When forecasters fail, folklore prevails, and age old remedies are applied to forecasting both the likelihood of snow and how much will fall this season.
Everything from Punxsutawney Phil, the world’s most famous groundhog, or the thickness of onion skins, the height of weeds, the time of flowers blooming, the height at which insects are laying their eggs, right through to the crabs in Port Phillip Bay leaving… are thrown on the table as predictive tools for winter and forecast snow season.
Last year, we launched ‘crab watch’ with the team at www.redboats.com.au providing regular below the surface updates on the migration of the Port Phillip Bay crabs. These giant spider crabs clamour over one another in their thousands across the floor of the bay, moulting their shells, feasting on each other, then disappearing again.
Barry Iddles, famed restaurateur (Elk @ Falls - just one of many) an avid crab watcher swears by their ability to accurately forecast when snow will begin in earnest. The current prediction is that post the new full moon, which has just occurred as at the time of writing (June 17th), within the following three days, the crabs will be gone, and the snow will begin.
Sceptical? So was I last year, but Barry, RedBoats and the migratory habits of the crabs where spot on. As soon as the crabs ‘disappeared’… no literally, not even the scientists understand where they go post leaving the bay, the snow began. The date last year was June 13th…it puked down from that point on.
The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located in the Resort Management Office, up stairs on the corner of Slalom Street and Bogong High Plains Road. Open 8am – 5pm daily for Visitor Information and Gym Memberships. Ph: 03 5758 1202. (Map Ref: E4)
Resort Entry is located at Howman’s Gap, approx. 4km before reaching Falls Creek. Day and Night passes are $56.50 on arrival per day, (or $51.50 on line). If arriving after 5pm and departing prior to midnight on the same day, entry is free. Visitors over 65 years of age receive a discount.
Season Passes are available at $555 (or $475 on line).
An ‘All Resorts’ permit, valid at all Victorian Snow Resorts is available for $787.00. Enquire at the Visitor Information Centre desk.
Resort Entry Fees fund the essential services of:
• Ski patrol • Car Parking
• Snow Clearing • Water Supply
• Waste Management • Visitor Information Services
So, if this method of forecasting snowfall is correct, then by the time you’re are reading this we should be seeing new snow falling. If not, then I reckon Barry needs to put the crabs on his menu, as a sacrifice to the snow gods and let’s see if that works. Paired with a crisp dry Riesling or Pinot Gris, I’ll get the crab crackers and seafood picks ready for a crab degustation!
Reverting to facts for a moment and finding out what is going on in resort and what events are happening, well unlike weather forecasts and folklore, the only certainty is there’s no shortage of places to find what might interest you.
Information is everywhere. Got a mobile phone then visit www.fallscreek.com.au. Here you’ll find the What’s on Guide, the Events Page and much much more about the resort. Plus, you can download the app; http://www. fallscreek.com.au/smartphoneapp/. Other apps which include more about the history, culture and environment, along with an interactive village tour by the local school kids can be found here: http://www.fallsuserguide. com/blue/welcome-tablet.html .
If you prefer good old fashion booklets, brochures or magazines… then to be up to date on everything that’s happening… you’re reading it… “This Week”. The paper and its editor, Ken Bell produced the first of this ripper little publication 40 years ago…and both the paper and Ken are still going strong.
Failing all the above, drop into the Visitor Information Centre, just behind Halleys Comet, grab a copy of the Insider’s Guide or any of the publications available, or ask the Visitor Information team, they’re here to help seven days a week.
Foodie Tip of the Week – Elk at Falls.
By the time you’re reading this, the crabs would have migrated and the snow should be puking! Pic –Courtesy Peter Fuller at www.peterfuller.com.au. He has some fabulous nature photography on the site.
Though no crab is on the menu yet, the modern Australian cuisine is nothing short of extensive. Open for breakfast (Egg and Bacon toastie w Nana Bev’s chutney is a must), Lunch (always ask for the specials), Dinner (anything really - it won’t disappoint), you can visit anytime. Barry has matched a very thoughtful wine list to his food selection, with some rare finds… hence, Elk is a must. The addition of Apartment 3 in the Elk complex brings a very sophisticated and intimate cocktail lounge to the pre-dinner offering too. Why not try both? •
Stuart
Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management
Resort Entry Tickets may also be purchased on-line at www.fallscreek.com.au
Falls Creek Child Care is located in the St Falls complex, at the base of the Halley’s Comet chairlift – open from 8:30am to 5pm, seven days a week for children from 12 weeks to five years old.
Hours & Rates
Morning: 8:30am – 12:30pm $90
Afternoon: 1:30pm – 5pm $75
Full Day: 8:30am – 5pm $135
Bookings are strongly recommended as places are limited. Make your booking at: www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.
Accommodation Transfer Service
Operating from the Terminal Building on the Bogong High Plains Road, the Accommodatin Transfer Service will move you, your family and your luggage comfortably to your lodge or apartment.
Hours of Operation
Mon – Thurs & Sat: 8am – 10pm Friday: 8am – 12 midnight Sunday: 8am – 10pm
A Taxi Service is available in the Village during these hours. Ph: 03 5758 1203 Rates
Adult: One Way
One Way $18
Luggage Allowance
Two pieces of luggage, one pair of skis & boots or snowboard & boots and one piece of hand luggage per person.
Excess Luggage: $8 per item.
Ticket Sales – On Mountain & On Line
From 27.06.19 until 09.09.19 all visitors will be required to use the Accommodation Transfer Service. Visitor vehicles will not be permitted into the village during this period
Falls Creek Resort Management
General Enquiries: Ph: 03 5758 1200
Well Ullr has finally smiled upon us again and we’ve had a fresh sprinkling of snow recently. Here’s hoping that the temperature continues to drop and stay low from now till the start of the school holidays so the snow makers can get those guns going and replace what Mother Nature took away with all that rain.
We’ve planned a whole heap of social, information and sale events for the school holidays. All of which are viewable on our new website www.fallscreekraceclub.com.au now hosted by Revolutionise Sport.
We know that member and program registration has been a little challenging this year for some, with many parents confounded by the need for them to have a SNOWID for the first time. It’s a new system, and we’ll work on streamlining and improving the usability where possible - based on feedback given in the coming months. But it’s important to remember that all new systems can seem had to use at first, but become easier as we become more familiar with them!
So back to these all these events. Below is the list of what is happening during the school holidays. Please remember that our second hand sale is open to everyone and we have lots of great gear ready for someone else to reuse and recycle it (which helps us save the planet just a little bit).
Date and Event
Saturday, 29 June 7am - 10am -Second Hand Sale.
Saturday, 29 June 8:30am U12/U16/ Junior & FIS Athletes. Welcome, Group Allocation & Parent Briefing - Gateway.
Sunday, 30 June 8:30am U8 & U10 Development Squad. Welcome, Group Allocation & Parent Briefing - Gateway.
Sunday, 30 June 7.30am - 10am -Second Hand Sale - Gateway
Monday, 1 July 12noon - 2pm -Second Hand Sale.
Monday, 1 July 1pm - Lachy Bowes Ski Tuning WorkshopFCRC
Tuesday, 2 July 8:30am Parents Ski Morning - Bottom of Halley’s Comet.
Tuesday, 2 July 1:15pm - Parents Lunch - Frying Pan Inn.
Saturday, 6 July Junior Agility Race (NASTAR).
Saturday, 6 July FCRC Annual Fundraising AuctionQT Boardroom.
Sunday, 7 July 8:30am - FCRC Squad Photos.
Monday, 8 July 10am - 11am - Mike Gould Ski Tuning Workshop – FCRC.
Monday, 8 July SSA Alpine National Skills Assessment.
Tuesday, 9 July 8.30am Parents Ski Morning - Bottom of Falls Express.
Tuesday, 9 July 1:15pm - Parents Lunch - Cloud 9.
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Friday, 12 July Rossignol Cup & Cranky Charlie (extended NASTAR)
Friday, 12 July 3:30pm - 5pm -Second Hand Sale.
Saturday, 13 July 3pm - 5pm -Second Hand Sale.
Sunday, 14 July Last Day of Holiday Program.
For more information on any of these events, please visit www.fallscreekraceclub. com.au and click on the Calendar Tab. See you up on the slopes! • Cheers, Nyree from Falls Creek Race Club
Adventure your way with Falls Creek Snowsports School!
Our Falls Creek Snowsports School offers an extensive variety of ski and snowboard programs, catering to children and adults of all abilities. We’re here to drive your passion for snowsports, develop your skills and get the most out of your on-snow experience!
Paw Patrol Snowclub (3 - 5 years)
Saturday, 29 June 7:30pm Welcome Drinks Evening - The Man.
Full & half day programs – see your child’s love of skiing grow as their skills progress! Specialised lessons include professional full-time staff, full day or half day options, delicious lunchtime meals, progress cards and all in a word class learning environment. A favourite of the Nickelodeon Paw Patrol puppies!
• Full day: 09:15am – 2:50pm • Half day: 9:15am – 1:00pm • PM lesson only: 1:15pm – 2:50pm Registration from 09:15am and 1:15pm, with lessons commencing at 10:00am and 1:30pm.
Junior Workshop (6 – 14 years)
Full day programs – book your child in for a full day of adventure and watch as they learn to master skiing or snowboarding! Specialised lessons include constant supervision, full day lessons, delicious lunchtime meals and progress cards.
Full day: 09:30am – 2:50pm. Registration from 09:30am, with lessons commencing at 10:00am.
Ride Tribe (13 – 17 years)
This year, our full day ride tribe program will commence at blue level and up. This dedicated teen program is designed to further develop the skills and confident of our teenage skiers and snowboarders. High-end Ride Tribe groups will hit the parks, freeride the mountain and most importantly, have a tonne of fun with other ripping teenagers. The program includes constant supervision, full day lessons, delicious lunchtime meals and progress cards.
Full day: 09:30am – 2:50pm
Registration from 09:30am, with lessons commencing at 10:00am.
Adult Programs (15+)
Develop your skiing or snowboarding skills in our group lessons, designed to cater for adults of all ability levels.
NEW FOR 2019. Adult group lesson start at 10:00am
The AM Group Lesson features extended sessions and is available daily from 10:00am – 12:30pm.
The PM Super Session guarantees a maximum of five participants and is available daily from 1:30pm – 2:50pm.
Enquire about our number of speciality programs, including our Mim Sodergren Women’s Program!
Brand new to snowsports?
If you have never skied or snowboarded before, the Falls Creek Learn to Ski or Learn to Board lessons are for you. With a group lesson in either the morning or afternoon, plus exclusive all-day access to the Halley’s Comet, Mousetrap, Boardwalk and Drover’s Chair beginner lifts, you will find your skills developing in no time! Lessons are available for adults and children and commence at 10:00am and 1:00pm daily.
New for 2019 - Adult LEARN TO SKI “ALL DAY”
As a first timer, we want your experience to be as comfortable as possible. Join our Full Day First Timer program and enjoy the guidance and support of your instructor all day, and even
over lunch. Get past your second session in the afternoon, and really get moving within Falls Creek’s world class beginner terrain.
For the ultimate in personalised instruction, you can’t go past a private lesson. Receive expert, individualised instruction in a session specially designed to cater to your individual needs and preferences. Advance bookings are essential, so get in quick! For all advance lesson bookings and enquiries, please email snowsports@fallscreek.net.
Save time on arrival and pre-book any of our group programs* online at our Falls Creek E-store: https://shop. skifalls.com.au, or let us guide you through your choices at any resort ticket office, rental store, or the Snowsports School Office in Cloud 9.
For any enquiries, please contact us at (03) 5758 1000. ‘All trails lead you home at Falls Creek!’
The purpose of this paper is to help our visitors maximise their experience of the area. All visitors are vital to our economy and we here at the paper endeavour to show folks that they have chosen a great place in which to holiday.
The pages of this publication have also been used to reinforce that fact that we live in a wonderful community and we like to stress upon our locals just how important our visitors are.
But, in pointing out the above, there are a couple of issues that need to be addressed.
Falls Creek and the Upper Kiewa Valley are surrounded by National Park and State Forest. We like to think of these areas as pristine, allowing that there is a certain amount of development and around 300 people live here. The bulk of these people respect the environment – and don’t litter.
During winter we can have as many as many as 6000 people here at any one time.
Practical experience has shown that during winter there is more litter. But does it have to be that way?
Respect for yourself, respect for your fellow man and respect for the environment means simply that no-one should throw any litter out at any time. Put it on your pocket, on the floor in the car or in the boot – but never leave it outside. There are plenty of rubbish bins in this community to use.
There is nothing worse than cleaning up after a family has wiped their kids bum and left the smelly papers on the side of the road! It is not acceptable and should not be happening in this or any country.
And, on a positive note, you will also feel better when you know you’re doing your little bit to look after the environment.
The good news is that, at the time of going to press, the resort, thanks to some fabulous work by the snow-makers, would have Drovers Dream, Highway 83, Main Street, the Nastar Course, Mouse Trap and Wombats Ramble open for the weekend and next week. (These can change and are dependent on conditions).
OK, it’s not the full resort, but you can still get in a solid eight hours, exercising all the time, breathing in crystal clear air, and when you do stop for a breather, there is some of the best scenery in the world to enjoy.
One of things that can put a ‘dampener’ on a good day is seeing empty chairs going up the hill when the queue is getting bigger. What we ask folks, for everyone’s sake, is that we get ourselves organised in the queue race. Halley’s Comet (Falls Express); Towers
Chair and Drovers are all quad chairs –meaning that there are four seats on each chair. Everything flows better if those in the queue organise themselves into fours –even if it does mean going up with people you’ve never met. Meet them – they’re lovely people just like you.
Another tip. Don’t get into a lift queue and decide to use your phone. There are enough other elements to focus on – without trying to make a phone call. The best idea is to make your call when you get off the lift at the top. There’s space, there’s privacy and there’s time to make the call.
Posted clearly around the resort – in almost every cubicle – is the Alpine Responsibility Code. Read it, understand it, appreciate it – and then go out and enjoy it all.
Skiing/snowboarding is one of the very few activities undertaken on the side of a hill, in all sorts of conditions, with people of all ages and all abilities. Respect yourself and each other!
While we patiently wait for Mother Nature to bless us with some more snow, (hopefully this week) and the lift company snowmakers work their guns off, there are plenty of activities to keep the family outdoors and active during your time in the resort. Next week marks the start of school holidays and it looks like being busy. (Hence the rev up to get sorted in queues). Now is the perfect time for beginners to own the slopes and perfect their skills. With the above mentioned runs open, there are lots of opportunities to learn and enjoy.
The full suite of lessons are available at Snowsports School along with Kid’s Club every day, which gives our mums plenty of time to head off to the Spa for some R&R!
For those new to the snow, take a scenic chairlift ride up Halley’s Comet to Cloud 9 and enjoy a hot chocolate or coffee at
the café taking in the spectacular views. The Top Shots professional camera people have a shop inside Cloud 9 and they can do fantastic whole family portraits in the snow. Sure beats the ‘selfie!’
See the village and surrounding alpine national park from a different perspective with a scenic helicopter flight with Forest Air. They plan on being on the mountain next week – “after this next dump of snow arrives!” There number is 1300 731 450.
Whilst school holidays are basically about the kids, the Falls Creek Museum is a great place to spend a few hours. There are fabulous films of the early days and lots of well-presented displays to appreciate. Museum hours are printed in the notice in this publication – or phone 03 5758 1200 to enquire.
The Twilight Tuesdays are also a bit of fun – for everyone. 4pm to 6pm in the Village Bowl we’ll have fire pits, toasted marshmallows, boutique beer tasting (for the adults), Pete the Snowdragon and heaps of other ‘fun’ stuff.
And we can’t forget the fantastic bars and restaurants, spread out across the entire village. From an early morning coffee, a leisurely brunch, early afternoon gluhwein, and plenty of dinner options and live music, you won’t get bored. Welcome to Falls Creek and send positive thoughts to our snow Gods! •
The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located upstairs above the Slalom Street Day Shelter, open 8am – 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 1200.
from 9am for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Amazing coffee and home-baked treats!!
Cocktail Hour Daily – 4pm to 5pm Nightly Drink Specials also!
Mondays: $20 Burger Night Plus TRIVIA!
Tuesdays: Closed for Dinner 25th
Wednesdays: $25 Steak Night
Thursday: Closed for Dinner 27th
Dinner Available from 5pm! Ph: 03 5758 3407 Bookings Recommended
4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek. Map Ref: J3
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Fred Vines, member of Bogong Ski Club in the 1940’s said “I think that credit for much of the background work in the initial development of Falls Creek should be given to Martin Romuld for his early encouragement and appreciation of the beauty of the high country and of skiing!”
Born near Trondheim, Norway in 1905 Romuld began skiing at an early age. By the time he was six he was competing in various ski events but it was in ski jumping that he competed at the National level. Romuld studied civil engineering in Trondheim but with the Great Depression affecting Norway, he decided to emigrate, arriving in Australia in March 1928. While working in Melbourne in 1931 Martin returned to competitive skiing. For the next few years he was to dominate both State and National jump and langlauf events while great rival, Tom Mitchell, consistently beat him in the slalom. He was considered “one of the best ski jumpers the country has ever seen and one of the best all round skiers for his day.” (Australian Ski Year Book 1988).
In 1934 the editor of Victorian Ski Year Book wrote “We are fortunate, from several aspects, in having Mr Martin Romuld as a member. Firstly he brought honour to the Club during the past season by winning Australia’s most coveted ski title: that of National Champion, a title which he will be successful in retaining for many seasons. We were further indebted to him for his splendid work at Donna Buang for the jumping course. Mr Romuld was responsible for the plan and profile of the new jumping hill, together with the solution of its engineering problems.”
In June 1936 Martin joined the State Electricity Commission (SEC) as resident engineer based at a hydro-meteorological
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station (built in 1933 and later known as Wilkinson’s Lodge) erected just downhill from Wallace’s Hut. Martin’s off-sider, Joe Holston lived nearby in another hut which burned down in October 1940. (AGL workers report finding the ruins of a hut not far from the old SEC Hut after the 2003 bush fires). However Martin primarily skied alone, measuring flow rates and recording snow depths. At times additional workers would assist in the measurements and it was many of these SEC workers that Romuld taught to ski - it appears he inspired many would be skiers. Interest in skiing was such that in 1940 discussions about forming a ski club were held in his cottage and later the same year SEC workers based in Bogong village formed the Bogong Ski Club.
Martin skied extensively over the High Plains on day trips extending from Mt Hotham to Mt Bogong. Andy Broad, in the November 1936 edition of Schuss magazine, wrote about joining him on a tour.
“we decided to call in on our old friend, Martin Romuld who is stationed at the SEC‘s cottage. Martin is very fit, enjoys every bit of life on the plains, and is very pleased with his job. On the jump which he has already built at the rear of his cottage he has covered 128 feet (39.014m). He has also a slalom course set down the Middle Creek Valley.
During the afternoon he took us for a tour along Rocky Valley, towards Mt McKay. After running over it, Martin claims that Mt McKay possesses the finest downhill course he has ever seen in Australia, the descent being 3,000 feet to the snowline. This mountain also has ideal slalom courses, in addition to possessing a natural jumping hill. There are quite a number of adjacent slopes suitable for racing. When one hears an opinion such as that expressed by a skier of the calibre of Martin, it is wondered why our racing skiers claim that conditions on the plains are too flat for racing.”
In the five years he was based at the S.E.C cottage Martin was to have a great influence on the aspiring skiers of the day, who were
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no doubt impressed by his “steady upright stance” and the fact he skied “without any flamboyance or obvious effort.” Julian Newton Brown pays further testimony to his prowess.
“At one time Bill Kent Hughes (later Sir Wilfred) was touring the High Plains and met Martin at Wilkinson’s and asked him how long it would take him to get to Hotham and back. Martin said about six hours. Bill considered that impossible and bet him a dozen bottles of beer he couldn’t do it in the time. Martin set off immediately and returned with an item from Hotham as proof in 5 hours 45 minutes.”
This unofficial record still stood in 1970. (One can’t but wonder what time our current ski champions would take for a Wallace’s Hut - Hotham return - on classic waxing skis!)
In 1941 Martin joined the Royal Australian Air Force and after the war skied mainly at Mt Buller. He maintained his involvement in competitive skiing as an official. It was from participating in his first ski jump event at Falls Creek in 1958 that Julian Newton Brown became friends with Romuld.
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The Falls Creek Museum has (in storage), by courtesy of Newton Brown, the wooden skis used by Romuld on his High Plains rounds. A pair of his jumping boots are also held by the museum.
In recognition of Martin Romuld’s contribution to skiing on the high plains, the new Prinoth slope Grooming machine that now does such a great job on our cross country trails has been named after him. •
The dominant image of adaptive skiing and Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA) on snow is people using sit skis. These are great pieces of adaptive equipment which allow people with spinal injuries, and other disabilities that compromise ability to stand and walk strongly, to be able to competently ski down most slopes and enjoy snowsports on an equal level with able-bodied people. However, disability is very diverse and adaptive skiing equipment and aids are as diverse to enable a broad range of people with disabilities to enjoy snowsports.
An area of stand-up adaptive skiing that has a profile and visual presence approaching that of sit skiing is 3-track and 4-track skiing. This field of adaptive skiing involves the use of ‘outriggers’ which are best described as modified forearm crutches with skis at the end to help with balance and support. 3-track skiing is used to describe skiing with one leg using a conventional ski and two outriggers (3 tracks) and often used by people with a leg amputation. 4-track skiing describes skiing with two conventional skis and two outriggers (4 tracks) and used by people with compromised leg strength, balance or lower limb coordination.
DWA members with visual impairment will often be seen out skiing the runs of Falls Creek. Skiers and guides will typically wear hi-vis vest to both identify themselves to other skiers and to provide a visual reference to those visually impaired skiers who have a small level of sight. The guide and skier will communicate through verbal directions, often using headset radios, with the guide acting as the eyes of the visually impaired skier.
There is another group of DWA members often not showing any apparent obvious disability; those with cognitive and developmental disabilities. This group includes people with brain injury, Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder amongst others. The adaptive needs of this group can include use of skiing aids to help with ski control and coordination, help with decision making in the ski area and a great deal of patience and empathy on the part of the guide or instructor.
As with able-bodied snowsports, adaptive snowboarding has increased in popularity over recent decades. An adaptive aid that is often used to assist those with a disability learning to snowboard is a piece of equipment called a ‘Snow Wing.’ The ‘Snow Wing’ has a similar appearance to the boom of a windsurfer where the disabled snowboarder is harnessed within the ‘wing’ enabling the guide to provide support and assistance. As opposed to skiing, adaptive snowboarders with lower limb amputations or deformities will typically snowboard using their prosthetics and may not appear to have any obvious disability whilst on snow.
What the above outlines is that the world of disability is a ‘broad church’ and DWA members cover a broad spectrum of disabilities and needs, all wanting to enjoy the thrill and exhilaration of snowsports. What it also shows is that adaptive guiding with DWA is not all about the physicality of sit ski guiding. If you’ve always wanted to get involved but have been put off by the prospect of lifting heavy sit skiers on and off chairlift, don’t be. Drop me a line at phull@disabledwintersport.com.au and I can help you learn more about adaptive guide training and get involved in the great work of DWA. • Peter Hull
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What’s your role in fire safety? For many Victorians, the fire season has come and gone. Now the winter season is upon us, and it is winter that brings more preventable house fires than any other season.
Across the state, there were about 15 per cent more preventable house fires last winter compared to the other seasons. CFA attended 467 preventable house fires. The single largest cause of fire in the home across the year is unattended cooking. However in winter, there is commonly a rise in heating-related fires.
Other causes of fires in winter are from fixed and portable heaters and central
heating, chimney fires and fires related to wood-fuelled heating.
Clothes drying too close to the heat source, clothes dryers and candles are other examples of preventable fires in our homes during winter.
Historically, Fire Investigators have attended fires caused by:
• Candles left unattended close to furniture.
• Cooking left unattended.
• Embers from open fire place falling onto carpet.
• Portable heaters left too close to some towels.
When it comes to fires, there is no ‘offseason.’ Particularly during winter, this is a time when people spend more time inside; keeping warm by enjoying an open fire, enjoying a home-cooked meal or warming up by the heater.
This is also a timely reminder to check your electric blankets and heaters. If there is any doubt that something is faulty, don’t take the risk. Repair or replace it, don’t continue to use it.
Remember to keep clothing a safe distance from heaters (i.e. at least one metre from the heater); cleaning the lint filters in clothes dryers; turning off electrical appliances that are not being used; avoiding placing weighty objects on beds with electric blankets and taking care when cooking.
Another crucial aspect to fire safety is about evacuation. If a fire cannot be safely
extinguished, people must be able to get themselves and any other occupants to a safe area and contact ‘000’ immediately. Compounding this evacuation risk is the likelihood that guests may be unfamiliar with their specific location, environment, density of accommodation and the harshness of the external environment should a building need to be evacuated. Effective preparation and planning for evacuation can significantly reduce this risk. An effective fire evacuation plan is simple to develop and easy to implement during an emergency.
A fire evacuation plan must include:
1. A system of warning building occupants (typically a smoke alarm or fire system) to ensure all occupants evacuate as soon as required;
2. Actions to take on leaving a building;
3. Notification of the fire brigade with accurate building address/location;
4. A designated place of assembly and shelter; and
5. A method of accounting for building occupants
If you are a guest visiting Falls Creek during winter, it is important when checking in, that you make yourself familiar with the emergency evacuation plan that is specific to your accommodation. This plan will tell you how to safely evacuate from the accommodation and where the evacuation assembly point is. This is a safe place where the occupants of the building will meet in the event of an emergency.
Please remember that structure fires can happen any time, but the risk is increased at night when we are asleep. When we sleep we can lose our sense of smell. This is where we rely on working smoke alarms
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The fire and rescue services are encouraging Victorians to replace their old smoke alarms with new units. New smoke alarms have a lithium battery with a ten year life span, meaning Victorians wouldn’t have to change their batteries annually. It is proven fact that “only working smoke alarms save lives.”
It is your responsibility to check your smoke alarm’s battery annually and if your smoke alarm is 10 years or older the whole unit should be changed. If you need to change smoke alarms, ideally it is recommended to change to a photoelectric smoke alarms powered by a 10year lithium battery.
Smoke alarms will detect smoke the quickest, thus alerting you earlier and giving you, your family, your friends and/ or your guests, more time to evacuate to safety.
Check out CFA’s complete home fire safety check list at: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/ plan-prepare/home-fire-safety-checklist. •
James Wong, Falls Creek Fire Station. Ph: 03 5758 3642. Mb: 0402 013 228. Em: j.wong@cfa.vic.gov.au
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Welcome to week three of the snow season. Of course, there is not heaps of snow anymore, that’s ok, we were lucky to start with a bang though and I hope some of you had the chance to enjoy that premature early season teaser. I certainly did. On opening weekend, I was out on the skis, and I’m only sharing this because I know those of you who share the love will appreciate this. I was out, around 5pm Saturday evening, a real ‘sunset ski.’ I was skating, out for about an hour and half. I timed it perfectly so that towards the back end of my ski I was out right up high and could see right over the valley and over the mountains and a great big red sky was illuminating the horizon. The sky was purple and dark blue, the snow had a pink tinge, there was no wind, all I could hear was the sound of my skis gliding across the snow, my poles alongside me and
the softness of my breath as I went on. Fair to say moments like these are hard to come by and pretty special in their own way. I certainly was pleased to be reminded that in a big way this is why I love skiing and I got a little bit excited for the season to come.
A fellow Falls Creek lover and local Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club member Paul L’Huillier reached out to me last weekbringing my attention to an article he wrote on the Birkebeiner Ski Club Website about the history of snow grooming at Falls Creek (and Australia), so this week I thought I would honour Paul’s work with a bit of a rendition of the article.
Perhaps I can make this relevant to this week given the difficult grooming conditions the Falls Creek grooming staff have been faced with the last few days, trying to all at once protect, preserve and prepare the snow we have had so far.
race) had begun, namely by Robin Gibb, a Wangaratta Ski Club member starting at Mount Hotham.
However, inspired by the Australian National XC team who had just spent a full winter in Lillehammer, Norway in 1975, a solid upgrade in the ‘track setter’ world was planned to be imported to Australia. Funded by the Aussie team at that point, with each team member agreeing to chip in a bit for the machine, the first major question was ‘which state would get it?’ Would it be the Texans? Or the Mexicans? To save certain confrontation, the decision was made that a second track setter would be bought by the state organisations in VICXC and NSWXC.
When did we first start grooming the XC tracks?
Led by National Team skier Ross Martin, this was a success with some under the table type negotiation, the track setter was protected well enough to be imported straight from the home of cross-country skiing to the baby in Australia. At the time the track setters were shared between Falls Creek and the other resorts.
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In the early 1960’s the development of a track setter (i.e. something that could compress the snow well enough to ski
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.
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The following is an excellent example of the benefits of membership - as quoted by Angus.
“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. I ended up in an Air Ambulance to the Royal Melbourne. The trip in the air ambulance would have cost me $7,500 but 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!”
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For further information on ambulance memberships, call 1800 648 484 or visit the website www.ambulance.vic.gov.au. A further bit of good news is that you can ring the above number, give them your details, pay by credit card and you 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. •
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As time went on and the world of skiing grew, Australia had to keep up. In 1982 Falls Creek gained a “Bombardier Bombi”. This was the name of the newest technology groomer at the time, a machine that actually looked like the groomers we have today. The bombi equipment was manufactured by local David de Gama from the Melbourne Nordic Ski Club. Interestingly the groomer had no hydraulic system so it could not reverse, only drive
forwards. Imagine that, accidentally driving to the edge of a cliff and not being able to reverse your way out! I can only imagine such carnage!
To supplement the ordeal that was the Bombi, quite often the work to set race tracks - such as for the Birkebeiner - had to be done with skidoos, sometimes toeing skiers to mark the classic tracks.
In 1990, three Swiss made Rolba Groomers were purchased by the Alpine Resorts Commission, one allocated to Falls Creek, one to Hotham and one to Lake Mountain. See in the picture but these looked to be a great step towards modern day grooming. The purchase of these also coincided with the inaugural Kangaroo Hoppet. Coincidence? I think not! I don’t think they would have been able to groom a 42km loop with the Bombi or just a couple of skidoos towing some skiers behind.
Today we use the Prinoth BR350, purchased in 2015, I think we can be happy with the equipment. I guess it’s just more about making sure we have the right team. As I always say, there is something quite satisfying about being able to drop 100% of your body weight through your poles, emit full power in a 10second uphill double pole speed and know, you won’t sink through the snow, the snow being perfectly groomed will give you equilibrium and an equally powerful reaction force to ensure you have a quality speed session. That being said, perhaps a moment of acknowledgement to the tougher times back in the day might be appropriate.
Once again thanks Paul L’Huillier for putting all that great information together, and cudos to anyone of our readers who used to be groomers, we couldn’t have done it without you. • Seve de Campo
On 15 June 2019, approximately 40 community members attended a community consultation meeting for the Big Hill Pick My Project. The purpose of the meeting was not only to update the community on the status of the project and where it’s heading, but more importantly to receive important community feedback on the proposed designs. The attendees represented a broad cross-section of the community, including representatives of the UKVCA, Lions Club, Rotary, Team Mount Beauty and interested residents. Attendees heard from the project proponent, Damian Heman, Team Mount Beauty president Michael Whipps and project architect, Andy Mero. In addition, Mary Pike provided an update on the Pebble Beach Pick My Project. In addition to this meeting, feedback has also been sought on various media and social media channels, all of which has been very positive. All attendees at the meeting provided very positive feedback and were excited to see the project coming closer to fruition. Areas of constructive feedback included: a request to ensure that the harsh afternoon summer sun is accounted for; that sustainable finishes are being selected; and that surface drainage issues are addressed where possible. The project committee has confirmed that the first two issues were addressed within the original project brief but will be reviewed again, whereas the third issue continues to be addressed directly with Council (since it is not within the project scope). Going forwards, the project committee and design team are focussed on preparing plans for submission to Council. Once the project is approved, a project manager will be appointed and the tender process will commence. The committee is still aiming for an early summer completion date. We wish to again express our thanks to the
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Victorian Government and Pick My Project program for the $200,000 grant; Alpine Shire for their ongoing support; Andy Mero and Kusch Group and their teams for volunteering their time so far; and to everyone (locals, Falls Creekers and regular visitors) who voted for this exciting project. We can’t wait to make it happen. • Damian Heman on behalf of TMB.
Rotary International is an organisation with in excess of two million members world-wide that began as a small service club in Chicago on 23rd February, 1905. Since then, members of Rotary have done incredible work all around the world.
Eighteen months ago, a ski hire operator mentioned to your editor that he was replacing his hire clothing (parkas and ski pants) and did I know anywhere they might be useful. “Yes Lachie, bring them down and I’ll sort it” Maybe we should have thought it through a bit better, because Central Snowsports turned up that Ariel’s Laundrette with in excess of 150 ski outfits of all sizes – from kids gear to 3 or 4XL adult gear.
Now, this is where Rotary comes in. Your editor is a Rotarian, and after several trips to Timor Leste, rebuilding community
centres and renovating schools, I was aware of the Rotary Donations in Kind operation, with the Footscray centre based in the old woolsheds in Somerville Road, West Footscray.
A quick phone call to the Donations in Kind volunteers and the second hand ski clothing was accepted in principle. Then, when the opportunity arose, the Rotary Club of Mount Beauty’s trailer was loaded to the hilt and your Ed headed off to Footscray. Once unloaded, the ski clothing will be sorted and then despatched to somewhere around the world where it is needed.
In the 15 years from 2000 to 2015, the Donations in Kind shed in Footscray has shipped out 475 20’ containers full of gear that could previously have gone to landfill. The value to the communities of the materials despatched was around $50million. Not bad for a bunch of volunteers who do the work for the love of it.
Thanks to Lachie Bowes and the team at Central Snowsports for their donation.
Progress. You will be pleased to know that half of the clothing has already been despatched to Somaliland and the other half is being prepared to go to the southern part of Chile.
Comprising an area of around 250 hectares, containing 27,000 mega-litres of clean alpine water at an altitude of 1600 metre, who wouldn’t want to do business around Rocky Valley Lake. Pic – Nathan Fenton
Falls Creek Resort Management today released an expression of interest request in pursuit of summer operators for the resort’s iconic Rocky Valley Lake. With approvals having been gained to develop summer tourism activities on the lake and its foreshore area, the resort anticipates a strong turnout of innovative commercial submissions.
Built under the Kiewa Valley Hydroelectricity scheme, the 250ha Lake sits at 1600m above sea level and boasts the title as Australia’s highest significant body of water. Located within a two kilometre proximity to the alpine resort, the feature is popular in the non-winter months for sailing, kayaking and a range of water recreation activities undertaken by visitors to the year-round resort.
Falls Creek Resort Management believes the opportunity exists for a business operator to utilise the asset and take advantage of the 175,000 non-winter visitors frequenting the resort annually. Summer tourism has grown exponentially since the completion of the resort’s mountain bike park network in 2016. Continuing in the resort’s year-round tourism strategy, activation of the Lake and its foreshore is expected to add further appeal to summer tourists.
Falls Creek Resort Management Director of
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Marketing & Communications, Jo Prothero, says this is an opportunity worth the effort.
“The Lake and its foreshore are already popular elements in the items that draw visitors to the region during summer.
Introducing an ongoing lakeside recreation option during the warmer months is a great opportunity for an experienced operator to provide a new point of difference to our summer guests. Around 28% of our annual visitor base comes outside winter and the push for more summer options gets stronger with every season.”
In addition to the core recreation delivery, Resort Management has approved further options to activate the foreshore area with a mobile café or snack facility.
Interested businesses are able to make a submission by 5pm, Sunday July 28th. Further information, including the Expression Of Interest document is available at www.fallscreek.com.au/lakeactivation. •
Drive to the Conditions
The means slow enough to avoid an mishaps – like losing your steering because your front wheels lock up when you put the brakes on –and you slide in to a ditch (at best!).
Get rid of ALL of the snow from your car – it’s dangerous!
Carry chains (for your drive wheels), gloves (for your hands), mat (to keel on), torch (to see), and knowledge (to know how and when to fit and remove chains).
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ocal lad Ben McIlroy is an up and coming Enduro mountain bike racer. Over the last two years he has progressed to be the fastest junior rider in Australia winning both the National Series and the National Championships in 2016.
At Harvey Hour this week. With his unique finger style and soulful earthy vocals, Dean Haitani draws inspiration from blues & roots music, and his love of funk and old school R&B rhythms. An accomplished guitarist/singer/songwriter, over the last 20 years Dean has toured the US, UK & Europe.
when more the couple I then MR: raced?
On March 26 Ben went and raced his first ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in Rotorua, New Zealand. Prior to the event Matt Rousu caught up with Ben to chat about the race and his potential future in the mountain bike world.
MR: Is this your first overseas race?
Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be pretty exciting.
MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous?
Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous than excited. Excited to race overseas, but nervous because it’s such a big event.
His unique sound comes from his ability to cross many musical genres. Dean’s has honed the craft of both acoustic & electric guitar and his dynamic live performance comprises foot percussion, a variety of guitars (running octave, delay, distortion, phaser & wah effects) vocals & harmonica.
MR: Have you heard anything about the tracks over in Rotorua, NZ?
Dean is currently touring promoting his 14th studio album “47 stones” and next week, Tuesday and Thursday he will be entertaining at Harvey Hour at the Falls Creek Hotel. •
Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks.
MR: How did you get into riding?
Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad,
Ben: three Canberra In 2016 Adelaide three on to (with Brosnan MR: racing Gravity Ben: state 15s or dude. so I I remember a bit bottom race was just bottom.”
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To maximise your appreciation of our resort, a visit to the museum is a must. Open from 12noon until 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday, the museum is fantastic. There are many relics and some great films from many days back and it presents a fantastic insight into how our village grew.
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Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many exhibitors that will be as this year’s Trade Fair @
Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many exhibitors that will be as this year’s Trade Fair @ Falls Creek.
- just one of the many exhibitors that will be as this year’s Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Pic
Speaking of museum, the historical society – and in particular one Karen Smythe – has done a fabulous job of putting this museum together. But, during winter, many of the Historical Society members are flat out working their ‘normal’ jobs. Therefore we are looking for volunteers who would love the opportunity to spend some time staffing the museum to keep it open so that people can take advantage of the fabulous collection of material and videos. As an opportunity to learn about our resort and its history, volunteering in the museum is gold! Phone 03 5758 1200 if you are interested. •
A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some wine and a light BBQ will be provided, but we ask that you bring other beverages and also a plate to share. In the case of wet weather, a contingency plan will be in place. Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and it is understood that members of Lyn’s family will be in attendance. •
A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some wine and a light BBQ will be provided, but we ask that you bring other beverages and also a plate to share. In the case of wet weather, a contingency plan will be in place. Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and it is understood that members of Lyn’s family will be in attendance. •
A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some wine and a light BBQ will be provided, but we ask that you bring other beverages and also a plate to share. In the case of wet weather, a contingency plan will be in place. Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and it is understood that members of Lyn’s family will be in attendance. • Trade Fair @ Falls Creek
A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some wine and a light BBQ will be provided, but we ask that you bring other beverages and also a plate to share. In the case of wet weather, a contingency plan will be in place. Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and it is understood that members of Lyn’s family will be in attendance. • Trade Fair
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
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Harriet Alys Dowel came into the world with almost a bang at 11am on Sunday, 9th June - two and a half weeks early – a bit of a surprise for new parents, Simone and Wesley Dowel of Tawonga. The surprise was not the baby (we knew she was coming) - it was when Simone came down with a nasty case of appendicitis requiring emergency surgery. Fortunately, the appendix didn’t burst, and Harriet arrived safely weighing a healthy 3.44kg despite the early arrival. Mum and Dad are absolutely smitten, and if you’ve dropped into Tawonga South Newsagency & Post Office lately, there’s a good chance you’ve heard all about her from equally smitten grandparents, Lynne and Steve. Congratulations Sim and Wes and all the best from all of your friends in the community. •
for all members of the hospitality industry to prepare for winter and do some serious saving on product needs for the season. To be held at the Frying Pan Inn, in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek, the Trade Fair will take place on Tuesday 2nd May from 10am to 5pm and again on Wednesday 3rd, from 9am to 4pm.
for all members of the hospitality industry to prepare for winter and do some serious saving on product needs for the season.
To be held at the Frying Pan Inn, in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek, the Trade Fair will take place on Tuesday 2nd May from 10am to 5pm and again on Wednesday 3rd, from 9am to 4pm.
for all members of the hospitality industry to prepare for winter and do some serious saving on product needs for the season. To be held at the Frying Pan Inn, in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek, the Trade Fair will take place on Tuesday 2nd May from 10am to 5pm and again on Wednesday 3rd, from 9am to 4pm.
for all members of the hospitality industry to prepare for winter and do some serious saving on product needs for the season. To be held at the Frying Pan Inn, in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek, the Trade Fair will take place on Tuesday 2nd May from 10am to 5pm and again on Wednesday 3rd, from 9am to 4pm.
Companies invited to exhibit include Bedding Suppliers, Linen, Manchester and Window Furnishing suppliers, Wine and Spirit merchants, Wholesale Food Suppliers, Chemical, Cleaning and Toiletry suppliers and equipment suppliers.
Companies invited to exhibit include Bedding Suppliers, Linen, Manchester and Window Furnishing suppliers, Wine and Spirit merchants, Wholesale Food Suppliers, Chemical, Cleaning and Toiletry suppliers and equipment suppliers.
Companies invited to exhibit include Bedding Suppliers, Linen, Manchester and Window Furnishing suppliers, Wine and Spirit merchants, Wholesale Food Suppliers, Chemical, Cleaning and Toiletry suppliers and equipment suppliers. Prepare for the season and save money. Visit the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Further details from: Mb: 0400 350 488. •
Companies invited to exhibit include Bedding Suppliers, Linen, Manchester and Window Furnishing suppliers, Wine and Spirit merchants, Wholesale Food Suppliers, Chemical, Cleaning and Toiletry suppliers and equipment suppliers. Prepare for the season and save money. Visit the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Further details from: Mb: 0400 350 488. •
Prepare for the season and save money. Visit the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Further details from: Mb: 0400 350 488. •
Prepare for the season and save money. Visit the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Further details from: Mb: 0400 350 488. •
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SERVICES - Falls Creek
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Our car is like our body. We must look after it all of the time - not just when something fails.
Our car is like our body. We must look after it all of the time - not just when something fails.
Our car is like our body. We must look after it all of the time - not just when something fails.
Our car is like our body. We must look after it all of the time - not just when something fails.
Regular servicing will identify when items are wearing (brake pads, tyres, filters, hoses etc). These and other wearing items can be replaced before they let us down on the road.
Regular servicing will identify when items are wearing (brake pads, tyres, filters, hoses etc). These and other wearing items can be replaced before they let us down on the road.
Regular servicing will identify when items are wearing (brake pads, tyres, filters, hoses etc). These and other wearing items can be replaced before they let us down on the road.
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Regular servicing will identify when items are wearing (brake pads, tyres, filters, hoses etc). These and other wearing items can be replaced before they let us down on the road. Imagine discovering (too late) that your Brake Pads had worn out - just as you’re heading for the tree.
Imagine discovering (too late) that your Brake Pads had worn out - just as you’re heading for the tree.
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Imagine discovering (too late) that your Brake Pads had worn out - just as you’re heading for the tree.
Imagine discovering (too late) that your Brake Pads had worn out - just as you’re heading for the tree.
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Regular servicing is important for the good health of your vehicle - and for your good health and safety!
Regular servicing is important for the good health of your vehicle - and for your good health and safety!
Regular servicing is important for the good health of your vehicle - and for your good health and safety!
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Cedarwood Apartment 16 is a spacious private property of approximately 97.85m2 containing three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is located on the south side of Cedarwood complex and is positioned to be away from the noise of the street. There is a large bedroom downstairs with a split king and two mezzanine bedrooms upstairs one with split king and a single and the other has another splitable king bed. The open plan living and dining area is very spacious and has beautiful natural light and views into the alpine nature. There is a large corner balcony with BBQ, which has stunning views towards Spion Kopje.
In the summer months, (that which we describe as everything not winter), the location can be easily accessed by car with adequate parking out front or nearby.
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.
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MISSING BOOK
A copy of Dr. Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis on the Bogong High Plains was left in the care of Bill and Yvonne Sutton. It has been lent to some-one and not returned. If any knows anything please contact Bill or Ph Ken Bell on 0400 350 488.
FOR SALE
RM Williams Cuban Heel Boots, Bushman Tan, with added rubber protective sole. Almost brand new. Size 9 G. Retail $309.95 will sell for $250. Ph: 0400 350 488.
ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS
Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.
ALTITUDE PHYSIO & MASSAGE
Frueauf Village(below Milch Café) Ground Fl, Rm 2, 4 Schuss St, Falls Creek. Ph: 5758 3766. Em: fallscreek@altitudephysiotherapy.com.au. Wb: www.altitudephysiotherapy.com.au
BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE
Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125.
BUILDING & ELECTRICAL
Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service, please call Justin on 0458 220 879.
CAKE MAKING & DECORATING
Elene Wood at Studio E Cakes Tawonga – for all occasions. Call 0409 673 192 or Email: studioecakestawonga@bigpond.com
CARPENTRY & BUILDING SERVICES
Oztek Property Maintenance. Let us look after your home. We do bathrooms, decks, pergolas and all handyman needs. Call Dave 0466 990 862.
CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULL Quality Ceremonies - All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au
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 – with some being accessed from very close to Cedarwood. 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.
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. And to quote our CEO from an article last season (Edition Six) “Falls Creek has the highest total visitor days of any Alpine Resort in Victoria.”
The Cedarwood complex has onsite management and a long alpine head lease until 2054. The Management agreement does not restrict any owner use. However, if you do rent you must do so via the onsite management. Rental history is available via request.
Alma Novia Wedding Dress, Size 8, High front neckline with intricate lace and beaded detail, high lace back and buttons, soft tulle A-line skirt that flows in to a beautiful train. Worn once – by mistake. $950. Ph: 0400 350 488
FOR SALE
One brand new pair of ASICS Tennis shoes, size 46 Euro (11.5 US). Worn once. Too tight for me. Retail Price: $159.95. Will sell for $120. Ph: 0400 350 488
WORK WANTED
Administration all-rounder looking for part-time/ casual work. Proficient with both MYOB and Xero. ABN and references available. Mb: 0478 729 259. Em:raymondroberts255@yahoo.com
COMPUTERS & SERVICE
Custom built computers, Upgrades, parts, laptops, troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery, backups. Ph: Michal Trnka 5754 4637 or Mb: 0417 163 601.
DRIVING INSTRUCTION
Summit Driver Training. Tawonga based driving instruction and re-assessment. Ph Craig 0427 722 287.
ELECTRICAL
All Electrical Services. Ph: 0418 698 491. Reg No: 7923.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Altitude Electrical - no job too big or small. Domestic, commercial & industrial. Contact Ben Svarc 0419 801 109.
FREIGHT - ALB - MTB - FALLS CREEK Remo’s
Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty & Falls Creek Mon to Fri incl. Refrigeration Available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320
HAIRDRESSER
Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week & evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.
This property is sold fully furnished and at $395,000 it is definitely worth an inspection. Please contact Christa Smit (Zirknitzer) at Zirky Real Estate on Mb: 0402 277 808. www.zirkyrealestate.com.au. •
Do you need linen, TV, or a bedside table, call in to the Hospital Op Shop, 1A Tawonga Crescent. Another option for clothing is the Uniting Church Op Shop on Hollonds Street. Ph: 0419 615 732.
POSITIONS VACANT - BOGONG VILLAGE
Cleaning/Guest Services Staff Required Winter 2019 Season (June - Sept). Casual/Part-time Approx. 10-25 hours per week. Potential start March or April for early training. Email resume to: manager@bogongvillage. com or call Kim McKeown Ph: 03 5754 1131.
FOR HIRE
Three Tonne Tipper and mini Excavator. Ph: 0427 942 171
LD’S HOME PET CARE
PAINTING SERVICES
Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services, Ph: Laif 0437 023 921
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270.
REFRIGERATION & ELECTRICAL
Qualified Refrigeration Mechanic & Electrician available to solve problems in the Upper Kiewa Valley and Falls Creek. DC Electrical & Refrigeration. Ph: 0428 737 273.
STORAGE
Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-up Units. Ph: 0428 361497 www.alpinewarehousing.com
TAXI & 4WD SERVICE
Mt Beauty Taxi Service. Covers Falls Creek & Albury. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 13
Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays. Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118
22nd TDFNL Rd. 11. Wahgunyah V Dederang
Mount Beauty
23rd Snow Trek and Travel Mini Series One. 11am. (C)
0.5/1.5/2.5 km Nordic Bowl, Falls Creek. Further detail: Lynn- Maree Cullen: Mb: 0409 592 226
29th TDFNL Rd 12. Beechworth V Dederang
Mount Beauty
29th Falls Creek Race Club Welcome drinks and social evening. 7:30pm The Man Hotel. Ph: 0412 185 463
6th Mount Beauty Community Market, 9am – 1pm.
Top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent. You make it, you bake it, you grow it – you’re welcome! New stall holders welcome. Enquiries or to book a stall, phone Bev: 0419 289 672, or Em: bevbantick@gmail.com.
6th Junior Agility Race. NASTAR Course 9am –2pm. An opportunity for school teams, club members and individuals to gain pre-season race experience. Ph: 03 5758 1026. 6th Fast and Female, 10am Nordic Bowl. Em: fastandfemaleaus@gmail.com.
6th Snow Trek and Travel Mini Series Two. 1pm Nordic Bowl. Lynn-Maree Cullen: 0409 592 226. 6th TDFNL General Bye
7th Birkebeiner Classic C, 2.5/5/10. 10:30am Nordic Bowl. Anne Bellingham 0427 006 246. 11th Regular Monthly Meeting of the UKV Community Association. 7:30pm in the Auditorium, beside the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre. All Welcome. For more info, phone: Mb: 0428 226 922.
12th Rossignol Children’s Cup. Extended NASTAR Course. 9am – 1pm A long time tradition for kids aged six to 16 to compete. Ph: 03 5758 1026 –to be followed by the Cranky Charlie Cup.
13th Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome. Ph: 0427 544 824.
13th Snow Trek and Travel High Plains Tour F 2.5/5/10. 11am Nordic Bowl. Len Budge 0417 352 845
13th TDFNL Rd 13. Dederang Mount Beauty V Chiltern @ Dederang
13th Board Lounge Throwdown. Slalom Plaza 6pm – 9pm. Falls Creek’s very own rail jam under lights. Ph: 03 5758 1026.
14th YMCA Howman’s Gap Vic Relay Champ.s C/F 2.5 & 5. 11am Nordic Bowl.
Len Budge 0417 352 845.
15th - 19th South Australian Interschools Snowsports Championships. Four days of competition for SA kids. Ph: 03 5758 1026.
16th
Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Self Help Anxiety Support Group 7pm – 8:30pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. Gold coin donation appreciated. Ph: 03 9830 0533.
19th Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount Beauty Men’s Shed group and BBQ Lunch. From 11:30am. All Welcome. Enquiries to: secretary@mountbeautymensshed.org.au
20th Vic Junior Sprint Champ.s F. 9:30am Nordic Bowl. Ben Derrick 0400 110 046
20th TDFNL Rd 14. Dederang Mount Beauty V Kiewa Sandy Creek @ Dederang
21st Vic Junior Distance Champ.s C. 10am Nordic Bowl. Ben Derrick 0400 110 046
26th Wombats Rambler Night Race. 6pm – 9pm on Wombats Ramble – an event not to be missed. Ph: 03 5758 1026.
26th – 29th Falls Creek Alpine Masters Championships. Three days of events – including the Wombats Rambler. Ph: 03 5758 1026.
27th Rider X 9am – 2pm. Another new event for Falls Creek this year. This will be a classic boarder/ skier cross course set to suit both disciplines over by Ruined Castle finishing at Dicky Knees. Ph: 03 5758 1026
27th AUS Open Sprint Champ.s C. CC/FIS. 9:30am Nordic Bowl. Anne Bellingham 0427 006 246. 27th TDFNL Rd 15. Yackandandah V Dederang Mount Beauty
27th – 29th Women’s XC Camp. Three days of skiing, coaching, video analysis and socialising based at Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre and hosted by Falls Creek Cross Country. Ph: 03 5758 3408 or Fb: @fallscreekXC
28th AUS Open Champ.s F. CC/FIS. 9:30am Nordic Bowl. Anne Bellingham 0427 006 246. 30th – 2nd Australian Police Winter Games. Four days of competitive actions. Details from www.apwg.com.au. Ph: 03 5758 1026
Located front of Karelia Lodge on Parallel St. Opens from 12pm -2.30pm & 4pm - 6pm
Mountain Staff Special Famous goulash pies or soup:$10
