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Santa has a

bumpy landing but makes it

into Mango Hill

2012 Mango Hill Christmas

Tree draws the crowds

Casco Civil Major Sponsor of

Mango Hill Christmas Tree

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Appreciation: The Mango Hill Progress Association sincerely thanks Councillor Julie Greer and Officers of

Moreton Bay Regional Council for the ongoing improvements in Danzy Buchanan Park and around the streets

over recent months. The park is truly looking a picture with the new shelters, bollards and electrical

connections, whilst Kinsellas Road West has been improved with upgraded line marking to make the roads

safer.

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s the organiser of the Mango Hill Christmas Hamper Program for

the past four years, we were not expecting a large amount in our collection this year, knowing the economic difficulties that many face worldwide. However, from the outset, we were amazed at the generosity of the residents of the old and newer estates of Mango Hill. Many families were waiting with their bags at the ready or had left for us as previously arranged. It was quite obvious that many wanted to be a part of this on-going tradition and the spirit of giving is here in our community.

ocals know that these hamper donations are used to defray the

expenses of the rides, fireworks and celebrations of the night. Your donation has assisted Mango Hill to celebrate a season of joy and peace. Our community is happy to share and celebrate with their neighbours. The amount and quality of the donations was incredible with 22 baskets being made up and raffled to the amazing number of visitors to the Mango Hill Christmas Tree. To see so many offering their hand to fellow residents, makes me humble and proud that I am privileged to share this neighbourhood with such wonderful people.

lso I wish to say big thank you to my volunteers –

Janice, Terry, John, George, Jean, Tabitha, Tom, Tye, Sam, Paul, Paris, Jasmine, Lyn and Jade who braved the blistering heat over the two collection days. As well, the wonderful support of Alex and Lyn Gilroy and family who spent a week setting out the mass of offerings and packaging them up in baskets so that everyone got a fair share, was so much appreciated. THANK YOU ALL for your generosity of spirit and Christmas cheer!!! Ken Hatchman (Hamper Collection Organizer)

Casco Civil Construction (Ph 3480 5535) The Mango Hill Progress Association thanks Casco Civil Constructions for supporting our community.

P.S. Hamper Basket No. 6 UNCLAIMED -

Incorrect Phone Nu: Name ERIN Please call Laurence on 3204-2020

to claim your basket.

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Despite a “bumpy” landing, Santa has sent a

message to ll the children that he will be around on

Christmas morning!

Mango Hill Christmas Tree is Fun!

Wayne Corrigan has the children in the palm of his hands with Dance Competition

Chrislyn Hamilton sings

“O Holy Night

Whilst Jacob Mann performs

“Little Drummer Boy”

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Volunteers Gail, Jean, Yvonne & George

Serve Up Tea & Pancakes

Whilst Bronwyn & Caroline prepare the Burgers

Our Compere Brian Bisset & Partner Pam Armstrong Front row seat for these fans

Starmen (Tom & Sam) Whilst rides are the go with these kids.

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2012 MANGO HILL CHRISTMAS TREE A WONDERFUL COMMUNITY SUCCESS!

hat a fantastic night it was on 15th December when some

2000 folk from Mango Hill, North Lakes and all around the Moreton Bay Region as well as visitors from far and wide took up every spot on Danzy Buchanan Park for our Christmas Celebration. It was great to welcome back many of our former neighbours (including Jill from Cairns) who know that Mango Hill can put on a “good night”. This fantastic support makes our efforts worthwhile.

hilst we did experience a “bumpy start” with our

Parachuting Santa make headlines Australia wide, one of Santa’s helpers was quickly on the scene to give that special message to the children. It was also a marvellous night of

entertainment made possible by our committed and hardworking organizing committee along with our fantastic sponsors and the many volunteers.

he Mango Hill Christmas Tree is also testament to the tremendous partnership the Mango Hill Progress Association

has with the folk of Mueller College. To Kent Cheney, Bethany Murphy, Steven Ware and the team at Mueller Community Church, your enthusiasm and support has been wonderful and appreciated. It was Bethany, Kent and Steven who not only organized much of the quality entertainment on the night, but they also put together the amazing lighting & sound program that gave such special effects to the entertainment. With young people such as these, our future is in good hands.

hank you to everyone who lent a hand, gave a donation, purchased tickets and helped make the 2012 Mango Hill

Christmas Tree such a success. I am so proud of the wonderful team of volunteers that work with me at Mango Hill. I welcome and thank those new folk who have moved into Park Vista this year and encourage your participation.

am able to advise that our Parachuting Santa is recovering well and has made arrangements for his helpers

worldwide to ensure that every child has that special visit on Christmas morning.

n closing, if you know of anyone in the Village who needs a hand or maybe does not have family close, you may

wish to make that extra effort to make them welcome this Christmas. May the joy and spirit of Christmas be with you and I wish all readers an enjoyable and safe holiday period.

Laurence Christie (President, Mango Hill Progress Association)

P.S Your home security is vital at this time of the year.

If you are heading off for the holidays, take those simple precautions of locking up well and advising those close to you!

HAMPER WINNERS - THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT $1485 RAISED

Hamper Winner Hamper Winner Hamper Winner

1 Maria 8 Kate 15 Steven H 2 Barry M 9 Steve s 16 Amanda W 3 Steve L 10 Gavin H 17 Jessica G 4 Adam B 11 Jenny G 18 Sarah R 5 Donna S 12 Vickey C 19 Tyler W 6 Erin (unclaimed)

Orange Clubs 29A 13 Alyssa H 20 Sue

7 M Stinsen 14 Mary L 21 Julie W

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The Mango Hill Progress Association sincerely appreciates the support of so many in our Business Community and encourages readers to show their appreciation to these Organizations. To each and every sponsor,

we thank you for your commitment to the local community. (Due to time and space limits, for this edition, further information on our sponsors will be included in coming issues of the Mango Hill News.)

Casco Civil Contractors LJ Hooker Real Estate

Complete Janitorial Supplies JH Grant Real Estate

North Lakes Bank of Qld Century 21 Real Estate

Mango Hill Matilda Harcourts Real Estate

North Lakes Hyundai Moreton Bay Civil Contractors

Theos Nursery - Kallangur Coles – North Lakes

The Office Suppliers - Clontarf Team Accounting systems

United Discount Chemists Zen CHI (Evergreen Centre)

Mango Hill Tavern Emma Hensley (Evergreen Centre)

Mango Hill Bakery Watercress Restaurant

1st Choice Liquor (Mango Hill) Contours - Evergreen Centre

The Golden Ox - Margate Flowerfusion – North Lakes

Tiny Tims Meats – North Lakes Arnolds Scrapbooking - Rothwell

Jtax – Mango Hill Simply Pies – Mango Hill

Moreton Bay Regional Council Federal Member for Petrie

Followmont Transport Island Breeze Troupe

State Member for Murrumba Moreton Celtic Fiddle Club

Mueller Community Church

To a wonderful Team of

Volunteers

FiveStar Dance Studio

Pipes and Drums, National

Servicemen's Memorial Band.

KC’s Fireworks - Yandina PH: (07) 54945089 fax: (07) 54945091 www.kcsfireworks.com

AA AMUSEMENTS Phone: 0411 120 341 Email: info@aa-amusements.com.au

BIRTHDAY WISHES TO MANGO HILL KIDS

To Alex Mann who was 7

on 8th Dec

Love from Mum (Mandy) and Dad (William) and sister Amelia

(Twins) JACKSON AND COOPER MAYES

4 ON 15TH DEC

Congrats from Mum and Dad

(Mitch and Amy)

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