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11th August, 2016

A community newspaper produced by Pyramid Hill College

Diary

August - No Lions Market 24 Soil Health Workshop Bowls Club 25 CWCI Dinner

September - No Lions Market 9 Church of Christ Dinner

10 League Grand Final at Pyramid Hill 16 Schools Break Up 17 Footy/Netball Vote Count

October 2 Daylight Saving begins 3 Schools Resume 22 Pyramid Hill Fiesta & Lions Market

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

Bugs Blitz at the Hill Year Prep to 8 students from Pyramid Hill College and St Pat’s were very lucky last Thursday with the beautiful weather and the opportunity to head to the Hill for a day with the Bugs Blitz team. This is the fifth year we have been fortunate enough to participate in environmental activities and enjoy these days and this time was no different. We had Deidre and Mrs Rogers (our bird lady), scouring the Hill with binoculars for birds of prey and listening for their sounds. Erin showed us what to look for in the water, catching a variety of macro organisms, which are bugs and fish that live in the water. The students were able

to look at them under the microscope which showed that some creatures are very scary close up. Thank-fully, nobody fell in or even got wet, which was a miracle watching some of the younger students swinging the long handled water catchers around. Pollyanna was the photographer, who is going to put “The Big Picture” together. What is this you may ask? Exactly that, a big picture is being created, with every student who was at Bugs Blitz and our Year 9 and 10 students, each holding a message with an up lifting quote, something to do with our school values or a word about our school. The photos will be put together on a large board 8 metres by 1.5 metres and displayed on a wall at the school. We will have an unveiling ceremony when it arrives.

We also played old fashioned games of horseshoes and real knuckles, which many students had never played. Lastly it was catching bugs with John, always our favorite. This year he bought along his pet huntsmen spider, which some brave people were happy to hold, although I haven’t seen Wendy Bolch move so fast as she did when the spider came out. The students found a lot of different types of spiders and beetles this year, with John explaining their names. Students also learnt that ants don’t taste like vegemite, as they found out when they tried them.

The presenters were very impressed with our students’ enthusiasm, cooperation, knowledge, manners and they loved the fact that the older kids cooperated, helping the younger ones, so give yourselves a pat on the back.

Well done to the Shire workers

who had our Hill and the

facilities looking fantastic. A

big thank you to John and his

team, and the staff and students

from both schools for a great

day.

Pyramid

(Award Winning) 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 and Great range of cards and Great range of cards and Great range of cards and

stationerystationerystationerystationery Book V/Line Tickets and Book V/Line Tickets and Book V/Line Tickets and Book V/Line Tickets and

much moremuch moremuch moremuch more

Phone: 5455 7036 Fax: 5455 7150

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VICTORIA HOTEL

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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 Chinese & Australian meals

available

Lunch Specials Choose from 10 different

$10 meals

Wednesday

Steak Night - $20 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

Total is $2,400 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

Pyramid Tyre & Auto Service Call and See Paul or Michael

Phone: 5455 7214 * Tyres * Batteries * Windscreens * Castrol Oils * Scan Tools * Air Conditioning * Front Wheel Alignment * Fuchs Oils * All Mechanical Repairs * TWM Pumps & Small Engines * Elite Fuel System Diesel Clean Machine

Cold Beer

Wines & Spirits

Lunch and Dinner

Wednesday to Saturday

Accommodation

Catering for functions

Bottle Shop

BJ RYAN PLUMBING Blaise Ryan

0412 364 2630412 364 2630412 364 2630412 364 263 Licensed in: Hot & Cold Water Sewer & Drainage Type A Gas Roofing Mini Excavation available

Happy to service Torrumbarry, Patho, Leitchville, Pyramid Hill, Gunbower

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

Kat_jak@hotmail.com

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

Seniors News

Not much happening because of the cold weather, but activities (Card Bingo, Movie Days etc.) still going on. A very cold day on 1st August. Movie Day was not as well attended as usual, but was enjoyed by those who did attend, followed by a nice afternoon tea. Friday 7th, saw seven at card Bingo, with Lorna Forster winning 7 games and lucky card and lucky door as well. Well done Lorna. Bill Sheppard won 4 games and two lucky cards. Friday is our AGM, straight after our monthly luncheon (including yummy bread & butter pudding for sweets) - $10, hope to see you there. Happy Birthday to anyone having one.

Stay well, Stay safe and Stay warm!!

W A N T E D

Any ladies interested in playing Ludo and Cards My place or yours

Please contact Elaine Harvey

0400 411 275

Flowers Available Locally in bouquets & boxes

and Chocolates & Alcohol

Also sending flowers worldwide. Member of Teleflora & Petals

Flower Relay

Phone: 5455 7137

Mobile: 0427 180 011

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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 - $99 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

Open 7 Days

Mon—Fri 7am to 8.30pm

Sat-Sun - 8 am—8.30pm

Stop cooking at 8 pm

Everyday Lunch Orders Pack

Wrap - Choice of chicken,

ham, silverside and salad Small pop top water

Choice of fresh fruit/yoghurt $7

2 Dim Sims (Steamed) Small pop top water

Fresh fruit/Yoghurt $5

4 Dim Sims (Steamed) Small pop top water

Fresh fruit/Yoghurt $7

Toasty Sandwich Choice of fillings - ham, Cheese,

Tomato, Chicken etc. $4.50

Wraps - Half or Whole

Sandwiches & Rolls

Available Singular or as

lunch packs

Phone: 5455 7035

Pyramid Hill

Prescription Depot &

Cohuna Amcal

Pharmacy

Check out our monthly catalogue specials

Expert advice from our pharmacist any time.

5455 7016

Give the Gift of Reading with

The Reading Hour

The Reading Hour is coming up with the simple message: ‘Share a book for 10 minutes a day, an hour a week, and give the gift of reading’. Hundreds of Reading Hour celebrations will take place during August in libraries, schools, businesses and homes across the country! To celebrate The Reading Hour, Goldfields Libraries will have special Family Book Bundles available for the week of Monday 15 – Saturday 20 August. Designed for ages 0-7, the Book Bundles are free, and enable families to share a love of reading together. Older children and adults are encouraged to borrow books from the library or eLibrary, with over 300,000 items to choose from. Membership is free, and items can be reserved online via www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au

The Reading Hour emerged from the National Year of Reading 2012, and is an ongoing campaign from Love2Read, funded by the ALIA Australian Public Library Alliance and in partnership with the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund. Respond-ing to research highlighting Australia’s critically low literacy rates and the increased social and economic opportunities for children that are read to from an early age, The Reading Hour initiative reminds parents, caregivers and families that reading together doesn’t have to be a massive undertaking in their increasingly busy lives. Rather, it encourages the ‘anytime, anywhere’ mantra, building a foundation in society whereby reading is a gift, given freely.

Although the official Reading Hour is held nationwide on Tuesday 16 August, the joy of reading can be celebrated anytime, anywhere. Anytime is reading time! Driven by Australian libraries, Love2Read raises the status and visibility of reading and literacy nationwide, promotes the benefits of reading and storytelling as critical life skills and catalysts for wellbe-ing, and unifies the national literacy network working toward Australia becoming a nation of readers.

For more information on The Reading

Hour, visit: www.love2read.org.au and for

more information on Goldfields Libraries

visit: www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au

Check out the Library at the

Neighbourhood House- there is

a great selection of books

for all ages.

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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

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 & 5.30 pm

Arrives Bendigo 9.20 am & 6.33 pm

Arrives Melb 11.29 am & 8.41 pm

Mick’s

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

Auction Friday 19th August 2016

@ 11.30am on site

48 Barber Street, Pyramid Hill

3 Bedroom Weatherboard Home Galley kitchen with electric stove and

ample cupboards. Timber floors throughout the house,

heatbank in the lounge area. Bathroom with separate shower, bath

and vanity. Laundry.

Small shed in the backyard.

Open for Inspection Saturday, 13th August

11am to 11.30am

Ian Howard Real Estate and Stock Agency

85 King George Street, Cohuna

Ph: 5456 4130

Terms: 10% Deposit on day of Sale, balance on or within 60 days of Sale

Firewood for Sale Quality Redgum

Cut to Size

Phone Branko 5455 1361

Garage SaleGarage SaleGarage SaleGarage Sale 78 Victoria St., Pyramid Hill

Saturday 13th August

8 am

Downsizing, re-homing nic-nacs and items

excess to present needs. Outdoor table and bench, chairs, children’s

table and chairs (ex tractor seats!) Books, picture frames, occasional tables, knitting machine table (foldable), 2 cane

chairs, 2 heaters, 2 fans, Standard lamp, pair bedside lamps, Blue Drizabone, Elastic Sided boots (work and Sunday best), Queen size bedsheet sets, doonas,

just to name a few items Prices from $1 up to $60 for a Chinese

silk peacock wall hanging and $150 for an as-new, King Single timber bedframe.

Preview slideshow at the Gift Shop

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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

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

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 Fax: 5455 7150

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

Vibrosaun TreatmentsVibrosaun TreatmentsVibrosaun TreatmentsVibrosaun Treatments

Sheer relaxationSheer relaxationSheer relaxationSheer relaxation

Skin & muscle toningSkin & muscle toningSkin & muscle toningSkin & muscle toning

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

Firewood for

Sale 7 x 5 Trailer - $100

12’ x 6’6” Trailer

$180

Contact

0428 396 815

Pyramid Hill Pre-school Picture Plates and Toy Catalogues

Get your Christmas toys early!

Picture Plates are being offered at a cost of $25. If you would like your child to make a plate, please take a template (available from the Pre-school or the Post Office) and return with their drawing or photos to the Pre-school by 16th August. The Pre-school is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 8.45 am - 1.45 pm.. Toy Catalogues - for every $150 you spend, the Pre-school receives vouchers to spend on educational products our children can enjoy. You are welcome to order your toys using the forms included in the catalogue or via their online service. Please list the Pyramid Hill Pre-school where it asks for the school’s fundraising details, so we can take advantage of all the vouchers we receive. Catalogues available at the Pre-School or Post Office. Please contact Katrina van Eyk on 0438 894 437 or Lacey Quinn on 0428 360 000 if you have any enquiries.

Are you having trouble getting your child to sleep? Need advice?

Come along to an open discussion presented by Deb Herdman, founder of Nigh Nigh Sleepy Head. Nigh Nigh Sleepy Head is a sleep resource for babies and toddlers (and parents!) who are having difficulty with sleeping routines.

Visit: http://www.facebook.com/nighnighsleepyhead or www.nighnigh.com.au

This information session is open to anyone who wants help with getting a baby or toddler to sleep better.

This free event will be held at Dingee Bush

Nursing Centre, 15 August, 10 – 11am.

For more details and to RSVP contact: Anthea Ryan, Maternal & Child Health Nurse Loddon Shire Council : 0409 166 891

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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

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Church of Christ Kelly Street

11 am Worship Service

Annual Dinner coming up on

Friday, 9th September

________________________________

Pyramid Hill

Uniting Church Tyndale Church, Victoria Street

Worship Services at 9 am

_______________________

Catholic Services Victoria Street

St Patrick's Pyramid Hill

Saturday 6.30pm (Eposition and confession 6pm)

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

Pyramid Hill CWCI wish to invite all women to

Guest Speaker: Bec Lanham

Bec is an experienced business consultant with over 15 years experi-

ence in creating and presenting training programs to improve communication skills. Her church ministry over the years has allowed her to engage her

passion for women’s ministry, and heart for building up young women.

She believes strongly in encouraging women to play a mentoring role in each other’s lives and to provide a safe place

for women to be real. Bec lives in Wangaratta with her

husband and daughter.

6.30 pm, Thursday, 25th August,

2016

$30 for a Roast Dinner & Coffee

Guest speaker: Bec Lanham

Victoria Hotel, Pyramid Hill

R.S.V.P

Bookings essential by Friday, 19th August - limited places! Please contact Alison Farrar 5455 7510 or 0427 551 252 Sorry no childcare available

Firewood for Sale

6 x 4 trailer @ $100

Phone Joe 0477 228 788

Or 0427 557 336

St. Thomas’ Anglican Church

Sunday August 14th

9.00am Eucharist

Sunday August 21st

9.00am Morning Prayer UCA to join us

Further enquiries please phone Rector: Bishop Ron Stone

Ph: 0400 558 570

Freezers Wanted To borrow for two months

prior to the Fiesta - Chest or Upright

Phone Pyramid Hill College

5455 7377

2017 Calendar

Photos

Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House, will be preparing a 2017 Calendar and are looking

for photos.

The theme this year is “New Beginnings…”

Please look through your photos, or take new ones that you think fit this theme and take them

along to the Neighbour-hood House for display

prior to voting.

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Proudly Providing Quality

Service

B Double, Single Trailers for Livestock, Wool, Tipper, General

& Container Freight

Clean, Reliable, Friendly

Phone: 5437 5264

Graeme: 0428 481 100

Pyramid Hill Netball Round 17 - August 6

Mitiamo v Pyramid

A GRADE

Warmer conditions saw both teams come out firing with Mitiamo having a 6 goal lead at quarter time. The 2nd had the Pyramid girls fighting hard at the start gaining a number of turnovers but fell away again giving Miti a 16 goal lead at half time. Mitiamo proved to be too strong for Pyramid running away with a strong lead at full time. Mitiamo 68 d. Pyramid Hill 28 Best – Hayley Hipwell

B GRADE

With the sun shining the girls started off strong. Pyramid defence held their own in the first half however the Mitiamo shooters hardly missed. The second half saw the girls still fighting hard to keep up with the pace and accuracy of the Mitiamo team. Unfortunately the Pyramid girls couldn’t get the win against a strong Mitiamo, but a great effort. Mitiamo 46 d. Pyramid Hill 32

Best – Lauren Fawcett

Round 18 August 13th Calivil vs Pyramid AWAY

Grade

Under 13 Umpire

Emma Murfitt Scorer/

Timekeeper

Match Reporter

Broad

C Res Emily Stewart M Bellenger Caitlin Ambrose

Under 15 Tess Hampson O Pickersgill Jordann Broad

Under 17 Lauren Moon Emily Prout Summer Douglas

A Karlee Gilmore Jasmine Lacey Casey Woodbine

B Karlee Gilmore Casey Woodbine Rebecca Gunther

C Leanne Gibson O Pickersgill Eve Cauchi

Netball Scoring Roster

C GRADE

It was another lovely day for netball up at the Hill. Unfortunately the girls weren’t able to pull it together against a very strong Mitiamo side. With a side made up of both C and C Reserve players we weren’t able to keep up with the fast paced opposition. Keep our heads up girls – it was a great effort – let’s bring it together for one last game at Calivil next week. Mitiamo 63 d. Pyramid Hill 17

Best – Bec Nunn

C RESERVE

No game.

17 & UNDER

Our girls took to the court eager for their first win, knowing that is was a possibility. Playing through the first quarter with a few bad passes saw Mitiamo get a few goals ahead, but still in reach we were fired up for the second and third quarter. With our defensive end putting heaps of pressure on their attackers we manage to hold off a little longer but soon lost our place letting Mitiamo take over and get the win. Mitiamo 48 d. Pyramid Hill 20

Best – Julia Fernandez

15 & UNDER

We took the court in high spirits with 2 of our Minis playing due to injuries. We were down in the first quarter by 6 goals with our defence playing strong. We changed players around in the next couple of quarters but unfortu-nately were just unable to pull back the lead of Mitiamo. Mitiamo 29 d. Pyramid Hill 21 Best – Ally Burke

MINIS

It was a tightly contested game against Mitiamo, but the whole team played well together. First rate passing and positioning! Charlie Moon made an impressive debut in wing attack whilst illness had reduced the team numbers. Erin managed quite a few goals even after her big day of flower girl duties! Great game girls.

Best – Sammi Moon & Imogen Broad

Thank you to Lauren Fawcett for

providing the match reports for the

Press this season. A job well done.

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Phone Jason 0439 871 880 jaslance@hotmail.com

Purple Rain 7 Kelly Street

Great range of gifts & Plants

Open Wed. Thu. Fri. 10am—5pm Saturday, August 20th Qualifying Final

Sunday, August 21st Elimination Final Saturday, August 27th Second Semi-Final Sunday, August 28th First Semi Final Saturday, September 3rd Preliminary Final Saturday, September 10th Grand Final at Pyramid Hill - Mitchell Park

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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

Birthday Cakes & CateringBirthday Cakes & CateringBirthday Cakes & CateringBirthday Cakes & Catering Coffee Bank Bucket Hats

Pyramid Hill Footy Results Pyramid Hill v Mitiamo

We only had a week to bask in our glory of three out three wins; as this week the results were of stark contrast. The Ressies boys were severely undermanned and a big thank you to all our Under 18’s who filled in. The Senior game was a spectators delight as a great display of skill, competitiveness and good sportsmanship was played out by both the Pyramid and Miti teams. The game was still there to be taken until the final 10 minutes; when Mitiamo lifted and ran out 25 point winners.

Reserves

A tough day at the office this time around after a big win last week. The Superoos started well but our boys had a good quarter. Nato Moon was pivotal in the ruck giving Robert ‘The General’ Pickles, Kiel Kerrison and Troy ‘The Package’ Woolhouse first use of the ball. We just could not get on the scoreboard. At quarter time the boys were flat, so back to basics it was. Limiting the score of Mitiamo was the aim and Brad Peters played outstanding-ly to keep us almost in the match. The last quarter saw a blow out and Mitiamo were just too strong for our side which were totally depleted after a few injuries. We look forward to the last round of the year. ‘Woof, woof’. Final Score: Pyramid Hill 1.2.8 lost to Mitiamo 16.14.110 Goal Kickers: N Forbes 1

Best Players: National Hotel

Award: N Moon, Victoria Hotel

Award: T Woolhouse, Others: J

Cooper, T Wagner, B Peters, K

Shelley, J Moon, P Gargan, K

Kerrison

Many thanks to the three Mitiamo

trainers for helping our injured player

Stefan Anderson. Your assistance was

greatly appreciated.

Seniors

Final Score: Pyramid Hill 10.6.66 lost to Mitiamo 14.7.91 Goal Kickers: J Lorraine 3, B Micevski 2, M Dingwall 1, S Gunther 1, B Hancock 1, N Kerr 1, M Scott 1 Best Players: Victoria Hotel Award: S Gunther, National Hotel Award J Wishart, Others: M O’Neil, B Fawcett, A Dobby, M Dingwall, B Goodwin, N Dundon, P Monaghan, B Micevski A huge shout out to Grant Mooney for willingly umpiring the reserves on Saturday. It’s never an easy job to fill, so thanks Grant, a job well done! Another round of applause to our social committee, who put on a ripper of a Trivia night. Surprise of the night was The ‘Mulldragons’ coming home in first place. Thanks to Fitzy for his MC duties! Thanks to all who attended and made it a fun, family night. Remember to pencil in Vote Count/Presentation Day on Saturday 17th September. Starts at 4pm with the Auskick/Net Set Go followed by Junior Grades and then Senior Grades. All families to bring a salad please.

This week sees the last match of the

round against our Calivil neighbours.

For Seniors it do or die, and for our 18’s

it will determine whether they get a

second chance in the finals series. So

let’s give it everything this week.

Go Doggies!

Thank you to Fiona Moon

for providing the Footy

reports this season. Well done!

Out with the old, in with the new

After many decades of service, the old oven at Mitchell park has gone into

retirement. Mitchell park and the PHFNC catering

committee would like to thank the Pyramid Hill Cricket Club, who financially assisted us with this upgrade upon their closure and dispersal of funds to various

organisations. The new oven will be put to great use by the catering committee and anyone who hires the Mitchell park facilities.

If you would like to have a play with the new oven please feel free to come

and help out in the kitchen at the

Loddon Valley

League Grand

Final to be held at

Mitchell park on

Saturday, 10th

September.

All assistance will be appreciated.

Pyramid Hill Football Netball Club

Vote Count/Vote Count/Vote Count/Vote Count/Presentation DayPresentation DayPresentation DayPresentation Day

Saturday, 17th September

4.00 pm

Auskick/Net Set Go followed by Junior Grades then Senior

Grades

All families to bring a salad please.

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MILLER’S AG. SUPPLIES (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, Joan, Penny & Roy

August Specials 10kgX-verminatormousebait-Blocks$160was$183

Pellets$125was$149Fasinex24013LDrenchwithfreegun-$1320was$1408

PurrfectCatFood12kg-only$31.90

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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

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.

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

Concerned about your farm finances?

Looking for options? Need a plan?

A Rural Financial Counsellor can help

All enquiries 1300 769 489

Email: info@sunrcs.com.au

Rural Financial

Counselling Services

Victoria North West

Household 45kg Gas Bottles Now available from

Mark Lacey At the Bendigo Bank

Agency Safe, Prompt and

professional delivery 14 years experience $110 delivered 5455 7305

Bendigo Bank at the

Chemist

13 Kelly Street

Phone: 5455 7305

Fax: 5455 7276

Hours: Monday-Friday

10 am—12

1 pm—4 pm

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: 03 5455 2388

In case of emergency

dial 000

Surgery Hours 8.30am - 6.00pm Monday - Friday

After Hours

Boort District Health 5451 5200

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Chemist Depot

Call in and check out the

styles and colours

At the Chemist Depot

Firewood 1 cubic metre - $120 3.5 cubic metres -

$400 Dry Redgum

Split & Delivered Ring Rob

0428 366 235

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Pyramid Butchery

Paul Walters

Phone:

5455 7115 Smallgoods

Poultry Products Ham & Bacon

Cut up and pack private stock

Spit hire

All Trades Home Maintenance

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Wall & Floor Tiling, Fences, Wall & Floor Tiling, Fences, Wall & Floor Tiling, Fences, Wall & Floor Tiling, Fences, Sheds & all House RepairsSheds & all House RepairsSheds & all House RepairsSheds & all House Repairs

Rob Alexander

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Transport

Grain Gypsum Gravel Hay

Contact Byron

Mobile: 0428 557 404

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Further thanks must be extended to the people who donated items for the raffle, including local businesses the PH Butchery, Coffee Bank and PH Post Office. At the end of three games of twelve ends the winners were Bob Maud’s team from Cohuna. They were the only three game winner and were delighted to take home their succulent-looking pork roasts. Runners up were the Gunbower/ Pyramid combined team comprised of Marg and Graeme L’Huillier and Alan Jobling. There were a number of contenders for second position with a few teams wining two games and losing one, so the point system and was brought into account. A very close third was the Pyramid Hill/ Calivil combined team of Allan Fidler, Andy Nikkelson and John Pickles. They were presented with the “Silly Sausage Award” being unlucky to ‘hit a snag’ – so to speak- and just miss out on the meat pack after calculating points for and against. Congratulations to Allan who took on the bulk of the organisation in the absence of Lionel who is busy sunning himself in Bateman’s Bay with his beautiful bride. The tournament was a great way to get the enthusiasm juices flowing. The greens will be kept in order for practice now leading up to the opening of Pennant, so members can feel free to limber up any time. A reminder that fees are now due and can be paid to Lionel or Marie N.

Pyramid Hill

Bowls Club

Paul Walters Butchery Bowls

Tournament Report

What a great way to kick start the Bowling Season!! Under near perfect conditions, blue skies, sunshine and just a gentle breeze, fourteen teams took to the greens to vie for the points to win some magnificently presented trays of meat donated so generously by our local butcher, Paul Walters. A huge thanks to Paul for his sponsorship! Congratulations to our Green Keepers! With all the rain that has been falling over the previous weeks, it was a challenge to get them dry enough to work on – that’s a surprising change! The greens were beautifully presented and running quite well. Well done to Al & Andy who put in a lot of effort! Thanks to Ian for mowing the surrounds and to Graham for marking the lines. The day’s events were punctuated with a fine meal of yummy, piping hot soup, fresh sandwiches and topped off with home-made sausage rolls. Thanks to the catering committee on their preparation and presentation, and thanks to the ladies who came along to work in the kitchen and the bar. Every bit of effort is truly appreciated and it all adds to the successful running of the day.

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R. A Gregory & Sons

Funeral Directors

John Gregory 5444 0697

Incorp with AG Adams & Sons

Kerang 5452 1111 No travel charge—northern area

Visiting Optometry Service Visiting Optometry Service Visiting Optometry Service Visiting Optometry Service ---- Pyramid HillPyramid HillPyramid HillPyramid Hill

Optometrists from the Australian College of Optometry are visiting

Northern District Community Health Service (NDHS)

on Wednesday, 31st August N.D.C.H.S - 12 Victoria Street, Pyramid Hill

Subsidised glasses are available through the Victorian Eyecare Service

(VES) Prices start from $40 - $60 for people who hold a Centrelink Pension

or Health Care Card.

To book an appointment go to https://www.try booking.com/199165 or con-

tact NDCHS on 5451 0200 to assist with an appointment time.

* Comprehensive eye examinations bulk billed to Medicare

∗ Yearly monitoring for diabetic eye disease

∗ Early detection of eye diseases including: Glaucoma, Cataract, Macular

Degeneration.

∗ Glasses prescription and ordering for reading and long distance glasses

(bifocals, multifocals also available)

∗ Children’s eye examinations and eye examinations for clients with com-

plex needs.

∗ Diagnosis and management of sore eyes, red eyes, dry eyes.

Thursday, 9th August

Ladies’ 18 Hole Stroke

Assembly 9.30 am/Hit off 10 am

Entry $15/player (preferably in by

midday 8th August)

Thursday, 11th August

Ladies’ 4BBB v Stableford

Assembly 9.30am Hit off 10.00am

Entry $25/pair (preferably in by

midday 10th August)

Friday, 12th August

Men’s 4BBB v Stableford

Including Jim Stewart Memorial

Hit off 11.00 am till 12.00 pm

Post Entry $25/pair

Saturday 13th August

Men’s 27 Hole Stroke Pre Entry

27 Hole Event—$25/player

Assembly 9.0 am/Hit off 9.30 am

Lunch provided

18 Hole Event - $20/player

Assembly 12.00 pm

Lunch provided

Sunday, 14th August

3 Person Ambrose

(any combination)

Jan Burke Memorial

3 person Ambrose Mixed Event

Hit off 11 am till 12 pm

Post Entry $30/team

Pyramid Hill Golf Club Annual Tournament 9th -14th August 2016 Entries: Men’s Captain—Don Stewart Phone 0438 366 470 Ladies’ Captain—Jeanette Naylor Phone 5455 7327 or 0400 206 496

* Tournament conditions and sponsors

will be displayed in the Club house *

For more

informa�on:

Gwen Searle

54559238

Kids Rock Tuesday, 23rd August

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

It would be great to see you

kidsROCK

Firewood Firewood Firewood Firewood

Pyramid Hill Football Club

$120 per ute load Phone

Leigh Forster 0427 847 033

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Meg Stewart 0429 366 470, Kate Bartels 0429 671 807 or Chris Mann 0427 876 335

The day will involve:

♦ Soil Biology and what it means for soil fertility and diseases

♦ Paddock walk to assess soil health

♦ Discussion of what this all means for land managers

There will be plenty of time for discussion and questions. The event is free and includes a BBQ lunch.

EVERYONE WELCOME Please RSVP by Friday, 19th August for catering purposes to:

Adam Twigg: 0427 557 253 ajt1505@hotmail.com The Farming for Sustainable Soils project is funded by the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme.

You’re invited

SOIL HEALTH WORKSHOP

With Dr Doris Blaesing (RMCG)

Wednesday, 24th August

10.30 am – 4.30 pm - Pyramid Hill Bowling Clubrooms

The Reynolds Room - Neighbourhood House Margaret Reynolds, has been involved from the very start, having been on the initial community group that formed for five years and the House committee for 25years. Margaret committed herself fully to everything the support group and Neighbourhood House stood for and from that day has been an active committee member. In recognition of her service the meeting room has been named the Reynolds Room . Photo: Cr. Cheryl McKinnon, Gael McIntosh, Sue Amos with Margaret