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Snowmaking for “beginners� To understand snowmaking, it is first necessary to appreciate the composition of snow. Snow is “crystallised ice particles having a physical form and the strength to maintain their shape.� Natural snow forms when water vapour in a cloud formation condenses into a rain drop. In cold atmospheric conditions the rain drop freezes and forms an ice crystal with six tiny arms called dendrites. This is the classic snowflake whereas man-made snow forms a compact six-sided structure more like an ice cube. Snowmaking imitates nature by converting water into snow. The process of snowmaking requires a significant level of infrastructure including water storages, pump stations, compressors, pipes, electricity supply, hydrants and weather stations. The machines for snowmaking are referred to as snow guns. They produce snow by breaking water into small particles, cooling the water by causing the particles to move through cold air and distributing the resulting snow on the ground. The quality of snowmaking is largely driven by weather conditions. Low temperature and low humidity increase snowmaking efficiency. In Australia, snowmaking is practicable mainly during the early to middle part of the season, generally May to mid-August. Snowmaking is improved by snowmaking additives which are added to the stream of water to encourage the creation of the small ice crystals. Scientific research both in Australia and overseas show the additives cause do not affect the environment. The National Parks and Wildlife Service permits the use of additives. The water used for snowmaking eventually returns to the catchment in the spring thaw. In the Perisher Resort three types of snow guns are used: manual air-water guns, fan guns and the Techno Alpine fully automatic computer controlled snowmaking technology. In Thredbo, the predominant snowmaking

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guns are the French manufactured automatic Neige “Rubis� lance guns. Manual air-water guns use a jet of compressed air from a central compressor to break up a stream of water into fine particle and propel these into the atmosphere under conditions which cause water to freeze as particles of snow. The amount of water to the snow gun to obtain the best snow quality is adjusted manually. Airwater guns produced a more concentrated stream of snow which can be more effectively aimed along confined trails or accumulated in a large pile for distribution by grooming machines. Fan guns achieve a similar effect by passing a stream of water into an airflow produced by a fan; similarly water is adjusted to obtain the optimum A Techno Alpin 60 Fan Gun operating at dawn by the Village Eight Chairlift in Perisher Valley in 2013. snow quality. Although fans Photo by Ron Webb. are slightly more energyefficient than air-water funs, best snow quality. In addition, automation wetter and denser than fresh, natural snow. they produce snow in a broad dispersed band that is difficult to direct, permits the operators to start and stop the Snowmakers try to make snow similar to snow guns quickly to take advantage of, three-day-old natural snow because it lasts especially in windy conditions. Both types of snow guns can be mounted sometimes, short snow making opportunities. longer, wears traffic better, resists wind scour, Snow quality is decided by the operator. grooms more easy and is more energyon a tower to increase the amount ‘hang time’ the water droplets are in the air. This The snowmakers will make either wet, efficient in the production. Wetter snow is increases the amount of snow that can be medium or dry snow depending on the more efficient than dry snow because more condition of the ski slope and weather can be made using the same amounts of produced. The new automated snow guns come in condition. Adjustments of the snow guns, equipment, energy and staff. Medium snow is made when a run has two types: lances and fans. Lances are similar which are made every half to one hour to an air/water snow gun but are mounted throughout the night, allow maximum adequate snow depth. Fresh, medium quality on either a 6 metre or 9 metre tower. They snow production for the prevailing weather snow is easier to ski on than wetter snow. If use nine times less compressed air. Each conditions, including temperature, humidity, snowmaking continues after slope grooming has occurred, medium snow quality is gun is controlled by a computer system that wind speed and direction. By adjusting the snow gun, the operators produced so as not to destroy the groomed constantly checks local weather information and adjusts the snow gun to produce the can make the quality of snow wetter or drier surface. depending on the ski slope Dry snow is generally made just before the requirements. Increasing snowmaking operation finishes, thus leaving water flow to a gun results in a a lighter, powdery cover on the ski slope that wetter snow and conversely, everyone loves to ski or board on. decreasing water flow results in During the 2013 season, with natural drier snow. Automation allows snow so slow to clothe the slopes in white the operator to set the snow fluffy snow, the snowmaking was extremely quality required from a snow successful in providing a good cover for the gun, and the computer adjusts eager and beginner snow sports enthusiasts. the snow gun constantly as the Information for this article has been kindly weather changes during the provided Perisher Ski Resort. You can access night. more in depth information about snowmaking When making snow, the on Wikipedia. general objective is to make it

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Yarrangobilly Caves House $2.5m restoration

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Before the start of the 2013 ski season, Environment and Heritage Minister Robyn Parker has opened the Ya r r a n g o b i l l y Caves House in Kosciuszko National Park following a $2.5 million heritage restoration. It is the first time the house has been fully operation in 40 years following the opening of the grand two-storey section of Caves House. “Tourism provides a great deal of employment in and around the Snowy Mountains, and tripling the number of visitors who can stay longer at Yarrangobilly will boost the regional economy,” Ms Parker said. “The restoration took nearly two years to complete and those who visit Yarrangobilly Caves each year will have access to a further 26 beds, bringing the total to 42.” Caves House was built in two stages with a single story structure built in 1901 and a two-storey section added in 1917. “The $2.5 million restoration of this newer section included improved bushfire protection, off-grid power generation, innovative water and waste water management, and a modern heating system,” Ms Parker said.

“The Yarrangobilly Caves Yarrangobill Ca es precinct attracts a diverse group of visitors, including those interested in caves, karst environments, heritage architecture and engineering. “In the basement of Caves House visitors can now tour a power generation and heating system that operates in the most environmentally friendly fashion possible. “This power system combines heritage and modern technologies by blending an original 1936 hydro-electric Pelton wheel with integrated battery storage and a gas cogeneration plant.” The restoration of the two storey section of Yarrangobilly Caves House was jointly funded by the NPWS Kosciuszko National Park Centenary Fund and the Office of Environment and Heritage.

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Disabled Winter sports Established in 1978 as the Australian Disabled Skiers Federation, it is now known as the Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA). The organisation has assisted thousands of individuals with disabilities to participate in winter sports annually. From DWA programs, some of the world’s finest alpine skiers have emerged, recording victories at the highest level of international competition. Members of DWA range from recreational skiers to Australia’s Paralympians. The DWA’s mission is “To promote and foster the advancement of participation by people with a disability in winter sport both in Australia and overseas.” It seeks to provide “equality of opportunity for people with disabilities to participate at all levels in the winter sport of their choice.” DWA is the national sporting organisation body responsible for adaptive winter sport in Australia. It has developed sporting pathways at the social, active recreational and elite level. The pathways currently include Winter Paralympic preparation, Special Olympic Australian Athlete Development, Australian Military Athlete Development, Australian Professional Instructors and Volunteer Adaptive Snow Sport Guide Development. The DWA members range from recreational skiers to Australia’s Winter Paralympians. Membership to the organisation entitles membership holders to concessions on life passes and private lessons at all ski resorts in Australia. In addition it gives them access to an extensive range of adaptive ski equipment, discounted accessible accommodation, and a range of skill development, sport and recreational programs. Further information about joining the Disabled Wintersport Australia is to be found on their website. In early July this year, a group of children with cerebral palsy enjoyed three days of adaptive skiing at Thredbo under the watchful eye of DWA guides.

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Two of the children ready to experience the thrills of sit-skiing at Thredbo. Lance snow guns are visible in the background. Photo: Chrissi Webb

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Avenue of Flags represents history, not politics Cooma’s Avenue of Flags is a distinctive historical representation, erected to commemorate the men and women from the 28 nations, who worked together on the construction of the Snowy Scheme. The Avenue reflects the nature of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, Cooma and Australia in 1959. This extraordinary landmark project, which was years ahead of its time, continues to be central to Cooma’s identity. Some of the flags in the avenue are no longer current purely because they are there to represent the nations at the time of the Snowy Scheme and not the nations as they are today. Many updated flags have been erected in a new Avenue of Flags in Bombala Street, adjacent from the original. The Snowy Mountains is widely recognised as the birthplace for multiculturalism in Australia. The Snowy Mountains Scheme absorbed many of the migrants who were arriving in Australia in response to the Commonwealth Government’s Immigration Scheme in the post-war years. Prime Minister Ben Chifley became the first international leader to commit his country to accepting large numbers of ‘displaced persons’ who were unable to return to their homes in Europe. He committed to taking 100,000 refugees. Between 1947 and 1952 Australia accepted 170,000 displaced persons. Of these 60,000 to 70,000 worked on the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme. It was on the Scheme, where so many nationalities worked together in rugged inhospitable terrain and primitive conditions that we first learned to define ourselves as a multicultural nation. Workers from more than 30 countries including Australia, Austria, Finland, Jordan, Russia, USA, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland, Switzerland, Turkey, Estonia, France, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Rumania and The Ukraine worked on the Scheme through planning and construction. Many newcomers were escaping the

hardship of war-torn Europe and were eager to start a new life in a new land. They brought with them new ideas, new customs and new cuisines, changing the Anglo-Saxon foundation of Australian society. Working together on the Scheme, they became part of the Snowy family, with former enemies and allies working side by side. In 1959, to mark the 10th Anniversary of the commencement of the Scheme’s construction, an Avenue of Flags was erected in Cooma, celebrating the diversity of nationalities, which worked together on construction of the Scheme. The idea for the Avenue of Flags came from Bill Joyce. Lindsay Hain, the Mayor of Cooma at the time, then took the idea to council. Bill was a member of the Snowy Scheme and visited the camps as Senior Amenities Officer, he also hosted the weekly 2XL Snowy Radio Request Program and broadcast carols from the SMA roof each Christmas. Bill was not only instrumental in having the Avenue of Flags erected but he also inspired the creation of the Cooma Mosaic Timewalk. In a book called ‘It Doesn’t Snow Like It Used To’, relaying memories of the Monaro and the Snowy Mountains from local figures, Lindsay Hain recalls the third Festival of the Snows when the flag ceremony was held. “When the park, the Flag Avenue and the Music Shell were completed, there was a ceremony. It was attended by 13 ambassadors from Canberra and many consulate people from Sydney. As the ambassadors arrived they were met by Duntroon cadets and escorted to their particular flagpole. Their arrival was announced over loudspeakers. The RAAF band played an excerpt from the national anthem of each country, as the country’s flag was unfurled. There were several thousand people in the park; many were dressed in their national costume. We also had a number of international stalls. It was an emotional day as far as the people were concerned and as far as I was concerned. Many of the new Australian citizens, particularly the womenfolk, came to me with tears in their eyes and said that until then they thought they wouldn’t ever

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see their flag honoured again.” Today, the Monaro is proud to have a population of families who have come here from the world over. The Avenue of Flags reflects our pride as a multicultural region as well as our historical identity. Tourism Manager from the Cooma Visitors Centre, Donna Smith says that the Snowy Scheme and the Avenue of Flags was key to the Snowy Mountains success as a tourist region. “The Avenue is iconic to Cooma. People know that they’re in Cooma because of the flags and it’s really important for a town to have that kind of iconic image,” she said. It’s important that the flags are recognised as a snapshot of history and not as a political statement. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the flags not being updated especially in regard to countries whose flags may represent a bad time in their country’s history. “There has been a lot of controversy surrounding many of the flags but it’s important that people understand that the flags represent history, not politics. It’s comforting that I have received a lot of emails in support of council’s policy in regard to the flags. “The Avenue of Flags represents a part of our history and you can’t change history, it moulds us and we should embrace the Avenue of Flags,” Mayor of Cooma Monaro Shire, Dean Lynch explained. The Snowy Mountains Scheme defined us as a town and also as a nation. As former enemies worked side by side, we learned that the past is history and what matters is having shared goals for the future. We learnt that skin colour, accents and cuisine are superficial. The Snowy Scheme is where the Snowy Mountains and Australia came of age and the Avenue of Flags represents that.

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Getting kids started on skis - a parent’s guide

On the mat. Getting your pre-schooler started on skis can be a rewarding but challenging exercise, especially if the child lives a long distance from the snow and probably the snowfields holiday occurs only once a year. This is when a ski school program can come in handy for the children to learn the basics such as walking, sliding and a snow plough with specially trained instructors who love children and give them a fun, no pressure, introduction to the sport of skiing. In the Perisher Ski School Discovery program targeting 3 to 5 year olds, children improve through games and play, in dedicated children’s learning areas before heading and cruising the slopes. The first attempts at skiing are easily accomplished with the Discovery Kids own ski carousel.

Thredboland located at Friday Flat at the entrance to the Thredbo Village, caters for all levels of skiers between 3 and 6 years. The specialised instruction for this younger group of skiers ensures they will receive extra special attention to ensure easy and progressive learning. Once the children can walk, Freddy the Train is an exciting way of moving the children to the base of one of the three magic carpets so they learn to snow plough down the longer, gentle slope. For the desired outcomes, the children need to feel comfortable in their environment and continuity with the same instructor and group will lead to this. As a parent, you also have a role to play in sharing skiing with your offspring, by allowing the littlies to show off newly acquired skills on familiar terrain and you will be blessed with moments of success!

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Wildbrumby’s new winter warmer The folks at the wildbrumby schnapps distillery are experts in making delicious potions for après skiers looking to beat the chill, so it was only a matter of time before they brewed up their own special schnappy blend of gluhwein. If you’ve never encountered this spicy winter warmer, gluhwein has its traditions in the 17th century, where the “mulling” of wine in hot irons was established in Europe. Today it is mainly enjoyed as an après ski or Christmas beverage. Sometimes known as mulled wine or vin chaud, gluhwein can be literally translated as ‘glow’ wine, and

the basic recipe commonly includes wine, orange, and gluhwein can now also be purchased for $25. cinnamon - with any number of spicy variations. These The cafe & distillery door is open daily 10am to 6pm include ingredients such as cloves, aniseed, vanilla pods – for breakfast, lunch, après ski drinks, and everything in or even mit Schuss (with a shot). between. g, master distiller at the wildbrumby Brad Spalding, ery, says the key to a great gluhwein is schnapps distillery, iest proportions of ingredients like sugar, gauging the tastiest on. wine and cinnamon. o has ever dabbled in the art of creating “Everyone who gluhwein swearss by their own special blend of spices d to keep our recipe fairly classical, aside - but we’ve tried from the addition of a special schnappy wildbrumby ingredient, that has produced a rather remarkable winter beverage,” he said. Wildbrumby is the only dedicated schnapps distillery in Australia and is located on the Alpine Way between Jindabyne and Thredbo. Visitors to the ‘Distillery Door’ can taste and buy a range of schnapps and vodka, and 750ml bottles of

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Few realise that the green, blue and white helicopter they see and hear flying overhead has such an impact on their community. With just one helicopter, the crew on board the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Rescue Helicopter perform an average of two missions per day, changing many lives for the better. On call 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Rescue Helicopter is ready to respond to primary, secondary and non-medical missions around the ACT and Southern NSW. In Primary missions trained flight and medical crew (Doctor and Paramedic) fly directly to the scene of an accident and transport patient(s) to major hospitals. Secondary missions involve the transport of patients who need urgent specialised services between hospitals. The helicopter also conducts non-medical missions including search and rescue operations, natural disaster relief and Bushfire assistance through aerial firefighting. The service and crew are consistently busy throughout year, but during the ski season the service experiences a spike in missions to the NSW Ski Fields and the highways that connect the popular holiday destination. During the 2012 ski season the helicopter experienced an increase in the callouts to the NSW Ski

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fields to The Canberra Hospital. Last season, Snowy Hydro SouthCare retrieved American backpacker, Michael Decker who had sustained a broken femur after misplacing his landing at a ski jump at Thredbo. Michael was transported along with another male patient from Sydney who had sustained a ruptured spleen from a separate skiing accident. Snowy Hydro SouthCare CEO, Owen Finegan urges the public to take care this ski season. “I hope you never require our service, but find comfort knowing that Snowy Hydro SouthCare is crewed with a team of specialised medical crew who are ready to respond to emergencies around the region.” The Snowy Hydro SouthCare Rescue Helicopter relies on funding from the community and could not exist without the generous and ongoing support from major naming right partner, Snowy Hydro Limited, sponsors, community and service partners, donors, payroll deductees, volunteers and affiliated organisations. To learn more about the local rescue helicopter for this region visit www.snowyhydrosouthcare. com.au or call 02 6207 9923. You make a tax deductible donation (over $2) and help keep the Snowy Hydro The helicopter has enough room for two stretchers, SouthCare Rescue Helicopter in the air saving lives. and three patients depending on the nature of injuries. www.snowyhydrosouthcare.com.au/support/donate/ It is not infrequent for the helicopter to transport more online than one injured skier or snowboarder from the ski

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Pink Ladies in the Snow, in conjunction with Breast Cancer Network Australia and Jindabyne Network for Cancer Support will again paint the NSW Snowy Mountains PINK. This year, they will not only display hundreds of the BCNA’s famed pink lady silhouettes at Front Valley, Perisher but also simultaneously at Friday Flat, Thredbo on Sunday September 1. The Pink Ladies, a group of local breast cancer survivors ran this event last year and were so enthused by the way the

very generous local community and visitors supported the initiative they are doing it all again. Local organiser Helen Blackmore-Lee of Jindabyne Network for Cancer Support explains; “Each time a woman hears she has breast cancer, those around her are also deeply affected. Support for CORRECTIVE SERVICES NSW women, their families and carers is an important issue in the Snowy Mountains. Although breast cancer care and knowledge 2012 saw the inaugural Pink Ladies in the Snow at Perisher. This year, Thredbo will also host the event. has come a long way, there are still women being diagnosed every single day breast cancer and increase awareness of (MCG). At the 2010 event, the most recent, 14,000 people formed the Pink who need to be provided with our the important work done by BCNA�. The Snowy Mountains community Lady silhouette, bringing the national breast help and support. The aim of the and visitors to the snow are invited to cancer statistics to life in a sparkling display event is to pay tribute to women with FREE ADMISSION participate in this local event by registering of strength, support and camaraderie. breast cancer, highlight the impact BUS BOOKINGS BY APPOINTMENT for the Pink Run at both Perisher and They are also a way to let people know that breast cancer has on the whole Thredbo, show your support by wearing about support resources such as BCNA’s OPEN TUESDAY TO FRIDAY:12:30 TO 3:00 community, promote the importance pink on the day, enter the raffle and My Journey Kit, a free resource for women SATURDAY: 9:00 TO 3:00 of local cancer support groups and take the opportunity to leave a personal diagnosed with breast cancer. services, endorse resources that are FOR FURTHER INQUIRES, PLEASE CONTACT message on a pink lady silhouette. available for everyone affected by THE MUSEUM ON 6452 5974 For further information, to If you or someone you love has been pledge your support or offer recently diagnosed with breast cancer, sponsorship for this event, please call Breast Cancer Network in the please contact Helen on Australia on 1800 500 258 or visit www. Family Accommodation 0448 558 511 or visit the Pink bcna.org.au to obtain a free My Journey Ladies in the Snow facebook Kit. page. BCNA’s role is to inform, empower, represent and link together Australians affected by breast cancer. Visit us at www.bcna.org.au

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Cross Country Skiing - the benefits of professional instruction Entering the cross country ski world is indeed exciting. The exhilaration of feeling skis glide for the first time, soon gives way to a sense of adventure and exploration; at first on the groomed nordic trails, off piste and then further afield to the back country in spring. The first steps in cross country or nordic skiing, are perhaps the most exciting of a lifelong journey and love, a journey that is filled with new experiences, people and skills! Once known as ‘skinny skiing’ cross country skiing has come a long way from its infant days in Australia when bushwalkers took the alps in winter, skiers often dressed in traditional, nordic style with knee high socks, woollen knickerbockers, leather boots and attached by a ‘rattrap’ or similar binding, to very long and very narrow skis. In those days, adventurers and passionate skiers found themselves managing icy and steep conditions on skis designed indeed, more for groomed trails. If they were lucky and skilled enough they could find themselves skating across hoar frost on a cold winter’s night, under a full moon and perhaps with a small hip flask tucked into a pocket for the end of the journey! Skiing on a hoar frost is pure magic and so is skiing on groomed trails, designed and built for nordic skiing. The quality of the snow surface is indeed a prime factor in the choice of cross country skis and the use of particular waxes or ‘crown’ pattern base for climbing slopes and steeps with sufficient glide to descend or travel over flatter surfaces. The construction of skis has changed over the last few decades with light ski touring, classic and skate skis, now the preferred choice for the groomed nordic trails at Perisher. Fashions have also changed and now reflect the need for warmth, moisture wicking and lightness to balance winter conditions with a high end aerobic experience. The people side of cross country skiing still remains delightful with a broad range of characters from the mountain weathered

elders of cross country, to the very very young, some of whom are still being towed behind their parents in a covered ski sled until old enough to put on their first pair of skis. The major evolution however in cross country skiing, is an element common to the progression of skiing, whether for first time skiers of any age, or experienced recreational or race skiers, and that is professional instruction. Instruction is the key to the advancement of skiing, the gradual progression of skills sets in an orderly sequence and the application of those skills to enable an efficient and enjoyable experience on snow. In Australia, the Australian Professional S n o w s p o r t Instructors (APSI) is the organisation that develops and delivers high end training materials for ski and snowboard instructors, along with adaptive skiers. Increasingly, nordic ski instructors, are turning to the APSI for training and the development of professional teaching methods and ski skills. Over the last decade, the APSI has furthered cross country skiing through increasing the number of professional Nordic Ski Instructors on the snow who, are a part of a teaching sequence that delivers accurate and

repeatable skill sets to skiers. The term ‘back to basics’ is often heard when experienced cross country skiers suddenly find that professional instruction can turn around their ski experience through building skill sets, this time from the basic building blocks. Linking the building blocks then forms the primary skills that constitute skiing - and in this setting -

nordic or cross country skiing. The difference is that, professional instruction follows time tested student centered teaching methods or pedagogy, along with very clear skill sets that are measurable and repeatable, giving the skier benchmarks for personal development and performance on snow. The fine tuning of skiing is a part of professional instruction, the identifying of errors, movement analysis and the capacity to tweek the technique to enable skiers to move more easily, freely and safely over the snow. The beauty of professional instruction is that APSI qualified instructors have progressed not only as skiers, passionate in their chosen discipline, but also as teachers and instructors. The art of teaching and instruction is as distinct as the art of skiing. Nordic skiing in its highest form is just beautiful to observe. With all the grace, balance and perfection of dancers on snow, the best and brightest nordic skiers are easily identifiable. It takes time, commitment and practice, it takes a love of skiing, the community and the fantastic nordic ski area that is the Perisher Nordic Trails. It takes the dedication and talents of the APSI personnel who develop the training manuals and materials to turn skiers into professional instructors who then turn aspirants into quality skiers in their own right. Professional instruction is about learning measurable and tested skills sets and about ultimately, a quality experience on the snow. For APSI accredited Professional Nordic Ski Instruction contact the Kosciuszko Cross Country Ski School (KCCSS): k7skischool@ gmail.com / SMS: 0402 298 821 or visit our website: http://www. k7adventures.com/crosscountry.htm

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Cooma museum allows visitors to see crime through time

Right: Statewide Manager of Museums Les Strzelecki with the plaque commemorating the museum opening. Clockwise from above, artefacts inside the museum, including the stocks which visitors can be photographed with, the newly decorated wall and models depicting uniforms and the dog squad. You will be enthralled, entertained and surprised by this museum and by the tour guides who will usually share their own experience of Corrective Services. The museum is also reflective of Cooma Gaol, which was built in 1870 and is a huge part of Cooma’s history. The Gaol is a striking building standing on the corner of Vale and Barrack Streets and was built with local granite, which was quarried from the hill where the centre now stands. The museum is also a striking building now donning a new vibrant exterior with photographs, information and pictures representing what’s inside. The Corrective Services Museum was officially opened

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Tucked in between the beautiful, historic and functioning Cooma Gaol and the impressive Cooma Court House is the NSW Corrective Services Museum. The NSW Corrective Services Museum is the only Museum in all of NSW to highlight the 225-year history of Correctional Services in NSW. Not only that but the museum has also broken boundaries being the only Correctional Service museum in Australia that employs select minimum security inmates in a variety of areas such as tour guides, sales assistants, collection management and craft manufacturing. For these reasons the Corrective Services Museum is seen as a living Museum full of both historical artefacts from the first convicts through to current information about Australia’s Corrective Services.

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Regional events calender August 2013 Sat 27th July – Sun 18th August: Enrico Scotece “Think Negative” Black and White Photography – Raglan Gallery, Lambie Street, Cooma (Contact 6452 3377) Saturday 3rd – Saturday 10th: 2013 Cross Country Ski Week – Perisher Valley, Smiggin Holes and Charlotte Pass, full week of events, races & relays (Contact www.perisherxcountry.org) Sunday 4th: Rossignol Ladies Day – Thredbo (visit www.thredbo.com.au) Mozart Quintet in E Flat for Piano & Winds – St Pauls Anglican Church, Cooma, 7pm, Community Chest September 2013 Sunday 1st – Sunday 29th: NAIDOC Expo – Raglan Gallery, Lambie Street, Cooma Contact 6452 3377) Sunday 1st to Saturday 7th: Australian Paralympic World Cup – Thredbo (Contact www.thredbo.com.au ) Monday 2nd – Friday 6th: Australian Paralympic World Cup – Thredbo (visit www.thredbo.com.au) Thursday 5th: Scottish Dancing – St Andrews Church Hall, Cooma, 7.30pm, All Welcome (Contact 6452 5154 or 6452 2688) October 2013 Saturday 5th: Bombala Markets – Bombala Visitor Centre, Monaro Hwy, Bombala, stalls, food and lots more (Contact 6458 4598) Crackenback Cottage Markets – Alpine Way, Crackenback, 9am to 1pm, local producers markets (Contact 0401 146 166) Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th: Out & About in Platypus Country – Bombala Region, activities and events over the weekend incl Platypus Information sessions and the Bombala Markets on Saturday (Contact 6458 3555) Saturday 5th – Sunday 27th: The 14th Annual Briscoe Memorial Award – Raglan Gallery, Cooma, The Monaro’s richest and most prestigious art prize (Contact 6452 3377 or www.raglangallery.org.au) Sunday 6th: Snowy River Aviators BBQ – Kennedy Airfield, Adaminaby, from 11.30am, flights available – weather November 2013 Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd: Cooma’s Feast of Festivals Weekend Australian National Busking Championships™ – Cooma, weekend festival with fantastic music and great competition with performers from all over Australia vying for the title of Australia’s National Busking Champion, finals concert Sunday 5pm (Contact www.coomamusic com.au) Snowy Ride 2013 – Cooma and Region welcome thousands of motorbikes to the region for the 12th annual ride for the Steven Walter Foundation (Contact 6455 1742 or www.snowyride.com.au) Motorfest 2013 – Cooma Showground, hosted by Cooma Car Club, Saturday 2nd November, old & new, trucks, machinery, classics, hot rods, street machines, trade displays, military displays & art exhibition (Contact www.coomacarclub.com.au) ‘A Feast of Poetry’ writing festival – Raglan Gallery Cooma, celebrating 10 years, Sunday 3rd November, poetry and entertainment set in the beautiful grounds of the historic Raglan Gallery (Contact Lucy 6452 5546) Saturday 2nd: St Pats Fete – Centennial Park, Cooma www.captainsflat.org/markets.htm) Crackenback Cottage Markets, Alpine Way, Crackenback, 9am to 1pm, local producers markets (Contact 0401 146 166) St Paul’s Anglican Church Garden Day – 4 open gardens of parishioners in Cooma from 12.30 – 16.00

Fundraiser, $25adult, $15 concession, tickets at the door (Contact www.clancymusic.com.au) Tuesday 6th: Thredbo Freestyle Series Banzai Freeride – Thredbo (visit www.thredbo.com.au) Wednesday 7th: Young@Art – Cooma, presented by Snowy Mountains Arts Council (Contact Ph:6452 3561) Thursday 8th: Scottish Dancing – St Andrews Church Hall, Cooma, 7.30pm, All Welcome (Contact 6452 5154 or 6452 2688) Saturday 10th: Nimmitabel Markets – Nimmitabel, 10am to 2pm (Contact Judy 6456 6693 or Jeneatte 6456 6493) Thredbo Top to Bottom Race – Saturday 7th- Saturday 14th: One Hit Wonder Festival – Thredbo (visit www.thredbo.com.au) Sunday 8th: Cooma Music Competition – Cooma School of Music (Contact www.coomamusic.com.au) Tuesday 10th: ‘The Jones Bros’ live at JAX Bar– Perisher, 3pm & 7pm shows, FREE, great live music both old & new (Contact www.jonathanleejones.com.au) Wednesday 11th- Sunday 15th: ‘The Jones Bros’ live at Banjos – Jindabyne, 9pm, FREE, great live music both old & new (Contact www.jonathonleejones.com.au) permitting, (Contact Ray 0428 409 107 or Adrian 0427 812 670) Thursday 10th: Scottish Dancing – St Andrews Church Hall, Cooma, 7.30pm, All Welcome (Contact 6452 5154 or 6452 2688) Mature Mob Bus Trip to ‘Floriade’ – St Pauls Church Hall, departing at 9am, returning 5pm (Contact Ph 64568889 until 20/8/13 or 64544305 after 20/8/13) Saturday 12th: Nimmitabel Markets and Street Fair – Nimmitabel, 9am to 1pm (Contact Judy 6454 6463 or Jeneatte 6454 6493) Cooma Uniting Church Fete – Soho Street, 9am to 12pm (Contact Jane 6452 7290) Thursday 17th: Scottish Dancing – St Andrews Church Hall, Cooma, 7.30pm, All Welcome (Contact 6452 5154 or 64522688)

Thredbo (visit www.thredbo.com.au) Steve Snow Dinner – Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa, 6.30 for 7pm, join our award winning Executive Chef Greg Pieper and internationally renowned travelling celebrity chef Steven Snow owner/chef of Fins (Contact www.lakecrackenback.com.au) Monday 12- Thursday 15 - National Alpine Championships - Thredbo (visit www. threddbo.com Thursday 15th - Scottish Dancing - St Andrew’s hall, Cooma. 7.30pm All welcome (Contact 6452 5154 or 6452 2688) Saturday 17th - Thredbo Masters (visit www.thredbo.com.

Friday 30th - Grigoryan Brothers Guitar Duo (www.coomamusic.com.au) Saturday 31st - Thredbo Freestyle Series Big Air - (visit www.thredbo.com.au)

Sunday 22nd - St Paul’’s Anglian Women High Tea. parish hall Commissioner Street.

Monday 16th - ‘The Jones Bros’ live at Jinday Bowlo– Jindabyne, 9pm, FREE, great live music both old & new (Contact www.jonathanleejones.com.au) Saturday 21st - Stand Up for Rural Communities - Cooma Little Theatre, a night of stand-up comedy Weekend – Lake Crackenback Resort, optimize your trail techniques with two of the best trail runners in the world, Hanny Allston & Brendan Davies (Contact www.lakecrackenback.com.au) Saturday19th – Sunday 20th: Girder Fork Motorcycle Rally – Cooma & surrounds, hosted by the Cooma Monaro Historic Auto Club, exclusive to Girder Forks manufactured prior to 1949 (Contact www.coomacarclub.com.au) Sunday 20th: Cooma Rotary High Country Markets – Centennial Park, Cooma – Hosted by Cooma Rotary Club (Contact 6452 1186) Thursday 24th: Scottish Dancing – St Andrews Church Hall, Cooma, 7.30pm, All Welcome (Contact 6452 5154 or 64522688)

Cooma Little Theatre ‘One Act Plays’ – Cooma Little Theatre (Contact www.clt.org.au)

Saturday 2nd –Sunday 3rd: Quilt and Craft Fair – hosted by Monaro Stitcher’s, Cooma Public School Hall, 9.30am – 4pm Contact Ruth 6452 3376) Out & About in Platypus Country – Bombala Region, activities and events over the weekend incl Platypus Information sessions and the Bombala Markets on Saturday (Contact 6458 3555)

Friday 8th – Sunday 10th: Far South East Kennel Club DOG Show – Cooma Showground (Contact Ph: 64963639)

Friday 8th – Saturday 9th: Snowy Mountains 1000 Sprint Car Race – Snowy Mountains Airport, 1000m Sprint on a Runway, Hosted by Runway Motorsport Australia (Contact 0416 224 534 or sales@ragingready.com.au)

Sunday 25th - Bredbo CWA Markets Bredbo hall, Monaro Highway 10am-2pm. Sunday 25th - Thursday 29th - Australian University Championships - Thredbo - (visit www.thredbo.com.au) Thursday 29th - Scottish Dancing - St Andrew’s Church Hall,Cooma.

Sunday 15th - High Country Markets, Centennial park, Cooma. Jindy Idol - Pioneer Hall Jindabyne

Beccy Cole Live in Concert – Cooma Ex-Services Club, 8pm, tickets from the club (Contact Ph: 02 6452 1144)

Thursday 7th: Scottish Dancing – St Andrews Church Hall, Cooma, 7.30pm, All Welcome (Contact 6452 5154 or 6452 2688)

Wednesday 21st - Meet the candidate Alpine Hotel Cooma, Peter Hendy, courtesy Cooma Chmaber of Commerce

Canberra Gliding Club annual wave camp, Bunyan Airstrip September School Holiday carnival (visit www.thredbo.com.au)

Friday 18th – Sunday 20th: Trail Running

Sunday 3rd: Snowy River Aviators BBQ – Kennedy Airfield, Snowy Mountains Hwy, Adaminaby, from 11.30am, flights available – weather permitting, $5 for sausage sandwich & drink (Contact Ray 0428 409 107 or Adrian 0427 812 670)

Tuesday 20th - Thredbo Freestyle series Ridercross - (visit www.thredbo.com.au)

Thursday 12th: Scottish Dancing – St Andrews Church Hall, Cooma, 7.30pm, All Welcome (Contact 6452 5154 or 6452 2688)

Friday 25th – Sunday 27th: Yoga weekend with Kris McIntyre – Lake Crackenback Resort

Saturday 2nd – Friday 8th: Snowy Mountains Trout Festival – Snowy Mountains Region, celebrating the 40 year anniversary of the event (www.troutfestival.com)

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Saturday 9th: MCCR Garden Party – Coolringdon, Cooma Saturday 9th Nov – Sunday 1st Dec: The Merino Exhibition – Raglan Gallery, Lambie Street, Cooma (Contact 6452 3377) Thursday 14th: Scottish Dancing – St Andrews Church Hall, Cooma, 7.30pm, All Welcome (Contact 6452 5154 or 6452 2688) Friday 15th –Sunday 17th: Bredbo Sheepdpog Trials – Bredbo, 3 days of top class competition, spectators are free and welcome to attend, BBQ & refreshments available at the grounds (Contact www.nswsheepdogworkers.org au) Cooma Little Theatre ‘One Act Plays’ – Cooma Little Theatre (Contact www.clt.org.au) Sunday 17th: Cooma Rotary High Country Markets – Centennial Park, Cooma – Hosted by Cooma Rotary Club (Contact 6452 1186) Thursday 21st: Scottish Dancing – St Andrews Church Hall, Cooma, 7.30pm, All

Thursday 29th - Scottish Dancing - St Andrew’s hall Cooma. 7.30pm All welcome (Contact 6452 5154 or 6452 2688) Sunday 29th - Bredbo Village Markets, Pioneers Hall Monaro Highway.

(Contact www.lakecrackenback.com.au) Saturday 26th- Sunday 27th: Bredbo Village Celebrates 125 Years – Bredbo, 2 Days of fun and activities to celebrate this significant milestone Relay For Life – Cooma Showground, this year the aim is to raise $50,000 towards cancer research and development of services in the Cooma-Monaro area, registrations will be open online on Wednesday 29th May (Contact Beck on 0403 495 855) Sunday 27th: Bredbo CWA Village Markets – Bredbo Hall, Monaro Highway, 10am to 2pm (Contact 6454 4104) Open Mic Music Afternoon – Cooma Country & Bowling Club, Cooma, 1pm, all ages, $2 come and play or just listen (Contact 6452 5925)

Welcome (Contact 6452 5154 or 6452 2688) Friday 22nd –Saturday 23rd: Cooma Little Theatre ‘One Act Plays’ – Cooma Little Theatre (Contact www.clt.org.au) Sunday 24th: Bredbo CWA Village Markets – Bredbo Hall, Monaro Highway, 10am to 2pm (Contact 6454 4104) Open Mic Music Afternoon – Cooma Country & Bowling Club, Cooma, 1pm, all ages, $2, come and play or just listen (Contact 6452 5925) Thursday 28th: Scottish Dancing – St Andrews Church Hall, Cooma, 7.30pm, All Welcome (Contact 6452 5154 or 6452 2688) Friday 29th: Celebrity Movember Sportsman Lunch – Lake Crackenback Resort (Contact www.lakecrackenback.com.au) Friday 29th- Saturday 30th: Monaro Dance Group Performance – Cooma Little Theatre (www.clt.org.au) Friday 29th – Sunday 1st Dec: Cooma Dog Show – Cooma Showground (Contact Ph: 6454 6466) Trail Running Weekend – Lake Crackenback Resort, optimize your trail running techniques with some of the world’s best trail runners (Contact www. lakecrackenback.com.au)

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This fear was quickly overcome, however, and By Gil Boehm Uwe and Gil became friends, eventually marrying Another story of life and work in in 1980. From 1974 till 1978 Gil lived in Canberra Perisher. (and later Cooma) working as a teacher during Uwe arrived from Germany in April 1960 and, after a year in Mt Isa, began travelling around Australia on his BMW 500 motor cycle. He rode into Perisher Valley in October 1961, noticed a new timber lodge called Eiger Chalet, and continued up to Charlotte Pass where he saw a ‘D’ (Deutchland) on a small VW beetle. Feeling a little homesick, he approached the family playing nearby and there began Uwe’s life in the Snowy Mountains. Gunter (Garry) Fischer, owner and builder of Eiger, offered him lodging and some work. Uwe began his working life in Perisher as a labourer at Eiger and later at The Man from Snowy River Hotel, Marritz and Corroboree Lodge. During the 1960s, Uwe worked as a ski instructor for Perisher as well as waiter/general hand at Eiger in the evenings. In summer he instructed in St Moritz, Switzerland, which enabled him to visit his family in Germany. In 1972, Uwe took on the management of the White Spider Restaurant, which had been operating for only one season. With no experience as a chef, and little in a restaurant, he amazingly built the White Spider into the popular and well known restaurant it remains to this day. In 1973 Gil (Lethbridge) obtained a position as a housemaid in the Eiger Chalet, having just returned from 3 years in Europe. One year had been in Zurich, Switzerland, so the name ‘Eiger’ had attracted her. With little or no experience in hospitality (she had been a teacher), she was quite petrified of Uwe, the ‘boss’ in the White Spider, who would follow the girls around to make sure they set the tables correctly.

the week and in the lodge and restaurant at weekends. In 1979 Uwe became a one-third partner in the Eiger Chalet, and Uwe and Gil managed the lodge from that year until 2006, when they sold their share in Eiger. After 27 years as managers, they have wonderful memories of and friendships with many loyal guests and staff. Uwe and Gil have two sons, Kent, born in 1981 and Byron, born in 1986. Both boys grew up with the beautiful Kosciuszko National Park as their backyard, and both still love the snow and Perisher. In 2011 Eiger celebrated its 50th birthday. At the June celebration, Uwe and Gil were delighted to meet again many of the long time guests of Eiger. One of them, now 85, began skiing and staying at Eiger when she was 39 years old. The Boehms are regularly seen in Perisher. Gil worked as a Mountain Host for two seasons and works each year at the Snowy Mountains of Music Festival. She says, “it’s very hard to stop the people contact and after so many years I still love that.” Skiing is still a very big part of their lives. Uwe has also built himself a small aircraft in which he flies over the snowfields checking out snow conditions from the air! The Boehms (left to right): Byron, Kent, Uwe and Gil, still enjoying Perisher after all these years (Boehm collection). Article courtesy of Perisher Historical Society.

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first commerical lodge in Thredbo in 1957. They later rebuilt the burnt-out staff quarters of the Hotel Kosciuszko at Diggers Creek, thereby creating ‘Sponars Lakeside Inn’. In 1980 the Sponars sold to Maurice Green and retired to Jindabyne where together with John and Jacqui Swain, they build an apartment house in Jindabyne. In Jindabyne, she was a much respected woman, always well dressed with an immaculately groomed hair style and polished nails. The high esteem with which people regarded her, was reflected in comments made by guest speakers made at the celebration of her life – “A great lady, we are all going to miss her”, she was an amazing woman” and Paul Harding described her as being “part of life, she was always there, mostly pleasant to people and very generous to those in need”.

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Nothing warms you up quite like a beef meal during winter. As the days get shorter and we pull out the winter coats, we all look forward to that first occasion when we can indulge in deliciously rich comfort food - which beef is perfect for. Not only is a warming beef meal a great way to beat the chill over the cooler months, it’s packed with iron, zinc and vitamin B12 - important nutrients for a healthy immune system. To help your family keep fighting fit this winter, try these tasty recipes: BEEF OSSO BUCCO Serves: 4 Preparation: 10 minutes Cooking: 2 hours 4 pieces of beef osso bucco 2cm thick, fat trimmed (250g pieces) ½ cup plain flour 1 tbsp olive oil 1 brown onion, diced 2 stalks of celery, diced 2 large parsnips, diced 1 cup of red wine 1 400g can of chopped tomatoes 1 cup of veal or beef stock 4 cloves of garlic, sliced 2 sprigs of rosemary Mashed potato and steamed spinach to serve For the Gremolata: 1 bunch of parsley, finely chopped 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1 lemon, zest finely grated 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1. Preheat the oven to 160°C. Dust the osso bucco in flour, shaking off any excess. 2. Heat the oil in a wide cast iron pan and cook the osso bucco on both sides until golden brown. Set the meat aside. Add the onion, celery and parsnip and cook until golden. Add the wine and allow to boil for 1 minute. Place the meat on top of the vegetables, in a single layer if possible. 3. Add the tomatoes and stock to just cover the meat, and then add the garlic and rosemary. Press a round of baking paper onto the meat, cover with the lid and cook in the oven for 1½-1¾ hours or until the meat is very tender. Check half way through and add a little extra stock to cover the meat if needed.

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o v e n a n d cook while the beef is resting. Rest the beef for 15 minutes before carving. 4. Serve the slices of beef with the roast vegetables, drizzled with some of the pan juices and steamed vegetables. BEEF & COCONUT CURRY Serves: 4 Preparation: 10 minutes Cooking: 20 minutes 600g of beef strips (rump, round or oyster blade), fat trimmed 1 tbsp sunflower oil 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 1/3 cup massaman curry paste 1 tbsp fish sauce 2 tsp tamarind paste or puree 2 tbsp grated palm sugar or brown sugar

2 cups of green beans, cut in half Steamed basmati rice Roasted pumpkin wedges, roasted Cauliflower florets Lime wedges to serve 1. Preheat a wide saucepan until hot. Toss the beef strips in oil and cook in 3-4 batches until golden. Remove the beef. 2. Add the coconut and toast until golden. Reduce the heat to medium, add curry paste and stir until fragrant. 3. Return the beef strips to the pan and add the fish sauce, tamarind, palm sugar or brown sugar, ½ cup water and green beans. Cook for 5-10 minutes until the beef is cooked and the sauce has thickened. 4. Combine with the roasted pumpkin and cauliflower and toss until

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Above: this arch once stood in Cooma but now welcomes visitors to the musuem. Below right: Sir William Hudson’s office has been created at the museum. Also pictured, some of the exhibits, including a Mercer cartoon.

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Commemorating our history at Snowy Scheme Museum Commemorating the massive Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme, the Snowy Scheme Museum is a regional museum on the Snowy Mountains Highway in Adaminaby. The museum was officially opened in October 2100 by her Excellency, the Governor-General of Australia, Quentin Bryce AM. Operated by a group of volunteers, the museum highlights the achievements of the engineers and the builders, the machinery and the role the project played in the development of the modern Australian nation. Showcasing the greatest engineering project ever undertaken in Australia, the museum is a multidimensional insight into a monumental chapter in Australia’s history. The museum is located on land provided by the Snowy River Shire Council specifically for the purpose. The initial equipment exhibits have already been purchased, donated or pledged. Items of interest continue to be acquired. Further exhibits will be added as time and funds permit. Exhibits tell the story of the construction of the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme and what life was like on the Scheme. The collection consists

of significant examples of the machines and materials used to build the Snowy Scheme. Exhibits concentrate on the stories of the Snowy workers and their impact on Australia, especially on modern Australia’s migration program. The Snowy Scheme was truly an awe-inspiring project. Nowhere, up to now, has there been a comprehensive attempt to bring all its stories under the one roof, complete with a collection of huge machines. This museum has set out to do just that, as well as pay tribute to that phase in post-war migration, and to stand as a memorial to the many Snowy workers who have brought so much to our nation. They have left their stamp on Australia. The Snowy Scheme Museum Adaminaby seeks to bring recognition of their achievements to Australian and overseas visitors alike. The museum is open from 10am to 2pm on Saturday and Sunday. Mid week visitors and groups need to make a special booking – 02 64524 1643. The museum offers disabled access, coach parking and school and group guides.

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launches new fashion label After years in the dreaming, Cooma store and online retailer birdsnest has unveiled its first fashion collection with the launch of THAT BIRD LABEL. The new label features a collection of summer dresses and styles designed exclusively by birdsnest. THAT BIRD LABEL has been designed as a range of women’s dresses and styles to flatter every female silhouette. The styles are fused with handpicked, rich, eclectic, and brightly coloured prints. THAT BIRD LABEL has been a long time dream for birdsnest. Jane Cay, founder of birdsnest, explains that: “we feel so in touch with our girl, we have always wanted to present her with a range that is truly unique and designed just for her. Our customer feedback was telling us that there was a gap in the market for affordable styles that lifted the spirits while also answering the body image concerns of women.” Birdsnest is uniquely placed to design for Australian women, having surveyed more than 50,000. “They told us intimate details about their style, including body shape, favourite colours, and style

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and make us stand out from the crowd. This was the founding premise of the label we have had such fun creating,” Peige said. Two talented, young designers worked on the development of THAT BIRD LABEL under Peige’s creative direction and Jane’s business intuition. Hannah Knight and another local from Bibbenluke, Penelope Murdoch, joined birdsnest to design the launch label after finishing The Canberra Institute of Technology‘s gruelling Bachelor of Design course. “It has been an amazing experience, one that I can’t wait to continue,” Hannah said. Key pieces to watch in the new collection are the beautifully crafted ‘Lori’ (Lorikeet) dress which has a fitted bodice and flared skirt, and the ‘Robbie’ shift dress which features a ¾ sleeve and is as flattering as it is versatile. Just as it is no accident that every style is named after a native Australian bird, every detail in THAT BIRD LABEL has been carefully finetuned to deliver the birdsnest vision. Penelope explains, “THAT BIRD LABEL is a celebration of women. It is inspired by the beautiful silhouette of the female body. The fabrics used in THAT BIRD LABEL are vibrant and expressive. They utilise different prints and celebrate colour. They are designed to capture the wearer’s personality and make her feel beautiful and empowered.”

personalities. We know that more than 50 percent of us think we have tummy issues, and 51 percent of us love wearing blue. This really gives us an amazing insight into what Australian women want,” says Jane. Jane, a Cooma born and bred girl, who launched and has run the online site since 2008, believes that the success of birdsnest is based on the company’s commitment to delivering empowering style support for real women, and delivering a unique and personalised online shopping experience. Jane adds, “THAT BIRD LABEL just builds on birdsnest’s commitment to offer inspiring wardrobe solutions for Australian women. “A driving force behind this dream has been our head buyer and visionary Peige.” Peige Eber, another Cooma girl with more than 20 years shop floor and buying fashion experience, lives and breathes the birdsnest range. She lent her eye and direction to the new label. “Hands on experience has taught me the shapes and colours women love to wear. We are drawn to prints because they can lift our mood in an instant

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A group of Jindabyne ladies who enjoyed Ski de Femme this year.

Melissa Phillips, Frank Prihoda, Lyn McIntyre and Anna Turner at the launch of the current special exhibition on June 15 in the Museum featuring “Skiing in the Brindabellas and the ACT Ski Clubs”. The current special exhibition in the Museum features “Skiing in the Brindabellas and the ACT Ski Clubs” whilst the permanent display in the Thredbo Ski Museum, which is operated by the communitybased volunteer Thredbo Historical Society, had a “make-over” during two days of supervision of expert Kay Söderlund of Preservation Australia. Kay’s visit resulted in fewer objects on display in a cohesive format with themed areas and increased interpretive labelling. Objects, eg skis, with a few of exceptions, were chosen, on the basis of the story surrounding them. If you can add to the story of any of the objects, please ask the museum volunteer for paper and

write it for the attention of the museum administrator. During August, the Museum is open Tuesdays to Sundays between 1pm and 5 pm and in September on weekends only. On Thursday, August 15th, at the annual MidWinter Dinner of the Society, the launch will take place of the long awaited biography by Sonja Howard on the fascinating life of the father of Australian ski racing, Kurt Lance AM. The function will be held in Thredbo Alpine Hotel. Bookings are essential. These can be made by phone 02 6457 6807 or emailing mmtvl@bigpond.com.

Fitness, Fun and Female were the order of the day on Saturday July 27 for the annual ACT Snowsports “Ski De Femme” held at the Perisher Cross Country Centre. The day was a phenomenal success with well over 55 participants trying out Cross-Country skiing, many for the first time. Girls and women of all ages and abilities were tutored by a variety of expert coaches in both the skating and classical disciplines. Mother Nature also showed up in support of this event by presenting a picture-perfect day at the snow. A scrumptious morning tea of freshly baked scones, jam and cream and a BBQ lunch washed down by mulled wine was enjoyed by the group. One instructor, Tim Greville from the National Parks and Wildlife Service spoke to the group about the role

of the NPWS in the upkeep of the trails, but stressed that it was the hard work of a handful of dedicated volunteers that ensure the trails and the Nordic Shelter are running efficiently for the public to enjoy. This great event was once again organised by Adele Bottom and Rhonda Cunningham on behalf of ACT Snowsports and made possible by the support of many energetic volunteers. Special thanks to all of the instructors who gave up their day to encourage and coach our participants. Should we say something about smiles, laughs. The chatter at morning tea and lunch showed the interest in the day and new friendships that were created. Many of the newcomers said “ I’ll come and do this again and more cross country skiing.”

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The Caltex Service Station at Berridale offers much more than just fuel. Pictured, Debbie is ready to help locals and visitors alike. Hans and Tina Beiser from Berridale Caltex have been serving the community for three years.

The Beiser’s bought the service station in 2010 when it was Ampol and was going to be closed down. The petrol station was then revamped and it has been going strong ever since. In 2012 the petrol station was changed to Caltex. Caltex Berridale not only provides petrol but also all your general grocery needs at low prices. They stock newspapers, local fresh meat, vegetables and basic groceries.

Having a continued petrol and general store service in Berridale has meant that more tourists stop in the town and buy local but also that Berridale citizens don’t have to look elsewhere for petrol and products. Hans and Tina also own Berridale’s Alberg ski store so they have a lot of experience servicing the local community. They have lived in Berridale for 30 years and have a strong focus on supporting country towns. “We believe in country towns and we believe in keeping them prosperous,� explained Mrs Beiser.

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Craig Johnson is pictured ready to serve customers at Maido Airport Ski and Eat. Maido Airport Ski and Eat is a new business with a lot of experience. Maido Ski and Eat is a ski hire shop with a difference, combining ski hire with traditional Japanese Sushi for lunch and dinner. The sushi business began at the beginning of winter and has already proved to be very popular with locals and tourists alike. Not only do they supply sushi from their main shopfront at Snowy Mountains Airport but they also supply to many local retailers including Thredbo Land, Cooma Jindabyne and Berridale School canteens, Two Moos Plus Berridale, Cooma’s Asian Supermarket and Berridale Pub. Craig and Hitomi Johnson have connected together Hitomi’s experience with making traditional Japanese cuisine with Craig’s

local knowledge to service the Snowy Mountains with fresh, healthy food and affordable Ski Hire. The word Maido with the same meaning as “G’day� sets the atmosphere of friendship and welcoming to both shops. Maido Airport Ski has plenty of parking, and caters for families, groups of all sizes, bus or mini bus groups and school groups. They stock a generous number of skis, boards, boots and clothing ready to hire. With over 10 mouth-watering combinations Maido Sushi has a unique sushi flavour that cannot be missed. Their chefs are very experienced in providing a sushi variety with a difference. Maido Sushi is ready to supply your business, school, party, tour bus or wedding function with

individually wrapped sushi or plated a la carte sushi meals. Maido Sushi is packed and made fresh daily and can be ordered online and picked up on your way past the airport or can be delivered to your door with prior arrangements. Maido Airport Ski and Eat is situated at the Cooma Airport Main Road Side Building 1611 Kosciusko Rd Coolringdon NSW 2630. It is 17 km out of Cooma on the Snowy Mountains Highway or 30 minutes from Jindabyne. For more information on wholesale supply or to order check out www.maidoskieat.com. au or call Craig and Hitomi on 02 6452 7541.

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New faces at Gloria Jeans Mark and Renee Yeowell are relatively new to the Snowy Mountains and also new to operating a cafĂŠ but they have a huge passion for food and customer service and can guarantee you a good coffee. Since February this year the Yeowell’s have owned and operated Gloria Jeans in Jindabyne. Originally from England, the Yeowell family have lived in Abu Dhabi for nine years previous to Jindabyne where Mark was the Primary Principal of a large and prestigious British Overseas Independent School and Renee was a high school teacher at the same school. However Mark says that they wanted a change of scenery. “We were keen to move to live in the area in such a beautiful part of the world. We saw the store for sale and thought this would be a good opportunity. We also enjoy skiing so the draw of the winter season was attractive,â€? he explained. Before taking over the store, Mark and Renee undertook an intensive five-week training program at Gloria Jeans Head Office in Sydney and also worked in another busy Sydney Gloria Jeans store. They are also involved, as are all team members in the store, in ongoing training to keep up to date with any new ideas, recipes and concepts. On a busy day in winter the store can serve up to 400 customers and therefore need a strong staff team to ensure good customer service. At the moment the team is 14 members strong but shrinks in summer due to less customer demand. Gloria Jeans Jindabyne guarantees that their store will provide a service that is consistent with any other Gloria Jeans store in Australia. “We try hard to make each drink ordered to the exact requirements of the individual guest whether that be in relation to the blend of coffee chosen, the strength required, the milk texture and temperature or any additional flavourings. We offer a great range of drinks, both hot and cold, and a variety of tasty food to accompany this,â€? Mark explained. Customers will also enjoy the free wifi, roaring fire and friendly service. The store also stocks a wide range of different coffee beans that they can grind to meet the exact requirements of each guest. They are also happy to help you choose coffee beans that meet your taste preferences and home brewing method. Although Gloria Jeans is a franchise business, Mark and Renee are passionate about supporting and providing for locals. They work with an international organisation that is passionate about

coffee and customer service standards but the Yeowell’s have been able to deliver this quite successfully on a local level. “We are loving living in here Jindabyne with our two sons who attend Jindabyne Central School and their Australian accents are rapidly developing. “We sponsor the Under 11 Bushpigs Rugby team and are currently running a fundraising initiative with Jindabyne Central School. We are very grateful to the local community for their ongoing support of the store and for making us feel so welcome since we arrived. We are always pleased to welcome new guests to the store so if you haven’t visited us in before (or recently) why not pop in for a coffee and maybe something naughty from the cake cabinet.� Gloria Jeans Jindabyne are open from 6.30am to 6.30pm everyday in winter and 6.30am to 5pm week days and 8am to 4pm on weekends in summer.

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Tourism board elects new officers The region’s peak tourism body, Tourism Snowy Mountains (TSM), has announced the election of office bearers for the next 12 months. Meeting in Jindabyne on Wednesday July 3, David Sheldon was re-elected to continue in his role as TSM Chairman. David is supported by Wayne Hart, elected as the new Deputy Chairman. Wayne will also hold the role of Board Secretary. Janette Raedel continues in her role as Treasurer and Joan Bird has been elected to the role of Public Officer. All Directors were elected to their positions unanimously. “I congratulate Board members on their appointments and on their personal commitments to the important work that Tourism Snowy Mountains is doing in endeavouring to grow the visitor economy of the whole region across all seasons. I am honoured to be continuing as Chairman and look forward to addressing both the challenges and the exciting opportunities ahead,� Mr Sheldon said. Tourism Snowy Mountains has an 11-seat board. Directors are Joan Bird (Public Officer), Peter Brulisauer, Peter Cochran, Wayne Hart (Deputy Chairman and Secretary), Diana Kahui, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Deb Paton, Janette Raedel (Treasurer), Jordan Rodgers, David Sheldon (Chairman) and Heath Woolley. The CEO is Peter Sheppard. Tourism Snowy Mountains is an independent, not-for-profit, membership-based organisation recognised by Destination NSW as the official Regional Tourism Organisation for the Snowy Mountains region. Major stakeholders are CoomaMonaro Shire Council, Kosciuszko Thredbo Pty Ltd, Perisher Blue Pty Ltd, Snowy Hydro Limited, Snowy River Shire Council, Tumbarumba Shire Council and Tumut Shire Council. For more information about Snowy Mountains visit www.snowymountains.com.au

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The sixth annual Motor Fest will be held in Cooma on November 2. It will coincide with the 13th annual Snowy Ride. This biennial event attracts literally hundreds of cars, trucks, bikes and assorted machinery to Cooma Showground. The event is used as a registration venue for the Snowy Ride, a fundraiser for the Steven Walter Children’s cancer Foundation. In excess of 3000 bikers usually compete in the Snowy Ride.

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The Motor Fest is an all day motor show with entry categories including large trucks and machinery; cars – old, new and in between; hot rods, street machines, B&S utes, original cars to “way out”; tractors, stationary engines, motor bikes, boats; military display; large trade display; and an art exhibition. Star attractions this year will include demonstrations by a stationary turbo-jet engine. The event attracts people and machinery from all over NSW in particular, with over 3,000 visitors through the gate. November 2 coincides with the Australian National Busking Championships being held in Cooma over the weekend. Consequently, during the day, there will be music by performers ormers competing in the busking king championship. It is anticipated that there will be 300350 vehicles on display The Motorfest fest is a major event ent arising from a combined effort by Cooma Car Club and district service ce clubs. The proceedss benefit local charities. The primary beneficiary this year will be Snowy Hydro SouthCare.

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Snowy Mountains is Australia’s ultimate mountain biking destination

Australia’s premier snow sports destination, the Snowy Mountains region in southern NSW, is rapidly gaining a reputation as Australia’s ultimate mountain biking destination. Reports on visitor numbers over the last summer period have shown a significant increase on previous years as new infrastructure and facilities are progressively opened. It is estimated that more than $10 million is being invested in current capital works around the region with most projects scheduled for completion within the next two years. The release of a major mapping assignment prior to the recent summer season opened up hundreds of kilometres of alpine, high plains and valley trails to mountain bikers across Cooma-Monaro, Snowy River, Tumbarumba and Tumut shires. With the majority of capital expenditure being invested in projects around Thredbo Alpine Village, Lake Crackenback Resort and the lakeside town of Jindabyne, the area’s plans to become a national mountain biking hub are quickly taking shape. Thredbo Alpine Village, which already boasts Australia’s longest lift-accessed downhill mountain biking runs, is reporting that mountain biking visitor numbers have doubled in the last year alone. Parent company, Kosciuszko Thredbo Pty Ltd, is investing approximately $4 million in developing a range of trails which will increase accessibility for riders of all ages and skill levels, including many adrenalin-charged runs. The project targets completion by the end of next summer. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is also investing heavily in the area with approximately $6 million directed into the 17-kilometre Thredbo Valley Trail. The project will traverse the picturesque Thredbo River Valley linking Thredbo Alpine Village to Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa where significant investment is being made in trails, facilities and

event development. The Thredbo Valley Trail is highest ski slopes in Australia. However, we also slated for completion by December 2014. Multiuse offer hundreds of kilometres of mapped mountain biking trails including some incredible trails are also under construction in the Geehi Flats down-hill runs, high altitude terrain and Tom Groggin areas. and picturesque family rides around With recent trail openings, the beautiful beautiful lakes, rivers and valleys. foreshore of Lake Jindabyne now And nowhere else can you ride to presents over 10 kilometres of the top of Australia!� mountain biking experiences “Mountain biking and road cycling suitable for family riders and sit very well with the Snowy also those seeking more Mountains international reputation challenging diversions. The project master plan for premium snow sports as a is working towards non-winter alternative to skiing and snowboarding. The region offers a five-year timeline incredible diversity and Australia’s to link the resort highest geography. With the growth town of Jindabyne in infrastructure and facilities, we’re to Lake seeing positive economic impact for Crackenback the region as gravity sport enthusiasts Resort, are increasingly flocking to the area Thredbo throughout the entire year. Our vision is Valley to firmly position Snowy Mountains as the Tr a i l leading mountain biking and road cycling destination in the country – just as it is with skiing.� Mountain biking is just one of many yearround activities in Snowy Mountains marketed a n d Thredbo Alpine through the Regional Tourism Organisation’s 365 Village. Get High destination campaign which promotes the A visionary project diversity of activities in the region. This includes the also aims to connect region’s unique winter experience as well as yearthe alpine region, via round horse-riding, hiking, fishing and water sports, Thredbo Valley Trail, sampling local cuisine, wines, beer and schnapps, to a 70-kilometre loop, and enjoyment of the area’s unique wilderness. circumnavigating the Sydney The Snowy Mountains region includes the Harbour-sized Lake Jindabyne. 690,000-hectare Kosciuszko National Park, Mt CEO of Tourism Snowy Mountains, Peter Kosciuszko and the continent’s five highest peaks, Sheppard, says the growth of both mountain and only glacial lakes. The area falls within Coomabiking and road cycling in the area is a result of Monaro Shire Council, Snowy River Shire Council, an improvement in facilities, a stunning diversity of Tumbarumba Shire Council and Tumut Shire Council scenery and the offer of many unique challenges for boundaries. riders. For more information about Snowy Mountains visit “The region is already the leading snow www.snowymountains.com.au Photo by Ronnie Grammatica. destination in the southern hemisphere with the

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‘The KAC’ - Cross Country skiing at its best Acacia Rose, Kosciuszko Cross Country Ski School Probably the oldest and definitely the favourite amongst nordic ski races, ‘The KAC’ (once known as ‘The Martini’ after former Olympian, the late Ross Martin) attracts cross country skiers from a tender 12 years old to the over 80s cohort. Pictured fourth amongst the skiers on the front of The Snow Post is pioneering cross country skier and ski tourer, Pat Edmondson who also won his age category in the KAC, the 85-89 age group with Ian Hampel coming second. Pat has completed over 40 KAC races, always skiing in the ‘classical’ style. The front skier Adrian Blake is a regular in the cross country community, setting courses, acting as the ‘TD’ or technical director for races and competing in his own right. The only person however, who has skied in every KAC is Ken Baxter from Cooma Ski Club, which is a sterling effort by any account! A former 1978 World Championship skier and Cross Country Olympic Coach for Colleen Bolton who competed the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics, Ken has nurtured dozens of young cross country skiers including his daughter d’Arcy Baxter. The KAC continues to attract classical skiers; the original form of cross country skiing before Dave Hislop from the KAC brought skate skiing to Australia after the 1984 Sarejovo Winter Olympics.

Thereafter, skate skiing has blossomed and is definitely the preferred discipline especially for younger skiers with ‘veterans’ joining the ranks of nordic skiers sporting super long poles and skis that glide with ‘glide wax‘ (Adrian) rather than climbing wax or pattern or zero bases as for classical skis. Cross country skiing is making a definite come back in Australia. The Perisher Nordic Shelter, managed by NSW Cross Country (NSWXC) is the ‘hub’ of nordic skiing in NSW, where the cross country community gathers to wax skis, talk equipment and racing, check out the best trails for the day, socialise and drink gluevine and of course, to compete in the Cross Country Ski Week events such as the KAC. The KAC is and will be the enduring Cross Country Ski event on the calendar and is held on the first Wednesday of every August.

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Historic Raglan Gallery to be upgraded

After 10 years of planning, fundraising and negotiation construction is finally well underway at the Raglan Gallery. The extension will add an additional large exhibition room to the back of the gallery, provide disabled access, a new car park out the back as well as a new and improved sculpture garden. Frank Espana from Sydney has completed the architectural design and the building will be completed by John Nassar from Full On Constructions Pty Ltd. So far the old lean to sheds have been demolished, the foundations and footings have been excavated An image of the Raglan Galley upgrade, by architect Frank Espana. and the sewer pipes have been laid. Mr Nassar said the extension should be completed within six months and it will not disrupt the gallery’s The Raglan is not only an important facet of the artistic usual functions and opening hours. culture of the Snowy Mountains but the building is also a huge Although the Raglan has received enough funds to finish part of the history of Cooma being 159 years old. most of the building they still need an extra $35,000 to fully “We hope that the community will continue to be involved finish the renovations. This is needed for solar power panels, and support the gallery. We want to engage the community water tanks, heating, landscaping and bagging the exterior of so that they feel like they have been involved in the process,� the building to match the exterior to the old building. Gallery Director, Cherie Booker explained.

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Second annual national busking competition in Cooma On Saturday and Sunday November 2 and 3, Cooma will be alive with the sounds of musicians vying for the title of Australian National Busker Champion as well as over $2000 in prize money. The Australian National Busking Championships is in its second year in Cooma and will coincide with the annual Snowy Ride which brings over 4000 visiting bike riders to the region. The Australian National Busking Championships will be quite unique event as it is a celebration of music in all its rich and wonderful variety. All sorts of different styles of music will be performed at this event including, Folk, Rock, Country, Bluegrass, Jazz, Blues and Classical. As well as many of our own local talented musicians such as, Vendulka and Vasek Wichta, the Numeralla Fingerplunkers Bluegrass Band, Stypa, Cooma Harmony Chorus, Manny Aigner, Brodie Buttons, Mike Waddell, there will be more musicians coming from all over, including, Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Albury, Bega, Bombala, Jindabyne, Cadello and Cobargo. This event is presented by Cooma School of

Music with the active support of the CoomaMonaro Shire Council through the Cooma Visitors Centre. “We are very excited about this new music event. In the future, we can see this unique concept growing into a major festival of national prominence for Cooma,� said Mr Spencer, the event organiser. “We are also delighted with the very positive response from our local businesses to our request for them to ‘Host A Buskers Spot’.� During this event the buskers will be performing all around the CBD of Cooma. Roaming judges will be assessing these performances during the day. The results will be announced later in the afternoon, before the “Finals Concert� which will be held in Centennial Park from 3pm on Sunday. The buskers will be judged in three age groups, Primary School age, Secondary School age, and Open. The prize-winners for the age categories will be selected by a panel of judges at the “Finals Concert.’’ The People’s Choice Prize will also be awarded. This will be an chance for the public to decide which busker they liked the best. Specially printed “Busker Dollars� will be availabe free from the Cooma Visitors Centre. People can then cast their vote by placing their “Busker Dollars� into the hat of their favourite busker. At end of the day the busker will the most “Busker Dollars� wins the People’s Choice Award.

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