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Congratulations to Katharine and Michael (lft) and Sarah and Michael (rht), refer page 4. Get your tickets now for Gather Festival, refer page 5. 2017THE PONDAGEGRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES A Major Recreational 1951 totalled 570 staff personnel and 3459 Round One - Falls Creek workmen.Round OneWe have of the a sense GE ofNational ownership Series over whatwill was be builtstaged - and this we weekend, have every beginning right to Facilityhe National Gravity Enduro Series with practice sessions from 11am Friday. acts as the qualifying series for the feel proud of the scheme – its construction he Mount Beauty Regulating Pondage andDuring its operation. the course of the weekend, several (toEnduro give it Worldits correct Series. title) Seeis the mention last inT the article with Ben McIlroy. Nowof the to the trails issue will at hand.be closed On pageto general six of this riders point of water flow through the publicationalthough Blueis a notice Dirt fromwill have AGL shuttles (who now running MountainTKiewa Hydro Bike Electric Australia Scheme. in conjunction The Pondage with ‘own’on Fridaythe Pondage) from 11am seeking to input 6pm fromand againthe on regulates the flow of water back into the West Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased communitySaturday fromin regard 9am to to their 5pm. application Cost is $50 to per Kiewa River - ironing out fluctuations in to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity reduce the speed limit on the pondage to five water flow when the scheme is generating and day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt. Enduro National Series. The series is Australia knots. This move is as the result of a boating not generating power. com.au to book. On Sunday the trails will wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo accidentbe closed on theto thePondage general last public,year when but a will No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s ForestMany aspectsACT in of May. the Kiewa Round Hydro Three scheme will be at youngprogressively person was open injured. as the different sections Gravity Enduro. Pic - Jiri Cech. Balinguphave been WAbeneficial in June; to Roundthis area Four – from will the go to Asof mentioned, the event theare Pondagecompleted. is a fantasticPretty Valley SEC tours through the power stations, to Point on the Frying Pan Spur. The aim of the Rockhampton in July and the final round will recreationalRoad will facilityalso have for closuresthis community and be subjectand to the recreational aspects of the four dams, game is to ride each section no faster than the be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence our visitors. The path around it is a fantastic Rocky Valley, Pretty Valley, Lake Guy and delays should anyone be travelling back from fastest time allowed, and no slower than the set River in northern NSW in August. for walking, jogging, cycling etc. The other the Pondage. You don’t have to be a rocket the horse yards or Pretty Valley Pondage. slowest time. Then they do the competitive bit, The popularity of mountain biking continues facilities like BBQ’s, seats, playground, skate scientist to work out that these facilities have 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 ramp, basketball courts, our sports ovals, the Would a five knot speed restriction on the Pondage added untold wealth to the communities of of mountain bike racing to what we know bitprohibit without our visitors beating using or their exceeding model planes the andtimes Beauty locals in the 90’s - to hosting the tennis club and the library are all benefactors the Upper Kiewa Valley and Falls Creek. And, as Downhill or Cross Country. The Gravity boatspermitted. on the water? At the – as time well asof eliminating going to powerprint, the Nationals in Feb 2000 - to the point where of having this Pondage ‘on our doorstep.’ very few of the towns or resorts around us Enduro is both. The athletes will start with final course hadboating not been activities. set, butPic –they Ken lookBell like we have some of the best tracks in the country have as much to offer as this area does. Anda warm the water up ride adds from another Slalom element Plaza, – from out the taking in High Voltage and Wishing Well, then swimming, kayaking, fishing, model boating anti-clock-wise direction. Experienced skiers -Another both in aspect Mount of Beauty the Kiewa and Hydro in Falls Scheme Creek. Bogong High Plains Road, up the Pretty and power boating in the form of water wouldheading work totogether. Flowtown, One completingboat out doing that a before Theis that growth we built and it. the Not success ‘us’ verbatim, means webut can our skiing.Valley There Road are and rules then for acrosspower toboating the Trigon coupleheading of laps to while Thunderbolt the other and boat then changed to Generator continuefriends, families, to host parentsfabulous and events. grand-parents the Pondage – like only two power boats skierand – and Vortex vice beforeversa. 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Em: [email protected] water-skiing,Sunday: 8am jet skiing to 9am and Rider other Briefing power andboat Timing PleaseFb: tryfacebook.com/fallscreekmuseum to allow 24hours notice. activitiesactivation. can continue. 8:30am to 1430pm Trails Open for For furtherTrails, information: Tales & Tucker Guided Walks But GEit is competition.1500up to the community to 1630 to have Presentations. their www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au First Sunday of each month – plus other popular days. say thisIf you’re week. into Send biking your comments and would via like Email to enjoy [email protected] Refer to: www.trailstalesandtucker.com.au to: [email protected] good action, be at Falls Let’s Creek do the this Facebook/fallscreekmuseum bestweekend. thing by theFurther community. detail from • 03 5758 1200. •

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2 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK ~ Summer 2017 Edition THIRTEEN THANKS TEAM You’re a Great Our local doctors who took the time to contact vulnerable people in our Community community to make sure they were safe and looked after, and neighbours in general e’re no strangers to the threat who chose to stay in the valley checking of bushfires here in the Kiewa in on one another to ensure everyone was Valley, and you can guarantee ok - and we were told Michael and Rachel thatW when any kind of natural disaster Whipps in particular took the time to care comes along, the kind hearts in our valley for those around them, as well as Jade Lane step up. It’s not always publicly, and who put the word out that she was available sometimes you’ll never hear about the to evacuate those who weren’t able to drive wonderful things people do for one another themselves, or check on family and friends in time of crisis. We did do a little digging of others if needed. over the past few weeks and wanted to share some stories, show some appreciation and The community expressed their gratitude shine a positive light on what has been a to Richie Kruezer from North East Water, somewhat dark time. So in no particular and his background knowledge and order… commitment to protecting the town’s water supply by making sure we were all well We saw a huge effort from Nikki and informed to go easy on the sprinklers before Grant Ryder and Candice Himsley, who the valley ran out of clean drinkingA TIMEwater. TO REMEMBER organised a hay run for Corryong farmers affected byANZAC the fires andDay also collected food, To ANZACthe admins Day fromDawn the Service: local 5:45am Community - water, clothing and other essentials. At the 6:15am. Service at Eagle Rock - including he years flash by; the numbers of Issuesa Bagpipe Facebook recital.. Group All friends who live-streamedand visitors One of the reasons we did not panic in 2006 is that last count, we heardactual they returned had collectedservice personnel communitywelcome. Formeetings further soinformation those who please weren’t we had resources in the area to assist. This year, the 800 bales of hay diminishesand organised - and dozensyet the respect of at homecall 03 or 5758 wanted 1202 orupdates visit www.fallscreek. on the valley resources we here, or in Falls Creek, would rely upon increases.T Fortunately conflicts of the scale trucks from across the state to deliver much com.au/Events. were screamingly busy with other more urgent fires. of WW1 and WW11 have not re-occurred.could watch from a distance and still get needed food for livestock. An incredible the Mountimportant Beauty information Service they needed, Pic – Ken Bell New returned service personnel are now effort andcoming no doubt from themuch ranks appreciated of Vietnam byVets and andAnzac to Carol Day TonnServices for are stepping as follows. back The into although (for the latter) it is their job, there our friendsthose in the who Upper have seen Murray. service in the Middle an adminEarly Morning role in Servicethe What’s will take Happening place are many of our community members East. Numbers are being maintained by Facebookin Bi-Centennial Group to Park, post Lakeside regular Avenue updates Roly and Julie from Mount Beauty Taxi, (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am. Diggersworking marching downovertime Hollonds to Street keep last year,us safe, led by whether other service personnel and all are supportedon the bushfires and weather conditions - Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic - Ken Bell. who workedby thewith very the appreciative local police public. and A small informal service with a speaker it’s CFA, Police, Parks Victoria, paramedics, thankfrom you. the local RSL. All welcome. The address for the day will be offered by collected aOver list ofthe 20 years, vulnerable the numbers people of spectator who studentshospital from thestaff Mount and Beauty so forth. Secondary • Simone Dowel were unablesupporters to relocate that themselveshave turned up- mostly to show The Anzac Day March will come down A shout out to all of our business operators College.& Your Speakers Ed. will be school captains, their appreciation has grown dramatically. Hollonds Street, starting from the assembly point elderly - and made sure they had welfare who remained open despite the threat 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, checks and were driven to safety when it localFootnote: service, wreaths There will appeared be laid by to many be a lot of strong - yet unspoken - feeling of gratitude so ourbut marcherscommunity should members be assembled that and stayedready to was time to evacuate. We heard of one community representatives and members of and respect among the community and in behindgo at 10:30am.had some Whilst sense Hollonds of normality, Street will or not mis-information on Vent-Book in the early the public are invited to do so if they wish. instance whereour quiet they way, moved we just a 91turn year up andold express evenbe justclosed, a placetraffic movementto go for will a cuppa be restricted and asa stages of the fire – much of it ill-informed and lady to Wodongaour acknowledgement and then kept of ourin contact ‘diggers.’ chat,the despite marchers needing come down to the make street. sure their Further details on the service from Mr Bob Williams,negative. President, This Mountpaper decidedBeauty RSLthat we would with the peopleANZAC who Day wereis the onelooking of the few after opportunities her ownThe families Commemorative and properties Service will were take prepared place at the Cenotaph, beginning at 11am. The on 5754only 1585,print or positive 0427 784 stuff 499. and thanks to Simone to make surein the she year was where ok. people This can wascome all together while with and safe throughout it all. looking aftera solemn their andown sincere family purpose. also. It is a day that Motion of Loyalty will be offered by Councillor Followingfor putting the service, it together. everyone is invited engenders pride and reinforces the gratefulness AndTony of course,Keeble of wethe Alpinecan’t thank Shire. Prayers our incredible will to the Mount Beauty Senior Citizens be led by Sister Eileen Reardon of the Catholic Rooms for a BBQ Lunch, refreshments and A special mentioncarried by tothe thebulk Falls of the Creek nation. CFAIt is expected volunteers and those whose job it is to be and the volunteersthat this year who will stayed be no different.behind Church and the Guest Speaker on the day will the traditional activities (read two-up), plus involvedbe Flight at L times Richard like Cornell these ALTC enough, Bandiana.. because a couple of beers and a few old stories. • to defend Falls essential Creek Service services, namely Adam Dannatt,Join the KristyFalls Creek McGrail, locals at this Anthony unique location, Johnson, Danny,Eagle Rock, Kenton for the Ford, Dawn Sam Service Perry, 2017. Rock, Di, ShuttleGary, Gregfor ANZAC and Lachie. Dawn Service:They 5:15am also did a fantastic- 6:30am Meetjob wrapping at Slalom Dayand Car Park. protecting our historical huts. From RMB, Katie Warren held the fort with all visitor information and assisting Callum and Ben OpenNow For OpenBusiness At the base of the walking with communication and preparation, Seven SevenDays a DaysWeek a from Week 4.00pm OUR SERVICES INCLUDE DinnerFrom from 4pm 5.30pm and mountain whilst also having their homes under threat. biking trails! Grocery Liquor Produce Meat An exotic range of Pasta, Pizza, · · · · 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 SaladsAn exotic and mainrange meals of Pasta, with Pizza, a truly 8am to 2pm .. for breakfast, lunch, abundance of quality seasonal produce. Salads & Italianmain mealstouch! with a coffee, snacks and drinks! Specialty coffee, organic tea, super Locals Tuesday Falls- from Creek 5pm FoodWorks smoothies, fresh squeezed juices and truly Italian touch! Kids Entertainment,Bogong High-plains Free Meat Road, Raffles, St. Falls West healthy snacks complement our lunch & Happy Hours Daily: Free Pool and Darts comp! dinner offering. Happy Hours Daily: 4pm - 6pm P: 03 5758 3009 F: 03 5758 3034 Fully licensed with regional craft 5:30pm - 6:30pm • ApartmentE: [email protected] style luxury rooms Fullybeers licensed on tap. restaurant • Pool & Jacuzzi Open Five days 9am - late. Saturdays:Small Pizza Deal: 4pm-6pm (At the bottom of the Falls Express Chairlift) ~ Renowned Dining & Wines ~ • Sauna & Steam Room Closed Tuesday & Wednesday. $15Every Pizza Wednesday & Beer Specials!!& Saturday Available for Groups Bookings and Hand-madeOpen Pasta for ~Trade Slow-braised Fair 2nd meats& 3rd May. Functions. ContactMt usBeauty for details! 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Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK ~ Summer 2017 Edition THIRTEEN 3 FALL LINES Congratulations Congratulations im McKechnie (of Last Hoot at he beauty and serenity of Bogong Falls Creek) and Amy Robertson Village has always made it a popular (one of the beautiful smiles at venue for weddings and so it was TStockpot) welcomed their brand new son TonLOCAL 28th of December TALENT when Sarah Hinde Lenox Stewart McKechnie into this world at (daughter of Di and Dennis) married 4:51pm on December 30th 2019. MichaelGreat Maddison Success (son of Linda and Leo) when I was about 12 I started showing more interest in racing. I went to a few of at a ceremony conducted by Sarah's cousin, Amy and Tim would like to give a ocal lad Ben McIlroy is an up and the Victorian Enduro events but after a Wendy Graham. huge thanks to all the staff at Wodonga coming Enduro mountain bike couple of years that series kind of fell apart. racer. Over the last two years he has Hospital as well as the Ronald McDonald The bridal party then moved to the high I then stared racing the national series. progressedL to be the fastest junior rider in House Charities for their wonderful plains where the photos were done around Australia winning both the National Series MR: How many national events have you accommodation and care. oneand of the the National historic Championshipshuts that are dear in to 2016. raced? both – and thanks to the weather Gods for The new family of (now) three are currently On March 26 Ben went and raced his first Ben: My first national year in 2015. I raced the great conditions! enjoying great support from friends and Welcome to young Lenox Stewart McKechnie with ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in three events, Toowoomba, Adelaide, and family from both Scotland and Australia and happy parents, Amy and Tim. TheRotorua, day wasNew made Zealand. extra specialPrior to in the the event Canberra and placed 3rd overall for the series. mum and dad are looking forward to Lenox Pic - Courtesy the family. companyMatt Rousu of a caughtlarge gathering up with ofBen family to chat and In 2016 I raced the Bright, Perth and about the race and his potential future in Adelaide National series events winning all Ben McIlroy with bike - and a ‘can-do’ attitude. Pic growing up in this wonderful community friends who then retired to the Tawonga - Matt Rousu. – to be joining in the not-to-distant future Congratulations Hallthe mountainwhere Bec bikeThorpe world. of Alpine Catering three and the U19 series overall. I then went – many of the other new-borns in town. excelledMR: Is inthis the your catering. first overseas race? on to win U19 National Champs in Adelaide of the races he was doing. Congratulations Amy and Tim. • ack on the 23rd of November, at a (with a time that would have knocked Troy Sarah'sBen: Yep, dress first was overseas made by race, White first April. EWS She MR: What are your goals for this year, lovely service at Red Earth Lodge, (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be Brosnan off the elite podium). more EWS or is going to be too hard to reluctantly tried it on after some coaxing by Porepunkah (with views up The pretty exciting. MR: How did you end up travelling and juggle school? BGorge to Mt Buffalo) Katharine Cooper her mother who knew it would be the one racing alongside Chris Panozzo (2 time Elite MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous? Ben: I’m racing the EWS in New Zealand (daughter of Kerry and Doug) and Michael for her just by seeing it on the rack. Gravity Enduro Australian champion)? Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous and in Tasmania but this year I want Dayment (son of Robyn and Steve) were Thethan honeymoonexcited. Excited plans to went race outoverseas, the but Ben: I first met Chris at a Victorian Enduro to finish Year 12 and get out alive, do married. windownervous with because the startit’s such of the a big fires event. and so state round at Barjarg, I was still like Under as much riding as I can and stay fit. It’s OPEN FOR SUMMER while Michael is busy with plenty of work, 15s or Under 17s and I knew that he was a fast probably not the best year to be going into The reception, for around 110 of MR: Have you heard anything about the Sarah is helping with the fire effort in dude. I wanted to hang out with the fast guys my first EWS because Year 12 takes up the nearest and dearest, mainly from tracks over in Rotorua, NZ? All day breakfast ~ Corryong – but a relaxing trip to Tasmania so I wanted to hang out with Chris Panozzo. such a massive chunk of my time. Melbourne but some from the Sunshine Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, brunch ~ lunch ~ dinner in April is something they are both looking I remember at Barjarg the shuttles were always MR: Have you got any plans for further All day coffee & snacks Coast and a couple from NZ, was held they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks. at the Wandiligong Hall – catered by Bec forward to. Congratulations Sarah and a bit delayed, we were hanging out down the studies such as University, or depending MichaelMR: How and did best you wishes get into for theriding? many bottom for so long that we nearly missed our on how these two EWS events go, would Fresh juices, smoothies, cakes, Thorpe of Alpine Catering Company. wonderfulBen: Pretty years much ahead. because • of my Dad, race runs. When we got to the top, everyone you like to chance it and try to become a vegan options available, was wondering where we’d been. He was child friendly Fabulously, the bride wore her mother’s professional racer? wedding dress from 35 years back and her just like “Ah we’ve just been chilling at the Ben: I haven’t really thought too much Monday ~ Burger night jewellery was made locally by Liz at Argent. bottom.” So that felt pretty cool. about it. Becoming a professional mountain Wednesday ~ Curry night All of this was then followed by seven days After that he invited me to travel with him biker would be pretty sick but you sort of to the next round at Narbethong. During in the Cook Islands for a honeymoon. do have to have another profession once you Cold beer on tap that trip we decided not to race any more come out the other side. Congratulations Katharine and Michael of the Vic series. I thought that I wouldn’t MR: Do you think you’d be able to develop Bike hire out front and we wish you all the best for a wonderful really continue racing but then Chris a career and race at the same time? future together. • invited me to Toowoomba. That was my first national race and from then on we just Ben: Yeah, looking at someone like Paul Ph: 03 5758 3407 Wedding photos by Kylie Esler at Big Bright Photos became mates and he invited me along to all Bookings Recommended 4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek Visit the LOCAL RADIO Bogong Power Station Alpine Radio 96.5 FM MEDICAL SERVICES In the Kiewa Valley Information Centre GREENLINE Alpine Radio 92.9 FM For historical & geological exhibits. 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4 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK ~ Summer 2017 Edition THIRTEEN FALL LINES Gather Festival don’t forget to organise all of your school Men’s sheds are safe and productive spaces booklists while you still have time! for men to work on common projects, hen times are tough, our Tawonga South Newsagency and Post and actively participate in their local community comes together - and Office are the official booklist providers community. They also help improve the Gather Festival is the perfect for Mount Beauty Secondary College in health and wellbeing of participants by opportunityW for one big Kiewa Valley party promoting social inclusion. 2020, so you can rest assured you can find after the start to 2020 we’ve had! everything students will need this year in There are more than 1,000 sheds across the With just over three weeks to go, it’s time store. country, with over 360 in Victoria. to get seriously excited for the inaugural If you’re still after specific text books and “These grants have huge benefit to each Gather Festival which will offer 12 hours missed the original deadline for orders, chat area, helping build capacity, strengthen of live music, as well as food and drinks, to Lynne in store and she can help you out. support networks and contributing to market stalls and children’s activities at Big communities in an extraordinary way” Hill Mountain Bike Park on Saturday, 8th Open seven days a week, and offering said Ric Blackburn, Victorian Men’s Shed February. competitive prices, why go anywhere else Association Executive Officer. when you can get everything you need There are some big names on the line- right here in town at Tawonga South The extension to the existing shed will up, including headliners Dallas Frasca Newsagency and Post Office! • enable the team to move the welding and and Sarah McLeod, alongside Mitch metal works aspect to its own area. • King, Tanya George, Richard Perso, Tom Richardson, Jessica Lorraine and Adam Men’s Shed Expansion Grok - with even more artists to be added to the line-up in the coming weeks. ore men in Mount Beauty will be building new friendships, skills For the keen mountain biking and live and community connections, music lovers, there’s also an opportunity to Mthanks to a Victorian Government grant for ride the trails before you hit up the festival, the expansion of the men’s shed. with Gather & Ride tickets available giving you access to shuttles earlier in the day, and Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn entry to the festival afterwards. Symes announced the Mount Beauty Men’s Shed would receive $60,000 towards a 12m The event is a collaboration between the x 9m extension to the main shed. Champagne Club Kiewa Valley, Riff Raffs and Team Mount Beauty, and following Across Victoria, new men’s sheds will be the devastating bushfires in Australia in constructed in eight communities, while late 2019 and early 2020, proceeds from 15 other sheds will be refurbished across this year’s event will be donated to our Victoria, thanks to $879,000 in grants from emergency services - and make sure you the Victorian Government. bring your gold coins too to donate to those collecting on the day. SMELL OF SMOKE... So the only thing left to do? Buy your Through your clothes? tickets of course! They’re available online at www.gatherfestival.com.au, and will be Bring your blankets, linen available to purchase in person late next and clothes down to week from Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery, Sassy Road and Tawonga South ARIEL'S LAUNDRETTE Newsagency and Post Office. • OPEN: 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm weekends IT'S HOLIDAY TIME Back to School & Public Holidays BIKES FOR HIRE!! n a blink of an eye, it will be time to 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Road Bikes | Mountain Bikes | E Bikes pack school lunches and backpacks once again and send the kids off to school - so Mount Beauty · Ph: 0400 350 488 Bikes for Kids to Adults I New Stock just arrived!! Bike Attire – Gear & Accessories Golf Club Hire • Fishing Gear • Licences & Bait Surf Mats • RiverTubes • River Shoes And… while shopping, enjoy a coffee, cake or a smoothie in the gardens. Mon- Wed: Happy Hours - 5pm to 6pm

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Fridays: Community Raﬄes - from 5:30pm. Prizes donated by the community - to beneﬁt OPEN: 8am - 5:30pm | Mon to Fri the community. Support this great intiative! 8am – 2pm | Sat, Sun & Public Holidays HIRE • SALES • REPAIRS • SERVICE Sundays: Live Music from 3pm. This week is ’Woven Hearts!’ Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South Ph: 03 5754 1118 Em: [email protected] 1 Lakeside Ave, Mount Beauty 03 5754 4985 www.westpeakhotel.com.au Wb: www.rockyvalley.com.au Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2020 Edition SIX 5 ALPINE RADIO To Inform and Empower!! print media information with the immediacy and far-reaching spread of community radio id you know that more than 18% of across Australia. adult Australians experience difficulty Local community radio station Alpine reading, making it harder for them to Radio, broadcasting on frequency 96.5FM Daccess standard printed material? These people in the Kiewa Valley, has been presenting may require audio, braille, large print or RPH programs for several years, and this electronic text in order to access information. year received a grant to assist the station to There is a national Radio Reading Network promote and continue to run these programs. dedicated to informing and empowering the Alpine Radio believes in the rights of all RPH volunteer presenters, Helen McDougall, Gillian estimated 5 million Australians with a print people to access printed material, enabling Harrowfield and Cath McDowall. Pic – Courtesy disability. equal participation in cultural, political and Alpine Radio. social life. Created in 1978, RPH Australia is the concentrate on newspaper and magazine national peak body for the Radio Reading Alpine Radio runs two RPH sessions, each articles with local, state and national news. Network. Broadcasting to 70% of the approximately an hour long, at 2pm on These articles transform quick sound bites Australian population, the Radio Reading Wednesday afternoons and 7pm on Thursday that listeners may have heard on the radio or Network provides access to people with a evenings each week. Station Manager Michael on TV news broadcasts, into a more in-depth print disability by combining the depth of Ahearn told ‘This Week’ that the two sessions article that the listener with a print disability may not have been able to access. Do you or someone you know have a print disability? RPH Australia is also working to extend the national reach of Radio Reading services to Alpine Radio presents two one-hour RPH programs per week, empower Australians with a print disability reading from selected local and national newspapers living in regional, rural and remote areas. – in-depth articles for those with a print disability. Alpine Radio is proud to have been involved Wednesdays at 2pm & Thursdays at 7pm. in this regional reach for several years. Serving the local community, 96.5FM in the Kiewa Valley. Alpine Radio has several regular volunteer Streaming on www.alpineradio.com.au readers to provide this great service, but is always looking for more readers. If you would like to assist with reading, please call Station Manager Michael Ahearn on 03 5754 4554 during weekdays between 10am and 2pm to register your interest. And in the meantime, listen in to Alpine Radio’s RPH programs and AGLAGL MountMountAGL MountBeauty Beauty enjoy the articles presented each week. • NotificationNotification of Application of Application to to Mt Beauty Hardware Notificationreduce speedreduce of limit Application speed on Mount limit to on Beauty Mount Beauty & Drapery Store reduce speed limit on Mount Beauty AGLRegulating Mount PondageRegulating Beauty to Pondage 5 knots to 5 knots ❑ Home ❑ Garden ❑ River Regulating Pondage to 5 knots NotificationAGL of Application Energy, as waterway to manager of the Gift Vouchers Available! 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Regulating application Pondage, will be submitted advises after of its intention to apply to Maritime Safety EMERGENCY The applicationconsultation will be submitted with the communityafter from 26EMERGENCY 000 POLICE Victoria to reduceDecember the speed until 25 limit January, on the and submissionsAmbulance 000 Falls Creek 5758 3424 Theconsultation application with will the be community submitted fromafter 26 EMERGENCY Mount Beauty 5754 4244 Pondage to 5from knots. the community are invited. BROADCASTER Wangaratta 5723 0600 consultationDecember until with 25 the January, community and submissions from 26 Alpine Radio RCA (Fires & Floods) 96.5 FM Falls Creek 5758 3287 Decemberfrom the community until 25 January, are invited. and submissions ELECTRICITY 13 17 99 RACV The application will be submitted after Faults & Emergencies Falls Creek/Mount Beauty from the community are invited. 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6 [email protected] Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2020 Edition SIX Have your say by emailing [email protected] FALL LINES Hard Waste Collection alls Creek Resort Management will be collecting hard waste on Wednesday F26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. Please see our Hard Waste Collection guidelines on the website, or if you require any additional information, please contact the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. • Summer Debrief It has been a recordOUR year for visitationENVIRONMENTAL this PAGE summer and Resort Management would For Everyone’s Benefit 4.like Never to get Ever your punish feedback your ondog events, if he is visitor tardy 1. Have a clear vision of your goal and why indemographic, coming back. mountain This is counter-productive! biking and general you want to achieve it. This will keep you encouraged when you have days that aren't as Pet Care 5.observations. Consider a “Life reward.” Example: Call Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many exhibitors that will be as this year’s Trade Fair @ energisedFalls Creek. or Picmotivating. - Elle Shaw. Brought to you by Sue White. himTherefore back and you put are him invited in the to carjoin - thenthe as The Recall. Being able to call arelevant life reward, Resort let himManagement out again. personnel This keeps 2.A Don't Life overcomplicate to Remember getting started - the for all members of the hospitality industry main thing is you start in some way, and your dog back from any potentially himand guessing other members that he mayof the not community actually be for a to prepare for winter and do some serious continueA celebration your commitment. of Lyn’s Life Consistency will take place is dangerous (or non-dangerous for that endingsummer his season play session debrief and meeting. increases the saving on product needs for the season. chances of him coming to you. keyon in Friday the long the term! 28th April 2017 in the Village matter!) situation is the most important This meeting will take place on Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes To be held at the Frying Pan Inn, in the of all obedience cues to teach your dog. So,Wednesday please ask 26th any questionsApril from you 9:30am have for to 3.to Preparation attend and promotes pay tribute. an easier Commencing ability to at Village Bowl at Falls Creek, the Trade Fair Stopping them chasing a roo or running mearound through 11:30am Facebook in the and Boardroom I'll do my bestabove stay12 focusednoon, the on afternoonfitness goals will and reflect achievements, Lyn’s will take place on Tuesday 2nd May from across a busy road might save their life. So toFoodworks answer them. in QT. Next time I'll be talking whetherenormous it be contribution planning and to preparing Falls Creek. Some 10am to 5pm and again on Wednesday nutritionally wholesome meals for the week to here's a simple breakdown. The essence is about behaviour and diet. • wine and a light BBQ will be provided, 3rd, from 9am to 4pm. If you have any specific agenda items, please support your activity levels, body and recovery, that you must be more exciting to the dog email http://[email protected]. but we ask that you bring other beverages Companies invited to exhibit include than what’s happening in the environment. A Greener Pantry or scheduling in your exercise or training We look forward to seeing you all there. • sessionsand also each a plateday amongst to share. other In the activities. case of wet Bedding Suppliers, Linen, Manchester 1. Start with a low distraction environment Brought to you by Lee and Caroline weather, a contingency plan will be in place. and Window Furnishing suppliers, Wine - like your dining room or backyard. Wait at Gather & Harvest in Hollonds St. 4.Friends Celebrate are all welcome achievements to pass along this the invite way on and Spirit merchants, Wholesale Food towardsand it youris understood goal - no matterthat members how small. of Lyn’s until your dog is distracted. Call his name. We can green up our pantries with a few Suppliers, Chemical, Cleaning and Toiletry UKVRA presents… Thesefamily will will create be in a rippleattendance. effect •towards your suppliers and equipment suppliers. When he looks at you say “Come” and run simple steps. Buy food in bulk to eliminate overall goal! excitedly backwards and when he reaches the packaging used - or at least buy items Trade Fair @ Falls Creek Prepare for the season and save money. you, deliver a high value treat to him. It with less packagingBUSH or with paper/cardboard 5. Enjoy the exercise you choose to do. Get Visit the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Further yourSomething body moving of an daily institution to reap thesince amazing 1982, the might be hot chicken skin, ball play or options. Store your food appropriately details from: Mb: 0400 350 488. • healthTrade benefits Fair @ ofFalls exercise! Creek • is an opportunity praise - whatever floats his boat. Repeat for in airtightGOTHIC jar and containers to prevent five minutes a day. Don’t repeat “Come” wastage. 35%Sunday of Australia’s 28th May household 5pm waste over and over, or you'll train him to wait for is food!Mount Read Beauty labels and Information make sure Centre what P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y Got a problem with pests? the 10th “Come” before he does it. you are buying doesn’t contain palm oil. It’s Auditorium. BYO drinks and nibbles. We can help with: 2. Once you achieve reliability at this level, environmental impact is catastrophic. • • Pre-purchase home inspections take it on the road - to an environment like Tickets: Mount BeautyNewsagency • Sniffer dog tracking of Health and Fitness Termites the park and try the same thing. Having Ph: 5754 4204 • Rodents • Spiders him on a long lead may assist. Brought to you by Emily and Lee at • Wasps - and all other pests $25, $20Mountain (members), Gym Fitness $10 (students)& Massage. that crawl or fly! 3. Once the “Come” command is reliable you can gradually fade the treats, or not, as To achieve your strength and fitness goals, 5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Andrew Poulton you please. But never forget the secondary there are a few ways to motivate yourself Ph: 1300 559 799 Mb: 0427 914 909 reinforcement of praise every time. and stay on track. Phone: 5754 1270 Em: [email protected]

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS MEDICAL SERVICES MOTORING TIPS TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS FARM2017 SHED SALE LOCAL PASS FOR SALE Email your adverts to us and you don’t pay until you sell December 14th & 15th (after 8:30am) 6358 Kiewa Men’s Bicycle DiamondMOUNT Back ‘Outlook’ BEAUTY nearly new – Regular Servicing the goods – or until your Advert achieves the desired Valley Highway, Coral Bank. Items for sale include: with helmet (unused). $75.00 Ph: 03 5754 1215. Our car is like our body. results. Em: [email protected] Compressor,Affordable Fire Pump, Hydraulic Ram,skiing Horse Gear, WHERE Tawonga Crescent FOR SALE We must look after it Storage Units, Chainsaw, 6’ x 4’ Calf Crate, Fencing, Vet BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY in your own backyard! RM WHENWilliams Cuban8:30am Heel Boots, - 5:00pm Bushman Mon Tan, - withFriday all of the time - not just Prominent location within the Falls Creek Alpine Gear, Gun Locker, Tools and Boxes of bits! added rubber protective10:00am sole. Almost - 12:00pm brand new.Saturdays Size 9 when something fails. Village, with good access from Slalom Street. Suit retail Take advantage of the value G. Retail $309.95 will sell for $250. Ph: 0400 350 488. outlet, restaurant or licensed premise. Square meterage MISSING BANNERS Regular servicing will identify when packed* Local Pass - exclusively HOW Ph: 5754 3400 for items are wearing (brake pads, tyres, of 98m2. Please contact Barry on Mb: 0418 578 500. Three display banners constructed by the Saturday Stitchers MISSING BOOKappointments in 2004 (16offered of them were to made) local for communityresidents. events A copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis titled ‘The filters, hoses etc). These and other CLOTHING REPAIRS and used by many Kiewa Valley community groups since Interaction between24 the hours Environment, for emergencies Land Use and wearing items can be replaced before Call Marilyn Sparks, Mb: 0411 335 326. Also on then.$250 The poles per and Adultbags for them + have$45 been per returned Day to Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between 1850 and WHO1985’ was left forDrs this Mark community Zagorski, in the Jeff care of Mr they let us down on the road. Facebook private message. Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts, who lend out these Bill Sutton. Bill wasRobinson, happy to lend Libby the bookGaroni, and untilSkye banners,$140 but the per actual Child sewn material + $35 banners per for ‘Mount Day Imagine discovering (too late) that your FOR SALE now it was always returnedDelaney, – until Laura this Zagorski, last 18 months. Brake Pads had worn out - just as you’re One brand new pair of ASICS Tennis shoes, size 46 Beauty,’** ‘Heath’ More and ‘Leaves’ Benefits are missing. in Please 2017** contact This is a valuable piece of the area’s history and we hope Euro (11.5 US). Worn once. Too tight for me. Retail Rollo Kiek on 03 5754 1750, or see Penny Goebel at the this notice may promptAngela someone’s Stratton memory. & Anoop Please Pem. heading for the tree. Price: $159.95. Will sell for $120. Ph: 0400 350 488. NeighbourhoodAll orders Centre, in ifby you Sunday can help recover 30th them. April. contact your Ed on 0400 350 488. Regular servicing is important for the good health of your vehicle - and for your For further information contact: WHAT Fully accredited General BUSINESS DIRECTORY Practice with 37 years service good health and safety! Falls Creek Ski Lifts P/L to the Upper Kiewa Valley. A Motoring Tip brought to you by: ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR PHYSIOTHERAPY Rick @ Mount Beauty Service Centre, Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs. Altitude ElectricalPh: - no03 job 5758too big or 1000 small. Domestic, Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A commercial & industrial. Ph: Ben Svarc 0419 801 109. Hollonds StYOUR Mt Beauty. 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Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2020 Edition SIX 7 WHATS ON NEW BOUTIQUE BREWERY NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS JANUARY 8th Gather Festival – a Celebration of our community and friends featuring Dallas featuring... Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays. Frasca, Sarah McLeod, Mitch King, Tanya Alpine Ale | Porter | English Special Bitter Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 George and Richard Person – to name a & American Pale Ale 5754 1118. few. Go to: www.gatherfestival.com.au. All brewed on the premises! 24th-27th Alpine Quest Adventure Race. Three days 9th Open Mic Afternoon at the Ranga – the of hard-core running, cycling, paddling. Dederang Hotel – from 3:30pm Great gear, ...complemented with Visit: www. alpinequest.com.au great set-up. Be there! Ph: 02 6028 9325. A range of Dal Zotto wines & Alpine Cider 25 & 26th Falls Creek Dragon Boat Regatta – with 12th Regular Monthly Meeting of the Probus ... plus teams from all over the state battling it Club of Mount Beauty. 10am at the Mount Tasty Snacks & Burgers out for the Mile High Trophy. Visit: www. Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. Regular Open: Tue - Thur: 3pm to 8pm dragonboatvictoria.com.au or www. Guest speakers and plenty of healthy Fri - Sun: 11am to 8pm fallscreek.com.au/events. activities. All Welcome. Closed Mondays Enquiries to: Mb: 0419 514 399. 26th Alpine Classic – the challenging cycling event that has been an institution over 30 13th Regular Monthly Meeting the Upper Kiewa years and attracts several thousand riders Valley Community Association, 7:30pm at each year. Visit: www.alpineclassic.com.au. the Auditorium, next to the Mount Beauty PRICELESSVisitor Information Centre. All Welcome. For SUMMER EDITION TWO FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 2016 26th Trails, Tales and Tucker. A fascinating three more info, phone: Mb: 0428 226 922. kilometre walk along the Wallace’s Heritage Trail while listening to the stories of the 14th Mount Beauty Men’s Shed Regular monthly 211 KiewaAD Valley PROOFHighway, Tawonga Sth characters, the myths and legends and how meeting and BBQ Lunch. From 11:30am at Ph: 03 5754 4443 they have shaped the Bogong High Plains. the Shed in Tennis Court Avenue. Em: [email protected] The walk concludes with a delectable lunch 15th Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount Wb: www.crankhandlebrewery.com.au of tastes of the North East Victoria and Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am stunning views across the High Plains. Visit: Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome. www.trailstales andtucker.com.au for further Ph: 0427 544 824. detail and to book. 16th Falls Creek XCO – Victorian State MOUNT FEBRUARY Championships. XCO or Cross country MOUNT Olympic Format is one of the most well BEAUTY Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays. know and exciting disciplines of mountain BEAUTY Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 biking. For further detail, call 03 5758 1202. POOL 5754 1118. POOLPOOL 18th Regular monthly meeting of the Mount SUMMEROPENING SATURDAY 1st Mount Beauty Community Market. 9am Beauty Self Help Anxiety Support Group SUMMER HOURS - 1pm. Top end of Hollaonds Street and 7pm – 8:30pm at the Mount Beauty HOLIDAYThe12TH Mount Beauty NOVEMBER Pool will HOURS continue to operate during Kiewa Crescent. You make it, you bake Neighbourhood Centre. Gold coin donation HolidaytheEarly normal Bird Seasonhours Family listed below Season unless conditions Pool Pass dictate it, you grow it - you're welcome! New stall - $85 on sale until November 20th. appreciated. Ph: 03 9830 0533. 24ththat it isDec unsafe 2018 or unhealthy – 27th forJan staff 2019 and visitors. holders welcome. Enquiries or to book a Normal Season stall, phone Bev: 0419 289 672, or 21st-23rd MTB de Femme at Falls Creek. A weekend HOLIDAY SEASON Closed12th November Christmas - Day 20th December Em: [email protected]. event for all ladies, girls and women 23rd December 2019 – 28th January 2020 interested in Mountain Biking. Each year LapClosedLap Swimming: Swimming: Christmas DayMonMon – - Fri 6:15am7am - – 10:30am 10:30am General Admission: Weekdays 1pm – 7pm 1st & 2nd Victorian Enduro Tour Round Three at Falls has grown to be better than the last – so LapGeneral Swimming: Admission: MonMon – - FriFri 6:15am3:30pm-7pm – 10:30am Creek. Practice Saturday, racing Sunday. join us this year. Ph: 03 5758 1200. General Admission: MonWeekendsWeekends – Fri 1pm1:30pm1:30pm – 7pm – 6:30pm- 6:30pm Further details: 03 5758 1202. Holiday Season 28th Falls Creek Interschools Mountain Bike Normal Season Sat & Sun 1:30pm – 6:30pm 21st December - 29th January 6th Herald Sun Tour visits Mount Beauty Championships. Now in its second year, 28thNORMAL January SEASON – 31st March 2019 Closed Christmas Day and Falls Creek. Men's Stage Two starts this event hosted riders from as far as Lap29th Swimming: January – TBAMon * – Fri 7am – 10:30am in Keegan's Bridge, back road through GeneralLap Swimming: Admission: WeekdaysMon - Fri 3:30pm6:15am – -7pm 10:30am Mansfield, Shepparton and Wodonga. This LapGeneral Swimming: Admission: MonMon – - Fri 7am1pm – 10:30am -7pm Mongan's Bridge, Damms Road (sprint), year is sure to be better. Ph: 03 5758 1200. General Admission: MonWeekends – Fri 3:30pm1:30pm –– 7pm6:30pm Lakeside Avenue and then to Falls Creek Weekends 1:30 - 6:30pm Aquafit: SatTue & & SunThu 1:30pm 6pm – 7pm – 6:30pm for a King of the Mountain sprint finish AquaNormal Fit: SeasonTue & Thu 6pm – 7pm 30th January - 26thSaturday April 9:30am – 10:30am. (approx. 1pm). The Women’s Stage Two Visit the Saturday 9:30am – 10:30am starts in Falls Creek at 2:30pm, with riders Bogong Power Station ProgramsSeason, Family and Concession Passes available. descending to Mount Beauty, Tawonga SeniorsNB! The Hour Pool will notTues/Thurs be open on CODE10:30am RED Days Information Centre ArthritisNB: The Warm Pool Water will not Exercise Open Groupon CODE RED Days! South, Tawonga, Damms Road (sprint), For historical & geological exhibits. Further Details: Enquire at Reception. Lakeside Avenue, then back up to Falls Further Details: Tues/Thurs Enquire at 10:30amReception. AquaFit Tues/Thurs 6:30pm Creek for the Queen of the Mountain sprint Now open Sundays ServiceService Drive, Drive MOUNT Mount BEAUTYBeauty 10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village Sat 9am finish (approx. 4:30pm). Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318 Ph:Ph: 0303 57545754 11811181 Check out: www.heraldsuntour.com.au. Season, Family & Concession Passes available. Further details: Enquire at Reception. Service Drive, Mount Beauty 2019-2020 SUMMER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATESPhone: (03) 5754 1181

PUBLICATION SCHEDULE: ADVERTISING RATES: Ed 07 * 24.01.20 * Mile High Dragon Boats, Alpine Quest Adventure Race and Alpine Classic. (C) DISPLAY: • 1 column (6cm wide) = $15.00 per cm. 4cp = $20.00 per cm. Ed 08 * 07.02.20 * Falls Creek XCO Champs. MTB de Femme. Interschools MTB. Gather Festival. (C) • 2 column (12.5cm wide) =1 $25.00 Col per x cm. 11cm 4cp = $35.00 per cm. Ed 09 * 21.02.20 * MTB de Femme. Falls Creek Interschools MTB Champs. Peaks Challenge. (C) 12.0 CM x 1 COL - MONO • 3 column (19cm wide)= $35.00COLOUR per cm. 4cp = $49.00 per cm. Ed 10 * 06.03.20 * Peaks Challenge and Junior Peaks Challenge. Regional Longest Lunch. (C) CLASSIFIEDS: • Like the Trading Post. Send in your$168.00 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 publicationCASUAL 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:ENQUIRIES 07.06.19, 05.07.19, 02.08.19, 30.08.19 For InformationENQUIRIES on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact: For Payment, Placement of Ads or Subscriptions please forward to: Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488 Phone/Fax: 03 5754 1346 For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact: Email:For Payment,[email protected] Placement of Adverts or Subscriptions, pleaseOffice forward Address: to: Suite 2, 41 Kiewa Valley Highway, Mount Beauty. Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488 Kirsten Seaver Email:Ph/Fax: [email protected] 03 5754 1346 Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty, VIC, 3699. 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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