This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 14 June 2019 by thisweek

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WINTER EDITION TWO

FRIDAY 14TH JUNE 2019

Welcome to the Start of a Great Winter!

The start of the terrain park action for season 2019. Pic - Nathan Fenton | Hannes Holly from RollerskiDownUnder training on the rollers in Perth. Pic – Courtesy Hannes Holly | Great skiing on Towers for Queen’s Birthday weekend. Pic - Courtesy FCSL

FROM THE CEO Smiles Galore and More in Store…

glorious opening weekend saw Falls Creek resort showing off the very best it has to offer (well…for this time of the year at least), with an impressive seven lifts turning, the village full ski in-ski out and magnificent sunshine on the first Saturday of the season. Demonstrating how fickle Mother Nature can be, pre-frozen snow and fog washed off some of the glory from opening weekend, however, thanks to the great work of the grooming team and their early preparations and snow farming, we are still in pretty good shape for so early in the season. In fact, relative to the 30 year snow depth average, we are tracking along ok… The unpredictability of the weather reminds me of the need to also be prepared for what the alps can throw at you and the Norwegian saying that “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes.” It’s also a good segue into understanding the importance of having the right equipment.

Aside from comfy boots and which type of planks you choose to ride, how you protect yourself from the elements is vitally important. I’ve written on this topic in previous editions and I’m going to reiterate the need to ensure that staying warm to the core is critical. Nothing ruins a great trip to the snow, then being cold and miserable because you didn’t dress for the conditions. So, most importantly, layer up. Advice on how many layers varies from three to four and can be a bit of trial and error before you find what works for you. My personal choice on really cold days is four, as you can always cool down, or reduce layers if needed (or vent, but more on that later). Essentially, never, I repeat - never wear cotton as a base layer in cold weather. The French call cotton ‘the fabric of death,’ as it can absorb up to 27 times its weight in water and transfers heat away from the body 25 times faster than air… so ditch the cotton, try synthetic or wool base layers. Next, you’ll want another close fitting, slightly thicker mid layer. I tend to double up with a wool or synthetic layer that includes a thin hood, which keeps my head warm under my helmet and doubles

up as buff when the wind starts to bite. For additional warmth, add on top a down, synthetic or poly fleece – it doesn’t really matter, but these layers keep your core well regulated. Finally, the shell or outer-wear, is the first line of defence from wind and snow. There are many different options and ratings that apply to outer fabrics in order to keep out water and wind. There’s Gore-Tex, or similar sandwich membrane processes that are as close to bulletproof as you can get! But, being the ‘best’ these items are generally the most expensive garments. However, outerwear of this type is also the most durable and long lasting. Other ratings where the label says DWR, which stands for ‘durable water repellent’ is a garment made via a process that bakes into the fabric a waterproof barrier. It works great, though needs retreatment every few years, which can be done quite easily in the cleaning process. The other most common rating system uses the numbers 5k-10k up to 20K indicating how waterproof the jacket is. These ratings refer to a process which tests how much water one square inch of fabric can hold without leaking in a 24 hour period. Note: Anything below 5k isn’t waterproof,

OPENING HOURS THIS WEEKEND 12pm – 4pm Saturday and Sunday Check this space for longer hours during the season. Panabode Building, Slalom Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: E4. Look for the Harvey Kat. Located front of Karelia Lodge on Parallel St.

Opens from 12pm -2.30pm & 4pm - 6pm Goulash soup, goulash pies, Czech pastry, cakes, baked donuts, real hot Chocolate, gluhwein, coffee and more!

For Further Information: Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum Ph: 03 5758 1200

Resort Entry Tickets may also be purchased on-line at

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Visitor Information Centre

The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located in the Resort Management Office, up stairs on the corner of Slalom Street and Bogong High Plains Road. Open 8am – 5pm daily for Visitor Information and Gym Memberships. Ph: 03 5758 1202. (Map Ref: E4)

Resort Entry

Resort Entry is located at Howman’s Gap, approx. 4km before reaching Falls Creek. Day and Night passes are $56.50 on arrival per day, (or $51.50 on line). If arriving after 5pm and departing prior to midnight on the same day, entry is free. Visitors over 65 years of age receive a discount. Season Passes are available at $555 (or $475 on line). An ‘All Resorts’ permit, valid at all Victorian Snow Resorts is available for $787.00. Enquire at the Visitor Information Centre desk. Resort Entry Fees fund the essential services of: • Ski patrol • Car Parking • Snow Clearing • Water Supply • Waste Management • Visitor Information Services 2

Child Care – Hours & Rates

Falls Creek Child Care is located in the St Falls complex, at the base of the Halley’s Comet chairlift – open from 8:30am to 5pm, seven days a week for children from 12 weeks to five years old. Hours & Rates Morning: 8:30am – 12:30pm $90 Afternoon: 1:30pm – 5pm $75 Full Day: 8:30am – 5pm $135 Bookings are strongly recommended as places are limited. Make your booking at: www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.

Accommodation Transfer Service Operating from the Terminal Building on the Bogong High Plains Road, the Accommodatin Transfer Service will move you, your family and your luggage comfortably to your lodge or apartment. Hours of Operation Mon – Thurs & Sat: 8am – 10pm Friday: 8am – 12 midnight Sunday: 8am – 10pm A Taxi Service is available in the Village during these hours. Ph: 03 5758 1203

Rates Adult: One Way $24 Return $39 Child One Way $18 Return $24 Season Pass: Adult $200 Kids Under Five: Free Luggage Allowance Two pieces of luggage, one pair of skis & boots or snowboard & boots and one piece of hand luggage per person. Excess Luggage: $8 per item. Ticket Sales – On Mountain & On Line From 27.06.19 until 09.09.19 all visitors will be required to use the Accommodation Transfer Service. Visitor vehicles will not be permitted into the village during this period. Falls Creek Resort Management General Enquiries: Ph: 03 5758 1200

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FROM THE CEO only water resistant. If possible, make sure that final layer has ‘venting.’ Pit zips or the like that give you the ability to regulate your body heat. Many ski/ boarding pants offer venting on the legs. I find these the most effective way to off-load heat… especially when sitting on a chair lift or taking a break. Last tip, ‘Texas Gore-Tex’ also known as denim, is NOT appropriate to ski/board in, even if ‘waterproofed.’ Of course, if you’ve been contemplating an upgrade for your gear, the many great retail outlets throughout the village and in the valley have extensive collections offering the broadest range of essential equipment and given the variety, are also able to cater to all budgets. Check them out here: http://www. fallscreek.com.au/retail. Foodie Tip of the Week: Someplace Else Bar & Grill has become a favourite on opening weekend. Great quality burgers and real value for money. The panko crumbed mushrooms with gremolata, shaved parmesan and pesto kewpie are a huge hit with my boys as an entrée. Who doesn’t love it when it’s not a challenge to get kids to eat ‘veggies’? •

LOCAL TALENT

Stuart Smythe, CEO Great Success Falls Creek Resort Management ocal lad Ben McIlroy is an up and coming Enduro mountain bike racer. Over the last two years he has progressed to be the fastest junior rider in Australia winning both the National Series and the National Championships in 2016. On March 26 Ben went and raced his first ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in Rotorua, New Zealand. Prior to2019! the event Welcome to Winter Matt Rousu caught up with Ben to chat about the race and his potential future in the mountain world. Sevenbike Days a Week MR: Is this your first overseas race? From 10am Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS For relaxed long lunches, exceptional (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be dinners, coffee, snacks and drinks! pretty exciting. Plus, we have a great balcony to enjoy action in Slalom Plaza! MR: Is the it excitement or are you nervous? Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous Every Day Specials than excited.Pizza Excited to Long race overseas, but $35 Large & Dry Neck Deer nervous because it’s such a big event. Saturdays & Wednesdays MR: Have you heard about the $10 Small Pizzaanything 4pm - 6pm tracks over in Rotorua, NZ? Menu and further info, visit: Ben:For From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, www.snowlands.com/thelasthoot they’re fast and there many rocks. Slalom Plaza (opp aren’t Halley’s Comet) MR: How did you get into riding? Ph: 03 5758 3088 Map Ref: F3 Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad,

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A grand opening weekend enjoyed by many. Pic - Courtesy Falls Creek Ski Lifts

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FROM THE GM We are many, but we are one…

eople often ask me what the Lift Company does over the summer? “Nadda, nothing, zip, zero, zilch” I answer, “we lock up and take a long holiday.” I wish! What do we do? Hard to imagine, I know, but the reality is we’re probably as busy in summer as we are in winter. Our permanent staff barely take a break. Once the lifts stop turning, the maintenance team are already prepping them for the following season. It literally takes all summer to check, service and repair and re-commission every lift to ensure they are safe and reliable for the next season. Our vehicle maintenance team similarly do the same with our snow grooming fleet and snowmobiles and the slope maintenance crew set about servicing all 240 of our snowmaking machines and supporting systems. This year they replaced several hundred meters of aging underground pipe, added a few new snowmaking lances, fixed some tricky slope drainage issues and completed much needed summer grooming of the Ys and Maze areas.

Travelling to Falls Creek this winter? Leave the worries of hiring and fitting chains, coping with anti-freeze and icy roads behind you!

Let’s get that lift open – there are skiers waiting and good snow to be had!!!. GM Sharon Raguse with the scissors, supported by Resort Board member Jo Shannon and proudly backed up by Pete the Snowdragon. Pic – Courtesy Falls Creek Ski Lifts

Planning for each season begins long before the last season finished. Much of what we need to do relies on importing heavy equipment and parts from overseas and timing is critical. Same for our retail outlets where some lines of hard-wear and apparel need to be ordered 18 months in advance. Miss the boat and we really do… miss the actual boat! Then there’s the preparation for recruiting, training, clothing and housing of over 300 seasonal employees. Plus the cooperation and coordination that’s required to excite and fuel that snow obsession among our guests through marketing and PR. It’s like

Park your car in the secure car-park in Tawonga South and ride our comfortable warm coach to Falls Creek! Daily departures from Melbourne, Albury and Mount Beauty will have you on the slopes sooner – without the fuss!!

preparing for the Olympics… only this event runs for four months! …and that’s just the lift company. Multiply that now by the services provided by Resort Management in maintaining XC ski trails, roads, and essential services. Add to that the roles played by Police, CFA, SES, Ambulance Victoria, the Medical Centre, the ATS transport and the numerous accommodation and dining venues throughout this glorious village and you’re starting to get some insight into how complex running a ski resort can be. Last weekend, Falls Creek Resort opened on over 45cm of early Winter snow fall, on top of 30 000 cubic meters of manmade snow to deliver the strongest start to a season in almost 20 years! As corny as it sounds, it really does take an army of passionate and committed people working together to bring to life this amazing mountain experience and we love it! Enjoy yourselves this week! • Sharon Raguse, GM Falls Creek Ski Lifts

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DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA DWA Resort Services

service that enables independence, inclusion and accessibility.

Many regulars and visitors to Falls Creek would be more than aware of Disabled Wintersport Australia’s (DWA) facilitated camps program. They would see large groups of volunteer guides and disabled members most weekends arriving at the bottom of the Halley’s Comet chairlift and enjoying a wonderful time on snow. These camps, that run out of our wonderful ‘accessible accommodation’ facility at Howman’s Gap, are only one part of what we do. DWA also have our Resort Services Program (RSP) which supports members wishing to independently visit our Alpine Resorts. The DWA Resort Services Program operates at all five of the large Australian ski resorts and here at Falls Creek is coordinated by Pete Hull. The Resort Services Program aims to support DWA members wishing to visit our Alpine Resorts with family, friends or on their own. Helping to address the challenges presented by disabilities of all kinds, the role of the RSP Coordinator is to enable access to equipment, guides, adaptive ski instructors and accessible accommodation and facilities required to overcome various challenges that disability can present to those wanting to enjoy snowsports. The fantastic thing about the Resort Services Program is that those with a disability can enjoy the thrill of snowsports equally with their friends or family in an inclusive manner. Provided with appropriate adaptive equipment, guide support and skilled instructions, all of a sudden the person with a disability is sliding down slopes, riding chairlifts and

hooting and hollering alongside their ablebodied friends and family. For the person with a disability, it can mean heading back to the snow for a week with mates, participating in the University ski trip with your peers or actively holidaying with the rest of the family. These words from a mother who enjoyed a first-time family ski trip last year with their young son with Cerebral Palsy sums up beautifully the goal of the DWA Resort Services Program…. “You may or may not realise the impact you guys have made to our lives in what you do is massive. There is not one active holiday we have been able to do as a family that is this inclusive and allows parents like us to also have an enjoyable holiday. We are eternally grateful.” If you would like to be part of Resort Services as a guide email Pete Hull at phull@disabledwintersport.com.au to find out about training and upcoming guiding opportunities. If you would like more information about DWA and our Resort Services Program, or donate to support our work, head to www.disabledwintersport. com.au. • Pete Hull

Being able to help a family enjoy their time together on the snow ‘as a family’ is unbelievably rewarding. Pic – Courtesy DWA

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS ‘It’s Still Quite Early!’

ith the hype and fun of the Queen’s Birthday Opening weekend surely over and we seem to settle in to the rhythm of the season, we can remind ourselves that it is still quite early. Especially because there has been a bit of rain, so it’s nice to think “oh well we usually don’t have that much snow this time of year anyway.” For some of us, we are still at school, still working very hard or just don’t have access to the snow much at the moment. If that is the case, you might like to think about the options. This week I’m going to talk about what we can all do in the meantime to ensure that we ‘hit the ground running’ or maybe better ‘hit the snow skiing…!’

Many of us have goals that we want to succeed in this winter. Now you don’t have to be an elite athlete to set goals, actually a study I read said that people who set goals in life are 80% more likely to be more successful. For example if your aim in to complete the 21km Birkebeiner after having done five years in the joey, then that’s a good goal. Or perhaps you’ve done three full 42km Hoppets already and want to hit a certain time, maybe under two and a half hours? That’s quite positive. Or podium at Victorian Junior championships. This one is probably my best suggestion yet - ‘ski the whole paralyser hill without stopping once!’ If these appealed to you, or you already have your own ambitions for the season, then this week I’m going to tell you how to reach them. ‘Fitspo’ It is definitely a smart thing to start having (if you haven’t already) a weekly exercise routine into your daily life. This will mean you firstly hopefully won’t get injured in any way on the snow, and secondly, will

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be feeling fitter and therefore enjoy Cross Country skiing more this season (and reach your goals). With the fundamental concept of the sport being based around fitness, to start with, you can simply pick up the running, cycling, swimming, rowing etc. Even join the local football club, anything to build base fitness. National Team skiers from around the world do these types of training as well. Trying to implement at least a couple of these aerobic exercises into your week will actually work wonders. ‘Case study’ For example, this year my dad wants to go back to completing the 21km Birkie in good shape. He has done it before but had to go back to the Joey for a couple of years due to knee surgery. I’ve written him a little weekly program. I wrote him a bit of a training program, twice a week he goes to the gym where he rides the bike for 30minutes followed by some simple weights. Twice a week I get him on the ski erg (which he has at home) doing 20minutes with a one minute intensity rise every 5mins. To finish with, because he is building up the knee strength still, he goes to the beach to do a short water running/ swimming session, water skipping, jumping and kicking. I’ve made him sound quite good here, hopefully he is actually doing this stuff at home. This is a great example

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At the top of Halley’s Comet Chairlift

Welcome to Winter 2019

Queen’s Birthday operating hours depending upon snow and chairlift operating hours.

Milch is back!!! Open from 9am for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Amazing coffee and home-baked treats!! Cocktail Hour Daily – 4pm to 5pm Nightly Drink Specials also! Mondays: $20 Burger Night Plus TRIVIA! Tuesdays: Closed for Dinner Wednesdays: $25 Steak Night!!

Dinner Available from 5pm!

Falls Creek’s home of fabulous food, specialty coffee, super smoothies, shakes & fresh juices just got a whole lot more exciting! The region’s best craft beers on tap – plus an extensive wine list & cocktail menu!

Fuel up the mornings - recharge the days - relax the evenings!!

J.B.’S

RESTAURANT

Super convenient location at the base of Eagle Chair

OPEN EVERY DAY!

Friday night - Mountain Staff Special - all main meals are 1/2 price. All stubbies (Aussie, Czech, German, Polish & Belgian) $7/stubbie. Saturday Night - All You Can Eat - German Night! Sunday to Friday - JB's Menu at 2018 Prices! Monday to Friday - Staff meals off JB's Menu $25/serve. All drinks (30ml) & All stubbies -$9/ each.

Ph: 03 5758 3407

PUBLIC BAR: 4:30pm to Close! RESTAURANT: 6pm – 9pm

4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek. Map Ref: J3

9 Parallel Street. Map Ref: H2 Ph: 03 5758 3278

Bookings Recommended

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Open daily from 8am til late for breakfast, lunch & dinner eats + all day treats made with love!

Be sure to pop in and sample local goodness with super friendly service See us on Facebook & Instagram. For reservations call 03 5758 3222

Located in the Village Bowl, below Altitude Apartments. Map Ref: N2 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2019 Edition TWO

CROSS COUNTRY NEWS to get some ideas from but basically if you’re a beginner and want to make sure you have some fitness level, a couple of solid aerobic sessions each week, a strength type session and all else is a bonus I would say. Here is an example week: Monday: Rest day Tuesday: Easy Run, 30minutes Wednesday: Gym Thursday: Bike Ride, 45minutes Friday: Gym (optional) Saturday: Interval session, Bike/Run/Swim, 5x2 minutes hard. Sunday: Rollerski (or something else), 45mins

Couch Valerio with a group of national team candidates working out on roller skis. Pic - Ken Bell

‘What is Roller-skiing?’ If you are really keen to get those skispecific muscles working before you go skiing, a great recommendation is rollerskiing. Many of you will be familiar with the training method. I am a long time member of the club and if you aren’t familiar with the term “roller-skiing” you might be familiar with ‘roller skates,’ ‘skiing on the road’ or ‘street skis.’ This is basically cross country skiing for pavement/road type surfaces and goes a long way to preparing the body for skiing. Just search it on youtube to see what it’s about. If you want to buy some, visit Discoverxcski.com and check out the ‘summer’ section.

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‘Enjoy getting fit’ It may be a weird time of year but it’s also an exciting time of the year, a time to see if the work will pay off and you’ll hit the snow feeling fresh and strong. There are not many better feelings. So make sure to throw the excuses out the window and give the dry land training for cross country a go before the season is in full flight. • Seve de Campo

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THIS WEEK AT ELK Celebrating the “epic” start of a new season Best value breakfast on the mountain Breakfast daily from 7.30am Featuring the best value breakfast Toastie including a coffee for only $14.50

Welcome to Winter 2019 • Rustic,

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Daily express lunch Chefs special main courses @ $22.50

and grill in the heart of Falls Creek’s famous Village Bowl.

Dinner A selection of amazing entrees Early bird dinner specials from $25

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“Apartment 3” Elks new cocktail bar Enjoy some amazing discounted cocktails after dinner “Apartment 3” Elks new cocktail bar Tuesday to Sunday evening”

Stay tuned for our weekly specials. In the meantime, have fun, work hard and be safe

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COMMUNITY BAND’S MID-YEAR CONCERT An Absolute Treat

he Mount Beauty and District Community Band have certainly earned the ‘community’ tag in their title. Not only do all its members reside in the Kiewa or Ovens Valley, but the Band has a long term commitment to performing at local events and functions. In recent years these events have included, Australia Day, Carols by Candlelight, Remembrance Day, Seniors Week and the Mount Beauty Music Festival. The appearance of these dedicated volunteer musical talents at each of these events makes the difference between a good day and a really good day!

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Band members also participated in this year’s Anzac Day Service in Mount Beauty with Braam De Villiers, Roni McDowell, Keith Pike and Robyn Wood singing with the choral group and Jeanette Teychenne playing a stirring rendition of the Last Post. The scenery is superb, but you’ve got bigger things to worry about - like the cost of this thing they’re about to load you in to. “It’s OK; I’ve got Victorian Ambulance cover” Pic - Courtesy Ambulance Victoria.

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For further information on ambulance memberships, call 1800 648 484 or visit the website www.ambulance.vic.gov.au. A further bit of good news is that you can ring the above number, give them your details, pay by credit card and you 17 Slalom St, (03) 5758 3263 are covered by 5pm the next day. You can do the same Lounge by jumping on to the Nelse Bar, website. If you don’t have a credit card, Open Fire. go to yourHuge local Post Office and it can all beYour doneLocal there. •| All Welcome!

Several keen members of our volunteer community band enjoying rehersals. Pic - Courtesy Community Band

As well as their participation in community events, the Band presents a Mid-Year and End of Year Concert in the Mount Beauty Community Centre. These events not only provide an incentive and challenge for band members but also for its Musical Director Glenn Ramage who spends many hours researching suitable music for the band to include in its repertoire. With weekly rehearsals and expert tuition from five band members skilled in the art of WINTER SEVENTEEN conducting, theEDITION band is eventually able to perform these pieces to concert standard.

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This commitment by Glenn and band members will be evident at the Winter (Mid-Year) Concert to be held on June 22nd. Traditionally this concert features solos by some of the band’s very talented musicians and this year will be no exception with clarinet, saxophone, flute, trumpet and xylophone features. So come in from the cold on June 22nd to the warmth of the Mount Beauty Community Centre and be entertained with a range of music by the Full Concert Band, StageFRIDAY Band and29TH Soloists.SEPTEMBER You will not be2017 disappointed! Where: Mount Beauty Community Centre. When: Saturday June 22nd from 2pm. Cost: Adults: $5, Students: $2, Under 5’s Free. For more information 0428 226 922.

WELCOME BACK TO WINTER!

We have lots to keep you warm!

Clothing, Boots, Work wear, Insulation, Heaters! If you need it, we have it – or we’ll get it! Gift vouchers and free gift wrapping available

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This is a wonderful to spend a very pleasant Saturday afternoon – and is also an opportunity to show just how much we appreciate our Community Band. •

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MEDICAL SERVICES - Falls Creek WHERE WHEN HOW

Bottom of Gully Chairlift. Open Daily 10am – 12:30pm & 2pm – 5pm (Map Ref J6) Ph: 03 5758 3238 all day. 24 hours for Emergencies.

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General Practitioners experienced in Family and Snow Sports Medicine. First fully accredited snowfields practice in Australia based on 34 years experience.

MEDICAL SERVICES - Mount Beauty WHERE WHEN HOW

Tawonga Crescent. 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays. Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments

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3.0 CM x 1 COL $35.70 SEASON CONTRACT

Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Sky Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Matthew McAlpine & Lachlan McKeeman. Fully accredited General Practice with 40 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

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Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2019 Edition TWO

EARLY START FOR CFA For Everyone’s Benefit

he lead up to the 2019 snow season, accompanied by some heavy snowfalls, meant that many people had to kick into gear a little earlier than expected. This was not the case for CFA however, as prevention and preparedness is always at the forefront when it comes to community safety. In the two weeks prior to the Queen’s Birthday Opening weekend, CFA’s preseason was busy with a fire safety session for all new Falls Creek Ski Lifts(FCSL) towies, and meetings with Falls Creek Resort Management (FCRM), FCSL, the combined Alpine Municipal Building Surveyor and other community members. CFA Alpine Commander James Wong, returning for his second winter season at Falls Creek, had the opportunity to present a fire safety presentation at the Falls Creek Stakeholder’s Briefing night on Tuesday 04 June. The CFA key focus for winter 2019 is: •

Essential service measures compliance and updated fire safety plans;

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Adopting a hydrant (ie. assisting to clear the hydrant outside your place, in the event of snow build up which can delay operational response);

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Operational response enhancement with the Quick Response Vehicles;

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Promotion of warden training and premise led evacuations;

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Maintaining a positive community presence.

work to ensure that all people are safe from fire and other emergencies. CFA Alpine Commander Wongy says: “There Then on Wednesday morning (05 June), is nothing glamorous about fire safety, CFA hosted a Fire Warden Information however when done right, we increase our Breakfast at Elk@Falls. This session chances for survival. There is no cost for covered the Waste roles and responsibilities of fire Hard Collection Hard Waste Collection fire safety information, so if any fire safety wardens,alls and was Resort facilitated by CFA Alpine Creek Management will be alls Creek Resort Management will be alls Creek Resort Management will be information is required, just let me know Commander Lyndon Bradley. The session collecting hard waste on Wednesday collecting hard waste on Wednesday what you might need and I can get it to collecting hard wastesimulation on Wednesday also incorporated the CFA team, 26th April -- the day after ANZAC Day. 26th April the day after ANZAC Day. you.” • 26th Apriltechnology - the day after ANZAC who’s innovative can be used Day. Please see our Hard Waste Collection Please see our Hard Waste Collection see ourthe Hard Waste Collection toPlease demonstrate roles of fire wardens James Wong, Falls Creek Fire Station. guidelines on the website, or if you require guidelines on on the the website, website, or or if if you you require require guidelines and the practical tasks that should be any additional information, please contact any additional additional information, information, please please contact contact Falls Creek Alpine Resort. Ph: 03 5758 any performed. the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. • the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. 3642. Mb: 0402 013 228. Em: j.wong@ the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. •• There were 19 participants that attended, cfa.vic.gov.au Summer Debrief Summer Debrief and some great questions and discussion It has been record year for visitation this It has has been been aaa record record year year for for visitation visitation this this It were had. and summer Resort Management would summer and Resort Management would summer and Resort Management would like to get your feedback on events, visitor like to totoget get your feedback feedback on events, visitor Thanks Elk@Falls, for allon their hospitality like your events, visitor demographic, mountain biking and general demographic, mountain biking and general and beautiful breakfast! demographic, mountain biking and general Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals just one of the many Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals just one of the many observations. 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ongratulations to Dr Mark Zagorski who has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to medicine as a Rural General Practitioner. Mark's OAM was announced as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in June 2019. Mark has served the communities of the Upper Kiewa and Falls Creek for nearly 40 years. Over that time he has helped countless patients at all stages of their lives. His peerless emergency skills have literally saved many lives over that time. Mark has a passion for teaching and multiple generations of medical students and doctors have benefitted from his teaching and wisdom over the years. Mark has also been active in many other areas including Rotary, Ski Patrol, the Rural Doctor's Association and DisPlan. His energy is boundless, as evidenced by his having completed nearly every Kangaroo Hoppett since its inception. The award of OAM to Dr Zagorski is a fitting tribute to a much loved and inspirational Rural Doctor. On behalf of this community, this paper extends warm congratulations to Mark. This recognition is well deserved. •

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TDFNL Rd 10. Dederang Mount Beauty V Rutherglen at Dederang Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Self Help Anxiety Support Group 7pm – 8:30pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. Gold coin donation appreciated. Ph: 03 9830 0533. TDFNL Rd. 11. Wahgunyah V Dederang Mount Beauty Snow Trek and Travel Mini Series One. 11am. (C) 0.5/1.5/2.5 km Nordic Bowl, Falls Creek. Further detail: Lynn- Maree Cullen: Mb: 0409 592 226 TDFNL Rd 12. Beechworth V Dederang Mount Beauty Falls Creek Race Club Welcome drinks and social evening. 7:30pm The Man Hotel. Ph: 0412 185 463

ne of the problems associated with deadlines is the fact that we tend to rush. And when we do rush, things seem to go ‘pear-shaped!’ Rushing to get Edition One out for Queen’s Birthday Weekend is tough enough, then add into the mix about 60cm of fresh snow to be promoted and talked about and the extra services that have to be brought on-line to look after a greater number of expected guests – and yes, things can go wrong. And so it was with the Editor, rushing to get a promised article out for Queen’s Birthday weekend. It is therefore with humility that your editor apologises to Kim McDonald and Brendan Edmondson for mistakes that appeared in last week’s article ‘Our Community and Its People.’ Kim has been in the real estate industry in this town for 23 years and has been operating Alpine Valley Real Estate since 2001. During this time, Kim has personally sold over 500 properties and the business has sold over 800 properties in the local area. Brendan has studied through the Australian College of Real Estate Training with Jane Moore to gain his Agents Representatives qualification and continues to train with Jane on a weekly basis to further his skills and understanding of the industry. Therefore, in taking ownership of the mistakes, your editor apologises to those concerned. The one bit your editor didn’t mess up was the bit where I wished Kim and Brendan all the best for the future. •

New Bub

his paper would like to welcome to the world and in particular to this community little Oliver James Howard. Oliver was born on Tuesday 28th May at 3:04pm and weighed in at 4.07Kg. Oliver is the happy son of Andge Maiuto and Zac Howard who have been residents of Falls Creek for some time. Andge is a personal trainer who also works for the ski lift co and Zac is a full time Snowsports Instructor. Prior to the bub arriving, Andge and Zac were also doing Mountain Adventure Tours around the world, but we’ll wait and see when Oliver is ready to take on the tours. As Andge said in her Email “we are so in love!!” Congratulations and best wishes from the community. •

EMERGENCY EMERGENCY 000 Ambulance 000 EMERGENCY BROADCASTER Alpine Radio (Fires & Floods) 96.5 FM ELECTRICITY Faults & Emergencies 13 17 99 FIRE Falls Creek/Mount Beauty/ Tawonga 000 HOSPITAL Mount Beauty 5754 3500 MEDICAL CENTRES Falls Creek 5758 3238 Mount Beauty 5754 3400

POLICE Falls Creek Mount Beauty Wangaratta RCA Falls Creek RACV Falls Creek/Mount Beauty BURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS CFA STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Falls Creek WILDLIFE RESCUE

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Ed 03 * 21.06.19 * Cross Country Calendar. Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series One. (C) Ed 04 * 28.06.19 * Start Vic School Hol.s Fast & Female Intro. Mini Series Two. (C) Ed 05 * 05.07.19 * Fast & Female Falls Creek, Birkebeiner Classic. Rossignol Cup. (C) Ed 06 * 12.07.19 * Rossignol Cup Wrap, High Plains Tour & Vic Relay Champs. (C) DISTRIBUTION: • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club lodges and apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga and Dederang, plus the RMB’s between Dederang and Tawonga and selected venues in Bright and Myrtleford. ONLINE: • Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ INSERTS: • Not Available

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DISPLAY: • 1 column (6cm wide) = $15.00 per cm. 4cp = $20.00 per cm. • 2 column (12.5cm wide) = $25.00 per cm. 4cp = $35.00 per cm. • 3 column (19cm wide)= $35.00 per cm. 4cp = $49.00 per cm. CLASSIFIEDS: • Like the Trading Post. Send in your Classifieds and pay when you sell. BUSINESS DIR.: • $5.90 per line per Edition. DEADLINE: • Friday 2.00pm prior to publication date CONTRACT: • A Season Contract for 15 editions of summer is available offering a 15% discount. The contract is secured by payments made four editions in advance. Due Dates: 26.10.18; 21.12.18; 22.02.19 & 18.04.19.

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For Payment, Placement of Adverts or Subscriptions, please forward to: Ph/Fax: 03 5754 1346 Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty 3699. ABN: 22 171 749 807 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2019 Edition TWO

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uski Kitchen is new to the Falls Creek dining district in 2019 featuring grass roots modern ASIAN Cuisine. Lead by Head Chef ‘Daniel VP’ - born and raised in Bangkok – and who moved to Australia when he was ten years of age. The flavours and techniques from his upbringing are distinct while the incorporation of western and European techniques presents a menu that will appeal to a broad pallet. A feature on the menu is ‘Chu Chi’ a prawn and Chicken Curry relish, Pad Thai and a Pork Belly with Asian Greens will also impress. The restaurant/kitchen will be serving Asahi Black and Dry draft beer on tap and offers a nice selection of wines at a modest price. This move will see Huski deliver a streetside alfresco bar with warm food, great wines, warm ambience (and plenty of heating). With this fresh funky vibe and street eats feel, Huski is sure to be a favourite for many this season. Huski is located in Sitzmark Street, between Silver Ski and Astra. Ph: 03 5758 3863. •

Team Mount Beauty

ommunity Consultation. Saturday 15th June, 3pm. Big Hill Mountain Bike Park carpark.

As you may already be aware, Mount Beauty scored big time with the recent Pick My Project initiative with the Pebble Beach path extension and TMB’s trailhead redevelopment receiving the highest number of votes in the region and therefore approximately $200k per project in funding. As part of these projects, the shared path along the West Kiewa River will be extended an extra 900m beyond Pebble Beach for joggers, walkers, and cyclists to enjoy, and Big Hill Mountain Bike Park will see an exciting revamp to the car park area with upgraded facilities, a new bike wash, and a new trailhead. Plans are well underway for the trailhead redevelopment and Team Mount Beauty would like to invite the community to attend a consultation to view the plans in detail and provide feedback for the organising committee.

This is your opportunity to come along and have your say. Constructive criticism will definitely be welcomed but it is also our hope to see as many members there as possible to show their support on the day. The more positive feedback TMB get, the more it will help to grease the wheels when we go back to the Shire. The plans shown here are only a teaser as the designs for the trailhead and the bike wash will also be presented during the consultation session. This Saturday at 3pm at the Big Hill MTB park. We hope to see you all there but if you can’t make it and have something to say please email your comments through to info@tmb.org.au •

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Email your adverts to us and you don’t pay until you sell the goods – or until your Advert achieves the desired results. Em: kencbell@bigpond.net.au

MISSING BOOK A copy of Dr. Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis on the Bogong High Plains was left in the care of Bill and Yvonne Sutton. It has been lent to some-one and not returned. If any knows anything please contact Bill or Ph Ken Bell on 0400 350 488. FOR SALE RM Williams Cuban Heel Boots, Bushman Tan, with added rubber protective sole. Almost brand new. Size 9 G. Retail $309.95 will sell for $250. Ph: 0400 350 488.

FOR SALE Alma Novia Wedding Dress, Size 8, High front neckline with intricate lace and beaded detail, high lace back and buttons, soft tulle A-line skirt that flows in to a beautiful train. Worn once – by mistake. $950. Ph: 0400 350 488 FOR SALE One brand new pair of ASICS Tennis shoes, size 46 Euro (11.5 US). Worn once. Too tight for me. Retail Price: $159.95. Will sell for $120. Ph: 0400 350 488 WORK WANTED Administration all-rounder looking for part-time/ casual work. Proficient with both MYOB and Xero. ABN and references available. Mb: 0478 729 259. Em:raymondroberts255@yahoo.com

NEW MOUNTAIN STAFF Do you need linen, TV, or a bedside table, call in to the Hospital Op Shop, 1A Tawonga Crescent. Another option for clothing is the Uniting Church Op Shop on Hollonds Street. Ph: 0419 615 732. POSITIONS VACANT - BOGONG VILLAGE Cleaning/Guest Services Staff Required Winter 2019 Season (June - Sept). Casual/Part-time Approx. 10-25 hours per week. Potential start March or April for early training. Email resume to: manager@bogongvillage. com or call Kim McKeown Ph: 03 5754 1131. FOR HIRE Three Tonne Tipper and mini Excavator. Ph: 0427 942 171.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs. ALTITUDE PHYSIO & MASSAGE Frueauf Village(below Milch Café) Ground Fl, Rm 2, 4 Schuss St, Falls Creek. Ph: 5758 3766. Em: fallscreek@altitudephysiotherapy.com.au. Wb: www.altitudephysiotherapy.com.au BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125. BUILDING & ELECTRICAL Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service, please call Justin on 0458 220 879. CAKE MAKING & DECORATING Elene Wood at Studio E Cakes Tawonga – for all occasions. Call 0409 673 192 or Email: studioecakestawonga@bigpond.com CARPENTRY & BUILDING SERVICES Oztek Property Maintenance. Let us look after your home. We do bathrooms, decks, pergolas and all handyman needs. Call Dave 0466 990 862. CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULL Quality Ceremonies - All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au

COMPUTERS & SERVICE Custom built computers, Upgrades, parts, laptops, troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery, backups. Ph: Michal Trnka 5754 4637 or Mb: 0417 163 601. DRIVING INSTRUCTION Summit Driver Training. Tawonga based driving instruction and re-assessment. Ph Craig 0427 722 287. ELECTRICAL All Electrical Services. Ph: 0418 698 491. Reg No: 7923. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Altitude Electrical - no job too big or small. Domestic, commercial & industrial. Contact Ben Svarc 0419 801 109. FREIGHT - ALB - MTB - FALLS CREEK Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty & Falls Creek Mon to Fri incl. Refrigeration Available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320 HAIRDRESSER Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week & evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.

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LD’S HOME PET CARE Pet Care & Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 5754 1695 PAINTING SERVICES Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services, Ph: Laif 0437 023 921. PHYSIOTHERAPY Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270. REFRIGERATION & ELECTRICAL Qualified Refrigeration Mechanic & Electrician available to solve problems in the Upper Kiewa Valley and Falls Creek. DC Electrical & Refrigeration. Ph: 0428 737 273. STORAGE Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-up Units. Ph: 0428 361497 www.alpinewarehousing.com TAXI & 4WD SERVICE Mt Beauty Taxi Service. Covers Falls Creek & Albury. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 13 10 08.

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Then, on Thursday 20th, the Museum is having an Open Day to invite stakeholders and members of the community to come

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Also, another way you can support our museum is to become a member. Tear out the Membership Form at the bottom of this page and send it back with your cheque or deposit receipt to the address provided and you will be doing great work!!! •

o maximise your appreciation of our resort, a visit to the museum is a must. Open from 12noon until 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday, the museum is fantastic. There are many relics and some great films from many days back and it presents a fantastic insight into how our village grew.

along and actually understand just how good our Museum and Historical Society is. Much work has gone into this community asset, from way back when Lyn Gibbs saved and stored heaps of early memorabilia. So note this one in your dairy. Thursday 20th, from 3pm at the Falls Creek Museum. And if you don’t know where that is – shame on you!

many of the Historical Society members are flat out working their ‘normal’ jobs. Therefore we are looking for volunteers who would love the opportunity to spend some time staffing the museum to keep it open so that people can take advantage of the fabulous collection of material and videos. As an opportunity to learn about our resort and its history, volunteering in the museum is gold! Phone 03 5758 1200 if you are interested.

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