s fantastic drone video http://www. a warm up ride from Slalom Plaza, out the ovrlstream.com.au/bogong village/ Bogong High Plains Road, up the Pretty Bogong is toothen goodacross an asset in this ValleyVillage Road and to the Trig community. Let’s all do our bit to support the future! Ed. •

WHEN THE BRIGHT YELLOW FLAGS ARE OUT Open

by Appointment – WE’RE OPEN!

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

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.

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

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Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Autumn 2022 Edition FIFTEEN

FALLS CREEK ICE PLUNGE The (in)Famous Ice Plunge Returns!

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Ice Plunge 2018 -William Hamilton, Jaclyn Hamilton and Georgina Rice do the dress-up and take the plunge regularly.

Pic - Erin Davis-Hartwig

ou 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.

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! •

• NOW OPEN • Seven Days a week 8am - 4pm minimum Breakfast and Lunch Snacks and Drinks

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WINTER OPPORTUNITIES

• Open 7 Days • 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 When in Myrtleford, visit…

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

With new improved management and a focus on professional enjoyment, the opportunity to be part of the team at St Falls is one not to pass up.

Positions exist for: • Housekeepers • Chefs • Front of House Personnel • Bar Staff (Vic RSA) The location is great and the accommodation is warm & comfortable Send your Resume (CV) to: kate@ stfallsresort.com.au 17 Bogong High Plains Road ​​​Falls Creek 3699 • Ph: 03 5732 8000

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MOUNT BEAUTY RUNNING FESTIVAL On a Glorious Autumn Day

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round 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.

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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.

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:

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​Nichole ‘Nik Nok’ McKilliam, a favourite PT and Instructor at Falls Creek loves the challenge.

Pic – Ken Bell

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. •

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Settlers will be closed from Sunday 22nd May until Tuesday 31st May as we prepare for the best ski season ever!

This gives our current staff a break!

We are also on the lookout for keen staff for the winter period.

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​Millie Radeski (#30016) had the pleasure of announcing that it was best mate Jo Wyatt’s (#30009) birthday on the day! Happy birthday! Pic – Ken Bell

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LET IT SPARKLE Mount Beauty Illumination Project

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ecently 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).

​Above: The trees in Hydro Park are looking a lot brighter – thanks to the work of our local Lions club members (and others) …and (below) our freshly refurbished Post Office also looks a treat with the new lights.

Pics – Courtesy Brian Rochford

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:

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

• 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.

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Thriving café in the heart 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.

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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 •

MOTORING TIPS Preparing For Winter

• 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.

A Motoring Tip brought to you by

Rick at Mount Beauty Service Centre

35 Bogong High Plains road, Mount Beauty

Ph: 03 5754 4261

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LOCAL TALENT

OUR CANDLES A Lovely Story

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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

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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 Time to Apply for Community Grants

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he 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

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.

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 •

Local Support 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.

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS 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.

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.

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/

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!

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.

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

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 Constructions Pty Ltd. We do local building work, renovations, extensions and maintenance. Enail Dave at: oztekconstructions@gmail.com. Or Ph: 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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COVID-19 Restriction changes and weather may impact some of these events. Please check with the organiser for the most up-to-date information.

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.

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​​

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. •

Memorial Bursary - 2022 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.

​ erry Gibbons (President of the Rotary Club of Bright) left, T Alexander, and Brian Kelly (President of the Lions Club of Bright). Pic – Courtesy Jenni Sgambelloni

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. •

​ alls Creek Ice Plunge to fight F 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 Q ​ ueen’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.

THE NEXT TWO WEEKS @ WEST PEAK

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Fridays: 3pm - 11pm ∙ Dinner from 5:30pm ∙ Woodfire pizzas 5pm Community Raffes from 5:30pm (draw begins at 7pm) Saturdays: 12noon -11pm ∙ Lunch 12noon - 2pm ∙ Dinner from 5:30pm Woodfired Pizzas from 5pm ∙ Live Music: 3pm – 6pm 28/5 Chloe Jade ∙ 4/6 Fresh Local Talent Sundays: 12noon - 11pm ∙ Lunch 12noon - 2pm ∙ Dinner from 5:30pm Mondays & Tuesdays - CLOSED Wednesdays: 3pm - 9pm ∙ Dinner from 5:30pm Thursdays: 3pm - 9pm ∙ Dinner from 5:30pm Texas Hold em Poker ∙ 7pm start

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

2D Tawonga Crescent.

WHO 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays Closed Good Friday & Easter Monday HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments WHAT CONTACT Ph: 03 5754 3400 Em: enquiries@mbmc.com.au Wb: https://www.mbmc.com.au/

Doctors: Mark Zagorski OAM, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cusson, Damian Heman, Daniel Florisson & Andrew Mason.

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

Your local practice – supporting the community!

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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

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

Gift Vouchers Available!

12 – 14 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

Ph: 03 5754 1999

Mon – Fri: 9am – 5:30pm Saturday: 9am – 4pm Sun & Public Hols: 9am – 2pm

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