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FROM THE CEO
Building Back Better
The phrase quoted above is referred to as the Sendai Framework or program. It is a United Nations concept adopted on 2015, which represents a holistic understanding to use a disaster as a trigger to create more resilience in industry and societies than before. This is ‘achieved through the implementation of well-balanced disaster risk reduction measures, including physical restoration of infrastructure, revitalisation of livelihood and economy/industry, and the restoration of local culture and environment.’
The framework has many applications and many levels – however it’s key attributes encompass recovery, reconstruction and
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rehabilitation as priority actions. Following this year’s bushfires and devastation wrought across the entire North East and Gippsland regions, both environmentally and economically, the trauma is still omnipresent. Coupled with the tragedy of coronavirus (COVID-19), the shocks stemming from it and what will be a negative legacy not seen by any of the generational cohorts tasked with its rebalancing, there’s never been a more pressing time to adopt the ‘Build Back Better’ state of mind.
It would be fair to say, we are still very much just coming to grips with these shocks and not yet ready to address what that recovery might even start to look like. However, our communities are rich in ideas, creativity, collaboration and spirit.
The recently established community bushfire recovery committees are morphing into more general recovery committees and are
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PUBLIC NOTICE
This paper, and our contributors, are working extremely hard to be positive and care for the people in our community.
Some time back we mentioned mental health. If you have a tax problem – you go to the best tax agent. If your car blows up – you go to a very good mechanic. If you get lost – you would want the best SES personnel looking for you.
Therefore, if you are feeling a little down – then you seek out the best advice possible.
And if any of these outfits don’t suit, talk to our local Mount Beauty Medical Centre on 03 5754 3400 and any of the great team will be very happy to help.
a great opportunity for local communities to contribute to the process, especially the reconstruction and revitalisation phase. The committees have been formed and they are seeking community input, ideas and concepts to capitalise on the grants available to kick-start projects and get the process underway. Creating a reason to celebrate communities coming together and staying connected during this time is critical to repairing the damage done and importantly building resilience and healing.
I would encourage everyone to seek out their local representatives and contribute to the consultation that is needed to build agreement on key projects and community needs.
What better distraction than taking action. A great article on this very topic is available here: https://hbr.org/2020/05/are-you-stuckin-the-anxiety-distraction-feedback-loop - I highly recommend investing five minutes to read it.
It is relevant for many at the moment and I’m confident we could all take the time for a little distraction to help refocus and work on Building Back Better! • Cheers, Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management
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Visitor Information Centre
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
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
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 – 8pm
Friday: 8am – 12 midnight Sunday: 8am – 8pm
A Taxi Service is available in the Village during these hours. Ph: 03 5758 1203
Rates
Adult: One Way $25 Return $41
Child: One Way $19 Return $25
Family: 2 Adults, 2 children Return $120
Season Pass: $210
Ten seat Taxi Service: $100 Return $180 Kids under Five Free!
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!
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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.
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Do It Your Way
With over 200 overseas entries representing 26 nations across four continents (plus New Zealand sitting out there in the Pacific and Iceland out on the mid Atlantic Ridge), we are looking at the biggest international contingent in the history of the event.
Over 700 people are already set to be part of the event with a range of different activities in store. Some people are skiing (even in Europe and North America where they can get access to glacial trails), running, road cycling, mountain biking, walking and even swimming (although this person has only entered the 7km!)
As the calendar moves past August 10 the event is officially open and it is time to realise your plans for where, how and when you will take part. Great event gimcrackery is available for all who enter. Okay, it’s only a neck-warmer, but it is a really cool once-ina-lifetime design – and neck warmers are in high demand at the moment. Great T-shirts are also available to order.
Following feedback from entrants living under the strict COVID-19 restrictions in Melbourne where you are restricted to one hour of exercise per day the rules have been changed to allow you to take several days to complete the longer events.
The 2020 Hoppet is really well supported by AGL and the Mount Beauty Bendigo Community Bank. Please support our great community organisations as they get behind our local international event.
Last, but by no means least, can we also invite you to enter the two other virtual Worldloppet events being held this month in the southern hemisphere. The Ushuaia Loppet in Argentina http://www.ushuaialoppet.com/ es/ and the Merino Muster in New Zealand https://www.merinomuster.com/ .
Stay safe. Stay healthy, and be part of something great! •
Do it your way
2020 VIRTUAL KANGAROO HOPPET
ANZAC Day
he years flash by; the numbers of actual returned service personnel diminishes - and yet the respect increases. Fortunately conflicts of the scale of WW1 and WW11 have not re-occurred. New returned service personnel are now coming from the ranks of Vietnam Vets and those who have seen service in the Middle East. Numbers are being maintained by other service personnel and all are supported by the very appreciative public.
ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am6:15am. 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.
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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.
Roast Dinners / Fruit Salads / Sushi Rice Paper Rolls / Cold Drinks
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Over the years, the numbers of spectator supporters that have turned up to show their appreciation has grown dramatically. This, to me, says that there remains a very strong - yet unspoken - feeling of gratitude and respect among the community and in our quiet way, we just turn up and express our acknowledgement of our ‘diggers.’
The following is an amusing email written by an eight year old Taylor, a Melbourne friend (and his dad) who normally skis the Joey Hoppet with his parents. His family will be cycling the virtual Hoppet with his teddies.
ANZAC Day is the one of the few opportunities in the year where people can come together with a solemn and sincere purpose. It is a day that engenders pride and reinforces the gratefulness carried by the bulk of the nation. It is expected that this year will be no different.
Falls Creek Service
Hi Friends, We have had a big interest from a multitude of teddies that live under our roof, in the care of Taylor, who would love to join the Hoppet!
Join the Falls Creek locals at this unique location, Eagle Rock, for the Dawn Service 2017.
Shuttle for ANZAC Dawn Service: 5:15am
-6:30am Meet at Slalom Day Car Park.
After seeing Alice and Zippy were signed up, they all thought, "why don't we join in."
So they will have to come along for the ride in a back pack or be at the start/finish line as spectators or Hoppet volunteers.
‘Snowy’ the snow leopard - on drink and lolly station. ‘Pellymoo’ the Pelican - as official race starter. ‘Wombat’ the wombat - on the BBQ - replacing Rotary. ‘Hurley’ is taking part in the event on Taylor’s bike. ‘Moose’ and ‘Tiger’ will be manning the snow groomer, just in case we get snow. ‘Boo’ the monkey - on portaloo cleaning duty. ‘Spotty’ the giraffe is tall, so he is manning the microphone and putting up start/ finish banner - and, lastly, ‘Kevin’ the minion is mixing the Gatorade.
Melbourne hip café meets the alpine, BeFoodstoreoffershealthiereating optionsutilisingtheregion’s abundanceofqualityseasonalproduce. Specialty coffee, organic tea, super smoothies, fresh squeezed juices and healthy snacks complement our lunch & dinner offering. Fully licensed with regional craft beers on tap. Open Five days 9am - late. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday. Open for Trade Fair 2nd & 3rd May. see us on facebook or phone 03 5758 3222
The Anzac Day March will come down Hollonds Street, starting from the assembly point in Park Street, near the Police Station at 10:45am, but marchers should be assembled and ready to go at 10:30am. Whilst Hollonds Street will not be closed, traffic movement will be restricted as the marchers come down the street.
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The creative minds in the Hoppet fraternity have created a wonderful event which continues to honour the support of many valued businesses in the
The Commemorative Service will take place at the Cenotaph, beginning at 11am. The 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 Church and the Guest Speaker on the day will be Flight L Richard Cornell ALTC Bandiana..
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So the 21km Birkebeiner is all set and course mapped out. Bikes and skis ready to go when race starter starts the field. Regards, Hobday Race Team 2020. •
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Following to the Mount Rooms for the traditional a couple
We’re o ering a remote Hoppet event where you can ride, run, paddle, swim, walk, skate, rollerski and yes, even ski, the 2020 event wherever you are.
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FATHER'S DAY
A Touch of History
Did you know that the history of Father’s Day was not founded by a Man? The inspiration, in fact, came from a 16 year-old daughter who was attending a church service honouring Mothers in the Mothering Sunday Church Mass in Spokane, Washington USA, with her widowed father and five siblings. As she listened to the sermon she thought ‘if it was good enough to honour mothers, then why should her devoted and loving single-father and men like him, not be honoured for the work they did to raise their families’ (David Roos).
Despite being only 16, Sonara Smart Dodd (18.02.1882 – 22.03.1978 devoted the rest of her life fighting for the right for Fathers like hers to be officially recognised and honoured like Mothers were. She distinctly remembered her father, William Jackson Smart, as a kind, loving and devoted family man to her and her brothers and sisters. He took on the role of Mother and Father despite losing two wives. He was also an American Civil War Veteran.
Sonara commenced her campaign by writing to Church Leaders, Civilian Right Leaders and Politicians. It wasn’t until
1972 when President Richard Nixon officially recognised the importance of the day and declared it a holiday in honour of the role of fathers in families. It had taken over 60 years for Sonara’s dream and valiant efforts to come true!
It is interesting to note that there was NO commercialism or pretence involved in Sonara’s plight – just a loving young daughter wanting to recognise the love, values and beliefs of her wonderful father and men like him! Sonara wanted the day to be 5th June – her father’s birthday but had to settle for the third week in June instead. In these crazy times of COVID-19 isn’t it nice to know that some beautiful stories can come from the land of marketing and commercialism.
Australia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand celebrate Fathers’ Day on the First Sunday in Spring (6th September 2020). As a Cake Decorator, Elene Wood thought it
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would be nice to see if folks were interested in purchasing a gift pack of assorted cakes, slices and biscuits that would be suitable ‘Man Cakes’ (as one of her brothers used to call them)! She hasn’t finalised which ones she will make but they would include: cake slice, cupcake, cake pops, and two decorated cookies with a Fathers’ Day Theme presented in a gift box and mini card with a message for the special person in your life. The cost would be $35.00.
If you prefer a Decorated Mud Cake, Elene will be making seven inch cakes with a Fathers’ Day Message for the Special Price of $40 for the occasion. These can be Chocolate, Vanilla, Lemon, Red Velvet, Raspberry or Salted Caramel flavours.
Free delivery is offered to Mount Beauty, Tawonga and Tawonga South on the day. A delivery fee for deliveries further afield will apply.
Please note that all orders must be made and paid for by the 30th August 2020.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Elene if you have any queries by:
Em: hello@studioecakes.com.au. Mb: 0409 673 192. •
this Father's Day! We've got all dads covered, from tools and gadgets, to books and puzzles - and don't forget your Darrell Lea Dad's Bag & ticket in
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A sample of Elene’s cakes – to tantalise! Pic – Annick Mills
Cost Effective Marketing ideas
SME’s of all types have to look after their pennies but they also need to market their business. It doesn’t really matter what type of business, you still need to market yourself or your business in some way.
When money is tight, marketing is often the first casualty, so I decided to put together a few ‘cost effective’ ideas for all of you cash strapped SME businesses out there!
Now I’m not saying that all of these ideas will work for all businesses but there will be something here for most of you.
1. Build a website using free ‘Open Source’ web building platforms - This is much easier than you think when you use platforms such as SEO Toaster or Open Cart. The beauty of a website is that it allows you to direct people to a good source of information and it is trackable marketing! You get to see via Google Analytics what people look at etc.
2. Social Media – There has been a lot of hype around the use of social media for business and I have to say that it’s not as easy as creating a Facebook or LinkedIn page, or opening a Twitter or Instagram account. It takes work, and not all social media platforms suit all businesses BUT it is a very cost effective way to communicate with your audience.
3. Write and publish articles – If you are a subject matter expert, flaunt it! You can write and publish articles on many different subjects and these articles build your profile. You can publish on your social media pages such as LinkedIn or even Facebook but you can also send them to Industry magazines and e-zines. If it’s a well-written article with
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good information that people want to read, you will get published!
4. Direct mail / email – Hopefully you have been building a database of contacts! This is one of the easiest and best methods to communicate with your clients and prospects. With the use of free email Apps such as MailChimp.com, you can create and send very professional looking email blasts to your database. Your message right in their inbox! Even old fashioned mail still works, especially if localised.
5. Social Networking – Networking often gets a bad wrap and people think of pushy ‘AMWAY’ type sales people. With websites such as MeetUp.com and BNI.com.au you can find suitable networking events that fit with your particular interests. You can even start your own! Nobody sells your business like you, so word of mouth, your mouth, is a great way to get your message out there.
6. Speaking Engagements – This isn’t for everybody but there can be opportunities where you can speak at an event and show your expertise. Steer clear of spruiking your own business but make sure people know you’re an expert. They will come to you afterwards if you were informative. Always try and leave them wanting more!
When considering your marketing strategy,
and yes you do need a strategy, the key points to remember are: Who is my audience? What do I want to achieve? And what is the best way to communicate my message?
With this in mind you can then look at some of the above examples and put together a marketing strategy to get your message to the world.
Hopefully this article has given you a few ideas of the types of things you can do to save money but still promote your business. I am sure there are lots more great ideas out there too, so why not let us know?
Good luck with your marketing strategy, and I hope this helps your budget! And in this current COVID-19 situation, our down-time could be spent being creative and working towards developing future strategies. • Dave Williams
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LOCAL HISTORY
The Skiing Swaggie
Late afternoon on Friday 21st August 1936 four ski tourers stumbled into Cope Hut. Their journey from Fitzgerald’s Hut had been a ‘white hell.’ Their entry in the Cope Hut visitor’s book provides some insight of their experience:
“Terrific N.W. wind with maddening drift snow as well as snowing intermittently. Owing to hard icy patches we had often to shoulder our skis. Never will the members of the party forget the ordeal of literally crawling over the ice to this hut from the pole line.”
The men, members of the Ski Club of Victoria (S.C.V.), were dismayed to discover that they were immediately compelled to venture back out into the blizzard to collect wood. The scarcity of firewood was totally
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unexpected as it was tradition that hut users ensured ample supplies were always left for those that followed. The lack of firewood was attributed to a ‘hobo’ found in the hut when the group arrived.
Four days later another entry provided some details of this lone occupant. He was, according to Bill Robertson, “surely the most extraordinary snow traveller in existence.” The description of the man was akin to that of the swagman who walked the roads of rural Australia, getting by on transient labouring jobs and living off the land.
“He was literally dressed in rags, and although he carried a self-made wheat-sack pack, he had very little food. His skis were a couple of slabs hewn out of snow gums with the natural bend from the trunk to limb forming the upward toe turns. Each was over seven feet long, one being a few inches shorter than the other. The bindings were an indescribable mixture of wombat
hide (self-tanned), rope and wire, and his ‘ski boots’ were rubber waders. For stocks he used a couple of sharpened snow gum sticks with cross-pieces tied on with wombat hide for handles.”
The extraordinary circumstances of the encounter with the solo traveller above the snowline led to one of the S.C.V. party talking to the press. An article titled ‘The Mystery Man of the Bogongs’ appeared in the Sydney illustrated magazine, ‘Smiths Weekly’ on 12th September (http:/nla.gov. au/nla.news-page25420477). The ‘skiing swagman’ identified as H Price, was a ‘sterling bushman - quite self-contained in a Robinson Crusoe fashion.’ He had made his two bowie knives, ski bindings, leggings and carried a rifle, frying pan, billy and a possum-skin sleeping bag.
Since he set out alone in early June from the Crooked River area in Gippsland, Price had covered over 160 kilometres. Following the Wongungarra River to the foot of Mt Selwyn he had made his way to Mt
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Summer Debrief
It has been a record year for visitation this summer and Resort Management would like to get your feedback on events, visitor demographic, mountain biking and general observations.
St Bernard and Mt Hotham. A route via Whiskey Flat then took him down over the Cobungra River to the Bogong High Plains. Price reportedly had intended to go to Tawonga Hut, but after erring with the pole line had spent a night in the snow near No. 1 Pole. From there he made for Cope Hut. Unrelenting blizzards kept Price at Cope Hut for at least five days, conditions which also confined the S.C.V. party to Fitzgerald’s Hut and were to have disastrous consequences for another party of three ski tourers on Mt Bogong.
Therefore you are invited to join the relevant Resort Management personnel and other members of the community for a summer season debrief meeting. This meeting will take place on Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to around 11:30am in the Boardroom above Foodworks in QT.
If you have any specific agenda items, please email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. We look forward to seeing you all there. •
‘refusing our offer to accompanying him part of the way - thus continuing a meandering of the mountains which appears to be so aimless.’
A Life to Remember
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The weather improved the morning after the S.C.V. party arrived and Price set out for Kelly’s Hut. He evidently prolonged his sojourn above the snow line by availing himself of stores cached at the huts prewinter for touring parties! By midday the blizzard had been rekindled and Price, having mended a broken ski at the S.E.C Hut, re-appeared. In the meantime, two of the S.C.V. men collected stores from Middle Creek Spur. They learned from Tom and Brendan Fitzgerald from Shannonvale of the death of Cleve Cole after he, Mick Hull and Howard Michell had been caught out in the blizzard on Mt Bogong.
Despite the dire news the next morning in driving sleet and wind Price again set out for Kelly’s Hut, according to Robertson,
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After two more days of strong winds, heavy rain and driving snow the party at Cope Hut decided to curtail their trip, but first committed to replenishing the wood supplies. On the 25 August their last entry in the Cope Hut book recorded that “we had the only decent fire since our arrival last Friday. There is plenty of wood for the next party. We only hope the hobo we have found here does not return to burn what we have left.” •
Footnote: Cleve Cole passed away 19th August, 1936 at the Omeo Hospital as the result of being trapped in the aforementioned blizzard.
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
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A copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis titled ‘The Interaction between the Environment, Land Use and Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between 1850 and 1985’ was left for this community in the care of Mr Bill Sutton. Bill was happy to lend the book and until now it was always returned – until this last 18 months. This is a valuable piece of the area’s history and we hope this notice may prompt someone’s memory. Please contact your Ed on 0400 350 488.
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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.
Cope Hut from the south west side showing rear of the hut where the original entrance door was through the ski room which lasted until 1946 when the huge snow cover made it almost impossible to get into the hut. After 1946 a new front door was put in beside the
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.
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Wedding ring in the vicinity of Tawonga South Newsagent and Post Office. If someone has lost a ring give me a call on 0400 350 488 and provide a description of the ring.
CHRISTMAS TREE
Our car is like our body. We must look after it all of the time - not just when something fails.
Last year we bought a fake Christmas Tree and the guy at the shop said “Are you going to put it up yourself?” Dad replied, “Don’t be ridiculous, I going to put it in the living room!”
TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS
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.
Email your adverts to us and you don’t pay until you sell the goods – or until your Advert achieves the desired results. Em: kencbell@bigpond.net.au
Imagine discovering (too late) that your Brake Pads had worn out - just as you’re heading for the tree.
Valley & Falls Creek.
Regular servicing is important for the good health of your vehicle - and for your good health and safety!
Ph Dale at DC Electrical & Refrigeration: 0428 737 273. Elec Reg: REC24513. Ref Lic: L143014
SAFETY SCAFFOLD
Mount Beauty and Falls Creek area. Ph: 0418 578 500.
A Motoring Tip brought to you by: Rick @ Mount Beauty Service Centre, Kiewa Valley Hway, Mount Beauty, Ph: 5754 4261
SECURE STORAGE
From 2m x 2m through to 3m x 7m. Ph: 0418 578 500.
SOLAR POWERED SKY-LIGHTS
A unique and locally developed product supplied and installed by a fully-qualified electrician. Also available for all other electrical work. Reg No: 20917. Ph: Mal 0419 884 668.
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. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 131 008.
Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the
@ Falls Creek. Pic - Elle Shaw.
FALL LINES
Front Page Photos
Tawonga Primary School had planned to run a Virtual Hoppet event at school last Thursday 6th where students could run/walk around the school’s 400m track.
Students had been running three afternoons a week in preparation for the event and for their upcoming annual skiing program. Stage Three lock-down but a stop to the event and ski program so the school has moved the event to their flexible and remote learning school program instead. Students have been set the challenge to keep active while in lock-down and post in their Google Online Classroom an activity. So far students have been riding, walking and running then logging their activities. Two active students even set themselves a huge goal to run 21km which
they have already completed. Principal Kim Franzke believes it is even more important during lock-down that students stay active so is encouraging daily physical activities as part of the school’s program. Pic – Ben Charleton
Left: Felix Zingerle has done his 42km Kangaroo Hoppet on roller skis at the Biathlon Centre in Antholz, Northern Italy. Pic – Courtesy Felix
Centre: Roni Carmichael is doing his 42km Virtual Hoppet as close to the real thing as possible. He is double poling on snow 60 laps of a 700metre tunnel course in South West Finland. Definitely something to remember. Pic – Courtesy Ron
Right: Reese Bendikson has done her 42km Virtual Hoppet in Norway by Trail Running over some pretty rugged terrain in a time of 6hours, 20 minutes and 50 seconds. Pic –Courtesy Reese. •
MEDICAL SERVICES
Medical Centre at Falls Creek is currently CLOSED.
To make an appointment
Ph: 03 5758 3238
You will be directed to a doctor for a Tele-Health appointment.
Our Doctors are on call 24/7 from Mount Beauty
COCIV-19 Testing Clinic continues to operate in Falls Creek for people exhibiting symptoms.
Please phone: 03 5758 3238 to make an appointment.
WHERE Tawonga Crescent. WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays.
HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments
WHO Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Sky Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Matthew McAlpine & Jonathon Holt.
WHAT Fully accredited General Practice with 41 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.
“Feeling Cut Up? We’ll have you in stitches!”
Shop Local
One of the good sides to this Pandemic is the fact that many people have discovered just how good our local shops are.
Tawonga South Newsagency and Post Office have catered for all kinds of dads this Father’s Day, with gifts including tools for golf, fishing and camping, vintage Holden car signs, games and puzzles, electronic gadgets and books for all interests. If you’re still struggling to find the perfect present, a Darrell Lea Dad’s Bag that’s filled chockablock with chocolates is always a good choice, or treat dad to a Tatts Gift Pack filled with Scratchies and a ticket for the $20 million Super Draw on Saturday, 5th September. •
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