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PRICELESS SUMMER EDITION SIX FRIDAY 11TH JANUARY 2019

Our Beautiful Summer!

Top: Falls Creek’s secret waterhole - enjoyed by many. Pic - FCRM • Left: Alpine Quest will be here later this month. Pic - Courtesy Apline Quest • Right: Mark Soyer testing adaptive mountain biking on the Falls Creek trails. Pic - FCRM

2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES

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Round One - Falls Creek

The National Gravity Enduro Series acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World Series. See mention

in the article with Ben McIlroy.Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity Enduro National Series. The series is Australia wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo Forest ACT in May. Round Three will be at Balingup WA in June; Round Four will go to Rockhampton in July and the final round will be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence River in northern NSW in August.The popularity of mountain biking continues to grow. From the great efforts of some Mount Beauty locals in the 90’s - to hosting the Nationals in Feb 2000 - to the point where we have some of the best tracks in the country - both in Mount Beauty and in Falls Creek. The growth and the success means we can continue to host fabulous events.

Round One of the GE National Series will be staged this weekend, beginning with practice sessions from 11am Friday.During the course of the weekend, several of the trails will be closed to general riders although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running on Friday from 11am to 6pm and again on Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt.com.au to book. On Sunday the trails will be closed to the general public, but will progressively open as the different sections of the event are completed. Pretty Valley Road will also have closures and be subject to delays should anyone be travelling back from the horse yards or Pretty Valley Pondage.Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort of mountain bike racing to what we know as Downhill or Cross Country. The Gravity Enduro is both. The athletes will start with a warm up ride from Slalom Plaza, out the Bogong High Plains Road, up the Pretty Valley Road and then across to the Trig

Point on the Frying Pan Spur. The aim of the game is to ride each section no faster than the fastest time allowed, and no slower than the set slowest time. Then they do the competitive bit, before riding to the start of the next competitive bit without beating or exceeding the times permitted. At the time of going to print, the final course had not been set, but they look like taking in High Voltage and Wishing Well, then heading to Flowtown, completing that before heading to Thunderbolt and then to Generator and Vortex before finishing in Slalom Plaza. Sound like a pretty easy day!!The weekend’s program sort of goes like this. Saturday: 9am to 16:00 is compulsory practice. 10am to 18:30 is rider registration and Info Tent open. 17:00 to 17:30 is rider briefing. From 18:00 on there is a social evening at Last Hoot Restaurant and Bar in Slalom Plaza.Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefing and Timing activation. 8:30am to 1430pm Trails Open for GE competition.1500 to 1630 Presentations.If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy some good action, be at Falls Creek this weekend. Further detail from 03 5758 1200. •

No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s Gravity Enduro. Pic - Jiri Cech.

Open by AppointmentFor Groups, Clubs etc

Phone: 03 5758 1200Please try to allow 24hours notice.

For further information:www.fallscreekmuseum.com.auinfo@fallscreekmuseum.com.auFacebook/fallscreekmuseum

AccommodationAlpha LodgeOpen 365 days a year. Self cater accommodation $56 p/p p/n twin/dbl. $42 p/p p/n bunk room. Parallel Street. Ph: 5758 3488 or visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.auAltitude ApartmentsSpacious fully self-contained accommodation open all year round. Bike storage and free wi-fi. On site bar & restaurant - Be Foodstore. Ph: 03 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au

Attunga LodgeOpen for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255.

Cedarwood ApartmentsFully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss Street Ph: 5758 3393.Falls Creek Country ClubFully self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au. Bogong High Plains Road.Gebi’s ApartmentsFully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25.

Nelse Alpine LodgeOpen for Accommodation, with Dinner, Bed and Break-fast options. Group bookings catered for. Comfortable lodge, pool and spa. Fully Licensed. Ph: 03 5758 3263 or Wb: www.nelselodge.com

QT Hotel Falls CreekApartment style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna & Steam Room. On-site restaurant and bar. Open all year round - available for group bookings and functions. Ph: 03 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au

Snowski ApartmentsSelf contained accommodation open all year round with on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.auSummit Ridge LodgeOpen for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800.Viking LodgeSelf-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites. On site manager and secure bike storage and workshop. Free Wi-Fi. Ph. 03 5758 3247.

Dining & BarBE FoodstoreOpen for dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter, then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222. Refer ad this edition.

Last Hoot CaféOpen daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition.

Stingray Restaurant @ QTOpen daily 8am - 8pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5732 8000. Refer ad this edition.

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

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

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

Visitor InformationUpstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter) Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends and public holidays.

FALLS CREEK Open For Businesswww.fallscreek.com.au

OPEN - During HolidaysJanuary 12th & 13th 12noon – 3pm.January 26th & 27th 12noon – 3pm.

Also open for group bookings with 24 hours notice!Volunteers NeededMembers of the Historical Society and interested members of the Falls Creek community are invited to help support the museum by volunteering to open the museum during the advertised hours.It’s a fun gig where you get to meet people and have the opportunity to learn more about Falls Creek.Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.auEm: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.auFb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum

FALLS CREEK - Open For Businesswww.fallscreek.com.auAccommodationAlpha LodgeOpen for Summer. Self-cater accommodation. $65p/p p/n twin/dbl. $47 p/p p/n bunk room. Parallel Street. Ph: 03 5758 3488 or visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au

Altitude ApartmentsSpacious fully self-contained accommodation. Open All year round. Bike storage and free Wi-Fi. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 8811Attunga LodgeAccommodation from $150 per room for Dbl; $175 for Queen suites. Licensed Bar. Restaurant open Fri, Sat and Sun. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255Bogong Alpine VillageFully self-contained holiday homes on the banks of Lake Guy surrounded by wonderful gardens and walking trails. 15km from Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5754 1131, or visit: www.bogongvillage.comCedarwood ApartmentsFully self-contained apartment accommodation. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3393Diana LodgeAccommodation from $100 per person B&B in a comfortable lodge. Fully Licensed. Meals available. Falls Creek Road. Ph: 03 5758 3214

Falls Creek Country ClubFully self-contained accommodation from $140 /dbl/night. Ph: 03 5758 3391 or visit: www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au. 7 Bogong High Plains Road.Frying Pan InnOpen for Drinks and meals. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5711 9100. Refer Advert this EditionQT Hotels, Falls CreekApartment style luxury rooms, pool and Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. On-site restaurant and bar. Available for group bookings and functions. Ph: 03 5732 8000. Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au

Dining & BarAttunga LodgeOpen for Dinner every Fri, Sat and Sun night during January. Arlberg Street. Ph: 03 5758 3255Easy Eats Brew HouseOpen 9:30am – 2pm Wed to Sun for coffee, drinks and meals. Re-opening Fri 28th and operating five days a week during January. 1 Bogong High Plans Road. Ph: 03 5758 3615Last Hoot CaféOpen daily from 4pm for drinks and meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer Advert this edition.

Milch CaféOpen for drinks and meals. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3407. Stingray Restaurant @ QTOpen 8am – 2pm daily for coffee, drinks, meals and snacks. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5732 8000 Refer Advert this Edition

ShoppingFalls Creek FoodWorksFor all licensed supermarket lines and newspapers. Located lower level, St Falls West. Open Mon to Sat: 10am – 5pm. Sunday 10am – 3pm. Ph: 03 5758 3009

Child CareFalls Creek Child Care is open Mon – Fri and is located in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open to children aged 12 weeks to five years old and is run by fully qualified educators, eligible for government rebates. Ph: 03 5758 1244 or visit: www.fallscreek.coom.au/childcare

Visitor InformationThe Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located above the Day Shelter cnr Slalom St and Bogong High Plains Rd, in the Resort Management Office. Open 9am – 5pm Mon – Fri and 10am – 3pm weekends and public holidays.

ALPINE QUESTNon-stop Endurance

A contingent of adventure seekers will descend on Falls Creek between 25th and 28th January for a non-

stop adventure race being held over the Australia Day long weekend. Teams of four will mountain bike, kayak and trek non-stop for up to 36 hours in the first Alpine Quest adventure race.

Course director Serge Kurov from ‘off-road’ event company Adventure Junkie told us that the race has attracted 30 teams with competitors arriving from across Australia as well as international destinations. “The area is perfect for adventures of all kinds. The course we have put together will be utterly spectacular, showing off the region’s best features but also exploring areas that are rarely visited.”

“We are really excited to be taking Australian adventure racing back to the mountains” said Serge. “We have previously raced in Falls Creek and love the diversity

of terrain that is on offer; but Alpine Quest is a very unique event. It won’t be like other races held in the area and will be a fully supported linear ‘Expedition’ style course enabling us to incorporate some local white-water kayaking and some spectacular and remote areas of the alpine environment over a 36 hour time period. We have also offered an option for the less experienced participants wanting to ‘Explore’ the Alps with separate 6-8 hour stages over two days.”

“Teams battling it out for line honours of the Expedition course should finish the course within 20-24 hours, while other teams may take as long as 36 hours to complete it” said Serge. “I think they will all love the challenge!”

The course is kept a secret until the day before the race and teams must navigate their own way to get to the checkpoints using only a map and compass. It is shaping up to be a real journey for teams who, after completing a short prologue course around

the Falls Creek village on Friday 25th January, will then be given maps as they try to recover for the 36 hour main event. On the morning of 26th January they will then be transported to a start location some distance away where they will embark on an epic journey from the valley to the mountains.

The focus area for the event will be around Slalom Plaza for the small course event on the Friday and finishing on the Sunday. All teams will have a GPS tracker and fans and friends should be able to call in and see how their team are going. For more information visit www.alpinequest.com.au. Also, keep your eye out for a team with Mark van der Ploeg as captain – while his brother Neil is heading up a team in the Tour Down Under.

On behalf of the community, your Ed welcomes all competitors to Falls Creek and we trust you enjoy the area and have a great event. •

Teams will have to dismantle and box their bikes at times during the event. Pic – Courtesy Alpine Quest

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STILL SUMMERAt Falls Creek

As a basic rule of thumb, during a hot summer, the temperature drops by one degree celsius per 100 metres

altitude as you travel up the hill. The BHP Road at the golf course is at an altitude of 400 metres. Rocky Valley Dam at Falls Creek is at an altitude of 1600 metres above seas level. This gives us an altitude difference of 1200 metres – and if it’s one degree cooler per 100 metres then if the temperature in the valley is 40°C, then the temperature on the high plains will be around 28°C. Certainly makes the trip to Falls Creek a viable proposition.

And what do we do while you’re up at Falls?

Well, bring your mountain bike and take advantage of the Blue Dirt shuttles. Make the most of every weekend between now and the 23rd of April, 2019. $65 per day or $120 for two days. Book on-line at www.bluedirt.com.au.

If you fancy just going for a cruise, the Bogong High Plains around Falls Creek has about 30km of aqueduct trail and even more management vehicle tracks that you can ride all around in the National Park. Talk to the fabulous team in the Visitor Information Centre, upstairs cnr Slalom Street and BHP Road or phone 03 5758 1202. •

Alpine Quest

This one is for the adventure junkies amongst you! Participants take to the trails for a weekend of navigation around the resort and High Plains by foot, water and bike. Refer Write-Up on Page two. •

WHAT’S ON – JANUARY

WHAT’S ON – JANUARY

11th Summer Edition Six hits the streets – delivered from Dederang to Falls Creek.11th Free Twilight Movie courtesy Alpine Shire and Freeza. ‘The Greatest Showman’ starring Hugh Jackman. Music and food from around 6:30pm. Movie will start once it’s dark enough. All Welcome. Ph: 0409 507 04212th Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118.19th Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118.25th Bogs, Bugs and Blockstreams. 2pm – 3:30pm. A nature walk with Dr John Morgan (La Trobe University) and Dr Susanna Venn (Deakin University) on a walk and talk through the village to learn more about the unique plants and animals that call Falls Creek home.26th Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118.26th Australia Day Celebrations at Mount Beauty in Hydro Park, beside the pool. Breakfast from 8am courtesy the Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club. Ceremony from 9am. Proudly supported by the Mount Beauty Community Band.

26th & 27th Dirt Divas at Falls Creek. Ladies Only full days of skills coaching and guided riding at Falls Creek. Ph: Indi on Mb: 0423 657 585 or visit: www.tfb.bike.26th to 28th Alpine Quest Adventure Race. A navigation- based team event is a journey in which racers travel an unknown landscape using only a map and compass. Further details at: www.alpinequest.com.26th & 27th Mile High Dragon Boat Regatta. Rocky Valley Dam. Team practice from 3pm Saturday. Racing starts 8:30am Sunday. Further details from 03 5758 1200.27th Trails, Tales and Tucker guided walk in the National Park with history, tales and a delectable lunch. Visit: www.trailstalesandtucker.com for more details and to book.27th Alpine Classic flows through Mount Beauty to Falls Creek. Cyclists will travel from Bright, over the gap and up to Falls Creek and return with some continuing on to Mt Buffalo and return to Bright.

2nd Mount Beauty Monthly Community Market. 9am – 1pm at the top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent. For further details or to book a stall, phone Bev: 0419 289 6728th – 10th MTB de Femme. A ladies only mountain bike weekend of sheer enjoyment. Catering to all abilities and ages. Includes guided rides, social lunch and a Girls Only After Party.16th Falls Creek XCO in Mount Beauty Round Seven. The home town of mountain biking in Australia, Round Seven of the Falls Creek

XCO series will be held on Big Hill. Web: Vicchampseries.com.au17th Falls Creek XCO Round Eight – in Falls Creek. The Cross Country Olympic Format is one of the most common disciplines of mountain biking. Cross country MTB became an Olympic sport in 1996 and is the only form of mountain biking practiced at the Olympics. Mass Start, and ride laps – as many as your class requires. Wb: Vicchampseries.com.au.

BONJOURBRIGHTENTERTAINMENTPROGRAM

A family festival in Howitt Park In conjunction with the… Alpine Classic 2018 From Friday 25th to Sunday 27th January.

Free Entry to the Family Festival on the River & at the Start and Finish of the Alpine Classic!

Moonlight Cinema Both Friday and Saturday Evenings.During the day on Saturday and Sunday: Live Bands, and DJ music, Face painting and Arts and Crafts for Kids, all next to the river for a swim.

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Dragon Boats

The Mile High Dragon Boat Regatta is an annual event on the calendar which enables expert and novice paddlers alike join in the fun on the highest body of water, Rocky Valley Lake. Everyone is welcome to join in or just enjoy a picnic on the foreshore and spectate.

Practice takes place on Saturday afternoon and if you’re keen to join a team, that’s the time to commit. Racing starts bright and early on the Sunday.

For guests, this is a fantastic weekend to spend at Falls Creek. The grassy banks of Rocky Valley are a beautiful place to spend the day with the family and soak in the excitement of the races. Food and drinks are also available on the foreshore.

Being a sport synonymous with Breast Cancer survivors, there is always a strong showing from the ‘Pink Ribbon’ teams each year. Community teams and the more serious outfits are also regular participants.

The ‘no experience needed’ disclaimer of the event means all are welcome for the Mile High and Mountain Challenge categories. Individuals can join an existing team (even on the day) and all training and equipment is provided including boats, life jackets and paddles. If you’ve never tried Dragon Boat racing before then this is the perfect opportunity to get out to the high country and try something new.

Visit www.fallscreek.com.au/dragonboats for further information. •

The banks of Rocky Valley are great cool place to spend the day and enjoy the wonderful spectacle of the Dragon Boats on the lake. Pic – Ken Bell

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THE ROOFTOP RUNFollowing in the Family Footsteps

Local runner Ben Derrick completed a long-awaited journey from Mountain Creek to Mount Hotham last Sunday

6th January. Ben took part in the annual Rooftop Run, (or the Bogong2Hotham) which sees domestic and international runners take on the gruelling 64km course and finished in a highly respectable 2nd place only behind Dutch athlete Ruud Kappert.

The Derrick family has a significant attachment to the course with Ben’s uncle Charlie first attempting the crossing in winter 1965. Tragically, Charlie’s journey finished only a few hundred metres from Mt Hotham where he perished from exhaustion and exposure as the weather turned against him. Charlie’s final ski is remembered by many mountain locals at Falls Creek and Mt Hotham.

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Falls Creek Resort Management will be collecting hard waste on Wednesday 26th 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 DebriefIt has been a record year for visitation this summer and Resort Management would like to get your feedback on events, visitor demographic, mountain biking and general observations.Therefore you are invited to join the relevant Resort Management personnel and other members of the community for a summer season debrief meeting.This meeting will take place on Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to around 11:30am in the Boardroom above Foodworks in QT.If you have any specific agenda items, please email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. We look forward to seeing you all there. •

for all members of the hospitality industry to prepare for winter and do some serious saving on product needs for the season.To be held at the Frying Pan Inn, in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek, the Trade Fair will take place on Tuesday 2nd May from 10am to 5pm and again on Wednesday 3rd, from 9am to 4pm.Companies invited to exhibit include Bedding Suppliers, Linen, Manchester and Window Furnishing suppliers, Wine and Spirit merchants, Wholesale Food Suppliers, Chemical, Cleaning and Toiletry suppliers and equipment suppliers.Prepare for the season and save money. Visit the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Further details from: Mb: 0400 350 488. •

A Life to RememberA celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some wine and a light BBQ will be provided, but we ask that you bring other beverages and also a plate to share. In the case of wet weather, a contingency plan will be in place. Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and it is understood that members of Lyn’s family will be in attendance. •Trade Fair @ Falls CreekSomething of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity

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van der Ploeg (2013 XCE World Champion and also raised in Mount Beauty) who’s been at University for like forever but at the same time he’s been a professional mountain biker. So it’s possible.I like Physics so maybe something to do with engineering. I’d love to get involved with building new parts for bikes, making them faster and better. Developing ideas like Shimano’s new electronic gearing, which I’ve just got on my new bike.MR: It’s pretty obvious you like to keep involved with the mountain bike world. Do you feel any pressure from a biking perspective during your final year at school?Ben: There’s so many people helping me and pushing me into the pro mountain bike scene and it’s so easy to get sucked into it and think it’s going to continue to be easy for the rest of my life. I step back and think that it’ll be hard work, but with the right support I could do it. I think it’s important to still have to the love for mountain biking.MR: Do you think your love for the sport will change if you become a full on racer?Ben: Not really, As much as I enjoy the whole vibe of riding with my mates, hanging out and having a good time. I still really really enjoy the racing aspect of mountain biking, it determines who is the best and everyone wants to be the best at what they do.Racing has brought mountain biking to where it is today, bikes are lighter and faster and better than ever and racing has played a massive role in that.MR: Do you have any expectations racing your first EWS in New Zealand?

Ben: I have no idea. I don’t know if I’m going to come last or first or not finish. I hope there’s lots of riders, because in the Australian races there’s only like 20 athletes, but it’s the other side of the world for all the Europeans, so I don’t know if the junior riders will travel that far, but I’ll just wait and see.MR: Well have an awesome time; I’m sure it’ll be fun no matter what the result. Is there anyone you’d like to thank?Ben: Mum and Dad, Chris, Sam and everyone from Shimano.Results:In the Enduro World Series in Rotorua, Ben achieved a creditable 12th place out of

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However, summertime crossings can be a bit easier with the weather and near perfect conditions greeted the 2019 participants. But, after 64km and over 3,000m of vertical ascent there isn’t much that could make this event easy. The final climb up the relentless path that is Swindlers Spur from Cobungra Gap has been known to test even the toughest competitor.

For Ben it was an emotional as well as physical journey. Years of training held him in good stead to meet the physical demands of the event, but it was the emotional relief of reaching the summit of Hotham that was the greatest feeling. Ben said after the event that he was physically exhausted and incredibly foot-sore but he did manage to stop for a few moments of quiet reflection at Charlie’s memorial cairn at Derrick Cole as he approached the finish line. “That was a pretty powerful moment, even with the level of exhaustion of over seven hours of running” Ben said after the event. “I spent a moment thinking about what Uncle Charlie must have been going through at that stage nearly 54 years ago. It was a very poignant moment and really highlighted both the fragility and power of our lives.”

Ben said crossing the finish line and contacting his parents, who were at home on the family farm just near Wangaratta, with his partner Virginie was an enormous relief.

The event does have a strong local connection with ultra-running legend Andy Kromar holding the course record for over 20 years before it was finally knocked off by Julien Spence in 2017. Some of Andy’s exploits will live on in posterity as truly inspirational efforts.

You would think that Ben would have some ‘feet up’ time after this effort, but more likely than not you’ll see him out running on the trails at Falls Creek! •

To honour his uncle, Charlie Derrick, local athlete Ben Derrick has just successfully completed the Bogong to Hotham in second place. Well done! Pic – Courtesy

Brett Saxon, Bogong2Hotham

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An Awesome Event

Bogong to Hotham 2019 could only be described as a perfect day on the mountain. The weekend kicked off with the safety gear check and race briefing for all participants - followed by a great social gathering at Flour + Water for pre-race carb loading dinner.

6am on Saturday 6th at Mountain creek camp ground saw 61 runners head off for the challenge and an awesome day in the mountains.

The weather was the best it has been for over 10 years with near perfect conditions for running and thanks to the fantastic track work carried out by Parks Vic in the lead up to the event, runners had a clear and fast run.

41 of 48 runners making it through the 35km Langford’s Gap check point under the 6hr time limit, with all going on to complete the 64km.

In the 35km event 12 of the 13 starters completed the event in under the 7hr cut off, while the 12 starters that took on the 29km second leg all completed the course making a finish rate of 87% the most successful rate in many years.

Results: 64km Mountain Creek to Hotham

1st Ruud Kappert 7:13:372nd Ben Derrick 7:40:043rd James Duffy 7:50:31

1st Bonnie van Wilgenberg 8:17:162nd Kylee Woods 8:40:103rd Sonja Jansen 8:44:41

35km Mountain Creek to Langford’s

1st Ryan Czwarno 4:47:512nd Craig Feuerherdt 5:31:303rd Luke Perraton 5:41:06

1st Elizabeth Humphries 4:44:492nd Rebecca Wilkinson 4:53:503rd Caitlin Perkins 4:59:21

29km Langford’s to Hotham

1st Andrew Mock 2:41:192nd John Robinson 3:04:033rd Rohan Armstrong 3:29:04

1st Toni Gracia 3:40:402nd Alla Mukhtarova 4:14:403rd Amber Malcolm 4:19:01

As we look to the future, 2020 may see some changes with the date/time the event is conducted, with the possibility of a December or February event. Keep your eyes on www.trailsplus.com.au/b2h. •

This year’s winner, Ruud Kappert from the Netherlands, but you may see him working in a local restaurant. Pic - Courtesy Brett Saxon,

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4 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK ~ Summer 2017 Edition THIRTEEN

Great Success

Local lad Ben McIlroy is an up and coming Enduro mountain bike racer. Over the last two years he has

progressed to be the fastest junior rider in Australia winning both the National Series and the National Championships in 2016. On March 26 Ben went and raced his first ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in Rotorua, New Zealand. Prior to the event Matt Rousu caught up with Ben to chat about the race and his potential future in the mountain bike world.MR: Is this your first overseas race?Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be pretty exciting.MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous?Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous than excited. Excited to race overseas, but nervous because it’s such a big event.MR: Have you heard anything about the tracks over in Rotorua, NZ?Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks.MR: How did you get into riding?Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad,

when I was about 12 I started showing more interest in racing. I went to a few of the Victorian Enduro events but after a couple of years that series kind of fell apart. I then stared racing the national series.MR: How many national events have you raced?Ben: My first national year in 2015. I raced three events, Toowoomba, Adelaide, and Canberra and placed 3rd overall for the series.In 2016 I raced the Bright, Perth and Adelaide National series events winning all three and the U19 series overall. I then went on to win U19 National Champs in Adelaide (with a time that would have knocked Troy Brosnan off the elite podium).MR: How did you end up travelling and racing alongside Chris Panozzo (2 time Elite Gravity Enduro Australian champion)?Ben: I first met Chris at a Victorian Enduro state round at Barjarg, I was still like Under 15s or Under 17s and I knew that he was a fast dude. I wanted to hang out with the fast guys so I wanted to hang out with Chris Panozzo.I remember at Barjarg the shuttles were always a bit delayed, we were hanging out down the bottom for so long that we nearly missed our race runs. When we got to the top, everyone was wondering where we’d been. He was just like “Ah we’ve just been chilling at the bottom.” So that felt pretty cool.After that he invited me to travel with him to the next round at Narbethong. During that trip we decided not to race any more of the Vic series. I thought that I wouldn’t really continue racing but then Chris invited me to Toowoomba. That was my first national race and from then on we just became mates and he invited me along to all

of the races he was doing.MR: What are your goals for this year, more EWS or is going to be too hard to juggle school?Ben: I’m racing the EWS in New Zealand and in Tasmania but this year I want to finish Year 12 and get out alive, do as much riding as I can and stay fit. It’s probably not the best year to be going into my first EWS because Year 12 takes up such a massive chunk of my time.MR: Have you got any plans for further studies such as University, or depending on how these two EWS events go, would you like to chance it and try to become a professional racer?Ben: I haven’t really thought too much about it. Becoming a professional mountain biker would be pretty sick but you sort of do have to have another profession once you come out the other side.MR: Do you think you’d be able to develop a career and race at the same time?Ben: Yeah, looking at someone like Paul

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LOCAL RADIOAlpine Radio 96.5 FMIn the Kiewa ValleyAlpine Radio 92.9 FM In the Ovens ValleyAlpine Radio 94.5 FM In the Harrietville areaEmergency Services BroadcasterMount Beauty Community Radio for good music, local news, snow reports and developing programs.Ph: 5754 4554Email: info@alpineradio.com.auWebsite: www.alpineradio.com.au

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OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTYKelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical

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Ph: 02 6056 4000 Visits Mount Beauty Fortnightly

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Ben McIlroy with bike - and a ‘can-do’ attitude. Pic - Matt Rousu.

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Someone also finally came along (namely Simone Short who runs a digital marketing business here in the valley, The Social Knot)

A TIME TO REMEMBER

3Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK ~ Summer 2017 Edition THIRTEEN

ANZAC Day

The years flash by; the numbers of actual returned service personnel diminishes - and yet the respect

increases. Fortunately conflicts of the scale of WW1 and WW11 have not re-occurred. New returned service personnel are now coming from the ranks of Vietnam Vets and those who have seen service in the Middle East. Numbers are being maintained by other service personnel and all are supported by the very appreciative public.Over the years, the numbers of spectator supporters that have turned up to show their appreciation has grown dramatically. This, to me, says that there remains a very strong - yet unspoken - feeling of gratitude and respect among the community and in our quiet way, we just turn up and express our acknowledgement of our ‘diggers.’ANZAC Day is the one of the few opportunities in the year where people can come together with a solemn and sincere purpose. It is a day that engenders pride and reinforces the gratefulness carried by the bulk of the nation. It is expected that this year will be no different.Falls Creek ServiceJoin the Falls Creek locals at this unique location, Eagle Rock, for the Dawn Service 2017.Shuttle for ANZAC Dawn Service: 5:15am - 6:30am Meet at Slalom Day Car Park.

ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am - 6:15am. Service at Eagle Rock - including a Bagpipe recital.. All friends and visitors welcome. For further information please call 03 5758 1202 or visit www.fallscreek.com.au/Events.Mount Beauty ServiceAnzac Day Services are as follows. The Early Morning Service will take place in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am. A small informal service with a speaker from the local RSL. All welcome.The Anzac Day March will come down Hollonds Street, starting from the assembly point in Park Street, near the Police Station at 10:45am, but marchers should be assembled and ready to go at 10:30am. Whilst Hollonds Street will not be closed, traffic movement will be restricted as the marchers come down the street.The Commemorative Service will take place at the Cenotaph, beginning at 11am. The Motion of Loyalty will be offered by Councillor Tony Keeble of the Alpine Shire. Prayers will be led by Sister Eileen Reardon of the Catholic Church and the Guest Speaker on the day will be Flight L Richard Cornell ALTC Bandiana..

The address for the day will be offered by students from the Mount Beauty Secondary College. Speakers will be school captains, Katerina Trnka and Connor Vickers. At our local service, wreaths will be laid by many community representatives and members of the public are invited to do so if they wish.Further details on the service from Mr Bob Williams, President, Mount Beauty RSL on 5754 1585, or 0427 784 499.Following the service, everyone is invited to the Mount Beauty Senior Citizens Rooms for a BBQ Lunch, refreshments and the traditional activities (read two-up), plus a couple of beers and a few old stories. •

Diggers marching down Hollonds Street last year, led by Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic - Ken Bell.

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Melbourne hip café meets the alpine, Be Foodstore offers healthier eating

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Open for Trade Fair 2nd & 3rd May.

see us on facebook or phone 03 5758 3222

Located in The Village Bowlbelow Altitude Apartments. Map Ref: N2

A TIME TO REMEMBER

3Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK ~ Summer 2017 Edition THIRTEEN

ANZAC Day

The years flash by; the numbers of actual returned service personnel diminishes - and yet the respect

increases. Fortunately conflicts of the scale of WW1 and WW11 have not re-occurred. New returned service personnel are now coming from the ranks of Vietnam Vets and those who have seen service in the Middle East. Numbers are being maintained by other service personnel and all are supported by the very appreciative public.Over the years, the numbers of spectator supporters that have turned up to show their appreciation has grown dramatically. This, to me, says that there remains a very strong - yet unspoken - feeling of gratitude and respect among the community and in our quiet way, we just turn up and express our acknowledgement of our ‘diggers.’ANZAC Day is the one of the few opportunities in the year where people can come together with a solemn and sincere purpose. It is a day that engenders pride and reinforces the gratefulness carried by the bulk of the nation. It is expected that this year will be no different.Falls Creek ServiceJoin the Falls Creek locals at this unique location, Eagle Rock, for the Dawn Service 2017.Shuttle for ANZAC Dawn Service: 5:15am - 6:30am Meet at Slalom Day Car Park.

ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am - 6:15am. Service at Eagle Rock - including a Bagpipe recital.. All friends and visitors welcome. For further information please call 03 5758 1202 or visit www.fallscreek.com.au/Events.Mount Beauty ServiceAnzac Day Services are as follows. The Early Morning Service will take place in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am. A small informal service with a speaker from the local RSL. All welcome.The Anzac Day March will come down Hollonds Street, starting from the assembly point in Park Street, near the Police Station at 10:45am, but marchers should be assembled and ready to go at 10:30am. Whilst Hollonds Street will not be closed, traffic movement will be restricted as the marchers come down the street.The Commemorative Service will take place at the Cenotaph, beginning at 11am. The Motion of Loyalty will be offered by Councillor Tony Keeble of the Alpine Shire. Prayers will be led by Sister Eileen Reardon of the Catholic Church and the Guest Speaker on the day will be Flight L Richard Cornell ALTC Bandiana..

The address for the day will be offered by students from the Mount Beauty Secondary College. Speakers will be school captains, Katerina Trnka and Connor Vickers. At our local service, wreaths will be laid by many community representatives and members of the public are invited to do so if they wish.Further details on the service from Mr Bob Williams, President, Mount Beauty RSL on 5754 1585, or 0427 784 499.Following the service, everyone is invited to the Mount Beauty Senior Citizens Rooms for a BBQ Lunch, refreshments and the traditional activities (read two-up), plus a couple of beers and a few old stories. •

Diggers marching down Hollonds Street last year, led by Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic - Ken Bell.

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From 4pm Dinner from 5:30pmAn exotic range of Pasta, Pizza, Salads & main meals with a truly Italian touch!Happy Hours Daily: 5:30pm - 6:30pmSaturdays: $15 Pizza & Beer Specials!!

For Menu and further Information visit: www.snowlands.com.au/thelasthoot

Slalom Plaza (start of the bike trails)

Ph: 03 5758 3088

At the base of the walking and mountain biking trails!OPEN seven days a week...8am to 2pm .. for breakfast, lunch, coffee, snacks and drinks!

Free Pool and Live Sporton the big screens!

• Apartment style luxury rooms• Pool & Jacuzzi• Sauna & Steam Room

Available for Groups Bookings and Functions. Contact us for details!

Melbourne hip café meets the alpine, 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 Bowlbelow Altitude Apartments. Map Ref: N2

and dragged this publication’s Editor into the 21st Century, along with a promise to teach him how to use Facebook. (Oh yeah!)

This means that This Week is now not only available online to enjoy from wherever you happen to be in the world, (skiing Japan) but our website has also had a complete revamp and is now a sleek, stylish and mobile optimised site.

At www.thisweekinfallscreek.com.au, you’ll find past and present editions (with more being uploaded to the archives every week), as well as a calendar of events and a local business directory.

With the majority of people walking around with smart phones in their pockets and constantly cruising the web, we’re also taking this opportunity to expand our advertising offer.

You’ll now be able to be featured both online on our website and in our print publication - get in touch with us for more information. The new website, ‘This Week in Falls Creek.com’ is

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Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2019 Edition SIX6

Cycling TipCyclists in the area,

please use your lights! A motorist with sun on the windscreen would

find it impossible to see you.

Summer’s Here!Time to sort through the linen

cupboard and get the blankets and doonas clean for winter.

Talk to us at: Ariel’s Laundrette

41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty

Open 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm weekends & Public

Holidays.

Ph: 0400 350 488

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TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDSEmail your Adverts to us and you don’t pay until you sell the goods – or until your Advert achieves the desired result. Em: kencbell@bigpond.net.au

MISSING BOOKA copy of Dr. Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis on the Bogong High Plains was left in the care of Bill and Yvonne Sutton. It has been lent to some-one and not returned. If any knows anything please touch base with Bill or phone Ken Bell on 0400 350 488.

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

FOR HIRE Three Tonne Tipper and mini Excavator. Ph: 0427 942 171.

FOR SALE – SNOWMOBILERed BRP V800. New Condition, 1,100kms, regularly serviced, many options. $7795 Ph: 0447 583 255.

TO RENTAvailable immediately, half a house in Wermatong Avenue, Mount Beauty. Modern, furnished, own entrance and toilet, shared bathroom, modern well-equipped kitchen, off-street parking. $195 per week – includes electricity and unlimited internet. Contact Ken for inspection appointment. Mb: 0400 730 107

ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs. BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125.BUILDING & ELECTRICALDuggan & Hanlon, your complete building service, please call Justin on 0458 220 879.CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULL Quality Ceremonies - All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.auCOMPUTERS & SERVICECustom built computers, Upgrades, parts, laptops, troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery, back-ups. Ph: Michal Trnka 5754 4637 or Mb: 0417 163 601.DRIVING INSTRUCTIONSummit Driver Training. Tawonga based driving instruction and re-assessment. Ph Craig 0427 722 287.

ELECTRICAL All Electrical Services. Ph: Rick 0418 698 491. Reg No: 7923.ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORAltitude Electrical - no job too big or small. Domestic, commercial & industrial. Contact 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 320HAIRDRESSERNatalie 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 CAREPet Care & Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 5754 1695.

PAINTING SERVICESInterior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services, Ph: Laif 0437 023 921.PHYSIOTHERAPYKiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270. PLUMBING & GASFITTINGDavid Batson – Servicing Mount Beauty, Tawonga and beyond. No job too big or small! Domestic, commercial or industrial. Ph: 0488 552 239STORAGECaravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-up Units. Ph: 0428 361497 www.alpinewarehousing.comTAXI & 4WD SERVICEMt Beauty Taxi Service. Covers Falls Creek & Albury. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 13 10 08.

LOCAL TALENT

4 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK ~ Summer 2017 Edition THIRTEEN

Great Success

Local lad Ben McIlroy is an up and coming Enduro mountain bike racer. Over the last two years he has

progressed to be the fastest junior rider in Australia winning both the National Series and the National Championships in 2016. On March 26 Ben went and raced his first ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in Rotorua, New Zealand. Prior to the event Matt Rousu caught up with Ben to chat about the race and his potential future in the mountain bike world.MR: Is this your first overseas race?Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be pretty exciting.MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous?Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous than excited. Excited to race overseas, but nervous because it’s such a big event.MR: Have you heard anything about the tracks over in Rotorua, NZ?Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks.MR: How did you get into riding?Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad,

when I was about 12 I started showing more interest in racing. I went to a few of the Victorian Enduro events but after a couple of years that series kind of fell apart. I then stared racing the national series.MR: How many national events have you raced?Ben: My first national year in 2015. I raced three events, Toowoomba, Adelaide, and Canberra and placed 3rd overall for the series.In 2016 I raced the Bright, Perth and Adelaide National series events winning all three and the U19 series overall. I then went on to win U19 National Champs in Adelaide (with a time that would have knocked Troy Brosnan off the elite podium).MR: How did you end up travelling and racing alongside Chris Panozzo (2 time Elite Gravity Enduro Australian champion)?Ben: I first met Chris at a Victorian Enduro state round at Barjarg, I was still like Under 15s or Under 17s and I knew that he was a fast dude. I wanted to hang out with the fast guys so I wanted to hang out with Chris Panozzo.I remember at Barjarg the shuttles were always a bit delayed, we were hanging out down the bottom for so long that we nearly missed our race runs. When we got to the top, everyone was wondering where we’d been. He was just like “Ah we’ve just been chilling at the bottom.” So that felt pretty cool.After that he invited me to travel with him to the next round at Narbethong. During that trip we decided not to race any more of the Vic series. I thought that I wouldn’t really continue racing but then Chris invited me to Toowoomba. That was my first national race and from then on we just became mates and he invited me along to all

of the races he was doing.MR: What are your goals for this year, more EWS or is going to be too hard to juggle school?Ben: I’m racing the EWS in New Zealand and in Tasmania but this year I want to finish Year 12 and get out alive, do as much riding as I can and stay fit. It’s probably not the best year to be going into my first EWS because Year 12 takes up such a massive chunk of my time.MR: Have you got any plans for further studies such as University, or depending on how these two EWS events go, would you like to chance it and try to become a professional racer?Ben: I haven’t really thought too much about it. Becoming a professional mountain biker would be pretty sick but you sort of do have to have another profession once you come out the other side.MR: Do you think you’d be able to develop a career and race at the same time?Ben: Yeah, looking at someone like Paul

Fancy Fresh Local Fruit and Vegetables…

… and real Free Range Eggs?We also have a local gourmet selection…

Sourdoughs, Honeybird Coffee, Beechworth Honey and more!

Iconic NZ products like Whittakers and Cookie Time

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Kiwi s MarketOpen Seven days

8am - 6pm through summer239 Kiewa Valley Highway

Next to Fallons Caltex and Bus DepotPh: 0498 804 096

Facebook.com/kiwi’smarketgarden

Renowned Dining and WinesHand-made Pasta ~ Slow-braised meats

~ World’s best Pork Chop ~ amongst other un-worldly delights by Roi!

Hand-churned fruit ice-cream - to die for!Age ‘Good Food Guide’ since 1998

Lonely Planet Guide

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Fully licensed restaurant

Visit the Bogong Power Station Information CentreFor historical & geological exhibits.

Open: Sundays and Mondays10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine VillageGroup Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318

LOCAL RADIOAlpine Radio 96.5 FMIn the Kiewa ValleyAlpine Radio 92.9 FM In the Ovens ValleyAlpine Radio 94.5 FM In the Harrietville areaEmergency Services BroadcasterMount Beauty Community Radio for good music, local news, snow reports and developing programs.Ph: 5754 4554Email: info@alpineradio.com.auWebsite: www.alpineradio.com.au

Fancy a Clean Laundrette?It is here!

41 Bogong High Plains RoadClean, comfortable, well-lit and carpeted - with flat screen TV, folding bench, efficient washing

machines, cost effective driers and industrial water filters to give you the cleanest wash possible.

Open 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm weekends & Public Holidays.

Ariel’s Laundrette Mount Beauty

Ph: 0400 350 488

OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTYKelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical

Centre, Tawonga Crescent. Full eye examinations including Glaucoma tests, Diabetes and Macular Degeneration screening. Children welcome. To arrange an appointment:

Ph: 02 6056 4000 Visits Mount Beauty Fortnightly

Next: Fri 10th Nov then Fri 24th Nov

Ben McIlroy with bike - and a ‘can-do’ attitude. Pic - Matt Rousu.

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Finally, if you’re a bit of a Facebook fan, you can see all our updates, news and information on the This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty Facebook page. Check it out at www.facebook.com/thisweekfcmtb.

A couple of other modifications to the paper include the way the Classified

Adverts are presented. Classified Adverts for businesses will be invoiced as per normal, but for those in the community wanting to run a little classified advert, we are running them like the old Trading Post. I.e. we’ll run the advert and you only pay when you have achieved the desired result – sold the item or obtained what you were looking for.

The ‘What’s On’ has been a feature of the paper for some time, but recent research has shown that some of the most popular ‘hits’ on web sites are going to the ‘What’s On’ information – showing that many people are looking to inform themselves of activities. Therefore, the What’s On in This Week has now moved to page three.

The paper will continue to feature high quality images sourced from several of our

very professional photographers in the area – and your editor thanks these pros for their great work.

As these changes are made, I would like to thank all of those businesses that have supported and continue to support the paper and the service it provides. We’re all part of the same community! •

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your family venueCOSY WOOD FIRE - COLD BEER

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Live EntertainmentLokki Accoustic

Saturday 12th from 9pm

Cocktail of the MonthBloody Mary – Only $10

YOUR LOCAL WATERING HOLE!!!The best in cool drinks, warm atmosphere,

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Open Seven Days a WeekLunch: From 12noon – 2pm.Dinner: From 6pm – 8:30pm.

DINING OUTRoi’s in Tawonga

Roi Rigoni and Sue White came into town in the mid-nineties and it wasn’t long before what had

previously been a quiet Asian restaurant was transformed into a warm and inviting Italian Restaurant titled Roi’s Diner – opening in September 1996.

Growing up in North Carlton in a family who loved their cooking it wasn’t long before an apprenticeship at William Angliss led Roi into a career as a chef.

Agency work took Roi to many of the top restaurants in Melbourne and also Adelaide – but the desire to ‘do his own thing’ meant a move from the city. He and Sue were working on the idea of a more stable

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12noon to 3pm181 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga

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ALPINE CLASSIC 2019 - Changed Traffic ConditionsCycle Event – No Road Closures, but expect higher than usual bicycle traffic on these roads leading up to and during the 33rd running of this fabulous event. There is a motorist speed reduction on Tawonga Gap Rd in place for Sunday Events.

Saturday 26th January B500 Great Alpine Road between Bright and Omeo Light traffic 6:30am – 5pm

Sunday 27th January B500 Great Alpine Road - between Bright and Omeo 4am – 2:30pm C534 Omeo Highway - between Omeo and Shannonvale 6:30am – 3:30pm B500 Great Alpine Road - between Porepunkah and Germantown 4am – 8pm C536 Tawonga Gap Road – Germantown to Kiewa Valley Hwy 6:30am – 8pm C531 Kiewa Valley Hwy/Bogong High Plains Road – Tawonga Sth to Falls Creek 7:30am – 7pm C535 Mount Buffalo Road - between Porepunkah and Dingo Dell 4am – 11:30am

For Further Information, Email: vic.events@fairfaxmedia.com.auThank you for your courtesy and patience on the road, and for your support of this event!

lifestyle and a quality restaurant in the beautiful upper reaches of the Kiewa Valley was just what was required. “We wanted to be everything that Melbourne is not.”

Being involved in the local community is another enjoyable aspect of life outside the big smoke and one super program that Roi got into was the ‘Secret Men’s Business’ initiative at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. This was a simple, but important program that taught men to cook – some just because they wanted to learn to cook - others because they had lost their partner/s and needed to learn to cook to be able to properly look after themselves. This once a week program provided a social outlet for those involved, taught men to cook successfully and the program received considerable acclaim for its recognition of a community need.

Some years ago, the restaurant changed from Roi’s Diner to Roi’s Restaurant – along the way gaining considerable recognition in The Age Good Food Guide over many years – with the famous Pork Chop almost going international.

The menu at Roi’s is varying – currently offering five delicious pasta dishes as either entrée or main. Then there are four of five dedicated entrées –all Italian inspired and tasty.

Mains are varied – almost to the pint of making it difficult to choose. From a range of Risottos, Eggplant Parmigiana, the afore-mentioned Pork Chop, Pork Medallions, Chicken Saltimbucca and Bresaola – premium air-dried Wagyu beef served with grilled artisan sourdough, house-made pickled vegetables and fresh horse radish and turmeric mayonnaise.

After working our way through pasta dishes and the Pork Medallions, it was time to

tackle dessert – and the biggest decision “how much of Roi’s home-made ice-cream can we have? – or should it be the Rumballs?”

The restaurant caters well for vegans and provides a quality range of Gluten Free choices.

The wine list is considerable and provides a comprehensive choice of local wines including wines from Beechworth, the King Valley, Mornington, Heathcote and also from SA.

In summary, an evening at Roi’s is an experience you will thoroughly enjoy and to get your taste buds tingling, check out the images and details on their facebook site Roi’s Restaurant. Located at 177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga, phone 03 5754 4495 to book. •

Sue White and Roi Rigoni – the captains at Roi’s Restaurant. Pic – Ken Bell

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