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FRIDAY 21ST AUGUST 2020
Welcome to All Hoppeteers!
The Popp family from the US. Ben, Megan, Luke and Grant cycled, ran and roller-skied the Hoppet their way! Pic – Courtesy the family. Left: Hanna-Liina Palu doing her 21km Hoppet run in Estonia. Pic – Courtesy Hanna-Liina. Centre: Hoppet stalwarts, Alan Marsland and Sandi Coleman doing their ‘Hoppets’ from the Bakery. Pic – Courtesy AM. Right: Epp Paal, CEO, Worldloppet Ski Federation at her home city Tartu in Estonia. Pic – Courtesy Epp Paal.
FROM THE CEO It’s Official…
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s many regular readers would know, much of my pre ski resort career revolved heavily around interpreting numbers… all manner of numbers, spotting anomalies, capitalising on discrepancy and profiting off misinformation, or the failure of markets to exhibit rational, efficient behaviour. It didn’t take me long to draw parallels between my old world, financial markets and my present role, especially the rational part. A ‘random walk’ probably draws the closest description of my analysis between certain statistics and what brings people to the mountains. There used to be a strong correlation between reported snow depth and visitation. In economics and financial markets, the ‘random walk theory’ suggests it is impossible to consistently outperform the market, particularly in the short-term, because it is impossible to predict stock prices. The same could now be used to understand the dynamics that in a normal season drive resort visitation. The comforting news however amongst all the heartache, disappointment, anger
and frustration experienced during 2020 is that as a snow season, it ranks as the worst year on records kept by Falls Creek Alpine Resort. Now, before a number of people start challenging the above statement, please appreciate these stats only go back to 1991, with any confidence, consistency in methodology and regularity. (Note: yes, there are number series and sequences which had been collected prior to this, from numerous sources. I quote ONLY from those entrusted to resort management. For an example of other stats, the Falls Creek Museum has a collection). Admittedly, there have been no snow years prior to this one, late seasons too… but for the point of this article, I’m trying to highlight that for a rare few, not too many of our operators have experienced it and to take some of the sting out of this ‘shocker’, this fact, it’s a little solace, knowing that if we had to have a shocker, the tragedy of COVID-19 hasn’t spoilt a ripper year. As I write this, Falls Creek is forecast to receive a reasonable dump over the next few days. Not enough to cool the already warming ground and have the snow stick
around for long. I mean, spring shouldn’t be here yet, but who hasn’t noticed all the early blossoms, magpies swooping already and the abundance of ‘red robins.’ Who knows, even the Bogong Moths might come early (substitute for the locusts that generally follow when disasters of biblical proportion occur.) For our agriculturally inclined readers, the good news is it’s forecast to be an above average wet spring. The BOM released today that it is raising its status on La Nina… which when combined with a negative IOD (note: its currently neutral but trending to positive) the chances of above average rainfall across much of Australia during spring is now at 70% (that’s three times the average likelihood). So, to close out this season, that is what officially remains (closing Oct 5th), if you enjoy skiing elephant snot (google it, it’s a ski slang term – apologies to anyone who’s easily offended) …looks like your wishes have come true. However, what better way to sum up the year! Cheers! • Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management
PUBLIC NOTICE This paper, and our contributors, are working extremely hard to be positive and care for the people in our community. Some time back we mentioned mental health. If you have a tax problem – you go to the best tax agent. If your car blows up – you go to a very good mechanic. If you get lost – you would want the best SES personnel looking for you. Therefore, if you are feeling a little down – then you seek out the best advice possible.
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And if any of these outfits don’t suit, talk to our local Mount Beauty Medical Centre on 03 5754 3400 and any of the great team will be very happy to help.
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2020 VIRTUAL KANGAROO HOPPET Do It Your Way - Update
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he Hoppet 2020 is about to set a world first – with entries pouring in from around the world. At the time of going to print there are still quite a few days to go before the conclusion of the event and well over 1,000 participants from 29 countries had registered. And, in what is surely a world first, the event organisers are finalising an entrant from Antarctica! This will make our 2020 Virtual Kangaroo Hoppet the first sporting event in the world where all seven continents have active participation (unless someone can name one that has already happened?) Anyone got a Guinness Book of Records handy? With a few days to go for registration, the event organisers are hoping to surpass the record Hoppet field of 1,588 from 1993.
No 740, Krisbjörn Sigurjónsson on Iceland doing his 42km on Rollerskis. Pic – Courtesy Krisbjörn. No 300, Carla Blumenthal-Bauman in Switzerland doing her 7km hiking with poles up mountains. Pic – Courtesy Carla.
roller-skiing while dressed in lederhosen and traditional Austrian dresses, skiing in indoor tunnels in Finland, running in North America and of course the many varied activities that Australians have embraced for the event.
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nquiry into the 2019-20 Victorian fire season. The Inspector-General for Emergency Management (IGEM) would like to provide an update on progress of the independent Inquiry into the 2019–20 Victorian fire season. Inquiry Phase 1 – Preparedness and Response The Phase 1 report focusing on the preparedness for and response to the 2019– 20 Victorian fire season was delivered to the Victorian Government on 31 July 2020. Inquiry Phase 2 – Relief and Recovery Phase 2 of the Inquiry focuses on the effectiveness and progress of relief and recovery activities and arrangements during and after the 2019–20 Victorian fire season.
We would like to hear from individuals and organisations about: • how the 2019-20 Victorian fires affected you. • what worked well in the delivery of emergency relief and recovery activities during the first six months. • what didn’t work as well as you would have expected or preferred. • your suggestions for improvement. We also recognise the added challenges the coronavirus emergency is having on bushfire recovery, and encourage individuals and communities to share these impacts during the engagement process. Submissions addressing the Inquiry’s Terms of Reference for Phase 2 can be made through: • completing the online submission found at www.igem.vic.gov.au.
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ENJOY YOUR WALK …And Listen
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ustralia gave the world some firsts. The Hills Hoist, the wine cask, and… song birds! Yes, that big group of birds that not only call - but sing. They evolved first when we were Gondwanaland and when that split up they went with the islands and triumphed in golden gargle contests around the globe. Songbirds have up to eight pairs of muscles controlling their voice-box, and some use both windpipes coming from their lungs, so their song can be complex and varied. Calls and song are used to attract the other sex, to warn of threats, to assert possession of territory and to touch base with the flock. The morning carolling of the magpie is saying something like “Hi all, Kevin here, and I'm still here patrolling my patch” (and as we get in to Spring “looking for cyclists!”)
So on your regular walk or cycle, listen for the birds. In fact you'll likely hear more than you see. Locally we are blessed with some delightful little guys and some of the smallest, like the Brown Thornbill (pictured above), are also the loudest. You can see the thornbills at the moment on the Pebble Beach walk looking for insects and also trying out wattle nectar.
There and on the Rockpool walk you can also see the striking yellow and grey Eastern Yellow Robin (pictured left). It'll be tossing around the leaf litter looking for insects and spiders or perched on the side of a gum waiting for one of them to move. You may also hear an Eastern Whipbird couple near Pebble Beach or the Rockpool. He does the whip crack and she may, or may not, immediately add a 'tiu' or 'tiu tiu' to the end of it. It sounds like the one call and I guess that's true love for you. On the grassy patches around Mount Beauty you are likely first to notice the Redbrowed Finch (pictured right) when you flush out a foraging flock. They'll perch on shrubs nearby to watch you pass. The town side of the Pondage walk is a good place to spot them at the moment. In the mild conditions so far of this winter up around Falls Creek you may well hear the modest call and see the spectacular
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colours of the Flame Robin. Like other robins they're fairly confident and curious around humans and they may hop from perch to perch to check you out. They've learned that insects get blown up onto the snow and die, making an easy smorgasbord.
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FROM THE ARCHIVES Keeping Warm
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wo weeks ago I said in this very publication that I would find something positive, informative and (fingers crossed) possibly entertaining each week to regale you with. I may have set myself up for failure. However there is nothing like a challenge and a looming deadline to focus the mind, coupled with the horror of remembering two days ago that I had completely forgotten to write an article for last week. This week, I’m talking about hand warmers. Why? I found a lone hand warmer in my toiletries bag when I was unpacking last week after a desperate dash across the border to get home before NSW went into ‘hard’ lockdown. This sad mangled example of emergency warmth made me remember
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my own experiences with hand warmers and how much relief these little nuggets of heat can bring to you to slow freezing to death on any chairlift that is stuck on windhold while it’s sleeting.
allowed to light the hand warmer, my Dad always did that job for reasons that I still can’t fathom (maybe my brother trying to set my eyebrows on fire had something to do with it).
Hand or Pocket warmers are small (often disposable) packets which can held in the hand, inserted into a purpose built pocket of a glove or put into a trouser or coat pocket and produce heat on demand to warm cold extremities. They are commonly used in outdoor activities, and depending on the type and the source of heat, hand warmers can last up anywhere from 15 minutes up to 13 hours.
I remember said hand warmer, but I don’t really remember getting to use it that much which was a crying shame as I spent a lot of my time in the snow seemingly on the verge of hypothermia from being wet and cold because my Dad’s attitude back then was “I’ve paid for it, so you’re going out there.”
The first hand or pocket warmers that I can remember from my childhood in the 1970s & 80’s came in a felt covered metal case that in my youth I thought looked vaguely like a tiny, tinny jewellery box. Imagine my disappointment when it opened and a saw a long lump of charcoal inside instead of the beautiful jewels I had imagined. I was never
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Credit for the invention of the first commercially produced chemical hand warmer is given to Japanese inventor Niichi Matoba. Mr Matoba received a patent for applying the principle of an oxidation reaction that produces heat by means
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The first United States Patent for such a device was issued to Jonathan T. Ellis on 6th January 1891. Mr Ellis received patent number 444,395 for a hand or foot warmer. There is no evidence though that this device was ever produced.
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advantage of the value size 60, Take colour- Carbon-Blue: $1,950. Nelopacked* Viper 51 Kayak: $1,500.Pass - exclusively Local K1 ERGOoffered paddling machine: $600. to local residents. Athlegen Massage table: (as new) $200. $250 percement Adult + $45 per Day Taskmaster electric mixer. Price negotiable. Ph: 0408 466 790. $140 per Child + $35 per Day
For further information contact: ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS Call KerryFalls Mb: 0407 814 114 for all sewing Creek Ski Liftsneeds. P/L ALTITUDE PHYSIO & MASSAGE Ph: 03 5758 1000 Frueauf Village(below Milch Café) Grnd Fl, Rm 2, 4 Schuss St, Falls *Creek. Ph: 5758apply 3766. Em: Conditions fallscreek@altitudephysiotherapy.com.au. Wb: www. altitudephysiotherapy.com.au. 6 BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125 BUILDING & ELECTRICAL Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service. Please cal Justin Mb: 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 Mb: 0466 990 862.
Angela Stratton & Anoop Pem.
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Fully accredited General
CIVIL CELEBRANT Practice with 37 years service Quality Ceremonies – All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. to the Upper Kiewa Valley. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR YOUR Altitde Electrical – noLOCAL job too big PRACTICE or too small. Domestic, Commercial & Industrial. Ben SvarcCOMMUNITY! Mb: 0419 801 109. SUPPORTING THE
for all members of the hospitality industry to prepare for winter and do some serious saving on product needs for the season. To be held at the Frying Pan Inn, in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek, the Trade Fair will take place on Tuesday 2nd May from 10am to 5pm and again on Wednesday 3rd, from 9am to 4pm. Companies invited to exhibit include Bedding Suppliers, Linen, Manchester and Window Furnishing suppliers, Wine Lighter Fluid hand warmer held in the Falls andTheSpirit merchants, Wholesale Food CreekChemical, Museum. PicCleaning – Courtesyand the Museum Suppliers, Toiletry suppliers and equipment suppliers. Prepare for the season and save money. Visit the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Further Clean & ready to488. take details from: Mb: 0400 350 •
OPEN FOR BUSINESS! care of your laundry!
Got a problem with pests? ARIEL'S We can help with:
LAUNDRETTE
• Pre-purchase home inspections • Sniffer dog tracking of Termites OPEN: 8am - 8pm weekdays • Rodents • Spiders 9am - 7pm• Wasps weekends - and all other pests that crawl or fly! & Public Holidays
Andrew Poulton 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Ph: 1300 559 799 Mb: 0427 914 909 Mount Beauty · Ph: 0400 350 488 Em: Andrew@bugroffpestbusters.com
MOTORING TIPS Regular Servicing
FOUND Wedding ring in the vicinity of Tawonga South Our car likeOffice. our body. Newsagent andisPost If someone has lost a ring We give must me a call onafter 0400 it 350 488 and provide a look description of the ring. all of the time - not just
when something fails. WISE ADVICE I asked a wise man “Tell me sir, in identify which field when could I Regular servicing will make a great career!” He said with a smile “Be a good items are wearing pads, tyres, honest human being. There is(brake a lot of opportunity in this filters, hosescompetition!” etc). These and other area and very little wearing items can be replaced before
TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS they us down on the road.pay until you Email yourlet adverts to us and you don’t sell the goods – discovering or until your Advert achieves theyour Imagine (too late) that desired results. Em:had kencbell@bigpond.net.au Brake Pads worn out - just as you’re
heading for the tree. Regular servicing is important for the good health of your vehicle - and for your good health Street, Mount Beauty.and Outsafety! of Hours & Home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270. A Motoring Tip brought to you by: SAFETY RickSCAFFOLD @ Mount Beauty Service Centre, Mount Beauty and Falls Creek area. Ph: 0418 578 500. Kiewa Valley Hway, Mount Beauty, SECURE STORAGE Ph: 5754 4261
From 2m x 2m through to 3m x 7m. Ph: 0418 578 500. FREIGHT – ALB – MTB – FALLS CREEK SOLAR SKY-LIGHTS FallstoCreek & Mount Beauty THISPOWERED WEEK ~ Summer 2017 Edition THIRTEEN Remo’s Transport fromAlbury/Wodonga Mount A unique and locally developed product supplied and Beauty and Falls Creek Mon to Fri inclusive. Refrigeration installed by a fully-qualified electrician. available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320. Also available for all other electrical work. Reg No: 20917. Ph: Mal 0419 884 668. HAIRDRESSER Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, SPORTS MASSAGE Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week and evenings by Book On-Line: impactmassage.com.au appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177. STORAGE LD’S HOME PET CARE Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units. Pet Care and Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 0407 541 695 Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com PAINTING SERVICES TAXI & 4WD SERVICE Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Covers Falls Creek & Albury. The On-Demand Taxi Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Hours are now 8am – 9pm Mon – Thurs; 8am - 1pm Fri Painting Services. Ph: Laif: 0437 023 921. & Sat. No Taxi Service Sunday. Special Bookings may be made outside of these hours by prior arrangement. PHYSIOTHERAPY Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Therapy, 5A Hollonds Ph: 0409 573 909 or 131 008.
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MEDICAL CENTRE Thank You
they become a COVID issue and we thank our patients for their patience (no pun intended).
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ount Beauty Medical Centre would like to say a big thankyou to our wonderful community for their help and support over the past six months. We have received delicious meals, cakes, chocolates, easter eggs, biscuits, gowns and masks to help us through this very extraordinary and complex time. There are literally too many people to name. Our staff have experienced the kindness which has helped us get through each day and keeps us coming back the next day.
We live in such a wonderful town and surrounding area, have such a kind and caring community and we know that if we all take care of each other as best we can, then we will get through this crazy time.
To keep our staff and our community as safe as possible we ask that people use the hand sanitiser at the front door and throughout the practice, keep their distance from each other and the front desk and use face cover (masks) at all times.
Thanks everyone. Mount Beauty Medical Centre
We encourage patients to use the option of a telehealth or phone consultation (and these are all bulk billed) rather than physically presenting at the practice or if you feel that a face to face consultation is needed, then we are happy to see you at the practice. Please contact the practice to discuss what is best for you.
We appreciate your patience when our receptionists go through the same number of questions each time you walk through our front door. We know this is frustrating for everyone but we need to ensure that we identify any health concerns before
Our Mount Beauty Medical Centre doctors are on call 24 hours seven days a week so
MEDICAL SERVICES
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please contact us if you need to see a doctor at any time.
Medical Centre at Falls Creek is currently CLOSED. To make an appointment Ph: 03 5758 3238 You will be directed to a doctor for a Tele-Health appointment. Our Doctors are on call 24/7 from Mount Beauty COCIV-19 Testing Clinic continues to operate in Falls Creek for people exhibiting symptoms. Please phone: 03 5758 3238 to make an appointment.
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Mount Beauty ▼
Tawonga Crescent. 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays. Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Sky Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Matthew McAlpine & Jonathon Holt. Fully accredited General Practice with 41 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.
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