This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 13 August 2021 by thisweek

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FRIDAY 13TH AUGUST 2021

Take Care of Each Other!

The pristine beauty of our resort requires a few minutes (at least) to take it all in! Pic – Chris Hocking Left: A great hat, a smile and great snow – we’ve got it all! Pic – Mike @ Top Shots Right: There is never a shortage of action in the terrain parks! Pic – Tim @ Top Shots

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The weekend’s program sort of goes like this. Saturday: 9am to 16:00 is compulsory practice. 10am to 18:30 is rider registration and Info Tent open. 17:00 to 17:30 is rider briefing. From 18:00 on there is a social evening at Last Hoot Restaurant and Bar in Slalom Plaza. NOW OPEN Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefing and Timing For great coffee snacks! activation. 8:30am&totasty 1430pm Trails Open for From 8am six days a week GE competition.1500 to 1630 Presentations. Closed Mondays If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy Located in Slalom Plaza some good action, be at Falls Creek this near the ticket box weekend. Further detail from 03 5758 1200. •

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Room. On-site restaurant and bar. Open all yearChild under 5 (no luggage) 1. Steam Book Accommodation Free Centre Free (above the activities, visit the Visitor Information available for group bookings and functions. 2. round Book Lift- Tickets Family Pass (2 adults, 2Day children 5-16) $120 Slalom Street Shelter) for maps and info. Open 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au 3. Ph: Book03 Resort Entry Excess Luggage (perweekdays. item) $9 9am 5pm Ph: 03 5758 1202. 4. Book ATS (if required) Snowski Apartments Transfer Service Season Pass $210 5. Print, Pack, Park Self contained accommodation open all year round withTaxi Service (up to 10 ppl, no luggage) $100 $180 on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl. Visitor Information Centre

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For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located in From 5pm on 24th JuneOpen 24 until 12pm on 6th Ridge theSummit Resort Management Office,Lodge up-stairs on the corner of St Falls West. 10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009. Slalom Street and Snowgums Open for comfortable bedLane. & breakfast accommodation.September 2021, all roads in the Falls Creek village are closed to all traffic. Before or after Open 8am – 5pm daily for Visitor Information and Gym Fully licensed. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800. these dates, if weather permits and the Memberships. Ph: 03 5758 1200. (Map Ref: E4) Falls Creek Childaccess Care tois open Mon - Fri and is located roads are clear, 30 minute Viking Lodge in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open accommodation may be available. Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites.

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On sitefrom manager and secure bike and workshop. Operating the Terminal Building on storage the Bogong Free Wi-Fi. Ph.the03Accommodation 5758 3247. Transfer Service High Plains Road, will transport you, your group and your luggage to your accommodation in the village. Tickets can be prepurchased online or at the ATS terminal. BE Foodstore

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to children aged 12 weeks to 5 years old and is run by fully qualified educators and is eligible for government rebates.Booking is essential. Phone 03 5758 1244 or visit www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.

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FROM THE CEO utilise snowmobiles, often towing teams to parts of the resort that would normally be serviceable by using first lifts. With every snowmobile tagged with GPS modules, resort management can monitor, in real time, where ski patrol is and how much terrain has been checked. It’s the same technology we use for the XC groomer that enables us to know how much terrain has been groomed and when (check it out here: https://www.fallscreek.com.au/snowreport). It is also an OH&S tool too, in the event of a mishap or equipment failure, particularly for the grooming team, who every night are well outside the resort boundary, ensuring the 65kms of XC trail are attended to. In any event, hopefully, you’ll never need the patrollers, but when you do…they’ll be there.

Avalanches do happen in Australia and our Patrol spend a lot of time training and – when necessary, assisting people both in resort and on the high plains. Pic – Courtesy This Week

Remember too…patrol can not only patch you up and transport you to the Falls Creek Medical Centre (stacked with expert awardwinning doctors), but patrol may cancel your pass… so be safe out there… Respect gets respect - from the lift line, to the slopes, through the park and in resort.

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Food Stands – Munchski’s (Slalom Plaza), Easy Eats (Village Bowl), Snonuts (Slalom Plaza), Jerry’s Stall (Parallel Street)… these little pop-ups provide the resort with quick, accessible and delicious food options. Each stall is different, they offer a deliberately varied menu to provide ‘options’ to guests who just want ‘fast food’, so they can satisfy their hunger and then get back out on the slopes as quickly as possible. Don’t just try one, try them all. Now get out there and hit the corduroy… • Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management

HIRE • RETAIL • TUNING • CUSTOM BOOT-FITTING

• 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.

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A REASON TO CELEBRATE The 2021 Hoppet Dozen

he Hoppet Dozen, available only from the Kangaroo Hoppet Race Office in Mount Beauty provides a unique chance to sample wines from four of our local wineries. Spare a thought for the two hard working members of the Hoppet committee charged with selecting the Hoppet Dozen. The first part is easy, Ceccanti Kiewa Valley Wines is just a few km down the road in the Kiewa Valley, but they then have to cross the Tawonga Gap into the Ovens and King Valleys to check out what is on offer at Feathertop Wines just outside Porepunkah, and then further down the Ovens Valley through Myrtleford to Gapsted Wines and finally that long drive down the Snow Road to Oxley to finish up at Sam Miranda Wines for lunch. Fortunately they take along a trusty designated driver to get them back home after a hard day’s tasting.

A quick glance the list selected for this year’s selection throws up a few names that need a bit of an explanation – Rosso, Rosato and Prosato from Sam Miranda Wines at Oxley. The Rosso is easy – rosso is Italian for red. The Rosato is This year’s anniversary Hoppet Dozen – collectable and enjoyable. Don’t miss out. a dry rosé style Also on show are a couple of this year’s 30th Anniversary T shirts – also available wine with a from the Hoppet office. Pic – Ken Bell name made up to go with Sam’s Rosso (red) and Bianco (white) Boynton’s Feathertop Winery. wines from the Ballerina range with their Gapsted Wines. distinctive ballet dancer label. Which leads Great Alpine Road, Gapsted. 2019 Ballerina Canopy Chardonnay us on to the Prosato. With the King Valley 2021 Limited Release Riesling famous for its Prosecco, and dry rosé wines increasingly in popularity, why not combine Red Wines them to produce a dry sparkling rosé wine. Sam Miranda Wines. And while you are blending the wines, why Snow Road, Oxley. not combine the names… Prosato! And 2016 Rosso (Barbera/Shiraz) the judges at the 2019 Australian Wines 2019 Sam Miranda Pinot Noir 2019 Super King (Sangiovese, Barbera) Showcase and the 2019 Rutherglen Wine Boynton’s Feathertop Winery. Show thought it good enough to take Great Alpine Road, Porepunkah home a couple of medals. Not that it is the only medal winning wine in the selection 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon - Gapsted’s Ballerina Canopy Chardonnay Gapsted Wines. brought home some metal from the 2020 Great Alpine Road, Gapsted. Victorian Wine Show. 2019 High Country Cabernet / Merlot Ceccanti Kiewa Valley Wines. White Wines Bay Creek Lane, Mongans Bridge. Sam Miranda Wines. 2016 Cabernet / Merlot Snow Road, Oxley. Even if you can’t make it to the Hoppet NV Prosato (Prosecco, Rosato) Office during Hoppet Week, there is no 2019 Rosato (Sangiovese, Barbera, Nebbiolo) excuse not to drop in on one of these cellar 2021 Sam Miranda Pinot Grigio doors to try out the wines on offer and take Great Alpine Road, Porepunkah. 2019 Savagninon some home to share with friends. •

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KANGAROO HOPPET 2021 Breaking News

o it your way at your place or ours. The Kangaroo Hoppet Planning Committee met earlier this week and made the decision not to proceed with the on-snow event on 28th August this year.

Back on August 28th 2010, we had great weather, great crowds and a great

event. This year will be slightly different, but the opportunity still exists. ‘The combination Pic – Ken Bell of international and involvement. Skiers will be able to come interstate travel bans with the uncertainty and go as they please and take a selfie on the around the level of Victorian COVID-19 traditional Hoppet podium. restrictions that would apply over the next fortnight meant that we felt that we The Organising Committee are keen were unable to offer a safe event for our to provide some normal Hoppet social participants and volunteers in the alpine activities even with the event not going environment,” said Race Director Ben ahead. The Hoppet shop will be open Derrick. “Not to overlook providing a high daily during Hoppet week from 2pm-4pm quality event and the limits on participant with the usual array of memorabilia and numbers for events such as ours.” (Tough merchandise. Of particular note is the great call but definitely the right one. Ed). Hoppet Dozen from local vineyards in our valleys. The perfect companion for any meal With the virtual event already on offer for or any occasion. Also, the collector's item those unable to get to Falls Creek organisers Hoppet 30th year anniversary t-shirts when are planning to offer an 'open track' style it's not actually going to be the 30th year event from Monday 23rd to Saturday 28th celebration. Who knows, they might be as August for skiers that can make it up to tantalizingly popular as an upside-down Falls during Hoppet Week. With support penny terrible for a philatelist… unlikely, from Parks Victoria and Falls Creek Resort but in a couple of great colours they are sure Management our volunteers will be putting to stand out! out course signage and km markers and For further information please visit www. setting up a few bells and whistles in hoppet.com.au the Nordic Bowl to give skiers a sense of

pp Paal, CEO, World Loppet Ski Federation at her E home city of Tartu in Estonia doing the Hoppet here way in 2020! Pic – Courtesy Epp Paal

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.

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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t is with great disappointment that we announce that the 2021 Ski de Femme, hosted by the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club, will not be running this weekend. Unfortunately, due to the current COVID restrictions, the club is unable to hold the event. We are all looking forward to seeing all of the ladies out skiing in 2022.

AUSXC buffs The Australian XC Ski Team is very excited to launch the AUSXC Buff Fundraiser. All proceeds from the purchase of these stylish buffs will go towards helping athletes cover racing, travel and uniform expenses. Get yours today for only $20 from Windy Corner and you too could look as cool as our National Team members on the XC trails.

It’s been a bit of a whirlwind week of weather, lockdowns and all of the rest. While some rain and warmer weather has transformed the fresh snow from earlier in the week into our typical Australian conditions, there is full coverage across all XC trails. With the reopening of Regional Victoria, grooming operations are full steam ahead and Heathy Spur, Langford’s Gap and Sun Valley trails are now open. Get out and enjoy! Oh, and don’t forget to get those Hoppet training km’s in – to do it your way at our place!

Meet the National Team: This week we caught up with Mark Pollock. Mark is one of the longest serving members of the current National Team, with a résumé that extends across 10 years. When out of the green lycra, you may also recognise Mark as the breakfast chief extraordinaire from Howman’s Gap.

1. When did you start xc skiing, how did you get involved? Mark: I have been skiing since I was around 2yrs old. As members of the Wangaratta Ski Club (Mt Hotham), my parents regularly skied cross country. 2. What is your favourite XC event or place to race? Mark: My favourite event is the 15km skate. I really enjoying racing in Falun, Sweden. I have had the opportunity to race there a number of times, including the 2015 World Championships and last northern winter on the World Cup Circuit. 3. Where is your favourite place to ski at Falls Creek? Mark: It’s hard to beat crust cruising out towards Hotham. 4. What is your go-to training snack when on the trails? Mark: Muesli bar or baby food squeezy thing.

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS 5. What do you do when you’re not skiing? Mark: During the winter I work at Howman’s Gap. Throughout the rest of year, I am an engineer/computer scientist for a solar company. I tend to do a lot of IT support.

National team member Mark Pollard competing at La Gruyère in Switzerland. Pic – Courtesy Mark Pollard

6. Did you pick up any new hobbies/skills during lockdown? Mark: Luckily, I’ve been in the country’s COVID free oasis (AKA: Canberra) for most of my time in Australia. As such, I haven’t had many lockdowns. 7. What are your goals for the up and coming race season? Mark: I am currently aiming to qualify for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, which will be held in February next year. 8. If you could ski anywhere in the world, where would it be? Mark: Skiing a sick line down Everest. 9. Three things you pack in your bag on race day? Mark: Spare socks, emergency snacks, and visor (you never know when it might start raining/snowing) [Take a leaf from Mark’s book. Visors are available at Windy Corner]. 10. If you weren’t a skier what sport would you do? Mark: I was a competitive swimmer through high school, so probably that. •

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CONCUSSION Being Aware!

of Sport and Exercise Physicians and Sports Medicine Australia in February 2019 states:

hile we’re all adjusting to the stop/start snow season that we’ve been presented with, it’s worth remembering that there are many sports that kids and adults alike participate in that can lead to a head injury and concussion.

“There has been growing concern in Australia and internationally about the incidence of sport-related concussion and potential health ramifications for athletes. Concussion affects athletes at all levels of sport, from the part-time recreational athlete to the full-time professional. If managed appropriately most symptoms and signs of concussion resolve spontaneously. Complications can occur, however, including prolonged duration of symptoms and increased susceptibility to further injury. There is also growing concern about potential long-term consequences of multiple concussions. Over recent years there has been elevated public awareness of sport-related concussion and increased focus on the importance of diagnosing and managing the condition promptly, safely and appropriately.

If you search Snow Australia’s website for concussion, you’ll find the following statement (amongst lots of other details). “All concussions are serious and may be caused by a direct blow to the head, face or neck, or by impact elsewhere on the body, with force transmitted to the head. It is a brain injury that can occur without a loss of consciousness that causes a disturbances of brain function with resolutions usually proceeding smoothly over days to weeks, but in some cases, symptoms are prolonged,” coupled with the handy hint to “Remember: If in doubt, sit them out.” The Executive Summary of the “Concussion in Sport Australia Positioning Statement” that was co-authored by the Australian Institute of Sport, Australian Medical Association, Australasian College

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point and we have a fair number of sports where concussive injuries are reasonably common in addition to our skiing and snowboarding. The Concussion in Sport Australia Positioning Statement tells us that recognising concussion can be difficult. “The symptoms and signs are variable, non-specific and may be subtle. Onlookers should suspect concussion when an injury results in a knock to the head or body that transmits a force to the head. A hard knock is not required, concussion can occur from minor knocks. There may be obvious signs of concussion such as loss of consciousness, brief convulsions or difficulty balancing or walking. However, the signs of concussion can be more subtle.” “The Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT5) identifies 22 possible symptoms: headache, ‘don’t feel right,’ ‘pressure in the head,’ difficulty concentrating, neck pain, difficulty remembering, nausea or vomiting, fatigue or low energy, dizziness, confusion, blurred vision, drowsiness, balance problems, sensitivity to light, more emotional, sensitivity to noise, irritability, feeling slowed down, sadness, feeling like ‘in a fog,’ nervous or anxious, trouble falling asleep.” One of the things that I love about Falls Creek is freedom many parents give their kids to roam around and play outdoors, reasonably free from the constraints of traffic, and other factors that parent’s worry about in more built-up metropolitan areas.

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CONCUSSION A friend jokes that it’s like going back in time to the 1960s and 70s, when kids were pushed outdoors and given a simple set of instructions to not get in trouble and be back in time for meals or when it got dark. However, with freedom comes risk taking. While tasking risks is an important part of children learning to understand boundaries and limitations as they grown up, it can also lead to injuries and consequently the need for recovery. A consistent and growing body of evidence supports a slower rate of recovery in children and adolescents aged 18 and under. Given a more conservative approach to concussion is recommended the return to learning should take priority over a return to sporting activities. When parents send their children back to school, teachers and parents may need to include more regular breaks, rests and increased time to complete tasks into their child’s daily routines. Additionally, a child’s return to any sport program should be extended so that the child does not return to contact/ collision activities less than 14 days from the resolution of all concussive symptoms.

This activity is exciting, speccy, and rewarding! – but, if it goes wrong – that’s why we use a helmet and we are familiar with all of the signs of concussion! Pic – Scott Robbins Photography

WELCOME BACK TO WINTER!

While we’re all adjusting to the ongoing constraints of COVID-19, it’s important to keep in mind that you don’t have to hit your head hard to be concussed. So, please be safe out there people, no matter what you’re sport you’re participating in. You only get one set of brain cells to operate your body with. And they are precious. •

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

Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store Mon – Fri: 9am –5:30pm Saturday: 9am –4pm Sun & Public Hol.s: 9am –2pm

Cheers, Nyree Fiddes Falls Creek Race Club ai162744679611_Zirkys Real Estate.pdf

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Enjoy the comfort and safety! A skeleton timetable will operate until Friday 25th June – when the full timetable will come in to operation. Refer to our website for further details.

Alpine Specialists

www.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au But remember, the same convenient service applies! Leave the worries of pre-purchasing Resort Entry, Hiring and fitting Chains, coping with Anti-Freeze and Icy slippery roads behind you. Park your car in the Secure Car-Park in Tawonga South and enjoy the comfort of our modern warm coaches and experienced drivers for your holiday at Falls Creek. Check the Website for services from Melbourne, Albury and Mount Beauty Group bookings and private transfers are also available for the entire 2021 winter season.

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ALPINE VALLEY REAL ESTATE Celebrates Twenty Years

he years 2020 and 2021 have been somewhat traumatic for the majority of the community, both here and around the world. Fortunately there have been quite a few positives (like the success of the virtual Kangaroo Hoppet) that have kept us all going. Then we can add in a few milestone events that should be recognised and celebrated as appropriate. One of these is the 20th Anniversary of Kim McDonald establishing Alpine Valley Real Estate in Mount Beauty. Since opening in 2001, the journey can best be described as “a roller-coaster ride” with all of the ups and downs that make the business interesting and rewarding – with 20 years of opportunities and challenges in every aspect of the real estate market. The business has witnessed the highs and lows of property in the local area and the fluctuations Australia-wide. Kim and here team have also had to adapt to the sweeping changes in legislation, the advances in technology and the way things are done. They have also watched this beautiful area advance and evolve and have welcomed

many new residents to the area – happily handing them the keys to their new home. What hasn’t changed over the past two decades is the commitment the business has to the clients – to provide a positive real estate experience for the client based on the 25 years of experience Kim has gained in the industry.

The Alpine Valley Real Estate Team, Brendan, Kim and Mark. Pic – Ken Bell

It was 20 year ago that Kim took the big step to follow her heart and to be her own boss in an industry that she is passionate about. After 25 years in real estate she still loves coming to work. As the team, Brendan, Mark and Kim celebrate and reflect on the 20th anniversary, they would like to express the deepest gratitude to all of the clients, customers and trades people that have made the 20 years in business possible and enjoyable. Thank you all! In another milestone moment, Brendan Edmondson has qualified for his full Real Estate Agent’s License after completing two years of schooling in his own time, a great effort and one that shows his commitment ▼ Falls Creek

to the industry that he also has come to love. Brendan started with AVRE in 2018. Being a small agency he has had the opportunity to work in all aspects of real estate. He is a wonderful young man and Kim says “she is very lucky to have him as part of the team. It is a small office but the ideas and commitment to the local community and the area in which we live, is huge. Congratulations Brendan!” For more on AVRE check the reviews on Rate My Agent and realestate.com. You can contact: Kim: 0419 217 287 or Brendan: 0417 544 999. They would welcome your call – or simply call in to the office at 7 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. • Congratulations Team - Ed

MEDICAL SERVICES

Mount Beauty ▼

WHERE Bottom of Gully Chairlift.

WHERE Tawonga Crescent.

WHEN Open Daily 10am – 12:30pm & 2pm – 5pm (Map Ref: J6)

WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays.

HOW Appointments Only. Ph: 03 5758 3238 24 hours for Emergencies. COVID-19 Restrictions are in place for winter season. Numbers are limited. Bookings only! Refer to: www.mbmc.com.au for further information

HOW

Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments

WHO

Doctors: Mark Zagorski OAM, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Matthew McAlpine, Brett Goodsall & Damian Heman.

WHAT F ully accredited General Practice with 42 years of service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

Phone consultations are an option. Call either number for an appointment!

2021 WINTER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:

Ed 11 * 20.08.21 * Kangaroo Hoppet Welcome Edition. Do It Your Way or Our Way (C) Ed 12 * 27.08.21 * The International Kangaroo Hoppet, Birkebeiner and Joey Hoppet! (C) Ed 13 * 03.09.21 * Kangaroo Hoppet Wrap and Results. Feastival Falls Creek (C) Ed 14 * 10.09.21 * Great skiing and time to enjoy the sun and the snow! (C) DISTRIBUTION: • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club lodges & apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga & Dederang, plus the RMB’s between Dederang & Tawonga & selected venues in Bright & Myrtleford. ONLINE: • Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ WEBSITE: • www.thisweekinfallscreek.com.au

ADVERTISING RATES:

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 Winter Season Contract is available for advertising in all 16 editions of winter offering a 15% discount – Invoiced four Editions in advance. Invoice dates are: 11.06.21, 04.07.21, 30.07.21 & 27.08.21. •

ENQUIRIES For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact: Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488 Email: kencbell@bigpond.net.au

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

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Ski Gear – Pre-loved - in good condition. • Skies – cross country and downhill – men’s, ladies. • Ski boots - cross Tawonga WHER E hill country and down – men’s, Crescent ladies. • Jackets and clothing - cross country and down hill – men’s, To WHEN 8:30am - 5:00pm Mon ladies. - Friday make a time to come10:00am and look please ring: 0408 466 790. - 12:00pm Saturdays One brand new pair of ASICS Tennis shoes, size 46 Ph: 5754 3400 for EuroHOW (11.5 US). Worn once. Too tight for me. Retail Price: $159.95. Willappointments sell for $120. Ph: 0400 350 488.

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Orbea AVANT M20 DISC road bike, Carbon frame, Drs Mark$1,950. Zagorski, JeffViper 51 size 60, colour- Carbon-Blue. * Nello WHO kayak. $1,500. * Ph:Robinson, 0408 466 790. Libby Garoni, Skye

Delaney, Laura Zagorski, RM Williams Cuban Heel Boots, Bushman Tan, with added rubber protective sole.Stratton Almost brand new. Size 9 Angela & Anoop Pem. G. Retail $309.95 will sell for $250. Ph: 0400 350 488.

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all members of the hospitality Tofor achieve your strength and fitness industry goals, to prepare forways winter and do some serious there are a few to motivate yourself, saving on product needs for the season. and stay on track. To be held at the Frying Pan Inn, in the • Have a clear vision of your goal and why Village Bowl at Falls Creek, the Trade Fair you take wantplace to achieve it. This2nd willMay keepfrom will on Tuesday you encouraged when you have days that 10am to 5pm and again on Wednesday aren't as energised or motivating. 3rd, from 9am to 4pm. • Companies Celebrate allinvited achievements along the way to exhibit include towards your goal - Linen, no matter how small. Bedding Suppliers, Manchester These will create a ripple effect towards and Window Furnishing suppliers, Wine and merchants, Wholesale Food yourSpirit overall goal! Chemical, • Suppliers, Enjoy the exercise youCleaning choose toand do.Toiletry suppliers and equipment suppliers. Get your body moving daily to reap the Prepare the season save money. amazingfor health benefitsand of exercise! • Visit the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Further details from: Mb: 0400 350 488. •

Feeling Overworked? Out of control and rundown from a cycle of days of working to pay bills, staying in touch with people, and keeping up with what needs to ‘Be Done?’ • Daily, make a realistic list of things you would like to get done. • Prioritise - most to least important. • Can someone who can help with these? • 20+ minutes per day of exercise • Adequate sleep, regular healthy meals, staying hydrated with water, laughing, & talking with a mate can all be helpful. • Focus on what is needed to bring your mind back to a state of ‘Calm.’ •

EMERGENCY

EMERGENCY 000 Ambulance 000 EMERGENCY BROADCASTER We can help with: Alpine Radio (Fires & Floods) home inspections 96.5 FM • Pre-purchase ELECTRICITY • Sniffer dog tracking of Faults & Emergencies 13 17 99 Termites • Rodents • Spiders FIRE • Wasps - and all other pests Falls Creek/Mount Beauty/ Tawonga 000 that crawl or fly! HOSPITAL Mount Beauty 5754 3500 AndrewCENTRES Poulton MEDICAL Ph: Creek 1300 559 799 Mb: 0427 9145758 9093238 Falls Em: Andrew@bugroffpestbusters.com Mount Beauty 5754 3400

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FOR SALE Snowmobile Yamaha VK 540 and trailer. Hi/Low gear, Our car is likeelec ourstart, body. widetrack/longtrack, forward and reverse. GoesWe well.must Powerful lookworkhorse. after it Located at Falls Creek. $850.allPh: 0456 022 211. of the time - not just Snowmobile 2004 Polarisfails. Trail Touring. Electric start when something and electric reverse. Only travelled 240km, always Regular servicing identify when housed undercover at Wangwill Ski Club and regularly serviced. Comes service(brake manual pads, and supplement. items are with wearing tyres, Located Mount Beauty, offers considered. filters, hoses etc).allThese and otherContact Chris 0457 410 933. wearing items can be replaced before Stubby series universal they let1000 us down onwoodturning the road. lathe, as new, $9,000. Ph: 0408 466 790.

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BUSINESS FOR SALE General and Refrigerated Freight, Kiewa Delivery Service, established 2001. Delivers to and from Albury Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek five days a week. For further details, Ph: 0409 744 621. MISSING BOOK A copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis titled ‘The Interaction between the Environment, Land Use and Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between 1850 and 1985’ was left for this community in the care of Mr Bill Sutton. Bill was happy to lend the book – until now when it has not been returned. This is a valuable piece of the area’s history and we hope this notice may prompt some-ones memory. Your Editor has purchased a digital copy from Melbourne University for reference, but we would love to have the original bound copy returned. Ph: 00400 350 488.

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POWER GENERATOR SERVICE & REPAIR Services and repairs for Standby and Prime Power generating sets. eg Diesel, Petrol and or Gas Power Ph: 5754 4261 Generators. We also offer a 24/7 call out service if needed. FREIGHT – ALB – MTB – FALLS CREEK Frueauf Village (below Milch Café) Grnd Flor, Remo’s Transport fromAlbury/Wodonga to Mount Locally located at the base of the Kiewa Valley. Ph: 0407 Rm 2, 4 Schuss St. Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5758 3766. Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK ~ Summer 2017 Edition THIRTEEN Beauty and Falls Creek Tue to Fri inclusive. Em: fallscreeek@altitudephysiotherapy.com.au 235 891. Em: info@cogenplus.com.au Refrigeration available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320. Wb: www.altitudephysiotherapy.com.au SAFETY SCAFFOLD HAIRDRESSER BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE Mount Beauty and Falls Creek area. Ph: 0418 578 500. Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125 Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week and evenings by SECURE STORAGE BUILDING & ELECTRICAL appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177. From 2m x 2m through to 3m x 7m. Ph: 0418 578 500. Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service. Please LD’S HOME PET CARE cal Justin Mb: 0458 220 879. SPORTS MASSAGE Pet Care and Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 0407 541 695 Book On-Line: impactmassage.com.au CAKE MAKING & DECORATING LOCKSMITH & HANDYMAN Elene Wood at www.studioecakes.com.au in Codi Coutts – servicing the Kiewa Valley & North East Victoria. STORAGE Tawonga – for all occasions. Mb: 0409 673 192 or Ph: 0475 388 990. Em: kiewavalleylocksmith@yahoo.com Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units. Em: hello@studioecakes.com.au Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com PAINTING SERVICES CARPENTRY & BUILDING SERVICES Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free TAXI & 4WD SERVICE Oztek Property Maintenance. Let us look after your home. Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine We do bathrooms, decks pergolas and all handyman needs. Covers Falls Creek & Albury. The On-Demand Taxi Hours Painting Services. Ph: Laif: 0437 023 921. Call Dave Mb: 0466 990 862. are now 8am – 9pm Mon – Thurs; 8am - 1pm PHYSIOTHERAPY Fri & Sat. No Taxi Service Sunday. Special Bookings CIVIL CLEBRANT – HEATHER MULL Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Therapy, 5A Hollonds Street, outside these hours may be made by prior arrangement. Quality Ceremonies – All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www. Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available. celebrant-ne-vic.com.au HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 131 008.

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WHAT'S ON IN 2021

THE JOYS OF LANGUAGE

Lock-Down changes and weather may impact some of these events. Please check with the organiser for the most up-to-date information.

A Little Bit of Humour

AUG 1-29 Virtual Kangaroo Hoppet. Do it Your Way! Entries Now Open. https://hoppet.com.au/ virtual-hoppet.html

he following are extracts of letters written to local councils. As you can see, the English language sometimes has its own rewards

AUG 14 TDFNL Rd 16 Beechworth V Dederang Mount Beauty @ Beechworth

This bloke is complaining about stray dogs. “It’s the dogs’ mess that I find hard to swallow!”

Aug 17

Living in a commission flat has its problems. “I want some repairs done to my cooker as it has back-fired and burnt my knob off!”

Aug 19 Fireworks Fiesta powered by BMW. 7pm in the Village Bowl.

Be careful in the WC. “I wish to report that tiles are missing from the outside toilet roof. I think it was bad wind the other day that blew them off!”

Poorly maintained flooring has its problems. “I wish to complain that my father twisted his ankle very badly when he put his foot in the hole in his back passage!”

Aug 24 Twilight Tuesdays! The Village Bowl 3:30 to 5:30pm for our ‘Street Party’ with fire pits, marshmallows, games and music! Weather & COVID-19 Restrictions may apply.

Even more careful in the WC. “My lavatory seat is cracked. Where do I stand?”

Even playing outside is tough. “Their 18 year old son is continually banging his balls against my fence!”

Twilight Tuesdays! The Village Bowl 3:30 to 5:30pm for our ‘Street Party’ with fire pits, marshmallows, games and music! Weather & COVID-19 Restrictions may apply.

Aug 2 Fireworks Fiesta powered by BMW. 7pm in the Village Bowl.

As the Melbourne Lock-Down is extended, we trust that this bit of light relief can help make your day. Ed

Aug 28 Kangaroo Hoppet – our fantastic International Cross Country Ski Race. https://hoppet.com.au/ Cancelled – Refer announcement in this paper.

THE NEXT TWO WEEKS @ WEST PEAK

Aug 31 Twilight Tuesdays! The Village Bowl 3:30 to 5:30pm for our ‘Street Party’ with fire pits, marshmallows, games and music! Weather & COVID-19 Restrictions may apply.

Friday: Open 3pm - late • Dinner: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Community Raffles from 5:30pm. Saturday: Open 12noon • Lunch 12 - 2pm • Dinner: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Live music 3 - 6pm 14th August: Jus’Gordon 21st August: Dog Gone South! Sunday: Open 12noon • Lunch 12 - 2pm • Dinner: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Social Darts (byo darts) from 3pm Mon & Tues: Closed Hot Food Available Wednesday: Open 3pm • Dinner: 5:30pm - 7:30pm all day S Thursday: Open 3pm • Dinner: 5:30pm - 7:30pm aturd & Sunda ay Texas Hold 'em Poker 7pm start. y Happy Hour: Weekdays 5 - 6pm

~ MAJOR UPCOMING EVENTS ~ Nov 6

The Outdoor School Bogong celebrates 50 years of providing excellent education to thousands of students. Ph: 03 57543 1732

Nov 27-29 Alpine Challenge 2021 https://www. runningwild.net.au/alpine-runs/alpinechallenge.html

1 Lakeside Ave, Mount Beauty 03 5754 4985 www.westpeakhotel.com.au

VILLAGE DIRECTORY A

FALLS CREEK HOTEL JBs BAR / RESTAURANT

FEATHERTOP RESTAURANT

SNOWRIDER RENTALS

CENTRAL SNOWSPORTS CEDARWOOD

FC SPORTS VILLAGE BOWL

FRYING PAN INN

LAKESIDE LODGE

LEES RESTAURANT

SKI VALET SNOWLANDS

NORDIC CENTRE CAFE

6. Schuss St

KOKI SNOWSPORTS HIRE

Windy Corner

HALLEYS SKI HIRE

NELSE LODGE

ELK AT FALLS

COCK ‘n’ BULL

SNONUTS DONUTS APRES VOUS BAZAAR FC SPORTS SLALOM PLAZA

2. Falls Ck OISHII GO Central FC SPORTS SILVERSKI

THE MAN HOTEL

4. Albury Corner

ASTRA BAR/ RESTAURANT

HUSKI CAFE

3. Winterhaven Corner

THE PASS COFFEE STINGRAY THE BOARD LOUNGE SPA Q GYMNASIUM

CENTRAL SNOWSPORTS WINTERHAVEN WINTERHAVEN RESTAURANT

CFA Police

SNOWDRIFT REST./ BAR

ALTITUDE PHYSIOTHERAPY

1. Slalom Plaza

SUMMIT RIDGE RESTAURANT

MILCH CAFE / BAR

THE LAST FC SPORTS HOOT SNOWLANDS

5. The Bowl

Slalom / High Plains Road

YOGI SKI MART

DIANA LODGE RESTAURANT ALFIES FAST FOOD

ATS

COUNTRY CLUB RESTAURANT

The Gully

GATEWAY CAFE / BAR

to Howmans Gap Alpine Centre 4km

Snow-cleared road Ski-in / ski-out road Stairs

Defibrilator location 17

Police

CFA

SES

Police / CFA / SES

Street number

ATS (Accommodation Transfer Service)

Information centre

Medical centre / ambulance

Village bus stop

Toilets

Post office

Helipad / Parking

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