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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 JUST LIKE CATS & DOGS Dave T. Phipps HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A15 FEATURES R.F.D by Mike Marland SALOME’S STARS HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21 to April 19) As eager as you are to take on that new challenge, it would be best to temper that spurt of “Ram”-bunctious ener- gy until you have more facts to back up your decision. AMBER WAVES TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Th is is a good time for hardworking Bovines to take a break from their hectic on-the-job schedules to bask in the unconditional love and sup- port of friends and family. by Dave T. Phipps GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Pay attention to what you hear in the workplace. You could pick up some hints about possible changes. Mean- while, a new infusion of creative energy sets in by week’s end. THE SPATS LAFF-A-DAY FLASHBACK by Mick Harper 1. Who released “I Pity the Fool,” and when? 2. Name the artist who wrote and released “Magnet and Steel.” 3. Who originally released “Standing on the Corner,” and when? 4. Which artist wrote and released “Hitch Hike”? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Th ough you don’t call anymore, I sit and wait in vain, I guess I’ll rap on your door, Tap on your window pane.” SUDOKU 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. 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. CORRECTIONS It is the policy of the Hermiston Herald to correct errors as soon as they are discovered. Incorrect information will be corrected on Page 2A. Errors commited on the Opinion page will be corrected on that page. Corrections also are noted in the online versions of our stories. Please contact the editor at editor@hermistonherald.com or call (541) 564-4533 with issues about this policy or to report errors. ANSWERS 1. Soul singer Bobby “Blue” Bland, in 1961. It became one of Bland’s biggest hits and was covered by a half-dozen others, in- cluding Cyndi Lauper. 2. Walter Egan, in 1978. Besides spending 22 weeks on the charts, the song was used in the fi lms “Boogie Nights,” “Overnight Delivery” and “Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo.” 3. Th e Four Lads, in 1956. Th e song was written for the Broad- way musical “Th e Most Happy Fella.” Th e Four Lads still appear, over 60 years aft er they fi rst started in Toronto. 4. Marvin Gaye, in 1962. 5. “Until You Come Back to Me (Th at’s What I’m Gonna Do),” by Aretha Franklin, in 1973. Th e song was originally written in 1967 by Stevie Wonder, but he never released it as a single. Billboard rated the song at No. 11 for all songs in 1974. CRYPTOQUIP For Herald news, advertising or subscription information: • call 541-567-6457 • email info @ hermistonherald.com • stop by our offices at 333 E. Main St. • or visit us online at www.hermistonherald.com by Jeff Pickering CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Try to be more fl exible in dealing with a suddenly diffi cult situation, whether it’s on the job or in the home. Others might have some good points to off er. Listen to them. SUPER CROSSWORD: PREPOSITION REPETITION LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might think you’re not getting the royal treatment you deserve. But be careful not to become a royal pain by complaining about it. Be patient and allow things to work out. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Watch that penchant for being super-judgmental at work. It might create a bad impression with some- one whose decisions could deter- mine the course of your career. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You’ve been your usual busy-bee self, gathering nectar wherever you can fi nd it. But now’s a good time to kick back, relax and just enjoy smelling the roses. SCORPIO (October 23 to No- vember 21) Th at pesky personal situation seems to be improving. But change comes slowly, so be patient. Expect someone to bring more positive news by week’s end. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Whoa! Ease up on that hectic pace you’ve been putting yourself through. Take time to recharge your energy levels before going full gallop again. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Try to be intrigued, not intimidated, by the issues you’re sud- denly facing, and you’ll be ahead of the game. Don’t be afraid to demand answers to your questions. AQUARIUS (January 20 to Feb- ruary 18) New associates freezing you out of their inner circle? Never mind. Put a warm smile on that friendly face of yours, and you’ll soon thaw them all down to size. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your wise guidance helps colleagues agree to compromise and move forward. Meanwhile, there are still vital issues you need to deal with in your personal life. BORN THIS WEEK: You enjoy be- ing free with your emotions, but you also can exercise disciplined focus. You would make a fi ne artist. Join us on Facebook at Facebook.com/HermistonHerald to be a part of the conversation