South County Magazine

MARCH 2022

A Matter of Life & Death

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DO YOU HAVE A PLAN FOR WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU PASS? The Frightening Reality If You Have No Plan, You’ll Have No Say… Neither Will Your Family.

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Because. Thoughtfully Designed Essentials for Your Ever Evolving Life

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ecessity is the mother of invention - or from the original Republic: “our need will be the real creator.” Plato wasn’t wrong, and in the case of Because Market Co-founders Alexi Suvacioglu and Luca Gualco, frustration may have been an even more pressing incentive.

Coming from two closely-knit families that each cared for their grandparents, the journey to find the right incontinence products was a lengthy one.

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“Going from store to store wasn’t going to work anymore, and e-commerce didn’t offer enough customer service.

It was overwhelming - there were just too many options that didn’t work.” In 2017, the frustration boiled over, and Alexi and Luca started their own company. After partnering with design and engineering experts and talking to urologists about fit and absorbency, their mission became a reality.

“We just wanted to make life easier for adults living with incontinence by providing high quality, discreet products directly to customers’ doors.”

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Today, Because is able to boast a leading online destination for personal care and wellness products: all tailored for older adults.

There are nearly 120 million adults in the US aged 45 or older, from California to Rhode Island and back again.

Not all struggle with incontinence, but the number Because Market have helped is still staggering.

“Earning 5-star reviews along the way is a great marker of our success, sure, Alexi notes, “but it’s the 200,000 plus adults who have been able to help live vibrant, independent lives that really sends us home with a smile at the end of the day.” California to Texas to New York, all adults getting back a modicum of freedom, and being able to stay comfortable while living out their lives.

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A Matter of Life & Death THE NIGHTMARE YOU MAY BE LEAVING YOUR FAMILY AND WHAT YOU CAN DO TO AVOID IT By: Linda Honey, Esq.

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n California, you generally have the following two options regarding your estate: (1) you let the government decide what happens to your assets (in which case, costly probate is usually involved); or (2) you take full control of what happens to your assets (and avoid costly probate entirely).

In the following, I address the most common questions that I receive as an estate planning lawyer.

How much is probate and why do I want to avoid it?

The cost of probate is set by statute in California under Probate code § 10810 and is based on your gross estate (which could equate to a small fortune). This statutory fee is payable to your personal representative as well as to the attorney. Aside from the actual cost of probate, the length of time to administer and close probate usually takes over a year but can take multiple years in some circumstances.

If you have no plan, you’ll have no say and the government will decide on your behalf

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Failure to plan means your estate will default to the California plan under the Probate Code. Even if you had certain independent authority to administer a decedent’s estate, the court must approve certain transactions including the estate’s final distribution.

Said differently, your family will be at the mercy of the court.

I have a will. Isn’t that enough?

Most people believe a will is the answer, but unfortunately a will alone does not avoid probate. A will allows you to control how your property is distributed but the will still needs to be probated. Another important aspect about wills you should keep in mind, is that wills are only effective after your death.

If you become incapacitated, your will provides no protection with respect to your financial affairs or medical decisions.

So, in addition to a will, what else do you recommend?

A trust. Even with a small estate, a trust helps you avoid the headache and non-confidential process of probate.

A trust allows for planning during incapacity and gives immediate control of your trust assets to your successor trustee. A trust also allows you to maintain control over your property and distribution to your

family.

Families with young children may not want their children to inherit their share of the estate at 18. A trust allows parents to control the distribution to their respective spouse or children for a sum of years or age of the beneficiary.

Setting Up a Trust is Faster, Easier and More Affordable Than Most People Think Is it difficult and time consuming to set up a trust?

Getting a trust set up can be completed in just a few short weeks and requires very little time on your part but there are a few traps you will want to avoid when considering your options.

What are the traps I should avoid when setting up my trust?

It can be tempting to use an inexpensive website to generate a seemingly “simple” trust for your estate plan. Over the years, we have worked with countless clients that have gone this route. Without fail, these plans are almost never in line with our clients’ actual goals or expectations and can have significant negative tax implications or other unforeseen

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liabilities. This is often due to a question within the generic online questionnaire either not being fully understood, answered incorrectly, or an important question was simply never posed.

What is the safest way to set up my trust?

Using an estate planning attorney.

Does it matter what attorney I hire?

Yes! The majority of attorneys that provide bargain planning set up cookie-cutter products with the sole goal of avoiding probate. This is obviously a start but almost always falls short of our clients’ expectations. Often, corners are cut relating to taxes, asset allocation, succession, child guardianship, and more intimate legacy planning.

What makes you different?

LS Carlson Law understands that there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to estate planning. Your assets, children, wishes, and needs are unique to your situation, which is why it is critical to devise a plan specific to your circumstances.

Getting this wrong could unravel your objectives and be extremely costly. We also understand needs change over the years and are active in making sure your plan remains in line with your current goals.

Our team also works to minimize tax exposure and knows what it takes to minimize your liability both now and upon any asset transfer. Simple or complex, we will ensure your estate plan holds up when it matters most.

How do I consult with you?

Easy – simply call our office and schedule a complimentary consultation with me. During this meeting, I can determine what plan is best for you and your family.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Linda Honey Esq. is a Californiabased attorney who practices exclusively in the area of trusts, wills, estate planning, and succession planning with special expertise in advising high net worth individuals and administering taxable estates, including the preparation and review of estate tax returns. Ms.

Honey has an LL.M in Taxation and has drafted, planned, and administered various irrevocable trusts, such as special needs trusts, charitable remainder trusts, intentionally defective grantor trusts, GST trusts, and irrevocable life insurance trusts.

She currently heads the Estate Planning division at LS Carlson Law, PC, a law firm headquartered in Aliso Viejo.

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he thought is the more seasoned the professional, the better they will be able to help you understand the nuances of residential and investment real estate, as well as the most beneficial financing options. Couple that with a desire to work with a local lender with the best products that are fitted perfectly to your unique situation and the Dana Point-based American Funding rises to the top of the list.

Owner Vance Luedtke has been in the industry for the last 24 years, and has built and grown five different mortgage companies during that time. American Funding entered the scene over 11 years ago, and works with over 35 different lenders to make each of its customers home owning dreams come true.

“We are able to say YES when others say NO and can approve loans with as low as a 500 credit score,” says Luedtke. As a former Marine, Luedtke also specializes in VA loans for veterans and carries the “Can Do” military attitude throughout his company. “We work tirelessly to provide the best alternatives for our clients.”

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riginal Medicare doesn’t cover everything. Some of the items and services Original Medicare doesn’t cover include long term care; most dental care/dentures; routine eye exams and eyeglasses/contacts; acupuncture; routine hearing tests and hearing aids.

The good news is that there are now options for Medicare supplements (which pay second after Medicare pays first and allow you to go to any doctor that accepts Medicare without a referral) that do! There are Medicare supplements that have additional benefits to cover routine vision exams and give you an eyewear allowance as well as a routine hearing test benefit and set low copays on hearing aids and the fitting exams as well as routine acupuncture and chiropractic.

Some other additional benefits include; free fitness memberships to gyms such as LA Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness, the YMCA and more, and a quarterly amount of money to spend on over the counter medications, vitamins, oral and eye care products, etc.

If you’re already on Medicare with a Medicare supplement you can change to this type of plan anytime in the year (unbeknownst to most).

However, you do have to answer underwriting questions so if your health isn’t good, you may be declined. But the good news is that you can change to one of these plans using the birthday rule which guarantees your acceptance as long as you apply during the month of your birthday or within the two months following. My experience has been that the premiums for these plans are competitive to what someone is currently paying for their Medicare supplement that doesn’t have all of these “bells and whistles.”

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High Frequency of Interaction = Better Financial Maintenance and Tax Management An important ingredient to a sound financial plan is consistent maintenance.

Financial plans are snapshots in time that require periodic updates. Long-term impacts of near-term events such as career, family and preference changes need to be incorporated into the plan when they occur. Therefore, the more opportunities to meet and review your situation, the better. And again, if your financial advisor is also a CPA, you get an additional opportunity to review your situation at a critical time: tax time. Hence, maintenance of a financial plan by a CPA financial advisor is a natural fit. Plus, who understands your financial situation better than your CPA?

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THE VALUE OF A CPA FINANCIAL ADVISOR Some things in life are better together. Peanut butter is great, but better with jelly.

S’mores are wonderful, but somehow tastier when eaten next to a campfire. This same idea holds true with financial advice. CPAs and financial advisors are important and valuable resources in their own respects, but they’re even better when they’re the same person.

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he reason for this is simple; sound investment advice must be done with consideration of tax implications, as the cost of not doing so can be significant. Likewise, good tax planning often involves taking advantage of investment opportunities that become evident during the tax preparation and review process. A CPA financial advisor can help ensure that these interdependent objectives are executed successfully.

According to a study by Envestnet, a leading investment platform provider, the “value added” of using a financial advisor is roughly 2% per year, whereas the added value of a CPA/tax management is another 1% per year. The study breaks down the added value coming from five core areas:

As the value of your taxable investments grow, so does the importance of utilizing tax management to minimize taxes.

Whereas many financial advisors may list these offerings, you can count on the CPA financial advisor to ensure that tax management is being performed correctly.

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ere’s the bad news; Original Medicare doesn’t cover everything. Some of the items and services Original Medicare doesn’t cover include: • Long term care (also referred to as custodial care) • Most dental care • Routine Eye exams (the exam you receive related to prescribing glasses or contacts) and eyeglasses/contacts • Dentures • Acupuncture (Medicare doesn’t cover acupuncture (including dry needling) for any condition other than chronic low back pain. It will cover no more than 20 visits a year) • Routine Hearing tests, hearing aids and exams for fitting them.

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and set low copays on hearing aids and the fitting exams.

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If you’re already on Medicare with a Medicare supplement you can change to this type of plan anytime in the year (unbeknownst to most).

However, you do have to answer underwriting questions so if your health isn’t good, you may be declined. But the good news is that you can change to one of these plans using the birthday rule which guarantees your acceptance as long as you apply during the month of your birthday or within the two months following.

My experience has been that the premiums for these plans are competitive to what someone is currently paying for their Medicare supplement that doesn’t have all of these “bells and whistles”.

Along with this good news for Medicare supplements, there is also the good news that while you do live in a very expensive area and pay a lot for many necessities because of this, you don’t need to pay a premium for a Medicare supplement and a Medicare RX plan because there are Medicare Advantage plans in Orange County that have zero monthly premium and they also include your Medicare RX coverage.

(These plans are also referred to as Part C-and you must still pay your Medicare Part B premium) These plans are offered by private insurance companies that have contracts with Medicare to provide you with your Medicare Part A & B benefits, and while doing so they go over and above what Original Medicare will pay. They have no deductible, very few medical copays, low out of pocket maximums (majority are $899 or less in 2022).

Many people I meet with are also surprised at the number of additional benefits these plans offer.

All of the previously mentioned additional benefits and much more including dental coverage. In Orange County the only good options in my opinion are the HMO plans, there is too much out of pocket for the very few PPO offerings. I find the majority of OC physicians are in participation with these HMO plans, the key is to making sure all of your physicians are in the same network that participates with the HMO plan. That’s an important part of my job when helping new clients.

Sometimes giving up a physician that you rarely see (or didn’t care much for anyway) is necessary for a Medicare Advantage plan to work for you. Either way, I feel the good news in 2022 is that there are great options for all Medicare beneficiaries, and I’m here to help explain them to you.

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Orange County’s only specialty cancer hospital exclusively focused on treating and curing cancer will open at the Irvine site in 2025.

In addition to the cancer campus, City of Hope is developing a care network that expands access to its services. City of Hope’s four current clinical locations – two in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Irvine, already deliver many advanced treatments to Orange County residents.

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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most frequently occurring form of all cancers, with more than 4 million cases of diagnosed in the U.S. each year. BCCs may look like open sores, red patches, pink growths, shiny bumps, or scars. Any skin lesion that doesn’t heal, or bleeds with even gentle trauma, such as drying with a towel, is concerning for a BCC.

2. Melanoma can appear anywhere on the skin, including the palms/soles, under your nails, and places...for most, have never seen the light of day (genitalia). For this reason, it is important to look everywhere. Lock the bathroom door, get out a hand mirror, and check, it could save your life.

3. What to look for: ABCDEs, and an ugly duckling A - Asymmetry: If I draw a line down the middle, do the sides match?

B - Border: Is there a nice crisp border, or does the mole melt into the surrounding skin?

C - Color: Moles should be one color, one shade of brown. Is there a variety of shades or additional colors, such as black, red, white, or blue?

D - Diameter: Any mole larger than 6mm, ie the head of a pencil eraser, has a higher risk of becoming melanoma.

SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells arising in the epidermis, the skin’s outermost layer. SCCs often look like scaly red patches, crusty bumps, warts, or elevated growths with a central depression. SCCs may appear suddenly and some forms are tender to touch. They can become disfiguring and sometimes deadly if allowed to grow. More than 1 million cases of SCC are diagnosed each year in the U.S., which translates to about 115 cases diagnosed every hour.

Incidence has increased by 200 percent in the past three decades in the U.S., and more than 15,000 Americans die each year from this type of skin cancer.

MELANOMA

Melanoma is a very dangerous form of skin cancer. Melanoma is caused mainly by intense, occasional UV exposure (frequently leading to sunburn), especially in those who are genetically predisposed to the disease. An estimated 178,560 cases of melanoma are diagnosed in the U.S. each year and is fatal for an estimated 9,320 of these patients. Fortunately, if melanoma is recognized and treated early, it is almost always curable.

E - Evolution: Has it changed?

F - The Ugly Duckling Sign: Most people have a “signature mole,” their own personal mole appearance and architecture. Is there a mole that seems different from all the others?

4. Everyone needs a full body skin exam by a board-certified dermatologist once a year, more frequently if you have a family history of skin cancer, a personal history of skin cancer, or live in an area with substantial sunshine.

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Today OC homeowners don’t have to settle for Epoxy and all of its flaws anymore. SpartaFlex is an advanced, next generation 100% solids polyaspartic floor coating that gives your garage a beautiful finish that is 3x harder than epoxy, resists yellowing while also resisting permanent damage from hot tires. Perhaps best of all, SpartaFlex comes with a much better warranty than Epoxy.

Perkins Custom Coatings has been installing SpartaFlex on OC garage floors for nearly 14 years and has completed over 9,000 floors during that period of time. Its CEO and owner, Paul Frankel is considered by many to be the most knowledgeable contractor in the local market. “Unlike many of our competitors, we strive to do an onsite assessment including a moisture test for every floor coating project we install and instead of using the ‘one size fits all’ approach, we develop a coating solution that we believe will last for decades not just for a few years.”

Perkins uses only the most advanced surface preparation methods available and will either diamond grind or shot blast every floor that he installs. Old, failing, yellowed ep-

Perkins also is known for its professional and unique approach to repairing concrete cracks. “Anyone can slap some crack repair paste to cosmetically fix a crack” says Paul. A year later, when the concrete moves again and damages their brand new floor coating, the devastated homeowner will learn that this damage is not covered by the typical Epoxy warranty. “We are the only company that I know of that uses a ‘structural crack repair’ technique to fix cracks. The process is so effective we can offer our customers a warranty that can cover future damage from cracks!” says Paul.

After the surface prep is completed, a very effective moisture control primer is applied to the concrete. “This is extremely important” says Paul because for many homes built in Socal before 2005, elevated moisture vapor levels in the garage concrete can have a detrimental impact on floor coatings. Paul does a fast and non-destructive moisture test for every one of the pre-2005 homes he visits and develops a unique installation plan for each home. For newer homes, Paul and his crew can use a basic primer that dries a bit faster allowing installation of a garage floor in as little as one day!

The color chips that give the Perkins floor its legendary appearance are sandwiched between this primer and finish coat. Perkins carries the widest selection of colors and sizes in the market and uses a ‘full chip broadcast’, not a partial sprinkling of chips like many of its competitors. “The full chip broadcast gives the floor a consistent appearance and makes the floor much more durable and helps hide dirt better than the partial broadcast finish” says Paul.

Finally, Perkins installs the SpartaFlex polyaspartic finish coat and the finished garage comes to life. “Epoxy & SpartaFlex floor coatings are virtually identical in appearance when they are first installed” says Paul. “However, when you will really begin to appreciate a SpartaFlex floor is a few months down the road when you would typically start to see problems develop with an Epoxy floor. If there was a better material on the market, I would be selling it, but there isn’t and that is why we love selling SpartaFlex.”

For more information or to see for yourself the advantages of SpartaFlex over Epoxy, you can call Perkins Custom Coatings, at 866-330-1DAY (1329) or visit their informative website at www.perkinscustomcoatings.com.

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com) offers a serene setting surrounded by waterfalls, ponds and towering cottonwood trees. The guest experience at this culturally distinctive, minority-owned local resort is chock full of the Southwest’s Native American, Mexican, Spanish and American Western cultural and historical influences.

For our part, our family loved its locale - the perfectly manicured grounds and luxury accommodations made the El Monte Sagrado feel like a true mountain oasis, but walk only a few blocks from the property and you’re right in the heart of Tao’s historic plaza.

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here’s a popular Christmas carol recorded by Andy Williams, back in 1963, called “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”

Now, the holiday season may have drawn to a close, but in many places (especially in the Southwest) the most wonderful time of the year is here.

Temperate weather and a rather robust list of seasonal offerings make Taos, New Mexico the place to be as colder months give way to spring. In March, outdoor activities like skiing, snowshoeing or relaxing in a local hot springs continue to top the charts. But for families visiting the area, outdoor recreation is just the tip of the iceberg.

Ballooning, golf, tennis - landmark sites, destination dining, shopping and art galleries - even guided tours on horseback are all accessible from Taos’ historical downtown.

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Put the family up in award-winning accommodations while you explore the mystical wonders of the region’s favorite artisan escapes. Situated in the mountains of Northern New Mexico, El Monte Sagrado (ElMonteSagrado.

Once a Spanish fortified walled plaza and settled over 400 years ago by Spanish colonists, a stroll through the streets today reveals a popular tourist destination defined by unique boutiques, cafes and art galleries and plays host to many cultural events, farmers markets and live music. The plaza it-

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Any one of El Monte Sagrado’s 48 Mountain rooms, 18 Native American suites, 6 historic Casitas, or 12 Premiere suites provide seamless service and luxury appointments. From en suite hot tubs to private patios or balconies with lovely garden views, the resort serves as an unforgettable “home base” whether you are in town to explore the historic environs like our family or experience world class skiing a mere 20 miles away at Taos Ski Valley. Our Taos Mountain Room was the ideal retreat replete with thoughtful features including a cozy fireplace and large soaking tub. On-property amenities include a full-service fitness center (peloton bike, treadmills, elliptical trainers, free weights), an indoor saltwater pool and spa and The Living Spa, an eco-conscious, world class rejuvenation center showcasing a variety of signature healing treatments and massage therapy).

es created by Executive Chef Cristina Martinez (a popular starter that was distinctly different and highly recommended - the New Mexico green Chile and fresh mozzarella flatbread). In the early evening, my husband and I headed to the Anaconda Bar for a post-adventure aperitif - its libations and custom craft cocktails made a quick date night possible even with the kids in tow. Aptly named for the giant sculpture winding its way through the venue, the upscale lounge offers live entertainment, seasonal patio seating and a lovely light refreshment menu (the Green Chile Smash Burger on brioche was perfect for sharing yes, you are sensing a theme - Green chile appears to be a uniquely New Mexico menu ingredient).

While in town for a long weekend, we also took to the road a bit - stretching all the way from Santa Fe, the “High Road to Taos” winds its way through the scenic Sangre de Cristo Mountains - with scores of interesting historic sites (think Spanish colonial towns and Pueblo Indian villages) and vistas along the way - passing through vast valleys, verdant forests and high deserts. Nestled just to the Dine in at De La Tierra for a delicious northwest of town is the otherworldblend of regional and seasonal dishly-looking Earthships - a community of 70-odd sustainable homes made entirely from recycled materials.

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A particular highlight of the trip was the “pedestrian thrills” atop the steel-deck Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - an absolutely phenomenal feat of engineering with epic views of the yawning chasm and wild waters. I am terribly afraid of heights - so suffice to say it was quite outside my comfort zone to walk along the “sidewalk” designed with tourists in mind and step out onto the little “porches” that jut out over the void with only a chest-high guardrail between me and the Rio Grande 650 feet below.

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GRADES KINDERGARTEN TO SECOND The Rock From The Sky written and illustrated by Jon Klassen A beautiful work of art with a hilarious story to go with it by Caldecott winner Jon Klassen. This picture book will be read and re-read by your fam-

ily, and each time the thoughts and discussion around the story will be different. Turtle and Armadillo leave one stone unturned when it falls from the sky, right in Turtle’s favorite hangout spot. It’s a good thing he meandered out of the way in time! This inspires their simple chats about the ever-changing landscape, including the potential ominous cryptid creatures that might make their way into their environment. It’s not really possible to perfectly sum up a Klassen book - it’s truly something one needs to experience to fully appreciate.

Have you Ever Seen A Flower written by Shawn Harris Vividly drawn illustrations that are very relatable to kids are the highlight of this absolutely perfect picture book. It almost smells like summer, it is so well done. A young girl and her dog take a journey from the grey, drab city through bright fields of flowers, learning a lot about themselves and the wonder of nature on the way. It opens the way to discussions between parents and children about the importance of wildlife, beauty, flowers, bees, and happiness.

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Scientists Get Dressed written by Deborah Lee Rose Have you ever wondered what kinds of clothing and personal equipment are needed for a volcanologist or a glaciologist? Eighteen different people are introduced with the gear they need to collect data for their scientific studies and protect themselves.

In addition to briefly describing what they actually do as scientists there are lots of facts about the sorts of things they research. Colorful and packed with photographs, the book uses two fonts and types of information, one for younger readers and one with more information for older readers.

Me and the World: An Infographic Exploration written by Mireia Trius, Illustrated by Joana Casals This fascinating book pairs visual literacy with data literacy, using colorful illustrations and infographics to present information in a way young readers will understand. The infographics focus on personal things like family structure, most popular names, living spaces, and breakfast foods in different places in our world. It also looks more broadly at things like world population, city populations, traffic in cities, schools, and homework. There are more light hearted infographics too like most popular dog breeds, summer vacations, sports, and birthdays. The author found a way to make data and statistics fun!

Two Dogs in a Trenchcoat (series) written by Julie Falatko Hilarious stories about dogs that wear clothes so they can attend school with their owners. Dog antics and adventures include starting a school club, going on a class trip, and even participating in a school play.

Click (series) written by Kayla Miller This graphic novel has an introspective approach, as we follow 5th grad-

er Olive on her search for the perfect friend group. While she is friends with everyone, she realizes she hasn’t “clicked” with anyone in particular and doesn’t have a “bestie.” She ultimately determines that she can find happiness both within herself and in her different groups of friends. Three more novels, Camp, Act, and Clash continue the story with diverse characters and issues of love, friendship, and families.

We hope this list provides your child with a jump start to reading this summer. Keep up the work by encouraging your child to choose books on his/ her own and help make reading interesting and inviting. When we do our part to make reading over the summer a priority, perhaps it will become something fun to share as a family!

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Battery Motor Controller Frame Display Fork Brake Tire Derailleur Light Throttle PAS

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Battery Motor Controller Frame Display Fork Brake Tire Derailleur Light Throttle PAS

48V 13AH Li-ion 750W Rear Geared Brushless 48V 9 Mosfets Aluminum Alloy U2 Colorful LCD Display Suspension Fork Logan Hydraulic Disc Brake 20” *4.0 KENDA 7 Speed Shimano LED Front Light Thumb Throttle 1:1 Intelligent Pedal Assistant System 48V 13AH Li-ion 750W Rear Geared Brushless 48V 9 Mosfets Aluminum Alloy SW900 LCD Display Suspension Fork Logan Hydraulic Disc Brake 26” *4.0 KENDA 7 Speed Shimano LED Front Light Thumb Throttle 1:1 Intelligent Pedal Assistant System

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Battery Motor Controller Frame Display Fork Brake Tire Derailleur Light Throttle PAS

$999 DOHENY ECO

48V 13AH Li-ion 750W Rear Geared Brushless 48V 9 Mosfets Aluminum Alloy U2 Colorful LCD Display Suspension Fork Logan Hydraulic Disc Brake 20” *4.0 KENDA 7 Speed Shimano LED Front Light Thumb Throttle 1:1 Intelligent Pedal Assistant System

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36V 13AH Li-ion 500W Rear Geared Motor Brushless Controller 36V 9 Mosfets Frame Aluminum Alloy Display G51 LCD Display Fork Suspension Fork Tektro Mechanical Disc Brake Brake Tire 27.5” *2.0 KENDA Derailleur 7 Speed Shimano Throttle Half Twist Throttle 1:1 Intelligent Pedal PAS Assistant System

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