As Good As It Gets! - the Alpine High Country

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PRICELESS
WINTER EDITION EIGHT
As Good As It Gets!
FRIDAY 26TH JULY 2013
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK
FABULOUS FALLS CREEK
A Happening Place!
T
he range of activities that this
resort can offer is nothing short
of amazing.
All this fresh snow, with some reports
saying we are doing better than many
other, means that activities really start
to happen. Let’s have a look shall we, at
the extra-curricular items we can take
advantage of while here.
Sunset Tours - presented by Brown
Brothers Wines. Can you imagine a ride
up the Summit Chair to enjoy a glass of
bubbles and a gourmet picnic at 1800
metres while taking in a fantastic sunset?
Excellent photo opportunities - lasting
memories and a fabulous experience to
enjoy with friends. Young lovers have
been known to propose (and accept) on
a Sunset Tour.
Then there are Snow Bikes- where
you can have a hoot sliding down a ski
trail on a bike built for snow. Snowbike
sessions are held at 1:30pm and
3:30pm daily and again at 6:30pm on
Wednesday and Saturday - our night
skiing nights.
Night Skiing on Wombats Ramble
on Wednesday and Saturday nights.
This is a great time to actually go and
FRONT COVER CREDITS
Top: Laif Moegel stars again in the beautiful fresh earlier this week. Pic - Chris Hocking
Left: The Meyer family from Berwick - having a ‘snow-ball!’ Pic - Elle @ Top Shots.
Right: Falls Creek will host the fabulous Sled Dogs again next weekend. Don’t miss them! Pic - Charlie
Brown.
spend some time with your kids actually engage with them and see what
they’ve learned, before heading into
Last Hoot for a latte while they have
the last run.
Snowmobile Tours - where you can
ride your own powerful machine over
the mantle of snow (must have a current
driver’s licence), or you can ride on the
back with a driver. This is just a fabulous
way to get to ride a snowmobile and
to experience the beauty of the back
country covered in fresh snow.
Back Country Tours with Steve Lee.
A short trailer ride and you’re tackling
some of the excellent back country
that Falls Creek has to offer - in the
company of Australia’s World Cup
winning skier - and if that doesn’t get
the blood running, nothing will.
Mt McKay Tours in a 14 seat luxury
coach on tracks that will take you to the
Falls Creek Snowsports School ‘Get the best out of your holiday!’
Renault Snowclub (3 - 5 yrs)
Getting Started
Full and Half day Snowclub Programs include constant
supervision, lessons, progress card and lunch plus weekly
events and daily fun activities.
Full day (Includes lunch) 10am-3:20pm
Half Day (Includes lunch) 10am-12:50pm
Class Lesson Only 10am-11:50am & 1:30pm - 3:20pm
Registration from 9:15am.
Never been skiing or snowboarding? The Falls Beginners
program is for you. Includes a 1 hour & 50 minute class lesson
and all day use of Falls Express Quad Chairlift, Mousetrap
under cover beginner lift and Boardwalk.
Junior Ski and Snowboard (6-14 yrs)
NEW Junior Workshop Program durations are here for 2013!
Full and Half day am Junior Ski & Snowboard programs include:
constant supervision, lessons, lift passes, progress card, lunch,
weekly events & daily fun activities.
Full Day (includes lunch) 10am - 3:20pm
Half Day am (includes lunch) 10am - 1:10pm
Half Day pm (all levels 1-7. lunch not included) 1:30 - 3:20pm
Class Lesson (Level 1 only) 10am - 11:50am & 12.00pm - 1:50pm
Class Lesson (all levels 1-7) 1:30pm - 3:20pm
Adult Class Lessons
Class Lesson Only 10am-11.50am & 1.30pm - 3.20pm
Lift, Lesson & Rental Packages available.
Private Lessons
For the ultimate in personalised instruction you can’t go past a
private lesson. Multi-hour lessons are suggested for maximum
results. Full or half day privates available. Also available for two,
three, four or five hour lessons. Bring along friends or family of
similar ability to join your lesson. Share the cost and at the same
time get the most out of your lesson. Advance bookings are essential.
Helmet Policy
Falls Creek recommends the wearing of helmets for skiing
& snowboarding. Guests are required to wear helmets while
undertaking certain Snowsports activities and programs.
• All participants in Kids Snowsports School Programs (Renault
Snowclub 3-5yrs, JuniorSki and Snowboard 6-14yrs and/or any
Teenage Programs) must wear an accredited ski or snowboard
helmet. Helmets are available from Falls Creek Sports outlets.
Children’s helmets are FREE with equipment rental at these outlets.
• All guest participants, of whatever age, in Snowsports School or
other resort race programs, which involve or include terrain parks,
pipes, skier/boarder cross and/or race courses will be required
to wear an accredited ski or snowboard helmet.
Please arrive at the Meeting Place, top of Falls
Express 15 minutes prior to lesson time.
Booking Details
Book Snowclub, Junior Workshop and Group Lessons online
at the estore: www.skifalls.com.au/estore, at any resort ticket
office or visit the Snowsports School Office at Cloud 9.
Phone Enquiries Book a Private Lesson Email Hours
Office Renault Snowclub (03) 5758 1070
(03) 5758 1071
[email protected]
8.30am - 4:00pm
9:15am - 3:30pm
For more information, call 5758 1070 or visit: www.skifalls.com.au
Resort Entry and ATS tickets
may also be purchased on-line at
www.fallscreek.com.au
Visitor Information Centre
The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located
at the Resort Management Office, upstairs on the
corner of Slalom Street and the Bogong High Plains
Road. Open 8am - 5pm daily for visitor inquiries and
gym memberships. Accommodation Transfer ticket
sales are also available.
Phone 5758 1202. (Map Ref E5)
Resort Entry
Resort Entry is located at Howman’s Gap, approximately
4km before reaching Falls Creek Village. Day passes
cost $42 per day. Overnight passes are $84. Discounted
pricing applies to overnight tickets for five nights or more.
First day, $20 if arriving after 1pm. Seniors qualify for a
10% discount. Season passes are available for $315.
An ‘All Resort Season Entry Pass’ covering all Victorian
Resorts is available for $568 and can be purchased from
the Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre.
Resort Entry fees fund the resort’s:
• Ski Patrol
• Car Parking
• Snow Clearing • Water Supply
• Visitor Information Services
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Child Care Hours & Rates
Falls Creek Child Care is located in the St Falls
complex at the base of the Falls Express Chairlift
- open from 8:30am to 5pm, seven days a week for
children from 12 weeks to five years old.
Child Care Hours & Rates
Morning:
8:30am - 12:30pm $75
Afternoon:
1:30pm - 5pm
$50
Full Day:
8:30am - 5pm
$120
Bookings are strongly recommended as places are limited.
Make your booking at www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare
Accommodation Transfer Service
Operating from the Terminal building on the Bogong
High Plains Road, the Accommodation Transfer
Service will move you, your family and your luggage
comfortably to your lodge or apartment.
Hours of Operation
Sun to Thurs:
8am - 10pm
Fri & Sat:
8am - 12midnight
Rates
Adult: One Way $20
Return $35
Child: One Way $13
Return $23
Season Pass: Adult: $155.00 U17
$105
Kids Under 5:
Free
Luggage Allowance
Two pieces of luggage, one pair of skis and boots or snowboard
and boots and one piece of hand luggage per person.
Excess Luggage: $3.00 per item.
Ticket Sales - On Mountain
Howman’s Gap Ticket Box
Accommodation Transfer Terminal
Fall Creek Resort Management Office
Phone: 5758 1203 (Map Ref: H5-6)
Ski Storage
After your last runs, store your gear overnight and pick
it up the next day at the Ski & Snowboard Storage
building next to Falls Express chairlift. Ph: 5758 1202
for prices and operating hours.
Falls Creek Resort Management
General Enquiries: Ph: 5758 1200
Winter 2013 Edition EIGHT
A HAPPENING PLACE
highest drivable point in Australia - and
views over a snow-covered Bogong High
Plains. These tours are now operating.
Grooming Tours - Where you
climb into the passenger seat of one of
those fabulous big powerful grooming
machines and it’s like being up front
in an aircraft - and the ride is fantastic
- up and down the slopes moving snow.
First Tracks - is a program where
- with a pre-booking - you and your
friends can take advantage of the fresh
snow when the company opens two lifts
in Sun Valley an hour early - and you’re
carving those first tracks!
We have the Forest Air Helicopter at
your service. If you’re in the resort you
can book the chopper to take you and
your friends over to Hotham for a ski;
you can book the chopper to take the
family for a scenic flight, or you can
book the chopper to transport you from
and to Mount Beauty or Albury - a great
way to maximize your time on the snow.
Falls Creek Summit Night Show
Spectacular. One of the most fantastic
experiences you can have while you are in
Falls Creek - and it doesn’t cost a cracker
- is to head up to the Village Bowl, at
the bottom of the Summit, outside the
Frying Pan Inn on any Thursday evening
during July and August. It is here that
our Snowsports School staff and other
mountain staff put on a fabulous display
of all manner of skiing and boarding
- from old style to modern skills.
The show is for about 20 minutes,
starting at precisely 8pm. It is then
followed by a fantastic fireworks
display. While this display can be seen
from many points around the village,
it is truly best appreciated from the
Village Bowl. Obviously, the Summit
Night Show Spectacular is subject
to conditions, but if we can get a
groomer onto the Summit, then the
show will go ahead. If the Summit is
not safe to ski down in the dark, the
fireworks display will still go ahead,
starting at exactly 8pm.
Talk with any of the staff in Falls Creek
Sports, in St Falls, or in the Village
Bowl, or phone the activities Hotline on
1800 204 424. You’ll have a blast!!! •
The fabulous fireworks are only part of the Night
Show. Enjoy! Pic - Charlie Brown.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner..
..or stop in for a drink by the fire!
menus available on-line @:
www.thegully.com.au
Located at:
Huski Apartments, Sitzmark Street
Map Ref: J4
Ph: 03 5758 3863
by three blue ducks
Be part of the team!
As a member of the Falls Creek Race Club,
young athletes can…
•Learn Life Skills in a wonderful, rewarding environment.
Race
• Make friends for life - with opportunities to travel the world.
• Learn to ski and board in a family freindly environment.
Programs from primary to late teens - including tertiary tuition for full time athletes.
Club
An integral part of Falls Creek and its history
Visit: www.raceclubfallscreek.com.au Em: [email protected]
Retail Boutique
Service & Demo Centre
One Day Adult Hire:
Great Value
Quality Rental
Free Delivery to Accommodation
Open Daily
8:00am to 5:30pm
Friday & Sunday
8:00am to 8:00pm
Huge range of
Salomon Ski Boots
expertly fitted by our
Master Boot Fitter
• Demo Ski & Board Rental
• Ski Touring Equipment
• Expert Ski Tuning
• Mountain Staff Accounts
In the Village Bowl at the Falls Creek Hotel (Map Ref: M2) • Ph: 5758 3819
St Falls Hire & Retail
The newest, largest and most
comprehensive hire store - ideally
located in the St Falls Precinct at the
bottom of Falls Express.
Convenient service spacious surroundings - well stocked!
Ph: 03 5758 1036 Map Ref: F5
For Men & Women
Now Open for 2013
Come and see us for the
latest casual resort and
skiwear! Stockists of Kjus,
Spyder, Eider, and NILS.
New for this year: Beautiful snowthemed homewares and gifts!
Ph: 03 5758 1041
Located in the St Falls precinct along the
breezeway opposite Falls Express. Map Ref: F4
Village Bowl Hire & Retail
Now stocking Volcom,
as well as our regular range of
Helly Hansen, Vigilante,
Karbon, Burton & Billabong.
Conveniently located next to
Eagle and Summit Chairs
Ph: 03 5758 1030 Map Ref: N2
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WHY AMBULANCE SUBSCRIPTION?
Because It’s Smart
F
act Number One: The cost of
ambulance attendance and transport
in rural areas starts at $986.74, plus
$11.95 per minute, with a per kilometre
charge of $1.16 on top. Therefore, a quick
road ambulance trip to Albury Base - a
distance of 110 km - could total around
$2369.09. Need we say more?
Should your injury or illness require
an urgent Air Ambulance helicopter
evacuation from Falls Creek or Mount
Beauty to hospital, the cost will start at
around $3436.92 up to one hour, plus
$57.29 per minute past the first hour.
They are frightening figures aren’t they?
And yet, they’re not unreasonable. Twenty
years ago, the cost per hour of a simple
Lama Helicopter to swing lift towers in to
place was $1000 per hour - without the
fuel component. To run a modern, fully
equipped, fully fitted out Bell Iroquois
412EP, complete with highly trained pilots
and paramedics around the countryside is
not a cheap exercise.
The Good News
Fact Number One: Ambulance
membership is cheap. A family membership
is now $80.60 per year. A single person
membership is now $40.30 per year. In my
humble opinion, these figures are way too
cheap - but no-one can ever say they could
not afford Ambulance Membership.
A clever and innovative lodge manager, as part
of his employment contract would include
an Ambulance Membership Form - which
(unless they could show they were already
covered) the employees had to sign - and the
payment came out of their first wage cheque.
This would be regarded in most circles as
excellent management/staff relations.
The following is an excellent example of
the benefits of membership - as quoted
by Angus.
“I got ambulance cover just before heading
off with my mates on a snowboarding trip
to Mt Buller. I had been thinking about
cover and thought I’d be unlikely to need
it but had a few minutes free so opened my
laptop and joined online in the car park of
the campsite. It took me five minutes and
was really easy and really cheap - especially
compared to the other ski field costs. We had
a great weekend but my trip ended abruptly
when I ran out of talent, came off a jump
and broke three ribs and collapsed a lung.
I ended up in an air ambulance to the Royal
Melbourne. The trip in the air ambulance
would have cost me $7,500 but I didn’t
even see a bill. I could have had two
lifetimes worth of cover and still been ahead.
The fall certainly caused me a lot of pain but
I’m fully recovered now and it’s a great relief
that I don’t have to deal with a huge bill on
top of everything else. I’ve recommended it
to all my mates and they can’t believe how
cheap it is for what you get - cheaper than a
slab and it lasts a full year!”
For further information on ambulance
memberships, call 1800 648 484 or visit
the website www.ambulance.vic.gov.au.
A further bit of good news is that you can
ring the above number, give them your
details, pay by credit card and you are
immediately covered. You can do the same
by jumping on to the website. If you don’t
have a credit card, go to your local post
office and it can all be done there. •
The
Last Hoot
Café • Bar • Pizzeria
OPEN
7 days a week
From 10am to late
For lunch and dinner.
Restaurant & Bar
Family friendly restaurant - renowned
for great steaks.
Extensive Beer and Wine selection!
Open for Dinner, Monday to Saturday
from 5:30pm
Bookings Recommended
7 Bogong High Plains Rd Falls Creek 3699
Ph: 03 5758 3391 Map Ref: J6
Falls Creek’s ONLY
Dedicated snowboard store
- Stocking all the brands
Burton, Nitro, Forum, Capita, 3CS, Analog,
Union, Afends, Dragon & Radical Gloves!
Discounts on Board, Boot
and Binding packages
.. all season long!
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram:
@theboardlounge
Ph: 5758 1043
www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au
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Serving great steaks, tasty pizza and
home-made pastas.
Saturday: 4 - 6pm
$20 Buckets of Dry to share with
your mates. Ooz strumming the
tunes from 4pm.
Saturday: Industry Night
Carlton Dry and small pizza for $15.
Wednesday: Nine22Après Fizz
(Fair weather Days only)
DJ James Broad on the decks playing
from the balcony.
Great food and drinks specials.
Fully Licensed
Located in the St Falls Complex
At the bottom of Wombat’s Ramble
Next to Falls Creek Express
At the bottom of Falls Express Map Ref: F5
Ph: 03 5758 3088
FROM THE CEO
Mountain Mixing
O
ver the last 12 months, I have
been directly involved in the
development of the Alpine Resorts
Strategic Plan 2012 and more recently the
development of a new strategic plan for
Falls Creek - ‘A Pathway to the Future.’
This has been both an exciting journey
and a wonderful education. I have had
the privilege of spending quality time
with a wide range of village stakeholders;
gaining insights and understanding their
collective passion for Falls Creek. Their
personal stories and commitment to
our unique alpine village is what makes
us what we are today.
Throughout our strategic management
plan consultation period, it also became
apparent that despite the intimacy of Falls
Creek village, collectively we still didn’t
know that much about each other.
Commencing in late June, I have attempted
to address this ‘information’ gap with the
launch of the ‘CEO Mountain Mixer.’
Held every week (generally on a
Thursday), I bring together commercial
operators, clubs and associations and
service providers (retailers, essential
services, key village contractors) to discuss
Falls Creek; our vision, our motivations
and issues that need to be addressed for
the future. For those concerned don’t
worry - the Mixer is generally over with
plenty of time left for ‘Harvey Hour!’
Over the last month, it’s been wonderful
to see people who’ve been associated with
Falls Creek since the 1960s and 1970’s
meeting each other for the first time. It’s
also been a fantastic education for me to
learn each stakeholder’s personal journey
that has led them to Falls Creek.
Whilst the stories vary considerably,
there is a pleasing consistency as to
our love of the village and our passion
to see it grow and prosper. I am also
developing a new dossier on issues that
need to be addressed for the future. This
is invaluable information as we work
towards commencing our master plan
development in the next few months.
The CEO Mountain Mixer also gives
participants a great opportunity to
sample the wonderful hospitality of
our impressive Mountain Hosts. The
fabulous ‘spreads’ provided to date by
Astra Lodge, Pretty Valley and Elk @
Falls have set a very ‘high bar.’
If you are a village stakeholder or a
passionate Falls Creek visitor and you’d
like to be included in the Mountain
Mixer, please call Sarah Prime at Resort
Management on 5758 1200. It is my
Snowmobile Tours
1800 20 44 24
Drive
your own
today!
Afternoon
The Herman family, Aaron, Deb, David and Bree.
Pic - Chris Hocking.
aim to meet with the entire village by
season’s end.
Resort Management has taken huge
strides over the last 12 months to bring
the village together with a unified voice
and vision. The CEO Mountain Mixer
has already delivered way more than
could have been imagined.
And finally, as I look out my office window
at the blanketed peaks of Spion Kopje, I
can finally say to all - “Enjoy the snow!”
David Herman, CEO
Falls Creek Resort Management
OPEN 7 Days - 8am - late
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Happy Hours 4 - 6pm Every Day
& our $20 cocktail & pizza special.
Great Milk Shakes & Muffins
Casey and Ivan serving delicious coffees
and hot chocolates every day from 8am.
The only place to get a coffee in the
Village Bowl before lunch.
Fri: Pasta Special • Sat: Curry Special
Sun: Roast Special • Mon: Pork Special
Tues: Chicken Special • Wed: Beef Special
Thurs: Fish Special
Ph: 5758 3347 Map Ref: N2
Located in the Village Bowl next to Eagle Chairlift
ENTERTAINMENT
‘Harvey Hour’
3:30 - 4:30pm
Tuesday 30th July
Thursday 1st August
PAUL GIBBS
The fabulous... the fantastic... the
one and only! He writes, he sings, he
plays! He is thoroughly enjoyable!
Tuesday Lunch Special
Pot & Parmy - $15
Or try any of our other tasty dishes.
Fabulous Shopping
SnowRider shop is open! 8:30am to
5:30pm and to 8pm Friday and Sundays.
OPEN 7:30am Daily
Fast, friendly and affordable!
Now the snow is HERE ..
we LOVE it!!
Great coffee, hot choc and chai
as usual
Egg Bacon Rolls, Toasties, Hot
Dogs, Pies and Sausage Rolls!
Put some WIN into your Winter and
buy a bucket of Corona to go into
the draw for a Burton snowboard!
Wed 3 - 6pm: $20 Corona Buckets
& great shooters!!
Located opposite Slalom Plaza Ticket
Office. Look for the red umbrellas.
Ph: 0404 830 050
Fb: thepassfallscreek
lees’
restaurant & lounge bar
Specials for July
Lights: $4. Beers: $5.
Wine & Basic Spirits: $5.
Sensational Food & Wine
A la Cart Menu
Children’s menu
Spectacular panoramic views
Internet and wireless hotspot
Ph: 5758 3255
10 Arlberg Street Falls Creek
Map Ref G3
www.attungalodge.com.au
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LOCAL HISTORY
Tragedy on Mt Bogong
S
eventy years have passed since three
ski tourers, 23 year olds Edward
Welch and Georgina Gadsden, and
27 year old John McRae lost their lives on
Mt Bogong.
Members of a party of eight, they
had left Tawonga on Sunday, 1st of
August 1943, camping the first night
in Bivouac Hut on the Staircase Spur.
Not long after midday on the Monday,
despite windy conditions and falling
snow, Welch, Gadsden and McRae set
off to continue on to the Summit Hut.
When they did not return a few hours
later the remaining five skiers left Bivouac
Hut. After climbing several hundred
metres or so, they turned back due to the
poor visibility and strong wind. They set
out again on the Tuesday but worsening
conditions again forced them to return
and they remained hut-bound in blizzard
conditions until the Thursday.
In poor visibility at about 2pm, the rescue
party (consisting of several of the original
Nelse Alpine Lodge
The secret’s out!
group and other rescue personnel) found
the first of three pairs of skis. Then
further on they located the body of one
of the men huddled near the last exposed
snow pole, the two other bodies further
up, only metres apart. They were, it
transpired, only about 20 metres from
the Summit Hut which was completely
covered by snow. (Whilst the Summit
Hut did not save these lives, it did play a
useful role as a shelter on the track near
the summit of Bogong. Unfortunately it
was destroyed by vandals in 1978).
Sadly the holiday destination of the group
on this trip was to be the Cleve Cole
Memorial Hut, erected after the death of
experienced ski tourer Cleve Cole who
had died seven years earlier after he and
his companions had been caught in a
prolonged snowstorm on Mt Bogong.
In the years prior to these tragedies, Mt
Bogong had become a popular destination
for ski tourers but after the fatalities in 1943,
the Ski Club of Victoria (SCV) monitored
the conditions closely. In the August 1946
edition of the club magazine ‘Schuss’
printed a warning headed ‘Bogong Out of
Bounds’ and that “Snow is up to the eaves
of the Bivouac Hut; the Summit Hut is
completely buried; and only the chimney is
showing on the Cleve Cole Memorial Hut.
The new snow pole line is almost nonexistent, and the approach to Mt Bogong is
in an extremely dangerous condition.”
Harold Gibbs Chairman of the SCV
Skippy StElmo digging out at Cleve Cole hut. Pic
- Courtesy the StElmo Collection.
Bogong sub-committee, his wife Rel, Wally
Johnson and Skippy St Elmo were part of
the investigating party. With the snow poles
covered by snow and experiencing heavy fog
they found at times it was too dangerous to
leave the hut. Eventually, with the peddle radio,
Harold informed head office the mountain
should be closed to all tourist activities.
In the intervening years our equipment,
clothing and communication systems
may have changed but the alpine
environment can still challenge us.
Visitors to the area who have taken the time
to climb Bogong will have seen the Gadsden
Memorial - a column erected in memory
of Georgina Gadsden and her companions
John McRae and Edward Welch towards
the top of Staircase Spur above the tree line.
A great way to enjoy climbing the
mountain is to take part in the annual
Mt Bogong Conquestathon, organised
by the Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club,
held on the Sunday of the Victorian
Labour Day long weekend in March. •
Our Chef, Tristan Skitt is absolutely fabulous.
You must try his desserts!
A cosy place with a big open fire,
friendly bar and great dining.
The favourite of many locals.
Bookings are necessary!
17 Slalom Street, Falls Creek
Ph: 03 57 583 263 Map Ref: H3
Open 5pm Daily
Friday: Happy Hour from 5
Saturday: Gluhwein and Strudel
Sunday: $10 cocktails from 5-6pm
Monday: Trivia from 7:30, $15 Trivia
Burgers
Tuesday: Dinner, kids eat 1/2 price with
adult main meal purchase* (*one kids meal
per main meal)
Wednesday: $25 Eye Fillet Steak Night,
- the Best!!!
Thursday: $30 Shank and Strudel
Ph: 5758 3407
Map Ref: J3
in Frueauf Village
Schuss Street
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Evening Meals
Take-away
Fish & Chips
Roast Chicken
Family Pies
Early Sitting
6 or 6:30pm
Late Sitting
8 or 8:30pm
Ph: 5758 3225
Corner Slalom & Christie Streets, Falls Creek
DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA
Storms, Snow & Enjoyment
S
torm skiers and snowboarders are
a different breed. When they see
a storm in the forecast their heart
rate lifts a little, their eyes get wider and
a smile flickers across their face. Then
they tell anyone who will listen how this
will be an all-time storm and conditions
will be un-missable.
Some people will share their enthusiasm
and get equally excited about the coming
snow. But others will frown at them and
remark, “Sounds like good conditions for a
gluhwein!” (None of the above is scientifically
proven, merely observations of fellow
storm riders. I’m not sure how the science
boffins would do those experiments).
Last weekend was one of those weekends.
A long stretch of cold temperatures
were on the way on there was plenty of
moisture on the horizon. Luckily, the
riders coming up to Falls Creek with
Disabled Wintersport Australia for the
weekend all enjoy a good storm.
When the group arrived at the YMCA
Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre on
Friday afternoon the temperature was
steadily dropping and the evening was
spent throwing around predictions on
the amount of snow that would fall over
the weekend. When everyone awoke on
Saturday morning, the mountain was
cloaked in white and the excitement was
visible on everyone’s faces.
This was David MacPherson’s first time
to the snow. These were the conditions
he’d been dreaming about and he was
almost jumping out of his wheelchair to
get into his bi-ski. His DWA Volunteer
Guides, Emma Lovell and Jared Tan,
wrapped up every bit of exposed skin and
got out there to enjoy the fresh snow.
Every time they came back inside to
warm up, they would unwrap layers of
neck warmers, scarves, vests and jackets
to revealing a beaming smile inside.
Perrin Richardson and Katherine Simmons,
who you may have read about in previous
editions of This Week, were back out
there with their snowboard and mono-ski,
respectively. This was Katherine’s first time
skiing while it was snowing, but this did
nothing to reduce Katherine’s capacity to
learn. In another first for Katherine, she
learnt to independently load and unload
the chairlift in her mono-ski. Although
it may not seem significant, this is a
tremendous achievement for a monoskier, as it means Katherine can now ski
without the help of other people.
Michael Sacks has been skiing Falls
Creek for four years and is one of the
most enthusiastic skiers on the mountain.
Until this season, Mouse Trap has been
his domain and with the storm blowing
you couldn’t blame him if he wanted to
Serving Falls Creek for 51 years
Takeaway Liquor from our bottle shop.
All meals available to take-away!
Facebook.com/FryingPanInn
Lunch 12 - 3pm
Dinner 6 - 9pm
Ph. 03 5758 3390
In the Village Bowl • Map Ref O2
stay within the tunnel’s protection. But
Michael was determined, and with the
help of his DWA Volunteer Guide, Katie
Butler, he went out to conquer the rest
of the mountain. Michael rode the storm
and succeeded.
If you love storms (or warm sunny
days) and would like get out on snow,
or you would like to share in a similar
experience as a Volunteer, go to www.
disabledwintersport.com.au or contact
Tom Mitten on 0487 442 237 or
[email protected]. •
Tom Mitten
Pete’s Roadside Service
At Falls Creek for: Car Starting
- Chain Hire & Fitting - Mechanical
Snow Clearing - Off Road
Recovery & Snow Shovel Hire!
Ph: Peter Munday 0427 691 736
Open 7 days 4pm ‘til late!
Friday 26th:
OPEN 7 DAYS 12 noon to Late!
Fridays:
Joker Poker & Ski Patrol Raffles from 6pm.
Plus TRIVIA hosted by Muzz! 1st Prize $200,
2nd Prize $100, 3rd Prize $50. Starts 7pm.
Happy Hours 6 - 8pm
$15 Chicken Parmi special
AFL Live on the big screen
Friday: Essendon V Hawthorn
Saturday: Gold Coast Suns V Carlton
Fremantle V Adelaide Crows
Sunday: Footscray V West Coast Eagles
Tuesdays:
Jack Daniel’s Darts Compettion. Great drink specials!
Wednesdays:
The famous Jug Night. Cold Jugs from 6pm
PLUS $15 Roo & Beef Steak Night.
Pimps and Hoes Dress-Up Party!
DJ James Broad on the decks.
Loving the storm that brings the fresh snow, David
McPherson, with guide Emma Lovell show there is
a smile under there! Pic - Emma Lovell.
British India - Live at The Man.
Supported by Falls Creek All Stars
and DJ McD
OPEN From 7:30am - and serves
great food ALL Day!
Saturday:
The kitchen only closes when the last
customer has gone!!
Monday:
Elk Specials
• Breakfast from $7 every morning
• Daily express lunch $15
• Kids Meals - Two courses $15
Wednesday:
Saturday 27th: Ossobuco w mash $28
Sunday 28th: Lamb Souvlaki $25
Shank Off Monday 29th: Shank w mash &
minted peas $25
Tuesday 30th: Spinach & Ricotta Gnocchi $25
Wednesday 31st: Chicken Parmigiana $25
Thursday 1st: Beef Cheeks w mash $25
Friday 2nd: Risotto of the day $25
Saturday 3rd: Pork Belly w braised red
cabbage $30
Dessert of the Week: Pav w poached berries &
double cream $8
Time to party with DJ ESSE on the decks.
Jug Night - with DJ DELLA CHEY
playing everyone’s favourite tunes!!
Perfect Pot & Pizza Night. Excellent value!
Well Stocked Bottleshop for Take-Away Liquor!!
All Food on the Menu is available for take away!!
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www.themanfallscreek.com
Dinner 6 - 9pm
18 Slalom Street, Falls Creek
Centrally located - opposite Silver Ski
Bookings 03 5758 3673 Map Ref: I4
Ph: 03 5758 3362 • Map Reference I4
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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS
New Date Ski de Femme
T
he annual Ski de Femme will be
held on Sunday the 4th August.
The Ski de Femme offers free
lessons those interested in Cross Country
Skiing. Female skiers of all abilities and
all ages are welcome. Meet in the Nordic
Bowl at 10am for the free lesson.
Mini Series Returns
The first event of the Snowgum Wodonga
Mini Series was held on the 13th of July.
The Mini Series is a family friendly event
for both primary and secondary school
students. The Mini Series is designed to
bring children and their families together
from different parts of the region and unite
them in the common goal of enjoying
cross country skiing. The next Mini
Series event will be held on the 18th of
August. The Mini Series events are run
by Telemark Nordic Ski Club and are
sponsored by Snowgum Wodonga. At the
end of the season a distinctive diploma will
be awarded to all participants.
Results
U7 Boys
1. Taylor Atherstone; Bright P-12
U11 Girls
1. Nicola Baines; Albury Public
2. Gabrielle Baings; Albury Public
3. Jorja Cullen; Victory College
4. Emma Prest; Camberwell PS
5. Olivia Holgate; St Matthews,
Canberra
U11 Boys
1. Tommi Silvester; Yackandandah PS
2. Evan Baltutis; Kingswood College
3. Sam Jeffrey; Wagga College
4. Harri Silvester; Yackandandah PS
5. Toby Jones; Ferntree Gully Nth PS
6. Isaac Richardson; Mt Beauty PS
7. Joshua Cullen; Victory College
U15 Girls
1. Teagan Atherstone; Bright P-12
College
2. Abbie Jones; Ferntree Gully Nth PS
3. Madison Clarke; Sacre Coeur
U15 Boys
1. Jarrah Forrer; Mt Beauty SC
2. Alexander Baines; Albury HS
3. Jack Baillie; Albury HS. •
Ronice Goebel is smiling - fresh snow has enabled the
Ski de Femme to go ahead. Pic - Nick Grimmer.
$25 by 25 August
‘$25 by 25 August’ is a fundraising drive
for the Australian Senior and Junior Ski
Team that challenges all those involved
in cross country skiing to donate $25
by the 25th of August. The drive was
launched last week and already the
donations are flowing in. You can help
this fundraising effort by making a tax
deductable donation of $25 online.
Follow the links for ‘XC Towards 2014’
on the www.ausxc.com website.
You can also become an ambassador
for the drive. Ambassadors are charged
with the goal of contacting as many
friends, family and contacts as possible
with the goal of increasing the overall
amount of people that donate each
year. For more information on
becoming and ambassador contact Nick
Grimmer at [email protected].
A survey was completed three years
ago that showed over 500 Australian
participated in at least one cross country
ski race other than the Hoppet each year.
If each of these skiers donated $25 there
would be an extra $12,500 in the sport.
The money raised would be put towards
lowering the cost of international racing
Open for dinner seven nights a week!
• Two course kids meal: $15
• Dessert of the day: $8
Saturday 27th: Chunky Beef Pie w mash $25
Sunday 28th: Three Course Sunday Roast $30
Monday 29th: Three Course Thai Dinner
Tuesday 30th: Chicken Parmigiana - Fabulous!!!
Wednesday 31st: Beef Cheek with mash and a glass
of Sisters Run Shiraz
Thursday 1st: Mountain Staff T bone night!
Friday 2nd: Chef’s Two Course Dinner special - entrée and main $30
Saturday 3rd: Pork and Pinot $30
Ph: 5758 3888 (Map Ref: J5)
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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS
trips for those on the Australian Ski
Team. The cost associated with being
involved in cross country skiing can be a
turn off to athletes and families alike. By
reducing the cost, the aim would be to
encourage athletes and their families to
stay involved in the sport longer.
Australian Team Values. • Achieving
success: Learning how to set long and
short term goals for skiing and life.
• Integrity: Discovering the link between
hard work and success.
• Balance: Creating a well-rounded
lifestyle fitting in training, recovery,
education, work and more. • Global
Citizenship: Unifying people from all
cultures of the world through sport. •
Health and Wellbeing: Active role models
for an increasingly sedentary society.
To donate to the Australian Ski Team
and be part of the above mentioned
‘$25 by 25th August’ go to www.ausxc.
com and follow the links. All donations
are tax deductable. Forms can also be
found at all YMCA locations at Falls
Creek and can be handed back to
Australian Ski Team staff. For more
information contact: grimmer.nick@
yahoo.com or [email protected]. •
Bogong Horseback
Adventures
Rides by appointment
• Horses to suit all
• Helmets & oil skin coats
• Natural horsemanship tuition
• Bookings essential
Xanthea Dewez competing in last year’s Australian Championships. Pic - Nick Grimmer.
Australian Junior/Senior
Championships
The Australian Championship in XC
Skiing will be held at Falls Creek this
weekend on the 27th and 28th of July.
Skiers from around the Australia and a
handful of internationals will compete
in this event. The event doubles as the
Australian Junior Championships with
National titles available to be won in the
U12, U14, U16, U18 and U20 age groups. •
Sensational menu. Fresh, local produce.
Innovative modern Australian cuisine.
Roaring log fire, comfortable couches, wide views,
warm ambience, award winning restaurant.
Children’s menu and free Wi Fi.
Finalist: 2013 Victorian Restaurant & Catering
Awards for Excellence. Awarded 2 Glass Rating
2013 Wine List of the Year Awards
Ph 5758 3800. Schuss Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: K3
(03) 5754 4849
www.bogonghorse.com.au
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IT’S A SNOW RESORT
Wonderful and Different!
F
alls Creek is a wonderful village.
It is a warm community and an
excellent place to visit - either
summer or winter. But, a visit in winter
requires a major re-think of what is
required while visiting a resort covered
in a mantle of snow. Now, first things
first.
Anti-Freeze
During last weekend’s severe snow
conditions, many drivers of diesel
vehicles found they could not start their
vehicles. This is due to the fact that diesel
fuel almost freezes in cold conditions.
It actually congeals - preventing it from
flowing through the injectors.
How do we reduce the pain caused by this?
Option One: Leave the car in Fallon’s
Fully licensed restaurant
Fabulous Dining...
with tasty new menu items, and our
popular Pasta Nights on Thursdays
The Age - ‘Good Food Guide’
Trip Advisor - 3+A Rated Restaurant
Coming Soon: Sunday Take-Away!
Ph 03 5754 4495
177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga
Mount Beauty
Hardware & Drapery
It’s Winter!
Snow-boots, gloves & thermals
for kiddies & adults
• NOBO Heaters • Clothing • Homewares
• Toys • Sewing • Small Electrical • Hardware
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5:30pm.
Sat: 9am - 4pm.
Sun & Pub Hols: 9am - 2pm
12 - 14 Hollonds Street
Mount Beauty
Ph: 03 5754 1999
Our Bank has now returned
Over $200,000
to this community since
opening December 2007!
Be part of the team!
Ph: 03 5754 4484
28 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty
Secure Car-park, behind the Caltex
Service Station in Tawonga South and
take the bus. Doing this saves the hassle
with anti-freeze in the radiator, saves the
hassle of fitting chains and prevents the
problem of your diesel fuel congealing.
It is also lovely and warm in one of those
comfortable coaches - with a driver fully
accredited in driving in the snow.
Option Two: Plan your trip so that you
fill up with fuel in Mount Beauty or
Tawonga South. Both of our local service
stations carry ‘Alpine Mix diesel’ - diesel
fuel that has an additive that prevents it
from congealing in cold climates. If you
have done the unforgiveable sin and filled
up at McDonalds in Glenrowan, our
local service stations may be able to help
with the raw additive.
Anti- Freeze for the Radiator. This
is another element that can cause a
problem. Most cars have a radiator
with water in it. Now water can freeze
- and when it does it expands - like
the ice-cubes in your fridge that get a
little hill on them in the ice-cube tray.
In the cast iron or aluminium block
of a car motor, when this water freezes
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- curtains, blinds & pelmets.
20 years experience in
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Neil Williams services the area regularly.
Ph: 0412 587 510 • Fx: 03 9598 2821
and expands, it will crack the block.
Meaning - you need a new motor!
Most modern vehicles have a light green
or yellow coloured coolant added to
the water in the radiator which acts as
a conditioner. This is like an anti-freeze
mix, but is usually not in a concentration
sufficient to stop the water freezing in
minus 3° or 4° C. Call into either of our
local service stations where they can test
your radiator water (coolant) and tell
what temperature your coolant will be
effective down to.
Chains
Chains are a vital and legally necessary
part of driving to Falls Creek during
the designated winter season. Once you
have crossed the bridge over the Pretty
Valley Branch of the East Kiewa River,
you must have in your vehicle, snow
chains that will fit your wheels - and
you must know how to fit them to the
correct wheels.
And what are the correct wheels?
The drive wheels - and they are not
the two on the driver’s side. Normal
Commodores, Fords etc., are rear
For Well Kept Books
Call…
Rolf Proft
Bookkeeping Consultant
17 Freeburgh Avenue, Mount Beauty
Ph: 0477 433 207
Email: [email protected]
Highly qualified and experienced babysitters
providing affordable, quality child care
at your accommodation.
Ph: 0405 259 990
Em: [email protected]
Sassy Road welcomes “The Flower Deli”
- stunning flower arrangements made by the talented Nicole, now available in store!
Normal Trading Six Days a Week
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SKI & BOARD HIRE
• GREAT GEAR - COMPETITIVE PRICES
• CHAINS • WAX SPECIALISTS
• Also dealing in resort Teles, Cross Country and Back
Country Skis and Snow Shoes.
• Resort Entry Passes • All Snow accessories
• Public Broadband Internet Facilities with 3 Computers
Kiewa Valley Highway Tawonga South • Next to Mt Beauty Holiday Centre Caravan Park
Ph: 5754 1118 • Fx: 5754 1775
www.rockyvalley.com.au [email protected]
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IT’S A SNOW RESORT
wheel drive - chains on the back. Small
Japanese cars probably front wheel
drive - chains on the front. All wheel
drives usually require the chains to be
fitted to the front wheels - but there are
some 4WD’s that the manufacturer’s
specifications say ‘Chains on the back
wheels.’ If you’re driving the car, you
must know the requirements of fitting
chains to your car.
If you happen to have those low profile
tyre things - like 275-30-R19, or
something similar, forget driving to
Falls Creek. Park the car and take the
bus - because you’ll be struggling to find
chains that fit - and if they do fit your
tyre - more than likely there will not
be enough room under the guard for
the chains and you’re going to damage
something - most likely your car. If you
need further help, talk to any of our
local mechanics. •
Snow Shed
Another aspect of a snow resort is the
snow that collects on roofs. Buildings
in European villages above the snowline
usually have the high pitched roofs
that slope to either side of the building
- meaning that all snow that slides from
the roof goes to the side of the building,
with all pedestrian access either out
the front or the back of the building.
Common sense it’s called.
In Falls Creek, like in any snow resort, be
aware of the fact that snow does fall from
buildings and we - as pedestrians walking
around the village - must be aware not
to walk, stand, sit or play beside any
building where snow is likely to fall.
If you notice children (or anyone)
playing or standing under where snow
will shed, please take the time to explain
the dangers to them. This small gesture
can make a significant difference.
If a person refuses to move away from
a snow shed area, the Victoria Police or
an Authorised Officer from FCRM are
able to issue an instruction to direct the
person to move. It is envisaged that anyone
standing under a snow shed area will move
once the dangers are explained to them. •
Cold Wildlife
The recent cold weather appears to
have caught our resident populations
of Gang Gangs and Sulphur Crested
Black Cockatoos by surprise. You may
have noticed these birds within the
village over the past few days appearing
sluggish and disoriented.
Typically when cold weather arrives the
birds will fly to warmer climes at lower
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altitudes. However, it appears they may
have been caught on-the-hop when
temperatures dropped quickly in the
early hours of Saturday morning.
Although they appear in bad shape,
advice has been received the birds are
unlikely to perish from the cold (unless
they are taken by a feral animal). They
simply need to warm up at which time
they will take flight and move to a more
appropriate altitude.
If you notice any of these birds and
wish to assist, please carefully move it
to a safe warm place in which it can
warm itself. Boxes and sheltered areas
are a good idea, or even the foyer of a
building for the more adventurous.
However, please be particularly
careful if you choose to handle any of
these birds as they have sharp beaks.
Unfortunately some people have
already received lacerations due to
handling the birds without gloves. •
OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTY
Kelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting
at Lakeside Community Centre, Lakeside Avenue.
Full eye examinations including Glaucoma
tests, Diabetes and Macular Degeneration
screening. Children welcome.
Ph: 02 6056 4000
to arrange an appointment
BOGONG
JACK’S
R E STA U RA NT
OPEN
Tuesday to Saturday
from 4pm
For Drinks & Dinner
Next visit: Friday 26th July
Q: What year were the first T-Bar lifts built?
A: Visit the museum to find out
- this and other interesting facts!
In the heart of Bogong Village, on the
banks of Lake Guy, surrounded by
European gardens and easy walks.
Weddings - Functions - Accommodation
Phone: 03 5754 1134
FALLS CREEK REAL ESTATE •
selling Falls Creek properties for the last 21 years
Falls Creek Country Club
Well managed complex close to parking & ski lifts with balconies
203 - Studio
$149,000
415 - 1 Bedroom
$180,000
111 - 2 Bedroom
$249,000
Alyeska 4
2 Bedroom, 3 Storey townhouse,
second toilet, balcony Winter 2013 Edition EIGHT
$320,000
A division of Dickens Real Estate Group
Southern Cross
Recently Renovated, handy to car park and ski lifts.
1 Bedroom
$230,000
2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom
$330,000
All properties have long leases.
Summit T Bar in the early 60’s
Falls Creek Museum
Ground Floor, Snowland Centre
Beside Big Snowman - beneath Last Hoot Café
Opening Hours
Fri 26th, Sat 27th & Sun 28th: 2 - 4pm.
Wed 31st: 10-12noon & 2-4pm.
Thurs 1st Aug: 2 - 5pm.
Contact the Visitor Information Centre for further
opening times located at Falls Creek Resort Management
Information Centre.
Please call Ted Weeks: 0418 715 905 - or visit:
www.fallscreekrealestate.com.au
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LOCAL SPORT
Cold and Wet!
In the Kiewa Valley
now stands at 7 wins and 4 losses.
The U14’s started slowly - for them but by half time had established a clear
break. Goals seemed to come in runs,
with long periods of static play followed
by a quick burst of 3 or 4 goals. In the
end it was another dominant display,
with the Bombers completing their 4th
clean sheet of the season and remaining
2 games clear on top of the ladder.
Although DMB dominated much of
the U17’s match, Beechworth made the
most of their chances in front of goal.
In the end it was the Bushies accurate
kicking which got them over the line.
The loss leaves the Bombers a very slim
chance to make the finals, sitting 3
games out with 4 to play.
After a thumping win over Beechworth,
the Reserves have now won 8 on the
trot to sit in 3rd. Having won their
last 4 by an average of 97 points,
the Bombers have also closed the
percentage gap on 2nd placed Mitta
and now stand a real chance to push for
top spot.
As with the Reserves, the Seniors have
also won their last 8 games - including
3 against top 5 sides - and sit a
game and a half clear of 2nd placed
Thurgoona. “Team” is the focus,
In the Ovens Valley
Emergency Services Broadcaster
Serving Falls Creek & the area for 28 years.
I
t probably comes as no surprise
to anyone that those were the
conditions confronting the players
on Saturday, and be assured everyone
at Beechworth - players, coaches,
officials and spectators - left looking for
somewhere to warm their frozen bodies.
Thank goodness for the Beechworth
Lolly Shop to put smiles back on the
kids’ faces!
Normally the U12’s kick the dew off the
ground, but if that was dew, then the
Southern Ocean is a pond. We haven’t
seen a ground so waterlogged since…
Round 8 vs Wahgunyah at Mount
Beauty. Ok, Beechworth wasn’t so wet;
but cold! Given the conditions it was a
highly skilful game. DMB got a jump on
the Bushies with a couple of first quarter
goals, and despite Beechworth having a
lot of the forward play in the 2nd and
3rd quarters, it was the Baby Bombers’
ability to convert which saw them finish
the winners. Their record for the season
LOCAL RADIO
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local news, snow reports and developing programs..
Ph: 5754 4554
Email: [email protected]
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Kitchens, Restaurants, Professional Suites.
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however as supporters when individual
milestones come around we love to
celebrate them. With Daniel Bradshaw
needing 7 goals to complete his ton,
it’d be great to see a big crowd at
Dederang on Saturday to hopefully see
him complete that milestone. •
Last Week’s Results
Footy
U12’s
DMB 4.8.32 def
Beechworth 0.4.4
U14’s
DMB 11.11.77 def
Beechworth 0.0.0
U17’s
DMB 4.13.37 def by
Beechworth 7.1.43
2nd’s
DMB 16.12.108 def
Beechworth 0.1.1
1st’s
DMB 15.15.105 def
Beechworth 2.4.16
Netball
U13’s
DMB 13 def
Beechworth 11
U15’s
DMB 17 def by
Beechworth 38
U18’s
DMB 41 def
Beechworth 31
C Grade
DMB 21 def by
Beechworth 40
B Grade
DMB 32 def
Beechworth 29
A Grade
DMB 53 def
Beechworth 42 •
Question. Can anyone explain why the
scores from the Dederang Mount Beauty
Seniors matches are not making it to
Prime TV for their half time round up
of local footy? In the last couple of weeks
your editor has been looking forward to
the report, only to find no result from our
match while other TDFNL scores appear. •
Visit the
Bogong Power Station
Information Centre
5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty
Open Six Days a Week
Phone: 5754 1270
For historical & geological exhibits.
Now Open: Sundays and Mondays
10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village
Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318
FALLS CREEK MEDICAL SERVICES MOUNT BEAUTY
Bottom of Gully Chairlift
Open Daily 10:00am - 12:30pm
& 2pm - 5pm (Map Ref J6)
Ph: 5758 3238 all day
24 hours for emergencies
General Practitioners experienced
in Family & Snow Sports Medicine.
First fully accredited snowfields
practice in Australia based
on 28 years experience.
WHERE
WHEN
Tawonga Crescent
8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Friday
10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays
HOW
Ph: 5754 3400 for appointments
24 hours for emergencies
WHO Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby
Garoni, Dominic Blanks, Laura Zagorski,
Angela Stratton & Michael Forseth.
WHAT
Fully accredited General Practice
with 34 years service to the
Upper Kiewa Valley.
NEXT TIME YOU”RE PROSTRATE, THINK ABOUT HAVING YOUR PROSTATE CHECKED!
MID-YEAR BAND RECITAL
A Warm Winter Evening
I
t’s almost time for the annual MidYear recital by our Mount Beauty
& District Community Band.
The band was established over a decade ago
by Glenn Ramage and Mark Poland (then
teaching in town). All ages and standards
were welcomed, from complete beginners,
to very experienced musicians. The band is
now made up of about 40 players, mostly
from the Mount Beauty, Tawonga and
Tawonga South, but also includes some
dedicated Bright & Dederang players. The
Mid Year Recital gives our most talented
players the opportunity to strut their stuff,
while enjoying the support of the full
concert band.
Music teacher Jarrod Policha will amaze
you on sax with a virtuosic Mozart
Rondo. Have you heard Keith Pike play
blues on the trombone? Leesa Bevan will
star on tuba in Little Brown Jug. And
young Jarrah Forrer will lead the trumpets
on a Bugler’s Holiday. There will be lots
of other fantastic performances of great
popular and classical pieces. The stage
band will also be playing a few jazz and
swing numbers.
Earlier this year the band set out to purchase
special modular staging that could be
The full concert band of the Mount Beauty & District Community Band. Pic - Charlie Brown.
used by the band, the schools and other
community groups. These platforms are
easy to transport and to set up in tiers for
better visibility during a performance. The
community was very generous, with large
contributions from ALPS, Mount Beauty
Community Bank, UKV Lions Club,
UKV Lions Ladies, our Uniting Church
Op Shop, the Rotary Club of Mount
Beauty, and the Mount Beauty Secondary
College. This will be first time that the new
staging will be used in a performance.
The Mid-Year recital will be held at the
Mount Beauty Community Centre
at 7:30pm, Saturday 3rd August.
Admission: $5 adults, $2 school children,
younger accompanied children free.
For additional information, contact:
Jenny Hughes, 03 5754 4392, or Mary
Pike, 03 5754 1668.
The band meets for rehearsals every
Monday at 7pm at the Jessie Hollonds
Studios, Mount Beauty Secondary
College and welcomes new members of
all ages and abilities. •
Vegitation
Mount Beauty Greengrocer
Fruit & Vegetables fresh from the
Melbourne markets, delivered freightfree to Falls Creek Tuesdays & Fridays
Order Monday & Thursday direct online
www.vegitation.com.au
Trading Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm
Phone, Fax or Email your orders!
‘Fresh is best!’
The Good News…
Refuse and Recycling
Falls Creek is one of the first
resorts to recycle organic matter.
We recycle:• Cardboard - baled and sold for
re-manufacture.
• Co-mingles - plastic, glass and
paper - in the clear plastic bags with
RED print. All sent for re-cycling.
• Organics - anything that has ever
lived - food, paper, oyster shells,
bones - in the clear plastic bags
with the GREEN print. All sent to be
composted.
Falls Creek Garbage is collected
seven days a week during winter.
If you require supplies of bags,
have questions, or see a problem,
Phone: 0427 411 415
MOTORING TIPS
Dangerous Loads
If the snow on your roof comes off, you
may be prosecuted for not securing your
load. This is extremely dangerous for you
and others. Always clear the snow from
your car before driving, and make the
roads a safer place for everyone.
A Motoring Tip brought to you by:
Rick @ Mount Beauty Service Centre,
Kiewa Valley Hway, Mount Beauty,
Ph: 5754 4261
4A Kiewa Crescent, Mount Beauty
Ph: 5754 4226 Fx: 5754 4752
Mob: 0438 541 151
Em: [email protected]
Travelling to
Falls this winter?
Leave the worries of hiring and fitting
chains, coping with anti-freeze and icy
roads behind you.
Park your car in our secure car-park
in Tawonga South and Ride our
comfortable coach to Falls Creek.
Daily departures from Melbourne,
Albury & Mount Beauty will have you on
the slopes sooner - without the fuss!
Kiewa Valley Highway Tawonga South
www.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au
Ph: 03 5754 4024
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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
Well Positioned
F
alls Creek Country Club complex
is an impressive six storey
apartment building with beautiful
views over the Bogong High Plains.
Renowned for its superb location,
this complex offers direct driveway
accommodation entry and ski in/ski out
access opposite two ski lifts. This complex
also boasts exceptional on-site dining and
recreational facilities including indoor
heated pool, spa and a sauna - perfect after
a long winter or summer day exploring.
Furthermore, the building is located
within easy walking distance to the
Falls Creek local’s favourite café - The
WHAT’S ON JULY
26th & 27thKaroon Gas Corporate Races. Ph: 5758 1027.
27th
TDFNL Rd 15. Dederang Mount Beauty V Barnawatha @ Dederang
27th & 28thAustralian Sprint and 2.5/5/10k Championships. Nordic Bowl. Ph: 5754 1045
28th
Bullfight Charge 3.5 & 8Km (F) Lake Mountain.
28th
Community Tree Planting Day, Rockpool Road, (off Damms Road) From 1pm - to be followed by a warm cuppa. Bring Sturdy work boots and gloves. Enquiries: Alan: 5754 1000; Ian 0428 500 123; or Belinda: 0407 227 814.
Falls Creek Country Club. Pics - Courtesy the Agent
Gateway - offering excellent home
cooked meals at reasonable prices.
These apartments are also handy to the
medical centre, offering peace of mind
to families with little ones and easy
access for those wishing to visit their
not so successful snowboarder friends!
Excellent on-site management means
strong rental returns and ease of mind
for owners.
This complex has thought of
everything, even offering the weary
traveller, skier or summer explorer an
elevator to their apartment floor.
Interested investors and snow hounds
looking to secure a property this season
are encouraged to view the range of
apartments Falls Creek Real Estate has
available to purchase:
Unit 415: This tastefully furnished one
bedroom, one bathroom apartment sleeps
four people and has good rental return
for interested investors. Owners can relax
in utmost comfort and gaze over the
beautiful views from this perfect location.
A must see, priced at just $180,000.
Unit 402: This large corner two bedroom
apartment offers exceptional open plan
living, with generous space and an
abundance of natural light from the large
full length windows. It boasts a luxurious
spa bath and an enormous balcony
WHAT’S ON AUGUST
1st
2nd & 3rd
3rd
3rd
3rd
3rd
4th
8th
Falls Creek Night Show Spectacular. 8pm sharp on the Summit (outside Frying Pan) followed by Fireworks. Enquiries,
Ph: 03 5758 1026.
Falls Creek Fantastic Sled Dog Classic - Dog Teams race through the streets. Ph: 5758 1202.
TDFNL Rd 16. Dederang Mount Beauty V Chiltern @ Dederang
Pub to Pub: Hotham to Dinner Plain 12km F. Starts at The General.
Mid Year Concert from the Mount Beauty & District Community Band. 7:30pm Mount Beauty Community Centre. Tickets at the door. Enquiries: Jenny Hughes, 03 5754 4392.
AAC & Riverina Ski Club Races. Ph: 5758 1027
Re-scheduled Ski de Femme. 10am Nordic Bowl. Ph: 5754 1045.
Regular Monthly Meeting of the Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association Inc. Held 2nd Thursday each month in the small Meeting Room of the VIC complex (next to Hoppet Office). Ph: 5754 1668.
8th
10th
10th
15th
16th
17th
17th
18th
Ph: 03 5758 1026.
Albury Ski Club Races. Ph: 5758 1027.
TDFNL Rd 17. Thurgoona V Dederang Mount Beauty. Followed by a Black Tie Ball at the Dederang Hall.
Ph: 03 5758 1026.
Mount Beauty & District Men’s Shed Monthly Meeting & BBQ. 12noon at the Senior Citizens Clubrooms, Tawonga Crescent, Mount Beauty. All Welcome. Ph: 5754 1323.
TDFNL Rd 18. Dederang Mount Beauty V Tallangatta @ Dederang
Falls Creek Big Air Competition - On a huge kicker outside Frying Pan Inn. Ph: 5758 1027.
Rocky Valley Rush 15km & 7.5km F. From 9:30am Nordic Bowl. Ph: 5754 1045.
18th
Snowgum Wodonga Mini Series Three. Nordic Bowl Ph: 1300 858 667.
22nd
Kangaroo Hoppet Night Sprints in the Village Bowl from 5:45pm. Ph: 5758 1027
23rd - 25th Mim Sodergren Three Day Women’s Program. Ph: 5758 1070
24th
TDFNL Qualifying Final
24th
Kangaroo Hoppet International XC event. From 9am in the Nordic Bowl. Ph: 5754 1045
24th
Ph: 03 5758 1026
25th
TDFNL Elimination Final
29th
Ph: 03 5758 1026
29th & 30thAus Secondary Schools Ski Teams Championships. Ph: 5758 1027.
31st
AAC Interclub Championships. Ph: 5758 1027
31st
TDFNL Second Semi-Final
2013 WINTER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES
PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:
ADVERTISING RATES:
Ed 09 • 02.08.13 • AAC & Riverina Ski Club Races. Albury Ski Club Races. (C)
Ed 10 • 09.08.13 • Falls Creek Big Air Competition. Albury Ski Club Races. (C)
Ed 11 • 16.08.13 • Falls Creek Big Air. XC Rocky Valley Rush. Mini Series 3. (C)
Ed 12 • 23.08.13 • Kangaroo Hoppet XC Ski Marathon. Mim Sodergren 3 Day Program. (C)
DISTRIBUTION
• All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, clubs
and flats in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga, Tawonga South and
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ENQUIRIES
For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact:
Ken Bell Kirsten Seaver
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Mob: Email:
Email:
0400 350 488
[email protected]
[email protected]
For Payment, Placement of Ads or Subscriptions please forward to:
Phone/Fax: Office Address:
Postal Address:
03 5754 1346
Suite 2, 41 Kiewa Valley Highway, Mount Beauty.
PO Box 325, Mount Beauty, VIC, 3699.
FRIENDLY ADVICE
perfect for enjoying a beverage at the end
of a long day on the slopes. $325,000.
Unit 111: This two bedroom, one
bathroom, ground unit offers the ultimate
in convenient access. The apartment
overlooks The Gully ski run, whilst still
providing privacy with a few well located
snow gums. This location provides hours
of enjoyment, both winter and summer.
Owners will enjoy an abundance of
natural light from this corner apartment,
every window offering a lovely outlook.
Well priced at just $249,000 this
apartment is a must to inspect.
Unit 203: This deluxe studio apartment
offers convenience and flexibility, with a king
bed that can be split to two singles and a fully
equipped kitchen. This apartment’s balcony
has wonderful views over the Gully Chairlift
and is affordably priced for first time buyers
at just $149,000.
For information, please contact Ted Weeks
at Falls Creek Real Estate, Ph: 0418 715 905
or email: [email protected]. •
Avoid Loss
A
t Falls Creek hundreds, if not
thousands of items of property are lost
each season. This can cause distress
and worry for the person who may have lost
precious memories on a camera or contact
details on a mobile phone, or sentimental
value from a lost item of jewellery.
The local Police are recommending,
where possible, you keep a record of
these items with make, model & serial
number and any identifying features.
Try to keep a photograph of all items of
value as this will assist the police to locate
missing items and will also assist with any
insurance claims you may need to make.
Our local team in Blue also recommend
where possible, on all items of clothing that
you have a name and current phone number
on it - especially on children’s clothing.
If you cannot engrave a name on a
camera, try taking a photo of yourself
in front of a whiteboard or something
Clearing all the snow from your vehicle before driving is
another important safety issue. Pic - Mike @ Top Shots
similar. On the white board have written
your name or school with a contact
phone number and our team will do their
best to get your property back to you.
Most importantly zip or button up your
pockets whilst out on the snow, as in most
occasions, if you drop an item into the
snow it may not be found until spring or
summer when the snow has melted.
If you have lost or found something
you can contact the Falls Creek Police
on 03 5758 3424. •
CLASSIFIEDS
POSITION VACANT
Accommodation Reception Person Required in Falls Creek. Approx.
16 hours week. Bar experience preferred. Please phone 0447 583 255
FOR SALE
Ford 1 Tonner 2006; Auto; Air; Aluminium Tray; Drop Sides & Carry
Bars; 251,000Km; Rego to April 2014. $8000 Ph: 0407 933 741.
LODGE MEMBERSHIP
Carey Alpine Club (Inc.) has a limited number of memberships
available. For more information please visit www.careyalpineclub.com
FOR SALE
Kneissl Black Star, salomon bindings, 148cm, $400 ONO.
Well looked after, owned by a mature woman, available for
viewing at Yogi’s, The Village Hub.
EXCITING GIFTS
Your exclusive online boutique for an exciting collection of
sexy & innovative products www.cheekysexygifts.com.au
FOR SALE
3 Mitsubishi Pajeros. Great project to rebuild or for parts. 1989
Silver Auto. 1990 White manual. 1990 Maroon Auto. As is $900
the lot ONO. Ph: 0418 177 604.
WANTED
A decent Vacuum Cleaner in good working order that someone would like to donate to the Falls Creek Museum. Ph: Ken,
0400 350 488, or Diana, Ph: 0417 345 994.
FOR SALE
Four King Single mattresses. Inner-spring, quality product.
Almost new. Will sell separately. $100 each. Ph: 0418 177 604.
FALLS CREEK ALPINE ASSOCIATION
Are you a flat owner or club lodge at Falls Creek? Do you want
input to Falls Creek issues? The Falls Creek Alpine Association
(Inc.) can provide a conduit for that input. To become a
member visit www.fcaa.org.au for information/application form.
LODGE MEMBERSHIPS
Cosela Alpine Club: Our renovation now completed with three new,
private and spacious en suite rooms. Great location, close to Falls
Express, Windy Corner & Bogong High Plains Road. No oversnow
required. Truly ski in/ski out. All season’s accommodation to suit skiers,
mtn bikers & walkers. Applications for membership invited. Ph: 0421
062 061 or 0409 551 640, or Email: [email protected]
FOR SALE
K2 Flight 76 Inline Roller Blades. Size US9.5, Eur 40.5 $45.
Ph: 0427 352 121.
FOR SALE
Advanced Green Tea Plants, (Camelia Sinensis Sinensis) bare
rooted. Plants are now out of the ground and ready for Pickup. Ph: 0409 716 202.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS
Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.
Services include hems & complete design solutions.
BEAUTIFUL TUSCAN SPRAY TANNING
Pedicure, Manicure, Waxing & Tinting. Bloom
in Beauty - Tawonga South. Ph: 03 5754 4573
or Em: [email protected]
BEAUTY SALON / SPA - XXX WAXING
Hot Stone Massage, Facials, Acrylic & Gel Nails, Shellac,
Mani - Pedi, Sun FX Spray Tans. No 1 for Beauty.
38 Hollonds St, Mount Beauty. Ph: 5754 4458.
BUILDING
Building - Renovation - Maintenance, call Mike
Smith Mob: 0417 438 450.
BUILDER/CARPENTER
Building, renovations, maintenance. Phone Rick
0419 247 806.
BUILDING & ELECTRICAL
Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building
service, please call Justin on 0458 220 879.
CARPET CLEANING
For quote per room or building, phone Pete Smith,
Falls Creek Carpet Cleaning: 0418 564 619.
CHIROPRACTOR
Bright Alpine Chiropractic. Terry Crisp visits Mount
Beauty Wednesdays 10am - 6pm. 32 Hollonds
Street. Ph: 5750 1150 Mb: 0468 579 353.
CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULL
Quality Ceremonies - All Types. Ph: 03 5754 4395.
www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au
COMPUTERS & SERVICE
Custom built computers, Upgrades, parts, laptops,
troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery, back-ups.
Ph: Michal Trnka 5754 4637 or Mb: 0417 163 601.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Altitude Electrical - no job too big or small.
Domestic, commercial & industrial. Contact
Ben Svarc 0419 801 109.
ELECTRICIAN
30 yrs exper. Reg No: 7923. Ph: 0418 698 491.
FENCING & LANDSCAPING
Domestic, commercial, rural fencing & landscaping.
Phone Adrian @ Casey Fencing 0419 292 107.
FREIGHT - ALBURY - FALLS CREEK
Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Falls
Creek Mon to Fri inclusive. Refrigeration available.
Phone Dean or Gayle on 02 6059 1156.
FUNERAL CELEBRANT
For caring, personal services: Diane Edmondson.
Ph: 0428 297 373.
HAIRDRESSING
Hairbizz - 26 Hollonds St. Mens & Ladies. Open
Tuesday to Saturday & late nights Thursdays. For
cuts, colours, foils & weddings. Ph: 5754 1177.
LD’S HOME PET CARE
Pet Care & Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 5754 1695.
MOUNTAIN HEALTH
Corrective Massage & Yoga. Ph: 0412 926 372.
PAINTER & DECORATOR
Larry Gardham - Experienced Tradesman - for
free quotes - all work guaranteed. Ph: 5754 4900,
or Mb: 0428 359 848.
PHOTOGRAPHY
For Weddings, Families, kids and babies, call Lee
on 0447 544 289 or check the website at www.
LeeDochertyPhotography.com
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy.
5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and
home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270.
SOLAR HOT WATER
Supplied & installed by a credited Plumber &
Gasfitter. Also available to take care of leaking taps,
toilets, burst pipes, new homes and renovations.
Call Graham: 0414 353 166 or 5754 1740.
TAXI & 4WD SERVICE
Mt Beauty Taxi Service. Covers Falls Creek &
Albury. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 13 10 08.
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FALLS CREEK SLED DOG CLASSIC
Spectacular Under Lights
O
ur village will again host the
fabulous Falls Creek Sled
Dog Classic this season. It is
an event unlike anything usually seen
in the resort and it returns even more
refined for 2013.
The main organiser is Shaun Butcher
who has owned and looked after sled
dogs for around 17 years. He shares
his couple of acres near Bendigo with
his wife Sherridan, their two children,
Breeanan and Jai and their extended
family of about 15 sled dogs of all ages.
Outside of a full working life Shaun
then spends much of his time caring for
his ‘mates.’ This love of these beautiful
animals has resulted in something
special taking place at Falls Creek again
this year, on Friday 2nd and Saturday
3rd. The Falls Creek Sled Dog Classic
is a two day event that will see 35 teams
of sled dogs, their mushers, partners,
families and friends descend on the
village for this incredible spectacle. We
could probably expect around 140 dogs
to be in town for the weekend.
“Where do they all stay?” Well, most of
the folk are staying in the village, while
their dogs will be securely ensconced in
their mobile homes - ‘snug as a bug in a
rug’ - a practice they are well adapted to.
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This event is a rare opportunity for the
dogs to do exactly what they were made
for - and love. As such, it has attracted
teams and their handlers from almost
every state in Australia (excepting WA).
The Event
The Falls Creek Sled Dog Classic will
take place in the evenings of Friday 2nd
and Saturday 3rd.
On Friday night, beginning at 6:30pm,
the teams will race from Windy Corner
out over a 5km course in the Nordic
Bowl. This will give the teams a good
‘hit-out’ over our perfectly groomed
trails - just what the dogs love - and will
allow for seeding for Saturday night’s
competition.
A new innovation for two dog teams this
year is the ‘Dash for Cash’ also be held
Friday evening over the same course.
The seeding will enable the organisers
to get the teams away in quick time on
Saturday night and create some fast and
furious action for the spectators.
From 6:30pm on Saturday, the centre
of activities will be Slalom Plaza
precinct, but visitors all around the
village will have the opportunity to
enjoy the teams doing what they love to
do. Racing, in the form of time trials,
the teams will be released at one minute
intervals and timed back to the finish.
Sled dogs through the village is a wonderful site.
Pic - Charlie Brown.
The course will be over almost 5km.
Racing should be concluded by around
8:30pm. Details on the course will be
included in next week’s paper.
The code of conduct among the Sled
Dog fraternity is a ‘must pick-up’
policy - no ifs or buts. The owners
and handlers are proud of their
‘friends’ and are totally respectful of
the environment. The only thing that
is required of spectators is that you
leave your dogs at home for this event.
Even spectator dogs on a lead can be
very distracting for the competing
dogs - as one local owner discovered
in a previous event. No ifs or buts. If
you want our guests to respect us by
picking up after their dogs, we had
better respect them and leave our dogs
at home - just for two small nights.
Further details from: 03 5758 1202. •

As Good As It Gets! - the Alpine High Country

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