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Compass FM set to mark anniversary NEWS The North Canterbury News, May 13, 2021 35 By DAVID HILL Compass FM has been broadcasting to homesacross North Canterburyfor the past decade. The communityradio station will next monthcelebrate 10 years of broadcasting across the Waimakariri, Hurunui, Kaikouradistricts and beyond from its Rangiora base. The first live broadcast was on Queen’s BirthdayWeekend 2011. ‘‘We wanttolaud our success withthe localcommunity because that’s what we are here for,’’ station manager Kerry Treymane says.‘‘Weare looking to make some noise and to lookforward to ensure we can grow on the strength of whathas been built over the last 10 years.’’ The North CanterburyRadio Charitable Trustwas established in 2008,when station founderOwen Paterson formeda boardoftrustees and appliedtothe Ministry of Cultureand Heritage for anoncommercial radio station licence. The station’s first manager was Mike Le Petit, who joined in 2010 as aconsultant and servedasstation manageruntil October 2015, before returning in late 2019 to assist as production engineer. Mr Treymane became station manager in September 2019, two months after becoming the breakfast host.Hehas becomeafamiliar voiceonthe airwaves. Other familiar voices include weekday announcersJohn Cameronand Bruce John, and content manager Steph McDonald. Last year, the station had an overhaulof its main studiodesk andcomputersystems to bring it into the 21st century. ‘‘Radio is like atime machine which evokesmemories and emotionswhen you hear afamiliar song,’’ Mr Treymane says. ‘‘It’sajoy to work at aradio station where it’sall about community. I’ve workedatthe networks where it’s all about revenue. We are anonprofit charitable trust that encourages all members of the community to comeand experience what Compass is all about.’’ Compass FM supportslocal school gateway programmes,has run several introductory courses to broadcasting,and has supported students to go on to the New Zealand SchoolofBroadcasting at the Ara Institute of Canterbury. The successofthe radio station is thanks to thesupport of MainPower, McAlpines Mitre10Mega and the wider community. Asocial function with local dignitaries and past boardmembers is planned for June 11, while apublicopen day will be held at the station on Saturday, June 12. Well protected ... The site of last January’s fire is now covered, encapsulating the site until it can be remediated. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Fire site covered with plastic By ROBYN BRISTOW The charred remnants of ahuge tyre fire at Racecourse Road, Amberley, have been covered. Environment Canterbury finished covering the site with awaterproof cover last Friday. Alarge fire broke out at the site on January 29. The regional council says the capping process was delayed because of site preparation works, including contouring the site. This had allowed extra material to be removed that could have been acontamination risk. The site will be regularly monitored and the cap will remain in place until the site can be fully remediated. LOST AND FOUND The followingpropertyhas been reported to the police as lost in North Canterbury: Ablack Samsung phone in ablack cover, abrownwallet,along gold drop earring, about 12 keys on agrey fob and alittle white key,and ablackTed Baker wallet with arose gold clip on top. The following property is waitingto be claimed: Amicrophone in ablackzip case (Kaiapoi), and ablack/orange mountain bike (Kaiapoi). EXHIBITORS WANTED! Young entrepreneur ... Cedar Frankie HighamPrice at the toy stall she held in Rangiora last Saturday. PHOTO: SHELLEYTOPP Cedar'ssale draws shoppers By SHELLEY TOPP When Rangiora’sCedar Frankie HighamPrice, aged 6, was toldbyher parents she hadtotidy her room, she decided to downsizebyholding atoy stall. The young entrepreneur erected handwrittensigns near her West Belt home to advertise her toy stall, and was up early lastSaturday withher parents, JasonHigham and Natalie Price,toset it up in their front garden. Cedargreetedpotential customers personally with afriendly welcome: ‘‘Hello, my name is CedarFrankie HighamPrice. Most people callme Cedar,’’she said. Cedar already has apolished and knowledgeable sales techniquetowin customersover. Therewas alargeselection of goods on sale, including children’s possum merino gloves,books, board games, clothing,jewellery and toys. Cedarhopestobeable to pay for skateboarding lessons with the money raised from herstall. Christchurch Arena, 2-4 July 2021 IN ASSOCIATION WITH Reach over 10,000 potential customers across three days! 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