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FEATURES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2016 JUST LIKE CATS & DOGS Dave T. Phipps R.F.D HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A13 by Mike Marland SALOME’S STARS HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21 to April 19) With the new year’s opportunities almost within reach, the Arian’s courageous aspects are raring to go. And don’t be surprised if a lot of people follow the zodiac’s most trusted leader. AMBER WAVES THE SPATS LAFF-A-DAY FLASHBACK TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Change lies ahead for the brave Bovine who is ready to shuck off the tried and true to try something new. But appearances can be deceptive. Check it all out before you charge into anything. by Dave T. Phipps GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Th is week promises a peek into what the new year holds for the Gemini Twins, both in love and careers. Family matters continue to be a factor in decisions you’re going to be facing. by Jeff Pickering CANCER (June 21 to July 22) As you move into the new year, your travel aspects grow stronger, and you might fi nd yourself making decisions about a destination and a traveling companion sooner than you’d expected. SUPER CROSSWORD: UNSPOKEN BEVERAGE OF CHOICE by Mick Harper 1. Who did the female version of “Duke of Earl”? 2. Actor Walter Bren- nan recorded two spoken-word singles. What were the titles? 3. Th e Chocolate Papers were the precursor to which band? 4. Who wrote and released “Born to Be Alive”? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Under a blood red sky a crowd has gathered in black and white, Arms entwined, the chosen few, Th e newspapers says it’s true, it’s true, it’s true.” SUDOKU DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A good way to start the new year might be to arrange for a visit to someone you haven’t seen in a long time. You also might want to pick up that project you put off a while back. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) As you contemplate the new year’s potential, you might want to talk things over with people who are or have been where you want to go. Th eir experience and advice can be helpful. SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem- ber 21) Someone close to you might feel like you have no more room for him or her in your life. Th is calls for immediate reassurance of your love so you can start the new year on a high note. ANSWERS 1. Th e Pearlettes, in 1962, doing “Duchess of Earl.” Unlike the “Duke” version, this one barely made it to the Top 100 list. 2. “Mama Sang a Song” and “Old Rivers,” both released in 1962. Th ey did exceptionally well on the charts. 3. Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show, start- ed by Billy Francis, George Cummings and Ray Sawyer. Hook has had nearly 20 diff erent members over the years. 4. Patrick Hernandez, in 1978. 5. “New Year’s Day,” by U2 in 1983. It was written about the Polish Solidarity movement, the time a first trade union was not con- trolled by a communist party. The song became U2’s first international hit, with Rolling Stone magazine making it No. 435 on “The 500 Greatest Songs” list. CRYPTOQUIP OBITUARY POLICY LEO (July 23 to August 22) Th e new year holds both glitter and gold. Th is means Leos and Leonas should begin getting the facts they’ll need to separate the real thing from the sham in order to make important decisions next year. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Th e coming year will bring more people into your life. Some situations might not work out as well as others. But overall, ev- eryone earns something, and that’s always a good thing. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Th e new year could fi nd you indulging in one or more of the hobbies you’ve always wanted to take up. And don’t be surprised if they ultimately direct you toward a new career. AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru- ary 18) Th e artistic Aquarian should fi nd more opportunities in the new year. You might even make some potentially helpful contacts as you gather to ring in the year 2012. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Th e new year off ers challenges for Pisceans who want to make better use of the skills they now have and learn new ones. Personal relation- ships show stronger positive aspects. BORN THIS WEEK: Although at times you tend to be a bit judgmen- tal, you are generous and caring and very much beloved. Visit us online at www.HermistonHerald.com 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 For Herald news, advertising or subscription information: • call 541-567-6457 • email info @ hermistonherald.com spelling, proper punctuation and style. 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.
