This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 8 June 2018

PRICELESS

WINTER EDITION ONE

FRIDAY 8TH JUNE 2018

Welcome to Winter 2018!

• Top: Enjoy the fireworks on Saturday night from around 6pm. Pic – Chris Hocking •Left: 150 brave souls at this year’s Ice Plunge. Pic – Erin Davis-Hartwig • Right: Alex and Stewart Smythe took the plunge. Pic – Ken Bell

FROM THE CEO Winter Season 2018

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elcome to Winter 2018 and to Falls Creek – Australia’s Premier All Seasons Alpine Resort.

assets would misrepresent the significance of the collective impact.

of being the Australian Premier All Seasons Alpine Resort.

On opening weekend and throughout the season, take a walk, or a ski or board through the village streets and the tremendous work by Round One of the GEundertaken National Series stakeholders can be seen everywhere.

On will be staged this weekend, beginning the slopes, ambitious world class venues with practice sessionsand from 11am Friday. are evolving in stages.

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The investment from the Now this Gravity Enduro is a different millions that have been spent across thesort of mountain bike racing to what we know resort in recent years by many stakeholders as or Cross TheThe Gravity in Downhill the rejuvenation ofCountry. their assets.

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Falls Creek has a bold history. Surrounded by the Bogong High Plains, rich with its indigenous significance as a meeting and gathering place, to the boldness of the hydro scheme that underwrote its development. Add to this the effort and toil invested by many out of a passion for Snowsports over the decades and now that legacy is being carried forward in an ever bolder and determined way.

2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES In 2018, Falls Creek enters its 71st year as Round One - Falls Creek a recognised ski resort and celebrates the

he National Enduro Series time passed since theGravity first lodge – ‘Skyline’ acts as the qualifying series for - was built. The history of skiing on thethe Enduro Series.

See mention high plains and World clubs that participated in the article with Ben McIlroy. in the sport predates this. However, with Mountain Australia in conjunction with this initial Bike development came many more, Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased and the foundations of the resort were to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity cemented.

Enduro National Series. The series is Australia Fromwith those formative and pioneering wide Round Two being held at Stromlo Forest ACT in May. willasbe at developments, Falls Round Creek’sThree destiny Balingup WAset. in Today, June; Round Four will go to a resort was with ongoing Rockhampton July and the finaltoround will investment, theinresort continues renew, be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence refurbish and evolve its offer for the many River in northern NSW in hundreds of thousands of August. people who visit The popularity of mountain bikingand, continues and use the resort all year-round our to grow.

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To describe -ski both in Mount Beautythese and indevelopments Falls Creek. as transformational in the revitalisation The growth and the success means we canand rebuilding of many of the resorts continue to host fabulous events. physical

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Looking at the winter events schedule, it is again packed with plenty of options for everyone. Activities available both No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s on the Enduro. snow and Gravity Pic -in Jiriterms Cech. of the resort’s après offering, continues to be the envy Point the mountains.

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From 18:00 on there is a social evening at Last Enjoy Restaurant the festival and of snow get Hoot Bar in in 2018.

SlalomNow Plaza. out there and have some fun. • Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefing and Timing activation.

8:30am to 1430pm Trails Open for Stuart Smythe, CEO GE to 1630 Presentations.

Fallscompetition.1500 Creek Resort Management If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy some good action, be at Falls Creek this weekend. Further detail from 03 5758 1200. •

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Openingby Hours Open Appointment Queen’s Birthday Weekend For Groups, Clubs etc 11am – 3pm Saturday and Sunday

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Check this space for longer hours during the season.

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www.fallscreek.com.au Accommodation Visitor Information Centre

Alpha Lodge The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located

Open 365 days a year. SelfOffice, cater accommodation in the Resort Management up stairs on the $56 p/p p/noftwin/dbl. p/pand p/n Bogong bunk room.

Street. corner Slalom $42 Street HighParallel Plains Road.

Ph: 5758 or daily visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au Open 8am3488 – 5pm for Visitor Information and Gym Memberships.

Altitude Apartments Ph: -3 5758 1202.

(Map Ref: E4) Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open all year round. Bike storage and free wi-fi. On site bar & Resort Entry restaurant - Be Foodstore.

Resort Entry is located at Howman’s Gap, approx. 4km Ph: 03 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au before reaching Falls Creek. Day and Night Passes are at $54 on arrival per day, (or $49.50 on line). If arriving Attunga Lodge after and departing to midnight on the same Open5pm for comfortable bedprior & breakfast accommodation. day, is free.

Visitors overPh: 65 years of age receive Fullyentry licensed.

Arlberg Street, 03 5758 3255. a discount.

Cedarwood Season Passes are Apartments available at $525 (or $450 on line).

Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss An ‘All Resorts’ permit, valid at all Victorian Snow Street Ph: 5758 3393.

Resorts is available for $740.00 Enquire at Visitor Information desk. Country Club Falls Creek Fully self contained accommodation from $135 Resort Entry Fees fund essential services of: /dbl/night.

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•Ph: Ski5758 patrol • Car Parking High Plains Road.

•Bogong Snow Clearing • Water Supply •Gebi’s Waste Management • Visitor Information Services Apartments Fully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at 2 the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25.

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On-site restaurant Opencomplex, all year Falls Creek Child Care is located inand thebar.

St Falls - available for groupComet bookings and –functions. atround the base of the Halley’s chairlift open from Ph: 03 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au 8:30am to 5pm, seven days a week for children from 12 weeks to five years old.

Snowski Apartments Self contained accommodation open all year round with Hours & Rates on-site management. Located Village Bowl.$85 Morning: 8:30amin–the 12:30pm Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au Afternoon: 1:30pm – 5pm $60 Full Day: Ridge 8:30am – 5pm $130 Summit Lodge Bookings strongly recommended places are limited.

Open for are comfortable bed & breakfastasaccommodation.

Make booking at: www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.

Fully your licensed.

Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800.

Viking Lodge Accommodation Transfer Service Self-catering all rooms en suites.

Operating fromaccommodation, the Terminal Building on with the Bogong High On siteRoad, manager and secure bikeTransfer storage Service and workshop.

Plains the Accommodatin will Free you, Wi-Fi.your Ph. family 03 5758 3247. move and your luggage comfortably to your lodge or apartment.

Hours of Operation BE– Foodstore Mon Thurs & Sat: 8am – 10pm Open for dining and drinks8am from– 9am 7 days during Easter, Friday: 12 midnight then 5 days. In the Village Bowl.

Ph: 03 5758 3222.

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Outdoor Activities Rates

Mountain biking, road cycling, hiking and all other Adult: One Way $23 Return $37 activities, visit the Visitor Information Centre (above the Child One Way $17 Return $23 Slalom Street Day Shelter) for maps and info. Open Season Pass: Adult $200 9am - 5pm weekdays. Ph: 03 5758 1202.

Kids Under Five: Free Luggage Allowance Two pieces of luggage, one pair of skis & boots or Falls Creek Foodworks snowboard & boots and one piece of hand luggage per For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, person.

St Falls West. Open 10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009.

Excess Luggage: $7 per item.

Ticket Sales – On Mountain & On Line Falls Child Care is open - Friwilland locatedto FromCreek 28.06.18 until 10.09.18 allMon visitors be isrequired inuse Slalom Plaza next to Stingray.

Centre is open the Accommodation Transfer The Service.

Visitor vehicles towill children 12 weeks 5 years old and run by not be aged permitted into thetovillage during this is period. fully qualified educators and is eligible for government Falls Creek Resort Management rebates.Booking is essential. Phone 03 5758 1244 or General Enquiries: Ph: 03 5758 1200 visit www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.

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Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter) Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends and public holidays.

Open daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza.

Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition. Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition ONE

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DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUTRALIA 2018 – A Big Season Ahead

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hen you are involved in snowsports the lead-up to winter and the opening weekend of the season is always one filled with anticipation and excitement. For the DWA Crew, 2018 is this and more, with everything dialled up that little bit higher as we prepare to celebrate our 40th birthday and the official opening on the Queen’s Birthday Weekend of our Alpine Accessible Accommodation Building at the Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre.

Disabled Wintersport Australia was established in 1978 by Ron Finneran and Bruce Abel as the Australian Disabled Skiers Federation. From the inaugural meeting held in the Piano Bar at Thredbo, DWA has grown over the past 40 years to a point where we now have over 1100 members and operate at all five of the major Australian ski resorts – Falls Creek, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller, Thredbo and Perisher.

Although the technology of our equipment has advanced significantly and the ski resorts have grown and modernised, the fantastic volunteer base and enthusiasm of our disabled members hasn’t waned.

This weekend will see the official opening of DWA’s Alpine Accessible Accommodation Building at the Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre. This project was born with the announcement back in September 2014 by the Victorian Government of funding for the construction at Howman’s Gap of Australia’s first above snowline fully accessible accommodation facility.

Building this facility in amongst the alpine ash forest and above snowline location of Howman’s Gap has not been without its challenges and inevitable delays have

The new DWA Alpine Accessible Accommodation Building at the Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre sits quite neatly next to the office and the bus loading/unloading area. Pic – Courtesy Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre

occurred. However, this fantastic building is ready and taking bookings for the 2018 snow season and will be available to provide accommodation year-round for many white and green seasons to come.

The official opening of the building will occur this weekend and it will be a special moment for DWA and those who have had the vision to develop and drive the project.

PRICELESS Once the formalities of cutting ribbons and acknowledging those who have played an important role in the building coming to fruition have passed, the ‘rubber will really hit the road’ when DWA members start rolling in to enjoy what will be a fantastic base for their winter snowsports adventures.

Falls Creek Alpine Association (Inc.) We are a not-for-profit organisation representing individuals, apartment owners, club lodges and commercial operators on alpine issues to FCRM and the Victorian government.

Visit www.fcaa.org.au to join and discover the benefits.

At DWA we would like to acknowledge the assistance and support of the Victorian State Government and the YMCA Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre in helping bring the dream of accessible alpine accommodation to reality.

On a personal note, I would like to welcome all our DWA members, guides and supporters who willEDITION be at Falls ONE Creek this WINTER season to Winter 2018 and look forward to seeing you on the snow. I am confident AD PROOF that whatever the season brings us in snow and weather it will be an exciting and fun season regardless. To find out more about DWA visit www.disabledwintersport.com. au. Cheers! • Peter Hull

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Race Club AGM 4pm Sat 9th June Feathertop Lodge Race Club Auction Sat 7th July Rossignol Cup Fri 13th July

11am 2pm Saturday 9th11th JuneJune.

11amuntil until 2pm Sunday 11am until 2pm Sunday June will be a (Between 11am and 1 10th pm there 10am untilto 12noon 11th Junequestions for member assistMonday with equipment There be a race club member in attendance to thosewill needing advice) receive goods and answer questions Save money on children’s and adult’s ski gear, Save moneyskis, on children’s and adult ski gear including including snowboards, boots, poles, jackskis, boots. poles, jackets, pants, ets, snowboards, pants, helmets etc.

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FROM THE GM “Guest today, local tomorrow, Falls Creek for Life”

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alls Creek Ski Lifts, part of the Merlin Entertainment Group, has over many years proudly developed a guest service culture second to none. “I am Falls for Life!” is the mantra we live and breathe and foundation on which we aim to help our guests feel a part of the local community and come to love the mountain like we do.

Off the back of a record 2017 ski season and with a proud list of achievements such as the National Children’s Series, Australia’s highest cricket pitch (thanks Gillie), e of the many exhibitors that will be as this year’s Trade Fair @ Nickelodeon activation with Sponge Bob, the Volcom Stone project, our team have foran alleven members the hospitality had busierofSummer!

Whilst industry we can’t to prepare for winter and do some serious predict what kind of season lies ahead of us ce saving on we product needs for the season. winter, can confidently predict the illage this To of be excitement held at the the Frying Pan Inn, the changes we’veinmade shes level at Falls thefamily.

Trade Fair areVillage boundBowl to bring you Creek, and your g at will take place on Tuesday 2nd May from n’s brand new Eagle Express will 10am to 5pm and again on chairlift Wednesday Some Our be turning for the first time on Saturday 3rd, from 9am to 4pm. , from 10am. This high to speed detachable ges Companies invited exhibit includequad chair will get you to the top of the hill in less wet Bedding Suppliers, Linen, Manchester three minutes, compared to the place. than and Window Furnishing suppliers,former Wine chair a scenic Wholesale eight minute trip. on andwhich Spirit was merchants, Food This $9M investment pride of and placeToiletry in yn’s Suppliers, Chemical,sits Cleaning the Village Bowl, and that’s suppliers. not all that’s suppliers and equipment been happening that end the money.

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and with its new look and exciting new menu it’s worth a visit. A little birdie told me Be Foods has been having a freshen up too! Up top at Cloud 9, some serious work has been undertaken over the green season.

This other icon of Falls Creek too has had a face lift and will offer a fresh new menu including wood fire pizzas and delicious smoked meats, as well as more than one in-house barista! Just wait until you see the new ‘coffee lounge’… you’ll be so cosy you won’t want to leave! The new management team behind the transformations of both Cloud 9 and The Frying Pan Inn are the same team behind Astra Lodge, so plenty to get excited about!

That’s not all that has been happening at Cloud 9, in a world first, Nickelodeon has moved in to take over the children’s snowsports programs for the season.

Injecting even more fun into learning to ski and snow board, the integration of the Paw Patrol pups, Sponge Bob and his mates, and the arrival of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, is sure to raise the level of stoke for the youngest of shredders out there! We’ve arranged a special visit to Falls Creek by the Paw Patrol puppies in the July school holidays too with activities happening July 2nd - July 9th up top and around the village. Soooo much to look forward to!

Across the resort our retail outlets too have undergone a transformation. Be sure to explore the new Board Lounge (now under Last Hoot), our new premium store, Alp Visit the Trade Falls Further (at the entrance to QT Hotel), Home base iconic FryingFair Pan @ Inn hasCreek. undergone 2, the The details from: Mb: 0400 350the 488.

• unity a significant renovation over summer (Slalom Plaza), Base One (Village Bowl), Base Two (Silverski), Snowzone (Ski Valet and School Group ski hire) and Peak (at Y Got a problem with pests? Cloud 9) all offering a more tailored range We can help with:

This week we also took delivery of our new secret weapon! Falls Creek will be the only resort in Australia to showcase Kassbohrer’s new Park Pro – a highly specialised groomer designed to build and shape terrain park features with greater ease and efficiency to deliver a superior freeride product for you to enjoy.

Lastly, we’re proud to announce BMW as our new official new mountain vehicle sponsor. You’ll see their prominent presence around our two primary access lifts Halley’s Comet and the new Eagle Express and have the opportunity to learn more about their new range of luxury products as the season progresses.

In the meantime, temperatures are definitely dropping, and whilst Mother Nature has been a bit slow of the mark so far, our talented snow-makers have been firing up the guns at every available opportunity and the big make is on! If you haven’t already secured your lift passes, the new news shared above might just motivate you reach for your wallets and login to our new online store https://shop.skifalls.com. au/#/lift-passes We are honoured to be working with some outstanding partners this year and can’t wait for you to experience our new offerings.

Season 2018 is going to be amazing, with an innovative events program, amazing village vibe and once the snow comes, a glorious ski in ski out experience for everyone to enjoy. At Falls Creek, you can adventure your way! • Sharon Raguse, GM Falls Creek Ski Lifts Pty Ltd

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BY SHEESUS IT WAS COLD For a Worthy Cause!

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he annual Falls Creek Ice Plunge, now in its 11th year, attracted a record crowd of around 150 brave souls who had the temerity to tackle the chilly waters of Rocky Valley Dam. This proved to be one of the biggest turn-outs yet – all done to achieve several aims.

Firstly, it is almost part of the deal that if you want to work in Falls Creek, then the Ice Plunge is part of the requirement.

Secondly, the event attracts untold media coverage around the country – usually gaining posts on national TV, plus local TV, newspapers and radio.

Thirdly this sacrifice pays homage to the snow gods and we trust that this year they’re listening – and lastly, most importantly we are fitting in with the AFL/MCG Big Freeze at the G where this year, all of the AFL Coaches had agreed to take the plunge on Queen’s Birthday weekend, Monday June 11th – all to raise significant and much needed funds to fight Motor Neuron Disease.

At an altitude of 1600m, Australia’s highest significant body of water provides the setting for what is one of the coolest rituals around. Rocky Valley Dam’s water temperature of 4°C meant it was warmer in the water than out where a chilly -1°C was recorded on its snowy banks.

Falls Creek was awash with colourful costumes and freezing bodies as hordes got into the spirit of the event. Participants were dressed in everything from bikinis to full superhero regalia for the affair. Resort Management CEO, Stuart Smythe, was

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when I was about 12 I started showing more interest in racing. I went to a few of ocal lad Ben McIlroy is an up and the Victorian Enduro events but after a coming Enduro mountain bike couple of years that series kind of fell apart. racer. Over the last two years he has I then stared racing the national series. progressed to be the fastest junior rider in MR: How many national events have you Australia winning both the National Series raced? and the National Championships in 2016.

Ben: My first national year in 2015. I raced On March 26 Ben went and raced his first three events, Toowoomba, Adelaide, and ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in Grace Falconer Smith andPrior Amy van de Ven have been Canberra supporting the Plunge3rd for around years now – andIceplaced overalleight for the series.

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Pic –Perth Erin Davis-Hartwig Matt Rousu caught up with Ben to chat and their In 2016 raced the Bright, and about the race and his potential future in Adelaide National series events winning all similarly dressed as world. the Dark Knight in Smythe was proud of the resort’s efforts the mountain bike three and the U19 series overall. I then went celebrating the arrival of winter. to raise awareness and funds for the Fight on to win U19 National Champs in Adelaide MR: Is this your first overseas race?

MND cause.

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• to hang out with the fast guys MR: Have you heard anything about the dude.

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t’s that time of year again. Opening weekend. Queen’s Birthday Weekend.

Another year of the Cross Country News section of the Falls Creek Mount Beauty Newspaper. My name’s Seve de Campo. You might remember me as the XC journo from last year, and I loved working for Ken Bell so much that I’m back again for the season. (he even pays me a little).

What can you expect this year from the XC section? Well I hope this can be a place for a weekly peruse, a chance to read some interesting stuff written by a 19 (almost 20) year old boy trying to glamorise the sport of cross country skiing. I hope to hit the spot for all levels of skiers. From those who enjoy the odd afternoon plod to mix up their ski trip (and rest their knees from

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the downhill slopes) to those master blasters training relentlessly to beat their Hoppet PB. I’ll be exploring the nature and variety Falls Creek has to offer with the XC. I’ll be getting to know some of the legends that live among us here in Mount Beauty and Falls Creek, I’ll keep each and every reader informed of the upcoming events to keep an eye on and I’ll generally just enjoy the pursuit of writing blissful literature.

Who is your XC Journo?

As I said my name is Seve, named after the golfer ‘Seve Ballesteros’ from the 90s, and I am currently on the Australian Cross Country Ski Team and I am fresh from the World Junior Champs in Goms, Switzerland. As a young’un I grew up skiing at Mount Buller - however after discovering a passion for cross country around the age of 12, Falls Creek became my new home. After finishing school, I spent last year living in Norway for the Northern Hemisphere winter and at Falls Creek for the winter down under.

I can honestly say the quality of skiing I had at Falls Creek last year (as well as the fun I had being part of the Falls Creek seasoners community) was comparable to the best skiing in the world for a lot of

An exciting new leisure experience at the top of the mountain!

Boasting a bistro, wood-fired pizza, waffle station, bar & café.

Wood-fired Rotisserie, Deli and kitchen providing:

• Café & Deli selections

• Bistro meals

• Carvery share platters

• La Pizzaiola

• Waffle delights

Refuse and Recycling Falls Creek is one of the first resorts to recycle organic matter!

We recycle:• Cardboard – baled and sold for re-manufacture.

• Co-mingles – plastic, glass and paper – in the clear plastic bags with the RED print.

• Organics – anything that has ever lived – food, paper, oyster shells, bones – in the clear plastic bags with the GREEN print – all sent to be composted.

Falls Creek Garbage is collected seven days a week during winter.

If you require supplies of bags, have a question, or see a problem, Phone us on: Mb: 0427 411 415

Ph: 03 5711 9109 At the top of Halley’s Comet Chairlift Queen’s Birthday operating hours depending upon snow and chairlift operating hours.

Now there’s something to look forward to! This year’s Kangaroo Hoppet on Saturday 25th August.

the time. I know that’s a big call but it is true. It is a completely different experience skiing at Falls Creek than to say Sjusjøen in middle Norway or Seefeld in Austria, but it is something I look forward to doing every year. I know probably most people reading this know what I’m talking about when I say I’d almost prefer to be heading out the back of Heathy Spur on a Sunday Morning, fast fresh snow, in a T-shirt, sun shining across the Bogong High Plains, stop, have a drink of water, look around and – well, you get the picture, it’s pretty bloody good.

That’s what we can look forward to this winter.

What can we expect for this weekend?

With most resorts managing to find a sprinkling of mother nature’s finest chemically produced snow, one and all will have a chance to have a slushy, sunny slide down wombats ramble before it turns into a Vanilla smoothie on Monday. Don’t worry, even though there won’t be much natural snow on the ground this weekend, if you’re keen to begin your xc season you can sure do that too! All the Xc trails will be well prepped and the Bogon High Plains have ‘hiking trip’ written all over them. You can get the picnic basket out, walk the dog, or go for a little run around before the snow comes. The Windy Corner Café will be fully operating and hiring out bikes as well so be sure to check that out.

Anyway, enjoy the weekend and look forward to another great season. • Seve de Campo

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FALLS CREEK MUSEUM Hello Season 2018

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e can’t believe how quickly that last six months went! We are all thrilled to see guests and seasonal workers back in Falls Creek and invite you once again to come and visit the Falls Creek Museum. We have a new display, some new items on show, some new volunteers but the same old friendly spirit and enthusiasm to showcase the history of Falls Creek.

This summer has been a fabulously crazy one for the Historical Society with so many wonderful projects from Arts and Culture to Historical Walks and Book Writing.

Where do we start?

When you walk around the village this winter please take some time to wander down to Gebi’s and take a look at the newly installed Skyline Steel Cut Sculpture, the final piece in our 70th Anniversary celebrations. If you stand facing the artwork, you should be able to see exactly where Skyline stood in its heyday, right there between pole one and two of The International Poma. The Skyline story is one of friendship and love of snow-sports; two facets of ski village life that still exist today.

Over the summer, in partnership with Diana Alpine Lodge and Ken Bell, the Falls Creek Historical Society ran the Historical Alpine Huts Walk and Picnics. It was a pleasure showing off our beautiful Bogong High Plains to so many visitors. History, beautiful scenery and fabulous food. What more could a guest to Falls Creek want? As of the 2018/2019 summer season, the walks will be known as Trails, Tales and Tucker and will be supported by the North East Tourism Kickstart Program.

Spending time enjoying and identifying the myriad of flowers and plants on the high plains is only part of the enjoyment of the Trails, Tales and Tucker trip. Pic – Roz Bradley

let’s call her memoirs that. With the help of The Holdsworth Trust, the Historical Society is putting her words into a book that will be published before the end of the year. We will let you know more details as they become available.

One major project that is underway is the re-sculpting of Eagle Chair 47, kindly donated to the Historical Society by Ski Lifts in October of last year in recognition of 1947, the year that Falls Creek came to be. We are currently applying to trusts at the moment to have the design work and installation completed by spring 2018. A huge thank you again to Ski Lifts for their generous donation after the Eagle Chair Auction. We look forward to working with them on some public art pieces.

Skippy St Elmo was a pioneer of Falls Creek. We might even go so far as to say she was ‘The First Lady of Falls Creek’ - in fact

As always, we must thank the many people that have donated items to the museum over the last six months. Some fabulous memorabilia has come in including the original telephones used at Winterhaven and Diana Lodge, snow guns from the 80’s, signposts from the 90’s and much more.

We are putting together a new display in honour of lift construction in time for the launch of the new Eagle Express Chair in The Bowl. If you would like to know more about Skippy St Elmo and her adventures or look some of these new items come and visit your museum between 11am – 3pm, Tuesday to Sunday throughout the season. Refer to page two for this weekend’s opening hours. •

Welcome to Winter 2018

Welcome to Winter 2018!

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!

Every Day Specials Large Pizza & Dry long neck beer - $35 Saturdays & Wednesdays $15 Pizza & Beer

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Opening weekend we have a… “welcome to the dark side of Milch” - a dark experience!!!

Dark ales by Moobrew, Mismatch Brewing Co and Bridge Road Brewery!

We’re also showcasing our very dark and dangerous ‘Espresso Martinis’ and our ‘Dark n Stormy’ cocktail!

QBW Opening hours Friday 9am – late!

Saturday 8am – late!

Sunday 8am – late!

Monday 8am- late!

Back to Basics at Milch this season • Seriously Good Food • Monday: Burger & Trivia Night • Tuesday: Curry Night • Wednesday: Steak Night $10 cocktails Daily between 5 & 6pm.

Snack Menu available until 5pm More specials to come throughout the season 4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: J3 For Bookings Ph: 03 5758 3407 7

QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND Welcome Everyone

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ctually the birthday of the present monarch is 21st April. The date of the celebration these days varies as adopted by each country and is generally set around the end of May or start of June, to coincide with a high probability of fine weather in the Northern Hemisphere for outdoor ceremonies, rather than with the monarch’s actual birthday.

Now our Queen’s Birthday weekend is legislated as the official start of the Victorian Snow Season which brings to bear the time that the resort can officially start charging a Resort Entry fee. It is also the time that legislation dictates that snow chains must be carried by all vehicles

coming to Falls Creek – and the cut-off point is the Orange Bridge over the Pretty Valley Branch of the East Kiewa River. If you travel over that bridge and continue on towards Falls Creek without carrying wheel chains that fit your vehicle, you are breaking the law and may be prosecuted.

But, the resort entry fee is critical because it pays for services that visitors use, like snow clearing of the road (so that you can get to the resort), our waste management facilities (some of the best for recycling in Australian resorts), Car parking spaces, the supply of good clean water, the provision of Visitor Information Services (and we all need that occasionally) and our very professional Ski Patrol team (with many members with years of national and international ski patrol experience).

The carrying of chains is critical where a set of chains fitted to a two wheel drive vehicle

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Local craft beers on tap + extensive wine list & cocktail menu.

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Be sure to pop in and sample local goodness with super friendly service!

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Sunday: Carvery Roast Monday: Ribs & Rump Tuesday: Indian Curries Wednesday: Nonna Pasta Thursday: Dumplings Friday: Oyster Shots & Bubbles

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

Enjoy from 7am to 10:30am Stingray for Lunch & Dinner Delightful menu: 10am - late!

Coffee, drinks and snacks all day!

FIXX Coffee Shop New for 2018: Open 7am - 2pm Planning a function - talk to us!

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house specials

Many of the restaurants have it all together and will be providing top service for our visitors on the weekend. Those that are open are included on the pages of this fine publication – and if you can get to try each one, you’re doing well.

“The Happening Place”

Located in the Village Bowl, below Altitude Apartments. Map Ref: N2

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Once again the Village would like to open the season and welcome everyone with a magnificent fireworks display in the Village Bowl. This will take place on Saturday 9th June, just after 6pm and the best vantage points will be around the Tube Park, just up from Be Foodstore and outside the re-born Frying Pan Inn (check it out). Oh, and in case you missed (don’t know how) there is a brand new chairlift in the Village Bowl. The new Eagle Express detachable Quad chair will give a three minute ride to the top.

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+ warm ambience + chilled tunes + relaxing and cozy + beautiful wines + fine dining

Fireworks Welcome

Restaurants

Celebrate the season opener and international Gin day with drinks specials & divine Gin inspired cocktails all weekend!

Finalist 2017 Victorian Regional – Restaurant & Catering Wine List Awards

Some of these items are seen as an impost –in actual fact they are in place for your benefit – to help you have a more enjoyable trip to our resort.

For the opening and fireworks there will be some extra activities, maybe even Pete for the kids and some tastings for the adults.

And to sort of make it official, we’ll have a few words from a couple of our dignitaries.

All day eats & treats made with love!

Summit Ridge Restaurant

is safer going downhill on an icy road than a diesel powered four wheel drive where a sudden bit of engine braking can lock up all four wheels and cause a big slide.

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QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND Snow Dance As part of our Queen’s Birthday weekend celebrations, the team at Stingray QT are putting on a Snow Dance starting from 7pm on Saturday evening in Stingray.

The fun will feature a live DJ, (dead DJ’s don’t do much!), Free Pool, JD ‘Fireshot’ Specials and tucker specials like $20 a kilo chicken wings. Special Guest will be Pete the Snow Dragon! Further details from QT on 03 5732 8000.

Lifts and Runs At the time of going to press conditions were looking good and the forecast for the weekend is not too bad. Local feedback indicates that bookings are good around the village, at Bogong Village and around Mount Beauty.

The current forecast from the BOM tells us there are chances of snow on Friday and Saturday, and some conditions earlier in the week would allow for snowmaking – but let’s just enjoy what we have.

We should all remember that it is the start of the season and conditions may not be quite ideal - but how much exercise have you done to get ready for a full day on the slopes. I’ll be happy to work out which way to point the skis – after struggling through the pain of getting the boots on.

One thing we can be certain of is that our team, our lift company snowmakers, groomers and staff will be busting their little butts and doing everything possible to make sure we can have the best weekend possible.

Falls Creek Museum To maximise your appreciation of the resort, a visit to the museum is a must.

Open from 11am until 3pm on both Saturday and Sunday, the museum is fantastic. There are many relics and some great films from many days back and it

With the right conditions, our team will be out doing their very best to get a cover on the ground – for everyone’s benefit! Pic – Chris Hocking

presents a fantastic insight into how our village grew.

Village Get-Together You are invited to the 4th Annual “Falls Creek Meeting” 4:30pm to 6:30pm Sunday 10th June 2018 at Elk. Drinks at bar prices.

Nibbles provided.

This is not really a meeting, it’s more about meeting others and catching up with old friends and kicking off the new season with a bang! (read hangover).

Hear some Tunes from Warde Elliott! Meet Resort Management CEO Stuart Smythe and Falls Creek Ski Lifts GM Sharon Raguse and get an update on preparation for the upcoming Winter.

You will also hear about Mountain Film returning to Falls Creek for the 2nd year on Sunday 29 July. Don’t miss it! •

Welcome to Winter 2018 We are all excited to be back and open for another fabulous season with a great new team and fun times ahead!

OPENING WEEK: Saturday 9th - Sunday 17th June Sat 9th: Open for breakfast and lunch. Dinner is booked out.

Sun 10th: Open for breakfast and lunch. Dinner is booked out.

Mon 11th: Closed.

Tues 12th to Sunday 17th: We will reward our diners with some amazing discounted dining for the whole week.

Our team are settling in and want to meet all of our amazing locals.

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VALLEY VIEW LODGE A Rewarding New Venture

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alley View Lodge has been taken under the wing of brand new managers just in time for opening weekend - and they’re likely to be familiar Hard Waste faces to many of you. Collection alls Creek Resort Management will be Andy and Sarah Shuttleworth, along with collecting hard waste on Wednesday their two children and two pooches have 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. moved into the lodge, and will host their Please seethis ourweekend Hard Waste first guests withCollection plans of guidelines on the website, or if this you winter require expanding the business’ clientele any additional information, please contact and beyond. the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. • Historically for senior Summeraccommodation Debrief tours, Andy and Sarah are opening up It has been a record year for visitation this the lodge toand accommodate families and summer Resort Management would individuals, as well as groups like to get your feedback onvisiting events,the visitor valley - namely for skiing and snowboarding demographic, mountain biking and general inobservations. the winter, and mountain biking in the summer.

Therefore you are invited to join the relevant Resort Management With 13 lodge suites, a licensed personnel bar, and and otherlounge members the community communal andofdining area, as wellfor a season debrief assummer an expansive deck withmeeting. stunning views meetingand willa take place on ofThis Mt Bogong swimming pool to Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to around 11:30am in the Boardroom above Foodworks in QT. Drive to specific the Conditions If you have any agenda items, please email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au.

We look forward to seeing you all there. •

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Carry chainsMount (for your drive wheels), Tickets: BeautyNewsagency gloves (for your hands), mat (to kneel on), torch (to see)5754 and knowledge Ph: 4204(to know how and when to fit chains).

Andy, Zelk, Billie and Sarah Shuttleworth at Valley View Lodge. Pic – Simone Dowell

boot, Sarah said they want the lodge to be a clean, cosy and comfortable place families can stay whilst visiting the area.

With Sarah’s background in hospitality No stranger to family run businesses, the and Andy an experienced bus driver, the duo have worked in just about every small opportunity to will runbeanasaccommodation Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many exhibitors that this year’s Trade Fair @ Falls Creek.

Pic - Elle Shaw. business in town - or as Sarah says, “too business that offers tours to small groups many places to name.” was too good to pass up. for all members of the hospitality industry A Life to Remember to prepare forfrom winter and doand some serious Andy first moved theLife areawill from Adelaide They take over Graeme Karen A celebration of to Lyn’s take place saving on product needs for the season. inon 1995, spending 12 years working Cox, who are taking a break after 11 years Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village between Falls Creek and Mount Beauty, in business to follow their children around To be held at the Frying Pan Inn, in the Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes with Sarah arriving in Mount Beauty at at the worldBowl and support their ownFair Village at Falls them Creek,inthe Trade to attend and pay tribute.

Commencing will take on Tuesday MayCup from the of 18, on her job Lyn’s at the careers, withplace daughter, Britt, a2nd World 12age noon, thetaking afternoon willfirst reflect 10am toOlympic 5pm and againskier on Wednesday Bakery. mogul and son, enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some winning 3rd, from 9am toMogul 4pm. Head Coach of Hamish, currently wine and a light BBQ will be provided, They’ve both worked for Resort but we ask that you bring other beverages Team Buller. invited to exhibit include Companies Management andto Falls Creek Coach and also a plate share.

In the case of wet Bedding Suppliers, Linen, Manchester Service, and started dating in 2004 and Sarah have been busy reinventing weather, a contingency plan will bewhen in place. Andy and Window Furnishing suppliers, Wine their paths crossed in the kitchen of Recline the lodge for its different clientele, with Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and Spirit merchants, Wholesale Food (previously top end of Hollonds Street, now a new look fresh decor givingand Valley and it is understood that members of Lyn’s Suppliers,and Chemical, Cleaning Toiletry re-located as StockPot in Tawonga View the atmosphere of a ski lodge family will be in attendance.

• South). suppliers and equipment suppliers.with off the mountain prices.

Along came their@children Billie, now eight, Trade Fair Falls Creek Prepare for the season and save money. the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Further and Zelk, now six, and Sarah said while Senior will continue throughout Something of an institution since 1982, the Visit tours details from: Mb: 0400 350 488.will • they loved their manyCreek years isworking for spring and autumn, but the lodge Trade Fair @ Falls an opportunity now also be open year round to everyone whether it’s a couple looking for a weekend PHYSIOTHERAPY a problem withfamily pests? inGot the mountains, or an entire We can help with: wanting to book the lodge for a significant inspections event (perhaps like• Pre-purchase the Editorhome of this paper • Sniffer dog tracking of who got engaged at Valley View Lodge Termites many moons ago!).

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK Ropers 101

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partment 101 is luxury two bedroom, two bathroom apartment of 88m2 internally. This apartment is the ultimate in convenience at Falls Creek. The Ropers complex is located adjacent to the base of the Halley’s Comet Quad Chairlift, the supermarket, QT and the nearby overnight car park.

This apartment is on the lower level and is a single level apartment. It has an outdoor spa area, a fully equipped kitchen, laundry, separate drying room, king size beds and large balcony with breathtaking views.

This apartment is sold fully furnished with quality fittings and furniture and appliances. It sleeps six people. The complex also has a heated salt water swimming pool, four spas and a sauna.

Some features of the building are: • REHAU double glazed tinted windows (exceptionally high thermal efficiency).

• Ultra panel dividing walls between apartments which ensures a four hour fire rating and makes the apartments very sound proof. • Concrete floors. • Internal walls are constructed with a concrete reinforced structural steel frame, with a double insulated timber stud infill panels.

• Exterior walls are clad with copper sheets and Glenrowan granite. • Built in 2006 the complex has a long alpine head lease.

“The ski in – ski out aspect of Roper’s is second to none.”

While the quality of your enjoyment of Falls Creek as a winter resort is undoubted, it is the growing suite of summer activities that adds untold value to a purchase in the village.

Open plan lounge with lots of space and great views. Pic – Courtesy the Agent

Over the last decade, much work has gone into developing and securing summer trade. The resort now boasts in excess of 40km of mountain bike trails – and Ropers Apartments are positioned at the base of these trails. Add to these the many kilometres of aqueducts and management vehicle tracks and your exploring, whether on foot, on a horse or on your bike is endless. The Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing is an iconic Australian walk of international standard being promoted by Parks Victoria.

With all this to attract a buyer, this property should not remain on the market for very long. At only $550,000 you should book an inspection today, you will be impressed.

Christa Zirknitzer, Zirky Real Estate, Mb: 0402 277 808. •

The afore-mentioned suite of summer activities includes the Alpine Challenge, the Mile High Dragon Boats, the Bicycle Network Peaks Challenge Falls Creek, the Easter Festival as well as regular mountain bike shuttles.

We Can Help You! Due to the huge demand for properties in our beautiful Kiewa Valley, the team at Alpine Valley Real Estate are desperately seeking new listings to satisfy this current positive demand.

If you are even slightly interested, or have been thinking about selling, please talk with either Kim or Lisa and arrange a no obligation, free appraisal of your property. It could be the best move you have ever made!

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his year, Dr Mark Zagorski will teach his 50th Early Management of Severe Trauma (EMST) course.

He is a passionate course director, whose enthusiasm shines through to every participant and faculty involved in his courses. He has demonstrated a life-time commitment to teaching medical students through to registrars dating back to 1981, providing this teaching at the Mount Beauty practice and at the Falls Creek Medical Centre.

Dr Zagorski was previously awarded the Australian Rural doctor of the year in 2008.

He is a founding supervisor of Alpine Medical Skills training program, a program that places registrars with experienced supervisors practicing at the Victorian Alpine Medical Centres, providing onPRICELESS site care to patients who have experienced traumatic ski injuries. In this remote and

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On behalf of the EMST Committee, Dr Kate Martin presents the Gordon Trinca Medal to Dr Mark FRIDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER Zagorski at a function last week.

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AD PROOF challenging environment Dr Zagorski put into practice the skills he has learned and now teaches, through the EMST program.

This includes ‘on slope’ emergency care, search and rescue and retrieval.

Dr Zagorski is an active trainer to the Falls Creek Ski Patrol and a member of the Medical Advisory Panel for the Australian Ski Patrol Association. He also provides regular education and training sessions to the local hospital nursing staff, and health education to local groups such as the Men’s Shed. And yes, he is a popular presenter within the community.

Visit the Bogong Power Station Information Centre For historical & geological exhibits.

Now open Sundays

Your One-Stop Shop for all your holiday catering and enjoyment!

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

8AM - 7PM

And where is all this going you ask?

Well at a recent function, Dr Mark was presented with the Gordon Trinca Medal for 2017.

Gordon Trinca was chair of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons’ influential road trauma committee from 1975 to 1993, and played a key role in gaining the support of politicians and decision-makers to implement measures to reduce the road toll. As a direct result of campaigning by Trinca and a small group of like-minded concerned citizens such as the late police surgeon John Birrell, Victoria led the world with the introduction of random breath testing, 0.5 laws and seatbelt legislation.

Dr Zagorki’s commitment to the Early Management of Severe Trauma and his teachings have been recognised and earned his prestigious award. Congratulations Mark and well done to the rest of the team. •

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FALL LINES Bonfire Bonanza It was all about fire, fun and friends at the Community Bonfire hosted by the Champagne Club Kiewa Valley on Saturday May 19th. A local feature of the High Country Harvest Festival, this year the event moved to a new location behind Falls Creek Coaches in Tawonga South. More than 60 local residents and visitors enjoyed sitting on the hay bale seats toasting marshmallows on the Whipps Designs firepits.

Around sunset the spectacular and soaring bonfire was lit, and flames leapt into the night sky to the delight of everyone present.

People brought picnics to share, or sampled the excellent local takeaway food available just down the road. Glow sticks were a hit with the kids (and adults too), and there was plenty of interest in the wood raffle fundraiser. Those who lingered into the night were treated to the acoustic sounds of Bill and Charlie on guitar which added to the cosy fireside feel.

The Community Bonfire provided a great family atmosphere for people to socialise and enjoy the beautiful autumn evening.

The event was run by the Champagne Club Kiewa Valley (CCKV), a not for profit organisation whose catchcry is ‘social, charitable, local’. A special thank you must go to Greg McLennan, who sourced all the wood for the evening and created the towering bonfire. CCKV also appreciates the support of Alpine Shire, Falls Creek Coaches, Whipps Designs, Stockpot, Bill and Charlie, NE Country Wholesale Foods, Duggan and Hanlon, and of course our exceptional volunteers. CCKV President Jodi Mann said “This is our biggest and best bonfire yet and we really love the family atmosphere. We’re preparing for our key fundraiser for 2018, the Midwinter Snowball in July so we can provide more support to local people and groups.” She added “The Champagne Club is now taking applications for assistance and we are looking forward to distributing funds

within our community”. To join or contact the Champagne Club Kiewa Valley, just email: champagneclubkv@gmail.com or get in touch via Facebook. •

Vale Joan Price Joan Price (nee Payne) was born in 1928.

She arrived in the valley walking beside a horse-drawn cart with the family, the family cow and all their worldly possessions – and the family eventually built a home near the West Kiewa bordered by the highway on one side and ‘Incubator Alley’ (Simmonds Creek Road) on the other.

As the SEC established the Hydro Scheme, Joan worked at the Co-op store and in 1946 met a young soldier just back from the war. Curly Price courted and eventually married Joan. The couple had three children; Lenny, Roma and Dianne.

When Curly passed away at 88 years Joan started to get out more. She enjoyed visiting the kids in their homes; she renewed and made new friendships. She was proud that in all their lives she and her sister Margot had never lived more than four blocks from each other.

When her own physical health failed her and she could no longer work at the Op Shop, she would only allow the support she needed and nothing else – yet she still continued to give to charities.

They say that in an ideal world it takes a village to raise and nurture children and it takes a community to allow an older person to age with grace and dignity.

That is what the community gave back to Joan. When going to the medical centre, the staff made it an ‘outing’ for Joan. Our Chemists and the staff, the Foodworks

Joan Price.

Pic – Courtesy the Family

friends, the team in the local cafes who kept an eye on Joan while the kids were doing other things. The doctors who listened intently, who followed her wishes; the home carers all made Joan’s life better. You enriched her life.

Joan also wanted to be at home. So in came the community Nurses and the Palliative Care and the GP’s and they helped Joan achieve that wish. Her view out the window was of the mountains and valley she loved and of the garden she tended.

So, thank you to all who helped and supported Joan Price. Your efforts, kindness and caring are really appreciated. •

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OUR COMMUNITY And its People

women overseas with food parcels and knitting.

he Tawonga Red Cross has a proud history of helping people both locally and abroad. I sat down with the President, Cathy Young.

in 1984 for two years. My husband is from Sydney.

After the War the branch folded, and I believe it was re-established in 1978. There are still a couple of women well into their 90s who were part of that first group.

TW: What do you love most about the town?

TW: Cathy, everyone knows of Red Cross, but what does Red Cross do?

TW: How did you get involved?

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Cathy: Red Cross helps people both in Australia and Internationally. There are many appeals that we have for overseas causes, and we have Telecross in Australia.

Telecross is where people who live by themselves get a daily or weekly phone call from a volunteer.

Cathy: I finished work and I was up the street and I saw Helen McDougall. She asked me if I’d like to be involved in Red Cross. I’ve always thought it was a great organisation, and it’s helping people in need and in crises. It’s also a great group of women that are in the Red Cross. It’s just a community thing to do.

They also have things like the Breakfast Club, which helps disadvantaged children at school. They also have emergency services when there’s fire or floods.

TW: Where did you grow up?

TW: How old is Tawonga Red Cross?

We came to Mount Beauty nearly 30 years ago. We had two small children and we wanted to give them a country up-bringing.

We were in Sydney and had friends down in Chiltern, and we came down and just looked around the area and we got to Mount Beauty and thought ‘Wow, this is a lovely town.’ And then we moved here.

Cathy: There was a branch here during World War 2, but Red Cross back then was more about supporting the men and

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Cathy: I grew up in Coolamon in NSW in a farming family.

TW: What did you do in Sydney?

Cathy: The views, the serenity. There are a lot of new people here, but I think everyone’s here for the same reason. I just think that really makes Mount Beauty.

People are very community-minded.

I’m also with the Mount Beauty Dragon Boat Club. I’m the events manager, and we train a couple of nights a week on the lake and also paddle socially. It’s an amazing spot, to be out on the middle of the lake.

TW: What’s your favourite place?

Cathy: Swimming in the Kiewa River at Redbank. Absolutely! That’s been our special place to swim.

Tawonga Red Cross meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 3pm at Tawonga Hall. To get involved you can contact the Secretary Helen McDougall on 0419 541 011, or find them on Facebook. • Struan Jones Thanks to Cathy for her time and thanks to Red Cross for the fabulous work the volunteers do. Ed.

Cathy: I was nursing. I actually worked for the Red Cross Blood Bank in Sydney back

WHAT’S ON – JUNE 8th – 11th

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Official Opening of the 2018 Snow Season.

Activities will include Fireworks to celebrate the Official Opening, the opening of the new Eagle Express Chairlift, and a host of other wonderful family activities. Further details in this paper.

Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am. Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome.

Ph: 0427 544 824.

TDFNL Rd 9. Dederang Mount Beauty V Kiewa Sandy Creek at Dederang 14th Regular Monthly meeting of the Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association.

7:30pm at the Auditorium beside the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre.

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All Welcome. For more information please Email: info@ukvcommunity.org.au.

TDFNL Rd 10. Wahgunyah V Dederang Mount Beauty.

Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Anxiety Self Help Support Group, 7pm – 8:30pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. Gold coin donation appreciated.

Phone the Anxiety Recovery Centre Vic on: 03 9830 0533 TDFNL Rd 11. Dederang Mount Beauty V Thurgoona at Dederang.

Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series 1. 11am FC Nordic Bowl. Ph: Lynn-Maree 0409 592 226.

TDFNL Rd 12. Split Round. Played on 7th July – Wodonga Saints V Dederang MB

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For Payment, Placement of Adverts or Subscriptions, please forward to: Ph/Fax: 03 5754 1346 Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty 3699. ABN:22 171 749 807 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition ONE

TIPS FOR SNOW DRIVING To be Safe While the snow looks beautiful as it falls, it makes driving way more difficult and increases your chances of an accident significantly. While it’s best to avoid driving in bad weather as much as possible, it’s often unavoidable. If you must hit the road during a snowy winter wonderland, keep these tips and tricks in mind to stay as safe as possible.

1. Drive Slowly– This must be the most obvious thing to state when it comes to driving in the snow, but it has to be said.

Really though, actually drive slower and give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination. The snow makes the roads slippery and reduces visibility so you’ll need to give yourself plenty of more time to react to changing conditions. This advice is heavily aimed at those who drive 4WD or All-Wheel Drive cars. While these vehicles do offer some more traction and control, it does not make you invincible. The roads are still significantly less safe and require slow driving.

2. Give Yourself Distance– Most people follow the 2 (or 3) second rule of thumb to calculate the minimum distance they should keep behind from the car in front so that there is adequate time to stop. In the snow, you want to at the very least double this distance. Ideally, triple it. If you do slide or skid on the snow, the farther away you are from other vehicles the safer you’ll be.

3. Lights– ALWAYS have your lights on when driving in the snow. With the reduced visibility, you’ll want to make your surroundings as visible as possible. On the side, you’ll want other drivers to be able to see you as well. But, do not use high beam in fog or snow as it reflects back at you and reduces visibility.

4. 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.

Don’t drive like this.

Never use cruise control when driving in the snow. Ever.

5. Avoid Slamming on the Break– If your tires start to skid, most people’s first instinct is to panic and slam on the break- don’t do this. Instead ease off the accelerator and try to steer the car out of potential collisions.

Slamming on the breaks once your tires have already locked up and lost traction won’t help. Skidding out can be frightening, but try to stay as calm as possible in order to safely slow down and come to a stop.

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Well-equipped bedsitter in the Rocky Valley complex.

Recently renovated and fully furnished with Murphy bed, large screen TV, modern kitchen & bathroom. Suit couple. Available 08.06.18 to 30.09.18. $14,500 plus bond & power Ph: 0408 578 008

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Super King sized Supreme Quilts Doona, Baffle Box stitched, Four blanket warmth, Hungarian goose down.

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Red BRP V800. New Condition, 1,100kms, regularly serviced, many options. $7795 Ph: 0447 583 255.

RM Williams Cuban Heel Boots, Bushman Tan, with added rubber protective sole. Almost brand new. Size 9 G. Retail $309.95 will sell for $200. Ph: 0400 350 488.

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 touch base with Bill or phone Ken Bell on 0400 350 488.

FALLS CREEK ALPINE ASSOCIATION

MINI EXCAVATOR HIRE

FOR HIRE

Boldly goes where no other excavator goes! Post holes, trenches, landscaping etc. Ph: Mike: 0417 438 450.

The FCAA represents individuals, apartment owners, club lodges and commercial operators on alpine issues to FCRM and the Victorian government.

Visit www.fcaa.org.au to join and discover the benefits.

Three Tonne Tipper and mini Excavator. Ph: 0427 942 171.

HOUSE TO RENT Three bedroom, massive master bedroom, large bathroom, R/C heating and cooling, quite location, huge yard, gardener and water included. $275 per week. Existing tenant needs to break the lease for personal reasons.

Contact Alpine Valley Real Estate Ph: 03 5754 4999

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.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.

Services include hems & complete design solutions.

ELECTRICAL All Electrical Services. Ph: Rick 0418 698 491. Reg No: 7923.

ALTITUDE PHYSIO & MASSAGE Frueauf Village, (below Milch Café) Ground Fl, Rm 2, 4 Schuss St, Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5758 3766.

Em: fallscreek@altitudephysiotherapy.com.au.

Wb: www.altitudephysiotherapy.com.au

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Altitude Electrical - no job too big or small.

Domestic, commercial & industrial. Contact Ben Svarc 0419 801 109.

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.

CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULL Quality Ceremonies - All Types. Ph: 03 5754 4395.

Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au COMPUTERS & SERVICE Custom built computers, Upgrades, parts, laptops, troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery, back-ups.

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.

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.

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.

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PHYSIOTHERAPY Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270.

PLUMBING & GASFITTING David Batson – Servicing Mount Beauty, Tawonga and beyond. No job too big or small! Domestic, commercial or industrial. Ph: 0488 552 239.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Mowing, Painting, Carpentry, Roof Repairs and Landscaping. Ph: 0415 545 646.

REMEDIAL MASSAGE/NATUROPATH 38 St Bernard Dv, Tawonga Sth. Ph: 0419 519 275.

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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WHY AMBULANCE SUBSCRIPTION Because It’s Smart

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his publication has run similar articles before. And we will probably continue to run them each year. Your editor would hate to think that someone working or visiting this fabulous resort of ours ends up with a three or four thousand dollar bill for transport to hospital. It can and does happen – and it can be prevented. Read on.

Previously we have quoted figures for this article. But, even without them, the common sense aspect of ambulance insurance is a ‘no-brainer.’

“It’s OK; I’ve got Victorian Ambulance cover” Pic – Courtesy Ambulance Victoria

The following is an excellent example of the benefits of membership – as quoted by Angus.

The Good News

I didn’t even see a bill. I could have had two lifetimes worth of cover and still been ahead. The fall certainly caused me a lot of pain but I’m fully recovered now and it’s a great relief that I don’t have to deal with a huge bill on top of everything else. I’ve recommended it to all my mates and they can’t believe how cheap it is for what you get - cheaper than a slab and it lasts a full year!”

“I got ambulance cover just before heading off with my mates on a snowboarding trip to Mt Buller. I had been thinking about cover and thought I’d be unlikely to need it but had a few minutes free so opened my laptop and joined online in the car park of the campsite. It took me five minutes and was really easy and really cheap - especially compared to the other ski field costs. We had a great weekend but my trip ended abruptly when I ran out of talent, came off a jump and broke three ribs and collapsed a lung.

Fact Number One: Ambulance membership is cheap. A family membership is now $92.05 per year. A single person membership is now $46.00 per year. In my humble opinion, these figures are way too cheap – but no-one can ever say they could not afford Ambulance Membership.

A clever and innovative local lodge manager, as part of his employment contract would include an Ambulance Membership Form – which (unless they could show they were already covered) the employees had to sign – and the payment came out of their first wage cheque. This would be regarded in most circles as excellent management/staff relations.

For further information on ambulance memberships, call 1800 648 484 or visit the website www.ambulance.vic.gov.au. A further bit of good news is that you can ring the above number, give them your details, pay by credit card and you are covered by 5pm the next day. You can do the same by jumping on to the website. If you don’t have a credit card, go to your local post office and it can all be done there. •

I ended up in an Air Ambulance to the Royal Melbourne. The trip in the air ambulance would have cost me $7,500 but

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