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Page 14, Ashburton's The Courier, Thursday March 5, 2020 2262440 Water purifiers Home &Office–Underbench and Benchtop Reduction of nitrates and heavy metals •Giardia safe •Asbestos safe ARTHUR CATES LIMITED 26 McNALLYSTREET, RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIAL PARK,ASHBURTON TEL 308 5397 www.arthurcates.co.nz Autumn Arrivals Lemon Tree Blackstone Optimum Merino Merino Possum Marco Polo SUMMER FASHION NOW 50% OFF Open Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-4 19 Peters St Hinds (03) 688 7329 2261478 Local news at www.starnews.co.nz New boost to ECan delivery team Environment Canterbury’s (ECan) Ashburton zone delivery team has been boosted with the arrival oftwo new resource management officers. Nicola McDougall and Amy McIlraith, who joined the team late last year, have come from different backgrounds but are eager touse their knowledge and skills togive advice and education to consent holders in the region. Nicola, alongterm Ashburton resident, is making a change of career after more than 20 years working in the insurance industry. “I want to continue to be ableto support people through this role, and tobuild new connections in my communitythrough adifferent customer base than I’m used to,” she says. Amy, originally from North Canterbury, is a recent Canterbury University graduate, studying chemistry. Before finishing her science degree she majored in soil science atLincoln University. “With soil science, you get to look at the bigpicture,” Amysays. “I loved that, as well as the environmental focus that Lincoln had, which prompted me to apply for this role.’’ Abig part of the role involves monitoring consents and making Nicola McDougall and Amy McIlraith have joined ECan’s Ashburton zone delivery team. sure people are following them. In the July 2018 to June 2019 period, more than 1,400 consents were monitored in the Ashburton zone. Amy says it’s important ECan has people available to monitor highrisk consents, to ensure the activities aren’t having any unforeseen negative impacts on the environment. “We also need to be able to put processes inplace to make sure any impacts are mitigated or stopped.” Ashburton Zone delivery lead Janine Holland says having Amy Fonterra confirm price Fonterra Cooperative reaffirmed its forecast Farmgate Milk Price range at $7.007.60 per kgMS and its forecast fullyear underlying earnings guidance of 1525 cents per share. Forecast milk collections for the 2020 season have dropped from 1,530 million kgMS to 1,515 million kgMS. Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell says the cooperative remains confident in its forecast Farmgate Milk Price range and was maintaining its underlying earnings guidance of 1525 cents per share despite current market conditions as aresult of coronavirus. “The momentum we saw in the first three months of the financial year has continued, and as we approach the interim results our underlying earnings are tracking well. However, given the potential significant risks that could arise from coronavirus in the second half, we are taking a prudent approach and maintaining our fullyear forecast earnings range. “The current situation is very fluid and uncertain. However, we have already contracted ahigh percentage of our 2020 financial year’s milk supply and this is helping us manage the impact of coronavirus. Our Greater China team are working hard to keep our operations running as smoothly as possible. Without them this would not have been possible and I want to thank them for their efforts. “There has been aslowdown in processing of containers at ports and we are managing the flow of our product into China carefully to avoid congestion. Currently, our product is continuing to be cleared by customs and quarantine officials. In China, people continue to face movement restrictions due to the outbreak. This means many restaurants and food outlets are closed, which is having amajor impact on the operations of our Foodservice customers. Our sales teams are working with these customers to help them where they can.’’ and Nicola onher team will boost the local capacity to help consent holders with compliance issues. “Our zone delivery model means that we are closer tothe people inour zone,” Janine says. “We live and work in the Ashburton region and can provide advice on best practice and how to meet consent conditions.” It’s being part of asmall team on the ground which makes the role special. Both Amy and Nicole agree the role involves alot ofrelationship building and customer interaction. Scholarships Katelyn Hogg and Laura Brown (pictured) have been awarded Agri Training scholarships; Katelyn, the Elite Scholarship and Laura, the Future Leader’s Scholarship. The scholarships were presented to the women last week by Agri Training education centre director Matt Jones. 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Local news at www.starnews.co.nz Ashburton's The Courier, Thursday March 5, 2020, Page 15 Allison Donald checks over aplatter while Ina Divers and Cynthia Tindall give advice on an alternative piece. Photo Noel Lowe Buyers outfor bargains More than 400 bargain hunters swarmed the AshburtonRacecourse to find the best buys at the Pakeke Lions market and garage sale at the weekend, helping raise over $14,000 for the community. President Noel Lowe said sales were brisk with agood clearance bynoon. ‘‘We had atremendous response to the event as people knew what they wanted as they rushed in the door.’’ He said the club was very pleased with the proceeds, whichwill help fund charities including the purchase of an audio visual unit for St John training rooms. Customers were pleased with their bargains and the variety ofgood quality china, tools, kitchen utensils, craft, furniture, produce and cakes on hand. The club has been running these marketsfor over 35 years.‘‘We are amazed at its popularity. It just keeps growing each year as people downsize houses or move into retirement villages. We have been collectingstockfor months and storing it as people realise they can support agood cause disposing oftheir surplus furniture and general items.’’ Mr Lowe said the club was grateful for the support from donors. The club will be running another market sale at the racecourse onFriday to clear remaining stock. Prices are heavily reduced and the bargains get under way at 4pm. Handbags needed Donations of new, or excellent quality handbags are needed to support a fundraising event thatwill benefittwo local charities. Aglitzy andglamorous eveningfor the ladies calledHandbags & Gladrags willbeheldon May 15 at the MSA. It willfeatureahandbag auction, silentauction, raffles and entertainment. Proceeds from the event willsupport CanBead, a charityrun throughthe CanInspire Charitable Trust to providebeading therapyfor peopleduring difficult times,and White Ribbon,whichpromotes a campaignthat aimstoend violence towards women. Handbagfillerssuch as chocolates,beauty products, toiletries and vouchers are also needed for thefundraiser. CanInspire national coordinatorKylie Curwood saidthe event would feature ‘‘a bit of extra spark’’ this year. Handbags &Gladrags was agreatgirls night out and sheencouraged workmates and friends to comealong to enjoy it. Organisers of the Handbags &Gladrags fundraiser (from left) Kylie Curwood and Sheree Kershaw with some donated handbags. There would be bubbles and acheeseboard on arrivaland tablesofsix. Ashburton Family Violence coordinator ShereeKershawsaid the event was away to show support for two organisationsthatdid valuable workinthe local community. DonationstoHandbags &Gladrags canbe dropped off at receptionat Community House Mid Canterbury. Forticketscontact Kylie Curwood (021265 5405) or ShereeKershaw(027 296 1305). Tina Turner tribute show Afull stage production brimming with TinaTurnerhits fromthe1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s is coming to Ashburton on March 22. The electrifying concert experience features the powerful, raspy vocals of Sowetobornactress and singerCaroline Borole, complete with band, brass section, backing vocalists and dancers . The tribute show will feature the energetic rock and soul hits that made Tina Turner one of the 20th century’s biggest names inmusic. Hits will include Simply the Best, What’s Love Got to Do With It, River Deep Mountain High, Proud Mary, Nutbush City Limits, We Don’t Need Another Hero, What You Get is What You See and Private Dancer. Tickets for the concert at Ashburton Trust Event Centre are available from the venue or ticketrocket.co.nz. *Conditionsapply. You’re invitedtothe SCENICTRAVEL SHOWCASE Planning your next holidaybut need more information? Attend one of our free Scenic events to help plan your 2021/2022adventure. Learn moreabout Scenic’s enriching destinations: RiverCruising: Europe, France,Portugaland Russia Vietnam, Cambodia andMyanmar OceanCruising: WorldwideonScenicEclipse THURSDAY 19 MARCH ASHBURTON Hotel Ashburton BONUS OFFERS when attending on the day * Benefits of attending: Receiveexclusivebonus offers when attendingonthe day Engage with Scenic’sexpert travel team to helptailoryournextholiday Discover theScenicdifference, from trulyall-inclusive luxury cruising to handcraftedjourneys Learnabout newdestinations, exciting innovations andthe latest offers fortravelin2021and 2022 Forsessionstimes and to reserveyourfreeseat, visit SCENICNZ.COM/SHOWCASE Seatsare limited so registration is encouraged.
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