This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 24 July 2020

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WINTER EDITION SEVEN

FRIDAY 24TH JULY 2020

Take In The Good Times!

This is one of those good times – but never let us take them for granted. Fresh snow through the trees to Spion Kopje. Pic – Tim @ Top Shots 11.08.2019 This is a wonderful time for the kids to get out and explore all of the different activities – from boarding, to tobogganing and hopefully next year, we’ll have some great racing. Pics: Left – George @ Top Shots. Centre: Courtesy FCRM. Right: Mike @Top Shots.

FROM THE CEO It’s a Barry Crocker!

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It’s the season to have a shocker,” “It couldn’t get any worse,” “It reminds me of 1991” and “we were due a bad one” …these are just a few of the sagest comments made to me over the last few days from community members and business operators grappling with the tragedy that is 2020.

The reality of what is turning out to be “snowless horribilis 2020” just keeps on giving (or not). Our diligent ski patrol team continue to monitor snow depth across the resort at the three collection points on the Summit, the Brown Tank and on the south side. They aren’t quite scratching patches together yet, as the clear nights and freezing temperatures have retained snow well. Combined with some snow farming across the ski area, the snow cams aren’t lying... early morning conditions have been excellent, attracting plenty of XC skiers and in-bounds tourers and the occasional snow kite.

But the reality is as of 19th July, 2020 is neck and neck with 2006 for a really, really poor start. We tied at 2nd worst start to the season on record, well the last 30 years at least.

The attached chart, courtesy of Falls Creek Ski Patrol shows two stats. The blue being the snow depth as of 19/7 in every season since 1991, followed by the Season Maximum snow depth in centimetres.

remainder of the season. Check out the ‘What’s on Guide’ (here: http://www. fallscreek.com.au/whatsonguide/) to see what options are available.

To encourage regional visitors, Resort Management has made changes to resort entry to support these operators. Entry is now free post 3pm, to encourage snow play and an early dinner at any of the restaurants within the village. A range of venues are offering dinner from 5pm.

Grasping on to the last skerrick of hope is the fact that the historical evidence supports the contention that it will eventually snow (let’s just ignore 2006 for the time being).

Fingers crossed for a 1991, 1992, 2003, 2010 or a 2013 finish to the season.

If a cheeky day out with family or a few close friends is more your style, lunch is on us! Resort Management will refund your single day resort entry fee. How? Just spend the equivalent of your resort entry (preferably more), present the venue receipt, along with your printed out resort entry pass to our VIC team in Slalom Plaza, and ‘lunch is on us’... we’ll at least to the value of your resort entry.

Our Falls Creek residents and season community members have rallied around the resort operators that are continuing to provide employment and hope for the

A huge thanks to a couple of the resort residents who’ve rallied and provided much needed additional activities for the community kids. Doug and Noreen’s

Karate classes for kids and adults has been a great success – 3x classes twice a week (limited places obviously). Then Falls Creek Gym Fun is hosting gymnastics session to help kids tumble, flip and keep nimble – for more details contact josiewruck@ attungalodge.com.au.

Now, fingers crossed for a bit more snow.

Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management

Resort Entry must be purchased on-line and in advance of your arrival at the resort!

www.fallscreek.com.au Visitor Information Centre

Accommodation Transfer Service

Resort Entry

Hours of Operation Mon – Thurs & Sat: 8am – 8pm Friday: 8am – 12 midnight Sunday: 8am – 8pm A Taxi Service is available in the Village during these hours. Ph: 03 5758 1203

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.

Ph: 03 5758 1202. (Map Ref: E4) Resort Entry is located at Howman’s Gap, approx.

4km before reaching Falls Creek. If arriving after 5pm and departing prior to midnight on the same day, entry is free.

Resort Entry Fees fund the essential services of: • Ski patrol • Car Parking • Snow Clearing • Water Supply • Waste Management • Visitor Information Services 2

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.

Rates Adult: One Way $25 Child: One Way $19 Family: 2 Adults, 2 children​ Season Pass:​​​ $210 Ten seat Taxi Service: $100 Kids under Five ​​Free!

Return $41 Return $25 Return $120 Return $180

Luggage Allowance Two pieces of luggage, one pair of skis & boots or snowboard & boots and one piece of hand luggage per person.

Excess Luggage: $9 per item.

No Luggage allowance with children under 5. Extra luggage costs may apply!

Ticket Sales – On Mountain & On Line From 25.06.20 until 07.09.20 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 PLAN YOUR TRIP Visit: https//www.fallscreek.com.au/plan-your-trip

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LET’S GET ACTIVE Enjoy the Different Elements

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ctivities that the resort is promoting at the moment include:

❄ Everything Cross Country.

30km plus of XC terrain - the McKay loop is looking good with more snow coverage higher up.

And, just to give recognition where it is due, this Email arrived last Friday.

“Ken, just advising that the grooming of cross country ski trails this week has reached new heights of 11 out of 10. Better than the best where the groomer with the silver Prinoth has continually repaired the depleting XC trails with so little snow. The effort is beyond expectations and duly appreciated by all other skiers I meet along the trails. And, it would also only be possible with the support of the XC grooming team members and the management of Falls Creek Alpine Resort.

Most worthy of customer excellence recognition.” Cheers, Bruce Wharrie. ❄ Snowshoeing – take a self-guided tour on one of the XC trails or families can enjoy a meander along the aqueduct. Contact Falls Creek Cross Country for Snowshoe hire. ❄ Snowplay including tobogganing can currently be enjoyed at Slalom Plaza. This is only while the lifts are not turning and there is not enough snow at Windy Corner.

Bookings must be made for the toboggan area to ensure guests are complying with outdoor gathering regulations. This can be completed at https://www.fallscreek.com. au/kids-families/. ❄ The fantastic venues still open for a fantastic meal and can be found via the What’s On Guide or listed in this publication.

❄ Play, eat, relax, repeat!

One thing is for certain – you will have to go a long way to enjoy such clear air and fantastic scenery. Proof of this is appearing on Insta with fabulous images by locals popping up regularly.

Resort Entry Free Resort Entry After 3pm – come and enjoy the resort for a toboggan, snowshoe or XC ski before enjoying at meal at one of our fabulous restaurants (bookings recommended).

Day Tripper Deal – When guest spend the cost of their Resort Entry ($52.50 or $59.00) at a food and beverage venue in the village they can receive a refund on their resort entry. The spend must be in one transaction. Visit the Visitor Information Centre with your receipt and claim your refund. Further detail from: www.fallscreek.

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It’s one of those fun things that we all started with – then we went to skis, then to a board, then to touring and back country. Yep, lots to do! Pic – Courtesy FCRM ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am 6:15am. Service at Eagle Rock - including a Bagpipe recital.. All friends and visitors welcome. For further information please call 03 5758 1202 or visit www.fallscreek. com.au/Events.

Mount Beauty Service Anzac Day Services are as follows. The Early Morning Service will take place in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am.

A small informal service with a speaker from the local RSL. All welcome.

STAYING OPEN! TheWE AnzacARE Day March will come down Hollonds Street, starting from the assembly point MEALS + LOUNGE in Park Street, near the Police Station at 10:45am, OPEN 4pm but marchers should from be assembled and ready to go at 10:30am.

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The 10 Arlberg Street Falls Creek Motion of Loyalty will be offered by Councillor Tony Keeble of the Alpine Shire. Prayers will be led by Sister Eileen Reardon of the Catholic www.attungalodge.com.au Church and the Guest Speaker on the day will be Flight L Richard Cornell ALTC Bandiana..

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FALLS CREEK THIS WEEK Together

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t’s been hard looking at social media for the past week and seeing what Mt Buller, Perisher and Thredbo as well as the smaller mountains have going on.

There was a kind of smile through gritted teeth masochism to reading what was going on at other snowfields in Australia. New Zealand; bring it on! Show me everything you’ve got and in all its glory. But looking at pictures of people skiing and boarding at other Australian Resorts was a special kind of hell for the past seven days. I’m not even going to get into how Perisher & Thredbo got between 70-80cm of snow around the 14 July and we got diddly squat. It’s like Ullr knew and said you don’t need it.

It’s easy to find yourself feeling low, grumpy and irritable in the wake of the lifts closing down and the Melbourne lockdown. I think it’s true to say that so many people had invested their hopes into the 2020 Snow

Season after such a rubbish start to the year.

It was almost like, if we can just get up to the snow and have a ski and board, maybe the rest of the year will work out OK. Maybe that’s why people have been hit so hard by the reality of this second wave of COVID-19 cases.

The downturn in business again, the remote schooling on-line again, the restrictions on who you can see and when again, all of these things and many more represent a snuffing out of the hope that so many of us were clinging too about the way this pandemic was playing out, and instead we see a resurgence of fear.

Fear for the health and wellbeing of our loved ones, fear about our livelihoods, fear of the impact of remote learning on children’s educations, fear about the long term economic impacts of Coronavirus. It’s so easy to get caught up in what frightens and worries us instead of looking at what we have right here right now.

We have so much to be positive about and grateful for here at Falls Creek and in Mount Beauty. I’m grateful that Resort Management decided to keep the resort open and the cross-country ski trails groomed. I’m grateful for the people within the community who are constantly finding ways for us to stay fit and healthy both mentally and physically. I feel so positive when this community find ways to support

each other both financially and emotionally by spending what they can when they can at local businesses.

I feel uplifted and positive when I see this beautiful natural environment in all her glory, whether it be the majestic power of an alpine storm, the tranquillity of walking through falling snow, the sound of trees rustling in the wind or the glory of colour and light reaching over the mountains each day at sunrise.

And our Race Club Kids have found new joy too, in this new unusual of a lift-less mountain. We’re seeing our kids get out even more to simply play. There are more dog walks, more hikes, more baking, more creativity in finding different things to do with the resources we have to hand.

More igloos, more mud, more home built jumps, more walks to waterfalls, more family and friends ski/board outings now that we have less structured coaching programs to fill up our time. More realisations from the kids that maybe they’re not as fit as they thought when they couldn’t xc-ski from Windy Corner to Eagle Rock without complaining!

So while we can all reflect with regret on what might have been if COVID-19 hadn’t interfered a second time, I think it’s also possible for us to feel positive about the way we’re evolving to meet the challenges we face head on – Together! • Nyree Falls Creek Race Club

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FALL LINES Collaboration Delivers Project

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ll of us will remember back through summer 2019 – 2020 the bushfires Australia wide. While we here were not under immediate threat, the Ovens and Kiewa Valleys were surrounded by fires and the resultant smoke. This smoke lingered on and off for months fillings houses and community infrastructure – having a major impact on local residents.

At a meeting of the Rotary Club of Mount Beauty (before Lock-down One) the idea of donating some air purifiers to Alpine Health, the operators of our hospitals and aged care facilities in Bright, Myrtleford and Mount Beauty was floated and accepted and then the networking started.

The three local Rotary clubs of Bright, Myrtleford and Mount Beauty agreed to contribute seed funding to kick-start the project, with Mount Beauty being the project manager. Plans were halted slightly when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, but pushing forward with the plan the project now became more attractive to many as the air purifiers not only could remove smoke but, as they have HEPA filters, they can remove pathogens as well.

With great assistance from the District 9790 Bushfire Recovery Fund the project was now looking like coming to fruition.

With assistance from the Rotary Clubs of Yarrawonga/Mulwala, Heidelberg (Melbourne) and Fremantle WA, a total of $22,500 was raised.

To complete the project, Mark Lucey, President of the Rotary Club of Mount Beauty recently handed over 45 Breville air purifiers to Nick Shaw, the Corporate Services Manager of Alpine Health. These purifiers will be used in the hospitals and aged care homes in Bright, Myrtleford and Mount Beauty.

Best Wishes Marnie for this and many more to come.

Pic – Courtesy the family.

Nick Shaw, Corporate Services Manager of Alpine Health gratefully receiving one of the 45 Breville Air Purifiers from Rotary Club of Mount Beauty President, Mark Lucey. Pic – Courtesy the Rotary Club of Mount Beauty

The success of this project showcases that a collaborative approach between clubs and district can deliver projects on a far greater scale than the initial concept ever anticipated. A sincere thanks to members of all of the clubs involved. The contributions have produced a fantastic result for health in this area. •

Marnie, with her partner JJ have been wonderful hosts to many appreciative guests over the years and they love what they do.

It is therefore, with much pleasure that this paper, with the rest of the community wishes Marnie all the best for her birthday this Sunday and for many more wonderful years to come. Happy Birthday Marnie!! •

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LOCAL HISTORY A Man of the Mountains

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skiing. For the next few years he was to dominate both State and National jump and langlauf events while his 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).

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 looming and threatening Norway, he decided to emigrate, arriving in Australia in March 1928. While working in Melbourne in 1931, Martin returned to competitive

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.”

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.”

Fred Vines, A member of Bogong Ski Club in the 1940’s.

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In June 1936 Martin joined the State Electricity Commission (SEC) as resident

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engineer based at a hydrometeorological station, Main Station (later known as Wilkinson’s Lodge) erected near Wallace’s Hut three years earlier.

Martin’s offsider, Joe Holston lived nearby in another hut (Holston’s Hut) which burned down in October 1940.

(AGL workers report finding the ruins of a hut not far from the old SEC Hut (Wilkinson Lodge) after the 2003 bush fires.)

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Martin Romuld in 1933 as Combined Australian Champion from Australian Ski Yearbook 1988.

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“At one time friend, Martin Romuld who is stationed at Bill Kent-Hughes (later Sir Wilfred) was the SEC’s cottage. Martin is very fit, enjoys touring the Bogong High Plains and met every bit of life on the plains, and is very pleased with his job. On the jump which he Martin at Wilkinson’s. During conversation Bill asked him how long it would take has already built at the rear of his cottage 28th May 5pm 28th May 5pm him toSunday get Sunday to Hotham and back.

Martin he has covered 128 feet (39 metres). He has Mount Beauty Information Centre Mount Information Centre said about six Beauty hours.

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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 (914.4 metres) to the snowline. This mountain also has ideal

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6 HAIRDRESSER * Conditions apply Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week and evenings by 6 appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.

LD’S HOME PET CARE Pet Care and Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 0407 541 695 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 Therapy, 5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270.

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SPORTS MASSAGE Book On-Line: impactmassage.com.au STORAGE Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units.

Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com TAXI & 4WD SERVICE Covers Falls Creek & Albury. The On-Demand Taxi Hours are now 8am – 9pm Mon – Thurs; 8am - 1pm Fri & Sat. No Taxi Service Sunday. Special Bookings may be made outside of these hours by prior arrangement.

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WHATS ON run for the very best and attracts runners from all around the world. The 100 mile course takes runners from Falls creek, over Bogong, Hotham and also over Feathertop, then back over Mt McKay to finish in Falls. Further details from: https://www.runningwild.net.au/alpineruns/alpine-challenge.html

FUTURE EVENTS 2020 Something to look forward to!

SEP 5 It's a Saturday – and it will be the celebration of the 60’s kids turning Sixty! Kerry, Westie, Erin, Lynnie, Debb, Melissa, Bondie, Lisa, Fi, Gayle & Jenny!!! At The Man. The weekend includes Friday drinks at the Pan; Gang ski on Saturday; Party Saturday night and Recovery Breakfast at Elk on Sunday. Keep in touch with Kerry on Em: kerryleedodd@hotmail.com.

FUTURE EVENTS 2021 JAN 24 The Mile High Dragon Boat Championships on Rocky Valley Dam over Australia Day weekend with around 30 Dragon Boat teams vying for the title.

BBQ’s and stalls along the banks of Rocky Valley Dam and crystal-clear mountain air help make for a great weekend. The public are also invited to get involved.

Check: www.fallscreek.com.au

NOV 20-22 Ignition Mountain Biking Festival – The party weekend that brings in the start of the official Mountain Biking Season at Falls Creek. Live bands – Demos – Skills Sessions – all there to kick off a great summer of MTB’ing. Further details from 03 5758 1200 or 0409 161 903.

MAR 7

NOV 27-29 The Alpine Challenge by Running Wild.

100 mile, 100 Km, 60km, 25km, 17km and 10km. This is the Ultimate Challenge

Medical Centre at Falls Creek is currently CLOSED. To make an appointment Ph: 03 5758 3238 You will be directed to a doctor for a Tele-Health appointment.

Our Doctors are on call 24/7 from Mount Beauty COCIV-19 Testing Clinic continues to operate in Falls Creek for people exhibiting symptoms.

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MAR 13 The Regional Longest Lunch at Falls Creek on the Bogong High Plains is another favourite – part of the Melbourne Food and Wine festival. A fabulous lunch set among the glorious Snow-gums of the Bogong High Plains. Further details at: www.fallscreek.com.au

The 235km Peaks Challenge for road cyclists organised by Bicycle Network, starting at Falls Creek, down to Mount Beauty, over Tawonga Gap to

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Germantown, left down to Harrietville, up and over Hotham to Dinner Plain for a quick lunch stop. Then it’s down through Cobungra, over Kosciusko Lookout, through Omeo, up the Omeo Highway to Shannon Vale, then turn left and up over the Bogong High Plains to Falls Creek.

Not a bad day’s ride. Further details at: https://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/ridesand-events/peaks-challenge/

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

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