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29th June, 2017

A community newspaper produced by Pyramid Hill College

Diary July 15 Goods & Services Auction 17 Schools Resume 18 Mitchell Park Public Meeting August 8 Memorial Hall AGM 7.30 pm

Produced by Pyramid Hill College

Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill, 3575

Tel: 5455 7377 Fax: 5455 7106

Email: press@pyramidhillc.vic.edu.au

Website: www.pyramidhillc.vic.edu.au

Next Lions Next Lions Next Lions Next Lions MarketMarketMarketMarket

Saturday, 9th September

Men’s Shed Morning Tea

Gold coin donation

Don’t forget to keep saving those batteries, spectacles

and old furniture.

Just call Tania or Bill Quinn if you have anything to donate, that needs to be

picked up.

Lions’ Citizen of the Year

Vaughan Herrick

Congratulations to Vaughan Herrick, who was announced as the Lions’ citizen of the year for 2017. Vaughan is a quiet unassuming member of our community, but one who does so much. He has been very involved with the swimming pool over many years and earlier this year was awarded Life Membership in appreciation for all the

work he has done.

Vaughan is a member of the CFA and has also been awarded Life Membership of that organisation. The CERT team is another of his areas of service to the community.

Several years ago, when Vaughan was celebrating a special birthday, some locals got together and surprised him at a CFA meeting with a cake and gift “from many members of our community, to not only wish him a happy birthday, but to thank him for the never ending commitment and dedication he

shows to our town and the organisations within.” Vaughan has now been recognised by the Lions, for his service to our community, and received his Citizen of the Year award at the Lions change-over dinner held this week.

Vaughan at the launch of the

Historical Society’s book “The First Township at Pyramid Hill”.

Vaughan’s ancestors were some of the early settlers of Pyramid Hill.

Correction

Last week it was reported that Colleen Hampson was a judge in the public speaking, but it was Colleen Gunther who did the splendid job of judging, so we are very sorry for this mistake and thank her for her efforts.

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VICTORIA HOTEL

What’s On at the PubWhat’s On at the PubWhat’s On at the PubWhat’s On at the Pub

Kitchen open Wednesday-Saturday lunch and dinner

Australian meals available Sorry No Chinese Meals

Lunch Specials Choose from 10 different

$12 meals

Wednesday Steak Night - $22

Scotch or T-Bone with a free house drink

Thursdays—Parma Night

Classic Parma $17

8 different Parmas to choose from—$18

Plus free house drink

Fridays Joker Poker Fridays

$1,900

Free ticket with every drink bought between 6-8pm. Must be there to win.

$5 Dry Schooners 6-8pm

Follow us on facebook for all our news, updates, specials and

events. www.facebook.com/victoriahotelpyramidhill

Victoria Hotel supplies

Kwik Gas swap bottles - all

types of bottles accepted.

Available 7 days per week

Cold Beer

Wines & Spirits

Lunch and Dinner

Wednesday to Saturday

Accommodation

Catering for functions

Bottle Shop

Need a Caterer?? Pyramid Hill Pre-School

Committee is available for all your catering needs

Dinners, Weddings,

Birthdays, Funerals,

Afternoon Teas,

Clearing Sales

Reasonable rates Contact: Katrina van Eyk

0438 894 437

Rob MansonRob MansonRob MansonRob Manson

Phone Phone Phone Phone

0407 509 0110407 509 0110407 509 0110407 509 011

Grader Hire

Channelling &

Drainage Works

Road Forming 50 Barber Street,

Pyramid Hill, 3575

Fire Wood

Dry Red Gum Split & delivered

$120 cubic metre or $400 3.5 cubic metre

Phone Rob Alexander

0428 366 235

Week 15

In the last round of the regular season, Red were up against Purple with Red needing a win to ensure they finished on top of the ladder. This extra motivation proved the

difference, as Purple didn't have a lot to play for as their position on the ladder wasn't

likely to change, Purple were close at every change but Red held their intensity and

comfortably won. Final score Red 35 - Purple 22

In the late game, Green had one last opportunity to get on the winner’s list but unfortunately came up against a Pink team, hitting form at the right end of the season. Green simply didn't have any answers for Pink’s quick ball movement and accuracy around the goal ring. Green kept trying but couldn't cause an upset, Pink running out winners. Final score Pink 34 - Green 14

This brings Green’s campaign to an end and we hope they had an enjoyable time. We look forward to seeing them back next

season Ladder

Team Points For Against %

Red 40 371 308 120

Pink 36 382 275 139

Blue 24 433 387 112

Purple 20 370 415 89 Green 0 273 444 61

Monday Night Netball Monday Night Netball Monday Night Netball Monday Night Netball

Golf Coaching Golf lessons for Golf lessons for Golf lessons for Golf lessons for

beginnersbeginnersbeginnersbeginners Sundays @ 10.30 at the Sundays @ 10.30 at the Sundays @ 10.30 at the Sundays @ 10.30 at the

Golf ClubGolf ClubGolf ClubGolf Club Equipment providedEquipment providedEquipment providedEquipment provided

No Cost just bring No Cost just bring No Cost just bring No Cost just bring plenty of patienceplenty of patienceplenty of patienceplenty of patience

For Rent

$125 per week 10 Durham Ox Road, Pyramid Hill

2 BR older style home with

manageable yard Bond and Rent payable in advance

Application and checkable references are required

Please call Margaret after 5pm

on 0438 970 102

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Pyramid Hill Store 2 Kelly St, Pyramid Hill

Phone: 5455 7322 Fax: 5455 7241

Great range of Groceries Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Deli Items Meat & Bread Bottle Shop Rural Supplies

Elgas Bottles - $110 delivered Everything you need! FREE Home Delivery

Telstra Phone Re-Charge

Citylink Passes

Fishing Licences

Elgas Agents

ATM

Trading Hours Mon—Fri - 8.30—5.30

Saturday 9 am-1.30 pm

Sunday 10 am-1.30 pm

Jaeschke Silos

Geoff Burke your local agent for

Jaeschke Silos

Selling Field Bins (Grain & Super)

and Silos

Phone 5455 7339 a.h. Mobile 0428 557 389

fax 5455 7205

Pyramid Bakery Café

Phone 5455 7035

to order

Mon—Fri 7am to 8.30pm Sat-Sun - 8 am—8.30pm

Cooking till 8 pm

Come try our winter menu

Fresh Salad Rolls/Wraps with home roasted Chicken and

home cooked Silverside, also ham.

Caesar Wraps - hot or cold

Pizza - Thursday - Sunday from 5 pm

Pies - flavoured or plain

Sausage Rolls - - cheesy /plain

Try our lovely Pasties

Hamburgers, Fish ‘n Chips, large selection

cold drinks

Come in and sit down or takeaway

Cappuccino, Latte or Flat White Coffee

Large range of cakes and slices

Pandasal fresh on

Saturdays & Homemade bread and rolls

Birthday Cakes, small

medium, large

Phone: 5455 7035

Advertisement

Hon PETER WALSH MLA Your State Member of Parliament Representing Murray Plains Electorate

496 High Street, ECHUCA 3564

Phone 5482 2039 Email: peter.walsh@parliament.vic.gov.au

Please feel free to contact my office if I can be of help with matters concerning

the State Government or any of its departments.

Authorised by Peter Walsh, 496 High Street, Echuca, 3564 Funded from Parliament’s Electorate & Communication Budget

“The Road to Nhill”

20 year anniversary of

release of ‘Road to Nhill’

16th September16th September16th September16th September Pyramid Hill Pyramid Hill Pyramid Hill Pyramid Hill Memorial HallMemorial HallMemorial HallMemorial Hall

There will be two screenings – 2pm matinee screening (doors open at 1:30pm)

followed by a traditional bowls style high tea or

8pm screening (doors and bar open at 7pm)

Beer and wine on sale before and after evening screening along with supper) Tickets will be available at the door on the day – no pre sales. Just rock up!

Prices: Adults $10, school age child $5 and $25 per family.

Entry includes afternoon tea or supper depending on which screening attended.

Strictly no BYO – Beer and wine available for sale for the 8pm screening. A very big thank you to the talented

Emma Moon, who put the Road to Nhill info on the PyramidHill3575 Facebook page. We encourage all avid FB users to share the link on their Facebook page to

continue to spread the word.

The response and excitement for the movie is outstanding! Great to hear that families are planning reunions and trips back to the Hill to watch the movie.

Pyramid Hill Memorial

Hall - AGM

Tuesday, 8th AugustTuesday, 8th AugustTuesday, 8th AugustTuesday, 8th August 7.30 pm7.30 pm7.30 pm7.30 pm

Supper roomSupper roomSupper roomSupper room All welcome and warmly encouraged All welcome and warmly encouraged All welcome and warmly encouraged All welcome and warmly encouraged

to come alongto come alongto come alongto come along

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Tip Truck HireTip Truck HireTip Truck HireTip Truck Hire Soil, Gravel, Grain & Silage carted

Contact

Peter Reynolds

Phone 03 5455 7580Phone 03 5455 7580Phone 03 5455 7580Phone 03 5455 7580 Mobile 0427 874 386Mobile 0427 874 386Mobile 0427 874 386Mobile 0427 874 386

Ken Talbot

Cleaning Call Ken for all your

carpet and upholstery cleaning needs Free quotes!

Phone:

0437 479 738

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Rural

Fencing

∗ Post & Rail

∗ Ca�le & Sheep Yards

∗ Colourbond

∗ All types of fencing

∗ Servicing all areas

Mick or Tracey

Phone: 0428 990 701

Pyramid Hill

Recycle Centre & Tip

Opening Hours

Sunday - 8 - 12 noon

Tuesday - 1 - 5 pm

V/LINE FROM MELBOURNE Monday – Friday Train dep Melb 7.42 am & 6.24 pm Departs Bendigo 9.56 am & 8.39 pm Arrives Pyramid 11.02 am & 9.42 pm

Tuesday and Thursday

(Need to book on Thursdays) Train dep Melb 1.15 pm Coach dep Bendigo 3.30 pm Arrive Pyramid 4.54 pm

Friday Only

Train dep Melb 7.23pm Bendigo 9.09 Coach departs Bendigo 9.20 pm Arrives Pyramid 10.35 pm

Saturday only

Train dep Melb 8.36 am & 6.36 pm Arrives Pyramid 11.46 am & 9.46 pm

Sunday only

Train dep Melb 8.36 am & 6.36 pm Arrives Pyramid 11.46 am & 9.46 pm

TO MELBOURNE

Monday – Friday Train dep Pyramid 8.17 am & 1.50 pm Arrives Bendigo 9.20 am & 2.56 pm Arrives Melb 11.33 am & 5.04 pm

Tuesday and Thursday Coach dep Pyramid 10.55 am Train dep Bendigo 12.30 pm Arrive Melbourne 2.22 pm

Friday only Coach dep Pyramid 5.05 pm Arrives Bendigo 6.20 pm Train Arrives Melb 8.43 pm

Saturday only

Train dep Pyramid 8.17 am & 2.37 pm Arrives Bendigo 9.20 am & 3.41 pm Arrives Melb 11.29 am & 5.43 pm

Sunday only

Train dep Pyramid 8.17 am & 5.30pm Arrives Bendigo 9.20 am & 6.33 pm Arrives Melb 11.29 am & 8.41 pm

Pyramid Hill

Neighbourhood House

School Holiday Activities: We are now taking bookings for school holiday activities. Pre-bookings are essential as each session takes a maximum of 10

people. Book early to secure your place!

Food Cultural Exchange Showcasing traditional Australian &

Filipino recipes, learn about the tradition of two cultural staples.

July features Aussie Hedgehog Slice vs Filipino Cassava Cake

Only $5. Tea, coffee, and tastings included.

Friday, 28th July, 3.30 pm at the Senior Citizens rooms.

12 person maximum

Prepaid bookings essential.

Library Member Madness! Join and receive a gift—also go in the draw to win a prize - drawn in the first week of

term 3.

Printing/Copying -Printing Prices

have dropped to 10c for black &

white and 70c for colour. Use our computers and internet free of

charge and print away!

Chicks with Attitude the chat group with a positive attitude

has moved from Mondays to fortnightly Wednesdays.

Next meeting at the house is 5th July, 10:30-12pm

Free Internet! Free Internet! Free Internet! Free Internet!

For Sale

Pied BudgiesPied BudgiesPied BudgiesPied Budgies

Young blue and yellow Pied budgies

Not long out of nest $10

Phone 0429 447 339

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Building

Contractor

Home Renovations

Vinyl Siding

Concrete Works

Laurie Smith Mobile:

0427 844 064 BPB-DB-L1458

Boort Dental

Clinic

For all your family dental needs

Private and Concession

Card Holder appointments Available

Phone: 5451 5230

Pyramid Newsagency/ Post

Office Monday – Friday 6.00 am – 5.00pm

Saturday 8.00 am – 12 noon

Sunday - Newsagency 8 am—11 am

Post Office Closed

Friendly serviceFriendly serviceFriendly serviceFriendly service Great range of cards Great range of cards Great range of cards Great range of cards

and stationeryand stationeryand stationeryand stationery Book V/Line Tickets Book V/Line Tickets Book V/Line Tickets Book V/Line Tickets

and much moreand much moreand much moreand much more Phone: 5455 7036

Bettina’s Hair Beauty &

Body Therapy

For all the latest style in For all the latest style in For all the latest style in For all the latest style in

colours, perms and setscolours, perms and setscolours, perms and setscolours, perms and sets

Body waxing &Body waxing &Body waxing &Body waxing &

body spray tanningbody spray tanningbody spray tanningbody spray tanning

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Natural Sea body wrapsNatural Sea body wrapsNatural Sea body wrapsNatural Sea body wraps

for detoxing for detoxing for detoxing for detoxing

& skin balance& skin balance& skin balance& skin balance

5455 7174 For A New You!

Quinlans Water Deliveries

Small or Large Load Will deliver anywhere

for

Domes2c, Stock,

Swimming Pools etc. 7 DAYS A WEEK.

John & Julie Quinlan

Phone 03 5456 7408

Mobile - 0428 567 408

Concrete & Quarry

Products

Phone: 5455 7304

S0licitor Pyramid Hill & DistrictPyramid Hill & DistrictPyramid Hill & DistrictPyramid Hill & District

By AppointmentBy AppointmentBy AppointmentBy Appointment Mobile Consultations at Home/Farm/Business/Workplace

Mark Ryan Legal GP

Phone/Fax: 5483 7425 0429 580 035

Email: legalgp@bigpond.com Web: www.legalgp.com.au

OBLIGATION FREE

Initial phone consultation/advice

Pyramid Hill Website A reminder to provide your business details to be part of the new website .The cost of a yearly space on this website will be $50, so if you would like to be a part of this exciting development for our town would you kindly provide your details to Michelle Miller, with a cheque made out to “Pyramid Hill

Progress Association”. Please email details to michelle@millerag.com.au. Or fill in the form available at the Newsagency.

What are your memories?

The year was 1995. What was happening in Pyramid Hill at that time? It was the year that Pyramid joined the Loddon Valley Football League. The year that the Pyramid Hill Bush Nursing Hospital closed. It was also the year that a bit of Hollywood came to our town and filming of the Road to Nhill commenced. What are your memories? During the harvest of ’95, the driver of a grain truck was to pick up a part at Pyramid Tyre & Auto. However, as a scene was being filmed, it was a case of tools down at the garage. To fill in time during filming, these locals had an ice cream and watched the filming from the sidelines which the production team thought would be a good background scene. Alas, there ends the moment of fame as the footage never made it to the movie.

The Hall committee would love to know your memories. Perhaps you were an extra in the film in the Church scene. Maybe your home was used in the filming. You may have even gone to the cinema when the movie was launched. We’d love to know, so we can publish in the Press to generate interest in the movie. It would also help those of us who were living away at the time, or who have moved to Pyramid Hill post ’95 or for the whole generation that weren’t born, to get a feel for the movie that was made in our town. So feel free to email your thoughts to pyramidhall9@gmail.com or alternatively write down your thoughts and pop in the Mann residence letterbox at 39 Ottrey St.

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Reid Plumbing

RT40 Ditchwitch Trencher

latest technology in

trenching,

fast, efficient, reliable

with compe$$ve prices

Office - 5456 2574

24 hour service

Contact:

Paul Reid

0428 562 577

Presbyterian Tyndale Church, Victoria Street

All Services 2.30 pm

Contact Mr Ern Miller Phone 5455 7362

___________________________

Church of Christ Kelly Street

11 am Worship Service

______________________________

Pyramid Hill

Uniting Church Tyndale Church, Victoria Street

Worship Services at 9 am

_______________________

Catholic Services Victoria Street

St Patrick's Pyramid Hill

Saturday 6.30 pm

(Exposition and confession 6 pm)

Church Services

Farrar’s

Garage

Elgas G Mechanical Repairs

Servicing Spare Parts VACC Senior Mechanic Gladfield Rd,

Pyramid Hill

B.H. 5455 7057

A.H 5455 7278

All Trades Home

Maintenance

For DeckingFor DeckingFor DeckingFor Decking Wall & Floor Tiling, Wall & Floor Tiling, Wall & Floor Tiling, Wall & Floor Tiling, Fences, Sheds & all Fences, Sheds & all Fences, Sheds & all Fences, Sheds & all

House RepairsHouse RepairsHouse RepairsHouse Repairs

Rob Alexander

0428 366 235

Firewood for Sale

6 x 4 trailer @ $100

Phone Joe 0477 228 788

Or 0427 557 336 5455 73336

Seniors

Another fun day at Friday’s Games Day. Trevor, June, Peg & Bill Sheppard (from East Loddon Seniors) played Crib, others had a go at carpet bowls, Snakes & Ladders, but 9 of us (including my 3and a half year old grandson, who knows his numbers and colours), played UNO. It was just about impossible to win a game, but lots of laughs along the way. A nice cuppa and afternoon tea followed. This Friday, 30th June, is a BBQ lunch—

please bring a small salad and sweets to share. Cost $5 and expect some fun. Expressions of interest for a Maldon/Castlemaine day trip. Names to Peg or Bernie please. Cost at this stage, approx. $50 for train and tour of old gaol etc. Club Birthday on the 21stJuly—more later. Cards at Cohuna on 21st—Kate Woods was the ladies winner—yahoo to her, after all those weeks, well done. At home on 22nd—5 played (still some away). Trevor won 2, Peg 2 and Jess 1

Heaps of Birthdays this month—July 1st is Kevin Jackman, 2nd Rob Stone, 8th Mabel Leed, 10th Johannes, 14th Hilly Allen, 20th Nola Newstead and 22nd Trevor and a couple more later in the month. Happy Birthday to them all and anyone else. AGM coming up in August—some new faces with new ideas would be nice. Stay well, stay safe

St. Thomas’ Anglican Church

Sunday July 2nd

* No service at St. Thomas’ 10.00am Eucharist

at St. John’s Bears Lagoon Sunday July 9th

9.00am Eucharist Sunday July 16th

9.00am Join with UCA at Tyndale Church

Further enquiries please phone

Minister: Rev’d Pam Lawry

Dingee Mens

Dinner Group

Cordially In‐

vites You to

Our Family

Night Dinner

July 13th 2017

7:00 p.m. for

7:30 p.m. Meal

Dingee Men’s Dinner Group

cordially invites you to our

Family Night Dinner

July 13July 13July 13July 13thththth 2017201720172017 7:00 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. for 7:30 p.m.

MealMealMealMeal Bar Meals Served

At the Dingee Hotel Bring your family and have a meal and a chat with Friends and

Neighbors Bookings will help with

catering.

Phone Geoff 5436 8327 or Bill 5436 5275

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GDB ELECTRICAL PTY LTD (Glen Bartels) REC No 1811

♦ General Electrical Work

♦ Supply & wiring of new Hot Water Units

♦ TV antenna installations

♦ Selling & Servicing DAVEY PUMPS with a large range of spare parts always in stock

Call Glen on 0427 557342

2018 Kindergarten Enrolments Enrolments are now open for 4 year old and 3 year old kindergarten.

Enrolments close Thursday, 31 August 2017

If your child will be 3 years or 4 years old by 30 April 2018 please contact Loddon Shire Early Years Department for enrolment advice.

You can now complete your child’s enrolment form online at www.loddon.vic.gov.au

Paper based forms are available from: Council’s website or from your local Preschool or Maternal and Child

Health Centre or call the Loddon Shire Early Years Department on 5437 7999 to have a copy posted to you.

Prompt return of enrolment documents is recommended. To assist in the planning for programs that will run in 2018.

Thank You to the Pyramid Hill

Community On behalf of Michael (Charlie), myself, Shirley and Amber, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Pyramid Hill for the wonderful years that we have shared and the friendships that we have made.

It is with much sadness and excitement that we are moving on to greener pastures (Mandurah W.A.) and new horizons so that we can be closer to our children and grandchildren. Michael is moving to a Retirement Home in Bendigo (Lilley Lodge, Long Gully) to be closer to family.

Michael and family would like to thank the Hostel for the care over the last twelve months, and friends and neighbours for their help and support after the passing of Margaret.

It will be a sad day, as an era ends, as we will be the last Ervins to leave the Pyramid Hill area after over 100 years.

Thank you

Rob Ervin

Firewood Firewood Firewood Firewood For SaleFor SaleFor SaleFor Sale

Pyramid Hill Football Club

$120 per ute load Phone

Leigh Forster 0427 847 033

Fr Rob Galea gave an engaging and interactive session to over 240 Learners at our Spirituality Day. He reminded us that we are unique and amazing and the importance of loving ourselves and all that we are. Fr Rob sang many of his songs accompanied by his guitar inspiring us every step of the way.

It was wonderful to have some of our community members with us at each session.

A Day of

Saturday, 1st July

Kerang Golf Club, Kerang Koondrook Rd, Kerang

Phone: 5450 9333

$30 Adult $25 Concession

Ticket includes concert, cheese platter, tea and coffee

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36 Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill

Monday - Friday

6.30 am – 4.30 pm

Local Produce & Hampers Range of Inspirational Wall Hangings Gift ideas or “spoil yourself”!! Come in and have a browse

Phone: 5455 7006

Homemade:Homemade:Homemade:Homemade:

Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls, Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls, Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls, Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls, Cakes & Slices, Lasagne, FrittataCakes & Slices, Lasagne, FrittataCakes & Slices, Lasagne, FrittataCakes & Slices, Lasagne, Frittata

All Day Breakfast MenuAll Day Breakfast MenuAll Day Breakfast MenuAll Day Breakfast Menu

Hamburgers, Steak Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Steak Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Steak Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Steak Sandwiches,

Souvlaki, Burrito, Paninis, Focaccias, Souvlaki, Burrito, Paninis, Focaccias, Souvlaki, Burrito, Paninis, Focaccias, Souvlaki, Burrito, Paninis, Focaccias, Sweet Chilli, BBQ or Salt & Vinegar Sweet Chilli, BBQ or Salt & Vinegar Sweet Chilli, BBQ or Salt & Vinegar Sweet Chilli, BBQ or Salt & Vinegar

Wraps, Salad Rolls, Wraps & BowWraps, Salad Rolls, Wraps & BowWraps, Salad Rolls, Wraps & BowWraps, Salad Rolls, Wraps & Bowlslslsls

Pyramid Hill

Butchery Phone: 5455 7115

Smallgoods

Poultry Products Deli Goods

Cut up & pack private stock Range of fresh fruit and

vegetables.

This week’s special:

Chicken Fillets

$10.99 kg and 250g punnets XL Strawberries -

$3.50 each

Kingy’s Mobile Mechanical

Repairs

Log Book servicing to major repairs and full engine rebuilds.

All mechanical repairs, no job too big or too small, from cars to

caravans, mowers, trailers, boats and more.

All 4x4 Accessories, bullbars, snorkels, lift kits, dual battery

systems and diesel performance chips.

Full exhaust systems 12v wiring and fault finding

Bond battery agent - Free testing & free installation in Pyramid Hill

Windscreens & spare parts

Now doing Tyres—fitted and balanced—all brands and all sizes

also puncture repairs Service you can count on at

competitive rates

Call Mick King on

0407 760 763

KAZZ’S KAZZ’S KAZZ’S KAZZ’S

HEELSHEELSHEELSHEELS

Pyramid HillPyramid HillPyramid HillPyramid Hill

Chemist Depot

Call in and check out the

styles and colours

At the Chemist Depot

kidsROCK Tuesday, 18th July Church of Christ Hall

3:30 to 5:00 Open for children 5 years old or Prep -Year 8 to

enjoy

Games, Stories, Craft & Singing - $1

For more infor-mation Gwen Searle

5410 7474

0427 713 618

The sun once again shone for The Biggest Morning Tea, a relief after the few cold/foggy morning we have been having!

There was a great turnout with a few more people than last year, which was great to see. Everyone enjoyed a cuppa, some scrumptious morning tea and the chance to catch up for a chat.

Thanks to everyone’s generosity we raised $800, with a little bit of money still coming in, beating last year’s total of $780!!! A great effort!

Events like this don’t just happen, there are many people to thank - those who kindly brought a plate of food, our great suppliers who donated the prizes for the raffle and everyone who turned up and/or donated money— thank you all.

Thought for the Week: Children need love, especially when they do not deserve it.

Miller’s Ag Miller’s Ag Miller’s Ag Miller’s Ag

Biggest Morning Biggest Morning Biggest Morning Biggest Morning

TeaTeaTeaTea

R. A Gregory & Sons

Funeral Directors John Gregory 5444 0697

Incorp with AG Adams & Sons

Kerang 5452 1111 No travel charge—northern area

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MILLER’S AG. SUPPLIES

For all your agricultural and hardware needs (Members of the AIRR Buying Group)

1 Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill Ph: 5455 7306 Fax: 5455 7488 Mob: 0427 181 461

Email: nifty@millerag.com.au

Locally operated by Nev & Michelle Miller, Stephen, Emma, Graham, Penny & Roy

June Specials - 2017 Goldacres Praire Pro Boomspray in stock ready to go!

6500L, 36m Tri-tech boom, 3TS Rapidfire Golden Yolk 20kg $15.50

Beat the winter chill!! Styx Mill thermal Oilskin Vests $129

Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MillersAgSupplies

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

10 am—12 1 pm—4 pm Closed Tuesdays

Now selling a large range of Filipino groceries and more!!

Come in for a look at the range with over 350 different items. - 45 kg household gas bottles $110 - Britex Carpet Cleaning Machine Hire - $35 per day - Britex Rug Doctor for cars & furniture - $35 per day - Assorted Led Lightbars for cars, trucks, tractors, camping & trailer lights

5455 7305 Fax: 5455 7276

Mobile: 0428 890 188 Mark.Lacey@bendigoadelaide.com.au

Plumber General plumbing services, roof, gas And drainage

In Pyramid Hill 2nd

Wednesday each month please call to book a job

Ring Rex 0419 553 025 Licence No. 29427 Boort Medical Practice

2 Coutts Street Boort Vic 3537

Telephone: 03 5451 5220 Fax: 5455 2388

In case of emergency -

dial 000

Surgery Hours 8.30am - 6.00pm Monday - Friday

After Hours

Boort District Health 5451 5200

Independent, confidential and cost free support and business analysis for eligible farmers; fishing enterprises; forest growers and harvester; and small, farm related businesses in North West Victoria.

Concerned about your farm finances?

Looking for options? Need a plan?

A Rural Financial Counsellor can help

Rural Financial

Counselling Services

Victoria North West

All enquiries 1300 769 489

Email: info@sunrcs.com.au

Supported by the Australian and Victorian Governments www.sunrcs.com.au

Pyramid Hill Football Club wish to invite

‘the members of the community’‘the members of the community’‘the members of the community’‘the members of the community’ to the

Goods & Service AuctionGoods & Service AuctionGoods & Service AuctionGoods & Service Auction

Saturday 15th July, 2017Saturday 15th July, 2017Saturday 15th July, 2017Saturday 15th July, 2017

6.30pm at the Memorial Hall

2 course meal & drinks at bar prices

Responsible Serving

of Alcohol

The Pyramid Hill Football Netball

Club are looking at holding a

Responsible Serving of Alcohol

Course, if there is enough interest in

the community.

Those interested please contact

Robert Moon on 0428 551 292

No Press until Thursday,

20th July, due to school holidays.

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Ross James

ELECTRICAL

ec22424

♦ Residential

♦ Commercial

♦ Industrial

Mobile:

0447 161 892 rossjameselectrical@live.com.au

Northern District

Community Health

Service 12 Victoria Street Pyramid Hill

9.00 am—4.00 pm Monday—Friday

Nurse available between 9—10 am

Phone: 5455 7065 Enquiries to 5451 0200

Pyramid Tyre & Auto Service

42 Victoria Street Pyramid Hill

Call and see Paul

Phone:

5455 7214

*Full range of Tyres: Tractor, Truck, 4x4, Car & ATV

* All Truck Repairs

* Log Book Services

* Bond & Delkor Batteries

* Fuchs & Tri-Tech Oils

* 24 Hour Fuel: All credit

cards & Star Card

* Landmark Merchandise Depot

* FREE Unwanted car

Removal - Cash paid for some

Pyramid Hill members continue to represent the club at local tourna-ments with Glen Bartels and Tony “shark” Mullins having a win at Calivil last Friday. This week our closest neighbour Mitiamo, is hosting their annual tournament Our own Annual tournament is only 6 weeks away and despite the fact the golf course and surrounding “Hill” area has never looked better manicured, there is always the next job to be done when maintaining an area spanning greater than 70 acres. On the to do list; mowing tees and around greens, trimming back trees and picking up sticks under tree lines and preparing the sandscrapes for play each week. A new feature of the golf notes will be the Rule of the week. To get things under way we will address 2 rules this week. One for Trum Rule 27-1c Ball not found if a ball is lost a player must play a ball under penalty of one stroke from as near as possible to the spot from which the original ball was played. One for the President Rule 13 Ball played as it Lies 13-2 Improving Lie, Area of Intended Stance or

Swing or Line of Play A player must not improve or allow to be improved *the position or lie of his ball by any of the following actions # pressing a club on the ground # moving bending or breaking anything growing or fixed. i.e. pressing down long grass around the ball.

The Pyramid Hill Golf club is run by volunteer labour. Any members of the community that wish to lend a hand with some mowing (equipment and fuel provided) cleaning up sticks under trees or handyman work can contact the President Glen Bartels.

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Phone: 5437 5264 Graeme: 0428 481 100

Golf Report 2017 Club Champions

Don Stewart and Kate Bartels are the 2017 club champions. Don enjoyed a comfortable margin in the men’s, ending a 20-year hiatus from the club’s honour board. The ladies however was a much tighter affair with only 2 shots separating Kate and a tenacious Sue Amos with 3 holes left to play. Unfortunately for Sue an errant tee shot on the 16th afforded a Kate a winning margin which she held onto over the last 2 holes. In the men’s B grade, leader going into the last round Rob Ervin, managed to extend his lead to run away with a 6-shot victory from Tony Mullins. John Kennedy stormed to victory in the B grade 54-hole handicap. John’s last round 64 net gave him a combined total of 209 almost chasing down Don Stewart (206) for the NDGA medal. A field of 26, the most for many a year, included new golfers Kelvin Matthews, Peter Matthews, Chris Leerson, Gav Kerr, Peter Gargan, Davo Mann and Julie Boyer. The club extends a warm welcome to not only these players, but other members of the community who wish to take up the game. Results from last Sunday’s play saw Ted Carmody prove that his recent win in the 1st medal round was no fluke, recording a solid 84-15-69 to claim A grade. As mentioned earlier John Kennedy had the round of the day to take out B Grade 92-28-64. Ladies winner Sue Amos 96-17-79

Club Champion Men’s Don Stewart 225 Ladies Kate Bartels 269 Men’s B Grade Rob Ervin 277

A-grade H’cap Glen Bartels 212 B-grade H’cap John Kennedy 209 NDGA Medal Don Stewart 206

A large crowd more than 40 people stayed on to enjoy a BBQ tea after the day’s round. A big thank you to all the people who bought a salad along and special mention to local Butcher Paul Walters, for organising the meat and bread. This week we will be farewelling one of our most popular members, Rob Ervin, with a bonfire, pizza and chips night. Even if you can’t make golf on Sunday please come on out to the “Hill” and share a story with Bert before he makes the journey across to the West to settle into retired life. With the huge interest from new players wishing to take up the game, we are in need of bag buggy and sticks for our new golfers if you have some sitting around that are no longer required please drop them off at the golf cart shed.

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Open Tuesday - 9.30 - 1.30 pm. Thursday - 10am—5.00pm Friday - 10am—5.00

Every 2nd Saturday—10am—1.00pm

Round 13

July 1st BLSerpentine vs Pyramid

AWAY

Under 13

Caspani

Under 15 Megan Gunther Hailey Petrowsky

C Reserve Emma Murfitt Alix Lane

Under 17 Jorja Moon Julia Fernandez

A Jess Gunther Kate burton

B Tamika Power Jamie-Lee Tobin

C Casey Kent Belinda Watts

Round 14

Pyramid Bye

Round 15

July 15th

Pyramid vs Mitiamo

HOME

Under 13

Moon

Under 15 Broad Family Rochelle Esperon

C Reserve Casey Kent Tamika Power

Under 17 Jordann Broad Colby Petrowsky

A Alecia Mason Zoe Kennedy

B Astrid Cademo Chelsea Emmerson

C Olivia Hampson Bec Gunther

Netball Scoring Roster

Pyramid Hill Netball Round 12

Pyramid vs Marong

A GRADE

The Pyramid Hill girls came out strong setting up a good lead at quarter time. They continued to drive the ball down the court feeding well to the goalers. A good defensive game by all players to take out the win. Pyramid Hill 64 d. Marong 31

Best – Emily Prout

B GRADE

What a ripper! The girls came out hard gaining a 12 goal lead at quarter time; and they didn’t stop there, keeping Marong under 5 goals per quarter with fantastic defensive pressure all over the court. Defenders did a great job and attackers made the most of every turnover. An excellent game and win by all. Marong 71 d. Pyramid Hill 21

Best – Megan Gunther

C GRADE

After a strong win in round 3 against Marong the girls set out for another win. The girls had a shaky start in the first quarter but soon found momentum leading at every break. Marong continued their pressure making it a challenging game for Pyramid. With a few changes at both ends in the last quarter the girls managed to hold on for a 16 goal win. Marong 45 d. Pyramid Hill 29

Best – Jess Zimmer

C RESERVE

It was a cold morning, we struggled to keep warm. Marong came out strong with a few technical plays. It was goal for goal for the first half, with Pyramid up by 2 goals at half time.

15 & UNDER

Warmed up and ready to play, the girls took to the court with a positive mindset. During the first quarter the girls worked beautifully together as a team, putting what they’d learnt at training into practice. The girls took coach Karlee’s wise words onboard at half time and came out firing, with strong leads, lots of talk and an impressive amount of intercepts. The girls kept it up until the final whistle and finished the game with smiling faces and a comfortable win under their belt. Pyramid Hill 70 d. Marong 13

Best – Amy Murfitt

MINIS

A sunny morning for the girls to play. Marong presented well, having their say. Midway through, we had injuries visit us. Quick changing of the bibs, the coaches made little fuss. A very even game. Best – Kaitlin Broad

The third quarter we struggled and started to tire. We dropped 8 goals in that quarter. Tylah and Tamika worked brilliantly together in defensive as the girls fought back to only go down by 3 goals. Marong 37 d. Pyramid Hill 34

Best – Tylah Thomas

17 & UNDER

The doggies were fired up for their game this Saturday, ready to win against the team who gave us our first win earlier in the season. With a good start scoring a quick first goal the doggies were obviously ready to play! However, little did we know so were Marong. They were able to quickly create goals from our mistakes and pretty quickly took the lead. The rest of the game was full of determined netballers fighting for the ball however doggies sadly just kept coming off second best. A good fight till the end girls; keep going our determination will pay off soon! Marong 38 d. Pyramid Hill 30

Best – Julia Fernandez

Net Set GoNet Set GoNet Set GoNet Set Go Player of the Week Player of the Week Player of the Week Player of the Week

Sophie GilmoreSophie GilmoreSophie GilmoreSophie Gilmore

What do you love about NetSetGO?

“Playing games, learning new things and dodging.”

Congratulations Sophie, keep up the

fantastic work!

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Catering - Shed Roster - Saturday, July 15th, Pyramid vs Mitiamo

8—10 am 10.00 - 12.00 11.00 – 1.00 12 – 2.00 2.00 – 4.00 4.00 – 6.00

Sheridan

Tania

Lorraine

Rose

Leanne Gibson

Casey Kent T Wagner 10.30-11.30

D Moo n 10.30-11.30

M Bellinger Joan James MitchStewart 11.30-12.30

T Woollhouse 11.30-12.30

Michelle Miller Heather Shelley

Belinda Watts Ebony Ford

Astrid Codemo

Tanisha Golding

Tania

Lorraine

Sheridan Rose

Sandwiches 1 Loaf

Leanne Gibson, Casey, Kent, Morgan Bellinger

Cakes/Slice

24 pieces Kim Lister, Joan James, Michelle Miller

Please arrange a swap if you are unable to do your shift. Could all cakes and sandwiches please be at the sheds by 10am.

Thank you to everyone who helps out in the shed.

Pyramid Hill

Football Club A glorious day at Mitchell Park had everyone primed for a great day of football and netball and things were looking up for the Bulldogs until, unfortunately, a collision between two players left a Marong player injured and the Reserves game was called off just before 1/2 time resulting in a draw. We hope he is ok and wish him a speedy recovery. Both U/18s and Seniors went on to record big wins for the day.

Under 18s

With our injury/unavailability list continuing to increase the boys knew they would have their work cut out against Marong. The first quarter was a fierce battle, we had more of the footy but struggled to hit targets inside forward 50, hence only leading by 2 points at the first change. As the game wore on we managed to find our groove and move the ball with great precision. Our tackling pressure increased and we were rewarded on the scoreboard. Adam Dwyer and Glen James were terrific clearing the ball out of the middle whilst the 'play of the day' went to the one and only Khang Nguyen who kicked his first ever career goal, and the celebrations for this historic moment are still going now... Final Scores: Pyramid Hill 11.4.70 defeated Marong 2.1.13

Goals: X. Ryan 3, J. Ryan 3, B. Pickersgill 2, E. Caburnay 1, J. Hilson 1, K. Nguyen 1. Brad Peters Award: A. Dwyer. Brett Hercus Transport Award: X. Ryan. Millers Ag Award: G. James. Pyramid Bakery Cafe Award: J. Ryan. Special Award: K. Shelley, H. Webb. Others: R. Attard, J. Hyatt, K. Nguyen, B. Pickersgill.

Reserves The boys were out for redemption as last time we lost by 2 points against Marong. Credit to the boys we kicked 8 goals to 0 in the first half but sadly the game was called off due to a Marong player being injured, we wish him all the best, the game was then called a draw. Better players for the day were, Chris "fisty cuffs" Driscoll who had about 40 possessions on the wing, Levi "the slippery snake" was let off the leash and played an attacking game off the back flank, Jack "ginger ninja" Woodward could not be tackled and set up some important goals. Scores when game was called off: Pyramid Hill 8.6.54 to Marong 0.2.2

Goals: A. Demeo 2, J. Woodward 1, T. Woolhouse 1, M. Scott 1, K. Kerrison 1, S. Mann 1, C. Driscoll 1. Egan Taylor Award: C. Driscoll. Pony Award: S. Mann. National Hotel Award: L. Southern. Victoria Hotel Award: M. Scott. Others: J. Woodward, N. Moon, D. Mann, T. Woolhouse, K. Kerrison.

Seniors The boys knew they needed to bounce back from a disappointing three week block and that we did. From a 4 goal buffer at the first change, the Doggies continued to increase the margin at every change; 68 points at half time, 113 at three quarter time before the final margin reached 127. Steve Gunther and the ever reliable Billy Micevski were terrific winning the ball out of the middle, giving our forwards a great opportunity to compete one-on-

one. Let's hope this can be the springboard for the remainder of our season!

Final Scores: Pyramid Hill 25.10.160 defeated Marong 5.3.33

Goals: J. McGrath 4, B. Micevski 4, A. McErvale, 4, S. Gallagher 4, M. Bateman 3, M. Dingwall 1, A. Dobby 1, N. Fitzpatrick 1, S. Gunther 1, G. James 1, D Rendell 1.

Egan Taylor Award: S. Gunther. Victoria Hotel Award: B. Micevski. National Hotel Award: M. Klein-

Breteler. Others: A. McErvale, G. James, S. Gallagher, R. Watson. Our thanks this week go to Leigh Forster and George Godward who are the driving force behind the wood cutting. Leigh is instrumental in organising a team of volunteers who give up their Sundays to spend many hours cutting and delivering wood around the district to raise funds. This is another example of the "behind the scenes work" carried out by volunteers to enable us to keep our club running. Volunteers are the backbone of our club and we thank them for their hard work and commitment.

We also congratulate Troy Woolhouse who represented Pyramid Football/Netball club and braved the cold last week to jump into the ice cold water at Campbells Creek in support of MND. Thanks to those who donated money, to Fitzy who coordinated the fundraising and lastly to Wooley, we hope you have stopped shivering!

Pyramid Hill Football Netball Club will be holding

an ICE and ALCOHOL Information night

(25-30mins) on Thursday, 6th July 7.30 at Mitchell Park

The presenters are Cam Cail

(local nurse practitioner) and Craig Gaffee

(Vic police officer). This evening is open to

netballers, footballers, parents and community members.

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Tuesday 4th July

Marvel Heroes Disc Swap:

Bring your discs and spend the afternoon swapping them to complete your collection.

Competitions to win 20 discs we have up for

grabs.

Light snacks included

Time: 1:30-3:30pm

Age: any

Price: $5

Tuesday 11th July

Arts & Craft: Primary

Do you have a bag, shoes, jewellery or a picture frame you’d

like to bling? Upcycle your stuff!

Craft accessories included, but can also

bring your own.

Light snacks included

Time: 1:30-3:30pm

Primary school age Price: $5

Activities Information

> All sessions have a maximum of 10 participants.

> Book early to secure your space

> Signed permission slips are required to attend (available from school)

> As some activities include light snacks, children with allergies need to bring and keep written information with them

> To book, call or drop into the Neighbourhood House and make your reservation

> As there are only 10 x spaces per session, pre-

payments are required to secure your place

Winter School Holiday Programme 2017

P Y R A M I D H I L L

N E I G H B O U R H O O D H O U S E

Wednesday 5th July

Games Galore:

• Uno-Connect 4 mega challenge

• Epic Game of Life comp

• Backgammon, chess-checkers each for 2 players

• Cards and dominos each for 1+ players

Win prizes

Light snacks included

Time: 12:30-2:30pm

Price: $5

Thursday 6th July

Up In Space: Build your own solar system and other space based activities

Time: 10:30-11:30am

Age: 7-10 years Price: free

Bingo: Play bingo, old skool!

Beat the rest, win a prize.

Light snacks included

Time: 12:30-2:30pm

Age: any

Price : $5

On every dayOn every dayOn every dayOn every day————Free of chargeFree of chargeFree of chargeFree of charge

Member Madness: Receive a pr ize when you come in with a parent or guardian and join the library. You can borrow movies, TV shows, books and magazines Captain Underpants: Colour in Captain Underpants’ underpants and hang them around the Neighborhood House

Games, Puzzles & Colouring In: Are you bored? Do you like games? Come in, hang out, and play games, solve puzzles or colour in. Come in at any time to play.

Wednesday 12th July

Arts & Craft: Secondary

Do you have a bag, shoes, jewellery or a picture frame you’d

like to bling? Upcycle your stuff!

Craft accessories included, but also bring

your own.

Light snacks included

Time: 10:30-12:30pm

Secondary School age Price: $5

Thursday 13th July

Arts & Craft: Beading

Refresh or beautify an item of clothing, bag, or other material item with

the art of beading!

Craft accessories included, but also bring

your own.

Light snacks included

Time: 1:30-3:30pm

Secondary school age Price: $5

Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House

Call:

5455 7129

Address:

5-8/43-45 Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill

Week 2 : Tuesday 11thWeek 2 : Tuesday 11thWeek 2 : Tuesday 11thWeek 2 : Tuesday 11th----Thursday 14th JulyThursday 14th JulyThursday 14th JulyThursday 14th July

Week 1 : Tuesday 4thWeek 1 : Tuesday 4thWeek 1 : Tuesday 4thWeek 1 : Tuesday 4th----Thursday 6th JulyThursday 6th JulyThursday 6th JulyThursday 6th July

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Pyramid Hill

Prescription Depot

& Cohuna Amcal

Pharmacy

Check out our monthly catalogue specials

Expert advice from our pharmacist any time.

5455 7016

For Sale - make an offer Pyramid Hill Pre-school have two desks for sale—

please make an offer

Need to be picked up by Tuesday, 11th July

Phone Shelley Matthews— 0437 464 220

Casual Salt

Production

Position Vacant

Pyramid Salt Pty. Ltd. Is seeking a casual employee to work in our food grade salt production facility at the Pyramid Hill plant.

The position requires a fit and active person, with the ability to turn up for work on time, at the rostered time, as an important attribute, as we have a small team who rely on each other being there.

A fork lift licence would be an advantage, but we will organise training and licence for the right applicant.

The position has the possibility of developing into a permanent position.

Hours of Work - 7am to 3.30pm

No of days per week: Around 3-4 as required—will be rostered.

Weekend: rostered on every second weekend, depending on work requirements—could be 2 hours, 4 hour or 8 hour shift.

Applications close on: Friday, 9th July, 2017

If you have an interest in this position, send your resume by mail to

Pyramid Salt Pty. Ltd., Pyramid-Boort Road, Pyramid Hill, 3575

or email to: admin@pyramidsalt.com.au

It can also be faxed on 5455 1299

Gavin Privett Operations Manager

From the War Years

Fun and pleasure should be paramount at the St. Patrick Night's celebration in the local hall next Tuesday, and a big gathering is anticipated. Old time dances will be featured in the dance programme, and Irish airs by a Boort orchestra will set toes a'tingling arid hearts aglow. Good cash prizes are offered for those taking part in the euchre tournament, and all will be served with supper. Proceeds are for the Catholic Welfare Circle, whose members are constantly

preparing hampers and other comforts for members of the Fighting

Forces.

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