Ready for Winter! - the Alpine High Country

PRICELESS
SUMMER EDITION FIFTEEN
Ready for Winter!
FRIDAY 24TH MAY 2013
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK
THE ICE PLUNGE
A Dip to Savour
T
he annual Falls Creek Ice Plunge
is an institution in the North East.
Taking its roots from tradition
commonly seen overseas, it challenges
the bravest (or craziest) to dip into the
crisp waters of Rocky Valley Dam as a
celebration of the first day of winter.
Those who take the plunge (thankfully
not this reporter) say it is an exhilarating
thrill. This year it is all going to happen
again and the participation of the
‘Brighton Icebergers’ will see some
seasoned professionals join the ranks!
The event will be held next Saturday
the 1st of June at 10am at Rocky Valley
Dam. Event signage will be out on the
day to show you where to go.
Now what can we expect for this year?
Well there are a couple of challenges to
be met. The first is to get into the water.
The second is to understand that there are
rubber duckies out in the water getting
cold. Part of your challenge for the Ice
Plunge is to rescue a rubber ducky - for
which there are some great prizes donated
by local businesses. The third challenge
is to dress up. Raid the lost property box
LOCAL RADIO
Alpine Radio 96.5 FM
In the Kiewa Valley
Alpine Radio 92.9 FM
In the Ovens Valley
Emergency Services Broadcaster
Mount Beauty Community Radio for good music,
local news, snow reports and developing programs..
Ph: 5754 4554
Dress up, do the Ice Plunge, save a rubber ducky and enjoy the BBQ!!! Pic - Ken Bell.
(or the bride’s wardrobe) and create an
original outfit - for which there are some
excellent prizes. The major prize this year
will be a $250 Voucher for Patagonia gear.
The comfort and caring part of the day is
also taken care of. Resort Management is
going to give each entrant a fabulous gift
which must remain secret until the day.
Last year we all got a pair of Falls Creek
socks. Pete the Snowdragon and his
warming wit will be in attendance. The
BBQ breakfast will be available on the
day for a gold coin donation. A coffee
cart will also be on site! The tootsies
can be toasted around a couple of fires
kindly proved by the SES.
What can you do to make this a great
event? Firstly, read and understand all
of the above. Secondly get your entry
in. You can register online quick and
easy at www.fallscreek.com.au/iceplunge
(and save a tree in the process) and then
turn up. Even if you aren’t up for the
challenge, come share some breakfast
and cheer on the swimmers. Who knows
- you could make it to national TV.
Accommodation is available from
$45 for the night so you can stay at
the Resort and party the night away.
Further details from 03 5758 1200, or
visit www.fallscreek.com.au/iceplunge. •
FRONT COVER CREDITS
Top: Local kids are ready. Nikolas (lft) & Marko (back) Sugden from Koki with Shae (centre) and
Madison Stephenson from Attunga. Pic - Vesna Sugden.
Left: Stuart Cariss (Senior SCADA Controls Engineer, AGL Hydro), and Kathryn Coates, (Head of Hydro)
with Thomas Stanmore, Katelan Stanmore and Erin Gorham, from Tawonga Primary. Pic - Ellen Gorham.
Right: Winner Jarrod Mullavey heads out Mountain Creek Road on his way to a time about five
minutes better than last year’s winner. Pic - Ken Bell.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.alpineradio.com.au
‘Moda Immagine’ knits selling quickly at Sassy Road.
EMERGENCY
EMERGENCY: ..................... 000
Ambulance ..............13 3009
ELECTRICITY
Faults & Emergencies ............. 13 1799
FIRE
Falls Creek ..................... 000
Mount Beauty ..................... 000
Tawonga ..................... 000
HOSPITAL
Mt Beauty ........ 5754 3500
MEDICAL CENTRES
Falls Creek ......... 5758 3238
Mt Beauty, Tawonga Cres ......... 5754 3400
POLICE
Falls Creek ......... 5758 3424
Mt Beauty ......... 5754 4244
Wangaratta ......... 5723 0600
RCA
Falls Creek ......... 5758 3287
RACV
Falls Creek & Mt Beauty ......... 5750 1230
STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE
Falls Creek .......... 13 2500
WILDLIFE RESCUE ...... 1300 094 535
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New stock arriving soon....
Get into Sassy Road and order from the catalogue!!!
Normal Trading: Six Days a Week.
www.facebook.com/sassyroad
FALLS CREEK MEDICAL SERVICES MOUNT BEAUTY
Bottom of Gully Chairlift
Wednesdays by appointment
Ph: 5754 3400 all day
24 hours for emergencies
General Practitioners experienced in
Family & Snow Sports Medicine.
First fully accredited snowfields practice in
Australia based on 27 years experience.
WHERE
WHEN
HOW
WHO
WHAT
Tawonga Crescent
8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Friday
10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays
Ph: 5754 3400 for appointments
24 hours for emergencies
Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson,
Libby Garoni, Dominic Blanks,
Laura Zagorski, Dougal Spiers,
Angela Stratton and Elvira Sikora
Fully accredited General Practice with 33
years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.
FEELING A BIT CUT UP ? WE’LL SOON HAVE YOU IN STITCHES !
Summer 2013 Edition FIFTEEN
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK
MOUNT BEAUTY MARATHON
In Leaps & Bounds
O
ur Mount Beauty Half
Marathon is important to this
community for many reasons
- not the least being that it features as the
first event in the Great Alpine Challenge
- with the other two events being the
Kangaroo Hoppet in August, and the
Mitta to Mount Beauty in October - the
longest Triathlon in the World.
The Half Marathon event is also
important as it brings many people
to the town for the weekend and it
encourages a significant number of the
local community to get out for a stroll,
a jog, a pram push or to exercise the
dog on a crisp autumn morning. And
how lucky are we. Not only do we live
in a beautiful part of the world, our
weather gods look after us also.
Entries this year reached record
numbers. The Half Marathon entries
dropped from 130 last year to 106
finishers this year. For the Ten
Kilometre run, the figures were static
- 177 finishers last year to 178 finishers
this year. The great part is that more
people got involved in the event by
taking part in the 3km - from 117 last
year to 171 finishers this year - a total
of 455 finishers in the three events.
What a great result.
Overall winner was Jarrod Mullavey
(1:13:41), followed by Luke Preston
(1:16:18). With our own Hoppet winner,
Ben Derrick in third place (1:19:14).
Kristin Murtagh was very competitive,
being first lady home in a time of 1:29:41.
Second and third were almost a dead heat
with Leah Wiseman in 1:34:15.3 and
Sophy Sirr in 1:34:15.7. Close!
Harrison Rees was first home in the 10km
and Emma Pollard was first lady home.
While many in the 3km enjoyed the
stroll there was a bit of heat among the
young guns with Tyler Scott first and
Cassandra Richardson first lady home.
The winner of the spot prize Mountain
Bike was Dan Petzke of Barnawatha.
From the Race Director
There are many people involved in the
Mount Beauty Half Marathon, in fact
too many people to thank everyone
personally! However, there were
organisations involved in the following
areas: JCR Civil (from Bright) and
Rotary Club of Mount Beauty for traffic
management, Parks Victoria staff for
doing lead cars and tail cars, Rocky Valley
Bikes and Snow Sports for supplying the
mountain bike below cost price, Mount
Beauty Secondary College for use of their
PA and power and Tawonga Primary
School for use of computers.
Thank You
Heather would like to thank all
her massage, personal training and
celebrancy clients for their business in
the past year. She wishes everyone a
healthy winter and looks forward to
working with you again next September.
Winner of the spot prize Mountain Bike donated by
Rocky Valley Bikes was Dan Petzke of Barnawatha;
here with Race Director Ian Franzke. Pic - Ken Bell.
In addition there were, of course,
many individual volunteers who made
this great event happen on the day
and in the weeks leading up to the
race: Mount Beauty Half Marathon
committee for their time organising the
event and volunteers who helped with
registration, course setting, timing, car
parking, drink stations, presentations
and packing up. A big thank-you to
everyone involved. Ian Franzke. •
Heather Mull
BACHELOR APPLIED SCIENCE SPORTS
• Personal Training & Massage
• Civil Celebrant:
www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au
• Miessence:
www.heathermull.mionegroup.com
Ph: 03 5754 4395 • Mob: 0428 993 125 • Email: [email protected]
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stocking an extensive range of gourmet & local produce
breakfast, lunch, and coffee - fully licensed
Open Thursday to Monday 8am to 4pm
84 bogong high plains road mount beauty ph 03 57 544 544
FALLS CREEK Open For Business
Accommodation
Alpha Lodge
Open 365 days a year. Self cater accommodation $52
p/p p/n twin/dbl. $38 p/p p/n bunk room. Parallel Street.
Ph: 5758 3488 or visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au
Falls Creek Country Club
Fully self contained accommodation from $140 /dbl/night.
Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au.
Bogong High Plains Road.
Gebi’s Apartments
Fully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at
the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5758 3247.
Huski Luxury Apartments
Self-contained Studio, 1, 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom apartments
most with private balcony & hot tub. 3 Sitzmark Street.
Ph: 1300 652 260 www.huski.com.au
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Snowski Apartments
Self contained accommodation open all year round with
on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph:
5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au
Viking Lodge
Open 365 Days a year for Self-Cater Accommodation.
Parallel Street. Ph: 03 5758 3247.
Dining & Bar
Frying Pan Inn
Open for drinks and meals from 4pm daily. Ph: 5758
3390. In the Village Bowl. Refer Ad this Edition.
Shopping
www.fallscreek.com.au
Activities
Falls Creek Outdoor Adventures
Explore the High Country with Segway tours, Canoe
hire and Bike hire. Discounts apply for multiple
activity bookings. Full details at www.fallscreek.com.
au/outdooradventures or Ph: 5758 1202.
Walking Maps, Riding Trails &
Activities
Visit the Falls Creek Information Centre for your ‘Summer
Insider’s Guide’ with maps & activity info. Open 10am4pm weekdays (10am-3pm weekends). Located upstairs
between St Falls & Police Station. 5758 1202.
Falls Creek Foodworks
Lower level St Falls complex Ph: 5758 3009. Refer
Foodworks Display Advert for Easter Trading Hours.
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Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK
AGL BENEFIT LOCALLY
Safety Helps
A
GL Hydro employees are encouraged
to think about their health and safety.
For each month that they do not have
a Lost Time Injury or Medical Treatment
Injury, the company donates a certain
amount of money to a good cause.
This scheme has proved to be very successful
and two of our local schools have benefited from
an extremely generous donation this month.
Tawonga and Falls Creek Primary
Schools have a focus on technology in the
classroom this year, and AGL Hydro have
purchased seven iPads (four for Tawonga
and three for Falls Creek) for student use.
The staff and students from both schools
are very excited about the teaching and
Andy Rookes, (Falls Creek), Tarn Dwyer (Tawonga), Ria Dwyer (Tawonga), Isaac Armitage (Falls Creek),
Isaac Gorham (Tawonga) and Emma Lucey (Falls Creek) with the new iPads. Pic - Helen Whittaker.
learning opportunities that the new
devices will provide and wish to thank all
Unique
beautiful spa
accommodation
Garden
Pavillion
weddings
5 acre resort property in Mount Beauty
[email protected] 03 5754 1222
www.dreamersmtbeauty.com.au
AGL Hydro employees for being extra
careful at work. •
OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTY
Kelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting
at Lakeside Community Centre, Lakeside Avenue.
Full eye examinations including Glaucoma
tests, Diabetes and Macular Degeneration
screening. Children welcome.
Ph: 02 6056 4000
to arrange an appointment
Next visit: Friday 31st May
In the Village Bowl
Frueauf Village is located in the heart of Falls Creek in the
Australian Alps. The Village comprises 25 luxurious architectdesigned self-contained apartments and chalets with a central
independent licensed cafe/restaurant.
Frueauf Village has recently changed management and we
are accepting applications for a number of full-time and casual
positions for our housekeeping team to join us for the winter
with positions available to commence in May and June 2013.
We’re looking for people who are dedicated, experienced and
who excel in all aspects of customer service to ensure we
create a welcoming environment for our guests. Our staff are
our biggest ambassadors and are the face of the Village.
Attention to detail and a love of hospitality are as important
as your work experience for this job. A previous background
in guest relations and ideally, experience in housekeeping
is highly desirable for us. We are seeking motivated
candidates who have immaculate presentation and can work
under pressure in a small motivated team.
We provide competitive remuneration with a fully furnished
shared accommodation option available to successful
applicants. Please forward a resume with at least two current
referees and a recent photo to: [email protected].
Note - only successful applicants will be contacted.
Our Bank has now returned
Mount Beauty
to this community since
opening December 2007!
Be part of the team!
Open Every Day - something for everyone.
OPEN
Seven Nights a week
Bar from 4pm - ‘til late!
Dinner from 6pm
Fridays:
Joker Poker & Raffles 6 - 8pm
Bottleshop
Fully Licensed Take Away
Ph: 03 5758 3390
Over $200,000
Ph: 03 5754 4484
28 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty
Hardware & Drapery
Local Store - with More!
All weather supplies: including warm work
gear and warm supplies for winter.
Now stocking
Haymes Paints
VOLUNTEER?
Community Access-ability is a
community based organisation which relies
on the invaluable contributions of volunteers
supporting the agency as drivers, travel
companions, friends who care for a person with
a disability and the Committee of Management.
In Mount Beauty, our organisation provides transport
for the frail, the aged and those with disabilities, to
attend medical and therapy appointments outside
their local community. Clients live in their own homes
and have a transport disadvantage.
The Alpine Shire provides necessary and valuable
on-going support.
Our current volunteers are amazing, always willing to help
and fill extra runs when required. But - we need more!
If you are interested in becoming a
volunteer driver with
Community Access-ability
please contact Tanya, Rob or Kay
on 02 6049 2100.
Bogong Horseback
Adventures
Rides by appointment
• Horses to suit all
• Helmets & oil skin coats
• Natural horsemanship tuition
• Bookings essential
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5:30pm. Sat: 9am - 4pm.
Sun & Pub Hols: 9am - 2pm
12 - 14 Hollonds Street
Mount Beauty
Ph: 03 5754 1999
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(03) 5754 4849
www.bogonghorse.com.au
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Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK
DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA
You Can Help
T
here’s a whisper in the trees and
on the wind. It’s the whisper that
will grow into a roar over the next
month as we get closer to the Queen’s
Birthday weekend. It’s the whisper of
people counting down to season 2013 at
Falls Creek. And Disabled Wintersport
Australia is counting as enthusiastically
as everyone else.
This year will be another exciting season
for DWA. Falls Creek will be hosting
14 DWA programs from June 21 to
September 15. DWA’s camp program will
be filled with people from a wide range of
organisations. One of the organisations
you’ll see a few times is Special Olympics
Australia. Special Olympics provides
people with intellectual disabilities
opportunities to compete in, and succeed
at, all sorts of sports. This year should
see big interest in winter sports from
Special Olympics members following
Australia’s success earlier this year at the
World Winter Games in Pyeong Chang
in South Korea. Australia’s five team
member gathered three gold medals, six
silver medals and four bronze medals
during the Games - a huge achievement,
especially given this was Australia’s first
crack at the event. So watch out, the
Special Olympians are coming!
Another group who will put in a good
showing at Falls Creek this year will be
the Spina Bifida Foundation. DWA will
be holding two programs with the Spina
Bifida Foundation - one for adults and one
for kids. The kids group always makes quite
the impression at Falls Creek, with most of
their members overflowing with excitement.
The kids have been seen careering around
the hill in their bi-skis, hollering their joy
at everyone around them.
DWA also has many members who visit Falls
Creek with their families independently of
DWA’s programs. Most of the time you
probably won’t even realise they’re in town.
Other times you might stop to admire
someone arcing turns down Scott’s in their
mono-ski on a quiet Thursday afternoon.
These DWA members might not need
assistance from a volunteer guide, but there
are others that do. Most of DWA’s guides
are available on the weekend, so if a member
comes during the week it can be difficult for
them to get the help they need on snow.
This is where you can help! If you’re
someone who enjoys skiing and
Fully licensed restaurant
Now Open
Special Olympics skier, Michael Sacks with guides
Megan Clark & Eleanor Pierce enjoying Falls Creek
during last season. Pic - Barb Sims.
snowboarding and helping others but are
busy on the weekends, you might be able
to help during the week. Even if you’re
only available every second Thursday
after the full moon, you might be able
to make a person with a disability’s
experience at Falls Creek better.
Now’s a great time to get involved. If
you’re interested contact Tom Mitten,
DWA’s Victorian Program Coordinator,
on 0487 4422 37 or at tomm@
disabledwintersport.com.au. •
Tom Mitten
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Pilates Gift Vouchers available
5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty
Open Six Days a Week
Phone: 5754 1270
with tasty new menu items, and our
popular Pasta Nights on Thursdays
The Age - ‘Good Food Guide’
Trip Advisor - 3+A Rated Restaurant
Dinner Gift Vouchers Available
Bookings Recommended
Ph 03 5754 4495
177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga
0pm
10am - 5:3
SUN
10am - 3pm
Travelling to
Falls this winter?
Leave the worries of hiring and fitting
chains, coping with anti-freeze and icy
roads behind you.
Park your car in our secure car-park
in Tawonga South and Ride our
comfortable coach to Falls Creek.
Daily departures from Melbourne,
Albury & Mount Beauty will have you on
the slopes sooner - without the fuss!
Kiewa Valley Highway Tawonga South
www.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au
Ph: 03 5754 4024
Summer 2013 Edition FIFTEEN
• HIRE • SALES • REPAIRS • SERVICE
For Road & Mountain Bikes
Avanti • Apollo • Orbea • Felt
20% OFF! All Cricket Gear &
All Northwave Bicycle Shoes
• Cricket Gear & Accessories
• Golf Club Hire • Golf Accessories
• Fishing Gear - Hire & Sale
• Camping Gear - Clothing & Accessories
• Water Sports Gear
• Trail Maps • Gift Vouchers
• Broadband access on two computers
Kiewa Valley Highway Tawonga South
Next to Mt Beauty Holiday Centre
Ph: 03 5754 1118
Em: [email protected]
New Falls Creek Hours!
10am - 5:30pm 6 Days .10am - 3pm SUN
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Children’s Crossings
T
here has been some concern
expressed lately about the way
some drivers are approaching
children’s crossings - especially the one
at Tawonga.
It is understood that while the Shire will
pay for people to do the training required
to be able to staff the crossing, there are
no funds in the budget to be able to pay
those qualified people to actually work
at the crossing.
There, the following are some notes
from Vic Roads re Children’s Crossings.
• When flags are displayed, all
pedestrians should cross at the crossing.
• If the crossing has a supervisor, always
obey the instructions of the supervisor.
• If there isn’t a supervisor look and
listen for traffic before crossing.
• Make sure all traffic has stopped
before stepping onto the crossing.
• Only cross when it is safe to do so.
• Stay alert - keep looking for and
listening for traffic while crossing.
Drivers and Riders at children’s crossings:• Must not overtake a vehicle stopping
or stopped at a crossing.
• Must stop if a child or adult is about
to cross, or is crossing, even if there is
no supervisor.
• Must stop if a hand held ‘Stop’ sign is
displayed.
• May proceed only when all children
and adults, including the supervisor, are
clear of the crossing.
• Must approach at a speed slow
enough to stop safely if necessary.
• Should always watch out for children
near schools.
For Well Kept Books
Call…
Rolf Proft
Bookkeeping Consultant
17 Freeburgh Avenue, Mount Beauty
Ph: 0477 433 207
Clean & Comfortable!
Well lit, carpeted, flat screen TV, folding
bench, efficient washing machines, cost
effective driers and industrial quality water
filters to give you the cleanest wash possible.
20 South Street, Wodonga 3690
MOTORING TIPS
Tyre Care
Proper Tyre Care leads to greater safety,
better road holding and improved comfort.
Worn tyres can lead to severe penalties.
The most important aspect in tyre care is
correct pressure. Regularly checking the
pressure is good safe motoring and leads to
improved tyre wear, better handling and ride.
Rotating tyres regularly also leads to better
and more even wear - providing the best
chance of extending the life of your tyres.
Fitting the correct tyres to your vehicle is
also important. The wrong size tyres will
wear quickly and badly.
For further information of tyre fitting,
pressures and rotation, consult your
local mechanic.
A Motoring Tip brought to you by:
Rick @ Mount Beauty Service Centre,
Kiewa Valley Hway, Mount Beauty,
Ph: 5754 4261
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Ariel’s Laundrette
Mount Beauty
Open 8am - 9pm weekdays
9am - 8pm weekends & Public Holidays.
41 Bogong High Plains Rd, Mount Beauty.
Ph: 0400 350 488
Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts
Presents in association with Arts Victoria
The Twoks
Electric violin and percussion duo
Mount Beauty Community Centre
8pm, Saturday 25th May
Bar opens 7:30.
Tickets at Mount Beauty Newsagents,
$25, $20 (members), $5 (school students)
These points would appear to be
common sense - sometimes referred to
as very rare these days. •
School Ski Gear Sale
Momentum is gathering for the regular
Queen’s Birthday Weekend Ski Sale
held on Saturday 8th at the Community
Centre - next to the Mount Beauty
Bakery. This is a major fund-raiser for
the Mount Beauty Primary School and is
your opportunity to kit out your kids.
For the Gear Sale, people will be in
attendance from 8am to register goods.
You can bring your gear down and
donate it to the sale, where all proceeds
will go to the school. Otherwise, you
can take your gear to the sale early and
register it - where it should then be sold
for a 20% commission. The Sale starts
at 10am and goes until 2pm.
As for product, we are talking warm
clothing, skis and boards, boots, ski poles,
hats, gloves, jackets, overplants and car
wheel chains. If you want to sell chains
you should be able to label them with
the size of tyre they fit - ie. they suit/fit
Quality Window Furnishings
- curtains, blinds & pelmets.
20 years experience in
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty area.
Neil Williams services the area regularly.
Ph: 0412 587 510 • Fx: 03 9598 2821
Email: [email protected]
FALLS CREEK
CARPET CLEANING
For a quote per room or building
Phone Pete Smith
0418 564 619
Business For Sale
An appliance repair business, located in
Mount Beauty and servicing the Upper Kiewa
Valley, Falls Creek, Bright, Upper Ovens Valley
and Mt Hotham is currently for sale.
Established for 24 years, this business
operates all year round, servicing major white
goods, both domestic and commercial.
Over the years, the business has developed
an extensive client base and a solid
reputation.
With the sale is an extensive customer list,
with the option to buy a range of spares,
and the appropriate vehicles.
Some trade qualifications and electrical
certifications required.
For further details, Ph: 03 5754 4643
Em: [email protected]
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195: 65: 15, or something similar.
The Sale will take place between 10am
and 2pm. If you have any queries, please
phone the school on 5754 4354. •
Volunteer Drivers
Community Accessability is a
community based organisation which
relies on the invaluable contributions
of volunteers supporting the agency as
drivers, travel companions, friends who
care for a person with a disability and
the Committee of Management.
In Mount Beauty our organisation
provides transport to the frail, the
elderly and those with disabilities who
need to attend medical and therapy
appointments outside of their local
community. To qualify for this service,
clients must live in their own homes
and would be disadvantaged because of
a lack of transport.
The Alpine Shire and Alpine Health
have been great supporters of this
program over the years and their support
has proved to be invaluable. Without
this support, the community transport
service would not continue in this area.
Equally as important are our volunteers
who are really amazing - always willing
to help out and fill extra runs when
required.
Last week, from 13th to 19th of May
was National Volunteers Week - the
largest celebration of volunteers and
volunteerism in Australia, and provides
an opportunity to highlight the role
of volunteers in our communities and
to say thank you to the more than six
million Australians who volunteer.
Last Thursday our Community Access
volunteers met at the Mount Beauty
Neighbourhood Centre for their
‘Thanks a Million’ luncheon, where
they were presented with their ‘Thanks
a Million’ volunteer badge & certificate
in appreciation of their amazing work.
If you are interested in becoming a
volunteer driver with Community
Accessability, please contact Tanya, Rob
or Kay on (02) 6049 2100. •
Visit the
Bogong Power Station
Information Centre
For historical & geological exhibits.
Now Open: Sundays and Mondays
10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village
Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318
CLASSIFIEDS
WANTED TO BUY
FOR SALE
MIESSENCE - ORGANIC SKINCARE PRODUCTS
FOR SALE
Advanced Green Tea plants, (Camelia Sinensis Sinensis), bare
rooted. Orders taken now for pick up in a fortnight (approx).
Ideal for hedges or ornamental plants. Ph: 0409 716 202.
POSITIONS VACANT
Complete set of Encyclopaedia Britannica, 45 volumes. Exc
Con. $200 ONO. No longer needed, got married, wife knows
everything! Ph: 0400 350 488.
Nordica 955 Rear-Entry Ski Boots, Sizes 25.5 to 27.5. Please
call Jon Spring on 0417 377 501.
Full range available, Order online from ONEgroup independent rep
www.organicaustralia.com.au or Ph: 0407 541 695 Global delivery.
POSITIONS VACANT
Bogong Alpine Village requires permanent casual staff for
cleaning of houses and general housekeeping. Pls contact Helle
on 03 5754 1131.
BABYSITTING/CHILDMINDING
Qualified Working w/children & First Aid. Ph: Barb 0418 267 402.
Zincalum Roller Door. ‘Firmadoor’ 2750w x 2100h, with glides.
$100 ONO. Ph: 0418 177 604.
3 Mitsubishi Pajeros. Great project to rebuild or for parts. 1989
Silver Auto. 1990 White manual. 1990 Maroon Auto. As is $900
the lot ONO. Ph: 0418 177 604.
A position is available for winter work in the hospitality industry
at Treats @ Bogong Ski Centre. The opportunity exists for the
right person to gain some valuable experience for this position
prior to the winter. Contact Liz on 03 5754 1515.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
2001 Ford Laser (LXI). Reg. Feb 2014 (THK746). 5 speed
manual, 180,000km. AC/CD. Exc Cond, perfect first car.
$4,950 ONO. Ph: Kevin on 0428 578 917.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
AAA WATER FILTRATION
Whole of house filtration - includes bathroom and comes with 3 year warranty. For more details,
phone Graham on 0414 353 166 or 5754 1740.
CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULL
Quality Ceremonies - All Types. Ph: 03 5754 4395.
www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au
ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS
Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.
Services include hems & complete design solutions.
COMPUTERS & SERVICE
Custom built computers, Upgrades, parts, laptops,
troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery, back-ups.
Ph: Michal Trnka 5754 4637 or Mb: 0417 163 601.
BEAUTIFUL TUSCAN SPRAY TANNING
Pedicure, Manicure, Waxing & Tinting. Bloom
in Beauty - Tawonga South. Ph: 03 5754 4573
or Em: [email protected]
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Altitude Electrical - no job too big or small.
Domestic, commercial & industrial. Contact
Ben Svarc 0419 801 109.
BEAUTY SALON / SPA - XXX WAXING
Hot Stone Massage, Facials, Acrylic & Gel Nails, Shellac,
Mani - Pedi, Sun FX Spray Tans. No 1 for Beauty.
38 Hollonds St, Mount Beauty. Ph: 5754 4458.
FENCING & LANDSCAPING
Domestic, commercial, rural fencing & landscaping.
Phone Adrian @ Casey Fencing 0419 292 107.
BUILDING
Building - Renovation - Maintenance, call Mike
Smith Mob: 0417 438 450.
BUILDING & ELECTRICAL
Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building
service, please call Justin on 0458 220 879.
CARPENTRY & BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Carpentry, interior fit-outs, all aspects of building
maintenance, call Jiri Cech on 0404 091 371.
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FREIGHT - ALBURY - FALLS CREEK
Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Falls
Creek Mon to Fri inclusive. Refrigeration available.
Phone Dean or Gayle on 02 6059 1156.
HAIRDRESSING
Hairbizz - 26 Hollonds St. Mens & Ladies. Open
Tuesday to Saturday & late nights Thursdays. For
cuts, colours, foils & weddings. Ph: 5754 1177.
LD’S HOME PET CARE
Pet Care & Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 5754 1695.
MOUNTAIN HEALTH
Corrective Massage & Yoga. Ph: 0412 926 372.
PAINTER & DECORATOR
Larry Gardham - Experienced Tradesman - for
free quotes - all work guaranteed. Ph: 5754 4900,
or Mb: 0428 359 848.
PHOTOGRAPHY
For Weddings, Families, kids and babies, call Lee
on 0447 544 289 or check the website at www.
LeeDochertyPhotography.com
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy.
5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and
home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270.
SOLAR HOT WATER
Supplied & installed by a credited Plumber &
Gasfitter. Also available to take care of leaking taps,
toilets, burst pipes, new homes and renovations.
Call Graham: 0414 353 166 or 5754 1740.
TAXI & 4WD SERVICE
Mt Beauty Taxi Service. Covers Falls Creek &
Albury. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 13 10 08.
YOGA - TRADITIONAL STYLES
Beginners welcome. Ph: 0412 926 372.
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Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK
COMMUNITY NEWS
The Pebble Beach Track
P
ebble Beach has, in the past, been
referred to as ‘Corner Pool’ - and
just around the corner from the
beach is a great pool for swimming,
bathing or just sitting in the river with
the kids. Dam - I wish I had my camera!
The new track to Pebble Beach & Corner
Pool is fast becoming a very popular walk
WHAT’S ON MAY
1- 31st
25th
25th
May is Red Shield month - where collectors will be about collecting for the Salvation Army.
TDFNL Inter-league Bye
UKVRA presents, in association with Arts Victoria, The Twoks, electric violin and percussion duo, Mount Beauty Community Centre, Saturday 25th May, 8pm. Bar opens 7:30.Tickets at Mount Beauty Newsagents, $25, $20 (members), $5 (school students).
- about 3.5km return from the Kiewa
Valley Highway with views of the river,
the hills and the bush all the way.
The creation of this track has been a
labour of love for the instigators and
a dedicated effort on the part of all
involved. Instigators in the main are
Jim Crebbin, Mark Gould and Derek
Hutton, with lots of moral support
from members of the community.
Shire personnel that got the project up
and running were John Carter, with Lyn
Blandford supporting and following up.
The recently appointed track
maintenance man with the shire is
Colin Smith who, in his time in this
valley, helps maintain the Gorge Track,
the lower section of the Survey Track
and of course, Pebble Beach Track.
WHAT’S ON JUNE
1st
1st
1st
1st
7th
8th
7th - 10th
Mount Beauty Community Market, Top end of Hollonds Street.9am - 2pm. Phone Bev on 5754 4097 for enquiries or to book a site.
Falls Creek Polar Plunge 10am Rocky Valley Dam. Break the ice for the start of winter with dress ups, great prizes, BBQ brekky and hot fires. Enquiries: 03 5758 1200.
TDFNL Rd 8. Dederang Mount Beauty V Wahgunyah @ Mount Beauty.
Dederang Mount Beauty Club function. Dinner at Settlers Tavern.
Winter Edition One of ‘This Week’ hits the street. Enquiries to 0400 350 488.
Mount Beauty Primary School Second Hand Ski and Gear Sale. Mount Beauty Community Centre, 10am - 4pm. For details or donation of goods, phone: 03 5754 4354.
Queen’s Birthday Weekend. Official start of 12th
15th
21st
22nd
29th
the Ski Season with lots of fun activities available for all. Ph: 03 5758 1200.
Regular Monthly meeting of the Probus Club of Mount Beauty. 9:45am for 10am at Mount Beauty Country Club. Coffee & Tea, regular guest speakers and new member & visitors welcome. Ph: 0419 514 399.
TDFNL Rd 9. Mitta United V Dederang Mount Beauty @ Eskdale
Mount Beauty & District Men’s Shed Monthly Meeting & BBQ. 12noon at the Senior Citizens Clubrooms, Tawonga Crescent, Mount Beauty. All Welcome.
Ph: 5754 1323.
TDFNL Rd 10. Kiewa Sandy Creek V Dederang Mount Beauty
TDFNL Rd 11. Dederang Mount Beauty V Rutherglen @ Dederang
WHAT’S ON ~ Newborn to Toddler
Toy Library - Become a member and borrow a range of toys,
books, puzzles, activities for children. Open Every Thursday
from 9:30am - 10:30am @ Lakeside
Children’s Centre.
Playgroup - Offer a great social outing for children of all
ages and parents. Mondays 9:30 - 11:30am @ Maddison
Street Scout Hall, Mount Beauty.
Tuesday’s 10am - 11am Tawonga Hall, Kiewa Valley
Highway, Tawonga (suitable for children moving and
crawling). Become a member of Playgroup Victoria. Fee’s
apply from $2 a visit.
Storytime - Mount Beauty Library present Storytime on
the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month. A theme of stories
and a craft. It’s free. Lakeside Avenue, Ph: 5754 4542.
Storytime - Tawonga Primary School - Every Friday morning
at 9:30am, Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga. Also free.
ABA. Currently we do not have a local Breastfeeding
Group. If you are interested in joining a group speak to
Sue Toleman, Maternal Health Nurse, Lakeside Avenue.
Babies Bazaar - Albury Wodonga have a market held
quarterly offering pre-loved, new & unique baby and
children’s goods. Call April or Mellany 0407 551 967 •
Lions Club members John Walton and Colin
Wilson finishing a slab for a seat by the West
Kiewa. Pic - Jim Crebbin.
In the creation of the track, the crew
from Stadelmann Enterprises did an
excellent job preparing and laying a good
surface. Since then David Sauervein has
been in with the bobcat pushing the
growth back from the path, preparing
the verges for easier mowing. This
mowing and maintenance will be done
by Colin, with help from Jim and others.
At a recent Lions Club meeting, members
asked how they might help and the answer
was that some slabs need to be laid in
readiness for seats. Dave Sauervein prepared
the sites for the seats, John & May Walton
turned up with materials and tools, and
with Colin Wilson and Jim Crebbin the
slabs were prepared, poured and finished
- including having to come back the next
day and remove some idiot’s initials. Four
slabs were poured on the walk, three for
seats and one for bins and doggy bags (no
excuses) and another was poured for a
seat at the Tidy Towns fountain.
Lyn at the shire had the seats ready
and they are now installed - bringing
to a fine conclusion the first stage of
a project that has taken several years.
Look out Tawonga and Damms Road.
Thanks to everyone concerned. This is a
project we can all be proud of. •
PS: Folk on the walk have built little stone
pyramids etc - and others have pushed
them over, saying “they’re not natural.”
Let the kids have some fun! Ed. •
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Phone/Fax: 03 5754 1346
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