Let There Be Scenery!
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Let There Be Scenery!
PRICELESS WINTER EDITION FIVE FRIDAY 8TH JULY 2016 Let There Be Scenery! Top: Another fabulous shot of Falls Creek and Rocky Valley Dam. Pic - Chris Hocking. L: Ripping up powder in the Village Bowl. Pic - Chris Hocking. • R: The Top Shots family Mike, Yuka and Nina with Pete. Pic - Elle @ Top Shots. FROM THE CEO And the Winner Is… F irstly, a big thanks to all those people who came along to vote in the FEXit Poll. (1000 of you took the time and it wasn’t even compulsory!). The result was an overwhelming majority (aka landslide) claimed victory and the ‘change’ vote, perhaps protest vote, earmarked the return of Halley’s Comet to the mountain. Spending two hours on the voting booth, it was amazing to hear the stories and recollections about the building of the lift, the excitement on the prospect of change and the debate around pronunciation. More interestingly was the demographic bias. Much like BREXIT where the majority of voters were aged 55 and over - it would be fair to say, the same thing was somewhat evident with the FEXit vote. Furthermore, I think the electoral commission needs to investigate ‘ski through polling’ for the next election (which could be sooner rather than later!), if held during the snow season as the FEXit vote proved extremely popular - and unlike the Senate ballot, required simply two choices! I mentioned last week about the Falls Creek Race Club and how amazing those young athletes are. Well their XC cousins have been in resort training like crazy across the 65 kilometres of XC trail in preparation for the junior championships. As mentioned last year, I have promised to enter a Hoppet event this year, kicking off with the Joey - which will be a family affair with all members of the CEO crew enrolling. So in preparation, I spent the evening with trail groomer extraordinaire Geoff Sorenson, out in the ‘Martin Rommel’ Prinoth slope grooming machine perusing the network and getting a lesson on ‘snow science.’ What Geoff and the groomer team don’t know about snow, the snow pack, physical properties of snow, snow physics and its metamorphosis isn’t worth knowing. It was an enlightening evening. At times, it was a little scary too. Cutting the track on the Mt. McKay loop and a service track to the peak just after a blizzard was a little hairy, but the ability of the groomer and its sheer power was amazing. However, with Geoff in charge of his twelve buttoned joy stick, clicking and pointing the device in every and all direction, getting the seven tonne machine to obey his every wrist movement was like watching an orchestra conductor wave his baton. Just Resort CEO Stuart Smythe manning the ‘polling’ booth while Dougie Zollo from Snowmobile Tours casts his vote to ‘change.’ Pic - Elle @ Top Shots. not as melodic. Those machines are near on unstoppable. Big thanks to Geoff for letting me join him. As has been the case in the last few weeks, I sit here writing this column and the snow is falling outside. BHP Road is quickly being consumed and changed to white, and knowing that the familiar sound of the snow clearers preparing the roads for guests is going to replace my alarm in the morning and is simply one of the best ways to be woken up. More so because it also means that in the morning guests will be greeted to the simply gorgeous picture of the Falls Creek village draped in a canopy of snow and with ‘freshies’ galore out on the mountain, it will be another great day! Now the voting is over, get out there and hit the slopes! Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management Resort Entry Tickets may also be purchased on-line at 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. Phone 5758 1202. (Map Ref E4) Resort Entry Resort Entry is located at Howman’s Gap, approximately 4km before reaching Falls Creek. Day and Night Passes are available at $49.50 on arrival per day (or $45 on-line). The first day is 50% off if arriving after 1pm and free if arriving after 4pm. Visitors over 65 years of age receive a discount. Season Passes are available for $395 (or $325 on-line). An ‘All Resorts’ permit, valid at all Victoria Snow Resorts, is available for $660. Enquire at Visitor Information. Resort Entry fees fund essential services of: • Ski Patrol • Car parking • Snow Clearing • Water Supply • Waste Management • Visitor Information Services. 2 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 $85 Afternoon: 1:30pm - 5pm $60 Full Day: 8:30am - 5pm $130 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 Mon - Thurs & Sat: 8am - 10pm Friday: 8am - 12midnight Sunday: 8am - 10pm A taxi service is available in the village during these hours. Ph: 5758 1203. www.fallscreek.com.au Rates Adult: One Way $20 Return $32 Child: One Way $12 Return $20 Season Pass: Adult: $180 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: $5.00 per item. Ticket Sales - On Mountain & On-Line From 23.06.16 until 05.09.16, all visitors will be required to use the Accommodation Transfer Service. Visitor vehicles will not be permitted into the village during this period. Falls Creek Resort Management General Enquiries: Ph: 03 5758 1200 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2016 Edition FIVE ENTERTAINMENT It’s Harvey Hour G lenn and Leonie and the Falls Creek Hotel have traditionally supplied some great entertainment for their regular Tuesday and Thursday Happy Harvey Hour - and this week is no different. Peter Miller is a prominent entertainer /front man /vocalist /guitarist on the Australian band scene. He has performed in a variety of different styles from Rock, Pop, Jazz, and Blues spanning over 25 years on the Australian Music Scene. Pete was fortunate to start his career as a teenager, in an already successful band that had many long standing residences in Melbourne and regular tours of the east coast of Australia. As lead vocalist for several successful acts including his band “The Nazz” who at one stage enjoyed unrivalled success, performing to regular packed houses throughout Melbourne for many years during the late 80’s and early 90’s. As the demise of the Big Band scene set in through the mid 90’s, Peter sought to hone his skills as an acoustic performer doing mostly Duo shows and holding several long standing residencies at venues such as South Yarra Saloon, Sorrento Hotel, P.J. Obriens Southbank, Portland Hotel City and many more. Peter Miller. Pic - Courtesy Peter Monagle. Peter Miller. Pic - Courtesy Peter Monagle. “My first trips to Falls Creek were in the early eighties, playing in bands at The Sundance Inn and The Man. I have fond memories of “Harvey Hour” at Falls Creek Hotel when it would be a competition to see which table could stack their empty jugs to the ceiling first! I don’t remember if we ever won but we sure had a lot of fun trying” said Pete. “I always wanted to play at Falls Creek Hotel as it had such a great atmosphere and everyone was happy. Some years later I meet Glenn & Leonie and was invited to perform, which I did, and have been going up there ever since.” Pete’s repertoire consists of tried and proven, classic hits from artists such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Neil Diamond, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen & Paul Kelly to the more current songs of Ben Harper, Jack Johnston, Jason Mraz, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and a whole lotta stuff in between. And you can enjoy this talent this week at the Falls Creek Hotel Harvey Hour - Tuesday and Thursday! • School Holiday Hours Everyday 1:00pm - 4:00pm Closed Mondays. Panabode Building, Slalom Street, Falls Creek Look out for the Harvey Cat. (Adjacent to Falls Express Lift) For further information: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au [email protected] Facebook/fallscreekmuseum Retail Boutique For Men & Women Now Open for 2016 For the latest in Après and Mountain wear including Kjus, Spyder, Eider, NILS & Völkl. Also stocking Helly Hansen, Desigual and Manas Boots. Ph: 03 5758 1041 Located in Slalom Plaza Opposite Falls Express. Map Ref: F4 Open Daily 10am - 6pm Get the Most out of your On-Snow Holiday! with Falls Creek Snowsports School Snowsports School offers an extensive variety of ski & snowboard programs, catering to every age and ability level, to help you get the most from your snowsports experience! Renault Snowclub (3-5 yrs) Full & Half Day programs - include constant supervision, lessons, progress cards and lunch, plus weekly events and daily fun activities with Pete the Snow Dragon. Full Day: 9:15am-2:50pm • Half Day: 9:15am-12:50pm Lesson only: 9:15am-11:50am or 1:15pm-2:50pm Registration and check-in from 9:15am and 1:15pm; Lessons commence 10am and 1:30pm. Burton Riglets snowboard program (3-5 yrs) An interactive introduction to the world of snowboarding, especially designed for 3-5-year olds with our expert kids’ instructors in the purpose-built Riglet Park. Sessions available weekly. Junior Workshop Ski & Snowboard program (6-14 yrs) Full and Half Day programs include constant supervision, lessons, lift access, progress passbook and lunches at a variety of venues throughout the resort, plus weekly events. Full Day: 9:45am - 2:50pm • Half Day: 9:45am - 1:20pm. Lesson only: 1:20pm - 2:50pm. Check-in from 9:45am & 1:20pm; lessons commence 10am & 1:30pm. Teens Academy Ski & Snowboard program (13-17 years) A new, exciting Half Day program, especially designed to engage and inspire your teen! Program includes technical and themed lesson focusses, lift access and lunches at a variety of venues throughout the resort, plus weekly events enjoyed in a challenging, fun and social environment. Available daily: 9:45am - 2:50pm. Check-in from 9:45am; lesson commences 10am. Adults’ programs for 2016 The AM Group Program features NEW extended sessions of 2 ½ hours; available daily: 9:50am - 12:20pm. Check-in from 9:50; lesson commences 10am. The PM Super Session 5 Program guarantees a maximum of five participants per group and offers a variety of themed focusses; available daily: 1:20pm - 2:50pm. Check-in from 1:20pm; lesson commences 1:30pm. A variety of exciting specialty programs are also available, including Mums’ Coffee Club, Mim Sodergren Women’s Program, and our ALL-NEW Alpine Touring Program. Visit our website: www.skifalls.com.au/ADULTSPROGRAMS Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2016 Edition FIVE Brand new to Snowsports? If you’ve never skied or snowboarded before, the Falls Beginner program is for you. Includes 1hr50min group lesson session plus all day access to the Falls Express quad chairlift as well as Mousetrap and Boardwalk beginner lifts. Programs are available for Adults and Children (6-14), with lesson sessions commencing at 10am, 12noon and 1:30pm daily. Private Lessons For the ultimate in personalised instruction you can’t go past a private lesson. Expert, individualised tuition in a session specially designed to cater to your individual needs and preferences. Advance bookings are essential. Booking Details Save time on arrival and pre-book any of our group programs online at the eStore: www.skifalls.com.au/estore, or let us guide you through your choices at any resort ticket office, retail outlet or the Snowsports School office in the Cloud 9 complex. Snowsport School office hours: 8:30am - 4pm Ph: 03 5758 1070 • Private Lesson Bookings: 03 5758 1071 Em: [email protected] 3 DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA Training the Trainers L ast weekend at Falls Creek, Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA) ran our annual guide training weekend. We had a great mix of local and imported volunteers, which always makes for a great weekend with everyone bringing something different to the table. Everyone had a great weekend and stood up well against the cold windy conditions, and, as always, we were impressed by the enthusiasm of the new volunteers! DWA guides have great opportunities to grow their skills within the organisation, as all of our Adaptive Trainers are also volunteers. They all started out as new guides, and over the years as they have continued their training and engagement, they have progressed to teaching and introducing our new guides to the world of adaptive skiing. This kind of progression and involvement is something that we thoroughly encourage as our volunteers are DWA’s key resource! Without our Guides, Trainers and sheer people power, we wouldn’t be able to provide nearly as much support or services to our members. One thing that we are especially happy about - is the increase in interest and engagement from the younger percentage of the community from the Falls Creek Mount Beauty area. We had three youngun’s training on the weekend, Nik Sugden, Evie Mullins and Sid Williams. These guys and gals have all been skiing at Falls Creek for a long time, and have honed their ski skills through the Race Club programs. Being such strong young skiers they make great young guides, and are leading the way for the next generation of volunteers. We really appreciate the efforts of these three and look forward to watching them progress as guides over the coming years. Now looking forward, to this coming weekend, the 8th-10th July, we have our first Member Camp for the year. DWA member camps are a Managed Sports Program that are designed to help people with disabilities get on snow. By removing any of the organisational difficulties for the members, by organising all on-snow activities, accommodation, guides, food and transport makes it easier for people that may be interested in coming to the snow, but don’t Be part of the team! Race Club As a member of the Falls Creek Race Club, young athletes can… • Learn Life Skills in a wonderful, rewarding environment. • Make friends for life - with opportunities to travel the world. • Learn to ski and board in a family freindly environment. Programs from primary to late teens - including tertiary tuition for full time athletes. An integral part of Falls Creek and its history Visit: www.raceclubfallscreek.com.au Em: [email protected] Meet the Coaches Trivia Night: Sat 2nd July Race Club Auction: Mon 4th July Rossignol Cup: Fri 8th July DWA Trainer Mark Parfuss (Guide Jacket) training new volunteers on the weekend, lft to rht, Scott Harris, Ross Buchannan, Libby Adam, Evie Mullins. Pic - Tom Ridley know where to start. We love running the member camps as there is always a fair mix of Snowsports disciplines that we work with. Whether members are snowboarders, skiers, Sit Skiers or anything in between we welcome them on our camps. These differences also make for a good learning experience for the guides as they get to work with many different people and skills. One of the best things about the DWA camps program is the social side of the weekends, volunteers and members come together from all walks of life, all to share their passion for the Snowsports industry, it’s a very enjoyable thing to facilitate. • Tom Ridley Em: tridley@ disabledwintersport.com.au Mb: 0423 087 712 FOR SALE Fallow Deer Heads (2) Professionally mounted by local taxidermist. Light/medium colours. Will deliver local area. M: 0434 693 380 Service & Demo Centre One Day Adult Hire: Great Value Quality Rental Free Delivery to Accomodation 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 Falls Creek Sports Three popular locations to serve you better: • Entry Level at QT, Slalom Plaza. Base of Falls Express. Ph: 03 5758 1036. Open 8am - 6pm Daily and to 8pm on Wed & Sat (with Night Skiing) • Village Bowl, at the base of the Eagle & Summit Chairs. Ph: 03 5758 1030. Open 8am to 6pm Daily • Village Central, rear of Silver Ski, Astra, Huski & Frueauf Village. Ph: 03 5758 3539. Open 8am to 6pm Daily Your Hire Store - for beginner and elite skis, boards, boots, poles and clothing! Your Tuning Store - For the full tune, the base grind or the quick wax! Your Retail Store - for a comprehensive range of quality fashion and outerwear! Your Souvenir Store - For a range of Falls Creek and Pete gift-wear and clothing! 4 Falls Creek’s ONLY Dedicated snowboard store - Stocking all the brands Burton, Nitro, Capita, 3CS, Analog, Union, Afends, Dragon & Radical Gloves! Board, Boot & Binding Packages all season long! Ph: 5758 1043 Located in Slalom Plaza At the bottom of Falls Express Map Ref: F5 Open Daily 9am - 5pm Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2016 Edition FIVE RACE CLUB AUCTION Auctioneering Success T he annual Falls Creek Race Club Auction night was held last Monday night in the St Falls Board Room at QT West. Strongly supported by the local community, the Falls Creek Race Club is a not-for-profit club that relies heavily on the support of parents, patrons and local businesses for its continued success in training the next generation of skiers and boarders. While being the major fundraiser for the club, this event also doubles as a huge social function for the club with attendees including parents both past and present, Ski & Snowboard Australia representatives Brad Wall, Shawn Fleming and Chris McKnight. Falls Creek Resort Management was represented by CEO Stuart Smythe. Falls Creek Ski Lifts was represented by Director of Ski Fields, Merlin Entertainments, Helen Moran. The Falls Creek Race and Events department was represented by Steve Crowley with head coach Mario Hanausek and his talented coaching team and Program Director Graeme and Karen Cox. Add to this group a great smattering of the local community all catching up for a bit of fun and flair at the half way point of the holiday training program. The success of the night as a fundraiser relies heavily on the generosity of donations from local businesses, ski industry vendors and individuals including both club members and others to support the club. The major auction items were auctioned by the MC for the night Steve Lee who developed some fervour with the bidding for the main auction items. Steve, a former Race Club member before his World Cup success, whipped up a competitive spirit among the bidders with many items tightly fought for. The diversity of products for auction was quite wide from a pail of paint through to framed landscape photographs, meat packs, assorted gift packs through to ski and snowboard accessories. All full list of supporters and donors will be published and thanked in next week’s paper. Thanks to catering for the night by Barry Iddles and his team from Elk, the night ran smoothly and capped off another successful year for the club. A goodly amount of drinks was donated by Elk Lodge. (Thank you). The committee wishes to thank the support of Falls Creek Resort Management, Falls Creek Ski Lifts P/L and Gina Schoff for coordinating the event along and the many businesses who support the annual initiative. The money raised will be going toward the Race Club’s building fund - to ensure the continued success of the race club in the years ahead. • Ski-Doo & Can-Am ATV/SSV Sales, Service & Parts. Fraser Wilkinson kindly modelling a ski jacket donated by Auski. Pic – Courtesy Gina Schoff. YMCA FALLS CREEK NORDIC CENTRE • Cross Country Ski School and Hire; • Advanced Coaching; • Masters and Waxing Clinics; • Boot Camp Training; • Trail Head Cafe; • Toboggan Hire; Upper Car Park Windy Corner. Map Ref: B3 Ph: 03 5758 3408 Contact your local dealer Arkon Powersports 5 Kane Rd, Wodonga, 3690. Ph: 02 6056 6010 Em: [email protected] Serving Falls Creek for 54 years! Open Seven Days Welcome to Winter 2016 Open Seven Days - 5pm ‘til Late! Dinner: 5pm - 9pm Shop before 12noon, spend over $100 & we’ll deliver to your lodge for FREE!* 8AM - 7PM Exotic Pizzas ~ Tasty Steaks ~ Perfect Pastas ~ Banga Burgers! Happy Hours: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Daily Spirit Specials: Mon to Fri 8 - 10pm AFL on the TVs Fri 8th: Geelong Cats V Sydney Swans Sat 9th: W Bulldogs V Richmond Sun 10th: WC Eagles V Nth Melbourne Saturday 9th Back to School Party with DJ Kid Kirby on the decks! Hits from your favourite school years!! Monday 11th: Jug Night and 2 for 1 Chicken Parmis Plus DJ Sonix on the decks. Dates to Save! 23rd July - The Beards - FREE SHOW!! 29th July - Sun Salute on stage! 12th August - Ash Grunwald Take Away Liquor & Meals available. facebook.com/TheManHotelFallsCreek www.themanfallscreek.com Ph: 03 5758 3362 Village Central • Map Ref: I4 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2016 Edition FIVE From 5:00pm to late Dinner from 5:30pm Happy Hours Daily 5:30pm - 6:30pm Friday 8th TRIVIA Hosted by Muzz! Bar tabs to be won! $150 1st place, $100 2nd place, $50 3rd place. AFL Live on the Big Screen Fri 8th: Geelong Cats V Sydney Swans 7:30pm Sat 9th: Western Bulldogs V Richmond 7pm Sun 10th: West Coast Eagles V North Melbourne Monday 11th Poker Night hosted by Muzz! Registration from 7:00pm. Tuesday 12th Come down and watch the Darts Comp in action. Great drinks specials! Wednesday 13th Jug Night. $15 Steak night. RAD Gloves party! State of Origin 3 on big screen Coming Soon 20 Jul: iPod Shuffle Party! 27 Jul: Gender Bender Party with DJ McD 10 Aug: Mexican Party 27 Aug: Karaoke No 1 Hits Party ! Take Away Liquor from the Bottleshop Facebook.com/FryingPanInn Ph: 03 5758 3390 In the Village Bowl • Map Ref: O2 Falls Creek’s country pub in the snow. 5 RACING NEWS Snowracer Series 2016 T he Snowracer Series has replaced the Interschool’s Grand Prix Championships. This series provides the opportunity for individuals or school teams to gain valuable experience through training and competing on Interschool’s courses throughout the season at Falls Creek and Mt Buller. The Snowracer Series is made up of six events being conducted at the two mountains. The series is suitable for skiers and snowboarders of all ages and levels of ability. Students compete in divisions based on school years and may enter any of the events at any mountain throughout the season. As well as providing the opportunity for individuals to train and compete in Alpine and Snowboard GS, or Skier Cross and Snowboard Cross during the season, the Snowracer Series is also ideal for schools wishing to conduct Interschool’s training and/or school time trials. The series are conducted by each Resort’s Race and Event Department. Last weekend, the Snowracer Series went really well, hosting roughly 60 kids each day. Well done to all that competed and braved the cold winds on the Nastar Race Course! Results from both days are below. Snowracer Series Day One Results Men’s Ski Division 5 results: 1st - Hamish Wilkinson 2nd - Louie Elliott 3rd - Tommy Marriner Women’s Ski Division 5 results: 1st - Olivia Smith 2nd - Lily Spice 3rd - Tessa Stewart Men’s Ski Division 4 results: 1st - James Houghton 2nd - Jacob Elliott 3rd - Eddie Wilkinson Women’s Ski Division 4 results: 1st - Annabelle Green 2nd - Kayala Cornwell 3rd - Matilda Wise Men’s Ski Division 3 results: 1st - Archie Shaw 2nd - Lucas Duffy 3rd - Edward Jowett Women’s Ski Division 3 results: 1st - Buzz (Sarah) Mckenna 2nd - Eleanor Mullins 3rd - Airlie Bowes Men’s Ski Division 2 results: 1st - Max Marriner 2nd - Caelan Hua 3rd - Jack Jowett Women’s Ski Division 2 results: 1st - Erica Hore 2nd - Lara Hua Women’s Ski Division 1 results: 1st - Claire Shaw 2nd - Millicent Madsen 3rd - Sarah Morgan Our fabulous Race Club talent - in for a photo shoot after last year’s Rossignol Cup. Pic - Steve @ Top Shots. Women’s Snowboard Division 1 results: 1st - Kiersti Martin Snowracer Series Day Two Results: Men’s Ski Division 5 results: 1st - Tommy Marriner 2nd - Hamish Wilkinson 3rd - Louie Elliott Women’s Ski Division 5 results: 1st - Lily Spice 2nd - Olivia Smith 3rd - Pepper Bowes Men’s Ski Division 4 results: 1st - Eddie Wilkinson 2nd - Jacob Elliott 3rd - Charlie Shaw Women’s Ski Division 4 results: 1st - Annabelle Green 2nd - Kayala Cornwell 3rd - Matilda Wise Snowmobile Tours 1800 20 44 24 Drive your own today! Restaurant Now Open Tuesday to Sunday From 6pm Fine Dining Menu Available Après Happy Hour Daily 4pm to 6pm $5 tap beers $5 Coronas $5 house wine & Fireball giveaways Open 5pm Daily Evening Meals Take-away Fish & Chips Tasty Individual Pies Early Sitting 6 or 6:30pm Late Sitting 8 or 8:30pm Bookings Please! Ph: 03 5758 3232 14 Parallel Street, Falls Creek Map Reference: GH2 6 Ph: 5758 3225 Corner Slalom & Christie Streets, Falls Creek Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2016 Edition FIVE RACING NEWS Men’s Ski Division 3 results: 1st - Archie Shaw 2nd - Edward Jowett 3rd - Harvey Marriner Women’s Ski Division 3 results: 1st - Bridget McFarlane 2nd - Eleanor McFarlane 3rd - Sarah Green Men’s Ski Division 2 results: 1st - Max Marriner 2nd - Caelan Hua 3rd - Jack Jowett Women’s Ski Division 2 results: 1st - Melina Halford 2nd - Erica Hore 3rd - Lara Hua Women’s Ski Division 1 results: 1st - Claire Shaw 2nd - Millicent Madsen 3rd - Sarah Morgan Men’s Snowboard Division 4 results: 1st - Marko Sugden Women’s Snowboard Division 2 results: 1st - Josephine Wruck Women’s Snowboard Division 1 results: 1st - Kiersti Martin Congratulations to all who participated and well done to those who placed. Thanks to the Race crew for putting on another excellent event. • The BLT Sounds like a bacon, lettuce and tomato, but you can be sure it is a bit more serious than that. The first of two Board Lounge Throwdowns’ is less than two weeks away! A rail jam comp for both skiers and snowboarders, the BLT was a block buster of a night last year, showcasing just how much local talent we have here in Falls Creek. With a great spectator turn out in Slalom Plaza and an epic set up thanks to the hard work of the Falls Terrain Park Groomers and Park Rangers, the BLT went off with a bang leaving people itching for the next event in the new Falls Creek Freestyle Series. The rider judged event will display some of the new features that will be seen in our terrain parks over the coming season. The riders threw down hard for the entire night last year, wowing the crowd and pushing each other to try new and ridiculous tricks. We expect this year to be even bigger and better - thus why one was just not enough!! With an array of prizes and cash to be won, the winners of the night will all walk away with huge smiles -and probably a few impressive bruises. Get yourself signed up asap as spots are filling fast via our new online registration system at Active.com and search for the “Board Lounge Throwdown #1”. • There are many reasons people travel to the snow. Racing is the constructive, competitive part. Last year’s Rossignol Cup. Pic - Steve @ Top Shots. Jerry’s Stall Now located in Parallel Street, in front of Karelia Alpine Lodge We offer goulash soup, goulash pies, real hot chocolate, Czech pastry, baked jam doughnuts and the best glühwein in Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5758 3278 Fantastic dining value @ Elk! Hi Team Falls Creek, FEXIT is done and dusted but Elk will FIXIT! - your hunger that is!! Elk is now open for ‘food all-day, every-day!’ - from 7am. DAILY: 12” Egg & Bacon breakfast toastie w coffee $12.50 from 7am. Express lunch @18.50 - Fantastic Value! Early-Bird Dinner Specials for the week! In at 5pm - out by 6:30pm: $25. Two course children’s meals $17.50. Stunning a la carte menu available every day! TRY Dave’s Daily Alcoholic soft serve w a Shot! Fri 8th: Fish & Chips Sat 9th: Pork Spare Ribs w honey & bourbon sauce. Sun 10th: Sunday Roast is back! Three courses: $35 Mon 11th: Lamb shank, mash & vegetables. Tue 12th: Chicken Parmigiana. Wed 13th: Beef cheek w mash. Thu 14th: T-bone w chips & Salad. Bookings essential Ph: 03 5758 3673 For more information about the season and private functions, talk with management. 18 Slalom Street, Falls Creek Centrally located - opposite Silver Ski Ph: 03 5758 3673 Map Ref: I4 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2016 Edition FIVE 7 CROSS COUNTRY NEWS Activities Galore T here is something for everyone in the family! As the snow below our feet becomes deeper, our weekends become more jam-packed. This incredible snow allows us to run all the events that our hearts desire so make sure you keep your eyes peeled for dates to come. Over the past weekend there were two main events that captured the attention and enthusiasm of the cross-country ski community. The Birkebeiner Classic, held on Saturday and Falls Creeks’ very own Fast and Female activity day held on Sunday. It is events like this that strengthen the crosscountry ski community and invite all to contribute to the growth of grassroots participation. Those who gave xc skiing a go this weekend experienced a sport that could get their heart rate up without too much of a struggle, as well as being able to connect with the natural environment in the process. Birkebeiner Classic The busy weekend commenced with the Birkebeiner Classic race. Hosted by the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club, this race allows competitors to test themselves over a 2.5km, 5km or 10km course in classical style. Although the day began with some unfavourable weather, conditions soon improved and blue sky could be seen from all over the trails. Results for all age categories are listed below: 2.5km: Male 1st- John Mordes 2nd-Tommi Silvester 3rd- Harry Silvester 2.5km: Female 1st-India Zwar 2nd-Acacia Benne-Keeble 3rd- Jorja Cullen 5km: Male 1st- Fedele de Campo 2nd- Jarrah Forrer 3rd- Nathan Crowley 5km: Women 1st - Katerina Paul 2nd- Ellie Phillips 3rd- Stella Ajani A fresh new project in the village bowl real food fuelling the mind & body dishing up breakfast lunch & dinner all day every day our diverse menu delivers a treat for the senses healthy snacks - specialty coffee – organic & caffeine free tea regional craft beer & cider on tap gourmet produce store stocking the essentials see us on facebook or phone 03 5758 3222 Located in The Village Bowl below Altitude Apartments. Map Ref: N2 8 Fun lovin’ fillies enjoying this year’s Fast & Female. Pic - Kate Prest. 10km: Men 1st- Phil Bellingham 2nd- Mark Pollock 3rd- Nick Montgomery • Fast and Female If two words were used to describe Sunday morning in the Nordic Bowl, those words would be ‘GIRL POWER.’ The annual Fast and Female event held at Falls Creek saw over sixty females head up the hill to participate in a morning filled with fun activities. Fast and Female is an international organisation that runs programs across a myriad of sports. These events are designed for 8-19 year olds and aim to combat the rate at which girls FOR SALE “Altissimo” Original painting by Sydney artist Merrilee Fleeting. • Acrylic on canvas • Professionally framed • Dimensions: W:1400mm; H:1800mm. Will deliver local area. M: 0434 693 380 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2016 Edition FIVE CROSS COUNTRY NEWS drop out of sport throughout their teens. Noticing this worthy cause, the crosscountry community jumped on the idea and began hosting their own Fast and Female events, with such great success that they have been back year after year. Although we have managed with little snow in the past, the fantastic snow we have at the moment made the day run flawlessly. Even with a little fog, the swarm of girls dressed all in pink and geared up with some funky Fast and Female merchandise, were bright enough to turn heads all over the mountain. With three groups of girls aged eight to nineteen and one very large and enthusiastic group of ladies (who put in an incredible effort) the day was set to begin. The groups participated in four activity stations, each lead by one of our superstar Fast and Female leaders, many of whom have skied on the Australian cross-country national team and even at the Olympics. These stations aimed to improve the girls’ ski technique, challenge their agility skills and promote some great group fun. A definite highlight of the day from many was the opportunity to try Laser Biathlon. For most, this was a completely new experience and a great chance to step outside their comfort zones, combining both skiing and laser shooting. Thanks to the generosity of the Telemark Nordic Ski Club, providing us with equipment and expert coaching, it was great to see some competitive spirit emerge during the laser biathlon relays. After two hours of tough work on snow, all groups returned together to debrief and award some prizes. As the day was all about empowering women, we thought we’d provide a little more of an incentive to those who worked extra hard throughout the activities. Thanks to our partnership with Articfit sportswear we were able to give one girl in each group a prize and one of the ladies a pair of compression tights. Articfit is a woman’s active wear brand that promotes female empowerment through movement, exactly what the day of crosscountry skiing aimed to promote. It was fantastic to work alongside this brand and hope they continue to inspire women in sport like Fast and Female does. • The Weekend This weekend is no less busy than last. With two large events lined up Saturday and Sunday the cross-country ski spirit will no doubt be thriving on the trails. On Saturday 9th of July, the Snow Trek & Travel High Plains Tour will be held. This event is a freestyle (skate or classic) race with four course distances on offer. Participants can choose between a 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km, and even a brand new 1 km fun event to encourage race participation from all no matter what age or ability level. On Sunday the YMCA Howman’s Gap Victorian Relays (either 2.5km or 5km) are open to any three person team willing to take up the challenge (and flush out the lactate from Saturday’s race.) Team up with two friends and challenge some others and you may be on your way to a race victory. Both of these events only cost $5 to enter and will commence at 11am -except for the 1km fun event which will begin at 12 noon. There are some awesome spot prizes on offer and one major prize to be randomly drawn at the relays thanks to the kindness of Howman’s Gap. One lucky winner will win accommodation for two at Howman’s Gaps with meals provided. Now you’ve got the incentive, go check it out! • Phil Bellingham leading out from the start of the 10kmn Birky Classic last Sunday. Pic - Alan Marsland. JB’s Restaurant Open Seven Days a Week Breakfast 7.30am to 9am Lunch - 12pm - 2.30pm Dinner - 5pm to 9pm German Night: Tues & Sat All you can eat - $45/Adult Czech Bohemian Night: Thurs All you can eat - $48/Adult Early Bird Dinner Special Lasagne $28. Chicken Parmy $29. Kids $15 JB’s Bar Open Daily 4:30pm til late! Best Glühwein in Falls Creek Budvar, Czech Pilsner, Dab and more Ph. 5758 3278 Parallel Street. Map Ref: H2 Great food and warm ambience with open log fire and relaxing couches. A genuine mountain lodge experience for casual dining and that special occasion. “The Happening Place” Open Seven Days a Week... Bazaar for Breakfast Complimentary bread and amuse bouche to tempt the taste buds. School Holiday Specials to 15th July: Two course kids meals for $15. Healthy kids menu and free colouring in drawings! Enjoy from 7am to 10:30am Stingray for Lunch & Dinner Delightful menu: 9:30am - 8:30pm Coffee, drinks and snacks all day! Planning a function - talk to us! Ph 5758 3800. Schuss Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: K3 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2016 Edition FIVE 9 FALL LINES Yoga Snoga T wo Falls Creek-based Yoga teachers have announced they will participate in a five-week program that offers an insight into numerous branches of yoga. Starting at 6:30pm on July 13th the Wednesday evening Snoga sessions will be held in the Falls Creek Boardroom and will offer combinations of Yin, Asana and Pranayama Yoga. Hosted by Karyn (Kaz) Wicks and Janette Lawson, the weekly series will revolve around the wishes of the participants. Kaz said “What I will teach is a ‘mix and match’ session that will complement Janette’s gentle Yin class. Yoga has been a lifetime journey for me and whilst I have been traditionally trained, I am aware of the many different varieties of yoga and how it has evolved.” Janette Lawson, the energy behind the Snoga Yoga Retreats at Trackers Mountain Lodge, concludes the Wednesday evening yoga sessions (starting at 7:30pm) with an insight into Yin Yoga. Janette says there are numerous benefits from the very popular form of yoga and it compliments a day on the slopes. This slower paced yoga supports your adrenals and activates your parasympathetic nervous system because we slow down. We begin to rest and we give ourselves permission to rest. Yin Yoga has the same goals and objectives as any other school of yoga; however, it directs the stimulation normally created in the asana portion of the practice deeper than the superficial or muscular tissues (which we are calling the yang tissues). Yin Yoga targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones, and even the joints of the body that normally are not exercised very much in a more active style of asana practice. Suitable for almost all levels of students, Yin Yoga is a perfect complement to the dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga that emphasise internal heat, and the lengthening and contracting of our muscles. Yin Yoga generally targets the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine. For more details call Janette 0400 770 034 or e-mail [email protected]. • The Park With No Name Recently the Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association Inc. asked the community to suggest suitable names for the park adjacent Clean & Comfortable! Well lit, carpeted, flat screen TV, folding bench, efficient washing machines, cost effective driers and industrial quality water filters to give you the cleanest wash possible. Ariel’s Laundrette Mount Beauty Open 8am - 9pm weekdays 9am - 8pm weekends & Public Holidays. 41 Bogong High Plains Rd, Mount Beauty. Ph: 0400 350 488 milch café bar This Week @ Milch School Holiday Specials • $10 Take-away Bacon n Egg roll & coffee all day! • $15 “DINE & DASH” Lunches 12-3pm • Great menu choices for everyone • Dinner from 5pm Fri 1st: Fish n Chip Friday! $10 Peroni pints. Sat 2nd: Hot Chocolate Heaven $5. The best in Falls Creek. Sun 3rd: Devonshire Tea for Two: $13 Mon 4th: $15 Burgers + Trivia Night! $100 Meal voucher to be won! Tues 5th: KIDS NIGHT $15 Meal Deal FREE FACE PAINTING 4:30-6pm Wed 6th: $25 Curry Night, Thur 7th: Steak Night, join us for delicious grass fed local steaks! Fresh Juices, Smoothies, Home Baked Treats, The Best Coffee Snack menu available all day! Breakfast 7:45- 11:30 Lunch 12-3 Dinner from 5pm Cocktail and Beer Hour 5-6 Daily 4 Schuss St Falls Creek Map Ref: J3 Ph: 03 5758 3407 10 Whilst Trackers Yoga has a good following, the planned combined sessions should be fabulous. Pic - Courtesy Trackers. to the swimming pool. Through Facebook and the internet there was a great response with a large number of names suggested. The UKVCA committee reviewed the list and forwarded the six most popular names to the Alpine Shire to be checked against the statutory rules for place names. The Shire response came back last week and they have accepted the top two most popular names - Central Park, which shows location, and Hydro Park which relates to the reason for the establishment of the town. It is now up to the community to make the final choice. Last Saturday a polling station was set up in Hollonds Street and many have already voted for their choice, now still in a sealed ballot box. During the next week this voting opportunity may be available again, so keep your eyes open for representatives of the UKVCA in the shopping area. If you would like to vote for your preference this can still be done by email to info@ukvcommunity. org.au showing your choice and giving your name, up to and including July 14th when voting will close. The votes will then be counted and the final choice sent to the Alpine Shire, which will advertise this in the Observer for any further feedback. • The Good News… The Last Hoot Café • Bar • Pizzeria Welcome to Winter 2016! Now Open Seven Days a Week From 10:30am For relaxed long lunches, exceptional dinners, coffee, snacks and drinks! Plus a great balcony to enjoy the action in Slalom Plaza. Every Day Special: Large Pizza & a Dry Long neck beer $35 Saturdays: $15 Pizza & Beer For Menu & further info visit: www.snowlands.com.au/thelasthoot 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 Slalom Plaza (opp Falls Express) Ph: 03 5758 3088. Map Ref: F3 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2016 Edition FIVE TACO & TAPAS TUESDAYS It’s a Talent M ount Beauty is a small town and dining-out options are limited. The venues that do exist are all great quality and offer a varied menu. What I have always admired in this town is the way that each venue communicates with the others to ensure that at least someone is open every night - even the slow mid-week nights where barely an owl hoots. This winter there is a new option on the block but you will need to buckle up and adventure out to 52 Freda’s Lane, Tawonga; home of Bogong Horseback Adventures and Spring Spur Stay. The catch is that you will only be able to do it on a Tuesday starting from 5pm. If you do make the journey to rural Tawonga where the owls sit on the fence post to welcome you, it will be well worth the trip. Bogong Horseback Adventures has been operating for the last 30 years giving locals and tourists the chance to explore on horseback the beautiful mountains that surround this town. Kath and Steve Baird established the property known as Spring Spur and their sons have helped them run and expand their business over time. Two years ago Lin and Clay Baird built a beautiful Barn building under the tutelage of their father who is an architect and builder. The barn includes a woodfired pizza oven, a well-stocked bar, a full kitchen, a stunning chandelier made of horseshoes and more than enough room to comfortably host a swag of locals and tourists lucky enough to sample the wonderful food they grow and cook. The timber is largely recycled from places such as the Mount Beauty Chalet and even as far away as the Barwon Heads Bridge. The gorgeous Red Gum bar comes from Yarrawonga Coach Builder’s workshop and is 150 years old. Brothers Clay and Lin have an interesting grab bag of life experience between them that includes multi-media design, film and television, guiding horseback tours in the Alps and horse and pack mule trips in California thru places like Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada’s, not to mention plenty of time spent surfing in Mexico. This experience is what has largely inspired the Mexican theme for their Tuesday night menu. The boys swap cheffing and bar tending on any given evening and they have created a place that is casual, warm and welcoming for their family, friends and now for you too. The menu is simple, the prices totally reasonable. There is a Tapas selection at $5 per plate and Tacos are $5 each as are Coronas and the local beers. Speaking of drinks the selection is mostly local; beer, wine, cider and did I mention the Margaritas? Tequila & Mescal heaven - Oh My Stars!!! Lin’s wife Alex works as assistant wine maker under Jo Marsh at Billy Button wines in Porepunkah. The Cellar door is at Bright and the grapes are sourced largely from the Alpine Valleys. We sampled the Tempranillo, which was the perfect accompaniment to our flavourful dishes. Billy Button has produced their 3rd vintage and they tend to favour the lesserknown varieties for their wine crafting. There are several interesting selections available. I can heartily recommend the mixed plate of five soft corn Tacos that will set you back $20 and there are enough vegetarian options to keep you sated. The Spanish omelette is particularly tasty and of course the eggs come Open Six Days a Week Phone: 5754 1270 Restaurant & Bar Bookings Recommended 7 Bogong High Plains Rd Falls Creek 3699 Ph: 03 5758 3391 Map Ref: J6 www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au from the chickens that share the farm. Kath Baird has invested huge amounts of time in the garden and many of the ingredients are grown within a stone’s throw from the door including coriander, chillies, lemons, limes and horseradish. The flavours are fresh, simple and clean, unlike our Aussie version of Mexican that comes drowned in cheese and refried bean chud. Oh my goodness, can I have a quick rave about the horseradish? - I am in love! It is grown here, grated and mixed with vinegar and comes with white-bait on crusty rounds of bread and you know you must! Clay and Lin are planning to tempt you every Tuesday this winter, as a small posse you can safely rock up, but larger groups are advised to book - try this number 03 5754 4849. You know how it goes folks! Build it and they will come. Nosotros vamos! Arriba, Arriba! Andale, Andale! • Kim McKeown PHYSIOTHERAPY 5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Family friendly restaurant - renowned for great steaks. Extensive Beer and Wine selection! Open for Dinner, Monday to Saturday from 5:30pm Featured timber produces a warm cosy relaxing environment to enjoy dining and socialising. Pic - Kim McKeown. Gateway Café & Bar …renowned for quality all day food Afternoon ENTERTAINMENT ‘Harvey Hour’ Tuesday 12th July Thursday 14th July The one and only Peter Miller! Check out our midweek… Talented vocal guitarist with an extensive range of popular classic hits! Don’t miss Harvey Hour!! Menu changing daily With an exciting new menu for 2016 - and something to go with our fantastic cellar collection!! at the base of the gully chairlift shuttle ‘til 5:30pm daily to our door Gully Chairlift ‘til 5pm SnowRider shop is open! 8:30am to 5:30pm and 8pm on Friday and Sundays. $12 lunch specials eat in or take away - fully licensed located 1 BHP road Ph: 03 5758 3646 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2016 Edition FIVE Now Open for Lunch Fabulous Shopping In the Village Bowl Ph: 5758 3282 (Map Ref M2) 11 THE ACTIVITY CENTRE More For Your Holiday D uring the course of this winter, like many of the previous seasons, this paper will bring to you, the visitor and the village resident (staff and management alike) a list of the great things we can take advantage while we are here. A slight change in the way activities are booked is that now you can make a booking with any of the staff in the Falls Creek Sports shops - either at the QT shop, or the Village Bowl shop. This makes it easier for customers, and if you’re not sure, phone the Activities Hotline 1800 204 424 where you will always get an answer during business hours. Nordic Walking One of the activities that can be offered at the moment is a guided walk around the village and the slopes of Falls Creek. Whether you are a long-time local, or a brand new visitor, a guided walk around this community - approximately an hour and a half - can take you to places and point out attractions that you would not even dream of. Did you know there was a lodge in Falls Creek that is fully imported Free Delivery to Falls Creek from Thailand? Ask your guide about it. The charge for the walks at the moment is minimal and only about four or five people are required. Nordic walking poles are included and the guide is well versed in the area. Call the number listed above to make a booking. • Snowmobile Tours The opportunity to ride you own snowmobile does not come along that often. It sure ain’t gonna happen in Collins Street but it will happen on the slopes of Falls Creek and the Bogong High Plains. When the snow hits, make sure you plan to 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 - definitely ain’t gonna get in Collins Street. Helicopter Flights Forest Air Helicopters are a local quality chopper service based in Albury. They offer several services including a ferry service from Albury to the slopes; from Mount Beauty to the slopes; the Heli Link from the slopes of Falls Creek to the slopes of Hotham for the day. Then there are the scenic flights. The Bell Longranger 206L3 can take six people and will give you the experience of a life-time. I Check out our specials on: Facebook. com/Tawonga South Butchery 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 12 Back Country Tours When the snow gets deep, and the slopes are steep, that’s the time to call Steve Lee and take advantage of one of his ripper back country tours. As you will know, Steve represented Australia at the Olympics three times. He also competed in World Cup, winning the Super G in Japan. Steve, with his talented side-kick, Tom Costa, will take you skiing in places you thought no-one should go - like the south face of Mt McKay - and it’s all here in Falls Creek. • Lot 4 Nelse Street, Mount Beauty 3699 E: [email protected] LOCAL RADIO Ph: 5754 1888 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South mean - how often do you get the chance to enjoy the beauty of the Bogong High Plains from the comfort of a helicopter. No-one has ever come back to say they didn’t “love it!” Contact Forest Air on 1300 731 450 or visit their website at www.forestair.com.au. • All Insurance Repairs Windscreen Replacement All Work Guaranteed VACC Accredited Ph: 03 5754 4497 Order Tuesday - Deliver Wednesday Order Thursday - Deliver Friday Open 7am - 6pm Mon - Fri & 7am - 12noon Sat Something new this year, in the Village Bowl, are the kids Snowmobiles. Check the Advert in the centre pages. Pic - Charlie Brown. 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. To arrange an appointment: Ph: 02 6056 4000 Visits Mount Beauty Fortnightly Next visits: Fri 22nd July then Fri 5th August. Alpine Radio 96.5 FM In the Kiewa Valley Alpine Radio 92.9 FM In the Ovens Valley Alpine Radio 94.5 FM In the Harrietville area Emergency Services Broadcaster Mount Beauty Community Radio for good music, local news, snow reports and developing programs. Ph: 5754 4554 Email: [email protected] Website: www.alpineradio.com.au 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 31 years experience. WHERE WHEN HOW WHO Tawonga Crescent 8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Friday 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays Ph: 5754 3400 for appointments 24 hours for emergencies Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Anoop Pem & Clair Wright. WHAT Fully accredited General Practice with 37 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley. Feeling cut up? We’ll have you in stitches ! Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2016 Edition FIVE THE ACTIVITY CENTRE Summit Night Show Spectacular Night Skiing Every Thursday night during July and August (conditions permitting), the Falls Creek Summit Night Show Spectacular gets underway on the Summit, above the Frying Pan Inn at 8pm precisely. This show features precision skiing and boarding by our instructors, demonstrations of racing like the GS - usually performed by our own three time Winter Olympian, Steve Lee - the different styles of skiing over the years, snow-bikes, Pete the Snowdragon and many of the resort’s other activities including a history of skiing. The show is completed with a brilliant fireworks display. Ensure that you plan your week to include this fabulous show. • Wombat’s Ramble lights up after dark on Wednesday and Saturday nights allowing skiing and snowboarding adventures to continue after the sun goes down. Wombats Ramble is Australia’s longest green run and a favourite of many skiers and snowboarders at Falls Creek measuring 2.2 kilometres long. The entire length of Wombats Ramble has been lined with high voltage Green Power floodlights which will light up the trail from the top of Falls Express at Cloud 9 all the way downhill to QT. The completion of a high capacity snowmaking system along the entire length of Wombats Ramble will ensure night riding both earlier and later in the season as snowmakers will maintain snow conditions to provide a skiing and snowboarding playground suited for beginners through to the more advanced that want to experience night time riding. Grab the kids, gather some mates and experience the excitement of skiing under lights while the stars are shining. Wednesday & Saturday Nights from 6pm - 9pm. * Subject to snow and weather conditions. • Another experience that will introduce you to a side of the resort we take for Pete the Snowdragon Our very own Pete the Snow Dragon loves to ski around the resort, waving hello and getting high fives from everyone on the slopes. Pete the Snow Dragon makes guest appearances at the Falls Creek Snowsports School, clapping and high fiving the kids as they progress their skills. During this quiet period, Pete is doing his best to keep everyone entertained. If you see Pete on the slopes or in the village, be sure to grab a photo and give Pete a high-five or big hug. • Visit the Bogong Power Station Information Centre Open 7 days, 4 - 9pm 12 - 9pm Sundays Kim & Mario See our menu @ facebook/swissandchips For historical & geological exhibits. Open: Sundays and Mondays 10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318 Get the fats out and jump on with Steve for a Back Country slide - you’ ll love it! Pic - Courtesy Steve Lee.. granted is a Slope Grooming Tour in one of those fabulous big Kassbohrer grooming machines. Then there is the Alpine Touring, the Snow Bikes and much, much more. And you thought you were coming up here for a skiing holiday! Further details from the Activities Hotline, phone 1800 204 424. • For all your Pharmacy and Gift needs MOUNT BEAUTY PHARMACY Prescription Service Weekday Delivery to Falls Creek Please phone us! TRADING HOURS Fully licensed restaurant Renowned Dining and Wines Local Hirer of steel KWIKSTAGE scaffold Domestic & commercial use. Our professional team is fully licensed and offers a competitve rate for hire, transport, erect and dismantle of local scaffolding jobs. For a free quote call 0418 578 500 WELCOME BACK TO WINTER! We have lots to keep you warm! Clothing; Boots; Work wear; Insulation; Heaters! If you need it, we have it - or we’ll get it! Gift Vouchers & Free Gift Wrapping Available Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store Hand-made Pasta ~ Slow-braised meats ~ World’s best Pork Chop ~ amongst other un-worldly delights by Roi! Hand-churned fruit ice-cream - to die for! Age ‘Good Food Guide’ since 1998 Lonely Planet Guide 9am - 5:30pm Mon - Fri 9am - 12noon Saturday 11 Hollonds St, Mount Beauty 3699 Ph: 03 5754 4224 Fx: 03 5754 1550 Em: [email protected] Wb:www.mountbeautypharmacy.com.au MOTORING TIPS Drive to the Conditions Bookings please - Gift Vouchers available Ph 03 5754 4495 177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga Our Bank has now returned Over $450,000 to this community since opening December 2007! Be part of the team! Ph: 03 5754 4484 28 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Mon - Fri: 9am - 5:30pm. Sat: 9am - 4pm. Sun & Public Hols: 9am - 2pm 12 - 14 Hollonds Street Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 1999 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2016 Edition FIVE That means slow enough to avoid any mishap - like losing your steering because your front wheels lock-up when you put the brakes on - and you slide in to a ditch (at best). Get rid of all the snow from your car - it’s dangerous! Carry chains (for your drive wheels), gloves (for your hands), mat (to kneel on), torch (to see) and knowledge (to know how and when to fit chains). A Motoring Tip brought to you by: Rick @ Mount Beauty Service Centre, Kiewa Valley Hway, Mount Beauty, Ph: 5754 4261 13 FALL LINES Midwinter Snowball I t’s a wonderful chilly winter this year - and there’s no better way to celebrate than attending the Midwinter Snowball 2016! This new black tie charity event will be held on Saturday July 16th at the Mount Beauty Community Centre commencing at 8pm. Featuring live music by Melbourne EMERGENCY EMERGENCY 000 Ambulance 000 ELECTRICITY Faults & Emergencies 13 17 99 FIRE Falls Creek/Mount Beauty/Tawonga 000 HOSPITAL Mount Beauty 5754 3500 MEDICAL CENTRES Falls Creek 5758 3238 Mount Beauty 5754 3400 POLICE Falls Creek 5758 3424 Mount Beauty 5754 4244 Wangaratta 5723 0600 RCA Falls Creek 5758 3287 RACV Falls Creek/Mount Beauty 5750 1230 BURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS CFA 1800 668 511 SKI PATROL FALLS CREEK 5758 3205 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Falls Creek 13 25 00 WILDLIFE RESCUE 0421 553 527 based band Geronimo, you’ll get the chance to enjoy complimentary canapes and dance the night away. Drinks will also be available at bar prices. The Snowball is the brainchild of the Champagne Club Kiewa Valley Incorporated - a new local charitable organisation which runs fundraising events in order to support individuals and groups in the Kiewa Valley area. Tickets are $65 for general admission (over 18’s event) and are available from the following locations: Sassy Road, Old Tawonga Store, The General Store Dederang, Tawonga South Newsagent, and Kiewa Valley Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy. No black tie outfit? No problem - we will be sourcing frocks for hire for the night which will pay tribute to formal wear from the 90’s onwards (for a small donation to the charity event). Tickets and frocks are strictly limited so get your ticket now to avoid disappointment! For more information you can find us on Facebook, on Instagram, or contact our secretary Fiona McLennan on 0402 123 028. • Rotary Ski Day As has been enjoyed for many years, members of the local Rotary Club of Mount Beauty have enjoyed a ski day early in each month of winter. This year, the day falls on the second Tuesday of the month, making this coming Tuesday the 12th of July the first Rotary Ski Day for 2016. Visiting Rotarians, their family and friends are welcome to join in for a cruisy couple of hours skiing (and boarding) followed by a fine lunch at the Falls Creek Hotel. The deal is that we all meet at Cloud 9 at 10am. It shouldn’t be too hard to pick a group of aging rockers (sorry - healthy young talented souls) maybe even in a one piece outfit hanging around Cloud 9. Once joined up we then advise numbers to the lunch venue and head off for a slide. Should you be interested, give Ken Bell a call on 0400 350 488 and he will fill you in on any further details. It is always a good day. • WHAT’S ON JULY 8th 9th 9th 9th Rossignol Cup for all junior ski racers, followed by the Cranky Charlie for would be racers. Ph: 03 5758 1026. Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group monthly meeting. 10am. Lakeside Community Centre, Lakeside Ave, opp CFA Fire Station. Informal discussions on various topics relating to diabetes. All welcome. Contact Tony Coutts M: 0427 544 824 or Gail Beaton: M: 0400 482 345. King of the Mountain and Myrtleford Ski Club Races. Ph: 03 5758 1026 Snow Trek & Travel High Plains Tour. 2.5, 5 & 10km, 11am Nordic Bowl. Len Budge M: 0417 352 845. 9th 10th 10th TDFNL Rd 13. Dederang Mount Beauty V Wahgunyah @ Dederang. YMCA Howman’s Gap Vic Relay Champ.s C&F 2.5 & 5km. 11am Nordic Bowl. Len Budge M: 0417 352 845. Camberwell Grammar School Races. Ph: 03 5758 1026 14th 14th 15th 16th 16th 17th 20th 21st . Monthly meeting of the Upper Kiewa Valley Community Assn. 7:30pm in The Auditorium at Info Centre. Em: [email protected] Falls Creek Summit Night Show Spectacular. 8pm bottom of Summit outside Frying Pan Inn. Includes fabulous Fireworks. Ph 03 5758 1026. Board Lounge Throw Down Number One. Ph: 03 5758 1026. Vic Junior Sprint Champ.s (C) 9:30am Nordic Bowl. Ben Derrick Mb: 0400 110 046. TDFNL Rd 14. Kiewa Sandy Creek V Dederang Mount Beauty. Vic Junior Distance Champ.s (F) 2.5, 5 & 10km. 10am Nordic Bowl. Ben Derrick M: 0400 110 046. Upper Kiewa Valley Country Women’s Assn. 7pm at Mount Beauty Uniting Church upper hall. Craft or guest speaker at each meeting. All welcome. E: [email protected]. Falls Creek Summit Night Show Spectacular. 8pm bottom of Summit outside Frying Pan Inn. Includes fabulous Fireworks. Ph 03 5758 1026 23rd 24th 24th 25th 25th - 29th 28th 29th 29th 30th TDFNL Rd 15. Dederang Mount Beauty V Chiltern @ Dederang. Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series Two. C .5, 1.5 & 2.5km. 11am Nordic Bowl. 02 6056 6605. Wombat’s Rambler Night Race Heat One. Ph: 03 5758 1026. Wombat’s Rambler Night Race Heat Two. Ph: 03 5758 1026. Mim Sodergren 5 Day Women’s Ski Program A unique experience tailored for women. Ph: 03 5758 1070. Falls Creek Summit Night Show Spectacular. 8pm bottom of Summit outside Frying Pan Inn. Includes fabulous Fireworks. Ph 03 5758 1026. Wombat’s Rambler Night Race Finals. Ph: 03 5758 1026. Soweto Gospel Choir at Mount Beauty Community Centre. 8 for 8:30pm Tickets from Mount Beauty Newsagency. Funds going to MB Neighbourhood Centre. TDFNL Rd 16. Mitta United V Dederang Mount Beauty. 2016 WINTER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES PUBLICATION SCHEDULE: Ed 06 • 15.07.16 • Board Lounge Throw Down 1. Vic Junior Champs. SASki Race Series. (C) Ed 07 • 22.07.16 • Wombat’s Rambler Night Race - Heats & Finals. Snow Trak & Travel Mini Series Two. 11am FC Nordic Bowl. Mb: 0409 592 226. Ed 08 • 29.07.16 • Riverina Ski Club Races, Australian Police Winter Games. (C) DISTRIBUTION • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, clubs and flats in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga, Tawonga South and selected venues in Bright & Myrtleford. Also on-line at www.alpinehighcountry.com MAILING LIST • Over 100 subscribers, media organisations & travel agents. INSERTS • Not available. ADVERTISING RATES: DISPLAY CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIR FORMAT DEADLINE CONTRACT • 1 column (6cm wide) = $14.00 per cm. 4cp = $19.00 per cm. • 2 column (12.5cm wide) = $24.00 per cm. 4cp = $39.00 per cm. • 3 column (19cm wide) = $34.00 per cm. 4cp = $56.00 per cm. • $4.90 per line. • $5.90 per line. • Logos and images 300dpi > as jpg attachment. • Friday 2:00pm prior to publication date. • A season contract for 16 Winter editions is available offering 15% discount. The contract is secured by payments made four editions in advance: Due dates: 10.06.16; 08.07.16; 05.08.16 & 02.09.16. ENQUIRIES For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact: Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488 KC Bell Enterprises Email: [email protected] Kirsten Seaver Email: [email protected] 14 For Payment, Placement of Ads or Subscriptions please forward to: Phone/Fax: 03 5754 1346 Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Kiewa Valley Highway, Mount Beauty. Postal Address: PO Box 325, Mount Beauty, VIC, 3699. ABN: 22 171 749 807. Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2016 Edition FIVE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK A well-appointed kitchenette… three warm bedrooms… and airy living/dining area. Pics - Courtesy the Agent. Silverski 215 The third bedroom is on the smaller side and features a single bunk however there is excellent natural light in that room. This centrally located complex also features a large communal ski room, drying room and boot room, plus in-house restaurant and bar. The Silverski complex has a long alpine head lease until 2045, is in the heart of the Falls Creek village in a good ski in and ski out location. Plus the complex offers onsite managers over the winter months. Two years of detailed financials are available via request. Over the last two years the unit has achieved better than a 5% return with all management, utilities and body corporate charges taken out. That also includes the owner having good use in the apartment. As a year round resort, Falls Creek has lots to offer during the ‘green’ season. Green season is that wonderful relaxing time between the end of winter and the start of next winter. The village has a fabulous suite of activities for everyone. Christmas Carols in the community, The Mile High Dragon Boat Festival, the Bicycle Network Peaks Challenge, the Rapid Ascent Mountain Raid and the Easter Festival are just a few of the events. And then there are the activities that can be enjoyed alone or with a few companions. Cycling, walking, camping, photography, fishing et al. Oh and don’t forget the 22km of mountain bike single track now open with more opening next summer. With all this going for it, this property is definitely worth investigating. For an inspection or more information, please call Christa 0402 277 808. Zirky Real Estate. • A s part of our regular ‘Property of the Week’ offering, this particular unit is a three bedroom apartment in Silverski with good returns and is super cheap at$260,000. This well maintained single level three bedroom, two bathroom apartment of approximately 67.26sqm is for sale. It can sleep eight people (with the configuration of two by split queen beds, two sets of bunks). The apartment features a light open plan living and dining area with a good sized kitchenette with a great set up to make a holiday stay very comfortable. The two main bedrooms are of an excellent size and both have renovated en suites with showers. CLASSIFIEDS BUSINESS FOR SALE FOR SALE - CYCLING HELMET FOR SALE - MORRISON CHAIN SAW FOR LEASE - RESTAURANT BAR & GRILL FOR SALE - IDEAL FIRST CAR FOR SALE - RECLINER CHAIRS BUSINESS FOR SALE - TAXI SERVICE FALLS CREEK ALPINE ASSOCIATION Local earthmoving business (established 18 years). Mt Beauty Bobcat. For all enquiries contact John, Mb: 0419 285 987, or Em: [email protected]. Jack’s Tavern at Bogong Village is looking for a new owner operator as from 1st June, 2016. Two years contract preferable but can be negotiated. All enquiries, please phone Helle on 03 5754 1131. Mount Beauty Taxi Country Licence & 2013 Ford Mondeo Hatch. Plus 4WD Toyota Landcruiser & Luggage Trailer. Good Clientele: Dep of Veterans Affairs; VLine; Snowfield Health Services & Walking Group Contracts. Running successfully for 24 years. $200,000. Ph: Brian on 0419 573 909. FOR SALE - CLUB MEMBERSHIP Mt Hotham. Fantastic position at bottom of Big D lift. Members and associates $30 per night in peak season. Potential redevelopment at no cost to members. Google ‘Asgaard Alpine Club’ and take a virtual tour. Bargain at $5000. Contact Graham on Mb: 0409 429 008 One perfectly good R-Jays cycling helmet. Aus Standards Approved. Model S92B, size 54 – 58 (S – M) Colour: Red, Black Silver. $20. Ph: 0400 350 488. 2006 Kia Rio Hatch. 140K Auto, air-con, pwr steer. Very reliable – with service history. Will supply RWC. $5990. Ph: 0412 006 537. Modal CS 25 Pet5rol driven, light & small for pruning and general little jobs. Brand new, still in the box with Ops Manual. $120. Ph: 0400 350 488. Two Velvet Recliner Chairs in VGC, ideal for people in need of good back support. $50 each. Brass bed head and tail, $80. Ph: 0419 615 732. Kiewa Valley House Op Shop – all monies raised go to our hospital and nursing home. The Falls Creek Alpine Association represents apartment owners, club lodges and commercial operators on a range of alpine issues to FCRM and the Victorian government. The FCAA members’ website and email service provides information on current issues/ developments. Visit www.fcaa.org.au to join and discover the benefits. DOWNSIZING SALE - FURNITURE ETC HAIRDRESSING@ FALLS CREEK One pair, brand new RM Williams Cuban heeled with rubber non-slip sole added. Bushman Tan, size 9. $199. (save over $100). Ph: 0400 350 488. Karyn (Kaz) Wickes will be operating from ASTRA Day Spa and Hair Salon over the snow season. Kaz specialises in creative colour and style cutting, plus all aspects of Hairdressing, including scalp and hair treatments. Appointment only, please call Mb: 0409 823 705. Dining Hutch, Low TV Cabinet, Dining Table, Coffee Table. Student Desk, swivel Office Chair + original paintings. Will deliver Mt Beauty area. Ph: 0434 693 380 for details/price/sizes. FOR SALE - RM WILLIAMS BOOTS BUSINESS DIRECTORY ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs. Services include hems & complete design solutions. BOWEN THERAPY - PETS & HORSES ALSO Ph: Heather 03 5754 4395 or 0428 993 125. BUILDING & ELECTRICAL Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service, please call Justin on 0458 220 879. CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULL Quality Ceremonies - All Types. Ph: 03 5754 4395. Mb: 0428 993 125. 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. FALLS CREEK PERSONAL TRAINER Fully Qualified. Contact Andge for a complementary session today! M: 0422 699 761. FREIGHT - ALBURY - FALLS CREEK Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Falls Creek Mon to Fri inclusive. Refrigeration available. Phone John or Esther on 0417 414 320. HAIRDRESSER Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week & evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177. LD’S HOME PET CARE Pet Care & Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 5754 1695. NATUROPATH & OR MASSAGE $35/hr 20A Kiewa Cres. Ph: Rosita 0419 519 275. PAINTING SERVICES Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services, Ph: Laif 0437 023 921. Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2016 Edition FIVE PHOTOGRAPHY Exciting Creative Photography for all manner of family and wedding memoirs. Visit: www.bigbrightphotos.com.au, phone Kylie: 0447 434 827. PHYSIOTHERAPY Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270. REFRIGERATION & AIR-CON Maintenance, Repairs and Installation. Locally based and serving Falls Creek. Ph: David, DTI Refrigeration, 0448 672 373. STORAGE Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-up Units. Ph: 0428 361497 www.alpinewarehousing.com TAXI & 4WD SERVICE Mt Beauty Taxi Service. Covers Falls Creek & Albury. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 13 10 08. 15 FALL LINES Tawonga Remembers D iane Edmondson grew up in this valley. She has prepared a book titled Tawonga Remembers. It will be launched at the Tawonga Hall on Saturday 3rd September. As a teaser, this paper will be publishing some of the images that have been collected for the book. Keep a note in your diary for 6:30pm on Saturday 3rd September. • Bogong Hotel 1880s. A way-side inn at Tawonga was built in the late 1880s by Timothy Crotty and his wife Elizabeth. The inn, later known as the Bogong Hotel, changed hands many times over the next 121 years. In 2011 it was destroyed in a fire. Pic - Courtesy Dianne Edmondsen. Our Band’s Winter Concert I t’s not ALL happening at Falls Creek on Saturday July 23rd. On this day the Mount Beauty Community Centre will “Would you like to enjoy these views?” Contact us to discuss buying or selling your property now! Ph: Christa 0402 277 808 • www.zirkyrealestate.com.au 16 Our community band comprises around 35 very talented locals - and their concerts are fabulous. Pic - Courtesy of MBC Band. be the venue for the Mount Beauty and District Community Band’s Winter Concert. This band, comprising approximately 35 local musicians, will deliver a wonderful variety of quality music by the full Concert Band, the Stage Band, small groups and soloists. What better way to liven up a wintery Saturday afternoon! The popular time of 3pm means you won’t have to tear yourself away from the fire after dinner. Date: Saturday July 23rd 3pm. Venue: The (heated) Mount Beauty Community Centre. Cost: Adults: $5. Students: $2. Under 5’s: Free. For more information phone 03 5754 4586 or 03 5754 1668. • Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2016 Edition FIVE
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