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PRICELESS SUMMER EDITION NINE FRIDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 2020 A wonderful Summer of events!

Herald Sun Tour ladies at the start of their climb to Falls Creek for the Queen of the Mountian. Pic – Ken Bell. ​The 2020 Regional Longest Lunch will take place on Friday 13th March, book now! Pic – Courtesy FCRM. The Mt Bogong Conquestathon will take place on Sunday 8th March. Pic – Courtesy UKV Lions. COMING EVENTS Our Conquestathon Riders will have only 13 hours to complete Regional Longest Lunch the gruelling 235 kilometre course, The North East is renowned for gourmet 2017 GRAVITY ENDUROincorporating more NATIONAL than 4,000 vertical SERIES his annual event, held on the Labour produce, excellent wines and spectacular Day Weekend, this year Sunday 8th metres of climbing over three major ascents. Round One of the GE National Series settings. Combine all three in a memorable RoundMarch, One is a well - supervisedFalls Creek activity Thewill looping be staged course this starts weekend, at Slalom beginning Plaza culinary experience at the Regional World’s Tfor people of all ages with a healthy level he National Gravity Enduro Series atwith Falls practiceCreek and sessions descends from down 11am the Friday. Longest Lunch set in the spectacular of fitness.acts It as is thedesigned qualifying to enable series people for the mountain towards Tawonga Gap, over surroundings of the to walk Enduroto the top World of ’s Series. highestSee mention During the course of the weekend, several and Falls Creek. Mountof the Hotham trails will then be finishesclosed to with general a climb riders inTmountain the article with with the securityBen McIlroy. of having Catered by renowned restaurateur Barry up the back of Falls Creek to return to support along the way. This is a 20km walk/ although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running Mountain Bike in conjunction with Slalom Plaza. Iddles, the event incorporates a delectable run to the top of Mount Bogong, with a on Friday from 11am to 6pm and again on Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased set menu of three courses, drinks and climb of some 1300metres. PeaksSaturday Challenge from Falls9am Creek to 5pm. is the Cost highlight is $50 per canapés inspired by much of the afore- to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity ofday the orVictorian $90 for Alps 2 days. ‘green Go season’ to www.bluedirt. and mentioned quality local produce. EnduroThe Starting National Gate, Series. at the The Mountain series is AustraliaCreek bringscom.au in millions to book. of On dollars Sunday to the the region trails will widePicnic with Grounds, Round Mountain Two being Creek held atRoad, Stromlo Falls Creek has built a reputation for eachbe closedyear. It toattracts the general riders from public, all overbut will consistentlyNo time to delivering be smelling thestand-out roses during locations this weekend’s ForestTawonga ACT is openin May. from Round 6:45 Threeam to will8:30 be am, at Australiaprogressively and overseas, open as with the ridersdifferent coming sections Gravity Enduro. Pic - Jiri Cech. and on the day entries will be taken from for the annual Regional World’s Longest Balingup WA in June; Round Four will go to fromof the as closeevent as are Bright completed. and Mount Pretty Beauty Valley Lunch. In 2020 a secret location promises to Rockhampton6am. Participants in Julywill andreceive the afinal medallion round willat Point on the Frying Pan Spur. The aim of the andRoad as far will as alsoEurope have and closures the UK. and Figures be subject to delivergame once is to more ride eachin matching section no those faster idyllic than the bethe held finish on Woodfordof the event, Island, and fruit on the and Clarence water from the 2015 event showed the average standards for an afternoon to remember. delays should anyone be travelling back from fastest time allowed, and no slower than the set Riverare included in northern in the NSW entry in fee. August. age of riders to be 41 years, with 60% of If you haven’t already got your tickets, go the horse yards or Pretty Valley Pondage. slowest time. Then they do the competitive bit, The popularity of mountain biking continues entrants coming from interstate. https://www.fallscreek.com.au/events Entry Fee: Adults - $25. Juniors (under 16 Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort before riding to the start of the next competitive to grow. From the great efforts of some Mount years) - $10. Family - $60. This event is a Withof mountain this event bike now racingin its eleventh to what year,we know Makebit a without fabulous beating weekend or ofexceeding it, with a the great times Beauty locals in the 90’s - to hosting the range of additional activities to add to your fund raiser for the UKV Lions Club. • Bicycleas Downhill Network or is Cross continuing Country. a long The Gravity permitted. At the time of going to print, the Nationals in Feb 2000 - to the point where Regional Longest Lunch Experience. historyEnduro of workingis both. Theclosely athletes with local will start with final course had not been set, but they look like wePeaks have Challengesome of the best tracks in the country councils,a warm Victoria up ride Police,from Slalom VicRoads Plaza, and out the Sometaking that inmay High take Voltage your fancy and Wishing for Saturday Well, then - both in Mount Beauty and in Falls Creek. Up to 2,000 cyclists are currently gearing up ParksBogong Victoria High to Plainsimplement Road, road up closuresthe Pretty couldheading be the to Trails, Flowtown, Tales andcompleting Tucker guidedthat before The growth and the success means we can for Bicycle Network’s Peaks Challenge Falls andValley traffic Road changes and then to ensure across safety to the for Trig all walkheading starting to at Thunderbolt Wallace’s Hut. and This then isto aboutGenerator continueCreek on to Sunday host fabulous 8th March, events. one of the locals and event participants. Refer Notice a 4km medium level walk, which winds its wayand along Vortex the aqueduct,before finishing past the in SlalomHistorical Plaza. world’s toughest alpine bike rides. Page 6 of this paper. • RoverSound Chalet like and a pretty on to easy a fabulous day!! picnic lunchThe at weekend’sCope Hut. program For further sort details of goes or like to this. book, go to Eventbrite and plug in Trails, OpenOpen when by the Appointment flags are out! TalesSaturday: and Tucker. 9am to 16:00 is compulsory practice. FA LLS 10am to 18:30 is rider registration and Info ForOr phone Groups, 03 5758 1200 Clubs for further etc information. FallsTent Creek open. Museum 17:00 – toThe 17:30 Falls is riderCreek briefing. CREEK For further information: HistoricalFrom 18:00 Society on is there committed is a social to evening at Last Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au ensureHoot the Restaurant collection, preservationand Bar in Slalomand Plaza. interpretation of the unique history of Falls MUSEUM Phone:Em: [email protected] 03 5758 1200 CreekSunday: and the 8am Bogong to 9am High Rider Plains. Briefing and Timing PleaseFb: tryfacebook.com/fallscreekmuseum to allow 24hours notice. activation. 8:30am to 1430pm Trails Open for Open 12noon – 4pm Saturday and Sunday For furtherTrails, information: Tales & Tucker Guided Walks of theGE Peaks competition.1500 weekend. to 1630 Presentations. www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy First Sunday of each month – plus other popular days. Or bring you hiking boots and take to one [email protected] some good action, be at Falls Creek this Facebook/fallscreekmuseumRefer to: www.trailstalesandtucker.com.au of the many hiking trails or bring your bike and weekend.try some Furtherof the mountain detail from bike 03 trails. 5758 •1200. •

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Refer Advert this ChildFor all Care licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, restaurant - Be Foodstore. Falls Creek Child Care is open Mon – Fri and is Diana Alpine Lodge edition.Summit Ridge Lodge St Falls West. Open 10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009. Ph: 03 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. located in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre The place to base yourself for an alpine experience. LastFully licensed.Hoot Café Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800. is open to children aged 12 weeks to five years Comfortable, friendly, meals available, licensed, spa, Child Care Attunga Lodge Open daily from 4pm for drinks and meals. andFalls is run Creek by fully Child qualified Care is educators,open Mon -eligible Fri and for is located sauna.Open for 6 Fallscomfortable Creek Road.bed & Ph:breakfast 0418 453accommodation. 525. SlalomViking Plaza. Lodge Ph: 03 5758 3088. governmentin Slalom rebates. 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2 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK ~ Summer 2017 Edition THIRTEEN OUR SUMMER OF CYCLING State XCO Champs unday 16th February saw the return of the Victorian State XCO champs to Falls Creek. This ever popular racing Sformat sees bikers going head to head on a technical and challenging course over a set number of laps up and down the mountain. The course team at Falls Creek worked flat out on the lead up to the event and racers faced a challenging track that included a mass start through the village up to the aqueduct to get the lungs working. The route then took them out to the Lake and back via Lakeview, Turbine and Vortex. Spectators were treated to regular views of The start climbing through the village was an exercise in getting the heart pumping. Pic – Ken Bell. their racers as the riders descended into Race taking place at Falls on Friday 28th The event is fully supported and even Slalom Plaza via the stairs to start a fresh lap. February. Aimed at school age riders the includes a free sausage sizzle for racers. With over 150 racers in attendance,A TIMEmany eventTO will REMEMBER follow the same XCO format Entries are still open and teachers or were surprised at the technicality of the as the State Champs though will feature students wishing to take part are encouraged ANZAC Day course.ANZAC The Day addition Dawn Service:of some 5:45am light rain - and a less technical course. Based out of the to contact Falls Creek for more information. 6:15am. Service at Eagle Rock - including Rocky Valley Foreshore entrants can he years flash by; the numbers of drizzle on Sunday morning only added to Wb: www.fallscreek.com.au/events. a Bagpipe recital.. All friends and visitors expect a fun yet achievable course made of actual returned service personnel the welcome.challenge For with further several information riders pushing please a MTB de Femme diminishes - and yet the respect littlecall too 03 hard 5758 being1202 or caught visit www.fallscreek. out on some of fast flowy sections and some challenging increases.T Fortunately conflicts of the scale the com.au/Events.damp rock gardens. climbs. Aimed at experienced and novice The word has already gone out that this of WW1 and WW11 have not re-occurred. Mount Beauty Service racers, race times and lap numbers will be year’s MTB de Femme (planned for this New returned service personnel are now In the Elite Women’s race Falls Creek regular Anzac Day Services are as follows. The amended to suit different age categories. weekend) has been cancelled. This has coming from the ranks of Vietnam Vets and Kathryn McInerney pushed hard and was those who have seen service in the Middle Early Morning Service will take place This event format is intentionally designed proved to be a popular event drawing justin able Bi-Centennial to keep Katherine Park, Lakeside Hosking Avenue back in East. Numbers are being maintained by Diggersto marching introduce down Hollondskids to Street a variety last year, of led mountainby participants from the big smoke and all 3rd(beside by the the slimmest shire offices) of margins beginning (4 Seconds!).at 7am. other service personnel and all are supported Jim Crebbinbike terrain.on his WW1 Winners Motor bike. willPic - Kentake Bell. home over regional Victoria. But, the fires and the by the very appreciative public. HoweverA small it informal wasn’t enoughservice with to stop a speaker Karen Hill from the local RSL. All welcome. The medallionsaddress for the and day earnwill be points offered for by their reports of the fires, had a severe impact on Over the years, the numbers of spectator taking the win – completing the race a clear students from the Mount Beauty Secondary entry numbers – meaning that the decision supporters that have turned up to show The Anzac Day March will come down schools. All entrants will be covered under minute ahead of the rest of the field. It was College. Speakers will be school captains, their appreciation has grown dramatically. Hollonds Street, starting from the assembly point MTBA insurance and receive a snack had to be made. a different story in the Men’s elite field with Katerina Trnka and Connor Vickers. At our This, to me, says that there remains a very in Park Street, near the Police Station at 10:45am, lunch. The event features professional level local service, wreaths will be laid by many The good news is that the MTB de Femme strong - yet unspoken - feeling of gratitude Robbiebut marchers Hucker should romping be assembled home andwith ready the to win communitytiming representatives and will have and first members aid support.of and respect among the community and in by ango atimpressive 10:30am. Whilst 2.5 minute Hollonds margin Street will over not will be back again next summer – bigger the publicNo minimum are invited toor do maximum so if they wish. numbers or our quiet way, we just turn up and express Russelbe closed, Nankervis traffic movement in 2nd and will beCooper restricted Jessen as and better. We’ll keep you posted. • our acknowledgement of our ‘diggers.’ the marchers come down the street. Furtherstipulated. details on the service from Mr Bob in 3rd. Williams, President, Mount Beauty RSL ANZAC Day is the one of the few opportunities The Commemorative Service will take place Classes are:- Grade 3 /4, Grade 5/6, Year at the Cenotaph, beginning at 11am. The on 5754 1585, or 0427 784 499. in the year where people can come together with MTB Interschools 2020 7/8, Year 9/10 or Year 11/12. a solemn and sincere purpose. It is a day that Motion of Loyalty will be offered by Councillor Following the service, everyone is invited engenders pride and reinforces the gratefulness LookingTony Keeble ahead of tothe theAlpine next Shire. event Prayers – juniorwill to the Mount Beauty Senior Citizens carried by the bulk of the nation. It is expected be led by Sister Eileen Reardon of the Catholic Rooms for a BBQ Lunch, refreshments and ridersChurch have and the the opportunity Guest Speaker toon theemulate day will that this year will be no different. the traditional activities (read two-up), plus Fully licensed restaurant thesebe Flightelite racersL Richard with Cornell a Schools ALTC Bandiana.. MTB a couple of beers and a few old stories. • Falls Creek Service ~ Renowned Dining & Wines ~ Join the Falls Creek locals at this unique location, Hand-made Pasta ~ Slow-braised meats Eagle Rock, for the Dawn Service 2017. World's best Pork Chop ~ amongst other Shuttle for ANZAC Dawn Service: 5:15am un-worldly delights by Roi! - 6:30am Meet at Slalom Day Car Park. Hand-churned fruit ice-cream ~ to die for! Age 'Good Food Guide' since 1998 Lonely Planet Guide Bookings please ~ Gift Vouchers available Now Open At the base Seven Days a Week of the walking Ph: 03 5754 4495 OUR SERVICES INCLUDE 177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga From 4pm and mountain biking trails!· Grocery · Liquor · Produce · Meat Melbourne hip café meets the alpine, Dinner from 5:30pm OPEN seven days a week... Be Foodstore offers healthier eating · Hot Food · ATM · Phone recharge options utilising the region’s MondayAn exotic to range Saturday of Pasta, inclusive Pizza, 8am to 2pm .. for breakfast, lunch, abundance of quality seasonal produce. Salads Bar& main Opens meals 4pm. with a coffee, snacks and drinks! Specialty coffee, organic tea, super Locals Tuesday Falls- from Creek 5pm FoodWorks Mt Beauty Hardware smoothies, fresh squeezed juices and truly DinnerItalian touch!from 5:30pm Kids Entertainment, Free Meat Raffles, healthy snacks complement our lunch & Bogong High-plains Road, St. Falls West dinner offering. HappyMondays: Hours Pizza Daily: Menu Only! Free Pool andP: Darts03 5758 comp! 3009 F: 03 5758 3034 • Apartment style luxury rooms & Drapery Store Fully licensed with regional craft Tues5:30pm to Sat: - 6:30pmA full range of Pasta, E: [email protected] beers on tap. • Pool & Jacuzzi ❑ Home ❑ Garden Open Five days 9am - late. Pizza,Saturdays: Salads and Main meals with a • Sauna(At & the Steam bottom Room of the Falls Express Chairlift) Closed Tuesday & Wednesday. $15 Pizza & Beer Specials!! Available for Groups Bookings and ❑ River ❑ Camping Open for Trade Fair 2nd & 3rd May. truly Italian touch! Functions. ContactMt usBeauty for details! FoodWorks see us on facebook For Menu and further Information visit: 4-16 Kiewa Crescent, Mt Beauty Gift Vouchers Available! or phone 03 5758 3222 Happy Hours Daily: 4pm - 6pm www.snowlands.com.au/thelasthoot Located in The Village Bowl P: 03 5754 1400 F: 03 5754 4829 E: [email protected] below Altitude Apartments. Map Ref: N2 ForSlalom Menu Plaza and (startfurther of information the bike trails) visit: www.snowlands.com/thelasthootPh: 03 5758 3088 Slalom Plaza (Start of the bike trails) Ph: 03 5758 3088

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Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK ~ Summer 2017 Edition THIRTEEN 3 COMMUNITY SPIRIT Bushfire Relief s this article is prepared, (and it should have gone out in the last edition of 7th Feb), it is hard to rememberA the state of chaos some people were experiencing – fanned by the over- zealous media reporting of the fires. This is not to make light of the horrendous catastrophic conditions our neighbours experienced – and many locally were distressed and evacuated when the time came. This meant we went from a normal busy holiday season to a ghost town in less than two days. Whilst there were not any fires in this valley that impacted property, the fact that folk did evacuate meant a severe loss of business This photo, from the Lions Club Lookout clearly shows Mt Bogong hidden behind that wall of smoke – which can be daunting for some. Pic - Ken Bell. for just about every business on town. This and the wages that were lost has a – something that will take some time to be returned to the store by no later than severe impact on the economy of the town recover – of ever! Tuesday 10th March. To help relieve some of the pain, the Also, in conjunction with FoodWorks, FoodWorks chain have chosen to support Karen and Nick have launched an initiative Mount Beauty FoodWorks with a donation to enable their customers to donate as of $2,500 which in turn Nick & Karen they shop by adding a couple of dollars have decided to convert to vouchers to to their shopping - as per the flier in donate to fellow retailers/traders in the store. The important point being 100% Mount Beauty, Tawonga and Tawonga of donations will be returned to Bushfire South communities to help with their affected communities where a FoodWorks burden caused by the massive loss of operates, such as ours. These communities revenue in January. The recipient can include Mallacoota, Omeo & Orbost choose to use the vouchers themselves amongst others. Karen and Nick have also or perhaps – as the accompanying letter committed that 100% of the funds received suggested - use them as a promotional from these donations will be in turn re- incentive in their business to get people invested into the community. to spend more with them and get a free $20 voucher to spend in the supermarket. This incentive, plus the ‘Spirit of the We hope this will in some small way help Community’ points system we have in to revitalise our economy. Many local our local FoodWorks is another clear businesses are choosing to distribute these indicator that shopping locally is not only vouchers among their patrons – usually by good for the wallet, it is also good for the way of a small raffle. The vouchers must community and for the soul! •

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4 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2020 Edition NINE FOR THE COMMUNITY By The Community Whether it was the cruisy folk tunes he inaugural Gather Festival from the likes of held recently up at the Big Hill Richard Perso, Tom Mountain Bike Park aimed to bring Richardson and Tpeople together and celebrate valley life - Mitch King, indie and ‘gather’ they certainly did! pop songs by Jessica Lorraine and Tanya Over 500 people attended the music, arts George, or rock’n’roll and mountain biking event run by the by Sarah McLeod Champagne Club Kiewa Valley, Riff Raffs and Dallas Frasca, and Team Mount Beauty with perfect there were certainly weather conditions and hundreds of no complaints colourful flags setting the perfect backdrop when it came to the for what would become a memorable day musical performances for all the right reasons. on stage. It kicked off at 9:30am, with 100 mountain A stand out on the bike riders making the most of the shuttles day was DJ Jarrah, ​Great venue - great festival - great work team! Pic – Simone Dowel so they could ride the trails before hitting otherwise known as local talent the festival afterwards. Jarrah Forrer, who volunteered his time and officially got the dance floor Hats off to a fantastic day that people of With the music side of the event starting an happening as day turned to dusk. all ages enjoyed, and congrats to everyone hour later, local food and beverage vendors involved for making it happen. • Simone Bringing some comedic relief to the stage were on-site feeding the hungry crowds, as Dowell well as market stalls featuring locally-made were MCs Shorty and Bushy, who also treasures for people to browse, and it wasn’t generously donated their time and put in a long before the venue was buzzing with huge effort for the event’s 12 hour duration. people. If you ask anyone who was there, they’ll Audiences were treated to performances by tell you there was just a positive vibe all local musicians such as the Mount Beauty day long - everyone was happy, relaxed & District Community Stage Band and and loving valley life, just as the organisers the Spooky Ukies and former locals Adam intended. Grok and Ro George, as well as artists Of course, the festival would not have $120 for 60 mins | $85 for 30 mins from across Australia bringing their variety been possible if it weren’t for the droves of of musical genres to the two stages for a volunteers who spent hours upon hours whopping 12 hours. organising, setting up, ensuring things ran smoothly on the day, and packing up afterwards. From the committee to those who volunteered just for a few days, it was an incredible effort and one the community appreciates. The inaugural Gather Festival was also generously supported by the former Sweet Valley Rose Garden Community Café Sounds committee and OPEN: Monday to Friday our local businesses, and 10am to 2pm again - it just wouldn’t have been possible With full Menu, catering & Our local Spooky Ukies talent lovin’ it up on stage with Dalls Frasca. without them. take away now available! Pic – Simone Dowel Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre COMING UP AT WEST PEAK... 1 Tennis Court Ave, Mount Beauty

Wed - Fri:​ Happy Hour 5-6pm Ph: 03 5754 1166 Thursdays: Texas Hold ‘Em Poker 7:30pm Em: [email protected] Fridays:​ Community Raffles 6–7:30pm Wb: www.mountbeauty.org.au Saturday:​ $20 Steak Night Sunday: Live music from 3pm 23rd Feb: Halo | 1st Mar: Jeremiah Johnson ‘Community ​8th Mar: Paul Gibbs | 15th Mar: Kat Fish & The Harp Supporting 22nd Mar: Red Brick Radio | 29th Mar: Can’t Find My Keys Community’ Saturday 28th March: ‘Smells Like A Song’ Comedy Show & dinner package – tickets available on-line or in venue. Dinner: Wed - Sun from 5:30pm | Lunch: Sat & Sun 12 - 2pm

1 Lakeside Ave, Mount Beauty 03 5754 4985 www.westpeakhotel.com.au Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2020 Edition NINE 5 FALL LINES Taxi Hours The Songs That Made Mount Beauty, Tawonga and Tawonga South Memphis is very fortunate to have a taxi service serving Brought to you by the Sun Rising the area – including /Wodonga and Band and presented to Mount Beauty Falls Creek. And, like every other business by Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts. in town, there are limits to the amount of Mount Beauty Community Centre, hours one can work. Therefore Roly and Saturday 22nd February, 8pm. Julie have made some minor changes to their hours of operation. The Songs That Made Memphis takes The on-demand taxi hours are now 8am to famous tales and hilarious anecdotes 9pm Monday to Thursday. Still 8am to 1am from Sun Records artists, and its Friday and Saturday. But, there will be NO creator, Sam Phillips. The narrative taxi service on Sunday. Special Bookings and music combination is designed may be made outside these hours by prior to inform and educate the audience arrangement. while rocking them senseless. Sun Rising walks the audience These hours don't affect hire car transfers Talented Harry Stripeikis on his way to New Zealand. through a chronological tour of which operate everyday by prior booking Pic - Courtesy of the family. such as High Plains transfers, airport Memphis’ famed Sun Records, focusing shuttles, Bright, and transfers from Albury/ on the early period 1950-1957 and homage to the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll that Wodonga to Falls Creek for snow bookings. touching on artists like Ike Turner, Howlin’ has the audience jiving beyond the exit.” Wolf, BB King, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl There will be a message on the taxi phone InDaily. Com.au Perkins, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and advising of this, as well as an option to more. Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts record a message. Roly and Julie will respond acknowledges the support of The Park in to these messages promptly if they are a “Melbourne band Sun Rising is rocking with providing accommodation for Sun Rising. booking request or other time-sensitive issue. an utter belter of a show. The Songs That Thanks for your support. Roly and Julie. • Made Memphis is an exuberant, potent, Tickets at Mount Beauty Hardware and Drapery, on-line at Trybooking, or at the MOUNT door. $25 adult, $20 members, $10 youth/ ROAD CLOSURESBEAUTY Suna Marc student, under 12 yrs – free. • EVENT INFORMATION - Laour Da Lon Weeken More Young Talent n unday 8t Marc 2020POeaksOL Callenge Falls Creek will return to te Alpine Region wit 1800 cyclistsOPENING registered to rideSA teTURD 235kmA loopY circuit. Commencing at The young people in our community never 645am te cyclists willTH depart Falls NOVEMBER Creek and trael in an anticlockwise direction cease to amaze us, and we love hearing stories ia Mount Beauty arrietille inner lain and meo. Te eent will conclude at about them kicking goals in all aspects of life! approimately 815pm atEarly Falls Bird Creek. Family Season Pool Pass Across te course o te- $85day on tere sale will until be cangedNovember tra 20th.ic conditions including areas The latest achievement is by local lad Harry o restricted eicle accessNormal in te Season ollowing locations Stripeikis, who has been selected for the Resrice Veicle Access 12thLocaion November - 20th DecemberTraffic Coniions Sars Ens Australian Junior Basketball squad to play in Bogong High-Plains Rd (C531) LapFalls Swimming:Creek Village to MountMon Beauty - Fri Roundabout7am - 10:30amFull Road Closure 5:30am 9am New Zealand this Easter - a great reward for Tawonga Gap Rd (C536) GeneralTawonga SouthAdmission: to Germantown Mon - Fri 3:30pm-7pmFull Road Closure 7:00am 10:30am Weekends 1:30pm - 6:30pm all of his hard work. Great Alpine Rd (B500) Harrietville South to Hotham Heights Bridge Full Road Closure 8:00am 1pm Bogong High-Plains Rd (C531) HoliaOmeo Hwy @ ShannonvaleSeason to Falls Creek Village Full Road Closure 12noon 8:30pm Over the past 12 months, Harry has been 21st December - 29th January playing basketball on Friday nights in his In aiion o e aoe,Closed ere will Christmas also e cane Day raffic coniions incluin spee reucions an e presenceLap Sw ofimming raffic: conrollers,Mon - Fri ec.6:15am in e - 10:30 followinam areas: local representative team of Wodonga in the • Kiewa Valley Hwy (C531) - MountGene Braeaul Admissionty : Mon - Fri 1pm -7pm Victorian Junior Basketball League, with the • Great Alpine Road (B500) - G ermantown to Om eo Weekends 1:30 - 6:30pm games mostly played in Melbourne. • Omeo Hwy (C543) - Omeo to NormalShannonva leSeason 30th January - 26th Aprils, please remember to: Throughout the year, he also attended skills Prorams days where he was selected for the North East • Allow plenty of clearance whenSeniors overtaking Hour cyclist s. Tues/Thurs 10:30am Academy and the Basketball Victoria Country Arthritis Warm Water Exercise Group Gold Nugget Camp. Harry then went on Tues/Thurs 10:30am • Allow ample travel time as theAquaFit average cyclists will rTideues/Thurs between 26:30pm0-35 km/h. to be selected for the Victorian Bushrangers For furer informaion, please conac BiccleSat Nework 9am Under-14 team to compete against interstate on or isi wwSeason,w.icclenework.com.au. Famil & Concession Passes teams and New Zealand in the Australian aailale. Further details: Enquire at Reception. Country Cup in Albury recently. From Australian Country Cup, Harry was one EMERGENCY of four players from Victoria selected to EMERGENCY 000 POLICE represent Australia in New Zealand in April Ambulance 000 Falls Creek 5758 3424 this year - and incredible effort! 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FEBRUARY 12th Regular Monthly Meeting the Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association, 7:30pm at MEDICAL SERVICES Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays. the Auditorium, next to the Mount Beauty Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 Visitor Information Centre. All Welcome. For MOUNT BEAUTY 5754 1118. more info, phone: Mb: 0428 226 922. 13th Mount Beauty Men’s Shed Regular monthly 22nd UKV Regional Arts presents The Rising WHERE 2D Tawonga Crescent. Sun Band doing ‘The Songs That Made meeting and BBQ Lunch. From 11:30am at Memphis’ – a stunning show of songs and the Shed in Tennis Court Avenue. WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday. stories. From 8pm at the Mount Beauty 13th Regional World’s Longest Lunch at Falls 10am – 12noon Saturdays. Community Centre. Adults $25: Members Creek. A beautiful lunch set in the wonderful (for urgent medical issues only) $20: Youth $10: U12 Free. Tickets at Mount surroundings of the Bogong High Plains. Beauty Hardware or at the door. Enquiries: Further details at www.fallscreek.com.au. HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments 03 5754 1750. 24 hours for emergencies 14th The famous Dederang Picnic Races. 22nd The Journeymen presented by the A fabulous day on the country racing WHO Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Dederang Hotel – from 8pm until late with calendar. Gates open 11am. Further Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Classic Rock from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s! details at: https://country.racing.com/ Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Ph: 02 6028 9325. calendar/2019-03-16/dederang-cup. Matthew McAlpine & Lachlan McKeeman 28th​ Falls Creek Interschools Mountain Bike WHAT Championships. Now in its second year, Fully accredited General Practice this event hosted riders from as far as with 40 years service to the Upper Mansfield, Shepparton and Wodonga. This Kiewa Valley. year is sure to be better. Ph: 03 5758 1200. Your Local Practice – MARCH supporting the local community! 1st Trails, Tales and Tucker. A fascinating three kilometre walk along the Wallace’s Heritage Trail while listening to the stories of the Maintaining proper tyre pressure is important characters, the myths and legends and how for many reasons other than reducing the they have shaped the Bogong High Plains. potential of a flat tyre or a blowout. The walk concludes with a delectable lunch In order to achieve optimum handling from of tastes of the North East Victoria and stunning views across the High Plains. Visit: your vehicle, from everyday driving to making www.trailstales andtucker.com.au for further emergency manoeuvres, tyre pressure needs detail and to book. to be at the proper inflation level. 7th Mount Beauty Community Market. 9am Even a tyre that doesn't appear to be low – 1pm. Top end of Hollonds Street and 14th Trails, Tales and Tucker. A fascinating three on air can result in reduced vehicle handling Kiewa Crescent. You make it, you bake it, kilometre walk along the Wallace’s Heritage and excessive tread wear. you grow it – you’re welcome! New stall Trail while listening to the stories of the holders welcome. Enquiries or to book a characters, the myths and legends and how Check your tyre pressure regularly stall, phone Bev: 0419 289 672, or Em: they have shaped the Bogong High Plains. Perform a simple tyre inspection [email protected]. The walk concludes with a delectable lunch Be aware of uneven wear of the tyre of tastes of the North East Victoria and 8th Mt Bogong Conquestathon – an organised Know what to look for when checking walk up and down Bogong brought to you stunning views across the High Plains. Visit: the wear-bars in the tyre! by the Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club. From www.trailstales andtucker.com.au for further 6:30am at Mountain Creek Picnic Ground. detail and to book. Further details from: 0417 014 431. 20-22nd​ Mountain Yoga and Walk Retreat at 8th Peaks Challenge Falls Creek. 2000 cyclists Diana Lodge with Emily Rose. Two days challenge the 235km ride from Falls of grounding yoga, bushwalking and Creek, Mount Beauty, Hotham, Omeo, meditation with delicious seasonal earthy Shannonvale and back to Falls Creek. food. Em: bookings@dianalodge; or Ph: 03 Some Road Closures will be in place. 5758 3214. Refer Notices in future editions . Visit: 21st ​Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount bicyclenetwork.com.au. Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am 11th Regular Monthly Meeting of the Probus Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome. ~ A MOTORING TIP ~ Club of Mount Beauty. 10am at the Mount Ph: 0427 544 824. Brought to you by Rick at: Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. Regular 28-29th​ Victorian Downhill Series Round Five hits Mount Beauty Service Centre Guest speakers and plenty of healthy Big Hill. Volunteers needed for this the final 35 Bogong High Plains Rd, Mount Beauty activities. All Welcome. Enquiries to: Mb: round of this great series. Go to: www.tmb. Phone: 03 5754 4061 0419 514 399. org.au for further details.

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PUBLICATION SCHEDULE: ADVERTISING RATES: Ed 10 * 06.03.20 * Peaks Challenge. Conquestathon. Regional Longest Lunch. (C) DISPLAY: • 1 column (6cm wide) = $15.00 per cm. 4cp = $20.00 per cm. Ed 11 * 20.03.20 * Peaks and Conquestathon Wrap, Dirt Divas Coaching sessions. (C) • 2 column (12.5cm wide) = $25.00 per cm. 4cp = $35.00 per cm. Ed 12 * 03.04.20 * AASHA Conference Falls Creek. Full List of Easter Activities. (C) • 3 column (19cm wide)= $35.00 per cm. 4cp = $49.00 per cm. Ed 13 * 17.04.20 * ANZAC Day details. Trade Fair at Falls Creek. Winter Employment (C) CLASSIFIEDS: • Like the Trading Post. Send in your Classifieds and pay when you sell. DISTRIBUTION: • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club lodges and BUSINESS DIR.: • $5.90 per line per Edition. apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga and Dederang, DEADLINE: • Friday 2.00pm prior to publication date plus the RMB’s between Dederang and Tawonga and selected venues in Bright and Myrtleford. CONTRACT: • A Season Contract for 17 editions of winter is available offering a ONLINE: • Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ 15% discount. The contract is secured by payments made four editions INSERTS: • Not Available in advance. Due Dates: 07.06.19, 05.07.19, 02.08.19, 30.08.19 ENQUIRIES For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact: For Payment, Placement of Adverts or Subscriptions, please forward to: Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488 Ph/Fax: 03 5754 1346 Email: [email protected] Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty 3699. ABN: 22 171 749 807

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