Puzzles and horoscopes

Cryptic crossword

Simon

ACROSS

1. What a boring life it has, surrounded by furniture! (8)

7. Recall memory of woman that's just about all right (5)

8. Not being introspective, being dismissed is a drawback (7)

9. Is ceded, so makes one's mind up (7)

10. In spirit there's a profit to be made (4)

12. Second hearing of half the Tripos in factual setting (7)

14. Pink Russian salad, as it were (7)

17. American educationalists hold that corporal punishment's in (4)

18. An evil that in Virginia imparts some flavour (7)

21. Spouts poetry and quotes it for the second time (7)

22. Well known to have made minutes (5)

23. Fed a setback, finished having been on one side in case (8)

DOWN

1. Inflicts injury on or returns in place of one in the wings (6)

2. Having done a bit wrong, got hold of it (8)

3. Sign of use entraps the East in conflict (4)

4. Right on! Milk supplier will give one directions (6)

5. A hundred years one has who is unfeeling (4)

6. Lewes is about to include a bloodthirsty creature (6)

7. Former spouse taking cereal first has wrong diet stirred up (7)

11. Knocked it back with a will: send round no nitrogen (7)

13. I and my wife have separated, so it's communicated (8)

14. Gorge the wine from France in a different era (6)

15. Speaking with difficulty of equine, one is told (6)

16. In extremes of livelihood, the simplicity of being rented (6)

19. How KO becomes OK? Crazy! (4)

20. Without being embarrassed, reached a painful conclusion (4)

Quick crossword

ACROSS

1. Skilfully (6)

5. Fame (6)

9. Irrational fear (6)

10. Add on (6)

11. Formerly (4)

12. Rebukes at length (8)

14. Justification (6)

16. Tines (6)

19. Dead end (3,2,3)

21. Pleasantly sharp-tasting (4)

22. Kidnap (6)

23. Painkiller (6)

24. Predominantly (6) 25. Method (6)

DOWN

2. Improve something (7)

3. Pills (7)

4. Young horses (9)

6. Person living outside their country (colloq) (5)

7. Invaded (7)

8. Naturists (7)

Your Stars

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): There's a point when knowledge is not useful, and maybe wasteful as it clogs the arteries of emotion. What helps the situation won't be knowing more but feeling more. Receptivity is an art, and you're a masterful artist.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You'll tend to what matters. Knowing what falls into this category is the tricky part. You have a sense about what you need most now and what is going to have lasting impact. Opportunities await.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Your first instinct may not be the one that's for the highest and best, but maturity has you pausing to consider the other answers instead of rushing in or jumping to conclusions as a younger person might.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): It's better to figure things out for yourself now. You might make mistakes, but those will be your lessons, and they are far more valuable than what you'll achieve following someone else's prescription.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You've already seen outcomes on the tried-and-true route. Boredom could cause you to take a novel path. Not knowing what to expect is the thrill that sharpens your senses and quickens your reflexes.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You were born with qualities and traits, but they are far less significant than the ones you made. You are once again deciding who you want to be, and it will be so much fun exercising your right to create yourself.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): To be able to give generously to those you love is a luxury only affordable to those who have extra. Whatever quantity you have extra of, you give it abundantly and thereby know what it's like to feel rich.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): It's far better to go solo than to be in bad company. When you're alone, you have options. You can survey the room and figure out who looks interesting to you and where you'd most like to fit in.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Good things, when taken to excess, become bad things. There's a certain range to stay inside of now and it's wide enough that it shouldn't be a problem for you, as long as you are aware of the limits.

WordBuilder

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CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Friends want to influence you. Ultimately your leisure will be the most satisfying when you choose your own pleasures. You'll be glad you were assertive in this regard.

697

How many words of three or more letters, including plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No words beginning with a capital are allowed. There’s at least one five-letter word.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Don't waste time restringing your instrument or you'll never get the chance to sing the song. Strum what you have and harmonise accordingly. Just because a thing is a little off doesn't mean it won't work.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You can't help what other people say but you can ignore it. You're careful not to pay attention to things that don't honour or require your attention.

Good

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SITUATIONS VACANT

CHECKOUT OPERATORS New World Ashburton

Permanent - Full Time/Part Time

Positions Available

We are seeking customer focused individuals to join our Checkout team. You should possess ability and enthusiasm, as you will play an important role within our overall team.

You will be:

• Able to work under pressure

• Self-motivated

• Presented to a high level

• An excellent customer service provider with good communication skills

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that our customers are provided with service to a high standard

• Creating a friendly and helpful environment for customers and staff alike

• Dealing with cash and customer transactions, ensuring accuracy at all times

• Working within Food Safety and Health and Safety requirements

These positions will include a mix of day, evening and weekend shifts. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Please apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter to: vacancies.ashburton@newworld-si.co.nz

Applications close on 12th February 2023.

BAKERY ASSISTANT/FINISHER Ashburton New World

Like early starts? Enjoy your afternoons off?

Then this position is a fantastic opportunity for you, as we require a motivated, positive and self-starting team player who would enjoy the challenges of supermarket retailing. As an integral member of the team, reporting to the Bakery Manager, you will play a significant part in the values and culture of this business.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Ensuring the Bakery department provides a superior level of customer service.

• Presenting product to a high standard.

• The ability to adhere to Food Safety and Health & Safety policies

Key competencies required for this position are:

• Delivering a superior customer experience.

• Being an excellent communicator who develops relationships and fosters teamwork.

• Having an engaging and positive manner. We offer great working conditions, a supportive management structure, and personal and professional development opportunities, Funeral Cover (after 12 months employment) and an attractive hourly rate. Days and hours of work will be Sunday to Thursday 5.00am - 1.30pm. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Please apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter to: vacancies.ashburton@newworld-si.co.nz

Applications close on 12th February 2023.

An Invitation

We would like to invite you to: THE ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH OFFICIAL OPENING

Of the BARING SQUARE CENTRE (CHURCH)

Cameron Street Ashburton

SATURDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2023 @ 2PM

The President of the Methodist Church Rev Peter Taylor will be present.

Afternoon tea will follow the Official Opening. Please R.S.V.P by 25th January 2023

To: ashmeth@kinect.co.nz

Secretary Daphne Whiting. 109 Chalmers Avenue Hampstead Ashburton 7700. Phone 03 3082951

Numbers required for catering purposes

EXPLANATION: Following the earthquake, services were held in the hall. Then after the demolition and sale of the Hall from March 2019 (3 years and 10 months) we have held services at Paterson’s Chapel. We now have a beautifully restored Church.

Situations Vacant

Utilities Service Person

Ashburton Contracting Ltd is looking for a Utilities Service Person to work in our ACL Water Department. If you are a methodical problem solver with a can-do attitude, then this could be the position for you. This role is focused around maintenance repair work to the water reticulation and full training is available for the right person.

The right person should be:

• Physically fit and willing to manually dig in conjunction with machine operation/plumbing and drain laying activities

• Have a high level of focus on safety and delivering high quality work

• Be able to show initiative and an ability to follow instructions

• Be prepared to be rostered on Call

• Successful applicants must be comfortable with technology (tablet, computer data entry).

Desirable Qualifications

• Class 2 licence, W, T, R, D

• Working towards or have a National Certificate in

Utilities Maintenance L4

Applicants for this position must have at least NZ Residency

Please send applications, including current CV to: Email: aaron.gairns@ashcon.co.nz

HIRE

GENERAL hire. Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire. 588 East Street.

Open Monday-Friday 7.00am – 5.30pm; Saturday 7.30am - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am12.30pm - Phone 308 8061. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

Deaths

BAGRIE, Simon James –

On January 16, 2023 peacefully at home, Ashburton, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 51 years. Dearly loved husband of Sandra. Adored and loving dad of Matty and Tempany, Ashleigh, and Laura. Loved by his extended family and friends. Messages to the Bagrie family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and maybe made online at bit.ly/sjbagrie1601. A celebration of Simon’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on FRIDAY, January 20, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Cemetery, Seafield Lawn, Seafield Road.

Nikau Harp Trio

Nikau Harp Trio – Arts On Tour NZ

Tue 21 Feb, 7-30pm, Adult $25 / Group 6+ $20pp (fees apply)

Nikau brings to life the glittering magical world of harp with strings. Music composed for harp, violin and cello is extraordinary and beautiful –the plucked harp strings are vibrant and brilliant, whilst the bowed violin and cello strings are sustained and sonorous.

The Commitments VS The Blues Brothers

GREENWOOD, Lucy –Passed away peacefully on January 6, 2023 at Bert Sutcliffe Rest Home, Birkenhead, Auckland, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Don Greenwood and dearly loved Mum of Sue, loved mother-in-law of Grant Amos. Cherished Nanny of Natalie and Nick Summerfield, Brittany and Chris Montague and much loved great-Nanny to Genevieve, Ben and Emma. A private cremation has been held in Auckland and a Memorial service will be held in the reception lounge at Paterson’s Funeral Services, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on MONDAY, January 23, 2023 at 11.30am.

The Commitments VS The Blues Tribute Show – Capitol City

Saturday 25th February 8pm

All Tickets $55 (fees apply)

Join us as we transport you back to 1991 with a tribute show to THE COMMITIMENTS and then strap yourself into the Blues mobile with Jake and Elwood Blues as they get the band back together and wind the clock back to 1980.

Tutus On Tour – Royal NZ Ballet

Tutus On Tour – Royal NZ Ballet

Saturday 11th March 7pm

Tickets Adults from $35 / Senior from $29.70 / Child from $20 (fees apply)

To begin the Royal NZ Ballet’s 70th birthday year Tutus On Tour 2023 looks affectionately back at the RNZB’s early days. Patricia Barker has carefully curated a collection of works new and old that the dancers can’t wait to perform for you in this one-show-only performance.

David Strassman In The Chocolate Diet

David Strassman In The Chocolate Diet

Thursday 16th March 7pm

Tickets VIP $99 / A Reserve $79 / B Reserve $69 (fees apply)

David Strassman returns to our stage in his uproarious comedy with the one and only Ted E Bare and the evil Chuck Wood in his new show The Chocolate Diet. David’s show is bound to be a truly remarkable performance. If you are 12 – 15 years of age you can come along with an adult, however, if you are under 12 years of age you are unable to attend. MA Rated.