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27th April, 2017

A community newspaper produced by Pyramid Hill College

Diary

April 28 Anglican Parish Dinner

May 10 MATES Info Night PHC 6pm

14 Mothers Day

19 Bowls Presentation Night

What else is happening??

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

Saturday, June 10

Saturday, September 9 Saturday, November 11 Saturday, December 9

Anzac Day ‘… At the going down of the sun and in the morning.

We will remember them.’

A large number of community members, students and staff from Pyramid Hill College and St. Patrick’s Primary School, attended the ANZAC Day service at the Memorial Hall. Wreaths were laid at the foot of the Memorial Wall by Cr. Cheryl McKinnon, Bill Quinn, Brett Johnson, Arthur Young and school captains from Pyramid Hill College and St. Patrick’s Primary School. The sound of a lone bugler playing the Last Post is one of the most distinctive sounds in the world. How fortunate it was to have Julie Boyer (St. Pat’s teacher), playing her trumpet at the service. Brigadier Steven Lee, spoke about the Anzac tradition and also his involvement in the peace keeping mission to Rwanda. After the service many people stayed to enjoy lunch together and take advantage of the opportunity to speak with Steven Lee. A service was also held at Mologa, look out for a full report next week. Thank you to everyone who attended the services to remember all those who served and died in war and the sacrifices made for our country.

Pyramid Hill College & St. Pat’s students, trumpeter, Julie Boyer, Brigadier Steven Lee, flag-bearer Jenny Prior, CFA members form a guard of honour.

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VICTORIA HOTEL

VH

What’s On at the Pub Kitchen open

Wednesday-Saturday lunch and dinner

Australian meals available Sorry No Chinese Meals

Lunch Specials Choose from 10 different

$12 meals

Wednesday

Steak Night - $22

Scotch or T-Bone with a free house drink

Thursdays—Parma Night

Classic Parma $17 8 different Parmas to choose from—$18

Plus free house drink

Fridays

Joker Poker Fridays

$1,000

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

Contact: Katrina van Eyk 0438 894 437

Kat_jak@hotmail.com

Rob Manson

Phone

0407 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

This week’s games had Green taking on Purple at 7pm. Both teams were up for the

contest and scores couldn't be separated at quarter time. In the second quarter it was

again close and Purple went into the long break with a 2 goal lead. After half time

the Green team were up and about and an upset looked possible. Purple sensing this, upped their intensity and cracks started

appearing in Green’s game. By three quarter time, Purple's shooters showed

their superior accuracy and opened up a 6 goal lead. Green to their credit, threw

everything at Purple in the last quarter but couldn't close the margin .

Final score Purple 38 - Green 32 In the 8pm game Red were keen to

continue their unbeaten run up against Blue. The Red team quickly showed why

they are on top of the ladder with some slick ball movement and accuracy near the

goal ring. Blue tried making some changes but couldn't make inroads into Red's lead, Red running out comfortable winners 35 -

Blue 24

Ladder

Team Points For Against % Red 20 146 116 126 Pink 12 119 94 127 Blue 8 173 159 109 Purple 8 150 154 97 Green 0 126 191 66

Next week’s games -

Blue vs Purple at 7 pm Red vs Pink at 8 pm Green has the bye

A good opportunity for Green to regroup

and push for their first win the following week.

Agistment

Wanted

For five horses

Pyramid area

Phone: 0498 609 981

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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

Mon—Fri - 8.30—5.30

Saturday 9 am-1.30 pm

Sunday 10 am-1.30 pm

Jaeschke Silos

Geoff Burke your local agent for

Jaeschke Silos

Selling Field Bins

(Grain & Super)

and Silos

Phone 5455 7339 a.h. Mobile 0428 557 389

fax 5455 7205

Pyramid Bakery Café

Phone 5455 7035

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

Cooking till 8 pm

Come try our summer time 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

Pyramid Hill

Prescription Depot &

Cohuna Amcal

Pharmacy

Check out our monthly catalogue specials

Expert advice from our pharmacist any time.

5455 7016

Pyramid Hill

Neighbourhood House

Call for Games - do you have board

or card games that aren't getting much use? The house would greatly appreciate

your donation good condition, complete and in-tact games for all ages to play

and enjoy. Come in with a friend and have some fun in a warm and cosy environment!

Digital Technology Support - with

Kevin O'Toole every Tuesday from 10am-5pm. Would you like help

with your tablet, mobile, laptop, internet, email or programs/apps?

Would you like help with getting photos/video off your phone or simply understanding how to send photos or

text messages? Perhaps help with more advanced features? Drop in or book an

appointment today. Your $5 donation goes towards the purchase of digital

technology at the house! Library - did you know that the library

is refreshed with new books, magazines and DVDs every Thursday? Along with

adult fiction/non-fiction selections, we are brimming with youth, young adult,

graphic novels and pre-school board/picture books as well! Join the library

today to borrow. Free Internet! - we are open until 5pm

on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for printing, copying and returning

library books.

Storytime Pre-schoolers: Friday,

9:30am. 4 Year Olds: Thursday 4th

May, 11:00am. In the Reynolds Room. Chicks with Attitude - Monday 1st

May, 10:30am

Meeting Room for Hire Do you have a meeting or want to run an

event in a cosy environment? The Reynolds Room is just the room for you! Drop in to book your time by the hour of

by the day or call - 5455 7129

Volunteers needed Do you enjoy connecting

with people? Do you enjoy smiling? Come

and join us.

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Tip Truck Hire

Soil, Gravel, Grain & Silage carted

Contact

Peter Reynolds

Phone 03 5455 7580 Mobile 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 Cattle & 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

thepurpleraincollection

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

Thank You

Many thanks to the Pyramid District for the support that was

given to the ANZAC Appeal.

$764 was raised—$139.50 of this being donations. It was wonderful.

Many thanks to you and also to the IGA for allowing us the comfort of

being inside.

Wanda Atkins

Newton—Marchio

Cinthia & Alan would like to congratulate Shelby and Patrick

on the safe arrival of Ruby Louise Marchio

At 6.19am on 24th March 2017 at Bendigo Health

Firewood for Sale 6 x 4 trailer

@ $100

Phone Joe

0477 228 788

Or 0427 557 336

5455 73336

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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

Phone: 5455 7036

Bettina’s Hair Beauty & Body Therapy

For all the latest style in colours, perms and sets

Body waxing & body spray tanning

Vibrosaun Treatments Sheer relaxation

Skin & muscle toning

Natural Sea body wraps for detoxing

& skin balance 5455 7174

For A New You!

Quinlans Water

Deliveries

Small or Large Load Will deliver anywhere

for

Domestic, 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 & District

By 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

Mauricio Carrosco Wed 17 May - Memorial Hall Mauricio works as a soloist in concerts with electronics and in chamber music settings and has

been a core member of Ensemble Vortex, Geneva, since its creation in 2005. Mauricio is an Artistic Associate and Sound Gallery Curator of the Bendigo International Festival of Exploratory Music, as well as a core member of its ensemble Argonaut.

St. Pat’s Enjoy Lawn Bowls

Our first lesson on 'The Green' supported by

experts in the field. Thank you Marie Noelker,

Rose Harris, Helen Bartels, Beth McCahon,

Jenny Emonson, Lorraine Dingwall & Robyn

Fidler for your patience, time & ability to pass on

your knowledge. Our skills are developing

thanks to you all!

A great day for a roll!

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Reid Plumbing

RT40 Ditchwitch Trencher

latest technology in trenching,

fast, efficient, reliable with competitive 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 ______________________________

Pyramid Hill

Uniting Church Tyndale Church, Victoria Street

Worship Services at 9 am

_______________________ Catholic Services

Victoria Street St Patrick's Pyramid Hill

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 Decking Wall & Floor Tiling, Fences, Sheds & all

House Repairs Rob Alexander 0428 366 235

Bishop Leslie Tomlinson, Bishop of Sandhurst Diocese, will confer the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist to ten candidates this Saturday evening (29th April)

at St. Patrick's Church at 6.00pm

(Please note change of Mass time)

A light supper will be shared

afterwards at St. Patrick's Primary School.

Please bring a plate to share.

Seniors News

Games Day—Friday, 28th April, starting at

10 am. Some lunch and continuing on afterwards.

$2 entry, plus plate of sandwiches to share. Soup will be provided.

Games to include Hookey, Quoits, Carpet Bowls, Bobs and some Brain Teasers.

Plus lots more. Anyone and everyone invited.

We would like all who are coming, to bring a baby photo (or young photo) of themselves, so we can guess who it is. Should be a fun

day, so bring a friend.

Next day, trip to Maldon to the Market, then steam train to Castlemaine to visit the old jail. Lunch somewhere amongst all that -

more later. The Echuca/Moama Theatre Co are putting

on a performance called “Spamalot” - a take-off of Monty Pythons performance of King

Arthur. Date intended—Sunday, 28th May—show at 2 pm, so lunch beforehand.

Cost $33 (concession) plus lunch. Expressions of interest to Peg Cameron 5455

7191 or Zelma—0428 111 852 please. This promises to be hilarious!

At our luncheon on Friday, 12th May, we have a guest speaker from RACV on road

safety—so we are encouraging elderly drivers—of cars or gophers—to attend to

find your rights (wrongs) on driving safely in the community.

Lunch at 1.45 am or just listen to speaker at 1 pm.

Stay well Stay safe

R. A Gregory & Sons Funeral Directors

John Gregory 5444 0697

Incorp with AG Adams & Sons

Kerang 5452 1111 No travel charge—northern area

St. Thomas’ Anglican Church

Sunday April 30th

10.30am Parish Service followed by Bring & Share Lunch

Sunday May 7th

* 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

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Pyramid Bowling Club

It was lovely to have some good news and read in the press last week about Brian and Bev’s 60th Wedding Anniversary. Wow! What an achievement. The Pyramid Hill Bowling Club extends their very best and hearty congratulations on 60 years of wedded bliss to you both. Also exciting to see local business owners, Mick and Dee celebrating 40 years of marriage. Congratulations to you both as well. We have the membership form waiting when you are ready Dee! State Finals The past week saw Bendigo East

Bowling Club host the State finals.

Keen to see top shelf bowling, the

apprentice scribe and husband set off

on Sunday to watch Northern District

duo, Ian Maine (Wakool) and Jean

Fairchild (Barham Services) play in

the mixed pairs. A great game and gee

whiz, the second part of the game they

hit their straps and came close to

catching up and winning. Ian and Jean

played a pair from the Wunghnu

Bowling Club in the Goulburn Valley.

These two played consistently well

and when Ian and Jean were holding a

few, the bloke from Wunghnu would

do a spot on drive and either dead end

the end or move the kitty to where

they had bowls. Ian and Jean certainly

flew the flag for the Northern District

and did us proud. Congratulations to

you both for getting to State level.

After a spot of lunch in the big smoke,

the apprentice scribe and other half

headed back to the bowling green and

watched the State Singles Champion-

ships. Plonking ourselves down on a

prime seat, I asked the lovely lady next

to me who she was going for. She

replied Barrie and that she was his

wife.

Well Barrie turned out to be Barrie Lester, a champion 35 year old bowler who has played as lead in the Com-monwealth Games. Barrie had already won the Men’s champion of champion singles in the morning. He needed to win the game we were watching to be ranked number 1 bowler in Australia. Well he did win and it was such a fine display of bowling. The Northern District was also represented in the Men’s and Ladies Pairs. These games were played on Monday. Richie Murray (Kerang) and Stephen Arthur (Barham Services) played in the Men’s Pairs and lost their first game. Jean Fairchild and Jenny Laursen – both from Barham Services, won their first game but lost their second. Again, congratulations from the Pyramid Hill Bowling Club for reaching state level. St Patrick’s students learn to bowl On Monday the students and staff from St Patricks School commenced their six week intensive tuition of learning to bowl. Lesson 1 got off to a flying start! A huge thank you to President Marie for making the students introduction to lawn bowls so fun and informative. Thank you Marie for devising all the activities and guiding the students on the do’s and don’ts of lawn bowls and the all-important etiquette on the green. A huge thank you also to Helen, Rose, Lorraine D, Jenny, Beth and Robyn who so enthusiastically helped the children and gave excellent tips on how to bowl. Thank you so much ladies for giving up your time to help the students. Thank you to David and Allan for having the greens prepared. These lessons go for another 5 weeks and thank you to those members who will be able to help out. Great to hear such positive feedback from session 1 and the student’s anticipation for lesson 2. Veterans’ Day At the time of going

to print, Nola Newstead will be

attending Veterans Day at Cohuna Golf

and will be receiving her Veteran 80

badge. Congratulations Nola. A full

report will be in next week’s press.

Thank You

To all our friends, we thank you most sincerely for the many messages of congratulations, cards,

flowers and ‘the amazing cake’, on the occasion of our 60th anniversary.

Bev & Brian

Tuesday, 2nd May

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

For more information: Gwen Searle 5410 7474

0427 1713 618

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

Tournament Not long to go before the annual In-vitation Day tournament, this coming Tuesday, May 2nd. Lunch and after-noon tea is included in the day. All of this equals a lot of preparation, serving and cleaning up. Help with the preparations would be appreciat-ed on Monday afternoon and on the tournament day. Our club has such a great reputation of putting on a fine spread. Those all important dates for the diary - The next board meeting will be on Wednesday 3rd May at 7:30pm. - Presentation night will be held on Friday 19th May at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. - The annual Seafood tournament will be held on Sunday 21st May.—– - The AGM will be on Wednesday 14th June at 7:30pm.

That’s it for another week. Do take care.

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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

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:

Golden Sweet

Potato

$4.50 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

Service you can count on at

competitive rates

Call Mick King on

0407 760 763

KAZZ’S HEELS

Chemist Depot

Call in and check out the

styles and colours

At the Chemist Depot

Competition closes: 28th April Please drop pictures in to Millers Ag or personal message them to our Facebook page

Congratulations to the knitters from the shed in completing the task of over 40 pair of Knitted Knockers.

The Breast Prosthesis, are knitted in 100% Bendigo Knitting Mill cotton, in varying sizes and cup sizes. Much laughter and love went into knitting

and De knitting , and of course the worst job sewing them up, thanks Jan.

Many women are allergic to the synthetic materials used in many prosthesis making the journey of losing a breast even harder, we hope we

can make the journey a little easier.

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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, Penny & Roy

April Specials Silvan Selecta 100L Wheelbarrows, were $159, now $110!

(while stocks last) ‘Anzac Sons’ by Allison Marlow Patterson in stock now

Stubbies Fluro Windcheaters just $27 Rate & Mouse bait in stock

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 901 188 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: 03 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

Loddon Valley Physiotherapy

Now open at the Boort Medical Clinic

2 Coutts Street, Boort

For appointments Please call 5451 5220

Have You Registered

Your Burn Off??

Over the last few weeks, there have been many false alarm call outs for the CFA, as people see smoke and call

000.

If you are burning off, could you please register your

burn off on 1800 668 311 and this will save the CFA

from being called to an unnecessary false alarm

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BK TALBOT

Transport

Grain Gypsum

Gravel Hay

Contact Byron

Mobile: 0428 557 404

Ross James

ELECTRICAL

ec22424

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Mobile:

0447 161 892 rossjameselectrical@live.com.au

Northern District

Community Health

Service 12 Victoria Street

Pyramid Hill 9.00 am—4.00 pm

Monday—Friday

Nurse available between 9—10 am

Phone: 5455 7065 Enquiries to 5451 0200

Pyramid Tyre & Auto Service

42 Victoria Street

Pyramid Hill

Call and See Paul

Phone:

5455 7214

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

* All Truck Repairs

* Log Book Services * Bond & Delkor Batteries

* Fuchs & Tri-Tech Oils * 24 Hour Fuel: All credit cards & Star Card

* Landmark Merchandise Depot

* FREE Unwanted car Removal - Cash paid

for some

Mentor – to provide an additional positive role model for young people Assist – to assist and extend positive life experiences Target – to specifically target life and educational goals Engage – to engage young people more fully in school and community Skills – to identify and enhance skills and strengths of young people For young people, having a committed, significant other, more experienced person in their life can have a positive effect; improving self-esteem, confi-dence to try new things, motivation and wellbeing. We can all think of someone, other than a parent or a teacher who has had a strong influence in our lives, presenting a different perspective, opening our minds to opportunities we would never have explored otherwise, sharing our success-es, being proud of our achievements or supporting us through a difficult time. In a changing world, schools and parents can’t do it alone! Young people have a variety of talents and challenges which need to be nourished and supported in order to reach their full potential. Pyramid Hill College, in partnership with the Loddon Shire and the North Central LLEN is launching a MATES mentoring program with an Information Night at the College on

MATES will provide the opportunity

for all young people in Year 9 to met regularly with an older, more experienced adult who is committed to supporting them through the final years of school and helping them develop their strengths, skills and set goals for the future. Members of the community who volunteer to be mentors are asked to attend a brief training session outlining the role of a mentor, will be assisted to acquire a Working with Children Check and will be carefully matched with a suitable young person. Parents are asked to consent to the match and mentors and young people are supported by the School and the Program Coordinator during the course of the match which will continue for at least one year. Mentors are not a replacement for a parent, nor are they a counsellor or teacher. They are a sounding board and confidant who genuinely cares about the young person and wants to help them reach their potential. Mentoring is a wonderful way to help others, connect with young people and learn new skills, become part of a caring network of people and feel a sense of accomplishment. All interested volunteers are welcome

to attend the information session and

meet with students and parents to

learn more about the MATES

program. A delicious dinner and

student performances will be

presented at the Information Session

on Wednesday 10th May at 6pm.

To RSVP or for more information

please

email: pyramidmatesmentoring@gmail.com

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Pyramid Hill

Football Club Pyramid Hill vs B/L Serpentine

Our round 4 clash with B/L Serpen-tine proved to be a humid affair after Mitchell Park received a soaking from the heavens above on Friday, the ground, however, withstood the downpour and was in pretty good condition for the 3 games. Clearly the conditions did not hinder the play for our Under 18's who took on the challenge of a previously undefeated Serp team and came away with another convincing win. The Reserves bounced back from last weeks lose but unfortunately the Seniors were unable to bring home the 4 points. Under 18s The young pups were again on fire in their clash against the Bears and right from the outset showed they can play a great brand of footy when they are switched on. The margin was 29 points at the first break and the boys were well and truly up and about. The second term was an even contest with Serpentine matching the boys pressure and making the most of any turnovers but a 10 goal to 0 second half was the catalyst for our fourth convincing victory on the trot. James Vlaeminck back in the side again showed his class kicking 6 goals whilst Jimmy Ryan’s new pair of boots worked wonders as he booted 4. Final Scores: Pyramid Hill 16.10.106 def B/L Serpentine 2.4.16 Goals: J. Vlaeminck 6, J. Ryan 4, Z. Dingwall 2, X Ryan 2, A. Dwyer 1, B. Pickersgill 1. Brad Peters Award: A. Dwyer. Brett

Hercus Award: G. James. Millers Ag Award: J. Ryan. Pyramid Bakery Cafe Award: E. Caburnay.

Special Award: Z. Dingwall, J. Vlaeminck. Others: X. Ryan, H. Miller, K. Shelley, A. Hudson, M. Sporle, B. Moon.

Reserves Final Scores: Pyramid Hill 15.8.98 def B/L Serpentine 6.3.39 Goals: C. Millroy 4, M. Dingwall 3, S. Gallagher3, D. Mann 2, P. Gargan 1, A. Harper 1, N. Moon 1. Egan Taylor Award: S. Gallagher. Pony Award: M. Dingwall. National

Hotel Award: B. Hancock. Victoria Hotel Award: D. Mann. Others: D.

Tonkin, N. Moon, A. Duncan.

Seniors Six goals to one in favour of the Bears wasn’t the start we were after in the first quarter as we were outworked and outclassed in the first thirty minutes of play. After a quarter time rocket the boys showed some great character and fight and fought back well to reduce the margin back to 3 goals at the main break. Gavin James had plenty of the ball through the midfield and across half-back in a best on ground perfor-mance and with some great link up play from the back half to half forward the margin was pegged back to a soli-tary goal early in the final term. How-ever, the Bears held their nerve and unfortunately the boys couldn’t bridge the gap they conceded in the first term going down by 17 points. Plenty of improvement required after the Bye in a must win clash against Mitiamo. Final Scores: Pyramid Hill 9.8.62 lost to B/L Serpentine 11.13.79. Goals: S. Gunther 2, G. James 2, J. McGrath 1, S. Kennedy 1, N. Fitzpat-rick 1, B. Driscoll 1, A. Dobby 1. Egan Taylor Award: G. James. Victo-ria Hotel Award: S. Kennedy. National Hotel Award: R. James. Others: B. Micevski, T. Barry, B. Driscoll, A. Dobby, P. Monaghan, N. Fitzpatrick.

PYRAMID HILL FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB

Option 1: Register your child

online with NAB AFL Auskick $95 - Join online at

http://www.aflauskick.com.au

New Participants Pack: Football, Backpack, Cap, Pump,

Footy Cards and Album,

Activity Book.

Returning Participants Pack:

Football, drawstring bag, T-shirt

(your AFL club of choice),

Footy cards, Sticker sheet.

Pyramid Hill College &

St. Patrick’s School

Will offer football clinics under their Sporting Schools Program.

Available only to PHC & St. Pat’s students. There is no cost involved and participants

will receive a football as part of this program.

Any other interested participants, must register with Auskick.

Registered Auskick and Sporting

Schools Program participants will train together at Mitchell

Park every Thursday from 4.30—5.15 pm for Term 2.

If registering for the Sporting

Schools Program, please make sure you have a permission form—available from your

school.

Training Nights

Thursdays from 4.30pm—5.15 pm at Mitchell Park.

Firewood For Sale

Pyramid Hill Football Club

$120 per ute load Phone Leigh Forster

0427 847 033

Pyramid Hill College

will be having a Fruit & Ornamental Tree Drive.

Watch for Order forms —available soon.

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Pyramid Hill

Netball Club Round 4 v Bears Lagoon

Serpentine 22/4/17

A GRADE

Another great win by Pyramid Hill A Grade this week. It took a bit to settle in the first quarter then the girls got it all together and kept the ball rolling. Great team play by everyone, and lots of intercepts all over the court, saw Pyramid run out big winners again. Pyramid Hill 68 d. Bears Lagoon Serpentine 24 Best – Emily Prout

B GRADE

Another strong team effort for B Grade right from the start. Nice ball work down the court and accurate goaling allowed the girls to take the lead and gradually increase it at each break. The defensive pressure down the court created multiple turnovers. A great second win by the girls. Pyramid Hill 52 d. Bears Lagoon Serpentine 26 Best – Casey Woodbine

C GRADE

Coming off a big win last week, the girls were keen to capitalise getting off to a great start. Brilliant defence from Tess and Georgia allowed Pyramid to sneak away to a two goal lead in the first. A combination of excellent defence, and momentum down the court kept our goalers busy and allowed the girls to hold a narrow lead. A strong last quarter made it 2 wins in a row, getting up by 9 goals. Pyramid Hill 45 d. Bears Lagoon Serpentine 36 Best – Georgia Holland

C RESERVE

Another change in line up this week for the Pyramid girls, who were a bit slow to get going and struggled to find the goal ring in the first quarter. Things really picked up in the second and third quarter. The girls started to fight harder for the ball with Belinda doing a great job in goals. Pyramid lost a bit of momentum going into the last quarter, but overall not a bad effort. Bears Lagoon Serpentine 61 d. Pyramid Hill 31 Best – Ash Rerdon

17 & UNDER

Another intense but great win was achieved by the girls this week as both teams were fighting equally hard for the ball. Our defenders got a lot of rebounds whilst our attackers worked the ball down the court to deliver to our very accurate shooters. The girls were up by 21 in the second half and remained strong until the end. Another great win indeed! Well done girls. Pyramid Hill 38 d. Bears Lagoon Serpentine 26 Best – Tanisha Golding

15 & UNDER The girls came back from a great win last week, to take yet another convincing win at home against BL Serpentine. By the end of half time they had a huge lead. Serpentine came back fighting and worked hard to get to 16 goals. But with great intercepts and communication the Pyramid girls were just too strong. Pyramid Hill 77 d. Bears Lagoon Serpentine 16 Best – Rochelle Esperon

Ages 5-10 Years

Thursdays at 3.45pm

Enquiries to

Karlee Gilmore or Kim Lister

Minis Rain had fallen and now netball

was calling. On a morning fine, we

played Serpentine.

To each other, the girls passed

well, around the court, up to each

bell.

Every one of them contributed well

to the game, best described as

terrific, all of them, the same.

Shooting was sharp, defence so

strong, making us proud, the team

was a song. Erin Farrar was best on

court, next week a bye, no Saturday

sport.

Saturday, 29th April

Pyramid Hill Bye

Saturday, May 6th

Mitiamo vs Pyramid Hill

At Mitiamo

Good luck everyone!

Saturday, May 13th

Interleague

No local matches