This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 12 July 2019 by thisweek

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Jake from Melbourne enjoying his time in the air. Pic - Tim @ Top Shots. What a fabulous bunch we are at the Falls Creek Race Club. Pic - Mike @ Top Shots.

FRIDAY 12TH JULY 2019

RACE CLUB NEWS The Auction

and could not put on the event without people to buy the donations!

aturday 6 July saw the Race Club hold our annual major fundraiser for the year, with the Auction held in the QT Boardroom. With loud and silent auctions being enthusiastically embraced by attendees, everyone had an excellent night. Sadly we missed our Club brains trust and life member Noelene Lee who was wasn’t able to attend, but we gave it a good hard nudge anyway!

Thank you to Barry Iddles once again for providing his delicious food which keep us all from teetering too far over the boozy edge, and to Life Member Steve Lee for once again acting as our Auctioneer for the night and doing a masterful job at corralling the crowd when they got rowdy and distracted by their own gossip!

Some honourable mentions must go to: • Noelene Lee managing to bid (via son Steve) for six items despite her absence! • Bob Morgan taking out top place as this year’s biggest bidder with a total take home of seven auction items. • My husband Ronan Pringle and I combining our efforts as a couple to match Bob’s total with seven auction items (one of which is quite sparkly!). • Steve Lee surprising the crowd and auctioning from both ends of the room in an effort to get people to stop talking! Thank you to all 120 people who attended on the night. We so appreciate your support

And lastly, thank you to the following donors who provided products or vouchers to the club to auction off. We could not do this without you and your support is greatly appreciated. Altitude Physiotherapy & Massage Falls Creek; Attunga Lodge & Apartments; Aussie Skier; Barry Iddles @Sorrento Catering (Elk Restaurant); Birdsnest Online (the shopping mecca from Cooma); Bumps; Central Snowsports; Chorki Ski Club; Dicky Knees and Blue Brumby Cafes, Falls Creek; Dr Caroline Dowling; Elk@Falls; EMC at Snowski; Established Tree Transplanters; Falls Creek Coach Service; Falls Creek Hotel; Falls Creek Resort Management; Falls Creek Ski Lifts; Falls Creek Snowmobile Tours; Feathertop

OPENING HOURS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Alpine Lodge; Felicity Gould; FoodWorks Falls Creek; Gina Schoff; Halley’s Ski Hire; Isola Chianina; Leanne Howard; Lido Cinemas, Hawthorn; Lucy Liu; Milch Café & Bar; Molonys Ski Shop; Mountain Film On Tour - Aspire Outdoor; Mt Buffalo Hazelnuts Farm Stay; Nelse Alpine Lodge; Ortho Ski; Paul Bram; Peak Nutritionals; Quest Orange; Rapunzels; Red Cow Cheeses; Refined Health Myopathy, Carlton; Remote Equipment Repairs; Ronan Pringle; Roof Carrier Systems; Sara Shaw; Ski Plus; Skiing with Steve Lee; Skindepth Dermatology; Smidge Wines; Summit Ridge Lodge; The Fiddes Group; Tiger & Coco; Top Shots Photography; Traverse Alpine Group; White Room Tours; Yogi’s Ski Hire; Zirky Real Estate. We are still counting our cash and reconciling our receipts, but we’ll let you know the total amount fundraised in the coming weeks. The other Race Club event that happened on Saturday the 7th was the Junior Agility Series, this being the first racing event for the season. While it was a proper race, the focus was less on competition and more on the kids focusing on their skills and getting used to the race environment. It also gave some kids their first taste of medal metal for the season. The race results are as follows…

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Mens U12 Snowboard 1. Noah Boyd

48.92

Panabode Building, Slalom Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: E4. Look for the Harvey Kat.

Womens U14 Snowboard 1. Jessica Patterson

37.01

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

Womens U16 Snowboard 1 Miah Khan

49.74

Mens U16 Snowboard 1 Will Weir

34.55

12noon – 4pm Tuesday to Sunday

Resort Entry Tickets may also be purchased on-line at

www.fallscreek.com.au 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

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 Child One Way $18 Season Pass: Kids Under Five:

Return $39 Return $24 Adult $200 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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RACE CLUB NEWS Womens U8 Ski 1. Annabel Gould 2. Elvie Evans-Barr 3 India Peters

29.42 32.38 34.24

Mens U8 Ski 1. Axel Ashton 2. Rupert Wallace 3. Freddie Batt

36.81 38.51 41.23

Womens U10 Ski 1. Grace Breen 2. Coco Thomas 3. Isabelle Ingram

28.22 34.12 34.28

Mens U10 Ski 1. Sam Davis 2. Louis Sanderson 3. Jasper Wong

29.12 29.62 30.57

Womens U12 Ski 1. Pepper Bowes 2. Abbi Lloyd-Bostock 3. Skye Pringle

28.57 29.99 30.12

Mens U12 Ski 1. Archie Gould 2. Gianni Walker 3. Archer Buscombe

26.23 30.14 30.59

Womens U14 Ski 1. Ella Green 2. Lily Spice 3. Isabelle Bond

26.74 27.73 28.34

Mens U14 Ski 1. Lachlan Houghton 2. Connor Deane 3. Thomas Breen

23.66 25.20 25.76

Congratulations to all of the 91 young athletes who took part in the event. Without other skiers or borders to compete with, how can anyone win. So well done to all. And just like that we are coming up to the Rossignol Cup, Cranky Charlie & Board Lounge Throwdown Races on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th. Good luck to everyone who is competing! Have a great day out there. • Cheers, Nyree Fiddes - Falls Creek Race Club Visit the

Bogong Power Station Information Centre

Nina Pischetsrieder competing in U12 Ski Junior Agility Race last week. Pic – Mike @ Top Shots

Cross country lessons & hire 1 Hour free rental 11am-1pm Clinics with great coaches Café – new breakfast menu Toboggan hire Womens camp Family camp

For historical & geological exhibits.

Now open Sundays

10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318

Ph 03 5758 3408

fallscreekxc@ymca.org.au Upper Car Park Windy Corner | Map Ref B3

Adventure your way with Falls Creek Snowsports School! Our Falls Creek Snowsports School offers an extensive variety of ski and snowboard programs, catering to children and adults of all abilities. We’re here to drive your passion for snowsports, develop your skills and get the most out of your on-snow experience! Paw Patrol Snowclub (3 - 5 years) Full & half day programs – see your child’s love of skiing grow as their skills progress! Specialised lessons include professional full-time staff, full day or half day options, delicious lunchtime meals, progress cards and all in a word class learning environment. A favourite of the Nickelodeon Paw Patrol puppies! • Full day: 09:15am – 2:50pm • Half day: 9:15am – 1:00pm • PM lesson only: 1:15pm – 2:50pm Registration from 09:15am and 1:15pm, with lessons commencing at 10:00am and 1:30pm. Junior Workshop (6 – 14 years) Full day programs – book your child in for a full day of adventure and watch as they learn to master skiing or snowboarding! Specialised lessons include constant supervision, full day lessons, delicious lunchtime meals and progress cards. Full day: 09:30am – 2:50pm. Registration from 09:30am, with lessons commencing at 10:00am. Ride Tribe (13 – 17 years) This year, our full day ride tribe program will commence at blue level and up. This dedicated teen program is designed to further develop the skills and confident of our teenage skiers and snowboarders. High-end Ride Tribe groups will hit

the parks, freeride the mountain and most importantly, have a tonne of fun with other ripping teenagers. The program includes constant supervision, full day lessons and delicious lunchtime meals. Full day: 09:30am – 2:50pm Registration from 09:30am, with lessons commencing at 10:00am.

Adult Programs (15+) Develop your skiing or snowboarding skills in our group lessons, designed to cater for adults of all ability levels. NEW FOR 2019. Adult group lesson start at 10:00am The AM Group Lesson features extended sessions and is available daily from 10:00am – 12:30pm. The PM Super Session guarantees a maximum of five participants and is available daily from 1:30pm – 2:50pm. Enquire about our number of speciality programs, including our Mim Sodergren Women’s Program! Brand new to snowsports? If you have never skied or snowboarded before, the Falls Creek Learn to Ski or Learn to Board lessons are for you. With a group lesson in either the morning or afternoon, plus exclusive all-day access to the Halley’s Comet, Mousetrap, Boardwalk and Drover’s Chair beginner lifts, you will find your skills developing in no time! Lessons are available for adults and children and commence at 10:00am and 1:00pm daily.

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New for 2019 Adult LEARN TO SKI “ALL DAY” As a first timer, we want your experience to be as comfortable as possible. Join our Full Day First Timer program and enjoy the guidance and support of your instructor all day, and even over lunch. Get past your second session in the afternoon, and really get moving within Falls Creek’s world class beginner terrain. Private Lessons For the ultimate in personalised instruction, you can’t go past a private lesson. Receive expert, individualised instruction in a session specially designed to cater to your individual needs and preferences. Advance bookings are essential, so get in quick! For all advance lesson bookings and enquiries, please email snowsports@fallscreek.net. Booking Details Save time on arrival and pre-book any of our group programs* online at our Falls Creek E-store: https://shop. skifalls.com.au, or let us guide you through your choices at any resort ticket office, rental store, or the Snowsports School Office in Cloud 9. For any enquiries, please contact us at (03) 5758 1000. ‘All trails lead you home at Falls Creek!’ 3

FROM THE CEO Fingers Crossed for Freshies

ith the current snow depth below the 30 year average I thought I’d look back at the last 30 years of ski patrol snow depth records for a little short term perspective. Then, to get an historic context, go a little further back to the 1930s when the SEC used to take measurements on the high plains and thereby help to determine how regular an occurrence these miserly starts to the season have been. In the last five years, 2015 and 2017 both looked alarmingly like the current chart. But as we know, 2017 was a ripper with skiing in resort and across the high plains occurring well into November! Going back 30 years, one third of the seasons have started with less than average falls. With 2015, 2006, 2001, 1997 and 1991 being the most challenging. If you’re interested in what a detailed history of snowfall looks like at Falls Creek, head to the Falls Creek Museum (look for the flags when they’re open), located just next to Halley’s Comet lift in Slalom Plaza. It is a fantastic little gem, packed, literally to and hanging from the rafters, with detailed displays of the resort history. It’s worth a trip, there are interactive video’s, cabinets packed with memorabilia,

Just a quick look at the averages – and fingers crossed, we’ll have a good one. Chart – Courtesy Falls Creek Ski Patrol

an Olympians display and 70 plus years of Falls Creeks heritage. It’s staffed by local volunteers, and if you’re lucky, Noelene Lee, matriarch of the Lee family and Attunga Lodge (just celebrated 50 years of operating), will be on duty. Noels is a living treasure and walking historical almanac of Falls Creek. Got a question, she’ll have the answer, or know someone who does! Another of the treasures, is a donation from The Spargo Family (Falls Creek Hotel fame) and is a chart of SEC recordings for snow fall. It graphically represents the period from 1936 to 1990 where up to 120 snow poles based 100 feet apart, placed on the Rocky Valley gauging line from Wallace’s Hut to Rocky Valley Camp, measured every single snow fall event. What it demonstrates is that

miserly starts aren’t a new phenomenon, but a part of the unpredictability of the alps. The charts go all the way up to 1990, where our current source of recordings is calibrated to. There have been some absolute cracker years, 1964 and 1981 are the clear standouts. Catch any local and they’ll recount their stories of having to handshovel tunnels to access lodges and the daily digging out of bull wheels in the village bowl. But the real certainty from the charts is that predicting how much snow will fall and when, has the same odds as pretty much any random walk theory. It’s unpredictable! So, as I watch the ever changing predictions for the next 15 days, I can say with some certainty, it will snow. How much? Well in my opinion, it’s never enough, regardless of

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Be Part of the Team!

As a member of the Falls Creek Race Club, young members can... • Learn life skills in a wonderful rewarding environment. • Make friends for life – with opportunities to travel the world. • Learn to ski and board in a family friendly surroundings. Programs from primary to late teens – including tertiary tuition for full-time athletes.

‘An integral part of Falls Creek and its history!’ 4

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FROM THE CEO where you ski, more is always better… With any luck, a taste of some freshies and a few powder stashes will be found in wind drifts and gullies (ie. Corkscrew, just below Monkey Bar and for the more adventurous St. Elmo’s Slide over in Ruined Castle never disappoints after a good dumping). Fingers, eyes, arms and legs crossed. Foodie Tip of the Week: Falls Creek Hotel is another of the resort’s well known and historic establishments. Famous for the contribution its founders made to the resort and their renowned hospitality, ‘Happy Harvey Hour’ (Tues & Thurs) and its deck and restaurant views of the Summit. Any day is a great day to have lunch up there. If you’re lucky enough to be staying there, ‘dinner, bed and breakfast’ is included with the views. However, on sunny days its après heaven on the deck and just as inviting inside with the views for anyone looking for a bite to eat. The lunch menu, available from 12-2pm hits the spot. The Chicken Parmi and the Steak Sandwich are staples for me. Another bonus is the live music in the background, adding to the après vibe and a strong tradition in any ski town. www. fallscreekhotel.com.au, lunch bookings are essential: 03 5758 3282.

We can still have fun no matter how much snow. Pic – Tim @ Top Shots

Milch is back Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Mondays: $20 burger night Plus TRIVIA Tuesdays: Kids eat dinner free

Now get out there and find those stashes… •

TIPS FOR SNOW DRIVING NEVER Use Cruise Control- You’ll need extra vigilance and extra control when it comes to driving in the snow. Not only do you need to adjust your speed more frequently when driving in the snow, you’ll also need much more control over steering, even if you’re driving on a straight road. Never use cruise control when driving in the snow. Ever.

(w purchase 1 for 1 of main meal) FEATHERTOP WELCOMES AWARD WINNING CHEF DANIEL HILL FOR 2019.

Best regional chef NZ 2016, 2017 Ambassador Chef 2017 and runner up to master of fine cuisine 2016 & 2017. Come and visit us and sample Daniel’s tantalising menu.

Phone 03 5758 3232 for bookings 14 Parallel St, Falls Creek Map Ref: GH2

Complimentary pick up from your accommodation.

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Wednesdays: $25 Steak Night All day Breakfast Burritos All day coffee | All day smiles $10 Cocktail Hour Daily 4pm - 5pm Dinner Available from 5pm

Ph: 03 5758 3407 Bookings Recommended 4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek. Map Ref: J3

DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA Last Weekend’s DSR Camp

isability Sport and Recreation (DSR) held their winter camp at Falls Creek last weekend with DWA hosting the camp and supplying on and off snow support and guides. All up our local DWA team hosted 28 people including eight participants (aged between 8 and 17), 13 volunteer Guides and seven carers/support staff. The new snow entrance ramp to Halley’s Comet assisted greatly with an easier access (for DWA participants) and less disruption to the public and Ski School queue meant loading became much more efficient. On Saturday and Sunday there were four sit skis on the mountain with the

DSR participants smiling and laughing. Mother Nature and Falls Creek managed to produce the snow and the DSR Camp were here to utilise it. Alexander on a sit-ski could be seen coming off multiple chair rides a sit-ski with Jeff and Stephanie giving a thumbs up at every unload. DSR participants are all children who, like able-bodied skiers and snowboarders, must adapt to the terrain, weather and equipment they ride on, never complaining - just enjoying the moment. Elise last year gave DWA a quote “I was extremely sporty previously, before my injury and now I am able to find other things I can do again – that is really amazing. Today I just I loved it” Elise continued that theme from last year by progressing from a bi-ski to a new mono ski (donated by a DWA patron) with DWA Guides tethering, blocking and turn shape assistance down Mouse trap. As the afternoon unfolded we all realised that this

from Saturday 22nd June Bar Open from 12noon with bar snacks available all day.

HAPPY HARVEY HOUR Tuesday 9th & Thursday 11th 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Falls Creek’s home of fabulous food, specialty coffee, super smoothies, shakes & fresh juices plus eats and all day treats made with love! The region’s best craft beers & cider on tap + extensive wine & cocktail menu fuel up the mornings - recharge the days relax the evenings

super convenient location at the base of Eagle Chair

was only the start of a wondrous journey for Elise. The other participants, four sit-skiers, two snow boarders and three skiers were continually moving around the mountain with the assistance from DWA Guides and enjoying the day. DWA assist with adaptive on-snow involvement with experienced guides and planned improvement for all participants in all camps throughout the winter season. The camps are continually growing with 10 more to be completed this season and more are expected and planned for next winter. Falls Creek Resort management with DWA also provide week day support services to all DWA members. The World Health Organization states that 15% of the world’s population experiences some form of disability. We must all remember - as DSR states “Health is a basic human right. Everything we do is to help Victorians with disability live happier, more active lives. Let’s all get behind them and do it!”

OPEN FOR LUNCH DAILY

“Be Foodstore and a modern Japanese twist”

Jeff and Alex giving a big ‘thumbs up’ coming off Drovers Lift for another run! Pic – Courtesy DWA

If there is any information you would like on DWA contact info@disabledwintersport. com.au.

Live Entertainment with

Danwar!

www.fallscreekhotel.com.au Ph: 03 5758 3282 23 Falls Creek Rd, Falls Creek. Map Ref: M2

DWA CAMPS: kpayne@ disabledwintersport.com.au. DWA Midweek: Phull@disabledwintersport. com.au. Or visit the website: www. disabledwintersport.com.au. • Ken Payne

feathertop alpine lodge | restaurant | cosy bar

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 6

Happy Hour 4pm Dinner 5pm - late SKIDUBER

complimentary pick up

+ warm ambience + chilled tunes + relaxing and cozy + beautiful wines + amazing food

Bed & Breakfast Full a la carte menu Cocktail & Wine Bar Bookings Essential Ph: 03 5758 3232 14 Parallel Street

Map Ref: G2

Open daily from 8am til late for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

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COMFORTABLE SKIING My Boots Are Too Big

forward to start a turn. Shin bang baby, it will stop you in your carving tracks.

hey say you shouldn’t try so hard to fit in, but with ski boots it can be worth the effort to get them to fit right. It sounds like a ruse, but boots that are too big can lead to more pain in the foot muscles and toes than one that are too tight.

Technique issues that arise from a boot that’s too big can be seen in A-framing (where the knees almost touch when turning), leaning back and difficulty getting clean edges.

Too big means a size or more too big. This may only be 10mm too big, but it can make a huge difference, given that ski boots are fitted by the millimetre. People mostly end up in boots that are too large because they have one issue that is difficult to accommodate in the right size, so they’re just shoved into a bucket – it’s the easy way out. Their issue might be a high and bony instep, bunions or big calves. One of the noticeable signs that a boot is too big is when the skier is able to stand straight up in their boot. Rolling the whole foot around inside the boot is another really clear sign, as is sliding around in the boot and excessive moving at the top of the boot.

Going up a size can be seen as an easy fix to accommodate a difficult or problematic foot and take the “fit it in” approach rather than actually fitting the boot correctly. This leaves the rest of the boot being too big and the above issues ensue. Quite often these big boots are difficult, if not impossible, to modify enough to make the skier comfortable. Avoiding ending up in the wrong size is as easy as having a full biomechanical assessment done before buying a new boot. This captures any issues and allows for a plan to be made to accommodate issues and the correct boot chosen from the beginning.

A sneakier sign that a boot is too big is when the ankles hurt. This isn’t necessarily from too much constant pressure on the ankle bones, it’s often from the ankle moving around too much in the heel pockets and banging the bones on the side of the boot. It can feel like someone’s taken a hammer to your ankle after a day of sliding.

The correct boot is one which will allow the right modifications to be made. So next time you’re going skiing, if you’re swimming in your boots, just remember that a bucket is not the answer. • Krista Sturday, Ski Podiatrist at Ortho Ski

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The same can happen with sore toes – the foot sliding back and forth can cause bruised toes and lost nails all because the foot is hitting the end. But one of the most painful signs of a boot that’s too big is pain at the top of the shins. Banging back and forth every time you lean

Boots that are too big will be a problem. Pic – Courtesy Ortho Ski

Movie This Week: Tuesday 16 July 8:30pm WARREN MILLER - FACE OF WINTER Free entry.

2019Karelia Grand Opening - Friday 28th June Alpine Lodge 2019 Grand Opening - Friday 28th June Happy BeerCreek & Wine 5pm 9 Parallel Hour Street, Falls Map Ref: I2 - 11pm & FREE Bar Snacks 5pm - 11pm. Happy Hour Beer & Wine 5pm - 11pm & FREE Bar Snacks 5pm - 11pm.

Welcome to Winter 2019!

Now Open

Seven Days a Week From 10am For relaxed long lunches, exceptional dinners, coffee, snacks and drinks! Plus, we have a great balcony to enjoy the action in Slalom Plaza!

Open 5pm Daily Open 5pm Daily Take-away Take-away Fish & Chips Fish & Chips Tasty Individual Tasty Individual Pies Pies

Evening Meals Evening Meals

Early Sitting Early Sitting 6 or 6:30pm 6 or 6:30pm Late Sitting Late Sitting 8 or 8:30pm 8 or 8:30pm

Every Day Specials $35 Large Pizza & Dry Long Neck Deer Saturdays & Wednesdays $10 Small Pizza 4pm - 6pm For Menu and further info, visit: www.snowlands.com/thelasthoot Slalom Plaza (opp Halley’s Comet)

Ph: 03 5758 3088 Map Ref: F3

Ph: 5758 3225 | Corner Slalom & Christie Streets, Falls Creek Ph: 5758 3225 | Corner Slalom & Christie Streets, Falls Creek

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS Returning Home from Alaska

n this week’s This Week article (I always wanted to say that) we talk to another seasoned local Casey Wright. Some you may already know Casey, as she has been coming to Falls Creek to ski for the last… years. Let’s just say, since she was very little. She has just arrived back from four years skiing at an American College! Literally just come back, and I’m sure she has lots of stories and interesting things for us to hear about! I caught up with Casey this week to have a yarn.

TWIFC: “Hello Casey, welcome back to Australia, how are you mentally?” CASEY: “Mentally…? Umm, well I think I am still good. Who knows, everyone says Alaskan’s are a bit of a special breed, but I don’t think they are too different to Australian’s. Putting that aside, I am really good. I am stoked to be back home and back in ‘winter’ at Falls. Fingers crossed the snow arrives soon!” TWIFC: “What College did you go to and what was your team?” CASEY: “I went to UAA, or the University of Alaska Anchorage. There I represented the Seawolves. I’m still not quite sure what a Seawolf is, but thankfully I didn’t need to change my wardrobe too much as my team colours were green and gold. Man, I love those colours…!” TWIFC: “Why did you want to go and ski in America?” CASEY: “When I was moving from the

junior age category to U23/ seniors, I was really looking for an opportunity to help me take my skiing to the next level. After sitting down and writing a list of what I needed for this to happen, skiing for an American College Team ticked all of the boxes. After writing to a number of college coaches, I initially got little to no replies and I gave up on the idea of skiing there. However, the stars aligned and a spot became available for me in Alaska. So, I packed my ski bag and a duffle and migrated north.” TWIFC: “Would you recommend it to young skiers?” CASEY: “Absolutely! It was a fantastic experience and one that I would do over again if I got the opportunity. In saying that it’s not easy, but if you really want to do it, you will not be disappointed.” TWIFC: “What was the highlight of your skiing whilst being over in Alaska?” CASEY: “One of my fondest highlights was actually my last race as a Seawolf. After finally finding some form about half way through last season (2018/2019 Northern Winter), I managed to qualify for the National Championships (only three males and females are selected from each team). During my freshman year (first year) I had set myself of the goal of achieving ‘All American’ status in skiing. This is awarded to the top 10 finishes at the NCAA National Championships. So, in my final race as a Seawolf, I finished 10th in the 5km Skate at the National Champs in Stowe, Vermont. It was a very sweet note to end my college career on.” TWIFC: “What was your highlight in general over there?” CASEY: “While there were more highlights that I can even comprehend, getting introduced to the world of backcountry

Celebrating our new head chef and continuing to bring modern cuisine with an Eastern flair! Partnering great food with an extensive wine list, we still offer our traditional favourites like duck, aged eye fillet, pork belly and barramundi. Plenty of gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options with delicious sourdough bread and a full children’s menu. Bar open from 4pm and Restaurant open daily for dinner from 5:30pm. Roaring log fire and stone hearth – come and enjoy an after dinner port or fortified in our comfy couches in front of the fire.

For 5758 3800 3800 For reservations reservations call 03 5758 or Em: Em: ski@summitridge.com.au ski@summitridge.com.au or Schuss Creek Map Map Ref: Ref:K3 K3 Schuss Street, Falls Creek 8

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS skiing has been a night highlight. It has allowed me to combine my love of the mountains, with skiing ad getting my adrenaline fix.” TWIFC: “Did you have cool team mates and where were they from?” CASEY: “I was a part of an awesome team. Skiing on the college circuit works a little different to the rest of the skiing world. While we compete individually, we are also racing for team points. The better your finishing place, the more points you get. On top of this, Alpine skiing and XC skiing compete as one team. So, my team was actually made up of both Alpine and XC skiers. We came from all over the place. From the US side of things, I had team mates from Minnesota, Colorado, California, Vermont and Alaska. We also had a bunch of internationals, like myself. People came from Estonia, Latvia, Switzerland, France, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Germany, Italy, and bunch from Canada. It was a fantastic group of people to share my experience of college, skiing and living in Alaska with.”

up, well at least that I was aware of, but I did get charged by my fair share of moose. Male moose are quite aggressive during the rutt (mating season during fall, September and October), and mothers are very protective of their babies (during the spring and summer, May to August). In terms of Alaska wildlife, my coolest encounter was with a wild mountain goat, who walked right up to touching distance while I was hiking. They like their solitude, so just seeing one is usually a big highlight. Getting that close to one, is almost unheard of.”

Casey Wright with a backdrop of her fabulous Alaskan Mountians. Pic – Courtesy Casey

Snow Report The snow has begun to fall and in great numbers! That means in the short term (this weekend, whilst the groomers will be heading out managing the influx, the snow will be heavy and slow going. For the long term though, by Sunday, most trails around the bowl, Sun Valley and out to Watchbed area should be prepared and would be great skiing so be sure to get ready! For up to date grooming reports, check out the Falls Creek website in ‘snow report.’ •

Casey competing in the NCAA Championships. Pic – Jackie Schneider – Courtesy of Casey

TWIFC: “How good is Alaska?” CASEY: “The fact that you are asking this question, I think provides the answer. Mountains, check. Amazing skiing from your front door, check. The opportunity to ski in 90cm of Champaign powder that fell the night before, check. 24hrs of sunlight, check (in Summer). More beautiful views that you can ever imagine, check. Mountains, check again! Honestly, I loved my time there and Alaska will always have a special place in my heart. If you ever get the opportunity, go!”

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his weekend at Falls Creek two enjoyable days of Cross Country ski racing are planned with the Snow Trek & Travel High Plains Tour on Saturday 13 July and the YMCA Howman’s Gap Victorian Relays on Sunday 14 July. These fun races are great preparation for later races in the season. They are run by Howman’s Gap Allstars Ski Club Inc (HGA) for Ski Cross Country Victoria. The Snow Trek & Travel High Plains Tour is freestyle, offering course distances of 2.5, 5 and 10 km, as well as a 1 km fun event to encourage participation by skiers of any age to have a try of going around an easy race course. HGA races are well known for lots of spot prizes as well as age category prizes.

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It is fun to ski in a team, encourage your team mates and challenge other teams. New for 2019 - skiers representing schools are being encouraged to participate in both the “Tour” and the Relay events. The races can be used as “trials” for team selection and, help prepare for school’s competitions later in the season. Both children and adults representing a school will be recognised in a separate results list.

Ben Derrick working hard on a fabulous snowcovered High Plains in the relay for the Wangaratta Ski Club team. Pic – Courtesy Len Budge

Everyone who enters, pays the entry fee and completes a race will be eligible to win one of the many spot prizes. All the races are scheduled to start at 11am, with the exception of Saturday’s 1km fun event which will start at 12 noon. It will only cost $5 to enter the 1km event. Race entry fees for all the other races are also low cost and are still the same entry fees as they were in 2012. Entries will be taken in the Windy Corner Day Shelter between 9 and 10am on race day, but anyone racing in the Snow Trek & Travel High Plains Tour is encouraged to please pre-register online at http://www.dbstrategies.com. au/hga_races/ up to 8.00pm this Friday 12/7/19. Further details from Len Budge Mb: 0417 352 845. •

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f you’ve dropped by Mount Beauty Auto Repairs lately, you may have thought Craig was looking a little bit younger and quite a bit taller.

You can expect the same excellent level of service - just new faces - with Dale bringing 13 years of industry experience, having worked as a mechanic, panel beater and spray painter in Canberra working Great with a wide Success range of vehicles, while also ocal in ladSubarus Ben McIlroy is an upinand specialising and working coming Enduro mountain bike heavy collisions and diagnostics. racer. Over the last two years he has Dale said while they inrider in progressed to be theloved fastestliving junior Canberra, Danelle’s hometown Australiamoving winningtoboth the National Series the National 2016. ofand Tawonga was an Championships easy decision forinthe On March young family.26 Ben went and raced his first ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in “It’s a greatNew placeZealand. to raise children andevent we Rotorua, Prior to the were ready for caught a new challenge. We’ve loved Matt Rousu up with Ben to chat aboutaround the race his potential future in being ourand friends and family here, the mountain bike world. and I’ve enjoyed getting to know the locals MR: Is this your first overseas here while working at the Smashrace? Repairs,” Dale said. Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be “We’re lucky that the opportunity to prettyreally exciting. take over Auto Repairs came up. Craig and MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous? Cheryl have done an amazing job servicing Ben: a bitdecades, more nervous the areaI’m forprobably almost two and we’re than excited. Excited to race overseas, but really excited to continue that service nervous because it’s such a big event. for another 18 years.” MR: Have you heard anything about the tracks over in Rotorua, NZ?been Danelle said the couple have overwhelmed by the support they’ve Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) hasalready said, they’re from fast and aren’t many received thethere community, and rocks. have hitMR: the How ground thanks to plenty didrunning you get into riding? ofBen: guidance thebecause Willeys, Dale Prettyfrom much of with my Dad,

In actual fact, Craig and Cheryl Willey have handed over the baton to new owners, Dale and Danelle Neave. Cheryl said after almost 18 years of service to the local community, it was time for a young whipper snapper to take over. The catalyst for change was Craig breaking his back a few years ago, meaning he was ready to step back from the physical work; however if you need a tow, you can still expect to have Craig come to the rescue as he is continuing the towing side of the business and working for RACV, now known as Mount Beauty Towing. The Willeys first opened Mount Beauty Auto Repairs in September 2001 in the workshop where Craig’s dad originally ran his own mechanics in Nelse Street next to Mount Beauty Smash Repairs - which coincidentally enough is where Dale has spent the past 18 months working alongside his in-laws; Danelle’s father and brother, Ken and Corey Edmondson. You could say the story has come full circle, with Dale now taking on Mount Beauty

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similar to what the army had used during the war. If the phone failed the owner would have to find the break in the wire, not an easy task in the heavy snow. Then came the telephone itself. Direct dial phones were common in the cities but not in remote areas so Falls Creek got the oldfashioned sets with a hand wound magneto to ring the bell at the exchange. When the operator answered, she could then plug a line into another phone line or the exchange in Bright. In the phone were two dry cell batteries that carried the spoken word to the other phone connected. Trunk lines were expensive then, so each trunk was timed by the minute. The operator would disconnect you after a minute if you not reply question Some of our mostdid important peopletoarehere already out on “are you making extending?” the slopes things safe and secure for a fabulous

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Falls Creek had ‘Post Office Annie’ on their Park your car in the secure car-park in exchange. Annie would get each of the Tawonga South and SEPTEMBER ride our comfortable FRIDAY 29TH 2017 wholesalers onto the lineCreek! then connect each warm coach Falls of the Falls Creek lodges in turn to give the Daily departures from Melbourne, Albury orders. The cost of the was then split up and Mount Beauty willcall have you on the between the businesses. slopes sooner – without the fuss!! This article was written by Julian NewtonBrown for the Falls Creek Museum. Julian’s Lodge ‘Arundel’ was known as Falls Creek 11, ‘Nelse’ was Falls Creek 6 and ‘Pretty Valley’ was known as Falls Creek 10. Two of Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South these www.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au phones can now be found in the Falls Creek Museum with a third being returned Ph: home 03 5754 to its original at Diana4024 Lodge. The

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The Falls saving on product needs for the season. on the 28th April 2017 in the Village it is quiet and you can often see of Lyn’s Life2017 will take place on celebration Friday theCreek 28th April in the Village saving To be beonheld held at the the Frying Panseason. Inn, in in the the Bowl at Falls Falls for anyone who wishes product needs for the To Frying Pan Inn, Bowl at for anyone wishes toTo Hotham Alpine Crossing is Inn, an iconic on Friday theCreek 28th 2017 inwho the Village people returning fromApril their skiing as they be held atatthe Frying Pan in the Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes Village Bowl at Falls Creek, the Trade Fair o to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at ToVillage be heldBowl at theatat Frying Pan Inn, in the Fair Village Bowl Falls Creek, the Trade Fair oto at Falls Creek for anyone who wishesat totoBowl attend and pay Commencing at Australian walk of international standard Falls Creek, the Trade attend andafternoon pay tribute. tribute. Commencing will take place on Tuesday 2nd May from bove 12 noon, the will reflect Lyn’s Village Bowl at Falls Creek, the Trade Fair mbove to will take place on Tuesday 2nd May from ove to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s will take place on May from being promoted by Tuesday Parks Victoria. 124.7 noon,out the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s 10am to 5pmonand and again2nd on2nd Wednesday of 5 - Not bad rating enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some will taketo place Tuesday May from above 12 noon, the afternoon willaFalls reflect Lyn’sSome 10am 5pm again on Wednesday enormous contribution to Creek. 10am to 5pm and again on Wednesday enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some 3rd, from 9am to 4pm. up byBBQ someone else! 10am to 5pm9am and to again on Wednesday wine andput a contribution light will be provided, The afore-mentioned suite of summer enormous to Falls Creek. Some please 3rd, from 4pm. wine and a light BBQ will be provided, 3rd, from 9am to 4pm. please wine and lightyou BBQ willother be provided, please but And improvements to come winter!!! 3rd, from includes 9am invited to 4pm. we askaathat that bring beverages wine and lightyou BBQ willother bethis provided, Companies to exhibit include m.au. activities the to Alpine Challenge, s, please but we ask bring beverages Companies invited exhibit include m.au. but we ask that you bring other beverages Companies invited to exhibit include m.au. but we ask that you bring other beverages and also a plate to share. In the case of wet Companies invited to exhibit include om.au. Bedding Suppliers, Linen, Manchester e. • Talk to us at: the Mile High Dragon Boats, the Bicycle and also aaplate to share. In the case of wet wet Bedding Suppliers, Suppliers,Linen, Linen,Manchester Manchester e. • and plate In the thecase caseofof Bedding re. andalso alsoaacontingency plate to to share. share.plan In Bedding Suppliers, Linen, Manchester weather, will be be in inwet place. Network ere.• • and Window Furnishing suppliers, Wine Peaks Challenge Falls Creek, the weather, a contingency plan will place. and Window WindowFurnishing Furnishingsuppliers, suppliers,Wine Wine weather, a contingency plan willbe beininplace. place. and and Ariel’s Laundrette weather, Window Furnishing suppliers, Wine Friends area contingency welcome to plan pass will this invite invite on and Spirit merchants, Wholesale Food Friends are welcome to pass this on Easter Festival as well as regular mountain and Spirit merchants, Wholesale Food Friends are to pass pass this thisinvite inviteon on andSpirit Spiritmerchants, merchants, Wholesale Food Friends are welcome welcome to and Wholesale Food 41it High Plains Road, and ititBogong isisunderstood understood that members of Lyn’s Lyn’s bike Suppliers, Chemical, Cleaning andToiletry Toiletry and is that members Suppliers, Chemical, Cleaning and Toiletry shuttles. And toCleaning quote our CEO from and understood that members ofLyn’s Suppliers, Chemical, Cleaning and and it is understood that of Suppliers, Chemical, and Toiletry Mount Beauty family will be in attendance. • suppliers and equipment suppliers. family will in family will be in attendance. suppliers and equipment suppliers. an articleand last season (Edition Six) “Falls suppliers and equipment suppliers. family willbe be in attendance. attendance. •• suppliers equipment suppliers. Open 8am - 8pm weekdays Trade Fair @ Falls Creek Prepare for the season and save money. Creek has the highest total summer visitor Trade Fair @ Falls Creek Prepare for the season and save money. Trade Falls Creek Prepareforforthethe season money. 9amFair - 7pm@W/ends & Holidays Trade Fair Prepare season andand savesave money. Visit the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Further Something of an institution since 1982, the days of any Alpine Resort in Victoria.” Visit the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Further Visit the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Further the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Further Something of since1982, Something of an institution institution 1982,the the Visit Something ofan institution since details from: Mb: 0400 350 488. • Ph: 0400 350 488 Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an anopportunity opportunity details details from: Mb: 0400 350 488. details from: Mb: 0400 488. from: Mb: 0400 350350 488. • •• Trade is an opportunity Trade Fair @ Falls Creek Creek is TradeFair Fair@ @Falls Creek

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EMERGENCY 000 Ambulance 000 We can help with: WeWe cancan help with: help with: We can help with: EMERGENCY BROADCASTER Pre-purchase home inspections • Pre-purchase home inspections •••Pre-purchase home inspections Alpine Radio (Fires & Floods) 96.5 FM Pre-purchase home inspections • Sniffer dog dog tracking of ofof Sniffer dogtracking tracking •••Sniffer Sniffer dog tracking of ELECTRICITY Termites Termites Termites Termites Faults & Emergencies 13 17 99 • Rodents • Spiders Rodents• ••Spiders Spiders •••Rodents Rodents Spiders FIRE • Wasps - and -all other pests pests Wasps and allother other •••Wasps - -and allall pests Wasps and other pests Falls Creek/Mount Beauty/ Tawonga 000 that crawl or fly! thatcrawl crawloror orfly! fly! that that crawl fly! HOSPITAL Mount Beauty 5754 3500 Andrew Poulton Andrew Poulton Andrew Poulton Andrew Poulton MEDICAL CENTRES Ph: 1300 559 799 Mb: 0427 914 909 Ph: 1300 559 799 Mb: 0427 914 9093238 Ph: 1300 Falls Creek 5758 Ph: 1300559 559799 799Mb: Mb:0427 0427914 914909 909 Em: Andrew@bugroffpestbusters.com Em: Andrew@bugroffpestbusters.com Em: Andrew@bugroffpestbusters.com Mount Beauty 5754 3400 Em: Andrew@bugroffpestbusters.com

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Ed 08 * 26.07.19 * Alpine Masters, Rider X, Women’s XC Camp. Aus Open Champs. (C) • 2 column (12.5cm wide) = $25.00 per cm. 4cp = $35.00 per cm. Tawonga We must look after it body. Our car isis our Our car islike like our body. Ed 09 *WHERE 02.08.19 * ASSSTC, RailsCrescent Under Lights, Big Air Comp. Mini Series Three. (C) Our car like our body. • 3 column (19cm wide)= $35.00 per cm. 4cp = $49.00 per cm. all of the time not just Tawonga We must look after it WHERE Tawonga Crescent We must look after it WHERE 8:30am - Crescent 5:00pm - FridayRails Under Lights, Ed 10WHERE *WHEN 09.08.19 * SkiTawonga de Femme, RV RushMon & SV Ramble, Big Airlook (C) after it CLASSIFIEDS: • Like the Trading Post. Send in your Classifieds and pay when you sell. We something must when fails. all of the time not just all of of the the time time -- not not just just 10:00am- -5:00pm 12:00pmMon Saturdays WHEN 8:30am 8:30am - Friday all WHEN Friday BUSINESS DIR.: • $5.90 per line per Edition. DISTRIBUTION: • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club lodges and WHEN 8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Friday when something fails. Regular servicing will identify when when something fails. 10:00am Saturdays when something fails. DEADLINE: • Friday 2.00pm prior to publication date 10:00am 12:00pm Saturdays Ph:Bogong 5754-Village, 3400 for Beauty, apartments in Falls Creek, Mount Tawonga South,items Tawonga and Dederang, HOW 10:00am 12:00pm Saturdays are wearing (brake pads, tyres, Regular servicing will identify when Regular servicing will identify when • A Season Contract for 17 editions of winter is available offering a CONTRACT: plus the RMB’s between Dederang and Tawonga and selected venues in Bright and Myrtleford. appointments Regular servicing will identify when Ph: 5754 3400 for HOW filters, etc). These and other Ph: 5754 5754 3400 3400 for for HOW items are wearing (brake pads, tyres, Ph: itemshoses are wearing (brake pads, tyres, 15% discount. The contract is secured by payments made four editions tyres, HOW ONLINE: Available PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ 24 •hours forinemergencies items are wearing (brake pads, appointments wearing items can be replaced before appointments filters, hoses etc). These and other appointments filters, hoses etc). These and other in advance. Due Dates: 07.06.19, 05.07.19, 02.08.19, 30.08.19 INSERTS: • Not Available filters, hoses etc). These and other they let us down on the road. 24 hours for emergencies Drshours Markfor Zagorski, Jeff WHO 24 wearing emergencies wearingitems itemscan canbe bereplaced replacedbefore before 24 hours for emergencies wearing items can be replaced before Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Imagine discovering (too late) that your they Drs Mark Mark Zagorski, Zagorski, Jeff WHO they let letus usdown downon onthe theroad. road. Drs Jeff WHO they let us down on the Drs MarkLaura Zagorski, Jeff Brake Pads had worn out - road. just as you’re ENQUIRIES Delaney, Zagorski, WHO Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Imagine discovering (too late) Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Imagine discovering (too late)that thatyour your heading for the tree. Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Angela Stratton & Anoop Pem. Imagine discovering your Brake Pads had worn(too out -late) just that as you’re

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Is a land that’s never felt the rip of tractor nor of plough The flowers and native grasses stretch from sky to sky Unmarred by Man’s destruction – farming passed it by. For the raging winter blizzards stayed the axe and chain And spared the Bogong High Plains from the awful bloody pain Of the clearing and the torching and the weeds and salt and dust Of the foreign crops a-growing, filled with mites and rust. And then the spring-time melts the snows, and the swollen brooks are gushing Into creeks and mighty rivers – to the Murray they go rushing Daisies are a carpet, Black Cockies screech on by

The parrokeets are dashing through the crystal of the sky. The seasons keep on rolling, but the High Plains stay the same Through the scorching summer days to the icy winter rain People seldom visit, unless it’s peace they seek And lovers swear their wedding vows out by Watchbed Creek. Now mortals come and go in the twinkling of an eye It only takes a moment beneath the

mountain sky But the snow gums grow forever and the granite weathers slow In the freezing winter winds, beneath the ice and snow. Yes the cycle keeps on turning, yet the land remains the same Timeless and eternal, impossible to maim And when I’ve shed this mortal coil and left the din and row Just leave me for the wild things, out by Bogong’s brow. •

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

VOLUNTEERS WANTED Would you like to be more involved in the community? To learn a little more of our unique history? Then why not volunteer to help staff the Falls Creek Museum where you get to meet lots of wonderful people. To learn more, phone Margy on 03 57581200 during business hours. CLOTHING REPAIRS Call Marilyn Sparks, Mb: 0411 335 326. Also on Facebook private message. 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.

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 www.studioecakes.com.au in Tawonga – for all occasions. Mb: 0409 673 192 or Em: 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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Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays. Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118 Rossignol Children’s Cup. Extended NASTAR Course. 9am – 1pm A long time tradition for kids aged six to 16 to compete. Ph: 03 5758 1026 – to be followed by the Cranky Charlie Cup. The Board Lounge Throw-down (the BLT) 6:30pm – 9pm under lights in Slalom Plaza – a fantastic Rail Jam for U16 and Open categories. Presentations after in Stingray. Ph: 03 5758 1026. St. Kilda Film Festival Short Films Programme, 7pm. Mount Beauty Community Centre. $15 gen. admission. Bar opens 6:30 and interval. Presented by UKVRA and St Kilda Film Festival. Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome. Ph: 0427 544 824. Snow Trek and Travel High Plains Tour F 2.5/5/10. 11am Nordic Bowl. Len Budge 0417 352 845 TDFNL Rd 13. Dederang Mount Beauty V Chiltern @ Dederang

25th Fabulous Falls Creek Night Show Spectacular 7pm under lights on the Summit. Featuring Skiing and Boarding Demos and a fantastic Fireworks display. Ph: 03 5758 1000. 26th Wombats Rambler Night Race. 6pm – 9pm on Wombats Ramble – an event not to be missed. Ph: 03 5758 1026. 26th – 29th Falls Creek Alpine Masters Championships. Three days of events – including the Wombats Rambler. Ph: 03 5758 1026. 27th Rider X 9am – 2pm. Another new event for Falls Creek this year. This will be a classic boarder/ skier cross course set to suit both disciplines over by Ruined Castle finishing at Dicky Knees. Ph: 03 5758 1026 27th AUS Open Sprint Champ.s C. CC/FIS. 9:30am Nordic Bowl. Anne Bellingham 0427 006 246. 27th TDFNL Rd 15. Yackandandah V Dederang Mount Beauty 27th YMCA Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre and YMCA Falls Creek Cross Country are hosting a screening of the Gutsy Girls Film Festival as part of the Women’s Cross Country Ski Camp – See below. For further info, go to: www.facebook.com/events/383690172220486/ 27th – 29th Women’s XC Camp. Three days of skiing, coaching, video analysis and socialising based at Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre and hosted by Falls Creek Cross Country. Ph: 03 5758 3408 or Fb: @fallscreekXC 28th AUS Open Champ.s F. CC/FIS. 9:30am Nordic Bowl. Anne Bellingham 0427 006 246. 30th – 2nd Australian Police Winter Games. Four days of competitive actions. Details from www.apwg. com.au. Ph: 03 5758 1026

YMCA Howman’s Gap Vic Relay Champ.s C/F 2.5 & 5. 11am Nordic Bowl. Len Budge 0417 352 845. South Australian Interschools Snowsports Championships. Four days of competition for SA kids. Ph: 03 5758 1026. 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. Fabulous Falls Creek Night Show Spectacular 7pm under lights on the Summit. Featuring Skiing and Boarding Demos and a fantastic Fireworks display. Ph: 03 5758 1000. Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount Beauty Men’s Shed group and BBQ Lunch. From 11:30am. All Welcome. Enquiries to: secretary@mountbeautymensshed.org.au Vic Junior Sprint Champ.s F. 9:30am Nordic Bowl. Ben Derrick 0400 110 046 TDFNL Rd 14. Dederang Mount Beauty V Kiewa Sandy Creek @ Dederang Vic Junior Distance Champ.s C. 10am Nordic Bowl. Ben Derrick 0400 110 046.

MEDICAL SERVICES Falls Creek

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Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Sky Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Matthew McAlpine & Lachlan McKeeman.

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