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Your Horoscope for September 2017
and steer clear of addictive sub-
stances. Even if you are popu-
lar, not everyone loves you.
Watch your back.
By Stacey Lynn
A month full of ambi-
tions and desire, but many will
have to wade through criticism
and nitpickiness.
Virgo (August 22-September
21) You got it babe! The ener-
gy you exude makes you come
across as very sexy, but beware
the choices you make. Do not
idealize your better half. True
satisfaction comes September
20th. At work focus on what
you have to do and get serious.
Do something about extra en-
ergy. Set goals and go for it!
Libra (September 22-Octo-
ber 22) It may be best to flirt
this month and get more serious
later on. Serious relationships
will have stumbling blocks or
unpleasantness. Team work
and diplomacy bring the best
results. Avoid overindulging
Scorpio (October 23-Novem-
ber 21) You may be attracted
to persons with status. Perhaps
you want a relationship that can
help you socially. This time is
very connected to collective
projects and events. Financial-
ly, it is a good time to increase
funds. You do not have time
to be ill, but if you have a pre-
existing issue, watch it. Ask and
you shall receive!
Sagittarius (November 22-
December 20) A turning point
in a 3-month long cycle. You
analyze aspects related to love,
social ties or even mental com-
patibility. You have wind in
your sails, steer well and you
will go places. The month is de-
manding and you will perform
best if you get actual rest. Stand
out, stand up for your rights and
fulfill your goals!
Capricorn (December 21-
January 19) Your love life is
more about depth. The more
you know, the deeper you
go, the better. Throughout
the month studies, spiritual-
ity, and journeys are demand-
ing and meaningful. Success is
more visible the last week of
the month. Improving stamina
and morale occur after the 5th.
Learn relaxation techniques and
practice regularly.
Aquarius (January 20-Feb-
ruary 18) Amorous offers are
many, seductive powers grow
and love finds its way to you
easier now. A financial month.
People that influence your
money, financial institutions or
inheritance, may play a signifi-
cant role now. Relax and do not
feed fears or imagined issues.
Avoid rushing and impulsive-
ness in financial decisions.
Pisces (February 19-March
20) Love life is connected to
work or work-like responsibili-
ties. A bit of commotion gener-
ates passion and the need to act
fast and decisively. You may
have to choose between op-
tions. Ties with others have a
significant impact on career and
income. Keep it as friendly as
possible. Do not let all respon-
sibilities rest on your shoulders.
Take care of yourself!
Aries (March 21-April 19)
This is the best month of the
year for love, dear Aries. Es-
pecially in the first two weeks,
something memorable will hap-
pen! You can achieve at work,
but you will have to check facts
to create something lasting.
Take your health into your own
hands. Put your priorities in or-
der, delegate responsibilities...
one thing at a time.
Taurus (April 20-May 21) You
may find you are wanting to fall
in Love. A great time to explore
fantasies, but they may be sim-
ply that. This could cause you
problems later on. Do not allow
these desires to affect your work
or wallet. An excellent time for
working out. Steer clear of ex-
cesses. Do not expect the sup-
port of others, rely on yourself.
Gemini (May 22-June 21) The
planets urge steady connections
rather than careless flirts. Love,
not backed by serious inten-
tions, will be unsatisfying and
can create complications. Work
is intense. Best time for success
is the last week of the month.
Silly accidents may befall you.
Try to prevent unpleasantness
within your home or with par-
ents.
Cancer (June 22-July 21)
Emotions are connected to
communication, travel or an in-
tellectual pursuit. You may even
be interested in two people at
once. Work may include a se-
ries of meetings or travel. The
last week of the month carries
the most success. Cancers are a
bit stressed. Take short breaks
to relax mentally. Take a class,
learn something new.
Leo (July 22-August 21) Your
charm is at a high, life is full of
possibilities. Also, there is suc-
cess, prestige and control over
your professional life. To come
out a winner, you must weigh
your options well. From the
5th-22nd, a tendency toward
risk or excess may expose you
to danger. Set money aside and
do not look for easy gains.
Is it Time to Consider an Electric Car?
By Nick Galaday
Some FAQs:
How long does it take to recharge? Keep in mind you never arrive at a charging
station completely drained, and you start each day with a “full tank.” Here is a
guide for how long charging takes for an average EV at 3.9 miles/kwh:
• At home in your garage at “Level 2” (220 Volts), you can charge at the rate of
approximately 25 - 30 miles of range per hour of charge time. (7.2 kwh/hour). A
Nissan Leaf fully charges in 4.2 hours.
• At a public “Level 3” fast charge charging station, one can charge at the rate of
180 - 200 miles range per hour of charge time, limited by battery size. A Nissan
Leaf charges 80% in 23 minutes.
• At any standard 120-volt outlet (level 1), while visiting friends or while at work,
you can pick up an “opportunity charge” from any outlet at the rate of 12 - 15
miles range per hour of charge time.
How far can I go between charges? Obviously, day/night, summer/winter,
weather, heater/defroster, headlights, wipers, weight of right shoe, and any number
of other variables affect these numbers:
• Nissan Leaf: 117 miles on 30 kwh,
3.9 miles/kwh
• BMW i3:
137 miles on 30 kwh,
4.57 miles/kwh (really!)
• Chevy Bolt: 238 miles on 60 kwh,
3.97 miles/kwh
• Tesla S-75D 275 miles on 75 kwh, 3.67 miles/kwh
• Tesla S-100D 351 miles on 100 kwh, 3.51 miles/kwh
How much does it cost to drive electrically? Presently, here in the WOEC service
territory, our marginal cost for electricity is 14.7¢ per KWH. So, your Chevy
Bolt will cost around 3.7¢/mile to operate (3.97 miles/kwh). To compare, a
Toyota Corolla, at 32 mpg and $2.50/gallon, costs 7.8¢/mile. Driving electrically,
even here in WOEC-land, costs less than half what it costs to operate even a
very economical gasoline powered car. Or, to look at it another way, WOEC is
selling motor fuel for the equivalent of $1.25/gallon! Additionally, the reduced
maintenance requirement (no oil changes, no tune-ups, no belts or filters, less brake
wear) provides even more savings.
Where can I get an Electric Car? You can view and schedule a test drive in
a Chevy Bolt, Ford C-Max Energi (plug-in hybrid), or Nissan Leaf at the “Go
Forth Electric Showcase,” located in the World Trade Center at 901 SW 1st Ave.,
Portland, OR 97204. Call ahead for an appointment: (503) 724-8670
You may also schedule a visit with select Portland area dealerships to view
their lineup of EV and Plug-In Hybrids. Here’s a partial, ever growing list, of EV
& PHEV models available in the Portland area:
EV
Audi
BMW
Cadillac
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Fiat
Ford
Hyundai
Kia
Mercedes
Porsche
Mitsubishi
Nissan
Tesla
Toyota
Volkswagen
Volvo
i3
Bolt, Spark
500e
Focus Electric
Ioniq Electric
Soul Electric
B250e
i-MiEV
Leaf
S, X, 3
RAV-4 EV
e-Golf
PHEV
A3 e-tron
i8, 330e, 530e, 740 xDrive, X5 xDrive40e
iPerformance
CT6 PHV
Volt
Pacifica Hybrid PHEV
C-Max Energi, Fusion Energi
Sonata PHEV
Optima PHEV
C350e, GLE550e, S550e
Cayenne S E-Hybrid, Panamera
S E-Hybrid
Prius Prime
XCgo T8, many more to come
Above list from: https://pluginamerica.org/vehicles/?fwp_type=phev
For further information about driving electrically contact: https://pluginamerica.
org/, or the author through West Oregon Electric Cooperative https://www.
westoregon.org/
Vernonia School Board Meetings are held on the second
Thursday of each month. The next School Board Meeting is
scheduled for September 14 at 6:00 pm in the Schools Library.