A great view over Scotts and Ruined Castle. Pic – Chris Hocking Great photos of the future of our industry out there having fun – all by the team at Top Shots. Left by Tim, Centre by Mike, Right by Kath
FROM THE CEO
2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES
Unsung Heroes…
Round One - Falls Creek
STki resorts are 24/7 operations, where there is always something happening. I’m not just referring to the on and off-piste fun, of which Falls Creek has some, if not, the best offer in Australia of any ski resort. Rather, I’m referring to the army of people who under the cloak of darkness, re-create the magic that happens every day.
he National Gravity Enduro Series acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World Series. See mention in the article with Ben McIlroy.
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.
This group of unsung heroes go about their thing, usually when everyone else is out having fun - enjoying dinner, catching up with friends, getting that massage to soothe weary muscles, or just chilling out and thinking about which run they’ll hit first tomorrow.
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.
The snowmaking (alchemists) and grooming team (fighter pilots) do the bulk of the heavy lifting insofar as ‘repairing’ the mountain. The investment made by Vail Resort into snowmaking infrastructure was certainly put to the test last week… with the ‘guns blazing’ for an unbelievable
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(and VERY enviable) 57.5 hours – without stopping! With conditions just right and natural snow falling too, the window of opportunity was too good to miss, with 800,000 cubic metres of snow pumped out. That’s a LOT of snow.
Making this incredible feat even possible is because the resort has access to the 28,000ML of water in the Rocky Valley dam. A resource the envy of every resort in Australia (if not the world), not to mention the very definition of recycling, since every ounce of water that is “rented” and falls above the race line (aqueduct) gets returned to the dam, or directed into the Kiewa scheme, to make power, or provide water into the catchment system.
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
With so much snow, the grooming crew then set about packing it in, ploughing and tilling the snowpack to create the ‘corduroy’ for first tracks. The ‘groomers’ are the fighter pilots of the group, sitting in cockpits which aren’t too dissimilar to that of an aircraft. The joystick operations and control panels are extraordinary pieces of
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technology, certainly more than it took man to land on the moon! Despite their bulk, they are pretty light-footed, with a low centre of gravity which only barely touches the surface. In fact, these machines put on average somewhere in the vicinity of just 0.04 to 0.06 kg/cm2 when they do touch down and can climb extraordinary slope gradients, often aided by winches with cables up to 1200m long, that can haul them up the steepest of slopes.
Just as night fades, the early morning crews from ski patrol and lift operations set about their task of making sure the mountain is safe and lifting operations are humming. Unlike the snowmaking and grooming teams, these guys are out there in the elements, snow or sunshine, first thing every day of the season to set the mountain up and make sure the hard work of the night crew can be enjoyed by as many people as possible.
So, get out there and enjoy what these heroes have created whilst you were sleeping!
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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Or… When the bright yellow flags are out – we’re open! Locate right beside the bottom station of Halley’s Comet Chairlift!
Spend some time and take in the fabulous history that has earned this community so much respect!
Phone: 03 5758 1200
And, talk to any member of our team about the rewards of volunteering in the Falls Creek Museum.
Please try to allow 24hours notice.
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Accommodation
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
QT Hotel Falls Creek
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
2. Book Lift Tickets
3. Book Resort Entry
Apartment style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna & Steam Room. On-site restaurant and bar. Open all year round - available for group bookings and functions. Ph: 03 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au
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.
Outdoor Activities
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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Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open all year round. Bike storage and free wi-fi. On site bar & restaurant - Be Foodstore. Ph: 03 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au
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.
Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255.
Resort Entry Fees find the essential services of:
• Ski Patrol
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• Car Parking
• Snow Clearing • Water Supply
• Waste Management
Visitor Information Centre
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 for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800.
Open 8am – 5pm daily for Visitor Information and Gym Memberships. Ph: 03 5758 1200. (Map Ref: E4)
Viking Lodge
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.
Falls Creek Foodworks
Village Access
From 5pm on
For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, St Falls West. Open 10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009.
Child Care
• Visitor Information Services
Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss Street Ph: 5758 3393.
Falls Creek Country Club
For more details about Falls Creek Resort please visit fallscreek.com.au.
Fully self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au.
Bogong High Plains Road.
Gebi’s Apartments
Falls Creek Resort Management can be contacted via info@fallscreek.com.au or 03 5758 1200 @fallscreekalpineresort
Fully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25.
Nelse Alpine Lodge
Open for Accommodation, with Dinner, Bed and Breakfast options. Group bookings catered for. Comfortable lodge, pool and spa. Fully Licensed. Ph: 03 5758 3263
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.
BE Foodstore
Hours of Operation
Saturday - Thursday: 8am - 10pm Friday: 8am - midnight
Open for dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter, then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222. Refer ad this edition.
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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Open daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition.
Stingray Restaurant @ QT
Open daily 8am - 8pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5732 8000. Refer ad this edition.
Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter) Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends and public holidays.
Foodie Tip of the Week:
Someplace Else Bar & Grill – has really changed it up this season, and not just the menu, the team have redecorated too. Do yourself a favour and don’t limit yourself, go the seven course ‘Feed Me.’ Then pick a favourite plate and go back again! The trouble with that is, everything we had on the menu was so morish…’we’ll back again and again. The ‘Feed Me’ combo covered Cured Scallops, Salmon Tartare Tostada, Soft Shell Crab Sliders, Crispy Pork Boa, Chicken Wings, Chargrilled Sweet Corn Cob, Slow Cooked Short Ribs and Roast Potatoes.
Each dish is a standout on its own. The fusion of ingredients with some of my favourite Japanese, Thai and Korean flavours must be tried to truly do this review justice. Don’t hesitate, just book – NOW! 03 5758 3252. http://www. someplaceelsefallscreek.com/
Righty ho…. now get out there and carve up that corduroy…!
Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management
HIRE • RETAIL • TUNING • CUSTOM BOOT-FITTING
The early bird gets… the best of our beautiful corduroy! Enjoy. Pic – Chris Hocking
KANGAROO HOPPET 2021
Do it Our Way - or Your Way!
After the success of last year’s virtual Kangaroo Hoppet which saw just over 1900 participants from 37 nations across all seven continents take part in the event ‘their way’ using a physical activity of their choice at a location of their choice, the organising committee were faced with deciding how to hold the 2021 event in a world where skiers from overseas are unable to enter Australia, and those of us in Australia may, or may not, be able to get to Falls Creek depending on the level of COVID-19 restrictions in place across the nation on Saturday 28th August.
The solution - Do It Our Way or Do It Your Way, or if you like, pay your money twice and try both. Participants in both events will receive a colourful ‘buff’ style neckwarmer/ headband thanks to ski accessory brands Rojo and Elude.
If you do it our way you will take part in either the 42km, 21km or 7km event on cross country skis at Falls Creek on the fourth Saturday in August. This year marks a special anniversary for the Hoppet – the thirtieth running of the event.
But if you choose to do it your way you have a two week window from the 14th to the 28th August after which the options are limited only by your imagination and maybe fitness level, with the proviso that your activity of choice must be people powered. Some examples from 2020 to get you thinking are the usual running, walking, mountain biking and cycling, together with activities such as
canoeing, roller skiing, unicycling, exercise machines, and swimming.
Entries opened at www.hoppet.com.au on July 1 with the ‘early-bird’ rate on offer until 31 July. •
Head Coach of the German XC Team Peter Schlickenreider did last year’s Kangaroo Hoppet ‘his way’ – and with lots of power!! Pic – Thomas Griesbeck
Camp One of Many
DWA Disability Sport and Recreation (DSR) Camp (Fri July 3 – Sun Jul 5)
Disability Sport and Recreation (DSR) held their winter camp at Falls Creek last weekend with DWA hosting the camp and supplying on and off snow support and guides. All told DWA hosted 29 people that included five participants (aged between 8 and 18).
On Saturday and Sunday there were four sit-skis on the mountain with the DSR participants enjoying the gift of snow from Mother Nature. Alec on a sit-ski could be seen coming off multiple chair rides on a sit ski with Guide Jane and her crew of James, Tahlia and Samantha while Livian just wanted to go faster down the run with Mark and John in support. Elise and Thomas kept to Mouse Trap initially on Saturday but then progressed through the day with Elise straight skiing a box on Sunday.
DSR participants are all children wholike able bodied skiers and snowboarders - must adapt to the terrain, weather and equipment they ride on, never complaining, they just enjoy every moment.
Back in 2018, Elise provided a quote for DWA: “I was extremely sporty previously, before my injury - but now I am able to find other things I can do again – that is really amazing, today I just I loved it” This weekend Elise continued that theme by starting back on a mono sit ski with guide
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Hagan, first by honing old skills on mouse trap and then progressing to Drovers Dream, with the elusive search to one day be independent and to be able to ski Falls Creek and many other ski fields around the world.
The other participants, three in sit-skis, and two skiers were continually moving around the mountain with the assistance from DWA Guides and enjoying the day.
DWA assist with adaptive on snow involvement with experienced guides and planned improvement for all participants in all camps throughout the winter season. The camps are continually growing with 10 more to be completed this season.
If here is any information you would like on DWA contact info@ disabledwintersport.com.au.
DWA: kpayne@disabledwintersport.com. au – or visit the website: https://www. disabledwintersport.com.au. •
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LOCAL HISTORY
No Road for the Feint Hearted
Skiing on the Bogong High Plains grew in popularity in the early 1930’s. Access then for the enthusiasts was “…to catch the 8:35am train from Flinders Street to Bairnsdale. - ...car to Omeo, arriving at 9:15pm the same evening.” From Omeo, it was by car to Glen Wills or to Shannon Vale, where packhorses were used to reach the snow line. In 1945 the packhorse trip to Cope Hut would have cost 12 shillings and sixpence per skier.
The initiation of the Kiewa Hydro Scheme was to change access. Plans for dams necessitated the construction of a road which was to follow the packhorse tails blazed by the Ropers - mountain cattlemen who held leases in Rocky Valley in the 1920s. By the early 1940’s, skiing had become a popular pastime for workers based at Bogong Village, then the administrative headquarters of the
SEC Kiewa Hydro Scheme. Due to WWII, private vehicles were a rarity and petrol was rationed so enthusiasts had to walk and ski 20 kilometres to their skiing base. Taking up to four hours, they were, according to SEC worker Fred Vines, “generally considered to be mad!” Another Bogong based worker, Patricia Dunn, recalled “the problem of shouldering our skis and stocks up the mountain each weekend was a weighty one, but we solved that by finding a hollow log near Howman’s Gap into which we pushed our gear so we could pick it up again on the following weekend. This went well until we discovered that a wombat had made a meal of the rawhide bindings and we were left with only metal parts. From then on we either took the bindings home with us or carried a spare set.”
Howman’s Gap once a week to collect their mail and fresh food supplies. Skippy was to become a keen ski racer, and she recalled “one Friday we were delighted and thrilled to meet a few skiers who were going to the Bogong Lodge for a week. The girls gave Toni a look when I, as I had learnt to do, slung the heavy pack onto my shoulders. Toni, meanwhile, carried the mail in a small hip bag. They were not to know I was training (for ski racing).”
According to Fred Vine, “For many people that first trip on skis to Rocky Valley was their last. It was a strenuous hike in good weather, but in poor weather conditions, skiing was cursed by some as pure masochism.” Particularly hazardous were the last kilometres to the Rocky Valley Dam workers huts, as large snow drifts built up round and above what is now Windy Corner. On more than one occasion conditions forced then to turn back at this point.
The first residents at Falls Creek in 1946, Skippy and Toni St Elmo, skied down to
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In the post war years, interest in skiing at Falls Creek grew, especially from the towns of the North Eastern Victoria. This resulted in the Chief Engineer, H.H.C. Williams, of the Hydro Scheme, to introduce a permit to use the road with, “applications to travel beyond Mount Beauty in private cars made direct to the Electricity Commission.” According to Skippy, “Williams gave instructions that a permit had to be applied for at the office of the SEC in Mount Beauty and presented at the gate-house, a mile up the road. No club, to my knowledge was informed of this arrangement. When the Albury Ski Club members arrived at the gate they were told
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A pleasant stroll - hiking from Howman’s Gap to Falls Creek. Pic – Courtesy FC Museum.
it was necessary to produce a permit. It is understood the fact that all SEC operations closed down for the weekend had been completely overlooked. The gate?? Oh I almost forgot to mention it! Someone dismantled it and threw it over the bank! (near what is now the Golf Course). It was a few years later, in 1958, that it was reported in Schuss magazine that “Access to Falls Creek has been facilitated for the coming winter. Permits can now be obtained at the Gatehouse without prior notification, although an authority from the club secretary or a booking voucher should be produced. The road will be kept open to Howman’s but cars staying longer than the weekend will need to be parked at Turnback Creek.” However, would-be skiers still had to walk or ski from Howman’s Gap to Falls Creek. Carrying their gear and food this trip would take one to one and a half hours.
Various locals saw this as a business opportunity. In 1955, Bob Hymans trialled the use of a horse and sled to overcome the problem of transporting stores and personal gear - but it was not a success. At the same time Cec Dobson (builder of Winterhaven) resorted to man-hauling from Howman’s, using old skis attached to platforms to carry the loads. Reportedly, it was while hauling a load, he encountered Ory Frueauf (builder of Snowhaven) who volunteered to assist. This became the start of a partnership which in 1956, saw them run an oversnow service to Falls Creek. Luggage was weighed on a fish scale and was 4 pence a pound per pack weight. It was loaded onto a sled behind a track-driven tractor, ‘Leaping Lena’, while guests walked from Howman’s Gap. A year later the SEC began clearing the road and the long walk became a memory of the past.
In 1960 access to Falls Creek was further improved, the area immediately below the Village “enlarged almost beyond recognition” to provide for an immense number of cars and buses - (the Gully Car-park).
By 1960 the foundations of the village had been laid. A village management advisory committee had been established and Falls Creek was acknowledged as a destination for tourists. Its place on the map of Victoria was further confirmed with the opening of the Bogong High Plains Road to Shannon Vale by the Country Roads Board, in conjunction with the State Electricity Commission, the Tourism Development Authority and the Forests Commission on the 3rd December, 1966. •
This article kindly provided by Diana Patterson, a previous board member with FCRM and a member of the Falls Creek Historical Society.
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Hauling supplies into the Village Bowl past Bogong Ski Club. Pic – Courtesy FC Museum.
CFA FIRE SAFETY ADVICE
Preventable Structure Fires
What’s your role in fire safety? For many Victorians, the fire season has come and gone. Now the winter season is upon us, and it is winter that brings more preventable house fires than any other season.
Across the state, there were about 15 per cent more preventable house fires last winter compared to the other seasons. CFA attended 467 preventable house fires (without referring to last year’s devastating bushfires).
The single largest cause of fire in the home across the year is unattended cooking. However in winter, there is commonly a rise in heating-related fires.
Other causes of fires in winter are from fixed and portable heaters and central heating, chimney fires and fires related to wood-fuelled heating.
Clothes drying too close to the heat
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source, clothes dryers and candles are other examples of preventable fires in our homes during winter.
Historically, Fire Investigators have attended fires caused by:
• Candles left unattended close to furniture.
• Cooking left unattended.
• Embers from open fire place falling onto carpet.
• Portable heaters left too close to some towels.
When it comes to fires, there is no ‘offseason.’ Particularly during winter, this is a time when people spend more time inside; keeping warm by enjoying an open fire, enjoying a home-cooked meal or warming up by the heater.
This is also a timely reminder to check your electric blankets and heaters. If there is any doubt that something is faulty, don’t take the risk. Repair or replace it, don’t continue to use it.
Remember to keep clothing a safe distance from heaters (i.e. at least one metre from the heater); cleaning the lint filters
in clothes dryers; turning off electrical appliances that are not being used; avoiding placing weighty objects on beds with electric blankets and taking care when cooking.
Another crucial aspect to fire safety is about evacuation. If a fire cannot be safely extinguished, people must be able to get themselves and any other occupants to a safe area and contact ‘000’ immediately.
Compounding this evacuation risk is the likelihood that guests may be unfamiliar with their specific location, environment, density of accommodation and the harshness of the external environment should a building need to be evacuated. Effective preparation and planning for evacuation can significantly reduce this risk. An effective fire evacuation plan is simple to develop and easy to implement during an emergency.
A fire evacuation plan must include:
1. A system of warning building occupants (typically a smoke alarm or fire system) to ensure all occupants evacuate as soon as required;
2. Actions to take on leaving a building;
3. Notification of the fire brigade with accurate building address/location;
4. A designated place of assembly and shelter; and
5. A method of accounting for building occupants
If you are a guest visiting Falls Creek during winter, it is important when checking in, that you make yourself familiar with the emergency evacuation plan that is specific
to your accommodation. This plan will tell you how to safely evacuate from the accommodation and where the evacuation assembly point is. This is a safe place where the occupants of the building will meet in the event of an emergency.
Please remember that structure fires can happen any time, but the risk is increased at night when we are asleep. When we sleep we can lose our sense of smell. This is where we rely on working smoke alarms to alert occupants.
The fire and rescue services are encouraging Victorians to replace their old smoke alarms with new units. New smoke alarms have a lithium battery with a ten year life span, meaning Victorians wouldn’t have to change their batteries annually. It is proven fact that “only working smoke alarms save lives.”
It is your responsibility to check your smoke alarm’s battery annually and if your smoke alarm is 10 years or older the whole unit should be changed. If you need to change smoke alarms, ideally it is recommended to change to a photo-electric smoke alarms powered by a 10-year lithium battery.
Smoke alarms will detect smoke the quickest, thus alerting you earlier and giving you, your family, your friends and/or your guests, more time to evacuate to safety.
Check out CFA’s complete home fire safety check list at: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/planprepare/home-fire-safety-checklist. •
For further information, please contact Falls Creek Winter Commander, Mark Steven via Email: m.steven@cfa.vic.gov.au •
AGL Hydro Community Dialogue Group
Expressions Of Interest
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Are you passionate about our community and have a keen interest in the electricity industry, technology & history?
AGL invites your expression of interest to join the AGL Hydro Community Dialogue Group (CDG). The Group has up to twelve volunteer positions to fill and is seeking people to represent the interests of the broader Mount Beauty/ Tawonga South/ Tawonga and Eildon communities in discussions with AGL.
Representatives will assist AGL to better understand community perspectives on these matters, whilst also dilemma sharing and hearing about upcoming projects, sponsorships, and other activities AGL is up to across the nation.
Expressions of interest outlining relevant experience and identifying which areas you believe you can help the Group can be emailed to: AGLCommunity@agl.com.au.
Fancy a lift to your restaurant tonight?
Oversnow Taxi Service Available Carries up to 10 people. Pick up available from all accommodation venues on the mountain. $100 one way or $180 return Last taxi 9:30pm.
Reservations essential, please call 03 5758 1203
Accessing buildings and assisting people to evacuate is another vital part of the training of our volunteer team. Pic – Courtesy Falls Creek CFA
Our Falls Creek CFA in action during a previous winter Fire Training exercise. Pic – Courtesy Falls Creek CFA
AGL NEWS
Community Update
As an important partner with many organisations in the Kiewa Valley, as well as being a major employer in our community, we felt it was appropriate to establish a platform to keep you up to date with our operations, community partnerships, and let you know about any of our activities which may have an impact on your day-to-day.
You may notice elsewhere in This Week that we are opening up Expressions of Interest for a Community Dialogue Group, or CDG, where we hope to meet regularly and elevate our communication. We get it – no one wants to be spoken to, we want a conversation to take place.
Our aim is to elevate our communication so that open, frank, and transparent communication is part of our everyday operations.
On that note, whilst we are still in the process of establishing our CDG, we believe that a semi-regular update in This Week might be a good avenue. Let us know your thoughts on our Community Update.
Mount Beauty Regulating Pondage
Due to the West Kiewa Power Station Outage and the Transformer Upgrade we are working on, less water has been flowing
into the Pondage. We have worked on a solution involving a relief valve to ensure adequate water levels on the water body are maintained.
You may notice for the next four weeks that the water levels are lower than usual. We acknowledge that this may lead to impacts on our regular users of the pondage. For further information, feel free to get in touch. Return to more normal water levels is on track for late July when our upgrade works are complete.
Bogong Village Transition Program
After successful surgery, Roi is looking forward to getting back and taking care if our valued customers.
Our intimate dinners for small groups are proving to be a favourite – so please feel free to contact us and discuss your requirements. Regards, Sue and Roi
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As you know, we have been working to have areas of the Village that are not part of the operation of the Kiewa Hydroelectricity Scheme returned to public ownership. Having acquired the private interests in
the cabins, AGL is in discussions with all levels of government, regarding the transfer of the Crown Lease, without impact to the Bogong Outdoor Education Centre.
The long-term plan for Bogong Village will be a decision for the Government authority that will potentially take ownership. Negotiations are ongoing between the Government bodies and AGL.
AGL will be approaching local community groups, business chambers, and other stakeholders to provide input at our Bogong Village Future Planning and Transition Forum, to be held in July. For more information, please feel free to email AGLCommunity@agl.com.au
Great to see winter here and some of that beautiful white stuff falling. Also, stay safe while traveling on our roads. •
Simon Kelley, AGL Head of Hydro
Our Pondage is one of the greatest assets of this area and we appreciate AGL keeping it in good nick for everyone’s benefit – even though it may be down a bit at the moment! Pic – Ken Bell
Radio Reading On Community Radio
Did you know, that as part of its radio programming Alpine Radio presents two weekly RPH Radio Reading programs? RPH Australia is the peak body for the Radio Reading Network, which aims to meet the information needs of people with a print disability; people who through blindness, low vision, age, disability or lack of literacy skills are unable to read printed material.
As Australia’s population ages, Radio Reading programs attract a strong and growing audience of older people, who are more likely to develop a print disability as a consequence of ageing.
There are 18 dedicated RPH community radio stations in Australia. Generalist community radio stations, like Alpine Radio, broadcast RPH programs in one hour blocks with up to five minutes of sponsorship announcements allowed per hour.
Alpine Radio has been broadcasting RPH programs for several years and has several regular volunteer readers to provide this great service.
Ann has been reading for RPH on Wednesday afternoons between 2pm and 3pm for about 3 years. She says, “It’s been a bit on and off as we were regularly travelling for my husband’s job, but now retirement has happened I can read more regularly. I usually read from the Sunday newspaper, and I try to mix the weighty with the humorous; aiming always to be interesting and informative!”
Cath has been an RPH reader for some years on a casual basis to cover when other readers are not available.
Cath says, “As an avid reader of the local weekly newspaper, reading on RPH gives me the opportunity to share with listeners news items that relate to the local communities of the Alpine Shire. Now, more than ever, in our post Bushfire / Covid reality, I tend towards selecting items that are uplifting, demonstrating the ongoing generosity and goodwill of individuals and communities alike.”
forward. It’s great to share the hour with the other readers and presenters I have met over the last three years. I do hope the listeners enjoy RPH as much as we do!
Joy reads on Thursday night’s RPH program from 7pm to 8pm. She started some years ago and is an experienced RPH reader. Joy says, “I always read from the Alpine Observer choosing interesting local articles. Our Alpine community is very fortunate to have retained our local paper; many areas have lost their local newspapers.” Joy often wonders how many listeners the program reaches, and she is happy when people give her positive feedback about the program.”
Ann says, “Our regular presenter Helen is a pleasure to work with and I love hearing the variety of articles my fellow readers bring
If you would like to assist with Radio Reading on Alpine Radio, please call Station Manager Michael Ahearn on 03 5754 4554 during weekdays between 10am and 2pm to register your interest. •
Drive your own today!
Radio Reading... Powered by Volunteers
Alpine Radio presents two one-hour RPH programs per week, reading from selected local and national newspapers.
Reading for the Print Handicapped presenters, (from left), Cathy Gunn, Cath McDowall and Gill Harrowfield, Pic – Courtesy Alpine Radio
ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK
Twilight Tuesdays
For weekly activities and fun, join in at the Village Bowl every week from 3:30 to 5:30pm for a great new variation of the ‘Street Party’ – Twilight Tuesdays taking place every Tuesday through July and August (weather permitting)
You are welcomed to come along and join in the weekly activities for kids and for adults alike. There will be fire pits, marshmallows, games and music – it is also the best place to get all the info on what is on this week at Falls Creek.
Pete the Snowdragon will make an appearance from 4:30 to 5:00pm. Pete loves Twilight Tuesdays and is always up for a boogie and a selfie with the kids! •
Alpine Helicopters
A fast and scenic way to get to Falls Creek is with Alpine Helicopters. Meeting your flight at Albury Airport or flying you from Mount Beauty directly to the mountain. It’s only about a 10 minute flight from Mount Beauty Airport and 30 minutes out of Albury.
Alpine Helicopters offers a wide range of flights to make sure you find the experience you’re looking for. Their selection includes: Scenic flights - for a breathtaking tour of the snow-covered Victorian Alps. Heli-Hop the Snow Resorts and ski or board two mountains in one day taking full advantage of an Epic Australia Pass.
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.
• 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.
• 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
The opportunity to ride in a chopper doesn’t come along that often – and when it does - take it. It’s a fabulous experience – and over the Victorian Alps makes it even more special. Pic – Tim @ Top Shots
Lunch flights can be enjoyed for those who are looking for a relaxing afternoon.
Have a browse through some of Alpine Helicopters most exciting tours. Contact them today and let them know if there is anything they can do to make your experience absolutely unforgettable.
Ph: 1800 189 686 or visit: www. alpinehelicopters.com.au. •
Night Skiing
Wombat's Ramble lights up on Wednesday and Saturday nights, from 6pm - 9pm, allowing you to continue your ski and snowboard adventures while the rest of the mountain relaxes. As Australia’s longest green run, Wombat's Ramble is a favourite of many skiers and snowboarders.
Falls Creek
Extensive
Open 8am – 7pm Daily 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
and magazines
The entire length has been carefully lined with high voltage Green Power floodlights, and lights up from the top of Halley’s Comet at Cloud 9, all the way downhill to QT in Slalom Plaza.
Every night, our dedicated slope maintenance team will maintain snow conditions to provide a skiing and snowboarding playground suited for beginners through to the more advanced that want to experience the thrill of nighttime riding. •
Fireworks Fiesta
Thursday nights are coming alive this winter, with the Fireworks Fiesta. Grab the kids, or a mate, and cap off your day by watching a magical fireworks show under the stars brought to you by BMW. See the show from the comfort of your accommodation, or get up close to the action and head to the Village Bowl near the Frying Pan Inn each Thursday night at 7pm. •
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.
Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South Phone: 03 5754 4024
ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK
Yuki Birds Ride Day
Ladies, get your crew together for an epic day of riding! Calling all the boarding gals out there! Come and join likeminded women at the Yuki Birds Women’s Ride Day on Saturday 17th July and see how far you can take your riding this season. • Meet at Stingray at 10:30am before hitting the park and practicing your skills in a fun, safe and encouraging environment, while receiving coaching throughout the day. You can also get your hands on photos of the day post event, which will also be shared on socials. •
Snowmobile Tours
The opportunity to ride you own snowmobile does not come along that often. To be able to get out and explore the magnificence of the Bogong High Plains covered in a mantle of pristine snow is an experience you will carry with you for a lifetime. Now that the snow is here get out and enjoy an exciting snowmobile tour as part of your holiday. You can either ride your own machine (you must have a valid, current drivers licence) or you can go out as the Pillion Passenger, on the back with a competent guide. The snow, the scenery, the fresh air – you definitely ain’t gonna get in Collins Street. Refer Advert this paper •
Ski Fit Yoga
None of that just sitting around in your accommodation – or worse – wasting time and money in a bar! Get yourself motivated and take advantage of the Ski Fit Yoga classes being put on by the beautiful Julia and Janine. These classes are designed for all levels and will help get you motivated for better health, fitness and enjoyment of life in general.
5:45pm on Tuesdays in the QT Boardroom. Bookings are essential, Ph 0402 212 607 and whilst they’re free, a donation to charity is requested. Just do it! •
Fat Biking
Fat Biking trails are now open at Falls Creek. Fat Biking is the newest trend in both mountain biking and snowsports, combining the two with a specialised bike that is perfect for riding on snowy trails. On a fat bike you can ride the entire network of groomed cross country ski trails.
An experience you will never forget – cruising the snow-covered high plains on a comfortable and warm snowmobile. Pic – Falls Creek Snowmobile Tours
Fat Bikes are currently not rented at Falls Creek, and need to be brought up the mountain. Bikes are able to only ride on groomed tracks when the temperature is a below 0°C. To ride on the cross country trails riders MUST give way to all skiers and ride in the middle of the trail only. Please note Fat Bikes are not permitted to be ridden within the village.
Details: Groomed Trails Only! Temperature below 0°C! Give Way to all cross country ski traffic! No riding on set tracks! Wheels must be greater than 3.75cm! Trails are free to access!
Further details at: info@fallscreek.com.au, or ph: 03 5758 1202. •
COMMUNITY DEFIBRILLATORS
MEDICAL SERVICES
WHERE Bottom of Gully Chairlift. WHEN Open Daily 10am – 12:30pm & 2pm – 5pm (Map Ref: J6) 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
WHERE Tawonga Crescent. WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays. 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 Fully accredited General Practice with 42 years of service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.
COMFORTABLE SKIING
Flexen groovin’
Flex may be the ‘be-all and end-all’ of a ski boot identity, but it’s a pretty fluid concept. Check out the flex rating on your boot compared to your friends. They might have the same number but move completely differently.
Boots used to be super stiff. When we used to use 220cm long skis, the ski tip was more than a metre away. Getting your pressure to it was a tough gig. Ski technique at the time involved a whole lot more twisting than flexing. You were likely to break your leg before you bent the boot.
With shorter shaped skis and the associated change in technique, boots became a bit softer, though they were still being driven by race-boot design.
As skis evolved into something resembling the sticks we now see on shelves, boots got softer again. These days they ride a fine line between allowing you to absorb surface changes while staying centred on the shorter skis and being able to drive your weight into the tip of the ski.
In an effort to make boots more comfortable, such as the sad case of the Rossignol ‘Soft’ experiment, boots got way softer and basically just sucked. Now we’re back to boots that should offer you somewhere between 70mm to 100mm of forward knee movement once the boot is engaged.
Summer Debrief
Most skiers sit happily somewhere on the bell curve. We weigh between 50 and 100kg and most of the time we ski between 30 and 60 km/hr. Except for professionals (racers, instructors, ski patrollers) and seasoned ski bums of your flavour of choice, we all benefit from a relatively stiff ski boot. If it’s your first week ever on skis, you need a softer boot that will allow you to experience the correct ski position while skiing sedately on a beginner slope. Once you’re in control – back on the bell curve with the rest of us.
It has been a record year for visitation this summer and Resort Management would like to get your feedback on events, visitor demographic, mountain biking and general observations.
Therefore you are invited to join the relevant Resort Management personnel and other members of the community for a summer season debrief meeting. This meeting will take place on Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to around 11:30am in the Boardroom above Foodworks in QT.
The boot can’t tell how technically gifted you are as a skier, but it does know how much you weigh and how fast you’re going. It doesn’t know that you ski like an out of control Muppet (Kermit the frog is my spiritual ski guide he’s wavy, is loud, and
is totally committed) but it can tell how enthusiastic you are on your ski. I’ve got a husband who skis like Animal – yells a lot, hits anything in sight and wears a crazy look on his face – we don’t weigh the same and yet the flex of our boots are rated the same (different brands measure differently).
A Life to Remember
If you have any specific agenda items, please email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. We look forward to seeing you all there. • for to saving To Village will 10am 3rd, Companies Bedding and and Suppliers, suppliers Prepare Visit details
EMERGENCY
Getting your technique right is a combination of getting you in the correct position on the ski and getting the right message to your skis. The first step towards either of these goals is infinitely improved by having a correctly set up pair of boots. Getting the flex of the boot right for you is essential in achieving this. After that, you’re left with no excuse but to get a lesson to pass on the correct message to your ski. •
Podiatrist
A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some wine and a light BBQ will be provided, but we ask that you bring other beverages and also a plate to share. In the case of wet weather, a contingency plan will be in place. Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and it is understood that members of Lyn’s family will be in attendance. • Trade Fair @ Falls Creek
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
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ONLINE: • Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/
WEBSITE: • www.thisweekinfallscreek.com.au
2021 WINTER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES ENQUIRIES
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CLASSIFIEDS: • Like the Trading Post. Send in your Classifieds and pay when you sell.
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WHERE WHEN HOW WHO WHAT Tawonga
Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many Falls Creek. Pic - Elle Shaw.
Krista Sturday
and Bootfitter at Ortho Ski
Boot flex for ski control. Pic – Courtesy Ortho Ski
While the snow looks beautiful as it falls, it makes driving way more difficult and increases your chances of an accident significantly. While it’s best to avoid driving in bad weather as much as possible, it’s often unavoidable. If you must hit the road during a snowy winter wonderland, keep these tips and tricks in mind to stay as safe as possible.
1. Drive Slowly
This must be the most obvious thing to state when it comes to driving in the snow, but it has to be said. Really though, actually drive slower and give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination. The snow makes the roads slippery and reduces visibility so you’ll need to give yourself plenty of more time to react to changing conditions. This advice is heavily aimed at those who drive 4WD or All-Wheel Drive cars. While these vehicles do offer some more traction and control, it does not make you invincible. The roads are still significantly less safe and require slow driving.
2. Give Yourself Distance
Most people follow the two (or three) second rule of thumb to calculate the minimum distance they should keep behind from the car in front so that
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.
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.
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
TIPS FOR SNOW DRIVING
there is adequate time to stop. In the snow, you want to at the very least double this distance. Ideally, triple it. If you do slide or skid on the snow, the farther away you are from other vehicles the safer you’ll be.
3. Lights
ALWAYS have your lights on when driving in the snow. With the reduced visibility, you’ll want to make your surroundings as visible as possible. On the side, you’ll want other drivers to be able to see you as well. But, do not use high beam in fog or snow as it reflects back at you and reduces visibility.
4. NEVER Use Cruise Control
You’ll need extra vigilance and extra control when it comes to driving in the snow. Not only do you need to adjust your speed more frequently when driving in the snow, you’ll also need much more control over steering, even if you’re driving on a straight road. Never use cruise control when driving in the snow. Ever.
5. Avoid Slamming on the Break
If your tires start to skid, most people’s first instinct is to panic and slam on the break- don’t do this. Instead ease off the accelerator and try to steer the car out
TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS
WANTED TO BUY
Snow chains to suit 235/16R 18 wheels. Ross Briggs, Ph: 0417 289 516.
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.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Altitude 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.
of potential collisions. Slamming on the breaks once your tires have already locked up and lost traction won’t help. Skidding out can be frightening, but try to stay as calm as possible in order to safely slow down and come to a stop.
6. Beware of Bridges
Bridges are the first to freeze and ice over in cold weather. Unlike roads which lose their temperature on their surface, bridges are exposed the wind and cold from underneath which promotes the perfect environment for black ice. Even if the roads seem okay in mild snow, use extra caution when you get to a bridge.
BIG, NEW 14kg MACHINE
Excellent for king-size doonas etc ...and other large loads!
OPEN: 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am
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
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.
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
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.
TIPS FOR SNOW DRIVING
7. Clean Your Car
Don’t slack off when it comes to cleaning your car. Even if you’re just driving a short distance, that snow of your roof is a hazard. It can fall in front and obstruct your vision, or it can fly off on to the car behind you which is seriously dangerous. Also, always keep cleaning essentials in your car all winter long such a scraper and shovel and make sure your car has enough windshield wiper fluid for the season.
8. Keep Sand or Salt!
Getting stuck in the snow is the worst. Adding some sand or salt in front of your tyre will provide the traction the tyre needs for you to drive your way out. Keep a bag in your boot if possible.
9. Emergency Kit
While emergency kits are important all year round, they are extra crucial in the winter months.
WHAT'S ON IN 2021
JULY 10 TDFNL Rd 13 Chiltern V Dederang Mount Beauty @ Chiltern
JULY 11 Birkebeiner Classic XC Race 10:30am, Nordic Bowl. Pre-Registration required.
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 15 Fireworks Fiesta powered by BMW. 7pm in the Village Bowl
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 22 Fireworks Fiesta powered by BMW. 7pm in the Village Bowl
JULY 24 TDFNL Rd 15 Dederang Mount Beauty V Wodonga Saints @ Dederang
JULY 24 Falls Creek Historical Society AGM. 4pm. Attunga Lodge. To become a member, please visit https://www.fallscreekmuseum. com.au/membership. Memberships need to be submitted and paid for prior to the start of the AGM. Further details: info@ fallscreekmuseum.com.au
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 29 Fireworks Fiesta powered by BMW. 7pm in the Village Bowl
JULY 31 TDFNL Rd 16 Beechworth V Dederang Mount Beauty @ Beechworth
AUG 7 TDFNL Rd 17 Mitta United V Dederang Mount Beauty @ Mitta Mitta
AUG 14 TDFNL Rd 18 Dederang Mount Beauty V Thurgoona @ Dederang
VILLAGE DIRECTORY
