Editor: Laurence Christie

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Mango Hill News

(Est 1986)

Right: road works along Orana Complex in Lamington Rd

With the first of the Orana complex (104 units) coming on line in February 2015, and with the expected commencement of other developments along Kinsellas Road West by mid next year, Moreton Bay Regional Council is bringing forward plans for an alternative entry/exit point for the Mango Hill Village onto Anzac Ave by 2016/17. The Mango Hill News has been advised that the Lamington Road Connection to Anzac Ave will be carried out in the 2016-2017 financial year to cater for both increased traffic and the coming completion of the Moreton Bay Rail Link. This link will form a section of the new Mango Hill Ring Road which is aimed to take traffic off Anzac Ave, giving access to the new Mango Hill East Rail Station across the way in the Capestone Community and then south to the Mango Hill Station on Halpine Lake.

Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Principal Transport Planner, Richard McRae has advised the Mango Hill News that Council will make a presentation to a Progress Association meeting when more information on the detailed design and construction

phases of this road project is finalized. This is likely to be around July/August 2015. The Association welcomes this offer. The first stage of the new Orana (Villaworld) townhouse development should see occupation by February realising a further 500-600 traffic movements per day by end of 2015. Mr McRae has further advised that with traffic levels increasing significantly with further developments along Kinsellas Road, Kinsellas Road West from Lamington Rd to Light Horse Court will be widened by the year 2021. Above: Junction of Lamington Rd to Anzac Ave “Proposed

“Ring Road connection, Anzac Ave to Kinsellas Rd West)

More details will be available at the Mango Hill Progress Association Meeting on 15th October.

Father Dan of North Lakes

to host Mango Hill Skate Night

(Fundraiser Video Sales - see page 2)

Skate Night (Family Night) (6.00 – 9.00 pm

Saturday – 4th October Mango Hill Tennis Court

Featuring Josiah Berris as Guest DJ

With all the usual games and other activities to end the school holidays.

Sausage Sizzle & Drinks on sale - $1 Tea/Coffee etc available for Mums and Dads

(Parents are encouraged to attend)

new Roundabout – Lamington Rd

AS NEW VIDEOS

Available at Mango Hill Skate Night.

Raising funds for the Community.

From Father Dan Berris

Originally donated by the local police station to The Lakes Anglican Church, these seized

DVD’s were given to us so that any funds raised could go back into helping the community.

So far we have bought an Xbox for the YMCA as well as given them $200 and have also been able to assist a local family in financial need.

I invite you to come along to the Skate night and buy a DVD (or as many as you can carry away) for just a few dollars and help us continue supporting the local community. Rev’d Dan Berris | Priest in charge

The Lakes Anglican Church Griffin • Mango Hill • North Lakes

P: 07 3482 4493 | W: www.thelakesanglican.org.au

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HIPPEASTRUMS HAVE ARRIVED

GRAPE VINES ARE IN!!

0425 833 963

A Villager himself, Josh Hood designed the Mango Hill Progress Association website and assists the Association in many ways.

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Well done to State Member, Reg Gulley who has come through with one of his promises to the Progress Association with the recent resurfacing of the southbound slip lane onto the Bruce Highway off Anzac Ave. When some years ago, after much “prodding” by the Progress Association, the State Government finally modified a section of Anzac Ave to install this “slip lane”, the result, whilst better than the “lane to nowhere”, was a real embarrassment. With the very rough and uneven bitumen surface “rattling” the bolts of every vehicle using this section of Anzac Ave for over 4 years, Reg Gulley on his election in early 2012, was set a number of challenges by the Progress Association, one being “to fix this road”. .

Whilst it may not seem much, nor should have been necessary, it is now done and already our cars are “feeling so much the better” for the smooth surface and the newly lined section of Anzac Ave from North Lakes Drive down onto the Bruce.

Left: Reg Gulley, Luke Howarth and Officers of Main Roads view maps of new road works associated with the Moreton Bay Rail Link, leading down onto the Bruce Highway where the new Rail Bridge now crosses over.

Over 4 nights from 14 to 18 September, the huge concrete beams of the Freshwater Creek Bridge Crossing were placed across the Bruce Highway, in what appeared as a smooth and swift operation and completing one of the most significant components of the Moreton Bay Rail Link project which is now well ahead of schedule. With good signage, the great majority of drivers were able to use the Bray Road Detour, given access to and from Anzac Ave was closed off on these nights. Congratulations Team!

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North

Lakes

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Care for Kids

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No business has been more synonymous with Mango Hill, than Mango Hill Matilda. When Alan & Carol Bishop set up Matilda in the very early 1990’s, Mango Hill

was little more than an outpost of the Pine Rivers Shire on the “other side” (of the Bruce Highway), Anzac Ave was a single lane road from Rothwell through to the Bruce and North Lakes was still a dream. Mango Hill Matilda was our “Corner Store” where everything from fuel, food and then the Gold Lotto came along. Prior to Coles and Woolies Fuel, Matilda was our one and only “Local” and even took over the Post Box when the dual road was installed. In those days as it is now, Mango Hill Matilda has always a strong supporter of the Mango Hill Progress Association. We are assured that Mango Hill PUMA will continue to be a staunch supporter.

John Hamon, current Owner, tells us why Matilda is NO MORE. Sent: Monday, 29 September 2014 4:12 PM To: Laurence Mango Progress Assn Subject: Matilda No More Hi Laurence Just to let you know. An area Icon is no more! Matilda Mango Hill has been rebranded after about 6 weeks of refurbishing and is

now PUMA MANGO HILL. Puma is rolling out its new image to most of the Matilda sites over the next few months

including Narangba (known to most as "Chooks") and it already has a site at Murrumba Downs. Puma is now the largest independent fuel retailer in Australia and operates in most States. At a local level the management and staff at Mango Hill are still the same friendly smiling faces - there has been no change of ownership. The difference is we have brand new pumps that are faster, lighter and easier to use as well as a new Point of Sale system that makes life easier for the customer. Each pump is supplied with all grades of quality fuel making the choice of pump easier to make. (AutoGas is still available at a separate pump). We even have PumaMax98 at every pump (98 octane). And our fuel price is still very keen. Over the years we have heard some of the stories involving Matilda Mango Hill and its locals including when people used to make a 'daytrip' via pushbike from Redcliffe to get an ice-cream, or when customers pulled in for a snack while on their way back from a fishing trip late at night when the lights were still on. We look forward to being part of the fast growing future of Mango Hill.

John Hamon (Director and Owner)

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MANGO HILL PUMA

WILL PROVIDE A

$50 Voucher as a Lucky Door Prize” for the

next Mango Hill Progress Association

Meeting on 15th October.

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Each year the Mango Hill Progress Association puts forward ideas and projects to our Councillor for budget consideration. For almost 30 years, this strong working relationship with our Local Council (be in the former Pine Rivers or current Moreton Bay Regional Council) has resulted in a great many improvements which have attracted many residents to our community, either to live or simply visit to use our fantastic sporting facilities and playground. Many of those ideas have come from residents attending Progress Association meetings and others arising from consultation between Council and this Association. The George Street Pathway project below was another idea put forward by residents. The Progress Association acknowledges and appreciates the support of Councillor Julie Greer and Council officers for approving and implementing this important link in the pathway program that is slowly but surely linking Danzy Buchanan Park to other sectors of the Village.

Well Done To Pathway Team On Monday morning there were white lines on the ground and by Thursday afternoon a new pathway had linked the footbridge Rose Street Culvert to the Mango Hill Community Centre playground in Danzy Buchanan Park.

Left: The efforts of Dave and Mich’s Boys from QCG (Qld Civil Group) who worked like beavers over the week, is much appreciated. They not only did a great job but were courteous and communicated well with neighbours. They also were willing to make those small amendments that made the job so much more

useful to the community. You were a pleasure to have in our community. Well Done Guys. The Mango Hill Progress Association acknowledges and thanks Councillor Julie Greer for approving the Association’s recommendation in the budget, as well as Council Officers, Jade Christiansen and Sebastian Del Rosso in accepting local ideas in designing the pathway construction. The pathway links Rose St, Mary St and the Mango Hill Community Centre to the existing pathways through and around Danzy Buchanan Park. It also includes vital links to the bitumen roads to allow easy access for little ones on bikes, parents with prams and those requiring wheel chairs access.

Those little amendments were golden and made for a great outcome for all. In addition to the pathway itself, all those ugly concrete sewerage manhole covers which jutted well above ground have been incorporated in fill to establish a much smoother and more aesthetically pleasing surface in the George St corridor as well as saving a few bruised toes that have occurred over the years.

Well Done and Thank You to All!

Above: View Towards Rose St

across Mary St

Below from Rose St Bridge towards Community Hall.

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Danzy Buchanan Park is a great credit to the joint efforts of the Moreton Bay Regional Council and the Mango Hill Progress Association and is rapidly gaining a reputation far beyond the borders of the Village itself. On almost any day, there will be kids using the playground equipment, basket-ballers shooting baskets and racquets smashing balls around the Mango Hill Tennis Court. In addition, others are kicking soccer balls around the park whilst some skate/ride around the oval circular pathways. It was not surprise during the week to see a bus roll up in Mary St East and off-load over 40 young kids from the local North Lakes College Vacation Care Group to spread out around the various sporting options whilst the adults went to work preparing a BBQ lunch for the hordes. Supervisor, Cheryl Blair described the facilities as “Brilliant! There is so much to do here with the basketball court, oval and playground with even well-kept public toilets. Whilst the facilities are well spread out, they also allow good supervision of the kids around the park. We come here every school holidays and love it here.”

Progress Association continues to push for Post Box on Halpine

Despite a public campaign in the local press and years of lobbying by this Association, Australia post has stubbornly refused to install a Post box on the Southside of Anzac Ave, despite over 2000 homes being built in the past decade. Recently, the Progress Association has redoubled our efforts by recommending the siting of Post Box in the new Mango Hill Central Shopping centre being built on corner of Halpine Drive and Anzac Ave. The Association has again written to our Federal Member, Luke Howarth requesting representation to the relevant Minister and presenting an economic argument given the number of people that will visit this centre daily and the difficulty of accessing facilities over at North Lakes Westfield’s. As one resident recently commented, “it is only common-sense” (perhaps that is the issue)

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Sam and Amy Restore “Heritage Fence” – Love the Village Life

One of the earliest houses in the Village was the old “Whitlock” house on the corner of Kinsellas Road West and Winifred Street with its old stone fence which had fallen a little

into disrepair given the years.

New owners, Sam and Amy Harris who moved into the Village in early 2012 have

now restored the old fence, rejuvenated the front garden and are proud to make Mango Hill their home with young sons, Levi and Will. “It is really a great place and we are very happy here. This year we will be at the Mango Hill Christmas Tree which

was a little difficult given young Will arrived at that time last year.” stated Amy.

Amy and Sam Harris

Welcome to Mark and Nicole – Setting up House and Business I (Nicole) and my husband (Mark) moved to Queensland last year from NSW and fell in love with Mango Hill Village. We were married in September 2013 and built our dream home in the new area of Park Vista estate where we walk our beautiful puppy in the area every day. We have finally found somewhere to settle down, bring up our own family and start our new life in Queensland. Mango Hill Village is such a beautiful, safe, friendly environment. We were so welcomed by our friendly neighbours and have made friends for life. My husband and I are so sure of our future here that myself and my business partner Tiffany have opened up a new Hairdressing salon in Kallangur on Anzac Avenue. We would love the support of our local community. We offer Haircuts for men, women and children, Hair colouring, foiling, Blow drying, formal and special occasion upstlying, Perming and setting, facial waxing and tinting. We have opening specials available now. Please call us on

3092-1302 for any enquires or to make an

appointment. We look forward to meeting you, and hope to see you soon.

Mark and Nicole

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Farewell to

Carole & Bill Cassidy For Carol and Bill Cassidy, leaving their May Street home in the Mango Hill Village was very difficult and only made with the knowledge that with advancing years, it was necessary to “down size” and find that smaller home that they could maintain more easily. Originally from Victoria, Bill and Carole moved to Qld, initially to Bracken Ridge in 1995 for work in the Civil Construction field. “We quickly found this out of the way place in Mango Hill and never looked back” Bill quipped. Bill and Carole have been strong supporters of the Mango Hill Progress Association over their time in the village have been avid readers of the Mango Hill News and commented on the way the Village has changed over those 20 years as well as seeing who is coming and going. This time, they are part of that history, but not forgotten.

When asked about herself, Carole smiled and quietly spread her arms to say. “We have two beautiful daughters and had wonderful neighbours in Jessie and Bill on one side and Graham on the other. They are simply wonderful people. What more do I want? But we won’t be going far and I will have a cup of Tea ready when they come to visit us”. For the record, Bill and Carole will be just around in Deception Bay and looking forward to seeing their friends whenever they have the time to visit. “I like Earl Grey” stated this reporter who has spent many a hour discussing local events over the years with two quiet unassuming folk who always accept life as it is. They will be missed indeed.

Welcome to

Fern Violet Hourigan Fern Violet Hourigan was not one for waiting another month (unlike her older sister Ivy Rose), to come out into the light. On a late Sunday afternoon on 14th September, Fern “stirred suddenly” and Dad (Mitch) made the mercy dash to North West Hospital at Everton Park with Mum Nikki, in time, but not much.

Above: Fern Violet Hourigan with Big Sister Ivy and Mum Nikki. Congratulations to the Family and we wish you all a wonderful life together.

Mums Version of events.

Mitch and I are delighted to welcome our second daughter Fern Violet Hourigan into the world. Fern was born at North West Hospital on the 14th of September, weighing 5pounds 8 ounces. She was three weeks early and spent two weeks in special care, but we are thrilled to have her home and look forward to her joining her sister Ivy on our trips around the neighbourhood, checking out the parks and local wildlife. Nikki Hourigan of Rose St West.

We have 4 different franchise services - - Interior House cleaning - Window & Exterior House cleaning - Carpet Cleaning and Pest control

- Mobile Car

Detailing.

Contact Deborah Marler

0405 293 827

3886 1211

Raylene Teague

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Playgroup just fantastic for little

Zahra Learmonth – 1 Year old From: Craig & Theoni Learmonth Sent: Wednesday, 17 September 2014 8:13 AM To: Laurence Christie - Mango Hill Progress Association Subject: Zahra's Birthday

Hey Laurence, This is a 1st Birthday message for our beautiful little girl Zahra, whose birthday we celebrated in the Mango Hill Hall on the weekend.

“What a year it has been. We have loved watching you grow and learn new things and all the love and joy you bring to our lives. Love from Mummy and Daddy”

Our Family: My husband Craig and I moved to Muriel Street in Mango Hill just under a year ago and what a great community we have. It is a great place to raise a family with beautiful parks and lovely neighbours. Just after we moved here, I was lucky enough to find Busy Bees Playgroup Mango Hill which is held every Wednesday at the Mango Hill Community Hall from 9.30 till 11.30. My daughter Zahra was only 5 months when I started taking her to playgroup. What a great way for her to makes friends and learn how to do different arts and crafts. I would like to thank the Progress Association for letting us use the Community Hall for my daughter’s 1st Birthday and Leisa from the Busy Bees Playgroup for letting us use some of the toys for the day.

Thanks Theoni and Craig Learmonth (Winifred Street)

Jason Kubler wins in Sibiu

Jumps 39 Rungs to 155 From: Jonathan Kubler

Sent: Monday, 29 September 2014 10:28 AM

To: admin@mangohillprogress.org

Subject: Update on Jason's Tennis Progress

Hi Laurence,

Just giving you a quick update on Jason’s tennis progress. About a month ago, Jason left Australia to play some Challenger Tournaments overseas and has achieved some good results thus far. First Jason went to Italy and played a couple of tournaments there. In Genoa and then Biella he made it to the quarterfinals. He then travelled to Trnava in Slovakia where he lost in the second round. As shown below, last week in Sibiu in Romania he achieved his best result in winning the tournament. Jason has a few more tournaments to go before he returns, but we are proud of Jason’s accomplishments, progress and his commitment to being the best tennis player he can be. Cheers, Jonathan.

Mango Hill News – the place to learn your Geography

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(Chermside Road)

Mango Hill

Village Hall

Directory

Hall Hire

Laurence

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When Group Contact Mondays

3.00 pm >> Available

Tuesday

Mornings

7.30 >9.00am

Mango Hill

Yoga

With Carly

Diane

Huyssen

3491-3903

Tuesdays 9.30> 3.00

Available

Tuesday

3.00>6.00pm

Renaissance

Kids (Art Class)

Lianne Cook

0404-847684

Tuesday

7.00 >9.30pm

Brisbane Nth

Spiritual Grp

Angela

0433-079555

Wednesday

Mornings 9.30 >11.30am

Busy Bees

Play Group

Leisa Siddans

0416 037047

Wednesday after school

Available

3rd Wed 7.30 pm

Mango Hill

Progress

Association

Laurence

Christie

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Thursday

Mornings 9.15>10.45am

Mango Hill

Yoga

With Carly

Diane

Huyssen

3491-3903

Thursdays 11.00 > 3.30pm

Available

Thursdays

4.00- 6.00 pm

Lil Shimmeys

Dance &

fitness

Lisa Smillie

3142-0181 Thursday

6.15pm >> Available

Fridays

9.00am > 12.00

La di Dah

Colourstrings

Sally Savage

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0400 502451

1st Friday 6.30pm

Moreton Celtic

Fiddle Club

Leisa Deigan

0415-537802

Other Fridays 6.30pm

Youth Club Ki Fetalaiga

0452 497419

Saturday

Mornings

8.00 >9.30am

Mango Hill

Yoga

With Rene

Diane

Huyssen

3491-3903

Saturdays

10.00>3.30

New Life Church

Lisa Finau

0422022 978

Sunday

8.30 >9.30am

Sunday

School

Dr Mel

3204-2888

Sunday

10.00 > 1.00

Weslyn

Methodist

Church

Tina

0435-787667

President Laurence Christie 3204-2020

Senior Vice President

Ken Hatchman

3203-1866

Junior Vice President

John Machin

3204-8710

Secretary Mark Kelly 3886-3446

Treasurer Lyn Kubler 3203-321

Committee Members

Christine Emmett

3204-0090

Janice Owen 3137-0402

Dave Norman 0424 957113

Paul Teasdale 3204-0606

TENNIS COURT

$3 per hr Day &

Lights $6.00

& Basket Ball

Court at night

Contact Lyn 3203-3121

Mango Hill News: Est. 1986

The Mango Hill News is the official publication of the

Mango Hill Progress Association and seeks to publish informative editorial of community interest. Progress Association meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (Feb to Nov) and all members of the community are encouraged to participate in community activities. Annual Membership = $10 per family.

Official Address: PO Box 316 KALLANGUR 4503.

BEN SIMPSON

(Robert St, Mango Hill) (BSA 46058)

0488-799093 3203-1901

Your Local Plumber Crn Robert & Muriel Sts

LOOKING OUT FOR OUR NEIGHBOURS: It takes all of us in the Village to remain vigilant and keep a watchful eye out on our children and also those who are elderly or simply in need of someone to listen to or chat with. To those who are unwell at this time, our thoughts are with you! Feel welcome to Ask for Help! .