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Chan hopes conservative values will propel her to Texas Senate

pg. 03 local commentary Political expert says anti-gay remarks could hurt her in state race SUSAN YERKES by Rudy Arispe

f Elisa Chan wasn’t a small-business owner or a public servant, she might have been the captain of a big ship. But these days she is setting sail on uncharted political waters — a journey from City Council to possibly the state Senate.

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pg12 North Side youth hockey heating up the ice Growing league gets support from Spurs-owned Rampage

“Ever since I was a child, I thought it would be so cool (to run a large ship),” she said while sitting in a conference room at Unintech Consulting Engineers on Evans Road, where she is president of the engineering firm she and her husband, Clifford Hew, founded in 1992. “But I chose computer science, which is good because it’s logical and I’m a very logical person. I like to solve problems.” On Oct. 18, Chan, 47, bid adieu to District 9, which the former councilwoman oversaw for the past five years. Chan, the first AsianAmerican woman on the council, was re-elected in May for a third two-year term.

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pg.11 School superintendents pg.13 Urban Ecology Center on North Side are earning provides window on nature largest pay for educators at Hardberger Park The bigger the district, the bigger the paycheck

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hey say the art of politics is compromise, but leaders both locally and on the national level don’t seem to be getting the message. The same goes for many of their supporters. Here in the greater San Antonio area, angry residents launched recall initiatives to oust San Antonio City Council members who voted in favor of a nondiscrimination ordinance offering additional protections to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons. In Cibolo, voters upset over the debut of a Walmart in their city wanted to unseat four council members. In Washington, D.C., we just saw the debilitating effects of a government shutdown and furloughs that left 23,000 San Antonians out of work for about two weeks. Right or wrong, the effort arose out of an attempt to derail a national health care plan that was already law and had been upheld as constitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court. The question now is: When is everybody going to calm down? When will civility reign again? When can we see a return to decorum and the art of debate, which can help decide a political course for the

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betterment of our cities and our country? These days, the message in politics seems to be, “My way or the highway.” But there rarely are any true winners in such political standoffs. This is not an endorsement nor is it a denial of the decisions made by Congress and these councils. Rather, it is a reminder to political leaders and their factions that decisions can be rendered without brinkmanship and actions that threaten local economies. What happened to good manners in the political arena? Certainly one can get his or her point across without trying to put hardworking Americans out of a job … or one can agree to concessions and compromises to preserve those jobs. It’s easy to point fingers and assess blame, whether it’s local politics or the battles at the national level between Democrats and Republicans. The real losers are local residents and the American people. Temperatures need to come down, the rhetoric needs to give way to real conversations and discussion has to replace shouting matches. America is prized for its system of representative government, from local councils to bicameral legislatures. But in these forums, not everyone is going to agree. We used to be represented by statesman and citizen-volunteers. Today it’s ideologues and showboaters. The common people — all of us — need to send a message to our leaders and fellow voters that enough is enough. It is time to return civility, debate and reasoned discourse to the halls of power, whether it’s downtown, Austin or the nation’s capital. We can all learn once again to talk, to negotiate, to come together. Take a balanced approach. Ultimately, if you don’t like how an elected leader is getting the job done, then have your say at the ballot box and vote them out of office.

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A shot in the wallet: The tangled web of U.S. drug prices by susan yerkes

few months ago I took a big shot in the wallet when the price of the only prescription drug I take – a generic – soared from $17 to $165 for a month’s supply. I thought it was a mistake. But it was not. Pharmacists at two different chains couldn’t explain the change. I set out to get an answer. Americans take a lot of prescription drugs — an estimated $326 billion in 2012. But even experts can’t fully explain the pricing. “One of the most confusing markets for consumers is located at the pharmacy counter,” wrote Joey Mattingly in U.S Pharmacist last year. “Numerous policies at different levels of government and the private sector have further complicated this market, creating a system nearly impossible for the average person to navigate… the complexity can be overwhelming for health care professionals, as well as the public.” When a new patented drug hits the market, the price is usually pretty high. But the reasons are understandable. “There’s a rigorous process for approval that can take 10 to 15 years, and a company can incur tens, even hundreds of millions of dollars,” says Lee Cusenbary, general counsel for San Antonio’s Mission Pharmacal. “To create a profit, new patented drugs may seem very expensive – for instance, when cholesterol-lowering drugs first came on the market. But when the patent runs out, other manufacturers can apply for FDA approval and sell for a lot less, since they don’t have the

investment up front. And if one maker’s generic gets too expensive, in a free market somebody else will usually undercut them.” Sounds good — but with no regulation of generic prices, their costs can vary wildly, too, depending on factors even pharmacists have difficulty pinning down.

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November 2013 OUR GUIDE TO YOUR MONTH

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Plan your month with our calendar of upcoming events in the community.

10 years old will discuss spiders’ role in the environment and explore their webs’ dimensions using geometric principles. It runs from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and is limited to 20 participants. To reserve a spot, call 207-3106 or 226-8339. The class is free but donations are suggested. The park is at 13203 Blanco Road.

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FitCitySA Fitness Challenge The Mayor’s

Fitness Council has started another initiative to get residents to move more, exercise more and eat more healthful foods. Logging in to www.fitcitysa.com will let you set up a profile to keep track of your efforts; the site also points out healthy eating options in your neighborhood. One resource for Challenge-related fitness activities is the San Antonio park system’s playgrounds, walking paths and bike trails. The parks also offer free Fitness in the Park programs at sites including McAllister Park, 13102 Jones Maltsberger Road; Phil Hardberger Park East, 13203 Blanco Road; and the Lou Hamilton Community Center, 10700 Nacogdoches Road. To find the latest schedule, go to http://www.sanantonio.gov/ parksandrec/fitness_in_the_parks.aspx. The city of San Antonio and the Mayor’s Fitness Council are challenging residents to continue shedding the pounds through exercise and activities at North Side parks. Photos by Sarah Sudhoff

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Brush Pickup Hollywood

Park residents’ brush will be picked up and removed if it is at the curb by 7 a.m.

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Veterans Day, which means

many federal, state, county and city offices are closed.

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Singles Professional Network The singles/

friendship group will host a happy hour at 5 p.m. at Kirby’s Steakhouse, just east of Stone Oak Parkway along Loop 1604. For more on the group, go to www.spn-sa.org.

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Spider Web Geometry A class at Phil Hardberger Park geared to students 7 to

The Hollywood Park City Council meets at

7:30 p.m., 2 Mecca Drive.

NORTH SAN ANTONIO RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION In observance

of November’s activities honoring veterans, the group welcomes Devin Schei from the Wounded Warrior Project of San Antonio as guest speaker during their meeting at 9:45 a.m. at the San Pedro Presbyterian Church, 14900 U.S. 281 North. For more, call Michele Bibb at 494-8197.

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Sons of the American Revolution The San Antonio

Chapter of the national organization will hold its monthly luncheon meeting at the Petroleum Club, 8620 N. New Braunfels Ave., at 11:30 a.m. Lunch costs $25. Reservations are required and should be made with Bob Clark, 4020871, or reservations@sarsat.org, by the Monday prior to the meeting. The chapter meets on the third Wednesday of the month (except for July and August).

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The Hill Country Village City Council meets at 5

p.m., 116 Aspen Lane.

The North East Independent School District is closed

for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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“The Nutcracker” The

Alamo City Dance Company, which is in residence at the San Antonio School for the Performing Arts, 12915 Jones Maltsberger Road, is taking reservations for its performances of the holiday staple. Shows are at 2 and 6 p.m. Dec. 21 and 2 p.m. Dec. 22. Tickets are $30 orchestra, $25 balcony for the performances, which will take place at McAllister Auditorium on the

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campus of San Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro Ave. To reserve seats, call the Alamo City Performing Arts Association box office at 495-0129 or visit the box office, at 12915 Jones Maltsberger.

Elsewhere in San Antonio Farmers & Ranchers Market Fresh vegetables weekly and fruits, grass-fed beef, eggs, baked goods, preserves, crafts and more are available on weekends year-round, rain or shine at the Alamo Quarry Market, 255 E. Basse Road, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.Sunday.

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Ripe: A Spirited Market at Eilan Sundays from 10

a.m. to 2 p.m., this market/ craft show/deli/food-truck event unfolds on or near the Promenade at Eilan Hotel, Resort & Spa, 17103 La Cantera Parkway. Cooking demonstrations and other culinary events are promised, too. Ongoing information is available through a link at www.eilanhotel.com.

through nov. 24

The Winds and Words of War An exhibit in

the Gallery of the Central Library, 600 Soledad St., displays 40 vintage patriotic posters from World War I. The posters were commissioned from the era’s top artists, illustrators, cartoonists and designers. The library is open daily and parking is available in the adjacent garage.

nov

Teach a Friend to Homebrew The San

Antonio Cerveceros, a group of craft brewers with a mission to educate the public, will set up shop on the grounds of Villa Finale, 401 King William St., from 1 to 7 p.m. and offer information about brewing processes and craft beers. There’s no admission charge, and participants 21 and older can try up to six beer samples. For more on the Cerveceros, go to http://sanantoniocerveceros.org/.

Younggun Kim The critically acclaimed pianist 2 will perform as part of a San Antonio International Piano Competition concert series. His public concert

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is 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 315 E. Pecan St. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 at the door; they can be purchased through a link at www.saipc.org, by emailing info@ saipc.org or by calling 655-0766.

Holiday Bazaar The Women’s Council of St. 2-3 Francis of Assisi Catholic Church has scheduled this year’s sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 2 and 9:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Nov. 3. Handmade items will be among the offerings of more than 50 vendors. There also will be a silent auction of items donated by vendors. The church is at 4201 De Zavala Road.

for a team, which includes breakfast, lunch (catered by the Dominion), Dominion member-for-a-day gift card and a goody bag. For more information or to register early, go to www.hsffe. com or contact Nancy Lopez by phone, 833-9304, or by email, philo@texas.net.

nov

Golf for a Cause The

Hispanic Sports Foundation for Education will hold its fifth annual Golf Tournament at the Dominion Golf and Country Club to raise scholarship funds for students at Our Lady of the Lake University. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., followed by breakfast (catered by Cha Cha’s Restaurant) and then the start of play. The cost is $200 per person or $1,000

nov

Sponsor a Soldier for Thanksgiving The Omni

San Antonio at the Colonnade is inviting the community to sponsor soldiers and their families at the hotel’s Thanksgiving Day Brunch. The hotel will sponsor a second soldier for every one whose meal is covered by the community. The buffet, which will run from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., costs $45 for adults, $41 for active-duty military personnel and $18 for children age 5 to 11, plus tax and a service charge; there’s no charge for children under 5. Call the hotel’s special-events line, 699-5803, to become a sponsor.

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Commentary continues from pg. 03 “It’s really complicated,” said Mark Richerson, pharmacy director at University Hospital. “The insurers’ prescription benefit, individual companies’ pricing schedules, wholesalers’ prices, dispensing fees at pharmacies…all are different.” The price of any generic drug at most big chains depends largely on the company’s formulary – a list of drugs the company may buy in bulk. Big price swings, Richerson says, “could be driven by any number of reasons. By the time you as a consumer get your prescription, it’s not only the manufacturer that’s part of the cycle; it’s also the supplier, insurer, the pharmacy… it gets very complex.” While the system is baffling, there’s something you can do: Start asking questions. Don’t expect doctors to be able to keep up with drug costs, especially given different pharmacy prices and individual insurance coverage. If you can’t afford a drug, ask about alternatives. Many doctors can also give you free samples of some expensive drugs. If your prescription is still under patent,

the manufacturer may have a rebate program with the pharmacy that will decrease or cover your insurance co-pay. And prices for some generics are so low at some chains or mail-order companies that you may actually save by not using your insurance co-pay. Again, you have to ask. Dr. Jeremy Bass, who often works with low-income patients in the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio’s resident psychotherapy program, gave me the best tip of all – GoodRx.com, a new, independent website that compares prices for thousands of drugs at most pharmacy chains. It also points you to free, no-strings coupons for most drugs (even pet meds) and offers useful info in understandable terms. I still believe something needs to be done to standardize prescription prices, or at least make them more transparent. Entrepreneurs such as GoodRx.com may help create that change. In the meantime, if drug prices make you sick, don’t have a heart attack. Instead, here’s my prescription: Become a savvier shopper. Email comments to syerkes@ salocallowdown.com.

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LOCAL LOWDOWN Take a quick look at what’s new in the community from opening and closings to news tidbits.

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Monday and Tuesday. For more, call 4027343 or visit www.nuttybuddiestoo.net.

4. The Great Taste Cafe, 16618 U.S.

281 North, Suite 2, is serving up sweet and savory crepes, spicy tamales, organic coffee, bagels, smoothies and salads. Food styles include French, organic and vegetarian. An outdoor patio is part of the design. Hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. For more, call 490-0600, visit http://TheGreatTasteCafe.com or check out the Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/TheGreatTasteCafe.

IN OTHER NEWS District 9 Councilwoman Elisa Chan,

1. Goodwill, 3730 N. Loop 1604 East, takes

donated items and re-sells them to help fund educational programs and services that help people find better jobs and build careers. Store hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. For more, call 924-8581. (See story on page 15)

2. Farm to Juice, 18730 Stone Oak

Parkway, Suite 100, is a local juice café selling fresh juice and other assorted raw, fresh healthy food items. It is located in the Stone Oak Plaza shopping center at the corner of Loop 1604 and Stone Oak Parkway. Hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. For more, call 3325853, visit www.farmtojuice.net or check out the Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/farmtojuice. (See story on page 16)

3. Lil’ Bobbies Food Court, 2923 Thousand Oaks Drive, Suite 5, is enjoying a re-opening in the H-E-B Shopping Center behind Bank of America, and now features Sophie’s Soups and Sandwiches, Nutrageous Nutty Buddies Too, The Rust Game Place and Lil’ Bobbies Italian Ice and Ice Cream. Culinary offerings include homemade panini sandwiches and soups; fresh roasted cinnamon, chocolate, spicy and salted nuts; chocolate-dipped cheesecake; smoked meats, cheeses, sausage and jerky; Blue Bell Ice Cream and Via Veneto Italian Ice. Opens at 10 a.m. daily, closed

47, who just won a re-election bid in May, stepped down Oct. 18 to challenge incumbent Dr. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels, for the Texas Senate District 25 seat in the March 2014 Republican primary. Campbell, who is in her first term, has enjoyed strong backing from Republicans and the tea party. The district includes the northern part of Bexar County, and covers Kendall and Comal counties as well as portions of Hays, Guadalupe and Travis counties. The Bexar County segment accounts for about half of the district’s constituents. The Taiwan-born Chan, who was first elected to council in 2009, could also face former Bexar County Commissioner Mike Novak during the GOP primary. Chan came under fire earlier this year for anti-gay comments leaked to the press, but political analysts say the statements strengthened her support among conservatives. She is president of Unintech Consulting Engineers on the North Side.

Carlton Soules, the representative for City Council District 10, has spearheaded an effort to create city-park “child safety zones” that bar convicted sexual predators from visiting the recreational areas or living within 1,000 feet of them. Variations of the ordinance are already in use in several other Texas cities. Under those laws, convicted offenders who already live near the parks are grandfathered in and allowed to remain in their homes. “Thanks to a 2006 opinion written by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, this resource is available to us,” Soules said in a newsletter. “The attorney general identified Child Safety Zones as a tool municipalities have to complement the state’s efforts to protect children from sex

offenders.” The registered sex offenders are listed in a state database maintained by the Department of Public Safety. In addition, Soules has been pushing an initiative that would ensure veteran-owned businesses are included in deliberations for city contracts.

The Tot Lot has opened in front of JC

Penney so the youngest visitors at North Star Mall will have their own special area. Geared for children up to 5 years old, the Tot Lot is an educationally inspired children’s soft play park featuring bold primary colors, letters, numbers, shapes and interactive sounds. Designed by Center Stage Productions and sponsored by Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, Tot Lot owes its development to the ongoing drought, officials said. “The water restrictions enacted by the city resulted

in the closure of the fountain formerly in front of the JC Penney store. The newly available space provided the perfect chance to create a play area for small children,” said Michelle Robertson, senior marketing manager for North Star and The Shops at La Cantera. Added Melissa Krause, director of strategic marketing and communications for Christus Santa Rosa Health System, “We pride ourselves on giving back to the community and this is the ideal fit. The mixture of fun and educational elements in the Tot Lot makes it a great place for kids and parents to enjoy together.”

San Antonio International Airport has partnered with Therapy Dogs Inc. and Delta Pet Partners of San Antonio on the Pups and Planes program. Visitors to the airport are

Farm to Juice offers a variety of cold-pressed fresh juices and other healthy products at the new store, 18730 Stone Oak Parkway. There is also a farmers’ market on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Photo by Collette Orquiz

now greeted by a new breed of volunteers — canines — in a program designed to reduce stress for passengers and assist visitors as they navigate through the complex. The program, the first of its kind in Texas, was launched in anticipation of the upcoming busy holiday travel season. “Traveling can sometimes create stress and anxiety, so the Pups and Planes program is a great opportunity to improve and enhance the customer’s experience,” said Aviation Director Frank Miller. “These furry, four-legged volunteers are a great addition to our airport customer service team.” Pups include QT the golden retriever, Saxon the pug, Travis the Doberman pinscher, Gracie the West Highland white terrier and Whiskers and Buddy, mix-breed pups.

The Hangar Tavern, 14532 Brook

Hollow Drive, celebrated its first anniversary Oct. 18. During October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the tavern donated a percentage of monthly sales to Susan G. Komen for the Cure-San Antonio. The Hangar is open 11 a.m.- 2 a.m. every day. For more, visit thehangartavern.com.

Boy Scout Troop 285, sponsored by

Coker United Methodist Church, 231 E. North Loop Road, recently conducted a service project led by Life Scout Eric Gibbons called “Operation Twelve Packs for the Troops,” which collected 337 softdrink 12-packs to be enjoyed by military visitors at the San Antonio USO. The Scouts have also served 1,500 meals at the USO.

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hen it’s time for the MacArthur High School Brahmas to take to the gridiron, one fan is guaranteed to be in the stands every Friday night in section C, row 33, seat 29. After all, he’s been coming to the football games for more than 55 years. Glen Bartholomew Sr., 95, has been an unwavering MacArthur fan since his oldest daughter Joyce enrolled as a freshman. “I buy six tickets every year—two for my son and I, two for my daughter and son-in -law and one for my other daughter and son-in-law,” Bartholomew said. “I like to see football and watch the kids.” Over the last five decades, Bartholomew has become an almost

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Glen Bartholomew Sr., 95, has been attending MacArthur High School sports events without fail for the last 55 years, an achievement that has made him part of the Brahmas ‘living history,’ said Principal Pete Martinez. Photo by Steven Gilmore

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Glen Jr. said the Booster Club continued to be a part of his parents’ social life long after his youngest sister graduated. “My mom always said if you cut her she’d bleed blue,” the son said, referring to MacArthur’s school colors of royal blue and white. The color of longtime rival Lee High School is red. “Mom loved the halftime show and Dad likes the end, when MacArthur wins. I’m happy that they stayed involved,” the son said. “It meant a lot to them and my dad has a lot of friendships at MacArthur.” The elder Bartholomew is full of fun historical facts about MacArthur and can still remember when the school — which opened in 1951 — was originally named Northeast Rural High School. The school changed its name in 1959 when Lee was built. Bartholomew recalled that he once helped mark off the football field when games were still played at the MacArthur campus. Another time, he even rode a double-decker bus to get to a football game. Today the games are played at the Blossom Athletic Center and Heroes Stadium, both part of the North East Independent School District. Even now when he returns to the school, he’s greeted like a legend. “My dad is the Energizer Bunny,” Glen Jr. said. “He just keeps going and going. If someone came to him and said MacArthur needed something, he’d try to make it happen.” In October 2005, then-NEISD Superintendent Richard Middleton presented Bartholomew with a memorial plaque at Comalander Stadium at Blossom Athletic Center. A street has also been named after him called Bartholomew Way. “The first thing he said when he heard he had a street was he wanted to put a tollbooth on it,” his son joked. “I wanted to make money off it,” his father quipped. “It really meant a lot to me. It’s something that they can’t take away from you and people will remember. My wife and I really enjoyed our time at MacArthur.” Glen Bartholomew Sr. is a link to the proud traditions of the school, Martinez said. “He’s got some great stories and he’s fascinating to listen to,” the principal added. “His passion for the school goes back before I was born and I love to hear those stories.” Bartholomew, who turns 96 in December, said that unless God has other plans, you will find him next fall in section C, row 33, seat 29 cheering on the players.

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Challengers include tea-party favorite Donna Campbell On that farewell October day, she closed the door on an important chapter of her life and embarked on a new journey as she steered her ship in the race for the Texas Senate in the GOP primary March 4. “I believe I have a lot to offer, and I can take my knowledge and experience to continue to represent people at a higher capacity,” the Republican candidate said. “It’s exciting what you can do at the state Legislature, and you need to have people with conservative views who are strong enough to stand up and fight for the right things.” In September, Chan announced her intent to resign from the council and run against tea party incumbent Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels, for Senate District 25. It covers six counties including Travis, Comal, Kendall and parts of Bexar, Hayes and Guadalupe. About 1 million residents live in the district. If elected, Chan’s goal is to represent

Elisa Chan, a San Antonio businesswoman and former District 9 councilwoman, says she has plenty to offer the voters of state Senate District 25. Photo by Josh Huskin

conservative interests and ensure that Texas continues to experience sound economic growth, she said. She also plans to fight

wasteful government spending and would like to explore new policies regarding energy and education. “I think I will do well (as a legislator) because I have shown to people what I can do and because of my strong, conservative values,” she said. “Also, being a small-business owner is a tough job. You are the one who has to worry about payroll and putting all your assets on the line. I have a good sense of what business owners think about regulation.” As for her political platform, the mother of a 13-year-old daughter said she plans to “campaign for the job on my records, qualifications, experience and what I can offer voters.” David Crockett, a Trinity University professor of political science and chairman of the Political Science Department, believes Chan has quite a challenge. “She faces a burden because she has to take out an incumbent and another opponent. So it’s going to be tough to win the primary against Donna Campbell,” Crockett said. “She has to hope no one gets a majority. So she would hope at best that she comes in second and for it to go into a runoff.”

Campbell, an emergency-room physician, unseated longtime San Antonio incumbent Jeff Wentworth in the 2012 GOP primary and Democrat John Courage in the general election by a 66 percent to 33 percent margin. Crockett also thinks the controversy this summer in which Chan weathered a political firestorm over negative remarks about the gay community in light of a nondiscrimination ordinance has hurt her with voters outside her own sphere of influence. “You could make the argument that it’s helped her because she’s running in a conservative district,” Crockett said. “I think it’s hurt her because it’s branded her as the candidate who, when on City Council, made some inflammatory remarks about the nondiscrimination ordinance. And her opponent might use it against her. On top of that she’s running against two other people in the primary, one of whom (the incumbent) has given her ideological base no reason to switch from her to Chan.” Former Bexar County Commissioner Mike Novak is also facing off against Chan in the GOP primary. The general election — which likely will draw a challenger from the

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orth East Independent School District Superintendent Brian Gottardy kept his place as the second highest-paid ISD chief in the San Antonio area, even with a only a modest bump in pay. At $265,200 a year, he is second only to Brian Woods, superintendent of the larger Northside ISD. “We continue to grow every year,” said Aubrey Chancellor, spokeswoman for NEISD. The district has 68,000 students. Two new elementary schools, a new middle school under construction and a major technology initiative make the superintendent’s job a dynamic one. The job also comes with constant wrangling with school funding and testing issues in the Legislature and agencies.

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who stayed on to June 30. While the raise might be modest, the perks of the job minimize out-of-pocket expenses. Gottardy’s contract gives him a $1,000-a-month auto allowance, fully paid family health care coverage and a communications allowance of $600 a month for phone, other mobile devices and home office. It also comes with an $18,000 annual retirement contribution and an $80,000 group life insurance policy. Superintendent pay, as with pay for coaches, is often misunderstood relative to teacher salaries, insiders say. Coaches often make more because they are teaching classes, but some also have extended working years beyond the typical 187 work-day year of a teacher. Some coaches start training athletes before the school year starts, and work long days and weekends, officials said. Others also have to be certified to drive buses to take athletes to games, especially in small districts. Superintendents, likewise, work outside business hours with school board meetings and public forums. They also are 12-month employees with just two to three weeks of vacation and school

holidays during the academic year. Last year, 44 percent of returning superintendents did not receive a pay increase, according to a survey by the Texas Association of School Boards and the Texas Association of School Administrators. The results are based on 639 Texas districts responding to the survey. Results for the new school year won’t be released until November. Those who did report a pay raise got an average of 2.5 percent compared to a 10year low of 1.6 percent the previous year. But the average superintendent pay was up by 3.5 percent overall for an average of $127,358, according to the TASB and TASA. Average salaries for superintendents started at $86,782 in small districts with less than 500 students. The average for districts of more than 50,000 students was $281,722. State Rep. Stefani Carter, R-Dallas, filed a bill in the Legislature that would require school district voters to approve a superintendent pay raise recommended by the school board. The bill was sent to the House Public Education Committee in mid-February and never came up for a committee vote.

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hen somebody thinks of San Antonio’s traditional sports, what usually comes to mind are the exploits of the San Antonio Spurs, Friday night high school football or the city’s long love affair with minor-league baseball. Hockey, especially youth hockey, generally does not head the list of local athletics. However, the Alamo City has a history with the sport, dating back to the mid-1990s with the introduction of the minor league San Antonio Iguanas and San Antonio Dragons franchises. It has been carried forward with the Spurs-owned Rampage. With thousands of transplanted residents from across the country calling the city home, it was only natural these new Texans would bring with them a growing appreciation for hockey — even giving rise to amateur hockey

Teams from the growing San Antonio Youth Hockey Association practice at the Ice & Golf Center at Northwoods on Henderson Pass. Photo by Josh Huskin

organizations for adults and youths, including the thriving San Antonio Youth Hockey Association, which is based on the North Side. Teams from SAYHA compete in the North Texas Hockey League. They play and practice at the Ice & Golf Center at Northwoods, 17530 Henderson Pass. The association can range from five to six teams, with anywhere from 100 or more players. Teams begin at age 9-10, the Squirt

level; then age 11-12, Peewee; 13-14, Bantam; and 15-18, Midget teams. “I believe that the interest (in hockey) was spurred from the CHL (Central Hockey League) teams that formed in South Texas like the Iguanas and the Dragons,” said SAYHA president Liz Anguiano. “This has also eventually evolved into the AHL (American Hockey League) Rampage here now. All these professional teams have assisted in

some way with the youth hockey here in SA. Now, SAYHA has the Junior Rampage, which is the result of a partnership with the (San Antonio) Rampage Association (through Spurs Sports and Entertainment).” The season for the Junior Rampage teams begins with a tournament over the Labor Day weekend and ends with the finals of the playoffs during the second week of March. Teams play 20 games a season against competition from Austin, Dallas, Houston and Odessa, and as far away as Oklahoma City. “The winner of their division receives a banner and the ‘cup,’ which is a large trophy with all the various winning teams’ names engraved on the outside,” said Anguiano, who has four sons playing hockey in the league. “Proudly, San Antonio has won several seasons and our banners are on display in the ice rink at Northwoods.” Given the fact the sport is still relatively new to this part of the country, the quality of play is high and it is extremely competitive, supporters said. “The competition level is quite good,” said Olivier Bourgoin, a long-time fan of the sport and father of one of the

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and meetings, as well as nearby trails and picnic tables — debuted in September during a ceremony attended by hundreds of guests including local VIPs. The center, reached from the Northwest Military Highway entrance, provides indoor classes while complementing the outdoor classes on the north end of the park. Education is the main focus, and sessions are held rain or shine. The programs are open to schools and youth groups, but there are also adult lectures, workshops and discussions. Topics cover native plants, birds, insects and reptiles, while water conservation, sustainability and more will be offered next year. The park was established in 2007 after the city purchased 311 acres of what used to be the Voelcker Dairy Farm. Voters approved a bond issue to “dedicate it as a parkland for future generations,” according to the Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy website. The center, designed by Lake Flato Architects Inc. and built by Guido Brothers Construction, houses several offices, and a classroom and gathering

hall that can be rented by the public for meetings and events starting in January. Sandy Jenkins, the parks project manager, said the hall can hold up to 200 people. The 7,580-square-foot hall overlooks the savannah portion of the park. The wide glass doors can open to let in a breeze, but they also can be replaced with screens to keep out any pests. The hall also has a serving kitchen and dimming lights hanging from the ceiling. “We have a lot of capacity for people to be able to come and learn about a variety of things — water, solar panels, you name it,” Jenkins said. The building also has a rain-collection system that includes an underground water-storage system and retention basin. Along the new 1.84-mile savannah path, local artist Anne Wallace created a sculpture installation based on the history of the area called “The Golden Age.” It simulates wildfire across the prairie in a series of nine sculptures with pieces reflecting the sun and moving in the wind. The building, built from natural elements such as wood, was designed

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second vote on the already-approved facility. Outside of the public arena, Chan juggles a busy schedule as wife, mom and company president, the last of which involves the strategic planning of the engineering and design firm, as well as overseeing the finances. “I’m very good with numbers,” said Chan, who received her graduate degree in computer science at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Chan and her husband built Unintech from the ground up, starting with one office in San Antonio and then expanding to Austin with some 45 employees at both locations. Company projects have ranged from building hotels and retail centers for the private sector to roads, bridges and schools for the public sector. Chan, who is the middle sibling between an older sister and a younger brother, was born in Taiwan and then moved to Brazil with her family. In 1980, her father relocated the family to Beijing to be reunited with his father after 20 years of no communication because of strict Communist rule. The businesswoman came to San Antonio alone in 1988 to study at UTSA.

Ice continues from pg. 12 league’s players. Bourgoin is also a writer for LOCAL Community News. He added: “First of all, there is a mandatory ‘leveling’ tournament that is held in Dallas prior to each season, over the Labor Day weekend. During the course of the tournament, and based on its results, teams are placed in divisions of semi-equal strength in order to create competition on a more fair level and an experience where there is better parity.” Though it is not a sport that traditionally lends itself to the blazing South Texas climate, interest is growing in hockey, a coach said. “Just like football is a passion for people in the South, kids in the North grow up loving the game of hockey,” said Junior Rampage assistant coach David Stewart. “Up north you will find kids out on the street playing road hockey or on frozen ponds or homemade ice rinks in the winter, so they play the game all year. Obviously, our weather doesn’t cooperate down south to make kids think about a winter sport. Due to lack of hockey knowledge in the South, it makes our pool of kids that have been introduced to the game very small. Ice time is also a huge issue in the South.” San Antonio and Austin only have one ice rink in each city. Still, the teams

in SAYHA continue to excel, supporters said. The Peewee team even won this year’s 10th Annual Labor Day Texas Shoot-Out Tournament in Dallas. Officials said 108 teams from across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado and Oregon participated. “I can’t think of a more exciting youth sport to watch than ice hockey,” Anguiano said. “The parents and players that are a part of this association are more like family to us. And, how unique it is to tell others that you play ice hockey in South Texas.” While the one-timer, the blue line or the power play may never become as much a part of local sports fans’ vocabulary as the slam dunk, the line of scrimmage or the double play, the game is still growing in popularity. “The benefit (of junior hockey) is that it is wildly good at team-building and self-esteem,” said team parent Marc Schneider, whose two sons also are members of SAYHA. “It is highly social and they can use it to make friends in almost any large American city. It is unique, which makes them feel special at school. (Hockey) is not easy, which also makes them feel special and highly achieved.” For more information on SAYHA, visit the website at www.sanantonioyouthhockey. com. The Northwoods ice center can be reached at 490-9550.

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nown for retail stores offering affordable prices and a variety of gently used items, Goodwill Industries has recently opened a 14,000-squarefoot outlet on the far North Side. The facility also contains a community center to provide educational programs and career assistance. Marla Jackson, the president and CEO of Goodwill Industries San Antonio, said in a prepared statement the agency is thrilled to expand its retail presence to 3730 N. Loop 1604 East at Bulverde Road. “Our retail stores are vital in supporting Goodwill’s mission in changing lives through the power of

work,” Jackson said. “Revenue from our stores is invested in education, training and programs that help people find employment and strengthen our local communities.” The sleek and updated new store carries a wide selection of donated household items, furniture, jewelry, books, clothing and more. The new store also features an expanded processing center for donations to move new merchandise faster to the sales floor, officials said. Goodwill, which was formed as a Christian outreach effort in Boston in 1902 to help the poor find jobs, got its start in San Antonio in 1945 on the South Side. The 1604/Bulverde Road store

is Goodwill’s 18th outlet in a 24-county area that includes New Braunfels, Seguin and Laredo. Goodwill’s mission to help the less-fortunate relies on shoppers and donors knowing the agency’s retail outlets are the “ultimate thrift-shopping destination for the area,” Jackson said. Sales and donations help fund programs and services for the community. “The store is more than just a great place to shop or drop off household items. It also increases Goodwill’s ability to fund services that help put people to work,” Jackson said. Store hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Goodwill has opened a new retail outlet on the Northeast Side — its 18th store in the region — and provides a larger processing center for donations and a community center offering educational and career assistance. Photos by Collette Orquiz

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arm to Juice was born in August when Robert and Lisa Baughn opened the healthy juice and food shop at 18730 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite 100, at the corner of Loop 1604. It was a natural fit for Lisa, a nurse practitioner interested in the health values of juicing, and Robert, an entrepreneur who went from a tight size-38 waist to a trim size 32 with a healthy diet that included juicing. Juices at the shop in Stone Oak Plaza range from anti-inflammatory blends to detox, energy, memory and weight loss. The owners say the juices are not only good for you — they taste good, too. “Some people do it to lose weight, some to be healthier; some say it makes

their nails, skin and hair better,” said Robert Baughn. “If a customer wants a different blend, we do custom juices.” Customers on a recent Friday afternoon included folks just trying to be healthier and fitness trainers picking up a weekly supply of juice or several selected meals pre-ordered from Eat Well SA, a firm that makes healthy meals and partners with Farm to Juice (each carries the other’s products).

The Baughns, on the second and fourth Saturdays, have added a farmers’ market inside the shop, with products including fresh produce, jams, jellies, preserves and farm-made cheeses. For many newcomers, the most popular juice is Krazy Kale, a mix of apple, grapes, kale, red cabbage, spinach and strawberries. The fresh, cold-pressed juices last up to five days refrigerated (if you can resist them that long). Hint: Be sure to try the raw, youngcoconut yogurt with a topping of ground almonds, pecans, dates and cinnamon. Hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondayFriday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Employees such as Brenna Frye (left) — known as juice farmers — press every fruit and vegetable at Farm to Juice by hand, and are well-versed in helping customers pick out a drink (far left) to enjoy whether for health benefits or just taste. Photos by Collette Orquiz

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ost home sellers in the San Antonio area are getting their initial asking price as the inventory of available single-family residential homes for sale shrank in September, according to the San Antonio Board of Realtors. In fact, inventories dipped to the lowest level in six years in September to an estimated 4.6 months supply, with sales closing in an average of 70 days, SABOR’s analysis of Multiple Listing Service data found. The more houses are on the market, the more likely the seller is to negotiate a lower price or walk away for a sweeter deal, so shrinking inventory is seen as another sign of recovery, experts said. That held true for neighborhoods in the 78216, 78232 and 78247 ZIP codes between Blanco and Judson roads, where median prices rose, inventories shrank to three months or less and houses sold significantly faster than September 2012. “We have seen our inventory getting smaller and smaller all year, making this more of a competitive market,” said SABOR Chairman Steven Gragg. “Low inventory could result in sellers receiving multiple bids on homes located in prime locations or

being able to sell closer to their asking price.” September’s average sales price was up 7 percent from the same month last year to $205,728 and the median price also was up 7 percent to $168,700. That mirrors the year-to-date average and median prices and increases for the first nine months of the year, SABOR officials said. The number of houses sold in the San Antonio area in September climbed by nearly a fourth to 2,031 closed deals. In the 78216 ZIP code, the median sold price was up only 0.5 percent to $135,000, but the houses that sold moved in an average of 71 days, compared to 125 days for the same month last year, according to data from the Texas Market Trends Report database. The median home sales in the 78232 area were up 10.6 percent to $209,500 for the month and inventory dropped to three months from 5.3 months last September. Closed sales also were up by nine deals to 38 houses sold for the month. The average number of days on the market shrank to 78 days from 129 last year. For the 78247 area, the median sales price was up $13.1 percent to $150,000 and closed sales increased by nine with 77 deals in September. Inventory shrank from three months to 2.3 months.

206 Springwood Ln

$155,000

1,984

1956

78216

233 Linda Dr

$210,000

1,862

1951

78216

222 Beechwood Ln

$215,000

2,293

1957

78216

127 Sharon Dr

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1954

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207 Beechwood Ln

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2013

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78216

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1,732

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78247

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$158,000

1,959

1975

78247

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$194,000

2,298

1984

78247

13533 Dutch Myrtle

$149,900

1,676

1980

78232

3710 Colter Rd

$175,000

2,240

1987

78247

15014 Digger Dr

$209,900

2,181

1992

78247

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$142,000

1,584

1992

78247

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$219,900

2,350

1977

78247

210 Tammy Drive

$144,900

1,825

1962

78216

15009 Winter View Dr

$117,500

1,296

1983

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16214 Rocky Crk

$118,900

1,360

1984

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5815 Cypress Bend St

$145,000

2,259

1979

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Street Address

List Price

SQ. FT.

Built

ZIP

2208 Lotus Blossom St

$85,000

1,512

1973

78247

3911 Briar Hollow St

$99,999

1,431

1977

78247

326 Stonewood St

$250,000

2,417

1979

78216

2430 Thrasher Oak

$210,000

2,575

1991

78232

2410 Moss Terrace

$149,000

1,387

1983

78232

78247

Median sold price

sept-12

$134,289

$189,500

$132,650

sept-13

$135,000

$209,500

$150,000

New listings

sept-12

sept-13

Average days on market

sept-12

125

129

sept-13

Closed sales

Recent

78216

sept-12

sept-13

Under contract

sept-12

sept-13

Months supply of inventory

sept-12

3.5

5.3

sept-13

2.3

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