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Do You Remember? (from page one) announcing Japan’s surprise strike on the Pearl Harbor naval base, resulting in more than 2,400 deaths and 1,200 injuries. The words of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s speech the following day, declaring December 7 as “a date which will live in infamy,” can still be heard in the minds of many. • Those in the same generation will also recall the news of the atomic bombs being dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August, 1945, and the subsequent surrender of Japan days later aboard the U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay, under the watch of General Douglas MacArthur.

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Projects for Weekend Warriors Are you a weekend decorating warrior? Then this column is just for you. There are many things you can do to a room in your house to give it a complete revamp. Select one of these ideas, and roll up your sleeves and get to work! You’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish. Pre-pasted wall coverings are available that can be installed easily with a bucket full of water and a wet sponge. Decorative wallpaper can dramatically change the appearance of your room, giving it a high-end finished look. Wall coverings are also great because they allow you to conceal any imperfections your walls may have. Choose a wall covering with a pattern, and your walls will come to life. Just don’t get carried away, or your rooms could end up looking like heavily giftwrapped boxes. Flooring has never been easier to change. From engineered wood slats to vinyl slats, there are many options available for floating above your existing floors, thus eliminating time-consuming demolition and removal of existing floors, as well as messy and involved installations. Click and snap floors are available in a variety of patterns and materials, from those that simulate ceramic tile and distressed wood to concrete slabs. If dealing with an existing wood floor that could use a pick-me-up, why not paint your

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ies. Long-term use can lead to serious health complications. PFOA is where the age of some of my cookware became a problem. PFOA is now illegal to use in the manufacture of cookware and has been since 2015. A pan will be especially problematic if it has scratches or is used on high heat. PTFE, on the other hand, is still used. It’s the compound that makes our pans nonstick -and it’s unregulated. And, when you heat PTFE, you get PFAS and toxic fumes. So what do we do (other than panic) when we clearly need to replace our kitchen cookware with something that’s safe to use? If we want to change our cookware, we need to be certain we purchase pieces that really are PTFE-free and PFAS-free. Best bets are stainless steel, titanium (no coating) and ceramiccoated pieces. Be sure to research each one you consider. To get up to speed on these chemicals before you shop, see either LeafScore.com, DefendOurHealth.org, MayoClinic.org or CANCER.org. * * *

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floors? This will require sanding your floor lightly or applying a liquid “no-sand” prep, which will make the paint adhere more easily to the existing floor. While you are at it, adding a pattern to your floors can add a layer of intricacy to your design. Ready-made window treatments are extremely easy to install. All that is required is taking a precise measurement and going to your local home store. Window treatments such as horizontal wood blinds, bamboo blinds and opaque fabric are available in many colors. Window treatments alone can add value to your home and control the amount of light coming in to your space for efficiency and workability. Bathrooms and kitchens can seem daunting to tackle as a weekend reno project. There are some things you can do to change the vibe of these main rooms. A coat of paint works wonders where cabinetry is involved. Painting your cabinets is not only popular, but it can actually give an old kitchen some additional years of use. Add some new knobs, and your kitchen will feel like new. Another idea to consider in a kitchen is leaving some cupboards sans the doors. Neatly stacked dishes can make for a chic workingkitchen look. Other items to change are plumbing fixtures. Plumbing fixtures such as knobs are a main visual component of your kitchen. Your eyes will thank you every day. Decorative changes that are easy to do in a weekend can range from moving your furniture around in your home to fitting your tired upholstery with fresh new slipcovers. Add splashes of color with new decorative pillows, throws and an area rug. Changes can be easy to do. It only takes commitment from a weekend warrior like you. * * * Joseph Pubillones is the owner of Joseph Pubillones Interiors, an award-winning interior design firm based in Palm Beach, Florida. COPYRIGHT 2025 CREATORS.COM

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Cody’s Corner (from page 9) urine, little poop, little trouble. And so the decision is made to paper train the little guy. After three and a half years of narrow escapes and smelly messes, this couple still argued, “But it’s such a small amount!” Housebreaking is thought to be the harder road to climb. But if that’s true at all, it’s only in the short term. Here are a couple of tips to get you off on the right foot: -- Start young. Older dogs can be housebroken, but it’s much easier to instill good habits than to break bad ones. -- Begin training in the spring or summer. Cold, harsh weather makes it harder for humans to stay the course with the training program. And housebreaking means taking your dog outside to eliminate several times a day. Once you understand the housebreaking process and what it involves, it’s really just a matter of consistency on your part. Feed, water, walk. Feed, water, walk. That consistency coupled with an age-appropriate diet for your dog is the key to successful housebreaking. For detailed information on housebreaking your dog, check out “When Good Dogs Do Bad Things” in your local library, or visit unclematty. com. Woof!

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SOCIAL SECURITY by Tom Margenau

No Secret Code on Social Security Cards I’m always amazed by the number of silly and outright dumb rumors about Social Security that are floating around out there. The latest one I’ve heard is the wackiest of them all. It would have you believe that there is a secret code on the back of Social Security cards. And if you can crack it, the Social Security Administration will send you a check for $3,500! You would think this is so preposterous that no one would believe it. And yet I’ve received about a half dozen emails from folks around the country asking me if it’s true. Obviously, it is not. Apparently, some very old Social Security cards did have a couple of symbols on the back of the card that were used as a kind of tracking system by those who printed the cards. But in our wacky world of viral online rumor-mongering, those simple tracking numbers turn into codes to secret stashes of cash the government is trying to hide from you. All of this reminds me of something I’ve written about before. I get a lot of emails from confused and maybe lonely people who are writing to me mostly out of desperation. They are almost always from older senior citizens, folks in their 80s and beyond, who are looking for more money from Social Security. These emails are especially sad, because there is usually nothing I can do for the questioners other than to say just that: “Sorry, but there is really nothing I can do.” Many times, especially when they have questions about their benefit amounts, I refer them to the Social Security Administration. After all, I am just one old retired guy sitting in his basement at a computer without access to anyone’s Social Security records. On the other hand, SSA has tens of thousands of trained employees who have all of your Social Security files at their fingertips. Almost always, when you have a question about your Social Security payments, you are better off going to the SSA than coming to me. Here are some examples of the kinds of emails I am talking about.

Q: I am 84. I started taking my Social

Security at 62. I have always been convinced I am not being paid correctly. I think I should be getting more. What can you do to help me?

A: Sorry, I can’t do anything other than to tell you that it is extremely likely you are being paid the correct amount. The Social Security Administration has an exemplary track record of paying people exactly what they are due. Besides, if you really thought you were being paid incorrectly, the time to do something about it was when your benefits first started. You would have had 60 days to file an appeal of your benefit rate. But now, 22 years later, there is nothing you can do but relax and just accept the very likely fact that you are getting exactly what you are due. Q: I’m 82 years old and have been

getting Social Security for 20 years. I keep hearing that there is some kind of Social Security “do over” for old folks like me. Is that true?

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And one third of his benefit is about $610, so your own $740 rate exceeds that. If you did wait until age 66 to start your benefits, then I can’t explain why you are not getting more money. If that is the case, then you should call Social Security at 800772-1213,

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Q: I am 81. When my husband died last year, they didn’t give me any of his Social Security. Can you tell me why not?

that lets people withdraw their Social Security claim and start over with a new one, but only if they do so within 12 months of filing their original claim. But for anyone beyond that one-year time frame (and you are WAY beyond it) -- sorry, but no “do-overs.”

guy” if we want to get an increase in our Social Security. My husband and I are in our 80s and would like to get larger payments.

A: Without having any access to your Social Security records, I can’t tell you why you aren’t A: I’m sometimes my wife’s “go-to guy” when she wants little jobs done around the house. getting widow’s benefits. But here is a guess. Is your own Social Security benefit rate But when it comes to getting more from Social SecuADVERTISING PROOF rity, I’m just not your guy. In fact, no one is. I’m sure higher? If it is, then you aren’t due any widow’s MON., benefit because you are already MAY getting 25 more monyou are getting all you are due from the system. Final Changes DUE: 5:00 ey on your own account. Please review carefully. Double check:  Phone Number(s)  Spelling  Pr If that doesn’t apply to you, then I don’t Q: I am 80. I am getting my own SoContact your Tidbits representative immediately with changes or corre cial Security. I was married to a gentleman know why you are not getting widow’s benefits. email: valleybits@msn.com at 800-772-1213 to find out.Fax: 760many years ago for about 20 yearsOffice: before760-320-0997 we Call Social Security got a divorce. Do you think I am due anything * * * If you have a Social Security question, Tom on his record? Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 EasyA: I’m sorry, but I really don’t have any to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your idea. You need to call Social Security at 800-772- Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social 1213 and ask them. It would obviously help if you Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets. Or you had your ex-husband’s Social Security number. But can send him an email at thomas.margenau@comcast. even if you don’t, with some other identifying inforBus.net. Card, Spot 26x discount • $98and pertoweek To find outColor, more about Tom Margenau read past columns and see features from other Creators Synmation you probably can provide, they should be May 31, 2026 Vol. 22 - No. 23 dicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndiable to find his records. cate website at www.creators.com.

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‘Tumor Seeding’ Very Rarely Occurs During Biopsies

and exercise. Gallstones are common during rapid weight loss, and some experts use medication to prevent them. Bone mass can also be lost by both men and women during weight loss. Making sure that a person gets enough protein and vitamin D can reduce this, and people who are at risk (such as those who had low bone mass to begin with) may be recommended medications to prevent the progression to osteoporosis. We’ve seen loss of muscle mass with the existing GLP-1 drugs. To some extent, this is because a person no longer carts around so much weight. Regular exercise, especially weight lifting, and adequate protein intake can help reduce muscle loss as well. When eating only a few amount of calories to lose weight, a person needs to be careful that they get all the micronutrients they need. I recommend working with a registered dietician or nutritionist to avoid deficiencies. * * *

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VETERANS  POST  by Freddie Groves

Confusion Over Payment for Non-VA Medical Care

Let’s hear it for whistleblowers, especially when big money is involved, and most especially when some of that money should have gone into the pockets of deserving veterans. Specifically, starting in 2001, non-VA medDEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent ical providers and veterans had 90 days to file column on prostate biopsies. I’m not a doctor, for reimbursement for veterans who had sought but I’d advise against them. My boyfriend got a emergency care. Then in 2022 the Cleland-Dole biopsy in 2012, which I believe caused his cancer Act added the requirement that non-VA providers to spread beyond his prostate into his bones. He submit payment requests within 180 days for prodied three years later in 2015. viding nonemergency care. However, there was Think about this: A needle is inserted to no mention of veterans having that same 180-day Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer extract cells so that they can be tested. When the individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column time limit to file for reimbursement, or any time needle is pulled out with its open end, and canwhenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYlimit at all. ourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. cer is present, cells in the needle can then come The VA continued, however, to apply the out of the open end, causing cancer to spread original 90-day payment limit. (c) 2026 North America Synd., Inc. throughout the prostate. It may be rare, but this All Rights Reserved Enter the VA Office of Inspector Genis documented (called tumor seeding). -- B.S. eral because of the whistleblower. When asked, the VA identified 78,000 claims -- to the tune of ANSWER: I must disagree with you in the $373 million -- that had been denied because they strongest possible terms. A biopsy is an essential didn’t meet the 90-day limit. And no, they hadn’t piece of information to know how to treat a patient. reviewed those 78,000 denied claims. Apparently Over decades and tens of millions of biopsies, there there was confusion due to the fact that the law have been 42 total cases of seeding that were rewas written to give non-VA providers that 180 ported worldwide from the needle tract. days, but not veterans. This extremely rare event shouldn’t prevent Further confusion (or so it was said) arose a man from understanding what the best treatment because it wasn’t clear whether the 90-day filing of his prostate cancer will be. Other studies haven’t period should begin on the date of discharge, the shown an association between a biopsy and a subdate of a veteran’s death during emergency treatsequent spread of the disease. ment or the date it became clear that a third-party I’m very sorry about your boyfriend, but givpayer would not cover the claim. en the slow growth rate of prostate cancer, it’s likely The VA sought clarification from the poliyour boyfriend had prostate cancer that spread to his cy department ... and promptly dropped the ball, MON., bones years before the biopsy was done. not pursuing answers. The VA began processing Please review carefully. Double check:  Phone Number(s)  Spelling  Prices  Hours *** those claims, leaving it to the individual claims DEAR DR. 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How One CoachellaValley Doctor is Helping Military Families Beat Depression Without Medication For over 20 years, Dr. Keerthy Sunder has proudly served service members, veterans, and military spouses – helping them achieve lasting relief from depression and anxiety. His commitment to serving them comes not only from the incredible outcomes he’s seen in his patients, but from what he witnessed in his own family growing up and a firm belief that those who have sacrificed much should have access to the best tools available. Dr. Sunder’s own pain began early – much of his childhood was spent watching the people closest to him suffer, a pain that in some ways became his own.

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I was raised in a military family and personally experienced the hardships of family members during periods of war. It’s given me a deep care and respect for service members and their families,” Sunder shares.

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He also watched his mother face a rough battle with postpartum depression and a lifelong struggle with a treatment-resistant mood disorder - a difficulty that marked him deeply and ultimately became the catalyst for his career.

Dr. Keerthy Sunder, Integrative Psychiatrist That determination kept leading him back to the same problem. For years, the primary tool for depression and anxiety had been medication. Double board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, Dr. Sunder knew medication’s value – and its limits: side effects, diminishing returns, and patients cycling through prescription after prescription, never quite finding their way back. But psychiatrists had always known the brain was never only chemical. Like the rest of the body, it is also electrical – it contains a living network of signals, each region communicating with the next to keep us thinking, feeling, and functioning. In depression, activity in certain regions of the brain can become reduced, and communication between different regions can weaken. But when those areas are gently restimulated, healthy function can be restored and depression relieved. Dr. Sunder knew it was only a matter of time until technology caught up to science. So when the FDA cleared Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in 2008, he became one of the first physicians in the country to offer it. Today, TMS is included in the VA’s own guidelines for depression, is covered by TRICARE, and has been used by Dr. Sunder to help over 500 patients find relief.

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Smartphones Made Simple for Seniors DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: My 81-year-old mom has finally upgraded from a flip phone to a smartphone, but she’s having trouble figuring out how to use it. Is there any simple way to make the transition easier for her to learn the process? -- Doting Daughter Dear Doting: Switching from a flip phone to a smartphone can be a big adjustment. What seems second nature to younger users can feel overwhelming to someone who’s never used a touchscreen. Even though the screen is bigger, the text can still be tiny, the buttons hard to tap, and one accidental touch can open an unwanted app or change a setting. Even simple tasks like texting or taking a picture can suddenly cause frustration. The good news is that smartphones can be surprisingly senior-friendly. Both iPhones and Android phones have built-in accessibility features that make them easier to see, hear, and navigate. The exact steps vary depending on the phone, but here are some of the most helpful settings to look for. Apple iPhone If your mom has an Apple iPhone, start by opening the Settings app, then tap Display and Brightness. From there, she can make the text always appear larger, turn on bold text, and use Display Zoom to make icons, buttons, and menus bigger. Even these small changes can make the phone much easier to see and use. Accessibility offers several helpful tools. VoiceOver reads whatever is on the screen aloud, Zoom enlarges small text or photos, and Voice Control lets her open apps or dictate messages simply by speaking. For a simpler home screen, try Assistive Access. It creates a clean layout with large buttons and fewer apps, and you can lock it with a passcode so it won’t accidentally switch back. For someone moving from a flip phone, this can make using the phone much less intimidating. Google Pixel If your mom uses a Google Pixel, open Settings, then Display, and select Display size and text. She can make words, buttons, and icons larger and increase color contrast to make

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Swipe gestures can be confusing for first-time smartphone users. Switching to the traditional three-button layout brings back simple on-screen buttons for Home, Back, and Recent Apps, making navigation much easier. In Accessibility, TalkBack can read text aloud, Magnification zooms in on parts of the screen, Live Caption adds subtitles automatically, Sound Amplifier makes soft sounds louder, and Voice Access lets her control the phone by speaking. Samsung Galaxy If she has a Samsung Galaxy phone, start by turning on Easy Mode. Open Settings, tap Display, and turn it on. This enlarges text and icons, simplifies the home screen, and adds a slight delay to reduce accidental taps. She can also adjust font size, screen zoom, and switch navigation from gestures to buttons. Accessibility settings improve contrast, offer captions or hearing aid connections, and let her operate the phone with voice commands. Extra tips Clean up your mom’s home screen by removing apps she doesn’t use and placing her most used apps – such as Phone, Messages, and Photos – on the first screen. Choose a simple wallpaper, turn up the ringtone and alert volume, add favorite contacts for one-touch calling, and increase the screen timeout so the display stays on longer. Remember, the goal isn’t to master every feature. Start with the basics – answering calls, sending texts, and taking photos – and give her plenty of time to practice. A little patience goes a long way. With a few simple adjustments, her smartphone can become a tool she actually enjoys using. Send your questions or comments to questions@ savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070.

* On Aug. 10, 30 B.C., Cleopatra, queen of Egypt and the lover of Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, died by suicide -- according to legend, by the bite of a poisonous snake -after her forces against Octavian, Rome’s future first emperor, were defeated. * On Aug. 11, 1984, President Ronald Reagan made a controversial quip while he tested a microphone prior to a scheduled radio address, saying, “My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you today that I’ve signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes.” His approval rating suffered a slight drop, but he went on to serve a second term. * On Aug. 12, 1964, Charlie Wilson, part of the group responsible for the 1963 Great Train Robbery, one of the biggest thefts of its kind, escaped from the Winson Green Prison in Birmingham, England, with the aid of several men who broke into the facility for that express purpose. He was not recaptured until 1968. * On Aug. 13, 1995, former New York Yankees star Mickey Mantle died of liver cancer in Dallas at the age of 63. At the time of his passing, he held many World Series records, including most home runs. * On Aug. 14, 1585, England’s Queen Elizabeth I refused sovereignty of the Netherlands to avoid a commitment to war with Spain, fearing financial losses and a dangerous precedent of supporting subjects in rebellion against their rightful monarch, Philip II of Spain. * On Aug. 15, 2021, two weeks before American troops were set to officially withdraw from Afghanistan, Taliban leaders entered its capital, Kabul, and reclaimed power with little resistance. Video footage documented chaos during and after the withdrawal, including scenes of the Taliban celebrating with gunfire and frantic citizens chasing and clinging to departing American military planes. * On Aug. 16, 1942, a Navy blimp flying over San Francisco Bay, searching for Japanese submarines, crash landed on a street in nearby Daly City. Though rescuers raced to the scene, they found only an empty ship, with no sign of its two pilots. Their disappearance still remains unsolved. (c) 2026 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Do You Remember?: (from page 3) The entire nation watched in horrified disbelief as both skyscrapers collapsed to the ground in thundering succession. • Four such hijacked planes were responsible for 2,977 deaths in New York -- at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and in a Pennsylvania field, with casualties from 90 different countries.

*** • Elvis lovers will well remember August 16, 1977, the day the world learned of the death of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Elvis Presley died suddenly at age 42 in his Graceland Mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, of cardiac arrhythmia and excessive use of drugs. The music world grieved as some 80,000 people lined Memphis streets when the funeral procession passed by. He is frozen at age 42 in the minds of his fans, but had he lived he would be 91 years old today.

*** • Fans of the Beatles are certain to have a memory of December 8, 1980, the day news broke of the murder of the legendary John Lennon, gunned down in front of his New York City apartment building. • The killer, Mark David Chapman, was a fan of the Beatles and had even met Lennon earlier that day. The day before the killing, Chapman had pinned singer James Taylor up against the wall of the 72nd Street subway station, pronouncing several threats. Chapman became eligible for parole in 2000 and was denied parole for the 14th time in 2025.

*** • Michael Jackson devotees were devastated when the news of his death broke on June 25, 2009. The celebrity news website, TMZ, was the first to report Jackson’s death just 18 minutes after he died. Almost immediately internet search engines slowed down considerably with some even crashing from user overload. Wikipedia reported a million visitors to Jackson’s biography within the first hour. More than 5,000 Twitter posts per minute were all about Jackson.

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