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17th August, 2017

A community newspaper produced by Pyramid Hill College

Diary August 19-20 Men Alive Men’s Weekend (See details inside)

September 2 Father’s Day 3 Garden Club AGM 9 Lions Market PFNC Presentation Night 12 Emergency Services Info Day 16 “The Road to Nhill” screening 22 End Term 3

October 1 Daylight Saving begins 9 Schools Resume

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

Hold your own stall

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.

2017 Lions Public Speaking

Isabelle Caspani and James Hercott competed in the District 201V6 final of the Lions Club Junior Public Speaking Competition, held at Cohuna on Sunday. Both Isabelle and James were great ambassadors for Pyramid Hill and their public speaking skills impressed the audience. Eight students competed in each section from Barham/Koondrook, Gunbower, Kerang South, Cohuna Consolidated, Lake Charm, East Loddon , Leitchville and Pyramid Hill.

Congratulations to James Hercott, who was selected as the winner of the Year 3 and 4 section. Runner Up was Emily Burrows, from Lake Charm/Mystic Park. James will now compete in the V6 District final which will be held in Tongala on Sunday, 27th August. Good luck James.]

The winner of the Year 5/6 Section was Libby Clymo, from East Loddon P-12 College. Runner up was Laine Hawken, from St. Mary’s College, Cohuna.

Congratulations to both St. Patrick’s Primary School and Pyramid Hill College and teachers for their help and support in running this event. Thank you to Lions Members who helped on the day.

LtoR Emily Burrows, James Hercott, Laine Hawken, Libby Clymo

To commemorate 100 years of Lions, a special gold tin, with Christmas cake inside, has been produced.

These are great collectors’ items or just a special gift. Only $22.

Available from: Vic Hotel, Purple Rain, News & Post, Bendigo Bank.

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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

$2,600

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

Pyramid Hill Lions Club

The Lions club would like to thank previous and present stall holders for their support at the market over the last 12 years. Unfortu-nately, due to lack of community support, we feel the market is no longer viable, so there will no longer be a Lions market held after December, 2017.

The next market will be on Saturday, 9th September, followed by Saturday, 11th November and Saturday, 9th December, which will be the last one ever.

Our local Lions have gold centenary cake tins out at the moment—cost $22.

Available from Bendigo Bank, Purple Rain, Newsagency and Victoria Hotel.

Lions are still collecting batteries, glasses and furniture - please ring:

Tania—0448 557 528, Bill—0427 888 102

Colleen—0478 635 953

All funds raised by Lions goes back to local organisations at the end of each Lion

financial year. The glasses collected, are refurbished and sent to third world

countries.

Wanted Someone to cook the BBQ at the Lions

Market coming up on Saturday 9th September. Also need more stalls -

Car boot sales - have a clean up and sell some of your treasures - $10 per stall.

If anyone would like to do morning tea, please let Tania know

R. A Gregory & Sons

Funeral Directors John Gregory

5444 0697 Incorp with AG Adams & Sons

Kerang 5452 1111 No travel charge—northern area

kidsROCK

Tuesday, 29th 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

For more infor-mation Gwen Searle

5410 7474

0427 713 618

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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

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

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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

Birth Gregor (Mann)

Elli and Damien are pleased to announce the arrival

of a little boy— Landyn Karl Gregor. 9lb 5oz At St. John of God,

Bendigo

Remembering Eileen Green

We were sorry to hear that Eileen Green recently died at the Pyramid Hill Hostel.

Eileen, known to many as “Grassy”, worked with Alan Brooks, known as “Brooksy” in Alan Brooks Agricultural Supplies right from the start. She was there when it first started as a small business in the old barber’s shop on the side of the milk-bar, right through to moving down to the old State Savings Bank and the expansion to “Tom’s” shed. When my father, Alan Brooks, died in 2005 Eileen was the first person I called. Eileen and Brooksy had an amazing understanding of the rhythms, the seasons, the changing needs of the farmers and life in general. They both loved the shop, they loved their farmers and they loved their bowls. Their time at the shop was skilfully negotiated around their bowls commitments.

Eileen was a valued member of the bowling club and she enthusiastically encouraged and taught many people to play bowls, including two of our friends who have gone on to be club presidents and state finalists in their own club. After Brooksy died, Eileen stayed on for nearly 2 years and steered us through some difficult times. Not only had my father died, but we were in the middle of the worst drought on record. In the next 2 years, before we sold to Neville Miller, Eileen guided us, taught us and protected us. She was often short on words but always astute and precise in her assessment.

Eileen had the best seat in town. From her desk she could see anyone coming in or out of town. She knew everyone and every-thing. Eileen was fiercely proud of her family and her farmers. She had the best seat in town and we hope she still does.

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Ken Talbot

Cleaning Call Ken for all your

carpet and upholstery cleaning needs Free quotes!

Phone:

0437 479 738

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∗ 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

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House 5455 7129

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Community Phone Book It's that time of year again! To update

your address or phone number if you have previously been listed, or to be added if you are new to town. Last week's press has the form or drop into the house or newsagency to fill one in.

Food Culture Exchange Programme It's on Friday 25th, 3:30pm at the Senior Citizens Hall. This month, Filipino Biko Sticky Rice vs. Australian Vanilla Slice. We are already partially booked, with last month a

whopping 35 people! Drop into the house to reserve your space for just $5

and be entertained by Helen and the food demonstrators!

Reception Area - why don't you drop in to check out our new reception area and let us know what you think? It's still a work in

progress, but we think the new modern look is refreshing!

Computer Room - did you know that our computers have multiplied? We now have 4 computers in our newly arranged computer lab. It's almost ready for regular computer lessons, to be advertised soon.

Volunteers Wanted Would you like to be a part of our fun and

energetic team? We'd love to have you in our bright new reception area, for 2 hours a week, to greet guests as they come in. Apply at the house.

ValeValeValeVale

Schilling, John

Loved husband of Robyn (decd), Father of Lorraine (decd), Jo, Lisa, Denise and families. Dad, you

were such a lovely man, would help anyone if you could. Love from us all.

Schilling, John

Loved husband of Robyn , dear friend and nephew of Wanda

We will miss you.

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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 &

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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

Domes8c, 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 Garden ClubPyramid Hill Garden ClubPyramid Hill Garden ClubPyramid Hill Garden Club

Annual General Meeting Monday, 3rd September

1.30 pm At Men’s Shed, Kelly Street

Pyramid Hill

New members welcome

Australia Day Awards - Nominate Now!

Even though Australia Day seems quite a while away, now is the time to start considering honouring those in our community who have given so much to our Shire with an Australia Day award nomination. Council is now receiving nominations for the Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Group/Event of the Year awards.

Please have a think about people and groups in our community who have made an outstanding achievement or contributed towards values such as a fair go, community values, sport, cultural diversity and support. Nominations are also open for the 2018 Community Service Awards. These awards recognise the outstanding contribution to the local community during 2017 or noteworthy service to the community over a number of years. An award is given for each ward (Boort, Inglewood, Tarnagulla, Terrick and Wedderburn).

Nominations for the awards close on Friday, 6 October.

Nomination forms and more information is

available from www.loddon.vic.gov.au, calling

the Wedderburn Council Office on 5494 1200 or

by contacting Shannon Brown on 0429 380 465 or

emailing loddonausday@bigpond.com.

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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

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

Boort & District Probus Club

Meeting

** Changed** Friday 1st September

10:00 am at BRIC

Drew Chislett Photography

Visitors and Guests welcome to attend from 11:00 am

———————————————————

** New Date** Friday 6th October 10:00 am at BRIC

Information and general discussion on the ever

present threat of SCAMS Come along and learn how to protect yourself - its FREE!

Visitors and Guests welcome to attend from 11:00 am

“Road to Nhill” Update

Thank you very much to the Pyramid Hill Historical Society for compiling and putting up the Road to Nhill displays in the Store window and Miller's Ag window. Both displays are very eye catching, look fabulous and are of great interest to locals and visitors alike. Thank you for digging into your extensive archives and taking the time to help promote the movie.

We had a great idea from a local community member to raffle 2 family passes to the movie. You can buy a raffle ticket at either Pyramid Hill News and Post or Miller's Ag Supplies for $2 a ticket. Thank you very much to these two businesses for having the raffle gear and tin on your shop counters. The raffle will be drawn on Friday September 8th by the Pyramid Hill Memorial Hall Commit-tee of Management. Be in it to win it!

St. Thomas’ Anglican Church

Sunday August 20th

9.00am Morning Prayer UCA to join us

Sunday August 27th 11.00am Eucharist

Further enquiries please phone

Minister: Rev’d Pam Lawry Ph: 0428 368 338

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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

Firewood Firewood Firewood Firewood For SaleFor SaleFor SaleFor Sale

Pyramid Hill Football Club

$120 per ute load Phone

Leigh Forster 0427 847 033

Pyramid Hill

Prescription Depot

& Cohuna Amcal

Pharmacy

Check out our monthly catalogue specials

Expert advice from our pharmacist any time.

5455 7016

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

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.

The menALIVE Weekend is an opportunity for men to explore what makes them feel fully alive. During the weekend, the menALIVE team will share about their lives, the challenges they face and the hope they have discovered in seeking to walk this journey with God. The experience of the weekend is powerful and dynamic and many men are inspired and encouraged with a new sense of purpose and mission. The weekend is organised by men in your local community and conducted by an experienced team of menALIVE leaders. It is suitable for all men from 18 years of age.

Saturday, 19th August—full day Sunday, 20th August—half day

Program

Saturday—8-8.45 am Registration

8 pm—end of day

(BYO lunch BBQ dinner provided)

Sunday—8.30 am Start 12.30 Parish Mass to finish weekend

Cost: $30(concessions available) Includes: Workshops, morning & afternoon tea and BBQ dinner (fresh lamb) and drinks on Saturday.

Enquiries/RSVP to: Rommel Umali—0431 193 021

melyenoh14@yahoo.com

Bernie Smith - 5457 8280

John Wallinger - 0488 333 728

Father Jun Jun - 0428 792 150

RSVP encouraged

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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 specials:

Frozen Chicken Schnitzels

4 for $10

Red Capsicums $5 kg

Tomatoes—$5 kg

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

P.H.F.N.C Presentation Night

Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday,

9th September9th September9th September9th September At the Memorial HallAt the Memorial HallAt the Memorial HallAt the Memorial Hall

6.00 pm6.00 pm6.00 pm6.00 pm Dress: Semi FormalDress: Semi FormalDress: Semi FormalDress: Semi Formal

Starting with Auskick Net Set Go

Followed by Junior and Senior

Netball and Football

Footballers please bring a salad and Netballers a

sweet please

No Cost

Dress: Semi formal

Death NoticeDeath NoticeDeath NoticeDeath Notice

John Dean Simms Born—18.4.1956

Passed 13.8.2017

Graveside Service at 11 am Monday, 21st August Pyramid Hill Cemetery

Then after, at 50 Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill (Mick & Dee’s)

Seniors’ News At our AGM on Friday, 11th August, after a yummy lunch, we welcomed some new faces. President: June Ballis Vice President: Bernie Cockfield

Treasurer: T Walters Secretary: Zelma Doyle

Asst Treasurer: Peg Cameron

Committee Members: R Dutton, W Atkins, K Jackman, K O’Toole, B Newstead, J Harley. Well done all. Looking forward to working harmoniously together and having some fun as well. Fees to be a member—$5—

now due and payable to the Treasurer, Trevor or Assistant Treasurer, Peg.

Tillows Fashions are coming on Monday, 11th September. Vast range of brands, including Black Pepper, Lady Lyn, to name a few. Good quality and good bargains. Sizes 8-18 and some 20, 22 and 24’s. Followed by a light luncheon. Tillows have donated a $30 voucher for a raffle—$1. Even if you’re not buying anything, the more bottoms on seats, the merrier! Will be an enjoyable event. Hope to see you there.

Next luncheon is on Friday, 8th September. 11.45 am. $10 for two course meal. If your name is down and no show, without reasonable notice, you may have to pay. Last week, 35 names but only 25 attended. Makes it hard for catering, as the food has already been purchased. Having said all that, anyone is welcome to come along and enjoy a social get together or any other activity we have. Card Bingo is very popular, carpet bowls also available.

Welcome home to Wanda and good to see Peg and Joan back on the move. Happy birthday to anyone

Stay well, Stay safe.

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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

August Specials - Equimax Horse Wormer, just $15

Ocean Blue Washing Powder 20kg ($4.25/kg) Seresto Dog Flea Collar—protects from fleas & ticks for up to 8 mths

Golden Yolk 22kg just $15.50!! 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 Fiesta

Help Needed

Volunteers needed to help with making the masks — a workshop

will be arranged. Please contact Marilyn

0432 235 648

Save the Date!Save the Date!Save the Date!Save the Date! Emergency Services

Education & Information Day

On Tuesday, 12th September, the Pyramid Hill CFA will be holding

an emergency services day at Mitchell Park. This will be a fun

and informative day with all emergency services present.

CFA, SES, Ambulance Victoria, Victoria Police and Life Saving Victoria, will all have displays/

activities for people to be involved in.

All members of the community are invited. Watch for more

information and in the meantime, put the date in your calendar or

diary and come along to help make it a very successful day.

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Ross James

ELECTRICAL

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♦ Residential

♦ Commercial

♦ Industrial

Mobile:

0447 161 892 rossjameselectrical@live.com.au

Northern District

Community Health

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Pyramid Hill

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The Pyramid Hill CFA have initiated the day and CERT, SES, Victoria Police and Lifesaving Victoria are all on board for the community Emergency Services day which will he held on Tuesday, 12th September.

Students from East Loddon P-12, St Patrick’s School and Pyramid Hill College will be attending and will participate in an array of interactive activities. The local school students have been researching emergency services available in the community and have created posters and colouring pages promoting the day.

The day will also feature a couch Question & Answer session with local ex-students currently working in the emergency services. Lunch will be provided by the Lion’s Club.

Community members are urged to come along and support the day and learn about the role and responsibili-ties of the services. It will all be happening at Mitchell Park so keep the date free!

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Pyramid Hill Football

Finals are here and what a great way to start with the U/18's and Reserves both winning their respective games. Although recording a convincing win the U/18's must remain focused as Inglewood were severely under manned, playing with only 14 players, and the competition will only get tougher as you progress deeper into finals. Great to see some Senior footballers there over the weekend in support of both teams and thank you to the Senior boys who did water for both the Saturday and Sunday games, it is very encouraging for these teams to see you being involved in their games.

Under 18s

Finals time, what we have been looking forward to all season. We came up against Inglewood out at Mitiamo and the boys were keen to stamp their authority early. We started with the breeze and won plenty of contested ball in the middle, giving our forwards first use and we took a 34 point buffer into quarter time. We continued our dominance in the middle of the ground and the margin increased at each break. James Vlaeminck found himself on the end of many passages of play as he kicked 6 goals and our midfield brigade where outstanding for the entirety of the match. The final margin was 132 points as we now prepare for a big Semi Final showdown against the Maiden Gully YCW Eagles. Final Scores: Pyramid Hill 22.14.146 defeated Inglewood 2.2.14

Goals: J. Vlaeminck 6, X. Ryan 4, E. Caburnay 3, B. Pickersgill 3, B. Goodwin 2, M. Gunther 2, S. Gunther 1, D. Mitchell 1. Victoria Hotel Award: Steven Gunther. Brad Peters Award: James Vlaeminck. Brett Hercus Transport Award: Jimmy Ryan. Others: Ed Caburnay, Rys Attard.

Millers Ag Award: Bailey Goodwin. Pyramid Bakery Cafe Award: Xav Ryan. Special Award: Jake Hilson.

Reserves

It was the first final the boys have been in for a few years and " boy oh boy, wow wee" were the boys up for the contest. With Paddy "the smooth operator" Monaghan and Scott "the betterman" Mann dominating in the centre with bulk clearances. Matt "chicken little" Scott, was kicking well with three straight, and it was a solid defensive effort by Jim "the don" Ritchie and Dylan "Fred Flintstone" Holden. Dylan "courageous captain" Tonkin, was dominant across half back and Mitchell "the parcel" Stewart was a running machine. Troy "the package" Woolhouse, was all class and how he didn't make the AFL baffles me. Mitch "one inch" Dingwall was a goal kicking machine. It is going to be a massive week on the track as we prepare for Mitamo this Sunday. Up the doggies, woof woof!

Final Scores: Pyramid Hill 9.5.59 defeated Inglewood 3.10.28

Goals: D. Mann 2, M. Scott 2, M. Dingwall 2, S. Chamberlain 1, P. Monaghan 1, J. Woodward 1.

Egan Taylor Award: Paddy Mona-ghan. Pony Award: Mitch Dingwall. National Hotel Award: Scott Mann. Others: Dylan Tonkin, Dylan Holden, Dave Mann, Matt Moon, Troy Woolhouse.

We now enter the second week of finals which see our U/18's play at Newbridge on Saturday against Maiden Gully/YCW and our Reserves at Bridgewater on Sunday against Mitiamo. This is not the time for either side to take the foot off the pedal and both games will require our best football to be on display to get the desired results. Good luck to both teams.

Until next week.........Go Doggies.

Pyramid Hill Netball Finals—Week 1

12th & 13th August 2017

A GRADE – Qualifying Final Pyramid Hill v Newbridge

In the first quarter, Newbridge came out strongly. Their tall strong defenders created a physical battle making it a challenge in attack. The second quarter was a much more even contest with the girls digging deep to keep themselves in the game. Abbey and Kate worked hard in defence to create some turnovers. The mid court worked hard at bringing the ball into our goalers who worked tirelessly. In the 3rd quarter, Newbridge extended their lead to 9 at 3 quarter time. Pyramid had given themselves plenty of work to do in the last but went down to a better side on the day. Newbridge 49 d. Pyramid Hill 33

Best - Kate Burton

B GRADE – Elimination Final Pyramid Hill v Mitiamo

We knew it would be a competitive game against Mitiamo and it was. The first quarter saw accurate goaling from Megan and Amber despite strong defensive pressure from the Mitiamo defence. Scores were level going into the first break. Conditions heated up in the 19 degree weather, with Hayley and Casey rebound-ing strongly throughout the game, creating more opportunities for the Pyramid Hill goalers. At half time we were down by 1. Mitiamo continued to make changes trying to improve their attack but Tania, Loz and Chelsea made it difficult for them. The third quarter saw Pyramid take the lead after some great intercepts and controlled play into goals although Mitiamo responded to be again even at the break! Both crowds were on the edge of their seats as Pyramid Hill settled and ran out eventual winners by 3! Pyramid Hill 38 d. Mitiamo 35

Best – Megan Gunther 15 & UNDER – Elimination Final Pyramid Hill v Inglewood

The sun was shining as the girls prepared themselves for their very first final. After a very inspirational speech from their coach the girls stepped on court with a few nerves and butterflies, but were able to control the game from the very first whistle. Every team member gave 110% and their hard work and superb coaching from Karlee and Abbey really showed this week. It was an absolute pleasure to watch each and every girl play the best netball they have ever played. Congratulations girls and keep up the great work. Best luck next week against Calivil in the 1st Semi-Final. Pyramid Hill 63 d. Inglewood 23

Best – Amy Murfitt

Good Luck

Well done to

Pyramid Hill

Under 15

Netballers and

Under 18

Footballers on

their wins over

the week end

and good luck

this weekend.

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Another former local returning for a hit Tony Pearson and partner Andrew Zanker from Manangatang won A grade with 46 points on a C/b from regular Melbourne visitors Pat McKay & Paul Mitchell. Another former member in Steve Delikatzis rounded up a more than useful partner in Grant Mooney for the Non-handicap trophy; a score of 39 points good enough to win on a C/b from new golfers Peter Gargan and Dave Mann.

A total of 10 novelty events gave golfers a chance to claim a prize regularly during their round. NTP 2nd Pat McKay at 93 cm, this proved to close enough to be NTP over tournament with Pat returning to Melbourne with an Engel fridge kindly donated by Landmark Echuca. NTP 10th R Clark NTP 12th Dean Marshall NTP 16th David Campbell from Neangar Park. 2nd shot NTP on 3rd Brendan James, 9th Brad Duncan and 18th Gerry Carmody showing he hasn’t lost any of his flair from yester year. Long Drives A-grade Sean Gallagher B-Grade Brendan James and over 65’s David Campbell. A field of 42 golfers fronted up on Saturday morning for the 27-hole stroke play event also incorporating the WH Schmidt perpetual trophy, with some having celebrated a little too hard the previous evening, but none the less keen to take on the wind and the intricacies that form part of our unique course. Regular visitor from Melbourne Michael Morris claimed the honours for the W.H. Schmidt trophy with a very tidy 5 over par score of 110 for the 27 holes. B Grade 27 scratch went to Barry Meighan from Calivil with a score of128; a seasoned campaigner around the “Hill” with years of knowledge of the tricky winds. 27-hole Net events were won by locals Steve Gibson in A grade with 101.5 and our newest member Gav Kerr winning B grade with 98. Gav also took home the coveted Souflott cup which is sure to take pride of place on the mantle piece for 12 months.

Other winners were Grant Mooney (A grade) and P Kuiper (B grade) 18-hole scratch. Ted Carmody (A) and Ray Bruce (B) 18 Net, while 9-hole winners went too Ian Hubble, Andy Freemantle, Steve Amos and old man Jim Hoban.

The Murray Williamson 2nd shot on hole 6 Aaron Morris, NTP 2 S Robinson, 12 Jim Hoban, 16 Aaron Morris, 2nd shot 18 Rob Daniel. Longest drive A grade Aaron Morris, B grade Sean Slater and teams event winners A Freemantle, S Gibson, B Meighan, F Schmidt.

Sunday’s Jan Burke Memorial event a 3-person Ambrose event had 26 teams competing. A relaxing day in glorious sunshine was enjoyed by all which included a strong contingent from Kerang and several representa-tives from Cohuna. The eventual mixed winners who earned the right for their names to be added to the highly sought-after trophy was: Scratch winners Glen Bartels, Kate Bartels & Andrew Whatley with 65 and Net winners all out of the same coaching stable Adam Twigg, Meg Stewart & Adam Gould. Other events Men’s Scratch from Kerang Chris Waterson, Tony Hall & Don Ross with a fine 64. Men’s Handicap also from Kerang Shane Dibsdale, Ash Meehan and Peter Morris with 66-8-

58. Non-Handicap winners from Cohuna Dave McNamara, Wayne Dye and Wayne Miller with 67. NTP ladies 2 Georgina Amos, 12 Ros Dunne 16 Katrina McNaughton. Men 2 Andrew Marr, 10 Michael Morris, 12 Peter Eaglestone 16 Matt Hoare. Longest Drive Ladies A- Sue Amos B- Joan James, Men A- Todd Louttit B- John Davison. NTP 2nd shot 3rd Aaron Morris 18th Tony Hall.

An event of this size does not happen without significant input from members, people who put the club before themselves are why tourna-ments such as this continue to be successful and of course the businesses who sponsor with goods or cash. A full sponsors list will be in next week’s press but a special mention to Echuca used Cars, Palmody Bus Lines, Advance Survey and Design, Ladson Excavation’s, Loddon Shire, Victoria Hotel, BLJ Building, Kerang Carpet Court and MVP feeds

2017 Annual Golf

Tournament a Huge

Success

The 2017 Pyramid Hill golf club’s annual tournament has been hailed a huge success with a total of 288 entries over the 4 days of play. This was an increase of 15 % on the previous year and is just reward for the hard work of local members in preparing the course and organising such a marvellous event. The Ladies 4BBB was played in rather cool conditions on Thursday with a total of 26 pair enjoying a course that was presented in tip top condition. Local girl Georgina Amos & partner Christine Kithu carded the day high score of 43 points to claim the A grade trophy. Runners up on 40 points were Sue Thompson & Gayle Gray. In the B Grade Trish Bamford and Sherryn Pedersen from Elmore claimed the honours with a score of 42 points from Runners up also from Elmore Joy Rasmussen & Lorna Wilson. NTP on hole 2- Nola Henning, hole 12 Di Walker, hole 16 Lorna Wilson at 160 cm which would prove to be unbeatable over the tournament, while Noelene Ralphs from Calivil made certain of the straightest drive with her Tee shot coming to rest on the string.

56 Men’s pairs assembled on Friday for the J.A Stewart memorial event. As is the tradition the day had a strong representation from former locals, but it was local members the two L’s Life member Jim Hoban and Larger than life Tony Mullins holding up the shield at days end with a score of 47 points, also claiming B grade honours as well. They won on a countback from defending champions Graham Ballis & Wesley Moon, Graham’s lack of match fitness proving decisive with Wesley carrying the load over the final few holes.

Gav Kerr with the Souflott Cup