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About The Cover August 2022
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FEATURES
DEPARTMENTS
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In the Loop
Business Profile Since 1949, Arcadia Grove Cleaners has been helping their neighbors look good. More than just a dry cleaner, this family-owned business treats customers like family and takes care of everything from wedding gown preservation to alterations and even creating handmade custom suits.
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On the Market
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Hometown Hero
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School News
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College & Career Readiness
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Beat the Heat
Meet Your Neighbors High School sweethearts Dr. Gary and Marialyn Barnard have called Alamo Heights home for almost 15 years. They love living in such a friendly community where they can enjoy walks on tree-lined streets and cheering on their grandkids at AH Junior and High School athletic events.
38 Eat in ‘09 Cappyccino’s has something for everyone. With wood-fired oven cooked pizzas, burgers, and a diverse menu of shareable plates, along with one of the largest whiskey selections in town, this long-time favorite hang-out spot is perfect for families and friends alike. 4 78209magazine.com
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For the Love of Animals
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Tips for Taxes
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Church Directory
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Calendar
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‘09 Eats
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Eat in ‘09
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Police Blotter
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I Am a Leader
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Vintage View
Can you guess where this month’s cover photo was taken? If you guessed The DoSeum, you’re correct! There’s still time left to enjoy the summer before the first day of school, and the DoSeum is a great place to spend the day and stay out of the heat! If you venture into the Sensation Studio and look up, you will find this mirrored installation reflecting the lights and colors within this exhibit. Even “grown-ups” will have a blast exploring the interaction of science and art through light, sound, and hands-on activities in the Sensation Studio and throughout The DoSeum! The DoSeum offers exhibits, programs, camps, classes, and field trips designed for all learners, encouraging young minds to explore the joy of learning through connections to STEM, the arts, and literacy.
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HUNDREDS OF ‘09ERS CELEBRATE THE 4TH
Hundreds of area residents of every age walked in two local community parades on July 4th, while hundreds more packed sidewalks and lawns along the parade routes. The Oak Park Neighborhood Association’s annual parade attracted large numbers of families to the gathering at the Northwood Presbyterian Church on Pike Road. OPNNA Board President Gina Eisenberg (my wife) welcomed residents to the parade. Eisenberg introduced elected officials: Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales, San Antonio District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry, Precinct 3 Constable Mark Vojvodich, State Representative District 121 Steve Allison, and Precinct 3 County Commissioner Marialyn Barnard. As in past years, Precinct 3 Deputies provided security and traffic control throughout the morning and along the parade route. Dr. Bart Wilson and his wife Nicole of Mission Orthodontics were presenting parade sponsors. Families enjoyed free hot dogs, tacos, KONA Ice, and ice cold water provided by Oak Park H-E-B. Councilman Perry gave the official step-off countdown, and Alamo Pipes and Drums played as parade walkers marched down Pike Road. Along the parade route, a Constable patrol car led the way, followed by Boy Scouts carrying the official parade banner. Andy Beckey, 77, a retired Army colonel, played the trombone 8 78209magazine.com
alongside his wife, Twila, 75, to celebrate neighborhood residents participating in Saturday morning’s parade. His musical serenade was a welcome treat for all who walked in the parade. In addition, a number of residents bordering the parade route put out bowls of water for the many dogs walking with their humans. Former OPNNA president Jonathon Delmer served as the “Official” parade photographer. If you’d like to get involved with the 2023 parade email: opnna09@gmail.com. The Alamo Heights 52nd Annual July 4th Parade stepped off at Estes & Patterson. The parade route ended at Cathedral Park. Festivities included singing, reading the Americans’ Creed, lemonade and cookies! Many parade walkers and watchers sported their best red, white and blue. Alamo Heights City Manager Buddy Kuhn estimated some 500-people marched in this year’s parade, and hundreds more watched as the parade passed their homes along the route. Broadway Daily Bread was a co-sponsor for the event. The parade served as a kick-off celebration for the City’s 2022 centennial celebration. Parade attendees were given free centennial T-shirts.
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CELEBRITY CHAMPION DOG JOINED THE OPNNA PARADE
Oak Park Northwood resident Jennifer Delmer brought her award-winning Champion dog, Ruby, to the Oak Park Northwood Neighborhood Association July 4th parade. Ruby was the number four Pembroke Welsh Corgi in the nation for 2021. She is a Best in Show winner and has 99 breed wins. Her registered name is GCHG Overo Summer Love BCAT. The River City Cluster of Dog Shows at the Freeman Coliseum Expo Center in July was her last show before retiring from the ring. She has competed in 23 states. According to the American Kennel Club, “The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is known as one of the most agreeable of small house dogs and is a loyal, loving pet for families. They also are known for their intelligence and enthusiasm for working. Many Pembrokes compete in dog sports, such as agility, herding, conformation, obedience, and more. It is one of two breeds known as a Welsh Corgi.” Ruby’s housemate, Reader, was at the parade as well. He is 14 years old. Ruby is 4. Now that Ruby is retiring from the show ring, Jennifer tells me she will move into agility competitions along with her cousin, Rosie, another one of Delmer’s Corgis. Plus, stay tuned for news on when and if Ruby becomes a mom!!!
THAI CURRY, NEW RESTAURANT, OPENS AT 8210 BROADWAY If buildings could talk, 8210 Broadway St. could share stories about its many iterations. The building sits between Boss Automotive and the 24-Hour Touchfree Car Wash, across the road from The Hangar and a new tattoo parlor. Not too many years ago, the 1,300-square feet structure housed Skin, The Day Spay, where my wife and I enjoyed occasional pedicures and therapeutic massages. After the spa closed, a restaurant called Tiger Wings took over the location. Now, a new restaurant, Thai Curry, has moved into the space. The restaurant is owned and operated by Andrew Chaimoon, his wife, and his parents. He told me they previously operated Lemongrass Thai Restaurant on US Hwy 281 N. Thai Curry offers an intimate dining room, seating no more 10 78209magazine.com
than 25-people. The menu includes many Thai favorites. Carryout is also available. Chaimoon told me, “We want to create a true family atmosphere where friends and neighbors will enjoy dining with us. Many of our customers from Lemongrass Thai Restaurant have already discovered Thai Curry.” Chaimoon said he and his wife love the new location. It sits across the street from several bars, which attracts many potential customers to the neighborhood. Thai Curry is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Sundays. For more information or to place orders, call (210) 888-1155 or visit the website at www.thaicurrysa.com.
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STAGE 3 WATER RESTRICTIONS ORDERED IN ALAMO HEIGHTS With water in short supply and little or no rain since January 1, the City of Alamo Heights is now in Stage 3 Water Restrictions. Landscape watering (using automatic or manual irrigation systems) is permitted only once every other week between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The last number of your address determines what day you are able to water. According to the Alamo Heights city announcement on Stage 3 restrictions, people may use drip irrigation, soaker hose, or bucket (5-gallon or less container) during any day of the week but only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. A hand-held hose may be used any day of the week at any time. All of these restrictions are still in place: 1. Wasting water is prohibited at all times. Do not allow water to run off into the street, drain, or ditch. Repair all leaks.
2. Do not use water to wash an impervious outdoor ground covering, such as a parking lot, driveway, street, or sidewalk, unless for health or safety reasons. 3. Restaurants and other eating establishments are prohibited from serving water to customers except upon request of the customer. 4. At least 25% of all non-public swimming pools’ surface area must be covered with evaporation screens when not being utilized. Inflatable pool toys or floating devices may be used. 5. Washing of vehicles or other equipment at a residence is only allowed during their designated watering day. Water is not allowed to run into the street. 6. Charity car washes are prohibited except at commercial car wash that recycles at least 75% of the water it uses, or that is certified as a conservation car wash. 7. Ornamental outdoor fountains are not to be utilized unless the water is recycled, and the only additional water used is to compensate for loss due to evaporation.
WRECKING CREW LEVELS BUILDING ON BROADWAY ST. When Viva Books at Mini Mansions, 8407 Broadway St., closed in 2016, property owner Jimmy Hasslocher of Frontier Enterprises told me he had no plans for the site. Indeed, the 7,894-sq.ft. building has been vacant since it was shuttered. Now, following a fire that destroyed the back half of the structure on June 24, it is coming down. The fire threatened the newly opened Wild Barley Kitchen, which sits next to 8407 Broadway. Fortunately, San Antonio firefighters were able to contain the blaze to Viva Books. The bookstore specialized in theology, spirituality, and similar works, and its coffee shop was a gathering place for area residents who frequented the store. Bexar County Appraisal District valued the property at $709,590. It was built in 1983. 12 78209magazine.com
NEW BATTERY POWER WATER METER INSTALLATIONS IN ‘09 TO BEGIN FALL OF 2022 SAWS water meters are about to go hi-tech, providing an interactive link between residential and commercial meters and the SAWS “mother ship.” The new meter installations, part of the SAWS CONNECT H20 initiative, are projected to begin in 78209 this Fall. On its website, SAWS describes the program as: “The union of a technology and a philosophy to empower every San Antonian to help manage our community’s water in a way that’s sustainable, simple, and secure.” The utility goes on the explain, “In 2021, SAWS piloted the ConnectH2O technology at more than 2,500 homes and businesses across the city. During the pilot, customers were given access to their water use information via the SAWS My Account website. SAWS also conducted many tests to ensure meter readings were accurate and transmitted securely and successfully to SAWS. “ConnectH2O uses specially equipped water meters to collect hourly meter readings from each home or business and transmit
them back to SAWS via a secure wireless network. That information can then be used to generate bills, trigger text or email alerts for leaks or high water use, and be made available to customers via a secure, mobile-friendly website. The SAWS Board of Trustees approved the citywide deployment of ConnectH2O in December 2021. New ConnectH2O meters are included as part of SAWS service and require no extra fee or deposit.” Homeowners will be notified by SAWS when the new meter installations are to begin. A SAWS spokeswoman told me the meters are powered by batteries that are expected to last for some twenty years.
NATIONAL TEQUILA DAY 2022 AT MOSES JEWELERS Moses Jewelers invited guests to celebrate National Tequila Day at their in-store special happy hour & custom jewelry event! Guests enjoyed sipping on famous handmade delicious “Chispa” margaritas from Soluna as they browsed the store’s new jewelry collection and custom pieces. Moses Jewelers offered in-store specials, promotions, and deals for its guests in attendance. Not only did new prospects and loyal clients receive 10% off custom orders, but prizes and giveaways enticed their guests as well. Their expert jewelers educated guests about their variety of services, including appraisals, repairs, custom designs, and more. The staff did their best to help clients find products they wanted along with answering any questions clients might have. AUGUST 2022
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Keeping Alamo Heights Looking Sharp for Over 70 Years By Meredith Kay | Photography by David Teran
With so much uncertainty in the world today, it’s comforting when some things remain consistent in our communities, like the businesses we have depended on for generations. There aren’t many legacy family businesses left in our everchanging society, but for one Alamo Heights family, making their neighbors look good has been their business for nearly 60 years. Arcadia Grove Cleaners originally opened its doors for business in 1949 in the Arcadia Grove Center on Broadway. In fact, the business is only one of five legacy businesses in Alamo Heights that continues to operate in their original location. Today, Arcadia Grove Cleaners is run by Alma Small, her children, and an outstanding staff of customer service and garment care specialists. Alma’s husband, Don, sadly passed away last year, and she continues to uphold the family atmosphere that has allowed the dry cleaning businesses to thrive for so many years. Don’s grandfather purchased the business in the mid1960s after he retired from the Air Force. He was an affable and outgoing personality who loved to engage with the community, and the business allowed him to connect with his neighbors on a daily basis. Don’s father eventually took over the business, and Don and Alma followed in their footsteps, moving back to San Antonio from El Paso in 1977 to help out. Don and Alma were high school sweethearts and attended Jefferson High School, and together they had six children. Five of the children are still in San Antonio and help out at the store when needed, and one of their sons is now living in Hawaii. Alma is very proud of her family, and she lights up when she describes how her children came together to help her with the business when Don passed. She also reflects emotionally when she describes how the Alamo Heights community responded with an outpouring of support when
Don died. She says, “Our customers are like family to us. We have watched them grow up and start their own families and careers, and we were so touched by the love they showed us during such a hard time for our family.” Arcadia Grove Cleaners offers so much more than just dry cleaning and are known for their “Cowboy Starch.” Alma says that they have loyal customers that come in from as far away as Pleasanton, Boerne, and Floresville for this specialty treatment. The store offers full laundry services, wedding gown preservation and restoration, along with alterations and seamstress work. Arcadia Grove even has an expert seamstress that specializes in creating handmade custom suits. The store also offers free pick-up and delivery, and you can often find Alma herself driving the van. “I love to do pick-up and deliveries because it gives me the opportunity to sit and chat with our elderly customers who can’t get to the store on their own. They have been customers for years and we have become friends.” Arcadia Grove Cleaners has seen many changes over the years, but most recently with the pandemic. Alma notes that the business now does a lot more bedding as people are more conscious about cleanliness, and are able to handle large comforters, bedspreads, and curtains. Alma and her team treat their customers like family, and they are always ready to go that extra mile to make their customers feel special. Alma smiles when she says, “We are very family-oriented, and we notice things that customers might not catch. We also love to help new, young professionals dress well as they embark upon their careers. Most of our customers have grown up with their parents bringing their clothes to us, and we want to pass along the same traditions and customer service that we have always practiced for many generations to come.”
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The Power Couple Next Door By Meredith Kay Photography by David Teran
For nearly 15 years now, Gary and Marialyn Barnard have called Alamo Heights home, but their amazing story began over 50 years ago when they met in high school and fell in love. Gary’s father worked in the cotton processing industry and also as a preacher, in Alice, Texas, before moving his family to Schertz. Marialyn’s father was in the military and met and married her mother while stationed in Italy during WWII. Her family moved around frequently, as military families often do, until he retired at Randolph Air Force Base. Gary and Marialyn both attended Samuel Clemens High School, and after they were married, they supported each other throughout the long years working their way through college and graduate programs. This month, Gary and Marialyn will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Dr. Gary Barnard has a thriving career and practice as a clinical psychologist specializing in children and adolescents. He received his undergraduate degree from Abilene Christian University and graduated with advanced degrees from UTSA and Texas A&M Commerce, where he received his Ph.D. In his early years, Gary taught biology and physics at St. Anthony High School, where he was also the football and baseball coach. Marialyn Barnard has had an incredibly impressive legal career. She attended college and worked as both she and Gary advanced through their academic careers together. She attended Abilene Christian University and UTSA, eventually earning her bachelor’s degree and her master’s degrees at Texas A&M Commerce, and ultimately earning her law degree from St. Mary’s University of Law in 1992. She has served
as a corporate attorney for several large organizations and currently serves as Bexar County Commissioner in Precinct 3. Marialyn also served and retired as a Texas State Justice of the Fourth Court of Appeals, appointed by Governor Rick Perry, from 2009 to 2018. Early in her career, Marialyn was a middle and high school teacher locally and around Texas as she completed her education. Together, Gary and Marialyn have two children and four grandchildren. Their daughter, Brandi Barnard King (46), is a pilot for American Airlines, and she is married to Daniel King. Their son, Joshua Caleb Barnard (43,) is a Regional Sales Manager for Modernizing Medicine® Gastroenterology, and he is married to Kaessee Brown Barnard, an obstetrician and gynecologist currently working as a Medical Director for Aetna. Marialyn is easygoing and exudes class as she speaks about their life in their Alamo Heights neighborhood. She loves the small town atmosphere and says, “Walking along the tree-lined streets in our neighborhood is like living in a park. Everyone is so friendly, and it’s such a great place to live and to raise a family.” Personally, the Barnards are active in the community in many ways. Marialyn has served on the board at Christus Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital since 2021, and she is also very active with the Alamo Heights Republican Women group. They are avid supporters of the athletic programs at both Alamo Heights Junior School and Alamo Heights High School, cheering on their grandchildren, and they are proud to live in a community that treats neighbors like family. AUGUST 2022
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Amazing ‘09 Couple Share Military Background By Ron Aaron Eisenberg
Sarah and Brad Tragord met in high school in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He’s a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel. And she’s a retired Marine Corps Captain. The high school sweethearts were married in 1999. They live in 78209. Their military service launched them on two very different careers. Brad, 45, earned two doctorates in physical therapy. He teaches orthopedic physical therapy at UT Health San Antonio. While Sarah, 46, is undoubtedly one of the few retired Marine Corps officers who left the service to teach kindergarten. Sarah describes herself as “A corporate brat who lived in seven different states before settling in Iowa.” Her dad was a Marine Corps colonel in the reserves. Both of her brothers are retired Marine Corps officers. Unlike Sarah, who moved around the country as a child, Brad grew up in the same house and in the same bedroom in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Following high school, they both went off to college and enrolled in ROTC programs (the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, a college program offered at more than 1,700 colleges and universities across the United States that prepares young adults to become officers in the U.S. Military). Sarah graduated from the University of South Carolina ROTC program, and then it was off to basic training and Marine Corps Officer Candidates School. Brad completed a four-year Army ROTC program at Missouri State 20 78209magazine.com
University, where he played division one tennis. Following graduation, he was commissioned in the U.S. Army. In her last assignment in the Marine Corps, Captain Tragord served as a recruiting officer. After ten years in uniform, she resigned her commission to start a family. The Tragords have two boys, Brandon, 14, and Sean, 11. The new mom developed a desire to teach young people. She returned to college, earned a Master’s of Arts degree in teaching from Liberty University, and started serving as a substitute teacher in the Alamo Heights Independent School District (AHISD). She was soon hired as a full-time kindergarten teacher at Howard Early Childhood Center (HECC). She says, “I see public school and education as continuing my service to my community.” AHISD Superintendent Dr. Dana Bashara told me, “Although Sarah has not been with us a long time, she’s quickly made a lasting impact on the students at HECC! Her creativity, her passion for early childhood education, and her heart for her students make all the difference.” Prior to coming to UT Health San Antonio, Dr. Tragord completed over 22 years of clinical care, teaching, and research as an active duty Army physical therapist and healthcare executive. He received the Army Medical Department’s Order of Military Medical Merit. For fun, the family says they love to visit national parks and go hiking and camping. “We’re always thinking of the next national park we can visit.”
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Varsity Football Schedule Fall 2022 Alamo Heights High School DAY DATE GAME Friday 9/2/2022 Brackenridge Friday 9/9/2022 Highlands Friday 9/16/2022 McCollum Friday 9/23/2022 Burbank Thursday 10/6/2022 Jefferson Friday 10/14/2022 Harlandale Saturday 10/22/2022 Edison Friday 10/28/2022 Lanier Thursday 11/3/2022 Sam Houston
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COVID: The College & Career Challenges By Dana Lofties Reeder, CEO & Founder Reeder Consulting: College & Career Paths COVID is a topic that has impacted anyone who has a child in high school or a college freshman. The last 2 ½ years, I believe, will prove to be some of the most challenging times in our youths’ lives. The research has already begun, and I’m hearing from university student success professionals, HS counselors, and mental health providers about the changes they are witnessing. And as a career counselor, I’m seeing it firsthand as well. In my practice, I help individuals 14 years of age through adulthood identify ideal careers based on who they are and what they enjoy - and ultimately will be great at - through aptitude testing. My research led me to write this article. I work with families all over the US, which, unfortunately, highlighted stories this summer of first-year college students failing out of school at a rate I’ve not experienced to date. Great performers in high school have stumbled in a manner they’ve never faced. There is a reason I’m witnessing this. 24 78209magazine.com
They missed out on truly learning, so getting back into a formal educational environments has been a struggle. Learning to self-advocate is either a new art or a relearned one. Learning to socialize again is a priority and a significant part of reassimilating into the real world and college life. If any group of kids needs friends, it’s this group. But a challenge can define their future, and I’m passionate about helping them to hopefully avoid that being a negative impact on their career story. Due to the pandemic, many families could not tour college campuses, which is critical to making an informed decision on if the school is a good “fit.” Many schools made SAT/ACT tests optional, so it was hard for students, and the schools, to determine if they were an academic fit. A major trend I’m seeing in my research is students having little to no “interest” in their assessment outcome results. In
the US, almost all young adults make career decisions based on what they like. The problem is that for 2 ½ years, interest has been stifled. The last two years of high school, and really every year of high school, serve a purpose: an opportunity to grow, explore, learn, play, travel, succeed and fail. All of this was put on hold, affecting the mental health of everyone. So, using “interest” as a major driving force for career selections may not be useful and can create analysis paralysis. In addition, “interest” doesn’t stabilize until a person is 25 years old and is correlated to a person’s life experiences and exposures. I pull from over 600 careers. There are careers young adults have no idea exist, so how can they express an interest in them? And when a person is depressed, nothing sounds good. That’s why I believe so much in aptitude testing, which is
how the brain naturally processes information. My hope is students enjoy the learning process and find careers that feel good to them because it comes naturally. Career selection and a young adult determining the biggest decision of their life require a comprehensive approach with multiple assessments and testing. These instruments help lay a foundation for these decisions. But an in-depth conversation with a career professional is critical, especially if a child is struggling. As a parent of a college sophomore myself, I know we feel it’s our responsibility to help them find their direction. It’s a responsibility we all take seriously because there’s nothing more important than our wish for our children to succeed in whatever path they decide is right for them. Let’s help them “proceed with confidence.”
A specialist in the career development field and the #1 career counseling company in San Antonio, we work with clients in all 50 states. We help individuals engage in career and aptitude testing to process information through meaningful conversations and give clarity to the stress of career decisions to Proceed with Confidence. For more information, visit www.reederconsulting.com. Contact Dana at dana@reederconsulting.com or (210) 749-0470. AUGUST 2022
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Tips to Beat the South Texas Sizzle By Dr. Andrew Muck, Regional ER Medical Director for CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System There is no cool way to sugarcoat the sizzle of the south Texas summer sun! If you plan on spending some time outside in the extreme heat, it is important to prepare and know what to do to keep from suffering from heat-related illness. Heat cramps are the mildest form of illness; caused by fluid and electrolyte loss. Sweating causes a loss of body salts, which can lead to cramping. These are usually in the form of muscle spasms or pain in the abdomen, arms, or legs. Heat cramps can be the first sign of a more serious condition. Excessive sweating can also lead to the most common type of heat-related illness: heat exhaustion. It usually happens after sweating out a lot of water and salt. Symptoms include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, a faster heartbeat, and sometimes cool, clammy skin. Be smart about spending time outdoors! Find a cool spot in the shade, drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, take breaks and avoid extreme physical activity when it is over 90 degrees outside. Elderly patients, those with diabetes, and 26 78209magazine.com
those on blood pressure and other medications should talk to their primary care physician about necessary precautions when it is dangerously hot outside. Some medications change the body’s ability to handle hot temperatures, putting them at an increased risk for heat injuries. Some heat injuries can appear milder than they actually are, especially if an organ like your kidney is involved and not functioning properly. If symptoms like heavy sweating, cramps, headache, dizziness, or nausea occur, act fast. Find the shade or air conditioning and try to normalize the body’s core temperature with cold water on the face and head, a cool shower or bath, or ice packs on the neck and under the arms. Knowing how to respond can help prevent heat stroke, which is the most serious heat-related illness. It occurs when the body can no longer regulate its core temperature. Someone experiencing heat stroke can seem confused, can lose consciousness, and even experience hallucinations. Their body stops sweating, and they may feel chills, use slurred speech or have seizures.
Here is a list of warning signs to note as recommended by the CDC:
An extremely high body temperature (above 103°F) Red, hot and dry skin (no sweating) Rapid, strong pulse Throbbing headache Dizziness Nausea Confusion Unconsciousness When these symptoms present, it is vital to get to an ER immediately. Heat stroke is a medical emergency and can lead to death if not treated quickly. You can still enjoy the outdoors this summer. Just plan ahead and be smart to beat the heat.
For more information, visit christushealth.org/locations/santarosa-hospital-alamo-heights
Dr. Andrew Muck
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How to Keep Pets Safe When the Temperatures Climb From the American Red Cross Many experts predict parts of the country will see warmer than usual weather over the next few months, and proof of that may be the prolonged heat wave out west. Extreme heat is dangerous for us, as well as for your family pets. The American Red Cross has steps to take to help ensure your pet stays safe this summer: Never leave your pet in a hot vehicle, even for a few minutes. The inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees even with the windows cracked open. Limit exercise on hot days. Exercise in the early morning or evening hours. Walk your pet in the grass if possible, to avoid hot surfaces burning their paws. If your pet is outside, make sure they have access to shade and plenty of cool water. Water safety is important for your furry friends. Do not leave pets unsupervised around a pool—they aren’t all good swimmers. 28 78209magazine.com
Watch your pets at a backyard barbecue. Keep them away from the grill and know that some food can be poisonous to them. Avoid raisins, grapes, onions, chocolate, and products with artificial sweeteners. Heat stroke is a common problem for pets in warmer weather. Dogs with short noses or snouts, like the boxer or bulldog, are especially prone to heat stroke, along with overweight pets, those with an extremely thick fur coat, or any pet with upper respiratory problems such as laryngeal paralysis or collapsing trachea. Some of the signs of heat stroke in your pet are: Heavy panting and unable to calm down, even when lying down, brick red gum color, fast pulse rate, unable to get up. If you suspect your pet has heat stroke, take their temperature rectally. If the temperature is above 105 degrees, cool the animal down. The easiest way to do this is by using the water hose. Stop cooling when the temperature reaches 103 degrees.
Bring your pet to the veterinarian as soon as possible, as heat stroke can lead to severe organ dysfunction and damage. Open windows or doors are a temptation for pets to try to get outside. Keep all doors and unscreened windows closed, and make sure screens are tightly secured. Some plants in your garden can be hazardous to animals. Visit the Animal Poison Control Center to find out which plants and flowers are poisonous to animals.
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Download the Red Cross Pet First Aid app for more information on how to include pets in emergency preparedness plans. The app also features step-by-step instructions for first aid emergencies, toxic substances, a pet profile for storing tag ID, photo and medical information, early warning signs for when to contact a veterinarian, and an animal hospital locator. Users can find it in smartphone app stores by searching for the American Red Cross, texting GETPET to 90999 for a link to download the app, or going to redcross.org/apps. You can also take the Red Cross Cat and Dog First Aid online course so that you’ll know what to do in an emergency until veterinary care is available. You can access the course on your desktop or tablet at redcross. org/catdogfirstaid and go through the content at your own pace. The interactive course includes: How to determine a pet’s normal vital signs so owners can notice if there are any irregularities. Step-by-step instructions and visual aids for what to do if a pet is choking, needs CPR, has a wound, or is having a seizure, and information on preventative care, health, and tips for a pet’s well-being. For more information about pet care from the American Red Cross San Antonio, call (210) 224-5151, or visit our website at www.redcross.org/CSTR.
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By Bennett Allison, CPA
Gabriela Mandiuc, CPA
Gift Tax Exclusion Can Be a Powerful Planning Tool By Bennett Allison, CPA and Gabriela Mandiuc, CPA The annual gift tax exclusion increased in 2022 from $15,000 to $16,000. The IRS officially announced the increase in Revenue Procedure 2021-45. While the change is relatively minor and only reflects annual inflation adjustments, it reminds us what a powerful planning tool the gift tax annual exclusion can be. It’s also worth reconsidering the timing of annual gifting. For example: · A married couple with two children (each with spouses) and four grandchildren could gift $256,000 per year with no gift and estate tax consequences. That is, $16,000 gifted by each spouse (times 2) to eight beneficiaries (times 8). · The $256,000 per year over a multi-year period adds up quickly. For example, over a five year period, gifts of $256,000 each year reach $1.28 million. · No complex gift and estate planning are required. It’s as simple as cutting checks to each beneficiary for the $16,000. · When to give? Most taxpayers wait until the end of the year. This may not be advisable, especially with elderly taxpayers. Instead, gifting at the beginning of the year will ensure that the annual exclusion gets used each year.
Consider the following if $256,000 is gifted on January 1 using the annual exclusion: The married couple dies on January 30. Assuming the couple was in a taxable estate situation, they save $102,400 in estate taxes ($256,000 x 40 percent estate tax rate) by gifting early in the year. That is, the current year gift tax annual exclusion would no longer be available after their deaths. Often, “just making gifts” is not that simple. You may worry about what happens to property after being gifted. There may be concerns about in-laws receiving gifted property now or in the future. In some cases, children and future generations have their own gift and estate tax issues, and receiving property outright just exacerbates the problem. All of these challenges can be overcome within the confines of annual gifting. But addressing them, unfortunately, increases the time, expense, and complexity of the planning. Every individual has unique needs, and the professionals at Sol Schwartz & Associates are here to guide you through the process.
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Church Directory ALAMO HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH 6501 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-9539 Services: Sunday 11:00am Wednesday 6:30pm Praise and Prayer ALAMO HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 6435 N. New Braunfels Ave. San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-5728 alamoheightscc.org Services: Sunday: 10:50am ALAMO HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 6201 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-0271 alamoheightspres.com Services: Sunday 8:30am and 11am ALAMO HEIGHTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 825 E. Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 826-3215 ahumc.org Services: Sunday 8:30am, 9:30am and 11am CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 510 Belknap Place San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 736-3132 cecsa.org Services: Wednesday 11:00am, 6:00pm Sunday 7:30am, 9am, 11:00am, 5:00pm CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 6720 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-3394 clcah.org Services: Sunday 8:30am and 10:30am MOUNT CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 Mt. Calvary Drive
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San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8748 mtcsa.org Services: Sunday 8:30am and 11am NORTHWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 518 Pike Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-7238 Services: Sunday mornings at 11am NORTHROCK CHURCH ALAMO HEIGHTS 1540 Nacogdoches San Antonio, TX 78209 northrocksa.com Services: Sunday mornings at 10am, 11:30am PEARL STREET CHURCH 400 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 504-8897 Services: 9:00am, 10:30am,12pm, 1:30pm ST. ANTHONY DE PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH 102 Lorenz Road San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-1743 stanthonydepadua.org Services: Monday thru Friday 9am Saturday 5pm Sunday 7:00am, 8:30am (Spanish), 10:30am, 12:30pm ST. DAVID’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND SCHOOL 1300 Wiltshire Ave. San Antonio, TX 78209 saintdavids.net (210) 824-2481 Services: Sundays at 8am & 10:30am ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 11 Saint Luke’s Lane San Antonio, Texas 78209 slecsa.org - (210) 828-6425 Services: Sunday 8am, 9am, 11am and 6pm
Wednesday Eucharist at 8am during the school year ST. PETER PRINCE OF THE APOSTLES CHURCH 111 Barilla Place San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-3367 stpeterprinceoftheapostles.org Services: Saturday Mass 5:30pm Sunday 9am, 11am, and 5:30pm Tuesday and Thursday 7am Wednesday 5:30pm Friday 8:00am ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL 3303 Urban Crest Dr San Antonio TX 78209 (210) 824-0139 spxsa.church Services: Saturday - 4:30pm Sunday - 8:00am, 10:15am, 12:00 pm, 1:30pm (Sp), 5:00pm Daily Masses: Monday - 6:30pm Tuesday-Friday - 8:15am TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 319 E. Mulberry San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 733-6201 trinitybaptist.org Services: Mulberry Service 9am Bible Study 10:15am TriPoint Service 11:30am UNITY CHURCH 8103 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 unityofsa.org (210) 824-7351 Services: Sunday 11am Children’s Church 11am
If you are unable to make it to a service, check your church website and see if they are livestreaming so that you can worship from home.
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Tasting Texas The Botanical Gardens
Th e Art o f SA E a ts
August 20 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The McNay
Texas and the San Antonio area have many unique edible native plants. Innovative Texans are starting to revitalize lost traditions and reinvent the unique flavors of Texas. In conjunction with the Plants/Place virtual exhibition, this workshop will cover the history of select native plants and for each plant, registrants will be able to sample the plant or the way it has been adapted. Ages 21+. Sponsored by the San Antonio Water System.
August 4 - September 4 Cooling down on a scorching day with a frozen paleta, or warming up in the booth of a cozy neighborhood diner are among the many shared experiences evoked in The Art of SA Eats. Here, five San Antonio artists explore the city’s culinary landscape through paintings, photographs, sculpture, and video. Explore all corners of the Frost Octagon and discover Steven Cromwell’s food landscape dioramas; Ana Fernandez’s video of her on-the-go food truck; Ben Ortiz’s paintings of classic San Antonio haunts; Chuck Ramirez’s mouthwatering photographs of regional bites; and Eva Marengo Sanchez’s monumental portrayals of conchas and refreshing fruit cups. mcnayart.org
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B o s to n S e a fo o d Central Market Cooking School
August 23 | 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. One of the oldest cities in the U.S., Boston is not only known for its sports teams, world class universities, and historic sites of interest but also has a well-deserved reputation as a food destination. So spend an evening learning to make these seafood dishes based on classics served in popular restaurants throughout the city. For ages 18 & up. centralmarket.com 34 78209magazine.com
S peci al Exh i bi ti o n To u rs:
To n y Par ke r ’s Her o e s a n d Villain s San Antonio Museum of Art
August 21 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Enjoy a guided tour of the San Antonio Museum of Art’s special exhibition, Heroes & Villains, and its connections with the Museum’s permanent collection.
Co ck t ai l s & Cul t ure: Whi skey i n t h e Wi l d ern e s s
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The Witte Museum
August 18 | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Explore the wonders of nature. Your adventure begins with a meet and greet of Zoomagination’s featured residents in our Zachry Family Acequia Garden and a 30 minute Q&A session. Capture the view from your shelter and bear the moment as you enjoy specialty themed cocktails and local brewed beverages generously provided by our community partners. See if you have what it takes to survive in the Texas Wild! This adventure is for guests 21 and over. Food available for purchase by Cakes by Felicia from Mi Taquito. Entertainment provided by resident DJ Alyson Alonzo. Vendors: Hill Country Cider House, Devils River Whiskey, Dripping Springs and Freetail Brewing Co. Tickets are $35 per person ($30 for members). wittemuseum.org
M e a n G i rl s The Majestic
August 9 - 14 | 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (“30 Rock), composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist Nell Benjamin NELL (Legally Blonde) and director Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon). majesticempire.com AUGUST 2022
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Asian Style!
Hu n g Fo n g
To n g ’ s T h a i
Hung Fong, a family owned restaurant that provides their customers with the best quality, great tasting traditional Chinese food and service at reasonable prices. Founded in 1939, Hung Fong is the oldest Chinese restaurant in Texas and has served multiple generations in the San Antonio area for 80 years.
In an artistic setting with a patio, this Pan-Asian restaurant
3624 Broadway | (210) 822-9211 hungfongsa.com
serves Thai and Chinese cuisine, sushi, bubble tea, and more. Don’t miss out on their famed spring rolls and awardwinning seafood dishes like Haw-Mok, and Tong’s Thai was the very first in town to serve the trendy “Bubble Teas”. 1146 Austin Highway | (210) 829-7345 tongsthai.com
Vi e t N am
Koi Kawa
Albeit a name change in recent years, Viet Nam went back
A bright dining space near the San Antonio river is the
to the original moniker and continues to offer clay pots and
setting for creative sushi, tasty sashimi and warm katsu
banh xeo for the purist, and decadent spring rolls and richly
don. Noteworthy menu items include the green tea and
accessorized pho for mainstream Asian dabblers.
tempura ice cream.
3244 Broadway | (210) 822-7461
4051 Broadway | (210) 805-8111 koikawasushi.com
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The Winchester This month’s Best Bet is coming to you from The Winchester! This British-inspired pub is tucked into the corner on the second floor at 5148 Broadway. The perfect spot for a quiet lunch, a night out with friends, or to watch a soccer match. Try their perfectly fried fish and chips, or order a few appetizers to share family-style! AUGUST 2022
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Cappyccino’s Cappy’s Casual Little Sister Has Taste
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When creativity is borne out of necessity, interesting concepts and ideas take shape, and this is definitely the story behind one of 09’s most successful restaurant groups. Cappy’s restaurant opened in 1977 and still ranks today as one of the city’s best restaurants. The restaurant space was once used as a lumber storage facility for Scrivener’s Hardware Store, so the design of the space was a challenge when Cappy Lawton envisioned his namesake restaurant. In fact, the plumbing in the building had the restrooms located upstairs and this posed a dilemma for those patrons who were physically challenged. For years, Cappy’s had an agreement with The Twig Bookstore, next door, to allow guests to use their facilities, but when the bookstore moved, they needed a more concrete solution. So, they took over the narrow vacant space and Cappyccino’s was born. Originally the space that now houses Cappyccino’s was going to be used as an event venue, but the concept of Cappyccino’s as a casual café with an outstanding bar program took off and nearly 30 years later, Cappy’s little sister restaurant has developed quite a following. The restaurant is the perfect place for date night, or when everyone in the family can’t decide on where they want to go for dinner. Cappyccino’s has something for everyone. The restaurant features unique wood-fired ovens that turn out delicious burgers and pizzas, and they also feature a diverse menu of sharable plates, soups, salads, quesadillas, sandwiches, and sweet crepes. One of their most popular items is the Poblano Shrimp Pizza. It features plump shrimp and sweet poblano peppers to add just a little kick to every bite. Their burgers are also some of the best in the city, and pair perfectly with their delicious house-made potato chips. For those that appreciate fine whiskeys and craft cocktails, the bar at Cappyccino’s will become your favorite hangout spot. Try their signature Jalapeño Hibiscus Margarita, sweetened slightly with orange hibiscus tea and agave nectar, or their tangy Cucumber Mint Martini finished with a Tajin rim. Whatever your poison of choice might be, Cappyccino’s Whiskey offerings steal the show at the bar. Cappyccino’s features one of the largest whiskey selections in town with several special and rare whiskey releases that cannot be found anywhere else in San Antonio. The best way to sample these luscious libations is with a whiskey tasting. There are three tiers to choose from and each flight includes three selections from a carefully curated menu. The flights go for $15, $25, and $35 depending on the whiskeys offered, and each tasting contains a ¾-ounce pour of the whiskeys selected. Cappyccino’s has a colorful, bohemian, and funky vibe that will make anyone feel at home, and their back patio makes the perfect place to unwind, have a delicious meal, and catch up with family and friends. Trevor Lawton is proud of the special place that Cappyccino’s has become and states, “Little Cappy’s hasn’t changed much over the years. It still represents classic, comfort dishes that people have grown up loving in Alamo Heights. It’s comfortable and familiar and for those customers that have been coming here for years, it feels like home.” Cappyccino’s 5003 Broadway | (210) 828-6860 | cappyccinos.com
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Burglary Business Officers responded to an alarm activation and found the business had been forcibly entered; a suspect description was provided immediately by the business owner from surveillance video inside the business; the suspect was captured a few hours later after burglarizing another business in Olmos Park. 6/19/2022 5000 blk. Broadway Assault, Bodily Injury Resident reported he and a friend went to a fast food place on Austin Hwy and were followed home by a subject involved in an ongoing dispute; a physical fight occurred and the subject left; the subject is a classmate of the resident. 6/18/2022 200 blk. Retama Terroristic Threats Resident reported a misunderstanding between himself and a female acquaintance over personal property resulted in an unknown male subject making threats of bodily injury against the resident if certain conditions were not met. 6/18/2022 200 blk. Retama
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and driver that was passed out; after EMS cleared the driver, officers determined she was under the influence of alcohol and impaired; driver had no explanation for the damage to her vehicle; the surrounding area was checked for damaged vehicles or fixed objects with negative results; subjected with enhanced DWI charge due to having a previous conviction. 6/13/2022 100 blk. Arcadia Emergency Detention Officers responded to the parking area for a report of a female subject propositioning a customer; when officers arrived, the female subject was leaning out of her vehicle vomiting; investigation discovered the front and rear tires of the subject’s vehicle were blown from impact with a hard object; while interviewing the female, it was determined she was intoxicated from heavy drinking mixed with drugs; the female was despondent over the possibility of losing her children and stated she is considering self-harm to herself; after clearance from EMS the female was transported to a medical facility specializing in psychiatric illnesses for evaluation and treatment. 6/12/2022 500 blk. Austin Hwy.
DWI Accident Driver of a vehicle that ran off the road and crashed into a front yard tree was found to be under the influence of alcohol and impaired. 6/15/2022 800 blk. Alamo Heights Blvd. Theft by Fraud Resident was scammed out of money by a caller claiming to be from the Federal Trade Commission. 6/14/2022 300 blk. Blue Bonnet Ave. Emergency Detention Female subject was contacted after being reported going to the rear yards of a residence; officers determined the subject was delusional and in mental crisis; transported to hospital. 6/14/2022 100 blk. E. Elmview DWI 2nd Officers responded to a report of a driver passed out in a vehicle; responding officers found a heavily damaged vehicle
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Press Pause to Take a Breath By Angel Santiago
If you have been reading the last couple of articles in this series, our focus has been on what it takes to be a great leader. Self-leadership is an essential quality to develop because if you are not successful in this area, leading others will be extremely challenging. Hi, my name is Angel Santiago and I’m a Leadership and Mindset Coach. For the past five years, I’ve coached health entrepreneurs to move beyond their roadblocks and achieve success. I recently spoke with Lisa Ingle-Stevens, co-owner of The Union Fitness and Fun on the importance of leading yourself. She understands that self-leadership takes practice, patience, and most importantly, a major investment in your personal development. “The best way I lead is by self-leading because I’m no good to my team, my husband, my daughter, or my business partner if I don’t take care of myself. I have to invest in self-care and the things that fill my tank and clear my mind, like doing something physical and getting eight hours of sleep. And if my team and my family see me doing these things, that’s the greatest gift I can give them, so I can be who the world needs me to be.” Self-leadership requires self-mastery. You must learn to be more authentic, have a presence of mind, and become completely self-aware. Regardless of how big your vision of success is, you’re going to have to commit your attention to learning about yourself. Only then will you have what it takes to be fully ready to make it happen. Whether you want to run a successful business or have a successful career, you must first be a successful YOU. I want to invite you to shift your perspective, just a little, from your business and career
to yourself and learn that by bettering yourself, you can then better your career. Self-awareness can be developed through mindfulness practice. Mindfulness, according to Jon Kabat-Zinn, is purposely paying attention in the present moment, and without judgment. It’s being present with what is. Mindfulness can be used at any moment through meditation, body scans, or pausing to breathe deeply throughout the day. Breathing is one of the best ways you can tap into mindfulness throughout the day. Following the breath helps focus the mind and body back to the present moment. Breathing will relax the mind and body so you can calmly observe and respond to the world around you, rather than mindlessly reacting to events. It helps the mind and body to work together to recognize troubling thoughts and teaches you that feelings come and go. So, it helps you accept your troubling thoughts in order to let them go. As you focus on your breath your thoughts settle and your mind becomes calm and clear and what results is a feeling of contentment, happiness, and inner peace. The presence of mind is one of the most important characteristics a great leader can possess. It is a practice. It is simple but it’s not necessarily easy. When the mind is aware and prepared, you can put aside all distractions, and pay careful attention to whatever you are doing in the present moment. For you to be successful at it, for you to see results, you must make time for it. You must practice it. Blessings, LifeCoachAngel
My name is Angel Santiago, and I’m a teacher of transformation, a mindset coach, and a leadership facilitator. Feel free to connect with me via social media under the hashtag #LifeCoachAngel, or you can email me at angsanti@icloud.com. AUGUST 2022
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1960 The “Sunset Express” Streamliner train crosses the trestle on Mulberry Street near the Polo Field.
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