BY MELINDA MYERSEach year we set aside one day to honor mothers.

And each year we struggle to find the perfect gift toshow them we care.

Cut flowers are one of the most popular gifts. Nodusting and maintenance required, and they are sure togenerate a smile. Behavioral research at RutgersUniversity found the gift of flowers had immediate andlong-term benefits no matter the age of the study par-ticipants.

Participants demonstrated true or excited smiles aswell as delight and gratitude when they received flow-ers. They also reported feeling less depressed, anxiousand agitated long after receiving the gift of flowers.Floral gifts also helped create connections betweenfamily and friends.

A hanging basket or container garden is anotherway to give mom a season of flowers and more.Gardening helps improve health and well-being byreducing stress, lowering blood pressure, strengtheningmuscles and increasing flexibility.

If mom likes to cook, a potted tomato, container ofgreens or window box of herbs may be the perfect giftwith increased benefits. Mom can grow and furtherboost her health with fresh nutrient-rich vegetables.

A gift certificate to her favorite garden center,hobby store or retail location allows mom the freedomto select her own gift. She can enjoy time shopping forsomething special she wouldn’t normally buy for her-self.

The gift of time is appreciated by many mothers.Helping mom in her garden, working around her homeor assisting her with another hobby is a great way to

spend time together doing something mom loves.Update her garden tools if she is an avid gardener.

Consider a tool caddy and fill it with her favorite handtools such as a weed knife, hand pruner, sunscreen, andgloves.

Add elegance and function to your mother’sdaily activities with durable and fashionablegloves. Their practical and fashionable naturemakes them a popular add-on or stand-alonegift item.

Elbow length garden gloves, like Foxgloves(foxglovesinc.com), protect forearms and handsfrom sun, scratches, and plant oils. The ‘cottonysoft’ feel of Supplex® nylon makes them com-fortable but extremely durable and tough. Theycan be washed and dried quickly, so momalways has a pair of gloves ready to use. Addsome fun to this functional gift by choosingone of the bright colors.

Add a hat to further protect mom from theheat and sun when working outdoors. If it’scomfortable and looks good, she is more likelyto wear it.

Take the pressure off and make mom’s dayextra special with one of these Mother’s Daygifts that provide immediate and long-termbenefits. She’ll appreciate your thoughtfulnesswhen she opens the package, unwraps the flow-ers or puts the tools and gloves to use all sea-son long.

Melinda Myers has written numerous books,including Small Space Gardening. She hosts TheGreat Courses “How to Grow Anything” DVDseries and the nationally-syndicated Melinda’s

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Today the Common Council votedunanimously to create a SafeVote pro-gram under which all registered voters inthe City of Milwaukee would receive anapplication for an absentee ballot alongwith a postage-paid return envelope intime for them to participate in the fall2020 General Election.

The resolution, authored by

Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, directsthe executive director of the MilwaukeeElection Commission to create (by theend of May) the SafeVote program, whichfor the first time in city history wouldprompt the mailing of an absentee ballotapplication to all registered voters in thecity.

Dimitrijevic said she greatly appreci-

ates the full support of the entireCouncil on the legislation. “The right tovote is sacred in our democracy, and I amgrateful for the support of my colleagueson SafeVote,” she said.

“The unprecedented COVID-19 pan-demic has made congregating in groups athreat to public health, and we recognizethat voting by mail must be seen as the

best way to ensure the best possible par-ticipation in a vital election,” the alder-woman said.

The measure’s primary co-sponsor,Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, said thescenes across Milwaukee on April 7 dur-ing the spring primary election must notbe repeated in November.

“The spectacle of thousands of citi-zens gathering to vote on April 7, whilein a way inspiring, was an unacceptabledanger to their own well-being and thatof others,” Rainey said.

“Affording residents the opportunityto vote by mail in an efficient and safemanner is the right way to go this fall,”he said.

BBB is receiving several reports from seniors report-ing that they are receiving text messages from scam-mers posing as the U.S. Department of Health, abouttaking a mandatory online COVID-19 test in order toreceive the recently approved stimulus payment.Others are receiving emails stating they qualify for apayment and to click on a link to claim a check. Duringthis time of uncertainty, it is the ideal time for a scam-mer to prey on fear. The bottom line is don’t respondto a text, email or phone call from a sender that isunfamiliar, even if it looks official or from a respectedagency.

These schemes often manifest as someone imper-sonating a respected agency or government entity, likethe Social Security Administration or police, insistinga potential victim act immediately or face conse-quences. In fact, a research report released by theBetter Business Bureau, FINRA Investor EducationFoundation, and the Stanford Center on Longevityfound that the top reason people said they lose moneywas because the scammer “seemed official.”

Seniors aged 65 and over reported losing a medianof $350 last year when falling victim to a scam —which is more than double the loss across all agegroups ($160). However, seniors 65 and older are morelikely to walk away from a scam and avoid financialloss, with one in four seniors reporting a loss this past

year (versus one in three across all ages).With the current coronavirus pandemic, scammers

will constantly change their tactics to catch people offguard. Here are some tips for seniors to protect againstscams:

Don’t be afraid to contact someone. Reach out to afamily member, neighbor, or a company or organizationyou trust for advice. Research shows that individualsthat are living alone, widowed, or those feeling isolat-ed from others are more likely to engage with and losemoney to scammers. If a scammer tries to keep you onthe phone or rush you to a decision, hang up and asksomeone for advice.

Avoid “miracle” product claims that can protect youor your home from disease. Companies targeting olderconsumers with products and services claiming to pro-tect from diseases like COVID-19 are shams without aproven cure. Don’t just believe testimonials on a com-pany’s website; instead, research the company andproduct through trusted organizations like the BetterBusiness Bureau.

Be wary of offers sounding too good to be true.They won’t help you get ahead. Scammers look for indi-viduals looking to “catch up” or “get ahead” financial-ly, and if your retirement was affected by the market'sups and downs — don’t panic. Periods of high emotionare rarely the right time to re-evaluate your financial

future. Instead, take a deep breath and contact a trust-worthy broker or financial advisor.

Be smart and aware. Knowing about the scams outthere significantly reduces the likelihood of financialloss. When someone contacts you about an “amazingopportunity,” it’s easier to separate fact from fiction.

Learn more about COVID-19 scams at BBB.org/coro-navirus, and review reports from other consumers atBBB.org/ScamTracker. You can help protect yourfriends and family by passing on what you’ve learned!

For more information or further inquiries, contactthe Wisconsin BBB at www.bbb.org/wisconsin, 414-847-6000 or 1-800-273-1002. Consumers also can findmore information about how to protect themselvesfrom scams by following the Wisconsin BBB onFacebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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It seems harmless and fun! A bunchof friends on Facebook or other socialmedia are sharing their senior portraits,including the high school name and grad-uation year, to support the graduatingclass of 2020 (most of whom are at homebecause of the coronavirus pandemic).

Watch out, scammers or hackers whosurf through social media sites will seethese #ClassOf2020 posts, and will nowhave the name of your high school andgraduation year, which are commononline security questions. All it takes isan internet search to reveal more infor-mation about you, such as family mem-bers, your real name, birthdate or evenwhere you live.

Better Business Bureau (BBB) cau-tions everyone to be aware of what theyare sharing. Even if you think it’s justgoing to your friends, it could also begoing somewhere else.

Other recent viral personal list postsinclude all the cars you’ve owned (includ-ing makes/model years), favorite ath-letes, and top 10 favorite televisionshows.

What most people forget is that someof these “favorite things” are commonlyused passwords or security questions. Ifyour social media privacy settings aren’thigh, you could be giving valuable infor-mation away for anyone to use.

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requested a city Inspector General inves-tigation of the city ElectionCommission’s absentee ballot processduring the spring primary election.

Coggs, chair of the Finance andPersonnel Committee, formally requestedthe investigation (to be ordered by theCity Clerk) on Saturday, April 11 afterseveral issues arose related to absenteeballots requested by citizens for theApril 7 election.

Thousands of absentee ballots thatwere requested by residents either neverarrived in the mail or arrived too late tobe properly turned in and counted. City

officials have asked for a U.S. PostalService investigation of absentee ballotsto seek answers as to why so many werenot delivered to residents or arrived toolate.

According to the Inspector General,the review will examine the ElectionCommission's administration of theAbsentee Ballot processes as prescribedby the Wisconsin Elections Commission(WEC); Wis. Stat. §§ 6.22; § 6.24;6.86(1)(b),(3)(a); §§6.84(1), 6.875; §7.15(1))(cm); and all other applicablerules and regulations.

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thousands of Milwaukee voters torequest absentee ballots, in order toavoid in-person voting on April 7.

Coggs said she wants the InspectorGeneral investigation conducted todetermine what happened with theElection Commission’s absentee ballotprocess and suggestions for ways that itcan be improved in time for the 2020 fallGeneral Election.

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• Wait until the ground temperaturerises above 60 F. Applying herbicideswhen the ground temperature is below60 F might render the products ineffec-tive. Gauging soil temperature can betricky, but Lowes advises monitoringshrubs and trees on the property. Onceshrubs begin to bloom and trees bud,herbicide can be applied.

• Wait when treating newly seededlawns. Pre-emergent herbicides might

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Few things can be as troublesome to gardeners andlandscapers as weeds. Weeds seemingly spring upovernight and quickly can overrun lawns and/or gardenbeds. Landscaping enthusiasts may spend countlesshours and weekends coping with weeds without trulygetting to the root of the problem. However, preventingweed growth need not be so difficult.

According to the experts at “This Old House” andThe Family Handyman, the secret to preventing weedsis to maintain a thick, healthy lawn. A vigorously grow-ing lawn will crowd out weeds and block the sun weedseeds need to germinate and thrive. As a result, fewerherbicides may be needed and homeowners can spendless times on their hands and knees pulling out weeds.

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PRICES GOOD APRIL 26-MAY 2OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

HOT LUNCHES11am-1pm Mon-Fri

Full Service DeliLunch Served Daily

HELPWANTED

MEATDEPARTMENT

9.75 Oz. - TACO BELL

Classic Tortilla Chips

$3.9916 Oz. - CACIQUE

Mexican Style Queso Dip

$5.89

15.8 Oz. - UNCLE BEN’S

Boil-in-Bag Rice

$2.99

NEW - Involtino, Nuvola or Plum Cakes

Il Forno Italian Snacks

$2.59-$3.09

10 Oz. - ANDY’S SEASONING

Fish Breading

$1.99

Karl’s Finest - Grade A

WholeChickens

99¢lb

Picks of the Week

Karl’s Finest - MarinatedBONELESS SKINLESS

Chicken Breasts

$5.99lb

Karl’s FamousAward Winning

Coney Dogs

$5.49lb

Karl’s Famous

Angus Burgers

$5.99lb 3 FLAVORS

6 FLAVORS

REPEAT OFA SELLOUT

MADEWITH CHILI

AND CHEDDARCHEESE

SAUSAGEOF THEWEEK

MADEWITH REAL

CHEESE

Southwesternor Queso Blanco

Red or Cajun

4 Pks. - Peach,Raspberry or Black Cherry

OriginalNew York

Seltzers

$5.99Karl’s Famous - USDA Choice

BonelessRibye Steaks

$15.99lb

HOTBUY!

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