This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 6 December 2019

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SUMMER EDITION FOUR

FRIDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2019

Celebrating our achievements!

Falls Creek Resort Management Team with local Business operators. From Left: Karen Smythe (Falls Creek Historical Society), Karen Etherton (Alpine View Apartments) Helen James (Snow Ski Apartments) Stuart Smythe (CEO FCRM), Brett Williams (Freuauf Village), Jo Prothero (Marketing FCRM) Dave Williams, Jeff James (Snow Ski Apartments) David Etherton (Alpine View Apartments), James Wruck (Attunga Lodge). Kneeling: Lisa Logan (Diana Lodge) Bronwyn Wruck (Attunga Lodge). Pic – Courtesy RACV Tourism Awards.

Successful Falls Creek business operators at the RACV Tourism Awards. Pic - Courtesy RACV Tourism Awards.

Bikes... and lots of them for Christmas at Rocky Valley Bikes. Pic - Ken Bell.

Alpine Challenge participants, Melanie Ruetzel and John Morris with 20km to go in their 60km run. Pic - Ken Bell.

CONGRATULATIONS Astra – Again!

The annual World Ski Awards is an international initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism. stra Falls Creek has been named Businesses and resorts from Australasia, Australia's Best Ski Boutique Hotel the Americas and Europe compete across 2019 at the World Ski Awards in a number of categories, including Best Ski Austria. It is the fourth time the five-star property has taken out the prestigious award, Resort, Best Ski Travel Agent and Best Ski Tour Operator.

Astra, in the heart of Round One of the located GE National Series having received the honour in 2016, 2017 Falls Alpinethis Resort, was alsobeginning named willCreek be staged weekend, and 2018. he National Gravity Enduro Series inwith the top three insessions the Bestfrom Ski Boutique practice 11am Friday.

Now in acts theirasseventh year, the awards are the Hotel in the World category, an impressive the qualifying series for During the course of the weekend, several highly coveted honour the elite of the Enduroand World Series.

See mention recognition thatwill proves the property is a riders of the trails be closed to general in the article with Benworld-wide.

McIlroy. ski hospitality industry leader in the field. although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running Mountain Australia in conjunction The winnersBike were announced at a special with Congratulations on Friday fromto11am to 6pm and again the team at Astra.

This ison Falls Creek Management are pleased event at oneResort of Europe's most famous alpine Saturday from 9am to and 5pm.lifts Cost isbar $50 a wonderful achievement the forper to present Round One the 2017Tyrol, Gravity towns, Kitzbühel, in theofAustrian on day or $90 for 2 days.

Go to www.bluedirt. the industry in this area. Ed • Enduro National Series. co-proprietor The series is Australia November 23rd. Astra's Rosy com.au to book. On Sunday the trails will wide with Round Two being at Stromlo NoAstra time to be smelling the roses during thisDawes, weekend’s be closed the generalAwards public, but will Seaton, says the awards are theheld “Oscars of Falls Creek proprietor, Seumas Silver at to Tourism Forest ski ACT in May.and Round Threefor willbybe at Gravity Enduro.

Pic - Jiri Cech.& Tara Exelby in Manager Shannon Exelby progressively open as the different sections global tourism,” are voted Balingup in June; Round Four Creek Alpine is extremely with their well-earned award. of the event are Resort completed.

Pretty Valley leading skiWA tourism professionals andwill ski go to Falls Point Kitzbühel on the Frying Pan Spur. The aim of the Rockhampton in July and the final round will proud to be recognised at the 2019 RACV Pic – Courtesy World Ski Awards Road will also have closures and be subject to consumers from around the world. game is to ride each section no faster than the be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence Victorian Tourism Awards the Silver delays should anyone be as travelling back from fastest time allowed, and nostrongly slower than the set “Personally, we feltNSW incredibly proud to River in northern in August.

Victoria’s North East featured winner in the Major TouristValley Attraction the horse yards or Pretty Pondage. slowest time.

Then they do the competitive bit, accept the award on behalf of all the Astra on the evening, with numerous finalists The popularity of mountain biking continues category.

Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort before riding to the start of the next team whoFrom havethe worked achieve a and runners up across a diverse range competitive to grow. great tirelessly efforts oftosome Mount of mountain bike racing to what we know The ceremony, held at the Melbourne bit without beatingBright or exceeding of categories, including Brewerythe times remarkable standard in the industry, Beauty locals in the 90’s - toski hosting the not as Downhill or Cross Country.

The Gravity Exhibition Centre on November 28th, permitted.

At the time of to print, the winning Hall of Fame status forgoing a third only in Australia within thepoint international Nationals in Feb but 2000 - to the where both. The athletes will start with straight is Enduro Victoria’sishighest honour for tourism final course had not been set, but they Gold in the Wineries, Distilleries look like ski industry Rosie in said. we have somecommunity,” of the best tracks the country businesses a warm up ridethe from Slalom Plaza,Silver out the and taking across state.

The 2019 in High Voltage and Wishing Well, then Breweries category.

Tourism North East - both in MountManager, Beauty and in FallsExelby, Creek.

Astra's General Shannon Bogong High Plainsstraight Road,year up the Pretty was heading award marks the third of awardto Flowtown, completing that before also recognised with a Silver award in The growth theour success we can Valley recognition Road and then across to the Trig added “Astraand offers guestsmeans a sanctuary winning for Falls Creek in the heading to Thunderbolt and thenfor to Generator the Destination Marketing category their continue to host fabulous events. with world-class services and where our major category, having won Bronze in 2017 Vortex beforecampaign, finishing in Slalom Plaza.

Rideand High Country through guests are always at the heart of what we do.” and Gold in 2018.

Sound like a pretty easy day!! which Falls Creek was strongly represented weekend’s sort of goes like this. as a The premier cyclingprogram destination.

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

Falls Creeks’ award comes in the same week 10am to 18:30 is rider registration and that the Resort Management Board has been Info For Groups, Clubs etc.

Please etc try to allow 24 hours notice.

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Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, I remember at Barjarg the shuttles were always they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks. a bit delayed, we were hanging out down the MR: How did you get into riding? bottom for so long that we nearly missed our race runs. When we got to the top, everyone Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad, your shirt; but it was wondering where we’d been. He was A Family Event meant that Santa just like “Ah we’ve just been chilling at the was coming bottom.” So that felt pretty cool. arols by Candlelight is an institution and Christmas in this country (see below) and in After that he invited me to travel with him morning was this town. Organised by the Upper to the next round at Narbethong. During ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am getting closer Kiewa Valley Lions Club, our Carols ANZAC Day that trip we decided not to race any more 6:15am. Service at Eagle Rock - including involves a greaterhepart offlash the community. years by; the numbers of anda closer. of the Vic series. I thought that I wouldn’t Bagpipe recital.. All friends and visitors actual personnel The Mount Beauty andreturned Districtservice Community really continue racing but then Chris welcome.

For further information please The very simple - and yettalented the respect call 03 5758 1202 or visit www.fallscreek.

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The comingafrom ranksannouncer of Vietnam was Vets and as a community of families and singing some tea, coffee and snacks.

Norman Banks, 3KZthe radio Early Morning Service will take place those who have seen service in the Middle traditional Christmas Carols has a lot of walking home from his night-time radio in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue Carols will kickStreet off last at 8pm East. Numbers are being maintained by marching down Hollonds year, ledand by will merit – and it promotes a family atmosphere DiggersThe shift on Christmas Evepersonnel in 1937, when other service and all arehesupported (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am.

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A small informal speaker Alpine Radio 96.5 FM by the very public.woman passed a window andappreciative saw an elderly will give out of lollies from the local RSL. All welcome. address the day willbags be offered by for all the In thefor Kiewa Valley We will learn all too early in life that fairy The Santa Over numbers spectator inside sitting upthe inyears, bed, the listening to of ‘Away children under 12 years of age.

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At our arrives singing along, with her face being lit by rugs and chairs.

After Santa Claus in Park Street, near the Police Station at 10:45am, This, to me, says that there remains a very at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical local service, the wreaths Harrietville area will9:15, be laidand by many candlelight. but marchers should be assembled and ready to this year, Carols will be held on the atInapproximately once lollies Centre, Tawonga Crescent. strong - yet unspoken - feeling of gratitude Again community representatives and members of Emergency Services Broadcaster go at 10:30am.

Whilst Hollonds Street will not Full eye examinations including Glaucoma tests, and respect among the community and in Friday 13th December. The venue will have been given to all the children, there the public areBeauty invitedCommunity to do so ifRadio they for wish.

Wonderingour how many others spent Mount good music, local be closed,and traffic movement will be restricted as Macular Degeneration screening. quiet way, we just turn up and express beDiabetes the Mount Beauty Secondary College, will be an extended Carols by Candlelight Children welcome.

To arrange an appointment: news, snow and developing the marchers come down the street.

Further details onreports the service from Mrprograms.

Bob Christmas our alone, he had the idea to invite acknowledgement of our ‘diggers.’ outside the Jessie Hollonds Studio Building Williams, community singalong.

Mount Beauty RSL Ph:President, 5754 4554 The Commemorative Service will take place Ph: 02 6056 4000 people to aANZAC group Day event and is the onesing of theChristmas few opportunities – with overflow spreading on The to the Les on 5754 1585,info@alpineradio.com.au 0427 784 499.

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Website: www.alpineradio.com.au Motion Loyalty offered by Councillor Following the service, everyone is invited a solemn and sincere purpose. It is a day that Brown on 0417 014 431.

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The Mount Beauty Church Guest Speaker on the day will the traditional activities (read two-up), plus that newly this yearconstructed will be no different.

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Carols by Candlelight. Whether it was in the King George Gardens in Wangaratta, in the Sydney Myer Music Bowl in Kings Domain, or outside the Community Centre in Mount Beauty, it doesn’t matter. Carols Melbourne hip café meets the alpine,

by Candlelight has special significance.

Be Foodstore offers healthier eating options utilising the region’s abundance of quality seasonal produce.

Specialty coffee, organic tea, super smoothies, fresh squeezed juices and healthy snacks complement our lunch & dinner offering.

Fully licensed with regional craft beers on tap.

Open Five days 9am - late.

Closed Tuesday & Wednesday.

Open for Trade Fair 2nd & 3rd May. see us on facebook or phone 03 5758 3222 Located in The Village nBowl t m Mo - Sa 10am - 5p below Altitude Apartments.

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f you’re looking for locally made gifts this Christmas, make Gather and Harvest your first stop.

Not only do they stock an impressive selection of ethically made and eco friendly products - from cleaning supplies and reusable food packaging through to jewellery and children’s clothing – they also have a huge range of items made right here in our valley and surrounding areas.

This includes Silver Seed Jewellery for 100% recycled silver pieces, Abide Leatherworks’ colourful selection of leather cardholders, and Danielle Dalkin’s incredible paper folding artworks created from old books and publications.

Local illustrator, Nancy Chalmers, has designed a special range of Kiewa Valley inspired cards, notebooks and wrapping paper featuring local flora and fauna (an excellent choice to send to friends overseas).

For the family that has everything, a personalised wooden height chart made just down the road in Kergunyah, or beeswax wraps for kids school lunches and leftover dinners, also created locally by Mama Chia.

There’s also watercolour artworks by Dawn Bellman, photography prints of

BIKES, BIKES, BIKES!!!

Road Bikes | Mountain Bikes | E Bikes Bikes for Christmas!

Bikes for Kids to Adults Lay-By Now! New Stock just arrived!!

our stunning alpine areas by Mountainside by Charlie Brown, handmade jewellery from Hens Teeth Creative, babies’ bibs and wraps by Midge and Judy, and rope bowls by String Stories made with natural dyes and recycled timber.

If you’re after delicious Christmas hampers, there’s Earthcare Farm jams from Corowa, bottles of Bilson’s Beechworth cordial, and Gather and Harvest’s own herbal teas.

You can finish it off with a Caroline Bellchambers and Lee Docherty, Partners at the wonderful handmade chopping board by Gather & Harvest. Pic – Simone Dowel AB Creations and a unique antler cheese knife or bottle opener created by the Gather and Harvest team.

Gather and Harvest is also the place to pick up your freshly baked loaves of sourdough On the topic of Gather and Harvest’s own bread from Tawonga Baker every Tuesday, products, the talented crew have their own Thursday and Saturday. If you don’t want amazing range to choose from, such as to miss out on a fresh loaf for Christmas their soy candles poured into recycled glass lunch, drop in and speak to Lee and bottles, cold pressed soaps and luxurious Caroline for more details. bath bombs, and hand dyed silk scarves using natural dyes.

To make shopping even easier, the team are also putting together gift boxes once again featuring a selection of locally made products ready to put straight under the tree - you won’t even have to wrap it!

And if you’re still looking for a Christmas tree, but with an environmentally friendly twist, check out the beauty in the front window made in Tawonga by Jacqui Russell from recycled pallet timber.

Bike Attire – Gear & Accessories Golf Club Hire • Fishing Gear • Licences & Bait!

And… while shopping, enjoy a coffee, cake or a smoothie in the gardens.

OPEN: 8am - 5:30pm | Tues to Fri 8am – 2pm | Sat & Sun | Closed Mondays

LOOKING FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS? We have a fabulous array of local products – built on the principles of:

Local Handmade Ethical Sustainable Creative Check out our various workshops over Christmas and New Year.

Wreath making, bath-bomb classes, cold processed soap making & kids soap!

Call in to the shop for more information.

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There’s absolutely no doubt we have some talented creatives in our valley, and you can treat your friends and family (and show off our wonderful region) all at once this Christmas thanks to Gather and Harvest!

18A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty – Ph: 03 5754 1286. Open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm & Saturday 10am to 2pm. • Simone Dowel

OPEN for GREEN Season!

From Wednesday 13th November

The Frying Pan Inn is a fun-filled bar & grill in the heart of Falls Creek’s famous Village Bowl Enjoy classic craft beers & superbly-prepared BBQ dishes in an elegant rustic pub atmosphere!

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Visit us at Wodonga Carpet Court to view our extensive range of carpet, hard flooring, rugs, custom made blinds and awnings.

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If you’d like to gift someone an experience, or perhaps become a ‘maker’ yourself, Gather and Harvest have just released their Workshop Schedule for Christmas and the New Year, including Christmas Wreath, Flower Crown and Soap Making workshops. Again, see the team in store for more details.

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CHRISTMAS GIVING So Much to Enjoy

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njoy the time. Enjoy the peace. Enjoy your family and your friends – and also enjoy the time you spend cruising the shops locally to discover those wonderful gifts. Let’s have a look at what is available shall we.

There are so many choices in this community, it is surprising that folk decide to travel out of town to shop. Here are some suggestions: Portrait Photos. Gift Certificates for a photography session are an easy and meaningful gift idea. We can book in your session when you are ready after Christmas and it will give the receiver the chance to decide how they would like their photos to look. Or you may like to book in a family session over the Christmas period while all your family is here together. Having a photo where you all look nice together and is of professional quality is a keepsake that will last for generations. Get in contact with Kylie at Big Bright Photos at www.bigbrightphotos. com.au.

Local Artisans. Sugarloaf Art: Unique and colourful oil paintings, watercolours and prints created by Carly Helgensen of Tawonga.

Dela Viktoria: Handcrafted leather totes, clutches, cardholders and accessories created

by Danii Forde of Tawonga.

Argent Silversmith: Handmade + recycled + unique silver and gold jewellery created by Liz Herman of Tawonga. Check the local stores for their art.

Another gift that will blow them away would be one of those custom fire pits from Mike and Rachael of Whipps Designs. Visit: www. whippsdesigns.com.au 2020 photographic calendars by Roslyn Ann Photography with great local scenes is a wonderful present available locally – or visit www.roslynannphotography.com.au.

As featured in a separate article, the girls at Gather & Harvest have a great range of sustainable, ethical, local, handmade and creative products in their store Our Hardware Store. Karen and Campbell at the Mount Beauty Hardware have a shop that is just choc-a-block full of gear. In fact, it is almost too full – but a good browse through will let you discover all manner of great gifts and useful gear for friends and family. And they will do fabulous gift wrapping for you for free.

Our pharmacy has full stock of gifts for family and friends. The supermarket has a great supply of Christmas essentials – wrapping paper, bon bons etc – plus all of your liquor requirements.

Sassy Road would have one of the best ranges of gear for that special lady in your life.

The Bakery is making their beautiful range of Christmas Treats – cakes, puddings, ginger breads – and much more.

Now is also the time to get to either of our local butchers and order your Christmas hams, pork, seafood or any of their specialty smoked and rolled products.

North East Home Improvement Company have their Christmas catalogue out and it is full of great gifts for this time of year.

Then we have the fabulous newly stocked Tawonga South Store and Newsagent full to the gunnels with a great range of gifts suitable for all members of the family.

Then, as we all know, biking is big in this community and Rocky Valley Bikes have brought in a heap of new bike stock to suit everyone. Road, mountain, kids, E bikes, accessories and clothing.

For something different, the team at the Falls Creek Historical Society are offering gift vouchers for their Trails, Tales and Tucker for their guided walks. Check out: www. trailstalesandtucker.com.

The Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre also has a nice range of locally made products. It may seem a little incongruous for a local to be visiting the Info Centre – but they really do have some quite nice local gifts and books.

Other options include Ski Passes, Resort Entry Passes, Gift Vouchers for local restaurants – maybe even a voucher for a gliding lesson – the range is only limited by your imagination.

With all this available, at least give our local shops a look before you head into the big, hot sweaty rural city.

All the best to everyone for a safe and enjoyable Christmas and a prosperous and healthy new Year. • Ed Visit the

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For historical & geological exhibits.

Now open Sundays

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10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318

Fancy Fresh Local Fruit and Vegetables…

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he inaugural Alpine Quest Adventure Race held at Falls Creek in early 2019 was a gruelling, but amazing return of Adventure Racing to the Victorian High Country.

Teams of four explored the unique alpine wilderness over a 150 km course as they kayaked the Mitta, mountain biked to Mt Wills and trekked non-stop through the night through valleys and ridges to Bogong Village before riding up to the finish in Falls Creek.

Alpine Quest will be back in 2020, with a slightly different format. The Expedition course will retain a two day stage format with a 30 km 6hr prologue on day 1 and a 100 km, 24 hr race on day 2 which requires teams of four. The Explore course will be for teams of two and an overall distance of about 30km to cover over a time period of 6 hours.

The Expedition course will take competitors to some remote areas and really test the limits of teams and their ability to work as one.

Course director Surge Kurov said “We had so much fun putting on the first Alpine Quest but wanted to offer an option for both those wanting to race for a long time over difficult terrain and also for the more novice participants wanting to experience the mountain and our amazing sport.

Choosing between stages over two days or just one day.”

The course is kept a secret until just before the race and teams must navigate their own way to get to the checkpoints using only a map and compass. Training sessions will also be on offer.

For more information visit www. alpinequest.com.au •

The Alpine Quest is a great opportunity to tackle the challenges of the Bogong High Plains. Pic - courtesy AQ

Mt Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store ❑ Home ❑ Garden ❑ River Gift Vouchers Available!

The Explore course will be shorter and more geared towards the novice competitors.

Think more social, fun, beginner and family friendly in a more familiar environment.

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS Email your adverts to us and you don’t pay until you sell the goods – or until your Advert achieves the desired results. Em: kencbell@bigpond.net.au BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Prominent location within the Falls Creek Alpine Village, with good access from Slalom Street. Suit retail outlet, restaurant or licensed premise. Square meterage of 98m2. Please contact Barry on Mb: 0418 578 500.

CLOTHING REPAIRS Call Marilyn Sparks, Mb: 0411 335 326. Also on Facebook private message.

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

FARM SHED SALE December 14th & 15th (after 8:30am) 6358 Kiewa Valley Highway, Coral Bank. Items for sale include: Compressor, Fire Pump, Hydraulic Ram, Horse Gear, Storage Units, Chainsaw, 6’ x 4’ Calf Crate, Fencing, Vet Gear, Gun Locker, Tools and Boxes of bits!

MISSING BANNERS Three display banners constructed by the Saturday Stitchers in 2004 (16 of them were made) for community events and used by many Kiewa Valley community groups since then. The poles and bags for them have been returned to Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts, who lend out these banners, but the actual sewn material banners for ‘Mount Beauty,’ ‘Heath’ and ‘Leaves’ are missing. Please contact Rollo Kiek on 03 5754 1750, or see Penny Goebel at the Neighbourhood Centre, if you can help recover them.

FOR SALE Men’s Bicycle Diamond Back ‘Outlook’ nearly new – with helmet (unused). $75.00 Ph: 03 5754 1215.

FOR SALE 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.

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 and until now it was always returned – until this last 18 months.

This is a valuable piece of the area’s history and we hope this notice may prompt someone’s memory. Please contact your Ed on 0400 350 488.

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

BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125.

BUILDING & ELECTRICAL Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service, please call Justin on 0458 220 879.

CAKE MAKING & DECORATING Elene Wood at www.studioecakes.com.au in Tawonga – for all occasions. Mb: 0409 673 192 or Em: studioecakestawonga@bigpond.com CIVIL CELEBRANT - 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 small. Domestic, commercial & industrial. Ph: Ben Svarc 0419 801 109.

FREIGHT - ALB - MTB - FALLS CREEK Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty & Falls Creek Tues to Fri incl. 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 & evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.

LD’S HOME PET CARE Pet Care & Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa: 0407 541 695.

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

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PHYSIOTHERAPY Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270.

SOLAR-POWERED SKYLIGHTS A unique and locally developed product supplied and installed by a fully qualified electrician. Available for all other electrical work. Reg No 20917. Phone Mal: 0419 884 668.

SPORTS MASSAGE Book online. impactmassage.com.au STORAGE Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-up Units.

Ph: 0428 361497 www.alpinewarehousing.com TAXI & 4WD SERVICE Mt Beauty Taxi Service. Covers Falls Creek & Albury.

Ph: 0409 573 909 or 13 10 08.

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WHATS ON DECEMBER Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays.

Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118.

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Open Mic Afternoon at the Ranga – the Dederang Hotel – from 3:30pm Great gear, great set-up. Be there! Ph: 02 6028 9325

7th

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! New stall holders welcome. Enquiries or to book a stall, phone Bev: 0419 289 672, or Em: bevbantick@gmail.com.

11th

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Probus Club of Mount Beauty. 10am at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. Regular Guest speakers and plenty of healthy activities. All Welcome. Enquiries to: Mb: 0419 514 399.

12th

Regular Monthly Meeting of the UKV Community Association. 7:30pm in the Auditorium, beside the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre. All Welcome. For more info, phone: Mb: 0428 226 922.

13th

Carols by Candlelight – brought to you by the Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club. From 6:30pm at the Jesse Hollonds Studio. Bring your picnic rug and chair. BBQ, Fairy Floss, Song Sheets and Candles all available.

28th-29th Dirt Divas and Dirt Dudes MTB Skills workshops by Fastline Bike Academy. Em: info@tfb.bike 29th

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Trails, Tales and Tucker. A fascinating three kilometre walk along the Wallace’s Heritage Trail while listening to the stories of the characters, the myths and legends and how they have shaped the Bogong High Plains.

The walk concludes with a delectable lunch of tastes of the North East Victoria and stunning views across the High Plains. Visit: www.trailstales andtucker.com.au for further detail and to book.

25th-26th Falls Creek Dragon Boat Regatta – with teams from all over the state battling it out for the Mile High Trophy. Visit: www. dragonboatvictoria.com.au or www. fallscreek.com.au/events.

26th

Welcome in the new year at Stingray Falls Creek. For bookings or enquiries, please phone 03 5732 8000.

JANUARY Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays.

Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118.

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New Year’s Day Market in Mount Beauty.

9am – 1pm. Top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent. You make it, you bake it, you grow it – you’re welcome! New stall holders welcome. Enquiries or to book a stall, phone Bev: 0419 289 672, or Em: bevbantick@gmail.com.

14th

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome.

Ph: 0427 544 824.

14th

Alpine Cycling Club Round Two of the Junior MTB Series at Falls Creek for kids aged three to 17. Go to: www:fallscreek. com.au/events or Ph: 035758 1200.

5th & 26th Trails, Tales and Tucker. A fascinating three kilometre walk along the Wallace’s Heritage Trail while listening to the stories of the characters, the myths and legends and how they have shaped the Bogong High Plains.

The walk concludes with a delectable lunch of tastes of the North East Victoria and stunning views across the High Plains. Visit: www.trailstales andtucker.com.au for further detail and to book.

25th

Christmas Lunch at Bazaar Falls Creek.

For bookings or enquiries, please phone 03 5732 8000.

24th-27th Alpine Quest Adventure Race. Three days of hard-core running, cycling, paddling.

Visit: www. alpinequest.com.au

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Alpine Classic – the challenging cycling event that has been an institution over 30 years and attracts several thousand riders each year. Visit: www.alpineclassic.com.au.

FUNERAL NOTICE ~ DYLAN ROSE A service to celebrate the life of Dylan Rose (who left us too suddenly) will be held on Tuesday 10th December 2019 at 11am at ‘The Nursery’ Embankment Drive, Mount Beauty (on the river opposite the ‘The Park’ Caravan park).

Following the service, join us for the wake at the Settlers Tavern, Tawonga South.

As this is a celebration of Dylan’s life please dress in coloured clothes... bring your smiles and memories!!!

Would you enjoy an intimate morning with the family opening pressies and cheering to the festivities whilst saving yourself for a big Chrissy feast?

Head to Bazaar at QT for your decadent Christmas Day lunch.

Feast on the finest slow roasted meats – with a particular focus of a farm-gate dining extravaganza – a vibrant selection of salads and a delicious display of desserts!!!

Christmas Lunch would not be complete without a glass of something naughty, so there will be a free-flowing three hour beverage package to take advantage of and includes your home-made eggnog on arrival! $139 per adult – including three hour beverage package $99 per teen (13-17 yr) | $59 per child (5-12 yrs) Children 4 and under dine free!

Booking Essential ~ Phone: 03 5732 8000

STINGRAY Open 8am – 2pm daily • Breakfast • Lunch • Snacks • Coffee • Drinks QT Falls Creek Available for group bookings & functions Ph: 03 5732 8000 | www.qtfallscreek.com.au 17 Bogong High Plains Road, Falls Creek

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