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Perisher Historical Society book wins international Award In January this year the Perisher Historical Society (PHS) was almost overwhelmed to be informed that the book they published on the development of the resorts along the Kosciuszko Road was to be presented with the International Ski History Association’s (ISHA) “Skade Award”. The book titled “Highway to Heaven – A History of Perisher and the Ski Resorts Along the Kosciuszko Road’ written by Peter Southwell-Keely and published in June 2013 has been a runaway success. The “Skade Award” is presented for “an outstanding work in regional ski history” and the presentation is made during International Ski History Week which this year was held at Park City,, Utah coinciding with the resort’s 50 year celebrations. An opportunity to be part of this five-day party plus ski Park City proved very tempting so PHS President Philip and Pam Woodman (Secretary), Judy Thomson (Vice-President) joined the author Peter SouthwellKeely and his wife Didi and travelled to Park City late March to attend the festivities and receive the award. Skiers love a party – apart from the Awards Dinner, ner, this most

congenial gathering included a welcome event at the Alf Engen Museum at Olympic Park, a ski-in/out lunch and talk on the mountain, a festival of classic and new ski films and an evening of mountain reminiscences. The week culminated in a grand dinner of over 500 people to mark the induction of ski and snowboard identities into the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. The core History Week attendees, approximately 250, made us very welcome and included past ASF President and past ISHA Board Member Andrew Ramsey. History Week is open to all and we would heartily recommend attendance to any who may wish to have a marvellous

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Please use Personal Locator Beacons in KNP Monaro Local Area Command Police are encouraging anyone planning adventure activities outside resort areas within Kosciuszko National Park (KNP) this winter to ensure a Personal Locator Beacon is carried (PLB). This is a fast and reliable method of alerting rescue authorities in the event of an emergency. PLB’s are pocket sized emergency distress beacons that transmit via a global satellite network to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Canberra, allowing rescue teams to respond to a defined area. Activated PLB’s with GPS position capability were found by Jindabyne Police to be accurate to within 10 metres on the ground at the time of rescue.

While PLB’s are used by many experienced backcountry skiers, hikers and four wheel drive enthusiasts, anecdotal evidence collected by Police indicates that occasional visitors to KNP are less inclined to consider taking a PLB despite a joint National Parks & Wildlife Service and NSW Police Force PLB hire program operating since 2000. GPS equipped PLB’s can be hired from NPWS visitor centres at Jindabyne, Perisher Valley, Tumut and Khancoban during business hours free of charge with the nominal hire service fee removed in an initiative designed to promote greater use of the PLB hire program. Monaro LAC Inspector Tony Hill has sought to highlight the potential value of the PLB hire program, “Finding people in

the mountains during a rescue situation is typically hampered by rugged terrain together with poor weather and visibility. “GPS equipped PLBs can take the searching out of the operation and dramatically reduce the time taken for rescuers to reach people in distress. “Time is always a critical factor in successful search and rescue, particularly in the snowy mountains where hypothermia can affect people in a matter of hours. A properly registered, GPS encoded, 406 Mhz distress beacon gives people the best chance of successful rescue in an emergency, especially in the alpine environment.â€? Police advise: • Ensure you have the appropriate fitness, experience and equipment for your planned activity. • Check the weather forecast and accept the advice and warnings issued by the Bureau of Meteorology and National Parks & Wildlife Service. • Leave a detailed trip itinerary with somebody who knows you and can notify Police if your return is overdue – personal information can be valuable to Police search coordinators. • Don’t rely on mobile telephones for emergency communications – cold affects battery life and service can be patchy or non-existent in wilderness areas. • Take a PLB as a reliable means of alerting authorities to an emergency situation where urgent assistance is required. • Ensure your beacon is properly registered with AMSA to give you the best chance of being rescued in an emergency. For more information or to register your beacon for free visit www.beacons.amsa.gov. au or call 1800 406 406.

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Sex in the snow The Snowy River Shire Sexual Health Campaign is in full swing. In January this year, a Sexual Health Working Group was formed with representation from schools, police, youth workers and other local health professionals, to develop a strategy which increases awareness around sexual health and improves access to services for young people. The three focus areas of the strategy include sexual health, sexual assault and drink spiking, with a number of campaign elements implemented across the shire to build the capacity of the community to manage and improve their own health and wellbeing in relation to sexual health. The NSW Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia was engaged to run training courses for more than 25 interested community members in Bombala and Jindabyne who interact with young people in the course of their daily work. A presentation by the guest speaker was also made to senior students at both Jindabyne Central School and Snowy Mountains Grammar School regarding the importance of consent in sexual relationships.

Mother Nature has delivered for the ski resorts right on time for the school holidays. Snow, which had been missing from the beginning of the season, arrived with a rush last week. In two days, our resorts were covered with up to 120cm of fresh snow, with more snow arriving later in the week to top up the cover in time for the holidays. While the blizzard conditions made being outdoors a tad uncomfortable, the joy of first runs on fresh snow cannot be over-stated. All the resorts now have the basis for a terrific ski season. Groomers have been kept busy, preparing trails and snow guns have also been fired up, taking advantage of the cold nights to manufacture even more snow. For cross-country skiers, the trails have been packed, but caution is urged while the weather remains uncertain. Back-country skiers are encouraged to carry personal beacons, which are available free for hire, from the Snowy Region Visitors centre in Jindabyne. (See article on facing page.)

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Support for the NSW Rape and Domestic Violence Services Dunny Door Project was also endorsed through placement of 1800RESPECT stickers in all public toilets throughout the shire. Over 80 new frames with sexual health messages have also been installed in local licensed establishments and a number of other places, such as the gym and the resort locker rooms. This part of the campaign has a wide reach, with seasonal staff, locals, and visitors who visit these places being exposed to these public health messages about sexual health and services available. A number of other school and community based initiatives have been implemented as part of this campaign, including the Love Bites program, the update of the Little Black Book, and partnership with the Community Drug Action Team ‘Winter Welcome’ which was held at the Jindabyne Bowling Club on June 25. This campaign was initiated through the Snowy River Shire Council’s Youth Health Program.

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There is nothing better than the exhilaration of gliding down the white slopes on a sunny winter day. Conversely there is nothing worse than being laid up with an injury whilst everyone else is out enjoying themselves. There is very little study in the area of ski injuries however Dr Mike Langran’s research spanning some 14 years would suggest that snowboarders experience twice as many injuries per skiing day compared with alpine skiiers. Of all the snowboarding injuries 25 percent are to the wrist. Perhaps this is part of the reason for the decline in snowboarding participation observed by the National Ski Areas Association of Colorado last year? Alpine skiing is not without its own perils however with 33 percent of injuries whilst skiing being related to the knee. So whether you ski or you snowboard there are injury risks involved in participating in a snowsport. Physiotherapy is all

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Drive safely in the snow Driving in the snow can be challenging, especially if you are not used to the icy conditions. The following tips will help prepare you and your car for the trip. BEFORE YOU GO Have your vehicle checked Snowfield conditions are extreme, and it is essential to thoroughly check your vehicle before leaving home. You’ll need to have anti-freeze added to your engine radiator and have your tyres, battery, brakes, cooling system, engine and windscreen inspected by your local mechanic before travelling. Allow enough time for your trip Ensure you allow enough h time for the trip. Weather can change quickly in mountainous areas, with a corresponding effect on the roads and travel speed. Avoid travel fatigue Most people have to travel a considerable distance to get to the snow fields. Ensure you have regular breaks to ‘stop, revive and survive’.

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• Snow chains – Snow chains are recommended by the RTA for all vehicles, when driving in poor snow conditions to assist drivers and reduce accidents. WHEN YOU’RE THERE • Parking Park only in designated parking areas and follow the directions of parking attendants. • Don’t apply the handbrake – Moisture can freeze cables and brake linings. Instead, chock the wheels, but don’t use rocks as they may damage snowclearing machines. • Leave the car in gear – Leave the car in gear with the front wheels turned away from the slope. Remove wheel chocks from parking area when leaving. • Clear ice from windows and mirrors – Clear all glass and mirrors of ice before attempting to drive away from snowfields. Carry an ice-scraper to clear the bulk of the snow, ice and frost, and use the vehicle’s heater and fan in conjunction with the air conditioner. • Protect your windscreen wipers If you’re parking for an extended period, lift wipers off your windscreen or place them in a plastic bag so they won’t stick to the glass. • Warm your engine For further information on Safe driving in the snow visit RTA website www.rta.nsw.gov.au/ roadsafety/snowdriving.html

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Ski lifts of the Snowy Mountains This winter, Thredbo Historical Society pays tribute to the many engineers, tradesmen and volunteers who built and operated the variety of forms of mechanised uphill transport in fair and foul weather prior to 1965. The Thredbo Historical Society Ski Museum’s special exhibition explores the development of ski lifts through pictures and stories of the Snowy Mountains ski lifts, including Australia’s longest chairlift from Charlotte Pass to the Thredbo valley in 1964 and subsequent demolition in 1995. A highlight of the special exhibition will be the restored chairlift seat with its coloured fibreglass canopy The special exhibition in the Ski Museum launched by Matthew Quomi during Snowfall Cocktails in the Museum on Saturday June 14. Matthew, who is currently writing a book on this iconic part of Australia’s ski lift history is the son of the Electric Power Transmission employee in the 1960s. The company completed the construction of the “Kosciusko Chairlift” when Transfield pulled out of the job. The permanent display of ski memorabilia in the Ski Museum reflects the development of skiing in Australia which began in 1861 with the Kiandra gold rush and the formation of the first club in the world devoted entirely to skiing and ski racing, namely the Kiandra Pioneers Ski Club. The Ski Museum is proud to announce that, also on exhibition will be the skis used by

Laurie Seaman prior to his untimely tragic death together with that of his companion Evan Hayes, in a whiteout at the base of Mt Kosciuszko in August 1928. The deaths of these two men led to the erection of Seaman’s Hut at Rawson’s Pass by the Seaman family. Laurie’s skis are on loan for a two year period courtesy of his son, Laurie Seaman Jnr and the Sydney University and Schools’ Club. The opening hours during winter for the Thredbo Ski Museum, centrally located in the village on the lower northern end of the Thredbo Alpine Hotel, are 1 – 5pm during July and August (closed Mondays); and at weekends only during June and September. For more information about the Thredbo Historical Society’s extensive collection, you can find us on Facebook “Friends of Thredbo” or www.thredboskimuseum.com, phone: 02 6456 2279.

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Tourism Snowy Mountains is delighted to announce a new partner to join other regional stakeholders in its Spring, Summer and Autumn Marketing Campaign; with National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) confirming that they will be making a contribution to the project. “I am over the moon that we have secured NPWS who are eager to promote the Snowy Mountains region to encourage more visitors in the non-winter months,” Executive Officer, TSM Neil Thew said. “We have a total of 23 partners participating in the program now, ranging from government agencies and organisation, major corporations and small businesses from across our region which is sensational,” he said. It’s certainly been a challenge for TSM in the past four months to raise the $205,000 required to match the campaign funding allocated by DNSW, but they are now almost there. Realising the significance of increasing the Snowy Mountain’s profile, Head of NPWS, Ann King, commented: “Our alpine region is a spectacular destination year-round, and Kosciuszko National Park is truly an all-season outdoor enthusiast’s delight. “The sheer diversity of nature-based recreation and tourism experiences also means that Kosciuszko has a vital role to play in supporting tourism growth in the region, particularly outside of the busy winter period. The Snowy Mountains Spring, Summer and Autumn Campaign is a

great opportunity for collaborative promotion of this beautiful region and we look forward to working with Tourism Snowy Mountains, campaign partners and stakeholders to achieve positive tourism outcomes for the Snowys,” Ms King said. Work is well underway on TSM’s new brochure, website, television commercials and other integrated elements to create more awareness of the Snowy Mountains region in the non-winter period. “We are really appreciative of NPWS partnering TSM. Our aim for the campaign is to dispel the often misguided perception that outside of the snow-season there is little to do for visitors to our region,” Chair of TSM, Peter Cochran, said. “Our local people know how wonderful the Snowy Mountains is during the summer, it’s now time to make more people aware of our great towns, events, attractions and variety of activities year-round, including in and around the Kosciuszko National Park,” Mr Cochran said. It’s still not too late for any business that would like to see visitor growth to make a contribution to the project. “A contribution to the campaign should be seen as an investment in the region’s economic development; for every one percent increase in tourism spending, the region sees $5 million in benefit; that has to be good for everyone,” Mr Thew said.

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Having your cookie and eating it, too... Jack Needham It’s barely gone 9 in the morning, but Nolen Oayda greets me energetically. It’s baking day at the Snowy Mountains Cookie Factory on Leesville Estate, around three minutes out of Jindabyne. Donning the compulsory hairnets, we venture outside into the blizzard-like conditions. It’s been snowing on and off all morning and the wind picks up again as we embark on a tour of the facilities. “We used to have about a quarter of this building when we started,” he explains as we walk around the factory’s perimeter. “Now we use the whole building.” It’s been eight years since Nolen and partner Daisy decided to open a cookie factory. Those eight years have seen rapid expansion and an impressive list of clientele, including an array of high flyers, such as Qantas and Rex. As we enter the food storage area a waft of baking Anzac biscuits is instantly detectable. It’s here where ingredients such as couverture chocolate, pure butter, and free-range eggs are stored in a temperaturecontrolled environment. “We’ve been free-range from day dot. Some people ask how we can do it, what with the price difference. But we think it’s worth it considering the

improvement to taste. We’ve received the RSPCA’s ‘Good Egg Award’,” Nolen explains. The factory is subject to a strict food safety program, which has been audited and certified by HACCP Australia for the past seven years. Those suffering from coeliac disease, or gluten intolerance, will be pleased to know that gluten free baking materials are stored and handled separately to avoid cross contamination. We progress into the next room, where the cookies and savoury products are produced. A stainless steel conveyor belt dominates the room, throwing out a vast number of doughy cutouts. Anywhere from 15 to 30 thousand cookies can be made in this room on a baking day, depending on client Nolan and Daisy Oayda. demand at the time. Cookies on the move in Snowy Mountains “When we started everything Cookie Factory. was by hand.” The grin on Nolen’s face alludes to the restricted by seasonal or climatic chore that this process must once patterns. have been. “We operate year round, we don’t Even with the increased automation, rely on tourism. In fact, around 95 per the factory still employs 18 to 22 staff cent of our business occurs outside of on a baking day. Unlike many local the region.” businesses, that employment is not Continued on page 15...

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Continued from page 13... We’re in the warehouse section now, having passed through the packaging and decoration rooms, where rows full of gingerbread men await this afternoon’s decoration. Daisy joins us amongst the rows of stacked boxes, which are awaiting delivery to local cafes and national companies. Nolen has already told me that the idea for the company, and the recipes for its products, was Daisy’s doing, so I ask her how it came about. “I used to work up the mountains, and then I had a little baby‌which wasn’t conducive to seasonal work. So we wanted to come up with a business that wasn’t reliant on the winter season. We considered kids clothing, we ran an events company, we even had a hair salon for a few years; even though neither of us are hairdressers! “Then it occurred to me that you couldn’t really get cookies in Australia, in this area, that tasted like the ones we’ve had overseas. So we had the cookie idea, and then this factory came up for

rent, and we took the plunge.� The two, who have both travelled the world as photojournalists and professional skiers, acknowledge that the first few years of operation presented a steep learning curve, and that running a business from an area such as Jindabyne presents distinct logistical and financial challenges. Nolen’s passionate statement following tthis acknowledgement makes it clear tthat the reasons for locating Snowy Mountains Cookies in the Snowy Mountains stem far beyond logic or ffigures. “People said, “You’re mad starting a business in Jindabyne.� But for us it’s about quality of life, bringing our kids up in a beautiful area. We’re proud of where w we live.�

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The snow fell right on cue Saturday night when Thredbo Historical Society held “Snowfall Cocktails� in the Thredbo Ski Museum. The Guest Speaker Matthew Quomi gave a fascinating account of the construction, operation and failure of the ill-fated Kosciusko Chairlift which was built in 1963, opened in 1964 and ceased operating in October 1965. On display is a restored chairlift seat complete with coloured canopy. The restoration was carried out by Kent Ravillion of Jindy Steel Worx and Chas Skinner of Cooma.

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and Sasha headed to Belgium where they spent two years The much loved and waiting to emigrate admired, past Czech somewhere. Australia Winter Olympian, Sasha was the first to offer Nekvapil died peacefully them a place in which at the age of 94, on to live. June 10, in Canberra. In 1950, Sasha Born on October and Karel landed in 5 1919, in Prague, Melbourne where her Sasha was christened brother Frank was Alexandra Maria, already living and they daughter of Frantisek were based at his and Emma (nee residence for eight Skrivanek) Prihoda. years. Six months after Skiing holidays their arrival, Sasha and together with her her husband found parents, brother Frank, themselves caretakers uncles, aunts and of the Australian Postal cousins were a regular Institute club lodge feature in the family at Mt Buller, Victoria, calendar, although where they also had a Sasha says that she ski school called the didn’t begin skiing Arlberg Ski School. properly until she was Sasha accepted a ski 15 when she went instructor’s position at with friends during the Chalet at Charlotte school holidays to the Pass in the winter of Krkonose Mountains, 1952 whilst for the next three times a year. two or three winters, Sasha began racing Karel ran the Arlberg at the age of 16 when Ski School and a cafe. in her first race placed Sasha instructed at third in the Juniors the Chalet for seven division, much to her winters. When her disappointment as she Czech friend and head instructor at the Charlotte was sure she would win. When World War II came, the group skied in the Pass Ski School, Tony Sponar became ill during her smaller mountains in the north of Moravia where second year, she took over the running of the ski the championships were held. Due to restrictions school. In 1959, Sasha and Karel built a ski lodge at on travel by train and no petrol, opportunities to ski the new ski resort of Thredbo. Called Sasha’s during the War were limited. In 1945, Sasha married Karel Nekvapil, son of Lodge, it was designed by Viennese Otto Ernegg a restaurant and nightclub /cafe proprietor. Karel and build by Hungarians Bela Raczko and Steve was a keen skier and he was very keen for her to Scelocski. Sasha and her husband operated the race, so he supported her during her ski racing ski lodge for 12 years, after which they sold it and built apartments next door. With a talent for style, career. After the War, the first international ski race Sasha opened a fashionable ski wear boutique in was held in Zermatt, Switzerland, in 1946. A the apartment building in 1971. Sasha’s love of skiing continued. When the lodge Czechoslovakian team was sent and Sasha was with them. She placed second in two was sold, she was able to resume recreational races. Following that she competed with the skiing and loved participating in seniors’ ski racing Czechoslovakian team in 1947 and 1948. Up until both in Australia and overseas especially in the just before the 1948 Winter Olympic Games in St company of her brother Frank who represented Anton, Sasha had never received formal ski tuition. Australia at the Winter Olympics in 1956. Sasha’s race times often put much younger Then a week before the competition, Toni Mart from women to shame. She and Karel were very St Anton was appointed as the team trainer. Life changed for the Nekvapils following supportive of children’s ski racing and organised the political upheaval known as the “Putsch” a race every year for the Thredbo children. Sasha in Czechoslovakia in 1948. As a result of the was a founding member of the Thredbo Ski Racing Communist takeover, a lot of people emigrated. Club which was established in 1976. In 1980 Sasha and Karel moved to a farm on Some walked out over the border which was the Alpine Way and Sasha ran a little shop called difficult and dangerous, but many succeeded. After many plans to leave Czechoslovakia the Snow Crystal in Jindabyne. Following Karel’s failing, during the winter of 1948, it was death in 1992, after a long illness, Sasha moved to planned that Sasha should defect after her ski Canberra where her son Michael, lived. There she races in Grindelwald in Switzerland with the adapted herself to a new life, took up new interests Czechoslovakian Women’s Team. When the racers and made new friends. Sasha returned to Thredbo for a two-week were returning home, they boarded the train in Zurich in Switzerland, Sasha left the train and she ski holiday every year. At the age of 92, when stayed in Switzerland. A couple of her friends knew conditions were good, Sasha was still making first of her intentions and they threw her luggage out of tracks on Merrits ski trails and skiing for a couple of the train on the other side so the team manager hours before the crowds arrived. She is survived by her brother Frank, son couldn’t see and Sasha kept well away from her so Michael, daughter-in-law Cheryl , grand children she couldn’t pull Sasha back into the train. In the meantime Karel and Frank skied out of and great grandchildren. Sasha Nekvapil was, Known as “The Angel of Czechoslovakia on cross country skis across the indeed, a legend. border and made their way to Vienna in Austria Thredbo, this wonderful woman touched so many where a contact gave them false passports and people with her enthusiasm with her love of the papers. From there they made it to St Anton am mountains and life. Her important contribution to Arlberg, where the two men joined Tony Sponar Australian skiing including (of course) Australian and operated a portable ski lift powered by an old women’s ski fashion will long be remembered. army jeep belonging to Frank Prihoda, in nearby St Pictured, Sasha Nekvapil at 89 years, about Christoph . Sasha joined the men there because to make first tracks on Thredbo’s Merritts ski run she couldn’t get visas for them into Switzerland. At (Photo: Chrissi Webb) the end of winter, the lift was packed up and Karel

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The Jindabyne night bus has began its operation for the 2014 snow season, the Member for Monaro John Barilaro has announced. With Jindabyne’s population increasing significantly during the winter, Mr Barilaro said the service is a useful tool in its efforts to reduce drink driving, alcohol related safety issues and improve road safety. “Two services operate to provide a safe and reliable way for people to be transported home from restaurants and bars in the Jindabyne snow village,� Mr Barilaro said. “Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) with support via the Community Road Safety fund, operate the Jindabyne bus service, which is now in its 16th year.� “The buses pick up and drop off passengers at key bus stops and local venues with security guards in place on the night services. “Improvements to the timetable and route of the bus are in place from this season in response to transport studies and feedback from local business and the community.�

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Many locals enjoyed their time with the 2GB Continuous Call Crew at the Kosciouszko Chalet at Charlotte Pass on Friday June 20. The team included Ray Hadley, Bob Fulton, Darryl Brohman and Steven Roach. One of the locals to meet the crew was Colin Kingston, the great grandson of local rugby league legend Clancy Kingston. Colin and his father Butch met

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On Saturday July 19, with John Bunting of injuries over one of Frenzal’s high octane vegan the Snowtown homicides safely incarcerated, beers. Frenzal return to another frosty snow town, Jindabyne, to play for the first time with punk Where: The Station, Jindabyne rock colleagues, Bodyjar! The fact that these two When: 19th July 2014, 9pm seminal Australian bands are yet to play together Tickets online: oztix.com.au is madness, and an opportunity not to be missed Over 18’s event only between shredding the gnar and nursing your

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New team at Siesta Villa Experience, understanding, and humility are attributes that carry a lot of weight in the hospitality industry. Combined, they can mean the difference between final guest perceptions of authenticity or a lasting impression of tokenism. When trying to provide hospitality that is genuinely reflective of the needs and expectations of both visitors and locals in the Snowy Mountains, these attributes can mean the difference between success and failure. Natalie Kelly’s history in the local hospitality industry has included waitressing and reservations, as well as a stint as a duty manager at The Lake Jindabyne Hotel. Her family has been in the local area for what she describes as “forever”, with some family members having made the move from ‘Old Jindabyne’ in the 1960’s. Partner Dave has worked for Perisher for the past 10 years, having moved from Leeton. The two took over management of Siesta Villa, a motel and restaurant located on the lake foreshore in East Jindabyne, the week before the Easter long weekend, and readily admit that what ensued was a hectic period. “It was crazy, it was more than we expected. We’ve got three little kids, so it’s been hard juggling them. But it’s been good, after Easter we felt very accomplished. It’s challenging, but afterwards, when everyone leaves happy, we feel stoked. It makes it all worthwhile” Natalie says. Together, they have plans for Siesta Villa, which evolve primarily around its centrepiece – the restaurant. “We’ve had quite a few functions, which we hope to build on in the summer, like staff parties, weddings and events like that. We’ve had a few weddings down on the edge of the lake, and one is planned for up on the deck. We’re very lucky with where we’re situated, with the lake.” Natalie explains that Siesta Villa is already a popular destination with fishermen in the summer, owing to the access and security afforded by such close proximity to the lake. “They can put their boats in down the front. They can just boat in, get up and go fishing, come back and have brekky and then go back to bed if they want!” Six of Siesta Villa’s rooms have recently undergone bathroom renovations, with another ten rooms scheduled for similar renovations next year. Other plans include an upgrade to

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the outdoor facilities. “We’re hoping to do a bit more with our outside barbeque area, so that it’s more functional for families in the summer, and hopefully we can install a playground as well.” Asked to point out the advantages of being located away from the hustle and bustle of Jindabyne in the Winter Season, a quickwitted response is delivered with a grin. “The service, of course!” Natalie exclaims. She goes on to mention Siesta Villa’s location, its range of accommodation options catering to different budgets and group sizes, and, of course, the food. “The food here is outstanding. We are a budget hotel, but the food is far beyond what you would expect of a budget hotel. We find lots of people who come and stay are surprised by the quality of the food, and we will be maintaining that quality as our point of difference.” Experience, understanding and humility. Perhaps ambition should be added to this list of necessary attributes. Regardless, with Natalie and Dave at the helm, success may well be on the menu at Siesta Villa.

Snowy Scheme 65th Reunion Plans are well underway for this exciting event happening in Cooma in October this year. The reunion will be celebrated with hundreds of people returning to Cooma to enjoy the many events organised over the four days. These include special day tours into significant ‘Snowy Scheme’ areas like ‘Happy Jacks’, ‘Guthega’, ‘Murray 1’ an ad others. A reunion dinner will be held on the Saturday night and an extensive photographic display throughout the CBD are a few of the other exciting plans for the

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65th Anniversary. Bookings and interest has recently ramped up after the reunion was given some significant air time on the popular ‘Australia All Over’ ABC radio program. Bookings are accepted up until September 1 and are now open to the general public as well. All bookings are being made through the Cooma Visitors Centre, Ph: 6455 1743 or donna@ visitcooma.com.au or go to www.visitcooma.com. au to download the booking plan.

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Lyrebird Cottage at Yarrangobilly Lyrebird Cottage is located in Yarrangobilly within northern Kosciuszko National Park, 5km down a one-way gravel road off the Snowy Mountains Highway, 88km from Tumut and 114km from Cooma. In winter it is advisable for all vehicles to carry snow chains in alpine areas since the weather can be extremely changeable. All Caves House guests driving 2WD vehicles are expected to have chains in winter. These can be hired from Cooma, Adaminaby or Tumut. Ensure that you refuel your vehicle on your way here so that you can comfortably explore the northern Kosciuszko region. There is no fuel available at Yarrangobilly; the closest service stations are in Talbingo and Adaminaby - 24 hour fuel is only available in Cooma or Gundagai. Lyrebird Cottage uses hydro and diesel power. Water is UV treated on site. FACILITIES • 2 bedrooms with ceiling fans and all linen provided – king beds or convert to 2 king singles • 1 bathroom with shower and separate toilet. • Complete cooking facilities • Laundry facilities • Balcony with a 4 burner BBQ and outdoor furniture. • Spacious open plan lounge, dining TELEPHONE/ MOBILE PHONE There is no mobile phone reception at Yarrangobilly and coverage is very patchy along the Snowy Mountains Highway. The Cottage phone is available for guest use - fees apply.

In an emergency out of business hours contact 000 or NPWS staff on 1800 629 104. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR GUESTS • Bedding: Linen, doonas, and pillows are provided for each bed. Each room contains an electric oil heater and ceiling fan. Extra blankets are provided in each so room. Towels are also provided. e • Food: Please ensure h that you bring enough food to cover your stay.. Although the kitchen is fully equipped with cooking utensils and a barbeque is available, the nearest grocery stores are at least 40km away by (Talbingo, Adaminaby or Cabramurra), with major supermarkets 87km away in Tumut. • Bookings: There is a two-night minimum stay (three-night minimum stay on Long Weekends). Please confirm with Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre of the desired bedroom setup at least 2 days before your arrival. Kitchen: Fully self contained with 4 burner gas stovetop and standard sized oven. It also contains a kettle, microwave, fridge/ freezer and extensive cutlery/crockery. Dishwashing detergent and teatowelsare also supplied. All guests are to check in at the Yarrangobilly Caves Visitors Centre on

arrival, where your keys can be collected. Visitor Centre opening hours are 9am to 5pm daily. Lyrebird Cottage sleeps up to four guests.The property must only be occupied by the number of guests specified in the booking.

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Ebony and Chrome Boutique for Australian living Ebony and Chrome Boutique is an exciting new store that opened its doors on April 2 in Jindabyne. The face of the store is a 27-year-old Jindabyne local, Samantha Percival. After graduating from the Canberra Institute of Technology with an Advanced Diploma of Design (Fashion Design), Samantha worked as a fashion buyer for a large surf/fashion store on NSW’s South Coast before returning to her hometown in order to establish Ebony and Chrome. Her experience buying fashion has led her to secure a range of highly sought after Australian designed fashion labels to supply the store. Samantha has coined Ebony and Chrome’s collection of labels “rock n’ rustic style� and says she aims to redefine what fashion means to the Snowy Mountains by embracing laid-back

Australian styling. She explains‌. “Snowy mountains customers are in touch with trends. They know exactly what’s going on, but not all trends and fashion are applicable to us due to our unique climate. Comfort, practicality and style are all important to the Ebony and Chrome customerâ€? The concept of alpine style in Jindabyne has traditionally centred around European fashion, trends and imported labels. Samantha aims to source items from local labels that are still relevant to customers in the Snowy Mountains. “Sometimes digging a lone anorak out of a Sydney -centred range of crop tops and bodycon dresses is a challenge - but I love it!â€? – she laughs‌ “Australian

designers have a lot to offer and if retailers in regional areas can open the right lines of communication, we should start seeing some more practical and relevant items on offer.� Ebony and Chrome’s selection of leather goods, knits, felt hats, sterling silver jewellery

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Targetting bad drivers, bad behaviour Police have geared up for this year’s ski season and are urging winter sports enthusiasts to make safety their priority. Millions of holidaymakers are expected to visit the NSW snowfields during the official snow season between June and October. Southern Region Commander, Acting Assistant Commissioner Joe Cassar, joined Monaro Local Area Commander, Superintendent Rod Smith, to launch ‘Snowsafe 2014’ at Jindabyne Police Station on June 6. Snowsafe is a unique policing strategy involving expert Alpine Operators, General Duties police, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command and assisted by specialist commands throughout the season. Assistant Commissioner Joe Cassar said safety is the top priority this season, whether you are travelling to or from the snowfields or spending time on the slopes. The recent snowfall across the Snowy Mounatins has enforced the police desire to

mainatin safety on the roads. �Our officers are on-duty and ready to go,� Assistant Commissioner Cassar said. “Each year, we bring additional officers to the area to ensure we have sufficient police to maintain a high-visibility presence in the community, as well as at snow resorts and surrounding alpine areas. “Officers will be focused on road safety, alcohol-related crime, anti-social behaviour, personal safety and general community policing. “We will also have additional Traffic and Highway Patrol Command officers patrolling the highways to ensure the safety of everyone travelling to and from the snowfields,� Assistant Commissioner Cassar said. Police are urging holidaymakers to plan their trip ahead of time, especially being well-rested before starting the trip – both to the snowfields and home again. Supt Smith said to arrive safely, motorists need to ensure they drive to road and weather conditions.

“Road safety has always been the top priority during ‘Snowsafe’ and in previous years, we have detected far too many drivers putting the lives of other road users at risk,� Supt Smith said. “In addition to driving to road and weather conditions and being well-rested, motorists should fix snow chains in slippery conditions, ensure everyone in the vehicle is wearing a seatbelt, and never drink and drive. “There will be plenty of police on the roads, not just near the snowfields, but on the highways throughout the Southern Region, so if you do the wrong thing, expect to get caught. “We will also have officers out in the community with our new Lexus-sponsored Snowsafe vehicle, to promote safe driver behaviour,� Supt Smith said. The ‘Snowsafe’ Lexus RX 450h SUV is a community engagement vehicle provided by Lexus Australia under a sponsorship agreement.

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Australians to keep up the winter work-outs With the cooler months well and truly upon us, Australian health initiative ‘Exercise is Medicine’ is calling on Australians to beat the winter bulge and get active rather than going in to hibernation this year. The calls come after the Australian Medical Association released a position

statement regarding participation in physical activity last week, recommending all doctors should opportunistically advise patients and parents of the potential health benefits of increased physical activity, especially for sedentary children and adults. Exercise is Medicine Australia (EIM)

chair and Exercise & Sports Science Australia board member Chris Tzar said a little bit of exercise could go a long way, with regular physical activity useful as both a preventative health measure and a treatment for conditions like obesity. “Regular physical activity is not only proven to reduce the risk of conditions like heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some cancers; it is also hugely beneficial in improving one’s mood and alleviating feelings of stress, anxiety and depression,� Mr Tzar said. “Research indicates that physical inactivity is the principal cause of up to 25 7FOJDF per cent of breast and colon cancer cases around the globe, as well as 27 per cent of diabetes cases and 30 per cent of ischemic heart disease cases, so it pays to get active and heighten your chances of living a long, healthy life.� “With these statistics in mind, EIM Australia is working with medical practitioners, practice nurses and a range of other allied health professionals to make physical activity assessment a component of every patient visit. By recommending physical activity where )BSSJTCVSH $IBJTF possible, we’ll begin to see an improvement in the public’s 8F EP XFFLMZ EFMJWFSJFT health and a significant UP UIF FOUJSF reduction in the national health bill.� 4OPXZ .PVOUBJOT 3FHJPO The Department of Health’s Physical Activity Pacific Furniture and Sedentary Behaviour Guarantees to Guidelines recommends Australians participate in 150beat all our 300 minutes of moderate competitors prices. intensity physical activity or 75-150 minutes of vigorous intensity physical activity each week. Mr Tzar said while the cool winter mornings undoubtedly played a big role in keeping

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people in bed rather than heading outdoors for some morning exercise, there were plenty of ways to incorporate physical activity into a daily routine during the oh-socold winter days. “Mix things up a little. Rather than heading outside on your morning run, hit the gym instead and exercise on a treadmill indoors.� “You could also take the stairs at work rather than riding the elevator to your floor to sneak in a few extra minutes of physical activity while you’re all rugged up.� Mr Tzar said before adopting a vigorous exercise regime, it was important that Australians visit a medical practitioner or accredited exercise physiologist for a health assessment. “Accredited exercise physiologists can help to develop a customised exercise program to suit your health and fitness level,� Mr Tzar said. “They are also really valuable in keeping you motivated and on track to achieve your fitness goals.� To learn more, visit www. exerciseismedicine.org.au or to find an accredited exercise physiologist in your area, please visit the Exercise and Sports Science Australia website at www.essa.org. au. Top tips for beating the winter bulge 1. Be flexible — We’re all guilty of hitting the snooze button on a chilly winter morning, so if you’re really struggling to get out of bed, then go ahead and sleep in! Consider bumping your exercise routine to the afternoon when the weather has warmed up somewhat and you’re already up and about and feeling motivated. 2. Stay indoors — If you’re a netball lover but hate hitting the court in the cold, consider enrolling at your local indoor netball centre instead. There are plenty of sports that offer indoor options, including volleyball, soccer and cricket to name a few. 3. Embrace the cold — Research published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise indicated race times in winter tend to be faster than those recorded in the warmer months. With quicker runs burning a greater number of calories, you’re likely to see better results if you can talk yourself into getting outside in the cold!

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The Peak Festival fever The Opening Weekend of the Australian Snow Season rocked last weekend at Perisher with Peak Festival whipping up a snowstorm of music with more than 140 concerts across 10 on-snow venues from Perisher to Smiggins to Guthega. Over the course of the weekend over 5,000 festival-goers converged on Perisher Peak Festival to catch over 40 bands across four days at the only music festival in snow in the country. More than 60 incredible volunteers assisted the Festival to run like clockwork, and festival-goers hailed from Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, regional NSW and coastal areas. There was a spellbinding feast of sounds at Peak Festival across the June Long Weekend. Sunday was the biggest day of the Festival with a surprise snowfall and hip-hop headliners The Herd drawing the biggest crowd that evening. There was something for everyone at Peak with extraordinary performer Lachy Doley stealing the show on the Hammond, and divine Indigenous singer-songwriter Shellie Morris wooing the crowd with her songs and stories. Saturday hit peak with an unforgettable concert with 12 piece big band afro beats sound of The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra in the evening, and other highlights across the weekend were the middle-eastern grooves of Azadoota, the talented crooning swing of Jordan C Thomas Band and Festival Favourites The Hussy Hicks, The Little Stevies,

Claude Hay, Jorga Carroll and The Double Shadows. The Festival’s music industry development competition ‘Peak Upload’ was won hands-down by singer-songwriter Timothy James Bowen who lives near a river in Bulli on the south coast of NSW. Fresh off the plane from Nashville, Timothy transported the audience with his powerful songs of love, loss and hope and goes home with a prize which includes two delegate passes to AWME (Australasian World Music Expo) in Melbourne, a music management meeting with Troubadour Music, a photo shoot with Mandy Lamont, a publicity intensive with Miss Bettina Media and had a mentorship meeting with The Herd at the Festival. The Spoken Word Program was also popular once again with Carol Heuchan, Laurie McDonald, Zondrae King and Russell Hannah entertaining the crowds. The Broken Ski Competition for an original poem was won by Tom McIlveen (Open Section), Hannah Nugent (Secondary) and 7 year old Jarrah Carlisle won the Junior Section. The Snowy Mountains Cup for a live performance was won by Gail Copley for a recitation of CJ Dennis’s poem ‘I Dips Me Lid’ with the Snowy Slam taken out by Denise Burton. There was lots on for the young and young at heart, with a delightful kids and youth program at the South East Arts Youth Stage with stories, sublime songs, face painting, magic shows and the Youth

Open Mic Stage attracting many emerging young talent from the region to step into the limelight. Perisher was again the first resort in Australia to open for skiing and snowboarding on the long weekend. The success of this year’s festival was thanks to the hard work, sweat and tears from the festival core team led by Festival Director OPEN: Tuesday - Saturday Belinda Shore and Artistic Director David De Santi, and couldn’t have been possible LUNCH: 11am - 2.30pm without the enthusiastic support of over 60 DINNER: 5 - 9.30pm volunteers who came from all over Australia OPEN SUNDAY NIGHTS FOR THE WINTER SKI SEASON to be part of the Perisher Peak Festival. Win a $50 gift voucher every month Presented by The Perisher Resorts Just subscribe to our newsletter - more at Chamber of Commerce, the 2014 www.phaskitchen.com.au Peak Festival would also like to thank major sponsors - Perisher, Destination Fully Licenced 6452 5489 NSW, NSW National Parks and Wildlife 121 Sharp St Cooma Service, South East Arts, MadFish Wines, (upstairs next to Cooma Visitors Centre) Kopparberg, Slopes and Media Partners The Music, BMA Magazine and WIN TV. The 2015 Festival will take place from 5-8 Ideal location for Selwyn Snowfields, just 9 km from Adaminaby or June 2015.

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Shake it up, Cocina

It’s been a hard day at work, and you need a drink. Or maybe you’re after somewhere to impress that recently acquired onsnow romance. You don’t quite have the strength to try the pubs, but you’re not necessarily after a meal to accompany that drink of choice. Stop panicking (it’s bad for your heart), Jindabyne finally has its own uniquely flavoured cocktail bar. Agave Bar is upstairs at Cocina Mexican Grill & Cantina, and is now in its second season. The bar is open every night during winter from 5.30 in the evening,

that the end product oduct provides a pleasant experience. There’s no requirement to dine, although if you do feel peckish there are a range of tasty appetisers available to order from the bar menu. Suppose you’re famished? Having quenched yourr thirst, head back k

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with a drinks menu featuring cocktails made by an experienced mixologist. There’s also a variety of other beverages available, including coffee. If you need to adapt a drink to cater to your specific needs, or perhaps feel like experimenting with some new flavours, the mixologist is on hand to provide advice and ensure

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Cooma & Region Calendar of events July Friday 4th Snowy Mountains U3A Friday Forum – U3A Centre, Sharp St Cooma, 12 midday, all members welcome, BYO lunch (Contact pacaj@iinet.net.au) Snowy Mountains Professional Network – Cooma Hotel, Cooma, 5.30pm til 7.30pm, a community group aimed at connecting professionals in the region (Contact smpn.cooma@gmail.com) Saturday 5th Bombala Markets – Bombala Visitor Centre, stalls, food and lots more (Contact 6458 4622) Crackenback Cottage Markets – Alpine Way, Crackenback, 9am to 1pm, local producers markets (Contact 0401 146 166) Captains Flat Markets – Community Hall, 10am to 1pm (Contact Elizabeth 0410 597 227 or www.captainsflat.org/markets.htm) Friday 11th Snowy Mountains U3A Friday Forum – U3A Centre, Sharp St Cooma, 12 midday, all members welcome, BYO lunch (Contact pacaj@iinet.net.au) Saturday 12th Nimmitabel Markets – Nimmitabel, 10am to 2pm (Contact Judy 6454 6463 or Jeneatte 6454 6493) Friday 18th Snowy Mountains U3A Friday Forum – U3A Centre, Sharp St Cooma, 12 midday, all members welcome, BYO lunch (Contact pacaj@iinet.net.au) Cooma Little Theatre presents ‘Old Boilers’ – Cooma

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Little Theatre, tickets from the Cooma Visitors Centre (Contact 6455 1743) Saturday 19th Local Produce Market – Jindabyne Visitors Centre, 9am to 1pm (Contact Neil Brown on 0412 047 355 or valleyvistacoffee@activ8.net.au) Cooma Little Theatre presents ‘Old Boilers’ – Cooma Little Theatre, tickets from the Cooma Visitors Centre (Contact 6455 1743) Sunday 20th Cooma Rotary High Country Markets – Centennial Park, Cooma, hosted by Cooma Rotary Club (Contact 0437 601 350) Friday 25th Snowy Mountains U3A Friday Forum – U3A Centre, Sharp St Cooma, 12 midday, all members welcome, BYO lunch (Contact pacaj@iinet.net.au) Cooma Little Theatre presents ‘Old Boilers’ – Cooma Little Theatre, tickets from the Cooma Visitors Centre (Contact 6455 1743) Saturday 26th Cooma Little Theatre presents ‘Old Boilers’ – Cooma Little Theatre, tickets from the Cooma Visitors Centre (Contact 6455 1743) Celebrity Chef Dinner with Colin Fassnidge – Lake Crackenback Resort, Colin will join forces with our Executive Chef, Greg Pieper in delivering a sensational evening of fine food, bookings essential (Contact www.lakecrackenback.com.au)

Sunday 27th Bredbo CWA Village Markets – Bredbo Hall, 9am to 3pm (Contact 6454 4104) Cooma Little Theatre presents ‘Old Boilers’ – Cooma Little Theatre, 2pm, tickets from the Cooma Visitors Centre (Contact 6455 1743)

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Cooma & Region Calendar of events August Friday 1st Snowy Mountains U3A Friday Forum – U3A Centre, Sharp St Cooma, 12 midday, all members welcome, BYO lunch (Contact betbraden@hotmail.com) Snowy Mountains Professional Network – Cooma Hotel, Massie Street, Cooma, 5.30pm til 7.30pm, meets first Friday of each month, a community group aimed at connecting new and existing professionals in the region (Contact smpn.cooma@gmail.com) Cooma Little Theatre presents ‘Old Boilers’ – Cooma Little Theatre, tickets from the Cooma Visitors Centre (Contact 6455 1743) Jae Haydon Performs – Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains, Jindabyne, 6pm til 9pm Saturday 2nd Macenmist Truffle Hunt – Macenmist Truffle Farm , 230 Cappanana Road Bredbo, 10am til 12 noon, $30 per head, video demonstration, truffle hunt with dogs and light refreshments (Contact 6454 4095 or www. macenmist.com.au) Bombala Markets – Bombala Visitor Centre, Monaro Hwy, Bombala, stalls, food and lots more (Contact 6458 4622) Crackenback Cottage Markets – Alpine Way, Crackenback, 9am to 1pm, local producers markets (Contact 0401 146 166) Cooma Little Theatre presents ‘Old Boilers’ – Cooma Little Theatre, tickets from the Cooma Visitors Centre (Contact 6455 1743) Klaus Tietz Live – Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains, Jindabyne, 6pm til 9pm. Wednesday 6th Young @ Art 2014 – St Pauls Church Hall, Snowy Monaro Arts Council, young performers from the Snowy Region (Contact

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Sunday 17th Cooma Rotary High Country Markets – Centennial Park, Cooma, hosted by Cooma Rotary Club (Contact 0437 601 350) Cooma Music Competition – St Pauls Church Hall, Cooma (Contact www.coomamusic. com.au) NAIDOC Expo – The Raglan Gallery, Lambie Street, Cooma, including Price’s CafĂŠ Installation, celebrating Moryua’s social hub for Aboriginal people in the 50’s and 60’s using video, photographs and music created in a cafĂŠ setting (Contact 6452 3377 or www. raglangallery.org.au) Thursday 21st Jae Haydon Performs – Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains, Jindabyne, 6pm til 9pm Friday 22nd Snowy Mountains U3A Friday Forum – U3A Centre, Sharp St Cooma, 12 midday, all members welcome, BYO lunch (Contact betbraden@hotmail.com) St Pats presents ‘Oliver Twist’ – Cooma Little Theatre, 6pm, tickets from the Cooma Visitors Centre (Contact 6455 1742) Saturday 23rd Macenmist Truffle Hunt – Macenmist Truffles Farm, 230 Cappanana Road Bredbo, private function admission is a ticketed event and entry is by bookings only (Contact 6454 4095 or www.macenmist.com.au) Cooma’s Aboriginal Debutante Ball – Hub Youth Centre, Cooma (Contact 6452 5534) St Pats presents ‘Oliver Twist’ – Cooma Little Theatre, 6pm, tickets from the Cooma

Visitors Centre (Contact 6455 1742) Celebrity Chef Dinner with Justin North – Lake Crackenback Spa & Resort, Justin and Executive Chef Greg Pieper will create a mouth-watering menu with matching wines, bookings essential. (Contact www. lakecrackenback.com.au) CJ Performs – Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains, Jindabyne, 6pm til 9pm (Contact 6456 2562) Open Mic Musical Afternoon – Cooma ExServices Club, 1pm, $2 including afternoon tea. (contact Elaine 6452 5925) Thursday 28th Marshall O’Kell Performs – Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains, Jindabyne, 6pm til 9pm Friday 29th Snowy Mountains U3A Friday Forum – U3A Centre, Sharp St Cooma, 12 midday, all members welcome, BYO lunch (Contact betbraden@hotmail.com) St Pats presents ‘Oliver Twist’ – Cooma Little Theatre, 6pm, tickets from the Cooma Visitors Centre (Contact 6455 1742) Saturday 30th St Pats presents ‘Oliver Twist’ – Cooma Little Theatre, 6pm, tickets from the Cooma Visitors Centre (Contact 6455 1742) Beautiful Imperfection Performs – Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains, Jindabyne, 6pm til 9pm (Contact 6456 2562) Sunday 31st Bredbo CWA Village Markets – Bredbo Hall, Monaro Highway, 9am to 3pm (Contact 6454 4104)

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Meeting called to help save brumbies A meeting will be held in Jindabyne on July 12 at 1pm at Lake Jindabyne Hotel to discuss the future of the Snowy Mountains brumbies. The convener, the president of Snowy Mountains Brumby Sustainability and Management Group (SMBSMG), Alan Lanyan, invites all members of the public to the

meeting. Mr Lanyan said “the future of the Snowy brumby is now in your hands. “The State Government and local politicians won’t act to save the brumby without your intervention in the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s extermination of the Snowy brumby”. SMBSMG was formed following a community meeting in Tumut where supporters ,MOTEL. of the snowy brumby voted overwhelmingly in support of the resolutions as presented. The resolutions were again endorsed at a community interest meeting held recently in Cooma. The community interest meetings and subsequent outcomes are resultant from a high level of public concern at all aspects of National Parks Warm and cosy in winter and Wildlife (NPWS) brumbyy A friendly welcome awaits you... trapping, handling management and transport practices as well as their philosophic enmity toward the brumby currently implemented 42 Bombala St Cooma NSW 2630 under a coalition government. T 02 6452 4133 | F 02 6452 3397 SMBSMG is currently engaged info@nebulacooma.com www.nebulacooma.com

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supporters of the Snowy brumby, there was no indication that the previous Minister, her Ministry, NPWS management or the incumbent Coalition Government had or have any intent to honour any of the subject clauses of the MOU or recognise the validity of

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New gallery to open in Berridale

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Berridale is set to welcome a new art gallery this month. It’s still a work in progress when Pauline and Anthony open their door for this interview. From the freshly painted crisp white walls, and following an energetic guided tour, it’s clear to see that there are big plans in store for this building. “We want it to be a showcase of local artworks and local products. It’s going to be an opportunity for local people to showcase their creativity to the public,� Pauline explains. Pauline has been specialising in Aboriginal dot art for the past 17 years, and has had numerous exhibitions. Self-taught, she draws upon the rich history of the Worimi and Biripi Aboriginal people when creating her contemporary work. Her husband, Anthony, constructs sculptural pieces from waste products such as animal skulls. Drawing on 20 years of experience, he describes sourcing materials as an often-messy process, one that is far detached from the final product. He too is self-taught, and works during the week as the driver of the Mobile Library Van. “It’s just a hobby, something to kill time with,� he says. Whilst they’ll share a personal studio out the back of the building, Pauline plans to paint in front of gallery patrons next to a central wood fire. The pair moved to Berridale following a discussion they had on the return trip from their honeymoon in 2009. “We made a life decision to move, that moment driving back. It was the best decision we’ve made.� They now live in Berridale with their son Izac. The gallery won’t just be home to works by Pauline and Anthony, they want the building to act as a hub for variety of artists and producers, with the simple rule that artworks and gift items must have been crafted in the Snowy Mountains. They’ve teamed up with next door neighbour and sculptor, Alex Corby, in an effort to promote Berridale

as an artistic destination. Alex runs a local plumbing business, and discovered a passion for sculpting after interacting with the materials, such as copper, common to the trade. Like Anthony and Pauline, he too is selftaught. “I started making them (sculptures), and I enjoyed making them, and it went from there� he says. He now runs a pop-up gallery, where he exhibits sculptures made from recycled materials. Examples include Red Back spiders made from cistern balls.

The three artists have already made plans for a ‘Sculptures in the Garden’ event on the 2015 Easter Weekend, to complement the other artistic events on offer in the region. “We don’t just want Berridale to be a town people drive through on the way to the snow, we want people to stop and enjoy the local surroundings. We love Berridale, and we want this to be a gallery for everyone,� Pauline says. The Berridale Art Gallery will be officially opened on July 15. Alex Corby’s pop-up gallery is open most weekends during winter, as well as long weekends.

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Perisher calendar of events - July/August Subaru Qld Interschools Championships – July 3 The Interschools Snowsports Championships is a series of snowsports competitions where students compete for their school as part of a team or an individual in any of our seven discipline events. School students from kindergarten to year 12 can compete. For more info go to: www.qldinterschools.com.au

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2014 Scots College Snowsports race – July 7 The Scots College Championships is a fun, family orientated race day open to children of all ages from all schools, as long as they have the ability to get down a gentle blue course, set on Front Valley. The race is organised by The Scots College snowsports association. For more info go to: www.snowsports.tsc. nsw.edu.au

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Travelplan Ski Sydney Championships – July 9-12 The Interschools Snowsports Championships is a series of snowsports competitions where students compete for their school as part of a team or an individual in any of our seven discipline events. School students from kindergarten to year 12 can compete. For more info go to: www.nswinterschools. com.au Canberra Alpine Club’s annual Junior’s Week Race - July 17 Canberra Alpine Club’s annual Junior’s Week Race is open to CAC club members and friends of all ages. The race is a friendly event open to both skiers and boarders who want to develop their racing skills, or just have some fun. 2014 Subaru ACT-Southern NSW Championships : Jul 30 - Aug 1 The Interschools Snowsports Championships is a series of snowsports competitions where students compete for their school as part of a team or an individual in any of our seven discipline events. School students from kindergarten to year 12 can compete. For more detail go to: www. nswinterschools.com.au

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Jindabyne’s GP Super Clinic officially opened The official opening of the Snowy River GP Super Clinic was held on Saturday June 21. The celebration commenced with a Community Open Day. Snowy River Shire Council was overwhelmed by the appreciation and encouraging feedback given by the many residents and visitors who came to wander through this new community facility and who spoke with the staff that are now operating in the building. More than 100 guests attended the official ceremony that took place in the evening. Dignitaries, medical professionals, emergency service representatives, construction crew, community members and Council staff came together to celebrate this momentous occasion. The evening was commemorated by Dr Hendy, Member for Eden

Monaro and Snowy River Shire’s Mayor Cahill by unveiling the official plaque. They were also joined by dedicated community members, Neen Pendergast and Bruce Hodges for the cutting of the ribbon ceremony. “This official function is a culmination of years of hard work and dedication of our community, medical professionals and Council. It serves to demonstrate our Shires’ ability to construct and deliver complex infrastructure for our community if sufficient funding is made available” explained Mayor Cahill. “We will continue to strongly advocate with and on behalf of the community for increased health care services for this Shire.” Pictured, the new GP Super Clinic in Thredbo Terrace, Jindabyne.

New after hours medical service at Jindabyne Southern NSW Medicare Local (SNSWML) will be trialling an after hours walk-in medical clinic during the winter season. An agreement, details of which are confidential, has been reached between Jindabyne Medical Practice and SNSWML allowing the clinic to use the Snowy River GP Super Clinic general practitioner facilities. Jindabyne After Hours Medical Clinic will be staffed by a GP and a nurse, both contracted by SNSWML. Staff have already been determined, with their details to be announced closer to the commencement of the trial.

The clinic will operate seven nights a week from 6.15pm to 10pm, as well as Sunday mornings from 9am to 1pm. The trial commenced on June 30, and will run until October 6. The clinic will be a fee-paying service. CEO of SNSWML, Kathryn Stonestreet, described the clinic as suitable for urgent conditions that can’t wait until morning. “People can walk in any time during clinic hours and they will be triaged by a registered nurse then wait

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to see the GP.” She added that the clinic was not a substitute for those in need of hospitalisation. “Of course, people should continue to present at Cooma Hospital or call the NSW Ambulance Service on Triple Zero (000) for

emergency conditions that require hospital care.” A press release from SNSWML stated that “depending on the success of the after hours clinic, it could become a regular winter service for the town.”

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