As many regular readers would know, much of my pre ski resort career revolved heavily around interpreting numbers… all manner of numbers, spotting anomalies, capitalising on discrepancy and profiting off misinformation, or the failure of markets to exhibit rational, efficient behaviour. It didn’t take me long to draw parallels between my old world, financial markets and my present role, especially the rational part.
A ‘random walk’ probably draws the closest description of my analysis between certain statistics and what brings people to the mountains. There used to be a strong correlation between reported snow depth and visitation. In economics and financial markets, the ‘random walk theory’ suggests it is impossible to consistently outperform the market, particularly in the short-term, because it is impossible to predict stock prices. The same could now be used to understand the dynamics that in a normal season drive resort visitation.
The comforting news however amongst all the heartache, disappointment, anger
and frustration experienced during 2020 is that as a snow season, it ranks as the worst year on records kept by Falls Creek Alpine Resort.
Now, before a number of people start challenging the above statement, please appreciate these stats only go back to 1991, with any confidence, consistency in methodology and regularity. (Note: yes, there are number series and sequences which had been collected prior to this, from numerous sources. I quote ONLY from those entrusted to resort management. For an example of other stats, the Falls Creek Museum has a collection).
Admittedly, there have been no snow years prior to this one, late seasons too… but for the point of this article, I’m trying to highlight that for a rare few, not too many of our operators have experienced it and to take some of the sting out of this ‘shocker’, this fact, it’s a little solace, knowing that if we had to have a shocker, the tragedy of COVID-19 hasn’t spoilt a ripper year.
As I write this, Falls Creek is forecast to receive a reasonable dump over the next few days. Not enough to cool the already warming ground and have the snow stick
around for long. I mean, spring shouldn’t be here yet, but who hasn’t noticed all the early blossoms, magpies swooping already and the abundance of ‘red robins.’ Who knows, even the Bogong Moths might come early (substitute for the locusts that generally follow when disasters of biblical proportion occur.)
For our agriculturally inclined readers, the good news is it’s forecast to be an above average wet spring. The BOM released today that it is raising its status on La Nina… which when combined with a negative IOD (note: its currently neutral but trending to positive) the chances of above average rainfall across much of Australia during spring is now at 70% (that’s three times the average likelihood). So, to close out this season, that is what officially remains (closing Oct 5th), if you enjoy skiing elephant snot (google it, it’s a ski slang term – apologies to anyone who’s easily offended) …looks like your wishes have come true. However, what better way to sum up the year! Cheers! •
Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management
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.
The Hoppet 2020 is about to set a world first – with entries pouring in from around the world. At the time of going to print there are still quite a few days to go before the conclusion of the event and well over 1,000 participants from 29 countries had registered. And, in what is surely a world first, the event organisers are finalising an entrant from Antarctica! This will make our 2020 Virtual Kangaroo Hoppet the first sporting event in the world where all seven continents have active participation (unless someone can name one that has already happened?) Anyone got a Guinness Book of Records handy?
With a few days to go for registration, the event organisers are hoping to surpass the record Hoppet field of 1,588 from 1993.
The Hoppet 2020 has 10 special celebrities to showcase the broad cross section of participants. Our local world champions Britt Cox and Paul van der Ploeg join a host of skiing celebrities including Olympic medallists Anders Aukland (NOR) and Peter Schlickenreider (GER), both former winners of our event).
The 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.
However, the event is definitely not pitched at the elite bracket, but rather as a great way to stay connected during the very difficult year around the world. The Hoppet 2020 – Do It Your Way has a Facebook page dedicated to the stories from the participants this year. Posts so far have included a group from Seefeld (AUT)
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.’
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.
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Falls Creek Service
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.
No 740, Krisbjörn Sigurjónsson on Iceland doing his 42km on Rollerskis. Pic
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Carla Blumenthal-Bauman in Switzerland doing her 7km hiking with poles up mountains.
roller-skiing while dressed in lederhosen and traditional Austrian dresses, skiing in indoor tunnels in Finland, running in North America and of course the many varied activities that Australians have embraced for the 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/.
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.
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 address for the day will be offered by students from the Mount Beauty Secondary College. Speakers will be school captains, Katerina Trnka and Connor Vickers. At our local service, wreaths will be laid by many community representatives and members of the public are invited to do so if they wish.
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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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Following the service, everyone is invited to the Mount Beauty Senior Citizens Rooms for a BBQ Lunch, refreshments and the traditional activities (read two-up), plus a couple of beers and a few old stories. •
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Inquiry into the 2019-20 Victorian fire season. The Inspector-General for Emergency Management (IGEM) would like to provide an update on progress of the independent Inquiry into the 2019–20 Victorian fire season.
Inquiry Phase 1 – Preparedness and Response
The Phase 1 report focusing on the preparedness for and response to the 2019–20 Victorian fire season was delivered to the Victorian Government on 31 July 2020.
Inquiry Phase 2 – Relief and Recovery
Phase 2 of the Inquiry focuses on the effectiveness and progress of relief and recovery activities and arrangements during and after the 2019–20 Victorian fire season.
We would like to hear from individuals and organisations about:
• how the 2019-20 Victorian fires affected you.
• what worked well in the delivery of emergency relief and recovery activities during the first six months.
• what didn’t work as well as you would have expected or preferred.
• your suggestions for improvement.
We also recognise the added challenges the coronavirus emergency is having on bushfire recovery, and encourage individuals and communities to share these impacts during the engagement process.
Submissions addressing the Inquiry’s Terms of Reference for Phase 2 can be made through:
• completing the online submission found at www.igem.vic.gov.au.
• emailing a submission to: igem@igem. vic.gov.au.
• mailing a submission to: InspectorGeneral for Emergency Management, GPO Box 4356, Melbourne VIC 3000.
For further information and to read the full Community Update visit igem.vic.gov.au •
Each year, our AGL Hydro Community Fund awards grants to community-based initiatives, projects and events in and around Mount Beauty and Eildon. To see if you are eligible for one of our grants, download our guidelines or call us, then submit your application between 17 August 2020 and 30 September 2020.
Australia gave the world some firsts. The Hills Hoist, the wine cask, and… song birds! Yes, that big group of birds that not only call - but sing. They evolved first when we were Gondwanaland and when that split up they went with the islands and triumphed in golden gargle contests around the globe. Songbirds have up to eight pairs of muscles controlling their voice-box, and some use both windpipes coming from their lungs, so their song can be complex and varied. Calls and song are used to attract the other sex, to warn of threats, to assert possession of territory and to touch base with the flock. The morning carolling of the magpie is saying something like “Hi all, Kevin here, and I'm still here patrolling my patch” (and as we get in to Spring “looking for cyclists!”)
So on your regular walk or cycle, listen for the birds. In fact you'll likely hear more than you see. Locally we are blessed with some delightful little guys and some of the smallest, like the Brown Thornbill (pictured above), are also the loudest. You can see the thornbills at the moment on the Pebble Beach walk looking for insects and also trying out wattle nectar.
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There and on the Rockpool walk you can also see the striking yellow and grey Eastern Yellow Robin (pictured left). It'll be tossing around the leaf litter looking for insects and spiders or perched on the side of a gum waiting for one of them to move.
You may also hear an Eastern Whipbird couple near Pebble Beach or the Rockpool. He does the whip crack and she may, or may not, immediately add a 'tiu' or 'tiu tiu' to the end of it. It sounds like the one call and I guess that's true love for you.
On the grassy patches around Mount Beauty you are likely first to notice the Redbrowed Finch (pictured right) when you flush out a foraging flock. They'll perch on shrubs nearby to watch you pass. The town side of the Pondage walk is a good place to spot them at the moment.
colours of the Flame Robin. Like other robins they're fairly confident and curious around humans and they may hop from perch to perch to check you out. They've learned that insects get blown up onto the snow and die, making an easy smorgasbord.
Recognising birds' calls and songs makes it easier to find them. There's an app for Apple devices that will try to identify calls but not for Android, and there's a website with the sounds of almost 400 Australian birds: https://www.graemechapman.com. au/resources/bird-calls.php.
Bird hotspots in the region can be found at https://ebird.org/region/AU-VIC-ALP/ hotspots?yr=cur. •
Ern Reeders, admin of the Facebook group Birds of Kiewa Valley and mountains. All pics by Ern Reeders.
In the mild conditions so far of this winter up around Falls Creek you may well hear the modest call and see the spectacular
Two weeks ago I said in this very publication that I would find something positive, informative and (fingers crossed) possibly entertaining each week to regale you with. I may have set myself up for failure. However there is nothing like a challenge and a looming deadline to focus the mind, coupled with the horror of remembering two days ago that I had completely forgotten to write an article for last week.
This week, I’m talking about hand warmers. Why? I found a lone hand warmer in my toiletries bag when I was unpacking last week after a desperate dash across the border to get home before NSW went into ‘hard’ lockdown. This sad mangled example of emergency warmth made me remember
my own experiences with hand warmers and how much relief these little nuggets of heat can bring to you to slow freezing to death on any chairlift that is stuck on windhold while it’s sleeting.
Hand or Pocket warmers are small (often disposable) packets which can held in the hand, inserted into a purpose built pocket of a glove or put into a trouser or coat pocket and produce heat on demand to warm cold extremities. They are commonly used in outdoor activities, and depending on the type and the source of heat, hand warmers can last up anywhere from 15 minutes up to 13 hours.
The first hand or pocket warmers that I can remember from my childhood in the 1970s & 80’s came in a felt covered metal case that in my youth I thought looked vaguely like a tiny, tinny jewellery box. Imagine my disappointment when it opened and a saw a long lump of charcoal inside instead of the beautiful jewels I had imagined. I was never
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allowed to light the hand warmer, my Dad always did that job for reasons that I still can’t fathom (maybe my brother trying to set my eyebrows on fire had something to do with it).
I remember said hand warmer, but I don’t really remember getting to use it that much which was a crying shame as I spent a lot of my time in the snow seemingly on the verge of hypothermia from being wet and cold because my Dad’s attitude back then was “I’ve paid for it, so you’re going out there.”
The first United States Patent for such a device was issued to Jonathan T. Ellis on 6th January 1891. Mr Ellis received patent number 444,395 for a hand or foot warmer. There is no evidence though that this device was ever produced.
Credit for the invention of the first commercially produced chemical hand warmer is given to Japanese inventor Niichi Matoba. Mr Matoba received a patent for applying the principle of an oxidation reaction that produces heat by means
benefits and is cheaper in the long run.
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of platinum catalysis. He then devoted his time to researching how to make the product suitable for practical use. In 1923, he manufactured a prototype of his device naming it HAKUKIN-kairo (HAKKIN warmer). A version of these original portable hand warmers is still produced in Japan.
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.
3. Lighter fuel warmers.
4. Battery warmers.
There are five common types of hand warmers around today:
1. Air activated hand warmers, which contain cellulose, iron, activated carbon, vermiculite and salt and produce heat from the exothermic oxidation of iron when exposed to air. Air activated warmers typically emit heat for 1 to 10 hours, usually taking 15-30 minutes to heat up and the heat diminishing quickly after 1–2 hours.
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. •
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5. Charcoal warmers. When most of us think on hand warmers, our minds eye turns to brands like Little Hotties and Hot Hands, but battery hand warmers are lasting longer these days, are getting more and more compact and as well as being rechargeable.
If I’ve sparked an interest in hand warmers for you, don’t forget to visit the Falls Creek Museum when it reopens and have a look at this example the Museum has on display. You can also visit https:// whatarehandwarmers.weebly.com for more information on the history and variety of hand warmers.
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
Cheers, Nyree Fiddes - Falls Creek Race Club
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
for all members of the hospitality industry to prepare for winter and do some serious
Village Bowl at Falls Creek, the Trade Fair will take place on Tuesday 2nd May from
Sunday 28th May 5pm Mount Beauty Information Centre Auditorium. BYO drinks and nibbles.
Tickets: Mount BeautyNewsagency Ph: 5754 4204
2. Supersaturated solution (crystallisationtype) hand warmers. Flexing an internal small metal disk, which generates the nucleation centres that initiate crystallisation, triggers the heat in this type of warmer. Heat is required to dissolve the salt in its own water of crystallisation and it is this heat that is released when crystallisation is initiated. A benefit of this type of warmer is these can be recharged by immersing the hand warmer in very hot water until the contents are uniform and then allowing it to cool.
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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.
Orbea Avant M20D Disc road bike: Carbon frame, size 60, colour- Carbon-Blue: $1,950. Nelo Viper 51 Kayak: $1,500. K1 ERGO paddling machine: $600. Athlegen Massage table: (as new) $200. Taskmaster electric cement mixer. Price negotiable. Ph: 0408 466 790.
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Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125
BUILDING & ELECTRICAL
Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service. Please cal Justin Mb: 0458 220 879.
CAKE MAKING & DECORATING
Elene Wood at www.studioecakes.com.au in Tawonga – for all occasions. Mb: 0409 673 192 or Em: 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 Mb: 0466 990 862.
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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.
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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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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I asked a wise man “Tell me sir, in which field could I make a great career!” He said with a smile “Be a good honest human being. There is a lot of opportunity in this area and very little competition!”
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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.
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Imagine discovering (too late) that your Brake Pads had worn out - just as you’re heading for the tree.
Regular servicing is important for the good health of your vehicle - and for your good health and safety!
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Mount Beauty Medical Centre would like to say a big thankyou to our wonderful community for their help and support over the past six months. We have received delicious meals, cakes, chocolates, easter eggs, biscuits, gowns and masks to help us through this very extraordinary and complex time. There are literally too many people to name. Our staff have experienced the kindness which has helped us get through each day and keeps us coming back the next day.
We appreciate your patience when our receptionists go through the same number of questions each time you walk through our front door. We know this is frustrating for everyone but we need to ensure that we identify any health concerns before
they become a COVID issue and we thank our patients for their patience (no pun intended).
To keep our staff and our community as safe as possible we ask that people use the hand sanitiser at the front door and throughout the practice, keep their distance from each other and the front desk and use face cover (masks) at all times.
We encourage patients to use the option of a telehealth or phone consultation (and these are all bulk billed) rather than physically presenting at the practice or if you feel that a face to face consultation is needed, then we are happy to see you at the practice. Please contact the practice to discuss what is best for you.
Our Mount Beauty Medical Centre doctors are on call 24 hours seven days a week so
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!”
please contact us if you need to see a doctor at any time.
We live in such a wonderful town and surrounding area, have such a kind and caring community and we know that if we all take care of each other as best we can, then we will get through this crazy time.
Thanks everyone.
Mount Beauty Medical Centre
