FEATURES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
JUST LIKE CATS & DOGS
Dave T. Phipps
R.F.D
by Mike Marland
HERMISTONHERALD.COM • B7
SALOME’S STARS HOROSCOPE
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You’ll
soon have a chance to take a big step
up from where you are to where you
want to be. Check it out fi rst. Re-
member: Even the Mountain Sheep
looks before it leaps.
AMBER WAVES
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Th is
week brings a challenge that could
determine the future direction of
your life. If you’re ready for a change,
accept it with confi dence. A loved
one supports your decision.
by Dave T. Phipps
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A dis-
ruption creates a delay in complet-
ing your projects. Use this time to
pursue a personal matter you were
too busy to deal with before. You’ll
fi nd it will be time well spent.
THE SPATS
LAFF-A-DAY
FLASHBACK
by Jeff Pickering
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You
still need to be on the alert for any
signs of problems that could create
serious misunderstandings. A more
positive aspect begins to emerge
toward the week’s end. Be patient.
SUPER CROSSWORD: COLOSSAL COINAGE
by Mick Harper
1. What is “Care of
Cell 44” about?
2. Which former Guess
Who member wrote
and released “Break It
to Th em Gently”?
3. What is a pre-
pared piano, as made
popular by Ferrante &
Teicher?
4. Who had an inter-
national hit with “Th e
Most Beautiful Girl”?
5. Name the song that
contains this lyric: “At
night the stars put on
a show for free, And
darling you can share
it all with me.”
CRYPTOQUIP
DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK
OBITUARY POLICY
The Hermiston Herald publishes
paid obituaries. The obituary can
include small photos and, for
veterans, a fl ag symbol at no charge.
Expanded death notices will be
published at no charge. These include
information about services.
Obituaries may be edited for
spelling, proper punctuation and
style.
VIRGO (August 23 to September
22) Single Virgos looking for part-
ners are fi nally getting a break from
Venus, who has moved in to make
things happen. Attached Virgos see
their relationships blossom.
LIBRA (September 23 to October
22) You’ve been working hard to get
things done. Now take a breather
and recheck your next step. You
might want to make some changes
in view of the news that comes your
way.
SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem-
ber 21) Th e watchword for savvy
Scorpios this week is “preparation.”
Consider sharpening your skills to
make the most of the new opportu-
nity you’re about to take on.
ANSWERS
1. In the 1967 Zom-
bies song, a prisoner
is writing to a loved
one while waiting
to get out. It’s made
numerous Top 100
Song lists.
2. Burton Cummings,
in 1978. Th e group
broke up in 1975.
3. A piano with
temporary additions
made to change
the sound, such as
wooden blocks, sticks,
erasers and paper
between or on the
strings. Among musi-
cians, the techniques
are generally kept
secret.
4. Charlie Rich, in
1973. Th e song has
been widely used, in-
cluding on “Seinfeld”
in 1992.
5. “Up On the Roof,”
by the Drift ers in
1962. Th is “simple”
song is surprisingly
complex and sophis-
ticated when you
look carefully at the
music and lyrics. It’s
been widely covered,
including by co-writ-
er Carole King on her
debut album in 1970.
SUDOKU
Obituaries and notices may
be submitted online at www.
hermistonherald.com/obituaryform,
by email to obits@hermistonherald.
com, by fax to 541-276-8314, placed
via the funeral home or in person
at the Hermiston Herald or East
Oregonian offi ces.
For more information, call 541-
966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, x221.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) With
things slowing down a bit this week,
it would be a good time for luxu-
ry-loving Leonines to go somewhere
for some well-earned pampering.
Th ings liven up around Friday.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to
December 21) Th ere might still be
some loose ends that need tucking
up if you hope to get that important
relationship repaired. A new spurt of
activity starts soon.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to
January 19) It’s a good idea to keep
the positive momentum going by
fi nding and getting rid of anything
that could cause you to stumble.
Keep the path ahead clear and open.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru-
ary 18) A period of contemplation is
advised before you make your next
move. Be sure that where you decide
to go is the right place for you. A
health matter needs attention.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20)
Th at new energy surge that hit you
last week continues to send out good
vibrations. Try investing a part of it
in creating something noteworthy
on the job.
BORN THIS WEEK: You like to
balance your personal universe, and
in doing so, you help bring harmony
into the lives of the rest of us.
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