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This spring, speculation mounted when Mayor Ivy Taylor announced San Antonio’s interest in a downtown baseball stadium, whereupon San Antonio Missions owner David Elmore said he’s committed to trading his club, a Double-A Texas League affiliate, for a Triple-A team (one level below Major League Baseball) if this occurs. Taylor and other movers and shakers have repeatedly mentioned UTSA’s Hemisfair Park Campus as one of their top potential locales. So in May, when the University of Texas at San Antonio issued a formal Request for Qualifications regarding developers looking to lease those 14.7 acres of hot Hemisfair real estate, the rumors really escalated. The plan, according to the RFQ, could be for (a) some or all of the grounds around the ITC, (b) some or all of the grounds and part of the ITC building, or (c) the demolition of the familiar structure. However, the RFQ is also worded to make clear the institute will survive
in some form. It stipulates that any developer who wants to cash in on the whole prime parcel of property would have to also supply land for a new ITC building in one of several central downtown locations, or along Museum Reach on Broadway, as well as fund construction of a new ITC building. UTSA’s move was not prompted by the idea of a baseball stadium. It’s an attempt to find funding to support the institute’s mission, as state initiatives for higher education progressively shrink. Consider this brief, telling timeline: In 1991, there were 120 full-time ITC employees. By 2011, the number decreased to 77. Today, it’s 40. Without new money from somewhere, survival would seem difficult. A UTSA memo to ITC employees stressed that any accepted deal “could help generate income for the ITC to support new top-tier exhibits, programs and special events.” Might such an undertaking include a baseball stadium, and if it does, should we exchange Texan culture
for a baseball culture just one step up on the minor league rung, as the most vocal critics have charged? That would be quite the squeeze play. For starters, Elmore is clear that a downtown stadium is a prerequisite to attracting Triple-A baseball to town. There’s no guarantee voters would approve bonds for the edifice, which could cost the city and county $75 million or more. Besides, although Wolff Stadium, the Missions’ current home, may be halfway to Castroville, the squad has a long and hallowed San Antonio history. Many diehard fans would rather wait a few years, when a major league bid is deemed more realistic. What comes of all the wheeling and dealing, and whether the outcome is good or bad, varies widely depending on who’s speaking. The first inning has just begun. Let’s just pray for a home run for the history books. Yerkes wears a replica 1934 San Antonio Missions cap — the kind of artifact that can be found in the Institute of Texan Cultures. syerkes@localcommunitynews.com
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ALAMO HEIGHTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Chamber holds luncheons the first Wednesday of each month in a private room at Paesanos Lincoln Heights, 555 E. Basse Road. Arrive by 11:30 a.m. for a meet and greet; a guest speaker follows at noon. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. For more, call 822-7027 or visit http://alamoheightschamber.org/.
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CALLING ALL ART LOVERS Villa Finale Museum & 7 Gardens, 401 King William St., invites everyone to a free night of drawing from 6-8 p.m. Bring a pad and pencils to sketch pieces from the museum’s
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SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS, CAMP 1325 The Alamo City Guards, Camp 1325, hold 7 p.m. meetings the first Thursday of each month in the Fiesta Room at Luby’s, 911 N. Main Ave. Members and guests are welcome to eat beginning at 6 p.m.; no reservations are required. For more, visit www.alamocityguards.com.
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NUTRITION DISCUSSION Live With Nature meets from 10-11:30 a.m. at San Antonio College’s Sinkin EcoCentro, 1802 N. Main Ave. The group examines nutrition’s role involving health challenges. Free and open-to-the-public sessions take place the first Thursday of each month, and may include health tips, recipes and plant exchanges. For more, call 492-4620.
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St. in Alamo Heights. Nonmembers are welcome; binoculars can be provided. The free walk is held the second Saturday of each month. For more, visit saaudubon. org or www.facebook.com/saaudubon/. TERRELL HILLS The City Council meets at 5 11 p.m. at City Hall, 5100 N. New Braunfels Ave., on the second Monday of each month. Sessions are open to the public. For more, visit www.terrell-hills.com.
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SAISD BOARD SESSIONS From June through August, San 11 Antonio Independent School District trustees regularly convene at 5:30 p.m. on the second Monday of the month. Gatherings are held in the David G. Burnet Center, 406 Barrera St. For more and to see each meeting’s agenda, visit www.saisd.net.
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CHRISTMAS IN JULY The 8th annual Christmas in July 15 Mercado Arts and Crafts Fair boasts more than 30 artisans offering handmade, affordable gifts including jewelry, crosses, wreaths, wickless candles, stocking stuffers, ceramics, textiles and more from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Christus Heritage Hall at The Village at the Incarnate Word, 4707 Broadway.
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CULTURE FROM MEXICO Summer 2016 Noche Azul 16 de Esperanza is a series showcasing traditional Mexican songs and stories, hosted by Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, 922 San Pedro Ave., featuring Azul Barrientos. This performance will focus on “La Tlanchana,” the Mexican Siren. Admission is $7, but patrons will not be turned away if they can’t pay. Seating is first come, first served. Concessions will be available. Doors open at 7:15 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. For more, call Gianna Rendon at 228-0201 or email esperanza@esperanzacenter.org.
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OLMOS PARK On the third Thursday of each 21 month, City Council meets at 6 p.m. in City Hall, 120 W. El Prado Drive. For more, visit olmospark.org.
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The Briscoe Western Art Museum presents a summer film series featuring Oscar® -winning performances. Mosey on over for fun, food truck fare, free popcorn, beer and refreshments. Free Museum Admission from 4-9pm.
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DON’T WORM OUT OF IT “The Wonder-filled World 23 of Worms” is a composting workshop at Villa Finale Museum & Gardens, 401 King William St., from 10-11 a.m. for youngsters 6-12. The fun, hands-on event teaches how to create compost using live worms. Kids will tour worm and composting areas and create their own compost bins. All supplies, including worms and a special treat, will be provided. Admission is $5 per child. For more, call 2239800 or visit www.VillaFinale.org.
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DANCE, LEARN, DONATE On the last Friday of the 29 month, Trilogy Dance Center, 1242 Austin Highway, is the site from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for an education on dancing and more. Adults can take a free dance class, enjoy a cocktail and hear about, and possibly contribute to, a nonprofit organization. For updates, call 479-1551 or visit www.trilogydancecenter.com.
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BARGAIN HUNTING? St. Anthony de Padua 29 & 30 The 2016 Jubilee Rummage Sale at 102 Lorenz Road in the church’s banquet hall takes place 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Items include antique furniture, small kitchen appliances, artwork, clothing and more. For details, call Kathy Collins at 4140984 or visit Stanthonydepadua.org.
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ROTARY CLUB TUESDAYS The Alamo Heights Rotary Club meets at noon in the Petroleum Club on the seventh floor of the north building in Energy Plaza, 8620 N. New Braunfels Ave. Visitors are welcome. For more, visit http://www.ahrotary.org/. ALAMO HEIGHTS WEDNESDAYS TOASTMASTERS Chapter members meet at 7 p.m. in Room 365 of the Administration Building at the University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway. RSVP is appreciated, but not required. For more, visit alamoheights.toastmastersclubs.org. KIWANIS MEETING THURSDAYS The Alamo Kiwanis Club gathers from noon to 1 p.m. in the Fiesta Room at Luby’s, 911 N. Main Ave. Meetings are open to everyone; lunch is free. Each week features an invited speaker. For more, visit www.alamo-kiwanis.org.
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IN OTHER NEWS DR. MANUEL VOGT, A SPECIALIST IN OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE, is joining San Antonio Medical Associates at 5307 Broadway. Vogt, 29, is transitioning from his residency in Brooklyn, New York City, to become part of SAMA at Nix Alamo Heights. He moved to the United States in 1992 from Germany. The clinic is a physician-owned family practice. TERRELL HILLS AND SEVERAL OTHER local municipalities are partnering with Bexar County to develop a Hazard Mitigation
Action Plan for the county. The initiative is designed “to identify areas inside of Bexar County that are susceptible to damage from a natural disaster and to find ways to help reduce the negative impacts natural disasters have on our communities,” according to a statement. Terrell Hills officials said participation from the public is essential to the planning. The city is encouraging residents and business owners to complete a short survey to help provide guidance. It can be found under “News and Notices” section of the city website at www.terrell-hills.com. JENNIFER R. ROLAND HAS BEEN HIRED AS THE NEW ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR THE ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT in the wake of Gene Phillips’ retirement, according to officials. She assumed her duties July 1 and is believed to be the district’s first female AD. Roland had most recently served as director of athletics for the Lubbock Independent School District since 2013. The mother of two children, ages 13 and 7,
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view of how the neighborhood has been and how it could be,” said Alicia Perez, an immigration lawyer who has lived in Mahncke Park for two years. “Some want it residential forever and some embrace the live, work, play concept more fully.” In recent years, several entrepreneurs setting up shop by converting Mahncke Park dwellings have faced stiff opposition from the elected association board and its appointed Land Use Committee. For some business owners, it has meant hardships in their professional and personal lives. But for the opposition, the battle is about preserving a way of life as a small and peaceful neighborhood that stays as residential as possible. A coffee shop and, this spring, a hair salon are the most recent to gain the ire of the neighborhood association, while other businesses have been more welcome under different circumstances. Richard “Dicky” Felter, president of the MPNA board, said another board member, whom he did not name, sent him
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mitigate noise and light problems. On any given night, you can find a group of Mahncke Park residents chilling there.” Chris Conger, owner of the barbecue restaurant Smoke Shack on Broadway, took over the bar behind him on Pershing Avenue because he needed the parking for the restaurant. He eventually revamped it and opened The Pigpen. It and the Smoke Shack are on the edge of the neighborhood.
A variance for a higher-than-regulation fence between the bar property and a consenting neighbor has been approved. But for Andrew Guerra, who bought and renovated a condemned house at 143 Perry Court, the process has been a trying one. Guerra said he spent a large amount of time and money to convert the property to his Ritz Hair Studio. What
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Dr. Mark Trevino, an associate professor of ophthalmology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and a clinical professor at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine, believes intraocular lenses, plus new surgical techniques for glaucoma, will have great benefits for many patients. “Minimally invasive surgeries are also controlling glaucoma at an early stage when used in combination with cataract surgery,” said Trevino, who is part of Ophthalmology Associates of San Antonio, in the Nix Medical Center at 414 Navarro St., Suite 401. “Patients now are able to have a few extra steps during their cataract surgery, and in many cases, eliminate the need for glaucoma drops.” Meanwhile, in a new development, Focal Point Vision announced it will be consulting with patients to discuss an emerging procedure for corneal cross-linking in the treatment of keratoconus, a progressive corneal disease that can lead to blindness. According to a release, Avedro has received federal approval for its KXL device and Photrexa drops, a groundbreaking new treatment for keratoconus and the first new treatment in two generations. “This approval marks a tremendous milestone for the treatment of progressive keratoconus,” said Brian Roberts, chief operating and financial officer for Avedro. Physicians Kenneth J. Maverick and James D. Lehman with Focal Point Vision have treated more than 60 patients as part of a landmark study in corneal cross-linking. Interested patients can call Focal Point Vision at 614-3600 or visit www.FocalPointVision.com.
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In recent years, new immunotherapy drugs have shown promise countering advanced melanomas, according to Dr. Richard Usatine, professor of dermatology and cutaneous surgery, and family and community medicine, at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. “We have two new oral medicines to treat basal cell carcinomas that have either metastasized or are too large to remove surgically,” Usatine said. “In basal cell nevus syndrome, people start getting these as young as 18. One of my patients had over 250 basal cell carcinomas, and this is the first really good treatment.
Before, she was like Swiss cheese from all the surgeries. It’s amazing.” He added, “There are also some new treatments for advanced melanomas, even if they have metastasized to other areas of the body, which give some patients new hope. In fact, when (President) Jimmy Carter had melanoma that metastasized to his brain and his liver, he received some of these new medicines and is currently in remission. For the moment, they have saved his life.” There is other progress, too, the physician said. “Dermoscopy — using a special light which magnifies the skin and uses polarized light with a cross-polarized filter — allows doctors to see into the skin, and see skin cancers earlier and more accurately; and there are also new oral and injectable medicines for psoriasis,” Usatine added. Dr. Stephen Miller, a board-certified dermatologist often involved in clinical trials of new medicines, participated in the latest psoriasis-treatment studies. “In the last 10 years, new biologic
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DERMATOLOGY continues from pg. 18 or systemic agents for psoriasis have gotten more sophisticated, with higher improvement rates. Enbrel and Humira were some of the first. Newer drugs such as Cosentyx and Taltz can work quickly with high sustained clearing rates up to 95 percent,” Miller said. He also sees many patients with rosacea. “About three years ago, I did a clinical trial on a new topical agent now available commercially as ivermectin. It’s the most effective rosacea treatment I’ve seen in a long time. We also do IPL, a laser-like treatment, to improve some of the redness,” he said. Micro-needling — tiny, deep skin pricks to stimulate healing — is gaining popularity for attacking acne scars, small wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. It’s usually cheaper, and with less recovery time, than laser resurfacing, Miller said. “Our concept of how you make people look better has changed. As we age, the fat pads in the mid-face move down and separate, causing folds and sagging,” he said. “Think of your face as a balloon — as we get older it loses some air. The latest injectable fillers use hyaluronic acid, modified to have a lot of supporting power for strategic areas, to restore the mid-face, improving the look of the lower face and jowls. A biostimulator called Sculptra can stimulate collagen production and enhance remodeling and ‘re-volumization.’”
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“If anyone can buy a piece of property next to a house and have it rezoned commercial, it will never go back to residential,” Day said. What is happening, he said, is that some businesses find it is cheaper to buy a residential property on the edge of a thriving commercial district and convert it to a business than to buy high-dollar commercial property on the Broadway Corridor. Businesses that have set up shop, even those on Broadway, find themselves in dire need of parking — which causes the loss of more Mahncke Park houses, as it did with the children’s DoSeum and a coffee shop near East Hildebrand Avenue. For years, the neighborhood has supported plans for revitalizing Broadway with mixed-use development, walkability, beautification and transportation. “None of those plans say anything about putting businesses into the middle of residential,” Day said. TOP PHOTO: Andrew Guerra, who spent thousands to renovate a 1939 bungalow at 143 Perry Court and turn it into Ritz Hair Studio in Mahncke Park, said he fought an uphill battle against the neighborhood association to establish his new business. LEFT: Meanwhile, plans move ahead for duplex housing in the 100 block of Davis Court as more residents seek seek to move closer to downtown. Photos by Rudy B. Ornelas
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LAMO HEIGHTS – The family of a teen who committed suicide after reportedly suffering from cyberbullying is continuing to push for tougher laws against online harassment after officials said current statutes aren’t enough.
Meanwhile, the family of David Molak also has founded the nonprofit David’s Legacy Foundation to increase community awareness about the tragic consequences of bullying, including attacks through social media. The Molak family said a decision by the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office this spring to not file charges in the case — prosecutors cited insufficient evidence — only strengthened their resolve to support the proposed David’s Law, sponsored by state Sen. Jose Menendez, D-San Antonio. “We need to do this in order to give our school districts and law enforcement the tools they need to combat and prevent as much of this heinous bullying as possible,” Menendez said. “Right now, we have the first draft and we’re getting that draft out to all interested parties to look at the four target areas of the bill.” Those include: • Requiring school districts to include cyberbullying as part of a standard policy on bullying • Giving schools the authority to investigate any kind of bullying, even if it occurs off campus • Allowing school districts and law enforcement agencies to collaborate on investigations • Giving law enforcement agencies the ability to issue subpoenas to websites and social media platforms in order to unmask anonymous users According to a Menéndez aide, the
The Molak family of Alamo Heights — wife Maurine (left), husband Matt and their son Cliff — say they won't rest in their efforts to increase awareness about the dangers of cyberbullying in the wake of David Molak's suicide Jan. 4 after he suffered online harassment. Matt Molak said David's Legacy Foundation has been started in memory of his 16-year-old son, and the family supports the proposed David's Law to hold cyberbullies more accountable. Photo by Rudy B. Ornelas
proposed law — described as “legislation with teeth” — could assess an as-yet unspecified misdemeanor penalty. David, 16 and a former Alamo Heights High School student, was found dead in his backyard Jan. 4 after relatives reported him missing, according to reports. Investigators said he was a target of cyberbullying on Instagram; his oldest brother, Cliff Molak, said David had been harassed for some time. The tragedy led to an outpouring of public support, with family and state leaders pushing for legislation to strengthen and expand anti-bullying laws.
The Legislature convenes Jan. 10, and Menendez hopes for bipartisan support to quickly get the bill before Gov. Greg Abbott to sign into law. Current laws make it harder to track and obtain the identities of online bullies, police said. “We want to stop the cowards who are currently hiding behind fictitious social media accounts to know that if you are bullying and harassing someone, then law enforcement has the authority to issue a subpoena and unmask that
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MOLAK continues from pg. 22 IP (internet provider) address and, at a minimum, have a conversation with adults that live at the house where that IP address is,” Menendez said of the proposed legislation. “The tragic events that led to the loss of David shouldn’t go without a strong response. There shouldn’t be someone going through what David went through and there not be any recourse. We must learn from our mistakes.” The 85th legislative session is scheduled to close May 29. “We have a long road ahead,” Menendez said. “We have modeled this legislation after other successful legislation (such as Gracie’s Law in Maryland) that has proven constitutional. We have to convince the majority of legislators in Austin that this must be done, and sometimes that’s a tough job.” The law is about creating accountability and protecting children, according to the Molak family. “My understanding is that initial drafts of the law have been submitted for input to individuals in law enforcement, school administration as well as legal experts,” said Matt Molak, David’s father. “Once their comments are collected, a revised draft will be published. Also, during the next few months we will give testimony to the Senate Judicial Committee, which has been given an interim charge to provide the Senate with recommendations on this issue.” He added, “This is important to me because I made a promise to honor my son by doing all that I can to prevent this from happening to anyone else. The purpose is for accountability, but not to put kids in jail. It will be a deterrent that will force parents to be more involved and to hopefully help students understand that their actions can have dangerous consequences and think before they hit the send button.” According to the father, “Texas is bit behind and needs to address this bipartisan issue, which I believe will save lives.” In the meantime, David’s Legacy Foundation, which honors the teen’s memory, has set several goals to foster a positive change in the community, the elder Molak said. “(The foundation’s) initial mission was to raise awareness of cyber-abuse, to
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protect today’s youth from the harmful effects of improper social media behavior, and to aid in implementing David’s Law into Texas legislation,” Molak said. The foundation has added another element, the DBM Project, or alternately the David Bartlett Molak or Don’t Bully Me Project, which helps provide free legal assistance for individuals and families victimized by online abuse. The foundation recently helped to fund the Bully Prevention Tour that kicked off in May at Alamo Heights High and moved to 10 other schools. The event featured youth speaker and motivator Gabe Salazar giving students a positive message about character and standing up to bullying. In another development, recommendations from the Alamo Heights Bullying Task Force soon will be presented to the Alamo Heights Independent School District board. Superintendent Kevin Brown a few months ago assembled the task force, which includes educators, administrators, coaches, mental health experts and attorneys. “Former school board President Steve Allison agreed to chair the committee and is dedicated to create a model policy for other school districts to use,” Molak said. “We anticipate some bold recommendations and we are hopeful that the school board members will do the right thing and fully implement the recommended policies and procedures.”
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Since 2010, the free public party on the River Walk’s Museum Reach has drawn thousands of folks to eat, drink, dance, play and learn as they await the appearance of the guests of honor —swarms of bats, emerging for the nighttime meal from their roost beneath the Camden Street Bridge near Interstate 35. Organized by the San Antonio River Authority in partnership with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Austin-based Bat Conservation International, Bat Loco began as a summer series of free Tuesday evening educational talks about the bat colony, winding up with the big Bat Loco Bash. “This colony of bats has probably been here a long time, but it didn’t get widely noticed until the River Walk’s Museum Reach opened up,” said San Antonio River Authority education specialist Matthew Driffill, the main organizer for Bat Loco. An educational program is 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2, followed by the Bat Loco Bash at 6 p.m. Aug. 9, Driffill said. “We have a bunch of food trucks and a great sound system with music and a lot of different booths and activities for kids,” he added. The education group also put together a rap-music video to help teach children “the bat dance.” “Bat Loco is great,” said Fran Hutchins, an official with Bat Conservation International who has worked with SARA over the years. “It is really a very family friendly, very fun thing, and all the local conservation groups have booths with educational material on bats and the (Edwards Aquifer) and urban wildlife.” Hutchins estimates some 50,000 male “bachelor bats” spend the summer in the Camden Bridge colony. They like it hot — the ideal temperature is 98 to 106 degrees. “A bridge with that steel and reinforced concrete is perfect,” Hutchins said. “They roost up inside the expansion joints, about 200 of them per square foot.”
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