This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 25 June 2021

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WINTER EDITION THREE

FRIDAY 25TH JUNE 2021

Just Say Thanks for What We Have!

Top: ​Being on top of the hill has untold pleasures. Pic – Chris Hocking ​​Left​​: The coming weeks will be about Snowsports School and the littlies. Pic – Chris Hocking ​​Right​​: With a bit of COVID Luck we may soon have fireworks. Pic – Chris Hocking

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Round One of the GE National Series as they tend to get in the way of a good will be staged this weekend, beginning Falls Creek has 110 hectares of snowmaking story. This is why the snowfall reporting is with practice sessions from 11am Friday. infrastructure with ample capacity to left to the venerable Falls Creek Ski Patrol During the course of the the weekend, several cover a quarter of the lift accessed skiing crew.

No spin, no stretching truth, just of the trails will be closed to general the facts based on observations at staked riders terrain. Noting conditions however, i.e. although Bluethe Dirt will and haveinshuttles runningtemperature and humidity, aka wet bulb locations across resort the village. on Friday from 11am to 6pm and again on temps need to cooperate for best results and Every morning the9am Ski to Patrols Saturday from 5pm.early Costcrew is $50 per coverage across all areas. The microclimate (5:45am) steadfastly make observations and within the resort can be quite extreme, with day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt. record these. stretchthe back com.au to These book.records On Sunday trails will minor variations enough to thwart even the decades and to supplement those of thebut oldwill best No time of to be roses during efforts thesmelling team the as they chase this the weekend’s be closed the general public, State Electricity Commission, which gosections all Gravity Enduro.

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Open by Appointment

The weekend’s program sort of goes like this.

Saturday: 9am to 16:00 is compulsory practice.

10am to 18:30 is rider registration and Info Tent open. 17:00 to 17:30 is rider briefing.

From 18:00 on there is a social evening at Last Hoot Restaurant and Bar in Slalom Plaza.

NOW OPEN Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefing and Timing For great coffee snacks! activation. 8:30am&totasty 1430pm Trails Open for From 8am six days a week GE competition.1500 to 1630 Presentations.

Closed Mondays If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy Located in Slalom Plaza some good action, be at Falls Creek this near the ticket box weekend. Further detail from 03 5758 1200. •

OPEN THIS SATURDAY 26TH JUNE 12NOON TO 4PM Or… When the bright yellow flags are out – we’re open!

LocateGroups, right beside theClubs bottom station of Halley’s Comet Chairlift!

For etc

Spend some time and take in the fabulous history that has earned this community so much respect!

And, talk to any member of our team about the rewards of volunteering in the Falls Creek Museum.

Please try to allow 24hours notice.

4 Slalom Street, southern end of the Panabode building.

For further03information: Phone: 5758 1202 for further information www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Facebook/fallscreekmuseum Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum

Phone: 03 5758 1200

Plan yourCREEK Falls CreekOpen trip For Businesswww.fallscreek.com.au FALLS

Resort Entry Permits www.fallscreek.com.au A Resort Entry Permit is required for your vehicle when entering the resort between the 12th of June until the 3rd of October. The entrance to the resort is at Howman’s Gap, approx.

4kms below the village. Permits should be Alpha Lodge purchased onlinea before arrival at the resort.

Open 365 days year. Self cater accommodation $56

Accommodation

rate is $59.00. you bunk opt to room. print your permitStreet. at p/pThep/ndaytwin/dbl. $42 p/pIf p/n Parallel home you3488 will receive discounted fee. If arriving after Ph: 5758 or visit:a www.alphaskilodge.com.au 5pm and departing prior to midnight on the same day, entry

Altitude Apartments is free.

Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open all Season Permits are available for purchase online for $485 year storage and freeGap wi-fi.

On Box, site bar andround. can be Bike collected at Howman’s Ticket the & restaurant - Be ATS building or Foodstore.

Visitor Information Centre. Season Permit Holders must3811 register trip before arriving at the resort, Ph: 03 5758 Wb:their www.altitudefallscreek.com.au print off the pass and place it on the dashboard of your

vehicle when Lodge in resort. This is a Victorian government Attunga

regulation for the 2021bed season.

Open for comfortable & breakfast accommodation.

Resort Entry Fees find the essential Fully licensed.

Arlberg Street, Ph: services 03 5758of:3255.

• Ski Patrol • Car Parking Cedarwood Apartments • Snow Clearing • Water Supply Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss • Waste Management • Visitor Information Services

Street Ph: 5758 3393.

Falls Country Club For moreCreek details about Falls Creek Resort please Fully fallscreek.com.au. self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. visit Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au.

Falls Creek Resort Management can be contacted Bogong High Plains Road. via info@fallscreek.com.au or 03 5758 1200

Gebi’s Apartments @fallscreekalpineresort Fully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25.

@fallscreek Nelse Alpine Lodge

2 Open for Accommodation, with Dinner, Bed and Break-

fast options. Group bookings catered for. Comfortable lodge, pool and spa. Fully Licensed. Ph: 03 5758 3263

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Rates

Trip This year operations are a little different and we ask that Hotel Creek youQT plan ahead and Falls book as much as you can online before Adult youApartment leave home.style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna &Child (5-16yo)

One Way Return

$27 $43 Outdoor Activities $20 $27

Mountain biking, road cycling, hiking and all other

Room. On-site restaurant and bar. Open all yearChild under 5 (no luggage) 1. Steam Book Accommodation Free Centre Free (above the activities, visit the Visitor Information available for group bookings and functions.

2. round Book Lift- Tickets Family Pass (2 adults, 2Day children 5-16) $120 Slalom Street Shelter) for maps and info. Open 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au 3. Ph: Book03 Resort Entry Excess Luggage (perweekdays. item) $9 9am 5pm Ph: 03 5758 1202.

4. Book ATS (if required) Snowski Apartments Transfer Service Season Pass $210 5. Print, Pack, Park Self contained accommodation open all year round withTaxi Service (up to 10 ppl, no luggage) $100 $180 on-site management.

Located in the Village Bowl.

Visitor Information Centre

Shopping

Falls Creek Foodworks

Village Access Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au

For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located in From 5pm on 24th JuneOpen 24 until 12pm on 6th Ridge theSummit Resort Management Office,Lodge up-stairs on the corner of St Falls West.

10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009.

Slalom Street and Snowgums Open for comfortable bedLane. & breakfast accommodation.September 2021, all roads in the Falls Creek village are closed to all traffic. Before or after Open 8am – 5pm daily for Visitor Information and Gym Fully licensed.

Schuss Street.

Ph: 03 5758 3800. these dates, if weather permits and the Memberships. Ph: 03 5758 1200. (Map Ref: E4) Falls Creek Childaccess Care tois open Mon - Fri and is located roads are clear, 30 minute Viking Lodge in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open accommodation may be available.

Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites.

Child Care

Accommodation Transfer Service (ATS)

On sitefrom manager and secure bike and workshop.

Operating the Terminal Building on storage the Bogong Free Wi-Fi. Ph.the03Accommodation 5758 3247. Transfer Service High Plains Road, will transport you, your group and your luggage to your accommodation in the village. Tickets can be prepurchased online or at the ATS terminal.

BE Foodstore

Dining & Bar

OpenofforOperation dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter, Hours then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222.

Saturday - Thursday: Refer ad this edition.

8am - 10pm Friday: Last Hoot 8am - midnight

to children aged 12 weeks to 5 years old and is run by fully qualified educators and is eligible for government rebates.Booking is essential. Phone 03 5758 1244 or visit www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.

Visitor Information

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

Café

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

Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition.

Stingray Restaurant @ Falls QTCreek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2021 Edition THREE Open daily 8am - 8pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza.

Ph: 03 5732 8000. Refer ad this edition.

FROM THE CEO With the holidays upon us, there’s plenty to do in the village and 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 (https://www.fallscreek.com.au/ whatsonguide/), the Events Page and much much more about the resort. Plus, you can download the app; http://www. fallscreek.com.au/smartphoneapp/. All of these on-line services will help as will the information on the pages of this paper.

Foodie Tip of The Week – Bob Sugar Every season opportunity prevails for new venues to hit Falls Creeks very enviable F&B list. This year, Bob Sugar is operating out of Elk@Falls. With an Asian Fusion flair, the menu is all about sharing. The selection of share plates is a smorgasbord of cuisines. I recommend trying one of everything. Which we pretty much did… with the standouts being the Bulgogi Myo Taco, Krunchy ABC Prawns and the Two Boa’s. With two teenage boys, more is always required, so add to this the Massaman Curry (with lychees!) and the Teriyaki Black Angus – noting that both are large sizes and could easily be shared as well. If the choices are too much – select the “Feed Me Menu” and let the crew show off Bob’s best. Bookings essential: www. bobsugar.com.au, or call 0492 219 006. PS. For regulars at Elk – their famous Egg & Bacon Toastie is available for breakfast and lunch… too. Phew.

Now, get out there, stay safe and have some fun! •

It’s time to get out and get the lessons and enjoy like Rafael is with Sam. Pic Tim @ Top Shots

Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management HIRE • RETAIL • TUNING • CUSTOM BOOT-FITTING • Learn life skills in a wonderful rewarding environment.

• Make friends for life – with opportunities to travel the world.

• Learn to ski and board in a family friendly surroundings.

Programs from primary to late teens – including tertiary tuition for full-time athletes.

‘An integral part of Falls Creek and its history!’

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Expert Master Boot Fitter’s on site to fit you up.

Open Daily: 8am – 6pm FREE Pick-up & delivery for all ski and snowboard rental!

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RACE CLUB NEWS Let’s Get Started

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’m writing this on the 22nd June and Ullr looks like he will be smiling upon us again with snow forecast every day from Wednesday 23 till Sunday 27th June. Here’s hoping that the temperature continues to drop and stay low for the school holidays so the snow makers can get those guns going and replace what Mother Nature took away with rain and warm temperatures.

We’re keeping our fingers crossed that we’ll be able to welcome our members and friends back to the hill in a COVIDsafe manner, and that this season will go some way to feeding our addiction to snow sports after COVID left us feeling bereft of the sensation of sliding across a well-groomed run.

We’re keeping things a little lower key than we have in previous years, but we’re still running our annual second-hand sale at the Race Club Clubhouse over the following days during the school holidays. Save the date of Sunday 4th July in your diaries as we’re planning a social event which we’ll have more to say on hopefully next week.

Second Hand Sale Dates Times​​​​ Saturday 26.06.2021​​ 10am - 12noon Sunday 27.06.2021​​ 10am - 12noon Wednesday 30.06.2021 ​​3pm - 5pm Friday 02.07.2021​​ 3pm - 5pm Saturday 03.07.2021​​ 3pm - 5pm We know that people have been disappointed by the structure of the Holiday Program in 2021. Many people have expressed their frustration at the program design and running time. It is important for us all to remember that the snow industry across Australia and New

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​ s Kerry looks after a client, it is fair to say that A lessons are critical in helping you get the most out of your holiday, but patience will also be required as many of our international instructors were not able to get here. Pic – Ray @ Top Shots

Zealand has been hit hard with border closures and a lack of specialist staff because of COVID. This week on the hill we’ve seen the newest group of rookie instructors (including a number of #raceclubkids and members) get put through their paces under the watchful eyes of our local APSI trainers Danielle Brookes, Mark MacDonald, Sam Smith Robertson and Michaela Nott. Hopefully by the time this article is published all those ladies and gentlemen will be the newest certified members of the snowsports profession. Good luck everyone!

So back to the Race Club events. 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). See you up on the slopes! • Cheers, Nyree from Falls Creek Race Club

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COMFORTABLE SKIING My Boots Are Too Big

turning), leaning back and difficulty getting clean edges.

hey say you shouldn’t try so hard to fit in, but with ski boots it can be worth the effort to get them to fit right. It sounds like a ruse, but boots that are too big can lead to more pain in the foot muscles and toes than one that are too tight.

Going up a size can be seen as an easy fix to accommodate a difficult or problematic foot and take the “fit it in” approach rather than actually fitting the boot correctly. This leaves the rest of the boot being too big and the above issues ensue. Quite often these big boots are difficult, if not impossible, to modify enough to make the skier comfortable.

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Too big means a size or more too big. This may only be 10mm too big, but it can make a huge difference, given that ski boots are fitted by the millimetre.

People mostly end up in boots that are too large because they have one issue that is difficult to accommodate in the right size, so they’re just shoved into a bucket – it’s the easy way out. Their issue might be a high and bony instep, bunions or big calves.

One of the noticeable signs that a boot is too big is when the skier is able to stand straight up in their boot. Rolling the whole foot around inside the boot is another really clear sign, as is sliding around in the boot and excessive moving at the top of the boot.

Avoiding ending up in the wrong size is as easy as having a full biomechanical assessment done before buying a new boot.

This captures any issues and allows for a plan to be made to accommodate issues and the correct boot chosen from the beginning.

The correct boot is one which will allow the right modifications to be made.

So next time you’re going skiing, if you’re swimming in your boots, just remember that a bucket is not the answer.

​ oots that are too big will be a problem.

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• Krista Sturday, Ski Podiatrist at Ortho Ski

A sneakier sign that a boot is too big is when the ankles hurt. This isn’t necessarily from too much constant pressure on the ankle bones, it’s often from the ankle moving around too much in the heel pockets and banging the bones on the side of the boot. It can feel like someone’s taken a hammer to your ankle after a day of sliding.

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The same can happen with sore toes – the foot sliding back and forth can cause bruised toes and lost nails all because the foot is hitting the end.

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But one of the most painful signs of a boot that’s too big is pain at the top of the shins.

Banging back and forth every time you lean forward to start a turn. Shin bang baby, it will stop you in your carving tracks.

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Technique issues that arise from a boot that’s too big can be seen in A-framing (where the knees almost touch when

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS Junior Birkie Program

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conversation between Tim Retchford (past National team member) and Kate Duggan was the catalyst for the Birkie Junior Ski Team to be resurrected.

Kate’s son Beau has a desire to be an elite cross-country skier but after leaving primary school at Falls Creek did not have a clear pathway to achieve this goal. Tim recognised the fun and development that he had as a young skier training in junior teams. He also has a young son keen on improving his skills in cross country skiing.

The idea of forming a junior training group was born and quickly turned into reality with the strong local support of Paul Gray (two time Winter Olympian and key driver to the formation of the team), Esther Bottomly (three time Winter Olympian) and her husband Valerio Leccardi (Current National team coach, Olympian and five time Kangaroo Hoppet winner).

The purpose of the 2021 Birkie Junior Ski Team is to assist intermediate to advanced junior skiers (grade 4 to Year 12) in learning more about cross country ski training and racing. The hope is that some team members will be able to compete in 2021 junior XC ski race competitions, such as Interschools

Interest in the Junior Birkie Training Program has been great with members currently developing roller ski skills on Mount Beauty in readiness for the trip to the snow. Pic – Courtesy Tim Retchford

and State and National-level races (and who knows even the Olympics down the track) but more importantly that they have fun; challenging themselves with their friends.

The response to the program has been much greater than anticipated. Twenty-four athletes have registered from Falls Creek Primary School, Tawonga Primary School, Mount Beauty Primary School, Mount Beauty Secondary Collage and Bright P12 Secondary College.

Training sessions started in term two with a weekly session after school on Mondays at the Mount Beauty SC. The focus of the sessions has been skills development

on roller skis. Although many of the participants hadn’t roller skied before, they picked it up incredibly quickly showing amazing skill, determination and enthusiasm. Activities have included agility courses, specific technique development, relays and ball games on roller skis.

The team is incredibly grateful for the support of the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club.

The committee has been very proactive in ensuring the program is a success including funding eight sets of new roller skis when it became apparent that more juniors than expected had signed up.

Team members are eagerly awaiting more snowfall so they can test their new skills out on real skis. •

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS Cross Country News Snow is a bit thin on the ground for cross country skiing at the moment, but there is plenty of snow in our future for winter 2021 at Falls Creek.

It is a beautiful clear day today and looking out the window at the expanse of the high plains makes me appreciate once again what a fantastic location Falls Creek is for XC skiing.

Those awesome rolling mountains of the high plains make for cross country skiing terrain as good as anywhere in the world, and that is not just the marketing department talking.

Where else can you feel like you are skiing on top of the world, with views forever but also be right at the tree line if the weather turns.

It is not just the geography that favours XC skiing, our great freeze thaw cycles create perfect creamy corn snow, ideal for fast offpiste skating adventures. While the rest of the world waits for that narrow window of perfect snow pack consolidation and weather, we get it regularly and throughout the season.

No wonder Falls Creek is home to so many off-piste skating enthusiasts, often there are more skate tracks off the trail than on.

Interested in trying some XC skating adventures? Call in at Falls Creek Cross Country and we can give advice on snow conditions and recommended trips.

One popular ski is a trip hitting as many cattlemen’s huts as your time allows, see pic. •

An experience you can only do on cross country skis is to visit the huts on a good day – in this case the historic Wallace’s Hut – about 11km by road from Falls Creek. Pic – Courtesy Falls Creek Cross Country

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ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK Looking Good Early!!

Loading lifts

Courtesy on the Slopes

he purpose of this paper is to help our visitors maximise their experience of the area. All visitors are vital to our economy (especially in the current situation) and we here at the paper endeavour to show folks that they have chosen a great place in which to holiday.

The good news is that, at the time of going to press, the resort, thanks to some fabulous work by the snow-makers and groomers, would have Drovers Dream, Main Street, the Nastar Course, Mouse Trap and Wombats Ramble open at the moment.

(These can change and are dependent on conditions).

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! Refer Page 12.

OK, it’s not the full resort, but you can still get in a quite a few good 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.

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 these school holidays at Falls Creek. This week marks the start of school holidays and it looks like being busy.

(Hence the rev up to get sorted in queues).

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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 150 people call Falls Creek home all year round. And all 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.

And, on a positive note, you will also feel better when you know you’re doing your little bit to look after the environment.

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. But, just be aware that we will need a bit of social, distancing in the queues.

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.

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.

Snowsports School will be operating but the shortage of overseas instructors means that you may not get exactly what you would like – but we know that the professional team at Snowsports School will do their very best to make sure everyone is looked after. Booking ahead is the best option.

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!’

Whilst school holidays are basically about the kids, the Falls Creek Museum is a great place to spend a few hours. There are

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​The team have done a great job to get Drovers Terrain Park up and running. Enjoy! Pic – Chris Hocking

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. 3:30pm to 5:30pm in the Village Bowl we’ll have fire pits, toasted marshmallows, boutique beer tasting (for the adults), Pete the Snowdragon heaps ai16243430638_Zirkys Real and Estate.pdf 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 Shelter,4:24 open 1 Day 22/6/21 pm 8am – 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 1200. •

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FALL LINES Family Fun in Sitzmark Street

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s dark falls, make sure you and the family pull on your coats and beanies and head to Sitzmark Street for the new and exciting light show.

Presented by Traverse Alpine Group nightly, this family friendly activity is new to Falls Creek for 2021 and a great way to bring the family together after a big day on the slopes before or on the way home from dinner.

General Manager of Traverse Alpine Group Shannon Exelby says “Traverse Alpine Group have a passion for visitor experience in Falls Creek and as part of our ongoing commitment to Arts and Culture we have introduced an exciting Lights and Mural Piece on Sitzmark Street outside our Huski Kitchen and Astra venues. Already we have seen lots of interest in the works. A big thank you to our Operations Team lead by Lee Duggan, Jayne Behrendorff and local contractor Zack from Black Out Electrical as well as artist Kade Sarte for their contributions.”

While you are in Sitzmark Street, make sure you check out Huski Kitchens Family Friendly Asian Style dining, or pop into Astra for an Alpine Inspired dinner, a cocktail or hot chocolate and marshmallows by the fire. Bookings are required.

For your photos to be shared on social media, make sure you tag Huski Kitchen or Astra Falls Creek in your posts!

​ art of the vibrant art that is now on show in Sitzmark Street – for the benefit of all visitors to Falls Creek.

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We’re Back!!!

The Mount Beauty and District Community Band is back!! As has been the case for many community organisations, the Mount Beauty and District Community Band has had an interrupted and uncertain 15 months, due to COVID-19. No surprise really!

The result… a Mid-Year Concert is to be held on June 26th at 2:30pm in the Tawonga Hall!

The program will feature some wonderful solos on saxophone, flute, trumpet, clarinet and tuba as well as a special unaccompanied solo tuba item. For the rest of the program Glenn has selected some favourites from the Bands’ repertoire.

Thanks to the positive leadership and guidance of Musical Director Glenn Ramage, Band members have continued With Free entry, a heated hall, talented to practice either alone or, more recently, musicians and great music, this sounds like following strict COVID procedures, in an event not to be missed! their regular meeting place, the Jesse This Saturday, June 26th 2:30pm at Hollonds Studio at Mount Beauty Secondary Hall and entry5pm is free!

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FALL LINES Community Forum Unfortunately The Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association was unable to hold the usual Forum last year but now that we have a slight easing of COVID regulations our forum will be back for this year, to be held on Tuesday, July 13th at 7:30 pm in the AUDITORIUM@informationcentre.

Dr. Helen Haines MHR will be the main guest speaker but unfortunately Bill Tilley MLA is an apology. The Alpine Shire CEO, Charlie Bird, and Mayor, Cr John Forsyth, will be in attendance and interesting additions this year will be Nick Shaw, Alpine Health, and Nick Wright, our local representative on the Alpine Community Recovery Committee.

The Kiewa Valley communities are invited to come along, listen to our informative guest speakers, address any relevant questions and then relax with a tea or coffee and meet our representatives informally. For further information call Mary 0428 226 922. •

School Holiday Activity The Mount Beauty Library traditionally puts on a great range of activities for kids during the school holidays. With the help of the Library Services Coordinator, Colleen Adams, this school holidays has a great line-up. Check this out!

Dr Helen Haines will be the guest speaker at the Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association forum to be held at the Auditorium on Tuesday July 13th at 7:30pm. All Welcome. Pic – Courtesy UKVCA

Now he brings a fun-filled magical show full of surprise, comedy and intrigue to our libraries!

Shows are best suited for 5 to 12 year olds.

Booking is recommended!

Mount Beauty Library, Tuesday, 6 July – 2pm. Ph: 03 5754 4305. • Another School Holiday Craft Session at the Library!

Library Magic Show: Need a little magic this school holidays? Pop down to the Mount Beauty Library to experience the magic of Duck Cameron!

Boho Macramé Lanterns – Come along on the first Tuesday of the School Holidays, 29th June at 10:30am to make your own Boho style macramé lantern.

Master Magician Duck Cameron's unique performance has captivated kids worldwide with comedy, magic and wonderful interaction.

Suit ages 8+. Limited spaces and booking essential. Ph: 03 5754 4305. • THE OUTDOOR SCHOOL BOGONG

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Then we have Science Fun at the Library.

Come on down for a school holiday workshop with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav) and experience virtual reality at its most fascinating!

Take a trip out into the solar system.

Learn about planets, stars, gravity and gravitational waves - but don’t get too close to a black hole!

OzGrav Science Workshop. Thursday, 1 July - 10am to 11am. Ages 7+ Bookings recommended to avoid missing out - Ph: 5754 4305. •

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Tune in on Wednesdays at 2pm and Thursdays at 7pm.

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ALPINE RESPONSIBILITY CODE Respect Gets Respect

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egardless of how you enjoy your snow sport, always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are inherent risks in all snow recreational activities that common sense, protective equipment and personal awareness can reduce. These risks include rapid changes in the weather, visibility and surface conditions, as well as natural and artificial hazards such as rocks, trees, stumps, vehicles, lift towers, snow fences and snowmaking equipment.

Observe the Code and Share with others the Responsibility for a great experience 1. Know your ability and always stay in control and be able to stop and avoid other people or objects. It is your responsibility to stay in control on the ground and in the air.

2. Take lessons from professional instructors to learn and progress.

3. Use appropriate protective equipment to minimise the risk of injury.

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4. Before using any lift you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.

5. Observe and obey all signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails or runs.

6. Give way to people below and beside you on the hill. It is your responsibility to avoid them.

7. Do not stop where you are not clearly visible from above. Look uphill and give way to others when entering/exiting a trail or starting downhill.

8. Always ensure your equipment is in good condition and use suitable restraining devices to avoid runaway skiing/boarding equipment, even when riding chairlifts.

9. Do not ski, board, ride a lift or undertake any other alpine activity if your ability is impaired by drugs or alcohol.

This is the Alpine Responsibility Code – very distinctive and not too hard to read. Run through it each time you have the chance – there may be a prize at the end of it! Pic – Courtesy ASAA

10. If you are involved in, or witness an accident or collision, alert Ski Patrol, remain at the scene and identify yourself to the Ski Patrol.

Know the code. It’s your responsibility.

Failure to observe the code may result in cancellation of your ticket or pass by ski patrol or other authorised personnel.

Respect gets respect - from the lift line, to the slopes, through the park and the resort. •

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· Extensive grocery range · Bottle shop: beer, wine, spirits · Fresh fruit and vegetables · Hot pies and sausage rolls · Heat and eat meals ·Phone re-charge ·ATM ·Newspapers and magazines

Located in Slalom day carpark at the bottom of Halley’s Comet Chairlift.

Tel: 57 583 009

Enjoy the comfort and safety!

A skeleton timetable will operate until Friday 25th June – when the full timetable will come in to operation.

Refer to our website for further details.

www.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au​​​ But remember, the same convenient service applies!

Leave the worries of pre-purchasing Resort Entry, Hiring and fitting Chains, coping with Anti-Freeze and Icy slippery roads behind you.

Park your car in the Secure Car-Park in Tawonga South and enjoy the comfort of our modern warm coaches and experienced drivers for your holiday at Falls Creek.

Check the Website for services from Melbourne, Albury and Mount Beauty Group bookings and private transfers are also available for the entire 2021 winter season.

For pick and pack deliveries please visit www.foodworkshighcountry.com.au 233 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South

Phone: 03 5754 4024​​​​​

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A NOTE FROM SKI PATROL Take Care!

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ith the high numbers of skiers and snowboarders expected to be out riding each day from the start of the Victorian school holidays this Saturday, but with only a few runs open, the Falls Creek Ski Patrol is asking everyone to be extra mindful of always riding in control at an appropriately safe speed. In particular, please show extra caution around children and beginners who are often less predictable out there on the slopes. We also remind all riders that Wombats Ramble is a dedicated slow riding area from the top to bottom. (which means it is not a race track) There are many inherent hazards in skiing and snowboarding, including changes in the weather, visibility and snow conditions, as well as rocks, trees, stumps, vehicles, lift towers, snow fences and snow making equipment. The Australian Ski Patrol Association has a video titled “R U Snowsafe” which provides a great overview of ski area safety, and can be found here https://vimeo.com/217594771.

What should you do if someone is injured out in the ski area?

Call the ski patrol on 5758 3502. If you don’t have your phone, you can ask anyone in a uniform (e.g. ski instructor or liftie) to contact the Ski Patrol for you, however ideally have someone stay with the injured person. To assist the Ski Patrol try to provide an accurate description of the location of the injured person. Other details such as the possible injury, whether they’re male or female, whether they’re a skier or snowboarder, and whether they’re an adult or child will also assist the Ski Patrol’s response.

Do your bit on the snow, be responsible and have a safe, but fabulous holiday. •

​ n Saturday 12th June several members of the O Rotary Club of Mount Beauty spent a wet morning in the CBD collecting for the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal.

Rotary members Ken Bell (facilitator), Roger Pyle, Barb Pyle, Rob Spargo and Ian Cohn rattled the cans around town and collected a generous amount of around $900. Then, in light of previous contributions the club will add a donation and forward a cheque for $1200 to the local Salvation Army team at Beechworth. Seen here, Rotarian Barb Pyle with some generous young local donors.

Pic – Ian Cohn

We have lots to keep you warm!

Clothing, Boots, Work wear, Insulation, Heaters!

If you need it, we have it – or we’ll get it!

Gift vouchers and free gift wrapping available

Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store Mon – Fri: 9am – 5:30pm Saturday: 9am – 4pm Sun & Public Hol.s: 9am – 2pm

12 – 14 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

Ph: 03 5754 1999

• Check your battery. Cold weather is hard on all batteries. Make sure yours is in good nick.

• Replace your wiper blades and keep your washer bottle full. Trying to rid your windscreen of ice with your wipers will only damage the blades.

• Make sure your tire pressure is exactly what it should be.

• Check your wheel chains and ensure that you know how to fit them correctly. Too many problems are caused by people not knowing how to fit chains correctly!

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WELCOME BACK TO WINTER!

Preparing For Winter

• Check the condition of your tyres – or even consider getting winter tyres- more grip in slippery conditions.

5pm – 9pm Friday & Saturday evening Phone: 0415 813 763 Helen Mathew m 0419 399 737 Mount Beauty | www.mountaincreekarch.com

MOTORING TIPS

• Carry a few emergency supplies, like a blanket, warm gloves, ice scraper, shovel – in case you get stuck out on the road.

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• Check the amount of coolant/anti-freeze in your radiator. Our Service Centres have a Glycometer which will measure how cold your radiator fluid can get before freezing.

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MEDICAL SERVICES

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WHERE Bottom of Gully Chairlift.

WHERE Tawonga Crescent.

WHEN Open Daily 10am – 12:30pm & 2pm – 5pm (Map Ref: J6)

WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday

10am – 12noon Saturdays.

HOW Appointments Only.

Ph: 03 5758 3238

24 hours for Emergencies.

COVID-19 Restrictions are

in place for winter season. ​​Numbers are limited.

Bookings only! ​​ Refer to: www.mbmc.com.au for further information

HOW

Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments

WHO

Doctors: Mark Zagorski OAM, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Matthew McAlpine, Brett Goodsall & Damian Heman.

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Phone consultations are an option. Call either number for an appointment!

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK QT E407

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T apartment East 407 a managed apartment with QT Hotels.

This is a pure ski in-ski out apartment, that is light-filled, featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms sleeping six people plus it also contains a fold out sofa bed. It measures approximately 97m2 and priced at $460,000. This single level apartment on Level Four, has a lovely balcony with stunning alpine views and a private hot tub.

The apartment is easily accessible via the internal lift and it offers a good sized kitchen with island bench and plenty of storage. There are some owner lockable storage cupboards built into the kitchen & an owner lockable wardrobe in one of the bedrooms. QT is in an amazing location with one of the main ski lifts outside the doors. Plus you are able to drive to the door and unpack is a luxury in winter at Falls Creek.

QT complex has a communal drying room and boot room with a ski cage for each apartment, and opens directly onto the lift-line at Halley’s Comet chairlift. It is true ski-in ski-out as well as drive right to the door. There is a supermarket, post office, ski shop, two restaurants, a coffee shop, a bar and a luxury gift shop (open during winter).

In the summer months, (which we describe as everything not winter), the location can be easily accessed by car with adequate

parking out front or nearby. Also, right outside your front door for the duration of the summer months is the mountain bike centre of Falls Creek.

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.

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 most being accessed from Slalom Plaza. Add to these the many kilometres of aqueducts and management vehicle tracks and your exploring, whether on foot 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 Ignition – the launch of the mountain bike season; the Alpine Challenge; the Mile High Dragon Boats; the regional Longest Lunch; the Bicycle Network Peaks Challenge Falls Creek; the Easter Festival as well as regular mountain bike shuttles.

The QT complex had a long alpine head lease, the apartment is sold with a management agreement in place. With the management agreement owners can have seven weeks use per annum which is not restricted. If owners wish for more than seven weeks use, the owner shall pay

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Close to the lifts and the car park, this property is an excellent purchase. Pics – Courtesy the Agent

the manager a letting fee equal to 10% of the rental that would otherwise have been charged. This is the perfect amount of time to enjoy the slopes in winter or use the apartment during summer & winter, whilst securing a regular rental income.

Please note the vendor is selling the apartment with settlement being from midSeptember.

This property, at $460,000 it is definitely worth an inspection. Please contact Christa Smit (Zirknitzer) at Zirky Real Estate on Mb: 0402 277 808. www.zirkyrealestate. com.au. •

2021 WINTER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:

Ed 04 * 02.07.21 * Race Club Auction. Start of the Fabulous Falls Creek Night Show (C) Ed 05 * 09.07 21 * Meet the team. Interviews with new business operators in the village. (C) Ed 06 * 16.07.21 * As COVID-19 restrictions ease, we hope to bring you more activities (C) Ed 07 * 23.07.21 * Once again, planning ahead with COVID Restrictions is not easy (C) DISTRIBUTION: • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club lodges & apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga & Dederang, plus the RMB’s between Dederang & Tawonga & selected venues in Bright & Myrtleford.

ONLINE: • Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ WEBSITE: • www.thisweekinfallscreek.com.au

ADVERTISING RATES:

DISPLAY: • 1 column (6cm wide) = $15.00 per cm. 4cp = $20.00 per cm.

• 2 column (12.5cm wide) = $25.00 per cm. 4cp = $35.00 per cm.

• 3 column (19cm wide) = $35.00 per cm. 4cp = $49.00 per cm.

CLASSIFIEDS: • Like the Trading Post. Send in your Classifieds and pay when you sell.

BUSINESS DIR.: • $5.90 per line per Edition.

DEADLINE: • Friday 2.00pm prior to publication date CONTRACT: • A Winter Season Contract is available for advertising in all 16 editions of winter offering a 15% discount – Invoiced four Editions in advance. Invoice dates are: 11.06.21, 04.07.21, 30.07.21 & 27.08.21. •

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

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guidelines on the website, or if you require any additional information, please contact the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. •

Summer Debrief It has been a record year for visitation this summer and Resort Management would like to get your feedback on events, visitor There’s a wattle blooming day, demographic, mountainevery biking and general somewhere in our land, observations.

From the misty passestotojoin the the burning Therefore youalpine are invited relevant desert sand.Resort Management personnel and other members of the community for a From the Eastern coastal fringes where the summer season debrief meeting. wattle grows the best, This meeting will take place on ToWednesday the lonely rugged gorges of the 26th April from 9:30am to Kimberley out West. around 11:30am in the Boardroom above Foodworks in QT. The wattle is our and a hundred If you have any symbol, specific agenda items, please years before email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au.

We look forward to of seeing you all there.

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he saw--“We’ll make the tyrants feel the sting o’ UKVRAthrottle, presents… those that they would They needn’t say the fault is ours if blood should stain the wattle.”

BUSH GOTHIC Of all the native trees the wattle wins the

Sunday 28th May 5pm test, Mount Information For it blooms Beauty in golden trusses andCentre the wild Auditorium.

BYO drinks and nibbles. birds make their nest.

High Tickets: up in theMount canopy,BeautyNewsagency well in from the borders, Ph: 5754 4204 Snug and$20 safe (members), from mankind$10 and(students) aerial $25, marauders.

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Ski Gear – Pre-loved - in good condition. • Skies – cross country and downhill – men’s, ladies. • Ski boots - cross country and down hill – men’s, ladies. • Jackets and clothing - cross country and down hill – men’s, ladies. To make a time to come and look please ring: 0408 466 790.

Affordable skiing in your own backyard!

Take advantage of shoes, the value One brand new pair of ASICS Tennis size 46 Europacked* (11.5 US). Worn once. Too tight- for me. Retail Local Pass exclusively Price: $159.95.

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RM Williams Cuban Heel Boots, Bushman Tan, with ** More Benefits in 2017** added rubber protective sole. Almost brand new. Size 9 G. Retail $250. Ph: 30th 0400 350 488.

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ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS 031145758 1000 Call Kerry Mb: Ph: 0407 814 for all sewing needs. * Conditions apply ALTITUDE PHYSIO & MASSAGE Frueauf Village (below Milch Café) Grnd Flor, Rm 2, 4 Schuss St. Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5758 3766.

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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: hello@studioecakes.com.au 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.

CIVIL CLEBRANT – HEATHER MULL Quality Ceremonies – All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www. celebrant-ne-vic.com.au

AUSTRALIAN WATTLE To the poppy-fields of Flanders, beneath theSteve cannons’ roar.Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many exhibitors that will be as this year’s Trade Fair @ Killalea from Falls Creek. Pic - Elle Shaw.

The Diggers kept the wattle close --- those for all members of the hospitality industry brave and hardened men, A Life to Remember to prepare for winter and do some serious A celebration of Lyn’s will take And the wattle was theirLife talisman, to place get saving on product needs for the season. on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village back home again.

Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes

to attend and Commencing Australians love pay the tribute. wattle, and the mightyat 12 noon, river gums, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some That grow on the Murray, no matter wine andup a light BBQ will beand provided, what fate comes, but we ask that you bring other beverages and also awhere plate to case of wet No matter weshare. travel,Innothe matter weather, a contingency plan will be in place. where we roam Friends are welcome to pass this invite on It’sand theitWattle and the that Redgum that draw is understood members of Lyn’s our hearts back home. family will be in attendance. •

Trade Fair @ Falls Creek ​​​​​​​Phantom Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity

PHYSIOTHERAPY

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.

Prepare for the season save money.

BIG, NEW 14kgand MACHINE Visit the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Further Excellent king-size doonas details from:for Mb: 0400 350 488. • etc

...and other large loads!

ARIEL'S We can help with: LAUNDRETTE

PHYSIOTHERAPY Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy

Got a problem with pests?

5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

Andrew Poulton 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Ph: 1300 559 799 Mb: 0427 914 909 Mount Beauty · Ph: 0400 350 488 Em: Andrew@bugroffpestbusters.com

Phone: 5754 1270

TRADING POST SERVICES CLASSIFIEDS MEDICAL BUSINESS FOR SALE MOUNT BEAUTY General and Refrigerated Freight, Kiewa Delivery Service, established 2001. Delivers to and from Albury WHER E Tawonga Crescent Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek five days a 8:30am 5:00pm Mon - Friday week.WHEN For further details, Ph:-0409 744 621

10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays

MISSING BOOK 5754 Thesis 3400 titled for ‘The A copy of Dr Ruth Ph: Lawrence’s HOW Interaction betweenappointments the Environment, Land Use and Hydrology of the Bogong Highfor Plains between 1850 24 hours emergencies and 1985’ was left for this community in the care of Mr Mark Zagorski, WHO Bill Sutton.

Bill wasDrs happy to lend the bookJeff and until Robinson, Libby Skye now it was always returned – until this Garoni, last 18 months.

Delaney, Laurahistory Zagorski, This is a valuable piece of the area’s and we hope this notice may prompt someone’s memory.

Please Pem. Angela Stratton & Anoop contact your Ed on 0400 350 488.

WHAT

Fully accredited General

BUSINESS DIRECTORY Practice with 37 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Altitde Electrical – no job too big or too small. Domestic, LOCAL PRACTICE CommercialYOUR & Industrial.

Ben Svarc Mb: 0419 801-109

SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY!

• Pre-purchase home inspections • Sniffer dog tracking of Termites OPEN: 8am - 8pm weekdays • Rodents • Spiders 9am - 7pm• Wasps weekends - and all other pests that crawl or fly! & Public Holidays

MOTORING TIPS Regular Servicing

FOR SALE Snowmobile Yamaha VK 540 and trailer. Hi/Low gear, Our car is likeelec our body. widetrack/longtrack, start.

Goes well. Powerful We must lookFalls after it $850. Ph: 0456 022 211. workhorse.

Located Creek.

all of the time - not just

WANTED TO BUY fails. when something Snow chains to suit 235/16R 18 wheels. Ross Briggs, Regular servicing will identify when Ph: 0417 289 516.

items are wearing (brake pads, tyres,

POSITION filters, AVAILABLE hoses etc). These and other Retail Hardware/garden supplies. We are offering 20 items can be replaced hourswearing work a week Monday to Friday.

If youbefore would like they let us down on the road. more info contact Jenny on 03 5754 4384.

Imagine discovering (too late) that your

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS Brake Pads to had worn justuntil as you’re Email your adverts us and youout don’t- pay you sell heading for the the goods – or until yourtree.

Advert achieves the desired results.

Em: kencbell@bigpond.net.au Regular servicing is important for the

good health of your vehicle - and for your good health and safety!

A Motoring Tip brought to you by: Rick @ Mount Beauty Service Centre, POWER GENERATOR SERVICE & REPAIR Services Kiewa and repairs for Standby andMount Prime Power Valley Hway, Beauty, generating sets. eg Diesel, and4261 or Gas Power Ph:Petrol 5754

Generators. We also offer a 24/7 call out service if needed.

FREIGHT – ALB – MTB – FALLS CREEK Remo’s Transport fromAlbury/Wodonga to Mount Locally located at the base of the Kiewa Valley. Ph: 0407 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK ~ Summer 2017 Edition THIRTEEN Beauty and Falls Creek Tue to Fri inclusive.

235 891. Em: info@cogenplus.com.au Refrigeration available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320.

SAFETY SCAFFOLD HAIRDRESSER Mount Beauty and Falls Creek area. Ph: 0418 578 500.

Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week and evenings by SECURE STORAGE appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.

From 2m x 2m through to 3m x 7m. Ph: 0418 578 500.

LD’S HOME PET CARE SPORTS MASSAGE Pet Care and Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 0407 541 695 Book On-Line: impactmassage.com.au LOCKSMITH & HANDYMAN Codi Coutts – servicing the Kiewa Valley & North East Victoria.

STORAGE Ph: 0475 388 990. Em: kiewavalleylocksmith@yahoo.com Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units.

Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com PAINTING SERVICES Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free TAXI & 4WD SERVICE Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Covers Falls Creek & Albury. The On-Demand Taxi Hours Painting Services. Ph: Laif: 0437 023 921. are now 8am – 9pm Mon – Thurs; 8am - 1pm PHYSIOTHERAPY Fri & Sat. No Taxi Service Sunday. Special Bookings Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Therapy, 5A Hollonds Street, outside these hours may be made by prior arrangement.

Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available.

HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270.

Ph: 0409 573 909 or 131 008.

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WHAT'S ON IN 2021

I MADE A SNOWMAN 8am I made a snowman.

8:10am A feminist passed by and asked me why I didn't make a snow woman.

8:15am​​ So, I made a snow woman as well.

8:17am​ My feminist neighbour complained about the snow woman's voluptuous chest saying it objectified snow women everywhere.

8:20am​​ The gay guys living nearby moaned it should have been two snow men instead.

8:22am​​ The transgender person asked why I didn't just make one snow person with detachable parts.

8:25am​​ The vegans at the end of the lane complained about the carrot nose, as vegetables are real food and not to be disrespected.

8:28am ​​I am being called a racist because the snow couple is white!

8:31am​​ The Muslim gent across the road demands the snow woman wear a burqa.

JUNE 26 ​​Mount Beauty Community Band Mid-Year Concert. 2:30pm Tawonga Hall. Free Admission.

8:42am​​ The feminist neighbour complained again that the broomstick of the snow woman needs to be removed because it depicted women in a domestic role.

8:45am​​ TV news crew from ABC shows up.

I am asked if I know the difference between snowmen and snowwomen?

I reply, "Snowballs" and am now called a sexist.

9:00​​am I'm on the News as a suspected terrorist, racist, homophobic, sensibility offender, bent on stirring up trouble during difficult weather.

9:10​​am I am asked if I have any accomplices.

9.15am​​ My children are removed and taken to social services.

Moral: There is no moral to this story. It's just a different view of the world in which we live today, and same say it is only getting worse!

JUNE 26​​

Welcome to Winter 2021 with a fantastic Fireworks Display in the Village Bowl 6:30pm. Subject to COVID-19 Restrictions.

JUNE 26​​

TDFNL Rd 12 Dederang Mount Beauty V Yackandandah @ Dederang

JULY 6 ​​Twilight Tuesdays! Join in at the Village Bowl every week from 3:30 to 5:30pm for a great new variation of the ‘Street Party’ with fire pits, marshmallows, games and music! COVID-19 Restrictions may apply JULY 10​​

TDFNL Rd 13 Chiltern V Dederang Mount Beauty @ Chiltern

JULY 13 ​​Twilight Tuesdays! The Village Bowl 3:30 to 5:30pm for our ‘Street Party’ with fire pits, marshmallows, games and music!

COVID-19 Restrictions may apply JULY 17 ​​TDFNL Rd 14 Dederang Mount Beauty V Wahgunyah @ Dederang

THE NEXT TWO WEEKS @ WEST PEAK

Friday: Open 3pm - late • Dinner: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Community Raffles from 5:30pm.

Saturday: Open 12noon • Lunch 12 - 2pm • Dinner: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Live music 3 - 6pm 26th June: Jus’ Gordon

3rd July: ‘Halo!’

Sunday: Open 12noon • Lunch 12 - 2pm • Dinner: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Social Darts (byo darts) from 3pm

Mon & Tues: Closed

Wednesday: Open 3pm • Dinner: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Thursday: Open 3pm • Dinner: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Texas Hold 'em Poker 7pm start.

Happy Hour: Weekdays 5 - 6pm

JULY 20​​

Twilight Tuesdays! The Village Bowl 3:30 to 5:30pm for our ‘Street Party’ with fire pits, marshmallows, games and music!

COVID-19 Restrictions may apply

JULY 24​​

TDFNL Rd 15 Dederang Mount Beauty V Wodonga Saints @ Dederang

JULY 27 ​​Twilight Tuesdays! The Village Bowl 3:30 to 5:30pm for our ‘Street Party’ with fire pits, marshmallows, games and music!

COVID-19 Restrictions may apply JULY 31 ​​TDFNL Rd 16 Beechworth V Dederang Mount Beauty @ Beechworth AUG 7

TDFNL Rd 17 Mitta United V Dederang Mount Beauty @ Mitta Mitta.

AUG 14

TDFNL Rd 18 Dederang Mount Beauty V Thurgoona @ Dederang.

1 Lakeside Ave, Mount Beauty 03 5754 4985 www.westpeakhotel.com.au

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