Skier Heidi Fry looking good on Father Fosters. Pic – Riley Matthews
Left: The greatest and most active family sport! Pic – Chris Hocking
Right: Lisa Logan making the most of the fresh a couple of weeks back Pic – Tim @ Top Shots
FROM THE CEO
2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES
The IPCC Report & Pascal’s Wager
Round One - Falls Creek
The National Gravity Enduro Series acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World Series. See mention in the article with Ben McIlroy.
With COVID-19 consuming so much ‘headspace,’ you may have missed something just as important, in fact, more important in the long run. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Changes (IPCC) released its Sixth Assessment Report summarising the current climate research on how the Earth is changing as temperatures rise and what those changes will mean for the future.
Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity Enduro National Series. The series is Australia wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo Forest ACT in May. Round Three will be at Balingup WA in June; Round Four will go to Rockhampton in July and the final round will be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence River in northern NSW in August.
The science behind the report comes from 234 scientists. Like many academic disciplines, reports like this try to accurately capture points of both scientific agreement and disagreement. As the science is evolving, certain processes produce broad agreement, whilst other processes, the science is still emerging and there are strong, discordant views.
The popularity of mountain biking continues to grow. From the great efforts of some Mount Beauty locals in the 90’s - to hosting the Nationals in Feb 2000 - to the point where we have some of the best tracks in the country - both in Mount Beauty and in Falls Creek. The growth and the success means we can continue to host fabulous events.
Which brings me to Pascal’s Wager. I wrote about this in 2019, to expose a decision
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making process, founded on probability theory, a little decision theory thrown in, plus a healthy debate about God (or your chosen faith), and whether God is or is not.
The ‘Wager’ and logic behind it can be applied to the debate around climate change too.
The game of the ‘Wager’ asks humanity to analyse a position, where any action taken can be spectacularly consequential, but our understanding of those consequences is flawed, or imperfect.
In the ‘Wager’, the use of reason and logic justifies taking action and ultimately it makes sense to do so. But, without full and complete knowledge we are effectively forced to gamble (hence ‘Wager’)… Confused? What does this have to do with climate change?
Well, think of it this way. The debate and theories around climate change are nothing if not emotive, akin to talking about politics, where no one can claim, aside from their beliefs, to be necessarily
Round One of the GE National Series will be staged this weekend, beginning with practice sessions from 11am Friday. During the course of the weekend, several of the trails will be closed to general riders although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running on Friday from 11am to 6pm and again on Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt. com.au to book. On Sunday the trails will be closed to the general public, but will progressively open as the different sections of the event are completed. Pretty Valley Road will also have closures and be subject to delays should anyone be travelling back from the horse yards or Pretty Valley Pondage. Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort of mountain bike racing to what we know as Downhill or Cross Country. The Gravity Enduro is both. The athletes will start with a warm up ride from Slalom Plaza, out the Bogong High Plains Road, up the Pretty Valley Road and then across to the Trig
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right or wrong, nonetheless everyone has an opinion!
So, if climate change does result in catastrophic global warming, the steps being proposed, and effort taken now to address it will be worthwhile. The consequences of not doing anything, given what we know, suggest it’s reasonable to assume forecast change will be disruptive, to say the least.
Therefore, reason suggests that any sensible person would decide to act. Much like the reasons behind why insurance exists, to parlay the risk.
Hence, the use of the ‘Wager’ principle to draw the parallel. To believe or not to believe… this is the question.
The premise of the wager, is that it triggers an individual’s subjective validation and cognitive bias. That means, a person will consider a statement or information if it has personal meaning or significance to them and they will ignore and dismiss information that conflicts with them.
Point on the Frying Pan Spur. The aim of the game is to ride each section no faster than the fastest time allowed, and no slower than the set slowest time. Then they do the competitive bit, before riding to the start of the next competitive bit without beating or exceeding the times permitted. At the time of going to print, the final course had not been set, but they look like taking in High Voltage and Wishing Well, then heading to Flowtown, completing that before heading to Thunderbolt and then to Generator and Vortex before finishing in Slalom Plaza. Sound like a pretty easy day!!
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Alpha Lodge
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 purchased online before arrival at the resort.
Open 365 days a year. Self cater accommodation $56 p/p p/n twin/dbl. $42 p/p p/n bunk room. Parallel Street. Ph: 5758 3488 or visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au
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The day rate is $59.00. If you opt to print your permit at home you will receive a discounted fee. If arriving after 5pm and departing prior to midnight on the same day, entry is free.
PLAN YOUR TRIP
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This year operations are a little different and we ask that you plan ahead and book as much as you can online before you leave home.
1. Book Accommodation
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4. Book ATS (if required)
5. Print, Pack, Park
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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. Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefing and Timing activation. 8:30am to 1430pm Trails Open for GE competition.1500 to 1630 Presentations. If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy some good action, be at Falls Creek this weekend. Further detail from 03 5758 1200. • No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s Gravity Enduro. Pic - Jiri Cech.
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Mountain biking, road cycling, hiking and all other activities, visit the Visitor Information Centre (above the Slalom Street Day Shelter) for maps and info. Open 9am - 5pm weekdays. Ph: 03 5758 1202.
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Attunga Lodge
Season Permits are available for purchase online for $485 and can be collected at Howman’s Gap Ticket Box, the ATS building or Visitor Information Centre. Season Permit Holders must register their trip before arriving at the resort, print off the pass and place it on the dashboard of your vehicle when in resort. This is a Victorian government regulation for the 2021 season.
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Self contained accommodation open all year round with on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au
The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located in the Resort Management Office, up-stairs on the corner of Slalom Street and Snowgums Lane.
Summit Ridge Lodge
Open 8am – 5pm daily for Visitor Information and Gym Memberships. Ph: 03 5758 1200. (Map Ref: E4)
Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800.
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Accommodation Transfer Service (ATS)
Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites. On site manager and secure bike storage and workshop. Free Wi-Fi. Ph. 03 5758 3247.
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Child Care
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Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss Street Ph: 5758 3393.
Falls Creek Country Club
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Gebi’s Apartments
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Fully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25.
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Dining & Bar
Operating from the Terminal Building on the Bogong High Plains Road, the Accommodation Transfer Service will transport you, your group and your luggage to your accommodation in the village. Tickets can be prepurchased online or at the ATS terminal.
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Last Hoot Café
Falls Creek Child Care is open Mon - Fri and is located in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open 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.
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Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter) Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends and public holidays.
Hence, the analogy to God and religion and Pascal’s original theory. Whether you can prove or disprove the existence of God, it would make sense to wager that ‘s/he’ does exist, because there’s a lot to gain if it turns out ‘s/he’ does and not much lost if ‘s/he’ doesn’t.
So, back to the IPCC report – it’s grim reading. But frankly, doing nothing on climate change isn’t an option. If there is a 1% chance that the planet is heading toward a truly major disaster and delay in our actions means reaching a point of no return, our inaction is reckless. There is no planet B. We must all play a part, even the smallest change contributes.
Foodie Tip of the Week:
Skiduber.com.au – what is that you ask? We’ll the team at Feathertop Lodge, in 2019, launched a delivery service for the food they serve at their outstanding restaurant, for those who want an exceptional meal, but can’t be bothered going out.
Hence, they come to you.
The offering is extensive (all off the restaurant’s a la carte menu) and caters to all tastes (and allergies). There’s a choice of four starters, six mains, five sides, three desserts, three kids meal options, three twin share deals, plus an extensive drinks menu. All delivered to you! We had the Karaage Chicken starter, the risotto, the steak, sides of broccolini and fat chips, plus wine …all delivered in under 45mins, piping hot and all in recycled packaging. If you’ve had a big day on the mountain and those legs need a rest, give www.skiduber.com.au a go. If you need to stretch those legs, you can also do pickup.
Logic says – even if there is only a one percent chance of climate change, that is still enough reason to take action to prevent or slow climate change – to continue to enjoy what we have. Pic Chris Hocking
Now, with the sun shining and the corduroy gleaming, get out there and hit the slopes. •
Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management
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Welcome to Astra
Astra’s Modern Alpine Menu will warm you from the inside. The team at Astra are thrilled to welcome Kauri Watkin as Head Chef for season 2021.
With experience spanning around Australia, in both regional areas and major cities, Kauri’s love for local produce and cooking with the seasons shines through.
After spending time working around the world absorbing different techniques and gaining experience under award winning chefs, Kauri moved to Japan to further his knowledge and understanding of Japanese food and culture.
Working at the highly awarded Kaiseki Restaurant Kumahiko Arashiyama, he gained a true understanding of Japanese cooking and tradition.
This season at Astra indulge in Kauri’s expertly designed tasting menus. With opportunities for an exclusive Private Cellar Dining Experience, or dine in the award winning restaurant, the team at Astra will certainly look after you.
If you would like to dine at Astra this season, bookings are essential via the Astra website – https:// astrafallscreek.com.au/dining/ •
The McKaos Cancelled
Falls Creek Resort Management has today announced the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 McKayos event, Australia’s most unique Mountain Bike race. The event was forecast to welcome over 400 racers from around Australia to challenge themselves on the iconic course with interest being sky high following the events postponement in 2020. The course is infamous in mountain biking circles as the only mass start event in Australia which sees racers battle head-to-head on snow, roads and trails. Racers drop almost exactly 1000 vertical metres from the Summit of Falls Creek to the finish line at Bogong Village over 15km from the start line.
Due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic causing uncertainty for organising major events and other external factors, Falls Creek Resort Management were left with no choice but to cancel the event again for 2021. Event Supervisor, Nick Buckley, explained the decision was both difficult and sad for the resort.
“Falls Creek Alpine Resort is devastated to have had to cancel the iconic McKayos MTB event for the second year running. However, with the continued government directed lockdowns affecting our ability to plan for a major event of this nature, as well as complicating our ability to safely transport over 400 riders to the top of
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Astra’s talented international chef, Kauri Watkin. Pic – Danii Forde
The interest in the McKaos has always been huge as this start shot from 2018 show. Let’s hope we can get it together for 2022. Pic – FCRM
the mountain, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this iconic event.”
“We know how disappointed our riders, stakeholders and community will be not to see the McKayos of the race unfold in our Alpine Resort. We want to thank all the racers, spectators and crew who have made the past iterations of McKayos so amazing, it’s been quite the ride!”
“Whilst racers won’t be able to get their wheels into snow this year, we’d encourage them to look ahead and book early for the Ignition MTB Festival taking place on November 19th – 21st. With three days of incredible shuttle riding, music, demos and amazing food & drink, it’s going to be
the ultimate way to kick start the summer MTB season in Falls Creek” •
Memories
This pic turned up on digital the other day and we just had to print it. It came from Brad Wilson who said “These were great times and a special part of my life. Working alongside these guys summer and winter was so much fun.” The photo was taken in 1994 and features, from left, Dougie ‘Cannonball’ Zollo; Jeff ‘Joffa’ Dixon; James Farley; Jim ‘Jimbo’ Holz; Ronald ‘Buzz’ Sault; Brad Wilson Junior; and Mark ‘Moustachio’ Davis – sometimes referred to as the ‘Magnificent 7.
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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 guys worked as Ski Area Supervisors and Mobile Operators. Their roles would now be known as Zone Leaders.
Local groomer Nic Wilkie touched it up a bit so we could print it. Thanks guys, great work.
If anyone has any other old shots of Falls Creek and the team, let’s see if we can’t print them and get a bit of history rolling. •
CROSS COUNTRY NEWS
Meet The Team
This week we are catching up with National Team Member Casey Wright, freshly minted National Sprint and Distance Champion. She is a valuable member of the staff at Falls Creek Cross Country and has been a member of the Australian National Cross Country Team since 2012. Casey represented Australia at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeong Chang and is hoping to go to Beijing for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
1. Cross country is a hard sport; why did you choose it?
Casey: why not? It’s a good challenge!
2. What’s your favourite place to ski overseas?
Casey: It would have to be Alaska, skiing at Turn Again Pass near Anchorage in the spring is pretty good.
3. Where’s your favourite race venue?
Casey: It would have to be Pragelato, in Italy, home of the cross country events for 2006 Turin Olympics.
4. What’s your favourite training workout?
Casey: I really like adventure workouts where I get to go explore and do something challenging, it pushes my comfort zone. Apart from that, it’s probably doing some sort of speed, downhill or agility drills, just having fun on skis without thinking too much. I try to do agility once a month on snow and then speeds most weeks. Adventure sessions are reserved for big volume weeks, where I need to
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5. What did you learn in the Pyeong Chang Olympics that will help you in next year’s Beijing Olympics?
Casey: If I qualify, I think it can be quite daunting skiing at such a big event with lots of media coverage and everything that comes with large events like the Olympics. For me it’s being able to take a step back and enjoy the moment for what it is, as again it’s just another ski race.
6. If you could have dinner with any person living or not, who would it be?
Casey: I want to say David Attenborough, I feel like he could have some pretty cool conversations
7. If you were trapped on a dessert island and could only take five songs with you, what would they be?
Casey: They would be 1955 by Hilltop Hoods, Clair De Lune by Flight Facilities, Outro by M83, Nice to be Alive by Ball Park Music and Dance to Joy Division by The Wombats.
Thanks Casey, good luck with your world cup events in the Northern Hemisphere and good luck qualifying for the Olympics, not that luck has anything to do with it, we know how hard you work. •
CROSS COUNTRY NEWS
Grooming Advice
Particularly in these spring type conditions it is really important to consider the grooming when skiing later in the day. When the grooming machine heads out in the afternoon it puts heat into the already warm snow as it smooths and packs. As the air temperature has not yet dropped to zero it remains very soft, if people ski, particularly skate, straight after the grooming machine deep skate marks are left which then freeze and make the skiing the next morning diabolical to say the least. This frustrates the groomers who go to a lot of trouble to create a good skiing surface, and anyone trying to ski in the morning. Please avoid the freshly groomed snow in the afternoon and look for the trails groomed the previous night. •
Track My Ride
Has returned again this year with no cost to the user, thanks to Falls Creek Resort Management.
If you go to the snow report page on the fallscreek. com.au website and next to the header that says Cross Country Status and click XC Tracker you will see what trails have been groomed in the last 24 hours. There is also a QR code in the windy corner building that links directly to the report. •
Casey in action at the National Championships two weeks ago at Perisher. Pic – Finn Marsland
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE & BEAUTY
Photography
Ern Reeders spent some of his childhood in Mount Beauty and has spent the last 10 winters in the valley, coming up for its natural beauty and the chance to ski tour and telemark in the mountains. His interest in bird photography was sparked by seeing an explosion of Black Kites during a 'dry flood' in the Simpson Desert. Bird shooting he finds rewarding because it's challenging - taking gear, technique, patience and luck. Last year Ern won the Birdlife Australia Photography Award for the best bird in flight. He runs the Facebook group Birds of North-east Victoria and uses Nikon and Sony gear.
During winter our avian friends have been busy feeding up and building or renovating their nests ready for new life. Around the Pondage and Pebble Beach walk you'll see flocks of Red-browed Finches foraging for seeds in the grass and lifting up to nearby bushes as you walk by. Stalks of grass are there to line a nest.
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Above: White-faced Heron
Over the Pondage you might see Whitefaced Herons making trips with twigs, heading for a nest above the West Kiewa upstream.
Right: Red-browed Finch with nesting material; Pebble Beach walk
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Small birds are active as soon as the sun rises, puffed up against the cold, looking for insects or berries. Perch and pounce is the strategy.
Top left: Superb Fairywren male in breeding plumage; Mount Beauty
Sulphur-crested Cockatoos are monogamous and bond by grooming each other and playing together. Here's a pair having a play wrestle about 10m above the ground on a Tawonga South street...
Middle left: Eastern Yellow Robin scanning the ground for edibles; W Kiewa River
Bottom Left: Silvereye with a berry brekkie; Pebble Beach walk
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St Kilda Film Festival
Returns to Mount Beauty. This popular selection of Australia’s top short films is back again this year - on Saturday September 4th in Mount Beauty Community Centre at 7pm. Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts has secured this date on the Festival’s Victorian tour. Award Winners are shown in the first half of the show, and Director’s Choice films in the second. A total of 15 films will be projected on the big screen, ranging from a three minute documentary, to a 15-minute drama, with comedies and animations as well. The creative work of young, up-andcoming directors is a feature of the night. As the films haven’t been classified, under 15s should be accompanied by an adult. The usual bar will be open before the show and at interval.
Tickets at $15 are available at Mount Beauty Hardware and Drapery or at the door. 7pm, Saturday September 4th at the Mount Beauty Community Centre. Don’t miss this night!
For further information, contact Rollo Kiek, 03 5754 1750. •
Vietnam Veterans Day
On the 18th August each year, Vietnam Veterans' Day is commemorated on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. It is an opportunity to remember the sacrifices of those who died and say thank you to almost 60,000 Australians who served during the 10 years of our involvement in the Vietnam War.
The Vietnam War was Australia's longest military engagement of the 20th Century. The arrival of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam in South Vietnam during July and August 1962 marked the start of Australia’s involvement in the war. By the time the war had come to an end,
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almost 60,000 Australians served during a decade of conflict between 1962 and 1972. Tragically, 521 of them died and 3000 were wounded.
The Battle of Long Tan was a significant moment in Australia's war in Vietnam.
On 18 August 1966, in a rubber plantation near the village of Long Tan, Australian soldiers fought one of their fiercest battles of the war.
The men of Delta Company, 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, faced a force of some 2000 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops. The battle was fought in wet and muddy conditions during a heavy tropical downpour.
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By the end of the day, 17 Australians had been killed in action and 25 were wounded, one of whom died a few days later. This was the largest number of casualties in a single operation since the Australian Task Force had established its base at nearby Nui Dat the previous April.
A Life to Remember
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. •
On the 18th August each year, all the battles fought by Australians in Vietnam are commemorated, from large-scale operations to platoon and section-level encounters. We remember the sailors of the Royal Australian Navy who supported land operations, and members of the Royal Australian Air Force who served in combat and transport roles.
Trade Fair @ Falls Creek
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
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Last Wednesday (the 18th) several of our local Vietnam Vets gathered and laid wreaths at our Cenotaph in Mount Beauty to say ‘Thank You’ and to remember and reflect on the bravery, teamwork and endurance that Australians displayed throughout the war.
Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many exhibitors that will be as this year’s Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Pic - Elle Shaw.
for all members of the hospitality industry to prepare for winter and do some serious saving on product needs for the season.
To be held at the Frying Pan Inn, in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek, the Trade Fair will take place on Tuesday 2nd May from 10am to 5pm and again on Wednesday 3rd, from 9am to 4pm.
The Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day Service in Canberra is organised each year by the Vietnam Veterans and Veterans Federation ACT Inc. •
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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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 M20 DISC road bike, Carbon frame, size 60, colour- Carbon-Blue. $1,950. * Nello Viper 51 kayak. $1,500. * Ph: 0408 466 790.
Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton & Anoop Pem.
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. Stubby series 1000 universal woodturning lathe, as new, $9,000. Ph: 0408 466 790.
MEDICAL SERVICES MOUNT BEAUTY WHERE WHEN HOW WHO WHAT
Fully accredited General Practice with 37 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.
ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS
Call Kerry Mb: 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.
YOUR LOCAL PRACTICESUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY!
ALTITUDE PHYSIO & MASSAGE
Frueauf Village (below Milch Café) Grnd Flor, Rm 2, 4 Schuss St. Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5758 3766. Em: fallscreeek@altitudephysiotherapy.com.au Wb: www.altitudephysiotherapy.com.au
BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE
Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125
BUILDING & ELECTRICAL
Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service. Please 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
Our car is like our body. We must look after it all of the time - not just when something fails.
Snowmobile 2004 Polaris Trail Touring. Electric start and electric reverse. Only travelled 240km, always housed undercover at Wang Ski Club and regularly serviced. Comes with service manual and supplement. Located Mount Beauty, all offers considered. Contact Chris 0457 410 933.
BUSINESS FOR SALE
Snowmobile Yamaha VK 540 and trailer. Hi/Low gear, widetrack/longtrack, elec start, forward and reverse. Goes well. Powerful workhorse. Located at Falls Creek. $850. Ph: 0456 022 211.
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.
Lockable Car Roof Carrier, fibreglass, ideal for skis or camping gear. Fits any bar roof racks. $100. Ph: Rob 0419 544 615 or contact Barb at Hospital Op Shop.
HEALTHY EXERCISE
Imagine discovering (too late) that your Brake Pads had worn out - just as you’re heading for the tree.
It has been said that during sex you burn off as many calories as running eight miles. Who the hell runs eight miles in 30 seconds?
Regular servicing is important for the good health of your vehicle - and for your good health and safety!
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
General and Refrigerated Freight, Kiewa Delivery Service, established 2001. Delivers to and from Albury Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek five days a week. For further details, Ph: 0409 744 621.
MISSING BOOK
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 – until now when it has not been returned. This is a valuable piece of the area’s history and we hope this notice may prompt some-ones memory. Your Editor has purchased a digital copy from Melbourne University for reference, but we would love to have the original bound copy returned. Ph: 00400 350 488.
POWER GENERATOR SERVICE & REPAIR
Altitude Electrical – no job too big or too small. Domestic, Commercial & Industrial. Ben Svarc Mb: 0419 801 109
A Motoring Tip brought to you by: Rick @ Mount Beauty Service Centre, Kiewa Valley Hway, Mount Beauty, Ph: 5754 4261
FREIGHT – ALB – MTB – FALLS CREEK
Remo’s Transport fromAlbury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek Tue to Fri inclusive. Refrigeration available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320.
HAIRDRESSER
Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week and evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.
LD’S HOME PET CARE
Pet Care and Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 0407 541 695
LOCKSMITH & HANDYMAN
Codi Coutts – servicing the Kiewa Valley & North East Victoria. Ph: 0475 388 990. Em: kiewavalleylocksmith@yahoo.com
PAINTING SERVICES
Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services. Ph: Laif: 0437 023 921.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Therapy, 5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270.
Services and repairs for Standby and Prime Power generating sets. eg Diesel, Petrol and or Gas Power Generators. We also offer a 24/7 call out service if needed. Locally located at the base of the Kiewa Valley. Ph: 0407 235 891. Em: info@cogenplus.com.au
SAFETY SCAFFOLD
Mount Beauty and Falls Creek area. Ph: 0418 578 500.
SECURE STORAGE
From 2m x 2m through to 3m x 7m. Ph: 0418 578 500.
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
Local resident Pete Munday took a few minutes to pay his respects at the Cenotaph honouring Vietnam Veterans Day. Pic – Barb Talbot
FALL LINES
UKV AGM
On Thursday, September 2nd, the Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association will hold their Annual General Meeting.
This will commence at 7:30pm in the AUDITORIUM@ informationcentre on the Bogong High Plains Rd.
Come along and see what progress has been made with projects, vote in a new executive and committee and take the opportunity to raise possible future projects.
Should this not be possible due to COVID
restrictions, it will be held at the same time but via Zoom. If this happens a Zoom invitation will be sent to all members. Come and be a voice in our Kiewa community. •
THE NEXT TWO WEEKS @ WEST PEAK
WHAT'S ON IN 2021
Lock-Down changes and weather may impact some of these events. Please check with the organiser for the most up-to-date information.
AUG 1-29 Virtual Kangaroo Hoppet. Do it Your Way! Entries Now Open. https://hoppet.com.au/ virtual-hoppet.html
AUG 21 AUSXC Junior Cup Races. Falls Creek Nordic Bowl
AUG 22 Rocky Valley Rush/Sun Valley Ramble. Falls Creek Nordic Bowl
AUG 24 Twilight Tuesdays! The Village Bowl 3:30 to 5:30pm for our ‘Street Party’ with fire pits, marshmallows, games and music! Weather & COVID-19 Restrictions may apply.
AUG 26 Fireworks Fiesta powered by BMW. 7pm in the Village Bowl.
AUG 28 Kangaroo Hoppet – our fantastic International Cross Country Ski Race. https://hoppet.com.au/ Cancelled – Refer announcement in this paper.
AUG 31 Twilight Tuesdays! The Village Bowl 3:30 to 5:30pm for our ‘Street Party’ with fire pits, marshmallows, games and music! Weather & COVID-19 Restrictions may apply.
SEP 2 Thursday. Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association Annual General Meeting. 7:30pm in the AUDITORIUM information centre on the Bogong High Plains Rd.
SEP 4 Saturday. St Kilda Film Festival in Mount Beauty Community Centre at 7pm. A total of 15 films. Drinks prior and at interval. Tickets at Mt Beauty Hardware and at the door. SEP 4-5 Rescheduled AUS XC National Champ’s. Falls Creek Nordic Bowl.
~ MAJOR UPCOMING EVENTS ~
Nov 6 The Outdoor School Bogong celebrates 50 years of providing excellent education to thousands of students. Ph: 03 57543 1732
Texas Hold 'em Poker 7pm start.
Happy Hour: Weekdays 5 - 6pm
VILLAGE DIRECTORY
Nov 27-29 Alpine Challenge 2021 https://www. runningwild.net.au/alpine-runs/alpinechallenge.html
