This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 18 June 2021

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WINTER EDITION TWO

​It’s a wonderful experience to behold!

Top: Sunrise snowmaking – simply fabulous! Pic – Chris Hocking Left: Emma and Brad got right into the early skiing for QBW/end. Pic – Marie Edwards Right: All smiles and loving the fun in the snow! Pic – Chris Hocking

FRIDAY 18TH JUNE 2021

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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 12TH 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 Adult youQT plan ahead and Falls book as much as you can online before 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) Free Centre Free (above the 1. Steam Book Accommodation 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 @ QT Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2021 Edition TWO Open daily 8am - 8pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza.

Ph: 03 5732 8000. Refer ad this edition.

FROM THE CEO Please help us protect ourselves by being COVIDSafe, but protect the environment also!

Finally, a huge thank you to all our stakeholders and resort businesses. This was a big weekend for many reasons, and you all deserve recognition for your resilience and determination.

Foodie Tip of the Week: Again, for regular readers, you know I have to dine out at least two, if not three nights a week to get through the smorgasbord of options at Falls Creek. This week, with the help of my teenage sons, we broke tradition (normally start the season off at Someplace Else Bar & Grill) and headed to the Last Hoot.

Traditionally, ‘The Hoot’ has been pasta and pizza… not this year. Burgers have been added to their refined menu and WOW they’re good. A staple is always the cheese, bacon and garlic bread starter, which was woofed down by two very hungry boys.

What followed were three outstanding burgers… the pulled pork burger, then the loaded pork burger and the buttermilk fried chicken burger, all with obligatory fries.

The pork is slowed cooked at Tim & Ben’s other regional foodie pub – The Myrtleford Buttery Factory, now called the Old Factory (and Brewing Co.). 12 hours of slow cooked deliciousness, so tender. Whilst the buttermilk fried chicken burger should have the Colonel quaking… it was delicious. Son number one had regrets however, by not trying the 400g double cheese burger… so I guess we’ll be going back. Book on 03 5758 3088… oh and try the Old Factory beers on tap… the Pale Ale is mighty drinkable.

Now get out there and lay down some tracks.

Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management

What a great sight, lots of man-made and fresh snow and smiles – even it is was a bit overcast.

Pic – Lucy McEwan FCRM

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Burger Menu 11:30 to 3pm 7 days 5:30pm – 9pm Mon to Sat 5:30pm - 8pm Sundays

Open Six Days a week From 4:30pm Closed Mondays Bookings Essential (refer to website) www.someplaceelsefallscreek.com

ph: 03 5758 3255 www.attungalodge.com.au

Now Open

Ph: 0419 596 569

1 Sitzmark St, Falls Creek Map Ref: I4

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~ Now on Tap ~ Old Factory Brewing Co​​​​ Four fabulous local beers to try Slalom Plaza (opp Halley’s Comet) Bookings Essential Ph: 03 5758 3088 Map Ref: F3 3

LOCAL HISTORY Racing - Stimulates!

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uch was the title of an article in the May 1950 edition of SKI-HORIZON magazine, the official journal of the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs (F.O.V.S.C) which was formed in 1947.

The journal included a regular item by members “Why I Ski” and Skippy St Elmo, pioneering skier at Falls Creek wrote about her passion for racing. Then 33 years old, Skippy had first skied only five years earlier when, newly married, she and her husband Toni spent the winter living in Wallace’s Hut. After the winter working as an assistant to the S.E.C hydrological surveyor Toni was offered a new post doing similar work measuring snow depths and water flows for the S.E.C’s Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. In 1946 the couple became the first full time residents of Falls Creek.

Skippy’s introduction to racing came that year when Toni entered her in the first club championships held by the Bogong Ski Club at Rocky Valley. “Up to that stage,” Skippy wrote, “my skiing was confined to the practice slopes and it seemed like I had joined the ranks of ‘no hopers’ - getting nowhere fast.” With five minutes’ notice that she was competing in the open slalom Skippy’s ‘legs went to jelly.’ “I do not even remember going through the flags - perhaps I didn’t - still at the end of the nightmare run I was happy to learn that the third fastest time was mine. I knew from then

S​ kippy St. Elmo with instructor Milan Kovacic on the Summit with Lorna Clarke on the rope tow. In the background is the Bogong Ski Club.

Pic – Courtesy Falls Creek Museum

on my goal was to be a racing skier but did not realise how hard and long the road was to be and still is.”

summit ridge restaurant

Opening Wednesday 23rd June FULL A LA CARTE MENU​​​​​ Modern Australian cuisine Five course degustation menu on Saturday evenings

1 Bogong High Plains Rd

Wonderful amenity ~ roaring log fire in our fabulous stone hearth!

Closed Tuesdays Phone: 03 5758 3800 for reservations For reservations call 03 5758 3800 Email: ski@summitridge.com.au or Em: ski@summitridge.com.au www.summitridge.com.au SchussSchuss Street, Street, Falls Creek Falls Map CreekRef: K3

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Coffee, Breakfast & Lunch

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

Skippy trained with the men from Bogong Ski Club and in 1949 won both the Downhill and Combined State Championship held at Mt Buller. In her memoirs she recalls that “I could now understand why Toni had insisted I train hard. Racing had been fun, as well as an unforgettable experience. I had felt strong and managing the rough and ice patches in the downhill was no trouble to me.

After my second run in the slalom I felt so fresh and fit I was ready to do it all again.” The following year she was selected in the Victorian team to compete in New Zealand.

Summer training involved long hikes on the Bogong High Plains accompanying Toni on

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LOCAL HISTORY his rounds of the water races at weekends training with the team from Bogong Ski Club “…jogging over the plains and climbing steep slopes and river hopping along the upper Kiewa. If the weather was bad we would practice the art of tying our feet into skis with the ‘Long Thong.” Back in those early days safety bindings were unheard of. The binding of the day, as far as Toni was concerned, was unsuitable for his technique of skiing. The use of the ‘Long thong’ (a 7 foot 2.13m length of leather) securely held the boot to the ski, with absolutely no movement. I remember when I raced at Hotham and Buller I was conscious of the whispered jokes about my crazy leather bindings.”

In 1951 the first rope tow was established in the Falls Creek bowl, but now coached

by Hungarian born Milan Kovacic, Skippy was training further afield on the slopes of Mt McKay and Ruined Castle. With the long climb up two runs was usually the maximum they achieved. The ski run down from the Ropers lookout was also a regular training slope. A highlight in Skippy’s racing career came in 1953 when Albury Ski Club held an Open Championship.

Competing against the men in giant slalom and down-hill Skippy won the event. She wrote “it had never for a moment occurred to me it was any big deal racing against the men. Both Toni and Milan had always insisted I ski with the men whenever it was possible. John Wagner and Frank Prihoda, both Czech Olympic skiers, were both very friendly and helpful. John Wagner offered me advice which I gladly accepted ....and I did manage to win. Later, John told me, in his experience skiing, even in Europe he had never known a woman to win an Open Ski Championship.” Skippy was then 36 years old. • Article kindly supplied by Diana Patterson, a previous board member with FCRM and a member of the Falls Creek Historical Society.

​ EDSA Ski Teams race at Falls Creek for the first time. Bogong won the Silver Disc. No 8 is Skippy St.Elmo N (the only female competitor) Later she raced in New Zealand with Bob Scott (No 3) and Bob Howe (No 13) representing Albury Ski Club. Pic – Courtesy Falls Creek Museum. Bob Howe’s book ‘Melting Tracks’ is available for purchase in the Falls Creek Museum.

OPEN FOR LUNCH

11:30am - 2:30pm daily Mountain views, friendly staff, reasonable prices, and delicious food!

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FIXX Open 11am daily Lunch, Après, Dinner Cocktails and Desserts Welcome Back Winter Covid check in required Take Away Available Bookings Essential Phone: 03 5758 3407 Open 11am – 9pm Drinks – Snacks – Meals

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Open 8am – 12noon Great coffee – Snacks

4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek

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FALL LINES XC News Well that storm the BOM promised us was a bit of a fizzer for Falls Creek, but we did get snow on the ground, the cross country groomer was out and people were skiing.

Of course we were disappointed with the rain that followed, but the winter solstice is not until next week so anything before then is a real bonus.

Our shop and café are coming together, the new ski rental fleet has arrived and the team at Falls Creek Cross Country are getting back into the swing of things.

We are optimistic for a great season (as always) and it is good to know that Falls Creek has a couple of the best and most motivated xc groomers in the country.

The great xc track skiing that Falls Creek is famous for is only possible with the expertise of experienced and motivated operators backed up by modern grooming machinery and the dedication of Falls Creek management to provide xc skiers a fantastic experience. This season there are two machines available for grooming the trails, a smaller lighter Prinoth Husky with rubber tracks for early season, low snow and

the bigger Prinoth BR 350 for when it gets real.

Keep up to date with ski conditions and grooming by checking out our Facebook page, Falls Creek Cross Country and Windy Corner Café.

See you on the snow. •

The Martin Romuld Prinoth Cross Country trail grooming machine – with Track Setters poised, checks out the snow covered environment to work how many more k’s of trails we can get in. Pic – Courtesy Falls Creek XC

New Exercise Equipment The Rotary Club of Mount Beauty is very excited to announce that it has completed its project of installing Outdoor Fitness Equipment (OFE) for the community of the Upper Kiewa Valley.

In these uncertain days of COVID lockdowns when many people are suffering loneliness and depression, the club have provided an opportunity for our residents to get out of the house and improve their wellbeing by exercising in a

safe and beautiful outdoor environment.

Because our towns are spread over an eight kilometre stretch, there are two locations for this OFE – one in Jack Heberle Rotary Park in Tawonga South and the other in Pioneer Park in Tawonga – thus giving the whole community the opportunity of getting out and doing something positive.

In planning this project, the Rotary Club was fortunate to have obtained two grants towards the OFE – $60,000 from the Mount Beauty and District Community Bendigo Bank and $40,000 from the Alpine Shire via the Bushfire Community Recovery program – for which we are truly grateful. Dr Mark Zagorski, a member of

Fully licensed restaurant

INTIMATE DINING EXPERIENCE! Roi and Sue are now focusing on providing intimate dinners for small groups with prearranged bookings and four days notice.

Talk with Sue and Roi about your favourite menu and enjoy the fabulous quality that Roi is renown for!

Phone: 03 5754 4495

177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga

Bookings Essential Ph: 03 5758 3232 6

Bed & Breakfast Full a la carte menu Complimentary Pick-up Service

Ph: 03 5758 3232 14 Parallel Street

Map Ref: G2

alpine lodge | restaurant | bar

+ warm ambience + chilled tunes + relaxing and cozy + beautiful wines + amazing food

5758 3766

HUNGRY?

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Happy Hour 4pm Dinner 5pm - late

Altitude Physiotherapy & Massage Frueauf Village (below Milch Cafe) BOOK ONLINE: altitudephysiotherapy.com.au OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK PHONE

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FALL LINES Falls Creek Museum

Members of the Rotary Club of Mount Beauty with Alpine Shire Mayor, Cr John Forsyth opening our new Outdoor Fitness Equipment. Pic – Ken Bell

our local rotary club, headed the project and led it to its conclusion just recently.

Local businesses carried out the groundwork which prepared the sites for the installation of the equipment by ‘a_space,’ a Melbourne company dealing in Outdoor Fitness Equipment since 1995.

Thanks also to Al Randall, who supplied, erected and dismantled the safety fencing during the project.

The Alpine Shire Mayor, Cr John Forsyth, performed the ‘official opening’ last Wednesday accompanied by the majority of the members of the local rotary club and representatives from the Community Bank, Mount Beauty and District.

Now there is even more reason to get out and exercise – for both your physical health and your mental health – courtesy of the Rotary Club of Mount Beauty, the Community Bank, Mount Beauty and District and the Alpine Shire. •

To maximise your appreciation of our resort, a visit to the museum is a must.

Open from 12noon until 4pm this Saturday, the museum is fantastic.

There are many relics and some great films from many days back and it presents a fantastic insight into how our village grew.

Speaking of museum, the historical society – and in particular one Karen Smythe – has done a fabulous job of putting this museum together. But, during winter, many of the Historical Society members are flat out working their ‘normal’ jobs. Therefore we are looking for volunteers who would love the opportunity to spend some time staffing the museum to keep it open so that people can take advantage of the fabulous collection of material and videos. As an opportunity to learn about our resort and its history, volunteering in the museum is gold!

Phone 03 5758 1200 if you are interested.

Volunteering at the Museum also gets you involved with the village – and you may even decide to become more involved and join the Falls Creek Historical Society- a fabulous group who are doing a fair amount of work for the village in the background. •

“Ken C Thank you for the laughs and publications over the last 11 years. I trust you will have a successful winter.

It is going to be a change not being on the mountain this year.

Feeling like I have dodged a bullet with the covid shut down for the opening weekend.

I will enjoy coming up for a ski this winter.”

Barry Iddles.

Thanks Baz, I’m sure we can enjoy a beer or two at some stage. Regards, KB •

Bush Fire Recovery Support Come and have a cuppa with us. Next Wednesday, 23rd June, from 10am to 12 noon in the FCRM Board Room, level Two, in the West QT building above the Falls Creek FoodWorks store.

Drive Through Café Opening 7am – 2pm daily For Take-Away Coffee's, Snacks & Beverages

Bar Open from Midday Bistro Open from 5:30pm Bookings Essential

PH: 03 5754 4888

BOUTIQUE BREWERY OPEN FOR BUSINESS featuring...

The Snow is here... and so is our new gear!

Plus Coffee and Snacks!

This arrived a couple of weeks back and the wishes are certainly appreciated.

Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South

EARLY WINTER SPECIAL 20% off Kids Bikes SAVE NOW! Downhill, XC, Telemark Boots, Binding, and all accessories!

Plus a complete range of hire gear including ski racks for your vehicle!

A Pleasant Note

Alpine Ale | Porter | English Special Bitter & American Pale Ale All brewed on the premises!

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Fancy a lift to your restaurant tonight?

Oversnow Taxi Service Available

A range of Dal Zotto wines & Alpine Cider

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Tasty Snacks & Burgers Regular Hours: Fri: 3pm - 8pm, Sat & Sun: 11am - 8pm

Carries up to 10 people.

Open 8am – 6pm Seven Days

Pick up available from all accommodation venues on the mountain.

HIRE • SALES • REPAIRS • SERVICE

$100 one way or $180 return Last taxi 9:30pm.

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Reservations essential, please call

03 5758 1203

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211 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga Sth

Ph: 03 5754 4443

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FALL LINES The Bush Fire Recovery (BRV) team are visiting Falls Creek to help you access services and reduce the complexities of recovering from bushfires.

The team can assist with community and business grant scoping, understanding funding streams, basic business consulting and general administrative support for your business or community project idea. BRV can also link you to individual recovery support, non-profit service providers and planning referrals.

To keep everyone COVIDsafe, please call or email ahead to Shelley Herman, Hub Coordinator on Mb: 0429 529 700 or alpinehub@brv.vic.gov.au. For more information on how we are keeping our communities COVID safe please go to: www.brv.vic.gov.au •

Huski Kitchen Comes Alive Huski Kitchen, Falls Creeks favourite Modern Asian dining experience is bringing a Falls Creek Laneway alive this season.

What was once a dull brick wall is now alive with colour and energy, just waiting for you to enjoy!

Visit the

Bogong Power Station Information Centre

For historical & geological exhibits.

Now open Sundays

10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318

Vietnamese Street Food​​​​​

5pm – 9pm Friday & Saturday evening Phone: 0415 813 763 Text pre-orders before 5pm

225 Kiewa Valley Highway Tawonga South

With the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown and harsh downturn for the arts and entertainment industries, Traverse Alpine Group wanted to commission a local artist to bring out the culture and character that both Falls Creek and Huski Kitchen are known for.

Kade Sarte is a talented artist located in the Albury and surrounding areas.

He specialises in Custom Street Art with the aim to make people happy. Kade is the guy that did the wonderful Street Art on the amenities block down at the Mount Beauty Cricket and Football oval.

​Great work at Huski by talented street artist Kade Sarte.

Together with Traverse Alpine Group, Pic – Courtesy Huski Kade designed a happy and lively piece which brings out the beauty of the Falls Experience. Guests are encouraged to become immersed in the design – taking a Creek Native animals and flowers, as well as photo warming hands by the fire, patting or the character of Huski Kitchen. touching noses with the life like Huski or Come and engage in the true Huski simply admiring the local fauna and birdlife.

While you are there, don’t forget to sample one of our great cocktails or have a meal with the family.

WELCOME BACK TO WINTER!

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

To view more of Kade’s work check out his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ kadesarteart To book dinner at Huski Kitchen visit https://huski.com.au/restaurant/ •

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

12 – 14 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

Ph: 03 5754 1999

Be Part of the Team!

As a member of the Falls Creek Race Club, young members can...

• 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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COMFORTABLE SKIING Why Cave Men Never Skied

or introduce the perfect match, as it were.

s we’ve evolved over the millennia, humans are asking their bodies to do far more than they ever have.

Gymnastics, ballet, unicycle hockey, chess boxing and bobsleigh (where your bones don’t break ‘they shatter’) to name a few.

Orthotics in everyday or sports shoes are for the forces that go through the foot when you walk and run. Dial it up to doing 60km/hr or more on skis and those forces are exponentially increased and acting upon the foot in a vastly different way.

This is not what the foot was designed to do! That foot needs some serious support.

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It’s important to remember that skiing and ski boots, are not a natural environment for the foot. Nor is it a natural activity or position for your body to be in – humans did not evolve to go skiing and so we need that extra support. Hence the need for a honking, great, stiff, plastic boot to connect skier to the ski – something cave men didn’t have access to.

Skiing recruits the extended use of different muscle groups that everyday life does not. This is why after lunch the muscles feel depleted, fatigued and another hot chocolate is far more appealing. Technique and fitness come into play in this, but boots also have a huge impact on stance on your skis and whether the correct muscles are activating.

So often people confuse the role of the boot and the ski. The choice of boot for a skier or boarder is influenced far more by biomechanics and enthusiasm levels (your boot can’t tell how good the technique is, but it can tell how much energy is being pushed into it) than the type of skiing. Ski choice is far more dependent on the snow conditions and where the skiing will be done. So, it’s a good idea to let someone who knows biomechanics fit a ski boot

MOTORING TIPS Preparing For Winter

• 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.

You’ve gotta love it. The science of skiing and boot fitting has moved on!

Pic – Courtesy Ortho Ski.

A ski podiatrist (what better way to describe the role?) is also the best person to see when there are some of the more serious niggles like a Moreton’s neuroma, plantar fasciitis, excessive pronation or circulation issues.

The management of these in a ski boot is often more effective than in a regular shoe.

Pain from boot or body issue can sometimes be difficult to determine from the initial assessment. A recent client wasn’t sure if their boot pain was caused by a previous leg injury and subsequent muscle issues, or if the boot was unsuitable to their body and biomechanics. A few quick functional muscle tests and it was clear

• 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!

• 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.

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

A Motoring Tip brought to you by

Rick at Mount Beauty Service Centre

35 Bogong High Plains road, Mount Beauty

Ph: 03 5754 4261

It’s also worth seeing a ski podiatrist if coming back from injury to ensure the ski or snowboard equipment is correctly aligned and not going to exacerbate any underlying issues. Or if there are issues that have never quite been figured out. Or just to get ski boots fitted right… • Krista Sturday, Ski Podiatrist at Ortho Ski.

Falls Creek

Travelling to Falls Creek this winter?

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.

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

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

it wasn’t the body, it was the boot. Fast, simple and effective. Move on.

Open 8am – 7pm 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 For pick and pack deliveries please visit www.foodworkshighcountry.com.au

233 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South

Phone: 03 5754 4024​​​​​

❄ Fuel ❄ Oil ❄ Antifreeze ❄ Chains ❄

Radio Reading... Powered by Volunteers Alpine Radio presents two one-hour RPH programs per week, reading from selected local and national newspapers.

RPH Radio reading is the on-air live reading of newspapers, magazines and other publications for people with vision impairment, blindness or other print disability.

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

Serving the local community. 96.5FM in the Kiewa Valley.

Streaming on www.alpineradio.com.au Alpine Radio acknowledges funding assistance provided by the Community Broadcasting Foundation for RPH programming.

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ALPINE RESPONSIBILITY CODE Respect Gets Respect

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

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.

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

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BIG, NEW 14kg MACHINE Excellent for king-size doonas etc ...and other large loads!

ARIEL'S LAUNDRETTE OPEN: 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm weekends & Public Holidays

41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty · Ph: 0400 350 488

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BUSH EMERGENCY GOTHIC

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

PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:

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POLICE Sunday 28th May 5pm Falls Creek 3424 Mount Beauty Information5758 Centre Mount Beauty 5754 4244 Auditorium.

BYO drinks and nibbles.

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2021 WINTER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES MEDICAL SERVICES 2017 LOCAL PASS ADVERTISING RATES: MOUNT BEAUTY

Ed 03 * 25.06.21 * Meet new business owners. Plan your skiing and enjoy what’s on offer. (C) DISPLAY: • 1 column (6cm wide) = $15.00 per cm. 4cp = $20.00 per cm.

Ed 04 * 02.07.21 * Race Club Auction. Start of the Fabulous Falls Creek Night Show (C)

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

WHER E Tawonga Crescent Ed 05 * 09.07 21 * Meet the team. Interviews with new business operators in the village. (C)

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

WHEN - 5:00pm Mon Friday Ed 06 * 16.07.21 * As COVID-19 restrictions ease, we hope to bring you more activities (C) CLASSIFIEDS: • Like the Trading Post. Send in8:30am your Classifieds and pay when- you sell.

DISTRIBUTION: • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club lodges & BUSINESS DIR.: • $5.90 per line per Edition. 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays Take advantage of the value apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga & Dederang, DEADLINE: • Friday 2.00pm prior to publication date 3400 for Ph: 5754 HOW - exclusively plus the RMB’s between Dederang & Tawonga & selected venues in Brightpacked* & Myrtleford. Local Pass CONTRACT: • A Winter Season Contract is available for advertising in all 16 editions appointments residents.

ONLINE: • Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ offered to local of winter offering a 15% discount – Invoiced four Editions 24 in advance. dates are: 11.06.21, hours Invoice for emergencies WEBSITE: • www.thisweekinfallscreek.com.au 04.07.21, 30.07.21 & 27.08.21. •

Affordable skiing in your own backyard! $250 per Adult + $45 per Day $140 per Child + $35 per Day ENQUIRIES ** More Benefits in 2017**

For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact: All orders Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488

Email: kencbell@bigpond.net.au

Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton & to: Anoop Pem. For Payment, Placement of Adverts or Subscriptions, please forward

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Ph/Fax: 03 5754 1346

Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty WHAT Fully accredited General For further information contact:P.O. Box 325, Postal Address: Mount Beauty 3699. ABN: 22 171 749 807

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK Cedarwood Apartment Nine

it is the growing suite of summer activities that adds untold value to a purchase in the village.

ocated in the Cedarwood complex, Apartment Nine is a desirable one bedroom apartment that comfortably accommodates six people. It is complemented by a large living and dining area with fully a fully equipped kitchen measuring in total approximately 73.88 square metres.

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 more trails planned and some being accessed from very close to Cedarwood. Add to these the many kilometres of aqueducts and management vehicle tracks and your exploring, whether on foot, on a horse 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.

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The bedroom features a split king bed with en suite and wardrobe space with ample room for a comfortable stay. Outside the bedroom there is a split queen bed with lots of natural lighting with an additional 2 trundle beds under the queen. Featuring windows that stretch across the width of the apartment, guests are treated to beautiful views of the surrounding alpine environment. The apartment features a private balcony with a BBQ perfect for entertaining. The Cedarwood complex has onsite management and a long head lease until 2054. The management agreement does not restrict any owner use. However, if you do rent, you must do so via the onsite management.

While the quality of your enjoyment of Falls Creek as a winter resort is undoubted,

The afore-mentioned suite of summer activities includes the Alpine Challenge, the Mile High Dragon Boats, the Bicycle Network Peaks Challenge Falls Creek, the Easter Festival as well as regular mountain bike shuttles. And to quote our CEO from an article in a previous edition “Falls Creek has the highest total visitor days of any Alpine Resort in Victoria.”

This property, at $295,000 it is definitely worth an inspection. Please contact Christa Smit (Zirknitzer) at Zirky Real Estate on Mb: 0402 277 808. www.zirkyrealestate. com.au. •

This property is perfect for those wanting to own their own alpine getaway to use for themselves or as an investment property. Pics - Courtesy the Agent.

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE 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.

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.

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 and until now it was always returned – until this last 18 months.

This is a valuable piece of the area’s history and we hope this notice may prompt someone’s memory. Please contact your Ed on 0400 350 488.

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.

WANTED TO BUY Snow chains to suit 235/16R 18 wheels. Ross Briggs, Ph: 0417 289 516.

BUSINESS FOR SALE 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 POSITION AVAILABLE Retail Hardware/garden supplies. We are offering 20 hours work a week Monday to Friday. If you would like more info contact Jenny on 03 5754 4384.

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS Email your adverts to us and you don’t pay until you sell the goods – or until your Advert achieves the desired results. Em: kencbell@bigpond.net.au

BUSINESS DIRECTORY ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS Call Kerry Mb: 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.

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

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Altitde Electrical – no job too big or too small. Domestic, Commercial & Industrial. Ben Svarc Mb: 0419 801 109 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.

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POWER GENERATOR SERVICE & REPAIR 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 Mon – Thurs; 8am - 1pm Fri & Sat. No Taxi Service Sunday. Special Bookings outside these hours may be made by prior arrangement.

Ph: 0409 573 909 or 131 008.

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WHAT'S ON IN 2021

ENJOYING RETIREMENT Why I Like Retirement? Those of you who have not retired yet can see why we love it!

Share this one with all the retirees that you know. I'm sure they can relate to some of them! If you have not yet retired, look what you have to look forward to.

Q: Among retirees what is considered formal attire?

A: Tied shoes.

Q: How many days in a week?

A: Six Saturdays and One Sunday.

Q: Why do retirees count pennies?

A: They're the only ones who have the time.

Q: When is a retiree's bedtime?

A: Three hours after he falls asleep on the couch.

Q: What is the common term for someone who continues to work and refuses to retire?

A: NUTS!

Q: How many retirees to change a light bulb?

A: Only one, but it might take all day.

Q: What's the biggest advantage of going back to school as a retiree?

A: If you skip classes, no one can call your parents.

Q: What's the biggest gripe of retirees?

A: There is not enough time to get everything done.

Q: What do you do all week?

Q: What do retirees call a long lunch?

A: Normal

A: Monday to Friday - Nothing, Saturday & Sunday I rest.

MEDICAL SERVICES

▼ Falls Creek

JUNE 19 ​​TDFNL Rd 11 Dederang Mount Beauty V Tallangatta @ Dederang JUNE 25 ​​Start Victorian School Holidays JUNE 26​​ Welcome to Winter 2021 with a fantastic Fireworks Display in the Village Bowl 6:30pm.

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 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

Q: Why don't retirees mind being called Seniors?

A: The term comes with a 10% percent discount.

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

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Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments

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

MAJOR UPCOMING EVENTS AUG 28

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

NOV 6

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

Kangaroo Hoppet – our fantastic International Cross Country Ski Race.

The Outdoor School Bogong celebrates 50 years of providing excellent education to thousands of students.

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