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27th October, 2016

A community newspaper produced by Pyramid Hill College

Diary

November 1 Melbourne Cup Day 2 Pyramid Pre-School AGM 7.30pm 8 PFNC AGM 8pm Footy Sheds

11 Remembrance Day Pharmacy Shopping Night 5pm

16 Neighbourhood House AGM 6pm 17 Netball Operations Comm AGM

December 11 Community Carols 12 College Presentation Night

17 Swimming Pool 50th Birthday 16 PHC Pool Day

20 Schools Finish

Only 8 Weeks to Christmas

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

Beware - Computer Virus

Lately several people in our community have been hit with a very nasty computer virus called “cryptolocker”. Cryptolocker encrypts everything it can find on your computer (and often other computers in your house or business), and demands a ransom payment in return for the password required to get your files back. Encrypting means scrambling the contents of the file in a way so as it cannot be fixed without a password. Usually it is not possible to get the files back without paying the ransom to overseas criminals who may or may not help you. However, it is possible to retrieve the files from a backup that you took before the virus hit. Sometimes the computer will keep “Previous Versions” of your files, and sometimes it is possible to retrieve them from these previous versions,

however the virus sometimes deletes these too.

These viruses seem to most commonly be coming through emails claiming to be from either AGL Energy or Australia Post, but they could come from any email or website, amongst other sources. I recently had a case where the virus got onto the home computer, then when through a wireless network (about 1.3km’s through the air) to their dairy and encrypted everything on the dairy computer as well. Thankfully everything important was backed-up, so nothing much was lost, but it would have been a very serious problem for their business if backups weren’t taken. There is only really 3 things you can do to protect yourself: 1) Keep your computer operating system (Windows or Mac) and anti-virus

program up to date. 2) Be very careful what you do on the internet. An anti-virus program can only do so much, and it will often miss many new threats. 3) BACKUP, BACKUP, BACKUP… It is very important that you backup any files that you do not want to lose. You must have at least 2 copies of any file you care about (but the more the better), each copy stored on a different disk. The backup copy/s must be disconnected from your computer except for when you are running a backup, and should preferably be stored in another building in case of a fire. These viruses often delete or encrypt your backups too, even on another computer. If you do cop one of these, turn your computer off immediately, leave it turned off, unplug any external storage such as USB drives, and do not use the computer until it has been fixed up. Nick Marlow

Applications for Applications for Applications for Applications for Swimming Pool Kiosk Swimming Pool Kiosk Swimming Pool Kiosk Swimming Pool Kiosk Workers close 5.00pmWorkers close 5.00pmWorkers close 5.00pmWorkers close 5.00pm Monday, 31st October.Monday, 31st October.Monday, 31st October.Monday, 31st October.

Enquiries to Enquiries to Enquiries to Enquiries to Colleen HampsonColleen HampsonColleen HampsonColleen Hampson

0427 506 375

Remembrance DayRemembrance DayRemembrance DayRemembrance Day Friday, 11th NovemberFriday, 11th NovemberFriday, 11th NovemberFriday, 11th November Pyramid Hill CollegePyramid Hill CollegePyramid Hill CollegePyramid Hill College

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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

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

Total is $3,500

2 Jokers still on the board 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

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

Pyramid Hill Golf Club Tuesday evening the Pyramid Hill Golf Club held its AGM. In the President’s report, Tony Mullins spoke of this year’s challenges, in particular keeping up with the fast growing grass on the course. To keep the course playable it had to be mown every week, that is a lot of mowing. He also spoke of the mini revamp of the club house with the laying of new carpet and the purchase of a golf cart, a real must in this day and age. Overall the Tournament numbers were up and Tony thanked all of those that contributed to this years clubs success. The incoming committee is as follows:

President: Glen Bartels Vice President: Tony Mullins Captain: Don Stewart Vice Captain: Stephen Amos Secretary: Joan James Treasurer: Robert Ervin Handicapper: Stephen Amos General Committee: Ted Carmody, Trevor Stevens, Jim Hoban, Ron Ritchie, Steve Marshall, Paul Walters, Lloyd Naylor, Ladies President and Ladies Captain Social Committee: Jim Hoban, Tony Mullins, Robert Ervin, Glen Bartels, Paul Walters Greens Director: Trevor Stevens Assistant Greens Director: Ron Ritchie NDGA Delegates: Sue Amos, Trevor Stevens, Sue Marshall Match Committee: Glen Bartels, Stephen Amos, Don Stewart, Sue Amos, Jeanette Naylor Press Officer: Sue Amos Next general meeting:

Tuesday 28th February 2017

Coming Soon Pyramid Hill

CWCI Coffee & Dessert & Heart Sisters In November

Watch for date Theme: Anxiety & Depression - caring for yourself and others

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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

Thank You to all Who Thank You to all Who Thank You to all Who Thank You to all Who Helped Make the Helped Make the Helped Make the Helped Make the

DayDayDayDay Pyramid Hill & District Historical Society & Pioneer Machinery Inc held an open day at Mitchell Park on Sunday October 16 2016. The weather was overcast and no glare. Mr. Peter Walsh MP launched the book, “Sale O Hooroo and Sundries 1890-1899” taken from the Pyramid Hill Adver-tiser. They came, they went and what they did in between. With this book we caught up with a lot of people who slipped through the net in “Profiles of our Past” and “Weddings Great & Small 1890-1899” who were part of the community during this time. With Family History being such a big pastime we can now help more peo-ple with that little extra towards their fami-ly tree. To our knowledge no other Histori-cal Society has produced a book of this

nature.

Mr. John Forbes, OAM responded to Peter Walsh and if you read John’s book “Forbesy” you will know what he was talk-

ing about

Our thanks to all the stall holders, donors of the raffles, owners of classic cars, Bill Boyd for guess the weight of the sheep, Catalina Band who had the crowd singing along and last but not least the Footy- net

ladies for their catering

If you would like a book or a Christmas present they are available from Pyramid Post & News, Raeleen or at the Museum every Tuesday or whenever the door is open. The book sells for $30 and includes

Parish maps.

Notice of the Pyramid Hill

Neighbourhood House

Annual General Meeting

To be held on Wednesday

16th November, 6pm at

Victoria Hotel.

All welcome

Nominations for Committee

close on Tuesday

15th November 5pm

Nomination forms are

available at the house.

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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

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

Purple Rain Purple Rain Purple Rain Purple Rain 7 Kelly Street 7 Kelly Street 7 Kelly Street 7 Kelly Street

Great range of Men’s & Women’s

Giftware New & Pre-loved Clothing Get in early for Christmas

Lay by available Filipino Groceries New stock arriving We do “different”

Open Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30 - 1.30 pm.

Thursday & Friday - 10am—5.30pm

New Timetable Due to Line Works No Trains - Coaches - allow 60 mins

longer travel time - 4-30/10/16

From Melbourne/Bendigo Monday – Friday

Coach Departs Bendigo 10.16am

Arrives Pyramid station 11.36am

Coach departs Melb 6.24 pm

Leaves Bendigo 8.54 pm

Arrives Pyramid 10.04 pm

Tuesday and Thursday

(Need to book on Thursdays)

Coach dep Melb 1.15 pm

Coach dep Bendigo 3.30 pm

Arrive Pyramid 4.49pm

Friday Only

Coach dep Melb 7.23pm Bendigo 9.40

Arrives Pyramid 10.35 pm

Saturday only

Coach dep Bendigo 10.55am

Arrives Pyramid 12.31pm

Coach dep Melb 6.36

Arrives Pyramid 10.08

Sunday only

Coach dep Bendigo 8.36am

Arrives Pyramid 12.10pm

Coach dep Melb 6.36

Arrives Pyramid 10.08

To Melbourne/Bendigo

Monday – Friday

Coach dep Pyramid 8.40am & 2.13pm

Arrives Bendigo 10.05 am & 3.38pm

Arrives Melb 12.10pm & 5.43pm

Tuesday and Thursday

Coach dep Pyramid 10.55am

Coach dep Bendigo 12.15pm

Arrives Melbourne 2.35pm

Friday only

Coach dep Pyramid 5.05 pm

Arrives Bendigo 6.20 pm

Arrives Melb 8.52 pm

Saturday only

Coach dep Pyramid 8.40am & 3.00 pm

Arrives Bendigo 10.05 am & 4.25 pm

Arrives Melb 12.10pm & 6.30pm

Sunday only

Coach dep Pyramid 8.40 am & 5.53 pm

Arrives Bendigo 10.05 am & 7.18 pm

Arrives Melb 11.29 am & 9.23 pm

CASUAL WORK

AVAILABLE

Cherry packing work will be

available during November for a

limited number of days.

Award wages paid.

Please contact Tara on

0429408292 for more information

and to express interest.

Attention Travellers

Please do not park in the bus area at the train station.

The bus needs room to manoeuvre and park in the designated area.

Pyramid Hill

Pharmacy Depot Is holding our annual Xmas

Gift Shopping Night Friday, 11th November

5.00pm For drinks & nibbles

Lucky door prizes on the night

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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

Tuesday Night Netball

The nights games kicked off with two of the competition heavy weights looking to make a statement. The first quarter was hotly contested and Pink held a one point lead at quarter time. Unfortunately for Pink the "old man" of the competition started to tire and Blue took full advantage to go into half time with a four goal lead. In the second half Pink tried to close the gap but to no avail with Blue winning 38 goals to 30. In the second game the stakes were just as high with the Red team looking to get off the bottom of the ladder. The Green team were with out their inspirational leader and it showed as they seemed to struggle to find any rhythm the first half with Red having a handy 9 goal lead by the long break. The second half saw the Green team claw back the margin but it wasn't enough as Red held their nerve to chalk up their second win with 29 goals to 22. Only percentage separates the sides now so this will insure an entertaining rematch in 5 weeks time. Next week sees Red v Pink at 7pm and Blue v Purple at 8pm. Green has the bye.

Ladder

Team Pts For Ag _%

Blue 24 297 172 172

Purple 16 246 204 121

Pink 16 215 215 100

Green 8 199 271 73 Red 8 159 253 63

Concrete & Quarry Products

Phone: 5455 7304

Lions Club

Lions Market - Saturday, 12th November Come along and check out the stalls and have some BBQ food - everyone welcome to hold a stall. Just let Bill or Tania know.

Lions Christmas Cakes - Coming soon

Batteries,+Hearing Aids & Glasses Lions are still collecting these items - if you have any to dispose of, please call Tania or Bill or drop them in the letter box at 4 Albert Street, Pyramid Hill - well maybe not the batteries!

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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 6.30pm (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

Sacrament of

Reconciliation

Preparation for the Sacrament

of Reconciliation is to commence shortly in readiness

for the receival of the Sacrament on

Thursday 8th December at St. Patrick's Church,

Pyramid Hill. The Sacrament will be

conferred following morning Mass on this date.

Interested candidates are to contact St. Patrick's Primary School (5455 7220) prior to

the 4th of November. This program is offered to all baptised candidates who are in

Grade 2 or 3 or older.

St. Thomas’ Anglican Church

Sunday October 30th 11.00am Eucharist

Sunday November 6th

* No service at St. Thomas’

10.00am Eucharist at St. John’s Bears Lagoon

Further enquiries please phone Minister: Rev’d Pam Lawry

Ph: 0428 368 338

Chaplain Role

Pyramid Hill College We are currently seeking a suitable applicant to work with Pyramid Hill College as Chaplain – 0.4FTE. You would work closely with other well-being and allied health staff in: • Providing students, their families and staff with support and/or appropriate referrals • Providing pastoral care and guidance to students about values, and spiritual and ethical matters • Supporting students and staff to create an environment which promotes the physical, emotional, social, spiritual and intellectual development and wellbeing of all students – of cooperation, mutual respect, and an understanding of diversity.

Job Requirements The suitable applicant needs to be qualified and dedicated to the welfare of young people, their families, teaching staff and the wider community. To apply you will need the following:

• Minimum Cert IV in Youth Work, Pastoral Care or equivalent (Education, Social Sciences / Counselling, Theology – including units in Referrals and Mental Health)

• A personal commitment to Christian faith and values and adherence to ACCESS Ministries' Statement of Faith,

• Reference from a Minister, Priest, Pastor or Leader from the Christian Community you are currently involved with.

• A valid Working with Children Check and Police Check

Demonstrated experience/knowledge in: - Working effectively with children or young people - Providing pastoral care - Working within a team - Communicating with a range of people in a range of settings. If you are passionate about being a positive role model in the lives of young people and meet the minimum requirements we would

love to hear from you.

To request an application pack please email garnott@accessministries.org.au or call

0419 811 051.

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5 tonne excavator for hire5 tonne excavator for hire5 tonne excavator for hire5 tonne excavator for hire ---- TrenchingTrenchingTrenchingTrenching ---- DesiltingDesiltingDesiltingDesilting ---- Irrigation pipes and outletsIrrigation pipes and outletsIrrigation pipes and outletsIrrigation pipes and outlets ---- Auger post holesAuger post holesAuger post holesAuger post holes

Phone Jason 0439 871 880 jaslance@hotmail.com

Andy, Allan F & Allan J won their first game in magnificent style, but from there it was all downhill. The solitary score in the last game looked a bit sad against the 17 shots accumulated by their opponents. So, that leaves us with the question this week… Where’s the chicken joke? Martin Luther Chicken Jr. said: "I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads and not be questioned of their reason!" Mid-week Friday Pennant: As reported last week, Mid-week Pennant became Friday Pennant, but similarly to Saturday there was very little joy. The main difference was that the match was played at Pyramid and the weather was not quite as cold. Many of the players were the same, just different combinations and a few less men.

Division 1 could not find a win

anywhere. Kate (Skip), Marie N., Ian

and Jean made a miraculous

comeback after lunch and a very

tardy start. They finished a creditable

5 shots short of the win (22-27)

considering the calibre of the

opposition. Lionel may think Jean

had already taken the catch of the

year when she snared him and got

him hitched, but she showed she

could still scoop up the goods when

she deftly caught the dizzying third

who almost toppled onto the pool of

bowls. Her quick reflexes saved

what could have been a very messy

situation. Great catch, Jean – again!!

Jan (Skip), Glenys, Brian & Helen

were right in the mix for most of the

game but fell away in the finish to go

down (20-31). Nola (Skip), Marg,

Andy & Graham went down 12-24.

Continued next page

Pyramid Bowling Club It can only be deduced that Mother Nature is not in favour of bowls – or at least Pennant Bowls. A study of the weather forecasts for the immediate fortnight show a prediction for rain and strong winds on the scheduled days for Pennant matches. Really??!! Aren’t there enough challenges when playing bowls without always having to contend with the crazy elements!! Saturday Pennant And true to form, Mother Nature did her best to make bowling as uncomfortable as possible on Saturday when the bitter winds were enough to freeze the flames in the fireplace! Despite layers of clothing, the cold made our fingers stiff and not even the hand warmers could get the blood flowing to our extremities. Only the opposition was running hot. It was a miserable day with some very miserable scores as we took on the very powerful Cohuna teams. Results: Division 1- Fred (skip), Laurie, Marie N. & Bill took a while to adjust to the conditions and after winning the first end with two shots stagnated for quite a while before adding to that score. Fortunately, the warm cuppa at half time got the blood flow circulating and they managed to peg back the opposition to reach a 15-15 draw on the 15th end. From there it was a tight struggle to ascertain the lead and hang on to a two shot win (21-19). Full credit must be given to Fred who held his team (Laurie, Marie N & Bill) together with some outstanding precision bowling. Being the only winning rink for the day they were clear winners of the Incentive Award this week. Lionel (Skip), Kate, Jean & Andy went from riches to rags. After claiming the accolades last week they came up against a much more skilful team this week and could only muster up a meagre 9 shots to 38. It didn’t matter what they did, their opponents could pull out something extra special to top it!

But, like true champions they fronted up to the Kerang Golf tournament the next day and came away with the Runners’-Up prize. After a bad experience it’s always good to get back on the horse! Beau (Skip), Marie S, Jan & Graham competed strongly but like others had some wayward heads. Well down at the break, they worked their way back to end just 9 shots in arrears (16-25). When the siren finally sounded to call full time the tally showed that we were well beaten (46-82) and players made their escape from the cold, and the embarrassment, to the warmth of the Clubrooms and the warm friendship of the Cohuna folk. Division 3: were unable to register a winning rink this week, however their scores were slightly more respectable. Brian (Skip) Nola., George & Lorraine F were the best performers and only missed out on the win by two shots (21-23). Jan (Skip), Lorraine D, Robyn & Rose kept abreast of their opponents for the first part of the game but succumbed toward the end to lose by 16 shots (15-31). Allan F., Neil, Beth & Alan J had a tougher day again going down 16-27. They are gradually creeping up to the winning stalls. Overall Cohuna won 52-81. Round four sees us hosting Leitchville in Division 1 and Kerang Blue in Division 3. Let’s hope for a fine day and great bowling.

The 60 and Over games were played on

our home turf this last week and what a

sight that was!! It seems a decade since

we had the greens filled to capacity- every

rink utilised and the Club rooms bursting

at the seams when all the players filed in

for afternoon tea. High praise must be

extended to Allan F who managed the

organisation of the day, and to the ladies

who prepared dozens upon dozens of

plates of sandwiches. The venue looked in

peak condition and the compliments about

the presentation of our Bowling facilities

were flowing. Having to assist a visiting

team with the provision of a Sub meant

that our own lads played a player short.

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Round BalingRound BalingRound BalingRound Baling

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Contact

Andrew Gilmore

0411 239 701

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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

Home Made Christmas Cakes, Puddings and local produce Hampers

Order now for Christmas

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:

Oranges $2.00/Kg

Pyramid Bowling Club Continued

In Division 2, Lorraine, Bill & Rose showed everyone how it is done and came away with a good win and the Incentive Award 21-14. Sadly, Gladys (Skip), Alan J. and Leigh along with Robyn (Skip), Wayne & Beth found the opposition far too strong and recorded scores that are best left unprinted or at least feature in small type. (5-37 and 4-37 respectively). As a word of encouragement, Dr Suess once said, “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” But in your case it might best be reversed: “Don’t cry because it happened. Smile because it’s over.” It was a comprehensive win to Cohuna in both Divisions. Our match this week saw us heading in different directions for our Mid-week game. Division 1 made the journey to Barham Sports while Division 2 hosted the other Barham Sports team. Results of the day: Division 1: Kate, Marie N., Ian & Jean held on to win by 5 shots (24-19) Marie S., Marg, Glenys & Helen lost (9-37) Jan, Nola, Andy & Graham lost (18-24) Overall win to Barham Sports (51-80)

Division 2: Had a wonderful day.

All rinks produced winning totals. Well done, to them. There were big smiles all round. Robyn, Dawn & Bill were the most successful tem and winners of the Incentive Award (26-11) Lorraine, Gladys & Rose won (21- 18) Jenny, Allan F & Beth won (22-18). A fantastic victory 69-47. May it be the start of more good things to come!

Ladies Singles Championships

All ladies will be entered into the Singles Championships. Those who don’t want to play, cross your name out please. 1st round to be completed on

Wednesday 16th November, 10.00am

start OR BEFORE THIS DATE

Well here’s a thought: An arrow can

only be shot by pulling it backwards. So

when life (or bowls) is pulling you back

with difficulties or challenges, it means

that it’s going to launch you into

something great. So just focus and keep

aiming.

Lawn Bowls Legends! (PHC Students)

“Great Bowl! Go Wider! Allow for the draw! OOhhhhhh. OOPS! I’ve done it!“ (Direct quotes!) All words used by our enthusiastic Lawn Bowls Legends in Year nine and ten who represented the College with great enthusiasm and gusto, at the NCD Lawn Bowls Carnival held in St. Arnaud last Thursday. Teagan “The Terror” Stewart, Adam ”Silk“ Gilbert, Kevan ”Cool Cat” Coronacion, Feliz “Fearless” Garchitore-na, Julia “Hot shot” Fernandez, Sammi “Quick Draw” Treacy, Olivia “Trust Me” Pickersgill, Jessica “The Gun“ Gunther and John “Vintage” Caburnay, all played almost flawless Lawn Bowls finishing a sensational 3rd place overall for the day. Most valuable Bowlers for the day went to the team of Silk Gilbert, who was cool under pressure winning many ends with his last ball attack, Vintage Caburnay, who showed great patience and leadership and Cool Cat Coronacion, who was consistent in his bowling all day. Most improved goes to the team of The Terror Stewart, Trust Me Pickersgill and The Gun Gunther who decided to watch their bowls all the way down the green…..eventually. Most determined goes to Hot Shot Fernandez, Fearless Garchitorena and Quick Draw Treacy who celebrated each successful bowl with enthusiasm, and dance moves. Thank you teams for participating in the day, representing the College with pride and to Pyramid Hill Bowling Club for lending us the bowls.

Sam Muscatello, PE Teacher

Shiloh Church

Ministries

A deputation from Shiloh Church Ministries, a Christian organisation that does mission work in India will

be at Tyndale Hall, 6pm, Tyndale Hall, 6pm, Tyndale Hall, 6pm, Tyndale Hall, 6pm, Friday 4th NovemberFriday 4th NovemberFriday 4th NovemberFriday 4th November They are an indigenous Indian organisation - their Pastors and workers are all local but are

dependent on overseas funds. Their mission work is quite broad: training widows so they can have gainful

employment, working with disabled people, running orphanages, digging wells for fresh water in villages as well as evangelism and running

church congregations. The Pyramid Hill Uniting Church has been

supporting the organisation for about 18 months.

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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

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Looking for options? Need a plan?

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Rural Financial

Counselling Services

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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

Aqua WorkoutAqua WorkoutAqua WorkoutAqua Workout This class is a mixture of water

aerobics exercises and movement through water.

Exercises will be at a fast and slow pace to increase heart rate and rest

again. All abilities, ages and genders

welcome. 2 half hour sessions will be run at $5 per half hour and $10 for a full hour.

No commitment and pay on the day.

Keep active and have fun in the

water while exercising to the music.

Watch for more details.

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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0428 557 404

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Chemist Depot

Call in and check out the

styles and colours

At the Chemist Depot

Katrina van Eyk Swimming School will be offering the following classes during the 2016/17 swimming season at the Pyramid Hill

Swimming 33m Pool.

♦ Infant classes with parent

♦ Beginner with parent ♦ Beginner without parent ♦ Beginner for teenager ♦ Beginner for adults ♦ Intermediate class 1 (can swim up to

1 lap) ♦ Intermediate class 2 (can swim up to

2 continuous laps of the pool) ♦ Advanced class 1 (can swim up to 4

continuous laps of the pool) ♦ Advanced class 2 (can swim more

than 4 continuous laps of the pool) ♦ Aqua workout ($5 a class for 30mins,

$10 for an hour) – Includes water aerobics exercises, suited to all fitness levels.

There is an opportunity to compete at local swim meets under the Kerang Swimming Club. I am considering combining the training with the advanced class 2 if there is enough interest. Anyone competing will need to attend 3 training sessions per week. One of these sessions will be free of charge as I may have to bring my children and the other sessions will be at the same cost as the Advanced lessons. The lessons will run through the pool season with a break from the 19/12/2016 to the 8/01/2017 finishing on the week of the 17/02/2017. Lessons cost $60 for the full 10 weeks at one lesson a week and the advanced classes, intermediate class 2 and squad will be $120 for the full 10 weeks at two lessons per week. My qualifications include the AUSTswim courses of Swimming and Water Safety, Infant and Preschool, Competitive Swim Strokes, First Aid and CPR. I also have my working with children’s check. Please contact me to register your or your child’s interest by the 1st of November. Kat_jak@hotmail.com 043 889 4437

Facebook: Katrina van Eyk Swimming Club

Flowers Available Locally in bouquets & boxes

and Chocolates & Alcohol

Also sending flowers world-

wide. Member of Teleflora & Petals

Flower Relay

Phone: 5455 7137 Mobile: 0427 180 011

Pyramid Hill Amateur

Basketball Association Week 2

Results - Seniors

Black 37 defeated Light Blue 26 Bradley Moon 16 (Black) Ed Caburnay 21 (Light Blue) Red 40 defeated Royal Blue 39 EJ Fernandez 16 (Royal Blue) Zac Dingwall 36 (Red)

Ladder Seniors

Black 8 128% Red 4 93% Royal Blue 2 98% Light Blue 2 82%

Results—Juniors

Black 5 drew with Navy Blue 5 Jack Gould 5 (Black) Harrison Goodes 5 (Navy Blue Royal Blue defeated White Tyrone Stevens (White) Raffy Talaid (White) Chenul Depitiya (Royal Blue)

Ladder Juniors

Navy Blue 6 190% Black 6 171% Royal Blue 4 61% White 0 46%

Games & Scorers—2nd November

Seniors

5.30 pm—Royal Blue vs Light Blue Scorers: Bradley & Ally 6.20 pm—Red vs Black Scorers: Ed & Brianna

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Baling 8 x 4 x 3

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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

For more

informa�on:

Gwen Searle

54559238

Kids Rock Tuesday, 8th November

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 Pyramid Hill Preschool Pyramid Hill Preschool Pyramid Hill Preschool Pyramid Hill Preschool AGMAGMAGMAGM

Wednesday, 2nd November 2016 at the Pyramid Hill Preschool at 7:30pm

All parents of children enrolled for Preschool in 2017 or

parents considering enrolling their children for 2017 are

encouraged to attend.

Pyramid Hill Football Netball Club Inc Annual General Meeting

Will be held on Tuesday, 8th November, 2016

8 pm At Clubrooms

All players (footballers & netballers)

Members, Parents are welcome to

attend

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Expressions of Interest

for exciting opportunities

Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House is extending a warm invitation for you to become a valued member of our vol-unteer team. There are a variety of positions geared to suit your unique and wonderful personality as well as skill and knowledge base. You will be applying to join our a fun, causal and

inclusive environment. For information and/or to apply,

please call 5455 7129 or come to the Neighbourhood House and speak with Kylie on a Tuesday, Wednesday or

Thursday.

Competitive

Swimming This year swimmers have the chance to train in Pyramid Hill but compete for Kerang club at local events. Swimmers would need to train 3 times a week in Pyramid Hill (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday) and preferably at the least 1 night a fortnight in Kerang but more would be recommended. Training for these swimmers will run the entire time the pool is open. Swim meets are run on Saturdays during the day and some in the evening and all ages are welcome. Costs include: Katrina van Eyk swimming lessons: $120 Swimming Victoria competition single membership: $106 ($20 of this will be refunded if the swimmer competes in 3 carnivals or more) Kerang pool season ticket: $90 adult - $60 student The Kerang pool offers a 10 days pass as well. Entries into events are paid for by the Kerang Club but you will be charged the event fee if you do not compete. Please contact Katrina van Eyk if you are interested or for more information. Kat_jak@hotmail.com 043 889 4437

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Thursday, 17th November At 5.30

At St. Patrick’s Primary School

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Pyramid Fiesta What a wonderful extravaganza the ‘Pyramid Hill Fiesta’ proved to be! Wonderful food and extraordinary entertainment, we really could not have asked for anything more ……. maybe warmer weather. Our College community were huge contributors and I was incredibly proud of the effort and commitment by our students, staff and parents. So many worked very hard prior to and on the night, ensuring that everything went smoothly. From the music ‘roadies’ to the waitresses, the photo booth creators, the artistic banners and bunting; the huge food entourage, every individual effort created a magnificent collective that overall made our ‘Fiesta’ a magnifi-cent community event. Thank you to all our students who participated in the dance items and a very special thank you to our senior students who choreographed the dances, which certainly showcased our student talent. To our Kool Skool musicians, you certainly wowed the crowd. The musical items performed were fantastic and left the crowd wanting more live music. Special thanks to Mrs Rogers who has put in a lot of time and effort with the Kool Skools group ensuring the music was first class! Finally the food, what can be said about the food! It was not only a huge logistical exercise to cater for in excess of 500 people; the food was absolutely amazing! A true blend of cultural delights. A huge thank you to our food coordinator Leanne Talbot. Behind her was a team of students, staff and community helpers who did an outstanding job. The feedback from this event has been so positive - thank you again, to all involved. Fiona Moon

Congratulations To everyone involved with the Fiesta. It was a wonderful day and the meal and nibbles

were delicious. WELL DONE!! June Ballis

Tinikling is a traditional Philippine dance which involves two people beating, tapping, and sliding bamboo poles on the ground and against each other in coordination with one or more dancers who step over and in between the poles in a dance. Dancers imitate the tikling bird’s legendary grace and speed by skilfully manoeuvring between the bamboo poles.