Remember Fantastic September!...of five participants per group and offers a variety of themed...

Top: Steve Lee having it his way on McKay. Pic - Chris Hocking. • Left: Friends from Silver Star Snowsports School hamming it up with Michaela from Falls Creek. Pic - Jiri @ Top Shots. • Right: Interschools tem members, Amelie Thompson and Stevie Tanaskovic. Pic - Helen Whittaker.

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Remember Fantastic September!

FRIDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2017WINTER EDITION FIFTEEN

2 3Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition FIFTEEN Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition FIFTEEN

Spectacular September

Whilst out enjoying the glorious conditions this last weekend, I rode a lift with a Dad and his

two boys aged 5 and 7. Based on their grins and excited banter, they were absolutely loving the brilliant sunshine and amazing resort conditions. The Dad then remarked that “this” is why they love skiing in September! He was obviously referring to the blue skies, light breeze and the smiles on his boy’s faces and the oodles of snow. So much so, that they made plans to stay over Sunday to grab an extra day on Monday and a cheeky day off school for the boys. Now who could blame them for loving spring skiing…!With a snow pack in excess of 2m, the mountain is in great shape. One weather forecaster is predicting up to nine more days of snow - with a maximum cumulative forecast of another 40cms through until September 26th. If this occurs, it will set the school holidays up for a cracking end of season, for sure!There are deals to be had too… with accommodation offerings, rental and lift ticket discounts springing up everywhere… this makes the spring skiing offer the most compelling it has been in a very long time.

Whilst the snow pack is at 2004 levels, for the last ‘bonus week’ resort management will be reducing resort entry down to 2004 prices as well , equating to $25 per day from Oct 2nd until Oct 6th, then for the final weekend a further reduction to $15 per day. If the snow pack increases to 1991 levels or the equivalent of 298cm… we’ll drop resort entry all together for that final week.With this last point, it is worth noting that in 1991, 1996 and 2003 large “dumps” occurred in mid to late September… so I could be in trouble!Of course, if you can’t make it up for another trip this season, take comfort in knowing that ‘bumper’ snow years are generally followed by ‘even better’ years next season. Using history as a guide and in reviewing the snow stats, diligently compiled by Falls Creek Ski Patrol, there are some very interesting associations around large snow fall seasons. In almost every season since 1988 when the snow pack exceeded two metres, the following year was better again! The exceptions being in 1993, post three cracking seasons recording over 2m (1990 282cm; 1991 298cm; 1992 226cm) and again in 2001. In 2000, the snow pack hit 224cm, but 2001 it dropped to 135cm - still decent cover nonetheless.

However, looking at the graphs, there are three very strong examples where a 2m plus year is followed by a bigger season immediately after, i.e: 1990/1991, 1995/1996, and 2003/2004. Will 2017 and 2018 make the grade? Interestingly, a polynomial trend line suggests we are on the ‘up curve’ with respect to snow depth averages, post having bottomed in 2005/2006.Recalling the disclaimers from my funds management days, “past performance is no indicator of future returns”...especially given the unpredictability of weather forecasting and the science that underlies it, all bets are off as to what 2018 will deliver! For a great read on the topic of betting, risk management and why you shouldn’t hold insurance stocks in the portfolio, check out “Against the Gods: The remarkable story of risk” by Peter L. Bernstein.Foodie Tip of the Week: The Chop House… if you love meat, meat and more meat… this is the place. American styled slow cooked melt in your mouth goodness. The sides of mac and cheese with truffle oil were a hit and the beetroot, fetta and BBQ chickpea salad was outstanding. Now, get out there and enjoy the skiing, après and sunshine…! •Stuart Smythe, CEOFalls Creek Resort Management

It’s all thumbs up for spring skiing on Fox Trail. Pic - Jiri @ Top Shots.

FROM THE CEO DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA

Visitor Information CentreThe 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 EntryResort 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 $450 (or $395 online). An ‘All Resorts’ permit, valid at all Victoria Snow Resorts, is available for $683. Enquire at Visitor Information.Resort Entry fees fund essential services of:• Ski Patrol • Car parking • Snow Clearing • Water Supply • Waste Management • Visitor Information Services.

Child Care Hours & RatesFalls 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 & RatesMorning: 8:30am - 12:30pm $85Afternoon: 1:30pm - 5pm $60Full Day: 8:30am - 5pm $130Bookings are strongly recommended as places are limited. Make your booking at www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare

Accommodation Transfer ServiceOperating 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 OperationMon - Thurs & Sat: 8am - 10pm Friday: 8am - 12midnightSunday: 8am - 10pmA taxi service is available in the village during these hours.Ph: 5758 1203.

RatesAdult: One Way $22 Return $35 Child: One Way $16 Return $22 Season Pass: Adult: $200Kids Under 5: FreeLuggage AllowanceTwo pieces of luggage, one pair of skis and boots or snowboard and boots and one piece of hand luggage per person. Excess Luggage: $7 per item.Ticket Sales - On Mountain & OnlineFrom 23.06.17 until 12.09.17, 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 ManagementGeneral Enquiries: Ph: 03 5758 1200

Resort Entry Tickets may also be purchased on-line at

www.fallscreek.com.au

Opening Hours11am to 3pm Tuesday to Sunday.Panabode Building, Slalom Street, Falls Creek. Map Ref: E4 Look out for the Harvey Kat.

For further information:[email protected]/fallscreekmuseumPh: 03 5758 1200


Mid-Week Women’s Camp

Last week DWA Victoria had our first ever mid-week camp - the Women’s Camp. A select group of our female

members got to partake in the inaugural camp and it went off with tonnes of hoots that fittingly accompanied the tonnes of snow! Our participants had disabilities in the range of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Visual Impairments, Epilepsy and Acquired Brain Injuries. It’s great to see how well the ladies went on camp. Not one of them let the weather or their disabilities get in the way of achieving what they came to Falls Creek to achieve - Fun, Friendship, Relaxation and Participation in Snowsports. The group was very fortunate to have a special guest speaker deliver a talk on the importance of Women in Sport. Falls Creek local legend, Kerry Lee-Dodd, candidly delivered a fifteen minute speech to us all at the Resort Management Board Day Shelter and stayed around for another fifteen minutes so we could all get in a question or two. The members, carers and guides hung onto every word of what was an insightful, empowering and warm recollection of her life in sport from the age of fourteen. Kerry lovingly recounted the spirit Noelene Lee imparted to her - “Mum always told me I could”. Kerry didn’t stop there. We were treated to some words of motivation and wisdom to hang

onto, including tips to help us believe in ourselves. Special thanks from all the ladies on the DWA Women’s Camp 2017.As the weather calms and spring sets in, we welcome t-shirt skiing at Falls Creek and working on our goggle tans for the last time. This weekend is our final camp for DWA Victoria - Members Camp! You’ll see us out on the slopes with snowboards, skis and sit-skis. Give us a wave and don’t be too shy to strike up a chat on the chairlift or in the lift lines. We’re all on the hill for the same reason - safely participating in Snowsports. Our members this weekend have many differing disabilities and therefore levels of ability. This means that you may see some participants with standard equipment and others with a

A happy bunch of Women’s Week participants, their carers and guides with Kerry Lee-Dodd after a great talk during the week. Pic - Courtesy Jess Parszos.

FROM THE CEO DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA

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-12:50pmLesson only: 9:15am-11:50am or 1:15pm-2:50pmRegistration 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 2017The AM Group Program features 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

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, Teens (13 - 17) & Children (6 - 14) with lesson sessions commencing 10am (1hr 50min), 12:30pm (1hr 50min) and 1:30pm (1hr 20min) daily.Private LessonsFor 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 DetailsSave 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 - 4pmPh: 03 5758 1070 • Private Lesson Bookings: 03 5758 1071Em: [email protected]

Get the Most out of your On-Snow Holiday! with Falls Creek Snowsports SchoolSnowsports 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!

range of adaptive equipment you’ve never seen before. It’s always good to remember that there are some disabilities that can be seen clearly (physical) while others may not appear to you at all (mental). Treat everyone as a friend and be amazed by just what we all can do - guides, members, carers and spectators!In the words of a very vital lady, “Don’t believe in somebody else telling you - you can’t do it! Stop, look, assess and figure out what you can do. Then… believe in yourself.” Kerry Lee-DoddStay tuned for This Week next week. For more information check us out at www.disabledwintersport.com.au. • Jess Parszos

• 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 historyVisit: www.fallscreekraceclub.com.au Em: [email protected]

Race ClubBe part of the team!As a member of the Falls Creek Race Club, young athletes can…

Saturday 16thFamily Fun Race Day &

Presentation Evening

Fantastic September

There are various aspects of the weather bureau that promote amazement - but that is another

topic. If we consider the forecasts as this edition being prepared we could be enjoying spring skiing for some weeks/months to come.As an aside, back in the late nineties, a gentleman turned up, in the resort with the family to have a look around. Being able to get onto the McKay Road, the said visitor, with his family, were pleased to see the heap of snow that was still sitting on Ruined Castle. So what did he do - he got his single water- ski out and had a go at skiing down the snow covered slope. The result “Not that easy to master, but a lot of fun, and even managed a couple of turns!” There you have it - there are many different ways of enjoying Falls Creek and the snow covered Bogong High Plains.As we go to print, with 30cm, 40cm or 50cm (depending who you listen to)

predicted, we should mention here the wonderful range of holiday activity options that are available to make your visit to Falls Creek a very memorable one.First up - dining out in Falls Creek is a given. The resort has a reputation for its diverse range of fine dining establishments and they are listed in this publication. But what are the other things to do? Let’s have a look shall we!On the back of your handy ‘less than’ pocket sized trail map is a list of the extra activities that will make your holiday much, much more than just skiing or boarding - no matter how good it is!Once you have decided to take advantage of one or more of the activities, you may make a booking by phoning the toll free number, 1800 204 424, or by speaking with any of the staff in either of the Falls Creek Sport shops - one in the QT complex at the base of Falls Express chairlift, and the other in the Village Bowl, beside the Eagle Chairlift.Snowmobile ToursOne lady came back from her snowmobile tour just raving about it. “It was fantastic! I did not believe there is so much to see and enjoy out there on the high plains. It was the most amazing experience!”And, to make it even better, the Snowmobile Tour operators are now offering a 20% discount on the cost of all tours.

As a guest in the resort, you all see snowmobiles cruising around the village as the operators go about their business. Then there are the regular SES exercises where our volunteers do training runs to keep themselves familiar with the area. Falls Creek Snowmobile Tours is your opportunity to get out onto the high plains and enjoy ‘that other world’ that few people get to experience.You can either ride your own machine (you must have a valid, current drivers licence) or you can go out as the Pillion Passenger, on the back with a competent guide. The snow, the scenery, the fresh air - you definitely ain’t gonna get in Collins Street. •Back Country ToursWhen 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,

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What a fantastic experience - up high on the high plains with Feathertop in the background - cruising the high plains on a snowmobile. Pic - Mike @ Top Shots

• Cross Country Lessons & Hire• 1 Hour Free Rental after 1pm• XC Ski & Snowshoe Tours• Clinics with French National Champion, Iris Pesseyette• Café - ski in/ski out• Toboggan HireUpper Car Park Windy CornerMap Ref B3

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In the Village Bowl at the Falls Creek Hotel (Map Ref: M2) • Ph: 03 5758 3819

Service & Demo Centre

End of Season SALE!25% OFF all clothing - 20% OFF All BootsExpert Master Boot Fitter’s onsite to fit you up!FREE pick up & delivery for all ski & snowboard rental!Open 8am - 5:30pm daily & 8am to 8pm Fridays & Sundays

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, Bond, aaah Steve Bond, 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.Just the other day Steve was showing your Ed some footage of the fabulous snow and skiing up and off the cornices that had built up on McKay. •Helicopter FlightsForest 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 Aerospatiale AS350 B2 Squirrel can take five people and will give you the experience of a life-time. I 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. Visit their website at www.forestair.com.au, or make a booking through our Activities Hotline 1800 204 424. •

Slope Groomer ToursClimb aboard a beautifully heated and exotic grooming machine (not unlike the cabin of a space rocket) and watch our grooming gurus in action. Get a whole new view of the resort while you watch and learn how we achieve that perfect corduroy finish.Bookings must be arranged through the Activities Desk located at Falls Creek Sports in the Village Bowl. For bookings or queries please phone 1800 204 424. Other details are: Minimum age 18 years. Depart and return from Falls Creek Sports in the Village Bowl via a snowmobile transfer. One guest per 50 minute tour on Monday to Thursday & then Saturday evening. •Snow Tubing In the Tube Park, in the Village Bowl (Map Ref: O2), next to the Eagle Chairlift, Snow Tubing provides endless amounts of fun and excitement. You spin, bounce, bump and laugh your way down the course on your snow tube.Open daily from 11am to 6pm, and longer during school holidays, the purpose built Snow Tube Park provides fun for the whole family after dark or whilst having a break from the slopes. If you can’t find the Tube Park, just head for the laughter and shrieks.Numbers are limited so please visit the Activities Desk located at Falls Creek

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Café • Bar • PizzeriaWelcome to Winter 2017!

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neck beer $35Saturdays & Wednesdays:

$15 Pizza & BeerFor Menu & further info visit:

www.snowlands.com.au/thelasthootSlalom Plaza (opp Falls Express)

Ph: 03 5758 3088. Map Ref: F3

The Last Hootmilch café barThis Week @ Milch

Seriously Good FoodOpen Daily - Dinner from 5pm

Friday Fun Times Crispy-fried Chicken WingsSaturdays Cocktail Hour 5 - 6pmSundays Gluhwein & Strudel - Home-made and delicious! Kids Eat Free Night 5-6pm*Mondays Burger/Trivia Night. $20 Burgers, Trivia from 7:30pm. Drink Specials & Prizes!Tuesdays Kids Eat Free Night 5-6pm*Wednesdays Steak Night!$12 Grab & Go Breakfast - Egg N Bacon Roll & Coffee Take Away!$10 Cocktail Hour - 5 - 6pm Daily! Bridge Road Brewers Craft Beer on Tap!All Day Coffee, Snacks & Beautiful wines!

4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5758 3407 Map Ref: J3

Sports in the Village Bowl to arrange your half hour Snow Tubing session during your visit to Falls Creek.Please note participants must be 90cm tall and a minimum of 5 years old to Snow Tube. •

Those smiles on those faces are for real - “that helicopter experience was exceptional - and the scenery - Gob-smacking!” Pic - Mike @ Top Shots

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What’s Coming Up @ ElkEnjoying the conditions and the skiing!!

THIS WEEK @ ElkEvery day we have breakfast from 7am including the amazing value toastie w coffee for just $12.50.

Express lunch from 11:30am @ only $19.50.

Friday 15th: Dinner - Booked Out!Saturday 16th: Breakfast from 7am. Express Lunch is Chicken Schnitzel w ginger rice! Dinner - Booked Out!This week we are doing one of our a la carte dishes as special each night reduced to $20!Sunday 17th: Dinner Special - Our famous Barramundi.Monday 18th: Dinner Special - Chef’s amazing Indonesian Chicken Curry.Tuesday 19th: Dinner Special - Beef Ribs Dendeng Balado.Wednesday 20th: Dinner Special - Sriracha Salmon.Thursday 21st: Dinner Special - T Bone w chips & salad.

Our fabulous a la carte menu available every night. Booking recommended!

Ph: 03 5758 3673For more information about the season and private

functions, talk with management.

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18 Slalom Street, Falls CreekCentrally located - opposite Silver Ski

Ph: 03 5758 3673 Map Ref: I4

THE RUDI RACEAUSTRALIAN INTERSCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Division 4 girls, Ella Green, Sierra Pammer and Isabelle Bond had the best results of the day. Ella had a podium finish as an individual in the classic race, finishing 3rd with Sierra right behind her in 4th place and Isabelle 24th, giving them 2nd place as a team. Their performance in the skate relay was the best result of the competition as they blitzed the field and took out the gold medal!Boarder X and Board GS were held on Thursday with strong winds, snow and very limited visibility dampening everyone’s enthusiasm a little. In Board GS Div 4 boys, Jed, Marko and Alex finished in 9th place as a team. Div 5 boys, Madox and Ben finished in 6th place as a team with the best result of the day going to Madox who finished 4th by only hundredths of a second! Jacinta Jansen also had an excellent result in Div 5 girls, finishing in 8th place. In BoarderX Div 4 boys, Jed, Marko and Alex finished in 8th place as a team. Div 5 boys, Madox and Ben finished in 9th place as a team and Jacinta Jansen proved how consistent she is, finishing in 8th place again.

Solid Competition Weather

Eighteen students from Falls Creek Primary School returned to Mount Buller in blizzard conditions last

week to compete in the Subaru Australian Interschools Championships in seven different disciplines.Due to strong winds and heavy snowfall on Wednesday, the cross-country course was moved to a more sheltered location on the Canyon Loop trail, where the narrow course forced race organisers to run an individual start/time-trial style event. It was great that the event was able to go ahead, but extremely confusing to work out who was winning, leaving parents staring at their iPhones for live race results rather than watching the race!Division 4 boys team, Louie Elliott, Hamish Wilkinson and Isaac Armitage, were the first to race, with combined times in the classic race putting them in 8th place as a team, and in the skating relay in the afternoon they faced stiff competition from NSW teams finishing in 6th place. In the younger age-group grade 4 boys, Ben Weir, Beau Duggan and Madox Grayling had great results in the classic race, placing 8th, 18th and 26th respectively, and combining to finish 5th as a team. They continued their excellent form in the afternoon, finishing 8th in the relay. Division 5 girls, Amelie Thompson, Teyah Evans and Stevie Tanaskovic also put on an amazing performance in the blizzard. Amelie took out the bronze medal in the classic race with Teyah in 16th and Stevie in 20th place and giving them the silver medal as a team. In the afternoon relay they also skied strongly, finishing in 6th.

In the Moguls event Pepper Bowes had the best result, finishing in 7th place on a steep and intimidating course, with Div 4 boys, Alex and Hamish finishing 6th as a team, Div 5 boys, Beau and Ben 10th as a team and Div 4 girls, Ella and Belle in 13th place.We qualified two teams for GS. Div 4 boys Hamish and Jed finished 27th and 38th and Div 5 girls, Pepper and Amelie finished 29th and 50th. Jed Stanton was our only student to qualify for Skier X, and he finished in 17th place in a strong field.Overall our team finished in 4th place in the primary school division. Many thanks go to our fantastic group of parent helpers for all their support and also to Carol for all the organisation that goes on behind the scenes. With 3340 event entries, 235 Schools from Victoria, New South Wales, ACT, South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland and Tasmania, the 2017 Subaru Australian Interschools Snowsports Championships is one that we won’t forget any time soon’.•From the Ed’s point of view, thanks also to the parents, to Carol and also to Helen for supplying this report.


Div 5 girls silver medalists, Teyah Evans, Stevie Tanaskovic and Amelie Thompson. Pic - Courtesy Helen Whittaker.

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Restaurant 5:30pm - 9pm All you can eat nights!

German Night Tuesday and SaturdayCzech-Bohemian Night - Thursday

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THE RUDI RACEAUSTRALIAN INTERSCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPSIn Memory

The Rudi Pendl race moved into its second year and one can only imagine the wry smile of Rudi

looking on with a shrug that hid his neck and cheeks that would swell to the point of bursting with joy.With a “3… 2… 1… Go!” the village came together to celebrate the connection that Rudi had with the place of Falls CreekThis year the strudel classes were well represented (see the results below). There is a cry to have a super strudel class for over 50 so stay tuned for next year.The Rudi Pendl race is now a permanent fixture in our race calendar and with the exceptional atmosphere that was created in the Village Bowl as a result of this event and the people involved, it seems a perfect way to recall Rudi and continue the great racing history of Falls Creek.Special thanks to Falls Creek Race and Events Department, the fabulous groomers, our top notch Ski Patrol, the Marshall Fireworks team, our great ski lifts staff, the Frying Pan management and crew, Barry Iddles from Elk Restaurant for the Kase Knocken, Be Foodstore staff, senior management of Falls Creek Ski Lifts P/L and our wonderful village community for making the event a great success. Then, most importantly a special thanks to the man from Mayrhofen, Rudi Pendl who made Falls Creek a home, whilst providing many of us with career chances and great long-standing friendships. Racer ready… 3…2… 1…Go!Results of the NightWomen - Old Strudels (35+)1. Lisa Allport; 2.Jodi Spice; 3. Karen

Bowes; 4. Kerry Lee-Dodd; 5. Lisa Ryan.Men - Old Strudels (35+)1. Steven Lee; 2. Pete Sheridan; 3. David Harper; 4. Laif Moegel; 5. Shane Lawther; 6. Brad Morton; 7. Damian Allport; 8. Fraser Wilkinson; 9. Gerard Gerstner-Stevens; 10. John Cameron; 11. Mark Weir; 12. Andrew Rist; 13. Keith Archibald; 14. Brett Williams; 15. Jason Moon; 16. Rob Spargo; 17. Dough Zollo; 18. Frank Petrowitz; 19. Mark ‘Macca; McDonald; Women - Young Strudels (U35)1. Melissa Cameron; 2. Sofia Stark Irene; 3. Lily Spice.Men - Young Strudels (U35)1. Jono Wong; 2. Hannes Gstatter; 3. Maxmillan Resinger; 4. Hayden Etherton; 5. Stefan Gassner; 6. Billy Sheldon; 7; Lukas Krainer; 8. Duane Dinham; 9.


Skiing under lights is not the easiest, but everyone did a fabulous job. Here Steve Lee shows his style while turning in the fastest time of the night. Pic - Chris Hocking

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Evening MealsEarly Sitting6 or 6:30pmLate Sitting 8 or 8:30pm

Mario Schrott; 10. Thibaut Jacquinod; 11. Emeric Pulcherie; 12. Marvyn Grosset; 13. Lachlan Green; 14; Cody Allport; 15. Hamish Wilkinson; 16. Eddie Wilkinson; 17. Tom Breen; 18. Connor Deane; 19. Jack Breen.Men - Young Strudels - Snowbike1. Tom Langtry; 2. Jack Percy.Women - Young Strudels - Snowboard1. Marie-Sophie Frank.Men - Young Strudels - Snowboard1. Thom van Beek; 2. Beej Humphries; 3. Erik Flekander; 4. Maxim Oddoux.Once again, thanks everyone for a great night in memory of a great friend! •

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An Olympic Year

How do you qualify for the Olympic Games? It is a question which dictates the lives of many

athletes, causing stress, tactics, and maybe just a slap in the face. The way in which one would qualify for the Olympics varies greatly between sports and countries, it might even be impacted by how the Selection Head feels during the Olympic meeting. But for Australian Cross Country Skiers, this is how it will go down for PyeongChang 2018.QualificationsIn the past for Australia, our Cross Country Ski Olympic Team has consisted of usually two or a maximum three athletes of varying gender. However, in Sochi 2014 we had two women and two men, becoming the largest team in history. For the 2018 Olympics, paralleling a recent rise in the performance in the sport, the Cross Country Olympic Team can send up to six athletes. That’s a pretty big team and puts us on similar numbers to countries like Spain, Ukraine, and of course well above the sheep filled district of New Zealand.TiersIt gets a little technical here, and this is where each country varies in their standards, but in Australia we have four possible tiers one can meet which dictate your selection priority. For example if someone meets tier

the rest of the world. With the best skier in the world (World Cup leader) on zero FIS points, it is a good way to know how good you are generally. The best distance skier in Australia being Barbara with an average of 58 and Callum Watson with 78. The tier four standard then, requires an average of under 100 FIS points. If more than the quota of athletes have an average below 100, then it is the skiers with the lowest average. Callum Watson, has a pretty low average of 78 and can be confident with a successful tier four qualifier.The Low DownOk so, that’s four athletes so far, Phil Bellingham and Callum Watson for the men, the same two who went to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi. For the Women, Barbara Jezersek and Jessica Yeaton look to be heading to South Korea this February. Australia has potentially two more spots. And it is likely the spots will be competed for with FIS point averages. Next in line is Aimee Watson, Callum’s sister who has already been to Sochi in 2014. Her average is 104 currently and her plan for the season early on will be to find the best races around Europe to find good low FIS points. She is looking good. We have 23year old Casey Wright currently at College in America and

one, they are selected in priority to a tier 3 qualifier. To be tier one qualified, you will be ranked in the top 30 of the Official Olympic Winter Games FIS Point List. Put simply it means you are ranked in the top 30 skiers in the world from the past season. That, Australia does not have yet… Tiers two and three are related to performance in Selected World Cup Races. To be tier two qualified, you need one result in the top 60% of the field of a World Cup. For example, come 40th place in a field of 75 racers. We have one skier currently holding a tier two qualifier, that’s Mount Beauty local Phillip Bellingham. That result was in a Skate Sprint World Cup in Davos last season where Phil placed 51st out of 95 racers.Tier three is similar, it requires a skier to have skied twice in the top 80% of the field in a World Cup race. Jessica Yeaton has met this standard with a top 30 in the PyeongChang World Cup last season, then backing it up with 44th in a field of 68 in Otepaa, Estonia. Australian Champion and Hoppet Women’s Champion Barbara Jezersek will no doubt reach this standard and probably tier two as the next season starts as she will compete in more World Cups.Tier four, and the final tier, is one purely based on FIS points. For those who are not yet acquainted with the beautiful world of FIS points, they are system which essentially every competitive skier can have and should have that ranks them against

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The leading pack off Heathy Spur on Lap One of the Hoppet contained two potential Australian Olympians, Callum Watson (in 3rd place here) and Phil Bellingham in the shorts. Pic - Ken Bell.

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Porepunkah’s Paul Kovacs who sit around the 110 FIS point mark. PK averaged 94 only a few months ago, so if the old dog can muster up a few quality races early on this season, he might be looking at the Olympic rings come February, probably walking down the opening ceremony with a smile as wide as his ears. Even Mark ‘recovering from glandular fever so has a lot of unmeasurable potential at the moment’ Pollock who just 12months ago was the Australian Champion for Sprint in Perisher and actually was listed number 1 for a few weeks on the Olympic List (because Perisher was the first official race for the Olympic count).Or could one of the younger athletes snag a spot? 21 year old Kat Paul, 19 year old Liam Burton and Seve de Campo (oh that’s me!) each sitting currently on 151, 137 and 150 respectively. If one of these youngsters can get their average firstly below 100 and then potentially rank 5th or 6th in Australia before January, then they will get the green light to be Olympians. (It has a nice ring to it, “Olympian”).

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OthersAnd I thought I’d mention, for those riding the journey, the Malaysian chap Tang Wei Yan who is training here in Falls this Winter to one day go the 2022 Olympics. He is classified as an ‘exotic’ country and thus needs only one race below 300 FIS points to make the games. He scored 660 points a few weeks ago in the 15k skate at Aus Champs. Lots of focus Tang and you’ll get there!So there you have it, let the games begin! • Seve de Campo

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Aimee Watson, who placed 4th at the Hoppet is another potential Olympian. Pic - Ken Bell.

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In the younger ranks we have Seve de Campo (among others) who have a realistic chance of making the Olym-pics - here on his way to winning the Birkebeiner this year. Pic - Ken Bell

from Mount Beauty, you will pass Lyre Bird Creek. This was named by the SEC in 1958. A Lyre bird raised its chick just 50 metres off the side of the road.• Howman’s Gap was named in honour of Mr Fred Howman, an early cattleman in the area. When mustering cattle one year, his party became lost in the area and it has since been called Howman’s GAP!• Ruined Castles origins are unknown but looking at it will give you an idea of why it was named as such. The columnar basalt with its falling fragments look exactly like that of a ‘Ruined Castle”.• Watchbed Creek has a great story. Mr. William Wallace (one of the three Wallace brothers) lost his watch when his horse fell. The horse trampled it into the boggy mud and it was never found again. • Father Fosters (the ski run) was named after a Catholic priest, Father John Foster, who used to regularly visit Tony Green at Cooroona. As well as loving the outdoors and skiing he also loved a drink - refer photo in Bob Howe’s book on P82.If you have any more great stories about the names of places, ski runs, parks, lookouts etc feel free to pop into the museum and share them with us. The museum is open six days a week, Tuesday to Sunday during the winter season between 11am and 3pm.The museum will open by appointment for groups by prior arrangement and will be operational during summer in the busier periods (subject to volunteers). •

What’s in a Name?

Here at the Historical Society we are always investigating the origins of photographs, memorabilia,

equipment or documents. It comes with the territory. Whilst investigating one such document, we came across an interesting chapter in a book by Kay Robertson, ‘Myrtleford: Gateway to the Alps’. On page 252, Kay, with the help of the Special Officer of the SEC Mr. R M Duncan, gives us some of the meanings of places around our area. We thought that like us, you might also have wondered where these names came from, so here goes with some of the more popular ones starting with the obvious.• The cattleman originally called Falls Creek ‘Horseshoe Creek’ as the horses lost their shoes in the boggy conditions. It was officially called Falls Creek by the Country Road Board and actually boasts some waterfalls just below the present village entrance.• Bogong is an Aboriginal name meaning Big Fella. Appropriately, the latest addition to Falls Creek Art Scene, the Bogong Moth on the Water Tank recently painted by Twoone, is also called Big Fella.• Kiewa means Sweet water. We believe everybody in the valley would agree with that.• Mt McKay is named after cattleman Jim McKay and Mt Nelse was named after prospector Bill Nelse. (There is a school of thought that suggests Mt Nelse may have been named Nelson. More research coming).• Spion Kopje was named by the late George Silas Fitzgerald of Shannonvale after the Boer War. He thought that Spion Kopje looked just like a mountain in South Africa.• As you drive up Bogong High Plains Rd

Prizes, Presentations and Dinner.

This coming Saturday 16th September will see the bulk of Race Club members, racers and

families get together for the end of season celebrations for the club.After another successful season for the club, all members are urged to come out skiing for the Family Race Day and BBQ lunch from 10am to about 1pm - at a location to be advised. There will be a sausage or patty in bread and soft drink - cash only. BYO alcohol.Then Saturday night is Presentation ‘Crazy Hair’ Night. Get that hair style done like nothing else and fire up to attend the presentations at Elk - starting from 5:30pm. As you can imagine, it will be a great dinner, plenty of deserving presentations and some great prizes for the craziest hair!Please book on-line at: www.trybooking.com/RKBZ or www.trybooking.com/305603.This should be a fun night and the committee would love to see all members there. Stay tuned next week for a full report. •

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The Good News…Refuse and RecyclingFalls 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

• Enthusiasts who are unsure simply need to go to: www.casa.gov.au/droneapp• The Drone Complier app can be downloaded or used via the weblink.• It will advise that Falls Creek is a NO DRONE ZONE.• The exclusion is due to the active helipads in resort and the 5.5km radius ban that CASA enforces.• Commercial pilots are required to apply for exemption with Resort Management.

Big Fella - our mountain - Mt Bogong. Pic - Ken Bell.

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The Falls Creek Race Club is about fun, fitness, and family enjoyment while helping the kids to enjoy their sport. Pic Sabrina @ Top Shots.

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regarded airstrip for recreational pilots who are increasingly visiting Mount Beauty and contributing to the local economy.”Mr Edwards said “the Airport Management Association is made up of volunteers who maintain the airfield in top condition for all aircraft and particularly for emergency services. That said, we are also keen to promote the airfield for air sport tourism. With that in mind, we are encouraging the visiting pilots to make a long weekend out of the Fly-in and sample some of the fantastic activities available in the local area.”The Gathering of the Moths Fly-in is an airfield ‘Open Day’ for the local

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25th November 2017

The Mount Beauty Airfield will host the annual Gathering of the Moths Fly-in on Saturday 25th November.

The event is being organised by the Mount Beauty Airport Management Association Inc who manage the airfield on behalf of the Alpine Shire Council. The Association president, Tony Edwards, said “The annual Gathering of the Moths Fly-in provides a great opportunity for locals to come and get a close look at a wide variety of aircraft and chat to pilots.”The Fly-in is expected to attract aircraft of all types including vintage planes, home-builts, Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft and Mooney aircraft as well as ultra-lights and bush type aircraft that are capable of landing and taking off in 100 meters. Mr Edwards said “ This year we are also hoping (work load dependant) to have one of the firebombing aircraft on display and the general public are encouraged to come and have a close look at this unique aircraft and gain an understanding of how they work. These aircraft provide an invaluable service to Mount Beauty and the local area in times of fire threats. If available the local CFA will also be on site to demonstrate their rescue capability. Another very important service to the community.The Mount Beauty Airfield is a great community asset that provides access to the Air Ambulance, Fire Fighting, and Search and Rescue Aircraft but also is a highly

Recently purchased by a local aviator, this Great Lakes Aircraft Co model 2T-1A-2 home-built was recently flown over from WA. Pic - Ken Bell.

community so come on down and learn more about your local community airfield and the wide variety of aircraft that use it.A Gold Coin entry donation is requested to help with costs, and food and drink will be available for purchase all day at the airfield. Aircraft will be arriving throughout the day so come on down and bring the family.On the week-end prior to the ‘Gathering of Moths’ fly-in, some micro-light pilots will be visiting and flying their motorised parachutes from the airfield. Watch this space for more details closer to the event. •

Many long termers, residents and visitors alike, will remember the fabulous Silver Ski Steak House out the back - about where the ski hire is now. Many a good night was enjoyed there over a bottle of red or two and one of Mike’s fabulous big steaks.As Mike partially retired, son John took on the running of the lodge and the restaurant before finally selling with the family moving back to Melbourne.On behalf of the community this paper extends sincere condolences to the family and we remember Mike as a good fun operator and host. •McKaos PostponedThe snow that was delivered last week - and the snow that is predicted this week has really thrown the cat among the pigeons! Yep, it’s given us another week of skiing, boarding and snow fun to enjoy - but the McKaos????It has therefore been agreed to move the date of this year’s event to Saturday, 7th October to ensure the integrity of the event, the rider experience and safety.We appreciate this date will not suit all registered riders and Resort Management

Spring Ball 2017

A date to lock into your social calendar is next Saturday the 23rd of September. The Spring Ball will

be held at Pretty Valley Lodge.The guest musicians will be a four person band, Robyn and the Rancheros from Melbourne.There will be plenty of prizes on offer during the evening including Best Dressed Couple, Best Dressed Female, Best Dressed Male, Most Outrageous Outfit, Lucky Door prize and the Most Interesting Performers on the Dance Floor!Doors open at 6pm with both the Lodge Bar and the Cock ‘n’ Bull pub offering good value refreshments all night.Dinner will commence at 7pm and there will be ample food available during the evening.A memorable time is assured, please contact the lodge on 03 5758 3210. •Vale Mike PotucekNews came through recently that the operator of the previous Silver Ski Lodge, Mike Potucek passed away last year aged 86 after a battle with Leukaemia.

will offer a full refund on the entry fee for those unable to attend. Please advise us by email if you wish to cancel so we can process the refund.For those who have already booked accommodation, please contact them directly to reschedule. For those of you who haven’t we will be in touch in the coming week to advise of event specials.On a positive note, you now have a few more weeks to get out on the bike to train! Or alternatively, hit the slopes and make the most of the epic snow conditions. Keep your eye on the website: www.mckaos.com.au for continual updates. Also, check out www.ignitionmtb.com.au for the party weekend November 18th and 19th that officially opens the mountain biking season at Falls Creek. •

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OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTYKelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical

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One of the driving forces behind Light the Night, Resort Management’s Chloe North with just a few of the fabulous lanterns they spent hours preparing. Pic - Chris Hocking.

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Commerce and in 1985 Lyn and your Ed produced the first ever 24 page full colour brochure that represented the village and all 50 or so businesses. And that book was released to the public the week prior to Christmas in readiness for the next winter. A little sign of how good Lyn was at making things happen.There is one paragraph from a speech at the service: “Her compassion and concern was there for everyone - from the company director and CEO right through the organisation to the first year towie that was missing her mum. That concern made Gibbsy ‘The Fixer’ - there wasn’t a problem Lyn couldn’t solve, or at least find a work around to solve. Lift tickets, ski gear, accommodation for a visiting ‘VIP’? Done! A bottle of their favourite wine waiting for them? Easy! Some data from 14 years ago? On the desk! No budget for something that was needed? Lyn’s barter economy worked a treat and goods and services seemed to appear while mysterious ‘prize winners’ would enjoy a week of skiing at Falls Creek.”This village now has a fabulous museum - largely due to Lyn’s ability to save and store stuff.

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Light The NightThis is just a great big shout-out thank you to the supporters of Light the Night. In particular those volunteers who jumped on board to help Kriston and Chloe with the construction and sale of lanterns.Also a seriously big thankyou to the businesses that jumped on board to support the event. QT, Stingray and Bazaar; Yogi’s Falls Creek; Altitude Physiotherapy; Easy Eats; Snonuts Donuts; the Cock N Bull Olde English Pub; Falls Creek Foodworks, the Chophouse and of course the team at resort management.Collectively our efforts with lantern & raffle ticket sales raised in excess of $4,250.00 towards our annual fundraiser for the Leukaemia Foundation’s Light the Night. Cumulatively since 2014 we have raised nearly $15K. Well done Falls Creek! •In MemoryLyn Gibbs came to Falls Creek in 1980. She took a job with the lift company Alpine Development Holdings P/L and from that moment her role as the heart and soul of the lift company began.From the days in the early 80’s of offering a $5 day ticket (normal price $20) to everyone who turned up in fair-dinkum costume or dress up for Carnival Weekend - always VFL/AFL Grand Final Day - and then out on the snow in the afternoon to help with the judging of the Fancy Dress.Lyn took an active role in the Chamber of

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Lyn passed away on the 28th February this year and it is indicative of the respect in which she was held that in excess of 300 friends travelled from all over the country to attend a memorial service - fittingly on the tennis court beside the lift company admin building in early May this year.Lyn’s birthday was September 19th and a few of the team are meeting at Eagle Rock at 12:30pm with the plaque now erected for a ‘cheers.’ Then it’s lunch (at your own expense) at Elk and all are welcome. This could be a long one and we would love to see you all there. •

Lyn with then Board Member Di Patterson at the opening of the original museum in the Snowland Centre, Queen’s Birthday Weekend, 2013. Pic - Ken Bell.

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Spring is here!It’s time to clean all that winter linen and store it for summer.

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Annual General Meeting6pm Wednesday 25th October 2017At the Centre, Tennis Court Avenue.All vacancies are declared open and if you would like to join our lovely Board of Governance, please email your enquiry to [email protected] Tea by the Lake11:30am -1:30pm Wednesday 20th September.Bookings essential! Cost: $20 per person.Calendar Competition for 2018Once again we are looking for fabulous local snaps of our beautiful valley throughout the seasons to take centre stage in our annual calendar. All entries selected win a USB, a Calendar and lunch for two @ The Rose Garden Café.Closing Date: Thursday 30th November 2017.“Talk to us about our on-going range of courses that take place during the year.”Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre1 Tennis Court Avenue, Mount BeautyPh: 03 5754 1166 Em: [email protected]: www.mountbeauty.org.au

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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.

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October is a very important month on the Golf Calendar, not only for our Club Championships, it

is also the Nation-wide month designated ‘Golf Month’. In October all clubs in Australia are encouraged to introduce golf to as wide an audience as possible and to encourage membership and the playing of our great sport. The idea is to run something fun and social that all can join in with whether you are a golfer or not.At Mount Beauty we have organised a few events for anyone to come along and participate. There will be seven weeks of Junior Golf Clinics starting on the 15th of October on every Sunday morning at 10am and a three day clinic in the last week of the school holidays (Mon 2, Tues 3 and Wed 4 October at 10:30am. The ever popular Tuesday Twilight golf will start up again teeing off at 5pm.Two events were put forward for inclusion in Golf Month and we have incorporated both of them in our Calendar.

The first cab off the rank is on Sunday 15th October and will be a new event for most players at our club. Its title of Cross Country Golf is probably a give-away as to the format.

This event consists of a 9 hole comp with a twist. Participants will be given a map of the course with 9 ‘ holes’ marked to be played.

The hole played will not be the one you have teed off from e.g. Tee off at tee #1 but you are playing towards the 6th or even 16th hole. Pars for the ‘hole’ will be calculated by the organisers. Nibbles after the round will be provided by the inimitable Al Ferrari!Next up on Wednesday 25 October is the Vintage Golf Round. In this round everyone will play with clubs older than 40 years. Remember the old Persimmon 1 Woods and the blade-like

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irons?? Here is your chance to prove you can play real golf without the super-dooper 460cc drivers and the specially designed hollow-backed irons made with supersonic alloys and carbon enhanced shafts.We can supply a selection of the vintage clubs for you to use on the day. This event is really a lot of fun and brings everyone down to a level playing field, believe me. Once again nibbles after the round will be provided by Allan Ferrari. Always a good day. Dress ups are most welcomed, could even affect the handicap!The club will be offering Membership incentives where we will waive the Joining Fee ($80) for all NEW memberships received during October. Once you are a member of Mount Beauty Golf Club you will be offered the opportunity to become a lifetime member of Drummond Golf Club for $15. Further details from Club Secretary, Michael Bartholomew, Mb: 0418 431 531. Em: [email protected]. •

7th Mount Beauty Community Market, 9am- 1pm. Top end of Hollonds Street. For stall bookings or enquiries, call Bev, 03 5754 4097.7th The McKaos - a Snow - Dirt - Road Mount Bike event from Mt. McKay to Bogong Village. Further details to 03 5758 1200. 8th Official Close of Extended Winter Snow Season.12th Monthly meeting of UKV Community Assn. 7pm at Auditorium, next to VIC. All Welcome. Details Email: [email protected] Monthly meeting of Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am Lakeside Community Centre, Lakeside Avenue, opp Fire Station. Further information M: 0427 544 824.17th Monthly meeting of Mount Beauty OCD &

Anxiety Disorders Support Group 7pm - 8:30pm at Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre, Tennis Court Ave. Gold coin donation appreciated. Details Janet Mb: 0412 658 159.20th Monthly Meeting of Mount Beauty & District Men’s Shed group - also includes the AGM. From 12noon at Men’s Shed,Tennis Court Ave. Ph: 0421 273 699.25th Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre Annual General Meeting, 6pm at Centre. P 5754 1166.29th Mitta to Mount Beauty Mountain Bike Ride. A 55Km point to point ride starting in Mitta Mitta at 10am, riding over Trappers Gap to finish in Hollonds St, Mount Beauty. Details: www.tmb.org.au

WHAT’S ON OCTOBER

15th Monthly Meeting of Mount Beauty & District Men’s Shed group - also includes the AGM. From 12noon at Men’s Shed,Tennis Court Ave. Ph: 0421 273 699.16th Falls Creek Race Club family fun race day. BBQ lunch 10am - 1pm followed by Crazy Hair Presentation Night from 5:30pm at Elk. 16th Short Falls Film Festival - a chance to show your season’s footage. Great Prizes! Enquiries P: 03 5758 1026.

19th Monthly meeting of Mount Beauty OCD & Anxiety Disorders Support Group 7pm - 8:30pm at Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre, Tennis Court Ave. Gold coin donation appreciated. Details Janet Mb: 0412 658 159.20th High Tea by the Lake 11:30am - 1pm Promoted by and supporting Neighbourhood Centre. $20 per head. Bookings P: 5754 1166. 22nd Start Victorian, ACT and NSW School Holidays.23rd The McKaos - Transferred to Sat 7th October.

WHAT’S ON SEPTEMBER

ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRSCall Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs. Services include hems & complete design solutions.ALTITUDE PHYSIOTHERAPY & MASSAGEFrueauf Village (below Milch Cafe), Ground Fl, Rm 2, 4 Schuss St, Falls Creek, Ph: 03 5758 3766. E: [email protected]. W: www.altitudephysiotherapy.com.auBOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGEPh: Heather 03 5754 4395 or 0428 993 125.BUILDING & ELECTRICALDuggan & Hanlon, your complete building service, please call Justin on 0458 220 879.CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULLQuality Ceremonies - All Types. Ph: 03 5754 4395. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.auCOMPUTERS & SERVICECustom built computers, Upgrades, parts, laptops, troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery, back-ups. Ph: Michal Trnka 5754 4637 or Mb: 0417 163 601.ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORAltitude Electrical - no job too big or small. Domestic, commercial & industrial. Contact Ben Svarc 0419 801 109.

FREIGHT - ALB - MTB - FALLS CREEKRemos’ Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek Mon to Fri incl. Refrigeration available. Phone John or Esther on 0417 414 320.HAIRDRESSERNatalie 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 CAREPet Care & Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 5754 1695.PAINTING SERVICESInterior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services, Ph: Laif 0437 023 921.PERSONAL TRAINERFalls Creek Qualified Personal Trainer. Ph: Andge for a complimentary session today! 0422 699 761.PHOTOGRAPHYExciting Creative Photography for all manner of family and wedding memoirs. Visit: www.big-brightphotos.com.au, phone Kylie: 0447 434 827.

PHYSIOTHERAPYKiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270. PLUMBING & GASFITTINGDavid Batson - Servicing Mount Beauty, Tawonga & beyond. No job too big or small! Domestic, commercial & industrial. Ph: 0488 552 239.REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONINGMaintenance, Repairs and Installation. Locally based and serving Falls Creek. Ph: David, DTI Refrigeration: Mb: 0448 672 373.REMEDIAL MASSAGE/NATUROPATH$35/hr Ph: 0419 519 275 Tawonga South.STORAGECaravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-up Units. Ph: 0428 361497 www.alpinewarehousing.comTAXI & 4WD SERVICEMount Beauty Taxi Service - covers Falls Creek & district, plus Bright and Albury. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 13 10 08.

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COMMUNITY NEWS


MISSING BOOKA copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis on the Bogong High Plains was left in the care of Bill and Yvonne Sutton. It has been lent to some-one and not returned. If any knows anything please touch base with Bill or phone Ken Bell on 0400 350 488.

BUSINESS FOR SALE - TAXI SERVICEMount 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 25 years. $160,000. Ph: Brian on 0419 573 909.

FALLS CREEK ALPINE ASSOCIATIONThe FCAA represents individuals, apartment owners, club lodges and commercial operators on alpine issues to FCRM and the Victorian government. Visit www.fcaa.org.au to join and discover the benefits.

FOR SALE - RM WILLIAMS BOOTSOne 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.

BABYSITTING - FALLS CREEKExperienced babysitter from $12 ph. Avail anytime day or night Fri, Sat, Sun and after 5pm Mon to Thurs. Call Molly Mb: 0487 864 679.

FOR SALE - HAIER FREEZERFive shelves, perfect condition: $150. New 5ltr Slow cooker; $15. 16” Computer Monitor & keyboard, $60. Two chefs uniforms, $50. EGI Snow Goggles (never used) $30. Phone Frances 03 5754 1215.

FOR SALE - 2000 SUBARU FORESTERRWC Pending, New tyres, Motor recently reco’d. Mechanical history available. $2500. Ph: 0419 425 416.

FOR SALE - SUB WOOFERSTwin 12” kicker Sub-Woofer, including Kicker Amp and all wiring. $350. Ph: 0498 006 901.

MINI EXCAVATOR HIREBoldly goes where no other excavator goes! Post holes, trenches, landscaping etc. Ph: Mike: 0417 438 450.

FOR SALE - FIREWOODStringybark. 4mc Loose Loads. $460 delivered. Eftpos available. Ph: 0429 942 171 or 0423 720 454.

FOR SALE - GOLF CLUBSFull set of Left Handed Cougar Brand golf clubs. Would suit beginner. $300. Ph: 03 5754 1811.

FOR SALE - SNOWMOBILERed BRP V800. New condition, 1,100km, regularly serviced, many options. $7795. Ph: 0447 583 255.

CLASSIFIEDS

Our Neighbourhood Centre

There is not a doubt in the world that our Neighbourhood Centre performs a vital role in this community. It

has run on the smell of an oily rag virtually since inception and the helpers/volunteers have always done a wonderful job. But there is always a need for funds.Therefore the centre needs to fundraise to improve the building that, like any building, needs constant care. Our current project is our leaking roof over the edge of the building and the decking needs to be replaced.The centre is a recharge point for scooters and needs its disabled ramp for access. We have been fortunate with funding obtained through the Soweto choir last year organised by the late David Vigo, Alpine shire grants and other small grants. We still have a fair bit to go and would love the support with our current fundraisers of High Tea by The Lake. It is $20.00 which is cheap by any High Tea standards but hopefully on the day we can have a few raffles and maybe a few light hearted games to raise a bit more money. And then there is our Dinner & Show fundraiser at Roi’s Restaurant which

already popular is set to be a night of fun. The dress code is “Dress Up” which means something exotic, stylish or cocktail.The improvements to the building have also allowed us to make a toilet access at the rear of the building which will benefit many sporting groups and community events. The next phase of project improvements needed are replacing the kitchen floor, a replacement hot water service and painting of the entire building outside and interior. If any groups, businesses or individuals that would like to help with donations or in kind help please contact Trish (centre manager) on 5754 1166. Our aim is “Community supporting community” and we provide outreach services, courses, self- help groups, IT services and support, health awareness and exercise, business services, cafe facilities for training opportunities, catering and venue hire and so much more all delivered by a few part time staff and a huge bank of volunteers. One of the big courses is the Snow Sports Technician course which is widely recognised across all ski fields and brings the experts to us so we don’t have to travel out of the Shire.

With a little bit of fund-raising our Neighbourhood Centre will soon have a nice big balcony overlooking the lake. Pic - Ken Bell. With a little bit of fund-raising our

Our Course Term Booklet is valued among the community, not only for course information, but for the directory of community and supporting groups. Producing this booklet is a costly venture and sponsors help make this happen. Please think about being a sponsor or even sponsor an activity. Our AGM is coming up next month and if anyone is interested in joining our wonderful team of Board members we would welcome the expertise and commitment needed to keep our centre thriving. Please attend our AGM as guests and hear about what we have achieved in the last 12 months. •

QT E604 Penthouse

This unique QT penthouse apartment features two bedrooms, two bathrooms and huge deck of

94m2 with a northerly aspect and private spa. This property is the ultimate for location to the slopes with five star ski-in and ski-out access.E604 is one of only two penthouses in the complex with this layout. It is on level 6 of the east wing and has stunning views down to the Kiewa Valley and across to Spion Kopje. The approximate size of this property is 90m2 internally with a 94m2 balcony. This apartment is sold ‘free of any management agreement’ so owners can keep the property for private use only if desired. Or if the owner prefers, he/she may choose any of the management companies for that extra rental income.Sold fully furnished and accessorised by ‘Move-In,’ this apartment features:-Stone bathroom and kitchen bench tops.-Stainless steel fittings. -Fully self-contained kitchen including European appliances and excellent storage.-European laundry and drying cupboard.-Master bedroom with en suite. -Private terrace and large hot tub.-Lockable owner storage.

Amenities of QT include both private and common area drying rooms, boot room & ski locker, on site Spa Q, Hamman pool, sauna & steam room. Plus two restaurants and a bar, supermarket, ski hire, snowboard shop and an upmarket fashion boutique. At least one restaurant operates all year round.The property is available for purchase at $750,000 and sold walk-in walk-out. Please note the vendors are not negotiable on price, for any inspections please book a private appointment. QT is located on the Bogong High Plains Road and guests/owners can unload right at the front door - both winter and summer.In the summer months, (which we describe as everything not winter), the location can be easily accessed by car with adequate parking out front or nearby. Also, right outside your front door for the duration of the summer months is the mountain bike centre of Falls Creek.While the quality of your enjoyment of Falls Creek as a winter resort is undoubted, it is the growing suite of summer activities that adds untold value to a purchase in the village.Over the last decade, much work has gone into developing and securing summer trade. The resort now boasts in excess of

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40km of mountain bike trails - with most being accessed from Slalom Plaza. Add to these the many kilometres of aqueducts and management vehicle tracks and your exploring, whether on foot, on a horse or on your bike is endless. The Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing is an iconic Australian walk of international standard being promoted by Parks Victoria. The afore-mentioned suite of summer activities includes Ignition - the launch of the mountain bike season; the Alpine Challenge; the Mile High Dragon Boats; the regional Longest Lunch; the Bicycle Network Peaks Challenge Falls Creek; the Easter Festival as well as regular mountain bike shuttles.This property, like the resort, has so much to offer. You are invited to book an inspection now. Contact Christa on 0402 277 808. •

open plan living area, with views… Modern en-suite… large comfortable bedrooms…

and a large balcony with spa. Pics - Courtesy the Agent.

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