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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017
JUST LIKE CATS & DOGS
Dave T. Phipps
R.F.D
by Mike Marland
HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A15
SALOME’S STARS HOROSCOPE
ARIES (March 21 to April 19)
Th e adventurous Aries won’t be
disappointed with taking on a new
challenge, despite some initial mis-
givings. Look for this move to open
other opportunities down the line.
AMBER WAVES
THE SPATS
LAFF-A-DAY
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Let
that beautiful Bovine smile not
only put you at ease, but also show
that you’re ready, willing and more
than able to confound the naysayers
around you. A new admirer has
important news.
by Dave T. Phipps
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be
careful how you handle a relation-
ship that you’re hoping to save. You
already have the facts on your side.
Avoid weakening your position by
embellishing it with unnecessary
dramatics.
by Jeff Pickering
CANCER (June 21 to July 22)
Taking defi nitive stands isn’t easy for
the oft en-wavering Moon Child. But
you not only need to stay with your
decision, but also reassure others it
was the right thing to do.
FLASHBACK
SUPER CROSSWORD: THE BROOKLYN SOUND
by Mick Harper
1. Who was missing
from the Beatles
when “Th e Ballad of
John and Yoko” was
recorded in 1969?
2. Which artist had
a hit with “Yes, I’m
Ready”?
3. What is the RIAA?
Who was awarded its
fi rst gold record?
4. Who debuted with
“To Cut a Long Story
Short”?
5. Name the song that
contains this lyric: “I
need to know that
you will always be the
same old someone
that I knew, What will
it take till you believe
in 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) Caution is still advised before
making a fi nancial commitment to
a “promising” project. Look for the
facts behind the fl uff . Devote the
weekend to loved ones.
LIBRA (September 23 to October
22) A Taurus off ers comfort and
advice as you deal with an upsetting
event. Use this as a learning experi-
ence that will help you avoid similar
problems in the future.
SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem-
ber 21) A romantic situation creates
some chaos for single Scorpions.
But it’s well worth the eff ort to work
things out. A trusted friend can off er
some helpful advice.
ANSWERS
1. George Harrison
was on vacation, and
Ringo Starr was off
fi lming. It was the last
No. 1 single for the
Beatles in the U.K.
2. Barbara Mason, in
1965. Th e song peak-
ed at No. 2 on the
Billboard R&B chart.
It was covered by Teri
DeSario in 1979.
3. Th e Recording
Industry Association
of America awards
certifi cation based on
the number of records
sold. Th e fi rst gold
went to Perry Como’s
hit single “Catch a
Falling Star” in 1958.
4. Spandau Ballet, in
1980.
5. “Just the Way You
Are,” written and
released by Billy Joel
in 1977. Th e song gar-
nered two Grammy
Awards in 1979. Joel
wrote the song about
his then-wife, and
aft er their divorce
said he never liked
the song anyway, and
rarely played it.
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) As a
proud Lion, you’re right to be upset
about those who might be lying
about you to others. But the best
revenge is proving them wrong by
succeeding at what you set out to do.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to
December 21) Expect to make new
friends as your social circle expands.
Also, remember to tell that family
member how proud you are of his
or her achievements.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to
January 19) New ventures contin-
ue to be favored. And with your
self-confi dence rising all the time,
you’ll want to see how well you can
do with a new challenge. So, go to it.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru-
ary 18) Th is is a good time for the
usually “serious-minded” Aquarian
to let loose and enjoy some fun
times. Expect to get good news
about a workplace issue.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20)
Changed plans might upset some
people, but your needs should be
respected. Off er explanations when
necessary. But don’t let yourself be
talked into changing your decisions.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a
gift for bringing people together.
You would make a fi ne judge or
counselor.
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