FEATURES A16 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM BIZ BY DAVE BLAZEK POP CULTURE SHOCK THERAPY SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2015 BY DOUG BRATTON SPECTICKLES BY BILL ABBOTT SALOME’S STARS HOROSCOPE R.F.D. BY MIKE MARLAND ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Making things more complicated than they need to be can be a problem for the typically or- derly Lamb. Try to look for a less intricate way to accomplish the same goals. AMBER WAVES BY DAVE T. PHIPPS TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Avoid- ing personal involvement in a troubling situation might be advisable at this time, especially since you probably don’t have all the facts. The weekend brings a surprise. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A problem with a colleague you thought had been resolved could recur. However, this time you’ll be able to rely on your record to get a quick resolution in your favor. Good luck. THE SPATS BY JEFF PICKERING CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Giving your self-esteem a boost could be a good idea for the Moon Child, who might feel a bit daunted by the week’s occurrences. Just focus on all your positive accomplishments. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The “mane” attraction for the Lovable Lion this week is -- what else? -- love. New relationships move to new levels, while long-standing partnerships are strengthened. A WING & A PRAYER BY BILL ABBOTT AGAINST THE GRAIN BY RON THERIEN be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A positive message should help lift that energy-draining sense of anxiety, and you should soon be able to deal with even the peskiest matter, whether at work or personal. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to De- cember 21) Try to control that heated Sag- ittarian temperament while dealing with what you believe to be an unfair matter. A cool approach is the best way to handle things. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Nursing hurt feelings could keep you from learning what went wrong. Ask your partner, a family member or a trusted friend to help you reassess your actions in the matter. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Nature is dominant this week. Try to spend time outdoors with someone spe- cial. An act of kindness in the past might be recalled by a person you believed was out of your life. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A recent workplace problem will prove to be one of miscommunication, and once the matter is settled, you should have a better chance of getting your proposals approved. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An upcoming career decision could be based on how well you might be able to apply your artistic talents. Be sure to use the fin- est samples of your work to make a strong impression. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Good news! After dealing pretty much in the dark with a matter that seemed to be taking forever to resolve, you should soon BORN THIS WEEK: Doing good things for others comes easily to you. You are considered a good friend, even by those you might hardly know. FLASHBACK BY MICK HARPER 1. Who wrote and sang the theme song to the television show “Welcome Back, Kotter”? 2. Name the band that released “Never Say Die” in 1978. 3. In which song does Ray Charles speak the words, “Sing the song, children”? 4. Which group wrote and released “It’s Wonderful” in 1967? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “An only child alone and wild, A cabinet maker’s son, His hands were meant for different work And his heart was known to none.” 5. “LEADER OF THE BAND,” BY DAN FOGELBERG IN 1981. HE WROTE THE SONG AS A TRIBUTE TO HIS MUSICIAN FATHER, WHO WAS STILL ALIVE WHEN THE SONG CAME OUT. HIS FATHER DIED THE FOLLOWING YEAR. SUDOKU 4. THE YOUNG RASCALS ON THEIR “ONCE UPON A DREAM” ALBUM. 3. “I CAN’T STOP LOVING YOU,” IN 1962. NUMEROUS OTHERS HAVE COVERED THE SONG, BUT CHARLES IS THE ONLY ONE WHO TOOK THE SONG TO THE TOP OF THE CHARTS. 2. BLACK SABBATH. IT WAS THEIR FIRST CHARTED SINGLE SINCE 1970. 1. JOHN SEBASTIAN, FORMERLY OF THE LOVIN’ SPOONFUL. THE NAME OF THE SHOW HAD TO BE CHANGED FROM JUST “KOTTER” BECAUSE SEBASTIAN COULDN’T FIND A RHYME FOR THE NAME. ANSWERS MAZE DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK: 