This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 3 September 2021

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SPRING EDITION THIRTEEN

FRIDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 2021

Spring is in the air…!

Our beautiful village – with so much to offer! Another fabulous pic by Chris Hocking ​​Bottom images: A couple more excellent examples of Ern Reeders fabulous local bird photography – a laughing Kookaburra in flight and another enjoying a tasty morsel!

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n a non COVID-19 season,See Spring Enduro World Series. mention is usually the tail end of the season, in the article with Ben McIlroy. with plenty of deals to be had on Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction accommodation, end of season sales on with Falls Creek Resort are pleased gear and plenty of Management sunshine to close out the to present of the 2017tan.

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What better timebe at Forest ACT in May. Round Three will of year to learn to ski, or squeeze in thatgo to Balingup WA in June; Round Four will last cheeky trip for the season.

The sun is will Rockhampton in July and the final round shining (generally), the kids have a hoot of be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence a time – few if any complaints about being River in northern NSW in August. cold and the abundance of offers make it The popularity of mountain biking continues a compelling value proposition, whilst the to grow.

From the great efforts of some Mount runs are generally beginner friendly with Beauty locals than in thepeak 90’s times.

- to hosting fewer people Then the there’s Nationals in Feb 2000 to the point where the backcountry spring- corn…

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BUT - if by the time you’re reading this

- a miracle has happened and the lifts are supporters and I’ve skied with members Round One of the GE National Series turning, then disregard my melancholy tone of the Cats footy team, here in Falls Creek will be staged this weekend, beginning – WAY too early in September, instead and get out there for some spring turns and with practice sessions from 11am Friday. of holding the premiership cup. Just like celebrate. There would be nothing better During theupcourse of the weekend, than waking from this nightmare andseveral I’m holding out hope to see the lifts turn of the trails will be closed to general having 30 odd days of normal… well, as riders and the resort full of people (any people although BlueasDirt havetoshuttles runningreally), I’m holding out hope that Geelong close to normal life will is going resemble on Friday from–11am to 6pm andtype again on will provide a distraction from the noise of these days! (Note it’s very hard to Saturday from crossed…)

9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per COVID-19 and erase the disappointment with your fingers day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt.and frustration of losing another grand Spring at the resort isOn alsoSunday the time com.au to book. thewhen trails will final. Well, I can dream! thebecommunity comes together in No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s closed to the general public,support but will It would certainly start to of progressively the many greatopen causes, helping to raise Gravity Enduro.be Pica- great Jiri Cech. as the different sections Father’s Day weekend if the Cats win on funds for Leukemia research, with the of the event are completed. Pretty Valley Friday Point onand the Frying Spur. reason The aim night providePan another toof the ‘Light Night’ campaign, or and the SES Roadthe will also have closures be subject tocelebrate game is to ride each section no faster than the and forget, for a minute, all the BBQ on Grand Final day, the Ski Patrol delays should anyone be travelling back from challenges fastest everyone time allowed, and no slower than the set is facing during these raffles and fund raisers… or any reason the horse yards or Pretty Valley Pondage. incredibly slowesttrying time. times.

Then they do the competitive bit, really to get a crowd together and celebrate.

Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort before riding to the start of the next competitive Celebrate something…!

Dad’s out there – have an of mountain bike racing to what we know To allbitthe without beating or exceeding the times awesome Father’s Day, if you’re able Which brings me to the footy.

I’m a dieas Downhill or Cross Country. The Gravity permitted.

At the time(I of goinglove to print, the celebrate with your family would to hard Geelong Cats The supporter – born Enduro is both. athletes will and start with final course had not been set, but they look like to say ‘and friends’) and remember bred.

To beup a Cats supporter is toPlaza, be theout the be able a warm ride from Slalom taking in High Voltage and Wishing Well, then the remarkable things, the little things, the very definition of Plains resilient.

I’ve lost more Bogong High Road, up the Pretty things heading to Flowtown, completing that before that matter most. bets on their performance in the to finals Valley Road and then across the Trig heading to Thunderbolt and then to Generator than I’d care to remember, I’ve ‘donated’ and Vortex before finishing in Slalom Plaza. cartons of beer to too many Richmond

Sound like a pretty easy day!!

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. •

WHEN THE BRIGHT YELLOW FLAGS ARE OUT Open

by Appointment – WE’RE OPEN!

For Groups, Clubs etc Locate right beside the bottom station of Halley’s Comet Chairlift!

Phone: 03 5758 1200

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 the Falls Creek Museum.

Please try to in allow 24hours notice.

4 Slalom Street, southern end of the Panabode building.

For further information: Phone: 03 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

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 Fully@fallscreekalpineresort 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 RestaurantFalls @ Creek QT & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2021 Edition THIRTEEN Open daily 8am - 8pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza.

Ph: 03 5732 8000. Refer ad this edition.

FROM THE CEO Any finally, a word of thanks and praise.

The editor of this fine newspaper, through thick and thin, has not missed a beat in making sure the publication gets out into the community and a few local kids pick up a few bucks delivering it. Ken provides news, views and the occasional inappropriate joke (check out last week’s classifieds!!!). Ken Bell – you’re a legend and thanks for what you do for our community, our mountain and the Valley. You’re a true champion, who’s community spirit provides inspiration when our mettle is tested.

Cheers to you Bellie and thanks.

Now, to those who can, if you can, get out there and hit the slopes…

Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management

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​In previous years, our Light the Night celebration raised significant funds for the Leukemia Foundation and was enjoyed by many families and friends – here Speedy and Georgie and the kids. Pic – Danii Forde

COVID-19 update The Bogong Power Station Information Centre is closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For more information:

agl.com.au/hydro AGLCommunity@agl.com.au

03 5754 3222

PUBLIC NOTICE This paper, and our contributors, are working extremely hard to be positive and care for the people in our community.

Some time back we mentioned mental health.

If you have a tax problem – you go to the best tax agent. If your car blows up – you go to a very good mechanic. If you get lost – you would want the best SES personnel looking for you.

~ OPEN DAILY ~ from 10am – 2pm during lockdown

Take away Dinners on selected nights!

Goodies available on the website: www.milchcafebar.com Phone: 03 5758 3407 4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek

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Therefore, if you are feeling a little down – then you seek out the best advice possible.

• Now Open • 5pm – 8pm Seven Days a Week For our full menu available as Take Away!

Great Pizza and Burgers Phone your orders through

03 5758 3088 Slalom Plaza (opp Halley’s Comet) Map Ref: F3 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2021 Edition THIRTEEN

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS Hours of Enjoyment

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ith very little happening at Falls Creek this week, locals and the National XC team are taking advantage of snow, grooming, spring like weather and no crowds. Being able to get out and get a couple of hours of exercise in these pristine conditions must be very nice.

Speaking of spring, by the time you read this, it will officially be spring and we can start thinking about the best skiing conditions and arguably the best XC skiing in the world.

Very few places in the world offer the spring snow pack combined with the fantastic rolling terrain that Falls Creek’s backcountry has.

As they say every beach has its day but for the best off-piste skating I am yet to ski anywhere that matches our terrain and consistency of corn snow.

HOME DELIVERY NOW AVAILABLE! ~ Falls Creek & the Upper Kiewa Valley ~ If you can't get off the mountain, or are finding it hard to get to the shops during lockdown, you can now order everything you need from the butchery online, and we'll deliver it to your door!

Simply head to the link below, fill out our online form and include all your contact details and any products you'd like to order.

 https://bit.ly/2XHzpze  Once we've received payment over the phone, your order will be on its way to you on your nominated delivery date!

Free delivery available to Falls Creek addresses on Wednesdays & Fridays. Mount Beauty, Tawonga South & Tawonga addresses on weekdays.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give Will a call at the shop on 03 5754 1888.

211 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South

After a couple of days of spring freeze / thaw the world is your oyster for back country skating - just leave early (but not too early) and follow the sun.

I tend to have two different plans when heading for a spring BC skate, either a longish tour, visiting huts or destinations like the Fainters or my favourite, skating for turns.

Grab a friend, some food, an older pair of skating skis and head off, popular longish skates include Spion Kopje, the Fainters, Mount Jim, a circumnavigation of Pretty Valley, or visit any of the Huts in the area.

My other plan of attack is skating for turns, a bit of experience and paying attention to the sun will direct you to some great descents with just enough softening effect from the sun to allow dreamy tele or parallel turns on perfect corn.

Favourite spots for turns are exploring around the Rocky Knolls especially heading back to Rocky Valley Dam, the backside of Mt Nelse and the glades off Langford’s Loop. Heathy Spur also offers lots of possibilities with many north facing glades heading down to Nelse Creek.

WE'RE STILL HERE! We have lots to keep you warm & secure!

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

Where to now? With so many options available, there is so much to enjoy – but planning is vital.

Pic – Courtesy FCXC

Tips for a successful BC skate. ❄ Pay attention to the weather, the days leading up to your trip and what is happening during the day, no one enjoys a slog through ankle deep mashed potatoes if you leave your run home too late. ❄ Use older gear, breakages can happen. ❄ A pair of older skating skis with a bit of side cut helps with the turns, non-racing poles with slightly larger baskets help if it gets soft. ❄ Older skating boots are softer and help with the tele thing, and if you have to walk a section it won’t matter.

Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store

❄ Sunscreen – of course, is a must!

Mon – Fri: 9am –5:30pm Saturday: 9am –4pm Sun & Public Hol.s: 9am –2pm

Now get out and make the most of your two hours of exercise! •

12 – 14 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

Ph: 03 5754 1999

summit ridge restaurant

~ Take Away now Available ~ A mix of Pastas, Soup and Souvlaki – as well as our sourdough loaves!

1 Bogong High Plains Rd

Coffee, Breakfast & Lunch

open daily from 8am 03 5758 3615 Closed Sunday 4th for the Community Breakfast 4

Full Menu on the Website: www.summitridge.com.au Orders from 5:30pm Six nights Closed Tuesdays Phone: 03 5758 3800 for reservations book through the website!

For Or reservations call 03 5758 3800 Web: www.summitridge.com.au or Em: ski@summitridge.com.au Email: ski@summitridge.com.au Schuss Creek Ref: K3 8 Street, SchussFalls Street, FallsMap Creek

Map Ref: K3

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FOOD FOR SHEPPARTON Falls Creek Community Digs Deep

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arlier last week, some of the figures being promoted around Shepparton were that nearly 20,000 people were confined to their homes, quarantining for about two week. Out of a population of some 69,000, that is a lot of people ‘out of action’ so to speak. Even if these figures were only half right, that would still be 10,000 people locked down. That’s a lot of people and a tremendous disruption to the proper functioning of the community.

Getting food to people is a major problem and that is where Falls Creek comes in.

The Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce and its members have undertaken a food drive to assist with the current food and essential supply crisis currently unfolding in Shepparton.

Before the latest lockdown in Regional Victoria was announced on Saturday 21st August, lodges, cafes and restaurants across the mountain were stocked up and ready for a busy winter weekend. Following the lockdown announcement and guests having to leave the resort, there was an excess of perishable food in venues. As a result, the Falls Creek business community is donating food from its venues to the community of Shepparton to help alleviate the food and essential supplies shortage that has affected the regional city.

After a disastrous season 2020 with nothing happening – and season 2021 ‘going to the dogs’ with three lockdowns across

​Steve Bond at Feathertop Lodge, packing up a heap of fresh food to be sent to the folk in need in Shepparton.

Pic – Courtesy Falls Creek Chamber.

Melbourne and Victoria, the earnings of the operators have been decimated. But, the Falls Creek business community has ‘dug deep’ into the fridges and freezers and is donating a ‘truck load’ of perfectly good food to those in need in Shepparton President of the Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce, Lisa Logan expressed concern at the current situation and our community’s desire to assist the regional city of Shepparton, “Falls Creek businesses are concerned about the current food shortage in Shepparton and saw an opportunity to provide direct assistance to that community in need.”

“Falls Creek has been well supported by regional Victorians who have been visiting the resort, enjoying the winter experiences,

and helping us to keep our venues and mountain open when Melbourne was in lockdown. At Falls Creek we know the importance of banding together as a community and helping out when we can.”

The food from Falls Creek operators was collected by Red Cross last Saturday and delivered to Lisa McKenzie at GVCare Lighthouse Projects in Shepparton for immediate distribution to the community. •

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Lake Eildon and Inlet Valve

Falls Creek

Open 10am 8am –- 7pm 6pm Daily · 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

We're proud to support our local communities Each year, our AGL Hydro Community Fund awards grants to community-based initiatives, projects and events in and around Mount Beauty and Eildon.

To see if you are eligible for one of our grants, download our guidelines or call us, then submit your application between 1 September 2021 and 30 September 2021.

For pick and pack deliveries please visit www.foodworkshighcountry.com.au

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THANK YOU! From the Medical Centre

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irstly, we’d like to acknowledge the significant toll the Pandemic has taken on our community members and local businesses. We say thank you to the many hundreds of people in our Community who are already fully or partially vaccinated. Your vaccination protects more than just yourself; it protects our community, our children, our elderly, our friends and our vulnerable.

It also protects the things we cherish such as our small businesses, health services, community services, sport and recreation.

Vaccinations Vaccination is the way out of lockdowns and will lead to resumption of a more normal life. The vaccines are very safe and extremely effective. There is ample evidence from overseas, and now in NSW and Victoria, ▼ Falls Creek

that Covid-19 is rapidly becoming a disease of unvaccinated people. Fully vaccinated people are significantly less likely to have any symptoms, be hospitalised or die.

Community members can be reassured that our medical, nursing and reception staff have all been vaccinated, with either Astra Zeneca or Pfizer.

Covid and Our Community As a small, remote community we are particularly vulnerable to the effects of this Pandemic. Our community should be aware that if Covid-19 comes to our town, our hospital will not be able to manage anybody with flu-like symptoms, much less Covid-19.

All unwell people will need to go to Albury, or beyond, for their care. Many of you will already know the significant toll this takes on our patients and their families.

MEDICAL SERVICES

Mount Beauty ▼

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.

WHAT F ​ ully accredited General Practice with 42 years of service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

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

EMERGENCY EMERGENCY 000 Ambulance 000 EMERGENCY BROADCASTER Alpine Radio (Fires & Floods) 96.5 FM ELECTRICITY Faults & Emergencies 13 17 99 FIRE Falls Creek/Mount Beauty/ Tawonga 000 HOSPITAL Mount Beauty 5754 3500 MEDICAL CENTRES Falls Creek 5758 3238 Mount Beauty 5754 3400

There is no denying that the Pandemic is causing fear and anxiety and propagating distrust. This is a natural reaction to our current circumstances. We all have opinions on how hotel quarantine, lockdowns, closed borders and vaccination programs could have been run better. But we should try not to confuse these concerns with how the medical and scientific community agrees the virus should be managed.

Research and Medical Science We have become increasingly concerned about some of the information being shared, especially on social media. We acknowledge that most people only have the best intentions, but some of this information puts people at risk, especially vulnerable people.

One scientist or doctor may have an opinion and it may even be the opinion of some of their peers. But scientific evidence is not the opinion of one or many individuals.

It is formed by extensive research which is rigorously scrutinised and then re-checked by independent experts.

We would encourage everyone to gather their advice from published, scientific evidence rather than opinions. If you feel strongly about sharing something, please consider sharing it privately rather than with the community. If you can’t verify that the information is accurate, even if it looks accurate, then please consider not sharing it at all. Misinformation is the enemy to beating Covid-19.

Where to from here?

POLICE (non-emergency) Falls Creek Mount Beauty Wangaratta REGIONAL ROADS VICTORIA Falls Creek RACV Falls Creek/Mount Beauty BURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS CFA STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Falls Creek WILDLIFE RESCUE

131 444 5758 3424 5754 4244 5723 0600 133 778 5758 3287 5750 1230 1800 668 511 13 25 00 0421 553 527

Our GPs have been asked almost any question you can imagine. Please make a time to chat with one of your trusted doctors, who will confidentially support you through these challenging times, without judgement. Please also consider booking your vaccine as soon as possible. • Dr Damian Heman B. Med, MD (Distinction). EM Cert(ACEM).

B.PropEc (Hons). ACRRM Trainee

2021 WINTER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:

Ed 14 * 10.09.21 * Great skiing and time to enjoy the sun and the snow! (C) Ed 15 * 17.09.21 * Spring is in the air. The blossoms are in full bloom. Enjoy our area! (C) Ed 16 * 24.09.21 * At the Close of winter, we trust we have more activities to enjoy! (C) SEd 01 * 15.10.21 * Summer Edition One featuring as many summer activities as we can. (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.

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ADVERTISING RATES:

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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

Work Available There is work coming up on the BHP Road starting in October, for traffic controllers from October until Christmas. Experienced Traffic Controllers would be great, but definitely not essential, as the company would be more than happy to train the right person.

Call Jacinta on Mb: 0407 836 266.

BEDROCK TRAFFIC

Jump Rope for Heart Every year local primary school students take part in Jump Rope for Heart to help raise funds to fight heart disease. What is Jump Rope for Heart? It’s a skipping challenge where kids enjoy some great physical activity (perfect for home learning time), learn some new tricks and skills, and encourage people to support their efforts by donating whatever they can to the cause.

Chelsea, Xander and Kirsten are some of the children participating this year and between them they’ve racked up over 10 hours of skipping so far – an amazing feat! Kirsten has been working on her trick moves, perfecting the double under criss-cross and the quadruple under on a trampoline.

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.

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.

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.

It has been a record year for visitation this summer and Resort Management would like to get your feedback on events, visitor Heart disease affects hundreds of thousands demographic, mountain biking and general ofobservations. people and their families in Australia so it’sTherefore very closeyou to home for many of us. are invited to join the relevant Resort Management personnel Funds raised for the Heart Foundation have and other members of the community for a gone into some great advances including summer season debrief meeting. theThis development of the pacemaker, meeting will take place on mobile intensive care ambulances, and 9:30am the 000 to Wednesday 26th April from number. around 11:30am in the Boardroom above Foodworks in QT. How can you help? Well, consider making a If you have any specific agenda items, please donation (and any donation is wonderful) to email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. a participant via their page – this We look forward to fundraising seeing you all there.

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means you can sponsor any child’s efforts.

Chelsea, Xander and Kirsten’s pages are: UKVRA presents… https://www.jumprope.org.au/ fundraisers/175XB3

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https://www.jumprope.org.au/ fundraisers/DHTC8G

Sunday 28th May 5pm https://www.jumprope.org.au/

Mount Beauty Information Centre fundraisers/D640AG

Auditorium. BYO drinks and nibbles.

Skip off day is the 8th September so get in Tickets: Mount BeautyNewsagency and support the Heart Foundation! Thanks for your wonderful support.4204 Ph: 5754

$25,is$20 Kirsten also (members), making masks$10 and(students) selling them to raise funds, and that people are able to donate cash if they prefer.

Contact Fiona on Mb: 0402 123 028. •

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

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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. • ​Keeping fit and raising money – a credit to Zander Trade Creek and hisFair friends.@PicFalls – Courtesy Fiona McLennan Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity

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Blade X rollerblades, as new not yet used, men’s size 43, $100. Ph: 0408 466 790.

Affordable skiing Snowmobile 2004 Polaris Trail Touring. Electric start in your own and electric reverse. Only travelledbackyard!

240km, always

housed undercover at Wang Ski Club and regularly ofand the value serviced.Take Comes advantage with service manual supplement. packed* Local Pass - exclusively Located Mount Beauty, all offers considered.

Contact Chris 0457offered 410 933. to local residents.

S​ tubby series 1000 universal woodturning lathe, as new, $250 per + $45 per Day $9,000.

Ph: 0408 466Adult 790.

$140OFper Child + $35 per Day A TOUCH HUMOUR If you’re** feeling depressed, try drinking litres of More Benefits infive2017** water before you go to sleep. It’ll give you a reason to get out of orders bed in the in morning!

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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Ph: 5758 1000 Altitude Electrical – no03 job too big or too small. Domestic, Commercial & Industrial.

Ben Svarc Mb: 0419 801 109 * Conditions apply FREIGHT – ALB – MTB – FALLS CREEK Remo’s Transport fromAlbury/Wodonga to Mount 6 and Falls Creek Tue to Fri inclusive.

Beauty 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.

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General and Refrigerated Freight, Kiewa Delivery Service, established 2001. Delivers to and from Albury Crescent WHER E Tawonga Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek five days a week.

For further details, Ph:- 0409 744 Mon 621. - Friday WHEN 8:30am 5:00pm

MISSING BOOK10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays A copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis titled ‘The 3400 for Interaction betweenPh: the5754 Environment, Land Use and HOW Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between 1850 appointments and 1985’ was left for community in the care of 24 this hours for emergencies Mr Bill Sutton. Bill was happy to lend the book – until nowWHO when it has not been returned.

This isJeff a valuable Drs Mark Zagorski, piece of the area’s history and weLibby hope Garoni, this notice Robinson, Skye may prompt some-ones memory. Your Editor has Zagorski, purchased a digital Delaney, copy fromLaura Melbourne University Angela & the Anoop Pem. for reference, but we would Stratton love to have original bound copy returned. Ph: 00400 350 488.

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POWER GENERATOR SERVICE & REPAIR Services and repairs for Standby and Prime Power YOUR LOCAL PRACTICE generating sets. eg Diesel, Petrol and or Gas Power SUPPORTING THE Generators. We also offer a 24/7 callCOMMUNITY! out service if needed.

Locally located at the base of the Kiewa Valley. Ph: 0407 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty T 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 Mon – Thurs; 8am - 1pm Fri & Sat. No Taxi Service Sunday. Special Bookings outside these hours may be made by prior arrangement.

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Lock-Down changes and weather may impact some of these events. Please check with the organiser for the most up-to-date information.

Remembering All The Blokes This Father's Day:

AUG 1-29 Virtual Kangaroo Hoppet. Do it Your Way! Entries Now Open. https://hoppet.com.au/ virtual-hoppet.html

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Father, A Son, Two Fishing Rods in the Pond. The blokes standing side by side, silently admiring the peace and tranquillity of this stunning landscape in the late afternoon sun.

I wonder what stories they would be sharing; the joy of being together; the memories of special times shared together, as they basked in the last of the late winter sun.

SEP 2​​

Thursday. Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association Annual General Meeting.

7:30pm in the AUDITORIUM@ informationcentre on the Bogong High Plains Rd. POSTPONED – Until October 7th – but to be confirmed.

SEP 4​​

Mount Beauty Community Market. 9am – 1pm Top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent. You make it, you bake it, you grow it, you’re welcome. Phone Bev: 0419 289 672, or Email: bevbantick@gmail.com

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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.

OCT 3​​

Local hirer of steel Kwikstage

Daylight saving time 2021 in Victoria will begin at 2am on Sunday, 3 October

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Happy Father's Day to all the blokes this Sunday, whether you be Fathers, Sons, Uncles, Granddads, Brothers and those no longer with us, as we are once again isolated from the ones that we love.

NOV 6​​

In the meantime, let's hope these two can reel in some mighty big ones!

NOV 27-29 Alpine Challenge 2021 https://www. runningwild.net.au/alpine-runs/alpinechallenge.html.POSTPONED Until 23rd and 24th April 2022.

The Outdoor School Bogong celebrates 50 years of providing excellent education to thousands of students. Ph: 03 57543 1732

NOV 19-21 ​Ignition Mountain Bike Festival at Falls Creek. The start of the official MTB season. https://ignitionmtb.com.au/

In memory of my own late father and brother. • Elene Wood

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