This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 24 September 2021

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SPRING EDITION SIXTEEN

FRIDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2021

Thanks For Everything!

​Top: Luke ​​ Chobocky making the most of the fresh earlier this week. Pic – Tim @ Top Shots ​Left​​: Fiona and her happy class on Wombats this week. Pic – Tim @ Top Shots ​Right​​: Even more enjoyment and happy faces in the fresh snow. Pic – Tim @ Top Shots

FROM THE CEO The “Claytons Season”

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or those old enough to remember, Claytons is the brand name of a nonalcoholic, non-carbonated beverage, packaged to resemble a whiskey bottle… it’s marketing punchline being “the drink you have when you’re not having a drink.”

visit - on behalf of the stakeholders and business operators, a huge thank you for being so tolerant and accommodating. To those prevented by border closures, city and regional lockdowns, we missed you and hope to see you next season, or over the summer for that matter. Falls Creek is just as stunning in the summer.

2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES Well, this year’s ski season could be Round One - Falls Creek

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summarised in prettyGravity much the same Series he National Enduro way… “the season you have when you’re acts as the qualifying series for the not having a season!”

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Forest ACT in May. Round Three will be at Alas, despite Balingup WAnegative in June;COVID-19 Round Fourtests will go to becoming mandatory requirements for will Rockhampton in July and the final round anyone to enter the ski fields and with be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence borderinlockdowns and a in re-emergence River northern NSW August. of outbreaks across Australia, lockdown five, The popularity of mountain six, then seven scuttled whatbiking lookedcontinues like to From the great efforts of some Mount thegrow. perfect season.

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Valley Road and and thenis across to the Trig Stay heading over 10,000 people the cornerstone to Thunderbolt and then to Generator of the High Country tourism product.

Stuart Smythe, and Vortex CEO before finishing in Slalom Plaza.

Falls Sound Creek like Resort Management Given the industry size, it is too big to fail. a pretty easy day!!

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

The weekend’s program sort of goes like this.

Saturday: 9am to 16:00 is compulsory practice.

10am to 18:30 is rider registration and Info Tent open. 17:00 to 17:30 is rider briefing.

From 18:00 on there is a social evening at Last Hoot Restaurant and Bar in Slalom Plaza.

NOW OPEN Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefing and Timing For great coffee snacks! activation. 8:30am&totasty 1430pm Trails Open for From 8am six days a week GE competition.1500 to 1630 Presentations.

Closed Mondays If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy Located in Slalom Plaza some good action, be at Falls Creek this near the ticket box weekend. Further detail from 03 5758 1200. •

FALLS CREEK Open For Business

www.fallscreek.com.au Accommodation Alpha Lodge

Open 365 days a year. Self cater accommodation $56 p/p p/n twin/dbl. $42 p/p p/n bunk room. Parallel Street.

Ph: 5758 3488 or visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au

Altitude Apartments

Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open all year round. Bike storage and free wi-fi. On site bar & restaurant - Be Foodstore.

Ph: 03 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au

Attunga Lodge

Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation.

Fully licensed. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255.

Cedarwood Apartments

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

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Falls Creek Country Club

Fully self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night.

QT Hotel Falls Creek

Outdoor Activities

Snowski Apartments

Shopping

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

Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au

Summit Ridge Lodge

Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation.

Fully licensed. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800.

Viking Lodge

Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites.

On site manager and secure bike storage and workshop.

Free Wi-Fi. Ph. 03 5758 3247.

Dining & Bar BE Foodstore

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

Falls Creek Foodworks

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

Child Care

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

Visitor Information

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Open for dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter,

Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter)

BIKING ON THE HIGH PLAINS And Falls Creek

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t’s been a tough winter (understatement!).

But there is so much more to this area and the rest of the year. Summer is that part of the year we call ‘green season’ – from the end of this winter to the start of next winter and during this period, there are a myriad of activities, interests and events that you can enjoy. Here is a little bit on the biking you can enjoy during the green season.

Mountain Biking Falls Creek has developed an excellent reputation for our mountain bike trails.

There is lots of diversity and graded single tracks that enable novice riders to move into the sport, learn the area and progress as the confidence builds.

Then there is the full testosterone stuff – heart pumping adrenaline generating trails that make you work – and enjoy! With over 40 km of trails, there is plenty for everyone.

Add to this the regular Blue Dirt Mountain

Bike Shuttle service which will get you to the top of the Summit and pick you up at the bottom of Flowtown – and you’re in heaven! If you happen to do any damage, we have our ‘Bike Patrol’ – fully qualified Ski Patrol First Aiders who can handle a bike, a chain-saw and a bandage – and they are on duty all the time that Blue Dirt are running shuttles.

One other major advantage at Falls Creek is that just about all of the trails lead you back to the village – and from the bottom of Flowtown at Howman’s Gap, you can ride back up the road or be picked up by a friend or family – without getting off road.

Peaceful Riding If the testosterone trails are not your cup of tea, then Falls Creek is surrounded by about 30km of Aqueduct Trails, management vehicle tracks and connecting dirt roads – all suitable for a leisurely ride on your bikes with the kids. An Aqueduct Trail is actually a vehicle track that runs along the side of a man-made aqueduct which is carrying water from one place to another. They were built

​As well as the great riding around Falls Creek, you are also afforded some of the best alpine scenery on the country. Pic – Matt Hull

as part of the Kiewa Hydro-electric Scheme and form an integral part of the water supply for generating environmentally-friendly electricity. These trails give you access to the Bogong High Plains and can take you to places for wonderful photos and picnics.

For further details visit: wwwfallscreek.com.au and click on the summer page for a quick wrap of the summer trails, activities & maps. •

~ OPEN DAILY ~ From 10am – 3pm Snacks, Lunch, coffee & drinks From 6pm Dine In or Take Away Goodies available on the website: www.milchcafebar.com

1 Bogong High Plains Rd

Phone: 03 5758 3407

Coffee, Breakfast & Lunch

4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek

open daily from 8am 03 5758 3615

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THANKS TEAM Tough Yet Good

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here have been many statements put together to describe this season. Just about all of our business operators and staff have had to draw heavily upon reserves of strength and resilience to get through – and we are still here.

A little prayer your editor picked up somewhere seems appropriate: “Lord, give me the strength to change the things I can; the grace to accept the things I cannot; and the wisdom to know the difference!”

After the toughest couple of years this area has ever seen (not forgetting that millions of others are also doing it tough) let’s look at what we have: No-one is dropping bombs on us or trying to shoot us! We have a couple of dollars in the bank – and if we don’t, that’s the bank manager’s problem! We live in a wonderful part of the world – surrounded by a pristine environment with beautiful clean air and

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crystal clear water. And if we are feeling a little down, we have a lot of great mates around us where we can go and have a chat or a beer and talk about the problems.

Many among us have taken on new challenges – like walking to the top of the hill and getting a couple of runs in – or doing the Hoppet in our own distinctive way – or just making the most of the area and the two hours to get in much needed and appreciated exercise! We are all very lucky and very fortunate to be living in this area. That’s the truth!

The season has been hard, but we are through it. This edition is the last for this winter, covering the last ten day period from Friday 24th to Sunday 3rd October, the official close of the season. The next edition will be released on Friday 15th October with a lead in to what we can look forward to over summer.

Activities like Ignition and the mountain biking shuttles, the Mile High Dragon Boat Regatta (in November this year), Trails, Tales and Tucker guided walks, Peaks Challenge, the Alpine Challenge and many other fabulous events to get involved in touch wood!

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In closing, there are many people and businesses to thank.

The advertisers: These are the people that make this paper. Without the advertisers, we would not have a paper – and your support of those advertisers is critical to the success of this paper.

The readers: There is nothing nicer that the kind comment from residents and members of the community who just say “Thanks, we love reading your paper” That makes our day. And if a couple of people are expressing this sentiment, then we know there are many more out there feeling the same way.

The Team: Simone (The Social Knot) who does the digital stuff, and the posts on Facebook, and writes the occasional very good article, thanks for your fabulous work.

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Summer & Winter

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This Week in Falls Creek and Mount Beauty has just completed 42 years of being published weekly in winter. It is unique to Falls Creek Resort and to the Falls Creek community and not another ski resort in this country has a publication like it.

Competing with Facebook, your editor and the team have tried to be positive, to keep you informed and to produce a quality publication that visitors and locals enjoy reading …and moving in to the digital age, it is now on line and you can subscribe and have it sent digitally to you each time the paper is published. While reading on line, you can also click on any listed website in any advert or article and be taken straight to that site.

Five course degustation menu only available for the 7:30pm sitting.

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

Our popular souvlakis are still available for take away only!

For more information:

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

Closed Tuesdays

03 5754 3222

Phone: 03 5758 3800 for reservations book through the website!

For Or reservations call 03 5758 3800 Web: www.summitridge.com.au or Em: Email: ski@summitridge.com.au ski@summitridge.com.au Schuss Creek Ref: K3 8 Street, SchussFalls Street, FallsMap Creek

Map Ref: K3

Licences Park Operator

Mobile: 0412 250 873

https://www.fallscreekguides.com.au/

feathertop

• Open 7 Days • Full menu, great pizzas and burgers

alpine lodge | restaurant | bar

If the lifts are turning, we’re open @ 11am!

If no Lifts, we’re open @ 5pm!

Take Away available also.

Bookings Essential Ph: 03 5758 3232 4

+ warm ambience + chilled tunes + relaxing and cozy + beautiful wines + amazing food

Bed & Breakfast Full a la carte menu Complimentary Pick-up Service

Ph: 03 5758 3232 14 Parallel Street

For bookings or orders Map Ref: G2

Happy Hour 4pm Dinner 5pm - late

03 5758 3088 Slalom Plaza (opp Halley’s Comet) Map Ref: F3

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THANKS TEAM Lee, the graphic designer at Specialty Press, who does the layout and the creative stuff with the paper and the adverts, your work is greatly appreciated - thankyou.

The whole team at Specialty Press who do a fabulous job and have never let the paper down – thank you so much.

Over the years we have had many fine comments on the fact that the paper has always had very good photos on the cover and throughout. The reason for that is simple. Some very professional photographers have supplied photos for the paper. A very appreciative thanks to Chris Hocking, Charlie Brown, the team at Tops Shots photography, Ern Reeders (for the bird shots). Phil Rumpff (orchid photos) and Roslyn Anne for the Kiewa Valley shots.

My delivery team, Ava, Ben W, Ben N, Teagan, Lilly, Pepper and the rest of the kids who do a great job in all weather conditions – thanks for your great efforts.

To the Team at ATS who were very helpful in getting the kids up and around the mountain with their packs.

To best mate Noel who delivers the Mount Beauty Tawonga South and Tawonga area, your help is much appreciated – and to the team at Geoff’s Freight who deliver the paper to the RMB’s between Tawonga and Dederang, thank you also.

changing colours of autumn as we gear up for what we hope will be a full blown winter with heaps of people and even more snow.

​Just one example of the great work of our local photographers – Opening Weekend fireworks from a couple of years back from Chris Hocking.

Take Care everyone – and thanks for your support. • Ken Bell

Now, it is time to look forward to a pleasant spring and all of its colour, summer and the range of outdoor activities and then the

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Chair photos: 8:45 to 10:30am!

11:30am - 2:30pm daily Mountain views, friendly staff, reasonable prices & delicious food!

BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED www.fallscreekhotel.com.au Ph: 03 5758 3282 23 Falls Creek Rd, Falls Creek. Map Ref: M2

Shop is now located inside Cloud 9.

Ph: 0407 855 265

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NEW BUSINESS Great Enthusiasm

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here is an old saying that goes like “Give a man a job he loves and he will never work again!” And this suits Will Hood who has just taken over the Tawonga South Butchery.

Will, his wife Monica and their two young kids arrived in the valley in the early 2000’s – initially as part of the team that ran the Bogong Hotel and made it a fun pub to visit. In 2004 they purchased property out the back, calling it Mt Emu Farm. It was here that Will and Moni raised their kids and developed the property – to the extent where, over the last ten years they have been hosting functions like weddings, birthday parties and buck’s nights – and doing the catering. It was this process that leads Will to the butchering industry.

The property at Mt Emu Farm was ideal to raise stock and Will set up a butchering department where he could slaughter, skin, eviscerate, break down and prepare the meat for consumption – to be enjoyed by guests at many of the functions.

Will is passionate about the ‘Paddock to Plate’ aspect of where your food comes from and is very keen to talk with local Interestingly, Will’s great grandfather was suppliers about their product and retailing a butcher his grandfather was a camp Hardand Waste Collection it through the business. Recently Will has cook so alls the Creek love ofResort butchering sort of will be been sourcing pork and beef that have come Management followedcollecting through hard in thewaste family. on Wednesday from the Mittagundi Outdoor Education 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. Centre over at Shannon Vale and has been When good mate Gavin Thurkettle put see our Hard Waste Collection butchered at Wangaratta Abattoirs – which hisPlease Tawonga South Butchery up for sale it guidelines on the website, or if you require is the avenue that most of the local product didn’t take Will long to determine that here any additional information, please contact comes from. was opportunity his1200. skills and theanFCRM Officetoonfurther 03 5758 • to get more involved in something he loves.

Plans for the future include continually Summer Debrief The kids have grown up, Moni has her own It has been a record year for visitation this sourcing local product out of this beautiful very successful shop, Sassy Road, in the valley, continuing to supply Falls Creek summer and Resort Management would main time seemed right.visitor like street, to get and yourthe feedback on events, with a regular service as well as a local demographic, mountain bikinghands and general Hence the business has changed and delivery service in the Upper Kiewa Valley

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Therefore you are invited to join the relevant Resort Management personnel ▼ Falls Creek Mount Beauty ▼ MEDICAL SERVICES and other members of the community for a WHERE Bottom of Gully Chairlift.

WHERE Tawonga summer Crescent. season debrief meeting.

WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon Friday WHEN Open Daily 10am – 12:30pm This meeting will –take place on

10am – 12noon Saturdays. & 2pm – 5pm (Map Ref: J6) Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400in the Boardroom above HOW Appointments Only. around 11:30am for appointments

Ph: 03 5758 3238 Foodworks in QT.

24 hours for Emergencies.

WHO Doctors: Mark Zagorski OAM, Jeff Robinson, If you have any specific agenda items, please

COVID-19 Restrictions are Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au.

in place for winter season.

Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, We look forward to seeing youMatthew all there. • ​​Numbers are limited.

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Bookings only!

Refer to: www.mbmc.com.au for further information

McAlpine, Brett Goodsall & Damian Heman.

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UKVRA presents…

BUSH EMERGENCY GOTHIC

Phone consultations are an option. Call either number for an appointment!

EMERGENCY 000 Ambulance 000 EMERGENCY BROADCASTER Alpine Radio (Fires & Floods) 96.5 FM ELECTRICITY Faults & Emergencies 13 17 99 FIRE Falls Creek/Mount Beauty/ Tawonga 000 HOSPITAL Mount Beauty 5754 3500 MEDICAL CENTRES Falls Creek 5758 3238 Mount Beauty 5754 3400

PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:

Will is now the proud owner at Tawonga South Butchery surrounded by a great team of helpful friendly and professional staff.

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

Wangaratta 0600 REGIONAL ROADS VICTORIA 133 778 Tickets: Mount BeautyNewsagency Falls Creek 5758 3287 RACV Falls Creek/Mount Beauty 5750 1230 BURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS $25, $20 (members), $10 (students) CFA 1800 668 511 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Falls Creek 13 25 00 WILDLIFE RESCUE 0421 553 527

Ph: 5754 4204

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A LifeSCHOOL to Remember OLD HARDWARE A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place Well Stocked – Well staffed

on Friday the 28th April in the Village Getting ready for 2017 Spring!!

Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at Clothing, boots, Workwear, Insulation, Heaters!

12 noon, the afternoon reflect Lyn’s If you need it, we have itwill – or we’ll get it! enormous contribution to Falls available Creek. Some Gift Vouchers and free Gift Wrapping 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.

Mount Hardware & Drapery Store FriendsBeauty are welcome to pass this invite on and it is understood that members of Lyn’s – Mon – Fri: 9am 5:30pm Ph: 03 5754 1999 family will be in attendance.

• Saturday: 9am–4pm 12 – 14 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Trade Fair

Sun &Creek Public Hol.s: 9am–2pm @ Falls

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

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2021 WINTER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES MEDICAL SERVICES ADVERTISING RATES: 2017 LOCAL PASS MOUNT BEAUTY

Ed 01 * 15.10.21 * Summer Edition One featuring as many summer activities as we can. (C) DISPLAY: • 1 column (6cm wide) = $15.00 per cm. 4cp = $20.00 per cm.

Ed 02 * 29.10.21 * Remembrance Day Celebrations. Outdoor School Bogong 50th Anniversary (C)

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

WHER E Tawonga Crescent Ed 03 * 12.11.21 *. Mile High Dragon Boats. Ignition MTB Festival @ Falls! (C)

• 3 column (19cm wide) = $35.00 per cm. 4cp = $49.00 per cm.

WHEN - 5:00pm Mon Friday Ed 04 * 26.11.21 * Planning your Christmas Shopping. Prepare for a Shop Local feature! (C) CLASSIFIEDS: • Like the Trading Post. Send in8:30am your Classifieds and pay when- you sell.

10:00am 12:00pm Saturdays DISTRIBUTION: • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club lodges & BUSINESS Take advantage of the DIR.: value• $5.90 per line per Edition. apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga & Dederang, Ph: 5754 DEADLINE: • Friday 2.00pm prior to publication date 3400 for HOW - exclusively plus the RMB’s between Dederang & Tawonga & selected venues in Brightpacked* & Myrtleford. Local Pass appointments CONTRACT: • A Winter Season Contract is available for advertising in all 16 editions offered to local residents.

ONLINE: • Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ of winter offering a 15% discount – Invoiced four Editions 24 in advance. dates are: 11.06.21, hoursInvoice for emergencies WEBSITE: • www.thisweekinfallscreek.com.au 30.07.21 27.08.21. • $250 per Adult04.07.21, + $45 per& Day Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff WHO

Affordable skiing in your own backyard!

$140 per Child + $35 per Day ENQUIRIES ** More Benefits in 2017**

For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact: All orders Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488

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Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton & Anoop Pem. For Payment, Placement of Adverts or Subscriptions, please forward to:

in by Sunday 30th April.

Ph/Fax: 03 5754 1346

Office Address: Suite 2, 41 WHAT Bogong High Plains Road, MountGeneral Beauty Fully accredited For further information contact: Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty 3699. ABN: 22 171 749 807

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NEW BUSINESS – especially during these difficult lock-down times.

Also the traditional Thursday delivery of fresh seafood from the Melbourne markets will continue, but a tip here is to phone and pre-order what you would like. There is nothing worse than heading to the butcher prior to dinner time to find that the bulk of the seafood has gone.

Tawonga South Butchery, 211 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South. Ph: 03 5754 1888. • ​ ictured below: The friendly team at Tawonga South P Butchery. From left: Larry Franklin, Liam Vickers, Will Hood (the boss), Ebony Morman and John Hurst. Pic – Ken Bell

As the editor, I would like to say welcome to the new venture Will and we wish you and your great team the very best for many years in the business.

I would also like to thank Gav and his team for the great service that has been provided to this community over many years. It has certainly been appreciated.

Got a problem with pests?

We can help with: • Sniffer dog tracking of Termites • Rodents • Spiders • Wasps - and all other pests that crawl or fly!

Andrew Poulton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A TOUCH OF HUMOUR So you're telling me you won’t wear a mask because you have a big nose...? I still wear pants!

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

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

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

ALTITUDE PHYSIO & MASSAGE Frueauf Village (below Milch Café) Grnd Flor, Rm 2, 4 Schuss St. Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5758 3766.

Em: fallscreeek@altitudephysiotherapy.com.au Wb: www.altitudephysiotherapy.com.au 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 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.

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

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

HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270.

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POWER GENERATOR SERVICE & REPAIR Services and repairs for Standby and Prime Power generating sets. eg Diesel, Petrol and or Gas Power Generators. We also offer a 24/7 call out service if needed.

Locally located at the base of the Kiewa Valley. Ph: 0407 235 891. Em: info@cogenplus.com.au 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 & 4WD SERVICE Covers Falls Creek & Albury. The On-Demand Taxi Hours are now 8am – 9pm Mon – Thurs; 8am - 1pm Fri & Sat. No Taxi Service Sunday. Special Bookings outside these hours may be made by prior arrangement.

Ph: 0409 573 909 or 131 008.

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WHAT'S ON IN 2021

AUSTRALIAN WATTLE There’s a wattle blooming every day, somewhere in our land, From the misty alpine passes to the burning desert sand.

From the Eastern coastal fringes where the wattle grows the best, To the lonely rugged gorges of the Kimberley out West.

Sprigs of wattle went along when Aussies left for war, To the poppyfields of Flanders, beneath the cannons’ roar.

The Diggers kept the wattle close --- those brave and hardened men, And the wattle was their talisman, to get back home again.

The wattle is our symbol, and a hundred years before Henry Lawson wrote of the shearers’ strikes he saw--“We’ll make the tyrants feel the sting o’ those that they would throttle, They needn’t say the fault is ours if blood should stain the wattle.”

Of all the native trees the wattle wins the test, For it blooms in golden trusses and the wild birds make their nest.

High up in the canopy, well in from the borders, Snug and safe from mankind and aerial marauders.

Australians love the wattle, and the mighty river gums, That grow up on the Murray, and no matter what fate comes, No matter where we travel, no matter where we roam It’s the Wattle and the Redgum that draw our hearts back home.

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THIS WEEK @ WEST PEAK ~ OPERATING HOURS FOR THIS WEEK ~ THURSDAY & FRIDAY Drinks 3 - 6pm • Meals 6 - 8pm

SATURDAY & SUNDAY Meals 12 - 2pm • Drinks 2 - 6pm • Meals 6 - 8pm Bookings essential due to heavily restricted numbers!

Check our Website or Facebook page for the current menu.

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

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

OCT 2

​ ount Beauty Community Market. 9am – M 1pm Top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent. You make it, you bake it, you grow it, you’re welcome. Phone Bev: 0419 289 672, or Email: bevbantick@gmail.com OCT 3​​ Daylight saving time 2021 in Victoria will begin at 2am on Sunday, 3 October.

OCT 3 Official Close if the declared snow season in Victoria.

OCT 4​​ Kids are back to school and the beginning of Term Four.

OCT 7​ Thursday. Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association Annual General Meeting. 7:30pm in the AUDITORIUM@informationcentre on the Bogong High Plains Rd. TBC. OCT 15 This Week in Falls Creek and Mount Beauty Summer Edition One hits the streets. If you need something in the paper, make sure it is to the editor by the Friday prior.

OCT 29 ​This Week in Falls Creek Summer Ed-ition Two.

~ MAJOR UPCOMING EVENTS ~ NOV 6​​

The Outdoor School Bogong celebrates 50 years of providing excellent education to thousands of students. Ph: 03 57543 1732.

NOV 6​​ Mount Beauty Community Market. 9am – 1pm Top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent. You make it, you bake it, you grow it, you’re welcome. Phone Bev: 0419 289 672, or Email: bevbantick@gmail.com NOV 13-14 Mile High Dragon Boat Regatta on Rocky Valley Dam. The date has been shifted forward to prevent a clash with the Cross Border Championships on Gateway Lake, Albury Wodonga on what has traditionally been our Australia Day weekend. Further details: Ph: 03 5758 1200 or Em: fcrm@ fallscreek.com.au NOV 19-21 ​Ignition Mountain Bike Festival at Falls Creek. The start of the official MTB season. https://ignitionmtb.com.au/ NOV 27-29 Alpine Challenge 2021 https://www. runningwild.net.au/alpine-runs/alpinechallenge.html.POSTPONED Until 23rd and 24th April 2022.

Lake Eildon and Inlet Valve

Lake Eildon and Inlet Valve

We're proud to support our local communities

Falls Creek

Open 10am 8am –- 7pm 6pm Daily

Each year, our AGL Hydro Community Fund awards grants to community-based initiatives, projects and events in and around Mount Beauty and Eildon.

To see if you are eligible for one of our grants, download our guidelines or call us, then submit your application between 1 September 2021 and 30 September 2021.

· Extensive grocery range · Bottle shop: beer, wine, spirits · Fresh fruit and vegetables · Hot pies and sausage rolls · Heat and eat meals ·Phone re-charge ·ATM ·Newspapers and magazines

Located in Slalom day carpark at the bottom of Halley’s Comet Chairlift.

Tel: 57 583 009 For pick and pack deliveries please visit www.foodworkshighcountry.com.au

agl.com.au/hydro 03 5754 3222 8

agl.com.au/hydro 03 5754 3222

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