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ALAMO HEIGHTS KING WILLIAM MONTE VISTA OLMOS PARK TERRELL HILLS VOL. 3, ISSUE 4 OCTOBER 2014 INSIDE SMART-METER CONTROVERSY CAUSING STATIC IN ALAMO HEIGHTS PG.23 Critics cite fire and privacy issues, CPS Energy says wireless technology is safe Father and son team up to present new seafood styles with the debut of this Southtown restaurant. A new gun store on Austin Highway offers a broad selection of firearms and accessories, with a focus on customer service. EAT LOCAL Starfish Global Seafood PG. 29 BUY LOCAL Ranger Firearms PG. 28 PG. 24 LOCAL SOCIETY on the scene of the latest parties Bringing you the most recent news and latest trends in health care INSIDE COMMUNITY NEWS MEDICAL GUIDE PG.15 Salon owner who beat breast cancer is giving back to those with disease Surviving with style in ’09 PG.15 Discover the city through LOCAL deals from restaurants, retailers and services in your community, and save money while you do it! COUPONS INSIDE FANTASTIC DEALS pg. 31 Department using the devices a year before national call for action Alamo Heights police report benefits of body cameras WWW.SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM PG. 21

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This month in LOCAL Zone 1: Smart-Meters are causing controversy static in Alamo Heights as critics cite fire and privacy issues while CPS Energy says the wireless technology is safe, Breast cancer survivor and salon owner gives back to those with the disease, and Alamo Heights Police Department are using body cameras for a trial year before national call for action. If you missed it in your mailbox, read it online now!

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Page 1: LOCAL: Alamo Heights, Monte Vista, Olmos Park, Downtown, King William, Terrell Hills, October 2014

ALAMO HEIGHTS KING WILLIAM MONTE VISTA OLMOS PARK TERRELL HILLSVOL 3 ISSUE 4 OCTOBER 2014

INSIDE

SMART-METER CONTROVERSY CAUSING STATIC IN ALAMO HEIGHTS

PG23

Critics cite fire and privacy issues CPS Energy says wireless technology is safe

Father and son team up to present new seafood styles with the debut of this Southtown restaurant

A new gun store on Austin Highway offers a broad selection of firearms and accessories with a focus on customer service

EAT LOCAL Starfish Global SeafoodPG 29

BUY LOCALRanger FirearmsPG 28

PG 24 LOCAL SOCIETY on the scene of the latest parties

Bringing you the most recent news and latest trends in health care

INSIDE

COMMUNITY NEWS

MEDICAL GUIDEPG15

Salon owner who beat breast cancer is giving back to those with disease

Surviving with style in rsquo09

PG15

Discover the city through LOCAL deals from restaurants retailers and services in your community and save money while you do it

COUPONS INSIDEFANTASTIC DEALS

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Department using the devices a year before national call for action

Alamo Heights police report benefits of body cameras

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Serving the residents of Alamo Heights Olmos Park Terrell Hills Monte Vista and surrounding communities

Open 247 for lifersquos emergencies

JONES MALTSBERGER

210-638-4159

Metropolitan Methodist Hospital Quality ER Care Now Open in your Neighborhood

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Here is what you can expect at Metropolitan Methodist Emergency Center at the Quarry

bull Convenient location and parking

bull Short wait times

bull On-site emergency treatment and imaging services for adults and children

bull Emergency-trained physicians and staff all with extensive emergency treatment experience

bull The same quality care you will find at the Metropolitan Methodist Hospital Emergency Room

bull Proud supporter of the Alamo Heights School District

Serving the residents of Alamo Heights Olmos Park Terrell Hills Monte Vista and surrounding communities

Open 247 for lifersquos emergencies

JONES MALTSBERGER

210-638-4159

Metropolitan Methodist Hospital Quality ER Care Now Open in your Neighborhood

EMERgENCy CaRE wHEN aNd wHERE yOu NEEd it

President Harold J LeesPublisherGregg RosenfieldEDITORIALExecutive EditorThomas EdwardsNews StaffCollette Orquiz Bain Serna and Will WrightContributing WritersOlivier J Bourgoin Rose Mary Budge Joyce Hotchkiss JE Jordan Carole Miller Eric Moreno and Susan Yerkes

ARTCreative DirectorFlorence D EdwardsProduction DesignerPete MoralesContributing PhotographersJosh Huskin and Rudy B OrnelasContributing IllustratorJeremiah Teutsch

Reproduction in whole or in part without our permission is prohibited 2014 Helen Publishing LLC and Local Community News LLC all rights reserved

For advertising customer service or editorial please call us at 210-338-8842 or write to us at Local Community News4204 Gardendale Ste 201San Antonio TX 78229

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THOMAS EDWARDSEXECUTIVE EDITOR

Irsquom talking about homeowners and property owners associations

It surprises me that we donrsquot hear more often from all the associations in the neighborhoods covered by LOCAL Community News

While many of these associations rely on Facebook newsletters and websites to get their message out it is still doubtful in this on-the-go age their communications about events and

Its OK to share good news

ometimes the most important news comes

from the most unlikely sources

And some of the most quiet

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ADVERTISINGAdvertising DirectorJaselle LunaAccount ManagerKelly Jean GarzaControllerKeith SandersREADER SERVICEMailing Address4204 Gardendale Ste 201 SA TX 78229Fax(210) 6169677

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developments reach all their membersThese associations should consider

designating a public relations person to submit newsworthy events to LOCAL Think of us as another way to bridge the gap between association leadership and the homeowners or property owners

The entertainment media enjoys portraying these associations as control freaks obsessing over the width of a driveway or the color of paving stones mdash ever see ldquoOver the Hedgerdquo or ldquoThe Simpsonsrdquo mdash but the truth is these people are also doing good work in their communities by coordinating activities that improve the quality of life

Wersquod love to hear about those developments We want to tell those stories and dispel the stereotypes

Itrsquos as easy as sending a note to tedwardssalocallowdowncom or to our tips file at tipssalocallowdowncom

Silence is deafening If these associations have a success story we urge them to share it with the rest of the world

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I CAN SEE HOW POLICE CAN GET FRUSTRATED WITH PANHANDLERS

LOCAL COMMENTARY

Blessed to give Or just illegal by SUSAN YERKES

Police Chief William McManus will retire from the force to take a $200000-plus job at CPS Energy in December But before he goes hersquos pushing a pet project that would penalize both panhandlers and folks who give them money food or ldquoanything of valuerdquo

Itrsquos hard for me to imagine why McManus who is generally well-liked and widely respected would feel strongly enough about his proposed anti-giving ordinance to promise to pitch it aggressively to the City Councilrsquos Public Safety Committee later this month

I can see how police can get frustrated with panhandlers From the wild-haired guy waving an ldquoANYTHING HELPSrdquo placard in the median of a busy street to the downtown sidewalk loungers trolling for spare change beggars can range from irritating to downright dangerous

That was McManusrsquo argument back in 2011 when he helped push and pass a city ordinance making it illegal to ask for money within 50 feet of crosswalks ATMs bank doors bus stops check-cashing businesses restaurants parking meters and other favorite panhandling posts There are also ordinances that ban asking for money on city streets

Those measures may well have curbed some public panhandling but it still persists The poor will always be with us And some of the poor will always be more aggressive than others about asking ldquothem who haverdquo for handouts

McManusrsquo tough anti-panhandling stance is not new In his prior posts in Dayton and Minneapolis he proposed laws both to prohibit panhandling and

if that wasnrsquot doable (therersquos this pesky constitutional-rights argument about freedom of speech) to force panhandlers to obtain official licenses to beg Itrsquos hard to imagine the wild-haired guy with the sign or the sidewalk loungers going through the governmental red tape to get a begging license

Finding ways to discourage people from asking for money food or shelter can be tricky Just making rules defining who has a ldquogoodrdquo reason to ask is a challenge Does the wild-haired newspaper hawker standing in the median collecting cash for his corporate employer have a more legally acceptable right to be there than the wild-haired guy flying a hand-scrawled sign

It would be great if we all could know in advance exactly how our donations will be used so we support only behavior we approve But even the biggest most respectable charities canrsquot always guarantee what we give them will be spent on what we value Of course it ought to be against the law to solicit other peoplersquos money on false pretenses Oh wait mdash it already is

We already have ordinances prohibiting panhandling being a public nuisance buying illegal drugs public drunkenness and just about every single behavior this new ordinance purportedly aims to help stop

But targeting the givers is a new twist In politics ldquopopularrdquo counts So

itrsquos highly unlikely City Council will pass an anti-giving ordinance The potential for blowback ranging from the inevitable court challenges to the possibility of a miserly national image for the city is too great

Perhaps the one good thing McManusrsquo quixotic quest can do is make us all think more constructively about how to deal with the dispossessed and how to give to those in need in more truly helpful ways Perhaps it will create new and positive public dialogue about the poor who are mentally ill or rampant drug and alcohol addiction

Or who knows Perhaps now that the flood of undocumented immigrants across the Texas border has reportedly slowed down those gun-toting anti-government militia folks who went down to ldquohelprdquo the Border Patrol will find a new mission mdash coming to San Antonio to help our cops stop the panhandling and the giving for good

It may well be more blessed to give than

to receive But if San Antoniorsquos top cop has his way either act

could get you in trouble

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Drivers hang up

For that reason San Antonio is moving in the right direction with a total ban on cellphone use while driving including texting unless a hands-free device is used

The San Antonio proposal is in addition to a new state law that makes it illegal to dial text or otherwise use a cellphone in a school zone unless there is an emergency or the driver has pulled over

Outgoing San Antonio Police Chief William McManus has argued the last few years for a full ban on mobile devices

In 2010 the city prohibited using a hand-held mobile device (except for dialing telephone numbers or talking to another person) while driving a vehicle with a fine not to exceed $200 per violation

In the time since the ban was approved by the City Council police report there have been more than 1900 accidents attributed to distracted motorists using handheld mobile devices Six of those involved fatalities

Distracted drivers are the No 1 menace on the road right now

and 28 resulted in serious injuriesMeanwhile officers since 2009 have

also issued 7038 citations to drivers using handheld mobile devices

Some argue that existing distracted-driver laws are adequate but police say they are virtually unenforceable

District 10 Councilman Mike Gallagher is pushing for the total prohibition on cellphone use

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that a driver conversing on a cellphone is 30 percent more likely to be involved in a wreck

According to Gallagher 23 cities in Texas including San Antonio have some sort of texting ban

Itrsquos already well known that driving and texting take a driverrsquos attention away from the road decreasing hand-eye coordination and response time

Best advice Two hands on the wheel and two eyes on the road

Gallagherrsquos call to toughen the distracted-driver law is not about too much government control Instead it is a means to keep everyone safer on area roadways

-The Local Community News editorial board includes Harry Lees Gregg Rosenfield and Thomas Edwards

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ldquoEDUCATION BY DESIGNrdquo This exhibit displaying a slice of San Antonio architectural history is

subtitled ldquoDrawings From the Collection of Ford Powell amp Carson 1939-1970rdquo The recently discovered drawings include images of Trinity University buildings from the 1950s to the rsquo70s student drawings from the art school in La Villita that were in the collection of architect OrsquoNeil Ford who also taught there and alternative proposals for the design of the Tower of the Americas The exhibit is in Trinityrsquos Michael and Noemi Neidorff Art Gallery Hours are 1 to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday and there is no admission charge

PROMOTING WOMEN IN THE DIGITAL WORLD Trinity Universityrsquos Lennox

Seminar Series will focus on Women and Technology Closing the Gender Gap in

Technology and Entrepreneurship Dates and speakers include Oct 8 ndash Kimberly Hambuchen NASA robotics engineer Oct 13 ndash Trinity grads Amara Keller Patty Wolf and Aly Miller in a Young Women Programmers Panel Oct 27 ndash Erin Pettigrew vice president for business development at Gawker Media speaking on ldquoWomen in Technology A Firsthand Look at How Wersquore Making Itrdquo and Nov 3 ndash Amy McDonald Sanjideh who worked on ldquoShrekrdquo and ldquoHow to Train Your Dragonrdquo discussing her work as a technical program manager responsible for launching quality improvements to ads served on publisher sites through the Google Display Network All lectures are at 730 pm but for specific venues call 999-8113

ART WITH LEGO BRICKS The San Antonio Botanical Garden has a garden-inspired installation ndash 27

pieces of sculpture made entirely of Legos 500000 of them Sean Kenney a New York artist has designed and built 14 displays around the grounds featuring birds animals plants and humans Admission costs $8 to $10 the Botanical Garden is at 555 Funston Place at North New Braunfels Avenue It is open from 9 am to 5 pm daily

HOWDY NIGHT Itrsquos time for the annual Alamo Heights High School homecoming parade

that begins at Cambridge Elementary School 1001 Townsend Ave and heads up Broadway to the high school 6900 Broadway for a pep rally and carnival The parade starts at 415 pm booths and the carnival get under way 5-7 pm and the pep rally is 715 pm The homecoming game is 730 pm Oct 10 against Seguin

TRINITY UNIVERSITY ALUMNI WEEKEND A host of activities will fill the weekend including

receptions by area of study ndash math and science communications and education ndash as well as by class year with 50 yearsrsquo worth of reunions An all-alumni dinner is scheduled for Oct 10 and there will be a golf tournament that day the Trinity-University of Chicago football game Oct 11 is also part of the fun A

full lineup and links to register are at webtrinityedux9953xml

MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK ART SHOW This exhibit presented by High Wire Arts and

VSA Texas has its opening from 6 to 9 pm Oct 10 at High Wire 326 W Josephine St The show will feature works by more than a dozen San Antonio artists who live with mental illness After the opening the show will be available for viewing during High Wirersquos regular hours 9 am-1 pm Monday through Friday Mental Illness Awareness Week Oct 5-11 recognizes the challenges of dealing with mental illness and celebrates the victories of patients and their loved ones

NEW WORLD FOODS To mark Hispanic Heritage Month the San Antonio

Public Library is presenting a series of programs at its branches including this look at now-common and popular foods originating in Central and South America ndash avocados jalapentildeos jicama and more An open-air market will be created as part of the all-day program ndash 10 am to 6 pm ndash at the Tobin Branch Library at Oakwell 4134 Harry Wurzbach Road

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SCHOOL BOARD The North East Independent School District board is scheduled to

meet at 530 pm 8961 Tesoro Drive Call 407-0553 to confirm dates and timesprior to meetings

ALAMO HEIGHTS The City Council is scheduled to meet at 530 pm on Oct 13 and

again at the same time Oct 27 The council has been meeting in the temporary city facility 1248 Austin Highway Suite 220 but could be returning to the renovated City Hall Call 822-3331 to confirm location

TERRELL HILLS The City Council meets at 5 pm in City Hall 5100 N New Braunfels Ave

BRITISH NOVELIST SPEAKS Zadie Smith an award-winning British novelist whose work

has touched on race class and identity will speak at Trinity University as a guest of the Stieren Arts Enrichment Series Her presentation ldquoAn Evening with Zadie Smith a Reading with Commentaryrdquo is 8 pm in the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall The lecture is free and open to the public

OLMOS PARK The City Council meets 6 pm in City Hall 120 W El Prado Drive

SCHOOL BOARD Alamo Heights Independent School District trustees are scheduled

to meet at 7 pm in the board room at Central Office 7101 Broadway

WOMEN IN THE WORLD TEXAS WITW is a media organization that focuses on discussing and

offering solutions for issues and problems confronting women around the globe Its Texas program co-hosted by Tina Brown will include Gloria Steinem Diane von Furstenberg Eva Longoria former US Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison and San Antoniorsquos Aaronetta Pierce Mayor Ivy Taylor and City Manager Sheryl Sculley Presentations by global activists and local military spouses are also on tap Tickets range from $50 to $100 and are available at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre box office and through Ticketmaster The program begins at 9 am at the Empire Theater 226 N St Maryrsquos St

DANCE WITH THE DEAD The ldquodeadrdquo at this annual Halloween ball are partygoers dressed as

famous or infamous Texans of years past and

everyone is encouraged to come in costume The event at the Institute of Texan Cultures features a live band and also includes an art slam a Dia de los Muertos exhibit and a cash bar ghost tours are available for an extra charge The party which is for adults 21 and older runs from 8 to 1130 pm Tickets cost $25 and ghost tours are $10 for ITC members itrsquos $20 and $5 A $500 table for eight includes wine and food a ghost tour and other goodies For more call 458-2300 or go to wwwTexanCulturescom The Institute is at 801 E Cesar Chavez Blvd

BOOTANICA FALL FESTIVAL The San Antonio Botanical Garden has lined up a variety

of events for families including a costume parade for children and trick-or-treating on WaterSaver Lane A sale of water-wise landscape plants is part of the activities which run from 10 am to 2 pm Garden admission costs $10 for adults and $7 for children 3 to 13 therersquos no charge for kids under 3 The garden is at 555 Funston Place

WALK TO DEFEAT ALS The annual fundraiser which benefits the ALS Association Texas Chapter

features a 3-mile walk at San Pedro Springs Park 1315 San Pedro Ave There will be childrenrsquos activities and a post-walk cookout

too Registration starts at 10 am and the walk begins at 11 am Participants who are not charged to register but are asked to raise $210 can also register through a link at wwwwalktodefeatalsorg type ZIP code 78212 into the walk finder and it will bring up a link to the local walk

CIRCLEFEST The Circle School 217 Pershing Ave is holding a Halloween celebration from 4 to

8 pm with live music food arts and crafts a silent auction and a raffle The event features a Pumpkin Path where children hear stories from costumed characters on a path lined with pumpkins and luminaria Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children under 15 They can be purchased at the school from 730 am to 6 pm or from any Circle School cooperative member Tickets will also be sold at the door the day of the event The school is a nonprofit family cooperative campus ldquothat focuses on teaching peace by building childrenrsquos knowledge of the worldrsquos culturesrdquo For more call 822-0461

HAPPENING continues from pg 08

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cost $7 for nonmembers and $6 for members until Oct 29 on the 30th and 31st theyrsquore $8 and $7 There is no charge for children 2 and younger Carpooling is strongly advised because of limited parking The San Antonio Zoo is at 3903 N St Maryrsquos St

OLMOS PARK TERRACE 2014 UPTOWN ART STROLL Organizers have lined up 21

resident artists and more than 30 guest artists to display their work Art lovers can find the perfect piece to hang on the wall or set on the mantle Olmos Park Terrace is located just south of Basse Road between McCullough and San Pedro avenues bounded on the south by Dora Street All events are free and no-cost pedicab rides will whisk you to the different venues ndash just look for the yellow and purple tie-dyed flags and signs out front Maps will be available Hours are 10 am to 5 pm Nov 1 and noon to 5 pm Nov 2 For more visitwwwuptownartstrollorg

KIDS4KIDS This fundraiser spotlights performances by children to help children ndash the

young unaccompanied immigrants who have been streaming across the border into Texas The show produced by The Playhouse will be performed at 2 pm

CATTLE BARONrsquoS GALA ldquoCamo Conquers Cancerrdquo is the motto of this yearrsquos fundraiser for

the local work of the American Cancer Society It runs from 7 pm to midnight at Rio Cibolo Ranch 1101 Ulrich Road in Marion Chris Story and headliner Kix Brooks will perform Raffles and auctions are also on tap along with specialty bars and plenty of food Individual tickets cost $250 with tables for 10 starting at $2500 For reservations contact Renee Silber at 595-0249 or reneesilbercancerorg Information and a ticket-purchase link can also be found at wwwcattlebaronsgalaorg

SAN ANTONIO SYMPHONY AT THE BARSHOP The Jewish Community Center presents

a free concert by the San Antonio Symphony an all-baroque program The concert begins at 7 pm The JCC is at 12500 NW Military Highway

SUBMITTING EVENTS Email all the details along with your contact information two months in advance to tipssalocallowdowncom

and 5 pm Tickets cost $50 for adults and $20 for children proceeds go to St PJrsquos Childrenrsquos Home and RAICES the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services Tickets are available at wwwThePlayhouseorg or by calling 733-7258 The Playhouse is at 800 W Ashby Place

ELSEWHERE IN SAN ANTONIOARTHUR OrsquoKRENT GOLF CLASSIC This annual fundraiser which benefits the American

Heart Association and United Way has a 1 pm shotgun start Registration begins at 11 am Playing sponsorships range from $495 to $10000 more information and a link to a registration page are at wwwokrentgolfcom An associated event the Super Raffle has $100 tickets and offers prize packages valued at $5000 Play takes place on the Resort Course at La Cantera Hill Country Resort 16641 La Cantera Parkway

RETIRED TEACHERS The North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association will open its

monthly meeting with a ldquomeet and greetrdquo at 945 am the meeting begins at 1015 am at San Pedro Presbyterian Church 14900 San Pedro Ave and members are encouraged to bring a friend

MAGIKOLOGY A NIGHT AT THE IMPROV The Magik Theatre is holding a fundraiser

with local celebrities and community leaders in a night of fast-paced onstage improvisation and competition akin to the popular show ldquoWhose Line is it Anywayrdquo The fun starts at 6 pm with a cocktail reception hors drsquooeuvres and pop-up performances by theater actors The improv competition follows with audience members voting on their favorite team Proceeds benefit the theaterrsquos programs including Camp Showbiz academy scholarships X-celerated Theatre Tickets to Literacy and Shakespeare in the Park Tickets are $30 To purchase them visit wwwmagiktheatreorgmagikology For sponsorships contact Renee Garvens at reneemagiktheatreorg or call 227-2751 The theater is at 420 S Alamo St

ZOO BOO The wildly popular Halloween bash at the San Antonio Zoo for kids 12 and

younger includes costumes and trick-or-treating of course but also offers games face painting and lots of fascinating animals It runs from 6 to 9 pm both evenings Tickets ndash which are only sold at the zoo ndash

HAPPENING continues from pg 10

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MAYBE IT REALLY IS YOU MAYBE YOU REALLY DONrsquoT BELONG IN A GYM There are many people who just donrsquot do well in a typical mainstream gym Those gyms are too big there is little if any help available and it is easy to get lost in the sea of people already in shape It is hard to get seriously involved in fitness when you feel that you donrsquot belong at the gym If you feel like nobody really cares about you five minutes after you join Your fitness is important maybe the most important thing in your life since being healthy makes you a better parent employee boss or spouse Fitness is the key to getting involved in life You can spend your life being involved and living or you can deny your health and spend your days watching other people live a full life without you No matter what your doctor says your significant other says or your friends tell you it is your choice and only you can make the decision to change when you are ready At Koko FitClub we understand all of this which is why our company was created over a decade ago We are that small alternative fitness choice that exists for people who feel they donrsquot fit into that impersonal big box fitness center If you like a lot of personal help and guidance then we are for you If you like a small intimate atmosphere working out with people in your community

who are just like you then Koko is your gym Most importantly if you have failed at another gym by being lost in the crowd we exist to make sure that this time with our personal guidance and the proven Koko training methodology you will succeed surrounded by others who care and will never take you and your membership for granted We offer a full 30-day membership including full access to all of our programming and coaching for only $30 We want you to fully experience what makes Koko different before you commit come meet our other clients meet our staff and give us a chance to prove that this time you will succeed and that we are that alternative to a gym you have been looking for through the years Fitness has to be part of your life How we age the quality of our lives and how we choose to live today is all based upon having the energy and confidence to get the most out of who we are and what we want from our lives If you have failed before in fitness remember that there is a place out there in your community that is truly different and is willing to prove it to you This time it is all about you and this time you will change your life Yours in fitness THE TEAM AT KOKO FITCLUB ALAMO HEIGHTS

Koko changes lives

12 OCTOBER 2014

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LOCAL LOWDOWNTake a quick look at whatrsquos new in the community from opening and closings to news tidbits

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Name of local business

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1 STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD 709 S Alamo St is a new Southtown restaurant with dishes prepared by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns the establishment with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food Hours for Starfish are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday For more or reservations call 375-4423 or visit wwwstarfishsacom (See story on page 29)

2 PANZANELLA PIZZA 111 W Crockett St on the Riverwalk and 401 Pearl Parkway are planned as new downtown eateries offering artisan-style pizza and salads to go as well as wine and beer The West Crockett location is expected to open in October and the other site near the Pearl will debut in December Overseeing the menu at the new ventures is chef Luca Della

Casa who appeared on ldquoFood Network Starrdquo The owner is Chris Erck who also has Swig Martini Bar (next door to the Crockett pizzeria) The Worm Viva Tacoland and the Icehouse Hours for the West Crockett location are 11 am to 3 am daily

3 MISSION ORTHODONTICS 156 W Sunset Road Suite 100 is a new practice under Dr Bartholomew Wilson offering ldquofriendly and relaxed orthodontic care that will put you at ease while delivering the highest level of professional work possiblehellip (to) achieve and maintain a healthy aesthetic smilerdquo A complimentary consultation for Invisalign or other braces is available Hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday For more call 822-7797 check out wwwmissionorthodonticscom or visit wwwfacebookcommissionorthodontics

4 RANGER FIREARMS GUN SHOP 1308 Austin Highway has opened its doors and aims to be a ldquoone-stop shoprdquo for sportsmen and gun enthusiasts Staff members say patrons can buy a weapon as well as a hunting or a fishing license and take concealed-handgun license courses and huntersrsquo safety classes Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday For more call 822-4867 or visit httpwwwrangerfirearmsoftexascom (See story on page 28)

5 EUROPEAN WAX CENTER 255 E Basse Road Suite 1540 is now ready for business in the Alamo Quarry Market The shop offers full-body waxing which uses ldquocomfort waxrdquo that pulls only the hair not the skin ldquofor maximum comfort and less irritationrdquo according to a release Hours are noon to 6 pm Sunday 9 am to 9 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 9 pm Saturday For more call 822-2212 or visit wwwwaxcentercomtx-san-antonio-alamo-quarry or like them on Facebook at European Wax Center-Quarry

6 CYCLE HUB 1820 Nacogdoches Road is a state-of-the-art indoor cycling studio billed as the first of its kind in San Antonio It is open every day and there are even sessions for beginners Class times on weekdays are 545 am 915 am 430 pm 530 pm and 645 pm Saturday classes are 8 am 9 am 1015 am 330 pm and 430 pm On Sunday sessions are 9 am 1015 am noon 330 pm and 430 pm For more call 305-6969 or visit wwwmycyclehubcom or facebookcommycyclehub

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of Texas to participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge with more than 30 faculty and staff members participating on the first day of classes In turn St Lukersquos made a charitable contribution to fund research against the neuromuscular disease and has challenged St Jamesrsquo Episcopal School of Corpus Christi

LUCY MUNOZ has been named head volleyball coach at St Anthony Catholic High School She also is the personal skills development trainer for the SA Hornets one of the cityrsquos club volleyball teams She has coached more than 20 teams for the club Munoz is from San Antonio and is a graduate of Southside High School

NEW RESTRICTIONS ON USING WOODEN SHAKES AND WOODEN SHINGLES for roofs in Alamo Heights have been approved by the City Council after a report presented by Fire Chief Buddy Kuhn at the Sept 8 meeting The ordinance amends codes for building and building regulations officials said Kuhn indicated it will help improve the cityrsquos insurance rating and safety

MARILYN ELDRIDGE IS THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE TERRELL HILLS CITY COUNCIL which recently appointed her to

the Place 4 slot after Michelle Brady mdash a resident of the city for nearly three decades mdash stepped down Brady is moving outside of the city limits During the municipal elections in May Brady unsuccessfully ran for the mayorrsquos seat losing to then-Councilwoman Anne Balantyne According to officials Eldridge is a former president of The Junior League of San Antonio Inc and has also been involved with the Battle of Flowers Association a local womenrsquos center the San Antonio Bar Association Trinity University Fine Arts Center Southwest Foundation Forum San Antonio Symphony League Planned Parenthood of San Antonio and the Fiesta San Antonio Commission

TRUSTEES WITH THE ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT have approved a $653 million budget for the 2014-15 academic year which includes a 2 percent salary increase for all district employees and sets a beginning teacherrsquos pay at $49000 a rise from $47300 officials said The overall property-tax rate is also going down officials said from last yearrsquos $1218 per $100 valuation to $1205

GARNER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TOOK THE SPOTLIGHT at a recent board meeting

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of the North East Independent School District leading trustees executive staff and guests with the invocation and the pledge Eighth-grader Amiya Ward started things off with the thought for the evening She is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and choir and takes Pre-Advanced Placement courses She was joined by her mother Kisha Ward Fellow eighth-grade student Michael Ellis led the pledge to the US and Texas flags He is also in the NJHS participates in Theater Arts and Peer Assistance Leadership and takes Pre-AP courses His parents Peter Ellis and Susan Mengden accompanied him to the meeting

DR AMY ELIZABETH ARNO SHIVONE HAS JOINED THE STAFF AT CHRISTUS FAMILY MEDICINE-ALAMO HEIGHTS the health care ministry announced Shivone is a native of San Antonio and graduated from Alamo Heights High School Officials said she is a board-certified family medicine physician She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Yale University and then attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio She completed her residency at the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program

ENTREPRENEUR BJ ldquoREDrdquo McCOMBS HIS WIFE CHARLINE McCOMBS AND OTHER DIGNITARIES ATTENDED a recent cocktail party at The Broadway Residences a 20-story luxury residential high-rise at the southeast corner of Broadway and East Hildebrand Avenue to celebrate the completion of the cityrsquos 18-month multimillion-dollar drainage improvement project at the intersection Red McCombs chairman and COO of McCombs Enterprises was joined by Bart Koontz president and CEO of Koontz-McCombs Jenifer Brown vice president of sales and marketing at The Broadway Residences Tiffany Pritchard director of sales at Palmilla Beach Resort and Golf Club and residents and their guests Koontz-McCombs developed The Broadway Residences 4242 Broadway

SIBLING RIVALRY Alamo Heights High School graduates and brothers David Ryan Garza 22 and a senior at Tylerrsquos Texas College and Houston Baptist University sophomore Danny Garza 19 faced off on the football field Sept 20 at Rose Stadium in Tyler Danny an Alamo Heights 2013 graduate is a long snapper David who graduated from the school in 2010 is a wide receiver Houston Baptist won

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The slender middle-aged woman looks a little nervous ndash as does her husband who has come with her for moral support

Goff runs her hand gently through the womanrsquos dark hair It seems to just fall out into the stylistrsquos hand in big clumps Goff whose salon is at 362 W Sunset Road nods

ldquoA couple of weeks into chemordquo she said She tells the couple about the first

day her own hair started coming out shortly after starting chemotherapy in the wake of a double mastectomy

ldquoIt just came out in handfulsrdquo she said ldquoI tried to get my friends to help me shave my head but nobody would do it I guess they were afraid that with the chemo they might hurt me So I finally shaved it myselfrdquo

Today Goff a 10-year breast cancer survivor is giving back through her profession

The woman in her chair is here today because Goff a certified volunteer trainer with the American Cancer Societyrsquos Look GoodhellipFeel Better program offers breast-cancer patients free head-shaving wig styling and other services

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month part of a nationwide yearly campaign

to increase knowledge about the diseaseToday after assessing her new clientrsquos

hair Goff opts to crop it in a close-to-the-head cut rather than shave it

ldquoYou look real cute like that and you still have enough hair for itrdquo she said ldquoNext time you come in we may go ahead and shave it but you donrsquot need that yetrdquo

By the time the couple leave both are smiling

According to the National Cancer Institute about one in 12 American women will develop invasive breast cancer most of them after age 40 While breast cancer rates have dropped in the past few years nearly 23000 new cases are predicted to be diagnosed in women (along with 2360 new cases in men) this year alone

In San Antonio the highest rates of breast cancer have been documented in ZIP codes 78205 78257 and 78209 The latter is where Goff has had her cozy homelike one-woman salon for more than 30 years

Goff has many admirers including in the medical profession

ldquoIrsquove really noticed that people who believe their role in life is important and who take active responsibility for their own care tend to do betterrdquo said Dr Judith Thompson a surgeon and specialist in breast cancer with a practice in New Braunfels ldquoBobbie is that kind of personrdquo

Thompson first knew Goff as friend then as a client of the salon When the cancer arrived she became Goffrsquos physician

ldquoOne of Bobbiersquos greatest skills is bringing out the natural beauty in peoplerdquo she said ldquoShersquos an artist an entrepreneur and an active member of her community She handled her cancer very well I think the hardest part was losing clients when

Goff known for her boundless energy

On a late summer Saturday afternoon Bobbie Goff stands in a

sunny room of her salon on West Sunset Road with a new client

by SUSAN YERKES

GOFF continues from pg 01

GOFF continues on pg 26

Bobbie Goff a 10-year breast-cancer survivor offers free hair care to patients as a way to help them cope with the disease Her studio is at 362 W Sunset Road Photo by Josh Huskin

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Local practices offer advancements in dermatology and cosmetic proceduresby ERIC MORENO

According to the American Association of Dermatology there are more cosmetic and

dermatological procedures available for potential patients than ever before These are available for patients at in-office visits or as at-home treatments

One new technology is fractional resurfacing a laser-based technology that allows dermatologists a safer way to treat patients with severe to extensive skin damage The results increase the production of collagen the protein that chiefly makes up the fibers of skin tissue This allows for more dramatic results in the improvement of skin appearance and texture with less downtime for the patient

There are also new laser-based procedures used to treat varicose veins

a medical condition in which the veins (generally in the lower extremities) become twisted and distended with blood It can cause swelling cramping and a host of other medical conditions

ldquoAt our clinic we have a procedure that is new to our practicerdquo said Melissa Garrett of Skin Care Specialists of San Antonio 2632 Broadway Suite 401 ldquoIt is endovenous laser treatment of varicose veins This procedure reduces the need for surgical vein surgery reduces pain and recovery timerdquo

Laser technologies are also being used to treat vascular lesions such as birthmarks A trained dermatologist can determine whether a patientrsquos birthmark would be receptive to treatment infants are often eligible

Conditions such as psoriasis acne hyperpigmentation and more are now being treated with better results There have also been significant advances in cosmetic

procedures to treat aging and scarring ldquoThere have been some great

advancements in the treatments of psoriasisrdquo said Dr Christy Rainey of Dermatology of Castle Hills 1650 Lockhill Selma Road ldquoThose include new injectable treatments as well as oral medicationsrdquo

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder The most common form is plaque psoriasis It is characterized by the appearance of scale-like lesions on the skinrsquos surface and can result in psoriatic arthritis

ldquoThese new treatments can significantly improve the conditions of skin psoriasis and joint disease Often I have prescribed these and have seen miraculous improvements in patients who have never had any kind of results beforerdquo Rainey said

On the cosmetic side a number of new

fillers have been developed that replace the lost volume and shape in skin and can allow a dermatologist to sculpt an area Fillers are collagen-based materials that are injected underneath the skin Dermatologists use the fillers to fill in sunken cheeks or lines or wrinkles around the eyes and lips

ldquoTherersquos a newer type of filler called Voluma from Allerganrdquo Rainey said ldquoIt has revolutionized how we inject the deep furrows around the mouth and nose With the Voluma we inject the filler With this we inject in the upper cheeks the apple of the cheeks if you will and that helps to give you a kind of facelift without having to pay for surgery or deal with the downtime of surgical proceduresrdquo

THERE HAVE BEEN SOME GREAT ADVANCEMENTS IN THE TREATMENTS OF PSORIASIS THOSE

INCLUDE NEW INJECTABLE TREATMENTS AS WELL AS ORAL MEDICATIONS

DR CHRISTY RAINEY DERMATOLOGY OF CASTLE HILLS

DERMATOLOGY continues on pg 17

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Another common and well-known procedure is receiving injections of botulinum toxin (commonly known as Botox) which is renowned for its ability to diminish wrinkles and other facial lines

According to the AAD new manufacturers have introduced botulinum toxin formulations in recent years making pricing more

competitive and affordableIt is also highly recommended by the

AAD to seek out a certified dermatologist for all serious skin-care needs This will ensure the highest level of patient safety

ldquoWe do Botox micrographic surgery laser hair removal chemical peels and more here at our facilitiesrdquo Garrett said ldquoOur physiciansmdash Dr Paula Vogel Dr Nicole Owens and Dr Eric Greeson mdash are all board certifiedrdquo

DERMATOLOGY continues from pg 16

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Local specialists report several successful weight-loss programsby JE JORDAN

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For every need therersquos a diet an exercise plan a medical procedure or a device guaranteed to work

Locally there are many options available to those who want to go beyond the traditional self-orchestrated calorie-counting and gym-membership approach

Wellness coach Jeff Carrell runs the Functional Fitness Center at Alamo Heights Chiropractic Health Center 4501 McCullough Ave Suite 107 Carrell said the centers healthy weight-loss program works because itrsquos customized to the individual

ldquoI always tell people they are not

a cookie and therefore a cookie-cutter (approach) doesnrsquot necessarily work for themrdquo Carrell said

Participants take supplements which cause rapid weight loss when combined Carrell said Exercise plays a part as well

ldquoWersquore big believers in most people donrsquot move enough and even those who move a lot might not do it in a way thatrsquos most effective for them so we encourage exerciserdquo he said

Carrell said the supplement program alone can achieve weight loss without exercise However exercise makes weight loss more sustainable he added

Dr Felipe Garcia-Ghinis is a board-certified obstetrician gynecologist and the founder of Healthy Woman an OB-GYN clinic at 2632 Broadway After his brother lost more than 100

WEIGHT LOSS continues on pg 19

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WEIGHT LOSS continues from pg 18

pounds in six months Garcia-Ghinis wanted to know how he did it

ldquoI decided to try it myself before I offered it to my patientsrdquo he said After losing more than 20 pounds by going high protein Garcia-Ghinis offers a medically supervised diet utilizing foods sold through his office

Simply Slender 18730 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 106 offers an alternative to liposuction for body reshaping called i-lipo The companyrsquos website says it is medically tested and approved by the Food and Drug Administration

Megan Coleman a certified nutritional consultant said ldquoThere are no needles no downtime You come in you lie down underneath our (laser) paddles They donrsquot hurt they donrsquot zap yoursquore just lying there comfortably for 35-45 minutesrdquo

Afterwards she said the patient needs to do ldquoabout 20 minutesrdquo of exercise ldquoto work off calories released with the fatrdquo

Kurt Jacquin at SuperSlow Zone with locations at 11825 Interstate 10 West and 700 E Sonterra Blvd said the program he offers is all about strength training However he added it does contribute to weight loss Programs are set up for individuals according to whatever muscles and body parts they want to improve

ldquoWe donrsquot do a typical rep as you would see in a normal gym or fitness centerrdquo Jacquin said ldquoWhat we do is

a 10-second positive (contracting the muscle as in curling a weight up) and a 10-second negative (extending the muscle as in lowering the weight)rdquo

Each curl takes 20 secondsldquoSo we really donrsquot care about the number

of reps you do we time the muscle for how much work it actually doesrdquo he added

For some surgery brings about a change for the better Gerald Townsend 70 a professor at Texas AampM University-San Antonio found a new lease on life

ldquoMy gastric sleeve improved my life immeasurablyrdquo he said At 90 pounds lighter his diabetes disappeared and with it the need for expensive drugs ldquoI believe I have added 20 years of quality life with the surgery My wife Barbara had the same surgery We now eat less than half what we did three years ago The benefit comes in quality of life and in the pocketbookrdquo

With so many options to choose from itrsquos easy to get confused However there are some basic truths to remember The website for the Presidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition (wwwfitnessgov) offers guidelines

There are other approaches to weight loss as well

Yacon syrup promoted by television personality Dr Mehmet Oz contains a substance the taste buds recognize

as sweet But supposedly 40 to 50 percent of the syrup is made up of fructooligosaccharide ndash sugar molecules connected in a way that renders them unrecognizable by the digestive system making it a low-calorie alternative to sugar

The real magic happens in the large intestine where the saccharides ldquofeed the friendly bacteria in the digestive systemrdquo leading to weight loss

Science Daily wrote on Sept 3 that scientists at The University of Manchester in England theorize resetting a cluster of nerves in the center of the brain known as the ldquobody clockrdquo could lead to banishing excess pounds and inches without surgery The study is using ldquoclock logicrdquo to treat diabetes Patients eat sleep and take medication at times that fit with their body clock in a bid to control the disease

Then there are the drugs ndash some already on the market some still in trials

Contrave also known as NB32 is the name of the latest weight-loss drug seeking FDA approval Trial participants said Contrave improved their moods as well as their looks Maybe thatrsquos because one of its main components is widely used as an antidepressant

There are other weight-loss drugs already on the market but most carry dire warnings regarding side effects

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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis mdash or LASIK mdash surgery was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1999 and since then millions of people have chosen this option

Since its approval LASIK has undergone many incarnations and spawned a plethora of related treatments Thanks to the 21st centuryrsquos constantly evolving technology there are now so many LASIK options the information can quickly become quite overwhelming

Alternatives to traditional LASIK include Epi-LASIK Wavefront-guided LASIK and IntraLase and LASIK for presbyopia Other vision-correction procedures include photorefractive keratectomy or PRK laser epithelial keratomileusis or LASEK intra-ocular lens or IOL surgery automated lamellar keratoplasty or ALK Descemetrsquos stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty or DSAEK and Descemetrsquos membrane endothelial keratoplasty or DMEK

Confused yetSimply put LASIK permanently

reshapes the cornea using a laser During this straightforward procedure the surgeon creates a thin circular flap in the cornea and folds it back in order to access and then reshape the corneal tissue underneath After that the flap is replaced and serves as a natural bandage

Epi-LASIK utilizes an instrument called an epi-keratome Wavefront-guided LASIK

is yet another choice that helps with loss of night vision after surgery (a common problem with some LASIK patients)

Still another method IntraLase is sometimes called ldquoAll Laserrdquo or ldquoBladeless LASIKrdquo because the flap is created using a laser as opposed to a manual blade These procedures have proven most effective for patients with myopia (near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far-sightedness)

Sometimes LASIK is performed with one eye corrected for distance and the other for near vision as a remedy for presbyopia Presbyopia the familiar side effect for many after turning 45 causes loss of focus when reading close-up or fine print

But LASIK is not the only game in town There is much more to corrective-vision surgery than meets the eye PRK involves the removal of the cornearsquos outer layer and reshaping the cornea without making a flap With PRK surgery healing takes a few days longer than LASIK

LASEK is similar to PRK but a finer blade called a trephine is used and the cornearsquos outer layer remains This technique has been found to work best on individuals with thin corneas

Yet another vision-correction option is ALK eye surgery which is usually reserved for severe cases of near- and far-sightedness

The most common treatment for

cataracts is IOL surgery A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that affects vision usually related to aging During IOL surgery the cloudy lens is removed or cleaned out and replaced by a clear manmade lens Different forms of IOL surgery include clear lens extraction or CLE and refractive lens extraction known as RLE

There have even been recent advancements in cornea transplants New revolutionary procedures include DSAEK and DMEK During these outpatient procedures the patientrsquos diseased tissue is dissected and replaced with precut donor tissue provided by organ donors

In a recent Consumer Reports survey satisfaction with the surgeon was the biggest barometer for long-term success mdash so choose wisely

In addition the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that more than 90 percent of LASIK patients obtained 2020 vision after surgery are quite thrilled with the results and report seeing their glasses as half full (and living all alone in the drawer next to their contact lenses)

The eyes have it New developments in vision-correction surgeryby CAROLE MILLER

Vision-correction surgery has made some significant improvements since

June 1989 when Dr Gholam A Peyman was granted the first laser-vision surgery patent

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By November the Police Department will have had the cameras for more than a year Five body cameras were bought in July 2013 to be field tested and five more in November of that year city officials said

Officers said the small body-mounted cameras have proven highly effective in recording incidents involving a police presence and encounters with the public

ldquoWe find that they are a useful toolrdquo said Assistant Police Chief Cindy Pruitt ldquoOur officers have a good rapport with the

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01

Cameras can bolster or disprove complaints against officers

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Questions about police conduct in Ferguson

Missouri could pressure departments nationwide to equip all officers with body cameras but Alamo Heights is already ahead of the curve

citizens to begin with Now everything is on video When wersquore conducting a traffic stop when someone has called the police for any reason thatrsquos going to be on videordquo

There are 22 officers on the force and the cameras are mandatory for those on patrol

The body cameras have gained more acceptance across the country from various law enforcement agencies though not all departments use them or are required to use them

Wearing body cameras varies from department to department and from agency to agency according to John Moritz a spokesman for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas

CLEAT is an umbrella organization that represents Texas police officers in legal and employment matters

ldquoCLEAT believes that most decisions involving what equipment that officers should be required to use or not use are best left to the local law enforcement agencies and police officersrsquo organizations that work closely with their communitiesrdquo Moritz said ldquoThey are the ones that are close to their communities and they know what their communities want expect and deserverdquo

Discussions nationwide about requiring police to use body cams have been

BODY CAMS continues on pg 22

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sparked by the controversial shooting death Aug 19 of Michael Brown a black 18-year-old by an Anglo officer in Ferguson It was later revealed Brown was wanted for questioning in a robbery

The officer-involved shooting prompted several nights of violence and looting and sparked a national debate about officersrsquo interaction with communities of color

No body cam was available when Brown was shot but speculation about what may have happened has gone all the way to Capitol Hill where some in Congress are pushing for more police departments to use the devices

According to to the National Association of Police Organizations US Rep Adam Schiff D-California recently announced he is circulating a letter among his congressional colleagues that will be sent to US Attorney General Eric Holder The letter urges the Department of Justice to ldquohelp fund local police departmentsrsquo purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency decrease tensions between police and community members and create a record of eventsrdquo

NAPO officials who met with Schiff said ldquoBody-camera requirement decisions should be made on an agency-by-agency basisrdquo

In Alamo Heights the small cameras

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01 are easily clipped on the sleeves vests or shirt seams of an officerrsquos uniform

ldquoI havenrsquot heard any complaints about themrdquo said Pruitt of officers who use the devices as well as community members ldquoI think itrsquos beneficial in both directionsrdquo

ldquoI think theyrsquore beneficial to our law enforcementrdquo added Lt Dennis Kelley a 19-year veteran of the department ldquoWe have video cameras in our cars and when the officers are away from their cars it (the body camera) provides audio and visual recordings so I think they are beneficialrdquo

The body cameras have also disproven a complaint made against an officer Kelley said

ldquoThe body cam proved that the officer acted within his scope of authority and it backed the officerrsquos actions up and disproved the complaint made against themrdquo Kelley said ldquoIn that regard the officers are very thankful for themrdquo

Kelley said a body cam can also expose improper conduct on the part of an officer which could lead to corrective action

ldquoWe tried it out and we were pleased with the programs that we looked at across the country and so we implemented it into our own regular operationsrdquo Kelley said about when AHPD first began using the cameras ldquoWe havenrsquot heard anyone complain about themrdquo

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Alamo Heights police Lt Dennis Kelley displays a small body-worn camera clipped to the front of his uniform Officers say the devices provide beneficial audio and visual recordings Some members of Congress want police departments to make the cameras part of standard equipment Photo by Rudy B Ornelas

23

SMART-METER continues from pg 01

CPS officials say the smart meters are safe and downplay any claims about radiation fires or illness but Mayor Louis Cooper said Alamo Heights has sent a letter to the utility company asking for a 12-month delay on activating the devices until more research can be done

ldquoI think itrsquos really in CPSrsquo hands right nowrdquo Cooper said ldquoWe have some citizens who have expressed some questions that they want answeredrdquo

The mayor asked CPS to respond to the request within 30 days

The utility company wants to replace older analog utility meters with modern digital smart meters in homes and businesses in Alamo Heights by the end of year with a long-term plan to eventually install the devices across San Antonio The new meters would relay information wirelessly rather than requiring on-site checks by a CPS worker

Customers can choose not to have the smart meters but they will pay higher fees CPS officials said

During the Sept 22 City Council meeting several residents stepped forward to express concerns about the devices including former Councilman Elliot Weser a gastroenterologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

ldquoThe serious hazards associated with digital smart meters are abundantly documented by substantial datardquo Weser said ldquoThese meters can further erode our right to privacy by making our personal activities and habits available for monitoring control and distribution Most distressing to me as a physician are the risks and biomedical effects from the radiation associated with electromagnetic fields generated by these meters and their associated mesh-grid structurerdquo

In a phone interview prior to the meeting CPS spokesman John Moreno said smart meters are safe and are a more modern way to remotely monitor energy consumption

ldquoThe biggest concerns Irsquom hearing is that smart meters cause fires or smart

City asks for a 12-month moratoriumby BAIN SERNA

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Plans by CPS Energy to install smart meters in the city

have become a lightning rod for controversy with residents worried about health effects and leaders calling for a yearlong moratorium

SMART-METER continues on pg 25

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David Yurman Avril Graham and Jim GoldJohn and Elizabeth Anne Dunlap Mike and Diane Taylor and Steve Herlich

Russ Sims Lauri Jehl Mike amp Patty Colvard John and Libby Williams and Martin Tomerlin

Jim and Lisa Wolff

Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

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Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

The Wildest Auction in the West is Boysvillersquos largest fundraiser as well as the harbinger of new Western trends since it is traditionally the first Western-themed party of the social season

Last year all the stylish cowboys

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

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Residents Family and Friends Please join us for our

Autumn FestSATURDAY OCTOBER 11

1100 AM ndash 400 PMCHRISTUS Heritage Hall and Dubuis House CourtyardEnjoy games face painting bingo food and fellowship

This event is free and open to the public There will also be a special concert featuringrenowned folk singer Tish Hinojosa 3 pm ndash 5 pmTickets for the concert are only $15 and proceeds benefit theCCVI Legacy Fund (charitable assistance program)

Call 829-7561 ext 147 for more informationTish Hinojosa

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by ROSE MARY BUDGE

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For more call 375-4423 or visitwwwstarfishsacom

The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

del Carmen Fernandez make a

Starfish shines in sea of Southtown eateries

After opening mid-summer in a 100-year-old building at 709 S Alamo St Starfish Global

Seafood is making a real splash

grand finale to any meal including chocolate-pastry concoctions

Hours are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday

Bringing dishes from the surf to diners tables Starfish Global Seafood has opened in Southtown (above) and offers a range of tempting treats from the deep (left) Photos by Collette Orquiz

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THOMAS EDWARDSEXECUTIVE EDITOR

Irsquom talking about homeowners and property owners associations

It surprises me that we donrsquot hear more often from all the associations in the neighborhoods covered by LOCAL Community News

While many of these associations rely on Facebook newsletters and websites to get their message out it is still doubtful in this on-the-go age their communications about events and

Its OK to share good news

ometimes the most important news comes

from the most unlikely sources

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The entertainment media enjoys portraying these associations as control freaks obsessing over the width of a driveway or the color of paving stones mdash ever see ldquoOver the Hedgerdquo or ldquoThe Simpsonsrdquo mdash but the truth is these people are also doing good work in their communities by coordinating activities that improve the quality of life

Wersquod love to hear about those developments We want to tell those stories and dispel the stereotypes

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I CAN SEE HOW POLICE CAN GET FRUSTRATED WITH PANHANDLERS

LOCAL COMMENTARY

Blessed to give Or just illegal by SUSAN YERKES

Police Chief William McManus will retire from the force to take a $200000-plus job at CPS Energy in December But before he goes hersquos pushing a pet project that would penalize both panhandlers and folks who give them money food or ldquoanything of valuerdquo

Itrsquos hard for me to imagine why McManus who is generally well-liked and widely respected would feel strongly enough about his proposed anti-giving ordinance to promise to pitch it aggressively to the City Councilrsquos Public Safety Committee later this month

I can see how police can get frustrated with panhandlers From the wild-haired guy waving an ldquoANYTHING HELPSrdquo placard in the median of a busy street to the downtown sidewalk loungers trolling for spare change beggars can range from irritating to downright dangerous

That was McManusrsquo argument back in 2011 when he helped push and pass a city ordinance making it illegal to ask for money within 50 feet of crosswalks ATMs bank doors bus stops check-cashing businesses restaurants parking meters and other favorite panhandling posts There are also ordinances that ban asking for money on city streets

Those measures may well have curbed some public panhandling but it still persists The poor will always be with us And some of the poor will always be more aggressive than others about asking ldquothem who haverdquo for handouts

McManusrsquo tough anti-panhandling stance is not new In his prior posts in Dayton and Minneapolis he proposed laws both to prohibit panhandling and

if that wasnrsquot doable (therersquos this pesky constitutional-rights argument about freedom of speech) to force panhandlers to obtain official licenses to beg Itrsquos hard to imagine the wild-haired guy with the sign or the sidewalk loungers going through the governmental red tape to get a begging license

Finding ways to discourage people from asking for money food or shelter can be tricky Just making rules defining who has a ldquogoodrdquo reason to ask is a challenge Does the wild-haired newspaper hawker standing in the median collecting cash for his corporate employer have a more legally acceptable right to be there than the wild-haired guy flying a hand-scrawled sign

It would be great if we all could know in advance exactly how our donations will be used so we support only behavior we approve But even the biggest most respectable charities canrsquot always guarantee what we give them will be spent on what we value Of course it ought to be against the law to solicit other peoplersquos money on false pretenses Oh wait mdash it already is

We already have ordinances prohibiting panhandling being a public nuisance buying illegal drugs public drunkenness and just about every single behavior this new ordinance purportedly aims to help stop

But targeting the givers is a new twist In politics ldquopopularrdquo counts So

itrsquos highly unlikely City Council will pass an anti-giving ordinance The potential for blowback ranging from the inevitable court challenges to the possibility of a miserly national image for the city is too great

Perhaps the one good thing McManusrsquo quixotic quest can do is make us all think more constructively about how to deal with the dispossessed and how to give to those in need in more truly helpful ways Perhaps it will create new and positive public dialogue about the poor who are mentally ill or rampant drug and alcohol addiction

Or who knows Perhaps now that the flood of undocumented immigrants across the Texas border has reportedly slowed down those gun-toting anti-government militia folks who went down to ldquohelprdquo the Border Patrol will find a new mission mdash coming to San Antonio to help our cops stop the panhandling and the giving for good

It may well be more blessed to give than

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Drivers hang up

For that reason San Antonio is moving in the right direction with a total ban on cellphone use while driving including texting unless a hands-free device is used

The San Antonio proposal is in addition to a new state law that makes it illegal to dial text or otherwise use a cellphone in a school zone unless there is an emergency or the driver has pulled over

Outgoing San Antonio Police Chief William McManus has argued the last few years for a full ban on mobile devices

In 2010 the city prohibited using a hand-held mobile device (except for dialing telephone numbers or talking to another person) while driving a vehicle with a fine not to exceed $200 per violation

In the time since the ban was approved by the City Council police report there have been more than 1900 accidents attributed to distracted motorists using handheld mobile devices Six of those involved fatalities

Distracted drivers are the No 1 menace on the road right now

and 28 resulted in serious injuriesMeanwhile officers since 2009 have

also issued 7038 citations to drivers using handheld mobile devices

Some argue that existing distracted-driver laws are adequate but police say they are virtually unenforceable

District 10 Councilman Mike Gallagher is pushing for the total prohibition on cellphone use

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that a driver conversing on a cellphone is 30 percent more likely to be involved in a wreck

According to Gallagher 23 cities in Texas including San Antonio have some sort of texting ban

Itrsquos already well known that driving and texting take a driverrsquos attention away from the road decreasing hand-eye coordination and response time

Best advice Two hands on the wheel and two eyes on the road

Gallagherrsquos call to toughen the distracted-driver law is not about too much government control Instead it is a means to keep everyone safer on area roadways

-The Local Community News editorial board includes Harry Lees Gregg Rosenfield and Thomas Edwards

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ldquoEDUCATION BY DESIGNrdquo This exhibit displaying a slice of San Antonio architectural history is

subtitled ldquoDrawings From the Collection of Ford Powell amp Carson 1939-1970rdquo The recently discovered drawings include images of Trinity University buildings from the 1950s to the rsquo70s student drawings from the art school in La Villita that were in the collection of architect OrsquoNeil Ford who also taught there and alternative proposals for the design of the Tower of the Americas The exhibit is in Trinityrsquos Michael and Noemi Neidorff Art Gallery Hours are 1 to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday and there is no admission charge

PROMOTING WOMEN IN THE DIGITAL WORLD Trinity Universityrsquos Lennox

Seminar Series will focus on Women and Technology Closing the Gender Gap in

Technology and Entrepreneurship Dates and speakers include Oct 8 ndash Kimberly Hambuchen NASA robotics engineer Oct 13 ndash Trinity grads Amara Keller Patty Wolf and Aly Miller in a Young Women Programmers Panel Oct 27 ndash Erin Pettigrew vice president for business development at Gawker Media speaking on ldquoWomen in Technology A Firsthand Look at How Wersquore Making Itrdquo and Nov 3 ndash Amy McDonald Sanjideh who worked on ldquoShrekrdquo and ldquoHow to Train Your Dragonrdquo discussing her work as a technical program manager responsible for launching quality improvements to ads served on publisher sites through the Google Display Network All lectures are at 730 pm but for specific venues call 999-8113

ART WITH LEGO BRICKS The San Antonio Botanical Garden has a garden-inspired installation ndash 27

pieces of sculpture made entirely of Legos 500000 of them Sean Kenney a New York artist has designed and built 14 displays around the grounds featuring birds animals plants and humans Admission costs $8 to $10 the Botanical Garden is at 555 Funston Place at North New Braunfels Avenue It is open from 9 am to 5 pm daily

HOWDY NIGHT Itrsquos time for the annual Alamo Heights High School homecoming parade

that begins at Cambridge Elementary School 1001 Townsend Ave and heads up Broadway to the high school 6900 Broadway for a pep rally and carnival The parade starts at 415 pm booths and the carnival get under way 5-7 pm and the pep rally is 715 pm The homecoming game is 730 pm Oct 10 against Seguin

TRINITY UNIVERSITY ALUMNI WEEKEND A host of activities will fill the weekend including

receptions by area of study ndash math and science communications and education ndash as well as by class year with 50 yearsrsquo worth of reunions An all-alumni dinner is scheduled for Oct 10 and there will be a golf tournament that day the Trinity-University of Chicago football game Oct 11 is also part of the fun A

full lineup and links to register are at webtrinityedux9953xml

MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK ART SHOW This exhibit presented by High Wire Arts and

VSA Texas has its opening from 6 to 9 pm Oct 10 at High Wire 326 W Josephine St The show will feature works by more than a dozen San Antonio artists who live with mental illness After the opening the show will be available for viewing during High Wirersquos regular hours 9 am-1 pm Monday through Friday Mental Illness Awareness Week Oct 5-11 recognizes the challenges of dealing with mental illness and celebrates the victories of patients and their loved ones

NEW WORLD FOODS To mark Hispanic Heritage Month the San Antonio

Public Library is presenting a series of programs at its branches including this look at now-common and popular foods originating in Central and South America ndash avocados jalapentildeos jicama and more An open-air market will be created as part of the all-day program ndash 10 am to 6 pm ndash at the Tobin Branch Library at Oakwell 4134 Harry Wurzbach Road

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SCHOOL BOARD The North East Independent School District board is scheduled to

meet at 530 pm 8961 Tesoro Drive Call 407-0553 to confirm dates and timesprior to meetings

ALAMO HEIGHTS The City Council is scheduled to meet at 530 pm on Oct 13 and

again at the same time Oct 27 The council has been meeting in the temporary city facility 1248 Austin Highway Suite 220 but could be returning to the renovated City Hall Call 822-3331 to confirm location

TERRELL HILLS The City Council meets at 5 pm in City Hall 5100 N New Braunfels Ave

BRITISH NOVELIST SPEAKS Zadie Smith an award-winning British novelist whose work

has touched on race class and identity will speak at Trinity University as a guest of the Stieren Arts Enrichment Series Her presentation ldquoAn Evening with Zadie Smith a Reading with Commentaryrdquo is 8 pm in the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall The lecture is free and open to the public

OLMOS PARK The City Council meets 6 pm in City Hall 120 W El Prado Drive

SCHOOL BOARD Alamo Heights Independent School District trustees are scheduled

to meet at 7 pm in the board room at Central Office 7101 Broadway

WOMEN IN THE WORLD TEXAS WITW is a media organization that focuses on discussing and

offering solutions for issues and problems confronting women around the globe Its Texas program co-hosted by Tina Brown will include Gloria Steinem Diane von Furstenberg Eva Longoria former US Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison and San Antoniorsquos Aaronetta Pierce Mayor Ivy Taylor and City Manager Sheryl Sculley Presentations by global activists and local military spouses are also on tap Tickets range from $50 to $100 and are available at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre box office and through Ticketmaster The program begins at 9 am at the Empire Theater 226 N St Maryrsquos St

DANCE WITH THE DEAD The ldquodeadrdquo at this annual Halloween ball are partygoers dressed as

famous or infamous Texans of years past and

everyone is encouraged to come in costume The event at the Institute of Texan Cultures features a live band and also includes an art slam a Dia de los Muertos exhibit and a cash bar ghost tours are available for an extra charge The party which is for adults 21 and older runs from 8 to 1130 pm Tickets cost $25 and ghost tours are $10 for ITC members itrsquos $20 and $5 A $500 table for eight includes wine and food a ghost tour and other goodies For more call 458-2300 or go to wwwTexanCulturescom The Institute is at 801 E Cesar Chavez Blvd

BOOTANICA FALL FESTIVAL The San Antonio Botanical Garden has lined up a variety

of events for families including a costume parade for children and trick-or-treating on WaterSaver Lane A sale of water-wise landscape plants is part of the activities which run from 10 am to 2 pm Garden admission costs $10 for adults and $7 for children 3 to 13 therersquos no charge for kids under 3 The garden is at 555 Funston Place

WALK TO DEFEAT ALS The annual fundraiser which benefits the ALS Association Texas Chapter

features a 3-mile walk at San Pedro Springs Park 1315 San Pedro Ave There will be childrenrsquos activities and a post-walk cookout

too Registration starts at 10 am and the walk begins at 11 am Participants who are not charged to register but are asked to raise $210 can also register through a link at wwwwalktodefeatalsorg type ZIP code 78212 into the walk finder and it will bring up a link to the local walk

CIRCLEFEST The Circle School 217 Pershing Ave is holding a Halloween celebration from 4 to

8 pm with live music food arts and crafts a silent auction and a raffle The event features a Pumpkin Path where children hear stories from costumed characters on a path lined with pumpkins and luminaria Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children under 15 They can be purchased at the school from 730 am to 6 pm or from any Circle School cooperative member Tickets will also be sold at the door the day of the event The school is a nonprofit family cooperative campus ldquothat focuses on teaching peace by building childrenrsquos knowledge of the worldrsquos culturesrdquo For more call 822-0461

HAPPENING continues from pg 08

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cost $7 for nonmembers and $6 for members until Oct 29 on the 30th and 31st theyrsquore $8 and $7 There is no charge for children 2 and younger Carpooling is strongly advised because of limited parking The San Antonio Zoo is at 3903 N St Maryrsquos St

OLMOS PARK TERRACE 2014 UPTOWN ART STROLL Organizers have lined up 21

resident artists and more than 30 guest artists to display their work Art lovers can find the perfect piece to hang on the wall or set on the mantle Olmos Park Terrace is located just south of Basse Road between McCullough and San Pedro avenues bounded on the south by Dora Street All events are free and no-cost pedicab rides will whisk you to the different venues ndash just look for the yellow and purple tie-dyed flags and signs out front Maps will be available Hours are 10 am to 5 pm Nov 1 and noon to 5 pm Nov 2 For more visitwwwuptownartstrollorg

KIDS4KIDS This fundraiser spotlights performances by children to help children ndash the

young unaccompanied immigrants who have been streaming across the border into Texas The show produced by The Playhouse will be performed at 2 pm

CATTLE BARONrsquoS GALA ldquoCamo Conquers Cancerrdquo is the motto of this yearrsquos fundraiser for

the local work of the American Cancer Society It runs from 7 pm to midnight at Rio Cibolo Ranch 1101 Ulrich Road in Marion Chris Story and headliner Kix Brooks will perform Raffles and auctions are also on tap along with specialty bars and plenty of food Individual tickets cost $250 with tables for 10 starting at $2500 For reservations contact Renee Silber at 595-0249 or reneesilbercancerorg Information and a ticket-purchase link can also be found at wwwcattlebaronsgalaorg

SAN ANTONIO SYMPHONY AT THE BARSHOP The Jewish Community Center presents

a free concert by the San Antonio Symphony an all-baroque program The concert begins at 7 pm The JCC is at 12500 NW Military Highway

SUBMITTING EVENTS Email all the details along with your contact information two months in advance to tipssalocallowdowncom

and 5 pm Tickets cost $50 for adults and $20 for children proceeds go to St PJrsquos Childrenrsquos Home and RAICES the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services Tickets are available at wwwThePlayhouseorg or by calling 733-7258 The Playhouse is at 800 W Ashby Place

ELSEWHERE IN SAN ANTONIOARTHUR OrsquoKRENT GOLF CLASSIC This annual fundraiser which benefits the American

Heart Association and United Way has a 1 pm shotgun start Registration begins at 11 am Playing sponsorships range from $495 to $10000 more information and a link to a registration page are at wwwokrentgolfcom An associated event the Super Raffle has $100 tickets and offers prize packages valued at $5000 Play takes place on the Resort Course at La Cantera Hill Country Resort 16641 La Cantera Parkway

RETIRED TEACHERS The North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association will open its

monthly meeting with a ldquomeet and greetrdquo at 945 am the meeting begins at 1015 am at San Pedro Presbyterian Church 14900 San Pedro Ave and members are encouraged to bring a friend

MAGIKOLOGY A NIGHT AT THE IMPROV The Magik Theatre is holding a fundraiser

with local celebrities and community leaders in a night of fast-paced onstage improvisation and competition akin to the popular show ldquoWhose Line is it Anywayrdquo The fun starts at 6 pm with a cocktail reception hors drsquooeuvres and pop-up performances by theater actors The improv competition follows with audience members voting on their favorite team Proceeds benefit the theaterrsquos programs including Camp Showbiz academy scholarships X-celerated Theatre Tickets to Literacy and Shakespeare in the Park Tickets are $30 To purchase them visit wwwmagiktheatreorgmagikology For sponsorships contact Renee Garvens at reneemagiktheatreorg or call 227-2751 The theater is at 420 S Alamo St

ZOO BOO The wildly popular Halloween bash at the San Antonio Zoo for kids 12 and

younger includes costumes and trick-or-treating of course but also offers games face painting and lots of fascinating animals It runs from 6 to 9 pm both evenings Tickets ndash which are only sold at the zoo ndash

HAPPENING continues from pg 10

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MAYBE IT REALLY IS YOU MAYBE YOU REALLY DONrsquoT BELONG IN A GYM There are many people who just donrsquot do well in a typical mainstream gym Those gyms are too big there is little if any help available and it is easy to get lost in the sea of people already in shape It is hard to get seriously involved in fitness when you feel that you donrsquot belong at the gym If you feel like nobody really cares about you five minutes after you join Your fitness is important maybe the most important thing in your life since being healthy makes you a better parent employee boss or spouse Fitness is the key to getting involved in life You can spend your life being involved and living or you can deny your health and spend your days watching other people live a full life without you No matter what your doctor says your significant other says or your friends tell you it is your choice and only you can make the decision to change when you are ready At Koko FitClub we understand all of this which is why our company was created over a decade ago We are that small alternative fitness choice that exists for people who feel they donrsquot fit into that impersonal big box fitness center If you like a lot of personal help and guidance then we are for you If you like a small intimate atmosphere working out with people in your community

who are just like you then Koko is your gym Most importantly if you have failed at another gym by being lost in the crowd we exist to make sure that this time with our personal guidance and the proven Koko training methodology you will succeed surrounded by others who care and will never take you and your membership for granted We offer a full 30-day membership including full access to all of our programming and coaching for only $30 We want you to fully experience what makes Koko different before you commit come meet our other clients meet our staff and give us a chance to prove that this time you will succeed and that we are that alternative to a gym you have been looking for through the years Fitness has to be part of your life How we age the quality of our lives and how we choose to live today is all based upon having the energy and confidence to get the most out of who we are and what we want from our lives If you have failed before in fitness remember that there is a place out there in your community that is truly different and is willing to prove it to you This time it is all about you and this time you will change your life Yours in fitness THE TEAM AT KOKO FITCLUB ALAMO HEIGHTS

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LOCAL LOWDOWNTake a quick look at whatrsquos new in the community from opening and closings to news tidbits

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56

4

2

1 STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD 709 S Alamo St is a new Southtown restaurant with dishes prepared by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns the establishment with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food Hours for Starfish are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday For more or reservations call 375-4423 or visit wwwstarfishsacom (See story on page 29)

2 PANZANELLA PIZZA 111 W Crockett St on the Riverwalk and 401 Pearl Parkway are planned as new downtown eateries offering artisan-style pizza and salads to go as well as wine and beer The West Crockett location is expected to open in October and the other site near the Pearl will debut in December Overseeing the menu at the new ventures is chef Luca Della

Casa who appeared on ldquoFood Network Starrdquo The owner is Chris Erck who also has Swig Martini Bar (next door to the Crockett pizzeria) The Worm Viva Tacoland and the Icehouse Hours for the West Crockett location are 11 am to 3 am daily

3 MISSION ORTHODONTICS 156 W Sunset Road Suite 100 is a new practice under Dr Bartholomew Wilson offering ldquofriendly and relaxed orthodontic care that will put you at ease while delivering the highest level of professional work possiblehellip (to) achieve and maintain a healthy aesthetic smilerdquo A complimentary consultation for Invisalign or other braces is available Hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday For more call 822-7797 check out wwwmissionorthodonticscom or visit wwwfacebookcommissionorthodontics

4 RANGER FIREARMS GUN SHOP 1308 Austin Highway has opened its doors and aims to be a ldquoone-stop shoprdquo for sportsmen and gun enthusiasts Staff members say patrons can buy a weapon as well as a hunting or a fishing license and take concealed-handgun license courses and huntersrsquo safety classes Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday For more call 822-4867 or visit httpwwwrangerfirearmsoftexascom (See story on page 28)

5 EUROPEAN WAX CENTER 255 E Basse Road Suite 1540 is now ready for business in the Alamo Quarry Market The shop offers full-body waxing which uses ldquocomfort waxrdquo that pulls only the hair not the skin ldquofor maximum comfort and less irritationrdquo according to a release Hours are noon to 6 pm Sunday 9 am to 9 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 9 pm Saturday For more call 822-2212 or visit wwwwaxcentercomtx-san-antonio-alamo-quarry or like them on Facebook at European Wax Center-Quarry

6 CYCLE HUB 1820 Nacogdoches Road is a state-of-the-art indoor cycling studio billed as the first of its kind in San Antonio It is open every day and there are even sessions for beginners Class times on weekdays are 545 am 915 am 430 pm 530 pm and 645 pm Saturday classes are 8 am 9 am 1015 am 330 pm and 430 pm On Sunday sessions are 9 am 1015 am noon 330 pm and 430 pm For more call 305-6969 or visit wwwmycyclehubcom or facebookcommycyclehub

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of Texas to participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge with more than 30 faculty and staff members participating on the first day of classes In turn St Lukersquos made a charitable contribution to fund research against the neuromuscular disease and has challenged St Jamesrsquo Episcopal School of Corpus Christi

LUCY MUNOZ has been named head volleyball coach at St Anthony Catholic High School She also is the personal skills development trainer for the SA Hornets one of the cityrsquos club volleyball teams She has coached more than 20 teams for the club Munoz is from San Antonio and is a graduate of Southside High School

NEW RESTRICTIONS ON USING WOODEN SHAKES AND WOODEN SHINGLES for roofs in Alamo Heights have been approved by the City Council after a report presented by Fire Chief Buddy Kuhn at the Sept 8 meeting The ordinance amends codes for building and building regulations officials said Kuhn indicated it will help improve the cityrsquos insurance rating and safety

MARILYN ELDRIDGE IS THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE TERRELL HILLS CITY COUNCIL which recently appointed her to

the Place 4 slot after Michelle Brady mdash a resident of the city for nearly three decades mdash stepped down Brady is moving outside of the city limits During the municipal elections in May Brady unsuccessfully ran for the mayorrsquos seat losing to then-Councilwoman Anne Balantyne According to officials Eldridge is a former president of The Junior League of San Antonio Inc and has also been involved with the Battle of Flowers Association a local womenrsquos center the San Antonio Bar Association Trinity University Fine Arts Center Southwest Foundation Forum San Antonio Symphony League Planned Parenthood of San Antonio and the Fiesta San Antonio Commission

TRUSTEES WITH THE ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT have approved a $653 million budget for the 2014-15 academic year which includes a 2 percent salary increase for all district employees and sets a beginning teacherrsquos pay at $49000 a rise from $47300 officials said The overall property-tax rate is also going down officials said from last yearrsquos $1218 per $100 valuation to $1205

GARNER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TOOK THE SPOTLIGHT at a recent board meeting

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of the North East Independent School District leading trustees executive staff and guests with the invocation and the pledge Eighth-grader Amiya Ward started things off with the thought for the evening She is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and choir and takes Pre-Advanced Placement courses She was joined by her mother Kisha Ward Fellow eighth-grade student Michael Ellis led the pledge to the US and Texas flags He is also in the NJHS participates in Theater Arts and Peer Assistance Leadership and takes Pre-AP courses His parents Peter Ellis and Susan Mengden accompanied him to the meeting

DR AMY ELIZABETH ARNO SHIVONE HAS JOINED THE STAFF AT CHRISTUS FAMILY MEDICINE-ALAMO HEIGHTS the health care ministry announced Shivone is a native of San Antonio and graduated from Alamo Heights High School Officials said she is a board-certified family medicine physician She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Yale University and then attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio She completed her residency at the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program

ENTREPRENEUR BJ ldquoREDrdquo McCOMBS HIS WIFE CHARLINE McCOMBS AND OTHER DIGNITARIES ATTENDED a recent cocktail party at The Broadway Residences a 20-story luxury residential high-rise at the southeast corner of Broadway and East Hildebrand Avenue to celebrate the completion of the cityrsquos 18-month multimillion-dollar drainage improvement project at the intersection Red McCombs chairman and COO of McCombs Enterprises was joined by Bart Koontz president and CEO of Koontz-McCombs Jenifer Brown vice president of sales and marketing at The Broadway Residences Tiffany Pritchard director of sales at Palmilla Beach Resort and Golf Club and residents and their guests Koontz-McCombs developed The Broadway Residences 4242 Broadway

SIBLING RIVALRY Alamo Heights High School graduates and brothers David Ryan Garza 22 and a senior at Tylerrsquos Texas College and Houston Baptist University sophomore Danny Garza 19 faced off on the football field Sept 20 at Rose Stadium in Tyler Danny an Alamo Heights 2013 graduate is a long snapper David who graduated from the school in 2010 is a wide receiver Houston Baptist won

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The slender middle-aged woman looks a little nervous ndash as does her husband who has come with her for moral support

Goff runs her hand gently through the womanrsquos dark hair It seems to just fall out into the stylistrsquos hand in big clumps Goff whose salon is at 362 W Sunset Road nods

ldquoA couple of weeks into chemordquo she said She tells the couple about the first

day her own hair started coming out shortly after starting chemotherapy in the wake of a double mastectomy

ldquoIt just came out in handfulsrdquo she said ldquoI tried to get my friends to help me shave my head but nobody would do it I guess they were afraid that with the chemo they might hurt me So I finally shaved it myselfrdquo

Today Goff a 10-year breast cancer survivor is giving back through her profession

The woman in her chair is here today because Goff a certified volunteer trainer with the American Cancer Societyrsquos Look GoodhellipFeel Better program offers breast-cancer patients free head-shaving wig styling and other services

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month part of a nationwide yearly campaign

to increase knowledge about the diseaseToday after assessing her new clientrsquos

hair Goff opts to crop it in a close-to-the-head cut rather than shave it

ldquoYou look real cute like that and you still have enough hair for itrdquo she said ldquoNext time you come in we may go ahead and shave it but you donrsquot need that yetrdquo

By the time the couple leave both are smiling

According to the National Cancer Institute about one in 12 American women will develop invasive breast cancer most of them after age 40 While breast cancer rates have dropped in the past few years nearly 23000 new cases are predicted to be diagnosed in women (along with 2360 new cases in men) this year alone

In San Antonio the highest rates of breast cancer have been documented in ZIP codes 78205 78257 and 78209 The latter is where Goff has had her cozy homelike one-woman salon for more than 30 years

Goff has many admirers including in the medical profession

ldquoIrsquove really noticed that people who believe their role in life is important and who take active responsibility for their own care tend to do betterrdquo said Dr Judith Thompson a surgeon and specialist in breast cancer with a practice in New Braunfels ldquoBobbie is that kind of personrdquo

Thompson first knew Goff as friend then as a client of the salon When the cancer arrived she became Goffrsquos physician

ldquoOne of Bobbiersquos greatest skills is bringing out the natural beauty in peoplerdquo she said ldquoShersquos an artist an entrepreneur and an active member of her community She handled her cancer very well I think the hardest part was losing clients when

Goff known for her boundless energy

On a late summer Saturday afternoon Bobbie Goff stands in a

sunny room of her salon on West Sunset Road with a new client

by SUSAN YERKES

GOFF continues from pg 01

GOFF continues on pg 26

Bobbie Goff a 10-year breast-cancer survivor offers free hair care to patients as a way to help them cope with the disease Her studio is at 362 W Sunset Road Photo by Josh Huskin

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Local practices offer advancements in dermatology and cosmetic proceduresby ERIC MORENO

According to the American Association of Dermatology there are more cosmetic and

dermatological procedures available for potential patients than ever before These are available for patients at in-office visits or as at-home treatments

One new technology is fractional resurfacing a laser-based technology that allows dermatologists a safer way to treat patients with severe to extensive skin damage The results increase the production of collagen the protein that chiefly makes up the fibers of skin tissue This allows for more dramatic results in the improvement of skin appearance and texture with less downtime for the patient

There are also new laser-based procedures used to treat varicose veins

a medical condition in which the veins (generally in the lower extremities) become twisted and distended with blood It can cause swelling cramping and a host of other medical conditions

ldquoAt our clinic we have a procedure that is new to our practicerdquo said Melissa Garrett of Skin Care Specialists of San Antonio 2632 Broadway Suite 401 ldquoIt is endovenous laser treatment of varicose veins This procedure reduces the need for surgical vein surgery reduces pain and recovery timerdquo

Laser technologies are also being used to treat vascular lesions such as birthmarks A trained dermatologist can determine whether a patientrsquos birthmark would be receptive to treatment infants are often eligible

Conditions such as psoriasis acne hyperpigmentation and more are now being treated with better results There have also been significant advances in cosmetic

procedures to treat aging and scarring ldquoThere have been some great

advancements in the treatments of psoriasisrdquo said Dr Christy Rainey of Dermatology of Castle Hills 1650 Lockhill Selma Road ldquoThose include new injectable treatments as well as oral medicationsrdquo

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder The most common form is plaque psoriasis It is characterized by the appearance of scale-like lesions on the skinrsquos surface and can result in psoriatic arthritis

ldquoThese new treatments can significantly improve the conditions of skin psoriasis and joint disease Often I have prescribed these and have seen miraculous improvements in patients who have never had any kind of results beforerdquo Rainey said

On the cosmetic side a number of new

fillers have been developed that replace the lost volume and shape in skin and can allow a dermatologist to sculpt an area Fillers are collagen-based materials that are injected underneath the skin Dermatologists use the fillers to fill in sunken cheeks or lines or wrinkles around the eyes and lips

ldquoTherersquos a newer type of filler called Voluma from Allerganrdquo Rainey said ldquoIt has revolutionized how we inject the deep furrows around the mouth and nose With the Voluma we inject the filler With this we inject in the upper cheeks the apple of the cheeks if you will and that helps to give you a kind of facelift without having to pay for surgery or deal with the downtime of surgical proceduresrdquo

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INCLUDE NEW INJECTABLE TREATMENTS AS WELL AS ORAL MEDICATIONS

DR CHRISTY RAINEY DERMATOLOGY OF CASTLE HILLS

DERMATOLOGY continues on pg 17

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Another common and well-known procedure is receiving injections of botulinum toxin (commonly known as Botox) which is renowned for its ability to diminish wrinkles and other facial lines

According to the AAD new manufacturers have introduced botulinum toxin formulations in recent years making pricing more

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ldquoWe do Botox micrographic surgery laser hair removal chemical peels and more here at our facilitiesrdquo Garrett said ldquoOur physiciansmdash Dr Paula Vogel Dr Nicole Owens and Dr Eric Greeson mdash are all board certifiedrdquo

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Locally there are many options available to those who want to go beyond the traditional self-orchestrated calorie-counting and gym-membership approach

Wellness coach Jeff Carrell runs the Functional Fitness Center at Alamo Heights Chiropractic Health Center 4501 McCullough Ave Suite 107 Carrell said the centers healthy weight-loss program works because itrsquos customized to the individual

ldquoI always tell people they are not

a cookie and therefore a cookie-cutter (approach) doesnrsquot necessarily work for themrdquo Carrell said

Participants take supplements which cause rapid weight loss when combined Carrell said Exercise plays a part as well

ldquoWersquore big believers in most people donrsquot move enough and even those who move a lot might not do it in a way thatrsquos most effective for them so we encourage exerciserdquo he said

Carrell said the supplement program alone can achieve weight loss without exercise However exercise makes weight loss more sustainable he added

Dr Felipe Garcia-Ghinis is a board-certified obstetrician gynecologist and the founder of Healthy Woman an OB-GYN clinic at 2632 Broadway After his brother lost more than 100

WEIGHT LOSS continues on pg 19

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WEIGHT LOSS continues from pg 18

pounds in six months Garcia-Ghinis wanted to know how he did it

ldquoI decided to try it myself before I offered it to my patientsrdquo he said After losing more than 20 pounds by going high protein Garcia-Ghinis offers a medically supervised diet utilizing foods sold through his office

Simply Slender 18730 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 106 offers an alternative to liposuction for body reshaping called i-lipo The companyrsquos website says it is medically tested and approved by the Food and Drug Administration

Megan Coleman a certified nutritional consultant said ldquoThere are no needles no downtime You come in you lie down underneath our (laser) paddles They donrsquot hurt they donrsquot zap yoursquore just lying there comfortably for 35-45 minutesrdquo

Afterwards she said the patient needs to do ldquoabout 20 minutesrdquo of exercise ldquoto work off calories released with the fatrdquo

Kurt Jacquin at SuperSlow Zone with locations at 11825 Interstate 10 West and 700 E Sonterra Blvd said the program he offers is all about strength training However he added it does contribute to weight loss Programs are set up for individuals according to whatever muscles and body parts they want to improve

ldquoWe donrsquot do a typical rep as you would see in a normal gym or fitness centerrdquo Jacquin said ldquoWhat we do is

a 10-second positive (contracting the muscle as in curling a weight up) and a 10-second negative (extending the muscle as in lowering the weight)rdquo

Each curl takes 20 secondsldquoSo we really donrsquot care about the number

of reps you do we time the muscle for how much work it actually doesrdquo he added

For some surgery brings about a change for the better Gerald Townsend 70 a professor at Texas AampM University-San Antonio found a new lease on life

ldquoMy gastric sleeve improved my life immeasurablyrdquo he said At 90 pounds lighter his diabetes disappeared and with it the need for expensive drugs ldquoI believe I have added 20 years of quality life with the surgery My wife Barbara had the same surgery We now eat less than half what we did three years ago The benefit comes in quality of life and in the pocketbookrdquo

With so many options to choose from itrsquos easy to get confused However there are some basic truths to remember The website for the Presidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition (wwwfitnessgov) offers guidelines

There are other approaches to weight loss as well

Yacon syrup promoted by television personality Dr Mehmet Oz contains a substance the taste buds recognize

as sweet But supposedly 40 to 50 percent of the syrup is made up of fructooligosaccharide ndash sugar molecules connected in a way that renders them unrecognizable by the digestive system making it a low-calorie alternative to sugar

The real magic happens in the large intestine where the saccharides ldquofeed the friendly bacteria in the digestive systemrdquo leading to weight loss

Science Daily wrote on Sept 3 that scientists at The University of Manchester in England theorize resetting a cluster of nerves in the center of the brain known as the ldquobody clockrdquo could lead to banishing excess pounds and inches without surgery The study is using ldquoclock logicrdquo to treat diabetes Patients eat sleep and take medication at times that fit with their body clock in a bid to control the disease

Then there are the drugs ndash some already on the market some still in trials

Contrave also known as NB32 is the name of the latest weight-loss drug seeking FDA approval Trial participants said Contrave improved their moods as well as their looks Maybe thatrsquos because one of its main components is widely used as an antidepressant

There are other weight-loss drugs already on the market but most carry dire warnings regarding side effects

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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis mdash or LASIK mdash surgery was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1999 and since then millions of people have chosen this option

Since its approval LASIK has undergone many incarnations and spawned a plethora of related treatments Thanks to the 21st centuryrsquos constantly evolving technology there are now so many LASIK options the information can quickly become quite overwhelming

Alternatives to traditional LASIK include Epi-LASIK Wavefront-guided LASIK and IntraLase and LASIK for presbyopia Other vision-correction procedures include photorefractive keratectomy or PRK laser epithelial keratomileusis or LASEK intra-ocular lens or IOL surgery automated lamellar keratoplasty or ALK Descemetrsquos stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty or DSAEK and Descemetrsquos membrane endothelial keratoplasty or DMEK

Confused yetSimply put LASIK permanently

reshapes the cornea using a laser During this straightforward procedure the surgeon creates a thin circular flap in the cornea and folds it back in order to access and then reshape the corneal tissue underneath After that the flap is replaced and serves as a natural bandage

Epi-LASIK utilizes an instrument called an epi-keratome Wavefront-guided LASIK

is yet another choice that helps with loss of night vision after surgery (a common problem with some LASIK patients)

Still another method IntraLase is sometimes called ldquoAll Laserrdquo or ldquoBladeless LASIKrdquo because the flap is created using a laser as opposed to a manual blade These procedures have proven most effective for patients with myopia (near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far-sightedness)

Sometimes LASIK is performed with one eye corrected for distance and the other for near vision as a remedy for presbyopia Presbyopia the familiar side effect for many after turning 45 causes loss of focus when reading close-up or fine print

But LASIK is not the only game in town There is much more to corrective-vision surgery than meets the eye PRK involves the removal of the cornearsquos outer layer and reshaping the cornea without making a flap With PRK surgery healing takes a few days longer than LASIK

LASEK is similar to PRK but a finer blade called a trephine is used and the cornearsquos outer layer remains This technique has been found to work best on individuals with thin corneas

Yet another vision-correction option is ALK eye surgery which is usually reserved for severe cases of near- and far-sightedness

The most common treatment for

cataracts is IOL surgery A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that affects vision usually related to aging During IOL surgery the cloudy lens is removed or cleaned out and replaced by a clear manmade lens Different forms of IOL surgery include clear lens extraction or CLE and refractive lens extraction known as RLE

There have even been recent advancements in cornea transplants New revolutionary procedures include DSAEK and DMEK During these outpatient procedures the patientrsquos diseased tissue is dissected and replaced with precut donor tissue provided by organ donors

In a recent Consumer Reports survey satisfaction with the surgeon was the biggest barometer for long-term success mdash so choose wisely

In addition the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that more than 90 percent of LASIK patients obtained 2020 vision after surgery are quite thrilled with the results and report seeing their glasses as half full (and living all alone in the drawer next to their contact lenses)

The eyes have it New developments in vision-correction surgeryby CAROLE MILLER

Vision-correction surgery has made some significant improvements since

June 1989 when Dr Gholam A Peyman was granted the first laser-vision surgery patent

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By November the Police Department will have had the cameras for more than a year Five body cameras were bought in July 2013 to be field tested and five more in November of that year city officials said

Officers said the small body-mounted cameras have proven highly effective in recording incidents involving a police presence and encounters with the public

ldquoWe find that they are a useful toolrdquo said Assistant Police Chief Cindy Pruitt ldquoOur officers have a good rapport with the

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01

Cameras can bolster or disprove complaints against officers

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Questions about police conduct in Ferguson

Missouri could pressure departments nationwide to equip all officers with body cameras but Alamo Heights is already ahead of the curve

citizens to begin with Now everything is on video When wersquore conducting a traffic stop when someone has called the police for any reason thatrsquos going to be on videordquo

There are 22 officers on the force and the cameras are mandatory for those on patrol

The body cameras have gained more acceptance across the country from various law enforcement agencies though not all departments use them or are required to use them

Wearing body cameras varies from department to department and from agency to agency according to John Moritz a spokesman for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas

CLEAT is an umbrella organization that represents Texas police officers in legal and employment matters

ldquoCLEAT believes that most decisions involving what equipment that officers should be required to use or not use are best left to the local law enforcement agencies and police officersrsquo organizations that work closely with their communitiesrdquo Moritz said ldquoThey are the ones that are close to their communities and they know what their communities want expect and deserverdquo

Discussions nationwide about requiring police to use body cams have been

BODY CAMS continues on pg 22

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sparked by the controversial shooting death Aug 19 of Michael Brown a black 18-year-old by an Anglo officer in Ferguson It was later revealed Brown was wanted for questioning in a robbery

The officer-involved shooting prompted several nights of violence and looting and sparked a national debate about officersrsquo interaction with communities of color

No body cam was available when Brown was shot but speculation about what may have happened has gone all the way to Capitol Hill where some in Congress are pushing for more police departments to use the devices

According to to the National Association of Police Organizations US Rep Adam Schiff D-California recently announced he is circulating a letter among his congressional colleagues that will be sent to US Attorney General Eric Holder The letter urges the Department of Justice to ldquohelp fund local police departmentsrsquo purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency decrease tensions between police and community members and create a record of eventsrdquo

NAPO officials who met with Schiff said ldquoBody-camera requirement decisions should be made on an agency-by-agency basisrdquo

In Alamo Heights the small cameras

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01 are easily clipped on the sleeves vests or shirt seams of an officerrsquos uniform

ldquoI havenrsquot heard any complaints about themrdquo said Pruitt of officers who use the devices as well as community members ldquoI think itrsquos beneficial in both directionsrdquo

ldquoI think theyrsquore beneficial to our law enforcementrdquo added Lt Dennis Kelley a 19-year veteran of the department ldquoWe have video cameras in our cars and when the officers are away from their cars it (the body camera) provides audio and visual recordings so I think they are beneficialrdquo

The body cameras have also disproven a complaint made against an officer Kelley said

ldquoThe body cam proved that the officer acted within his scope of authority and it backed the officerrsquos actions up and disproved the complaint made against themrdquo Kelley said ldquoIn that regard the officers are very thankful for themrdquo

Kelley said a body cam can also expose improper conduct on the part of an officer which could lead to corrective action

ldquoWe tried it out and we were pleased with the programs that we looked at across the country and so we implemented it into our own regular operationsrdquo Kelley said about when AHPD first began using the cameras ldquoWe havenrsquot heard anyone complain about themrdquo

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Alamo Heights police Lt Dennis Kelley displays a small body-worn camera clipped to the front of his uniform Officers say the devices provide beneficial audio and visual recordings Some members of Congress want police departments to make the cameras part of standard equipment Photo by Rudy B Ornelas

23

SMART-METER continues from pg 01

CPS officials say the smart meters are safe and downplay any claims about radiation fires or illness but Mayor Louis Cooper said Alamo Heights has sent a letter to the utility company asking for a 12-month delay on activating the devices until more research can be done

ldquoI think itrsquos really in CPSrsquo hands right nowrdquo Cooper said ldquoWe have some citizens who have expressed some questions that they want answeredrdquo

The mayor asked CPS to respond to the request within 30 days

The utility company wants to replace older analog utility meters with modern digital smart meters in homes and businesses in Alamo Heights by the end of year with a long-term plan to eventually install the devices across San Antonio The new meters would relay information wirelessly rather than requiring on-site checks by a CPS worker

Customers can choose not to have the smart meters but they will pay higher fees CPS officials said

During the Sept 22 City Council meeting several residents stepped forward to express concerns about the devices including former Councilman Elliot Weser a gastroenterologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

ldquoThe serious hazards associated with digital smart meters are abundantly documented by substantial datardquo Weser said ldquoThese meters can further erode our right to privacy by making our personal activities and habits available for monitoring control and distribution Most distressing to me as a physician are the risks and biomedical effects from the radiation associated with electromagnetic fields generated by these meters and their associated mesh-grid structurerdquo

In a phone interview prior to the meeting CPS spokesman John Moreno said smart meters are safe and are a more modern way to remotely monitor energy consumption

ldquoThe biggest concerns Irsquom hearing is that smart meters cause fires or smart

City asks for a 12-month moratoriumby BAIN SERNA

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Plans by CPS Energy to install smart meters in the city

have become a lightning rod for controversy with residents worried about health effects and leaders calling for a yearlong moratorium

SMART-METER continues on pg 25

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David Yurman Avril Graham and Jim GoldJohn and Elizabeth Anne Dunlap Mike and Diane Taylor and Steve Herlich

Russ Sims Lauri Jehl Mike amp Patty Colvard John and Libby Williams and Martin Tomerlin

Jim and Lisa Wolff

Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

Oscar Wilde once said ldquoYou can never be overdressed or overeducatedrdquo

Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

The Wildest Auction in the West is Boysvillersquos largest fundraiser as well as the harbinger of new Western trends since it is traditionally the first Western-themed party of the social season

Last year all the stylish cowboys

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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GOFF continues from pg 15

GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

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The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

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Irsquom talking about homeowners and property owners associations

It surprises me that we donrsquot hear more often from all the associations in the neighborhoods covered by LOCAL Community News

While many of these associations rely on Facebook newsletters and websites to get their message out it is still doubtful in this on-the-go age their communications about events and

Its OK to share good news

ometimes the most important news comes

from the most unlikely sources

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ADVERTISINGAdvertising DirectorJaselle LunaAccount ManagerKelly Jean GarzaControllerKeith SandersREADER SERVICEMailing Address4204 Gardendale Ste 201 SA TX 78229Fax(210) 6169677

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developments reach all their membersThese associations should consider

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The entertainment media enjoys portraying these associations as control freaks obsessing over the width of a driveway or the color of paving stones mdash ever see ldquoOver the Hedgerdquo or ldquoThe Simpsonsrdquo mdash but the truth is these people are also doing good work in their communities by coordinating activities that improve the quality of life

Wersquod love to hear about those developments We want to tell those stories and dispel the stereotypes

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I CAN SEE HOW POLICE CAN GET FRUSTRATED WITH PANHANDLERS

LOCAL COMMENTARY

Blessed to give Or just illegal by SUSAN YERKES

Police Chief William McManus will retire from the force to take a $200000-plus job at CPS Energy in December But before he goes hersquos pushing a pet project that would penalize both panhandlers and folks who give them money food or ldquoanything of valuerdquo

Itrsquos hard for me to imagine why McManus who is generally well-liked and widely respected would feel strongly enough about his proposed anti-giving ordinance to promise to pitch it aggressively to the City Councilrsquos Public Safety Committee later this month

I can see how police can get frustrated with panhandlers From the wild-haired guy waving an ldquoANYTHING HELPSrdquo placard in the median of a busy street to the downtown sidewalk loungers trolling for spare change beggars can range from irritating to downright dangerous

That was McManusrsquo argument back in 2011 when he helped push and pass a city ordinance making it illegal to ask for money within 50 feet of crosswalks ATMs bank doors bus stops check-cashing businesses restaurants parking meters and other favorite panhandling posts There are also ordinances that ban asking for money on city streets

Those measures may well have curbed some public panhandling but it still persists The poor will always be with us And some of the poor will always be more aggressive than others about asking ldquothem who haverdquo for handouts

McManusrsquo tough anti-panhandling stance is not new In his prior posts in Dayton and Minneapolis he proposed laws both to prohibit panhandling and

if that wasnrsquot doable (therersquos this pesky constitutional-rights argument about freedom of speech) to force panhandlers to obtain official licenses to beg Itrsquos hard to imagine the wild-haired guy with the sign or the sidewalk loungers going through the governmental red tape to get a begging license

Finding ways to discourage people from asking for money food or shelter can be tricky Just making rules defining who has a ldquogoodrdquo reason to ask is a challenge Does the wild-haired newspaper hawker standing in the median collecting cash for his corporate employer have a more legally acceptable right to be there than the wild-haired guy flying a hand-scrawled sign

It would be great if we all could know in advance exactly how our donations will be used so we support only behavior we approve But even the biggest most respectable charities canrsquot always guarantee what we give them will be spent on what we value Of course it ought to be against the law to solicit other peoplersquos money on false pretenses Oh wait mdash it already is

We already have ordinances prohibiting panhandling being a public nuisance buying illegal drugs public drunkenness and just about every single behavior this new ordinance purportedly aims to help stop

But targeting the givers is a new twist In politics ldquopopularrdquo counts So

itrsquos highly unlikely City Council will pass an anti-giving ordinance The potential for blowback ranging from the inevitable court challenges to the possibility of a miserly national image for the city is too great

Perhaps the one good thing McManusrsquo quixotic quest can do is make us all think more constructively about how to deal with the dispossessed and how to give to those in need in more truly helpful ways Perhaps it will create new and positive public dialogue about the poor who are mentally ill or rampant drug and alcohol addiction

Or who knows Perhaps now that the flood of undocumented immigrants across the Texas border has reportedly slowed down those gun-toting anti-government militia folks who went down to ldquohelprdquo the Border Patrol will find a new mission mdash coming to San Antonio to help our cops stop the panhandling and the giving for good

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Drivers hang up

For that reason San Antonio is moving in the right direction with a total ban on cellphone use while driving including texting unless a hands-free device is used

The San Antonio proposal is in addition to a new state law that makes it illegal to dial text or otherwise use a cellphone in a school zone unless there is an emergency or the driver has pulled over

Outgoing San Antonio Police Chief William McManus has argued the last few years for a full ban on mobile devices

In 2010 the city prohibited using a hand-held mobile device (except for dialing telephone numbers or talking to another person) while driving a vehicle with a fine not to exceed $200 per violation

In the time since the ban was approved by the City Council police report there have been more than 1900 accidents attributed to distracted motorists using handheld mobile devices Six of those involved fatalities

Distracted drivers are the No 1 menace on the road right now

and 28 resulted in serious injuriesMeanwhile officers since 2009 have

also issued 7038 citations to drivers using handheld mobile devices

Some argue that existing distracted-driver laws are adequate but police say they are virtually unenforceable

District 10 Councilman Mike Gallagher is pushing for the total prohibition on cellphone use

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that a driver conversing on a cellphone is 30 percent more likely to be involved in a wreck

According to Gallagher 23 cities in Texas including San Antonio have some sort of texting ban

Itrsquos already well known that driving and texting take a driverrsquos attention away from the road decreasing hand-eye coordination and response time

Best advice Two hands on the wheel and two eyes on the road

Gallagherrsquos call to toughen the distracted-driver law is not about too much government control Instead it is a means to keep everyone safer on area roadways

-The Local Community News editorial board includes Harry Lees Gregg Rosenfield and Thomas Edwards

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ldquoEDUCATION BY DESIGNrdquo This exhibit displaying a slice of San Antonio architectural history is

subtitled ldquoDrawings From the Collection of Ford Powell amp Carson 1939-1970rdquo The recently discovered drawings include images of Trinity University buildings from the 1950s to the rsquo70s student drawings from the art school in La Villita that were in the collection of architect OrsquoNeil Ford who also taught there and alternative proposals for the design of the Tower of the Americas The exhibit is in Trinityrsquos Michael and Noemi Neidorff Art Gallery Hours are 1 to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday and there is no admission charge

PROMOTING WOMEN IN THE DIGITAL WORLD Trinity Universityrsquos Lennox

Seminar Series will focus on Women and Technology Closing the Gender Gap in

Technology and Entrepreneurship Dates and speakers include Oct 8 ndash Kimberly Hambuchen NASA robotics engineer Oct 13 ndash Trinity grads Amara Keller Patty Wolf and Aly Miller in a Young Women Programmers Panel Oct 27 ndash Erin Pettigrew vice president for business development at Gawker Media speaking on ldquoWomen in Technology A Firsthand Look at How Wersquore Making Itrdquo and Nov 3 ndash Amy McDonald Sanjideh who worked on ldquoShrekrdquo and ldquoHow to Train Your Dragonrdquo discussing her work as a technical program manager responsible for launching quality improvements to ads served on publisher sites through the Google Display Network All lectures are at 730 pm but for specific venues call 999-8113

ART WITH LEGO BRICKS The San Antonio Botanical Garden has a garden-inspired installation ndash 27

pieces of sculpture made entirely of Legos 500000 of them Sean Kenney a New York artist has designed and built 14 displays around the grounds featuring birds animals plants and humans Admission costs $8 to $10 the Botanical Garden is at 555 Funston Place at North New Braunfels Avenue It is open from 9 am to 5 pm daily

HOWDY NIGHT Itrsquos time for the annual Alamo Heights High School homecoming parade

that begins at Cambridge Elementary School 1001 Townsend Ave and heads up Broadway to the high school 6900 Broadway for a pep rally and carnival The parade starts at 415 pm booths and the carnival get under way 5-7 pm and the pep rally is 715 pm The homecoming game is 730 pm Oct 10 against Seguin

TRINITY UNIVERSITY ALUMNI WEEKEND A host of activities will fill the weekend including

receptions by area of study ndash math and science communications and education ndash as well as by class year with 50 yearsrsquo worth of reunions An all-alumni dinner is scheduled for Oct 10 and there will be a golf tournament that day the Trinity-University of Chicago football game Oct 11 is also part of the fun A

full lineup and links to register are at webtrinityedux9953xml

MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK ART SHOW This exhibit presented by High Wire Arts and

VSA Texas has its opening from 6 to 9 pm Oct 10 at High Wire 326 W Josephine St The show will feature works by more than a dozen San Antonio artists who live with mental illness After the opening the show will be available for viewing during High Wirersquos regular hours 9 am-1 pm Monday through Friday Mental Illness Awareness Week Oct 5-11 recognizes the challenges of dealing with mental illness and celebrates the victories of patients and their loved ones

NEW WORLD FOODS To mark Hispanic Heritage Month the San Antonio

Public Library is presenting a series of programs at its branches including this look at now-common and popular foods originating in Central and South America ndash avocados jalapentildeos jicama and more An open-air market will be created as part of the all-day program ndash 10 am to 6 pm ndash at the Tobin Branch Library at Oakwell 4134 Harry Wurzbach Road

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SCHOOL BOARD The North East Independent School District board is scheduled to

meet at 530 pm 8961 Tesoro Drive Call 407-0553 to confirm dates and timesprior to meetings

ALAMO HEIGHTS The City Council is scheduled to meet at 530 pm on Oct 13 and

again at the same time Oct 27 The council has been meeting in the temporary city facility 1248 Austin Highway Suite 220 but could be returning to the renovated City Hall Call 822-3331 to confirm location

TERRELL HILLS The City Council meets at 5 pm in City Hall 5100 N New Braunfels Ave

BRITISH NOVELIST SPEAKS Zadie Smith an award-winning British novelist whose work

has touched on race class and identity will speak at Trinity University as a guest of the Stieren Arts Enrichment Series Her presentation ldquoAn Evening with Zadie Smith a Reading with Commentaryrdquo is 8 pm in the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall The lecture is free and open to the public

OLMOS PARK The City Council meets 6 pm in City Hall 120 W El Prado Drive

SCHOOL BOARD Alamo Heights Independent School District trustees are scheduled

to meet at 7 pm in the board room at Central Office 7101 Broadway

WOMEN IN THE WORLD TEXAS WITW is a media organization that focuses on discussing and

offering solutions for issues and problems confronting women around the globe Its Texas program co-hosted by Tina Brown will include Gloria Steinem Diane von Furstenberg Eva Longoria former US Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison and San Antoniorsquos Aaronetta Pierce Mayor Ivy Taylor and City Manager Sheryl Sculley Presentations by global activists and local military spouses are also on tap Tickets range from $50 to $100 and are available at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre box office and through Ticketmaster The program begins at 9 am at the Empire Theater 226 N St Maryrsquos St

DANCE WITH THE DEAD The ldquodeadrdquo at this annual Halloween ball are partygoers dressed as

famous or infamous Texans of years past and

everyone is encouraged to come in costume The event at the Institute of Texan Cultures features a live band and also includes an art slam a Dia de los Muertos exhibit and a cash bar ghost tours are available for an extra charge The party which is for adults 21 and older runs from 8 to 1130 pm Tickets cost $25 and ghost tours are $10 for ITC members itrsquos $20 and $5 A $500 table for eight includes wine and food a ghost tour and other goodies For more call 458-2300 or go to wwwTexanCulturescom The Institute is at 801 E Cesar Chavez Blvd

BOOTANICA FALL FESTIVAL The San Antonio Botanical Garden has lined up a variety

of events for families including a costume parade for children and trick-or-treating on WaterSaver Lane A sale of water-wise landscape plants is part of the activities which run from 10 am to 2 pm Garden admission costs $10 for adults and $7 for children 3 to 13 therersquos no charge for kids under 3 The garden is at 555 Funston Place

WALK TO DEFEAT ALS The annual fundraiser which benefits the ALS Association Texas Chapter

features a 3-mile walk at San Pedro Springs Park 1315 San Pedro Ave There will be childrenrsquos activities and a post-walk cookout

too Registration starts at 10 am and the walk begins at 11 am Participants who are not charged to register but are asked to raise $210 can also register through a link at wwwwalktodefeatalsorg type ZIP code 78212 into the walk finder and it will bring up a link to the local walk

CIRCLEFEST The Circle School 217 Pershing Ave is holding a Halloween celebration from 4 to

8 pm with live music food arts and crafts a silent auction and a raffle The event features a Pumpkin Path where children hear stories from costumed characters on a path lined with pumpkins and luminaria Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children under 15 They can be purchased at the school from 730 am to 6 pm or from any Circle School cooperative member Tickets will also be sold at the door the day of the event The school is a nonprofit family cooperative campus ldquothat focuses on teaching peace by building childrenrsquos knowledge of the worldrsquos culturesrdquo For more call 822-0461

HAPPENING continues from pg 08

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cost $7 for nonmembers and $6 for members until Oct 29 on the 30th and 31st theyrsquore $8 and $7 There is no charge for children 2 and younger Carpooling is strongly advised because of limited parking The San Antonio Zoo is at 3903 N St Maryrsquos St

OLMOS PARK TERRACE 2014 UPTOWN ART STROLL Organizers have lined up 21

resident artists and more than 30 guest artists to display their work Art lovers can find the perfect piece to hang on the wall or set on the mantle Olmos Park Terrace is located just south of Basse Road between McCullough and San Pedro avenues bounded on the south by Dora Street All events are free and no-cost pedicab rides will whisk you to the different venues ndash just look for the yellow and purple tie-dyed flags and signs out front Maps will be available Hours are 10 am to 5 pm Nov 1 and noon to 5 pm Nov 2 For more visitwwwuptownartstrollorg

KIDS4KIDS This fundraiser spotlights performances by children to help children ndash the

young unaccompanied immigrants who have been streaming across the border into Texas The show produced by The Playhouse will be performed at 2 pm

CATTLE BARONrsquoS GALA ldquoCamo Conquers Cancerrdquo is the motto of this yearrsquos fundraiser for

the local work of the American Cancer Society It runs from 7 pm to midnight at Rio Cibolo Ranch 1101 Ulrich Road in Marion Chris Story and headliner Kix Brooks will perform Raffles and auctions are also on tap along with specialty bars and plenty of food Individual tickets cost $250 with tables for 10 starting at $2500 For reservations contact Renee Silber at 595-0249 or reneesilbercancerorg Information and a ticket-purchase link can also be found at wwwcattlebaronsgalaorg

SAN ANTONIO SYMPHONY AT THE BARSHOP The Jewish Community Center presents

a free concert by the San Antonio Symphony an all-baroque program The concert begins at 7 pm The JCC is at 12500 NW Military Highway

SUBMITTING EVENTS Email all the details along with your contact information two months in advance to tipssalocallowdowncom

and 5 pm Tickets cost $50 for adults and $20 for children proceeds go to St PJrsquos Childrenrsquos Home and RAICES the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services Tickets are available at wwwThePlayhouseorg or by calling 733-7258 The Playhouse is at 800 W Ashby Place

ELSEWHERE IN SAN ANTONIOARTHUR OrsquoKRENT GOLF CLASSIC This annual fundraiser which benefits the American

Heart Association and United Way has a 1 pm shotgun start Registration begins at 11 am Playing sponsorships range from $495 to $10000 more information and a link to a registration page are at wwwokrentgolfcom An associated event the Super Raffle has $100 tickets and offers prize packages valued at $5000 Play takes place on the Resort Course at La Cantera Hill Country Resort 16641 La Cantera Parkway

RETIRED TEACHERS The North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association will open its

monthly meeting with a ldquomeet and greetrdquo at 945 am the meeting begins at 1015 am at San Pedro Presbyterian Church 14900 San Pedro Ave and members are encouraged to bring a friend

MAGIKOLOGY A NIGHT AT THE IMPROV The Magik Theatre is holding a fundraiser

with local celebrities and community leaders in a night of fast-paced onstage improvisation and competition akin to the popular show ldquoWhose Line is it Anywayrdquo The fun starts at 6 pm with a cocktail reception hors drsquooeuvres and pop-up performances by theater actors The improv competition follows with audience members voting on their favorite team Proceeds benefit the theaterrsquos programs including Camp Showbiz academy scholarships X-celerated Theatre Tickets to Literacy and Shakespeare in the Park Tickets are $30 To purchase them visit wwwmagiktheatreorgmagikology For sponsorships contact Renee Garvens at reneemagiktheatreorg or call 227-2751 The theater is at 420 S Alamo St

ZOO BOO The wildly popular Halloween bash at the San Antonio Zoo for kids 12 and

younger includes costumes and trick-or-treating of course but also offers games face painting and lots of fascinating animals It runs from 6 to 9 pm both evenings Tickets ndash which are only sold at the zoo ndash

HAPPENING continues from pg 10

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MAYBE IT REALLY IS YOU MAYBE YOU REALLY DONrsquoT BELONG IN A GYM There are many people who just donrsquot do well in a typical mainstream gym Those gyms are too big there is little if any help available and it is easy to get lost in the sea of people already in shape It is hard to get seriously involved in fitness when you feel that you donrsquot belong at the gym If you feel like nobody really cares about you five minutes after you join Your fitness is important maybe the most important thing in your life since being healthy makes you a better parent employee boss or spouse Fitness is the key to getting involved in life You can spend your life being involved and living or you can deny your health and spend your days watching other people live a full life without you No matter what your doctor says your significant other says or your friends tell you it is your choice and only you can make the decision to change when you are ready At Koko FitClub we understand all of this which is why our company was created over a decade ago We are that small alternative fitness choice that exists for people who feel they donrsquot fit into that impersonal big box fitness center If you like a lot of personal help and guidance then we are for you If you like a small intimate atmosphere working out with people in your community

who are just like you then Koko is your gym Most importantly if you have failed at another gym by being lost in the crowd we exist to make sure that this time with our personal guidance and the proven Koko training methodology you will succeed surrounded by others who care and will never take you and your membership for granted We offer a full 30-day membership including full access to all of our programming and coaching for only $30 We want you to fully experience what makes Koko different before you commit come meet our other clients meet our staff and give us a chance to prove that this time you will succeed and that we are that alternative to a gym you have been looking for through the years Fitness has to be part of your life How we age the quality of our lives and how we choose to live today is all based upon having the energy and confidence to get the most out of who we are and what we want from our lives If you have failed before in fitness remember that there is a place out there in your community that is truly different and is willing to prove it to you This time it is all about you and this time you will change your life Yours in fitness THE TEAM AT KOKO FITCLUB ALAMO HEIGHTS

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LOCAL LOWDOWNTake a quick look at whatrsquos new in the community from opening and closings to news tidbits

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LOWDOWN continues on pg 13

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4

2

1 STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD 709 S Alamo St is a new Southtown restaurant with dishes prepared by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns the establishment with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food Hours for Starfish are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday For more or reservations call 375-4423 or visit wwwstarfishsacom (See story on page 29)

2 PANZANELLA PIZZA 111 W Crockett St on the Riverwalk and 401 Pearl Parkway are planned as new downtown eateries offering artisan-style pizza and salads to go as well as wine and beer The West Crockett location is expected to open in October and the other site near the Pearl will debut in December Overseeing the menu at the new ventures is chef Luca Della

Casa who appeared on ldquoFood Network Starrdquo The owner is Chris Erck who also has Swig Martini Bar (next door to the Crockett pizzeria) The Worm Viva Tacoland and the Icehouse Hours for the West Crockett location are 11 am to 3 am daily

3 MISSION ORTHODONTICS 156 W Sunset Road Suite 100 is a new practice under Dr Bartholomew Wilson offering ldquofriendly and relaxed orthodontic care that will put you at ease while delivering the highest level of professional work possiblehellip (to) achieve and maintain a healthy aesthetic smilerdquo A complimentary consultation for Invisalign or other braces is available Hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday For more call 822-7797 check out wwwmissionorthodonticscom or visit wwwfacebookcommissionorthodontics

4 RANGER FIREARMS GUN SHOP 1308 Austin Highway has opened its doors and aims to be a ldquoone-stop shoprdquo for sportsmen and gun enthusiasts Staff members say patrons can buy a weapon as well as a hunting or a fishing license and take concealed-handgun license courses and huntersrsquo safety classes Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday For more call 822-4867 or visit httpwwwrangerfirearmsoftexascom (See story on page 28)

5 EUROPEAN WAX CENTER 255 E Basse Road Suite 1540 is now ready for business in the Alamo Quarry Market The shop offers full-body waxing which uses ldquocomfort waxrdquo that pulls only the hair not the skin ldquofor maximum comfort and less irritationrdquo according to a release Hours are noon to 6 pm Sunday 9 am to 9 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 9 pm Saturday For more call 822-2212 or visit wwwwaxcentercomtx-san-antonio-alamo-quarry or like them on Facebook at European Wax Center-Quarry

6 CYCLE HUB 1820 Nacogdoches Road is a state-of-the-art indoor cycling studio billed as the first of its kind in San Antonio It is open every day and there are even sessions for beginners Class times on weekdays are 545 am 915 am 430 pm 530 pm and 645 pm Saturday classes are 8 am 9 am 1015 am 330 pm and 430 pm On Sunday sessions are 9 am 1015 am noon 330 pm and 430 pm For more call 305-6969 or visit wwwmycyclehubcom or facebookcommycyclehub

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of Texas to participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge with more than 30 faculty and staff members participating on the first day of classes In turn St Lukersquos made a charitable contribution to fund research against the neuromuscular disease and has challenged St Jamesrsquo Episcopal School of Corpus Christi

LUCY MUNOZ has been named head volleyball coach at St Anthony Catholic High School She also is the personal skills development trainer for the SA Hornets one of the cityrsquos club volleyball teams She has coached more than 20 teams for the club Munoz is from San Antonio and is a graduate of Southside High School

NEW RESTRICTIONS ON USING WOODEN SHAKES AND WOODEN SHINGLES for roofs in Alamo Heights have been approved by the City Council after a report presented by Fire Chief Buddy Kuhn at the Sept 8 meeting The ordinance amends codes for building and building regulations officials said Kuhn indicated it will help improve the cityrsquos insurance rating and safety

MARILYN ELDRIDGE IS THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE TERRELL HILLS CITY COUNCIL which recently appointed her to

the Place 4 slot after Michelle Brady mdash a resident of the city for nearly three decades mdash stepped down Brady is moving outside of the city limits During the municipal elections in May Brady unsuccessfully ran for the mayorrsquos seat losing to then-Councilwoman Anne Balantyne According to officials Eldridge is a former president of The Junior League of San Antonio Inc and has also been involved with the Battle of Flowers Association a local womenrsquos center the San Antonio Bar Association Trinity University Fine Arts Center Southwest Foundation Forum San Antonio Symphony League Planned Parenthood of San Antonio and the Fiesta San Antonio Commission

TRUSTEES WITH THE ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT have approved a $653 million budget for the 2014-15 academic year which includes a 2 percent salary increase for all district employees and sets a beginning teacherrsquos pay at $49000 a rise from $47300 officials said The overall property-tax rate is also going down officials said from last yearrsquos $1218 per $100 valuation to $1205

GARNER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TOOK THE SPOTLIGHT at a recent board meeting

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of the North East Independent School District leading trustees executive staff and guests with the invocation and the pledge Eighth-grader Amiya Ward started things off with the thought for the evening She is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and choir and takes Pre-Advanced Placement courses She was joined by her mother Kisha Ward Fellow eighth-grade student Michael Ellis led the pledge to the US and Texas flags He is also in the NJHS participates in Theater Arts and Peer Assistance Leadership and takes Pre-AP courses His parents Peter Ellis and Susan Mengden accompanied him to the meeting

DR AMY ELIZABETH ARNO SHIVONE HAS JOINED THE STAFF AT CHRISTUS FAMILY MEDICINE-ALAMO HEIGHTS the health care ministry announced Shivone is a native of San Antonio and graduated from Alamo Heights High School Officials said she is a board-certified family medicine physician She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Yale University and then attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio She completed her residency at the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program

ENTREPRENEUR BJ ldquoREDrdquo McCOMBS HIS WIFE CHARLINE McCOMBS AND OTHER DIGNITARIES ATTENDED a recent cocktail party at The Broadway Residences a 20-story luxury residential high-rise at the southeast corner of Broadway and East Hildebrand Avenue to celebrate the completion of the cityrsquos 18-month multimillion-dollar drainage improvement project at the intersection Red McCombs chairman and COO of McCombs Enterprises was joined by Bart Koontz president and CEO of Koontz-McCombs Jenifer Brown vice president of sales and marketing at The Broadway Residences Tiffany Pritchard director of sales at Palmilla Beach Resort and Golf Club and residents and their guests Koontz-McCombs developed The Broadway Residences 4242 Broadway

SIBLING RIVALRY Alamo Heights High School graduates and brothers David Ryan Garza 22 and a senior at Tylerrsquos Texas College and Houston Baptist University sophomore Danny Garza 19 faced off on the football field Sept 20 at Rose Stadium in Tyler Danny an Alamo Heights 2013 graduate is a long snapper David who graduated from the school in 2010 is a wide receiver Houston Baptist won

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Freeman Coliseum 3201 E Houston St 226-1177

Majestic Theatre 224 E Houston St 226-5700

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The slender middle-aged woman looks a little nervous ndash as does her husband who has come with her for moral support

Goff runs her hand gently through the womanrsquos dark hair It seems to just fall out into the stylistrsquos hand in big clumps Goff whose salon is at 362 W Sunset Road nods

ldquoA couple of weeks into chemordquo she said She tells the couple about the first

day her own hair started coming out shortly after starting chemotherapy in the wake of a double mastectomy

ldquoIt just came out in handfulsrdquo she said ldquoI tried to get my friends to help me shave my head but nobody would do it I guess they were afraid that with the chemo they might hurt me So I finally shaved it myselfrdquo

Today Goff a 10-year breast cancer survivor is giving back through her profession

The woman in her chair is here today because Goff a certified volunteer trainer with the American Cancer Societyrsquos Look GoodhellipFeel Better program offers breast-cancer patients free head-shaving wig styling and other services

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month part of a nationwide yearly campaign

to increase knowledge about the diseaseToday after assessing her new clientrsquos

hair Goff opts to crop it in a close-to-the-head cut rather than shave it

ldquoYou look real cute like that and you still have enough hair for itrdquo she said ldquoNext time you come in we may go ahead and shave it but you donrsquot need that yetrdquo

By the time the couple leave both are smiling

According to the National Cancer Institute about one in 12 American women will develop invasive breast cancer most of them after age 40 While breast cancer rates have dropped in the past few years nearly 23000 new cases are predicted to be diagnosed in women (along with 2360 new cases in men) this year alone

In San Antonio the highest rates of breast cancer have been documented in ZIP codes 78205 78257 and 78209 The latter is where Goff has had her cozy homelike one-woman salon for more than 30 years

Goff has many admirers including in the medical profession

ldquoIrsquove really noticed that people who believe their role in life is important and who take active responsibility for their own care tend to do betterrdquo said Dr Judith Thompson a surgeon and specialist in breast cancer with a practice in New Braunfels ldquoBobbie is that kind of personrdquo

Thompson first knew Goff as friend then as a client of the salon When the cancer arrived she became Goffrsquos physician

ldquoOne of Bobbiersquos greatest skills is bringing out the natural beauty in peoplerdquo she said ldquoShersquos an artist an entrepreneur and an active member of her community She handled her cancer very well I think the hardest part was losing clients when

Goff known for her boundless energy

On a late summer Saturday afternoon Bobbie Goff stands in a

sunny room of her salon on West Sunset Road with a new client

by SUSAN YERKES

GOFF continues from pg 01

GOFF continues on pg 26

Bobbie Goff a 10-year breast-cancer survivor offers free hair care to patients as a way to help them cope with the disease Her studio is at 362 W Sunset Road Photo by Josh Huskin

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Local practices offer advancements in dermatology and cosmetic proceduresby ERIC MORENO

According to the American Association of Dermatology there are more cosmetic and

dermatological procedures available for potential patients than ever before These are available for patients at in-office visits or as at-home treatments

One new technology is fractional resurfacing a laser-based technology that allows dermatologists a safer way to treat patients with severe to extensive skin damage The results increase the production of collagen the protein that chiefly makes up the fibers of skin tissue This allows for more dramatic results in the improvement of skin appearance and texture with less downtime for the patient

There are also new laser-based procedures used to treat varicose veins

a medical condition in which the veins (generally in the lower extremities) become twisted and distended with blood It can cause swelling cramping and a host of other medical conditions

ldquoAt our clinic we have a procedure that is new to our practicerdquo said Melissa Garrett of Skin Care Specialists of San Antonio 2632 Broadway Suite 401 ldquoIt is endovenous laser treatment of varicose veins This procedure reduces the need for surgical vein surgery reduces pain and recovery timerdquo

Laser technologies are also being used to treat vascular lesions such as birthmarks A trained dermatologist can determine whether a patientrsquos birthmark would be receptive to treatment infants are often eligible

Conditions such as psoriasis acne hyperpigmentation and more are now being treated with better results There have also been significant advances in cosmetic

procedures to treat aging and scarring ldquoThere have been some great

advancements in the treatments of psoriasisrdquo said Dr Christy Rainey of Dermatology of Castle Hills 1650 Lockhill Selma Road ldquoThose include new injectable treatments as well as oral medicationsrdquo

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder The most common form is plaque psoriasis It is characterized by the appearance of scale-like lesions on the skinrsquos surface and can result in psoriatic arthritis

ldquoThese new treatments can significantly improve the conditions of skin psoriasis and joint disease Often I have prescribed these and have seen miraculous improvements in patients who have never had any kind of results beforerdquo Rainey said

On the cosmetic side a number of new

fillers have been developed that replace the lost volume and shape in skin and can allow a dermatologist to sculpt an area Fillers are collagen-based materials that are injected underneath the skin Dermatologists use the fillers to fill in sunken cheeks or lines or wrinkles around the eyes and lips

ldquoTherersquos a newer type of filler called Voluma from Allerganrdquo Rainey said ldquoIt has revolutionized how we inject the deep furrows around the mouth and nose With the Voluma we inject the filler With this we inject in the upper cheeks the apple of the cheeks if you will and that helps to give you a kind of facelift without having to pay for surgery or deal with the downtime of surgical proceduresrdquo

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INCLUDE NEW INJECTABLE TREATMENTS AS WELL AS ORAL MEDICATIONS

DR CHRISTY RAINEY DERMATOLOGY OF CASTLE HILLS

DERMATOLOGY continues on pg 17

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Another common and well-known procedure is receiving injections of botulinum toxin (commonly known as Botox) which is renowned for its ability to diminish wrinkles and other facial lines

According to the AAD new manufacturers have introduced botulinum toxin formulations in recent years making pricing more

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ldquoWe do Botox micrographic surgery laser hair removal chemical peels and more here at our facilitiesrdquo Garrett said ldquoOur physiciansmdash Dr Paula Vogel Dr Nicole Owens and Dr Eric Greeson mdash are all board certifiedrdquo

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Locally there are many options available to those who want to go beyond the traditional self-orchestrated calorie-counting and gym-membership approach

Wellness coach Jeff Carrell runs the Functional Fitness Center at Alamo Heights Chiropractic Health Center 4501 McCullough Ave Suite 107 Carrell said the centers healthy weight-loss program works because itrsquos customized to the individual

ldquoI always tell people they are not

a cookie and therefore a cookie-cutter (approach) doesnrsquot necessarily work for themrdquo Carrell said

Participants take supplements which cause rapid weight loss when combined Carrell said Exercise plays a part as well

ldquoWersquore big believers in most people donrsquot move enough and even those who move a lot might not do it in a way thatrsquos most effective for them so we encourage exerciserdquo he said

Carrell said the supplement program alone can achieve weight loss without exercise However exercise makes weight loss more sustainable he added

Dr Felipe Garcia-Ghinis is a board-certified obstetrician gynecologist and the founder of Healthy Woman an OB-GYN clinic at 2632 Broadway After his brother lost more than 100

WEIGHT LOSS continues on pg 19

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WEIGHT LOSS continues from pg 18

pounds in six months Garcia-Ghinis wanted to know how he did it

ldquoI decided to try it myself before I offered it to my patientsrdquo he said After losing more than 20 pounds by going high protein Garcia-Ghinis offers a medically supervised diet utilizing foods sold through his office

Simply Slender 18730 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 106 offers an alternative to liposuction for body reshaping called i-lipo The companyrsquos website says it is medically tested and approved by the Food and Drug Administration

Megan Coleman a certified nutritional consultant said ldquoThere are no needles no downtime You come in you lie down underneath our (laser) paddles They donrsquot hurt they donrsquot zap yoursquore just lying there comfortably for 35-45 minutesrdquo

Afterwards she said the patient needs to do ldquoabout 20 minutesrdquo of exercise ldquoto work off calories released with the fatrdquo

Kurt Jacquin at SuperSlow Zone with locations at 11825 Interstate 10 West and 700 E Sonterra Blvd said the program he offers is all about strength training However he added it does contribute to weight loss Programs are set up for individuals according to whatever muscles and body parts they want to improve

ldquoWe donrsquot do a typical rep as you would see in a normal gym or fitness centerrdquo Jacquin said ldquoWhat we do is

a 10-second positive (contracting the muscle as in curling a weight up) and a 10-second negative (extending the muscle as in lowering the weight)rdquo

Each curl takes 20 secondsldquoSo we really donrsquot care about the number

of reps you do we time the muscle for how much work it actually doesrdquo he added

For some surgery brings about a change for the better Gerald Townsend 70 a professor at Texas AampM University-San Antonio found a new lease on life

ldquoMy gastric sleeve improved my life immeasurablyrdquo he said At 90 pounds lighter his diabetes disappeared and with it the need for expensive drugs ldquoI believe I have added 20 years of quality life with the surgery My wife Barbara had the same surgery We now eat less than half what we did three years ago The benefit comes in quality of life and in the pocketbookrdquo

With so many options to choose from itrsquos easy to get confused However there are some basic truths to remember The website for the Presidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition (wwwfitnessgov) offers guidelines

There are other approaches to weight loss as well

Yacon syrup promoted by television personality Dr Mehmet Oz contains a substance the taste buds recognize

as sweet But supposedly 40 to 50 percent of the syrup is made up of fructooligosaccharide ndash sugar molecules connected in a way that renders them unrecognizable by the digestive system making it a low-calorie alternative to sugar

The real magic happens in the large intestine where the saccharides ldquofeed the friendly bacteria in the digestive systemrdquo leading to weight loss

Science Daily wrote on Sept 3 that scientists at The University of Manchester in England theorize resetting a cluster of nerves in the center of the brain known as the ldquobody clockrdquo could lead to banishing excess pounds and inches without surgery The study is using ldquoclock logicrdquo to treat diabetes Patients eat sleep and take medication at times that fit with their body clock in a bid to control the disease

Then there are the drugs ndash some already on the market some still in trials

Contrave also known as NB32 is the name of the latest weight-loss drug seeking FDA approval Trial participants said Contrave improved their moods as well as their looks Maybe thatrsquos because one of its main components is widely used as an antidepressant

There are other weight-loss drugs already on the market but most carry dire warnings regarding side effects

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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis mdash or LASIK mdash surgery was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1999 and since then millions of people have chosen this option

Since its approval LASIK has undergone many incarnations and spawned a plethora of related treatments Thanks to the 21st centuryrsquos constantly evolving technology there are now so many LASIK options the information can quickly become quite overwhelming

Alternatives to traditional LASIK include Epi-LASIK Wavefront-guided LASIK and IntraLase and LASIK for presbyopia Other vision-correction procedures include photorefractive keratectomy or PRK laser epithelial keratomileusis or LASEK intra-ocular lens or IOL surgery automated lamellar keratoplasty or ALK Descemetrsquos stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty or DSAEK and Descemetrsquos membrane endothelial keratoplasty or DMEK

Confused yetSimply put LASIK permanently

reshapes the cornea using a laser During this straightforward procedure the surgeon creates a thin circular flap in the cornea and folds it back in order to access and then reshape the corneal tissue underneath After that the flap is replaced and serves as a natural bandage

Epi-LASIK utilizes an instrument called an epi-keratome Wavefront-guided LASIK

is yet another choice that helps with loss of night vision after surgery (a common problem with some LASIK patients)

Still another method IntraLase is sometimes called ldquoAll Laserrdquo or ldquoBladeless LASIKrdquo because the flap is created using a laser as opposed to a manual blade These procedures have proven most effective for patients with myopia (near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far-sightedness)

Sometimes LASIK is performed with one eye corrected for distance and the other for near vision as a remedy for presbyopia Presbyopia the familiar side effect for many after turning 45 causes loss of focus when reading close-up or fine print

But LASIK is not the only game in town There is much more to corrective-vision surgery than meets the eye PRK involves the removal of the cornearsquos outer layer and reshaping the cornea without making a flap With PRK surgery healing takes a few days longer than LASIK

LASEK is similar to PRK but a finer blade called a trephine is used and the cornearsquos outer layer remains This technique has been found to work best on individuals with thin corneas

Yet another vision-correction option is ALK eye surgery which is usually reserved for severe cases of near- and far-sightedness

The most common treatment for

cataracts is IOL surgery A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that affects vision usually related to aging During IOL surgery the cloudy lens is removed or cleaned out and replaced by a clear manmade lens Different forms of IOL surgery include clear lens extraction or CLE and refractive lens extraction known as RLE

There have even been recent advancements in cornea transplants New revolutionary procedures include DSAEK and DMEK During these outpatient procedures the patientrsquos diseased tissue is dissected and replaced with precut donor tissue provided by organ donors

In a recent Consumer Reports survey satisfaction with the surgeon was the biggest barometer for long-term success mdash so choose wisely

In addition the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that more than 90 percent of LASIK patients obtained 2020 vision after surgery are quite thrilled with the results and report seeing their glasses as half full (and living all alone in the drawer next to their contact lenses)

The eyes have it New developments in vision-correction surgeryby CAROLE MILLER

Vision-correction surgery has made some significant improvements since

June 1989 when Dr Gholam A Peyman was granted the first laser-vision surgery patent

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By November the Police Department will have had the cameras for more than a year Five body cameras were bought in July 2013 to be field tested and five more in November of that year city officials said

Officers said the small body-mounted cameras have proven highly effective in recording incidents involving a police presence and encounters with the public

ldquoWe find that they are a useful toolrdquo said Assistant Police Chief Cindy Pruitt ldquoOur officers have a good rapport with the

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01

Cameras can bolster or disprove complaints against officers

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Questions about police conduct in Ferguson

Missouri could pressure departments nationwide to equip all officers with body cameras but Alamo Heights is already ahead of the curve

citizens to begin with Now everything is on video When wersquore conducting a traffic stop when someone has called the police for any reason thatrsquos going to be on videordquo

There are 22 officers on the force and the cameras are mandatory for those on patrol

The body cameras have gained more acceptance across the country from various law enforcement agencies though not all departments use them or are required to use them

Wearing body cameras varies from department to department and from agency to agency according to John Moritz a spokesman for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas

CLEAT is an umbrella organization that represents Texas police officers in legal and employment matters

ldquoCLEAT believes that most decisions involving what equipment that officers should be required to use or not use are best left to the local law enforcement agencies and police officersrsquo organizations that work closely with their communitiesrdquo Moritz said ldquoThey are the ones that are close to their communities and they know what their communities want expect and deserverdquo

Discussions nationwide about requiring police to use body cams have been

BODY CAMS continues on pg 22

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sparked by the controversial shooting death Aug 19 of Michael Brown a black 18-year-old by an Anglo officer in Ferguson It was later revealed Brown was wanted for questioning in a robbery

The officer-involved shooting prompted several nights of violence and looting and sparked a national debate about officersrsquo interaction with communities of color

No body cam was available when Brown was shot but speculation about what may have happened has gone all the way to Capitol Hill where some in Congress are pushing for more police departments to use the devices

According to to the National Association of Police Organizations US Rep Adam Schiff D-California recently announced he is circulating a letter among his congressional colleagues that will be sent to US Attorney General Eric Holder The letter urges the Department of Justice to ldquohelp fund local police departmentsrsquo purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency decrease tensions between police and community members and create a record of eventsrdquo

NAPO officials who met with Schiff said ldquoBody-camera requirement decisions should be made on an agency-by-agency basisrdquo

In Alamo Heights the small cameras

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01 are easily clipped on the sleeves vests or shirt seams of an officerrsquos uniform

ldquoI havenrsquot heard any complaints about themrdquo said Pruitt of officers who use the devices as well as community members ldquoI think itrsquos beneficial in both directionsrdquo

ldquoI think theyrsquore beneficial to our law enforcementrdquo added Lt Dennis Kelley a 19-year veteran of the department ldquoWe have video cameras in our cars and when the officers are away from their cars it (the body camera) provides audio and visual recordings so I think they are beneficialrdquo

The body cameras have also disproven a complaint made against an officer Kelley said

ldquoThe body cam proved that the officer acted within his scope of authority and it backed the officerrsquos actions up and disproved the complaint made against themrdquo Kelley said ldquoIn that regard the officers are very thankful for themrdquo

Kelley said a body cam can also expose improper conduct on the part of an officer which could lead to corrective action

ldquoWe tried it out and we were pleased with the programs that we looked at across the country and so we implemented it into our own regular operationsrdquo Kelley said about when AHPD first began using the cameras ldquoWe havenrsquot heard anyone complain about themrdquo

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Alamo Heights police Lt Dennis Kelley displays a small body-worn camera clipped to the front of his uniform Officers say the devices provide beneficial audio and visual recordings Some members of Congress want police departments to make the cameras part of standard equipment Photo by Rudy B Ornelas

23

SMART-METER continues from pg 01

CPS officials say the smart meters are safe and downplay any claims about radiation fires or illness but Mayor Louis Cooper said Alamo Heights has sent a letter to the utility company asking for a 12-month delay on activating the devices until more research can be done

ldquoI think itrsquos really in CPSrsquo hands right nowrdquo Cooper said ldquoWe have some citizens who have expressed some questions that they want answeredrdquo

The mayor asked CPS to respond to the request within 30 days

The utility company wants to replace older analog utility meters with modern digital smart meters in homes and businesses in Alamo Heights by the end of year with a long-term plan to eventually install the devices across San Antonio The new meters would relay information wirelessly rather than requiring on-site checks by a CPS worker

Customers can choose not to have the smart meters but they will pay higher fees CPS officials said

During the Sept 22 City Council meeting several residents stepped forward to express concerns about the devices including former Councilman Elliot Weser a gastroenterologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

ldquoThe serious hazards associated with digital smart meters are abundantly documented by substantial datardquo Weser said ldquoThese meters can further erode our right to privacy by making our personal activities and habits available for monitoring control and distribution Most distressing to me as a physician are the risks and biomedical effects from the radiation associated with electromagnetic fields generated by these meters and their associated mesh-grid structurerdquo

In a phone interview prior to the meeting CPS spokesman John Moreno said smart meters are safe and are a more modern way to remotely monitor energy consumption

ldquoThe biggest concerns Irsquom hearing is that smart meters cause fires or smart

City asks for a 12-month moratoriumby BAIN SERNA

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Plans by CPS Energy to install smart meters in the city

have become a lightning rod for controversy with residents worried about health effects and leaders calling for a yearlong moratorium

SMART-METER continues on pg 25

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Sophie and Zach Clarke Justin and Carol SobeyRocio Heller David Yurman and Paulette Jemal

David Yurman Avril Graham and Jim GoldJohn and Elizabeth Anne Dunlap Mike and Diane Taylor and Steve Herlich

Russ Sims Lauri Jehl Mike amp Patty Colvard John and Libby Williams and Martin Tomerlin

Jim and Lisa Wolff

Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

Oscar Wilde once said ldquoYou can never be overdressed or overeducatedrdquo

Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

The Wildest Auction in the West is Boysvillersquos largest fundraiser as well as the harbinger of new Western trends since it is traditionally the first Western-themed party of the social season

Last year all the stylish cowboys

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The Town Club end-of-summer pool party always signals the end of

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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GOFF continues from pg 15

GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

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Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

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The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

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the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

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LOCAL COMMENTARY

Blessed to give Or just illegal by SUSAN YERKES

Police Chief William McManus will retire from the force to take a $200000-plus job at CPS Energy in December But before he goes hersquos pushing a pet project that would penalize both panhandlers and folks who give them money food or ldquoanything of valuerdquo

Itrsquos hard for me to imagine why McManus who is generally well-liked and widely respected would feel strongly enough about his proposed anti-giving ordinance to promise to pitch it aggressively to the City Councilrsquos Public Safety Committee later this month

I can see how police can get frustrated with panhandlers From the wild-haired guy waving an ldquoANYTHING HELPSrdquo placard in the median of a busy street to the downtown sidewalk loungers trolling for spare change beggars can range from irritating to downright dangerous

That was McManusrsquo argument back in 2011 when he helped push and pass a city ordinance making it illegal to ask for money within 50 feet of crosswalks ATMs bank doors bus stops check-cashing businesses restaurants parking meters and other favorite panhandling posts There are also ordinances that ban asking for money on city streets

Those measures may well have curbed some public panhandling but it still persists The poor will always be with us And some of the poor will always be more aggressive than others about asking ldquothem who haverdquo for handouts

McManusrsquo tough anti-panhandling stance is not new In his prior posts in Dayton and Minneapolis he proposed laws both to prohibit panhandling and

if that wasnrsquot doable (therersquos this pesky constitutional-rights argument about freedom of speech) to force panhandlers to obtain official licenses to beg Itrsquos hard to imagine the wild-haired guy with the sign or the sidewalk loungers going through the governmental red tape to get a begging license

Finding ways to discourage people from asking for money food or shelter can be tricky Just making rules defining who has a ldquogoodrdquo reason to ask is a challenge Does the wild-haired newspaper hawker standing in the median collecting cash for his corporate employer have a more legally acceptable right to be there than the wild-haired guy flying a hand-scrawled sign

It would be great if we all could know in advance exactly how our donations will be used so we support only behavior we approve But even the biggest most respectable charities canrsquot always guarantee what we give them will be spent on what we value Of course it ought to be against the law to solicit other peoplersquos money on false pretenses Oh wait mdash it already is

We already have ordinances prohibiting panhandling being a public nuisance buying illegal drugs public drunkenness and just about every single behavior this new ordinance purportedly aims to help stop

But targeting the givers is a new twist In politics ldquopopularrdquo counts So

itrsquos highly unlikely City Council will pass an anti-giving ordinance The potential for blowback ranging from the inevitable court challenges to the possibility of a miserly national image for the city is too great

Perhaps the one good thing McManusrsquo quixotic quest can do is make us all think more constructively about how to deal with the dispossessed and how to give to those in need in more truly helpful ways Perhaps it will create new and positive public dialogue about the poor who are mentally ill or rampant drug and alcohol addiction

Or who knows Perhaps now that the flood of undocumented immigrants across the Texas border has reportedly slowed down those gun-toting anti-government militia folks who went down to ldquohelprdquo the Border Patrol will find a new mission mdash coming to San Antonio to help our cops stop the panhandling and the giving for good

It may well be more blessed to give than

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Drivers hang up

For that reason San Antonio is moving in the right direction with a total ban on cellphone use while driving including texting unless a hands-free device is used

The San Antonio proposal is in addition to a new state law that makes it illegal to dial text or otherwise use a cellphone in a school zone unless there is an emergency or the driver has pulled over

Outgoing San Antonio Police Chief William McManus has argued the last few years for a full ban on mobile devices

In 2010 the city prohibited using a hand-held mobile device (except for dialing telephone numbers or talking to another person) while driving a vehicle with a fine not to exceed $200 per violation

In the time since the ban was approved by the City Council police report there have been more than 1900 accidents attributed to distracted motorists using handheld mobile devices Six of those involved fatalities

Distracted drivers are the No 1 menace on the road right now

and 28 resulted in serious injuriesMeanwhile officers since 2009 have

also issued 7038 citations to drivers using handheld mobile devices

Some argue that existing distracted-driver laws are adequate but police say they are virtually unenforceable

District 10 Councilman Mike Gallagher is pushing for the total prohibition on cellphone use

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that a driver conversing on a cellphone is 30 percent more likely to be involved in a wreck

According to Gallagher 23 cities in Texas including San Antonio have some sort of texting ban

Itrsquos already well known that driving and texting take a driverrsquos attention away from the road decreasing hand-eye coordination and response time

Best advice Two hands on the wheel and two eyes on the road

Gallagherrsquos call to toughen the distracted-driver law is not about too much government control Instead it is a means to keep everyone safer on area roadways

-The Local Community News editorial board includes Harry Lees Gregg Rosenfield and Thomas Edwards

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ldquoEDUCATION BY DESIGNrdquo This exhibit displaying a slice of San Antonio architectural history is

subtitled ldquoDrawings From the Collection of Ford Powell amp Carson 1939-1970rdquo The recently discovered drawings include images of Trinity University buildings from the 1950s to the rsquo70s student drawings from the art school in La Villita that were in the collection of architect OrsquoNeil Ford who also taught there and alternative proposals for the design of the Tower of the Americas The exhibit is in Trinityrsquos Michael and Noemi Neidorff Art Gallery Hours are 1 to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday and there is no admission charge

PROMOTING WOMEN IN THE DIGITAL WORLD Trinity Universityrsquos Lennox

Seminar Series will focus on Women and Technology Closing the Gender Gap in

Technology and Entrepreneurship Dates and speakers include Oct 8 ndash Kimberly Hambuchen NASA robotics engineer Oct 13 ndash Trinity grads Amara Keller Patty Wolf and Aly Miller in a Young Women Programmers Panel Oct 27 ndash Erin Pettigrew vice president for business development at Gawker Media speaking on ldquoWomen in Technology A Firsthand Look at How Wersquore Making Itrdquo and Nov 3 ndash Amy McDonald Sanjideh who worked on ldquoShrekrdquo and ldquoHow to Train Your Dragonrdquo discussing her work as a technical program manager responsible for launching quality improvements to ads served on publisher sites through the Google Display Network All lectures are at 730 pm but for specific venues call 999-8113

ART WITH LEGO BRICKS The San Antonio Botanical Garden has a garden-inspired installation ndash 27

pieces of sculpture made entirely of Legos 500000 of them Sean Kenney a New York artist has designed and built 14 displays around the grounds featuring birds animals plants and humans Admission costs $8 to $10 the Botanical Garden is at 555 Funston Place at North New Braunfels Avenue It is open from 9 am to 5 pm daily

HOWDY NIGHT Itrsquos time for the annual Alamo Heights High School homecoming parade

that begins at Cambridge Elementary School 1001 Townsend Ave and heads up Broadway to the high school 6900 Broadway for a pep rally and carnival The parade starts at 415 pm booths and the carnival get under way 5-7 pm and the pep rally is 715 pm The homecoming game is 730 pm Oct 10 against Seguin

TRINITY UNIVERSITY ALUMNI WEEKEND A host of activities will fill the weekend including

receptions by area of study ndash math and science communications and education ndash as well as by class year with 50 yearsrsquo worth of reunions An all-alumni dinner is scheduled for Oct 10 and there will be a golf tournament that day the Trinity-University of Chicago football game Oct 11 is also part of the fun A

full lineup and links to register are at webtrinityedux9953xml

MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK ART SHOW This exhibit presented by High Wire Arts and

VSA Texas has its opening from 6 to 9 pm Oct 10 at High Wire 326 W Josephine St The show will feature works by more than a dozen San Antonio artists who live with mental illness After the opening the show will be available for viewing during High Wirersquos regular hours 9 am-1 pm Monday through Friday Mental Illness Awareness Week Oct 5-11 recognizes the challenges of dealing with mental illness and celebrates the victories of patients and their loved ones

NEW WORLD FOODS To mark Hispanic Heritage Month the San Antonio

Public Library is presenting a series of programs at its branches including this look at now-common and popular foods originating in Central and South America ndash avocados jalapentildeos jicama and more An open-air market will be created as part of the all-day program ndash 10 am to 6 pm ndash at the Tobin Branch Library at Oakwell 4134 Harry Wurzbach Road

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SCHOOL BOARD The North East Independent School District board is scheduled to

meet at 530 pm 8961 Tesoro Drive Call 407-0553 to confirm dates and timesprior to meetings

ALAMO HEIGHTS The City Council is scheduled to meet at 530 pm on Oct 13 and

again at the same time Oct 27 The council has been meeting in the temporary city facility 1248 Austin Highway Suite 220 but could be returning to the renovated City Hall Call 822-3331 to confirm location

TERRELL HILLS The City Council meets at 5 pm in City Hall 5100 N New Braunfels Ave

BRITISH NOVELIST SPEAKS Zadie Smith an award-winning British novelist whose work

has touched on race class and identity will speak at Trinity University as a guest of the Stieren Arts Enrichment Series Her presentation ldquoAn Evening with Zadie Smith a Reading with Commentaryrdquo is 8 pm in the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall The lecture is free and open to the public

OLMOS PARK The City Council meets 6 pm in City Hall 120 W El Prado Drive

SCHOOL BOARD Alamo Heights Independent School District trustees are scheduled

to meet at 7 pm in the board room at Central Office 7101 Broadway

WOMEN IN THE WORLD TEXAS WITW is a media organization that focuses on discussing and

offering solutions for issues and problems confronting women around the globe Its Texas program co-hosted by Tina Brown will include Gloria Steinem Diane von Furstenberg Eva Longoria former US Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison and San Antoniorsquos Aaronetta Pierce Mayor Ivy Taylor and City Manager Sheryl Sculley Presentations by global activists and local military spouses are also on tap Tickets range from $50 to $100 and are available at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre box office and through Ticketmaster The program begins at 9 am at the Empire Theater 226 N St Maryrsquos St

DANCE WITH THE DEAD The ldquodeadrdquo at this annual Halloween ball are partygoers dressed as

famous or infamous Texans of years past and

everyone is encouraged to come in costume The event at the Institute of Texan Cultures features a live band and also includes an art slam a Dia de los Muertos exhibit and a cash bar ghost tours are available for an extra charge The party which is for adults 21 and older runs from 8 to 1130 pm Tickets cost $25 and ghost tours are $10 for ITC members itrsquos $20 and $5 A $500 table for eight includes wine and food a ghost tour and other goodies For more call 458-2300 or go to wwwTexanCulturescom The Institute is at 801 E Cesar Chavez Blvd

BOOTANICA FALL FESTIVAL The San Antonio Botanical Garden has lined up a variety

of events for families including a costume parade for children and trick-or-treating on WaterSaver Lane A sale of water-wise landscape plants is part of the activities which run from 10 am to 2 pm Garden admission costs $10 for adults and $7 for children 3 to 13 therersquos no charge for kids under 3 The garden is at 555 Funston Place

WALK TO DEFEAT ALS The annual fundraiser which benefits the ALS Association Texas Chapter

features a 3-mile walk at San Pedro Springs Park 1315 San Pedro Ave There will be childrenrsquos activities and a post-walk cookout

too Registration starts at 10 am and the walk begins at 11 am Participants who are not charged to register but are asked to raise $210 can also register through a link at wwwwalktodefeatalsorg type ZIP code 78212 into the walk finder and it will bring up a link to the local walk

CIRCLEFEST The Circle School 217 Pershing Ave is holding a Halloween celebration from 4 to

8 pm with live music food arts and crafts a silent auction and a raffle The event features a Pumpkin Path where children hear stories from costumed characters on a path lined with pumpkins and luminaria Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children under 15 They can be purchased at the school from 730 am to 6 pm or from any Circle School cooperative member Tickets will also be sold at the door the day of the event The school is a nonprofit family cooperative campus ldquothat focuses on teaching peace by building childrenrsquos knowledge of the worldrsquos culturesrdquo For more call 822-0461

HAPPENING continues from pg 08

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cost $7 for nonmembers and $6 for members until Oct 29 on the 30th and 31st theyrsquore $8 and $7 There is no charge for children 2 and younger Carpooling is strongly advised because of limited parking The San Antonio Zoo is at 3903 N St Maryrsquos St

OLMOS PARK TERRACE 2014 UPTOWN ART STROLL Organizers have lined up 21

resident artists and more than 30 guest artists to display their work Art lovers can find the perfect piece to hang on the wall or set on the mantle Olmos Park Terrace is located just south of Basse Road between McCullough and San Pedro avenues bounded on the south by Dora Street All events are free and no-cost pedicab rides will whisk you to the different venues ndash just look for the yellow and purple tie-dyed flags and signs out front Maps will be available Hours are 10 am to 5 pm Nov 1 and noon to 5 pm Nov 2 For more visitwwwuptownartstrollorg

KIDS4KIDS This fundraiser spotlights performances by children to help children ndash the

young unaccompanied immigrants who have been streaming across the border into Texas The show produced by The Playhouse will be performed at 2 pm

CATTLE BARONrsquoS GALA ldquoCamo Conquers Cancerrdquo is the motto of this yearrsquos fundraiser for

the local work of the American Cancer Society It runs from 7 pm to midnight at Rio Cibolo Ranch 1101 Ulrich Road in Marion Chris Story and headliner Kix Brooks will perform Raffles and auctions are also on tap along with specialty bars and plenty of food Individual tickets cost $250 with tables for 10 starting at $2500 For reservations contact Renee Silber at 595-0249 or reneesilbercancerorg Information and a ticket-purchase link can also be found at wwwcattlebaronsgalaorg

SAN ANTONIO SYMPHONY AT THE BARSHOP The Jewish Community Center presents

a free concert by the San Antonio Symphony an all-baroque program The concert begins at 7 pm The JCC is at 12500 NW Military Highway

SUBMITTING EVENTS Email all the details along with your contact information two months in advance to tipssalocallowdowncom

and 5 pm Tickets cost $50 for adults and $20 for children proceeds go to St PJrsquos Childrenrsquos Home and RAICES the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services Tickets are available at wwwThePlayhouseorg or by calling 733-7258 The Playhouse is at 800 W Ashby Place

ELSEWHERE IN SAN ANTONIOARTHUR OrsquoKRENT GOLF CLASSIC This annual fundraiser which benefits the American

Heart Association and United Way has a 1 pm shotgun start Registration begins at 11 am Playing sponsorships range from $495 to $10000 more information and a link to a registration page are at wwwokrentgolfcom An associated event the Super Raffle has $100 tickets and offers prize packages valued at $5000 Play takes place on the Resort Course at La Cantera Hill Country Resort 16641 La Cantera Parkway

RETIRED TEACHERS The North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association will open its

monthly meeting with a ldquomeet and greetrdquo at 945 am the meeting begins at 1015 am at San Pedro Presbyterian Church 14900 San Pedro Ave and members are encouraged to bring a friend

MAGIKOLOGY A NIGHT AT THE IMPROV The Magik Theatre is holding a fundraiser

with local celebrities and community leaders in a night of fast-paced onstage improvisation and competition akin to the popular show ldquoWhose Line is it Anywayrdquo The fun starts at 6 pm with a cocktail reception hors drsquooeuvres and pop-up performances by theater actors The improv competition follows with audience members voting on their favorite team Proceeds benefit the theaterrsquos programs including Camp Showbiz academy scholarships X-celerated Theatre Tickets to Literacy and Shakespeare in the Park Tickets are $30 To purchase them visit wwwmagiktheatreorgmagikology For sponsorships contact Renee Garvens at reneemagiktheatreorg or call 227-2751 The theater is at 420 S Alamo St

ZOO BOO The wildly popular Halloween bash at the San Antonio Zoo for kids 12 and

younger includes costumes and trick-or-treating of course but also offers games face painting and lots of fascinating animals It runs from 6 to 9 pm both evenings Tickets ndash which are only sold at the zoo ndash

HAPPENING continues from pg 10

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MAYBE IT REALLY IS YOU MAYBE YOU REALLY DONrsquoT BELONG IN A GYM There are many people who just donrsquot do well in a typical mainstream gym Those gyms are too big there is little if any help available and it is easy to get lost in the sea of people already in shape It is hard to get seriously involved in fitness when you feel that you donrsquot belong at the gym If you feel like nobody really cares about you five minutes after you join Your fitness is important maybe the most important thing in your life since being healthy makes you a better parent employee boss or spouse Fitness is the key to getting involved in life You can spend your life being involved and living or you can deny your health and spend your days watching other people live a full life without you No matter what your doctor says your significant other says or your friends tell you it is your choice and only you can make the decision to change when you are ready At Koko FitClub we understand all of this which is why our company was created over a decade ago We are that small alternative fitness choice that exists for people who feel they donrsquot fit into that impersonal big box fitness center If you like a lot of personal help and guidance then we are for you If you like a small intimate atmosphere working out with people in your community

who are just like you then Koko is your gym Most importantly if you have failed at another gym by being lost in the crowd we exist to make sure that this time with our personal guidance and the proven Koko training methodology you will succeed surrounded by others who care and will never take you and your membership for granted We offer a full 30-day membership including full access to all of our programming and coaching for only $30 We want you to fully experience what makes Koko different before you commit come meet our other clients meet our staff and give us a chance to prove that this time you will succeed and that we are that alternative to a gym you have been looking for through the years Fitness has to be part of your life How we age the quality of our lives and how we choose to live today is all based upon having the energy and confidence to get the most out of who we are and what we want from our lives If you have failed before in fitness remember that there is a place out there in your community that is truly different and is willing to prove it to you This time it is all about you and this time you will change your life Yours in fitness THE TEAM AT KOKO FITCLUB ALAMO HEIGHTS

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LOCAL LOWDOWNTake a quick look at whatrsquos new in the community from opening and closings to news tidbits

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4

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1 STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD 709 S Alamo St is a new Southtown restaurant with dishes prepared by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns the establishment with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food Hours for Starfish are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday For more or reservations call 375-4423 or visit wwwstarfishsacom (See story on page 29)

2 PANZANELLA PIZZA 111 W Crockett St on the Riverwalk and 401 Pearl Parkway are planned as new downtown eateries offering artisan-style pizza and salads to go as well as wine and beer The West Crockett location is expected to open in October and the other site near the Pearl will debut in December Overseeing the menu at the new ventures is chef Luca Della

Casa who appeared on ldquoFood Network Starrdquo The owner is Chris Erck who also has Swig Martini Bar (next door to the Crockett pizzeria) The Worm Viva Tacoland and the Icehouse Hours for the West Crockett location are 11 am to 3 am daily

3 MISSION ORTHODONTICS 156 W Sunset Road Suite 100 is a new practice under Dr Bartholomew Wilson offering ldquofriendly and relaxed orthodontic care that will put you at ease while delivering the highest level of professional work possiblehellip (to) achieve and maintain a healthy aesthetic smilerdquo A complimentary consultation for Invisalign or other braces is available Hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday For more call 822-7797 check out wwwmissionorthodonticscom or visit wwwfacebookcommissionorthodontics

4 RANGER FIREARMS GUN SHOP 1308 Austin Highway has opened its doors and aims to be a ldquoone-stop shoprdquo for sportsmen and gun enthusiasts Staff members say patrons can buy a weapon as well as a hunting or a fishing license and take concealed-handgun license courses and huntersrsquo safety classes Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday For more call 822-4867 or visit httpwwwrangerfirearmsoftexascom (See story on page 28)

5 EUROPEAN WAX CENTER 255 E Basse Road Suite 1540 is now ready for business in the Alamo Quarry Market The shop offers full-body waxing which uses ldquocomfort waxrdquo that pulls only the hair not the skin ldquofor maximum comfort and less irritationrdquo according to a release Hours are noon to 6 pm Sunday 9 am to 9 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 9 pm Saturday For more call 822-2212 or visit wwwwaxcentercomtx-san-antonio-alamo-quarry or like them on Facebook at European Wax Center-Quarry

6 CYCLE HUB 1820 Nacogdoches Road is a state-of-the-art indoor cycling studio billed as the first of its kind in San Antonio It is open every day and there are even sessions for beginners Class times on weekdays are 545 am 915 am 430 pm 530 pm and 645 pm Saturday classes are 8 am 9 am 1015 am 330 pm and 430 pm On Sunday sessions are 9 am 1015 am noon 330 pm and 430 pm For more call 305-6969 or visit wwwmycyclehubcom or facebookcommycyclehub

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of Texas to participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge with more than 30 faculty and staff members participating on the first day of classes In turn St Lukersquos made a charitable contribution to fund research against the neuromuscular disease and has challenged St Jamesrsquo Episcopal School of Corpus Christi

LUCY MUNOZ has been named head volleyball coach at St Anthony Catholic High School She also is the personal skills development trainer for the SA Hornets one of the cityrsquos club volleyball teams She has coached more than 20 teams for the club Munoz is from San Antonio and is a graduate of Southside High School

NEW RESTRICTIONS ON USING WOODEN SHAKES AND WOODEN SHINGLES for roofs in Alamo Heights have been approved by the City Council after a report presented by Fire Chief Buddy Kuhn at the Sept 8 meeting The ordinance amends codes for building and building regulations officials said Kuhn indicated it will help improve the cityrsquos insurance rating and safety

MARILYN ELDRIDGE IS THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE TERRELL HILLS CITY COUNCIL which recently appointed her to

the Place 4 slot after Michelle Brady mdash a resident of the city for nearly three decades mdash stepped down Brady is moving outside of the city limits During the municipal elections in May Brady unsuccessfully ran for the mayorrsquos seat losing to then-Councilwoman Anne Balantyne According to officials Eldridge is a former president of The Junior League of San Antonio Inc and has also been involved with the Battle of Flowers Association a local womenrsquos center the San Antonio Bar Association Trinity University Fine Arts Center Southwest Foundation Forum San Antonio Symphony League Planned Parenthood of San Antonio and the Fiesta San Antonio Commission

TRUSTEES WITH THE ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT have approved a $653 million budget for the 2014-15 academic year which includes a 2 percent salary increase for all district employees and sets a beginning teacherrsquos pay at $49000 a rise from $47300 officials said The overall property-tax rate is also going down officials said from last yearrsquos $1218 per $100 valuation to $1205

GARNER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TOOK THE SPOTLIGHT at a recent board meeting

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of the North East Independent School District leading trustees executive staff and guests with the invocation and the pledge Eighth-grader Amiya Ward started things off with the thought for the evening She is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and choir and takes Pre-Advanced Placement courses She was joined by her mother Kisha Ward Fellow eighth-grade student Michael Ellis led the pledge to the US and Texas flags He is also in the NJHS participates in Theater Arts and Peer Assistance Leadership and takes Pre-AP courses His parents Peter Ellis and Susan Mengden accompanied him to the meeting

DR AMY ELIZABETH ARNO SHIVONE HAS JOINED THE STAFF AT CHRISTUS FAMILY MEDICINE-ALAMO HEIGHTS the health care ministry announced Shivone is a native of San Antonio and graduated from Alamo Heights High School Officials said she is a board-certified family medicine physician She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Yale University and then attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio She completed her residency at the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program

ENTREPRENEUR BJ ldquoREDrdquo McCOMBS HIS WIFE CHARLINE McCOMBS AND OTHER DIGNITARIES ATTENDED a recent cocktail party at The Broadway Residences a 20-story luxury residential high-rise at the southeast corner of Broadway and East Hildebrand Avenue to celebrate the completion of the cityrsquos 18-month multimillion-dollar drainage improvement project at the intersection Red McCombs chairman and COO of McCombs Enterprises was joined by Bart Koontz president and CEO of Koontz-McCombs Jenifer Brown vice president of sales and marketing at The Broadway Residences Tiffany Pritchard director of sales at Palmilla Beach Resort and Golf Club and residents and their guests Koontz-McCombs developed The Broadway Residences 4242 Broadway

SIBLING RIVALRY Alamo Heights High School graduates and brothers David Ryan Garza 22 and a senior at Tylerrsquos Texas College and Houston Baptist University sophomore Danny Garza 19 faced off on the football field Sept 20 at Rose Stadium in Tyler Danny an Alamo Heights 2013 graduate is a long snapper David who graduated from the school in 2010 is a wide receiver Houston Baptist won

LOWDOWN continues from pg 13 LOCAL LIVE MUSIC

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Charline McCombs Empire Theatre 226 N St Marys St 226-5700

Freeman Coliseum 3201 E Houston St 226-1177

Majestic Theatre 224 E Houston St 226-5700

Samrsquos Burger Joint 330 E Grayson St 223-2830

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The slender middle-aged woman looks a little nervous ndash as does her husband who has come with her for moral support

Goff runs her hand gently through the womanrsquos dark hair It seems to just fall out into the stylistrsquos hand in big clumps Goff whose salon is at 362 W Sunset Road nods

ldquoA couple of weeks into chemordquo she said She tells the couple about the first

day her own hair started coming out shortly after starting chemotherapy in the wake of a double mastectomy

ldquoIt just came out in handfulsrdquo she said ldquoI tried to get my friends to help me shave my head but nobody would do it I guess they were afraid that with the chemo they might hurt me So I finally shaved it myselfrdquo

Today Goff a 10-year breast cancer survivor is giving back through her profession

The woman in her chair is here today because Goff a certified volunteer trainer with the American Cancer Societyrsquos Look GoodhellipFeel Better program offers breast-cancer patients free head-shaving wig styling and other services

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month part of a nationwide yearly campaign

to increase knowledge about the diseaseToday after assessing her new clientrsquos

hair Goff opts to crop it in a close-to-the-head cut rather than shave it

ldquoYou look real cute like that and you still have enough hair for itrdquo she said ldquoNext time you come in we may go ahead and shave it but you donrsquot need that yetrdquo

By the time the couple leave both are smiling

According to the National Cancer Institute about one in 12 American women will develop invasive breast cancer most of them after age 40 While breast cancer rates have dropped in the past few years nearly 23000 new cases are predicted to be diagnosed in women (along with 2360 new cases in men) this year alone

In San Antonio the highest rates of breast cancer have been documented in ZIP codes 78205 78257 and 78209 The latter is where Goff has had her cozy homelike one-woman salon for more than 30 years

Goff has many admirers including in the medical profession

ldquoIrsquove really noticed that people who believe their role in life is important and who take active responsibility for their own care tend to do betterrdquo said Dr Judith Thompson a surgeon and specialist in breast cancer with a practice in New Braunfels ldquoBobbie is that kind of personrdquo

Thompson first knew Goff as friend then as a client of the salon When the cancer arrived she became Goffrsquos physician

ldquoOne of Bobbiersquos greatest skills is bringing out the natural beauty in peoplerdquo she said ldquoShersquos an artist an entrepreneur and an active member of her community She handled her cancer very well I think the hardest part was losing clients when

Goff known for her boundless energy

On a late summer Saturday afternoon Bobbie Goff stands in a

sunny room of her salon on West Sunset Road with a new client

by SUSAN YERKES

GOFF continues from pg 01

GOFF continues on pg 26

Bobbie Goff a 10-year breast-cancer survivor offers free hair care to patients as a way to help them cope with the disease Her studio is at 362 W Sunset Road Photo by Josh Huskin

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Local practices offer advancements in dermatology and cosmetic proceduresby ERIC MORENO

According to the American Association of Dermatology there are more cosmetic and

dermatological procedures available for potential patients than ever before These are available for patients at in-office visits or as at-home treatments

One new technology is fractional resurfacing a laser-based technology that allows dermatologists a safer way to treat patients with severe to extensive skin damage The results increase the production of collagen the protein that chiefly makes up the fibers of skin tissue This allows for more dramatic results in the improvement of skin appearance and texture with less downtime for the patient

There are also new laser-based procedures used to treat varicose veins

a medical condition in which the veins (generally in the lower extremities) become twisted and distended with blood It can cause swelling cramping and a host of other medical conditions

ldquoAt our clinic we have a procedure that is new to our practicerdquo said Melissa Garrett of Skin Care Specialists of San Antonio 2632 Broadway Suite 401 ldquoIt is endovenous laser treatment of varicose veins This procedure reduces the need for surgical vein surgery reduces pain and recovery timerdquo

Laser technologies are also being used to treat vascular lesions such as birthmarks A trained dermatologist can determine whether a patientrsquos birthmark would be receptive to treatment infants are often eligible

Conditions such as psoriasis acne hyperpigmentation and more are now being treated with better results There have also been significant advances in cosmetic

procedures to treat aging and scarring ldquoThere have been some great

advancements in the treatments of psoriasisrdquo said Dr Christy Rainey of Dermatology of Castle Hills 1650 Lockhill Selma Road ldquoThose include new injectable treatments as well as oral medicationsrdquo

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder The most common form is plaque psoriasis It is characterized by the appearance of scale-like lesions on the skinrsquos surface and can result in psoriatic arthritis

ldquoThese new treatments can significantly improve the conditions of skin psoriasis and joint disease Often I have prescribed these and have seen miraculous improvements in patients who have never had any kind of results beforerdquo Rainey said

On the cosmetic side a number of new

fillers have been developed that replace the lost volume and shape in skin and can allow a dermatologist to sculpt an area Fillers are collagen-based materials that are injected underneath the skin Dermatologists use the fillers to fill in sunken cheeks or lines or wrinkles around the eyes and lips

ldquoTherersquos a newer type of filler called Voluma from Allerganrdquo Rainey said ldquoIt has revolutionized how we inject the deep furrows around the mouth and nose With the Voluma we inject the filler With this we inject in the upper cheeks the apple of the cheeks if you will and that helps to give you a kind of facelift without having to pay for surgery or deal with the downtime of surgical proceduresrdquo

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INCLUDE NEW INJECTABLE TREATMENTS AS WELL AS ORAL MEDICATIONS

DR CHRISTY RAINEY DERMATOLOGY OF CASTLE HILLS

DERMATOLOGY continues on pg 17

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Another common and well-known procedure is receiving injections of botulinum toxin (commonly known as Botox) which is renowned for its ability to diminish wrinkles and other facial lines

According to the AAD new manufacturers have introduced botulinum toxin formulations in recent years making pricing more

competitive and affordableIt is also highly recommended by the

AAD to seek out a certified dermatologist for all serious skin-care needs This will ensure the highest level of patient safety

ldquoWe do Botox micrographic surgery laser hair removal chemical peels and more here at our facilitiesrdquo Garrett said ldquoOur physiciansmdash Dr Paula Vogel Dr Nicole Owens and Dr Eric Greeson mdash are all board certifiedrdquo

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For every need therersquos a diet an exercise plan a medical procedure or a device guaranteed to work

Locally there are many options available to those who want to go beyond the traditional self-orchestrated calorie-counting and gym-membership approach

Wellness coach Jeff Carrell runs the Functional Fitness Center at Alamo Heights Chiropractic Health Center 4501 McCullough Ave Suite 107 Carrell said the centers healthy weight-loss program works because itrsquos customized to the individual

ldquoI always tell people they are not

a cookie and therefore a cookie-cutter (approach) doesnrsquot necessarily work for themrdquo Carrell said

Participants take supplements which cause rapid weight loss when combined Carrell said Exercise plays a part as well

ldquoWersquore big believers in most people donrsquot move enough and even those who move a lot might not do it in a way thatrsquos most effective for them so we encourage exerciserdquo he said

Carrell said the supplement program alone can achieve weight loss without exercise However exercise makes weight loss more sustainable he added

Dr Felipe Garcia-Ghinis is a board-certified obstetrician gynecologist and the founder of Healthy Woman an OB-GYN clinic at 2632 Broadway After his brother lost more than 100

WEIGHT LOSS continues on pg 19

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WEIGHT LOSS continues from pg 18

pounds in six months Garcia-Ghinis wanted to know how he did it

ldquoI decided to try it myself before I offered it to my patientsrdquo he said After losing more than 20 pounds by going high protein Garcia-Ghinis offers a medically supervised diet utilizing foods sold through his office

Simply Slender 18730 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 106 offers an alternative to liposuction for body reshaping called i-lipo The companyrsquos website says it is medically tested and approved by the Food and Drug Administration

Megan Coleman a certified nutritional consultant said ldquoThere are no needles no downtime You come in you lie down underneath our (laser) paddles They donrsquot hurt they donrsquot zap yoursquore just lying there comfortably for 35-45 minutesrdquo

Afterwards she said the patient needs to do ldquoabout 20 minutesrdquo of exercise ldquoto work off calories released with the fatrdquo

Kurt Jacquin at SuperSlow Zone with locations at 11825 Interstate 10 West and 700 E Sonterra Blvd said the program he offers is all about strength training However he added it does contribute to weight loss Programs are set up for individuals according to whatever muscles and body parts they want to improve

ldquoWe donrsquot do a typical rep as you would see in a normal gym or fitness centerrdquo Jacquin said ldquoWhat we do is

a 10-second positive (contracting the muscle as in curling a weight up) and a 10-second negative (extending the muscle as in lowering the weight)rdquo

Each curl takes 20 secondsldquoSo we really donrsquot care about the number

of reps you do we time the muscle for how much work it actually doesrdquo he added

For some surgery brings about a change for the better Gerald Townsend 70 a professor at Texas AampM University-San Antonio found a new lease on life

ldquoMy gastric sleeve improved my life immeasurablyrdquo he said At 90 pounds lighter his diabetes disappeared and with it the need for expensive drugs ldquoI believe I have added 20 years of quality life with the surgery My wife Barbara had the same surgery We now eat less than half what we did three years ago The benefit comes in quality of life and in the pocketbookrdquo

With so many options to choose from itrsquos easy to get confused However there are some basic truths to remember The website for the Presidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition (wwwfitnessgov) offers guidelines

There are other approaches to weight loss as well

Yacon syrup promoted by television personality Dr Mehmet Oz contains a substance the taste buds recognize

as sweet But supposedly 40 to 50 percent of the syrup is made up of fructooligosaccharide ndash sugar molecules connected in a way that renders them unrecognizable by the digestive system making it a low-calorie alternative to sugar

The real magic happens in the large intestine where the saccharides ldquofeed the friendly bacteria in the digestive systemrdquo leading to weight loss

Science Daily wrote on Sept 3 that scientists at The University of Manchester in England theorize resetting a cluster of nerves in the center of the brain known as the ldquobody clockrdquo could lead to banishing excess pounds and inches without surgery The study is using ldquoclock logicrdquo to treat diabetes Patients eat sleep and take medication at times that fit with their body clock in a bid to control the disease

Then there are the drugs ndash some already on the market some still in trials

Contrave also known as NB32 is the name of the latest weight-loss drug seeking FDA approval Trial participants said Contrave improved their moods as well as their looks Maybe thatrsquos because one of its main components is widely used as an antidepressant

There are other weight-loss drugs already on the market but most carry dire warnings regarding side effects

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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis mdash or LASIK mdash surgery was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1999 and since then millions of people have chosen this option

Since its approval LASIK has undergone many incarnations and spawned a plethora of related treatments Thanks to the 21st centuryrsquos constantly evolving technology there are now so many LASIK options the information can quickly become quite overwhelming

Alternatives to traditional LASIK include Epi-LASIK Wavefront-guided LASIK and IntraLase and LASIK for presbyopia Other vision-correction procedures include photorefractive keratectomy or PRK laser epithelial keratomileusis or LASEK intra-ocular lens or IOL surgery automated lamellar keratoplasty or ALK Descemetrsquos stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty or DSAEK and Descemetrsquos membrane endothelial keratoplasty or DMEK

Confused yetSimply put LASIK permanently

reshapes the cornea using a laser During this straightforward procedure the surgeon creates a thin circular flap in the cornea and folds it back in order to access and then reshape the corneal tissue underneath After that the flap is replaced and serves as a natural bandage

Epi-LASIK utilizes an instrument called an epi-keratome Wavefront-guided LASIK

is yet another choice that helps with loss of night vision after surgery (a common problem with some LASIK patients)

Still another method IntraLase is sometimes called ldquoAll Laserrdquo or ldquoBladeless LASIKrdquo because the flap is created using a laser as opposed to a manual blade These procedures have proven most effective for patients with myopia (near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far-sightedness)

Sometimes LASIK is performed with one eye corrected for distance and the other for near vision as a remedy for presbyopia Presbyopia the familiar side effect for many after turning 45 causes loss of focus when reading close-up or fine print

But LASIK is not the only game in town There is much more to corrective-vision surgery than meets the eye PRK involves the removal of the cornearsquos outer layer and reshaping the cornea without making a flap With PRK surgery healing takes a few days longer than LASIK

LASEK is similar to PRK but a finer blade called a trephine is used and the cornearsquos outer layer remains This technique has been found to work best on individuals with thin corneas

Yet another vision-correction option is ALK eye surgery which is usually reserved for severe cases of near- and far-sightedness

The most common treatment for

cataracts is IOL surgery A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that affects vision usually related to aging During IOL surgery the cloudy lens is removed or cleaned out and replaced by a clear manmade lens Different forms of IOL surgery include clear lens extraction or CLE and refractive lens extraction known as RLE

There have even been recent advancements in cornea transplants New revolutionary procedures include DSAEK and DMEK During these outpatient procedures the patientrsquos diseased tissue is dissected and replaced with precut donor tissue provided by organ donors

In a recent Consumer Reports survey satisfaction with the surgeon was the biggest barometer for long-term success mdash so choose wisely

In addition the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that more than 90 percent of LASIK patients obtained 2020 vision after surgery are quite thrilled with the results and report seeing their glasses as half full (and living all alone in the drawer next to their contact lenses)

The eyes have it New developments in vision-correction surgeryby CAROLE MILLER

Vision-correction surgery has made some significant improvements since

June 1989 when Dr Gholam A Peyman was granted the first laser-vision surgery patent

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By November the Police Department will have had the cameras for more than a year Five body cameras were bought in July 2013 to be field tested and five more in November of that year city officials said

Officers said the small body-mounted cameras have proven highly effective in recording incidents involving a police presence and encounters with the public

ldquoWe find that they are a useful toolrdquo said Assistant Police Chief Cindy Pruitt ldquoOur officers have a good rapport with the

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01

Cameras can bolster or disprove complaints against officers

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Questions about police conduct in Ferguson

Missouri could pressure departments nationwide to equip all officers with body cameras but Alamo Heights is already ahead of the curve

citizens to begin with Now everything is on video When wersquore conducting a traffic stop when someone has called the police for any reason thatrsquos going to be on videordquo

There are 22 officers on the force and the cameras are mandatory for those on patrol

The body cameras have gained more acceptance across the country from various law enforcement agencies though not all departments use them or are required to use them

Wearing body cameras varies from department to department and from agency to agency according to John Moritz a spokesman for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas

CLEAT is an umbrella organization that represents Texas police officers in legal and employment matters

ldquoCLEAT believes that most decisions involving what equipment that officers should be required to use or not use are best left to the local law enforcement agencies and police officersrsquo organizations that work closely with their communitiesrdquo Moritz said ldquoThey are the ones that are close to their communities and they know what their communities want expect and deserverdquo

Discussions nationwide about requiring police to use body cams have been

BODY CAMS continues on pg 22

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sparked by the controversial shooting death Aug 19 of Michael Brown a black 18-year-old by an Anglo officer in Ferguson It was later revealed Brown was wanted for questioning in a robbery

The officer-involved shooting prompted several nights of violence and looting and sparked a national debate about officersrsquo interaction with communities of color

No body cam was available when Brown was shot but speculation about what may have happened has gone all the way to Capitol Hill where some in Congress are pushing for more police departments to use the devices

According to to the National Association of Police Organizations US Rep Adam Schiff D-California recently announced he is circulating a letter among his congressional colleagues that will be sent to US Attorney General Eric Holder The letter urges the Department of Justice to ldquohelp fund local police departmentsrsquo purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency decrease tensions between police and community members and create a record of eventsrdquo

NAPO officials who met with Schiff said ldquoBody-camera requirement decisions should be made on an agency-by-agency basisrdquo

In Alamo Heights the small cameras

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01 are easily clipped on the sleeves vests or shirt seams of an officerrsquos uniform

ldquoI havenrsquot heard any complaints about themrdquo said Pruitt of officers who use the devices as well as community members ldquoI think itrsquos beneficial in both directionsrdquo

ldquoI think theyrsquore beneficial to our law enforcementrdquo added Lt Dennis Kelley a 19-year veteran of the department ldquoWe have video cameras in our cars and when the officers are away from their cars it (the body camera) provides audio and visual recordings so I think they are beneficialrdquo

The body cameras have also disproven a complaint made against an officer Kelley said

ldquoThe body cam proved that the officer acted within his scope of authority and it backed the officerrsquos actions up and disproved the complaint made against themrdquo Kelley said ldquoIn that regard the officers are very thankful for themrdquo

Kelley said a body cam can also expose improper conduct on the part of an officer which could lead to corrective action

ldquoWe tried it out and we were pleased with the programs that we looked at across the country and so we implemented it into our own regular operationsrdquo Kelley said about when AHPD first began using the cameras ldquoWe havenrsquot heard anyone complain about themrdquo

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Alamo Heights police Lt Dennis Kelley displays a small body-worn camera clipped to the front of his uniform Officers say the devices provide beneficial audio and visual recordings Some members of Congress want police departments to make the cameras part of standard equipment Photo by Rudy B Ornelas

23

SMART-METER continues from pg 01

CPS officials say the smart meters are safe and downplay any claims about radiation fires or illness but Mayor Louis Cooper said Alamo Heights has sent a letter to the utility company asking for a 12-month delay on activating the devices until more research can be done

ldquoI think itrsquos really in CPSrsquo hands right nowrdquo Cooper said ldquoWe have some citizens who have expressed some questions that they want answeredrdquo

The mayor asked CPS to respond to the request within 30 days

The utility company wants to replace older analog utility meters with modern digital smart meters in homes and businesses in Alamo Heights by the end of year with a long-term plan to eventually install the devices across San Antonio The new meters would relay information wirelessly rather than requiring on-site checks by a CPS worker

Customers can choose not to have the smart meters but they will pay higher fees CPS officials said

During the Sept 22 City Council meeting several residents stepped forward to express concerns about the devices including former Councilman Elliot Weser a gastroenterologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

ldquoThe serious hazards associated with digital smart meters are abundantly documented by substantial datardquo Weser said ldquoThese meters can further erode our right to privacy by making our personal activities and habits available for monitoring control and distribution Most distressing to me as a physician are the risks and biomedical effects from the radiation associated with electromagnetic fields generated by these meters and their associated mesh-grid structurerdquo

In a phone interview prior to the meeting CPS spokesman John Moreno said smart meters are safe and are a more modern way to remotely monitor energy consumption

ldquoThe biggest concerns Irsquom hearing is that smart meters cause fires or smart

City asks for a 12-month moratoriumby BAIN SERNA

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Plans by CPS Energy to install smart meters in the city

have become a lightning rod for controversy with residents worried about health effects and leaders calling for a yearlong moratorium

SMART-METER continues on pg 25

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Sophie and Zach Clarke Justin and Carol SobeyRocio Heller David Yurman and Paulette Jemal

David Yurman Avril Graham and Jim GoldJohn and Elizabeth Anne Dunlap Mike and Diane Taylor and Steve Herlich

Russ Sims Lauri Jehl Mike amp Patty Colvard John and Libby Williams and Martin Tomerlin

Jim and Lisa Wolff

Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

Oscar Wilde once said ldquoYou can never be overdressed or overeducatedrdquo

Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

The Wildest Auction in the West is Boysvillersquos largest fundraiser as well as the harbinger of new Western trends since it is traditionally the first Western-themed party of the social season

Last year all the stylish cowboys

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

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For more call 375-4423 or visitwwwstarfishsacom

The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

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Drivers hang up

For that reason San Antonio is moving in the right direction with a total ban on cellphone use while driving including texting unless a hands-free device is used

The San Antonio proposal is in addition to a new state law that makes it illegal to dial text or otherwise use a cellphone in a school zone unless there is an emergency or the driver has pulled over

Outgoing San Antonio Police Chief William McManus has argued the last few years for a full ban on mobile devices

In 2010 the city prohibited using a hand-held mobile device (except for dialing telephone numbers or talking to another person) while driving a vehicle with a fine not to exceed $200 per violation

In the time since the ban was approved by the City Council police report there have been more than 1900 accidents attributed to distracted motorists using handheld mobile devices Six of those involved fatalities

Distracted drivers are the No 1 menace on the road right now

and 28 resulted in serious injuriesMeanwhile officers since 2009 have

also issued 7038 citations to drivers using handheld mobile devices

Some argue that existing distracted-driver laws are adequate but police say they are virtually unenforceable

District 10 Councilman Mike Gallagher is pushing for the total prohibition on cellphone use

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that a driver conversing on a cellphone is 30 percent more likely to be involved in a wreck

According to Gallagher 23 cities in Texas including San Antonio have some sort of texting ban

Itrsquos already well known that driving and texting take a driverrsquos attention away from the road decreasing hand-eye coordination and response time

Best advice Two hands on the wheel and two eyes on the road

Gallagherrsquos call to toughen the distracted-driver law is not about too much government control Instead it is a means to keep everyone safer on area roadways

-The Local Community News editorial board includes Harry Lees Gregg Rosenfield and Thomas Edwards

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ldquoEDUCATION BY DESIGNrdquo This exhibit displaying a slice of San Antonio architectural history is

subtitled ldquoDrawings From the Collection of Ford Powell amp Carson 1939-1970rdquo The recently discovered drawings include images of Trinity University buildings from the 1950s to the rsquo70s student drawings from the art school in La Villita that were in the collection of architect OrsquoNeil Ford who also taught there and alternative proposals for the design of the Tower of the Americas The exhibit is in Trinityrsquos Michael and Noemi Neidorff Art Gallery Hours are 1 to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday and there is no admission charge

PROMOTING WOMEN IN THE DIGITAL WORLD Trinity Universityrsquos Lennox

Seminar Series will focus on Women and Technology Closing the Gender Gap in

Technology and Entrepreneurship Dates and speakers include Oct 8 ndash Kimberly Hambuchen NASA robotics engineer Oct 13 ndash Trinity grads Amara Keller Patty Wolf and Aly Miller in a Young Women Programmers Panel Oct 27 ndash Erin Pettigrew vice president for business development at Gawker Media speaking on ldquoWomen in Technology A Firsthand Look at How Wersquore Making Itrdquo and Nov 3 ndash Amy McDonald Sanjideh who worked on ldquoShrekrdquo and ldquoHow to Train Your Dragonrdquo discussing her work as a technical program manager responsible for launching quality improvements to ads served on publisher sites through the Google Display Network All lectures are at 730 pm but for specific venues call 999-8113

ART WITH LEGO BRICKS The San Antonio Botanical Garden has a garden-inspired installation ndash 27

pieces of sculpture made entirely of Legos 500000 of them Sean Kenney a New York artist has designed and built 14 displays around the grounds featuring birds animals plants and humans Admission costs $8 to $10 the Botanical Garden is at 555 Funston Place at North New Braunfels Avenue It is open from 9 am to 5 pm daily

HOWDY NIGHT Itrsquos time for the annual Alamo Heights High School homecoming parade

that begins at Cambridge Elementary School 1001 Townsend Ave and heads up Broadway to the high school 6900 Broadway for a pep rally and carnival The parade starts at 415 pm booths and the carnival get under way 5-7 pm and the pep rally is 715 pm The homecoming game is 730 pm Oct 10 against Seguin

TRINITY UNIVERSITY ALUMNI WEEKEND A host of activities will fill the weekend including

receptions by area of study ndash math and science communications and education ndash as well as by class year with 50 yearsrsquo worth of reunions An all-alumni dinner is scheduled for Oct 10 and there will be a golf tournament that day the Trinity-University of Chicago football game Oct 11 is also part of the fun A

full lineup and links to register are at webtrinityedux9953xml

MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK ART SHOW This exhibit presented by High Wire Arts and

VSA Texas has its opening from 6 to 9 pm Oct 10 at High Wire 326 W Josephine St The show will feature works by more than a dozen San Antonio artists who live with mental illness After the opening the show will be available for viewing during High Wirersquos regular hours 9 am-1 pm Monday through Friday Mental Illness Awareness Week Oct 5-11 recognizes the challenges of dealing with mental illness and celebrates the victories of patients and their loved ones

NEW WORLD FOODS To mark Hispanic Heritage Month the San Antonio

Public Library is presenting a series of programs at its branches including this look at now-common and popular foods originating in Central and South America ndash avocados jalapentildeos jicama and more An open-air market will be created as part of the all-day program ndash 10 am to 6 pm ndash at the Tobin Branch Library at Oakwell 4134 Harry Wurzbach Road

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SCHOOL BOARD The North East Independent School District board is scheduled to

meet at 530 pm 8961 Tesoro Drive Call 407-0553 to confirm dates and timesprior to meetings

ALAMO HEIGHTS The City Council is scheduled to meet at 530 pm on Oct 13 and

again at the same time Oct 27 The council has been meeting in the temporary city facility 1248 Austin Highway Suite 220 but could be returning to the renovated City Hall Call 822-3331 to confirm location

TERRELL HILLS The City Council meets at 5 pm in City Hall 5100 N New Braunfels Ave

BRITISH NOVELIST SPEAKS Zadie Smith an award-winning British novelist whose work

has touched on race class and identity will speak at Trinity University as a guest of the Stieren Arts Enrichment Series Her presentation ldquoAn Evening with Zadie Smith a Reading with Commentaryrdquo is 8 pm in the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall The lecture is free and open to the public

OLMOS PARK The City Council meets 6 pm in City Hall 120 W El Prado Drive

SCHOOL BOARD Alamo Heights Independent School District trustees are scheduled

to meet at 7 pm in the board room at Central Office 7101 Broadway

WOMEN IN THE WORLD TEXAS WITW is a media organization that focuses on discussing and

offering solutions for issues and problems confronting women around the globe Its Texas program co-hosted by Tina Brown will include Gloria Steinem Diane von Furstenberg Eva Longoria former US Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison and San Antoniorsquos Aaronetta Pierce Mayor Ivy Taylor and City Manager Sheryl Sculley Presentations by global activists and local military spouses are also on tap Tickets range from $50 to $100 and are available at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre box office and through Ticketmaster The program begins at 9 am at the Empire Theater 226 N St Maryrsquos St

DANCE WITH THE DEAD The ldquodeadrdquo at this annual Halloween ball are partygoers dressed as

famous or infamous Texans of years past and

everyone is encouraged to come in costume The event at the Institute of Texan Cultures features a live band and also includes an art slam a Dia de los Muertos exhibit and a cash bar ghost tours are available for an extra charge The party which is for adults 21 and older runs from 8 to 1130 pm Tickets cost $25 and ghost tours are $10 for ITC members itrsquos $20 and $5 A $500 table for eight includes wine and food a ghost tour and other goodies For more call 458-2300 or go to wwwTexanCulturescom The Institute is at 801 E Cesar Chavez Blvd

BOOTANICA FALL FESTIVAL The San Antonio Botanical Garden has lined up a variety

of events for families including a costume parade for children and trick-or-treating on WaterSaver Lane A sale of water-wise landscape plants is part of the activities which run from 10 am to 2 pm Garden admission costs $10 for adults and $7 for children 3 to 13 therersquos no charge for kids under 3 The garden is at 555 Funston Place

WALK TO DEFEAT ALS The annual fundraiser which benefits the ALS Association Texas Chapter

features a 3-mile walk at San Pedro Springs Park 1315 San Pedro Ave There will be childrenrsquos activities and a post-walk cookout

too Registration starts at 10 am and the walk begins at 11 am Participants who are not charged to register but are asked to raise $210 can also register through a link at wwwwalktodefeatalsorg type ZIP code 78212 into the walk finder and it will bring up a link to the local walk

CIRCLEFEST The Circle School 217 Pershing Ave is holding a Halloween celebration from 4 to

8 pm with live music food arts and crafts a silent auction and a raffle The event features a Pumpkin Path where children hear stories from costumed characters on a path lined with pumpkins and luminaria Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children under 15 They can be purchased at the school from 730 am to 6 pm or from any Circle School cooperative member Tickets will also be sold at the door the day of the event The school is a nonprofit family cooperative campus ldquothat focuses on teaching peace by building childrenrsquos knowledge of the worldrsquos culturesrdquo For more call 822-0461

HAPPENING continues from pg 08

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cost $7 for nonmembers and $6 for members until Oct 29 on the 30th and 31st theyrsquore $8 and $7 There is no charge for children 2 and younger Carpooling is strongly advised because of limited parking The San Antonio Zoo is at 3903 N St Maryrsquos St

OLMOS PARK TERRACE 2014 UPTOWN ART STROLL Organizers have lined up 21

resident artists and more than 30 guest artists to display their work Art lovers can find the perfect piece to hang on the wall or set on the mantle Olmos Park Terrace is located just south of Basse Road between McCullough and San Pedro avenues bounded on the south by Dora Street All events are free and no-cost pedicab rides will whisk you to the different venues ndash just look for the yellow and purple tie-dyed flags and signs out front Maps will be available Hours are 10 am to 5 pm Nov 1 and noon to 5 pm Nov 2 For more visitwwwuptownartstrollorg

KIDS4KIDS This fundraiser spotlights performances by children to help children ndash the

young unaccompanied immigrants who have been streaming across the border into Texas The show produced by The Playhouse will be performed at 2 pm

CATTLE BARONrsquoS GALA ldquoCamo Conquers Cancerrdquo is the motto of this yearrsquos fundraiser for

the local work of the American Cancer Society It runs from 7 pm to midnight at Rio Cibolo Ranch 1101 Ulrich Road in Marion Chris Story and headliner Kix Brooks will perform Raffles and auctions are also on tap along with specialty bars and plenty of food Individual tickets cost $250 with tables for 10 starting at $2500 For reservations contact Renee Silber at 595-0249 or reneesilbercancerorg Information and a ticket-purchase link can also be found at wwwcattlebaronsgalaorg

SAN ANTONIO SYMPHONY AT THE BARSHOP The Jewish Community Center presents

a free concert by the San Antonio Symphony an all-baroque program The concert begins at 7 pm The JCC is at 12500 NW Military Highway

SUBMITTING EVENTS Email all the details along with your contact information two months in advance to tipssalocallowdowncom

and 5 pm Tickets cost $50 for adults and $20 for children proceeds go to St PJrsquos Childrenrsquos Home and RAICES the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services Tickets are available at wwwThePlayhouseorg or by calling 733-7258 The Playhouse is at 800 W Ashby Place

ELSEWHERE IN SAN ANTONIOARTHUR OrsquoKRENT GOLF CLASSIC This annual fundraiser which benefits the American

Heart Association and United Way has a 1 pm shotgun start Registration begins at 11 am Playing sponsorships range from $495 to $10000 more information and a link to a registration page are at wwwokrentgolfcom An associated event the Super Raffle has $100 tickets and offers prize packages valued at $5000 Play takes place on the Resort Course at La Cantera Hill Country Resort 16641 La Cantera Parkway

RETIRED TEACHERS The North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association will open its

monthly meeting with a ldquomeet and greetrdquo at 945 am the meeting begins at 1015 am at San Pedro Presbyterian Church 14900 San Pedro Ave and members are encouraged to bring a friend

MAGIKOLOGY A NIGHT AT THE IMPROV The Magik Theatre is holding a fundraiser

with local celebrities and community leaders in a night of fast-paced onstage improvisation and competition akin to the popular show ldquoWhose Line is it Anywayrdquo The fun starts at 6 pm with a cocktail reception hors drsquooeuvres and pop-up performances by theater actors The improv competition follows with audience members voting on their favorite team Proceeds benefit the theaterrsquos programs including Camp Showbiz academy scholarships X-celerated Theatre Tickets to Literacy and Shakespeare in the Park Tickets are $30 To purchase them visit wwwmagiktheatreorgmagikology For sponsorships contact Renee Garvens at reneemagiktheatreorg or call 227-2751 The theater is at 420 S Alamo St

ZOO BOO The wildly popular Halloween bash at the San Antonio Zoo for kids 12 and

younger includes costumes and trick-or-treating of course but also offers games face painting and lots of fascinating animals It runs from 6 to 9 pm both evenings Tickets ndash which are only sold at the zoo ndash

HAPPENING continues from pg 10

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MAYBE IT REALLY IS YOU MAYBE YOU REALLY DONrsquoT BELONG IN A GYM There are many people who just donrsquot do well in a typical mainstream gym Those gyms are too big there is little if any help available and it is easy to get lost in the sea of people already in shape It is hard to get seriously involved in fitness when you feel that you donrsquot belong at the gym If you feel like nobody really cares about you five minutes after you join Your fitness is important maybe the most important thing in your life since being healthy makes you a better parent employee boss or spouse Fitness is the key to getting involved in life You can spend your life being involved and living or you can deny your health and spend your days watching other people live a full life without you No matter what your doctor says your significant other says or your friends tell you it is your choice and only you can make the decision to change when you are ready At Koko FitClub we understand all of this which is why our company was created over a decade ago We are that small alternative fitness choice that exists for people who feel they donrsquot fit into that impersonal big box fitness center If you like a lot of personal help and guidance then we are for you If you like a small intimate atmosphere working out with people in your community

who are just like you then Koko is your gym Most importantly if you have failed at another gym by being lost in the crowd we exist to make sure that this time with our personal guidance and the proven Koko training methodology you will succeed surrounded by others who care and will never take you and your membership for granted We offer a full 30-day membership including full access to all of our programming and coaching for only $30 We want you to fully experience what makes Koko different before you commit come meet our other clients meet our staff and give us a chance to prove that this time you will succeed and that we are that alternative to a gym you have been looking for through the years Fitness has to be part of your life How we age the quality of our lives and how we choose to live today is all based upon having the energy and confidence to get the most out of who we are and what we want from our lives If you have failed before in fitness remember that there is a place out there in your community that is truly different and is willing to prove it to you This time it is all about you and this time you will change your life Yours in fitness THE TEAM AT KOKO FITCLUB ALAMO HEIGHTS

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LOCAL LOWDOWNTake a quick look at whatrsquos new in the community from opening and closings to news tidbits

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LOWDOWN continues on pg 13

56

4

2

1 STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD 709 S Alamo St is a new Southtown restaurant with dishes prepared by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns the establishment with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food Hours for Starfish are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday For more or reservations call 375-4423 or visit wwwstarfishsacom (See story on page 29)

2 PANZANELLA PIZZA 111 W Crockett St on the Riverwalk and 401 Pearl Parkway are planned as new downtown eateries offering artisan-style pizza and salads to go as well as wine and beer The West Crockett location is expected to open in October and the other site near the Pearl will debut in December Overseeing the menu at the new ventures is chef Luca Della

Casa who appeared on ldquoFood Network Starrdquo The owner is Chris Erck who also has Swig Martini Bar (next door to the Crockett pizzeria) The Worm Viva Tacoland and the Icehouse Hours for the West Crockett location are 11 am to 3 am daily

3 MISSION ORTHODONTICS 156 W Sunset Road Suite 100 is a new practice under Dr Bartholomew Wilson offering ldquofriendly and relaxed orthodontic care that will put you at ease while delivering the highest level of professional work possiblehellip (to) achieve and maintain a healthy aesthetic smilerdquo A complimentary consultation for Invisalign or other braces is available Hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday For more call 822-7797 check out wwwmissionorthodonticscom or visit wwwfacebookcommissionorthodontics

4 RANGER FIREARMS GUN SHOP 1308 Austin Highway has opened its doors and aims to be a ldquoone-stop shoprdquo for sportsmen and gun enthusiasts Staff members say patrons can buy a weapon as well as a hunting or a fishing license and take concealed-handgun license courses and huntersrsquo safety classes Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday For more call 822-4867 or visit httpwwwrangerfirearmsoftexascom (See story on page 28)

5 EUROPEAN WAX CENTER 255 E Basse Road Suite 1540 is now ready for business in the Alamo Quarry Market The shop offers full-body waxing which uses ldquocomfort waxrdquo that pulls only the hair not the skin ldquofor maximum comfort and less irritationrdquo according to a release Hours are noon to 6 pm Sunday 9 am to 9 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 9 pm Saturday For more call 822-2212 or visit wwwwaxcentercomtx-san-antonio-alamo-quarry or like them on Facebook at European Wax Center-Quarry

6 CYCLE HUB 1820 Nacogdoches Road is a state-of-the-art indoor cycling studio billed as the first of its kind in San Antonio It is open every day and there are even sessions for beginners Class times on weekdays are 545 am 915 am 430 pm 530 pm and 645 pm Saturday classes are 8 am 9 am 1015 am 330 pm and 430 pm On Sunday sessions are 9 am 1015 am noon 330 pm and 430 pm For more call 305-6969 or visit wwwmycyclehubcom or facebookcommycyclehub

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of Texas to participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge with more than 30 faculty and staff members participating on the first day of classes In turn St Lukersquos made a charitable contribution to fund research against the neuromuscular disease and has challenged St Jamesrsquo Episcopal School of Corpus Christi

LUCY MUNOZ has been named head volleyball coach at St Anthony Catholic High School She also is the personal skills development trainer for the SA Hornets one of the cityrsquos club volleyball teams She has coached more than 20 teams for the club Munoz is from San Antonio and is a graduate of Southside High School

NEW RESTRICTIONS ON USING WOODEN SHAKES AND WOODEN SHINGLES for roofs in Alamo Heights have been approved by the City Council after a report presented by Fire Chief Buddy Kuhn at the Sept 8 meeting The ordinance amends codes for building and building regulations officials said Kuhn indicated it will help improve the cityrsquos insurance rating and safety

MARILYN ELDRIDGE IS THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE TERRELL HILLS CITY COUNCIL which recently appointed her to

the Place 4 slot after Michelle Brady mdash a resident of the city for nearly three decades mdash stepped down Brady is moving outside of the city limits During the municipal elections in May Brady unsuccessfully ran for the mayorrsquos seat losing to then-Councilwoman Anne Balantyne According to officials Eldridge is a former president of The Junior League of San Antonio Inc and has also been involved with the Battle of Flowers Association a local womenrsquos center the San Antonio Bar Association Trinity University Fine Arts Center Southwest Foundation Forum San Antonio Symphony League Planned Parenthood of San Antonio and the Fiesta San Antonio Commission

TRUSTEES WITH THE ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT have approved a $653 million budget for the 2014-15 academic year which includes a 2 percent salary increase for all district employees and sets a beginning teacherrsquos pay at $49000 a rise from $47300 officials said The overall property-tax rate is also going down officials said from last yearrsquos $1218 per $100 valuation to $1205

GARNER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TOOK THE SPOTLIGHT at a recent board meeting

LOWDOWN continues from pg 12

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of the North East Independent School District leading trustees executive staff and guests with the invocation and the pledge Eighth-grader Amiya Ward started things off with the thought for the evening She is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and choir and takes Pre-Advanced Placement courses She was joined by her mother Kisha Ward Fellow eighth-grade student Michael Ellis led the pledge to the US and Texas flags He is also in the NJHS participates in Theater Arts and Peer Assistance Leadership and takes Pre-AP courses His parents Peter Ellis and Susan Mengden accompanied him to the meeting

DR AMY ELIZABETH ARNO SHIVONE HAS JOINED THE STAFF AT CHRISTUS FAMILY MEDICINE-ALAMO HEIGHTS the health care ministry announced Shivone is a native of San Antonio and graduated from Alamo Heights High School Officials said she is a board-certified family medicine physician She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Yale University and then attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio She completed her residency at the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program

ENTREPRENEUR BJ ldquoREDrdquo McCOMBS HIS WIFE CHARLINE McCOMBS AND OTHER DIGNITARIES ATTENDED a recent cocktail party at The Broadway Residences a 20-story luxury residential high-rise at the southeast corner of Broadway and East Hildebrand Avenue to celebrate the completion of the cityrsquos 18-month multimillion-dollar drainage improvement project at the intersection Red McCombs chairman and COO of McCombs Enterprises was joined by Bart Koontz president and CEO of Koontz-McCombs Jenifer Brown vice president of sales and marketing at The Broadway Residences Tiffany Pritchard director of sales at Palmilla Beach Resort and Golf Club and residents and their guests Koontz-McCombs developed The Broadway Residences 4242 Broadway

SIBLING RIVALRY Alamo Heights High School graduates and brothers David Ryan Garza 22 and a senior at Tylerrsquos Texas College and Houston Baptist University sophomore Danny Garza 19 faced off on the football field Sept 20 at Rose Stadium in Tyler Danny an Alamo Heights 2013 graduate is a long snapper David who graduated from the school in 2010 is a wide receiver Houston Baptist won

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The slender middle-aged woman looks a little nervous ndash as does her husband who has come with her for moral support

Goff runs her hand gently through the womanrsquos dark hair It seems to just fall out into the stylistrsquos hand in big clumps Goff whose salon is at 362 W Sunset Road nods

ldquoA couple of weeks into chemordquo she said She tells the couple about the first

day her own hair started coming out shortly after starting chemotherapy in the wake of a double mastectomy

ldquoIt just came out in handfulsrdquo she said ldquoI tried to get my friends to help me shave my head but nobody would do it I guess they were afraid that with the chemo they might hurt me So I finally shaved it myselfrdquo

Today Goff a 10-year breast cancer survivor is giving back through her profession

The woman in her chair is here today because Goff a certified volunteer trainer with the American Cancer Societyrsquos Look GoodhellipFeel Better program offers breast-cancer patients free head-shaving wig styling and other services

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month part of a nationwide yearly campaign

to increase knowledge about the diseaseToday after assessing her new clientrsquos

hair Goff opts to crop it in a close-to-the-head cut rather than shave it

ldquoYou look real cute like that and you still have enough hair for itrdquo she said ldquoNext time you come in we may go ahead and shave it but you donrsquot need that yetrdquo

By the time the couple leave both are smiling

According to the National Cancer Institute about one in 12 American women will develop invasive breast cancer most of them after age 40 While breast cancer rates have dropped in the past few years nearly 23000 new cases are predicted to be diagnosed in women (along with 2360 new cases in men) this year alone

In San Antonio the highest rates of breast cancer have been documented in ZIP codes 78205 78257 and 78209 The latter is where Goff has had her cozy homelike one-woman salon for more than 30 years

Goff has many admirers including in the medical profession

ldquoIrsquove really noticed that people who believe their role in life is important and who take active responsibility for their own care tend to do betterrdquo said Dr Judith Thompson a surgeon and specialist in breast cancer with a practice in New Braunfels ldquoBobbie is that kind of personrdquo

Thompson first knew Goff as friend then as a client of the salon When the cancer arrived she became Goffrsquos physician

ldquoOne of Bobbiersquos greatest skills is bringing out the natural beauty in peoplerdquo she said ldquoShersquos an artist an entrepreneur and an active member of her community She handled her cancer very well I think the hardest part was losing clients when

Goff known for her boundless energy

On a late summer Saturday afternoon Bobbie Goff stands in a

sunny room of her salon on West Sunset Road with a new client

by SUSAN YERKES

GOFF continues from pg 01

GOFF continues on pg 26

Bobbie Goff a 10-year breast-cancer survivor offers free hair care to patients as a way to help them cope with the disease Her studio is at 362 W Sunset Road Photo by Josh Huskin

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Local practices offer advancements in dermatology and cosmetic proceduresby ERIC MORENO

According to the American Association of Dermatology there are more cosmetic and

dermatological procedures available for potential patients than ever before These are available for patients at in-office visits or as at-home treatments

One new technology is fractional resurfacing a laser-based technology that allows dermatologists a safer way to treat patients with severe to extensive skin damage The results increase the production of collagen the protein that chiefly makes up the fibers of skin tissue This allows for more dramatic results in the improvement of skin appearance and texture with less downtime for the patient

There are also new laser-based procedures used to treat varicose veins

a medical condition in which the veins (generally in the lower extremities) become twisted and distended with blood It can cause swelling cramping and a host of other medical conditions

ldquoAt our clinic we have a procedure that is new to our practicerdquo said Melissa Garrett of Skin Care Specialists of San Antonio 2632 Broadway Suite 401 ldquoIt is endovenous laser treatment of varicose veins This procedure reduces the need for surgical vein surgery reduces pain and recovery timerdquo

Laser technologies are also being used to treat vascular lesions such as birthmarks A trained dermatologist can determine whether a patientrsquos birthmark would be receptive to treatment infants are often eligible

Conditions such as psoriasis acne hyperpigmentation and more are now being treated with better results There have also been significant advances in cosmetic

procedures to treat aging and scarring ldquoThere have been some great

advancements in the treatments of psoriasisrdquo said Dr Christy Rainey of Dermatology of Castle Hills 1650 Lockhill Selma Road ldquoThose include new injectable treatments as well as oral medicationsrdquo

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder The most common form is plaque psoriasis It is characterized by the appearance of scale-like lesions on the skinrsquos surface and can result in psoriatic arthritis

ldquoThese new treatments can significantly improve the conditions of skin psoriasis and joint disease Often I have prescribed these and have seen miraculous improvements in patients who have never had any kind of results beforerdquo Rainey said

On the cosmetic side a number of new

fillers have been developed that replace the lost volume and shape in skin and can allow a dermatologist to sculpt an area Fillers are collagen-based materials that are injected underneath the skin Dermatologists use the fillers to fill in sunken cheeks or lines or wrinkles around the eyes and lips

ldquoTherersquos a newer type of filler called Voluma from Allerganrdquo Rainey said ldquoIt has revolutionized how we inject the deep furrows around the mouth and nose With the Voluma we inject the filler With this we inject in the upper cheeks the apple of the cheeks if you will and that helps to give you a kind of facelift without having to pay for surgery or deal with the downtime of surgical proceduresrdquo

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INCLUDE NEW INJECTABLE TREATMENTS AS WELL AS ORAL MEDICATIONS

DR CHRISTY RAINEY DERMATOLOGY OF CASTLE HILLS

DERMATOLOGY continues on pg 17

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Another common and well-known procedure is receiving injections of botulinum toxin (commonly known as Botox) which is renowned for its ability to diminish wrinkles and other facial lines

According to the AAD new manufacturers have introduced botulinum toxin formulations in recent years making pricing more

competitive and affordableIt is also highly recommended by the

AAD to seek out a certified dermatologist for all serious skin-care needs This will ensure the highest level of patient safety

ldquoWe do Botox micrographic surgery laser hair removal chemical peels and more here at our facilitiesrdquo Garrett said ldquoOur physiciansmdash Dr Paula Vogel Dr Nicole Owens and Dr Eric Greeson mdash are all board certifiedrdquo

DERMATOLOGY continues from pg 16

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Wellness coach Jeff Carrell runs the Functional Fitness Center at Alamo Heights Chiropractic Health Center 4501 McCullough Ave Suite 107 Carrell said the centers healthy weight-loss program works because itrsquos customized to the individual

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Carrell said the supplement program alone can achieve weight loss without exercise However exercise makes weight loss more sustainable he added

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WEIGHT LOSS continues from pg 18

pounds in six months Garcia-Ghinis wanted to know how he did it

ldquoI decided to try it myself before I offered it to my patientsrdquo he said After losing more than 20 pounds by going high protein Garcia-Ghinis offers a medically supervised diet utilizing foods sold through his office

Simply Slender 18730 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 106 offers an alternative to liposuction for body reshaping called i-lipo The companyrsquos website says it is medically tested and approved by the Food and Drug Administration

Megan Coleman a certified nutritional consultant said ldquoThere are no needles no downtime You come in you lie down underneath our (laser) paddles They donrsquot hurt they donrsquot zap yoursquore just lying there comfortably for 35-45 minutesrdquo

Afterwards she said the patient needs to do ldquoabout 20 minutesrdquo of exercise ldquoto work off calories released with the fatrdquo

Kurt Jacquin at SuperSlow Zone with locations at 11825 Interstate 10 West and 700 E Sonterra Blvd said the program he offers is all about strength training However he added it does contribute to weight loss Programs are set up for individuals according to whatever muscles and body parts they want to improve

ldquoWe donrsquot do a typical rep as you would see in a normal gym or fitness centerrdquo Jacquin said ldquoWhat we do is

a 10-second positive (contracting the muscle as in curling a weight up) and a 10-second negative (extending the muscle as in lowering the weight)rdquo

Each curl takes 20 secondsldquoSo we really donrsquot care about the number

of reps you do we time the muscle for how much work it actually doesrdquo he added

For some surgery brings about a change for the better Gerald Townsend 70 a professor at Texas AampM University-San Antonio found a new lease on life

ldquoMy gastric sleeve improved my life immeasurablyrdquo he said At 90 pounds lighter his diabetes disappeared and with it the need for expensive drugs ldquoI believe I have added 20 years of quality life with the surgery My wife Barbara had the same surgery We now eat less than half what we did three years ago The benefit comes in quality of life and in the pocketbookrdquo

With so many options to choose from itrsquos easy to get confused However there are some basic truths to remember The website for the Presidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition (wwwfitnessgov) offers guidelines

There are other approaches to weight loss as well

Yacon syrup promoted by television personality Dr Mehmet Oz contains a substance the taste buds recognize

as sweet But supposedly 40 to 50 percent of the syrup is made up of fructooligosaccharide ndash sugar molecules connected in a way that renders them unrecognizable by the digestive system making it a low-calorie alternative to sugar

The real magic happens in the large intestine where the saccharides ldquofeed the friendly bacteria in the digestive systemrdquo leading to weight loss

Science Daily wrote on Sept 3 that scientists at The University of Manchester in England theorize resetting a cluster of nerves in the center of the brain known as the ldquobody clockrdquo could lead to banishing excess pounds and inches without surgery The study is using ldquoclock logicrdquo to treat diabetes Patients eat sleep and take medication at times that fit with their body clock in a bid to control the disease

Then there are the drugs ndash some already on the market some still in trials

Contrave also known as NB32 is the name of the latest weight-loss drug seeking FDA approval Trial participants said Contrave improved their moods as well as their looks Maybe thatrsquos because one of its main components is widely used as an antidepressant

There are other weight-loss drugs already on the market but most carry dire warnings regarding side effects

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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis mdash or LASIK mdash surgery was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1999 and since then millions of people have chosen this option

Since its approval LASIK has undergone many incarnations and spawned a plethora of related treatments Thanks to the 21st centuryrsquos constantly evolving technology there are now so many LASIK options the information can quickly become quite overwhelming

Alternatives to traditional LASIK include Epi-LASIK Wavefront-guided LASIK and IntraLase and LASIK for presbyopia Other vision-correction procedures include photorefractive keratectomy or PRK laser epithelial keratomileusis or LASEK intra-ocular lens or IOL surgery automated lamellar keratoplasty or ALK Descemetrsquos stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty or DSAEK and Descemetrsquos membrane endothelial keratoplasty or DMEK

Confused yetSimply put LASIK permanently

reshapes the cornea using a laser During this straightforward procedure the surgeon creates a thin circular flap in the cornea and folds it back in order to access and then reshape the corneal tissue underneath After that the flap is replaced and serves as a natural bandage

Epi-LASIK utilizes an instrument called an epi-keratome Wavefront-guided LASIK

is yet another choice that helps with loss of night vision after surgery (a common problem with some LASIK patients)

Still another method IntraLase is sometimes called ldquoAll Laserrdquo or ldquoBladeless LASIKrdquo because the flap is created using a laser as opposed to a manual blade These procedures have proven most effective for patients with myopia (near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far-sightedness)

Sometimes LASIK is performed with one eye corrected for distance and the other for near vision as a remedy for presbyopia Presbyopia the familiar side effect for many after turning 45 causes loss of focus when reading close-up or fine print

But LASIK is not the only game in town There is much more to corrective-vision surgery than meets the eye PRK involves the removal of the cornearsquos outer layer and reshaping the cornea without making a flap With PRK surgery healing takes a few days longer than LASIK

LASEK is similar to PRK but a finer blade called a trephine is used and the cornearsquos outer layer remains This technique has been found to work best on individuals with thin corneas

Yet another vision-correction option is ALK eye surgery which is usually reserved for severe cases of near- and far-sightedness

The most common treatment for

cataracts is IOL surgery A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that affects vision usually related to aging During IOL surgery the cloudy lens is removed or cleaned out and replaced by a clear manmade lens Different forms of IOL surgery include clear lens extraction or CLE and refractive lens extraction known as RLE

There have even been recent advancements in cornea transplants New revolutionary procedures include DSAEK and DMEK During these outpatient procedures the patientrsquos diseased tissue is dissected and replaced with precut donor tissue provided by organ donors

In a recent Consumer Reports survey satisfaction with the surgeon was the biggest barometer for long-term success mdash so choose wisely

In addition the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that more than 90 percent of LASIK patients obtained 2020 vision after surgery are quite thrilled with the results and report seeing their glasses as half full (and living all alone in the drawer next to their contact lenses)

The eyes have it New developments in vision-correction surgeryby CAROLE MILLER

Vision-correction surgery has made some significant improvements since

June 1989 when Dr Gholam A Peyman was granted the first laser-vision surgery patent

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By November the Police Department will have had the cameras for more than a year Five body cameras were bought in July 2013 to be field tested and five more in November of that year city officials said

Officers said the small body-mounted cameras have proven highly effective in recording incidents involving a police presence and encounters with the public

ldquoWe find that they are a useful toolrdquo said Assistant Police Chief Cindy Pruitt ldquoOur officers have a good rapport with the

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01

Cameras can bolster or disprove complaints against officers

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Questions about police conduct in Ferguson

Missouri could pressure departments nationwide to equip all officers with body cameras but Alamo Heights is already ahead of the curve

citizens to begin with Now everything is on video When wersquore conducting a traffic stop when someone has called the police for any reason thatrsquos going to be on videordquo

There are 22 officers on the force and the cameras are mandatory for those on patrol

The body cameras have gained more acceptance across the country from various law enforcement agencies though not all departments use them or are required to use them

Wearing body cameras varies from department to department and from agency to agency according to John Moritz a spokesman for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas

CLEAT is an umbrella organization that represents Texas police officers in legal and employment matters

ldquoCLEAT believes that most decisions involving what equipment that officers should be required to use or not use are best left to the local law enforcement agencies and police officersrsquo organizations that work closely with their communitiesrdquo Moritz said ldquoThey are the ones that are close to their communities and they know what their communities want expect and deserverdquo

Discussions nationwide about requiring police to use body cams have been

BODY CAMS continues on pg 22

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sparked by the controversial shooting death Aug 19 of Michael Brown a black 18-year-old by an Anglo officer in Ferguson It was later revealed Brown was wanted for questioning in a robbery

The officer-involved shooting prompted several nights of violence and looting and sparked a national debate about officersrsquo interaction with communities of color

No body cam was available when Brown was shot but speculation about what may have happened has gone all the way to Capitol Hill where some in Congress are pushing for more police departments to use the devices

According to to the National Association of Police Organizations US Rep Adam Schiff D-California recently announced he is circulating a letter among his congressional colleagues that will be sent to US Attorney General Eric Holder The letter urges the Department of Justice to ldquohelp fund local police departmentsrsquo purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency decrease tensions between police and community members and create a record of eventsrdquo

NAPO officials who met with Schiff said ldquoBody-camera requirement decisions should be made on an agency-by-agency basisrdquo

In Alamo Heights the small cameras

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01 are easily clipped on the sleeves vests or shirt seams of an officerrsquos uniform

ldquoI havenrsquot heard any complaints about themrdquo said Pruitt of officers who use the devices as well as community members ldquoI think itrsquos beneficial in both directionsrdquo

ldquoI think theyrsquore beneficial to our law enforcementrdquo added Lt Dennis Kelley a 19-year veteran of the department ldquoWe have video cameras in our cars and when the officers are away from their cars it (the body camera) provides audio and visual recordings so I think they are beneficialrdquo

The body cameras have also disproven a complaint made against an officer Kelley said

ldquoThe body cam proved that the officer acted within his scope of authority and it backed the officerrsquos actions up and disproved the complaint made against themrdquo Kelley said ldquoIn that regard the officers are very thankful for themrdquo

Kelley said a body cam can also expose improper conduct on the part of an officer which could lead to corrective action

ldquoWe tried it out and we were pleased with the programs that we looked at across the country and so we implemented it into our own regular operationsrdquo Kelley said about when AHPD first began using the cameras ldquoWe havenrsquot heard anyone complain about themrdquo

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Alamo Heights police Lt Dennis Kelley displays a small body-worn camera clipped to the front of his uniform Officers say the devices provide beneficial audio and visual recordings Some members of Congress want police departments to make the cameras part of standard equipment Photo by Rudy B Ornelas

23

SMART-METER continues from pg 01

CPS officials say the smart meters are safe and downplay any claims about radiation fires or illness but Mayor Louis Cooper said Alamo Heights has sent a letter to the utility company asking for a 12-month delay on activating the devices until more research can be done

ldquoI think itrsquos really in CPSrsquo hands right nowrdquo Cooper said ldquoWe have some citizens who have expressed some questions that they want answeredrdquo

The mayor asked CPS to respond to the request within 30 days

The utility company wants to replace older analog utility meters with modern digital smart meters in homes and businesses in Alamo Heights by the end of year with a long-term plan to eventually install the devices across San Antonio The new meters would relay information wirelessly rather than requiring on-site checks by a CPS worker

Customers can choose not to have the smart meters but they will pay higher fees CPS officials said

During the Sept 22 City Council meeting several residents stepped forward to express concerns about the devices including former Councilman Elliot Weser a gastroenterologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

ldquoThe serious hazards associated with digital smart meters are abundantly documented by substantial datardquo Weser said ldquoThese meters can further erode our right to privacy by making our personal activities and habits available for monitoring control and distribution Most distressing to me as a physician are the risks and biomedical effects from the radiation associated with electromagnetic fields generated by these meters and their associated mesh-grid structurerdquo

In a phone interview prior to the meeting CPS spokesman John Moreno said smart meters are safe and are a more modern way to remotely monitor energy consumption

ldquoThe biggest concerns Irsquom hearing is that smart meters cause fires or smart

City asks for a 12-month moratoriumby BAIN SERNA

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Plans by CPS Energy to install smart meters in the city

have become a lightning rod for controversy with residents worried about health effects and leaders calling for a yearlong moratorium

SMART-METER continues on pg 25

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Sophie and Zach Clarke Justin and Carol SobeyRocio Heller David Yurman and Paulette Jemal

David Yurman Avril Graham and Jim GoldJohn and Elizabeth Anne Dunlap Mike and Diane Taylor and Steve Herlich

Russ Sims Lauri Jehl Mike amp Patty Colvard John and Libby Williams and Martin Tomerlin

Jim and Lisa Wolff

Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

Oscar Wilde once said ldquoYou can never be overdressed or overeducatedrdquo

Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

The Wildest Auction in the West is Boysvillersquos largest fundraiser as well as the harbinger of new Western trends since it is traditionally the first Western-themed party of the social season

Last year all the stylish cowboys

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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GOFF continues from pg 15

GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

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Gun shop owner Edward DeWees III has opened a store at 1308 Austin Highway that offers products ranging from weapons and ammunition to portable grills for cooking the days catch Photo by Collette Orquiz

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by ROSE MARY BUDGE

STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD709 S Alamo St

For more call 375-4423 or visitwwwstarfishsacom

The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

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Hours are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday

Bringing dishes from the surf to diners tables Starfish Global Seafood has opened in Southtown (above) and offers a range of tempting treats from the deep (left) Photos by Collette Orquiz

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Drivers hang up

For that reason San Antonio is moving in the right direction with a total ban on cellphone use while driving including texting unless a hands-free device is used

The San Antonio proposal is in addition to a new state law that makes it illegal to dial text or otherwise use a cellphone in a school zone unless there is an emergency or the driver has pulled over

Outgoing San Antonio Police Chief William McManus has argued the last few years for a full ban on mobile devices

In 2010 the city prohibited using a hand-held mobile device (except for dialing telephone numbers or talking to another person) while driving a vehicle with a fine not to exceed $200 per violation

In the time since the ban was approved by the City Council police report there have been more than 1900 accidents attributed to distracted motorists using handheld mobile devices Six of those involved fatalities

Distracted drivers are the No 1 menace on the road right now

and 28 resulted in serious injuriesMeanwhile officers since 2009 have

also issued 7038 citations to drivers using handheld mobile devices

Some argue that existing distracted-driver laws are adequate but police say they are virtually unenforceable

District 10 Councilman Mike Gallagher is pushing for the total prohibition on cellphone use

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that a driver conversing on a cellphone is 30 percent more likely to be involved in a wreck

According to Gallagher 23 cities in Texas including San Antonio have some sort of texting ban

Itrsquos already well known that driving and texting take a driverrsquos attention away from the road decreasing hand-eye coordination and response time

Best advice Two hands on the wheel and two eyes on the road

Gallagherrsquos call to toughen the distracted-driver law is not about too much government control Instead it is a means to keep everyone safer on area roadways

-The Local Community News editorial board includes Harry Lees Gregg Rosenfield and Thomas Edwards

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ldquoEDUCATION BY DESIGNrdquo This exhibit displaying a slice of San Antonio architectural history is

subtitled ldquoDrawings From the Collection of Ford Powell amp Carson 1939-1970rdquo The recently discovered drawings include images of Trinity University buildings from the 1950s to the rsquo70s student drawings from the art school in La Villita that were in the collection of architect OrsquoNeil Ford who also taught there and alternative proposals for the design of the Tower of the Americas The exhibit is in Trinityrsquos Michael and Noemi Neidorff Art Gallery Hours are 1 to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday and there is no admission charge

PROMOTING WOMEN IN THE DIGITAL WORLD Trinity Universityrsquos Lennox

Seminar Series will focus on Women and Technology Closing the Gender Gap in

Technology and Entrepreneurship Dates and speakers include Oct 8 ndash Kimberly Hambuchen NASA robotics engineer Oct 13 ndash Trinity grads Amara Keller Patty Wolf and Aly Miller in a Young Women Programmers Panel Oct 27 ndash Erin Pettigrew vice president for business development at Gawker Media speaking on ldquoWomen in Technology A Firsthand Look at How Wersquore Making Itrdquo and Nov 3 ndash Amy McDonald Sanjideh who worked on ldquoShrekrdquo and ldquoHow to Train Your Dragonrdquo discussing her work as a technical program manager responsible for launching quality improvements to ads served on publisher sites through the Google Display Network All lectures are at 730 pm but for specific venues call 999-8113

ART WITH LEGO BRICKS The San Antonio Botanical Garden has a garden-inspired installation ndash 27

pieces of sculpture made entirely of Legos 500000 of them Sean Kenney a New York artist has designed and built 14 displays around the grounds featuring birds animals plants and humans Admission costs $8 to $10 the Botanical Garden is at 555 Funston Place at North New Braunfels Avenue It is open from 9 am to 5 pm daily

HOWDY NIGHT Itrsquos time for the annual Alamo Heights High School homecoming parade

that begins at Cambridge Elementary School 1001 Townsend Ave and heads up Broadway to the high school 6900 Broadway for a pep rally and carnival The parade starts at 415 pm booths and the carnival get under way 5-7 pm and the pep rally is 715 pm The homecoming game is 730 pm Oct 10 against Seguin

TRINITY UNIVERSITY ALUMNI WEEKEND A host of activities will fill the weekend including

receptions by area of study ndash math and science communications and education ndash as well as by class year with 50 yearsrsquo worth of reunions An all-alumni dinner is scheduled for Oct 10 and there will be a golf tournament that day the Trinity-University of Chicago football game Oct 11 is also part of the fun A

full lineup and links to register are at webtrinityedux9953xml

MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK ART SHOW This exhibit presented by High Wire Arts and

VSA Texas has its opening from 6 to 9 pm Oct 10 at High Wire 326 W Josephine St The show will feature works by more than a dozen San Antonio artists who live with mental illness After the opening the show will be available for viewing during High Wirersquos regular hours 9 am-1 pm Monday through Friday Mental Illness Awareness Week Oct 5-11 recognizes the challenges of dealing with mental illness and celebrates the victories of patients and their loved ones

NEW WORLD FOODS To mark Hispanic Heritage Month the San Antonio

Public Library is presenting a series of programs at its branches including this look at now-common and popular foods originating in Central and South America ndash avocados jalapentildeos jicama and more An open-air market will be created as part of the all-day program ndash 10 am to 6 pm ndash at the Tobin Branch Library at Oakwell 4134 Harry Wurzbach Road

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SCHOOL BOARD The North East Independent School District board is scheduled to

meet at 530 pm 8961 Tesoro Drive Call 407-0553 to confirm dates and timesprior to meetings

ALAMO HEIGHTS The City Council is scheduled to meet at 530 pm on Oct 13 and

again at the same time Oct 27 The council has been meeting in the temporary city facility 1248 Austin Highway Suite 220 but could be returning to the renovated City Hall Call 822-3331 to confirm location

TERRELL HILLS The City Council meets at 5 pm in City Hall 5100 N New Braunfels Ave

BRITISH NOVELIST SPEAKS Zadie Smith an award-winning British novelist whose work

has touched on race class and identity will speak at Trinity University as a guest of the Stieren Arts Enrichment Series Her presentation ldquoAn Evening with Zadie Smith a Reading with Commentaryrdquo is 8 pm in the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall The lecture is free and open to the public

OLMOS PARK The City Council meets 6 pm in City Hall 120 W El Prado Drive

SCHOOL BOARD Alamo Heights Independent School District trustees are scheduled

to meet at 7 pm in the board room at Central Office 7101 Broadway

WOMEN IN THE WORLD TEXAS WITW is a media organization that focuses on discussing and

offering solutions for issues and problems confronting women around the globe Its Texas program co-hosted by Tina Brown will include Gloria Steinem Diane von Furstenberg Eva Longoria former US Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison and San Antoniorsquos Aaronetta Pierce Mayor Ivy Taylor and City Manager Sheryl Sculley Presentations by global activists and local military spouses are also on tap Tickets range from $50 to $100 and are available at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre box office and through Ticketmaster The program begins at 9 am at the Empire Theater 226 N St Maryrsquos St

DANCE WITH THE DEAD The ldquodeadrdquo at this annual Halloween ball are partygoers dressed as

famous or infamous Texans of years past and

everyone is encouraged to come in costume The event at the Institute of Texan Cultures features a live band and also includes an art slam a Dia de los Muertos exhibit and a cash bar ghost tours are available for an extra charge The party which is for adults 21 and older runs from 8 to 1130 pm Tickets cost $25 and ghost tours are $10 for ITC members itrsquos $20 and $5 A $500 table for eight includes wine and food a ghost tour and other goodies For more call 458-2300 or go to wwwTexanCulturescom The Institute is at 801 E Cesar Chavez Blvd

BOOTANICA FALL FESTIVAL The San Antonio Botanical Garden has lined up a variety

of events for families including a costume parade for children and trick-or-treating on WaterSaver Lane A sale of water-wise landscape plants is part of the activities which run from 10 am to 2 pm Garden admission costs $10 for adults and $7 for children 3 to 13 therersquos no charge for kids under 3 The garden is at 555 Funston Place

WALK TO DEFEAT ALS The annual fundraiser which benefits the ALS Association Texas Chapter

features a 3-mile walk at San Pedro Springs Park 1315 San Pedro Ave There will be childrenrsquos activities and a post-walk cookout

too Registration starts at 10 am and the walk begins at 11 am Participants who are not charged to register but are asked to raise $210 can also register through a link at wwwwalktodefeatalsorg type ZIP code 78212 into the walk finder and it will bring up a link to the local walk

CIRCLEFEST The Circle School 217 Pershing Ave is holding a Halloween celebration from 4 to

8 pm with live music food arts and crafts a silent auction and a raffle The event features a Pumpkin Path where children hear stories from costumed characters on a path lined with pumpkins and luminaria Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children under 15 They can be purchased at the school from 730 am to 6 pm or from any Circle School cooperative member Tickets will also be sold at the door the day of the event The school is a nonprofit family cooperative campus ldquothat focuses on teaching peace by building childrenrsquos knowledge of the worldrsquos culturesrdquo For more call 822-0461

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cost $7 for nonmembers and $6 for members until Oct 29 on the 30th and 31st theyrsquore $8 and $7 There is no charge for children 2 and younger Carpooling is strongly advised because of limited parking The San Antonio Zoo is at 3903 N St Maryrsquos St

OLMOS PARK TERRACE 2014 UPTOWN ART STROLL Organizers have lined up 21

resident artists and more than 30 guest artists to display their work Art lovers can find the perfect piece to hang on the wall or set on the mantle Olmos Park Terrace is located just south of Basse Road between McCullough and San Pedro avenues bounded on the south by Dora Street All events are free and no-cost pedicab rides will whisk you to the different venues ndash just look for the yellow and purple tie-dyed flags and signs out front Maps will be available Hours are 10 am to 5 pm Nov 1 and noon to 5 pm Nov 2 For more visitwwwuptownartstrollorg

KIDS4KIDS This fundraiser spotlights performances by children to help children ndash the

young unaccompanied immigrants who have been streaming across the border into Texas The show produced by The Playhouse will be performed at 2 pm

CATTLE BARONrsquoS GALA ldquoCamo Conquers Cancerrdquo is the motto of this yearrsquos fundraiser for

the local work of the American Cancer Society It runs from 7 pm to midnight at Rio Cibolo Ranch 1101 Ulrich Road in Marion Chris Story and headliner Kix Brooks will perform Raffles and auctions are also on tap along with specialty bars and plenty of food Individual tickets cost $250 with tables for 10 starting at $2500 For reservations contact Renee Silber at 595-0249 or reneesilbercancerorg Information and a ticket-purchase link can also be found at wwwcattlebaronsgalaorg

SAN ANTONIO SYMPHONY AT THE BARSHOP The Jewish Community Center presents

a free concert by the San Antonio Symphony an all-baroque program The concert begins at 7 pm The JCC is at 12500 NW Military Highway

SUBMITTING EVENTS Email all the details along with your contact information two months in advance to tipssalocallowdowncom

and 5 pm Tickets cost $50 for adults and $20 for children proceeds go to St PJrsquos Childrenrsquos Home and RAICES the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services Tickets are available at wwwThePlayhouseorg or by calling 733-7258 The Playhouse is at 800 W Ashby Place

ELSEWHERE IN SAN ANTONIOARTHUR OrsquoKRENT GOLF CLASSIC This annual fundraiser which benefits the American

Heart Association and United Way has a 1 pm shotgun start Registration begins at 11 am Playing sponsorships range from $495 to $10000 more information and a link to a registration page are at wwwokrentgolfcom An associated event the Super Raffle has $100 tickets and offers prize packages valued at $5000 Play takes place on the Resort Course at La Cantera Hill Country Resort 16641 La Cantera Parkway

RETIRED TEACHERS The North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association will open its

monthly meeting with a ldquomeet and greetrdquo at 945 am the meeting begins at 1015 am at San Pedro Presbyterian Church 14900 San Pedro Ave and members are encouraged to bring a friend

MAGIKOLOGY A NIGHT AT THE IMPROV The Magik Theatre is holding a fundraiser

with local celebrities and community leaders in a night of fast-paced onstage improvisation and competition akin to the popular show ldquoWhose Line is it Anywayrdquo The fun starts at 6 pm with a cocktail reception hors drsquooeuvres and pop-up performances by theater actors The improv competition follows with audience members voting on their favorite team Proceeds benefit the theaterrsquos programs including Camp Showbiz academy scholarships X-celerated Theatre Tickets to Literacy and Shakespeare in the Park Tickets are $30 To purchase them visit wwwmagiktheatreorgmagikology For sponsorships contact Renee Garvens at reneemagiktheatreorg or call 227-2751 The theater is at 420 S Alamo St

ZOO BOO The wildly popular Halloween bash at the San Antonio Zoo for kids 12 and

younger includes costumes and trick-or-treating of course but also offers games face painting and lots of fascinating animals It runs from 6 to 9 pm both evenings Tickets ndash which are only sold at the zoo ndash

HAPPENING continues from pg 10

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MAYBE IT REALLY IS YOU MAYBE YOU REALLY DONrsquoT BELONG IN A GYM There are many people who just donrsquot do well in a typical mainstream gym Those gyms are too big there is little if any help available and it is easy to get lost in the sea of people already in shape It is hard to get seriously involved in fitness when you feel that you donrsquot belong at the gym If you feel like nobody really cares about you five minutes after you join Your fitness is important maybe the most important thing in your life since being healthy makes you a better parent employee boss or spouse Fitness is the key to getting involved in life You can spend your life being involved and living or you can deny your health and spend your days watching other people live a full life without you No matter what your doctor says your significant other says or your friends tell you it is your choice and only you can make the decision to change when you are ready At Koko FitClub we understand all of this which is why our company was created over a decade ago We are that small alternative fitness choice that exists for people who feel they donrsquot fit into that impersonal big box fitness center If you like a lot of personal help and guidance then we are for you If you like a small intimate atmosphere working out with people in your community

who are just like you then Koko is your gym Most importantly if you have failed at another gym by being lost in the crowd we exist to make sure that this time with our personal guidance and the proven Koko training methodology you will succeed surrounded by others who care and will never take you and your membership for granted We offer a full 30-day membership including full access to all of our programming and coaching for only $30 We want you to fully experience what makes Koko different before you commit come meet our other clients meet our staff and give us a chance to prove that this time you will succeed and that we are that alternative to a gym you have been looking for through the years Fitness has to be part of your life How we age the quality of our lives and how we choose to live today is all based upon having the energy and confidence to get the most out of who we are and what we want from our lives If you have failed before in fitness remember that there is a place out there in your community that is truly different and is willing to prove it to you This time it is all about you and this time you will change your life Yours in fitness THE TEAM AT KOKO FITCLUB ALAMO HEIGHTS

Koko changes lives

12 OCTOBER 2014

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LOCAL LOWDOWNTake a quick look at whatrsquos new in the community from opening and closings to news tidbits

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1 STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD 709 S Alamo St is a new Southtown restaurant with dishes prepared by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns the establishment with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food Hours for Starfish are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday For more or reservations call 375-4423 or visit wwwstarfishsacom (See story on page 29)

2 PANZANELLA PIZZA 111 W Crockett St on the Riverwalk and 401 Pearl Parkway are planned as new downtown eateries offering artisan-style pizza and salads to go as well as wine and beer The West Crockett location is expected to open in October and the other site near the Pearl will debut in December Overseeing the menu at the new ventures is chef Luca Della

Casa who appeared on ldquoFood Network Starrdquo The owner is Chris Erck who also has Swig Martini Bar (next door to the Crockett pizzeria) The Worm Viva Tacoland and the Icehouse Hours for the West Crockett location are 11 am to 3 am daily

3 MISSION ORTHODONTICS 156 W Sunset Road Suite 100 is a new practice under Dr Bartholomew Wilson offering ldquofriendly and relaxed orthodontic care that will put you at ease while delivering the highest level of professional work possiblehellip (to) achieve and maintain a healthy aesthetic smilerdquo A complimentary consultation for Invisalign or other braces is available Hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday For more call 822-7797 check out wwwmissionorthodonticscom or visit wwwfacebookcommissionorthodontics

4 RANGER FIREARMS GUN SHOP 1308 Austin Highway has opened its doors and aims to be a ldquoone-stop shoprdquo for sportsmen and gun enthusiasts Staff members say patrons can buy a weapon as well as a hunting or a fishing license and take concealed-handgun license courses and huntersrsquo safety classes Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday For more call 822-4867 or visit httpwwwrangerfirearmsoftexascom (See story on page 28)

5 EUROPEAN WAX CENTER 255 E Basse Road Suite 1540 is now ready for business in the Alamo Quarry Market The shop offers full-body waxing which uses ldquocomfort waxrdquo that pulls only the hair not the skin ldquofor maximum comfort and less irritationrdquo according to a release Hours are noon to 6 pm Sunday 9 am to 9 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 9 pm Saturday For more call 822-2212 or visit wwwwaxcentercomtx-san-antonio-alamo-quarry or like them on Facebook at European Wax Center-Quarry

6 CYCLE HUB 1820 Nacogdoches Road is a state-of-the-art indoor cycling studio billed as the first of its kind in San Antonio It is open every day and there are even sessions for beginners Class times on weekdays are 545 am 915 am 430 pm 530 pm and 645 pm Saturday classes are 8 am 9 am 1015 am 330 pm and 430 pm On Sunday sessions are 9 am 1015 am noon 330 pm and 430 pm For more call 305-6969 or visit wwwmycyclehubcom or facebookcommycyclehub

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of Texas to participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge with more than 30 faculty and staff members participating on the first day of classes In turn St Lukersquos made a charitable contribution to fund research against the neuromuscular disease and has challenged St Jamesrsquo Episcopal School of Corpus Christi

LUCY MUNOZ has been named head volleyball coach at St Anthony Catholic High School She also is the personal skills development trainer for the SA Hornets one of the cityrsquos club volleyball teams She has coached more than 20 teams for the club Munoz is from San Antonio and is a graduate of Southside High School

NEW RESTRICTIONS ON USING WOODEN SHAKES AND WOODEN SHINGLES for roofs in Alamo Heights have been approved by the City Council after a report presented by Fire Chief Buddy Kuhn at the Sept 8 meeting The ordinance amends codes for building and building regulations officials said Kuhn indicated it will help improve the cityrsquos insurance rating and safety

MARILYN ELDRIDGE IS THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE TERRELL HILLS CITY COUNCIL which recently appointed her to

the Place 4 slot after Michelle Brady mdash a resident of the city for nearly three decades mdash stepped down Brady is moving outside of the city limits During the municipal elections in May Brady unsuccessfully ran for the mayorrsquos seat losing to then-Councilwoman Anne Balantyne According to officials Eldridge is a former president of The Junior League of San Antonio Inc and has also been involved with the Battle of Flowers Association a local womenrsquos center the San Antonio Bar Association Trinity University Fine Arts Center Southwest Foundation Forum San Antonio Symphony League Planned Parenthood of San Antonio and the Fiesta San Antonio Commission

TRUSTEES WITH THE ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT have approved a $653 million budget for the 2014-15 academic year which includes a 2 percent salary increase for all district employees and sets a beginning teacherrsquos pay at $49000 a rise from $47300 officials said The overall property-tax rate is also going down officials said from last yearrsquos $1218 per $100 valuation to $1205

GARNER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TOOK THE SPOTLIGHT at a recent board meeting

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of the North East Independent School District leading trustees executive staff and guests with the invocation and the pledge Eighth-grader Amiya Ward started things off with the thought for the evening She is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and choir and takes Pre-Advanced Placement courses She was joined by her mother Kisha Ward Fellow eighth-grade student Michael Ellis led the pledge to the US and Texas flags He is also in the NJHS participates in Theater Arts and Peer Assistance Leadership and takes Pre-AP courses His parents Peter Ellis and Susan Mengden accompanied him to the meeting

DR AMY ELIZABETH ARNO SHIVONE HAS JOINED THE STAFF AT CHRISTUS FAMILY MEDICINE-ALAMO HEIGHTS the health care ministry announced Shivone is a native of San Antonio and graduated from Alamo Heights High School Officials said she is a board-certified family medicine physician She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Yale University and then attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio She completed her residency at the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program

ENTREPRENEUR BJ ldquoREDrdquo McCOMBS HIS WIFE CHARLINE McCOMBS AND OTHER DIGNITARIES ATTENDED a recent cocktail party at The Broadway Residences a 20-story luxury residential high-rise at the southeast corner of Broadway and East Hildebrand Avenue to celebrate the completion of the cityrsquos 18-month multimillion-dollar drainage improvement project at the intersection Red McCombs chairman and COO of McCombs Enterprises was joined by Bart Koontz president and CEO of Koontz-McCombs Jenifer Brown vice president of sales and marketing at The Broadway Residences Tiffany Pritchard director of sales at Palmilla Beach Resort and Golf Club and residents and their guests Koontz-McCombs developed The Broadway Residences 4242 Broadway

SIBLING RIVALRY Alamo Heights High School graduates and brothers David Ryan Garza 22 and a senior at Tylerrsquos Texas College and Houston Baptist University sophomore Danny Garza 19 faced off on the football field Sept 20 at Rose Stadium in Tyler Danny an Alamo Heights 2013 graduate is a long snapper David who graduated from the school in 2010 is a wide receiver Houston Baptist won

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The slender middle-aged woman looks a little nervous ndash as does her husband who has come with her for moral support

Goff runs her hand gently through the womanrsquos dark hair It seems to just fall out into the stylistrsquos hand in big clumps Goff whose salon is at 362 W Sunset Road nods

ldquoA couple of weeks into chemordquo she said She tells the couple about the first

day her own hair started coming out shortly after starting chemotherapy in the wake of a double mastectomy

ldquoIt just came out in handfulsrdquo she said ldquoI tried to get my friends to help me shave my head but nobody would do it I guess they were afraid that with the chemo they might hurt me So I finally shaved it myselfrdquo

Today Goff a 10-year breast cancer survivor is giving back through her profession

The woman in her chair is here today because Goff a certified volunteer trainer with the American Cancer Societyrsquos Look GoodhellipFeel Better program offers breast-cancer patients free head-shaving wig styling and other services

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month part of a nationwide yearly campaign

to increase knowledge about the diseaseToday after assessing her new clientrsquos

hair Goff opts to crop it in a close-to-the-head cut rather than shave it

ldquoYou look real cute like that and you still have enough hair for itrdquo she said ldquoNext time you come in we may go ahead and shave it but you donrsquot need that yetrdquo

By the time the couple leave both are smiling

According to the National Cancer Institute about one in 12 American women will develop invasive breast cancer most of them after age 40 While breast cancer rates have dropped in the past few years nearly 23000 new cases are predicted to be diagnosed in women (along with 2360 new cases in men) this year alone

In San Antonio the highest rates of breast cancer have been documented in ZIP codes 78205 78257 and 78209 The latter is where Goff has had her cozy homelike one-woman salon for more than 30 years

Goff has many admirers including in the medical profession

ldquoIrsquove really noticed that people who believe their role in life is important and who take active responsibility for their own care tend to do betterrdquo said Dr Judith Thompson a surgeon and specialist in breast cancer with a practice in New Braunfels ldquoBobbie is that kind of personrdquo

Thompson first knew Goff as friend then as a client of the salon When the cancer arrived she became Goffrsquos physician

ldquoOne of Bobbiersquos greatest skills is bringing out the natural beauty in peoplerdquo she said ldquoShersquos an artist an entrepreneur and an active member of her community She handled her cancer very well I think the hardest part was losing clients when

Goff known for her boundless energy

On a late summer Saturday afternoon Bobbie Goff stands in a

sunny room of her salon on West Sunset Road with a new client

by SUSAN YERKES

GOFF continues from pg 01

GOFF continues on pg 26

Bobbie Goff a 10-year breast-cancer survivor offers free hair care to patients as a way to help them cope with the disease Her studio is at 362 W Sunset Road Photo by Josh Huskin

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Local practices offer advancements in dermatology and cosmetic proceduresby ERIC MORENO

According to the American Association of Dermatology there are more cosmetic and

dermatological procedures available for potential patients than ever before These are available for patients at in-office visits or as at-home treatments

One new technology is fractional resurfacing a laser-based technology that allows dermatologists a safer way to treat patients with severe to extensive skin damage The results increase the production of collagen the protein that chiefly makes up the fibers of skin tissue This allows for more dramatic results in the improvement of skin appearance and texture with less downtime for the patient

There are also new laser-based procedures used to treat varicose veins

a medical condition in which the veins (generally in the lower extremities) become twisted and distended with blood It can cause swelling cramping and a host of other medical conditions

ldquoAt our clinic we have a procedure that is new to our practicerdquo said Melissa Garrett of Skin Care Specialists of San Antonio 2632 Broadway Suite 401 ldquoIt is endovenous laser treatment of varicose veins This procedure reduces the need for surgical vein surgery reduces pain and recovery timerdquo

Laser technologies are also being used to treat vascular lesions such as birthmarks A trained dermatologist can determine whether a patientrsquos birthmark would be receptive to treatment infants are often eligible

Conditions such as psoriasis acne hyperpigmentation and more are now being treated with better results There have also been significant advances in cosmetic

procedures to treat aging and scarring ldquoThere have been some great

advancements in the treatments of psoriasisrdquo said Dr Christy Rainey of Dermatology of Castle Hills 1650 Lockhill Selma Road ldquoThose include new injectable treatments as well as oral medicationsrdquo

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder The most common form is plaque psoriasis It is characterized by the appearance of scale-like lesions on the skinrsquos surface and can result in psoriatic arthritis

ldquoThese new treatments can significantly improve the conditions of skin psoriasis and joint disease Often I have prescribed these and have seen miraculous improvements in patients who have never had any kind of results beforerdquo Rainey said

On the cosmetic side a number of new

fillers have been developed that replace the lost volume and shape in skin and can allow a dermatologist to sculpt an area Fillers are collagen-based materials that are injected underneath the skin Dermatologists use the fillers to fill in sunken cheeks or lines or wrinkles around the eyes and lips

ldquoTherersquos a newer type of filler called Voluma from Allerganrdquo Rainey said ldquoIt has revolutionized how we inject the deep furrows around the mouth and nose With the Voluma we inject the filler With this we inject in the upper cheeks the apple of the cheeks if you will and that helps to give you a kind of facelift without having to pay for surgery or deal with the downtime of surgical proceduresrdquo

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DERMATOLOGY continues on pg 17

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Another common and well-known procedure is receiving injections of botulinum toxin (commonly known as Botox) which is renowned for its ability to diminish wrinkles and other facial lines

According to the AAD new manufacturers have introduced botulinum toxin formulations in recent years making pricing more

competitive and affordableIt is also highly recommended by the

AAD to seek out a certified dermatologist for all serious skin-care needs This will ensure the highest level of patient safety

ldquoWe do Botox micrographic surgery laser hair removal chemical peels and more here at our facilitiesrdquo Garrett said ldquoOur physiciansmdash Dr Paula Vogel Dr Nicole Owens and Dr Eric Greeson mdash are all board certifiedrdquo

DERMATOLOGY continues from pg 16

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For every need therersquos a diet an exercise plan a medical procedure or a device guaranteed to work

Locally there are many options available to those who want to go beyond the traditional self-orchestrated calorie-counting and gym-membership approach

Wellness coach Jeff Carrell runs the Functional Fitness Center at Alamo Heights Chiropractic Health Center 4501 McCullough Ave Suite 107 Carrell said the centers healthy weight-loss program works because itrsquos customized to the individual

ldquoI always tell people they are not

a cookie and therefore a cookie-cutter (approach) doesnrsquot necessarily work for themrdquo Carrell said

Participants take supplements which cause rapid weight loss when combined Carrell said Exercise plays a part as well

ldquoWersquore big believers in most people donrsquot move enough and even those who move a lot might not do it in a way thatrsquos most effective for them so we encourage exerciserdquo he said

Carrell said the supplement program alone can achieve weight loss without exercise However exercise makes weight loss more sustainable he added

Dr Felipe Garcia-Ghinis is a board-certified obstetrician gynecologist and the founder of Healthy Woman an OB-GYN clinic at 2632 Broadway After his brother lost more than 100

WEIGHT LOSS continues on pg 19

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WEIGHT LOSS continues from pg 18

pounds in six months Garcia-Ghinis wanted to know how he did it

ldquoI decided to try it myself before I offered it to my patientsrdquo he said After losing more than 20 pounds by going high protein Garcia-Ghinis offers a medically supervised diet utilizing foods sold through his office

Simply Slender 18730 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 106 offers an alternative to liposuction for body reshaping called i-lipo The companyrsquos website says it is medically tested and approved by the Food and Drug Administration

Megan Coleman a certified nutritional consultant said ldquoThere are no needles no downtime You come in you lie down underneath our (laser) paddles They donrsquot hurt they donrsquot zap yoursquore just lying there comfortably for 35-45 minutesrdquo

Afterwards she said the patient needs to do ldquoabout 20 minutesrdquo of exercise ldquoto work off calories released with the fatrdquo

Kurt Jacquin at SuperSlow Zone with locations at 11825 Interstate 10 West and 700 E Sonterra Blvd said the program he offers is all about strength training However he added it does contribute to weight loss Programs are set up for individuals according to whatever muscles and body parts they want to improve

ldquoWe donrsquot do a typical rep as you would see in a normal gym or fitness centerrdquo Jacquin said ldquoWhat we do is

a 10-second positive (contracting the muscle as in curling a weight up) and a 10-second negative (extending the muscle as in lowering the weight)rdquo

Each curl takes 20 secondsldquoSo we really donrsquot care about the number

of reps you do we time the muscle for how much work it actually doesrdquo he added

For some surgery brings about a change for the better Gerald Townsend 70 a professor at Texas AampM University-San Antonio found a new lease on life

ldquoMy gastric sleeve improved my life immeasurablyrdquo he said At 90 pounds lighter his diabetes disappeared and with it the need for expensive drugs ldquoI believe I have added 20 years of quality life with the surgery My wife Barbara had the same surgery We now eat less than half what we did three years ago The benefit comes in quality of life and in the pocketbookrdquo

With so many options to choose from itrsquos easy to get confused However there are some basic truths to remember The website for the Presidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition (wwwfitnessgov) offers guidelines

There are other approaches to weight loss as well

Yacon syrup promoted by television personality Dr Mehmet Oz contains a substance the taste buds recognize

as sweet But supposedly 40 to 50 percent of the syrup is made up of fructooligosaccharide ndash sugar molecules connected in a way that renders them unrecognizable by the digestive system making it a low-calorie alternative to sugar

The real magic happens in the large intestine where the saccharides ldquofeed the friendly bacteria in the digestive systemrdquo leading to weight loss

Science Daily wrote on Sept 3 that scientists at The University of Manchester in England theorize resetting a cluster of nerves in the center of the brain known as the ldquobody clockrdquo could lead to banishing excess pounds and inches without surgery The study is using ldquoclock logicrdquo to treat diabetes Patients eat sleep and take medication at times that fit with their body clock in a bid to control the disease

Then there are the drugs ndash some already on the market some still in trials

Contrave also known as NB32 is the name of the latest weight-loss drug seeking FDA approval Trial participants said Contrave improved their moods as well as their looks Maybe thatrsquos because one of its main components is widely used as an antidepressant

There are other weight-loss drugs already on the market but most carry dire warnings regarding side effects

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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis mdash or LASIK mdash surgery was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1999 and since then millions of people have chosen this option

Since its approval LASIK has undergone many incarnations and spawned a plethora of related treatments Thanks to the 21st centuryrsquos constantly evolving technology there are now so many LASIK options the information can quickly become quite overwhelming

Alternatives to traditional LASIK include Epi-LASIK Wavefront-guided LASIK and IntraLase and LASIK for presbyopia Other vision-correction procedures include photorefractive keratectomy or PRK laser epithelial keratomileusis or LASEK intra-ocular lens or IOL surgery automated lamellar keratoplasty or ALK Descemetrsquos stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty or DSAEK and Descemetrsquos membrane endothelial keratoplasty or DMEK

Confused yetSimply put LASIK permanently

reshapes the cornea using a laser During this straightforward procedure the surgeon creates a thin circular flap in the cornea and folds it back in order to access and then reshape the corneal tissue underneath After that the flap is replaced and serves as a natural bandage

Epi-LASIK utilizes an instrument called an epi-keratome Wavefront-guided LASIK

is yet another choice that helps with loss of night vision after surgery (a common problem with some LASIK patients)

Still another method IntraLase is sometimes called ldquoAll Laserrdquo or ldquoBladeless LASIKrdquo because the flap is created using a laser as opposed to a manual blade These procedures have proven most effective for patients with myopia (near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far-sightedness)

Sometimes LASIK is performed with one eye corrected for distance and the other for near vision as a remedy for presbyopia Presbyopia the familiar side effect for many after turning 45 causes loss of focus when reading close-up or fine print

But LASIK is not the only game in town There is much more to corrective-vision surgery than meets the eye PRK involves the removal of the cornearsquos outer layer and reshaping the cornea without making a flap With PRK surgery healing takes a few days longer than LASIK

LASEK is similar to PRK but a finer blade called a trephine is used and the cornearsquos outer layer remains This technique has been found to work best on individuals with thin corneas

Yet another vision-correction option is ALK eye surgery which is usually reserved for severe cases of near- and far-sightedness

The most common treatment for

cataracts is IOL surgery A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that affects vision usually related to aging During IOL surgery the cloudy lens is removed or cleaned out and replaced by a clear manmade lens Different forms of IOL surgery include clear lens extraction or CLE and refractive lens extraction known as RLE

There have even been recent advancements in cornea transplants New revolutionary procedures include DSAEK and DMEK During these outpatient procedures the patientrsquos diseased tissue is dissected and replaced with precut donor tissue provided by organ donors

In a recent Consumer Reports survey satisfaction with the surgeon was the biggest barometer for long-term success mdash so choose wisely

In addition the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that more than 90 percent of LASIK patients obtained 2020 vision after surgery are quite thrilled with the results and report seeing their glasses as half full (and living all alone in the drawer next to their contact lenses)

The eyes have it New developments in vision-correction surgeryby CAROLE MILLER

Vision-correction surgery has made some significant improvements since

June 1989 when Dr Gholam A Peyman was granted the first laser-vision surgery patent

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By November the Police Department will have had the cameras for more than a year Five body cameras were bought in July 2013 to be field tested and five more in November of that year city officials said

Officers said the small body-mounted cameras have proven highly effective in recording incidents involving a police presence and encounters with the public

ldquoWe find that they are a useful toolrdquo said Assistant Police Chief Cindy Pruitt ldquoOur officers have a good rapport with the

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01

Cameras can bolster or disprove complaints against officers

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Questions about police conduct in Ferguson

Missouri could pressure departments nationwide to equip all officers with body cameras but Alamo Heights is already ahead of the curve

citizens to begin with Now everything is on video When wersquore conducting a traffic stop when someone has called the police for any reason thatrsquos going to be on videordquo

There are 22 officers on the force and the cameras are mandatory for those on patrol

The body cameras have gained more acceptance across the country from various law enforcement agencies though not all departments use them or are required to use them

Wearing body cameras varies from department to department and from agency to agency according to John Moritz a spokesman for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas

CLEAT is an umbrella organization that represents Texas police officers in legal and employment matters

ldquoCLEAT believes that most decisions involving what equipment that officers should be required to use or not use are best left to the local law enforcement agencies and police officersrsquo organizations that work closely with their communitiesrdquo Moritz said ldquoThey are the ones that are close to their communities and they know what their communities want expect and deserverdquo

Discussions nationwide about requiring police to use body cams have been

BODY CAMS continues on pg 22

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sparked by the controversial shooting death Aug 19 of Michael Brown a black 18-year-old by an Anglo officer in Ferguson It was later revealed Brown was wanted for questioning in a robbery

The officer-involved shooting prompted several nights of violence and looting and sparked a national debate about officersrsquo interaction with communities of color

No body cam was available when Brown was shot but speculation about what may have happened has gone all the way to Capitol Hill where some in Congress are pushing for more police departments to use the devices

According to to the National Association of Police Organizations US Rep Adam Schiff D-California recently announced he is circulating a letter among his congressional colleagues that will be sent to US Attorney General Eric Holder The letter urges the Department of Justice to ldquohelp fund local police departmentsrsquo purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency decrease tensions between police and community members and create a record of eventsrdquo

NAPO officials who met with Schiff said ldquoBody-camera requirement decisions should be made on an agency-by-agency basisrdquo

In Alamo Heights the small cameras

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01 are easily clipped on the sleeves vests or shirt seams of an officerrsquos uniform

ldquoI havenrsquot heard any complaints about themrdquo said Pruitt of officers who use the devices as well as community members ldquoI think itrsquos beneficial in both directionsrdquo

ldquoI think theyrsquore beneficial to our law enforcementrdquo added Lt Dennis Kelley a 19-year veteran of the department ldquoWe have video cameras in our cars and when the officers are away from their cars it (the body camera) provides audio and visual recordings so I think they are beneficialrdquo

The body cameras have also disproven a complaint made against an officer Kelley said

ldquoThe body cam proved that the officer acted within his scope of authority and it backed the officerrsquos actions up and disproved the complaint made against themrdquo Kelley said ldquoIn that regard the officers are very thankful for themrdquo

Kelley said a body cam can also expose improper conduct on the part of an officer which could lead to corrective action

ldquoWe tried it out and we were pleased with the programs that we looked at across the country and so we implemented it into our own regular operationsrdquo Kelley said about when AHPD first began using the cameras ldquoWe havenrsquot heard anyone complain about themrdquo

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Alamo Heights police Lt Dennis Kelley displays a small body-worn camera clipped to the front of his uniform Officers say the devices provide beneficial audio and visual recordings Some members of Congress want police departments to make the cameras part of standard equipment Photo by Rudy B Ornelas

23

SMART-METER continues from pg 01

CPS officials say the smart meters are safe and downplay any claims about radiation fires or illness but Mayor Louis Cooper said Alamo Heights has sent a letter to the utility company asking for a 12-month delay on activating the devices until more research can be done

ldquoI think itrsquos really in CPSrsquo hands right nowrdquo Cooper said ldquoWe have some citizens who have expressed some questions that they want answeredrdquo

The mayor asked CPS to respond to the request within 30 days

The utility company wants to replace older analog utility meters with modern digital smart meters in homes and businesses in Alamo Heights by the end of year with a long-term plan to eventually install the devices across San Antonio The new meters would relay information wirelessly rather than requiring on-site checks by a CPS worker

Customers can choose not to have the smart meters but they will pay higher fees CPS officials said

During the Sept 22 City Council meeting several residents stepped forward to express concerns about the devices including former Councilman Elliot Weser a gastroenterologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

ldquoThe serious hazards associated with digital smart meters are abundantly documented by substantial datardquo Weser said ldquoThese meters can further erode our right to privacy by making our personal activities and habits available for monitoring control and distribution Most distressing to me as a physician are the risks and biomedical effects from the radiation associated with electromagnetic fields generated by these meters and their associated mesh-grid structurerdquo

In a phone interview prior to the meeting CPS spokesman John Moreno said smart meters are safe and are a more modern way to remotely monitor energy consumption

ldquoThe biggest concerns Irsquom hearing is that smart meters cause fires or smart

City asks for a 12-month moratoriumby BAIN SERNA

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Plans by CPS Energy to install smart meters in the city

have become a lightning rod for controversy with residents worried about health effects and leaders calling for a yearlong moratorium

SMART-METER continues on pg 25

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David Yurman Avril Graham and Jim GoldJohn and Elizabeth Anne Dunlap Mike and Diane Taylor and Steve Herlich

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Jim and Lisa Wolff

Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

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Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

The Wildest Auction in the West is Boysvillersquos largest fundraiser as well as the harbinger of new Western trends since it is traditionally the first Western-themed party of the social season

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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GOFF continues from pg 15

GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

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1100 AM ndash 400 PMCHRISTUS Heritage Hall and Dubuis House CourtyardEnjoy games face painting bingo food and fellowship

This event is free and open to the public There will also be a special concert featuringrenowned folk singer Tish Hinojosa 3 pm ndash 5 pmTickets for the concert are only $15 and proceeds benefit theCCVI Legacy Fund (charitable assistance program)

Call 829-7561 ext 147 for more informationTish Hinojosa

EAT LOCALLearn about the newest neighborhood places for breakfast lunch dinner or drinks

by ROSE MARY BUDGE

STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD709 S Alamo St

For more call 375-4423 or visitwwwstarfishsacom

The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

del Carmen Fernandez make a

Starfish shines in sea of Southtown eateries

After opening mid-summer in a 100-year-old building at 709 S Alamo St Starfish Global

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grand finale to any meal including chocolate-pastry concoctions

Hours are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday

Bringing dishes from the surf to diners tables Starfish Global Seafood has opened in Southtown (above) and offers a range of tempting treats from the deep (left) Photos by Collette Orquiz

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Drivers hang up

For that reason San Antonio is moving in the right direction with a total ban on cellphone use while driving including texting unless a hands-free device is used

The San Antonio proposal is in addition to a new state law that makes it illegal to dial text or otherwise use a cellphone in a school zone unless there is an emergency or the driver has pulled over

Outgoing San Antonio Police Chief William McManus has argued the last few years for a full ban on mobile devices

In 2010 the city prohibited using a hand-held mobile device (except for dialing telephone numbers or talking to another person) while driving a vehicle with a fine not to exceed $200 per violation

In the time since the ban was approved by the City Council police report there have been more than 1900 accidents attributed to distracted motorists using handheld mobile devices Six of those involved fatalities

Distracted drivers are the No 1 menace on the road right now

and 28 resulted in serious injuriesMeanwhile officers since 2009 have

also issued 7038 citations to drivers using handheld mobile devices

Some argue that existing distracted-driver laws are adequate but police say they are virtually unenforceable

District 10 Councilman Mike Gallagher is pushing for the total prohibition on cellphone use

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that a driver conversing on a cellphone is 30 percent more likely to be involved in a wreck

According to Gallagher 23 cities in Texas including San Antonio have some sort of texting ban

Itrsquos already well known that driving and texting take a driverrsquos attention away from the road decreasing hand-eye coordination and response time

Best advice Two hands on the wheel and two eyes on the road

Gallagherrsquos call to toughen the distracted-driver law is not about too much government control Instead it is a means to keep everyone safer on area roadways

-The Local Community News editorial board includes Harry Lees Gregg Rosenfield and Thomas Edwards

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ldquoEDUCATION BY DESIGNrdquo This exhibit displaying a slice of San Antonio architectural history is

subtitled ldquoDrawings From the Collection of Ford Powell amp Carson 1939-1970rdquo The recently discovered drawings include images of Trinity University buildings from the 1950s to the rsquo70s student drawings from the art school in La Villita that were in the collection of architect OrsquoNeil Ford who also taught there and alternative proposals for the design of the Tower of the Americas The exhibit is in Trinityrsquos Michael and Noemi Neidorff Art Gallery Hours are 1 to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday and there is no admission charge

PROMOTING WOMEN IN THE DIGITAL WORLD Trinity Universityrsquos Lennox

Seminar Series will focus on Women and Technology Closing the Gender Gap in

Technology and Entrepreneurship Dates and speakers include Oct 8 ndash Kimberly Hambuchen NASA robotics engineer Oct 13 ndash Trinity grads Amara Keller Patty Wolf and Aly Miller in a Young Women Programmers Panel Oct 27 ndash Erin Pettigrew vice president for business development at Gawker Media speaking on ldquoWomen in Technology A Firsthand Look at How Wersquore Making Itrdquo and Nov 3 ndash Amy McDonald Sanjideh who worked on ldquoShrekrdquo and ldquoHow to Train Your Dragonrdquo discussing her work as a technical program manager responsible for launching quality improvements to ads served on publisher sites through the Google Display Network All lectures are at 730 pm but for specific venues call 999-8113

ART WITH LEGO BRICKS The San Antonio Botanical Garden has a garden-inspired installation ndash 27

pieces of sculpture made entirely of Legos 500000 of them Sean Kenney a New York artist has designed and built 14 displays around the grounds featuring birds animals plants and humans Admission costs $8 to $10 the Botanical Garden is at 555 Funston Place at North New Braunfels Avenue It is open from 9 am to 5 pm daily

HOWDY NIGHT Itrsquos time for the annual Alamo Heights High School homecoming parade

that begins at Cambridge Elementary School 1001 Townsend Ave and heads up Broadway to the high school 6900 Broadway for a pep rally and carnival The parade starts at 415 pm booths and the carnival get under way 5-7 pm and the pep rally is 715 pm The homecoming game is 730 pm Oct 10 against Seguin

TRINITY UNIVERSITY ALUMNI WEEKEND A host of activities will fill the weekend including

receptions by area of study ndash math and science communications and education ndash as well as by class year with 50 yearsrsquo worth of reunions An all-alumni dinner is scheduled for Oct 10 and there will be a golf tournament that day the Trinity-University of Chicago football game Oct 11 is also part of the fun A

full lineup and links to register are at webtrinityedux9953xml

MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK ART SHOW This exhibit presented by High Wire Arts and

VSA Texas has its opening from 6 to 9 pm Oct 10 at High Wire 326 W Josephine St The show will feature works by more than a dozen San Antonio artists who live with mental illness After the opening the show will be available for viewing during High Wirersquos regular hours 9 am-1 pm Monday through Friday Mental Illness Awareness Week Oct 5-11 recognizes the challenges of dealing with mental illness and celebrates the victories of patients and their loved ones

NEW WORLD FOODS To mark Hispanic Heritage Month the San Antonio

Public Library is presenting a series of programs at its branches including this look at now-common and popular foods originating in Central and South America ndash avocados jalapentildeos jicama and more An open-air market will be created as part of the all-day program ndash 10 am to 6 pm ndash at the Tobin Branch Library at Oakwell 4134 Harry Wurzbach Road

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SCHOOL BOARD The North East Independent School District board is scheduled to

meet at 530 pm 8961 Tesoro Drive Call 407-0553 to confirm dates and timesprior to meetings

ALAMO HEIGHTS The City Council is scheduled to meet at 530 pm on Oct 13 and

again at the same time Oct 27 The council has been meeting in the temporary city facility 1248 Austin Highway Suite 220 but could be returning to the renovated City Hall Call 822-3331 to confirm location

TERRELL HILLS The City Council meets at 5 pm in City Hall 5100 N New Braunfels Ave

BRITISH NOVELIST SPEAKS Zadie Smith an award-winning British novelist whose work

has touched on race class and identity will speak at Trinity University as a guest of the Stieren Arts Enrichment Series Her presentation ldquoAn Evening with Zadie Smith a Reading with Commentaryrdquo is 8 pm in the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall The lecture is free and open to the public

OLMOS PARK The City Council meets 6 pm in City Hall 120 W El Prado Drive

SCHOOL BOARD Alamo Heights Independent School District trustees are scheduled

to meet at 7 pm in the board room at Central Office 7101 Broadway

WOMEN IN THE WORLD TEXAS WITW is a media organization that focuses on discussing and

offering solutions for issues and problems confronting women around the globe Its Texas program co-hosted by Tina Brown will include Gloria Steinem Diane von Furstenberg Eva Longoria former US Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison and San Antoniorsquos Aaronetta Pierce Mayor Ivy Taylor and City Manager Sheryl Sculley Presentations by global activists and local military spouses are also on tap Tickets range from $50 to $100 and are available at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre box office and through Ticketmaster The program begins at 9 am at the Empire Theater 226 N St Maryrsquos St

DANCE WITH THE DEAD The ldquodeadrdquo at this annual Halloween ball are partygoers dressed as

famous or infamous Texans of years past and

everyone is encouraged to come in costume The event at the Institute of Texan Cultures features a live band and also includes an art slam a Dia de los Muertos exhibit and a cash bar ghost tours are available for an extra charge The party which is for adults 21 and older runs from 8 to 1130 pm Tickets cost $25 and ghost tours are $10 for ITC members itrsquos $20 and $5 A $500 table for eight includes wine and food a ghost tour and other goodies For more call 458-2300 or go to wwwTexanCulturescom The Institute is at 801 E Cesar Chavez Blvd

BOOTANICA FALL FESTIVAL The San Antonio Botanical Garden has lined up a variety

of events for families including a costume parade for children and trick-or-treating on WaterSaver Lane A sale of water-wise landscape plants is part of the activities which run from 10 am to 2 pm Garden admission costs $10 for adults and $7 for children 3 to 13 therersquos no charge for kids under 3 The garden is at 555 Funston Place

WALK TO DEFEAT ALS The annual fundraiser which benefits the ALS Association Texas Chapter

features a 3-mile walk at San Pedro Springs Park 1315 San Pedro Ave There will be childrenrsquos activities and a post-walk cookout

too Registration starts at 10 am and the walk begins at 11 am Participants who are not charged to register but are asked to raise $210 can also register through a link at wwwwalktodefeatalsorg type ZIP code 78212 into the walk finder and it will bring up a link to the local walk

CIRCLEFEST The Circle School 217 Pershing Ave is holding a Halloween celebration from 4 to

8 pm with live music food arts and crafts a silent auction and a raffle The event features a Pumpkin Path where children hear stories from costumed characters on a path lined with pumpkins and luminaria Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children under 15 They can be purchased at the school from 730 am to 6 pm or from any Circle School cooperative member Tickets will also be sold at the door the day of the event The school is a nonprofit family cooperative campus ldquothat focuses on teaching peace by building childrenrsquos knowledge of the worldrsquos culturesrdquo For more call 822-0461

HAPPENING continues from pg 08

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cost $7 for nonmembers and $6 for members until Oct 29 on the 30th and 31st theyrsquore $8 and $7 There is no charge for children 2 and younger Carpooling is strongly advised because of limited parking The San Antonio Zoo is at 3903 N St Maryrsquos St

OLMOS PARK TERRACE 2014 UPTOWN ART STROLL Organizers have lined up 21

resident artists and more than 30 guest artists to display their work Art lovers can find the perfect piece to hang on the wall or set on the mantle Olmos Park Terrace is located just south of Basse Road between McCullough and San Pedro avenues bounded on the south by Dora Street All events are free and no-cost pedicab rides will whisk you to the different venues ndash just look for the yellow and purple tie-dyed flags and signs out front Maps will be available Hours are 10 am to 5 pm Nov 1 and noon to 5 pm Nov 2 For more visitwwwuptownartstrollorg

KIDS4KIDS This fundraiser spotlights performances by children to help children ndash the

young unaccompanied immigrants who have been streaming across the border into Texas The show produced by The Playhouse will be performed at 2 pm

CATTLE BARONrsquoS GALA ldquoCamo Conquers Cancerrdquo is the motto of this yearrsquos fundraiser for

the local work of the American Cancer Society It runs from 7 pm to midnight at Rio Cibolo Ranch 1101 Ulrich Road in Marion Chris Story and headliner Kix Brooks will perform Raffles and auctions are also on tap along with specialty bars and plenty of food Individual tickets cost $250 with tables for 10 starting at $2500 For reservations contact Renee Silber at 595-0249 or reneesilbercancerorg Information and a ticket-purchase link can also be found at wwwcattlebaronsgalaorg

SAN ANTONIO SYMPHONY AT THE BARSHOP The Jewish Community Center presents

a free concert by the San Antonio Symphony an all-baroque program The concert begins at 7 pm The JCC is at 12500 NW Military Highway

SUBMITTING EVENTS Email all the details along with your contact information two months in advance to tipssalocallowdowncom

and 5 pm Tickets cost $50 for adults and $20 for children proceeds go to St PJrsquos Childrenrsquos Home and RAICES the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services Tickets are available at wwwThePlayhouseorg or by calling 733-7258 The Playhouse is at 800 W Ashby Place

ELSEWHERE IN SAN ANTONIOARTHUR OrsquoKRENT GOLF CLASSIC This annual fundraiser which benefits the American

Heart Association and United Way has a 1 pm shotgun start Registration begins at 11 am Playing sponsorships range from $495 to $10000 more information and a link to a registration page are at wwwokrentgolfcom An associated event the Super Raffle has $100 tickets and offers prize packages valued at $5000 Play takes place on the Resort Course at La Cantera Hill Country Resort 16641 La Cantera Parkway

RETIRED TEACHERS The North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association will open its

monthly meeting with a ldquomeet and greetrdquo at 945 am the meeting begins at 1015 am at San Pedro Presbyterian Church 14900 San Pedro Ave and members are encouraged to bring a friend

MAGIKOLOGY A NIGHT AT THE IMPROV The Magik Theatre is holding a fundraiser

with local celebrities and community leaders in a night of fast-paced onstage improvisation and competition akin to the popular show ldquoWhose Line is it Anywayrdquo The fun starts at 6 pm with a cocktail reception hors drsquooeuvres and pop-up performances by theater actors The improv competition follows with audience members voting on their favorite team Proceeds benefit the theaterrsquos programs including Camp Showbiz academy scholarships X-celerated Theatre Tickets to Literacy and Shakespeare in the Park Tickets are $30 To purchase them visit wwwmagiktheatreorgmagikology For sponsorships contact Renee Garvens at reneemagiktheatreorg or call 227-2751 The theater is at 420 S Alamo St

ZOO BOO The wildly popular Halloween bash at the San Antonio Zoo for kids 12 and

younger includes costumes and trick-or-treating of course but also offers games face painting and lots of fascinating animals It runs from 6 to 9 pm both evenings Tickets ndash which are only sold at the zoo ndash

HAPPENING continues from pg 10

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MAYBE IT REALLY IS YOU MAYBE YOU REALLY DONrsquoT BELONG IN A GYM There are many people who just donrsquot do well in a typical mainstream gym Those gyms are too big there is little if any help available and it is easy to get lost in the sea of people already in shape It is hard to get seriously involved in fitness when you feel that you donrsquot belong at the gym If you feel like nobody really cares about you five minutes after you join Your fitness is important maybe the most important thing in your life since being healthy makes you a better parent employee boss or spouse Fitness is the key to getting involved in life You can spend your life being involved and living or you can deny your health and spend your days watching other people live a full life without you No matter what your doctor says your significant other says or your friends tell you it is your choice and only you can make the decision to change when you are ready At Koko FitClub we understand all of this which is why our company was created over a decade ago We are that small alternative fitness choice that exists for people who feel they donrsquot fit into that impersonal big box fitness center If you like a lot of personal help and guidance then we are for you If you like a small intimate atmosphere working out with people in your community

who are just like you then Koko is your gym Most importantly if you have failed at another gym by being lost in the crowd we exist to make sure that this time with our personal guidance and the proven Koko training methodology you will succeed surrounded by others who care and will never take you and your membership for granted We offer a full 30-day membership including full access to all of our programming and coaching for only $30 We want you to fully experience what makes Koko different before you commit come meet our other clients meet our staff and give us a chance to prove that this time you will succeed and that we are that alternative to a gym you have been looking for through the years Fitness has to be part of your life How we age the quality of our lives and how we choose to live today is all based upon having the energy and confidence to get the most out of who we are and what we want from our lives If you have failed before in fitness remember that there is a place out there in your community that is truly different and is willing to prove it to you This time it is all about you and this time you will change your life Yours in fitness THE TEAM AT KOKO FITCLUB ALAMO HEIGHTS

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LOCAL LOWDOWNTake a quick look at whatrsquos new in the community from opening and closings to news tidbits

Open and Opening Soon Address of local business

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1 STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD 709 S Alamo St is a new Southtown restaurant with dishes prepared by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns the establishment with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food Hours for Starfish are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday For more or reservations call 375-4423 or visit wwwstarfishsacom (See story on page 29)

2 PANZANELLA PIZZA 111 W Crockett St on the Riverwalk and 401 Pearl Parkway are planned as new downtown eateries offering artisan-style pizza and salads to go as well as wine and beer The West Crockett location is expected to open in October and the other site near the Pearl will debut in December Overseeing the menu at the new ventures is chef Luca Della

Casa who appeared on ldquoFood Network Starrdquo The owner is Chris Erck who also has Swig Martini Bar (next door to the Crockett pizzeria) The Worm Viva Tacoland and the Icehouse Hours for the West Crockett location are 11 am to 3 am daily

3 MISSION ORTHODONTICS 156 W Sunset Road Suite 100 is a new practice under Dr Bartholomew Wilson offering ldquofriendly and relaxed orthodontic care that will put you at ease while delivering the highest level of professional work possiblehellip (to) achieve and maintain a healthy aesthetic smilerdquo A complimentary consultation for Invisalign or other braces is available Hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday For more call 822-7797 check out wwwmissionorthodonticscom or visit wwwfacebookcommissionorthodontics

4 RANGER FIREARMS GUN SHOP 1308 Austin Highway has opened its doors and aims to be a ldquoone-stop shoprdquo for sportsmen and gun enthusiasts Staff members say patrons can buy a weapon as well as a hunting or a fishing license and take concealed-handgun license courses and huntersrsquo safety classes Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday For more call 822-4867 or visit httpwwwrangerfirearmsoftexascom (See story on page 28)

5 EUROPEAN WAX CENTER 255 E Basse Road Suite 1540 is now ready for business in the Alamo Quarry Market The shop offers full-body waxing which uses ldquocomfort waxrdquo that pulls only the hair not the skin ldquofor maximum comfort and less irritationrdquo according to a release Hours are noon to 6 pm Sunday 9 am to 9 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 9 pm Saturday For more call 822-2212 or visit wwwwaxcentercomtx-san-antonio-alamo-quarry or like them on Facebook at European Wax Center-Quarry

6 CYCLE HUB 1820 Nacogdoches Road is a state-of-the-art indoor cycling studio billed as the first of its kind in San Antonio It is open every day and there are even sessions for beginners Class times on weekdays are 545 am 915 am 430 pm 530 pm and 645 pm Saturday classes are 8 am 9 am 1015 am 330 pm and 430 pm On Sunday sessions are 9 am 1015 am noon 330 pm and 430 pm For more call 305-6969 or visit wwwmycyclehubcom or facebookcommycyclehub

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of Texas to participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge with more than 30 faculty and staff members participating on the first day of classes In turn St Lukersquos made a charitable contribution to fund research against the neuromuscular disease and has challenged St Jamesrsquo Episcopal School of Corpus Christi

LUCY MUNOZ has been named head volleyball coach at St Anthony Catholic High School She also is the personal skills development trainer for the SA Hornets one of the cityrsquos club volleyball teams She has coached more than 20 teams for the club Munoz is from San Antonio and is a graduate of Southside High School

NEW RESTRICTIONS ON USING WOODEN SHAKES AND WOODEN SHINGLES for roofs in Alamo Heights have been approved by the City Council after a report presented by Fire Chief Buddy Kuhn at the Sept 8 meeting The ordinance amends codes for building and building regulations officials said Kuhn indicated it will help improve the cityrsquos insurance rating and safety

MARILYN ELDRIDGE IS THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE TERRELL HILLS CITY COUNCIL which recently appointed her to

the Place 4 slot after Michelle Brady mdash a resident of the city for nearly three decades mdash stepped down Brady is moving outside of the city limits During the municipal elections in May Brady unsuccessfully ran for the mayorrsquos seat losing to then-Councilwoman Anne Balantyne According to officials Eldridge is a former president of The Junior League of San Antonio Inc and has also been involved with the Battle of Flowers Association a local womenrsquos center the San Antonio Bar Association Trinity University Fine Arts Center Southwest Foundation Forum San Antonio Symphony League Planned Parenthood of San Antonio and the Fiesta San Antonio Commission

TRUSTEES WITH THE ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT have approved a $653 million budget for the 2014-15 academic year which includes a 2 percent salary increase for all district employees and sets a beginning teacherrsquos pay at $49000 a rise from $47300 officials said The overall property-tax rate is also going down officials said from last yearrsquos $1218 per $100 valuation to $1205

GARNER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TOOK THE SPOTLIGHT at a recent board meeting

LOWDOWN continues from pg 12

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of the North East Independent School District leading trustees executive staff and guests with the invocation and the pledge Eighth-grader Amiya Ward started things off with the thought for the evening She is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and choir and takes Pre-Advanced Placement courses She was joined by her mother Kisha Ward Fellow eighth-grade student Michael Ellis led the pledge to the US and Texas flags He is also in the NJHS participates in Theater Arts and Peer Assistance Leadership and takes Pre-AP courses His parents Peter Ellis and Susan Mengden accompanied him to the meeting

DR AMY ELIZABETH ARNO SHIVONE HAS JOINED THE STAFF AT CHRISTUS FAMILY MEDICINE-ALAMO HEIGHTS the health care ministry announced Shivone is a native of San Antonio and graduated from Alamo Heights High School Officials said she is a board-certified family medicine physician She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Yale University and then attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio She completed her residency at the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program

ENTREPRENEUR BJ ldquoREDrdquo McCOMBS HIS WIFE CHARLINE McCOMBS AND OTHER DIGNITARIES ATTENDED a recent cocktail party at The Broadway Residences a 20-story luxury residential high-rise at the southeast corner of Broadway and East Hildebrand Avenue to celebrate the completion of the cityrsquos 18-month multimillion-dollar drainage improvement project at the intersection Red McCombs chairman and COO of McCombs Enterprises was joined by Bart Koontz president and CEO of Koontz-McCombs Jenifer Brown vice president of sales and marketing at The Broadway Residences Tiffany Pritchard director of sales at Palmilla Beach Resort and Golf Club and residents and their guests Koontz-McCombs developed The Broadway Residences 4242 Broadway

SIBLING RIVALRY Alamo Heights High School graduates and brothers David Ryan Garza 22 and a senior at Tylerrsquos Texas College and Houston Baptist University sophomore Danny Garza 19 faced off on the football field Sept 20 at Rose Stadium in Tyler Danny an Alamo Heights 2013 graduate is a long snapper David who graduated from the school in 2010 is a wide receiver Houston Baptist won

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The slender middle-aged woman looks a little nervous ndash as does her husband who has come with her for moral support

Goff runs her hand gently through the womanrsquos dark hair It seems to just fall out into the stylistrsquos hand in big clumps Goff whose salon is at 362 W Sunset Road nods

ldquoA couple of weeks into chemordquo she said She tells the couple about the first

day her own hair started coming out shortly after starting chemotherapy in the wake of a double mastectomy

ldquoIt just came out in handfulsrdquo she said ldquoI tried to get my friends to help me shave my head but nobody would do it I guess they were afraid that with the chemo they might hurt me So I finally shaved it myselfrdquo

Today Goff a 10-year breast cancer survivor is giving back through her profession

The woman in her chair is here today because Goff a certified volunteer trainer with the American Cancer Societyrsquos Look GoodhellipFeel Better program offers breast-cancer patients free head-shaving wig styling and other services

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month part of a nationwide yearly campaign

to increase knowledge about the diseaseToday after assessing her new clientrsquos

hair Goff opts to crop it in a close-to-the-head cut rather than shave it

ldquoYou look real cute like that and you still have enough hair for itrdquo she said ldquoNext time you come in we may go ahead and shave it but you donrsquot need that yetrdquo

By the time the couple leave both are smiling

According to the National Cancer Institute about one in 12 American women will develop invasive breast cancer most of them after age 40 While breast cancer rates have dropped in the past few years nearly 23000 new cases are predicted to be diagnosed in women (along with 2360 new cases in men) this year alone

In San Antonio the highest rates of breast cancer have been documented in ZIP codes 78205 78257 and 78209 The latter is where Goff has had her cozy homelike one-woman salon for more than 30 years

Goff has many admirers including in the medical profession

ldquoIrsquove really noticed that people who believe their role in life is important and who take active responsibility for their own care tend to do betterrdquo said Dr Judith Thompson a surgeon and specialist in breast cancer with a practice in New Braunfels ldquoBobbie is that kind of personrdquo

Thompson first knew Goff as friend then as a client of the salon When the cancer arrived she became Goffrsquos physician

ldquoOne of Bobbiersquos greatest skills is bringing out the natural beauty in peoplerdquo she said ldquoShersquos an artist an entrepreneur and an active member of her community She handled her cancer very well I think the hardest part was losing clients when

Goff known for her boundless energy

On a late summer Saturday afternoon Bobbie Goff stands in a

sunny room of her salon on West Sunset Road with a new client

by SUSAN YERKES

GOFF continues from pg 01

GOFF continues on pg 26

Bobbie Goff a 10-year breast-cancer survivor offers free hair care to patients as a way to help them cope with the disease Her studio is at 362 W Sunset Road Photo by Josh Huskin

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Local practices offer advancements in dermatology and cosmetic proceduresby ERIC MORENO

According to the American Association of Dermatology there are more cosmetic and

dermatological procedures available for potential patients than ever before These are available for patients at in-office visits or as at-home treatments

One new technology is fractional resurfacing a laser-based technology that allows dermatologists a safer way to treat patients with severe to extensive skin damage The results increase the production of collagen the protein that chiefly makes up the fibers of skin tissue This allows for more dramatic results in the improvement of skin appearance and texture with less downtime for the patient

There are also new laser-based procedures used to treat varicose veins

a medical condition in which the veins (generally in the lower extremities) become twisted and distended with blood It can cause swelling cramping and a host of other medical conditions

ldquoAt our clinic we have a procedure that is new to our practicerdquo said Melissa Garrett of Skin Care Specialists of San Antonio 2632 Broadway Suite 401 ldquoIt is endovenous laser treatment of varicose veins This procedure reduces the need for surgical vein surgery reduces pain and recovery timerdquo

Laser technologies are also being used to treat vascular lesions such as birthmarks A trained dermatologist can determine whether a patientrsquos birthmark would be receptive to treatment infants are often eligible

Conditions such as psoriasis acne hyperpigmentation and more are now being treated with better results There have also been significant advances in cosmetic

procedures to treat aging and scarring ldquoThere have been some great

advancements in the treatments of psoriasisrdquo said Dr Christy Rainey of Dermatology of Castle Hills 1650 Lockhill Selma Road ldquoThose include new injectable treatments as well as oral medicationsrdquo

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder The most common form is plaque psoriasis It is characterized by the appearance of scale-like lesions on the skinrsquos surface and can result in psoriatic arthritis

ldquoThese new treatments can significantly improve the conditions of skin psoriasis and joint disease Often I have prescribed these and have seen miraculous improvements in patients who have never had any kind of results beforerdquo Rainey said

On the cosmetic side a number of new

fillers have been developed that replace the lost volume and shape in skin and can allow a dermatologist to sculpt an area Fillers are collagen-based materials that are injected underneath the skin Dermatologists use the fillers to fill in sunken cheeks or lines or wrinkles around the eyes and lips

ldquoTherersquos a newer type of filler called Voluma from Allerganrdquo Rainey said ldquoIt has revolutionized how we inject the deep furrows around the mouth and nose With the Voluma we inject the filler With this we inject in the upper cheeks the apple of the cheeks if you will and that helps to give you a kind of facelift without having to pay for surgery or deal with the downtime of surgical proceduresrdquo

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INCLUDE NEW INJECTABLE TREATMENTS AS WELL AS ORAL MEDICATIONS

DR CHRISTY RAINEY DERMATOLOGY OF CASTLE HILLS

DERMATOLOGY continues on pg 17

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Another common and well-known procedure is receiving injections of botulinum toxin (commonly known as Botox) which is renowned for its ability to diminish wrinkles and other facial lines

According to the AAD new manufacturers have introduced botulinum toxin formulations in recent years making pricing more

competitive and affordableIt is also highly recommended by the

AAD to seek out a certified dermatologist for all serious skin-care needs This will ensure the highest level of patient safety

ldquoWe do Botox micrographic surgery laser hair removal chemical peels and more here at our facilitiesrdquo Garrett said ldquoOur physiciansmdash Dr Paula Vogel Dr Nicole Owens and Dr Eric Greeson mdash are all board certifiedrdquo

DERMATOLOGY continues from pg 16

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Wellness coach Jeff Carrell runs the Functional Fitness Center at Alamo Heights Chiropractic Health Center 4501 McCullough Ave Suite 107 Carrell said the centers healthy weight-loss program works because itrsquos customized to the individual

ldquoI always tell people they are not

a cookie and therefore a cookie-cutter (approach) doesnrsquot necessarily work for themrdquo Carrell said

Participants take supplements which cause rapid weight loss when combined Carrell said Exercise plays a part as well

ldquoWersquore big believers in most people donrsquot move enough and even those who move a lot might not do it in a way thatrsquos most effective for them so we encourage exerciserdquo he said

Carrell said the supplement program alone can achieve weight loss without exercise However exercise makes weight loss more sustainable he added

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WEIGHT LOSS continues on pg 19

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pounds in six months Garcia-Ghinis wanted to know how he did it

ldquoI decided to try it myself before I offered it to my patientsrdquo he said After losing more than 20 pounds by going high protein Garcia-Ghinis offers a medically supervised diet utilizing foods sold through his office

Simply Slender 18730 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 106 offers an alternative to liposuction for body reshaping called i-lipo The companyrsquos website says it is medically tested and approved by the Food and Drug Administration

Megan Coleman a certified nutritional consultant said ldquoThere are no needles no downtime You come in you lie down underneath our (laser) paddles They donrsquot hurt they donrsquot zap yoursquore just lying there comfortably for 35-45 minutesrdquo

Afterwards she said the patient needs to do ldquoabout 20 minutesrdquo of exercise ldquoto work off calories released with the fatrdquo

Kurt Jacquin at SuperSlow Zone with locations at 11825 Interstate 10 West and 700 E Sonterra Blvd said the program he offers is all about strength training However he added it does contribute to weight loss Programs are set up for individuals according to whatever muscles and body parts they want to improve

ldquoWe donrsquot do a typical rep as you would see in a normal gym or fitness centerrdquo Jacquin said ldquoWhat we do is

a 10-second positive (contracting the muscle as in curling a weight up) and a 10-second negative (extending the muscle as in lowering the weight)rdquo

Each curl takes 20 secondsldquoSo we really donrsquot care about the number

of reps you do we time the muscle for how much work it actually doesrdquo he added

For some surgery brings about a change for the better Gerald Townsend 70 a professor at Texas AampM University-San Antonio found a new lease on life

ldquoMy gastric sleeve improved my life immeasurablyrdquo he said At 90 pounds lighter his diabetes disappeared and with it the need for expensive drugs ldquoI believe I have added 20 years of quality life with the surgery My wife Barbara had the same surgery We now eat less than half what we did three years ago The benefit comes in quality of life and in the pocketbookrdquo

With so many options to choose from itrsquos easy to get confused However there are some basic truths to remember The website for the Presidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition (wwwfitnessgov) offers guidelines

There are other approaches to weight loss as well

Yacon syrup promoted by television personality Dr Mehmet Oz contains a substance the taste buds recognize

as sweet But supposedly 40 to 50 percent of the syrup is made up of fructooligosaccharide ndash sugar molecules connected in a way that renders them unrecognizable by the digestive system making it a low-calorie alternative to sugar

The real magic happens in the large intestine where the saccharides ldquofeed the friendly bacteria in the digestive systemrdquo leading to weight loss

Science Daily wrote on Sept 3 that scientists at The University of Manchester in England theorize resetting a cluster of nerves in the center of the brain known as the ldquobody clockrdquo could lead to banishing excess pounds and inches without surgery The study is using ldquoclock logicrdquo to treat diabetes Patients eat sleep and take medication at times that fit with their body clock in a bid to control the disease

Then there are the drugs ndash some already on the market some still in trials

Contrave also known as NB32 is the name of the latest weight-loss drug seeking FDA approval Trial participants said Contrave improved their moods as well as their looks Maybe thatrsquos because one of its main components is widely used as an antidepressant

There are other weight-loss drugs already on the market but most carry dire warnings regarding side effects

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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis mdash or LASIK mdash surgery was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1999 and since then millions of people have chosen this option

Since its approval LASIK has undergone many incarnations and spawned a plethora of related treatments Thanks to the 21st centuryrsquos constantly evolving technology there are now so many LASIK options the information can quickly become quite overwhelming

Alternatives to traditional LASIK include Epi-LASIK Wavefront-guided LASIK and IntraLase and LASIK for presbyopia Other vision-correction procedures include photorefractive keratectomy or PRK laser epithelial keratomileusis or LASEK intra-ocular lens or IOL surgery automated lamellar keratoplasty or ALK Descemetrsquos stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty or DSAEK and Descemetrsquos membrane endothelial keratoplasty or DMEK

Confused yetSimply put LASIK permanently

reshapes the cornea using a laser During this straightforward procedure the surgeon creates a thin circular flap in the cornea and folds it back in order to access and then reshape the corneal tissue underneath After that the flap is replaced and serves as a natural bandage

Epi-LASIK utilizes an instrument called an epi-keratome Wavefront-guided LASIK

is yet another choice that helps with loss of night vision after surgery (a common problem with some LASIK patients)

Still another method IntraLase is sometimes called ldquoAll Laserrdquo or ldquoBladeless LASIKrdquo because the flap is created using a laser as opposed to a manual blade These procedures have proven most effective for patients with myopia (near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far-sightedness)

Sometimes LASIK is performed with one eye corrected for distance and the other for near vision as a remedy for presbyopia Presbyopia the familiar side effect for many after turning 45 causes loss of focus when reading close-up or fine print

But LASIK is not the only game in town There is much more to corrective-vision surgery than meets the eye PRK involves the removal of the cornearsquos outer layer and reshaping the cornea without making a flap With PRK surgery healing takes a few days longer than LASIK

LASEK is similar to PRK but a finer blade called a trephine is used and the cornearsquos outer layer remains This technique has been found to work best on individuals with thin corneas

Yet another vision-correction option is ALK eye surgery which is usually reserved for severe cases of near- and far-sightedness

The most common treatment for

cataracts is IOL surgery A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that affects vision usually related to aging During IOL surgery the cloudy lens is removed or cleaned out and replaced by a clear manmade lens Different forms of IOL surgery include clear lens extraction or CLE and refractive lens extraction known as RLE

There have even been recent advancements in cornea transplants New revolutionary procedures include DSAEK and DMEK During these outpatient procedures the patientrsquos diseased tissue is dissected and replaced with precut donor tissue provided by organ donors

In a recent Consumer Reports survey satisfaction with the surgeon was the biggest barometer for long-term success mdash so choose wisely

In addition the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that more than 90 percent of LASIK patients obtained 2020 vision after surgery are quite thrilled with the results and report seeing their glasses as half full (and living all alone in the drawer next to their contact lenses)

The eyes have it New developments in vision-correction surgeryby CAROLE MILLER

Vision-correction surgery has made some significant improvements since

June 1989 when Dr Gholam A Peyman was granted the first laser-vision surgery patent

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By November the Police Department will have had the cameras for more than a year Five body cameras were bought in July 2013 to be field tested and five more in November of that year city officials said

Officers said the small body-mounted cameras have proven highly effective in recording incidents involving a police presence and encounters with the public

ldquoWe find that they are a useful toolrdquo said Assistant Police Chief Cindy Pruitt ldquoOur officers have a good rapport with the

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01

Cameras can bolster or disprove complaints against officers

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Questions about police conduct in Ferguson

Missouri could pressure departments nationwide to equip all officers with body cameras but Alamo Heights is already ahead of the curve

citizens to begin with Now everything is on video When wersquore conducting a traffic stop when someone has called the police for any reason thatrsquos going to be on videordquo

There are 22 officers on the force and the cameras are mandatory for those on patrol

The body cameras have gained more acceptance across the country from various law enforcement agencies though not all departments use them or are required to use them

Wearing body cameras varies from department to department and from agency to agency according to John Moritz a spokesman for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas

CLEAT is an umbrella organization that represents Texas police officers in legal and employment matters

ldquoCLEAT believes that most decisions involving what equipment that officers should be required to use or not use are best left to the local law enforcement agencies and police officersrsquo organizations that work closely with their communitiesrdquo Moritz said ldquoThey are the ones that are close to their communities and they know what their communities want expect and deserverdquo

Discussions nationwide about requiring police to use body cams have been

BODY CAMS continues on pg 22

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sparked by the controversial shooting death Aug 19 of Michael Brown a black 18-year-old by an Anglo officer in Ferguson It was later revealed Brown was wanted for questioning in a robbery

The officer-involved shooting prompted several nights of violence and looting and sparked a national debate about officersrsquo interaction with communities of color

No body cam was available when Brown was shot but speculation about what may have happened has gone all the way to Capitol Hill where some in Congress are pushing for more police departments to use the devices

According to to the National Association of Police Organizations US Rep Adam Schiff D-California recently announced he is circulating a letter among his congressional colleagues that will be sent to US Attorney General Eric Holder The letter urges the Department of Justice to ldquohelp fund local police departmentsrsquo purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency decrease tensions between police and community members and create a record of eventsrdquo

NAPO officials who met with Schiff said ldquoBody-camera requirement decisions should be made on an agency-by-agency basisrdquo

In Alamo Heights the small cameras

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01 are easily clipped on the sleeves vests or shirt seams of an officerrsquos uniform

ldquoI havenrsquot heard any complaints about themrdquo said Pruitt of officers who use the devices as well as community members ldquoI think itrsquos beneficial in both directionsrdquo

ldquoI think theyrsquore beneficial to our law enforcementrdquo added Lt Dennis Kelley a 19-year veteran of the department ldquoWe have video cameras in our cars and when the officers are away from their cars it (the body camera) provides audio and visual recordings so I think they are beneficialrdquo

The body cameras have also disproven a complaint made against an officer Kelley said

ldquoThe body cam proved that the officer acted within his scope of authority and it backed the officerrsquos actions up and disproved the complaint made against themrdquo Kelley said ldquoIn that regard the officers are very thankful for themrdquo

Kelley said a body cam can also expose improper conduct on the part of an officer which could lead to corrective action

ldquoWe tried it out and we were pleased with the programs that we looked at across the country and so we implemented it into our own regular operationsrdquo Kelley said about when AHPD first began using the cameras ldquoWe havenrsquot heard anyone complain about themrdquo

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Alamo Heights police Lt Dennis Kelley displays a small body-worn camera clipped to the front of his uniform Officers say the devices provide beneficial audio and visual recordings Some members of Congress want police departments to make the cameras part of standard equipment Photo by Rudy B Ornelas

23

SMART-METER continues from pg 01

CPS officials say the smart meters are safe and downplay any claims about radiation fires or illness but Mayor Louis Cooper said Alamo Heights has sent a letter to the utility company asking for a 12-month delay on activating the devices until more research can be done

ldquoI think itrsquos really in CPSrsquo hands right nowrdquo Cooper said ldquoWe have some citizens who have expressed some questions that they want answeredrdquo

The mayor asked CPS to respond to the request within 30 days

The utility company wants to replace older analog utility meters with modern digital smart meters in homes and businesses in Alamo Heights by the end of year with a long-term plan to eventually install the devices across San Antonio The new meters would relay information wirelessly rather than requiring on-site checks by a CPS worker

Customers can choose not to have the smart meters but they will pay higher fees CPS officials said

During the Sept 22 City Council meeting several residents stepped forward to express concerns about the devices including former Councilman Elliot Weser a gastroenterologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

ldquoThe serious hazards associated with digital smart meters are abundantly documented by substantial datardquo Weser said ldquoThese meters can further erode our right to privacy by making our personal activities and habits available for monitoring control and distribution Most distressing to me as a physician are the risks and biomedical effects from the radiation associated with electromagnetic fields generated by these meters and their associated mesh-grid structurerdquo

In a phone interview prior to the meeting CPS spokesman John Moreno said smart meters are safe and are a more modern way to remotely monitor energy consumption

ldquoThe biggest concerns Irsquom hearing is that smart meters cause fires or smart

City asks for a 12-month moratoriumby BAIN SERNA

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Plans by CPS Energy to install smart meters in the city

have become a lightning rod for controversy with residents worried about health effects and leaders calling for a yearlong moratorium

SMART-METER continues on pg 25

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David Yurman Avril Graham and Jim GoldJohn and Elizabeth Anne Dunlap Mike and Diane Taylor and Steve Herlich

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Jim and Lisa Wolff

Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

Oscar Wilde once said ldquoYou can never be overdressed or overeducatedrdquo

Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

The Wildest Auction in the West is Boysvillersquos largest fundraiser as well as the harbinger of new Western trends since it is traditionally the first Western-themed party of the social season

Last year all the stylish cowboys

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The Town Club end-of-summer pool party always signals the end of

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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GOFF continues from pg 15

GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

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Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

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The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

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After opening mid-summer in a 100-year-old building at 709 S Alamo St Starfish Global

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Hours are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday

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ldquoEDUCATION BY DESIGNrdquo This exhibit displaying a slice of San Antonio architectural history is

subtitled ldquoDrawings From the Collection of Ford Powell amp Carson 1939-1970rdquo The recently discovered drawings include images of Trinity University buildings from the 1950s to the rsquo70s student drawings from the art school in La Villita that were in the collection of architect OrsquoNeil Ford who also taught there and alternative proposals for the design of the Tower of the Americas The exhibit is in Trinityrsquos Michael and Noemi Neidorff Art Gallery Hours are 1 to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday and there is no admission charge

PROMOTING WOMEN IN THE DIGITAL WORLD Trinity Universityrsquos Lennox

Seminar Series will focus on Women and Technology Closing the Gender Gap in

Technology and Entrepreneurship Dates and speakers include Oct 8 ndash Kimberly Hambuchen NASA robotics engineer Oct 13 ndash Trinity grads Amara Keller Patty Wolf and Aly Miller in a Young Women Programmers Panel Oct 27 ndash Erin Pettigrew vice president for business development at Gawker Media speaking on ldquoWomen in Technology A Firsthand Look at How Wersquore Making Itrdquo and Nov 3 ndash Amy McDonald Sanjideh who worked on ldquoShrekrdquo and ldquoHow to Train Your Dragonrdquo discussing her work as a technical program manager responsible for launching quality improvements to ads served on publisher sites through the Google Display Network All lectures are at 730 pm but for specific venues call 999-8113

ART WITH LEGO BRICKS The San Antonio Botanical Garden has a garden-inspired installation ndash 27

pieces of sculpture made entirely of Legos 500000 of them Sean Kenney a New York artist has designed and built 14 displays around the grounds featuring birds animals plants and humans Admission costs $8 to $10 the Botanical Garden is at 555 Funston Place at North New Braunfels Avenue It is open from 9 am to 5 pm daily

HOWDY NIGHT Itrsquos time for the annual Alamo Heights High School homecoming parade

that begins at Cambridge Elementary School 1001 Townsend Ave and heads up Broadway to the high school 6900 Broadway for a pep rally and carnival The parade starts at 415 pm booths and the carnival get under way 5-7 pm and the pep rally is 715 pm The homecoming game is 730 pm Oct 10 against Seguin

TRINITY UNIVERSITY ALUMNI WEEKEND A host of activities will fill the weekend including

receptions by area of study ndash math and science communications and education ndash as well as by class year with 50 yearsrsquo worth of reunions An all-alumni dinner is scheduled for Oct 10 and there will be a golf tournament that day the Trinity-University of Chicago football game Oct 11 is also part of the fun A

full lineup and links to register are at webtrinityedux9953xml

MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK ART SHOW This exhibit presented by High Wire Arts and

VSA Texas has its opening from 6 to 9 pm Oct 10 at High Wire 326 W Josephine St The show will feature works by more than a dozen San Antonio artists who live with mental illness After the opening the show will be available for viewing during High Wirersquos regular hours 9 am-1 pm Monday through Friday Mental Illness Awareness Week Oct 5-11 recognizes the challenges of dealing with mental illness and celebrates the victories of patients and their loved ones

NEW WORLD FOODS To mark Hispanic Heritage Month the San Antonio

Public Library is presenting a series of programs at its branches including this look at now-common and popular foods originating in Central and South America ndash avocados jalapentildeos jicama and more An open-air market will be created as part of the all-day program ndash 10 am to 6 pm ndash at the Tobin Branch Library at Oakwell 4134 Harry Wurzbach Road

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SCHOOL BOARD The North East Independent School District board is scheduled to

meet at 530 pm 8961 Tesoro Drive Call 407-0553 to confirm dates and timesprior to meetings

ALAMO HEIGHTS The City Council is scheduled to meet at 530 pm on Oct 13 and

again at the same time Oct 27 The council has been meeting in the temporary city facility 1248 Austin Highway Suite 220 but could be returning to the renovated City Hall Call 822-3331 to confirm location

TERRELL HILLS The City Council meets at 5 pm in City Hall 5100 N New Braunfels Ave

BRITISH NOVELIST SPEAKS Zadie Smith an award-winning British novelist whose work

has touched on race class and identity will speak at Trinity University as a guest of the Stieren Arts Enrichment Series Her presentation ldquoAn Evening with Zadie Smith a Reading with Commentaryrdquo is 8 pm in the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall The lecture is free and open to the public

OLMOS PARK The City Council meets 6 pm in City Hall 120 W El Prado Drive

SCHOOL BOARD Alamo Heights Independent School District trustees are scheduled

to meet at 7 pm in the board room at Central Office 7101 Broadway

WOMEN IN THE WORLD TEXAS WITW is a media organization that focuses on discussing and

offering solutions for issues and problems confronting women around the globe Its Texas program co-hosted by Tina Brown will include Gloria Steinem Diane von Furstenberg Eva Longoria former US Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison and San Antoniorsquos Aaronetta Pierce Mayor Ivy Taylor and City Manager Sheryl Sculley Presentations by global activists and local military spouses are also on tap Tickets range from $50 to $100 and are available at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre box office and through Ticketmaster The program begins at 9 am at the Empire Theater 226 N St Maryrsquos St

DANCE WITH THE DEAD The ldquodeadrdquo at this annual Halloween ball are partygoers dressed as

famous or infamous Texans of years past and

everyone is encouraged to come in costume The event at the Institute of Texan Cultures features a live band and also includes an art slam a Dia de los Muertos exhibit and a cash bar ghost tours are available for an extra charge The party which is for adults 21 and older runs from 8 to 1130 pm Tickets cost $25 and ghost tours are $10 for ITC members itrsquos $20 and $5 A $500 table for eight includes wine and food a ghost tour and other goodies For more call 458-2300 or go to wwwTexanCulturescom The Institute is at 801 E Cesar Chavez Blvd

BOOTANICA FALL FESTIVAL The San Antonio Botanical Garden has lined up a variety

of events for families including a costume parade for children and trick-or-treating on WaterSaver Lane A sale of water-wise landscape plants is part of the activities which run from 10 am to 2 pm Garden admission costs $10 for adults and $7 for children 3 to 13 therersquos no charge for kids under 3 The garden is at 555 Funston Place

WALK TO DEFEAT ALS The annual fundraiser which benefits the ALS Association Texas Chapter

features a 3-mile walk at San Pedro Springs Park 1315 San Pedro Ave There will be childrenrsquos activities and a post-walk cookout

too Registration starts at 10 am and the walk begins at 11 am Participants who are not charged to register but are asked to raise $210 can also register through a link at wwwwalktodefeatalsorg type ZIP code 78212 into the walk finder and it will bring up a link to the local walk

CIRCLEFEST The Circle School 217 Pershing Ave is holding a Halloween celebration from 4 to

8 pm with live music food arts and crafts a silent auction and a raffle The event features a Pumpkin Path where children hear stories from costumed characters on a path lined with pumpkins and luminaria Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children under 15 They can be purchased at the school from 730 am to 6 pm or from any Circle School cooperative member Tickets will also be sold at the door the day of the event The school is a nonprofit family cooperative campus ldquothat focuses on teaching peace by building childrenrsquos knowledge of the worldrsquos culturesrdquo For more call 822-0461

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cost $7 for nonmembers and $6 for members until Oct 29 on the 30th and 31st theyrsquore $8 and $7 There is no charge for children 2 and younger Carpooling is strongly advised because of limited parking The San Antonio Zoo is at 3903 N St Maryrsquos St

OLMOS PARK TERRACE 2014 UPTOWN ART STROLL Organizers have lined up 21

resident artists and more than 30 guest artists to display their work Art lovers can find the perfect piece to hang on the wall or set on the mantle Olmos Park Terrace is located just south of Basse Road between McCullough and San Pedro avenues bounded on the south by Dora Street All events are free and no-cost pedicab rides will whisk you to the different venues ndash just look for the yellow and purple tie-dyed flags and signs out front Maps will be available Hours are 10 am to 5 pm Nov 1 and noon to 5 pm Nov 2 For more visitwwwuptownartstrollorg

KIDS4KIDS This fundraiser spotlights performances by children to help children ndash the

young unaccompanied immigrants who have been streaming across the border into Texas The show produced by The Playhouse will be performed at 2 pm

CATTLE BARONrsquoS GALA ldquoCamo Conquers Cancerrdquo is the motto of this yearrsquos fundraiser for

the local work of the American Cancer Society It runs from 7 pm to midnight at Rio Cibolo Ranch 1101 Ulrich Road in Marion Chris Story and headliner Kix Brooks will perform Raffles and auctions are also on tap along with specialty bars and plenty of food Individual tickets cost $250 with tables for 10 starting at $2500 For reservations contact Renee Silber at 595-0249 or reneesilbercancerorg Information and a ticket-purchase link can also be found at wwwcattlebaronsgalaorg

SAN ANTONIO SYMPHONY AT THE BARSHOP The Jewish Community Center presents

a free concert by the San Antonio Symphony an all-baroque program The concert begins at 7 pm The JCC is at 12500 NW Military Highway

SUBMITTING EVENTS Email all the details along with your contact information two months in advance to tipssalocallowdowncom

and 5 pm Tickets cost $50 for adults and $20 for children proceeds go to St PJrsquos Childrenrsquos Home and RAICES the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services Tickets are available at wwwThePlayhouseorg or by calling 733-7258 The Playhouse is at 800 W Ashby Place

ELSEWHERE IN SAN ANTONIOARTHUR OrsquoKRENT GOLF CLASSIC This annual fundraiser which benefits the American

Heart Association and United Way has a 1 pm shotgun start Registration begins at 11 am Playing sponsorships range from $495 to $10000 more information and a link to a registration page are at wwwokrentgolfcom An associated event the Super Raffle has $100 tickets and offers prize packages valued at $5000 Play takes place on the Resort Course at La Cantera Hill Country Resort 16641 La Cantera Parkway

RETIRED TEACHERS The North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association will open its

monthly meeting with a ldquomeet and greetrdquo at 945 am the meeting begins at 1015 am at San Pedro Presbyterian Church 14900 San Pedro Ave and members are encouraged to bring a friend

MAGIKOLOGY A NIGHT AT THE IMPROV The Magik Theatre is holding a fundraiser

with local celebrities and community leaders in a night of fast-paced onstage improvisation and competition akin to the popular show ldquoWhose Line is it Anywayrdquo The fun starts at 6 pm with a cocktail reception hors drsquooeuvres and pop-up performances by theater actors The improv competition follows with audience members voting on their favorite team Proceeds benefit the theaterrsquos programs including Camp Showbiz academy scholarships X-celerated Theatre Tickets to Literacy and Shakespeare in the Park Tickets are $30 To purchase them visit wwwmagiktheatreorgmagikology For sponsorships contact Renee Garvens at reneemagiktheatreorg or call 227-2751 The theater is at 420 S Alamo St

ZOO BOO The wildly popular Halloween bash at the San Antonio Zoo for kids 12 and

younger includes costumes and trick-or-treating of course but also offers games face painting and lots of fascinating animals It runs from 6 to 9 pm both evenings Tickets ndash which are only sold at the zoo ndash

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MAYBE IT REALLY IS YOU MAYBE YOU REALLY DONrsquoT BELONG IN A GYM There are many people who just donrsquot do well in a typical mainstream gym Those gyms are too big there is little if any help available and it is easy to get lost in the sea of people already in shape It is hard to get seriously involved in fitness when you feel that you donrsquot belong at the gym If you feel like nobody really cares about you five minutes after you join Your fitness is important maybe the most important thing in your life since being healthy makes you a better parent employee boss or spouse Fitness is the key to getting involved in life You can spend your life being involved and living or you can deny your health and spend your days watching other people live a full life without you No matter what your doctor says your significant other says or your friends tell you it is your choice and only you can make the decision to change when you are ready At Koko FitClub we understand all of this which is why our company was created over a decade ago We are that small alternative fitness choice that exists for people who feel they donrsquot fit into that impersonal big box fitness center If you like a lot of personal help and guidance then we are for you If you like a small intimate atmosphere working out with people in your community

who are just like you then Koko is your gym Most importantly if you have failed at another gym by being lost in the crowd we exist to make sure that this time with our personal guidance and the proven Koko training methodology you will succeed surrounded by others who care and will never take you and your membership for granted We offer a full 30-day membership including full access to all of our programming and coaching for only $30 We want you to fully experience what makes Koko different before you commit come meet our other clients meet our staff and give us a chance to prove that this time you will succeed and that we are that alternative to a gym you have been looking for through the years Fitness has to be part of your life How we age the quality of our lives and how we choose to live today is all based upon having the energy and confidence to get the most out of who we are and what we want from our lives If you have failed before in fitness remember that there is a place out there in your community that is truly different and is willing to prove it to you This time it is all about you and this time you will change your life Yours in fitness THE TEAM AT KOKO FITCLUB ALAMO HEIGHTS

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LOCAL LOWDOWNTake a quick look at whatrsquos new in the community from opening and closings to news tidbits

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1 STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD 709 S Alamo St is a new Southtown restaurant with dishes prepared by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns the establishment with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food Hours for Starfish are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday For more or reservations call 375-4423 or visit wwwstarfishsacom (See story on page 29)

2 PANZANELLA PIZZA 111 W Crockett St on the Riverwalk and 401 Pearl Parkway are planned as new downtown eateries offering artisan-style pizza and salads to go as well as wine and beer The West Crockett location is expected to open in October and the other site near the Pearl will debut in December Overseeing the menu at the new ventures is chef Luca Della

Casa who appeared on ldquoFood Network Starrdquo The owner is Chris Erck who also has Swig Martini Bar (next door to the Crockett pizzeria) The Worm Viva Tacoland and the Icehouse Hours for the West Crockett location are 11 am to 3 am daily

3 MISSION ORTHODONTICS 156 W Sunset Road Suite 100 is a new practice under Dr Bartholomew Wilson offering ldquofriendly and relaxed orthodontic care that will put you at ease while delivering the highest level of professional work possiblehellip (to) achieve and maintain a healthy aesthetic smilerdquo A complimentary consultation for Invisalign or other braces is available Hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday For more call 822-7797 check out wwwmissionorthodonticscom or visit wwwfacebookcommissionorthodontics

4 RANGER FIREARMS GUN SHOP 1308 Austin Highway has opened its doors and aims to be a ldquoone-stop shoprdquo for sportsmen and gun enthusiasts Staff members say patrons can buy a weapon as well as a hunting or a fishing license and take concealed-handgun license courses and huntersrsquo safety classes Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday For more call 822-4867 or visit httpwwwrangerfirearmsoftexascom (See story on page 28)

5 EUROPEAN WAX CENTER 255 E Basse Road Suite 1540 is now ready for business in the Alamo Quarry Market The shop offers full-body waxing which uses ldquocomfort waxrdquo that pulls only the hair not the skin ldquofor maximum comfort and less irritationrdquo according to a release Hours are noon to 6 pm Sunday 9 am to 9 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 9 pm Saturday For more call 822-2212 or visit wwwwaxcentercomtx-san-antonio-alamo-quarry or like them on Facebook at European Wax Center-Quarry

6 CYCLE HUB 1820 Nacogdoches Road is a state-of-the-art indoor cycling studio billed as the first of its kind in San Antonio It is open every day and there are even sessions for beginners Class times on weekdays are 545 am 915 am 430 pm 530 pm and 645 pm Saturday classes are 8 am 9 am 1015 am 330 pm and 430 pm On Sunday sessions are 9 am 1015 am noon 330 pm and 430 pm For more call 305-6969 or visit wwwmycyclehubcom or facebookcommycyclehub

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of Texas to participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge with more than 30 faculty and staff members participating on the first day of classes In turn St Lukersquos made a charitable contribution to fund research against the neuromuscular disease and has challenged St Jamesrsquo Episcopal School of Corpus Christi

LUCY MUNOZ has been named head volleyball coach at St Anthony Catholic High School She also is the personal skills development trainer for the SA Hornets one of the cityrsquos club volleyball teams She has coached more than 20 teams for the club Munoz is from San Antonio and is a graduate of Southside High School

NEW RESTRICTIONS ON USING WOODEN SHAKES AND WOODEN SHINGLES for roofs in Alamo Heights have been approved by the City Council after a report presented by Fire Chief Buddy Kuhn at the Sept 8 meeting The ordinance amends codes for building and building regulations officials said Kuhn indicated it will help improve the cityrsquos insurance rating and safety

MARILYN ELDRIDGE IS THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE TERRELL HILLS CITY COUNCIL which recently appointed her to

the Place 4 slot after Michelle Brady mdash a resident of the city for nearly three decades mdash stepped down Brady is moving outside of the city limits During the municipal elections in May Brady unsuccessfully ran for the mayorrsquos seat losing to then-Councilwoman Anne Balantyne According to officials Eldridge is a former president of The Junior League of San Antonio Inc and has also been involved with the Battle of Flowers Association a local womenrsquos center the San Antonio Bar Association Trinity University Fine Arts Center Southwest Foundation Forum San Antonio Symphony League Planned Parenthood of San Antonio and the Fiesta San Antonio Commission

TRUSTEES WITH THE ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT have approved a $653 million budget for the 2014-15 academic year which includes a 2 percent salary increase for all district employees and sets a beginning teacherrsquos pay at $49000 a rise from $47300 officials said The overall property-tax rate is also going down officials said from last yearrsquos $1218 per $100 valuation to $1205

GARNER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TOOK THE SPOTLIGHT at a recent board meeting

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DR AMY ELIZABETH ARNO SHIVONE HAS JOINED THE STAFF AT CHRISTUS FAMILY MEDICINE-ALAMO HEIGHTS the health care ministry announced Shivone is a native of San Antonio and graduated from Alamo Heights High School Officials said she is a board-certified family medicine physician She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Yale University and then attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio She completed her residency at the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program

ENTREPRENEUR BJ ldquoREDrdquo McCOMBS HIS WIFE CHARLINE McCOMBS AND OTHER DIGNITARIES ATTENDED a recent cocktail party at The Broadway Residences a 20-story luxury residential high-rise at the southeast corner of Broadway and East Hildebrand Avenue to celebrate the completion of the cityrsquos 18-month multimillion-dollar drainage improvement project at the intersection Red McCombs chairman and COO of McCombs Enterprises was joined by Bart Koontz president and CEO of Koontz-McCombs Jenifer Brown vice president of sales and marketing at The Broadway Residences Tiffany Pritchard director of sales at Palmilla Beach Resort and Golf Club and residents and their guests Koontz-McCombs developed The Broadway Residences 4242 Broadway

SIBLING RIVALRY Alamo Heights High School graduates and brothers David Ryan Garza 22 and a senior at Tylerrsquos Texas College and Houston Baptist University sophomore Danny Garza 19 faced off on the football field Sept 20 at Rose Stadium in Tyler Danny an Alamo Heights 2013 graduate is a long snapper David who graduated from the school in 2010 is a wide receiver Houston Baptist won

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Freeman Coliseum 3201 E Houston St 226-1177

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The slender middle-aged woman looks a little nervous ndash as does her husband who has come with her for moral support

Goff runs her hand gently through the womanrsquos dark hair It seems to just fall out into the stylistrsquos hand in big clumps Goff whose salon is at 362 W Sunset Road nods

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day her own hair started coming out shortly after starting chemotherapy in the wake of a double mastectomy

ldquoIt just came out in handfulsrdquo she said ldquoI tried to get my friends to help me shave my head but nobody would do it I guess they were afraid that with the chemo they might hurt me So I finally shaved it myselfrdquo

Today Goff a 10-year breast cancer survivor is giving back through her profession

The woman in her chair is here today because Goff a certified volunteer trainer with the American Cancer Societyrsquos Look GoodhellipFeel Better program offers breast-cancer patients free head-shaving wig styling and other services

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month part of a nationwide yearly campaign

to increase knowledge about the diseaseToday after assessing her new clientrsquos

hair Goff opts to crop it in a close-to-the-head cut rather than shave it

ldquoYou look real cute like that and you still have enough hair for itrdquo she said ldquoNext time you come in we may go ahead and shave it but you donrsquot need that yetrdquo

By the time the couple leave both are smiling

According to the National Cancer Institute about one in 12 American women will develop invasive breast cancer most of them after age 40 While breast cancer rates have dropped in the past few years nearly 23000 new cases are predicted to be diagnosed in women (along with 2360 new cases in men) this year alone

In San Antonio the highest rates of breast cancer have been documented in ZIP codes 78205 78257 and 78209 The latter is where Goff has had her cozy homelike one-woman salon for more than 30 years

Goff has many admirers including in the medical profession

ldquoIrsquove really noticed that people who believe their role in life is important and who take active responsibility for their own care tend to do betterrdquo said Dr Judith Thompson a surgeon and specialist in breast cancer with a practice in New Braunfels ldquoBobbie is that kind of personrdquo

Thompson first knew Goff as friend then as a client of the salon When the cancer arrived she became Goffrsquos physician

ldquoOne of Bobbiersquos greatest skills is bringing out the natural beauty in peoplerdquo she said ldquoShersquos an artist an entrepreneur and an active member of her community She handled her cancer very well I think the hardest part was losing clients when

Goff known for her boundless energy

On a late summer Saturday afternoon Bobbie Goff stands in a

sunny room of her salon on West Sunset Road with a new client

by SUSAN YERKES

GOFF continues from pg 01

GOFF continues on pg 26

Bobbie Goff a 10-year breast-cancer survivor offers free hair care to patients as a way to help them cope with the disease Her studio is at 362 W Sunset Road Photo by Josh Huskin

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Local practices offer advancements in dermatology and cosmetic proceduresby ERIC MORENO

According to the American Association of Dermatology there are more cosmetic and

dermatological procedures available for potential patients than ever before These are available for patients at in-office visits or as at-home treatments

One new technology is fractional resurfacing a laser-based technology that allows dermatologists a safer way to treat patients with severe to extensive skin damage The results increase the production of collagen the protein that chiefly makes up the fibers of skin tissue This allows for more dramatic results in the improvement of skin appearance and texture with less downtime for the patient

There are also new laser-based procedures used to treat varicose veins

a medical condition in which the veins (generally in the lower extremities) become twisted and distended with blood It can cause swelling cramping and a host of other medical conditions

ldquoAt our clinic we have a procedure that is new to our practicerdquo said Melissa Garrett of Skin Care Specialists of San Antonio 2632 Broadway Suite 401 ldquoIt is endovenous laser treatment of varicose veins This procedure reduces the need for surgical vein surgery reduces pain and recovery timerdquo

Laser technologies are also being used to treat vascular lesions such as birthmarks A trained dermatologist can determine whether a patientrsquos birthmark would be receptive to treatment infants are often eligible

Conditions such as psoriasis acne hyperpigmentation and more are now being treated with better results There have also been significant advances in cosmetic

procedures to treat aging and scarring ldquoThere have been some great

advancements in the treatments of psoriasisrdquo said Dr Christy Rainey of Dermatology of Castle Hills 1650 Lockhill Selma Road ldquoThose include new injectable treatments as well as oral medicationsrdquo

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder The most common form is plaque psoriasis It is characterized by the appearance of scale-like lesions on the skinrsquos surface and can result in psoriatic arthritis

ldquoThese new treatments can significantly improve the conditions of skin psoriasis and joint disease Often I have prescribed these and have seen miraculous improvements in patients who have never had any kind of results beforerdquo Rainey said

On the cosmetic side a number of new

fillers have been developed that replace the lost volume and shape in skin and can allow a dermatologist to sculpt an area Fillers are collagen-based materials that are injected underneath the skin Dermatologists use the fillers to fill in sunken cheeks or lines or wrinkles around the eyes and lips

ldquoTherersquos a newer type of filler called Voluma from Allerganrdquo Rainey said ldquoIt has revolutionized how we inject the deep furrows around the mouth and nose With the Voluma we inject the filler With this we inject in the upper cheeks the apple of the cheeks if you will and that helps to give you a kind of facelift without having to pay for surgery or deal with the downtime of surgical proceduresrdquo

THERE HAVE BEEN SOME GREAT ADVANCEMENTS IN THE TREATMENTS OF PSORIASIS THOSE

INCLUDE NEW INJECTABLE TREATMENTS AS WELL AS ORAL MEDICATIONS

DR CHRISTY RAINEY DERMATOLOGY OF CASTLE HILLS

DERMATOLOGY continues on pg 17

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Another common and well-known procedure is receiving injections of botulinum toxin (commonly known as Botox) which is renowned for its ability to diminish wrinkles and other facial lines

According to the AAD new manufacturers have introduced botulinum toxin formulations in recent years making pricing more

competitive and affordableIt is also highly recommended by the

AAD to seek out a certified dermatologist for all serious skin-care needs This will ensure the highest level of patient safety

ldquoWe do Botox micrographic surgery laser hair removal chemical peels and more here at our facilitiesrdquo Garrett said ldquoOur physiciansmdash Dr Paula Vogel Dr Nicole Owens and Dr Eric Greeson mdash are all board certifiedrdquo

DERMATOLOGY continues from pg 16

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Local specialists report several successful weight-loss programsby JE JORDAN

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For every need therersquos a diet an exercise plan a medical procedure or a device guaranteed to work

Locally there are many options available to those who want to go beyond the traditional self-orchestrated calorie-counting and gym-membership approach

Wellness coach Jeff Carrell runs the Functional Fitness Center at Alamo Heights Chiropractic Health Center 4501 McCullough Ave Suite 107 Carrell said the centers healthy weight-loss program works because itrsquos customized to the individual

ldquoI always tell people they are not

a cookie and therefore a cookie-cutter (approach) doesnrsquot necessarily work for themrdquo Carrell said

Participants take supplements which cause rapid weight loss when combined Carrell said Exercise plays a part as well

ldquoWersquore big believers in most people donrsquot move enough and even those who move a lot might not do it in a way thatrsquos most effective for them so we encourage exerciserdquo he said

Carrell said the supplement program alone can achieve weight loss without exercise However exercise makes weight loss more sustainable he added

Dr Felipe Garcia-Ghinis is a board-certified obstetrician gynecologist and the founder of Healthy Woman an OB-GYN clinic at 2632 Broadway After his brother lost more than 100

WEIGHT LOSS continues on pg 19

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WEIGHT LOSS continues from pg 18

pounds in six months Garcia-Ghinis wanted to know how he did it

ldquoI decided to try it myself before I offered it to my patientsrdquo he said After losing more than 20 pounds by going high protein Garcia-Ghinis offers a medically supervised diet utilizing foods sold through his office

Simply Slender 18730 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 106 offers an alternative to liposuction for body reshaping called i-lipo The companyrsquos website says it is medically tested and approved by the Food and Drug Administration

Megan Coleman a certified nutritional consultant said ldquoThere are no needles no downtime You come in you lie down underneath our (laser) paddles They donrsquot hurt they donrsquot zap yoursquore just lying there comfortably for 35-45 minutesrdquo

Afterwards she said the patient needs to do ldquoabout 20 minutesrdquo of exercise ldquoto work off calories released with the fatrdquo

Kurt Jacquin at SuperSlow Zone with locations at 11825 Interstate 10 West and 700 E Sonterra Blvd said the program he offers is all about strength training However he added it does contribute to weight loss Programs are set up for individuals according to whatever muscles and body parts they want to improve

ldquoWe donrsquot do a typical rep as you would see in a normal gym or fitness centerrdquo Jacquin said ldquoWhat we do is

a 10-second positive (contracting the muscle as in curling a weight up) and a 10-second negative (extending the muscle as in lowering the weight)rdquo

Each curl takes 20 secondsldquoSo we really donrsquot care about the number

of reps you do we time the muscle for how much work it actually doesrdquo he added

For some surgery brings about a change for the better Gerald Townsend 70 a professor at Texas AampM University-San Antonio found a new lease on life

ldquoMy gastric sleeve improved my life immeasurablyrdquo he said At 90 pounds lighter his diabetes disappeared and with it the need for expensive drugs ldquoI believe I have added 20 years of quality life with the surgery My wife Barbara had the same surgery We now eat less than half what we did three years ago The benefit comes in quality of life and in the pocketbookrdquo

With so many options to choose from itrsquos easy to get confused However there are some basic truths to remember The website for the Presidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition (wwwfitnessgov) offers guidelines

There are other approaches to weight loss as well

Yacon syrup promoted by television personality Dr Mehmet Oz contains a substance the taste buds recognize

as sweet But supposedly 40 to 50 percent of the syrup is made up of fructooligosaccharide ndash sugar molecules connected in a way that renders them unrecognizable by the digestive system making it a low-calorie alternative to sugar

The real magic happens in the large intestine where the saccharides ldquofeed the friendly bacteria in the digestive systemrdquo leading to weight loss

Science Daily wrote on Sept 3 that scientists at The University of Manchester in England theorize resetting a cluster of nerves in the center of the brain known as the ldquobody clockrdquo could lead to banishing excess pounds and inches without surgery The study is using ldquoclock logicrdquo to treat diabetes Patients eat sleep and take medication at times that fit with their body clock in a bid to control the disease

Then there are the drugs ndash some already on the market some still in trials

Contrave also known as NB32 is the name of the latest weight-loss drug seeking FDA approval Trial participants said Contrave improved their moods as well as their looks Maybe thatrsquos because one of its main components is widely used as an antidepressant

There are other weight-loss drugs already on the market but most carry dire warnings regarding side effects

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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis mdash or LASIK mdash surgery was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1999 and since then millions of people have chosen this option

Since its approval LASIK has undergone many incarnations and spawned a plethora of related treatments Thanks to the 21st centuryrsquos constantly evolving technology there are now so many LASIK options the information can quickly become quite overwhelming

Alternatives to traditional LASIK include Epi-LASIK Wavefront-guided LASIK and IntraLase and LASIK for presbyopia Other vision-correction procedures include photorefractive keratectomy or PRK laser epithelial keratomileusis or LASEK intra-ocular lens or IOL surgery automated lamellar keratoplasty or ALK Descemetrsquos stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty or DSAEK and Descemetrsquos membrane endothelial keratoplasty or DMEK

Confused yetSimply put LASIK permanently

reshapes the cornea using a laser During this straightforward procedure the surgeon creates a thin circular flap in the cornea and folds it back in order to access and then reshape the corneal tissue underneath After that the flap is replaced and serves as a natural bandage

Epi-LASIK utilizes an instrument called an epi-keratome Wavefront-guided LASIK

is yet another choice that helps with loss of night vision after surgery (a common problem with some LASIK patients)

Still another method IntraLase is sometimes called ldquoAll Laserrdquo or ldquoBladeless LASIKrdquo because the flap is created using a laser as opposed to a manual blade These procedures have proven most effective for patients with myopia (near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far-sightedness)

Sometimes LASIK is performed with one eye corrected for distance and the other for near vision as a remedy for presbyopia Presbyopia the familiar side effect for many after turning 45 causes loss of focus when reading close-up or fine print

But LASIK is not the only game in town There is much more to corrective-vision surgery than meets the eye PRK involves the removal of the cornearsquos outer layer and reshaping the cornea without making a flap With PRK surgery healing takes a few days longer than LASIK

LASEK is similar to PRK but a finer blade called a trephine is used and the cornearsquos outer layer remains This technique has been found to work best on individuals with thin corneas

Yet another vision-correction option is ALK eye surgery which is usually reserved for severe cases of near- and far-sightedness

The most common treatment for

cataracts is IOL surgery A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that affects vision usually related to aging During IOL surgery the cloudy lens is removed or cleaned out and replaced by a clear manmade lens Different forms of IOL surgery include clear lens extraction or CLE and refractive lens extraction known as RLE

There have even been recent advancements in cornea transplants New revolutionary procedures include DSAEK and DMEK During these outpatient procedures the patientrsquos diseased tissue is dissected and replaced with precut donor tissue provided by organ donors

In a recent Consumer Reports survey satisfaction with the surgeon was the biggest barometer for long-term success mdash so choose wisely

In addition the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that more than 90 percent of LASIK patients obtained 2020 vision after surgery are quite thrilled with the results and report seeing their glasses as half full (and living all alone in the drawer next to their contact lenses)

The eyes have it New developments in vision-correction surgeryby CAROLE MILLER

Vision-correction surgery has made some significant improvements since

June 1989 when Dr Gholam A Peyman was granted the first laser-vision surgery patent

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By November the Police Department will have had the cameras for more than a year Five body cameras were bought in July 2013 to be field tested and five more in November of that year city officials said

Officers said the small body-mounted cameras have proven highly effective in recording incidents involving a police presence and encounters with the public

ldquoWe find that they are a useful toolrdquo said Assistant Police Chief Cindy Pruitt ldquoOur officers have a good rapport with the

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01

Cameras can bolster or disprove complaints against officers

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Questions about police conduct in Ferguson

Missouri could pressure departments nationwide to equip all officers with body cameras but Alamo Heights is already ahead of the curve

citizens to begin with Now everything is on video When wersquore conducting a traffic stop when someone has called the police for any reason thatrsquos going to be on videordquo

There are 22 officers on the force and the cameras are mandatory for those on patrol

The body cameras have gained more acceptance across the country from various law enforcement agencies though not all departments use them or are required to use them

Wearing body cameras varies from department to department and from agency to agency according to John Moritz a spokesman for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas

CLEAT is an umbrella organization that represents Texas police officers in legal and employment matters

ldquoCLEAT believes that most decisions involving what equipment that officers should be required to use or not use are best left to the local law enforcement agencies and police officersrsquo organizations that work closely with their communitiesrdquo Moritz said ldquoThey are the ones that are close to their communities and they know what their communities want expect and deserverdquo

Discussions nationwide about requiring police to use body cams have been

BODY CAMS continues on pg 22

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sparked by the controversial shooting death Aug 19 of Michael Brown a black 18-year-old by an Anglo officer in Ferguson It was later revealed Brown was wanted for questioning in a robbery

The officer-involved shooting prompted several nights of violence and looting and sparked a national debate about officersrsquo interaction with communities of color

No body cam was available when Brown was shot but speculation about what may have happened has gone all the way to Capitol Hill where some in Congress are pushing for more police departments to use the devices

According to to the National Association of Police Organizations US Rep Adam Schiff D-California recently announced he is circulating a letter among his congressional colleagues that will be sent to US Attorney General Eric Holder The letter urges the Department of Justice to ldquohelp fund local police departmentsrsquo purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency decrease tensions between police and community members and create a record of eventsrdquo

NAPO officials who met with Schiff said ldquoBody-camera requirement decisions should be made on an agency-by-agency basisrdquo

In Alamo Heights the small cameras

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01 are easily clipped on the sleeves vests or shirt seams of an officerrsquos uniform

ldquoI havenrsquot heard any complaints about themrdquo said Pruitt of officers who use the devices as well as community members ldquoI think itrsquos beneficial in both directionsrdquo

ldquoI think theyrsquore beneficial to our law enforcementrdquo added Lt Dennis Kelley a 19-year veteran of the department ldquoWe have video cameras in our cars and when the officers are away from their cars it (the body camera) provides audio and visual recordings so I think they are beneficialrdquo

The body cameras have also disproven a complaint made against an officer Kelley said

ldquoThe body cam proved that the officer acted within his scope of authority and it backed the officerrsquos actions up and disproved the complaint made against themrdquo Kelley said ldquoIn that regard the officers are very thankful for themrdquo

Kelley said a body cam can also expose improper conduct on the part of an officer which could lead to corrective action

ldquoWe tried it out and we were pleased with the programs that we looked at across the country and so we implemented it into our own regular operationsrdquo Kelley said about when AHPD first began using the cameras ldquoWe havenrsquot heard anyone complain about themrdquo

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Alamo Heights police Lt Dennis Kelley displays a small body-worn camera clipped to the front of his uniform Officers say the devices provide beneficial audio and visual recordings Some members of Congress want police departments to make the cameras part of standard equipment Photo by Rudy B Ornelas

23

SMART-METER continues from pg 01

CPS officials say the smart meters are safe and downplay any claims about radiation fires or illness but Mayor Louis Cooper said Alamo Heights has sent a letter to the utility company asking for a 12-month delay on activating the devices until more research can be done

ldquoI think itrsquos really in CPSrsquo hands right nowrdquo Cooper said ldquoWe have some citizens who have expressed some questions that they want answeredrdquo

The mayor asked CPS to respond to the request within 30 days

The utility company wants to replace older analog utility meters with modern digital smart meters in homes and businesses in Alamo Heights by the end of year with a long-term plan to eventually install the devices across San Antonio The new meters would relay information wirelessly rather than requiring on-site checks by a CPS worker

Customers can choose not to have the smart meters but they will pay higher fees CPS officials said

During the Sept 22 City Council meeting several residents stepped forward to express concerns about the devices including former Councilman Elliot Weser a gastroenterologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

ldquoThe serious hazards associated with digital smart meters are abundantly documented by substantial datardquo Weser said ldquoThese meters can further erode our right to privacy by making our personal activities and habits available for monitoring control and distribution Most distressing to me as a physician are the risks and biomedical effects from the radiation associated with electromagnetic fields generated by these meters and their associated mesh-grid structurerdquo

In a phone interview prior to the meeting CPS spokesman John Moreno said smart meters are safe and are a more modern way to remotely monitor energy consumption

ldquoThe biggest concerns Irsquom hearing is that smart meters cause fires or smart

City asks for a 12-month moratoriumby BAIN SERNA

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Plans by CPS Energy to install smart meters in the city

have become a lightning rod for controversy with residents worried about health effects and leaders calling for a yearlong moratorium

SMART-METER continues on pg 25

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David Yurman Avril Graham and Jim GoldJohn and Elizabeth Anne Dunlap Mike and Diane Taylor and Steve Herlich

Russ Sims Lauri Jehl Mike amp Patty Colvard John and Libby Williams and Martin Tomerlin

Jim and Lisa Wolff

Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

Oscar Wilde once said ldquoYou can never be overdressed or overeducatedrdquo

Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

The Wildest Auction in the West is Boysvillersquos largest fundraiser as well as the harbinger of new Western trends since it is traditionally the first Western-themed party of the social season

Last year all the stylish cowboys

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

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GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

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by ROSE MARY BUDGE

STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD709 S Alamo St

For more call 375-4423 or visitwwwstarfishsacom

The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

del Carmen Fernandez make a

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After opening mid-summer in a 100-year-old building at 709 S Alamo St Starfish Global

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Hours are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday

Bringing dishes from the surf to diners tables Starfish Global Seafood has opened in Southtown (above) and offers a range of tempting treats from the deep (left) Photos by Collette Orquiz

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SCHOOL BOARD The North East Independent School District board is scheduled to

meet at 530 pm 8961 Tesoro Drive Call 407-0553 to confirm dates and timesprior to meetings

ALAMO HEIGHTS The City Council is scheduled to meet at 530 pm on Oct 13 and

again at the same time Oct 27 The council has been meeting in the temporary city facility 1248 Austin Highway Suite 220 but could be returning to the renovated City Hall Call 822-3331 to confirm location

TERRELL HILLS The City Council meets at 5 pm in City Hall 5100 N New Braunfels Ave

BRITISH NOVELIST SPEAKS Zadie Smith an award-winning British novelist whose work

has touched on race class and identity will speak at Trinity University as a guest of the Stieren Arts Enrichment Series Her presentation ldquoAn Evening with Zadie Smith a Reading with Commentaryrdquo is 8 pm in the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall The lecture is free and open to the public

OLMOS PARK The City Council meets 6 pm in City Hall 120 W El Prado Drive

SCHOOL BOARD Alamo Heights Independent School District trustees are scheduled

to meet at 7 pm in the board room at Central Office 7101 Broadway

WOMEN IN THE WORLD TEXAS WITW is a media organization that focuses on discussing and

offering solutions for issues and problems confronting women around the globe Its Texas program co-hosted by Tina Brown will include Gloria Steinem Diane von Furstenberg Eva Longoria former US Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison and San Antoniorsquos Aaronetta Pierce Mayor Ivy Taylor and City Manager Sheryl Sculley Presentations by global activists and local military spouses are also on tap Tickets range from $50 to $100 and are available at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre box office and through Ticketmaster The program begins at 9 am at the Empire Theater 226 N St Maryrsquos St

DANCE WITH THE DEAD The ldquodeadrdquo at this annual Halloween ball are partygoers dressed as

famous or infamous Texans of years past and

everyone is encouraged to come in costume The event at the Institute of Texan Cultures features a live band and also includes an art slam a Dia de los Muertos exhibit and a cash bar ghost tours are available for an extra charge The party which is for adults 21 and older runs from 8 to 1130 pm Tickets cost $25 and ghost tours are $10 for ITC members itrsquos $20 and $5 A $500 table for eight includes wine and food a ghost tour and other goodies For more call 458-2300 or go to wwwTexanCulturescom The Institute is at 801 E Cesar Chavez Blvd

BOOTANICA FALL FESTIVAL The San Antonio Botanical Garden has lined up a variety

of events for families including a costume parade for children and trick-or-treating on WaterSaver Lane A sale of water-wise landscape plants is part of the activities which run from 10 am to 2 pm Garden admission costs $10 for adults and $7 for children 3 to 13 therersquos no charge for kids under 3 The garden is at 555 Funston Place

WALK TO DEFEAT ALS The annual fundraiser which benefits the ALS Association Texas Chapter

features a 3-mile walk at San Pedro Springs Park 1315 San Pedro Ave There will be childrenrsquos activities and a post-walk cookout

too Registration starts at 10 am and the walk begins at 11 am Participants who are not charged to register but are asked to raise $210 can also register through a link at wwwwalktodefeatalsorg type ZIP code 78212 into the walk finder and it will bring up a link to the local walk

CIRCLEFEST The Circle School 217 Pershing Ave is holding a Halloween celebration from 4 to

8 pm with live music food arts and crafts a silent auction and a raffle The event features a Pumpkin Path where children hear stories from costumed characters on a path lined with pumpkins and luminaria Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children under 15 They can be purchased at the school from 730 am to 6 pm or from any Circle School cooperative member Tickets will also be sold at the door the day of the event The school is a nonprofit family cooperative campus ldquothat focuses on teaching peace by building childrenrsquos knowledge of the worldrsquos culturesrdquo For more call 822-0461

HAPPENING continues from pg 08

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cost $7 for nonmembers and $6 for members until Oct 29 on the 30th and 31st theyrsquore $8 and $7 There is no charge for children 2 and younger Carpooling is strongly advised because of limited parking The San Antonio Zoo is at 3903 N St Maryrsquos St

OLMOS PARK TERRACE 2014 UPTOWN ART STROLL Organizers have lined up 21

resident artists and more than 30 guest artists to display their work Art lovers can find the perfect piece to hang on the wall or set on the mantle Olmos Park Terrace is located just south of Basse Road between McCullough and San Pedro avenues bounded on the south by Dora Street All events are free and no-cost pedicab rides will whisk you to the different venues ndash just look for the yellow and purple tie-dyed flags and signs out front Maps will be available Hours are 10 am to 5 pm Nov 1 and noon to 5 pm Nov 2 For more visitwwwuptownartstrollorg

KIDS4KIDS This fundraiser spotlights performances by children to help children ndash the

young unaccompanied immigrants who have been streaming across the border into Texas The show produced by The Playhouse will be performed at 2 pm

CATTLE BARONrsquoS GALA ldquoCamo Conquers Cancerrdquo is the motto of this yearrsquos fundraiser for

the local work of the American Cancer Society It runs from 7 pm to midnight at Rio Cibolo Ranch 1101 Ulrich Road in Marion Chris Story and headliner Kix Brooks will perform Raffles and auctions are also on tap along with specialty bars and plenty of food Individual tickets cost $250 with tables for 10 starting at $2500 For reservations contact Renee Silber at 595-0249 or reneesilbercancerorg Information and a ticket-purchase link can also be found at wwwcattlebaronsgalaorg

SAN ANTONIO SYMPHONY AT THE BARSHOP The Jewish Community Center presents

a free concert by the San Antonio Symphony an all-baroque program The concert begins at 7 pm The JCC is at 12500 NW Military Highway

SUBMITTING EVENTS Email all the details along with your contact information two months in advance to tipssalocallowdowncom

and 5 pm Tickets cost $50 for adults and $20 for children proceeds go to St PJrsquos Childrenrsquos Home and RAICES the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services Tickets are available at wwwThePlayhouseorg or by calling 733-7258 The Playhouse is at 800 W Ashby Place

ELSEWHERE IN SAN ANTONIOARTHUR OrsquoKRENT GOLF CLASSIC This annual fundraiser which benefits the American

Heart Association and United Way has a 1 pm shotgun start Registration begins at 11 am Playing sponsorships range from $495 to $10000 more information and a link to a registration page are at wwwokrentgolfcom An associated event the Super Raffle has $100 tickets and offers prize packages valued at $5000 Play takes place on the Resort Course at La Cantera Hill Country Resort 16641 La Cantera Parkway

RETIRED TEACHERS The North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association will open its

monthly meeting with a ldquomeet and greetrdquo at 945 am the meeting begins at 1015 am at San Pedro Presbyterian Church 14900 San Pedro Ave and members are encouraged to bring a friend

MAGIKOLOGY A NIGHT AT THE IMPROV The Magik Theatre is holding a fundraiser

with local celebrities and community leaders in a night of fast-paced onstage improvisation and competition akin to the popular show ldquoWhose Line is it Anywayrdquo The fun starts at 6 pm with a cocktail reception hors drsquooeuvres and pop-up performances by theater actors The improv competition follows with audience members voting on their favorite team Proceeds benefit the theaterrsquos programs including Camp Showbiz academy scholarships X-celerated Theatre Tickets to Literacy and Shakespeare in the Park Tickets are $30 To purchase them visit wwwmagiktheatreorgmagikology For sponsorships contact Renee Garvens at reneemagiktheatreorg or call 227-2751 The theater is at 420 S Alamo St

ZOO BOO The wildly popular Halloween bash at the San Antonio Zoo for kids 12 and

younger includes costumes and trick-or-treating of course but also offers games face painting and lots of fascinating animals It runs from 6 to 9 pm both evenings Tickets ndash which are only sold at the zoo ndash

HAPPENING continues from pg 10

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MAYBE IT REALLY IS YOU MAYBE YOU REALLY DONrsquoT BELONG IN A GYM There are many people who just donrsquot do well in a typical mainstream gym Those gyms are too big there is little if any help available and it is easy to get lost in the sea of people already in shape It is hard to get seriously involved in fitness when you feel that you donrsquot belong at the gym If you feel like nobody really cares about you five minutes after you join Your fitness is important maybe the most important thing in your life since being healthy makes you a better parent employee boss or spouse Fitness is the key to getting involved in life You can spend your life being involved and living or you can deny your health and spend your days watching other people live a full life without you No matter what your doctor says your significant other says or your friends tell you it is your choice and only you can make the decision to change when you are ready At Koko FitClub we understand all of this which is why our company was created over a decade ago We are that small alternative fitness choice that exists for people who feel they donrsquot fit into that impersonal big box fitness center If you like a lot of personal help and guidance then we are for you If you like a small intimate atmosphere working out with people in your community

who are just like you then Koko is your gym Most importantly if you have failed at another gym by being lost in the crowd we exist to make sure that this time with our personal guidance and the proven Koko training methodology you will succeed surrounded by others who care and will never take you and your membership for granted We offer a full 30-day membership including full access to all of our programming and coaching for only $30 We want you to fully experience what makes Koko different before you commit come meet our other clients meet our staff and give us a chance to prove that this time you will succeed and that we are that alternative to a gym you have been looking for through the years Fitness has to be part of your life How we age the quality of our lives and how we choose to live today is all based upon having the energy and confidence to get the most out of who we are and what we want from our lives If you have failed before in fitness remember that there is a place out there in your community that is truly different and is willing to prove it to you This time it is all about you and this time you will change your life Yours in fitness THE TEAM AT KOKO FITCLUB ALAMO HEIGHTS

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LOCAL LOWDOWNTake a quick look at whatrsquos new in the community from opening and closings to news tidbits

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LOWDOWN continues on pg 13

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1 STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD 709 S Alamo St is a new Southtown restaurant with dishes prepared by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns the establishment with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food Hours for Starfish are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday For more or reservations call 375-4423 or visit wwwstarfishsacom (See story on page 29)

2 PANZANELLA PIZZA 111 W Crockett St on the Riverwalk and 401 Pearl Parkway are planned as new downtown eateries offering artisan-style pizza and salads to go as well as wine and beer The West Crockett location is expected to open in October and the other site near the Pearl will debut in December Overseeing the menu at the new ventures is chef Luca Della

Casa who appeared on ldquoFood Network Starrdquo The owner is Chris Erck who also has Swig Martini Bar (next door to the Crockett pizzeria) The Worm Viva Tacoland and the Icehouse Hours for the West Crockett location are 11 am to 3 am daily

3 MISSION ORTHODONTICS 156 W Sunset Road Suite 100 is a new practice under Dr Bartholomew Wilson offering ldquofriendly and relaxed orthodontic care that will put you at ease while delivering the highest level of professional work possiblehellip (to) achieve and maintain a healthy aesthetic smilerdquo A complimentary consultation for Invisalign or other braces is available Hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday For more call 822-7797 check out wwwmissionorthodonticscom or visit wwwfacebookcommissionorthodontics

4 RANGER FIREARMS GUN SHOP 1308 Austin Highway has opened its doors and aims to be a ldquoone-stop shoprdquo for sportsmen and gun enthusiasts Staff members say patrons can buy a weapon as well as a hunting or a fishing license and take concealed-handgun license courses and huntersrsquo safety classes Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday For more call 822-4867 or visit httpwwwrangerfirearmsoftexascom (See story on page 28)

5 EUROPEAN WAX CENTER 255 E Basse Road Suite 1540 is now ready for business in the Alamo Quarry Market The shop offers full-body waxing which uses ldquocomfort waxrdquo that pulls only the hair not the skin ldquofor maximum comfort and less irritationrdquo according to a release Hours are noon to 6 pm Sunday 9 am to 9 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 9 pm Saturday For more call 822-2212 or visit wwwwaxcentercomtx-san-antonio-alamo-quarry or like them on Facebook at European Wax Center-Quarry

6 CYCLE HUB 1820 Nacogdoches Road is a state-of-the-art indoor cycling studio billed as the first of its kind in San Antonio It is open every day and there are even sessions for beginners Class times on weekdays are 545 am 915 am 430 pm 530 pm and 645 pm Saturday classes are 8 am 9 am 1015 am 330 pm and 430 pm On Sunday sessions are 9 am 1015 am noon 330 pm and 430 pm For more call 305-6969 or visit wwwmycyclehubcom or facebookcommycyclehub

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of Texas to participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge with more than 30 faculty and staff members participating on the first day of classes In turn St Lukersquos made a charitable contribution to fund research against the neuromuscular disease and has challenged St Jamesrsquo Episcopal School of Corpus Christi

LUCY MUNOZ has been named head volleyball coach at St Anthony Catholic High School She also is the personal skills development trainer for the SA Hornets one of the cityrsquos club volleyball teams She has coached more than 20 teams for the club Munoz is from San Antonio and is a graduate of Southside High School

NEW RESTRICTIONS ON USING WOODEN SHAKES AND WOODEN SHINGLES for roofs in Alamo Heights have been approved by the City Council after a report presented by Fire Chief Buddy Kuhn at the Sept 8 meeting The ordinance amends codes for building and building regulations officials said Kuhn indicated it will help improve the cityrsquos insurance rating and safety

MARILYN ELDRIDGE IS THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE TERRELL HILLS CITY COUNCIL which recently appointed her to

the Place 4 slot after Michelle Brady mdash a resident of the city for nearly three decades mdash stepped down Brady is moving outside of the city limits During the municipal elections in May Brady unsuccessfully ran for the mayorrsquos seat losing to then-Councilwoman Anne Balantyne According to officials Eldridge is a former president of The Junior League of San Antonio Inc and has also been involved with the Battle of Flowers Association a local womenrsquos center the San Antonio Bar Association Trinity University Fine Arts Center Southwest Foundation Forum San Antonio Symphony League Planned Parenthood of San Antonio and the Fiesta San Antonio Commission

TRUSTEES WITH THE ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT have approved a $653 million budget for the 2014-15 academic year which includes a 2 percent salary increase for all district employees and sets a beginning teacherrsquos pay at $49000 a rise from $47300 officials said The overall property-tax rate is also going down officials said from last yearrsquos $1218 per $100 valuation to $1205

GARNER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TOOK THE SPOTLIGHT at a recent board meeting

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of the North East Independent School District leading trustees executive staff and guests with the invocation and the pledge Eighth-grader Amiya Ward started things off with the thought for the evening She is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and choir and takes Pre-Advanced Placement courses She was joined by her mother Kisha Ward Fellow eighth-grade student Michael Ellis led the pledge to the US and Texas flags He is also in the NJHS participates in Theater Arts and Peer Assistance Leadership and takes Pre-AP courses His parents Peter Ellis and Susan Mengden accompanied him to the meeting

DR AMY ELIZABETH ARNO SHIVONE HAS JOINED THE STAFF AT CHRISTUS FAMILY MEDICINE-ALAMO HEIGHTS the health care ministry announced Shivone is a native of San Antonio and graduated from Alamo Heights High School Officials said she is a board-certified family medicine physician She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Yale University and then attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio She completed her residency at the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program

ENTREPRENEUR BJ ldquoREDrdquo McCOMBS HIS WIFE CHARLINE McCOMBS AND OTHER DIGNITARIES ATTENDED a recent cocktail party at The Broadway Residences a 20-story luxury residential high-rise at the southeast corner of Broadway and East Hildebrand Avenue to celebrate the completion of the cityrsquos 18-month multimillion-dollar drainage improvement project at the intersection Red McCombs chairman and COO of McCombs Enterprises was joined by Bart Koontz president and CEO of Koontz-McCombs Jenifer Brown vice president of sales and marketing at The Broadway Residences Tiffany Pritchard director of sales at Palmilla Beach Resort and Golf Club and residents and their guests Koontz-McCombs developed The Broadway Residences 4242 Broadway

SIBLING RIVALRY Alamo Heights High School graduates and brothers David Ryan Garza 22 and a senior at Tylerrsquos Texas College and Houston Baptist University sophomore Danny Garza 19 faced off on the football field Sept 20 at Rose Stadium in Tyler Danny an Alamo Heights 2013 graduate is a long snapper David who graduated from the school in 2010 is a wide receiver Houston Baptist won

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The slender middle-aged woman looks a little nervous ndash as does her husband who has come with her for moral support

Goff runs her hand gently through the womanrsquos dark hair It seems to just fall out into the stylistrsquos hand in big clumps Goff whose salon is at 362 W Sunset Road nods

ldquoA couple of weeks into chemordquo she said She tells the couple about the first

day her own hair started coming out shortly after starting chemotherapy in the wake of a double mastectomy

ldquoIt just came out in handfulsrdquo she said ldquoI tried to get my friends to help me shave my head but nobody would do it I guess they were afraid that with the chemo they might hurt me So I finally shaved it myselfrdquo

Today Goff a 10-year breast cancer survivor is giving back through her profession

The woman in her chair is here today because Goff a certified volunteer trainer with the American Cancer Societyrsquos Look GoodhellipFeel Better program offers breast-cancer patients free head-shaving wig styling and other services

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month part of a nationwide yearly campaign

to increase knowledge about the diseaseToday after assessing her new clientrsquos

hair Goff opts to crop it in a close-to-the-head cut rather than shave it

ldquoYou look real cute like that and you still have enough hair for itrdquo she said ldquoNext time you come in we may go ahead and shave it but you donrsquot need that yetrdquo

By the time the couple leave both are smiling

According to the National Cancer Institute about one in 12 American women will develop invasive breast cancer most of them after age 40 While breast cancer rates have dropped in the past few years nearly 23000 new cases are predicted to be diagnosed in women (along with 2360 new cases in men) this year alone

In San Antonio the highest rates of breast cancer have been documented in ZIP codes 78205 78257 and 78209 The latter is where Goff has had her cozy homelike one-woman salon for more than 30 years

Goff has many admirers including in the medical profession

ldquoIrsquove really noticed that people who believe their role in life is important and who take active responsibility for their own care tend to do betterrdquo said Dr Judith Thompson a surgeon and specialist in breast cancer with a practice in New Braunfels ldquoBobbie is that kind of personrdquo

Thompson first knew Goff as friend then as a client of the salon When the cancer arrived she became Goffrsquos physician

ldquoOne of Bobbiersquos greatest skills is bringing out the natural beauty in peoplerdquo she said ldquoShersquos an artist an entrepreneur and an active member of her community She handled her cancer very well I think the hardest part was losing clients when

Goff known for her boundless energy

On a late summer Saturday afternoon Bobbie Goff stands in a

sunny room of her salon on West Sunset Road with a new client

by SUSAN YERKES

GOFF continues from pg 01

GOFF continues on pg 26

Bobbie Goff a 10-year breast-cancer survivor offers free hair care to patients as a way to help them cope with the disease Her studio is at 362 W Sunset Road Photo by Josh Huskin

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Local practices offer advancements in dermatology and cosmetic proceduresby ERIC MORENO

According to the American Association of Dermatology there are more cosmetic and

dermatological procedures available for potential patients than ever before These are available for patients at in-office visits or as at-home treatments

One new technology is fractional resurfacing a laser-based technology that allows dermatologists a safer way to treat patients with severe to extensive skin damage The results increase the production of collagen the protein that chiefly makes up the fibers of skin tissue This allows for more dramatic results in the improvement of skin appearance and texture with less downtime for the patient

There are also new laser-based procedures used to treat varicose veins

a medical condition in which the veins (generally in the lower extremities) become twisted and distended with blood It can cause swelling cramping and a host of other medical conditions

ldquoAt our clinic we have a procedure that is new to our practicerdquo said Melissa Garrett of Skin Care Specialists of San Antonio 2632 Broadway Suite 401 ldquoIt is endovenous laser treatment of varicose veins This procedure reduces the need for surgical vein surgery reduces pain and recovery timerdquo

Laser technologies are also being used to treat vascular lesions such as birthmarks A trained dermatologist can determine whether a patientrsquos birthmark would be receptive to treatment infants are often eligible

Conditions such as psoriasis acne hyperpigmentation and more are now being treated with better results There have also been significant advances in cosmetic

procedures to treat aging and scarring ldquoThere have been some great

advancements in the treatments of psoriasisrdquo said Dr Christy Rainey of Dermatology of Castle Hills 1650 Lockhill Selma Road ldquoThose include new injectable treatments as well as oral medicationsrdquo

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder The most common form is plaque psoriasis It is characterized by the appearance of scale-like lesions on the skinrsquos surface and can result in psoriatic arthritis

ldquoThese new treatments can significantly improve the conditions of skin psoriasis and joint disease Often I have prescribed these and have seen miraculous improvements in patients who have never had any kind of results beforerdquo Rainey said

On the cosmetic side a number of new

fillers have been developed that replace the lost volume and shape in skin and can allow a dermatologist to sculpt an area Fillers are collagen-based materials that are injected underneath the skin Dermatologists use the fillers to fill in sunken cheeks or lines or wrinkles around the eyes and lips

ldquoTherersquos a newer type of filler called Voluma from Allerganrdquo Rainey said ldquoIt has revolutionized how we inject the deep furrows around the mouth and nose With the Voluma we inject the filler With this we inject in the upper cheeks the apple of the cheeks if you will and that helps to give you a kind of facelift without having to pay for surgery or deal with the downtime of surgical proceduresrdquo

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DERMATOLOGY continues on pg 17

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Another common and well-known procedure is receiving injections of botulinum toxin (commonly known as Botox) which is renowned for its ability to diminish wrinkles and other facial lines

According to the AAD new manufacturers have introduced botulinum toxin formulations in recent years making pricing more

competitive and affordableIt is also highly recommended by the

AAD to seek out a certified dermatologist for all serious skin-care needs This will ensure the highest level of patient safety

ldquoWe do Botox micrographic surgery laser hair removal chemical peels and more here at our facilitiesrdquo Garrett said ldquoOur physiciansmdash Dr Paula Vogel Dr Nicole Owens and Dr Eric Greeson mdash are all board certifiedrdquo

DERMATOLOGY continues from pg 16

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Locally there are many options available to those who want to go beyond the traditional self-orchestrated calorie-counting and gym-membership approach

Wellness coach Jeff Carrell runs the Functional Fitness Center at Alamo Heights Chiropractic Health Center 4501 McCullough Ave Suite 107 Carrell said the centers healthy weight-loss program works because itrsquos customized to the individual

ldquoI always tell people they are not

a cookie and therefore a cookie-cutter (approach) doesnrsquot necessarily work for themrdquo Carrell said

Participants take supplements which cause rapid weight loss when combined Carrell said Exercise plays a part as well

ldquoWersquore big believers in most people donrsquot move enough and even those who move a lot might not do it in a way thatrsquos most effective for them so we encourage exerciserdquo he said

Carrell said the supplement program alone can achieve weight loss without exercise However exercise makes weight loss more sustainable he added

Dr Felipe Garcia-Ghinis is a board-certified obstetrician gynecologist and the founder of Healthy Woman an OB-GYN clinic at 2632 Broadway After his brother lost more than 100

WEIGHT LOSS continues on pg 19

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WEIGHT LOSS continues from pg 18

pounds in six months Garcia-Ghinis wanted to know how he did it

ldquoI decided to try it myself before I offered it to my patientsrdquo he said After losing more than 20 pounds by going high protein Garcia-Ghinis offers a medically supervised diet utilizing foods sold through his office

Simply Slender 18730 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 106 offers an alternative to liposuction for body reshaping called i-lipo The companyrsquos website says it is medically tested and approved by the Food and Drug Administration

Megan Coleman a certified nutritional consultant said ldquoThere are no needles no downtime You come in you lie down underneath our (laser) paddles They donrsquot hurt they donrsquot zap yoursquore just lying there comfortably for 35-45 minutesrdquo

Afterwards she said the patient needs to do ldquoabout 20 minutesrdquo of exercise ldquoto work off calories released with the fatrdquo

Kurt Jacquin at SuperSlow Zone with locations at 11825 Interstate 10 West and 700 E Sonterra Blvd said the program he offers is all about strength training However he added it does contribute to weight loss Programs are set up for individuals according to whatever muscles and body parts they want to improve

ldquoWe donrsquot do a typical rep as you would see in a normal gym or fitness centerrdquo Jacquin said ldquoWhat we do is

a 10-second positive (contracting the muscle as in curling a weight up) and a 10-second negative (extending the muscle as in lowering the weight)rdquo

Each curl takes 20 secondsldquoSo we really donrsquot care about the number

of reps you do we time the muscle for how much work it actually doesrdquo he added

For some surgery brings about a change for the better Gerald Townsend 70 a professor at Texas AampM University-San Antonio found a new lease on life

ldquoMy gastric sleeve improved my life immeasurablyrdquo he said At 90 pounds lighter his diabetes disappeared and with it the need for expensive drugs ldquoI believe I have added 20 years of quality life with the surgery My wife Barbara had the same surgery We now eat less than half what we did three years ago The benefit comes in quality of life and in the pocketbookrdquo

With so many options to choose from itrsquos easy to get confused However there are some basic truths to remember The website for the Presidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition (wwwfitnessgov) offers guidelines

There are other approaches to weight loss as well

Yacon syrup promoted by television personality Dr Mehmet Oz contains a substance the taste buds recognize

as sweet But supposedly 40 to 50 percent of the syrup is made up of fructooligosaccharide ndash sugar molecules connected in a way that renders them unrecognizable by the digestive system making it a low-calorie alternative to sugar

The real magic happens in the large intestine where the saccharides ldquofeed the friendly bacteria in the digestive systemrdquo leading to weight loss

Science Daily wrote on Sept 3 that scientists at The University of Manchester in England theorize resetting a cluster of nerves in the center of the brain known as the ldquobody clockrdquo could lead to banishing excess pounds and inches without surgery The study is using ldquoclock logicrdquo to treat diabetes Patients eat sleep and take medication at times that fit with their body clock in a bid to control the disease

Then there are the drugs ndash some already on the market some still in trials

Contrave also known as NB32 is the name of the latest weight-loss drug seeking FDA approval Trial participants said Contrave improved their moods as well as their looks Maybe thatrsquos because one of its main components is widely used as an antidepressant

There are other weight-loss drugs already on the market but most carry dire warnings regarding side effects

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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis mdash or LASIK mdash surgery was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1999 and since then millions of people have chosen this option

Since its approval LASIK has undergone many incarnations and spawned a plethora of related treatments Thanks to the 21st centuryrsquos constantly evolving technology there are now so many LASIK options the information can quickly become quite overwhelming

Alternatives to traditional LASIK include Epi-LASIK Wavefront-guided LASIK and IntraLase and LASIK for presbyopia Other vision-correction procedures include photorefractive keratectomy or PRK laser epithelial keratomileusis or LASEK intra-ocular lens or IOL surgery automated lamellar keratoplasty or ALK Descemetrsquos stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty or DSAEK and Descemetrsquos membrane endothelial keratoplasty or DMEK

Confused yetSimply put LASIK permanently

reshapes the cornea using a laser During this straightforward procedure the surgeon creates a thin circular flap in the cornea and folds it back in order to access and then reshape the corneal tissue underneath After that the flap is replaced and serves as a natural bandage

Epi-LASIK utilizes an instrument called an epi-keratome Wavefront-guided LASIK

is yet another choice that helps with loss of night vision after surgery (a common problem with some LASIK patients)

Still another method IntraLase is sometimes called ldquoAll Laserrdquo or ldquoBladeless LASIKrdquo because the flap is created using a laser as opposed to a manual blade These procedures have proven most effective for patients with myopia (near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far-sightedness)

Sometimes LASIK is performed with one eye corrected for distance and the other for near vision as a remedy for presbyopia Presbyopia the familiar side effect for many after turning 45 causes loss of focus when reading close-up or fine print

But LASIK is not the only game in town There is much more to corrective-vision surgery than meets the eye PRK involves the removal of the cornearsquos outer layer and reshaping the cornea without making a flap With PRK surgery healing takes a few days longer than LASIK

LASEK is similar to PRK but a finer blade called a trephine is used and the cornearsquos outer layer remains This technique has been found to work best on individuals with thin corneas

Yet another vision-correction option is ALK eye surgery which is usually reserved for severe cases of near- and far-sightedness

The most common treatment for

cataracts is IOL surgery A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that affects vision usually related to aging During IOL surgery the cloudy lens is removed or cleaned out and replaced by a clear manmade lens Different forms of IOL surgery include clear lens extraction or CLE and refractive lens extraction known as RLE

There have even been recent advancements in cornea transplants New revolutionary procedures include DSAEK and DMEK During these outpatient procedures the patientrsquos diseased tissue is dissected and replaced with precut donor tissue provided by organ donors

In a recent Consumer Reports survey satisfaction with the surgeon was the biggest barometer for long-term success mdash so choose wisely

In addition the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that more than 90 percent of LASIK patients obtained 2020 vision after surgery are quite thrilled with the results and report seeing their glasses as half full (and living all alone in the drawer next to their contact lenses)

The eyes have it New developments in vision-correction surgeryby CAROLE MILLER

Vision-correction surgery has made some significant improvements since

June 1989 when Dr Gholam A Peyman was granted the first laser-vision surgery patent

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By November the Police Department will have had the cameras for more than a year Five body cameras were bought in July 2013 to be field tested and five more in November of that year city officials said

Officers said the small body-mounted cameras have proven highly effective in recording incidents involving a police presence and encounters with the public

ldquoWe find that they are a useful toolrdquo said Assistant Police Chief Cindy Pruitt ldquoOur officers have a good rapport with the

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01

Cameras can bolster or disprove complaints against officers

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Questions about police conduct in Ferguson

Missouri could pressure departments nationwide to equip all officers with body cameras but Alamo Heights is already ahead of the curve

citizens to begin with Now everything is on video When wersquore conducting a traffic stop when someone has called the police for any reason thatrsquos going to be on videordquo

There are 22 officers on the force and the cameras are mandatory for those on patrol

The body cameras have gained more acceptance across the country from various law enforcement agencies though not all departments use them or are required to use them

Wearing body cameras varies from department to department and from agency to agency according to John Moritz a spokesman for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas

CLEAT is an umbrella organization that represents Texas police officers in legal and employment matters

ldquoCLEAT believes that most decisions involving what equipment that officers should be required to use or not use are best left to the local law enforcement agencies and police officersrsquo organizations that work closely with their communitiesrdquo Moritz said ldquoThey are the ones that are close to their communities and they know what their communities want expect and deserverdquo

Discussions nationwide about requiring police to use body cams have been

BODY CAMS continues on pg 22

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sparked by the controversial shooting death Aug 19 of Michael Brown a black 18-year-old by an Anglo officer in Ferguson It was later revealed Brown was wanted for questioning in a robbery

The officer-involved shooting prompted several nights of violence and looting and sparked a national debate about officersrsquo interaction with communities of color

No body cam was available when Brown was shot but speculation about what may have happened has gone all the way to Capitol Hill where some in Congress are pushing for more police departments to use the devices

According to to the National Association of Police Organizations US Rep Adam Schiff D-California recently announced he is circulating a letter among his congressional colleagues that will be sent to US Attorney General Eric Holder The letter urges the Department of Justice to ldquohelp fund local police departmentsrsquo purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency decrease tensions between police and community members and create a record of eventsrdquo

NAPO officials who met with Schiff said ldquoBody-camera requirement decisions should be made on an agency-by-agency basisrdquo

In Alamo Heights the small cameras

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01 are easily clipped on the sleeves vests or shirt seams of an officerrsquos uniform

ldquoI havenrsquot heard any complaints about themrdquo said Pruitt of officers who use the devices as well as community members ldquoI think itrsquos beneficial in both directionsrdquo

ldquoI think theyrsquore beneficial to our law enforcementrdquo added Lt Dennis Kelley a 19-year veteran of the department ldquoWe have video cameras in our cars and when the officers are away from their cars it (the body camera) provides audio and visual recordings so I think they are beneficialrdquo

The body cameras have also disproven a complaint made against an officer Kelley said

ldquoThe body cam proved that the officer acted within his scope of authority and it backed the officerrsquos actions up and disproved the complaint made against themrdquo Kelley said ldquoIn that regard the officers are very thankful for themrdquo

Kelley said a body cam can also expose improper conduct on the part of an officer which could lead to corrective action

ldquoWe tried it out and we were pleased with the programs that we looked at across the country and so we implemented it into our own regular operationsrdquo Kelley said about when AHPD first began using the cameras ldquoWe havenrsquot heard anyone complain about themrdquo

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Alamo Heights police Lt Dennis Kelley displays a small body-worn camera clipped to the front of his uniform Officers say the devices provide beneficial audio and visual recordings Some members of Congress want police departments to make the cameras part of standard equipment Photo by Rudy B Ornelas

23

SMART-METER continues from pg 01

CPS officials say the smart meters are safe and downplay any claims about radiation fires or illness but Mayor Louis Cooper said Alamo Heights has sent a letter to the utility company asking for a 12-month delay on activating the devices until more research can be done

ldquoI think itrsquos really in CPSrsquo hands right nowrdquo Cooper said ldquoWe have some citizens who have expressed some questions that they want answeredrdquo

The mayor asked CPS to respond to the request within 30 days

The utility company wants to replace older analog utility meters with modern digital smart meters in homes and businesses in Alamo Heights by the end of year with a long-term plan to eventually install the devices across San Antonio The new meters would relay information wirelessly rather than requiring on-site checks by a CPS worker

Customers can choose not to have the smart meters but they will pay higher fees CPS officials said

During the Sept 22 City Council meeting several residents stepped forward to express concerns about the devices including former Councilman Elliot Weser a gastroenterologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

ldquoThe serious hazards associated with digital smart meters are abundantly documented by substantial datardquo Weser said ldquoThese meters can further erode our right to privacy by making our personal activities and habits available for monitoring control and distribution Most distressing to me as a physician are the risks and biomedical effects from the radiation associated with electromagnetic fields generated by these meters and their associated mesh-grid structurerdquo

In a phone interview prior to the meeting CPS spokesman John Moreno said smart meters are safe and are a more modern way to remotely monitor energy consumption

ldquoThe biggest concerns Irsquom hearing is that smart meters cause fires or smart

City asks for a 12-month moratoriumby BAIN SERNA

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Plans by CPS Energy to install smart meters in the city

have become a lightning rod for controversy with residents worried about health effects and leaders calling for a yearlong moratorium

SMART-METER continues on pg 25

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David Yurman Avril Graham and Jim GoldJohn and Elizabeth Anne Dunlap Mike and Diane Taylor and Steve Herlich

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Jim and Lisa Wolff

Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

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Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

The Wildest Auction in the West is Boysvillersquos largest fundraiser as well as the harbinger of new Western trends since it is traditionally the first Western-themed party of the social season

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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GOFF continues from pg 15

GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

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Autumn FestSATURDAY OCTOBER 11

1100 AM ndash 400 PMCHRISTUS Heritage Hall and Dubuis House CourtyardEnjoy games face painting bingo food and fellowship

This event is free and open to the public There will also be a special concert featuringrenowned folk singer Tish Hinojosa 3 pm ndash 5 pmTickets for the concert are only $15 and proceeds benefit theCCVI Legacy Fund (charitable assistance program)

Call 829-7561 ext 147 for more informationTish Hinojosa

EAT LOCALLearn about the newest neighborhood places for breakfast lunch dinner or drinks

by ROSE MARY BUDGE

STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD709 S Alamo St

For more call 375-4423 or visitwwwstarfishsacom

The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

del Carmen Fernandez make a

Starfish shines in sea of Southtown eateries

After opening mid-summer in a 100-year-old building at 709 S Alamo St Starfish Global

Seafood is making a real splash

grand finale to any meal including chocolate-pastry concoctions

Hours are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday

Bringing dishes from the surf to diners tables Starfish Global Seafood has opened in Southtown (above) and offers a range of tempting treats from the deep (left) Photos by Collette Orquiz

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cost $7 for nonmembers and $6 for members until Oct 29 on the 30th and 31st theyrsquore $8 and $7 There is no charge for children 2 and younger Carpooling is strongly advised because of limited parking The San Antonio Zoo is at 3903 N St Maryrsquos St

OLMOS PARK TERRACE 2014 UPTOWN ART STROLL Organizers have lined up 21

resident artists and more than 30 guest artists to display their work Art lovers can find the perfect piece to hang on the wall or set on the mantle Olmos Park Terrace is located just south of Basse Road between McCullough and San Pedro avenues bounded on the south by Dora Street All events are free and no-cost pedicab rides will whisk you to the different venues ndash just look for the yellow and purple tie-dyed flags and signs out front Maps will be available Hours are 10 am to 5 pm Nov 1 and noon to 5 pm Nov 2 For more visitwwwuptownartstrollorg

KIDS4KIDS This fundraiser spotlights performances by children to help children ndash the

young unaccompanied immigrants who have been streaming across the border into Texas The show produced by The Playhouse will be performed at 2 pm

CATTLE BARONrsquoS GALA ldquoCamo Conquers Cancerrdquo is the motto of this yearrsquos fundraiser for

the local work of the American Cancer Society It runs from 7 pm to midnight at Rio Cibolo Ranch 1101 Ulrich Road in Marion Chris Story and headliner Kix Brooks will perform Raffles and auctions are also on tap along with specialty bars and plenty of food Individual tickets cost $250 with tables for 10 starting at $2500 For reservations contact Renee Silber at 595-0249 or reneesilbercancerorg Information and a ticket-purchase link can also be found at wwwcattlebaronsgalaorg

SAN ANTONIO SYMPHONY AT THE BARSHOP The Jewish Community Center presents

a free concert by the San Antonio Symphony an all-baroque program The concert begins at 7 pm The JCC is at 12500 NW Military Highway

SUBMITTING EVENTS Email all the details along with your contact information two months in advance to tipssalocallowdowncom

and 5 pm Tickets cost $50 for adults and $20 for children proceeds go to St PJrsquos Childrenrsquos Home and RAICES the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services Tickets are available at wwwThePlayhouseorg or by calling 733-7258 The Playhouse is at 800 W Ashby Place

ELSEWHERE IN SAN ANTONIOARTHUR OrsquoKRENT GOLF CLASSIC This annual fundraiser which benefits the American

Heart Association and United Way has a 1 pm shotgun start Registration begins at 11 am Playing sponsorships range from $495 to $10000 more information and a link to a registration page are at wwwokrentgolfcom An associated event the Super Raffle has $100 tickets and offers prize packages valued at $5000 Play takes place on the Resort Course at La Cantera Hill Country Resort 16641 La Cantera Parkway

RETIRED TEACHERS The North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association will open its

monthly meeting with a ldquomeet and greetrdquo at 945 am the meeting begins at 1015 am at San Pedro Presbyterian Church 14900 San Pedro Ave and members are encouraged to bring a friend

MAGIKOLOGY A NIGHT AT THE IMPROV The Magik Theatre is holding a fundraiser

with local celebrities and community leaders in a night of fast-paced onstage improvisation and competition akin to the popular show ldquoWhose Line is it Anywayrdquo The fun starts at 6 pm with a cocktail reception hors drsquooeuvres and pop-up performances by theater actors The improv competition follows with audience members voting on their favorite team Proceeds benefit the theaterrsquos programs including Camp Showbiz academy scholarships X-celerated Theatre Tickets to Literacy and Shakespeare in the Park Tickets are $30 To purchase them visit wwwmagiktheatreorgmagikology For sponsorships contact Renee Garvens at reneemagiktheatreorg or call 227-2751 The theater is at 420 S Alamo St

ZOO BOO The wildly popular Halloween bash at the San Antonio Zoo for kids 12 and

younger includes costumes and trick-or-treating of course but also offers games face painting and lots of fascinating animals It runs from 6 to 9 pm both evenings Tickets ndash which are only sold at the zoo ndash

HAPPENING continues from pg 10

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San Antonio TX 78209

Try us out with no commitment

$30 FOR 30 DAYS

Koko A digital gym

MAYBE IT REALLY IS YOU MAYBE YOU REALLY DONrsquoT BELONG IN A GYM There are many people who just donrsquot do well in a typical mainstream gym Those gyms are too big there is little if any help available and it is easy to get lost in the sea of people already in shape It is hard to get seriously involved in fitness when you feel that you donrsquot belong at the gym If you feel like nobody really cares about you five minutes after you join Your fitness is important maybe the most important thing in your life since being healthy makes you a better parent employee boss or spouse Fitness is the key to getting involved in life You can spend your life being involved and living or you can deny your health and spend your days watching other people live a full life without you No matter what your doctor says your significant other says or your friends tell you it is your choice and only you can make the decision to change when you are ready At Koko FitClub we understand all of this which is why our company was created over a decade ago We are that small alternative fitness choice that exists for people who feel they donrsquot fit into that impersonal big box fitness center If you like a lot of personal help and guidance then we are for you If you like a small intimate atmosphere working out with people in your community

who are just like you then Koko is your gym Most importantly if you have failed at another gym by being lost in the crowd we exist to make sure that this time with our personal guidance and the proven Koko training methodology you will succeed surrounded by others who care and will never take you and your membership for granted We offer a full 30-day membership including full access to all of our programming and coaching for only $30 We want you to fully experience what makes Koko different before you commit come meet our other clients meet our staff and give us a chance to prove that this time you will succeed and that we are that alternative to a gym you have been looking for through the years Fitness has to be part of your life How we age the quality of our lives and how we choose to live today is all based upon having the energy and confidence to get the most out of who we are and what we want from our lives If you have failed before in fitness remember that there is a place out there in your community that is truly different and is willing to prove it to you This time it is all about you and this time you will change your life Yours in fitness THE TEAM AT KOKO FITCLUB ALAMO HEIGHTS

Koko changes lives

12 OCTOBER 2014

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LOCAL LOWDOWNTake a quick look at whatrsquos new in the community from opening and closings to news tidbits

Open and Opening Soon Address of local business

Name of local business

LOWDOWN continues on pg 13

56

4

2

1 STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD 709 S Alamo St is a new Southtown restaurant with dishes prepared by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns the establishment with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food Hours for Starfish are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday For more or reservations call 375-4423 or visit wwwstarfishsacom (See story on page 29)

2 PANZANELLA PIZZA 111 W Crockett St on the Riverwalk and 401 Pearl Parkway are planned as new downtown eateries offering artisan-style pizza and salads to go as well as wine and beer The West Crockett location is expected to open in October and the other site near the Pearl will debut in December Overseeing the menu at the new ventures is chef Luca Della

Casa who appeared on ldquoFood Network Starrdquo The owner is Chris Erck who also has Swig Martini Bar (next door to the Crockett pizzeria) The Worm Viva Tacoland and the Icehouse Hours for the West Crockett location are 11 am to 3 am daily

3 MISSION ORTHODONTICS 156 W Sunset Road Suite 100 is a new practice under Dr Bartholomew Wilson offering ldquofriendly and relaxed orthodontic care that will put you at ease while delivering the highest level of professional work possiblehellip (to) achieve and maintain a healthy aesthetic smilerdquo A complimentary consultation for Invisalign or other braces is available Hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday For more call 822-7797 check out wwwmissionorthodonticscom or visit wwwfacebookcommissionorthodontics

4 RANGER FIREARMS GUN SHOP 1308 Austin Highway has opened its doors and aims to be a ldquoone-stop shoprdquo for sportsmen and gun enthusiasts Staff members say patrons can buy a weapon as well as a hunting or a fishing license and take concealed-handgun license courses and huntersrsquo safety classes Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday For more call 822-4867 or visit httpwwwrangerfirearmsoftexascom (See story on page 28)

5 EUROPEAN WAX CENTER 255 E Basse Road Suite 1540 is now ready for business in the Alamo Quarry Market The shop offers full-body waxing which uses ldquocomfort waxrdquo that pulls only the hair not the skin ldquofor maximum comfort and less irritationrdquo according to a release Hours are noon to 6 pm Sunday 9 am to 9 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 9 pm Saturday For more call 822-2212 or visit wwwwaxcentercomtx-san-antonio-alamo-quarry or like them on Facebook at European Wax Center-Quarry

6 CYCLE HUB 1820 Nacogdoches Road is a state-of-the-art indoor cycling studio billed as the first of its kind in San Antonio It is open every day and there are even sessions for beginners Class times on weekdays are 545 am 915 am 430 pm 530 pm and 645 pm Saturday classes are 8 am 9 am 1015 am 330 pm and 430 pm On Sunday sessions are 9 am 1015 am noon 330 pm and 430 pm For more call 305-6969 or visit wwwmycyclehubcom or facebookcommycyclehub

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of Texas to participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge with more than 30 faculty and staff members participating on the first day of classes In turn St Lukersquos made a charitable contribution to fund research against the neuromuscular disease and has challenged St Jamesrsquo Episcopal School of Corpus Christi

LUCY MUNOZ has been named head volleyball coach at St Anthony Catholic High School She also is the personal skills development trainer for the SA Hornets one of the cityrsquos club volleyball teams She has coached more than 20 teams for the club Munoz is from San Antonio and is a graduate of Southside High School

NEW RESTRICTIONS ON USING WOODEN SHAKES AND WOODEN SHINGLES for roofs in Alamo Heights have been approved by the City Council after a report presented by Fire Chief Buddy Kuhn at the Sept 8 meeting The ordinance amends codes for building and building regulations officials said Kuhn indicated it will help improve the cityrsquos insurance rating and safety

MARILYN ELDRIDGE IS THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE TERRELL HILLS CITY COUNCIL which recently appointed her to

the Place 4 slot after Michelle Brady mdash a resident of the city for nearly three decades mdash stepped down Brady is moving outside of the city limits During the municipal elections in May Brady unsuccessfully ran for the mayorrsquos seat losing to then-Councilwoman Anne Balantyne According to officials Eldridge is a former president of The Junior League of San Antonio Inc and has also been involved with the Battle of Flowers Association a local womenrsquos center the San Antonio Bar Association Trinity University Fine Arts Center Southwest Foundation Forum San Antonio Symphony League Planned Parenthood of San Antonio and the Fiesta San Antonio Commission

TRUSTEES WITH THE ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT have approved a $653 million budget for the 2014-15 academic year which includes a 2 percent salary increase for all district employees and sets a beginning teacherrsquos pay at $49000 a rise from $47300 officials said The overall property-tax rate is also going down officials said from last yearrsquos $1218 per $100 valuation to $1205

GARNER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TOOK THE SPOTLIGHT at a recent board meeting

LOWDOWN continues from pg 12

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of the North East Independent School District leading trustees executive staff and guests with the invocation and the pledge Eighth-grader Amiya Ward started things off with the thought for the evening She is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and choir and takes Pre-Advanced Placement courses She was joined by her mother Kisha Ward Fellow eighth-grade student Michael Ellis led the pledge to the US and Texas flags He is also in the NJHS participates in Theater Arts and Peer Assistance Leadership and takes Pre-AP courses His parents Peter Ellis and Susan Mengden accompanied him to the meeting

DR AMY ELIZABETH ARNO SHIVONE HAS JOINED THE STAFF AT CHRISTUS FAMILY MEDICINE-ALAMO HEIGHTS the health care ministry announced Shivone is a native of San Antonio and graduated from Alamo Heights High School Officials said she is a board-certified family medicine physician She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Yale University and then attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio She completed her residency at the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program

ENTREPRENEUR BJ ldquoREDrdquo McCOMBS HIS WIFE CHARLINE McCOMBS AND OTHER DIGNITARIES ATTENDED a recent cocktail party at The Broadway Residences a 20-story luxury residential high-rise at the southeast corner of Broadway and East Hildebrand Avenue to celebrate the completion of the cityrsquos 18-month multimillion-dollar drainage improvement project at the intersection Red McCombs chairman and COO of McCombs Enterprises was joined by Bart Koontz president and CEO of Koontz-McCombs Jenifer Brown vice president of sales and marketing at The Broadway Residences Tiffany Pritchard director of sales at Palmilla Beach Resort and Golf Club and residents and their guests Koontz-McCombs developed The Broadway Residences 4242 Broadway

SIBLING RIVALRY Alamo Heights High School graduates and brothers David Ryan Garza 22 and a senior at Tylerrsquos Texas College and Houston Baptist University sophomore Danny Garza 19 faced off on the football field Sept 20 at Rose Stadium in Tyler Danny an Alamo Heights 2013 graduate is a long snapper David who graduated from the school in 2010 is a wide receiver Houston Baptist won

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The slender middle-aged woman looks a little nervous ndash as does her husband who has come with her for moral support

Goff runs her hand gently through the womanrsquos dark hair It seems to just fall out into the stylistrsquos hand in big clumps Goff whose salon is at 362 W Sunset Road nods

ldquoA couple of weeks into chemordquo she said She tells the couple about the first

day her own hair started coming out shortly after starting chemotherapy in the wake of a double mastectomy

ldquoIt just came out in handfulsrdquo she said ldquoI tried to get my friends to help me shave my head but nobody would do it I guess they were afraid that with the chemo they might hurt me So I finally shaved it myselfrdquo

Today Goff a 10-year breast cancer survivor is giving back through her profession

The woman in her chair is here today because Goff a certified volunteer trainer with the American Cancer Societyrsquos Look GoodhellipFeel Better program offers breast-cancer patients free head-shaving wig styling and other services

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month part of a nationwide yearly campaign

to increase knowledge about the diseaseToday after assessing her new clientrsquos

hair Goff opts to crop it in a close-to-the-head cut rather than shave it

ldquoYou look real cute like that and you still have enough hair for itrdquo she said ldquoNext time you come in we may go ahead and shave it but you donrsquot need that yetrdquo

By the time the couple leave both are smiling

According to the National Cancer Institute about one in 12 American women will develop invasive breast cancer most of them after age 40 While breast cancer rates have dropped in the past few years nearly 23000 new cases are predicted to be diagnosed in women (along with 2360 new cases in men) this year alone

In San Antonio the highest rates of breast cancer have been documented in ZIP codes 78205 78257 and 78209 The latter is where Goff has had her cozy homelike one-woman salon for more than 30 years

Goff has many admirers including in the medical profession

ldquoIrsquove really noticed that people who believe their role in life is important and who take active responsibility for their own care tend to do betterrdquo said Dr Judith Thompson a surgeon and specialist in breast cancer with a practice in New Braunfels ldquoBobbie is that kind of personrdquo

Thompson first knew Goff as friend then as a client of the salon When the cancer arrived she became Goffrsquos physician

ldquoOne of Bobbiersquos greatest skills is bringing out the natural beauty in peoplerdquo she said ldquoShersquos an artist an entrepreneur and an active member of her community She handled her cancer very well I think the hardest part was losing clients when

Goff known for her boundless energy

On a late summer Saturday afternoon Bobbie Goff stands in a

sunny room of her salon on West Sunset Road with a new client

by SUSAN YERKES

GOFF continues from pg 01

GOFF continues on pg 26

Bobbie Goff a 10-year breast-cancer survivor offers free hair care to patients as a way to help them cope with the disease Her studio is at 362 W Sunset Road Photo by Josh Huskin

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Our newest Primary Care Clinic is now open at 3939 Medical Drive

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UT Medicine Primary Care Center Medical Drive ClinicThe Doctor is IN

Local practices offer advancements in dermatology and cosmetic proceduresby ERIC MORENO

According to the American Association of Dermatology there are more cosmetic and

dermatological procedures available for potential patients than ever before These are available for patients at in-office visits or as at-home treatments

One new technology is fractional resurfacing a laser-based technology that allows dermatologists a safer way to treat patients with severe to extensive skin damage The results increase the production of collagen the protein that chiefly makes up the fibers of skin tissue This allows for more dramatic results in the improvement of skin appearance and texture with less downtime for the patient

There are also new laser-based procedures used to treat varicose veins

a medical condition in which the veins (generally in the lower extremities) become twisted and distended with blood It can cause swelling cramping and a host of other medical conditions

ldquoAt our clinic we have a procedure that is new to our practicerdquo said Melissa Garrett of Skin Care Specialists of San Antonio 2632 Broadway Suite 401 ldquoIt is endovenous laser treatment of varicose veins This procedure reduces the need for surgical vein surgery reduces pain and recovery timerdquo

Laser technologies are also being used to treat vascular lesions such as birthmarks A trained dermatologist can determine whether a patientrsquos birthmark would be receptive to treatment infants are often eligible

Conditions such as psoriasis acne hyperpigmentation and more are now being treated with better results There have also been significant advances in cosmetic

procedures to treat aging and scarring ldquoThere have been some great

advancements in the treatments of psoriasisrdquo said Dr Christy Rainey of Dermatology of Castle Hills 1650 Lockhill Selma Road ldquoThose include new injectable treatments as well as oral medicationsrdquo

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder The most common form is plaque psoriasis It is characterized by the appearance of scale-like lesions on the skinrsquos surface and can result in psoriatic arthritis

ldquoThese new treatments can significantly improve the conditions of skin psoriasis and joint disease Often I have prescribed these and have seen miraculous improvements in patients who have never had any kind of results beforerdquo Rainey said

On the cosmetic side a number of new

fillers have been developed that replace the lost volume and shape in skin and can allow a dermatologist to sculpt an area Fillers are collagen-based materials that are injected underneath the skin Dermatologists use the fillers to fill in sunken cheeks or lines or wrinkles around the eyes and lips

ldquoTherersquos a newer type of filler called Voluma from Allerganrdquo Rainey said ldquoIt has revolutionized how we inject the deep furrows around the mouth and nose With the Voluma we inject the filler With this we inject in the upper cheeks the apple of the cheeks if you will and that helps to give you a kind of facelift without having to pay for surgery or deal with the downtime of surgical proceduresrdquo

THERE HAVE BEEN SOME GREAT ADVANCEMENTS IN THE TREATMENTS OF PSORIASIS THOSE

INCLUDE NEW INJECTABLE TREATMENTS AS WELL AS ORAL MEDICATIONS

DR CHRISTY RAINEY DERMATOLOGY OF CASTLE HILLS

DERMATOLOGY continues on pg 17

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Another common and well-known procedure is receiving injections of botulinum toxin (commonly known as Botox) which is renowned for its ability to diminish wrinkles and other facial lines

According to the AAD new manufacturers have introduced botulinum toxin formulations in recent years making pricing more

competitive and affordableIt is also highly recommended by the

AAD to seek out a certified dermatologist for all serious skin-care needs This will ensure the highest level of patient safety

ldquoWe do Botox micrographic surgery laser hair removal chemical peels and more here at our facilitiesrdquo Garrett said ldquoOur physiciansmdash Dr Paula Vogel Dr Nicole Owens and Dr Eric Greeson mdash are all board certifiedrdquo

DERMATOLOGY continues from pg 16

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For every need therersquos a diet an exercise plan a medical procedure or a device guaranteed to work

Locally there are many options available to those who want to go beyond the traditional self-orchestrated calorie-counting and gym-membership approach

Wellness coach Jeff Carrell runs the Functional Fitness Center at Alamo Heights Chiropractic Health Center 4501 McCullough Ave Suite 107 Carrell said the centers healthy weight-loss program works because itrsquos customized to the individual

ldquoI always tell people they are not

a cookie and therefore a cookie-cutter (approach) doesnrsquot necessarily work for themrdquo Carrell said

Participants take supplements which cause rapid weight loss when combined Carrell said Exercise plays a part as well

ldquoWersquore big believers in most people donrsquot move enough and even those who move a lot might not do it in a way thatrsquos most effective for them so we encourage exerciserdquo he said

Carrell said the supplement program alone can achieve weight loss without exercise However exercise makes weight loss more sustainable he added

Dr Felipe Garcia-Ghinis is a board-certified obstetrician gynecologist and the founder of Healthy Woman an OB-GYN clinic at 2632 Broadway After his brother lost more than 100

WEIGHT LOSS continues on pg 19

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WEIGHT LOSS continues from pg 18

pounds in six months Garcia-Ghinis wanted to know how he did it

ldquoI decided to try it myself before I offered it to my patientsrdquo he said After losing more than 20 pounds by going high protein Garcia-Ghinis offers a medically supervised diet utilizing foods sold through his office

Simply Slender 18730 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 106 offers an alternative to liposuction for body reshaping called i-lipo The companyrsquos website says it is medically tested and approved by the Food and Drug Administration

Megan Coleman a certified nutritional consultant said ldquoThere are no needles no downtime You come in you lie down underneath our (laser) paddles They donrsquot hurt they donrsquot zap yoursquore just lying there comfortably for 35-45 minutesrdquo

Afterwards she said the patient needs to do ldquoabout 20 minutesrdquo of exercise ldquoto work off calories released with the fatrdquo

Kurt Jacquin at SuperSlow Zone with locations at 11825 Interstate 10 West and 700 E Sonterra Blvd said the program he offers is all about strength training However he added it does contribute to weight loss Programs are set up for individuals according to whatever muscles and body parts they want to improve

ldquoWe donrsquot do a typical rep as you would see in a normal gym or fitness centerrdquo Jacquin said ldquoWhat we do is

a 10-second positive (contracting the muscle as in curling a weight up) and a 10-second negative (extending the muscle as in lowering the weight)rdquo

Each curl takes 20 secondsldquoSo we really donrsquot care about the number

of reps you do we time the muscle for how much work it actually doesrdquo he added

For some surgery brings about a change for the better Gerald Townsend 70 a professor at Texas AampM University-San Antonio found a new lease on life

ldquoMy gastric sleeve improved my life immeasurablyrdquo he said At 90 pounds lighter his diabetes disappeared and with it the need for expensive drugs ldquoI believe I have added 20 years of quality life with the surgery My wife Barbara had the same surgery We now eat less than half what we did three years ago The benefit comes in quality of life and in the pocketbookrdquo

With so many options to choose from itrsquos easy to get confused However there are some basic truths to remember The website for the Presidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition (wwwfitnessgov) offers guidelines

There are other approaches to weight loss as well

Yacon syrup promoted by television personality Dr Mehmet Oz contains a substance the taste buds recognize

as sweet But supposedly 40 to 50 percent of the syrup is made up of fructooligosaccharide ndash sugar molecules connected in a way that renders them unrecognizable by the digestive system making it a low-calorie alternative to sugar

The real magic happens in the large intestine where the saccharides ldquofeed the friendly bacteria in the digestive systemrdquo leading to weight loss

Science Daily wrote on Sept 3 that scientists at The University of Manchester in England theorize resetting a cluster of nerves in the center of the brain known as the ldquobody clockrdquo could lead to banishing excess pounds and inches without surgery The study is using ldquoclock logicrdquo to treat diabetes Patients eat sleep and take medication at times that fit with their body clock in a bid to control the disease

Then there are the drugs ndash some already on the market some still in trials

Contrave also known as NB32 is the name of the latest weight-loss drug seeking FDA approval Trial participants said Contrave improved their moods as well as their looks Maybe thatrsquos because one of its main components is widely used as an antidepressant

There are other weight-loss drugs already on the market but most carry dire warnings regarding side effects

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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis mdash or LASIK mdash surgery was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1999 and since then millions of people have chosen this option

Since its approval LASIK has undergone many incarnations and spawned a plethora of related treatments Thanks to the 21st centuryrsquos constantly evolving technology there are now so many LASIK options the information can quickly become quite overwhelming

Alternatives to traditional LASIK include Epi-LASIK Wavefront-guided LASIK and IntraLase and LASIK for presbyopia Other vision-correction procedures include photorefractive keratectomy or PRK laser epithelial keratomileusis or LASEK intra-ocular lens or IOL surgery automated lamellar keratoplasty or ALK Descemetrsquos stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty or DSAEK and Descemetrsquos membrane endothelial keratoplasty or DMEK

Confused yetSimply put LASIK permanently

reshapes the cornea using a laser During this straightforward procedure the surgeon creates a thin circular flap in the cornea and folds it back in order to access and then reshape the corneal tissue underneath After that the flap is replaced and serves as a natural bandage

Epi-LASIK utilizes an instrument called an epi-keratome Wavefront-guided LASIK

is yet another choice that helps with loss of night vision after surgery (a common problem with some LASIK patients)

Still another method IntraLase is sometimes called ldquoAll Laserrdquo or ldquoBladeless LASIKrdquo because the flap is created using a laser as opposed to a manual blade These procedures have proven most effective for patients with myopia (near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far-sightedness)

Sometimes LASIK is performed with one eye corrected for distance and the other for near vision as a remedy for presbyopia Presbyopia the familiar side effect for many after turning 45 causes loss of focus when reading close-up or fine print

But LASIK is not the only game in town There is much more to corrective-vision surgery than meets the eye PRK involves the removal of the cornearsquos outer layer and reshaping the cornea without making a flap With PRK surgery healing takes a few days longer than LASIK

LASEK is similar to PRK but a finer blade called a trephine is used and the cornearsquos outer layer remains This technique has been found to work best on individuals with thin corneas

Yet another vision-correction option is ALK eye surgery which is usually reserved for severe cases of near- and far-sightedness

The most common treatment for

cataracts is IOL surgery A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that affects vision usually related to aging During IOL surgery the cloudy lens is removed or cleaned out and replaced by a clear manmade lens Different forms of IOL surgery include clear lens extraction or CLE and refractive lens extraction known as RLE

There have even been recent advancements in cornea transplants New revolutionary procedures include DSAEK and DMEK During these outpatient procedures the patientrsquos diseased tissue is dissected and replaced with precut donor tissue provided by organ donors

In a recent Consumer Reports survey satisfaction with the surgeon was the biggest barometer for long-term success mdash so choose wisely

In addition the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that more than 90 percent of LASIK patients obtained 2020 vision after surgery are quite thrilled with the results and report seeing their glasses as half full (and living all alone in the drawer next to their contact lenses)

The eyes have it New developments in vision-correction surgeryby CAROLE MILLER

Vision-correction surgery has made some significant improvements since

June 1989 when Dr Gholam A Peyman was granted the first laser-vision surgery patent

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By November the Police Department will have had the cameras for more than a year Five body cameras were bought in July 2013 to be field tested and five more in November of that year city officials said

Officers said the small body-mounted cameras have proven highly effective in recording incidents involving a police presence and encounters with the public

ldquoWe find that they are a useful toolrdquo said Assistant Police Chief Cindy Pruitt ldquoOur officers have a good rapport with the

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01

Cameras can bolster or disprove complaints against officers

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Questions about police conduct in Ferguson

Missouri could pressure departments nationwide to equip all officers with body cameras but Alamo Heights is already ahead of the curve

citizens to begin with Now everything is on video When wersquore conducting a traffic stop when someone has called the police for any reason thatrsquos going to be on videordquo

There are 22 officers on the force and the cameras are mandatory for those on patrol

The body cameras have gained more acceptance across the country from various law enforcement agencies though not all departments use them or are required to use them

Wearing body cameras varies from department to department and from agency to agency according to John Moritz a spokesman for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas

CLEAT is an umbrella organization that represents Texas police officers in legal and employment matters

ldquoCLEAT believes that most decisions involving what equipment that officers should be required to use or not use are best left to the local law enforcement agencies and police officersrsquo organizations that work closely with their communitiesrdquo Moritz said ldquoThey are the ones that are close to their communities and they know what their communities want expect and deserverdquo

Discussions nationwide about requiring police to use body cams have been

BODY CAMS continues on pg 22

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sparked by the controversial shooting death Aug 19 of Michael Brown a black 18-year-old by an Anglo officer in Ferguson It was later revealed Brown was wanted for questioning in a robbery

The officer-involved shooting prompted several nights of violence and looting and sparked a national debate about officersrsquo interaction with communities of color

No body cam was available when Brown was shot but speculation about what may have happened has gone all the way to Capitol Hill where some in Congress are pushing for more police departments to use the devices

According to to the National Association of Police Organizations US Rep Adam Schiff D-California recently announced he is circulating a letter among his congressional colleagues that will be sent to US Attorney General Eric Holder The letter urges the Department of Justice to ldquohelp fund local police departmentsrsquo purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency decrease tensions between police and community members and create a record of eventsrdquo

NAPO officials who met with Schiff said ldquoBody-camera requirement decisions should be made on an agency-by-agency basisrdquo

In Alamo Heights the small cameras

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01 are easily clipped on the sleeves vests or shirt seams of an officerrsquos uniform

ldquoI havenrsquot heard any complaints about themrdquo said Pruitt of officers who use the devices as well as community members ldquoI think itrsquos beneficial in both directionsrdquo

ldquoI think theyrsquore beneficial to our law enforcementrdquo added Lt Dennis Kelley a 19-year veteran of the department ldquoWe have video cameras in our cars and when the officers are away from their cars it (the body camera) provides audio and visual recordings so I think they are beneficialrdquo

The body cameras have also disproven a complaint made against an officer Kelley said

ldquoThe body cam proved that the officer acted within his scope of authority and it backed the officerrsquos actions up and disproved the complaint made against themrdquo Kelley said ldquoIn that regard the officers are very thankful for themrdquo

Kelley said a body cam can also expose improper conduct on the part of an officer which could lead to corrective action

ldquoWe tried it out and we were pleased with the programs that we looked at across the country and so we implemented it into our own regular operationsrdquo Kelley said about when AHPD first began using the cameras ldquoWe havenrsquot heard anyone complain about themrdquo

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Alamo Heights police Lt Dennis Kelley displays a small body-worn camera clipped to the front of his uniform Officers say the devices provide beneficial audio and visual recordings Some members of Congress want police departments to make the cameras part of standard equipment Photo by Rudy B Ornelas

23

SMART-METER continues from pg 01

CPS officials say the smart meters are safe and downplay any claims about radiation fires or illness but Mayor Louis Cooper said Alamo Heights has sent a letter to the utility company asking for a 12-month delay on activating the devices until more research can be done

ldquoI think itrsquos really in CPSrsquo hands right nowrdquo Cooper said ldquoWe have some citizens who have expressed some questions that they want answeredrdquo

The mayor asked CPS to respond to the request within 30 days

The utility company wants to replace older analog utility meters with modern digital smart meters in homes and businesses in Alamo Heights by the end of year with a long-term plan to eventually install the devices across San Antonio The new meters would relay information wirelessly rather than requiring on-site checks by a CPS worker

Customers can choose not to have the smart meters but they will pay higher fees CPS officials said

During the Sept 22 City Council meeting several residents stepped forward to express concerns about the devices including former Councilman Elliot Weser a gastroenterologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

ldquoThe serious hazards associated with digital smart meters are abundantly documented by substantial datardquo Weser said ldquoThese meters can further erode our right to privacy by making our personal activities and habits available for monitoring control and distribution Most distressing to me as a physician are the risks and biomedical effects from the radiation associated with electromagnetic fields generated by these meters and their associated mesh-grid structurerdquo

In a phone interview prior to the meeting CPS spokesman John Moreno said smart meters are safe and are a more modern way to remotely monitor energy consumption

ldquoThe biggest concerns Irsquom hearing is that smart meters cause fires or smart

City asks for a 12-month moratoriumby BAIN SERNA

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Plans by CPS Energy to install smart meters in the city

have become a lightning rod for controversy with residents worried about health effects and leaders calling for a yearlong moratorium

SMART-METER continues on pg 25

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Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

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Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

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Last year all the stylish cowboys

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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Help My House is Haunted Itrsquos probably not really haunted but at 200 AM any noise is disturb-ing your sleep The noise is coming from the bathroom this time There is the drip drip dripping of the fau-cet Or itrsquos the toilet that ldquoflushesrdquo Fear not my Friends We are here to help We are Faucet Parts A whole-sale retail store located at 1109 Fresno San Antonio TX 78201 Itrsquos on Fresno and IH 10 about 3 miles from Wonderland Mall It is hard to believe but we have been at this location since the early 1990rsquos So back to your problems We have the parts to fix your problems We are not going to sell you a new faucet unless you want one We have the parts to fix your problems Our employees are knowledgeable and friendly and here to help you Your dripping faucet is probably a worn-down seal or cartridge Your ldquoghost flushingrdquo is probably a worn flapper It doesnrsquot matter if you have a new toilet or a not so new toilet a new faucet or a not so new faucet Chances are good we have the brand of faucet or the parts that need replacing We have over 100 different brands of faucet parts Names most of us have never heard of ldquoHard- to- find partsrdquo is our mantra Yes we have Moen Koehler American Standard If you want to replace the faucet we have many different styles from which to choose So if you are tired of running all over San Antonio and not finding the part you need come see us first Remember ldquoGo Where the Pros Gordquo Tell them Pat sent you

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she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

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GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

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Gun shop owner Edward DeWees III has opened a store at 1308 Austin Highway that offers products ranging from weapons and ammunition to portable grills for cooking the days catch Photo by Collette Orquiz

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EAT LOCALLearn about the newest neighborhood places for breakfast lunch dinner or drinks

by ROSE MARY BUDGE

STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD709 S Alamo St

For more call 375-4423 or visitwwwstarfishsacom

The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

del Carmen Fernandez make a

Starfish shines in sea of Southtown eateries

After opening mid-summer in a 100-year-old building at 709 S Alamo St Starfish Global

Seafood is making a real splash

grand finale to any meal including chocolate-pastry concoctions

Hours are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday

Bringing dishes from the surf to diners tables Starfish Global Seafood has opened in Southtown (above) and offers a range of tempting treats from the deep (left) Photos by Collette Orquiz

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1 STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD 709 S Alamo St is a new Southtown restaurant with dishes prepared by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns the establishment with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food Hours for Starfish are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday For more or reservations call 375-4423 or visit wwwstarfishsacom (See story on page 29)

2 PANZANELLA PIZZA 111 W Crockett St on the Riverwalk and 401 Pearl Parkway are planned as new downtown eateries offering artisan-style pizza and salads to go as well as wine and beer The West Crockett location is expected to open in October and the other site near the Pearl will debut in December Overseeing the menu at the new ventures is chef Luca Della

Casa who appeared on ldquoFood Network Starrdquo The owner is Chris Erck who also has Swig Martini Bar (next door to the Crockett pizzeria) The Worm Viva Tacoland and the Icehouse Hours for the West Crockett location are 11 am to 3 am daily

3 MISSION ORTHODONTICS 156 W Sunset Road Suite 100 is a new practice under Dr Bartholomew Wilson offering ldquofriendly and relaxed orthodontic care that will put you at ease while delivering the highest level of professional work possiblehellip (to) achieve and maintain a healthy aesthetic smilerdquo A complimentary consultation for Invisalign or other braces is available Hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday For more call 822-7797 check out wwwmissionorthodonticscom or visit wwwfacebookcommissionorthodontics

4 RANGER FIREARMS GUN SHOP 1308 Austin Highway has opened its doors and aims to be a ldquoone-stop shoprdquo for sportsmen and gun enthusiasts Staff members say patrons can buy a weapon as well as a hunting or a fishing license and take concealed-handgun license courses and huntersrsquo safety classes Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday For more call 822-4867 or visit httpwwwrangerfirearmsoftexascom (See story on page 28)

5 EUROPEAN WAX CENTER 255 E Basse Road Suite 1540 is now ready for business in the Alamo Quarry Market The shop offers full-body waxing which uses ldquocomfort waxrdquo that pulls only the hair not the skin ldquofor maximum comfort and less irritationrdquo according to a release Hours are noon to 6 pm Sunday 9 am to 9 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 9 pm Saturday For more call 822-2212 or visit wwwwaxcentercomtx-san-antonio-alamo-quarry or like them on Facebook at European Wax Center-Quarry

6 CYCLE HUB 1820 Nacogdoches Road is a state-of-the-art indoor cycling studio billed as the first of its kind in San Antonio It is open every day and there are even sessions for beginners Class times on weekdays are 545 am 915 am 430 pm 530 pm and 645 pm Saturday classes are 8 am 9 am 1015 am 330 pm and 430 pm On Sunday sessions are 9 am 1015 am noon 330 pm and 430 pm For more call 305-6969 or visit wwwmycyclehubcom or facebookcommycyclehub

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of Texas to participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge with more than 30 faculty and staff members participating on the first day of classes In turn St Lukersquos made a charitable contribution to fund research against the neuromuscular disease and has challenged St Jamesrsquo Episcopal School of Corpus Christi

LUCY MUNOZ has been named head volleyball coach at St Anthony Catholic High School She also is the personal skills development trainer for the SA Hornets one of the cityrsquos club volleyball teams She has coached more than 20 teams for the club Munoz is from San Antonio and is a graduate of Southside High School

NEW RESTRICTIONS ON USING WOODEN SHAKES AND WOODEN SHINGLES for roofs in Alamo Heights have been approved by the City Council after a report presented by Fire Chief Buddy Kuhn at the Sept 8 meeting The ordinance amends codes for building and building regulations officials said Kuhn indicated it will help improve the cityrsquos insurance rating and safety

MARILYN ELDRIDGE IS THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE TERRELL HILLS CITY COUNCIL which recently appointed her to

the Place 4 slot after Michelle Brady mdash a resident of the city for nearly three decades mdash stepped down Brady is moving outside of the city limits During the municipal elections in May Brady unsuccessfully ran for the mayorrsquos seat losing to then-Councilwoman Anne Balantyne According to officials Eldridge is a former president of The Junior League of San Antonio Inc and has also been involved with the Battle of Flowers Association a local womenrsquos center the San Antonio Bar Association Trinity University Fine Arts Center Southwest Foundation Forum San Antonio Symphony League Planned Parenthood of San Antonio and the Fiesta San Antonio Commission

TRUSTEES WITH THE ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT have approved a $653 million budget for the 2014-15 academic year which includes a 2 percent salary increase for all district employees and sets a beginning teacherrsquos pay at $49000 a rise from $47300 officials said The overall property-tax rate is also going down officials said from last yearrsquos $1218 per $100 valuation to $1205

GARNER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TOOK THE SPOTLIGHT at a recent board meeting

LOWDOWN continues from pg 12

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of the North East Independent School District leading trustees executive staff and guests with the invocation and the pledge Eighth-grader Amiya Ward started things off with the thought for the evening She is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and choir and takes Pre-Advanced Placement courses She was joined by her mother Kisha Ward Fellow eighth-grade student Michael Ellis led the pledge to the US and Texas flags He is also in the NJHS participates in Theater Arts and Peer Assistance Leadership and takes Pre-AP courses His parents Peter Ellis and Susan Mengden accompanied him to the meeting

DR AMY ELIZABETH ARNO SHIVONE HAS JOINED THE STAFF AT CHRISTUS FAMILY MEDICINE-ALAMO HEIGHTS the health care ministry announced Shivone is a native of San Antonio and graduated from Alamo Heights High School Officials said she is a board-certified family medicine physician She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Yale University and then attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio She completed her residency at the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program

ENTREPRENEUR BJ ldquoREDrdquo McCOMBS HIS WIFE CHARLINE McCOMBS AND OTHER DIGNITARIES ATTENDED a recent cocktail party at The Broadway Residences a 20-story luxury residential high-rise at the southeast corner of Broadway and East Hildebrand Avenue to celebrate the completion of the cityrsquos 18-month multimillion-dollar drainage improvement project at the intersection Red McCombs chairman and COO of McCombs Enterprises was joined by Bart Koontz president and CEO of Koontz-McCombs Jenifer Brown vice president of sales and marketing at The Broadway Residences Tiffany Pritchard director of sales at Palmilla Beach Resort and Golf Club and residents and their guests Koontz-McCombs developed The Broadway Residences 4242 Broadway

SIBLING RIVALRY Alamo Heights High School graduates and brothers David Ryan Garza 22 and a senior at Tylerrsquos Texas College and Houston Baptist University sophomore Danny Garza 19 faced off on the football field Sept 20 at Rose Stadium in Tyler Danny an Alamo Heights 2013 graduate is a long snapper David who graduated from the school in 2010 is a wide receiver Houston Baptist won

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The slender middle-aged woman looks a little nervous ndash as does her husband who has come with her for moral support

Goff runs her hand gently through the womanrsquos dark hair It seems to just fall out into the stylistrsquos hand in big clumps Goff whose salon is at 362 W Sunset Road nods

ldquoA couple of weeks into chemordquo she said She tells the couple about the first

day her own hair started coming out shortly after starting chemotherapy in the wake of a double mastectomy

ldquoIt just came out in handfulsrdquo she said ldquoI tried to get my friends to help me shave my head but nobody would do it I guess they were afraid that with the chemo they might hurt me So I finally shaved it myselfrdquo

Today Goff a 10-year breast cancer survivor is giving back through her profession

The woman in her chair is here today because Goff a certified volunteer trainer with the American Cancer Societyrsquos Look GoodhellipFeel Better program offers breast-cancer patients free head-shaving wig styling and other services

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month part of a nationwide yearly campaign

to increase knowledge about the diseaseToday after assessing her new clientrsquos

hair Goff opts to crop it in a close-to-the-head cut rather than shave it

ldquoYou look real cute like that and you still have enough hair for itrdquo she said ldquoNext time you come in we may go ahead and shave it but you donrsquot need that yetrdquo

By the time the couple leave both are smiling

According to the National Cancer Institute about one in 12 American women will develop invasive breast cancer most of them after age 40 While breast cancer rates have dropped in the past few years nearly 23000 new cases are predicted to be diagnosed in women (along with 2360 new cases in men) this year alone

In San Antonio the highest rates of breast cancer have been documented in ZIP codes 78205 78257 and 78209 The latter is where Goff has had her cozy homelike one-woman salon for more than 30 years

Goff has many admirers including in the medical profession

ldquoIrsquove really noticed that people who believe their role in life is important and who take active responsibility for their own care tend to do betterrdquo said Dr Judith Thompson a surgeon and specialist in breast cancer with a practice in New Braunfels ldquoBobbie is that kind of personrdquo

Thompson first knew Goff as friend then as a client of the salon When the cancer arrived she became Goffrsquos physician

ldquoOne of Bobbiersquos greatest skills is bringing out the natural beauty in peoplerdquo she said ldquoShersquos an artist an entrepreneur and an active member of her community She handled her cancer very well I think the hardest part was losing clients when

Goff known for her boundless energy

On a late summer Saturday afternoon Bobbie Goff stands in a

sunny room of her salon on West Sunset Road with a new client

by SUSAN YERKES

GOFF continues from pg 01

GOFF continues on pg 26

Bobbie Goff a 10-year breast-cancer survivor offers free hair care to patients as a way to help them cope with the disease Her studio is at 362 W Sunset Road Photo by Josh Huskin

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Local practices offer advancements in dermatology and cosmetic proceduresby ERIC MORENO

According to the American Association of Dermatology there are more cosmetic and

dermatological procedures available for potential patients than ever before These are available for patients at in-office visits or as at-home treatments

One new technology is fractional resurfacing a laser-based technology that allows dermatologists a safer way to treat patients with severe to extensive skin damage The results increase the production of collagen the protein that chiefly makes up the fibers of skin tissue This allows for more dramatic results in the improvement of skin appearance and texture with less downtime for the patient

There are also new laser-based procedures used to treat varicose veins

a medical condition in which the veins (generally in the lower extremities) become twisted and distended with blood It can cause swelling cramping and a host of other medical conditions

ldquoAt our clinic we have a procedure that is new to our practicerdquo said Melissa Garrett of Skin Care Specialists of San Antonio 2632 Broadway Suite 401 ldquoIt is endovenous laser treatment of varicose veins This procedure reduces the need for surgical vein surgery reduces pain and recovery timerdquo

Laser technologies are also being used to treat vascular lesions such as birthmarks A trained dermatologist can determine whether a patientrsquos birthmark would be receptive to treatment infants are often eligible

Conditions such as psoriasis acne hyperpigmentation and more are now being treated with better results There have also been significant advances in cosmetic

procedures to treat aging and scarring ldquoThere have been some great

advancements in the treatments of psoriasisrdquo said Dr Christy Rainey of Dermatology of Castle Hills 1650 Lockhill Selma Road ldquoThose include new injectable treatments as well as oral medicationsrdquo

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder The most common form is plaque psoriasis It is characterized by the appearance of scale-like lesions on the skinrsquos surface and can result in psoriatic arthritis

ldquoThese new treatments can significantly improve the conditions of skin psoriasis and joint disease Often I have prescribed these and have seen miraculous improvements in patients who have never had any kind of results beforerdquo Rainey said

On the cosmetic side a number of new

fillers have been developed that replace the lost volume and shape in skin and can allow a dermatologist to sculpt an area Fillers are collagen-based materials that are injected underneath the skin Dermatologists use the fillers to fill in sunken cheeks or lines or wrinkles around the eyes and lips

ldquoTherersquos a newer type of filler called Voluma from Allerganrdquo Rainey said ldquoIt has revolutionized how we inject the deep furrows around the mouth and nose With the Voluma we inject the filler With this we inject in the upper cheeks the apple of the cheeks if you will and that helps to give you a kind of facelift without having to pay for surgery or deal with the downtime of surgical proceduresrdquo

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INCLUDE NEW INJECTABLE TREATMENTS AS WELL AS ORAL MEDICATIONS

DR CHRISTY RAINEY DERMATOLOGY OF CASTLE HILLS

DERMATOLOGY continues on pg 17

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Another common and well-known procedure is receiving injections of botulinum toxin (commonly known as Botox) which is renowned for its ability to diminish wrinkles and other facial lines

According to the AAD new manufacturers have introduced botulinum toxin formulations in recent years making pricing more

competitive and affordableIt is also highly recommended by the

AAD to seek out a certified dermatologist for all serious skin-care needs This will ensure the highest level of patient safety

ldquoWe do Botox micrographic surgery laser hair removal chemical peels and more here at our facilitiesrdquo Garrett said ldquoOur physiciansmdash Dr Paula Vogel Dr Nicole Owens and Dr Eric Greeson mdash are all board certifiedrdquo

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Locally there are many options available to those who want to go beyond the traditional self-orchestrated calorie-counting and gym-membership approach

Wellness coach Jeff Carrell runs the Functional Fitness Center at Alamo Heights Chiropractic Health Center 4501 McCullough Ave Suite 107 Carrell said the centers healthy weight-loss program works because itrsquos customized to the individual

ldquoI always tell people they are not

a cookie and therefore a cookie-cutter (approach) doesnrsquot necessarily work for themrdquo Carrell said

Participants take supplements which cause rapid weight loss when combined Carrell said Exercise plays a part as well

ldquoWersquore big believers in most people donrsquot move enough and even those who move a lot might not do it in a way thatrsquos most effective for them so we encourage exerciserdquo he said

Carrell said the supplement program alone can achieve weight loss without exercise However exercise makes weight loss more sustainable he added

Dr Felipe Garcia-Ghinis is a board-certified obstetrician gynecologist and the founder of Healthy Woman an OB-GYN clinic at 2632 Broadway After his brother lost more than 100

WEIGHT LOSS continues on pg 19

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WEIGHT LOSS continues from pg 18

pounds in six months Garcia-Ghinis wanted to know how he did it

ldquoI decided to try it myself before I offered it to my patientsrdquo he said After losing more than 20 pounds by going high protein Garcia-Ghinis offers a medically supervised diet utilizing foods sold through his office

Simply Slender 18730 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 106 offers an alternative to liposuction for body reshaping called i-lipo The companyrsquos website says it is medically tested and approved by the Food and Drug Administration

Megan Coleman a certified nutritional consultant said ldquoThere are no needles no downtime You come in you lie down underneath our (laser) paddles They donrsquot hurt they donrsquot zap yoursquore just lying there comfortably for 35-45 minutesrdquo

Afterwards she said the patient needs to do ldquoabout 20 minutesrdquo of exercise ldquoto work off calories released with the fatrdquo

Kurt Jacquin at SuperSlow Zone with locations at 11825 Interstate 10 West and 700 E Sonterra Blvd said the program he offers is all about strength training However he added it does contribute to weight loss Programs are set up for individuals according to whatever muscles and body parts they want to improve

ldquoWe donrsquot do a typical rep as you would see in a normal gym or fitness centerrdquo Jacquin said ldquoWhat we do is

a 10-second positive (contracting the muscle as in curling a weight up) and a 10-second negative (extending the muscle as in lowering the weight)rdquo

Each curl takes 20 secondsldquoSo we really donrsquot care about the number

of reps you do we time the muscle for how much work it actually doesrdquo he added

For some surgery brings about a change for the better Gerald Townsend 70 a professor at Texas AampM University-San Antonio found a new lease on life

ldquoMy gastric sleeve improved my life immeasurablyrdquo he said At 90 pounds lighter his diabetes disappeared and with it the need for expensive drugs ldquoI believe I have added 20 years of quality life with the surgery My wife Barbara had the same surgery We now eat less than half what we did three years ago The benefit comes in quality of life and in the pocketbookrdquo

With so many options to choose from itrsquos easy to get confused However there are some basic truths to remember The website for the Presidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition (wwwfitnessgov) offers guidelines

There are other approaches to weight loss as well

Yacon syrup promoted by television personality Dr Mehmet Oz contains a substance the taste buds recognize

as sweet But supposedly 40 to 50 percent of the syrup is made up of fructooligosaccharide ndash sugar molecules connected in a way that renders them unrecognizable by the digestive system making it a low-calorie alternative to sugar

The real magic happens in the large intestine where the saccharides ldquofeed the friendly bacteria in the digestive systemrdquo leading to weight loss

Science Daily wrote on Sept 3 that scientists at The University of Manchester in England theorize resetting a cluster of nerves in the center of the brain known as the ldquobody clockrdquo could lead to banishing excess pounds and inches without surgery The study is using ldquoclock logicrdquo to treat diabetes Patients eat sleep and take medication at times that fit with their body clock in a bid to control the disease

Then there are the drugs ndash some already on the market some still in trials

Contrave also known as NB32 is the name of the latest weight-loss drug seeking FDA approval Trial participants said Contrave improved their moods as well as their looks Maybe thatrsquos because one of its main components is widely used as an antidepressant

There are other weight-loss drugs already on the market but most carry dire warnings regarding side effects

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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis mdash or LASIK mdash surgery was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1999 and since then millions of people have chosen this option

Since its approval LASIK has undergone many incarnations and spawned a plethora of related treatments Thanks to the 21st centuryrsquos constantly evolving technology there are now so many LASIK options the information can quickly become quite overwhelming

Alternatives to traditional LASIK include Epi-LASIK Wavefront-guided LASIK and IntraLase and LASIK for presbyopia Other vision-correction procedures include photorefractive keratectomy or PRK laser epithelial keratomileusis or LASEK intra-ocular lens or IOL surgery automated lamellar keratoplasty or ALK Descemetrsquos stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty or DSAEK and Descemetrsquos membrane endothelial keratoplasty or DMEK

Confused yetSimply put LASIK permanently

reshapes the cornea using a laser During this straightforward procedure the surgeon creates a thin circular flap in the cornea and folds it back in order to access and then reshape the corneal tissue underneath After that the flap is replaced and serves as a natural bandage

Epi-LASIK utilizes an instrument called an epi-keratome Wavefront-guided LASIK

is yet another choice that helps with loss of night vision after surgery (a common problem with some LASIK patients)

Still another method IntraLase is sometimes called ldquoAll Laserrdquo or ldquoBladeless LASIKrdquo because the flap is created using a laser as opposed to a manual blade These procedures have proven most effective for patients with myopia (near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far-sightedness)

Sometimes LASIK is performed with one eye corrected for distance and the other for near vision as a remedy for presbyopia Presbyopia the familiar side effect for many after turning 45 causes loss of focus when reading close-up or fine print

But LASIK is not the only game in town There is much more to corrective-vision surgery than meets the eye PRK involves the removal of the cornearsquos outer layer and reshaping the cornea without making a flap With PRK surgery healing takes a few days longer than LASIK

LASEK is similar to PRK but a finer blade called a trephine is used and the cornearsquos outer layer remains This technique has been found to work best on individuals with thin corneas

Yet another vision-correction option is ALK eye surgery which is usually reserved for severe cases of near- and far-sightedness

The most common treatment for

cataracts is IOL surgery A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that affects vision usually related to aging During IOL surgery the cloudy lens is removed or cleaned out and replaced by a clear manmade lens Different forms of IOL surgery include clear lens extraction or CLE and refractive lens extraction known as RLE

There have even been recent advancements in cornea transplants New revolutionary procedures include DSAEK and DMEK During these outpatient procedures the patientrsquos diseased tissue is dissected and replaced with precut donor tissue provided by organ donors

In a recent Consumer Reports survey satisfaction with the surgeon was the biggest barometer for long-term success mdash so choose wisely

In addition the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that more than 90 percent of LASIK patients obtained 2020 vision after surgery are quite thrilled with the results and report seeing their glasses as half full (and living all alone in the drawer next to their contact lenses)

The eyes have it New developments in vision-correction surgeryby CAROLE MILLER

Vision-correction surgery has made some significant improvements since

June 1989 when Dr Gholam A Peyman was granted the first laser-vision surgery patent

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By November the Police Department will have had the cameras for more than a year Five body cameras were bought in July 2013 to be field tested and five more in November of that year city officials said

Officers said the small body-mounted cameras have proven highly effective in recording incidents involving a police presence and encounters with the public

ldquoWe find that they are a useful toolrdquo said Assistant Police Chief Cindy Pruitt ldquoOur officers have a good rapport with the

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01

Cameras can bolster or disprove complaints against officers

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Questions about police conduct in Ferguson

Missouri could pressure departments nationwide to equip all officers with body cameras but Alamo Heights is already ahead of the curve

citizens to begin with Now everything is on video When wersquore conducting a traffic stop when someone has called the police for any reason thatrsquos going to be on videordquo

There are 22 officers on the force and the cameras are mandatory for those on patrol

The body cameras have gained more acceptance across the country from various law enforcement agencies though not all departments use them or are required to use them

Wearing body cameras varies from department to department and from agency to agency according to John Moritz a spokesman for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas

CLEAT is an umbrella organization that represents Texas police officers in legal and employment matters

ldquoCLEAT believes that most decisions involving what equipment that officers should be required to use or not use are best left to the local law enforcement agencies and police officersrsquo organizations that work closely with their communitiesrdquo Moritz said ldquoThey are the ones that are close to their communities and they know what their communities want expect and deserverdquo

Discussions nationwide about requiring police to use body cams have been

BODY CAMS continues on pg 22

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sparked by the controversial shooting death Aug 19 of Michael Brown a black 18-year-old by an Anglo officer in Ferguson It was later revealed Brown was wanted for questioning in a robbery

The officer-involved shooting prompted several nights of violence and looting and sparked a national debate about officersrsquo interaction with communities of color

No body cam was available when Brown was shot but speculation about what may have happened has gone all the way to Capitol Hill where some in Congress are pushing for more police departments to use the devices

According to to the National Association of Police Organizations US Rep Adam Schiff D-California recently announced he is circulating a letter among his congressional colleagues that will be sent to US Attorney General Eric Holder The letter urges the Department of Justice to ldquohelp fund local police departmentsrsquo purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency decrease tensions between police and community members and create a record of eventsrdquo

NAPO officials who met with Schiff said ldquoBody-camera requirement decisions should be made on an agency-by-agency basisrdquo

In Alamo Heights the small cameras

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01 are easily clipped on the sleeves vests or shirt seams of an officerrsquos uniform

ldquoI havenrsquot heard any complaints about themrdquo said Pruitt of officers who use the devices as well as community members ldquoI think itrsquos beneficial in both directionsrdquo

ldquoI think theyrsquore beneficial to our law enforcementrdquo added Lt Dennis Kelley a 19-year veteran of the department ldquoWe have video cameras in our cars and when the officers are away from their cars it (the body camera) provides audio and visual recordings so I think they are beneficialrdquo

The body cameras have also disproven a complaint made against an officer Kelley said

ldquoThe body cam proved that the officer acted within his scope of authority and it backed the officerrsquos actions up and disproved the complaint made against themrdquo Kelley said ldquoIn that regard the officers are very thankful for themrdquo

Kelley said a body cam can also expose improper conduct on the part of an officer which could lead to corrective action

ldquoWe tried it out and we were pleased with the programs that we looked at across the country and so we implemented it into our own regular operationsrdquo Kelley said about when AHPD first began using the cameras ldquoWe havenrsquot heard anyone complain about themrdquo

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Alamo Heights police Lt Dennis Kelley displays a small body-worn camera clipped to the front of his uniform Officers say the devices provide beneficial audio and visual recordings Some members of Congress want police departments to make the cameras part of standard equipment Photo by Rudy B Ornelas

23

SMART-METER continues from pg 01

CPS officials say the smart meters are safe and downplay any claims about radiation fires or illness but Mayor Louis Cooper said Alamo Heights has sent a letter to the utility company asking for a 12-month delay on activating the devices until more research can be done

ldquoI think itrsquos really in CPSrsquo hands right nowrdquo Cooper said ldquoWe have some citizens who have expressed some questions that they want answeredrdquo

The mayor asked CPS to respond to the request within 30 days

The utility company wants to replace older analog utility meters with modern digital smart meters in homes and businesses in Alamo Heights by the end of year with a long-term plan to eventually install the devices across San Antonio The new meters would relay information wirelessly rather than requiring on-site checks by a CPS worker

Customers can choose not to have the smart meters but they will pay higher fees CPS officials said

During the Sept 22 City Council meeting several residents stepped forward to express concerns about the devices including former Councilman Elliot Weser a gastroenterologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

ldquoThe serious hazards associated with digital smart meters are abundantly documented by substantial datardquo Weser said ldquoThese meters can further erode our right to privacy by making our personal activities and habits available for monitoring control and distribution Most distressing to me as a physician are the risks and biomedical effects from the radiation associated with electromagnetic fields generated by these meters and their associated mesh-grid structurerdquo

In a phone interview prior to the meeting CPS spokesman John Moreno said smart meters are safe and are a more modern way to remotely monitor energy consumption

ldquoThe biggest concerns Irsquom hearing is that smart meters cause fires or smart

City asks for a 12-month moratoriumby BAIN SERNA

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Plans by CPS Energy to install smart meters in the city

have become a lightning rod for controversy with residents worried about health effects and leaders calling for a yearlong moratorium

SMART-METER continues on pg 25

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Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

Oscar Wilde once said ldquoYou can never be overdressed or overeducatedrdquo

Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

The Wildest Auction in the West is Boysvillersquos largest fundraiser as well as the harbinger of new Western trends since it is traditionally the first Western-themed party of the social season

Last year all the stylish cowboys

and cowgirls raised $410000 in one night to provide for the children living at Boysville which offers physical spiritual mental and social assistance to youths who are victims of abuse

The Town Club end-of-summer pool party always signals the end of

the fabulous summer season This year the theme was Palm Beach

Chic Guests braved the heat wearing cool linen and gathered around the pool at the San Antonio Country Club for delicious food with cocktails that flowed almost as freely as the pool fountain

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

RANGER FIREAMS GUN SHOP1308 Austin Highway

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EAT LOCALLearn about the newest neighborhood places for breakfast lunch dinner or drinks

by ROSE MARY BUDGE

STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD709 S Alamo St

For more call 375-4423 or visitwwwstarfishsacom

The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

del Carmen Fernandez make a

Starfish shines in sea of Southtown eateries

After opening mid-summer in a 100-year-old building at 709 S Alamo St Starfish Global

Seafood is making a real splash

grand finale to any meal including chocolate-pastry concoctions

Hours are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday

Bringing dishes from the surf to diners tables Starfish Global Seafood has opened in Southtown (above) and offers a range of tempting treats from the deep (left) Photos by Collette Orquiz

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of Texas to participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge with more than 30 faculty and staff members participating on the first day of classes In turn St Lukersquos made a charitable contribution to fund research against the neuromuscular disease and has challenged St Jamesrsquo Episcopal School of Corpus Christi

LUCY MUNOZ has been named head volleyball coach at St Anthony Catholic High School She also is the personal skills development trainer for the SA Hornets one of the cityrsquos club volleyball teams She has coached more than 20 teams for the club Munoz is from San Antonio and is a graduate of Southside High School

NEW RESTRICTIONS ON USING WOODEN SHAKES AND WOODEN SHINGLES for roofs in Alamo Heights have been approved by the City Council after a report presented by Fire Chief Buddy Kuhn at the Sept 8 meeting The ordinance amends codes for building and building regulations officials said Kuhn indicated it will help improve the cityrsquos insurance rating and safety

MARILYN ELDRIDGE IS THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE TERRELL HILLS CITY COUNCIL which recently appointed her to

the Place 4 slot after Michelle Brady mdash a resident of the city for nearly three decades mdash stepped down Brady is moving outside of the city limits During the municipal elections in May Brady unsuccessfully ran for the mayorrsquos seat losing to then-Councilwoman Anne Balantyne According to officials Eldridge is a former president of The Junior League of San Antonio Inc and has also been involved with the Battle of Flowers Association a local womenrsquos center the San Antonio Bar Association Trinity University Fine Arts Center Southwest Foundation Forum San Antonio Symphony League Planned Parenthood of San Antonio and the Fiesta San Antonio Commission

TRUSTEES WITH THE ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT have approved a $653 million budget for the 2014-15 academic year which includes a 2 percent salary increase for all district employees and sets a beginning teacherrsquos pay at $49000 a rise from $47300 officials said The overall property-tax rate is also going down officials said from last yearrsquos $1218 per $100 valuation to $1205

GARNER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TOOK THE SPOTLIGHT at a recent board meeting

LOWDOWN continues from pg 12

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DR AMY ELIZABETH ARNO SHIVONE HAS JOINED THE STAFF AT CHRISTUS FAMILY MEDICINE-ALAMO HEIGHTS the health care ministry announced Shivone is a native of San Antonio and graduated from Alamo Heights High School Officials said she is a board-certified family medicine physician She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Yale University and then attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio She completed her residency at the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program

ENTREPRENEUR BJ ldquoREDrdquo McCOMBS HIS WIFE CHARLINE McCOMBS AND OTHER DIGNITARIES ATTENDED a recent cocktail party at The Broadway Residences a 20-story luxury residential high-rise at the southeast corner of Broadway and East Hildebrand Avenue to celebrate the completion of the cityrsquos 18-month multimillion-dollar drainage improvement project at the intersection Red McCombs chairman and COO of McCombs Enterprises was joined by Bart Koontz president and CEO of Koontz-McCombs Jenifer Brown vice president of sales and marketing at The Broadway Residences Tiffany Pritchard director of sales at Palmilla Beach Resort and Golf Club and residents and their guests Koontz-McCombs developed The Broadway Residences 4242 Broadway

SIBLING RIVALRY Alamo Heights High School graduates and brothers David Ryan Garza 22 and a senior at Tylerrsquos Texas College and Houston Baptist University sophomore Danny Garza 19 faced off on the football field Sept 20 at Rose Stadium in Tyler Danny an Alamo Heights 2013 graduate is a long snapper David who graduated from the school in 2010 is a wide receiver Houston Baptist won

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The slender middle-aged woman looks a little nervous ndash as does her husband who has come with her for moral support

Goff runs her hand gently through the womanrsquos dark hair It seems to just fall out into the stylistrsquos hand in big clumps Goff whose salon is at 362 W Sunset Road nods

ldquoA couple of weeks into chemordquo she said She tells the couple about the first

day her own hair started coming out shortly after starting chemotherapy in the wake of a double mastectomy

ldquoIt just came out in handfulsrdquo she said ldquoI tried to get my friends to help me shave my head but nobody would do it I guess they were afraid that with the chemo they might hurt me So I finally shaved it myselfrdquo

Today Goff a 10-year breast cancer survivor is giving back through her profession

The woman in her chair is here today because Goff a certified volunteer trainer with the American Cancer Societyrsquos Look GoodhellipFeel Better program offers breast-cancer patients free head-shaving wig styling and other services

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month part of a nationwide yearly campaign

to increase knowledge about the diseaseToday after assessing her new clientrsquos

hair Goff opts to crop it in a close-to-the-head cut rather than shave it

ldquoYou look real cute like that and you still have enough hair for itrdquo she said ldquoNext time you come in we may go ahead and shave it but you donrsquot need that yetrdquo

By the time the couple leave both are smiling

According to the National Cancer Institute about one in 12 American women will develop invasive breast cancer most of them after age 40 While breast cancer rates have dropped in the past few years nearly 23000 new cases are predicted to be diagnosed in women (along with 2360 new cases in men) this year alone

In San Antonio the highest rates of breast cancer have been documented in ZIP codes 78205 78257 and 78209 The latter is where Goff has had her cozy homelike one-woman salon for more than 30 years

Goff has many admirers including in the medical profession

ldquoIrsquove really noticed that people who believe their role in life is important and who take active responsibility for their own care tend to do betterrdquo said Dr Judith Thompson a surgeon and specialist in breast cancer with a practice in New Braunfels ldquoBobbie is that kind of personrdquo

Thompson first knew Goff as friend then as a client of the salon When the cancer arrived she became Goffrsquos physician

ldquoOne of Bobbiersquos greatest skills is bringing out the natural beauty in peoplerdquo she said ldquoShersquos an artist an entrepreneur and an active member of her community She handled her cancer very well I think the hardest part was losing clients when

Goff known for her boundless energy

On a late summer Saturday afternoon Bobbie Goff stands in a

sunny room of her salon on West Sunset Road with a new client

by SUSAN YERKES

GOFF continues from pg 01

GOFF continues on pg 26

Bobbie Goff a 10-year breast-cancer survivor offers free hair care to patients as a way to help them cope with the disease Her studio is at 362 W Sunset Road Photo by Josh Huskin

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Local practices offer advancements in dermatology and cosmetic proceduresby ERIC MORENO

According to the American Association of Dermatology there are more cosmetic and

dermatological procedures available for potential patients than ever before These are available for patients at in-office visits or as at-home treatments

One new technology is fractional resurfacing a laser-based technology that allows dermatologists a safer way to treat patients with severe to extensive skin damage The results increase the production of collagen the protein that chiefly makes up the fibers of skin tissue This allows for more dramatic results in the improvement of skin appearance and texture with less downtime for the patient

There are also new laser-based procedures used to treat varicose veins

a medical condition in which the veins (generally in the lower extremities) become twisted and distended with blood It can cause swelling cramping and a host of other medical conditions

ldquoAt our clinic we have a procedure that is new to our practicerdquo said Melissa Garrett of Skin Care Specialists of San Antonio 2632 Broadway Suite 401 ldquoIt is endovenous laser treatment of varicose veins This procedure reduces the need for surgical vein surgery reduces pain and recovery timerdquo

Laser technologies are also being used to treat vascular lesions such as birthmarks A trained dermatologist can determine whether a patientrsquos birthmark would be receptive to treatment infants are often eligible

Conditions such as psoriasis acne hyperpigmentation and more are now being treated with better results There have also been significant advances in cosmetic

procedures to treat aging and scarring ldquoThere have been some great

advancements in the treatments of psoriasisrdquo said Dr Christy Rainey of Dermatology of Castle Hills 1650 Lockhill Selma Road ldquoThose include new injectable treatments as well as oral medicationsrdquo

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder The most common form is plaque psoriasis It is characterized by the appearance of scale-like lesions on the skinrsquos surface and can result in psoriatic arthritis

ldquoThese new treatments can significantly improve the conditions of skin psoriasis and joint disease Often I have prescribed these and have seen miraculous improvements in patients who have never had any kind of results beforerdquo Rainey said

On the cosmetic side a number of new

fillers have been developed that replace the lost volume and shape in skin and can allow a dermatologist to sculpt an area Fillers are collagen-based materials that are injected underneath the skin Dermatologists use the fillers to fill in sunken cheeks or lines or wrinkles around the eyes and lips

ldquoTherersquos a newer type of filler called Voluma from Allerganrdquo Rainey said ldquoIt has revolutionized how we inject the deep furrows around the mouth and nose With the Voluma we inject the filler With this we inject in the upper cheeks the apple of the cheeks if you will and that helps to give you a kind of facelift without having to pay for surgery or deal with the downtime of surgical proceduresrdquo

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INCLUDE NEW INJECTABLE TREATMENTS AS WELL AS ORAL MEDICATIONS

DR CHRISTY RAINEY DERMATOLOGY OF CASTLE HILLS

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Another common and well-known procedure is receiving injections of botulinum toxin (commonly known as Botox) which is renowned for its ability to diminish wrinkles and other facial lines

According to the AAD new manufacturers have introduced botulinum toxin formulations in recent years making pricing more

competitive and affordableIt is also highly recommended by the

AAD to seek out a certified dermatologist for all serious skin-care needs This will ensure the highest level of patient safety

ldquoWe do Botox micrographic surgery laser hair removal chemical peels and more here at our facilitiesrdquo Garrett said ldquoOur physiciansmdash Dr Paula Vogel Dr Nicole Owens and Dr Eric Greeson mdash are all board certifiedrdquo

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Locally there are many options available to those who want to go beyond the traditional self-orchestrated calorie-counting and gym-membership approach

Wellness coach Jeff Carrell runs the Functional Fitness Center at Alamo Heights Chiropractic Health Center 4501 McCullough Ave Suite 107 Carrell said the centers healthy weight-loss program works because itrsquos customized to the individual

ldquoI always tell people they are not

a cookie and therefore a cookie-cutter (approach) doesnrsquot necessarily work for themrdquo Carrell said

Participants take supplements which cause rapid weight loss when combined Carrell said Exercise plays a part as well

ldquoWersquore big believers in most people donrsquot move enough and even those who move a lot might not do it in a way thatrsquos most effective for them so we encourage exerciserdquo he said

Carrell said the supplement program alone can achieve weight loss without exercise However exercise makes weight loss more sustainable he added

Dr Felipe Garcia-Ghinis is a board-certified obstetrician gynecologist and the founder of Healthy Woman an OB-GYN clinic at 2632 Broadway After his brother lost more than 100

WEIGHT LOSS continues on pg 19

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WEIGHT LOSS continues from pg 18

pounds in six months Garcia-Ghinis wanted to know how he did it

ldquoI decided to try it myself before I offered it to my patientsrdquo he said After losing more than 20 pounds by going high protein Garcia-Ghinis offers a medically supervised diet utilizing foods sold through his office

Simply Slender 18730 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 106 offers an alternative to liposuction for body reshaping called i-lipo The companyrsquos website says it is medically tested and approved by the Food and Drug Administration

Megan Coleman a certified nutritional consultant said ldquoThere are no needles no downtime You come in you lie down underneath our (laser) paddles They donrsquot hurt they donrsquot zap yoursquore just lying there comfortably for 35-45 minutesrdquo

Afterwards she said the patient needs to do ldquoabout 20 minutesrdquo of exercise ldquoto work off calories released with the fatrdquo

Kurt Jacquin at SuperSlow Zone with locations at 11825 Interstate 10 West and 700 E Sonterra Blvd said the program he offers is all about strength training However he added it does contribute to weight loss Programs are set up for individuals according to whatever muscles and body parts they want to improve

ldquoWe donrsquot do a typical rep as you would see in a normal gym or fitness centerrdquo Jacquin said ldquoWhat we do is

a 10-second positive (contracting the muscle as in curling a weight up) and a 10-second negative (extending the muscle as in lowering the weight)rdquo

Each curl takes 20 secondsldquoSo we really donrsquot care about the number

of reps you do we time the muscle for how much work it actually doesrdquo he added

For some surgery brings about a change for the better Gerald Townsend 70 a professor at Texas AampM University-San Antonio found a new lease on life

ldquoMy gastric sleeve improved my life immeasurablyrdquo he said At 90 pounds lighter his diabetes disappeared and with it the need for expensive drugs ldquoI believe I have added 20 years of quality life with the surgery My wife Barbara had the same surgery We now eat less than half what we did three years ago The benefit comes in quality of life and in the pocketbookrdquo

With so many options to choose from itrsquos easy to get confused However there are some basic truths to remember The website for the Presidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition (wwwfitnessgov) offers guidelines

There are other approaches to weight loss as well

Yacon syrup promoted by television personality Dr Mehmet Oz contains a substance the taste buds recognize

as sweet But supposedly 40 to 50 percent of the syrup is made up of fructooligosaccharide ndash sugar molecules connected in a way that renders them unrecognizable by the digestive system making it a low-calorie alternative to sugar

The real magic happens in the large intestine where the saccharides ldquofeed the friendly bacteria in the digestive systemrdquo leading to weight loss

Science Daily wrote on Sept 3 that scientists at The University of Manchester in England theorize resetting a cluster of nerves in the center of the brain known as the ldquobody clockrdquo could lead to banishing excess pounds and inches without surgery The study is using ldquoclock logicrdquo to treat diabetes Patients eat sleep and take medication at times that fit with their body clock in a bid to control the disease

Then there are the drugs ndash some already on the market some still in trials

Contrave also known as NB32 is the name of the latest weight-loss drug seeking FDA approval Trial participants said Contrave improved their moods as well as their looks Maybe thatrsquos because one of its main components is widely used as an antidepressant

There are other weight-loss drugs already on the market but most carry dire warnings regarding side effects

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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis mdash or LASIK mdash surgery was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1999 and since then millions of people have chosen this option

Since its approval LASIK has undergone many incarnations and spawned a plethora of related treatments Thanks to the 21st centuryrsquos constantly evolving technology there are now so many LASIK options the information can quickly become quite overwhelming

Alternatives to traditional LASIK include Epi-LASIK Wavefront-guided LASIK and IntraLase and LASIK for presbyopia Other vision-correction procedures include photorefractive keratectomy or PRK laser epithelial keratomileusis or LASEK intra-ocular lens or IOL surgery automated lamellar keratoplasty or ALK Descemetrsquos stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty or DSAEK and Descemetrsquos membrane endothelial keratoplasty or DMEK

Confused yetSimply put LASIK permanently

reshapes the cornea using a laser During this straightforward procedure the surgeon creates a thin circular flap in the cornea and folds it back in order to access and then reshape the corneal tissue underneath After that the flap is replaced and serves as a natural bandage

Epi-LASIK utilizes an instrument called an epi-keratome Wavefront-guided LASIK

is yet another choice that helps with loss of night vision after surgery (a common problem with some LASIK patients)

Still another method IntraLase is sometimes called ldquoAll Laserrdquo or ldquoBladeless LASIKrdquo because the flap is created using a laser as opposed to a manual blade These procedures have proven most effective for patients with myopia (near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far-sightedness)

Sometimes LASIK is performed with one eye corrected for distance and the other for near vision as a remedy for presbyopia Presbyopia the familiar side effect for many after turning 45 causes loss of focus when reading close-up or fine print

But LASIK is not the only game in town There is much more to corrective-vision surgery than meets the eye PRK involves the removal of the cornearsquos outer layer and reshaping the cornea without making a flap With PRK surgery healing takes a few days longer than LASIK

LASEK is similar to PRK but a finer blade called a trephine is used and the cornearsquos outer layer remains This technique has been found to work best on individuals with thin corneas

Yet another vision-correction option is ALK eye surgery which is usually reserved for severe cases of near- and far-sightedness

The most common treatment for

cataracts is IOL surgery A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that affects vision usually related to aging During IOL surgery the cloudy lens is removed or cleaned out and replaced by a clear manmade lens Different forms of IOL surgery include clear lens extraction or CLE and refractive lens extraction known as RLE

There have even been recent advancements in cornea transplants New revolutionary procedures include DSAEK and DMEK During these outpatient procedures the patientrsquos diseased tissue is dissected and replaced with precut donor tissue provided by organ donors

In a recent Consumer Reports survey satisfaction with the surgeon was the biggest barometer for long-term success mdash so choose wisely

In addition the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that more than 90 percent of LASIK patients obtained 2020 vision after surgery are quite thrilled with the results and report seeing their glasses as half full (and living all alone in the drawer next to their contact lenses)

The eyes have it New developments in vision-correction surgeryby CAROLE MILLER

Vision-correction surgery has made some significant improvements since

June 1989 when Dr Gholam A Peyman was granted the first laser-vision surgery patent

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By November the Police Department will have had the cameras for more than a year Five body cameras were bought in July 2013 to be field tested and five more in November of that year city officials said

Officers said the small body-mounted cameras have proven highly effective in recording incidents involving a police presence and encounters with the public

ldquoWe find that they are a useful toolrdquo said Assistant Police Chief Cindy Pruitt ldquoOur officers have a good rapport with the

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01

Cameras can bolster or disprove complaints against officers

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Questions about police conduct in Ferguson

Missouri could pressure departments nationwide to equip all officers with body cameras but Alamo Heights is already ahead of the curve

citizens to begin with Now everything is on video When wersquore conducting a traffic stop when someone has called the police for any reason thatrsquos going to be on videordquo

There are 22 officers on the force and the cameras are mandatory for those on patrol

The body cameras have gained more acceptance across the country from various law enforcement agencies though not all departments use them or are required to use them

Wearing body cameras varies from department to department and from agency to agency according to John Moritz a spokesman for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas

CLEAT is an umbrella organization that represents Texas police officers in legal and employment matters

ldquoCLEAT believes that most decisions involving what equipment that officers should be required to use or not use are best left to the local law enforcement agencies and police officersrsquo organizations that work closely with their communitiesrdquo Moritz said ldquoThey are the ones that are close to their communities and they know what their communities want expect and deserverdquo

Discussions nationwide about requiring police to use body cams have been

BODY CAMS continues on pg 22

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sparked by the controversial shooting death Aug 19 of Michael Brown a black 18-year-old by an Anglo officer in Ferguson It was later revealed Brown was wanted for questioning in a robbery

The officer-involved shooting prompted several nights of violence and looting and sparked a national debate about officersrsquo interaction with communities of color

No body cam was available when Brown was shot but speculation about what may have happened has gone all the way to Capitol Hill where some in Congress are pushing for more police departments to use the devices

According to to the National Association of Police Organizations US Rep Adam Schiff D-California recently announced he is circulating a letter among his congressional colleagues that will be sent to US Attorney General Eric Holder The letter urges the Department of Justice to ldquohelp fund local police departmentsrsquo purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency decrease tensions between police and community members and create a record of eventsrdquo

NAPO officials who met with Schiff said ldquoBody-camera requirement decisions should be made on an agency-by-agency basisrdquo

In Alamo Heights the small cameras

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01 are easily clipped on the sleeves vests or shirt seams of an officerrsquos uniform

ldquoI havenrsquot heard any complaints about themrdquo said Pruitt of officers who use the devices as well as community members ldquoI think itrsquos beneficial in both directionsrdquo

ldquoI think theyrsquore beneficial to our law enforcementrdquo added Lt Dennis Kelley a 19-year veteran of the department ldquoWe have video cameras in our cars and when the officers are away from their cars it (the body camera) provides audio and visual recordings so I think they are beneficialrdquo

The body cameras have also disproven a complaint made against an officer Kelley said

ldquoThe body cam proved that the officer acted within his scope of authority and it backed the officerrsquos actions up and disproved the complaint made against themrdquo Kelley said ldquoIn that regard the officers are very thankful for themrdquo

Kelley said a body cam can also expose improper conduct on the part of an officer which could lead to corrective action

ldquoWe tried it out and we were pleased with the programs that we looked at across the country and so we implemented it into our own regular operationsrdquo Kelley said about when AHPD first began using the cameras ldquoWe havenrsquot heard anyone complain about themrdquo

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Alamo Heights police Lt Dennis Kelley displays a small body-worn camera clipped to the front of his uniform Officers say the devices provide beneficial audio and visual recordings Some members of Congress want police departments to make the cameras part of standard equipment Photo by Rudy B Ornelas

23

SMART-METER continues from pg 01

CPS officials say the smart meters are safe and downplay any claims about radiation fires or illness but Mayor Louis Cooper said Alamo Heights has sent a letter to the utility company asking for a 12-month delay on activating the devices until more research can be done

ldquoI think itrsquos really in CPSrsquo hands right nowrdquo Cooper said ldquoWe have some citizens who have expressed some questions that they want answeredrdquo

The mayor asked CPS to respond to the request within 30 days

The utility company wants to replace older analog utility meters with modern digital smart meters in homes and businesses in Alamo Heights by the end of year with a long-term plan to eventually install the devices across San Antonio The new meters would relay information wirelessly rather than requiring on-site checks by a CPS worker

Customers can choose not to have the smart meters but they will pay higher fees CPS officials said

During the Sept 22 City Council meeting several residents stepped forward to express concerns about the devices including former Councilman Elliot Weser a gastroenterologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

ldquoThe serious hazards associated with digital smart meters are abundantly documented by substantial datardquo Weser said ldquoThese meters can further erode our right to privacy by making our personal activities and habits available for monitoring control and distribution Most distressing to me as a physician are the risks and biomedical effects from the radiation associated with electromagnetic fields generated by these meters and their associated mesh-grid structurerdquo

In a phone interview prior to the meeting CPS spokesman John Moreno said smart meters are safe and are a more modern way to remotely monitor energy consumption

ldquoThe biggest concerns Irsquom hearing is that smart meters cause fires or smart

City asks for a 12-month moratoriumby BAIN SERNA

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Plans by CPS Energy to install smart meters in the city

have become a lightning rod for controversy with residents worried about health effects and leaders calling for a yearlong moratorium

SMART-METER continues on pg 25

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Kyle Wilkinson Avril Graham and Kimberly Frick

Melinda Biggs Carleton Soules Chris Schultz Laura Soules

Sophie and Zach Clarke Justin and Carol SobeyRocio Heller David Yurman and Paulette Jemal

David Yurman Avril Graham and Jim GoldJohn and Elizabeth Anne Dunlap Mike and Diane Taylor and Steve Herlich

Russ Sims Lauri Jehl Mike amp Patty Colvard John and Libby Williams and Martin Tomerlin

Jim and Lisa Wolff

Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

Oscar Wilde once said ldquoYou can never be overdressed or overeducatedrdquo

Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

The Wildest Auction in the West is Boysvillersquos largest fundraiser as well as the harbinger of new Western trends since it is traditionally the first Western-themed party of the social season

Last year all the stylish cowboys

and cowgirls raised $410000 in one night to provide for the children living at Boysville which offers physical spiritual mental and social assistance to youths who are victims of abuse

The Town Club end-of-summer pool party always signals the end of

the fabulous summer season This year the theme was Palm Beach

Chic Guests braved the heat wearing cool linen and gathered around the pool at the San Antonio Country Club for delicious food with cocktails that flowed almost as freely as the pool fountain

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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GOFF continues from pg 15

GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

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Call 829-7561 ext 147 for more informationTish Hinojosa

EAT LOCALLearn about the newest neighborhood places for breakfast lunch dinner or drinks

by ROSE MARY BUDGE

STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD709 S Alamo St

For more call 375-4423 or visitwwwstarfishsacom

The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

del Carmen Fernandez make a

Starfish shines in sea of Southtown eateries

After opening mid-summer in a 100-year-old building at 709 S Alamo St Starfish Global

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grand finale to any meal including chocolate-pastry concoctions

Hours are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday

Bringing dishes from the surf to diners tables Starfish Global Seafood has opened in Southtown (above) and offers a range of tempting treats from the deep (left) Photos by Collette Orquiz

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of the North East Independent School District leading trustees executive staff and guests with the invocation and the pledge Eighth-grader Amiya Ward started things off with the thought for the evening She is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and choir and takes Pre-Advanced Placement courses She was joined by her mother Kisha Ward Fellow eighth-grade student Michael Ellis led the pledge to the US and Texas flags He is also in the NJHS participates in Theater Arts and Peer Assistance Leadership and takes Pre-AP courses His parents Peter Ellis and Susan Mengden accompanied him to the meeting

DR AMY ELIZABETH ARNO SHIVONE HAS JOINED THE STAFF AT CHRISTUS FAMILY MEDICINE-ALAMO HEIGHTS the health care ministry announced Shivone is a native of San Antonio and graduated from Alamo Heights High School Officials said she is a board-certified family medicine physician She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Yale University and then attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio She completed her residency at the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program

ENTREPRENEUR BJ ldquoREDrdquo McCOMBS HIS WIFE CHARLINE McCOMBS AND OTHER DIGNITARIES ATTENDED a recent cocktail party at The Broadway Residences a 20-story luxury residential high-rise at the southeast corner of Broadway and East Hildebrand Avenue to celebrate the completion of the cityrsquos 18-month multimillion-dollar drainage improvement project at the intersection Red McCombs chairman and COO of McCombs Enterprises was joined by Bart Koontz president and CEO of Koontz-McCombs Jenifer Brown vice president of sales and marketing at The Broadway Residences Tiffany Pritchard director of sales at Palmilla Beach Resort and Golf Club and residents and their guests Koontz-McCombs developed The Broadway Residences 4242 Broadway

SIBLING RIVALRY Alamo Heights High School graduates and brothers David Ryan Garza 22 and a senior at Tylerrsquos Texas College and Houston Baptist University sophomore Danny Garza 19 faced off on the football field Sept 20 at Rose Stadium in Tyler Danny an Alamo Heights 2013 graduate is a long snapper David who graduated from the school in 2010 is a wide receiver Houston Baptist won

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The slender middle-aged woman looks a little nervous ndash as does her husband who has come with her for moral support

Goff runs her hand gently through the womanrsquos dark hair It seems to just fall out into the stylistrsquos hand in big clumps Goff whose salon is at 362 W Sunset Road nods

ldquoA couple of weeks into chemordquo she said She tells the couple about the first

day her own hair started coming out shortly after starting chemotherapy in the wake of a double mastectomy

ldquoIt just came out in handfulsrdquo she said ldquoI tried to get my friends to help me shave my head but nobody would do it I guess they were afraid that with the chemo they might hurt me So I finally shaved it myselfrdquo

Today Goff a 10-year breast cancer survivor is giving back through her profession

The woman in her chair is here today because Goff a certified volunteer trainer with the American Cancer Societyrsquos Look GoodhellipFeel Better program offers breast-cancer patients free head-shaving wig styling and other services

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month part of a nationwide yearly campaign

to increase knowledge about the diseaseToday after assessing her new clientrsquos

hair Goff opts to crop it in a close-to-the-head cut rather than shave it

ldquoYou look real cute like that and you still have enough hair for itrdquo she said ldquoNext time you come in we may go ahead and shave it but you donrsquot need that yetrdquo

By the time the couple leave both are smiling

According to the National Cancer Institute about one in 12 American women will develop invasive breast cancer most of them after age 40 While breast cancer rates have dropped in the past few years nearly 23000 new cases are predicted to be diagnosed in women (along with 2360 new cases in men) this year alone

In San Antonio the highest rates of breast cancer have been documented in ZIP codes 78205 78257 and 78209 The latter is where Goff has had her cozy homelike one-woman salon for more than 30 years

Goff has many admirers including in the medical profession

ldquoIrsquove really noticed that people who believe their role in life is important and who take active responsibility for their own care tend to do betterrdquo said Dr Judith Thompson a surgeon and specialist in breast cancer with a practice in New Braunfels ldquoBobbie is that kind of personrdquo

Thompson first knew Goff as friend then as a client of the salon When the cancer arrived she became Goffrsquos physician

ldquoOne of Bobbiersquos greatest skills is bringing out the natural beauty in peoplerdquo she said ldquoShersquos an artist an entrepreneur and an active member of her community She handled her cancer very well I think the hardest part was losing clients when

Goff known for her boundless energy

On a late summer Saturday afternoon Bobbie Goff stands in a

sunny room of her salon on West Sunset Road with a new client

by SUSAN YERKES

GOFF continues from pg 01

GOFF continues on pg 26

Bobbie Goff a 10-year breast-cancer survivor offers free hair care to patients as a way to help them cope with the disease Her studio is at 362 W Sunset Road Photo by Josh Huskin

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Local practices offer advancements in dermatology and cosmetic proceduresby ERIC MORENO

According to the American Association of Dermatology there are more cosmetic and

dermatological procedures available for potential patients than ever before These are available for patients at in-office visits or as at-home treatments

One new technology is fractional resurfacing a laser-based technology that allows dermatologists a safer way to treat patients with severe to extensive skin damage The results increase the production of collagen the protein that chiefly makes up the fibers of skin tissue This allows for more dramatic results in the improvement of skin appearance and texture with less downtime for the patient

There are also new laser-based procedures used to treat varicose veins

a medical condition in which the veins (generally in the lower extremities) become twisted and distended with blood It can cause swelling cramping and a host of other medical conditions

ldquoAt our clinic we have a procedure that is new to our practicerdquo said Melissa Garrett of Skin Care Specialists of San Antonio 2632 Broadway Suite 401 ldquoIt is endovenous laser treatment of varicose veins This procedure reduces the need for surgical vein surgery reduces pain and recovery timerdquo

Laser technologies are also being used to treat vascular lesions such as birthmarks A trained dermatologist can determine whether a patientrsquos birthmark would be receptive to treatment infants are often eligible

Conditions such as psoriasis acne hyperpigmentation and more are now being treated with better results There have also been significant advances in cosmetic

procedures to treat aging and scarring ldquoThere have been some great

advancements in the treatments of psoriasisrdquo said Dr Christy Rainey of Dermatology of Castle Hills 1650 Lockhill Selma Road ldquoThose include new injectable treatments as well as oral medicationsrdquo

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder The most common form is plaque psoriasis It is characterized by the appearance of scale-like lesions on the skinrsquos surface and can result in psoriatic arthritis

ldquoThese new treatments can significantly improve the conditions of skin psoriasis and joint disease Often I have prescribed these and have seen miraculous improvements in patients who have never had any kind of results beforerdquo Rainey said

On the cosmetic side a number of new

fillers have been developed that replace the lost volume and shape in skin and can allow a dermatologist to sculpt an area Fillers are collagen-based materials that are injected underneath the skin Dermatologists use the fillers to fill in sunken cheeks or lines or wrinkles around the eyes and lips

ldquoTherersquos a newer type of filler called Voluma from Allerganrdquo Rainey said ldquoIt has revolutionized how we inject the deep furrows around the mouth and nose With the Voluma we inject the filler With this we inject in the upper cheeks the apple of the cheeks if you will and that helps to give you a kind of facelift without having to pay for surgery or deal with the downtime of surgical proceduresrdquo

THERE HAVE BEEN SOME GREAT ADVANCEMENTS IN THE TREATMENTS OF PSORIASIS THOSE

INCLUDE NEW INJECTABLE TREATMENTS AS WELL AS ORAL MEDICATIONS

DR CHRISTY RAINEY DERMATOLOGY OF CASTLE HILLS

DERMATOLOGY continues on pg 17

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Another common and well-known procedure is receiving injections of botulinum toxin (commonly known as Botox) which is renowned for its ability to diminish wrinkles and other facial lines

According to the AAD new manufacturers have introduced botulinum toxin formulations in recent years making pricing more

competitive and affordableIt is also highly recommended by the

AAD to seek out a certified dermatologist for all serious skin-care needs This will ensure the highest level of patient safety

ldquoWe do Botox micrographic surgery laser hair removal chemical peels and more here at our facilitiesrdquo Garrett said ldquoOur physiciansmdash Dr Paula Vogel Dr Nicole Owens and Dr Eric Greeson mdash are all board certifiedrdquo

DERMATOLOGY continues from pg 16

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Local specialists report several successful weight-loss programsby JE JORDAN

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For every need therersquos a diet an exercise plan a medical procedure or a device guaranteed to work

Locally there are many options available to those who want to go beyond the traditional self-orchestrated calorie-counting and gym-membership approach

Wellness coach Jeff Carrell runs the Functional Fitness Center at Alamo Heights Chiropractic Health Center 4501 McCullough Ave Suite 107 Carrell said the centers healthy weight-loss program works because itrsquos customized to the individual

ldquoI always tell people they are not

a cookie and therefore a cookie-cutter (approach) doesnrsquot necessarily work for themrdquo Carrell said

Participants take supplements which cause rapid weight loss when combined Carrell said Exercise plays a part as well

ldquoWersquore big believers in most people donrsquot move enough and even those who move a lot might not do it in a way thatrsquos most effective for them so we encourage exerciserdquo he said

Carrell said the supplement program alone can achieve weight loss without exercise However exercise makes weight loss more sustainable he added

Dr Felipe Garcia-Ghinis is a board-certified obstetrician gynecologist and the founder of Healthy Woman an OB-GYN clinic at 2632 Broadway After his brother lost more than 100

WEIGHT LOSS continues on pg 19

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WEIGHT LOSS continues from pg 18

pounds in six months Garcia-Ghinis wanted to know how he did it

ldquoI decided to try it myself before I offered it to my patientsrdquo he said After losing more than 20 pounds by going high protein Garcia-Ghinis offers a medically supervised diet utilizing foods sold through his office

Simply Slender 18730 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 106 offers an alternative to liposuction for body reshaping called i-lipo The companyrsquos website says it is medically tested and approved by the Food and Drug Administration

Megan Coleman a certified nutritional consultant said ldquoThere are no needles no downtime You come in you lie down underneath our (laser) paddles They donrsquot hurt they donrsquot zap yoursquore just lying there comfortably for 35-45 minutesrdquo

Afterwards she said the patient needs to do ldquoabout 20 minutesrdquo of exercise ldquoto work off calories released with the fatrdquo

Kurt Jacquin at SuperSlow Zone with locations at 11825 Interstate 10 West and 700 E Sonterra Blvd said the program he offers is all about strength training However he added it does contribute to weight loss Programs are set up for individuals according to whatever muscles and body parts they want to improve

ldquoWe donrsquot do a typical rep as you would see in a normal gym or fitness centerrdquo Jacquin said ldquoWhat we do is

a 10-second positive (contracting the muscle as in curling a weight up) and a 10-second negative (extending the muscle as in lowering the weight)rdquo

Each curl takes 20 secondsldquoSo we really donrsquot care about the number

of reps you do we time the muscle for how much work it actually doesrdquo he added

For some surgery brings about a change for the better Gerald Townsend 70 a professor at Texas AampM University-San Antonio found a new lease on life

ldquoMy gastric sleeve improved my life immeasurablyrdquo he said At 90 pounds lighter his diabetes disappeared and with it the need for expensive drugs ldquoI believe I have added 20 years of quality life with the surgery My wife Barbara had the same surgery We now eat less than half what we did three years ago The benefit comes in quality of life and in the pocketbookrdquo

With so many options to choose from itrsquos easy to get confused However there are some basic truths to remember The website for the Presidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition (wwwfitnessgov) offers guidelines

There are other approaches to weight loss as well

Yacon syrup promoted by television personality Dr Mehmet Oz contains a substance the taste buds recognize

as sweet But supposedly 40 to 50 percent of the syrup is made up of fructooligosaccharide ndash sugar molecules connected in a way that renders them unrecognizable by the digestive system making it a low-calorie alternative to sugar

The real magic happens in the large intestine where the saccharides ldquofeed the friendly bacteria in the digestive systemrdquo leading to weight loss

Science Daily wrote on Sept 3 that scientists at The University of Manchester in England theorize resetting a cluster of nerves in the center of the brain known as the ldquobody clockrdquo could lead to banishing excess pounds and inches without surgery The study is using ldquoclock logicrdquo to treat diabetes Patients eat sleep and take medication at times that fit with their body clock in a bid to control the disease

Then there are the drugs ndash some already on the market some still in trials

Contrave also known as NB32 is the name of the latest weight-loss drug seeking FDA approval Trial participants said Contrave improved their moods as well as their looks Maybe thatrsquos because one of its main components is widely used as an antidepressant

There are other weight-loss drugs already on the market but most carry dire warnings regarding side effects

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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis mdash or LASIK mdash surgery was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1999 and since then millions of people have chosen this option

Since its approval LASIK has undergone many incarnations and spawned a plethora of related treatments Thanks to the 21st centuryrsquos constantly evolving technology there are now so many LASIK options the information can quickly become quite overwhelming

Alternatives to traditional LASIK include Epi-LASIK Wavefront-guided LASIK and IntraLase and LASIK for presbyopia Other vision-correction procedures include photorefractive keratectomy or PRK laser epithelial keratomileusis or LASEK intra-ocular lens or IOL surgery automated lamellar keratoplasty or ALK Descemetrsquos stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty or DSAEK and Descemetrsquos membrane endothelial keratoplasty or DMEK

Confused yetSimply put LASIK permanently

reshapes the cornea using a laser During this straightforward procedure the surgeon creates a thin circular flap in the cornea and folds it back in order to access and then reshape the corneal tissue underneath After that the flap is replaced and serves as a natural bandage

Epi-LASIK utilizes an instrument called an epi-keratome Wavefront-guided LASIK

is yet another choice that helps with loss of night vision after surgery (a common problem with some LASIK patients)

Still another method IntraLase is sometimes called ldquoAll Laserrdquo or ldquoBladeless LASIKrdquo because the flap is created using a laser as opposed to a manual blade These procedures have proven most effective for patients with myopia (near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far-sightedness)

Sometimes LASIK is performed with one eye corrected for distance and the other for near vision as a remedy for presbyopia Presbyopia the familiar side effect for many after turning 45 causes loss of focus when reading close-up or fine print

But LASIK is not the only game in town There is much more to corrective-vision surgery than meets the eye PRK involves the removal of the cornearsquos outer layer and reshaping the cornea without making a flap With PRK surgery healing takes a few days longer than LASIK

LASEK is similar to PRK but a finer blade called a trephine is used and the cornearsquos outer layer remains This technique has been found to work best on individuals with thin corneas

Yet another vision-correction option is ALK eye surgery which is usually reserved for severe cases of near- and far-sightedness

The most common treatment for

cataracts is IOL surgery A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that affects vision usually related to aging During IOL surgery the cloudy lens is removed or cleaned out and replaced by a clear manmade lens Different forms of IOL surgery include clear lens extraction or CLE and refractive lens extraction known as RLE

There have even been recent advancements in cornea transplants New revolutionary procedures include DSAEK and DMEK During these outpatient procedures the patientrsquos diseased tissue is dissected and replaced with precut donor tissue provided by organ donors

In a recent Consumer Reports survey satisfaction with the surgeon was the biggest barometer for long-term success mdash so choose wisely

In addition the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that more than 90 percent of LASIK patients obtained 2020 vision after surgery are quite thrilled with the results and report seeing their glasses as half full (and living all alone in the drawer next to their contact lenses)

The eyes have it New developments in vision-correction surgeryby CAROLE MILLER

Vision-correction surgery has made some significant improvements since

June 1989 when Dr Gholam A Peyman was granted the first laser-vision surgery patent

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By November the Police Department will have had the cameras for more than a year Five body cameras were bought in July 2013 to be field tested and five more in November of that year city officials said

Officers said the small body-mounted cameras have proven highly effective in recording incidents involving a police presence and encounters with the public

ldquoWe find that they are a useful toolrdquo said Assistant Police Chief Cindy Pruitt ldquoOur officers have a good rapport with the

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01

Cameras can bolster or disprove complaints against officers

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Questions about police conduct in Ferguson

Missouri could pressure departments nationwide to equip all officers with body cameras but Alamo Heights is already ahead of the curve

citizens to begin with Now everything is on video When wersquore conducting a traffic stop when someone has called the police for any reason thatrsquos going to be on videordquo

There are 22 officers on the force and the cameras are mandatory for those on patrol

The body cameras have gained more acceptance across the country from various law enforcement agencies though not all departments use them or are required to use them

Wearing body cameras varies from department to department and from agency to agency according to John Moritz a spokesman for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas

CLEAT is an umbrella organization that represents Texas police officers in legal and employment matters

ldquoCLEAT believes that most decisions involving what equipment that officers should be required to use or not use are best left to the local law enforcement agencies and police officersrsquo organizations that work closely with their communitiesrdquo Moritz said ldquoThey are the ones that are close to their communities and they know what their communities want expect and deserverdquo

Discussions nationwide about requiring police to use body cams have been

BODY CAMS continues on pg 22

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sparked by the controversial shooting death Aug 19 of Michael Brown a black 18-year-old by an Anglo officer in Ferguson It was later revealed Brown was wanted for questioning in a robbery

The officer-involved shooting prompted several nights of violence and looting and sparked a national debate about officersrsquo interaction with communities of color

No body cam was available when Brown was shot but speculation about what may have happened has gone all the way to Capitol Hill where some in Congress are pushing for more police departments to use the devices

According to to the National Association of Police Organizations US Rep Adam Schiff D-California recently announced he is circulating a letter among his congressional colleagues that will be sent to US Attorney General Eric Holder The letter urges the Department of Justice to ldquohelp fund local police departmentsrsquo purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency decrease tensions between police and community members and create a record of eventsrdquo

NAPO officials who met with Schiff said ldquoBody-camera requirement decisions should be made on an agency-by-agency basisrdquo

In Alamo Heights the small cameras

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01 are easily clipped on the sleeves vests or shirt seams of an officerrsquos uniform

ldquoI havenrsquot heard any complaints about themrdquo said Pruitt of officers who use the devices as well as community members ldquoI think itrsquos beneficial in both directionsrdquo

ldquoI think theyrsquore beneficial to our law enforcementrdquo added Lt Dennis Kelley a 19-year veteran of the department ldquoWe have video cameras in our cars and when the officers are away from their cars it (the body camera) provides audio and visual recordings so I think they are beneficialrdquo

The body cameras have also disproven a complaint made against an officer Kelley said

ldquoThe body cam proved that the officer acted within his scope of authority and it backed the officerrsquos actions up and disproved the complaint made against themrdquo Kelley said ldquoIn that regard the officers are very thankful for themrdquo

Kelley said a body cam can also expose improper conduct on the part of an officer which could lead to corrective action

ldquoWe tried it out and we were pleased with the programs that we looked at across the country and so we implemented it into our own regular operationsrdquo Kelley said about when AHPD first began using the cameras ldquoWe havenrsquot heard anyone complain about themrdquo

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Alamo Heights police Lt Dennis Kelley displays a small body-worn camera clipped to the front of his uniform Officers say the devices provide beneficial audio and visual recordings Some members of Congress want police departments to make the cameras part of standard equipment Photo by Rudy B Ornelas

23

SMART-METER continues from pg 01

CPS officials say the smart meters are safe and downplay any claims about radiation fires or illness but Mayor Louis Cooper said Alamo Heights has sent a letter to the utility company asking for a 12-month delay on activating the devices until more research can be done

ldquoI think itrsquos really in CPSrsquo hands right nowrdquo Cooper said ldquoWe have some citizens who have expressed some questions that they want answeredrdquo

The mayor asked CPS to respond to the request within 30 days

The utility company wants to replace older analog utility meters with modern digital smart meters in homes and businesses in Alamo Heights by the end of year with a long-term plan to eventually install the devices across San Antonio The new meters would relay information wirelessly rather than requiring on-site checks by a CPS worker

Customers can choose not to have the smart meters but they will pay higher fees CPS officials said

During the Sept 22 City Council meeting several residents stepped forward to express concerns about the devices including former Councilman Elliot Weser a gastroenterologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

ldquoThe serious hazards associated with digital smart meters are abundantly documented by substantial datardquo Weser said ldquoThese meters can further erode our right to privacy by making our personal activities and habits available for monitoring control and distribution Most distressing to me as a physician are the risks and biomedical effects from the radiation associated with electromagnetic fields generated by these meters and their associated mesh-grid structurerdquo

In a phone interview prior to the meeting CPS spokesman John Moreno said smart meters are safe and are a more modern way to remotely monitor energy consumption

ldquoThe biggest concerns Irsquom hearing is that smart meters cause fires or smart

City asks for a 12-month moratoriumby BAIN SERNA

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Plans by CPS Energy to install smart meters in the city

have become a lightning rod for controversy with residents worried about health effects and leaders calling for a yearlong moratorium

SMART-METER continues on pg 25

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David Yurman Avril Graham and Jim GoldJohn and Elizabeth Anne Dunlap Mike and Diane Taylor and Steve Herlich

Russ Sims Lauri Jehl Mike amp Patty Colvard John and Libby Williams and Martin Tomerlin

Jim and Lisa Wolff

Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

Oscar Wilde once said ldquoYou can never be overdressed or overeducatedrdquo

Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

The Wildest Auction in the West is Boysvillersquos largest fundraiser as well as the harbinger of new Western trends since it is traditionally the first Western-themed party of the social season

Last year all the stylish cowboys

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

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The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

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The slender middle-aged woman looks a little nervous ndash as does her husband who has come with her for moral support

Goff runs her hand gently through the womanrsquos dark hair It seems to just fall out into the stylistrsquos hand in big clumps Goff whose salon is at 362 W Sunset Road nods

ldquoA couple of weeks into chemordquo she said She tells the couple about the first

day her own hair started coming out shortly after starting chemotherapy in the wake of a double mastectomy

ldquoIt just came out in handfulsrdquo she said ldquoI tried to get my friends to help me shave my head but nobody would do it I guess they were afraid that with the chemo they might hurt me So I finally shaved it myselfrdquo

Today Goff a 10-year breast cancer survivor is giving back through her profession

The woman in her chair is here today because Goff a certified volunteer trainer with the American Cancer Societyrsquos Look GoodhellipFeel Better program offers breast-cancer patients free head-shaving wig styling and other services

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month part of a nationwide yearly campaign

to increase knowledge about the diseaseToday after assessing her new clientrsquos

hair Goff opts to crop it in a close-to-the-head cut rather than shave it

ldquoYou look real cute like that and you still have enough hair for itrdquo she said ldquoNext time you come in we may go ahead and shave it but you donrsquot need that yetrdquo

By the time the couple leave both are smiling

According to the National Cancer Institute about one in 12 American women will develop invasive breast cancer most of them after age 40 While breast cancer rates have dropped in the past few years nearly 23000 new cases are predicted to be diagnosed in women (along with 2360 new cases in men) this year alone

In San Antonio the highest rates of breast cancer have been documented in ZIP codes 78205 78257 and 78209 The latter is where Goff has had her cozy homelike one-woman salon for more than 30 years

Goff has many admirers including in the medical profession

ldquoIrsquove really noticed that people who believe their role in life is important and who take active responsibility for their own care tend to do betterrdquo said Dr Judith Thompson a surgeon and specialist in breast cancer with a practice in New Braunfels ldquoBobbie is that kind of personrdquo

Thompson first knew Goff as friend then as a client of the salon When the cancer arrived she became Goffrsquos physician

ldquoOne of Bobbiersquos greatest skills is bringing out the natural beauty in peoplerdquo she said ldquoShersquos an artist an entrepreneur and an active member of her community She handled her cancer very well I think the hardest part was losing clients when

Goff known for her boundless energy

On a late summer Saturday afternoon Bobbie Goff stands in a

sunny room of her salon on West Sunset Road with a new client

by SUSAN YERKES

GOFF continues from pg 01

GOFF continues on pg 26

Bobbie Goff a 10-year breast-cancer survivor offers free hair care to patients as a way to help them cope with the disease Her studio is at 362 W Sunset Road Photo by Josh Huskin

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Local practices offer advancements in dermatology and cosmetic proceduresby ERIC MORENO

According to the American Association of Dermatology there are more cosmetic and

dermatological procedures available for potential patients than ever before These are available for patients at in-office visits or as at-home treatments

One new technology is fractional resurfacing a laser-based technology that allows dermatologists a safer way to treat patients with severe to extensive skin damage The results increase the production of collagen the protein that chiefly makes up the fibers of skin tissue This allows for more dramatic results in the improvement of skin appearance and texture with less downtime for the patient

There are also new laser-based procedures used to treat varicose veins

a medical condition in which the veins (generally in the lower extremities) become twisted and distended with blood It can cause swelling cramping and a host of other medical conditions

ldquoAt our clinic we have a procedure that is new to our practicerdquo said Melissa Garrett of Skin Care Specialists of San Antonio 2632 Broadway Suite 401 ldquoIt is endovenous laser treatment of varicose veins This procedure reduces the need for surgical vein surgery reduces pain and recovery timerdquo

Laser technologies are also being used to treat vascular lesions such as birthmarks A trained dermatologist can determine whether a patientrsquos birthmark would be receptive to treatment infants are often eligible

Conditions such as psoriasis acne hyperpigmentation and more are now being treated with better results There have also been significant advances in cosmetic

procedures to treat aging and scarring ldquoThere have been some great

advancements in the treatments of psoriasisrdquo said Dr Christy Rainey of Dermatology of Castle Hills 1650 Lockhill Selma Road ldquoThose include new injectable treatments as well as oral medicationsrdquo

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder The most common form is plaque psoriasis It is characterized by the appearance of scale-like lesions on the skinrsquos surface and can result in psoriatic arthritis

ldquoThese new treatments can significantly improve the conditions of skin psoriasis and joint disease Often I have prescribed these and have seen miraculous improvements in patients who have never had any kind of results beforerdquo Rainey said

On the cosmetic side a number of new

fillers have been developed that replace the lost volume and shape in skin and can allow a dermatologist to sculpt an area Fillers are collagen-based materials that are injected underneath the skin Dermatologists use the fillers to fill in sunken cheeks or lines or wrinkles around the eyes and lips

ldquoTherersquos a newer type of filler called Voluma from Allerganrdquo Rainey said ldquoIt has revolutionized how we inject the deep furrows around the mouth and nose With the Voluma we inject the filler With this we inject in the upper cheeks the apple of the cheeks if you will and that helps to give you a kind of facelift without having to pay for surgery or deal with the downtime of surgical proceduresrdquo

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Another common and well-known procedure is receiving injections of botulinum toxin (commonly known as Botox) which is renowned for its ability to diminish wrinkles and other facial lines

According to the AAD new manufacturers have introduced botulinum toxin formulations in recent years making pricing more

competitive and affordableIt is also highly recommended by the

AAD to seek out a certified dermatologist for all serious skin-care needs This will ensure the highest level of patient safety

ldquoWe do Botox micrographic surgery laser hair removal chemical peels and more here at our facilitiesrdquo Garrett said ldquoOur physiciansmdash Dr Paula Vogel Dr Nicole Owens and Dr Eric Greeson mdash are all board certifiedrdquo

DERMATOLOGY continues from pg 16

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Local specialists report several successful weight-loss programsby JE JORDAN

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For every need therersquos a diet an exercise plan a medical procedure or a device guaranteed to work

Locally there are many options available to those who want to go beyond the traditional self-orchestrated calorie-counting and gym-membership approach

Wellness coach Jeff Carrell runs the Functional Fitness Center at Alamo Heights Chiropractic Health Center 4501 McCullough Ave Suite 107 Carrell said the centers healthy weight-loss program works because itrsquos customized to the individual

ldquoI always tell people they are not

a cookie and therefore a cookie-cutter (approach) doesnrsquot necessarily work for themrdquo Carrell said

Participants take supplements which cause rapid weight loss when combined Carrell said Exercise plays a part as well

ldquoWersquore big believers in most people donrsquot move enough and even those who move a lot might not do it in a way thatrsquos most effective for them so we encourage exerciserdquo he said

Carrell said the supplement program alone can achieve weight loss without exercise However exercise makes weight loss more sustainable he added

Dr Felipe Garcia-Ghinis is a board-certified obstetrician gynecologist and the founder of Healthy Woman an OB-GYN clinic at 2632 Broadway After his brother lost more than 100

WEIGHT LOSS continues on pg 19

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WEIGHT LOSS continues from pg 18

pounds in six months Garcia-Ghinis wanted to know how he did it

ldquoI decided to try it myself before I offered it to my patientsrdquo he said After losing more than 20 pounds by going high protein Garcia-Ghinis offers a medically supervised diet utilizing foods sold through his office

Simply Slender 18730 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 106 offers an alternative to liposuction for body reshaping called i-lipo The companyrsquos website says it is medically tested and approved by the Food and Drug Administration

Megan Coleman a certified nutritional consultant said ldquoThere are no needles no downtime You come in you lie down underneath our (laser) paddles They donrsquot hurt they donrsquot zap yoursquore just lying there comfortably for 35-45 minutesrdquo

Afterwards she said the patient needs to do ldquoabout 20 minutesrdquo of exercise ldquoto work off calories released with the fatrdquo

Kurt Jacquin at SuperSlow Zone with locations at 11825 Interstate 10 West and 700 E Sonterra Blvd said the program he offers is all about strength training However he added it does contribute to weight loss Programs are set up for individuals according to whatever muscles and body parts they want to improve

ldquoWe donrsquot do a typical rep as you would see in a normal gym or fitness centerrdquo Jacquin said ldquoWhat we do is

a 10-second positive (contracting the muscle as in curling a weight up) and a 10-second negative (extending the muscle as in lowering the weight)rdquo

Each curl takes 20 secondsldquoSo we really donrsquot care about the number

of reps you do we time the muscle for how much work it actually doesrdquo he added

For some surgery brings about a change for the better Gerald Townsend 70 a professor at Texas AampM University-San Antonio found a new lease on life

ldquoMy gastric sleeve improved my life immeasurablyrdquo he said At 90 pounds lighter his diabetes disappeared and with it the need for expensive drugs ldquoI believe I have added 20 years of quality life with the surgery My wife Barbara had the same surgery We now eat less than half what we did three years ago The benefit comes in quality of life and in the pocketbookrdquo

With so many options to choose from itrsquos easy to get confused However there are some basic truths to remember The website for the Presidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition (wwwfitnessgov) offers guidelines

There are other approaches to weight loss as well

Yacon syrup promoted by television personality Dr Mehmet Oz contains a substance the taste buds recognize

as sweet But supposedly 40 to 50 percent of the syrup is made up of fructooligosaccharide ndash sugar molecules connected in a way that renders them unrecognizable by the digestive system making it a low-calorie alternative to sugar

The real magic happens in the large intestine where the saccharides ldquofeed the friendly bacteria in the digestive systemrdquo leading to weight loss

Science Daily wrote on Sept 3 that scientists at The University of Manchester in England theorize resetting a cluster of nerves in the center of the brain known as the ldquobody clockrdquo could lead to banishing excess pounds and inches without surgery The study is using ldquoclock logicrdquo to treat diabetes Patients eat sleep and take medication at times that fit with their body clock in a bid to control the disease

Then there are the drugs ndash some already on the market some still in trials

Contrave also known as NB32 is the name of the latest weight-loss drug seeking FDA approval Trial participants said Contrave improved their moods as well as their looks Maybe thatrsquos because one of its main components is widely used as an antidepressant

There are other weight-loss drugs already on the market but most carry dire warnings regarding side effects

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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis mdash or LASIK mdash surgery was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1999 and since then millions of people have chosen this option

Since its approval LASIK has undergone many incarnations and spawned a plethora of related treatments Thanks to the 21st centuryrsquos constantly evolving technology there are now so many LASIK options the information can quickly become quite overwhelming

Alternatives to traditional LASIK include Epi-LASIK Wavefront-guided LASIK and IntraLase and LASIK for presbyopia Other vision-correction procedures include photorefractive keratectomy or PRK laser epithelial keratomileusis or LASEK intra-ocular lens or IOL surgery automated lamellar keratoplasty or ALK Descemetrsquos stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty or DSAEK and Descemetrsquos membrane endothelial keratoplasty or DMEK

Confused yetSimply put LASIK permanently

reshapes the cornea using a laser During this straightforward procedure the surgeon creates a thin circular flap in the cornea and folds it back in order to access and then reshape the corneal tissue underneath After that the flap is replaced and serves as a natural bandage

Epi-LASIK utilizes an instrument called an epi-keratome Wavefront-guided LASIK

is yet another choice that helps with loss of night vision after surgery (a common problem with some LASIK patients)

Still another method IntraLase is sometimes called ldquoAll Laserrdquo or ldquoBladeless LASIKrdquo because the flap is created using a laser as opposed to a manual blade These procedures have proven most effective for patients with myopia (near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far-sightedness)

Sometimes LASIK is performed with one eye corrected for distance and the other for near vision as a remedy for presbyopia Presbyopia the familiar side effect for many after turning 45 causes loss of focus when reading close-up or fine print

But LASIK is not the only game in town There is much more to corrective-vision surgery than meets the eye PRK involves the removal of the cornearsquos outer layer and reshaping the cornea without making a flap With PRK surgery healing takes a few days longer than LASIK

LASEK is similar to PRK but a finer blade called a trephine is used and the cornearsquos outer layer remains This technique has been found to work best on individuals with thin corneas

Yet another vision-correction option is ALK eye surgery which is usually reserved for severe cases of near- and far-sightedness

The most common treatment for

cataracts is IOL surgery A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that affects vision usually related to aging During IOL surgery the cloudy lens is removed or cleaned out and replaced by a clear manmade lens Different forms of IOL surgery include clear lens extraction or CLE and refractive lens extraction known as RLE

There have even been recent advancements in cornea transplants New revolutionary procedures include DSAEK and DMEK During these outpatient procedures the patientrsquos diseased tissue is dissected and replaced with precut donor tissue provided by organ donors

In a recent Consumer Reports survey satisfaction with the surgeon was the biggest barometer for long-term success mdash so choose wisely

In addition the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that more than 90 percent of LASIK patients obtained 2020 vision after surgery are quite thrilled with the results and report seeing their glasses as half full (and living all alone in the drawer next to their contact lenses)

The eyes have it New developments in vision-correction surgeryby CAROLE MILLER

Vision-correction surgery has made some significant improvements since

June 1989 when Dr Gholam A Peyman was granted the first laser-vision surgery patent

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By November the Police Department will have had the cameras for more than a year Five body cameras were bought in July 2013 to be field tested and five more in November of that year city officials said

Officers said the small body-mounted cameras have proven highly effective in recording incidents involving a police presence and encounters with the public

ldquoWe find that they are a useful toolrdquo said Assistant Police Chief Cindy Pruitt ldquoOur officers have a good rapport with the

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01

Cameras can bolster or disprove complaints against officers

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Questions about police conduct in Ferguson

Missouri could pressure departments nationwide to equip all officers with body cameras but Alamo Heights is already ahead of the curve

citizens to begin with Now everything is on video When wersquore conducting a traffic stop when someone has called the police for any reason thatrsquos going to be on videordquo

There are 22 officers on the force and the cameras are mandatory for those on patrol

The body cameras have gained more acceptance across the country from various law enforcement agencies though not all departments use them or are required to use them

Wearing body cameras varies from department to department and from agency to agency according to John Moritz a spokesman for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas

CLEAT is an umbrella organization that represents Texas police officers in legal and employment matters

ldquoCLEAT believes that most decisions involving what equipment that officers should be required to use or not use are best left to the local law enforcement agencies and police officersrsquo organizations that work closely with their communitiesrdquo Moritz said ldquoThey are the ones that are close to their communities and they know what their communities want expect and deserverdquo

Discussions nationwide about requiring police to use body cams have been

BODY CAMS continues on pg 22

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sparked by the controversial shooting death Aug 19 of Michael Brown a black 18-year-old by an Anglo officer in Ferguson It was later revealed Brown was wanted for questioning in a robbery

The officer-involved shooting prompted several nights of violence and looting and sparked a national debate about officersrsquo interaction with communities of color

No body cam was available when Brown was shot but speculation about what may have happened has gone all the way to Capitol Hill where some in Congress are pushing for more police departments to use the devices

According to to the National Association of Police Organizations US Rep Adam Schiff D-California recently announced he is circulating a letter among his congressional colleagues that will be sent to US Attorney General Eric Holder The letter urges the Department of Justice to ldquohelp fund local police departmentsrsquo purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency decrease tensions between police and community members and create a record of eventsrdquo

NAPO officials who met with Schiff said ldquoBody-camera requirement decisions should be made on an agency-by-agency basisrdquo

In Alamo Heights the small cameras

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01 are easily clipped on the sleeves vests or shirt seams of an officerrsquos uniform

ldquoI havenrsquot heard any complaints about themrdquo said Pruitt of officers who use the devices as well as community members ldquoI think itrsquos beneficial in both directionsrdquo

ldquoI think theyrsquore beneficial to our law enforcementrdquo added Lt Dennis Kelley a 19-year veteran of the department ldquoWe have video cameras in our cars and when the officers are away from their cars it (the body camera) provides audio and visual recordings so I think they are beneficialrdquo

The body cameras have also disproven a complaint made against an officer Kelley said

ldquoThe body cam proved that the officer acted within his scope of authority and it backed the officerrsquos actions up and disproved the complaint made against themrdquo Kelley said ldquoIn that regard the officers are very thankful for themrdquo

Kelley said a body cam can also expose improper conduct on the part of an officer which could lead to corrective action

ldquoWe tried it out and we were pleased with the programs that we looked at across the country and so we implemented it into our own regular operationsrdquo Kelley said about when AHPD first began using the cameras ldquoWe havenrsquot heard anyone complain about themrdquo

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Alamo Heights police Lt Dennis Kelley displays a small body-worn camera clipped to the front of his uniform Officers say the devices provide beneficial audio and visual recordings Some members of Congress want police departments to make the cameras part of standard equipment Photo by Rudy B Ornelas

23

SMART-METER continues from pg 01

CPS officials say the smart meters are safe and downplay any claims about radiation fires or illness but Mayor Louis Cooper said Alamo Heights has sent a letter to the utility company asking for a 12-month delay on activating the devices until more research can be done

ldquoI think itrsquos really in CPSrsquo hands right nowrdquo Cooper said ldquoWe have some citizens who have expressed some questions that they want answeredrdquo

The mayor asked CPS to respond to the request within 30 days

The utility company wants to replace older analog utility meters with modern digital smart meters in homes and businesses in Alamo Heights by the end of year with a long-term plan to eventually install the devices across San Antonio The new meters would relay information wirelessly rather than requiring on-site checks by a CPS worker

Customers can choose not to have the smart meters but they will pay higher fees CPS officials said

During the Sept 22 City Council meeting several residents stepped forward to express concerns about the devices including former Councilman Elliot Weser a gastroenterologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

ldquoThe serious hazards associated with digital smart meters are abundantly documented by substantial datardquo Weser said ldquoThese meters can further erode our right to privacy by making our personal activities and habits available for monitoring control and distribution Most distressing to me as a physician are the risks and biomedical effects from the radiation associated with electromagnetic fields generated by these meters and their associated mesh-grid structurerdquo

In a phone interview prior to the meeting CPS spokesman John Moreno said smart meters are safe and are a more modern way to remotely monitor energy consumption

ldquoThe biggest concerns Irsquom hearing is that smart meters cause fires or smart

City asks for a 12-month moratoriumby BAIN SERNA

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Plans by CPS Energy to install smart meters in the city

have become a lightning rod for controversy with residents worried about health effects and leaders calling for a yearlong moratorium

SMART-METER continues on pg 25

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Mary Bush Carolina Morell and Bryan Bush

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Kyle Wilkinson Avril Graham and Kimberly Frick

Melinda Biggs Carleton Soules Chris Schultz Laura Soules

Sophie and Zach Clarke Justin and Carol SobeyRocio Heller David Yurman and Paulette Jemal

David Yurman Avril Graham and Jim GoldJohn and Elizabeth Anne Dunlap Mike and Diane Taylor and Steve Herlich

Russ Sims Lauri Jehl Mike amp Patty Colvard John and Libby Williams and Martin Tomerlin

Jim and Lisa Wolff

Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

Oscar Wilde once said ldquoYou can never be overdressed or overeducatedrdquo

Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

The Wildest Auction in the West is Boysvillersquos largest fundraiser as well as the harbinger of new Western trends since it is traditionally the first Western-themed party of the social season

Last year all the stylish cowboys

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Chic Guests braved the heat wearing cool linen and gathered around the pool at the San Antonio Country Club for delicious food with cocktails that flowed almost as freely as the pool fountain

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

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For more call 375-4423 or visitwwwstarfishsacom

The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

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Local practices offer advancements in dermatology and cosmetic proceduresby ERIC MORENO

According to the American Association of Dermatology there are more cosmetic and

dermatological procedures available for potential patients than ever before These are available for patients at in-office visits or as at-home treatments

One new technology is fractional resurfacing a laser-based technology that allows dermatologists a safer way to treat patients with severe to extensive skin damage The results increase the production of collagen the protein that chiefly makes up the fibers of skin tissue This allows for more dramatic results in the improvement of skin appearance and texture with less downtime for the patient

There are also new laser-based procedures used to treat varicose veins

a medical condition in which the veins (generally in the lower extremities) become twisted and distended with blood It can cause swelling cramping and a host of other medical conditions

ldquoAt our clinic we have a procedure that is new to our practicerdquo said Melissa Garrett of Skin Care Specialists of San Antonio 2632 Broadway Suite 401 ldquoIt is endovenous laser treatment of varicose veins This procedure reduces the need for surgical vein surgery reduces pain and recovery timerdquo

Laser technologies are also being used to treat vascular lesions such as birthmarks A trained dermatologist can determine whether a patientrsquos birthmark would be receptive to treatment infants are often eligible

Conditions such as psoriasis acne hyperpigmentation and more are now being treated with better results There have also been significant advances in cosmetic

procedures to treat aging and scarring ldquoThere have been some great

advancements in the treatments of psoriasisrdquo said Dr Christy Rainey of Dermatology of Castle Hills 1650 Lockhill Selma Road ldquoThose include new injectable treatments as well as oral medicationsrdquo

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder The most common form is plaque psoriasis It is characterized by the appearance of scale-like lesions on the skinrsquos surface and can result in psoriatic arthritis

ldquoThese new treatments can significantly improve the conditions of skin psoriasis and joint disease Often I have prescribed these and have seen miraculous improvements in patients who have never had any kind of results beforerdquo Rainey said

On the cosmetic side a number of new

fillers have been developed that replace the lost volume and shape in skin and can allow a dermatologist to sculpt an area Fillers are collagen-based materials that are injected underneath the skin Dermatologists use the fillers to fill in sunken cheeks or lines or wrinkles around the eyes and lips

ldquoTherersquos a newer type of filler called Voluma from Allerganrdquo Rainey said ldquoIt has revolutionized how we inject the deep furrows around the mouth and nose With the Voluma we inject the filler With this we inject in the upper cheeks the apple of the cheeks if you will and that helps to give you a kind of facelift without having to pay for surgery or deal with the downtime of surgical proceduresrdquo

THERE HAVE BEEN SOME GREAT ADVANCEMENTS IN THE TREATMENTS OF PSORIASIS THOSE

INCLUDE NEW INJECTABLE TREATMENTS AS WELL AS ORAL MEDICATIONS

DR CHRISTY RAINEY DERMATOLOGY OF CASTLE HILLS

DERMATOLOGY continues on pg 17

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Another common and well-known procedure is receiving injections of botulinum toxin (commonly known as Botox) which is renowned for its ability to diminish wrinkles and other facial lines

According to the AAD new manufacturers have introduced botulinum toxin formulations in recent years making pricing more

competitive and affordableIt is also highly recommended by the

AAD to seek out a certified dermatologist for all serious skin-care needs This will ensure the highest level of patient safety

ldquoWe do Botox micrographic surgery laser hair removal chemical peels and more here at our facilitiesrdquo Garrett said ldquoOur physiciansmdash Dr Paula Vogel Dr Nicole Owens and Dr Eric Greeson mdash are all board certifiedrdquo

DERMATOLOGY continues from pg 16

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Local specialists report several successful weight-loss programsby JE JORDAN

Losing weight ndash itrsquos on everyonersquos mind New and improved solutions appear on the

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For every need therersquos a diet an exercise plan a medical procedure or a device guaranteed to work

Locally there are many options available to those who want to go beyond the traditional self-orchestrated calorie-counting and gym-membership approach

Wellness coach Jeff Carrell runs the Functional Fitness Center at Alamo Heights Chiropractic Health Center 4501 McCullough Ave Suite 107 Carrell said the centers healthy weight-loss program works because itrsquos customized to the individual

ldquoI always tell people they are not

a cookie and therefore a cookie-cutter (approach) doesnrsquot necessarily work for themrdquo Carrell said

Participants take supplements which cause rapid weight loss when combined Carrell said Exercise plays a part as well

ldquoWersquore big believers in most people donrsquot move enough and even those who move a lot might not do it in a way thatrsquos most effective for them so we encourage exerciserdquo he said

Carrell said the supplement program alone can achieve weight loss without exercise However exercise makes weight loss more sustainable he added

Dr Felipe Garcia-Ghinis is a board-certified obstetrician gynecologist and the founder of Healthy Woman an OB-GYN clinic at 2632 Broadway After his brother lost more than 100

WEIGHT LOSS continues on pg 19

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WEIGHT LOSS continues from pg 18

pounds in six months Garcia-Ghinis wanted to know how he did it

ldquoI decided to try it myself before I offered it to my patientsrdquo he said After losing more than 20 pounds by going high protein Garcia-Ghinis offers a medically supervised diet utilizing foods sold through his office

Simply Slender 18730 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 106 offers an alternative to liposuction for body reshaping called i-lipo The companyrsquos website says it is medically tested and approved by the Food and Drug Administration

Megan Coleman a certified nutritional consultant said ldquoThere are no needles no downtime You come in you lie down underneath our (laser) paddles They donrsquot hurt they donrsquot zap yoursquore just lying there comfortably for 35-45 minutesrdquo

Afterwards she said the patient needs to do ldquoabout 20 minutesrdquo of exercise ldquoto work off calories released with the fatrdquo

Kurt Jacquin at SuperSlow Zone with locations at 11825 Interstate 10 West and 700 E Sonterra Blvd said the program he offers is all about strength training However he added it does contribute to weight loss Programs are set up for individuals according to whatever muscles and body parts they want to improve

ldquoWe donrsquot do a typical rep as you would see in a normal gym or fitness centerrdquo Jacquin said ldquoWhat we do is

a 10-second positive (contracting the muscle as in curling a weight up) and a 10-second negative (extending the muscle as in lowering the weight)rdquo

Each curl takes 20 secondsldquoSo we really donrsquot care about the number

of reps you do we time the muscle for how much work it actually doesrdquo he added

For some surgery brings about a change for the better Gerald Townsend 70 a professor at Texas AampM University-San Antonio found a new lease on life

ldquoMy gastric sleeve improved my life immeasurablyrdquo he said At 90 pounds lighter his diabetes disappeared and with it the need for expensive drugs ldquoI believe I have added 20 years of quality life with the surgery My wife Barbara had the same surgery We now eat less than half what we did three years ago The benefit comes in quality of life and in the pocketbookrdquo

With so many options to choose from itrsquos easy to get confused However there are some basic truths to remember The website for the Presidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition (wwwfitnessgov) offers guidelines

There are other approaches to weight loss as well

Yacon syrup promoted by television personality Dr Mehmet Oz contains a substance the taste buds recognize

as sweet But supposedly 40 to 50 percent of the syrup is made up of fructooligosaccharide ndash sugar molecules connected in a way that renders them unrecognizable by the digestive system making it a low-calorie alternative to sugar

The real magic happens in the large intestine where the saccharides ldquofeed the friendly bacteria in the digestive systemrdquo leading to weight loss

Science Daily wrote on Sept 3 that scientists at The University of Manchester in England theorize resetting a cluster of nerves in the center of the brain known as the ldquobody clockrdquo could lead to banishing excess pounds and inches without surgery The study is using ldquoclock logicrdquo to treat diabetes Patients eat sleep and take medication at times that fit with their body clock in a bid to control the disease

Then there are the drugs ndash some already on the market some still in trials

Contrave also known as NB32 is the name of the latest weight-loss drug seeking FDA approval Trial participants said Contrave improved their moods as well as their looks Maybe thatrsquos because one of its main components is widely used as an antidepressant

There are other weight-loss drugs already on the market but most carry dire warnings regarding side effects

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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis mdash or LASIK mdash surgery was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1999 and since then millions of people have chosen this option

Since its approval LASIK has undergone many incarnations and spawned a plethora of related treatments Thanks to the 21st centuryrsquos constantly evolving technology there are now so many LASIK options the information can quickly become quite overwhelming

Alternatives to traditional LASIK include Epi-LASIK Wavefront-guided LASIK and IntraLase and LASIK for presbyopia Other vision-correction procedures include photorefractive keratectomy or PRK laser epithelial keratomileusis or LASEK intra-ocular lens or IOL surgery automated lamellar keratoplasty or ALK Descemetrsquos stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty or DSAEK and Descemetrsquos membrane endothelial keratoplasty or DMEK

Confused yetSimply put LASIK permanently

reshapes the cornea using a laser During this straightforward procedure the surgeon creates a thin circular flap in the cornea and folds it back in order to access and then reshape the corneal tissue underneath After that the flap is replaced and serves as a natural bandage

Epi-LASIK utilizes an instrument called an epi-keratome Wavefront-guided LASIK

is yet another choice that helps with loss of night vision after surgery (a common problem with some LASIK patients)

Still another method IntraLase is sometimes called ldquoAll Laserrdquo or ldquoBladeless LASIKrdquo because the flap is created using a laser as opposed to a manual blade These procedures have proven most effective for patients with myopia (near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far-sightedness)

Sometimes LASIK is performed with one eye corrected for distance and the other for near vision as a remedy for presbyopia Presbyopia the familiar side effect for many after turning 45 causes loss of focus when reading close-up or fine print

But LASIK is not the only game in town There is much more to corrective-vision surgery than meets the eye PRK involves the removal of the cornearsquos outer layer and reshaping the cornea without making a flap With PRK surgery healing takes a few days longer than LASIK

LASEK is similar to PRK but a finer blade called a trephine is used and the cornearsquos outer layer remains This technique has been found to work best on individuals with thin corneas

Yet another vision-correction option is ALK eye surgery which is usually reserved for severe cases of near- and far-sightedness

The most common treatment for

cataracts is IOL surgery A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that affects vision usually related to aging During IOL surgery the cloudy lens is removed or cleaned out and replaced by a clear manmade lens Different forms of IOL surgery include clear lens extraction or CLE and refractive lens extraction known as RLE

There have even been recent advancements in cornea transplants New revolutionary procedures include DSAEK and DMEK During these outpatient procedures the patientrsquos diseased tissue is dissected and replaced with precut donor tissue provided by organ donors

In a recent Consumer Reports survey satisfaction with the surgeon was the biggest barometer for long-term success mdash so choose wisely

In addition the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that more than 90 percent of LASIK patients obtained 2020 vision after surgery are quite thrilled with the results and report seeing their glasses as half full (and living all alone in the drawer next to their contact lenses)

The eyes have it New developments in vision-correction surgeryby CAROLE MILLER

Vision-correction surgery has made some significant improvements since

June 1989 when Dr Gholam A Peyman was granted the first laser-vision surgery patent

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By November the Police Department will have had the cameras for more than a year Five body cameras were bought in July 2013 to be field tested and five more in November of that year city officials said

Officers said the small body-mounted cameras have proven highly effective in recording incidents involving a police presence and encounters with the public

ldquoWe find that they are a useful toolrdquo said Assistant Police Chief Cindy Pruitt ldquoOur officers have a good rapport with the

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01

Cameras can bolster or disprove complaints against officers

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Questions about police conduct in Ferguson

Missouri could pressure departments nationwide to equip all officers with body cameras but Alamo Heights is already ahead of the curve

citizens to begin with Now everything is on video When wersquore conducting a traffic stop when someone has called the police for any reason thatrsquos going to be on videordquo

There are 22 officers on the force and the cameras are mandatory for those on patrol

The body cameras have gained more acceptance across the country from various law enforcement agencies though not all departments use them or are required to use them

Wearing body cameras varies from department to department and from agency to agency according to John Moritz a spokesman for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas

CLEAT is an umbrella organization that represents Texas police officers in legal and employment matters

ldquoCLEAT believes that most decisions involving what equipment that officers should be required to use or not use are best left to the local law enforcement agencies and police officersrsquo organizations that work closely with their communitiesrdquo Moritz said ldquoThey are the ones that are close to their communities and they know what their communities want expect and deserverdquo

Discussions nationwide about requiring police to use body cams have been

BODY CAMS continues on pg 22

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sparked by the controversial shooting death Aug 19 of Michael Brown a black 18-year-old by an Anglo officer in Ferguson It was later revealed Brown was wanted for questioning in a robbery

The officer-involved shooting prompted several nights of violence and looting and sparked a national debate about officersrsquo interaction with communities of color

No body cam was available when Brown was shot but speculation about what may have happened has gone all the way to Capitol Hill where some in Congress are pushing for more police departments to use the devices

According to to the National Association of Police Organizations US Rep Adam Schiff D-California recently announced he is circulating a letter among his congressional colleagues that will be sent to US Attorney General Eric Holder The letter urges the Department of Justice to ldquohelp fund local police departmentsrsquo purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency decrease tensions between police and community members and create a record of eventsrdquo

NAPO officials who met with Schiff said ldquoBody-camera requirement decisions should be made on an agency-by-agency basisrdquo

In Alamo Heights the small cameras

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01 are easily clipped on the sleeves vests or shirt seams of an officerrsquos uniform

ldquoI havenrsquot heard any complaints about themrdquo said Pruitt of officers who use the devices as well as community members ldquoI think itrsquos beneficial in both directionsrdquo

ldquoI think theyrsquore beneficial to our law enforcementrdquo added Lt Dennis Kelley a 19-year veteran of the department ldquoWe have video cameras in our cars and when the officers are away from their cars it (the body camera) provides audio and visual recordings so I think they are beneficialrdquo

The body cameras have also disproven a complaint made against an officer Kelley said

ldquoThe body cam proved that the officer acted within his scope of authority and it backed the officerrsquos actions up and disproved the complaint made against themrdquo Kelley said ldquoIn that regard the officers are very thankful for themrdquo

Kelley said a body cam can also expose improper conduct on the part of an officer which could lead to corrective action

ldquoWe tried it out and we were pleased with the programs that we looked at across the country and so we implemented it into our own regular operationsrdquo Kelley said about when AHPD first began using the cameras ldquoWe havenrsquot heard anyone complain about themrdquo

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Alamo Heights police Lt Dennis Kelley displays a small body-worn camera clipped to the front of his uniform Officers say the devices provide beneficial audio and visual recordings Some members of Congress want police departments to make the cameras part of standard equipment Photo by Rudy B Ornelas

23

SMART-METER continues from pg 01

CPS officials say the smart meters are safe and downplay any claims about radiation fires or illness but Mayor Louis Cooper said Alamo Heights has sent a letter to the utility company asking for a 12-month delay on activating the devices until more research can be done

ldquoI think itrsquos really in CPSrsquo hands right nowrdquo Cooper said ldquoWe have some citizens who have expressed some questions that they want answeredrdquo

The mayor asked CPS to respond to the request within 30 days

The utility company wants to replace older analog utility meters with modern digital smart meters in homes and businesses in Alamo Heights by the end of year with a long-term plan to eventually install the devices across San Antonio The new meters would relay information wirelessly rather than requiring on-site checks by a CPS worker

Customers can choose not to have the smart meters but they will pay higher fees CPS officials said

During the Sept 22 City Council meeting several residents stepped forward to express concerns about the devices including former Councilman Elliot Weser a gastroenterologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

ldquoThe serious hazards associated with digital smart meters are abundantly documented by substantial datardquo Weser said ldquoThese meters can further erode our right to privacy by making our personal activities and habits available for monitoring control and distribution Most distressing to me as a physician are the risks and biomedical effects from the radiation associated with electromagnetic fields generated by these meters and their associated mesh-grid structurerdquo

In a phone interview prior to the meeting CPS spokesman John Moreno said smart meters are safe and are a more modern way to remotely monitor energy consumption

ldquoThe biggest concerns Irsquom hearing is that smart meters cause fires or smart

City asks for a 12-month moratoriumby BAIN SERNA

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Plans by CPS Energy to install smart meters in the city

have become a lightning rod for controversy with residents worried about health effects and leaders calling for a yearlong moratorium

SMART-METER continues on pg 25

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David Yurman Avril Graham and Jim GoldJohn and Elizabeth Anne Dunlap Mike and Diane Taylor and Steve Herlich

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Jim and Lisa Wolff

Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

Oscar Wilde once said ldquoYou can never be overdressed or overeducatedrdquo

Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

The Wildest Auction in the West is Boysvillersquos largest fundraiser as well as the harbinger of new Western trends since it is traditionally the first Western-themed party of the social season

Last year all the stylish cowboys

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Chic Guests braved the heat wearing cool linen and gathered around the pool at the San Antonio Country Club for delicious food with cocktails that flowed almost as freely as the pool fountain

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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GOFF continues from pg 15

GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

RANGER FIREAMS GUN SHOP1308 Austin Highway

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Call 829-7561 ext 147 for more informationTish Hinojosa

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by ROSE MARY BUDGE

STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD709 S Alamo St

For more call 375-4423 or visitwwwstarfishsacom

The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

del Carmen Fernandez make a

Starfish shines in sea of Southtown eateries

After opening mid-summer in a 100-year-old building at 709 S Alamo St Starfish Global

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Hours are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday

Bringing dishes from the surf to diners tables Starfish Global Seafood has opened in Southtown (above) and offers a range of tempting treats from the deep (left) Photos by Collette Orquiz

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According to the AAD new manufacturers have introduced botulinum toxin formulations in recent years making pricing more

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Wellness coach Jeff Carrell runs the Functional Fitness Center at Alamo Heights Chiropractic Health Center 4501 McCullough Ave Suite 107 Carrell said the centers healthy weight-loss program works because itrsquos customized to the individual

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a cookie and therefore a cookie-cutter (approach) doesnrsquot necessarily work for themrdquo Carrell said

Participants take supplements which cause rapid weight loss when combined Carrell said Exercise plays a part as well

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Carrell said the supplement program alone can achieve weight loss without exercise However exercise makes weight loss more sustainable he added

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WEIGHT LOSS continues on pg 19

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pounds in six months Garcia-Ghinis wanted to know how he did it

ldquoI decided to try it myself before I offered it to my patientsrdquo he said After losing more than 20 pounds by going high protein Garcia-Ghinis offers a medically supervised diet utilizing foods sold through his office

Simply Slender 18730 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 106 offers an alternative to liposuction for body reshaping called i-lipo The companyrsquos website says it is medically tested and approved by the Food and Drug Administration

Megan Coleman a certified nutritional consultant said ldquoThere are no needles no downtime You come in you lie down underneath our (laser) paddles They donrsquot hurt they donrsquot zap yoursquore just lying there comfortably for 35-45 minutesrdquo

Afterwards she said the patient needs to do ldquoabout 20 minutesrdquo of exercise ldquoto work off calories released with the fatrdquo

Kurt Jacquin at SuperSlow Zone with locations at 11825 Interstate 10 West and 700 E Sonterra Blvd said the program he offers is all about strength training However he added it does contribute to weight loss Programs are set up for individuals according to whatever muscles and body parts they want to improve

ldquoWe donrsquot do a typical rep as you would see in a normal gym or fitness centerrdquo Jacquin said ldquoWhat we do is

a 10-second positive (contracting the muscle as in curling a weight up) and a 10-second negative (extending the muscle as in lowering the weight)rdquo

Each curl takes 20 secondsldquoSo we really donrsquot care about the number

of reps you do we time the muscle for how much work it actually doesrdquo he added

For some surgery brings about a change for the better Gerald Townsend 70 a professor at Texas AampM University-San Antonio found a new lease on life

ldquoMy gastric sleeve improved my life immeasurablyrdquo he said At 90 pounds lighter his diabetes disappeared and with it the need for expensive drugs ldquoI believe I have added 20 years of quality life with the surgery My wife Barbara had the same surgery We now eat less than half what we did three years ago The benefit comes in quality of life and in the pocketbookrdquo

With so many options to choose from itrsquos easy to get confused However there are some basic truths to remember The website for the Presidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition (wwwfitnessgov) offers guidelines

There are other approaches to weight loss as well

Yacon syrup promoted by television personality Dr Mehmet Oz contains a substance the taste buds recognize

as sweet But supposedly 40 to 50 percent of the syrup is made up of fructooligosaccharide ndash sugar molecules connected in a way that renders them unrecognizable by the digestive system making it a low-calorie alternative to sugar

The real magic happens in the large intestine where the saccharides ldquofeed the friendly bacteria in the digestive systemrdquo leading to weight loss

Science Daily wrote on Sept 3 that scientists at The University of Manchester in England theorize resetting a cluster of nerves in the center of the brain known as the ldquobody clockrdquo could lead to banishing excess pounds and inches without surgery The study is using ldquoclock logicrdquo to treat diabetes Patients eat sleep and take medication at times that fit with their body clock in a bid to control the disease

Then there are the drugs ndash some already on the market some still in trials

Contrave also known as NB32 is the name of the latest weight-loss drug seeking FDA approval Trial participants said Contrave improved their moods as well as their looks Maybe thatrsquos because one of its main components is widely used as an antidepressant

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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis mdash or LASIK mdash surgery was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1999 and since then millions of people have chosen this option

Since its approval LASIK has undergone many incarnations and spawned a plethora of related treatments Thanks to the 21st centuryrsquos constantly evolving technology there are now so many LASIK options the information can quickly become quite overwhelming

Alternatives to traditional LASIK include Epi-LASIK Wavefront-guided LASIK and IntraLase and LASIK for presbyopia Other vision-correction procedures include photorefractive keratectomy or PRK laser epithelial keratomileusis or LASEK intra-ocular lens or IOL surgery automated lamellar keratoplasty or ALK Descemetrsquos stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty or DSAEK and Descemetrsquos membrane endothelial keratoplasty or DMEK

Confused yetSimply put LASIK permanently

reshapes the cornea using a laser During this straightforward procedure the surgeon creates a thin circular flap in the cornea and folds it back in order to access and then reshape the corneal tissue underneath After that the flap is replaced and serves as a natural bandage

Epi-LASIK utilizes an instrument called an epi-keratome Wavefront-guided LASIK

is yet another choice that helps with loss of night vision after surgery (a common problem with some LASIK patients)

Still another method IntraLase is sometimes called ldquoAll Laserrdquo or ldquoBladeless LASIKrdquo because the flap is created using a laser as opposed to a manual blade These procedures have proven most effective for patients with myopia (near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far-sightedness)

Sometimes LASIK is performed with one eye corrected for distance and the other for near vision as a remedy for presbyopia Presbyopia the familiar side effect for many after turning 45 causes loss of focus when reading close-up or fine print

But LASIK is not the only game in town There is much more to corrective-vision surgery than meets the eye PRK involves the removal of the cornearsquos outer layer and reshaping the cornea without making a flap With PRK surgery healing takes a few days longer than LASIK

LASEK is similar to PRK but a finer blade called a trephine is used and the cornearsquos outer layer remains This technique has been found to work best on individuals with thin corneas

Yet another vision-correction option is ALK eye surgery which is usually reserved for severe cases of near- and far-sightedness

The most common treatment for

cataracts is IOL surgery A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that affects vision usually related to aging During IOL surgery the cloudy lens is removed or cleaned out and replaced by a clear manmade lens Different forms of IOL surgery include clear lens extraction or CLE and refractive lens extraction known as RLE

There have even been recent advancements in cornea transplants New revolutionary procedures include DSAEK and DMEK During these outpatient procedures the patientrsquos diseased tissue is dissected and replaced with precut donor tissue provided by organ donors

In a recent Consumer Reports survey satisfaction with the surgeon was the biggest barometer for long-term success mdash so choose wisely

In addition the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that more than 90 percent of LASIK patients obtained 2020 vision after surgery are quite thrilled with the results and report seeing their glasses as half full (and living all alone in the drawer next to their contact lenses)

The eyes have it New developments in vision-correction surgeryby CAROLE MILLER

Vision-correction surgery has made some significant improvements since

June 1989 when Dr Gholam A Peyman was granted the first laser-vision surgery patent

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By November the Police Department will have had the cameras for more than a year Five body cameras were bought in July 2013 to be field tested and five more in November of that year city officials said

Officers said the small body-mounted cameras have proven highly effective in recording incidents involving a police presence and encounters with the public

ldquoWe find that they are a useful toolrdquo said Assistant Police Chief Cindy Pruitt ldquoOur officers have a good rapport with the

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01

Cameras can bolster or disprove complaints against officers

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Questions about police conduct in Ferguson

Missouri could pressure departments nationwide to equip all officers with body cameras but Alamo Heights is already ahead of the curve

citizens to begin with Now everything is on video When wersquore conducting a traffic stop when someone has called the police for any reason thatrsquos going to be on videordquo

There are 22 officers on the force and the cameras are mandatory for those on patrol

The body cameras have gained more acceptance across the country from various law enforcement agencies though not all departments use them or are required to use them

Wearing body cameras varies from department to department and from agency to agency according to John Moritz a spokesman for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas

CLEAT is an umbrella organization that represents Texas police officers in legal and employment matters

ldquoCLEAT believes that most decisions involving what equipment that officers should be required to use or not use are best left to the local law enforcement agencies and police officersrsquo organizations that work closely with their communitiesrdquo Moritz said ldquoThey are the ones that are close to their communities and they know what their communities want expect and deserverdquo

Discussions nationwide about requiring police to use body cams have been

BODY CAMS continues on pg 22

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sparked by the controversial shooting death Aug 19 of Michael Brown a black 18-year-old by an Anglo officer in Ferguson It was later revealed Brown was wanted for questioning in a robbery

The officer-involved shooting prompted several nights of violence and looting and sparked a national debate about officersrsquo interaction with communities of color

No body cam was available when Brown was shot but speculation about what may have happened has gone all the way to Capitol Hill where some in Congress are pushing for more police departments to use the devices

According to to the National Association of Police Organizations US Rep Adam Schiff D-California recently announced he is circulating a letter among his congressional colleagues that will be sent to US Attorney General Eric Holder The letter urges the Department of Justice to ldquohelp fund local police departmentsrsquo purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency decrease tensions between police and community members and create a record of eventsrdquo

NAPO officials who met with Schiff said ldquoBody-camera requirement decisions should be made on an agency-by-agency basisrdquo

In Alamo Heights the small cameras

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01 are easily clipped on the sleeves vests or shirt seams of an officerrsquos uniform

ldquoI havenrsquot heard any complaints about themrdquo said Pruitt of officers who use the devices as well as community members ldquoI think itrsquos beneficial in both directionsrdquo

ldquoI think theyrsquore beneficial to our law enforcementrdquo added Lt Dennis Kelley a 19-year veteran of the department ldquoWe have video cameras in our cars and when the officers are away from their cars it (the body camera) provides audio and visual recordings so I think they are beneficialrdquo

The body cameras have also disproven a complaint made against an officer Kelley said

ldquoThe body cam proved that the officer acted within his scope of authority and it backed the officerrsquos actions up and disproved the complaint made against themrdquo Kelley said ldquoIn that regard the officers are very thankful for themrdquo

Kelley said a body cam can also expose improper conduct on the part of an officer which could lead to corrective action

ldquoWe tried it out and we were pleased with the programs that we looked at across the country and so we implemented it into our own regular operationsrdquo Kelley said about when AHPD first began using the cameras ldquoWe havenrsquot heard anyone complain about themrdquo

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Alamo Heights police Lt Dennis Kelley displays a small body-worn camera clipped to the front of his uniform Officers say the devices provide beneficial audio and visual recordings Some members of Congress want police departments to make the cameras part of standard equipment Photo by Rudy B Ornelas

23

SMART-METER continues from pg 01

CPS officials say the smart meters are safe and downplay any claims about radiation fires or illness but Mayor Louis Cooper said Alamo Heights has sent a letter to the utility company asking for a 12-month delay on activating the devices until more research can be done

ldquoI think itrsquos really in CPSrsquo hands right nowrdquo Cooper said ldquoWe have some citizens who have expressed some questions that they want answeredrdquo

The mayor asked CPS to respond to the request within 30 days

The utility company wants to replace older analog utility meters with modern digital smart meters in homes and businesses in Alamo Heights by the end of year with a long-term plan to eventually install the devices across San Antonio The new meters would relay information wirelessly rather than requiring on-site checks by a CPS worker

Customers can choose not to have the smart meters but they will pay higher fees CPS officials said

During the Sept 22 City Council meeting several residents stepped forward to express concerns about the devices including former Councilman Elliot Weser a gastroenterologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

ldquoThe serious hazards associated with digital smart meters are abundantly documented by substantial datardquo Weser said ldquoThese meters can further erode our right to privacy by making our personal activities and habits available for monitoring control and distribution Most distressing to me as a physician are the risks and biomedical effects from the radiation associated with electromagnetic fields generated by these meters and their associated mesh-grid structurerdquo

In a phone interview prior to the meeting CPS spokesman John Moreno said smart meters are safe and are a more modern way to remotely monitor energy consumption

ldquoThe biggest concerns Irsquom hearing is that smart meters cause fires or smart

City asks for a 12-month moratoriumby BAIN SERNA

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Plans by CPS Energy to install smart meters in the city

have become a lightning rod for controversy with residents worried about health effects and leaders calling for a yearlong moratorium

SMART-METER continues on pg 25

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David Yurman Avril Graham and Jim GoldJohn and Elizabeth Anne Dunlap Mike and Diane Taylor and Steve Herlich

Russ Sims Lauri Jehl Mike amp Patty Colvard John and Libby Williams and Martin Tomerlin

Jim and Lisa Wolff

Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

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Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

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Last year all the stylish cowboys

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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Help My House is Haunted Itrsquos probably not really haunted but at 200 AM any noise is disturb-ing your sleep The noise is coming from the bathroom this time There is the drip drip dripping of the fau-cet Or itrsquos the toilet that ldquoflushesrdquo Fear not my Friends We are here to help We are Faucet Parts A whole-sale retail store located at 1109 Fresno San Antonio TX 78201 Itrsquos on Fresno and IH 10 about 3 miles from Wonderland Mall It is hard to believe but we have been at this location since the early 1990rsquos So back to your problems We have the parts to fix your problems We are not going to sell you a new faucet unless you want one We have the parts to fix your problems Our employees are knowledgeable and friendly and here to help you Your dripping faucet is probably a worn-down seal or cartridge Your ldquoghost flushingrdquo is probably a worn flapper It doesnrsquot matter if you have a new toilet or a not so new toilet a new faucet or a not so new faucet Chances are good we have the brand of faucet or the parts that need replacing We have over 100 different brands of faucet parts Names most of us have never heard of ldquoHard- to- find partsrdquo is our mantra Yes we have Moen Koehler American Standard If you want to replace the faucet we have many different styles from which to choose So if you are tired of running all over San Antonio and not finding the part you need come see us first Remember ldquoGo Where the Pros Gordquo Tell them Pat sent you

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GOFF continues from pg 15

GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

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GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

RANGER FIREAMS GUN SHOP1308 Austin Highway

For more call 822-4867 or visitwwwrangerfirearmssoftexascom

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by ROSE MARY BUDGE

STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD709 S Alamo St

For more call 375-4423 or visitwwwstarfishsacom

The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

del Carmen Fernandez make a

Starfish shines in sea of Southtown eateries

After opening mid-summer in a 100-year-old building at 709 S Alamo St Starfish Global

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Hours are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday

Bringing dishes from the surf to diners tables Starfish Global Seafood has opened in Southtown (above) and offers a range of tempting treats from the deep (left) Photos by Collette Orquiz

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18 MEDICAL HEALTH CARE

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Local specialists report several successful weight-loss programsby JE JORDAN

Losing weight ndash itrsquos on everyonersquos mind New and improved solutions appear on the

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For every need therersquos a diet an exercise plan a medical procedure or a device guaranteed to work

Locally there are many options available to those who want to go beyond the traditional self-orchestrated calorie-counting and gym-membership approach

Wellness coach Jeff Carrell runs the Functional Fitness Center at Alamo Heights Chiropractic Health Center 4501 McCullough Ave Suite 107 Carrell said the centers healthy weight-loss program works because itrsquos customized to the individual

ldquoI always tell people they are not

a cookie and therefore a cookie-cutter (approach) doesnrsquot necessarily work for themrdquo Carrell said

Participants take supplements which cause rapid weight loss when combined Carrell said Exercise plays a part as well

ldquoWersquore big believers in most people donrsquot move enough and even those who move a lot might not do it in a way thatrsquos most effective for them so we encourage exerciserdquo he said

Carrell said the supplement program alone can achieve weight loss without exercise However exercise makes weight loss more sustainable he added

Dr Felipe Garcia-Ghinis is a board-certified obstetrician gynecologist and the founder of Healthy Woman an OB-GYN clinic at 2632 Broadway After his brother lost more than 100

WEIGHT LOSS continues on pg 19

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WEIGHT LOSS continues from pg 18

pounds in six months Garcia-Ghinis wanted to know how he did it

ldquoI decided to try it myself before I offered it to my patientsrdquo he said After losing more than 20 pounds by going high protein Garcia-Ghinis offers a medically supervised diet utilizing foods sold through his office

Simply Slender 18730 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 106 offers an alternative to liposuction for body reshaping called i-lipo The companyrsquos website says it is medically tested and approved by the Food and Drug Administration

Megan Coleman a certified nutritional consultant said ldquoThere are no needles no downtime You come in you lie down underneath our (laser) paddles They donrsquot hurt they donrsquot zap yoursquore just lying there comfortably for 35-45 minutesrdquo

Afterwards she said the patient needs to do ldquoabout 20 minutesrdquo of exercise ldquoto work off calories released with the fatrdquo

Kurt Jacquin at SuperSlow Zone with locations at 11825 Interstate 10 West and 700 E Sonterra Blvd said the program he offers is all about strength training However he added it does contribute to weight loss Programs are set up for individuals according to whatever muscles and body parts they want to improve

ldquoWe donrsquot do a typical rep as you would see in a normal gym or fitness centerrdquo Jacquin said ldquoWhat we do is

a 10-second positive (contracting the muscle as in curling a weight up) and a 10-second negative (extending the muscle as in lowering the weight)rdquo

Each curl takes 20 secondsldquoSo we really donrsquot care about the number

of reps you do we time the muscle for how much work it actually doesrdquo he added

For some surgery brings about a change for the better Gerald Townsend 70 a professor at Texas AampM University-San Antonio found a new lease on life

ldquoMy gastric sleeve improved my life immeasurablyrdquo he said At 90 pounds lighter his diabetes disappeared and with it the need for expensive drugs ldquoI believe I have added 20 years of quality life with the surgery My wife Barbara had the same surgery We now eat less than half what we did three years ago The benefit comes in quality of life and in the pocketbookrdquo

With so many options to choose from itrsquos easy to get confused However there are some basic truths to remember The website for the Presidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition (wwwfitnessgov) offers guidelines

There are other approaches to weight loss as well

Yacon syrup promoted by television personality Dr Mehmet Oz contains a substance the taste buds recognize

as sweet But supposedly 40 to 50 percent of the syrup is made up of fructooligosaccharide ndash sugar molecules connected in a way that renders them unrecognizable by the digestive system making it a low-calorie alternative to sugar

The real magic happens in the large intestine where the saccharides ldquofeed the friendly bacteria in the digestive systemrdquo leading to weight loss

Science Daily wrote on Sept 3 that scientists at The University of Manchester in England theorize resetting a cluster of nerves in the center of the brain known as the ldquobody clockrdquo could lead to banishing excess pounds and inches without surgery The study is using ldquoclock logicrdquo to treat diabetes Patients eat sleep and take medication at times that fit with their body clock in a bid to control the disease

Then there are the drugs ndash some already on the market some still in trials

Contrave also known as NB32 is the name of the latest weight-loss drug seeking FDA approval Trial participants said Contrave improved their moods as well as their looks Maybe thatrsquos because one of its main components is widely used as an antidepressant

There are other weight-loss drugs already on the market but most carry dire warnings regarding side effects

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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis mdash or LASIK mdash surgery was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1999 and since then millions of people have chosen this option

Since its approval LASIK has undergone many incarnations and spawned a plethora of related treatments Thanks to the 21st centuryrsquos constantly evolving technology there are now so many LASIK options the information can quickly become quite overwhelming

Alternatives to traditional LASIK include Epi-LASIK Wavefront-guided LASIK and IntraLase and LASIK for presbyopia Other vision-correction procedures include photorefractive keratectomy or PRK laser epithelial keratomileusis or LASEK intra-ocular lens or IOL surgery automated lamellar keratoplasty or ALK Descemetrsquos stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty or DSAEK and Descemetrsquos membrane endothelial keratoplasty or DMEK

Confused yetSimply put LASIK permanently

reshapes the cornea using a laser During this straightforward procedure the surgeon creates a thin circular flap in the cornea and folds it back in order to access and then reshape the corneal tissue underneath After that the flap is replaced and serves as a natural bandage

Epi-LASIK utilizes an instrument called an epi-keratome Wavefront-guided LASIK

is yet another choice that helps with loss of night vision after surgery (a common problem with some LASIK patients)

Still another method IntraLase is sometimes called ldquoAll Laserrdquo or ldquoBladeless LASIKrdquo because the flap is created using a laser as opposed to a manual blade These procedures have proven most effective for patients with myopia (near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far-sightedness)

Sometimes LASIK is performed with one eye corrected for distance and the other for near vision as a remedy for presbyopia Presbyopia the familiar side effect for many after turning 45 causes loss of focus when reading close-up or fine print

But LASIK is not the only game in town There is much more to corrective-vision surgery than meets the eye PRK involves the removal of the cornearsquos outer layer and reshaping the cornea without making a flap With PRK surgery healing takes a few days longer than LASIK

LASEK is similar to PRK but a finer blade called a trephine is used and the cornearsquos outer layer remains This technique has been found to work best on individuals with thin corneas

Yet another vision-correction option is ALK eye surgery which is usually reserved for severe cases of near- and far-sightedness

The most common treatment for

cataracts is IOL surgery A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that affects vision usually related to aging During IOL surgery the cloudy lens is removed or cleaned out and replaced by a clear manmade lens Different forms of IOL surgery include clear lens extraction or CLE and refractive lens extraction known as RLE

There have even been recent advancements in cornea transplants New revolutionary procedures include DSAEK and DMEK During these outpatient procedures the patientrsquos diseased tissue is dissected and replaced with precut donor tissue provided by organ donors

In a recent Consumer Reports survey satisfaction with the surgeon was the biggest barometer for long-term success mdash so choose wisely

In addition the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that more than 90 percent of LASIK patients obtained 2020 vision after surgery are quite thrilled with the results and report seeing their glasses as half full (and living all alone in the drawer next to their contact lenses)

The eyes have it New developments in vision-correction surgeryby CAROLE MILLER

Vision-correction surgery has made some significant improvements since

June 1989 when Dr Gholam A Peyman was granted the first laser-vision surgery patent

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By November the Police Department will have had the cameras for more than a year Five body cameras were bought in July 2013 to be field tested and five more in November of that year city officials said

Officers said the small body-mounted cameras have proven highly effective in recording incidents involving a police presence and encounters with the public

ldquoWe find that they are a useful toolrdquo said Assistant Police Chief Cindy Pruitt ldquoOur officers have a good rapport with the

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01

Cameras can bolster or disprove complaints against officers

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Questions about police conduct in Ferguson

Missouri could pressure departments nationwide to equip all officers with body cameras but Alamo Heights is already ahead of the curve

citizens to begin with Now everything is on video When wersquore conducting a traffic stop when someone has called the police for any reason thatrsquos going to be on videordquo

There are 22 officers on the force and the cameras are mandatory for those on patrol

The body cameras have gained more acceptance across the country from various law enforcement agencies though not all departments use them or are required to use them

Wearing body cameras varies from department to department and from agency to agency according to John Moritz a spokesman for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas

CLEAT is an umbrella organization that represents Texas police officers in legal and employment matters

ldquoCLEAT believes that most decisions involving what equipment that officers should be required to use or not use are best left to the local law enforcement agencies and police officersrsquo organizations that work closely with their communitiesrdquo Moritz said ldquoThey are the ones that are close to their communities and they know what their communities want expect and deserverdquo

Discussions nationwide about requiring police to use body cams have been

BODY CAMS continues on pg 22

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sparked by the controversial shooting death Aug 19 of Michael Brown a black 18-year-old by an Anglo officer in Ferguson It was later revealed Brown was wanted for questioning in a robbery

The officer-involved shooting prompted several nights of violence and looting and sparked a national debate about officersrsquo interaction with communities of color

No body cam was available when Brown was shot but speculation about what may have happened has gone all the way to Capitol Hill where some in Congress are pushing for more police departments to use the devices

According to to the National Association of Police Organizations US Rep Adam Schiff D-California recently announced he is circulating a letter among his congressional colleagues that will be sent to US Attorney General Eric Holder The letter urges the Department of Justice to ldquohelp fund local police departmentsrsquo purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency decrease tensions between police and community members and create a record of eventsrdquo

NAPO officials who met with Schiff said ldquoBody-camera requirement decisions should be made on an agency-by-agency basisrdquo

In Alamo Heights the small cameras

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01 are easily clipped on the sleeves vests or shirt seams of an officerrsquos uniform

ldquoI havenrsquot heard any complaints about themrdquo said Pruitt of officers who use the devices as well as community members ldquoI think itrsquos beneficial in both directionsrdquo

ldquoI think theyrsquore beneficial to our law enforcementrdquo added Lt Dennis Kelley a 19-year veteran of the department ldquoWe have video cameras in our cars and when the officers are away from their cars it (the body camera) provides audio and visual recordings so I think they are beneficialrdquo

The body cameras have also disproven a complaint made against an officer Kelley said

ldquoThe body cam proved that the officer acted within his scope of authority and it backed the officerrsquos actions up and disproved the complaint made against themrdquo Kelley said ldquoIn that regard the officers are very thankful for themrdquo

Kelley said a body cam can also expose improper conduct on the part of an officer which could lead to corrective action

ldquoWe tried it out and we were pleased with the programs that we looked at across the country and so we implemented it into our own regular operationsrdquo Kelley said about when AHPD first began using the cameras ldquoWe havenrsquot heard anyone complain about themrdquo

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Alamo Heights police Lt Dennis Kelley displays a small body-worn camera clipped to the front of his uniform Officers say the devices provide beneficial audio and visual recordings Some members of Congress want police departments to make the cameras part of standard equipment Photo by Rudy B Ornelas

23

SMART-METER continues from pg 01

CPS officials say the smart meters are safe and downplay any claims about radiation fires or illness but Mayor Louis Cooper said Alamo Heights has sent a letter to the utility company asking for a 12-month delay on activating the devices until more research can be done

ldquoI think itrsquos really in CPSrsquo hands right nowrdquo Cooper said ldquoWe have some citizens who have expressed some questions that they want answeredrdquo

The mayor asked CPS to respond to the request within 30 days

The utility company wants to replace older analog utility meters with modern digital smart meters in homes and businesses in Alamo Heights by the end of year with a long-term plan to eventually install the devices across San Antonio The new meters would relay information wirelessly rather than requiring on-site checks by a CPS worker

Customers can choose not to have the smart meters but they will pay higher fees CPS officials said

During the Sept 22 City Council meeting several residents stepped forward to express concerns about the devices including former Councilman Elliot Weser a gastroenterologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

ldquoThe serious hazards associated with digital smart meters are abundantly documented by substantial datardquo Weser said ldquoThese meters can further erode our right to privacy by making our personal activities and habits available for monitoring control and distribution Most distressing to me as a physician are the risks and biomedical effects from the radiation associated with electromagnetic fields generated by these meters and their associated mesh-grid structurerdquo

In a phone interview prior to the meeting CPS spokesman John Moreno said smart meters are safe and are a more modern way to remotely monitor energy consumption

ldquoThe biggest concerns Irsquom hearing is that smart meters cause fires or smart

City asks for a 12-month moratoriumby BAIN SERNA

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Plans by CPS Energy to install smart meters in the city

have become a lightning rod for controversy with residents worried about health effects and leaders calling for a yearlong moratorium

SMART-METER continues on pg 25

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Jim and Lisa Wolff

Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

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Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

The Wildest Auction in the West is Boysvillersquos largest fundraiser as well as the harbinger of new Western trends since it is traditionally the first Western-themed party of the social season

Last year all the stylish cowboys

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

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The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

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ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

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WEIGHT LOSS continues from pg 18

pounds in six months Garcia-Ghinis wanted to know how he did it

ldquoI decided to try it myself before I offered it to my patientsrdquo he said After losing more than 20 pounds by going high protein Garcia-Ghinis offers a medically supervised diet utilizing foods sold through his office

Simply Slender 18730 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 106 offers an alternative to liposuction for body reshaping called i-lipo The companyrsquos website says it is medically tested and approved by the Food and Drug Administration

Megan Coleman a certified nutritional consultant said ldquoThere are no needles no downtime You come in you lie down underneath our (laser) paddles They donrsquot hurt they donrsquot zap yoursquore just lying there comfortably for 35-45 minutesrdquo

Afterwards she said the patient needs to do ldquoabout 20 minutesrdquo of exercise ldquoto work off calories released with the fatrdquo

Kurt Jacquin at SuperSlow Zone with locations at 11825 Interstate 10 West and 700 E Sonterra Blvd said the program he offers is all about strength training However he added it does contribute to weight loss Programs are set up for individuals according to whatever muscles and body parts they want to improve

ldquoWe donrsquot do a typical rep as you would see in a normal gym or fitness centerrdquo Jacquin said ldquoWhat we do is

a 10-second positive (contracting the muscle as in curling a weight up) and a 10-second negative (extending the muscle as in lowering the weight)rdquo

Each curl takes 20 secondsldquoSo we really donrsquot care about the number

of reps you do we time the muscle for how much work it actually doesrdquo he added

For some surgery brings about a change for the better Gerald Townsend 70 a professor at Texas AampM University-San Antonio found a new lease on life

ldquoMy gastric sleeve improved my life immeasurablyrdquo he said At 90 pounds lighter his diabetes disappeared and with it the need for expensive drugs ldquoI believe I have added 20 years of quality life with the surgery My wife Barbara had the same surgery We now eat less than half what we did three years ago The benefit comes in quality of life and in the pocketbookrdquo

With so many options to choose from itrsquos easy to get confused However there are some basic truths to remember The website for the Presidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition (wwwfitnessgov) offers guidelines

There are other approaches to weight loss as well

Yacon syrup promoted by television personality Dr Mehmet Oz contains a substance the taste buds recognize

as sweet But supposedly 40 to 50 percent of the syrup is made up of fructooligosaccharide ndash sugar molecules connected in a way that renders them unrecognizable by the digestive system making it a low-calorie alternative to sugar

The real magic happens in the large intestine where the saccharides ldquofeed the friendly bacteria in the digestive systemrdquo leading to weight loss

Science Daily wrote on Sept 3 that scientists at The University of Manchester in England theorize resetting a cluster of nerves in the center of the brain known as the ldquobody clockrdquo could lead to banishing excess pounds and inches without surgery The study is using ldquoclock logicrdquo to treat diabetes Patients eat sleep and take medication at times that fit with their body clock in a bid to control the disease

Then there are the drugs ndash some already on the market some still in trials

Contrave also known as NB32 is the name of the latest weight-loss drug seeking FDA approval Trial participants said Contrave improved their moods as well as their looks Maybe thatrsquos because one of its main components is widely used as an antidepressant

There are other weight-loss drugs already on the market but most carry dire warnings regarding side effects

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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis mdash or LASIK mdash surgery was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1999 and since then millions of people have chosen this option

Since its approval LASIK has undergone many incarnations and spawned a plethora of related treatments Thanks to the 21st centuryrsquos constantly evolving technology there are now so many LASIK options the information can quickly become quite overwhelming

Alternatives to traditional LASIK include Epi-LASIK Wavefront-guided LASIK and IntraLase and LASIK for presbyopia Other vision-correction procedures include photorefractive keratectomy or PRK laser epithelial keratomileusis or LASEK intra-ocular lens or IOL surgery automated lamellar keratoplasty or ALK Descemetrsquos stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty or DSAEK and Descemetrsquos membrane endothelial keratoplasty or DMEK

Confused yetSimply put LASIK permanently

reshapes the cornea using a laser During this straightforward procedure the surgeon creates a thin circular flap in the cornea and folds it back in order to access and then reshape the corneal tissue underneath After that the flap is replaced and serves as a natural bandage

Epi-LASIK utilizes an instrument called an epi-keratome Wavefront-guided LASIK

is yet another choice that helps with loss of night vision after surgery (a common problem with some LASIK patients)

Still another method IntraLase is sometimes called ldquoAll Laserrdquo or ldquoBladeless LASIKrdquo because the flap is created using a laser as opposed to a manual blade These procedures have proven most effective for patients with myopia (near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far-sightedness)

Sometimes LASIK is performed with one eye corrected for distance and the other for near vision as a remedy for presbyopia Presbyopia the familiar side effect for many after turning 45 causes loss of focus when reading close-up or fine print

But LASIK is not the only game in town There is much more to corrective-vision surgery than meets the eye PRK involves the removal of the cornearsquos outer layer and reshaping the cornea without making a flap With PRK surgery healing takes a few days longer than LASIK

LASEK is similar to PRK but a finer blade called a trephine is used and the cornearsquos outer layer remains This technique has been found to work best on individuals with thin corneas

Yet another vision-correction option is ALK eye surgery which is usually reserved for severe cases of near- and far-sightedness

The most common treatment for

cataracts is IOL surgery A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that affects vision usually related to aging During IOL surgery the cloudy lens is removed or cleaned out and replaced by a clear manmade lens Different forms of IOL surgery include clear lens extraction or CLE and refractive lens extraction known as RLE

There have even been recent advancements in cornea transplants New revolutionary procedures include DSAEK and DMEK During these outpatient procedures the patientrsquos diseased tissue is dissected and replaced with precut donor tissue provided by organ donors

In a recent Consumer Reports survey satisfaction with the surgeon was the biggest barometer for long-term success mdash so choose wisely

In addition the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that more than 90 percent of LASIK patients obtained 2020 vision after surgery are quite thrilled with the results and report seeing their glasses as half full (and living all alone in the drawer next to their contact lenses)

The eyes have it New developments in vision-correction surgeryby CAROLE MILLER

Vision-correction surgery has made some significant improvements since

June 1989 when Dr Gholam A Peyman was granted the first laser-vision surgery patent

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By November the Police Department will have had the cameras for more than a year Five body cameras were bought in July 2013 to be field tested and five more in November of that year city officials said

Officers said the small body-mounted cameras have proven highly effective in recording incidents involving a police presence and encounters with the public

ldquoWe find that they are a useful toolrdquo said Assistant Police Chief Cindy Pruitt ldquoOur officers have a good rapport with the

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01

Cameras can bolster or disprove complaints against officers

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Questions about police conduct in Ferguson

Missouri could pressure departments nationwide to equip all officers with body cameras but Alamo Heights is already ahead of the curve

citizens to begin with Now everything is on video When wersquore conducting a traffic stop when someone has called the police for any reason thatrsquos going to be on videordquo

There are 22 officers on the force and the cameras are mandatory for those on patrol

The body cameras have gained more acceptance across the country from various law enforcement agencies though not all departments use them or are required to use them

Wearing body cameras varies from department to department and from agency to agency according to John Moritz a spokesman for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas

CLEAT is an umbrella organization that represents Texas police officers in legal and employment matters

ldquoCLEAT believes that most decisions involving what equipment that officers should be required to use or not use are best left to the local law enforcement agencies and police officersrsquo organizations that work closely with their communitiesrdquo Moritz said ldquoThey are the ones that are close to their communities and they know what their communities want expect and deserverdquo

Discussions nationwide about requiring police to use body cams have been

BODY CAMS continues on pg 22

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sparked by the controversial shooting death Aug 19 of Michael Brown a black 18-year-old by an Anglo officer in Ferguson It was later revealed Brown was wanted for questioning in a robbery

The officer-involved shooting prompted several nights of violence and looting and sparked a national debate about officersrsquo interaction with communities of color

No body cam was available when Brown was shot but speculation about what may have happened has gone all the way to Capitol Hill where some in Congress are pushing for more police departments to use the devices

According to to the National Association of Police Organizations US Rep Adam Schiff D-California recently announced he is circulating a letter among his congressional colleagues that will be sent to US Attorney General Eric Holder The letter urges the Department of Justice to ldquohelp fund local police departmentsrsquo purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency decrease tensions between police and community members and create a record of eventsrdquo

NAPO officials who met with Schiff said ldquoBody-camera requirement decisions should be made on an agency-by-agency basisrdquo

In Alamo Heights the small cameras

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01 are easily clipped on the sleeves vests or shirt seams of an officerrsquos uniform

ldquoI havenrsquot heard any complaints about themrdquo said Pruitt of officers who use the devices as well as community members ldquoI think itrsquos beneficial in both directionsrdquo

ldquoI think theyrsquore beneficial to our law enforcementrdquo added Lt Dennis Kelley a 19-year veteran of the department ldquoWe have video cameras in our cars and when the officers are away from their cars it (the body camera) provides audio and visual recordings so I think they are beneficialrdquo

The body cameras have also disproven a complaint made against an officer Kelley said

ldquoThe body cam proved that the officer acted within his scope of authority and it backed the officerrsquos actions up and disproved the complaint made against themrdquo Kelley said ldquoIn that regard the officers are very thankful for themrdquo

Kelley said a body cam can also expose improper conduct on the part of an officer which could lead to corrective action

ldquoWe tried it out and we were pleased with the programs that we looked at across the country and so we implemented it into our own regular operationsrdquo Kelley said about when AHPD first began using the cameras ldquoWe havenrsquot heard anyone complain about themrdquo

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Alamo Heights police Lt Dennis Kelley displays a small body-worn camera clipped to the front of his uniform Officers say the devices provide beneficial audio and visual recordings Some members of Congress want police departments to make the cameras part of standard equipment Photo by Rudy B Ornelas

23

SMART-METER continues from pg 01

CPS officials say the smart meters are safe and downplay any claims about radiation fires or illness but Mayor Louis Cooper said Alamo Heights has sent a letter to the utility company asking for a 12-month delay on activating the devices until more research can be done

ldquoI think itrsquos really in CPSrsquo hands right nowrdquo Cooper said ldquoWe have some citizens who have expressed some questions that they want answeredrdquo

The mayor asked CPS to respond to the request within 30 days

The utility company wants to replace older analog utility meters with modern digital smart meters in homes and businesses in Alamo Heights by the end of year with a long-term plan to eventually install the devices across San Antonio The new meters would relay information wirelessly rather than requiring on-site checks by a CPS worker

Customers can choose not to have the smart meters but they will pay higher fees CPS officials said

During the Sept 22 City Council meeting several residents stepped forward to express concerns about the devices including former Councilman Elliot Weser a gastroenterologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

ldquoThe serious hazards associated with digital smart meters are abundantly documented by substantial datardquo Weser said ldquoThese meters can further erode our right to privacy by making our personal activities and habits available for monitoring control and distribution Most distressing to me as a physician are the risks and biomedical effects from the radiation associated with electromagnetic fields generated by these meters and their associated mesh-grid structurerdquo

In a phone interview prior to the meeting CPS spokesman John Moreno said smart meters are safe and are a more modern way to remotely monitor energy consumption

ldquoThe biggest concerns Irsquom hearing is that smart meters cause fires or smart

City asks for a 12-month moratoriumby BAIN SERNA

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Plans by CPS Energy to install smart meters in the city

have become a lightning rod for controversy with residents worried about health effects and leaders calling for a yearlong moratorium

SMART-METER continues on pg 25

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Sophie and Zach Clarke Justin and Carol SobeyRocio Heller David Yurman and Paulette Jemal

David Yurman Avril Graham and Jim GoldJohn and Elizabeth Anne Dunlap Mike and Diane Taylor and Steve Herlich

Russ Sims Lauri Jehl Mike amp Patty Colvard John and Libby Williams and Martin Tomerlin

Jim and Lisa Wolff

Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

Oscar Wilde once said ldquoYou can never be overdressed or overeducatedrdquo

Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

The Wildest Auction in the West is Boysvillersquos largest fundraiser as well as the harbinger of new Western trends since it is traditionally the first Western-themed party of the social season

Last year all the stylish cowboys

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Chic Guests braved the heat wearing cool linen and gathered around the pool at the San Antonio Country Club for delicious food with cocktails that flowed almost as freely as the pool fountain

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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GOFF continues from pg 15

GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

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The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis mdash or LASIK mdash surgery was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1999 and since then millions of people have chosen this option

Since its approval LASIK has undergone many incarnations and spawned a plethora of related treatments Thanks to the 21st centuryrsquos constantly evolving technology there are now so many LASIK options the information can quickly become quite overwhelming

Alternatives to traditional LASIK include Epi-LASIK Wavefront-guided LASIK and IntraLase and LASIK for presbyopia Other vision-correction procedures include photorefractive keratectomy or PRK laser epithelial keratomileusis or LASEK intra-ocular lens or IOL surgery automated lamellar keratoplasty or ALK Descemetrsquos stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty or DSAEK and Descemetrsquos membrane endothelial keratoplasty or DMEK

Confused yetSimply put LASIK permanently

reshapes the cornea using a laser During this straightforward procedure the surgeon creates a thin circular flap in the cornea and folds it back in order to access and then reshape the corneal tissue underneath After that the flap is replaced and serves as a natural bandage

Epi-LASIK utilizes an instrument called an epi-keratome Wavefront-guided LASIK

is yet another choice that helps with loss of night vision after surgery (a common problem with some LASIK patients)

Still another method IntraLase is sometimes called ldquoAll Laserrdquo or ldquoBladeless LASIKrdquo because the flap is created using a laser as opposed to a manual blade These procedures have proven most effective for patients with myopia (near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far-sightedness)

Sometimes LASIK is performed with one eye corrected for distance and the other for near vision as a remedy for presbyopia Presbyopia the familiar side effect for many after turning 45 causes loss of focus when reading close-up or fine print

But LASIK is not the only game in town There is much more to corrective-vision surgery than meets the eye PRK involves the removal of the cornearsquos outer layer and reshaping the cornea without making a flap With PRK surgery healing takes a few days longer than LASIK

LASEK is similar to PRK but a finer blade called a trephine is used and the cornearsquos outer layer remains This technique has been found to work best on individuals with thin corneas

Yet another vision-correction option is ALK eye surgery which is usually reserved for severe cases of near- and far-sightedness

The most common treatment for

cataracts is IOL surgery A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that affects vision usually related to aging During IOL surgery the cloudy lens is removed or cleaned out and replaced by a clear manmade lens Different forms of IOL surgery include clear lens extraction or CLE and refractive lens extraction known as RLE

There have even been recent advancements in cornea transplants New revolutionary procedures include DSAEK and DMEK During these outpatient procedures the patientrsquos diseased tissue is dissected and replaced with precut donor tissue provided by organ donors

In a recent Consumer Reports survey satisfaction with the surgeon was the biggest barometer for long-term success mdash so choose wisely

In addition the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that more than 90 percent of LASIK patients obtained 2020 vision after surgery are quite thrilled with the results and report seeing their glasses as half full (and living all alone in the drawer next to their contact lenses)

The eyes have it New developments in vision-correction surgeryby CAROLE MILLER

Vision-correction surgery has made some significant improvements since

June 1989 when Dr Gholam A Peyman was granted the first laser-vision surgery patent

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By November the Police Department will have had the cameras for more than a year Five body cameras were bought in July 2013 to be field tested and five more in November of that year city officials said

Officers said the small body-mounted cameras have proven highly effective in recording incidents involving a police presence and encounters with the public

ldquoWe find that they are a useful toolrdquo said Assistant Police Chief Cindy Pruitt ldquoOur officers have a good rapport with the

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01

Cameras can bolster or disprove complaints against officers

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Questions about police conduct in Ferguson

Missouri could pressure departments nationwide to equip all officers with body cameras but Alamo Heights is already ahead of the curve

citizens to begin with Now everything is on video When wersquore conducting a traffic stop when someone has called the police for any reason thatrsquos going to be on videordquo

There are 22 officers on the force and the cameras are mandatory for those on patrol

The body cameras have gained more acceptance across the country from various law enforcement agencies though not all departments use them or are required to use them

Wearing body cameras varies from department to department and from agency to agency according to John Moritz a spokesman for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas

CLEAT is an umbrella organization that represents Texas police officers in legal and employment matters

ldquoCLEAT believes that most decisions involving what equipment that officers should be required to use or not use are best left to the local law enforcement agencies and police officersrsquo organizations that work closely with their communitiesrdquo Moritz said ldquoThey are the ones that are close to their communities and they know what their communities want expect and deserverdquo

Discussions nationwide about requiring police to use body cams have been

BODY CAMS continues on pg 22

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sparked by the controversial shooting death Aug 19 of Michael Brown a black 18-year-old by an Anglo officer in Ferguson It was later revealed Brown was wanted for questioning in a robbery

The officer-involved shooting prompted several nights of violence and looting and sparked a national debate about officersrsquo interaction with communities of color

No body cam was available when Brown was shot but speculation about what may have happened has gone all the way to Capitol Hill where some in Congress are pushing for more police departments to use the devices

According to to the National Association of Police Organizations US Rep Adam Schiff D-California recently announced he is circulating a letter among his congressional colleagues that will be sent to US Attorney General Eric Holder The letter urges the Department of Justice to ldquohelp fund local police departmentsrsquo purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency decrease tensions between police and community members and create a record of eventsrdquo

NAPO officials who met with Schiff said ldquoBody-camera requirement decisions should be made on an agency-by-agency basisrdquo

In Alamo Heights the small cameras

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01 are easily clipped on the sleeves vests or shirt seams of an officerrsquos uniform

ldquoI havenrsquot heard any complaints about themrdquo said Pruitt of officers who use the devices as well as community members ldquoI think itrsquos beneficial in both directionsrdquo

ldquoI think theyrsquore beneficial to our law enforcementrdquo added Lt Dennis Kelley a 19-year veteran of the department ldquoWe have video cameras in our cars and when the officers are away from their cars it (the body camera) provides audio and visual recordings so I think they are beneficialrdquo

The body cameras have also disproven a complaint made against an officer Kelley said

ldquoThe body cam proved that the officer acted within his scope of authority and it backed the officerrsquos actions up and disproved the complaint made against themrdquo Kelley said ldquoIn that regard the officers are very thankful for themrdquo

Kelley said a body cam can also expose improper conduct on the part of an officer which could lead to corrective action

ldquoWe tried it out and we were pleased with the programs that we looked at across the country and so we implemented it into our own regular operationsrdquo Kelley said about when AHPD first began using the cameras ldquoWe havenrsquot heard anyone complain about themrdquo

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Alamo Heights police Lt Dennis Kelley displays a small body-worn camera clipped to the front of his uniform Officers say the devices provide beneficial audio and visual recordings Some members of Congress want police departments to make the cameras part of standard equipment Photo by Rudy B Ornelas

23

SMART-METER continues from pg 01

CPS officials say the smart meters are safe and downplay any claims about radiation fires or illness but Mayor Louis Cooper said Alamo Heights has sent a letter to the utility company asking for a 12-month delay on activating the devices until more research can be done

ldquoI think itrsquos really in CPSrsquo hands right nowrdquo Cooper said ldquoWe have some citizens who have expressed some questions that they want answeredrdquo

The mayor asked CPS to respond to the request within 30 days

The utility company wants to replace older analog utility meters with modern digital smart meters in homes and businesses in Alamo Heights by the end of year with a long-term plan to eventually install the devices across San Antonio The new meters would relay information wirelessly rather than requiring on-site checks by a CPS worker

Customers can choose not to have the smart meters but they will pay higher fees CPS officials said

During the Sept 22 City Council meeting several residents stepped forward to express concerns about the devices including former Councilman Elliot Weser a gastroenterologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

ldquoThe serious hazards associated with digital smart meters are abundantly documented by substantial datardquo Weser said ldquoThese meters can further erode our right to privacy by making our personal activities and habits available for monitoring control and distribution Most distressing to me as a physician are the risks and biomedical effects from the radiation associated with electromagnetic fields generated by these meters and their associated mesh-grid structurerdquo

In a phone interview prior to the meeting CPS spokesman John Moreno said smart meters are safe and are a more modern way to remotely monitor energy consumption

ldquoThe biggest concerns Irsquom hearing is that smart meters cause fires or smart

City asks for a 12-month moratoriumby BAIN SERNA

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Plans by CPS Energy to install smart meters in the city

have become a lightning rod for controversy with residents worried about health effects and leaders calling for a yearlong moratorium

SMART-METER continues on pg 25

24 OCTOBER 2014

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Sophie and Zach Clarke Justin and Carol SobeyRocio Heller David Yurman and Paulette Jemal

David Yurman Avril Graham and Jim GoldJohn and Elizabeth Anne Dunlap Mike and Diane Taylor and Steve Herlich

Russ Sims Lauri Jehl Mike amp Patty Colvard John and Libby Williams and Martin Tomerlin

Jim and Lisa Wolff

Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

Oscar Wilde once said ldquoYou can never be overdressed or overeducatedrdquo

Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

The Wildest Auction in the West is Boysvillersquos largest fundraiser as well as the harbinger of new Western trends since it is traditionally the first Western-themed party of the social season

Last year all the stylish cowboys

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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Help My House is Haunted Itrsquos probably not really haunted but at 200 AM any noise is disturb-ing your sleep The noise is coming from the bathroom this time There is the drip drip dripping of the fau-cet Or itrsquos the toilet that ldquoflushesrdquo Fear not my Friends We are here to help We are Faucet Parts A whole-sale retail store located at 1109 Fresno San Antonio TX 78201 Itrsquos on Fresno and IH 10 about 3 miles from Wonderland Mall It is hard to believe but we have been at this location since the early 1990rsquos So back to your problems We have the parts to fix your problems We are not going to sell you a new faucet unless you want one We have the parts to fix your problems Our employees are knowledgeable and friendly and here to help you Your dripping faucet is probably a worn-down seal or cartridge Your ldquoghost flushingrdquo is probably a worn flapper It doesnrsquot matter if you have a new toilet or a not so new toilet a new faucet or a not so new faucet Chances are good we have the brand of faucet or the parts that need replacing We have over 100 different brands of faucet parts Names most of us have never heard of ldquoHard- to- find partsrdquo is our mantra Yes we have Moen Koehler American Standard If you want to replace the faucet we have many different styles from which to choose So if you are tired of running all over San Antonio and not finding the part you need come see us first Remember ldquoGo Where the Pros Gordquo Tell them Pat sent you

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GOFF continues from pg 15

GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

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by ROSE MARY BUDGE

STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD709 S Alamo St

For more call 375-4423 or visitwwwstarfishsacom

The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

del Carmen Fernandez make a

Starfish shines in sea of Southtown eateries

After opening mid-summer in a 100-year-old building at 709 S Alamo St Starfish Global

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Hours are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday

Bringing dishes from the surf to diners tables Starfish Global Seafood has opened in Southtown (above) and offers a range of tempting treats from the deep (left) Photos by Collette Orquiz

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By November the Police Department will have had the cameras for more than a year Five body cameras were bought in July 2013 to be field tested and five more in November of that year city officials said

Officers said the small body-mounted cameras have proven highly effective in recording incidents involving a police presence and encounters with the public

ldquoWe find that they are a useful toolrdquo said Assistant Police Chief Cindy Pruitt ldquoOur officers have a good rapport with the

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01

Cameras can bolster or disprove complaints against officers

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Questions about police conduct in Ferguson

Missouri could pressure departments nationwide to equip all officers with body cameras but Alamo Heights is already ahead of the curve

citizens to begin with Now everything is on video When wersquore conducting a traffic stop when someone has called the police for any reason thatrsquos going to be on videordquo

There are 22 officers on the force and the cameras are mandatory for those on patrol

The body cameras have gained more acceptance across the country from various law enforcement agencies though not all departments use them or are required to use them

Wearing body cameras varies from department to department and from agency to agency according to John Moritz a spokesman for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas

CLEAT is an umbrella organization that represents Texas police officers in legal and employment matters

ldquoCLEAT believes that most decisions involving what equipment that officers should be required to use or not use are best left to the local law enforcement agencies and police officersrsquo organizations that work closely with their communitiesrdquo Moritz said ldquoThey are the ones that are close to their communities and they know what their communities want expect and deserverdquo

Discussions nationwide about requiring police to use body cams have been

BODY CAMS continues on pg 22

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sparked by the controversial shooting death Aug 19 of Michael Brown a black 18-year-old by an Anglo officer in Ferguson It was later revealed Brown was wanted for questioning in a robbery

The officer-involved shooting prompted several nights of violence and looting and sparked a national debate about officersrsquo interaction with communities of color

No body cam was available when Brown was shot but speculation about what may have happened has gone all the way to Capitol Hill where some in Congress are pushing for more police departments to use the devices

According to to the National Association of Police Organizations US Rep Adam Schiff D-California recently announced he is circulating a letter among his congressional colleagues that will be sent to US Attorney General Eric Holder The letter urges the Department of Justice to ldquohelp fund local police departmentsrsquo purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency decrease tensions between police and community members and create a record of eventsrdquo

NAPO officials who met with Schiff said ldquoBody-camera requirement decisions should be made on an agency-by-agency basisrdquo

In Alamo Heights the small cameras

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01 are easily clipped on the sleeves vests or shirt seams of an officerrsquos uniform

ldquoI havenrsquot heard any complaints about themrdquo said Pruitt of officers who use the devices as well as community members ldquoI think itrsquos beneficial in both directionsrdquo

ldquoI think theyrsquore beneficial to our law enforcementrdquo added Lt Dennis Kelley a 19-year veteran of the department ldquoWe have video cameras in our cars and when the officers are away from their cars it (the body camera) provides audio and visual recordings so I think they are beneficialrdquo

The body cameras have also disproven a complaint made against an officer Kelley said

ldquoThe body cam proved that the officer acted within his scope of authority and it backed the officerrsquos actions up and disproved the complaint made against themrdquo Kelley said ldquoIn that regard the officers are very thankful for themrdquo

Kelley said a body cam can also expose improper conduct on the part of an officer which could lead to corrective action

ldquoWe tried it out and we were pleased with the programs that we looked at across the country and so we implemented it into our own regular operationsrdquo Kelley said about when AHPD first began using the cameras ldquoWe havenrsquot heard anyone complain about themrdquo

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Alamo Heights police Lt Dennis Kelley displays a small body-worn camera clipped to the front of his uniform Officers say the devices provide beneficial audio and visual recordings Some members of Congress want police departments to make the cameras part of standard equipment Photo by Rudy B Ornelas

23

SMART-METER continues from pg 01

CPS officials say the smart meters are safe and downplay any claims about radiation fires or illness but Mayor Louis Cooper said Alamo Heights has sent a letter to the utility company asking for a 12-month delay on activating the devices until more research can be done

ldquoI think itrsquos really in CPSrsquo hands right nowrdquo Cooper said ldquoWe have some citizens who have expressed some questions that they want answeredrdquo

The mayor asked CPS to respond to the request within 30 days

The utility company wants to replace older analog utility meters with modern digital smart meters in homes and businesses in Alamo Heights by the end of year with a long-term plan to eventually install the devices across San Antonio The new meters would relay information wirelessly rather than requiring on-site checks by a CPS worker

Customers can choose not to have the smart meters but they will pay higher fees CPS officials said

During the Sept 22 City Council meeting several residents stepped forward to express concerns about the devices including former Councilman Elliot Weser a gastroenterologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

ldquoThe serious hazards associated with digital smart meters are abundantly documented by substantial datardquo Weser said ldquoThese meters can further erode our right to privacy by making our personal activities and habits available for monitoring control and distribution Most distressing to me as a physician are the risks and biomedical effects from the radiation associated with electromagnetic fields generated by these meters and their associated mesh-grid structurerdquo

In a phone interview prior to the meeting CPS spokesman John Moreno said smart meters are safe and are a more modern way to remotely monitor energy consumption

ldquoThe biggest concerns Irsquom hearing is that smart meters cause fires or smart

City asks for a 12-month moratoriumby BAIN SERNA

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Plans by CPS Energy to install smart meters in the city

have become a lightning rod for controversy with residents worried about health effects and leaders calling for a yearlong moratorium

SMART-METER continues on pg 25

24 OCTOBER 2014

LOCAL SOCIETY TOWN CLUB PALM BEACH CHICBOYSVILLE WILDEST AUCTION IN THE WESTDAVID YURMAN AT NEIMAN MARCUS

Mary Bush Carolina Morell and Bryan Bush

Mike Magoon John and Brittany Hanna and Doreen Magoon

Kyle Wilkinson Avril Graham and Kimberly Frick

Melinda Biggs Carleton Soules Chris Schultz Laura Soules

Sophie and Zach Clarke Justin and Carol SobeyRocio Heller David Yurman and Paulette Jemal

David Yurman Avril Graham and Jim GoldJohn and Elizabeth Anne Dunlap Mike and Diane Taylor and Steve Herlich

Russ Sims Lauri Jehl Mike amp Patty Colvard John and Libby Williams and Martin Tomerlin

Jim and Lisa Wolff

Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

Oscar Wilde once said ldquoYou can never be overdressed or overeducatedrdquo

Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

The Wildest Auction in the West is Boysvillersquos largest fundraiser as well as the harbinger of new Western trends since it is traditionally the first Western-themed party of the social season

Last year all the stylish cowboys

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The Town Club end-of-summer pool party always signals the end of

the fabulous summer season This year the theme was Palm Beach

Chic Guests braved the heat wearing cool linen and gathered around the pool at the San Antonio Country Club for delicious food with cocktails that flowed almost as freely as the pool fountain

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25SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

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STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD709 S Alamo St

For more call 375-4423 or visitwwwstarfishsacom

The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

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Starfish shines in sea of Southtown eateries

After opening mid-summer in a 100-year-old building at 709 S Alamo St Starfish Global

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Hours are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday

Bringing dishes from the surf to diners tables Starfish Global Seafood has opened in Southtown (above) and offers a range of tempting treats from the deep (left) Photos by Collette Orquiz

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sparked by the controversial shooting death Aug 19 of Michael Brown a black 18-year-old by an Anglo officer in Ferguson It was later revealed Brown was wanted for questioning in a robbery

The officer-involved shooting prompted several nights of violence and looting and sparked a national debate about officersrsquo interaction with communities of color

No body cam was available when Brown was shot but speculation about what may have happened has gone all the way to Capitol Hill where some in Congress are pushing for more police departments to use the devices

According to to the National Association of Police Organizations US Rep Adam Schiff D-California recently announced he is circulating a letter among his congressional colleagues that will be sent to US Attorney General Eric Holder The letter urges the Department of Justice to ldquohelp fund local police departmentsrsquo purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency decrease tensions between police and community members and create a record of eventsrdquo

NAPO officials who met with Schiff said ldquoBody-camera requirement decisions should be made on an agency-by-agency basisrdquo

In Alamo Heights the small cameras

BODY CAMS continues from pg 01 are easily clipped on the sleeves vests or shirt seams of an officerrsquos uniform

ldquoI havenrsquot heard any complaints about themrdquo said Pruitt of officers who use the devices as well as community members ldquoI think itrsquos beneficial in both directionsrdquo

ldquoI think theyrsquore beneficial to our law enforcementrdquo added Lt Dennis Kelley a 19-year veteran of the department ldquoWe have video cameras in our cars and when the officers are away from their cars it (the body camera) provides audio and visual recordings so I think they are beneficialrdquo

The body cameras have also disproven a complaint made against an officer Kelley said

ldquoThe body cam proved that the officer acted within his scope of authority and it backed the officerrsquos actions up and disproved the complaint made against themrdquo Kelley said ldquoIn that regard the officers are very thankful for themrdquo

Kelley said a body cam can also expose improper conduct on the part of an officer which could lead to corrective action

ldquoWe tried it out and we were pleased with the programs that we looked at across the country and so we implemented it into our own regular operationsrdquo Kelley said about when AHPD first began using the cameras ldquoWe havenrsquot heard anyone complain about themrdquo

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Alamo Heights police Lt Dennis Kelley displays a small body-worn camera clipped to the front of his uniform Officers say the devices provide beneficial audio and visual recordings Some members of Congress want police departments to make the cameras part of standard equipment Photo by Rudy B Ornelas

23

SMART-METER continues from pg 01

CPS officials say the smart meters are safe and downplay any claims about radiation fires or illness but Mayor Louis Cooper said Alamo Heights has sent a letter to the utility company asking for a 12-month delay on activating the devices until more research can be done

ldquoI think itrsquos really in CPSrsquo hands right nowrdquo Cooper said ldquoWe have some citizens who have expressed some questions that they want answeredrdquo

The mayor asked CPS to respond to the request within 30 days

The utility company wants to replace older analog utility meters with modern digital smart meters in homes and businesses in Alamo Heights by the end of year with a long-term plan to eventually install the devices across San Antonio The new meters would relay information wirelessly rather than requiring on-site checks by a CPS worker

Customers can choose not to have the smart meters but they will pay higher fees CPS officials said

During the Sept 22 City Council meeting several residents stepped forward to express concerns about the devices including former Councilman Elliot Weser a gastroenterologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

ldquoThe serious hazards associated with digital smart meters are abundantly documented by substantial datardquo Weser said ldquoThese meters can further erode our right to privacy by making our personal activities and habits available for monitoring control and distribution Most distressing to me as a physician are the risks and biomedical effects from the radiation associated with electromagnetic fields generated by these meters and their associated mesh-grid structurerdquo

In a phone interview prior to the meeting CPS spokesman John Moreno said smart meters are safe and are a more modern way to remotely monitor energy consumption

ldquoThe biggest concerns Irsquom hearing is that smart meters cause fires or smart

City asks for a 12-month moratoriumby BAIN SERNA

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Plans by CPS Energy to install smart meters in the city

have become a lightning rod for controversy with residents worried about health effects and leaders calling for a yearlong moratorium

SMART-METER continues on pg 25

24 OCTOBER 2014

LOCAL SOCIETY TOWN CLUB PALM BEACH CHICBOYSVILLE WILDEST AUCTION IN THE WESTDAVID YURMAN AT NEIMAN MARCUS

Mary Bush Carolina Morell and Bryan Bush

Mike Magoon John and Brittany Hanna and Doreen Magoon

Kyle Wilkinson Avril Graham and Kimberly Frick

Melinda Biggs Carleton Soules Chris Schultz Laura Soules

Sophie and Zach Clarke Justin and Carol SobeyRocio Heller David Yurman and Paulette Jemal

David Yurman Avril Graham and Jim GoldJohn and Elizabeth Anne Dunlap Mike and Diane Taylor and Steve Herlich

Russ Sims Lauri Jehl Mike amp Patty Colvard John and Libby Williams and Martin Tomerlin

Jim and Lisa Wolff

Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

Oscar Wilde once said ldquoYou can never be overdressed or overeducatedrdquo

Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

The Wildest Auction in the West is Boysvillersquos largest fundraiser as well as the harbinger of new Western trends since it is traditionally the first Western-themed party of the social season

Last year all the stylish cowboys

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The Town Club end-of-summer pool party always signals the end of

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Chic Guests braved the heat wearing cool linen and gathered around the pool at the San Antonio Country Club for delicious food with cocktails that flowed almost as freely as the pool fountain

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

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STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD709 S Alamo St

For more call 375-4423 or visitwwwstarfishsacom

The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

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Starfish shines in sea of Southtown eateries

After opening mid-summer in a 100-year-old building at 709 S Alamo St Starfish Global

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Hours are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday

Bringing dishes from the surf to diners tables Starfish Global Seafood has opened in Southtown (above) and offers a range of tempting treats from the deep (left) Photos by Collette Orquiz

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SMART-METER continues from pg 01

CPS officials say the smart meters are safe and downplay any claims about radiation fires or illness but Mayor Louis Cooper said Alamo Heights has sent a letter to the utility company asking for a 12-month delay on activating the devices until more research can be done

ldquoI think itrsquos really in CPSrsquo hands right nowrdquo Cooper said ldquoWe have some citizens who have expressed some questions that they want answeredrdquo

The mayor asked CPS to respond to the request within 30 days

The utility company wants to replace older analog utility meters with modern digital smart meters in homes and businesses in Alamo Heights by the end of year with a long-term plan to eventually install the devices across San Antonio The new meters would relay information wirelessly rather than requiring on-site checks by a CPS worker

Customers can choose not to have the smart meters but they will pay higher fees CPS officials said

During the Sept 22 City Council meeting several residents stepped forward to express concerns about the devices including former Councilman Elliot Weser a gastroenterologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

ldquoThe serious hazards associated with digital smart meters are abundantly documented by substantial datardquo Weser said ldquoThese meters can further erode our right to privacy by making our personal activities and habits available for monitoring control and distribution Most distressing to me as a physician are the risks and biomedical effects from the radiation associated with electromagnetic fields generated by these meters and their associated mesh-grid structurerdquo

In a phone interview prior to the meeting CPS spokesman John Moreno said smart meters are safe and are a more modern way to remotely monitor energy consumption

ldquoThe biggest concerns Irsquom hearing is that smart meters cause fires or smart

City asks for a 12-month moratoriumby BAIN SERNA

ALAMO HEIGHTS mdash Plans by CPS Energy to install smart meters in the city

have become a lightning rod for controversy with residents worried about health effects and leaders calling for a yearlong moratorium

SMART-METER continues on pg 25

24 OCTOBER 2014

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Mary Bush Carolina Morell and Bryan Bush

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Jim and Lisa Wolff

Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

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Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

The Wildest Auction in the West is Boysvillersquos largest fundraiser as well as the harbinger of new Western trends since it is traditionally the first Western-themed party of the social season

Last year all the stylish cowboys

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

CPS ENERGY IS PUTTING PROFIT AHEAD OF THEIR CUSTOMERSrsquo HEALTH AND SAFETY

JOHN JOSEPHALAMO HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION FOUNDER

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reg

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HOMESTOUR

26 OCTOBER 2014

Help My House is Haunted Itrsquos probably not really haunted but at 200 AM any noise is disturb-ing your sleep The noise is coming from the bathroom this time There is the drip drip dripping of the fau-cet Or itrsquos the toilet that ldquoflushesrdquo Fear not my Friends We are here to help We are Faucet Parts A whole-sale retail store located at 1109 Fresno San Antonio TX 78201 Itrsquos on Fresno and IH 10 about 3 miles from Wonderland Mall It is hard to believe but we have been at this location since the early 1990rsquos So back to your problems We have the parts to fix your problems We are not going to sell you a new faucet unless you want one We have the parts to fix your problems Our employees are knowledgeable and friendly and here to help you Your dripping faucet is probably a worn-down seal or cartridge Your ldquoghost flushingrdquo is probably a worn flapper It doesnrsquot matter if you have a new toilet or a not so new toilet a new faucet or a not so new faucet Chances are good we have the brand of faucet or the parts that need replacing We have over 100 different brands of faucet parts Names most of us have never heard of ldquoHard- to- find partsrdquo is our mantra Yes we have Moen Koehler American Standard If you want to replace the faucet we have many different styles from which to choose So if you are tired of running all over San Antonio and not finding the part you need come see us first Remember ldquoGo Where the Pros Gordquo Tell them Pat sent you

210-733-35831109 Fresno

wwwFaucetParts-TXcom

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Growing Pains Many times a ldquofirst houserdquo is not spacious enough for a growing family A need for more space such as more bedrooms andor baths is the primary reason homeowners sell

Stepping Up As homeowners become more personally successful with their careers and life they want to move up to a better neighborhood a better school district or a higher quality home

Big Money Cashing in on the equity stored in a home makes a lot of sense to many home sellers If the house was purchased at the right time and at the right price a lateral move can actually lower payments

Job Moves Life doesnrsquot always stand still and many home sellers are making transitions due to their careers Job transfers and new opportunities across town or across the country is a reason many homeowners choose to put their property on the market

Empty Nesters As the kids grow up and start heading to college or starting their own lives we often find there is too much space and moving to a smaller house or even a condo makes more sense

For more ideas or a free home selling consultation contact Gina Candelario or Michael Berger at 2107448265 who are both licensed real estate agents with Kuper Sothebyrsquos International Realty

Follow our Blog at wwwInside410com

Advertorial

2107448265

GOFF continues from pg 15

GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

RANGER FIREAMS GUN SHOP1308 Austin Highway

For more call 822-4867 or visitwwwrangerfirearmssoftexascom

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Gun shop owner Edward DeWees III has opened a store at 1308 Austin Highway that offers products ranging from weapons and ammunition to portable grills for cooking the days catch Photo by Collette Orquiz

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This event is free and open to the public There will also be a special concert featuringrenowned folk singer Tish Hinojosa 3 pm ndash 5 pmTickets for the concert are only $15 and proceeds benefit theCCVI Legacy Fund (charitable assistance program)

Call 829-7561 ext 147 for more informationTish Hinojosa

EAT LOCALLearn about the newest neighborhood places for breakfast lunch dinner or drinks

by ROSE MARY BUDGE

STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD709 S Alamo St

For more call 375-4423 or visitwwwstarfishsacom

The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

del Carmen Fernandez make a

Starfish shines in sea of Southtown eateries

After opening mid-summer in a 100-year-old building at 709 S Alamo St Starfish Global

Seafood is making a real splash

grand finale to any meal including chocolate-pastry concoctions

Hours are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday

Bringing dishes from the surf to diners tables Starfish Global Seafood has opened in Southtown (above) and offers a range of tempting treats from the deep (left) Photos by Collette Orquiz

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LOCAL SOCIETY TOWN CLUB PALM BEACH CHICBOYSVILLE WILDEST AUCTION IN THE WESTDAVID YURMAN AT NEIMAN MARCUS

Mary Bush Carolina Morell and Bryan Bush

Mike Magoon John and Brittany Hanna and Doreen Magoon

Kyle Wilkinson Avril Graham and Kimberly Frick

Melinda Biggs Carleton Soules Chris Schultz Laura Soules

Sophie and Zach Clarke Justin and Carol SobeyRocio Heller David Yurman and Paulette Jemal

David Yurman Avril Graham and Jim GoldJohn and Elizabeth Anne Dunlap Mike and Diane Taylor and Steve Herlich

Russ Sims Lauri Jehl Mike amp Patty Colvard John and Libby Williams and Martin Tomerlin

Jim and Lisa Wolff

Fashion fecirctes with guests dressed to the rsquo09s

Oscar Wilde once said ldquoYou can never be overdressed or overeducatedrdquo

Famous jewelry designer David Yurman made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus along with his fashion friends Harperrsquos Bazaar Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor Avril Graham and Neiman Marcus President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold

Yurman gave VIP guests a peek at some of his exclusive new ldquolustworthy fabulousrdquo pieces After the show guests were invited to take some ldquoselfiesrdquo with the genius of the bejeweled himself

The Wildest Auction in the West is Boysvillersquos largest fundraiser as well as the harbinger of new Western trends since it is traditionally the first Western-themed party of the social season

Last year all the stylish cowboys

and cowgirls raised $410000 in one night to provide for the children living at Boysville which offers physical spiritual mental and social assistance to youths who are victims of abuse

The Town Club end-of-summer pool party always signals the end of

the fabulous summer season This year the theme was Palm Beach

Chic Guests braved the heat wearing cool linen and gathered around the pool at the San Antonio Country Club for delicious food with cocktails that flowed almost as freely as the pool fountain

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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Help My House is Haunted Itrsquos probably not really haunted but at 200 AM any noise is disturb-ing your sleep The noise is coming from the bathroom this time There is the drip drip dripping of the fau-cet Or itrsquos the toilet that ldquoflushesrdquo Fear not my Friends We are here to help We are Faucet Parts A whole-sale retail store located at 1109 Fresno San Antonio TX 78201 Itrsquos on Fresno and IH 10 about 3 miles from Wonderland Mall It is hard to believe but we have been at this location since the early 1990rsquos So back to your problems We have the parts to fix your problems We are not going to sell you a new faucet unless you want one We have the parts to fix your problems Our employees are knowledgeable and friendly and here to help you Your dripping faucet is probably a worn-down seal or cartridge Your ldquoghost flushingrdquo is probably a worn flapper It doesnrsquot matter if you have a new toilet or a not so new toilet a new faucet or a not so new faucet Chances are good we have the brand of faucet or the parts that need replacing We have over 100 different brands of faucet parts Names most of us have never heard of ldquoHard- to- find partsrdquo is our mantra Yes we have Moen Koehler American Standard If you want to replace the faucet we have many different styles from which to choose So if you are tired of running all over San Antonio and not finding the part you need come see us first Remember ldquoGo Where the Pros Gordquo Tell them Pat sent you

210-733-35831109 Fresno

wwwFaucetParts-TXcom

ADVERTORIAL

Homeowners Sell amp Move - But WhyWe were on a listing appointment recently and learned that the sellers purchased their home in 1962 That is rare in todayrsquos times when the average homeowner sellers and moves every 6 years Why do so many people move so often Letrsquos take a look

Growing Pains Many times a ldquofirst houserdquo is not spacious enough for a growing family A need for more space such as more bedrooms andor baths is the primary reason homeowners sell

Stepping Up As homeowners become more personally successful with their careers and life they want to move up to a better neighborhood a better school district or a higher quality home

Big Money Cashing in on the equity stored in a home makes a lot of sense to many home sellers If the house was purchased at the right time and at the right price a lateral move can actually lower payments

Job Moves Life doesnrsquot always stand still and many home sellers are making transitions due to their careers Job transfers and new opportunities across town or across the country is a reason many homeowners choose to put their property on the market

Empty Nesters As the kids grow up and start heading to college or starting their own lives we often find there is too much space and moving to a smaller house or even a condo makes more sense

For more ideas or a free home selling consultation contact Gina Candelario or Michael Berger at 2107448265 who are both licensed real estate agents with Kuper Sothebyrsquos International Realty

Follow our Blog at wwwInside410com

Advertorial

2107448265

GOFF continues from pg 15

GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

A G A R D E N O A S I Sstop and smell the flowers

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3700 Broadway (across from the Witte Museum) 2108040600 OPEN 9-6 DAILY

WE HAVEPOTS

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wwwsalocallowdowncom

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(210) 325-1905

28 OCTOBER 2014

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Our design team is available to work with architects roofers or you the home-owner to create the perfect skylight application to brighten the atmosphere of your home No matter how large or small the project our experienced installa-tion technicians will ensure the project is completed to your satisfaction backed with our Ten Year Guarantee

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Installation Custom Manufacturing Upgrades

VELUXreg 3 Star Skylight Specialist

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ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

RANGER FIREAMS GUN SHOP1308 Austin Highway

For more call 822-4867 or visitwwwrangerfirearmssoftexascom

3115 NW Loop 410 | San Antonio TX 78230 | M-F 7am-5pm Saturdays by Appt Only

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Gun shop owner Edward DeWees III has opened a store at 1308 Austin Highway that offers products ranging from weapons and ammunition to portable grills for cooking the days catch Photo by Collette Orquiz

29SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

Your One Stop ShopFor All Of Your Cake Candy and Baking NeedsCAKE CLASSES KIDS CAMPS BIRTHDAY PARTIES

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4707 Broadway St | San Antonio TX 78209wwwiwretireorg

Call us today for a FREE consultation or to learn more about

how we can help

Residents Family and Friends Please join us for our

Autumn FestSATURDAY OCTOBER 11

1100 AM ndash 400 PMCHRISTUS Heritage Hall and Dubuis House CourtyardEnjoy games face painting bingo food and fellowship

This event is free and open to the public There will also be a special concert featuringrenowned folk singer Tish Hinojosa 3 pm ndash 5 pmTickets for the concert are only $15 and proceeds benefit theCCVI Legacy Fund (charitable assistance program)

Call 829-7561 ext 147 for more informationTish Hinojosa

EAT LOCALLearn about the newest neighborhood places for breakfast lunch dinner or drinks

by ROSE MARY BUDGE

STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD709 S Alamo St

For more call 375-4423 or visitwwwstarfishsacom

The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

del Carmen Fernandez make a

Starfish shines in sea of Southtown eateries

After opening mid-summer in a 100-year-old building at 709 S Alamo St Starfish Global

Seafood is making a real splash

grand finale to any meal including chocolate-pastry concoctions

Hours are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday

Bringing dishes from the surf to diners tables Starfish Global Seafood has opened in Southtown (above) and offers a range of tempting treats from the deep (left) Photos by Collette Orquiz

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meters are an invasion of privacy and thatrsquos just not truerdquo Moreno said ldquoThe truth is smart meters or any other meter for that matter do not cause fires themselvesrdquo

While there have been some media reports linking the meters to blazes Moreno said the fires are sparked by bad meter housings faulty meter sockets and bad or improper wiring but not the meter itself

The CPS website at wwwcpsenergycom includes links to independent studies about the safety of smart meters including a report and tests conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute which concluded that smart meters are within safety guidelines and standards

Independent studies on the website report the wattage of the smart-meter radio frequency output is lower than other wireless devices such as Wi-Fi connections cellphones wireless home phones walkie-talkies and baby monitors

But that still wonrsquot alter some opinions Moreno said

ldquoThe truth of the matter is that if someone is convinced that theyrsquore dangerous there is no way of changing their mindrdquo Moreno said ldquoThatrsquos why there is an opt-out option for themrdquo

The opt-out option allows a ratepayer the

choice to not have a smart meter installed but it carries a $20 monthly opt-out fee

According to Moreno the opt-out fee is meant to cover the extra cost of sending an employee out to read the meter manually which is a labor cost as well as vehicle maintenance and fuel

There will be an adjustment from $20 to $10 for low-income households in which residents participate in the opt-out option

Regardless analog meters are on the way out CPS said If a customer decides to opt out the patron will still have his analog meter replaced with a smart meter also known as an offsite meter reading or OMR meter

It uses a radio-frequency signal that can be read by a meter reader walking or driving by

John Joseph the founder of the Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association and a number of other residents remain unconvinced about the safety of the devices

ldquoSo-called smart meters are neither smart nor saferdquo Joseph said ldquoFor a municipally-

owned utility CPS Energy is putting profit ahead of their customersrsquo health and safetyrdquo

Joseph cited various studies political leaders and organizations that have reported problems with smart meters

City officials said that they are looking at all sides of the issue

ldquoThe city does not put in smart meters itrsquos the CPS utility company thatrsquos responsible for thatrdquo said City Manager Mark Browne ldquoOur city does not run its own utility Our utilities are provided by CPS who provides it for everybody in the San Antonio area Itrsquos their programrdquo

Councilman Bobby Hasslocher said the discussion isnrsquot going away anytime soon

ldquoItrsquos a program that CPS is wanting to convert existing meters on homes to smart meters and therersquos been some discussion on thatrdquo Hasslocher said ldquoThere are a number of residents that really question the liability of smart meters Wersquore in the process of looking at that issuerdquo

SMART-METER continues from pg 23

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GOFF continues from pg 15

GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

A G A R D E N O A S I Sstop and smell the flowers

CYCLAMENIS HERE

3700 Broadway (across from the Witte Museum) 2108040600 OPEN 9-6 DAILY

WE HAVEPOTS

or email JLUNASALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

wwwsalocallowdowncom

AdvertisetodAy

CALL JASELLE LUNA

(210) 325-1905

28 OCTOBER 2014

Ask about the 30 Solar Federal Tax Credit Call our Residential Sales and Service for Your FREE ESTIMATE (call track number)

Our design team is available to work with architects roofers or you the home-owner to create the perfect skylight application to brighten the atmosphere of your home No matter how large or small the project our experienced installa-tion technicians will ensure the project is completed to your satisfaction backed with our Ten Year Guarantee

SKYLIGHTS over TEXAS Providing Natural Daylighting since 1980

Installation Custom Manufacturing Upgrades

VELUXreg 3 Star Skylight Specialist

WWWSKYLIGHTSOVERTEXASCOM

210-402-0500

BUY LOCALLearn more about newest purveyors of goods and services in your area

ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

RANGER FIREAMS GUN SHOP1308 Austin Highway

For more call 822-4867 or visitwwwrangerfirearmssoftexascom

3115 NW Loop 410 | San Antonio TX 78230 | M-F 7am-5pm Saturdays by Appt Only

Plumbing Supplies Cabinets Countertops Appliances amp Designer Tile

210-366-2225Selections by Appointment

NWSNational Wholesale Supply Inc

trade

wwwnationalwholesalesupplycom wwwnationalwholesalesupplycom

KITCHEN amp BATHDESIGN CENTER

Gun shop owner Edward DeWees III has opened a store at 1308 Austin Highway that offers products ranging from weapons and ammunition to portable grills for cooking the days catch Photo by Collette Orquiz

29SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

Your One Stop ShopFor All Of Your Cake Candy and Baking NeedsCAKE CLASSES KIDS CAMPS BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Cake DecoratingCake DecoratingClassesClasses

FOLLOW US

210-475-30321010 NW LOOP 410 STE 102

SAN ANTONIO TX 78213

COME AND JOIN US FOR ONE OF OUR

WWWOVERTHETOPCAKESUPPLIESCOM

10OFF With coupon Excluding sales items

birthday parties and classesExpires 113014

bull Independent Retirement Livingbull Assisted Livingbull Memory Carebull Extended Nursing Carebull In-Home Care amp Concierge Services

The Village at Incarnate WordSenior Living Community

Our mission is about life

License rsquos 000777 (AL-A) 101505 (AL-B) 100473 (ALZ) 011872 (HCSSA)

4707 Broadway St | San Antonio TX 78209wwwiwretireorg

Call us today for a FREE consultation or to learn more about

how we can help

Residents Family and Friends Please join us for our

Autumn FestSATURDAY OCTOBER 11

1100 AM ndash 400 PMCHRISTUS Heritage Hall and Dubuis House CourtyardEnjoy games face painting bingo food and fellowship

This event is free and open to the public There will also be a special concert featuringrenowned folk singer Tish Hinojosa 3 pm ndash 5 pmTickets for the concert are only $15 and proceeds benefit theCCVI Legacy Fund (charitable assistance program)

Call 829-7561 ext 147 for more informationTish Hinojosa

EAT LOCALLearn about the newest neighborhood places for breakfast lunch dinner or drinks

by ROSE MARY BUDGE

STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD709 S Alamo St

For more call 375-4423 or visitwwwstarfishsacom

The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

del Carmen Fernandez make a

Starfish shines in sea of Southtown eateries

After opening mid-summer in a 100-year-old building at 709 S Alamo St Starfish Global

Seafood is making a real splash

grand finale to any meal including chocolate-pastry concoctions

Hours are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday

Bringing dishes from the surf to diners tables Starfish Global Seafood has opened in Southtown (above) and offers a range of tempting treats from the deep (left) Photos by Collette Orquiz

30 OCTOBER 2014

SpecializingIn Hard To Find

PlumbingRepair Parts

Come See Why We Are The Best In San

Antonio

WWWFAUCETPARTS-TXCOMbull HANDLESbull STEMS

bull CARTRIDGESbull FAUCET WASHERS

(210) 733-35831109 FRESNO

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With this ad

bull Courtesy patrol provided for buildingbull Fire detector system and emergency alert system in

each apartmentbull On-site service coordinator to assist with supportive

services to enhance standard of livingbull Chapel game room TV room library thrift shop

ballroom laundry room garden patio amp restaurantbull Lunch program available Monday ndash Fridaybull Socials ndash Birthday parties bingo bake amp rummage

sales blood pressure amp blood sugar checks and morebull Government rental assistance available

Granada Homes

Efficiencies amp One Bedrooms starting at $335 a month

Granada HomesRetirement Community on the Beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk

with ALL BILLS PAID

311 soutH st mary rsquos stsan antonio tX 78205

210-225-26 45wwwgranadahomesnet

Granada Homes IntroduceshellipRiverwalk Salon

(on Premises)

Men amp Women Haircuts Hair Color Manicures Shellac Solar Nails Spa

Pedicures Eyelashes and Waxing

Mon-Sat 10a-6p 210-227-4743

A Realtor WhoCares About HistoricProperties amp TheirCommunities Rosemary Roessling Sales amp Investment Properties

210336-6621sarose612000yahoocom

Home Team of America John Matte Broker115 W Kings Hwy San Antonio TX 78212

The properties are new listings put on the market from in September 2014 The properties may no longer be on the market by publication date or prices may have changed Local Community News assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions

Real Estate LOCAL Trends

SOURCE San Antonio Board of Realtors Texas Market Trends report

LIVE LOCALFrom real estate trends and neighborhood listings to home improvement wersquove got you covered

ZIP CODE 78204 78209 78210 78212

MEDIAN SOLD PRICE SEP-13 $68000 $288000 $135000 $254250

SEP-14 $187500 $284500 $86251 $248750

NEW LISTINGS SEP-13 4 74 26 17

SEP-14 8 82 31 38

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET SEP-13 97 121 62 89

SEP-14 39 112 107 109

CLOSED SALES SEP-13 3 75 13 20

SEP-14 4 68 18 20

UNDER CONTRACT SEP-13 1 58 15 21

SEP-14 6 59 21 17

MONTHS SUPPLY OF INVENTORY SEP-13 7 38 82 42

SEP-14 7 43 38 5

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jlunasalocallowdowncom or call 210-338-8842

Attention 09ers

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European model shown $1780 dealer discount off MRSP of $33700 Price does not include tax title license fees Stk E2052

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A principleauto DEALERSHIP

Page 25: LOCAL: Alamo Heights, Monte Vista, Olmos Park, Downtown, King William, Terrell Hills, October 2014

26 OCTOBER 2014

Help My House is Haunted Itrsquos probably not really haunted but at 200 AM any noise is disturb-ing your sleep The noise is coming from the bathroom this time There is the drip drip dripping of the fau-cet Or itrsquos the toilet that ldquoflushesrdquo Fear not my Friends We are here to help We are Faucet Parts A whole-sale retail store located at 1109 Fresno San Antonio TX 78201 Itrsquos on Fresno and IH 10 about 3 miles from Wonderland Mall It is hard to believe but we have been at this location since the early 1990rsquos So back to your problems We have the parts to fix your problems We are not going to sell you a new faucet unless you want one We have the parts to fix your problems Our employees are knowledgeable and friendly and here to help you Your dripping faucet is probably a worn-down seal or cartridge Your ldquoghost flushingrdquo is probably a worn flapper It doesnrsquot matter if you have a new toilet or a not so new toilet a new faucet or a not so new faucet Chances are good we have the brand of faucet or the parts that need replacing We have over 100 different brands of faucet parts Names most of us have never heard of ldquoHard- to- find partsrdquo is our mantra Yes we have Moen Koehler American Standard If you want to replace the faucet we have many different styles from which to choose So if you are tired of running all over San Antonio and not finding the part you need come see us first Remember ldquoGo Where the Pros Gordquo Tell them Pat sent you

210-733-35831109 Fresno

wwwFaucetParts-TXcom

ADVERTORIAL

Homeowners Sell amp Move - But WhyWe were on a listing appointment recently and learned that the sellers purchased their home in 1962 That is rare in todayrsquos times when the average homeowner sellers and moves every 6 years Why do so many people move so often Letrsquos take a look

Growing Pains Many times a ldquofirst houserdquo is not spacious enough for a growing family A need for more space such as more bedrooms andor baths is the primary reason homeowners sell

Stepping Up As homeowners become more personally successful with their careers and life they want to move up to a better neighborhood a better school district or a higher quality home

Big Money Cashing in on the equity stored in a home makes a lot of sense to many home sellers If the house was purchased at the right time and at the right price a lateral move can actually lower payments

Job Moves Life doesnrsquot always stand still and many home sellers are making transitions due to their careers Job transfers and new opportunities across town or across the country is a reason many homeowners choose to put their property on the market

Empty Nesters As the kids grow up and start heading to college or starting their own lives we often find there is too much space and moving to a smaller house or even a condo makes more sense

For more ideas or a free home selling consultation contact Gina Candelario or Michael Berger at 2107448265 who are both licensed real estate agents with Kuper Sothebyrsquos International Realty

Follow our Blog at wwwInside410com

Advertorial

2107448265

GOFF continues from pg 15

GOFF continues on pg 27

she couldnrsquot work as much as she wanted to But she has been very persistent and done all kinds of creative thingsrdquo

Goff creates and sells tapestries and weavings and has shared her salon with other businesses from wine-brokers to massage therapists She is also a graduate of Lionheart Institute for Transpersonal Energy Healing

ldquoBobbie participates in all kinds of fundraising for cancer donates to Locks of Love (hair collected for cancer patients) and shares her story openly Shersquos a great example of a very strong survivorrdquo Thompson said

Like most breast cancer survivors Goff never saw it coming

ldquoIrsquove always been really healthy I love the outdoors hiking the oceanhellipI used to ride my bike 30 miles every morning before workrdquo said Goff a resident of the Monte Vista Historic District

ldquoThe cancer came out of nowhere I had just had a mammogram and it was clear A couple of weeks later I found a lumprdquo she added ldquoThe doctor told me I needed an operation right away I chose to have a double mastectomy mdash why take a chance on doing this again mdash and chemotherapy I wasnrsquot afraid of the cancer but it was a pain in the ass I went back to work the first day out of the hospital but I

wasnrsquot able to work as much for a whilerdquoShe laughed ldquoI never wore wigs just

scarves and cowboy hats You know I had more guys hit on me when I was bald than any other time in my liferdquo

Goff chuckles a lot At 60-something she still has a youthful carefree kind of energy which she attributes to a fierce independent streak boundless curiosity and a passion for her profession

She grew up loving fashion and beauty In her childhood in West Virginia where her father Darrell Goff was stationed with the Marines she spent summers with her grandmothers One ran the fashion section of a large department store the other worked tirelessly with her church in the tiny town of Dixie population 50

ldquoI worked right along with both of them during the summersrdquo she said

Her mother did manicures for $125 each in a 12-chair barber shop and Goff wielded scissors by the time she was in school Even as a toddler she was putting her motherrsquos hair up in pin curls every night and brushing it out in the mornings

When her parents moved to San Antonio in her teens she attended Edison and MacArthur high schools and fashioned her own vocational education program

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

A G A R D E N O A S I Sstop and smell the flowers

CYCLAMENIS HERE

3700 Broadway (across from the Witte Museum) 2108040600 OPEN 9-6 DAILY

WE HAVEPOTS

or email JLUNASALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

wwwsalocallowdowncom

AdvertisetodAy

CALL JASELLE LUNA

(210) 325-1905

28 OCTOBER 2014

Ask about the 30 Solar Federal Tax Credit Call our Residential Sales and Service for Your FREE ESTIMATE (call track number)

Our design team is available to work with architects roofers or you the home-owner to create the perfect skylight application to brighten the atmosphere of your home No matter how large or small the project our experienced installa-tion technicians will ensure the project is completed to your satisfaction backed with our Ten Year Guarantee

SKYLIGHTS over TEXAS Providing Natural Daylighting since 1980

Installation Custom Manufacturing Upgrades

VELUXreg 3 Star Skylight Specialist

WWWSKYLIGHTSOVERTEXASCOM

210-402-0500

BUY LOCALLearn more about newest purveyors of goods and services in your area

ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

RANGER FIREAMS GUN SHOP1308 Austin Highway

For more call 822-4867 or visitwwwrangerfirearmssoftexascom

3115 NW Loop 410 | San Antonio TX 78230 | M-F 7am-5pm Saturdays by Appt Only

Plumbing Supplies Cabinets Countertops Appliances amp Designer Tile

210-366-2225Selections by Appointment

NWSNational Wholesale Supply Inc

trade

wwwnationalwholesalesupplycom wwwnationalwholesalesupplycom

KITCHEN amp BATHDESIGN CENTER

Gun shop owner Edward DeWees III has opened a store at 1308 Austin Highway that offers products ranging from weapons and ammunition to portable grills for cooking the days catch Photo by Collette Orquiz

29SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

Your One Stop ShopFor All Of Your Cake Candy and Baking NeedsCAKE CLASSES KIDS CAMPS BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Cake DecoratingCake DecoratingClassesClasses

FOLLOW US

210-475-30321010 NW LOOP 410 STE 102

SAN ANTONIO TX 78213

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10OFF With coupon Excluding sales items

birthday parties and classesExpires 113014

bull Independent Retirement Livingbull Assisted Livingbull Memory Carebull Extended Nursing Carebull In-Home Care amp Concierge Services

The Village at Incarnate WordSenior Living Community

Our mission is about life

License rsquos 000777 (AL-A) 101505 (AL-B) 100473 (ALZ) 011872 (HCSSA)

4707 Broadway St | San Antonio TX 78209wwwiwretireorg

Call us today for a FREE consultation or to learn more about

how we can help

Residents Family and Friends Please join us for our

Autumn FestSATURDAY OCTOBER 11

1100 AM ndash 400 PMCHRISTUS Heritage Hall and Dubuis House CourtyardEnjoy games face painting bingo food and fellowship

This event is free and open to the public There will also be a special concert featuringrenowned folk singer Tish Hinojosa 3 pm ndash 5 pmTickets for the concert are only $15 and proceeds benefit theCCVI Legacy Fund (charitable assistance program)

Call 829-7561 ext 147 for more informationTish Hinojosa

EAT LOCALLearn about the newest neighborhood places for breakfast lunch dinner or drinks

by ROSE MARY BUDGE

STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD709 S Alamo St

For more call 375-4423 or visitwwwstarfishsacom

The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

del Carmen Fernandez make a

Starfish shines in sea of Southtown eateries

After opening mid-summer in a 100-year-old building at 709 S Alamo St Starfish Global

Seafood is making a real splash

grand finale to any meal including chocolate-pastry concoctions

Hours are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday

Bringing dishes from the surf to diners tables Starfish Global Seafood has opened in Southtown (above) and offers a range of tempting treats from the deep (left) Photos by Collette Orquiz

30 OCTOBER 2014

SpecializingIn Hard To Find

PlumbingRepair Parts

Come See Why We Are The Best In San

Antonio

WWWFAUCETPARTS-TXCOMbull HANDLESbull STEMS

bull CARTRIDGESbull FAUCET WASHERS

(210) 733-35831109 FRESNO

20 OFFYOUR NEXT PURCHASE

With this ad

bull Courtesy patrol provided for buildingbull Fire detector system and emergency alert system in

each apartmentbull On-site service coordinator to assist with supportive

services to enhance standard of livingbull Chapel game room TV room library thrift shop

ballroom laundry room garden patio amp restaurantbull Lunch program available Monday ndash Fridaybull Socials ndash Birthday parties bingo bake amp rummage

sales blood pressure amp blood sugar checks and morebull Government rental assistance available

Granada Homes

Efficiencies amp One Bedrooms starting at $335 a month

Granada HomesRetirement Community on the Beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk

with ALL BILLS PAID

311 soutH st mary rsquos stsan antonio tX 78205

210-225-26 45wwwgranadahomesnet

Granada Homes IntroduceshellipRiverwalk Salon

(on Premises)

Men amp Women Haircuts Hair Color Manicures Shellac Solar Nails Spa

Pedicures Eyelashes and Waxing

Mon-Sat 10a-6p 210-227-4743

A Realtor WhoCares About HistoricProperties amp TheirCommunities Rosemary Roessling Sales amp Investment Properties

210336-6621sarose612000yahoocom

Home Team of America John Matte Broker115 W Kings Hwy San Antonio TX 78212

The properties are new listings put on the market from in September 2014 The properties may no longer be on the market by publication date or prices may have changed Local Community News assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions

Real Estate LOCAL Trends

SOURCE San Antonio Board of Realtors Texas Market Trends report

LIVE LOCALFrom real estate trends and neighborhood listings to home improvement wersquove got you covered

ZIP CODE 78204 78209 78210 78212

MEDIAN SOLD PRICE SEP-13 $68000 $288000 $135000 $254250

SEP-14 $187500 $284500 $86251 $248750

NEW LISTINGS SEP-13 4 74 26 17

SEP-14 8 82 31 38

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET SEP-13 97 121 62 89

SEP-14 39 112 107 109

CLOSED SALES SEP-13 3 75 13 20

SEP-14 4 68 18 20

UNDER CONTRACT SEP-13 1 58 15 21

SEP-14 6 59 21 17

MONTHS SUPPLY OF INVENTORY SEP-13 7 38 82 42

SEP-14 7 43 38 5

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FullHighlights

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BrazilianBlowoutStarting at

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NEW CLIENTS

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Complimentary Exam

TM wwwvitalpetcomQuality medicine in a caring family environment

VITALPET NORTHWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL1634 NORTH EAST LOOP 410 SAN ANTONIO TX 78209 | (210) 828-1406

SEND YOUR RESUME TOJaselle Luna - Advertising Director

jlunasalocallowdowncom or call 210-338-8842

Attention 09ers

IS HIRING INALAMOHEIGHTS

Competitive Exciting amp Fun CultureSalary Plus Commission bull Benefits bull Opportunity for Growth

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New 2014

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BMW of San Antonio 8434 Airport Blvd | San Antonio Texas 78216 | 210-787-2959 | bmwofsanantoniocom

Buy for$31920

European model shown $1780 dealer discount off MRSP of $33700 Price does not include tax title license fees Stk E2052

210-787-2959

A principleauto DEALERSHIP

Page 26: LOCAL: Alamo Heights, Monte Vista, Olmos Park, Downtown, King William, Terrell Hills, October 2014

27SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

GOFF continues from pg 26

ldquoI went to see the president of Broadway National Bank and told him I wanted to work for himrdquo she said

Goff chose employment rather than finish her senior year at MacArthur but her passion for all kinds of learning continued She attended classes at San Antonio College and audited courses that interested her from law to fashion design all over town She found what she was looking for at Mims Classic Beauty College where she became a licensed cosmetologist

Just a few years into the work she found a major inspiration at a big hair show

ldquoI saw one stage with a young guy in a T-shirt and baggy pants and there were just a few people watching him but what he was doing with his hair-cutting working with curved shears layering fascinated me so I offered to help him shampoo and sweep uprdquo she said

ldquoWe didnrsquot even introduce ourselves until somebody came up and asked the name of our team I told him I was Bobbie Goff and he said lsquoIrsquom Paul Mitchell so this is the Mitchell-Goff teamrsquo I really found my passion that day Paul taught me there were two kinds of hair-cutting emotional and technical and how to combine themrdquo

That was a few years before Mitchell

founded his famous beauty-products empire He and Goff remained friends and she still keeps in touch with Mitchellrsquos son and heir Angus as well as other international cosmetology entrepreneurs

ldquoTherersquos a lot of science to these productsrdquo Goff said ldquoDifferent hair has different needs For instance when your hair starts growing out after chemo itrsquos usually real nappy and hard to handle Itrsquos like wet cotton after you wash it so you need to know what to userdquo

Friends say Goff is filled with boundless energy

ldquoBobbie is one of the most unique individuals Irsquove ever metrdquo said urologist Patricia Terry ldquoShersquos extraordinarily independent gregarious open-minded and curious and she sees the best in everyone Halfway through her cancer treatments she was already thinking about ways to help other people with their self-image and self-esteem what she could offer as a stylist rdquo

Goff was married twice in her early 20s and once in her 40s She has outlived all three former husbands But as a mother of three grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of four children she has much to live for today

ldquoIrsquom pretty excited about being cancer-free for 10 yearsrdquo she said ldquoI do a lot of cancer runs and walks so I plan to get a pair of shorts and have lsquo10 Years Behind Mersquo embroidered on my buttrdquo

A G A R D E N O A S I Sstop and smell the flowers

CYCLAMENIS HERE

3700 Broadway (across from the Witte Museum) 2108040600 OPEN 9-6 DAILY

WE HAVEPOTS

or email JLUNASALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

wwwsalocallowdowncom

AdvertisetodAy

CALL JASELLE LUNA

(210) 325-1905

28 OCTOBER 2014

Ask about the 30 Solar Federal Tax Credit Call our Residential Sales and Service for Your FREE ESTIMATE (call track number)

Our design team is available to work with architects roofers or you the home-owner to create the perfect skylight application to brighten the atmosphere of your home No matter how large or small the project our experienced installa-tion technicians will ensure the project is completed to your satisfaction backed with our Ten Year Guarantee

SKYLIGHTS over TEXAS Providing Natural Daylighting since 1980

Installation Custom Manufacturing Upgrades

VELUXreg 3 Star Skylight Specialist

WWWSKYLIGHTSOVERTEXASCOM

210-402-0500

BUY LOCALLearn more about newest purveyors of goods and services in your area

ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

RANGER FIREAMS GUN SHOP1308 Austin Highway

For more call 822-4867 or visitwwwrangerfirearmssoftexascom

3115 NW Loop 410 | San Antonio TX 78230 | M-F 7am-5pm Saturdays by Appt Only

Plumbing Supplies Cabinets Countertops Appliances amp Designer Tile

210-366-2225Selections by Appointment

NWSNational Wholesale Supply Inc

trade

wwwnationalwholesalesupplycom wwwnationalwholesalesupplycom

KITCHEN amp BATHDESIGN CENTER

Gun shop owner Edward DeWees III has opened a store at 1308 Austin Highway that offers products ranging from weapons and ammunition to portable grills for cooking the days catch Photo by Collette Orquiz

29SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

Your One Stop ShopFor All Of Your Cake Candy and Baking NeedsCAKE CLASSES KIDS CAMPS BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Cake DecoratingCake DecoratingClassesClasses

FOLLOW US

210-475-30321010 NW LOOP 410 STE 102

SAN ANTONIO TX 78213

COME AND JOIN US FOR ONE OF OUR

WWWOVERTHETOPCAKESUPPLIESCOM

10OFF With coupon Excluding sales items

birthday parties and classesExpires 113014

bull Independent Retirement Livingbull Assisted Livingbull Memory Carebull Extended Nursing Carebull In-Home Care amp Concierge Services

The Village at Incarnate WordSenior Living Community

Our mission is about life

License rsquos 000777 (AL-A) 101505 (AL-B) 100473 (ALZ) 011872 (HCSSA)

4707 Broadway St | San Antonio TX 78209wwwiwretireorg

Call us today for a FREE consultation or to learn more about

how we can help

Residents Family and Friends Please join us for our

Autumn FestSATURDAY OCTOBER 11

1100 AM ndash 400 PMCHRISTUS Heritage Hall and Dubuis House CourtyardEnjoy games face painting bingo food and fellowship

This event is free and open to the public There will also be a special concert featuringrenowned folk singer Tish Hinojosa 3 pm ndash 5 pmTickets for the concert are only $15 and proceeds benefit theCCVI Legacy Fund (charitable assistance program)

Call 829-7561 ext 147 for more informationTish Hinojosa

EAT LOCALLearn about the newest neighborhood places for breakfast lunch dinner or drinks

by ROSE MARY BUDGE

STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD709 S Alamo St

For more call 375-4423 or visitwwwstarfishsacom

The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

del Carmen Fernandez make a

Starfish shines in sea of Southtown eateries

After opening mid-summer in a 100-year-old building at 709 S Alamo St Starfish Global

Seafood is making a real splash

grand finale to any meal including chocolate-pastry concoctions

Hours are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday

Bringing dishes from the surf to diners tables Starfish Global Seafood has opened in Southtown (above) and offers a range of tempting treats from the deep (left) Photos by Collette Orquiz

30 OCTOBER 2014

SpecializingIn Hard To Find

PlumbingRepair Parts

Come See Why We Are The Best In San

Antonio

WWWFAUCETPARTS-TXCOMbull HANDLESbull STEMS

bull CARTRIDGESbull FAUCET WASHERS

(210) 733-35831109 FRESNO

20 OFFYOUR NEXT PURCHASE

With this ad

bull Courtesy patrol provided for buildingbull Fire detector system and emergency alert system in

each apartmentbull On-site service coordinator to assist with supportive

services to enhance standard of livingbull Chapel game room TV room library thrift shop

ballroom laundry room garden patio amp restaurantbull Lunch program available Monday ndash Fridaybull Socials ndash Birthday parties bingo bake amp rummage

sales blood pressure amp blood sugar checks and morebull Government rental assistance available

Granada Homes

Efficiencies amp One Bedrooms starting at $335 a month

Granada HomesRetirement Community on the Beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk

with ALL BILLS PAID

311 soutH st mary rsquos stsan antonio tX 78205

210-225-26 45wwwgranadahomesnet

Granada Homes IntroduceshellipRiverwalk Salon

(on Premises)

Men amp Women Haircuts Hair Color Manicures Shellac Solar Nails Spa

Pedicures Eyelashes and Waxing

Mon-Sat 10a-6p 210-227-4743

A Realtor WhoCares About HistoricProperties amp TheirCommunities Rosemary Roessling Sales amp Investment Properties

210336-6621sarose612000yahoocom

Home Team of America John Matte Broker115 W Kings Hwy San Antonio TX 78212

The properties are new listings put on the market from in September 2014 The properties may no longer be on the market by publication date or prices may have changed Local Community News assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions

Real Estate LOCAL Trends

SOURCE San Antonio Board of Realtors Texas Market Trends report

LIVE LOCALFrom real estate trends and neighborhood listings to home improvement wersquove got you covered

ZIP CODE 78204 78209 78210 78212

MEDIAN SOLD PRICE SEP-13 $68000 $288000 $135000 $254250

SEP-14 $187500 $284500 $86251 $248750

NEW LISTINGS SEP-13 4 74 26 17

SEP-14 8 82 31 38

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET SEP-13 97 121 62 89

SEP-14 39 112 107 109

CLOSED SALES SEP-13 3 75 13 20

SEP-14 4 68 18 20

UNDER CONTRACT SEP-13 1 58 15 21

SEP-14 6 59 21 17

MONTHS SUPPLY OF INVENTORY SEP-13 7 38 82 42

SEP-14 7 43 38 5

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European model shown $1780 dealer discount off MRSP of $33700 Price does not include tax title license fees Stk E2052

210-787-2959

A principleauto DEALERSHIP

Page 27: LOCAL: Alamo Heights, Monte Vista, Olmos Park, Downtown, King William, Terrell Hills, October 2014

28 OCTOBER 2014

Ask about the 30 Solar Federal Tax Credit Call our Residential Sales and Service for Your FREE ESTIMATE (call track number)

Our design team is available to work with architects roofers or you the home-owner to create the perfect skylight application to brighten the atmosphere of your home No matter how large or small the project our experienced installa-tion technicians will ensure the project is completed to your satisfaction backed with our Ten Year Guarantee

SKYLIGHTS over TEXAS Providing Natural Daylighting since 1980

Installation Custom Manufacturing Upgrades

VELUXreg 3 Star Skylight Specialist

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210-402-0500

BUY LOCALLearn more about newest purveyors of goods and services in your area

ldquoWe truly have anything that anyone would need from hunting equipment to scopes and ammunition we have it allrdquo DeWees said ldquoWe have eight trained employees and we also have our own gunsmith on staff We can even develop a custom product for you right hererdquo

The store which debuted in June is at 1308 Austin Highway at Vandiver Road in a space previously occupied by Donrsquos amp Benrsquos Liquor

Ranger Firearms sets sights on customer satisfactionby OLIVIER J BOURGOIN

After years in the financial world Edward DeWees III wanted to fulfill a

longtime dream Hersquos opened Ranger Firearms Gun Shop as a one-stop location for shooting enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors

ldquoI grew up in this area My wife Robin is past president of the Alamo Heights Junior School PTO After working in the banking industry for many years I had been wanting to open a gun shop for a whilerdquo DeWees said

Customers can purchase a weapon obtain a hunting or fishing license and even enroll in concealed-handgun license or hunterrsquos-safety classes

Other wares include a state-of-the-art portable grill that can be used anywhere even where open-flame cooking is banned by law mdash such as on the beach

ldquoIt used to be that you could make a fire on the beach and grill your catch from the day right there and then but not anymorerdquo DeWees said ldquoThis grill is legal however because it uses specially made compressed-wood pellets as fuelrdquo

It even folds up and can be carried like a suitcase

The 4500-square-foot store has plenty of room for other accessories including decoys and calls for all types of hunting

The gun shop also incorporates futuristic technology Some firearms have tracking-point laser systems and iPads that help a weaponrsquos ldquobrainrdquo lock onto a target and pull the trigger when the crosshairs tag the spot again

ldquoThat way itrsquos literally impossible to miss a shotrdquo DeWees said

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday

RANGER FIREAMS GUN SHOP1308 Austin Highway

For more call 822-4867 or visitwwwrangerfirearmssoftexascom

3115 NW Loop 410 | San Antonio TX 78230 | M-F 7am-5pm Saturdays by Appt Only

Plumbing Supplies Cabinets Countertops Appliances amp Designer Tile

210-366-2225Selections by Appointment

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KITCHEN amp BATHDESIGN CENTER

Gun shop owner Edward DeWees III has opened a store at 1308 Austin Highway that offers products ranging from weapons and ammunition to portable grills for cooking the days catch Photo by Collette Orquiz

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Your One Stop ShopFor All Of Your Cake Candy and Baking NeedsCAKE CLASSES KIDS CAMPS BIRTHDAY PARTIES

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10OFF With coupon Excluding sales items

birthday parties and classesExpires 113014

bull Independent Retirement Livingbull Assisted Livingbull Memory Carebull Extended Nursing Carebull In-Home Care amp Concierge Services

The Village at Incarnate WordSenior Living Community

Our mission is about life

License rsquos 000777 (AL-A) 101505 (AL-B) 100473 (ALZ) 011872 (HCSSA)

4707 Broadway St | San Antonio TX 78209wwwiwretireorg

Call us today for a FREE consultation or to learn more about

how we can help

Residents Family and Friends Please join us for our

Autumn FestSATURDAY OCTOBER 11

1100 AM ndash 400 PMCHRISTUS Heritage Hall and Dubuis House CourtyardEnjoy games face painting bingo food and fellowship

This event is free and open to the public There will also be a special concert featuringrenowned folk singer Tish Hinojosa 3 pm ndash 5 pmTickets for the concert are only $15 and proceeds benefit theCCVI Legacy Fund (charitable assistance program)

Call 829-7561 ext 147 for more informationTish Hinojosa

EAT LOCALLearn about the newest neighborhood places for breakfast lunch dinner or drinks

by ROSE MARY BUDGE

STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD709 S Alamo St

For more call 375-4423 or visitwwwstarfishsacom

The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

del Carmen Fernandez make a

Starfish shines in sea of Southtown eateries

After opening mid-summer in a 100-year-old building at 709 S Alamo St Starfish Global

Seafood is making a real splash

grand finale to any meal including chocolate-pastry concoctions

Hours are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday

Bringing dishes from the surf to diners tables Starfish Global Seafood has opened in Southtown (above) and offers a range of tempting treats from the deep (left) Photos by Collette Orquiz

30 OCTOBER 2014

SpecializingIn Hard To Find

PlumbingRepair Parts

Come See Why We Are The Best In San

Antonio

WWWFAUCETPARTS-TXCOMbull HANDLESbull STEMS

bull CARTRIDGESbull FAUCET WASHERS

(210) 733-35831109 FRESNO

20 OFFYOUR NEXT PURCHASE

With this ad

bull Courtesy patrol provided for buildingbull Fire detector system and emergency alert system in

each apartmentbull On-site service coordinator to assist with supportive

services to enhance standard of livingbull Chapel game room TV room library thrift shop

ballroom laundry room garden patio amp restaurantbull Lunch program available Monday ndash Fridaybull Socials ndash Birthday parties bingo bake amp rummage

sales blood pressure amp blood sugar checks and morebull Government rental assistance available

Granada Homes

Efficiencies amp One Bedrooms starting at $335 a month

Granada HomesRetirement Community on the Beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk

with ALL BILLS PAID

311 soutH st mary rsquos stsan antonio tX 78205

210-225-26 45wwwgranadahomesnet

Granada Homes IntroduceshellipRiverwalk Salon

(on Premises)

Men amp Women Haircuts Hair Color Manicures Shellac Solar Nails Spa

Pedicures Eyelashes and Waxing

Mon-Sat 10a-6p 210-227-4743

A Realtor WhoCares About HistoricProperties amp TheirCommunities Rosemary Roessling Sales amp Investment Properties

210336-6621sarose612000yahoocom

Home Team of America John Matte Broker115 W Kings Hwy San Antonio TX 78212

The properties are new listings put on the market from in September 2014 The properties may no longer be on the market by publication date or prices may have changed Local Community News assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions

Real Estate LOCAL Trends

SOURCE San Antonio Board of Realtors Texas Market Trends report

LIVE LOCALFrom real estate trends and neighborhood listings to home improvement wersquove got you covered

ZIP CODE 78204 78209 78210 78212

MEDIAN SOLD PRICE SEP-13 $68000 $288000 $135000 $254250

SEP-14 $187500 $284500 $86251 $248750

NEW LISTINGS SEP-13 4 74 26 17

SEP-14 8 82 31 38

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET SEP-13 97 121 62 89

SEP-14 39 112 107 109

CLOSED SALES SEP-13 3 75 13 20

SEP-14 4 68 18 20

UNDER CONTRACT SEP-13 1 58 15 21

SEP-14 6 59 21 17

MONTHS SUPPLY OF INVENTORY SEP-13 7 38 82 42

SEP-14 7 43 38 5

31

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Schedule Your Appointment Today Online or by Phone

210-254-9736

1621 N Main St San Antonio TX 78212

w w w w i n k b e a u t y b a r s a c o m

FullHighlights

$70 Reg $85+

With Ad Expires 10312014

PartialHighlights

$60 Reg $70+

With Ad Expires 10312014

BrazilianBlowoutStarting at

$75With Ad Expires 10312014

bull Haircuts amp St y l ing bull M ineral Bar

bull Fragrance Bar

WithComplimentary

Hair Cut

WithComplimentary

Hair Cut

NEW CLIENTS

ONLY(COMPLIMENTARY

EXAM FOR ONE PET PER HOUSEHOLD)

Complimentary Exam

TM wwwvitalpetcomQuality medicine in a caring family environment

VITALPET NORTHWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL1634 NORTH EAST LOOP 410 SAN ANTONIO TX 78209 | (210) 828-1406

SEND YOUR RESUME TOJaselle Luna - Advertising Director

jlunasalocallowdowncom or call 210-338-8842

Attention 09ers

IS HIRING INALAMOHEIGHTS

Competitive Exciting amp Fun CultureSalary Plus Commission bull Benefits bull Opportunity for Growth

E

CR

WS

S

Postal C

ustomer

Prsrt S

td U

S P

ostage Paid

Perm

it 6450 S

an Antonio TX

4204 GA

RD

EN

DA

LE ST

E 201

SAN

AN

TON

IO T

X 78229

CO

MM

UN

ITY

NE

WS

New 2014

320i

BMW of San Antonio 8434 Airport Blvd | San Antonio Texas 78216 | 210-787-2959 | bmwofsanantoniocom

Buy for$31920

European model shown $1780 dealer discount off MRSP of $33700 Price does not include tax title license fees Stk E2052

210-787-2959

A principleauto DEALERSHIP

Page 28: LOCAL: Alamo Heights, Monte Vista, Olmos Park, Downtown, King William, Terrell Hills, October 2014

29SALOCALLOWDOWNCOM

Your One Stop ShopFor All Of Your Cake Candy and Baking NeedsCAKE CLASSES KIDS CAMPS BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Cake DecoratingCake DecoratingClassesClasses

FOLLOW US

210-475-30321010 NW LOOP 410 STE 102

SAN ANTONIO TX 78213

COME AND JOIN US FOR ONE OF OUR

WWWOVERTHETOPCAKESUPPLIESCOM

10OFF With coupon Excluding sales items

birthday parties and classesExpires 113014

bull Independent Retirement Livingbull Assisted Livingbull Memory Carebull Extended Nursing Carebull In-Home Care amp Concierge Services

The Village at Incarnate WordSenior Living Community

Our mission is about life

License rsquos 000777 (AL-A) 101505 (AL-B) 100473 (ALZ) 011872 (HCSSA)

4707 Broadway St | San Antonio TX 78209wwwiwretireorg

Call us today for a FREE consultation or to learn more about

how we can help

Residents Family and Friends Please join us for our

Autumn FestSATURDAY OCTOBER 11

1100 AM ndash 400 PMCHRISTUS Heritage Hall and Dubuis House CourtyardEnjoy games face painting bingo food and fellowship

This event is free and open to the public There will also be a special concert featuringrenowned folk singer Tish Hinojosa 3 pm ndash 5 pmTickets for the concert are only $15 and proceeds benefit theCCVI Legacy Fund (charitable assistance program)

Call 829-7561 ext 147 for more informationTish Hinojosa

EAT LOCALLearn about the newest neighborhood places for breakfast lunch dinner or drinks

by ROSE MARY BUDGE

STARFISH GLOBAL SEAFOOD709 S Alamo St

For more call 375-4423 or visitwwwstarfishsacom

The menu is directed by chef Diego Fernandez who co-owns Starfish with his father Rene Fernandez The elder Fernandez also owns Azuca Nuevo Latino which is next door and features Latin American food

The menu at Starfish is replete with temptations such mahi mahi and salmon with goat cheese spaetzle and Thai shrimp stir fry which is served on a bed of buckwheat noodles enhanced with kale and a peanut sauce

Between bites visitors can admire the rustic brick walls art-glass chandeliers and cooking bar that

runs the length of the restaurant Diego Fernandez who studied at

the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and received his degree from the CIA in Hyde Park NY calls Starfish a career dream come true

ldquoCooking has always been a passion of mine I enjoy being inspired by food and my team and I thrive on the challenge of creating special dishesrdquo he said

Starfish serves both lunch and dinner Desserts by pastry chef Maria

del Carmen Fernandez make a

Starfish shines in sea of Southtown eateries

After opening mid-summer in a 100-year-old building at 709 S Alamo St Starfish Global

Seafood is making a real splash

grand finale to any meal including chocolate-pastry concoctions

Hours are 1130 am to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 10 pm for dinner Monday through Thursday and noon to 230 pm for lunch and 530 to 11 pm for dinner Friday and Saturday

Bringing dishes from the surf to diners tables Starfish Global Seafood has opened in Southtown (above) and offers a range of tempting treats from the deep (left) Photos by Collette Orquiz

30 OCTOBER 2014

SpecializingIn Hard To Find

PlumbingRepair Parts

Come See Why We Are The Best In San

Antonio

WWWFAUCETPARTS-TXCOMbull HANDLESbull STEMS

bull CARTRIDGESbull FAUCET WASHERS

(210) 733-35831109 FRESNO

20 OFFYOUR NEXT PURCHASE

With this ad

bull Courtesy patrol provided for buildingbull Fire detector system and emergency alert system in

each apartmentbull On-site service coordinator to assist with supportive

services to enhance standard of livingbull Chapel game room TV room library thrift shop

ballroom laundry room garden patio amp restaurantbull Lunch program available Monday ndash Fridaybull Socials ndash Birthday parties bingo bake amp rummage

sales blood pressure amp blood sugar checks and morebull Government rental assistance available

Granada Homes

Efficiencies amp One Bedrooms starting at $335 a month

Granada HomesRetirement Community on the Beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk

with ALL BILLS PAID

311 soutH st mary rsquos stsan antonio tX 78205

210-225-26 45wwwgranadahomesnet

Granada Homes IntroduceshellipRiverwalk Salon

(on Premises)

Men amp Women Haircuts Hair Color Manicures Shellac Solar Nails Spa

Pedicures Eyelashes and Waxing

Mon-Sat 10a-6p 210-227-4743

A Realtor WhoCares About HistoricProperties amp TheirCommunities Rosemary Roessling Sales amp Investment Properties

210336-6621sarose612000yahoocom

Home Team of America John Matte Broker115 W Kings Hwy San Antonio TX 78212

The properties are new listings put on the market from in September 2014 The properties may no longer be on the market by publication date or prices may have changed Local Community News assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions

Real Estate LOCAL Trends

SOURCE San Antonio Board of Realtors Texas Market Trends report

LIVE LOCALFrom real estate trends and neighborhood listings to home improvement wersquove got you covered

ZIP CODE 78204 78209 78210 78212

MEDIAN SOLD PRICE SEP-13 $68000 $288000 $135000 $254250

SEP-14 $187500 $284500 $86251 $248750

NEW LISTINGS SEP-13 4 74 26 17

SEP-14 8 82 31 38

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET SEP-13 97 121 62 89

SEP-14 39 112 107 109

CLOSED SALES SEP-13 3 75 13 20

SEP-14 4 68 18 20

UNDER CONTRACT SEP-13 1 58 15 21

SEP-14 6 59 21 17

MONTHS SUPPLY OF INVENTORY SEP-13 7 38 82 42

SEP-14 7 43 38 5

31

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LOCA

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WINK Beauty Bar

Schedule Your Appointment Today Online or by Phone

210-254-9736

1621 N Main St San Antonio TX 78212

w w w w i n k b e a u t y b a r s a c o m

FullHighlights

$70 Reg $85+

With Ad Expires 10312014

PartialHighlights

$60 Reg $70+

With Ad Expires 10312014

BrazilianBlowoutStarting at

$75With Ad Expires 10312014

bull Haircuts amp St y l ing bull M ineral Bar

bull Fragrance Bar

WithComplimentary

Hair Cut

WithComplimentary

Hair Cut

NEW CLIENTS

ONLY(COMPLIMENTARY

EXAM FOR ONE PET PER HOUSEHOLD)

Complimentary Exam

TM wwwvitalpetcomQuality medicine in a caring family environment

VITALPET NORTHWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL1634 NORTH EAST LOOP 410 SAN ANTONIO TX 78209 | (210) 828-1406

SEND YOUR RESUME TOJaselle Luna - Advertising Director

jlunasalocallowdowncom or call 210-338-8842

Attention 09ers

IS HIRING INALAMOHEIGHTS

Competitive Exciting amp Fun CultureSalary Plus Commission bull Benefits bull Opportunity for Growth

E

CR

WS

S

Postal C

ustomer

Prsrt S

td U

S P

ostage Paid

Perm

it 6450 S

an Antonio TX

4204 GA

RD

EN

DA

LE ST

E 201

SAN

AN

TON

IO T

X 78229

CO

MM

UN

ITY

NE

WS

New 2014

320i

BMW of San Antonio 8434 Airport Blvd | San Antonio Texas 78216 | 210-787-2959 | bmwofsanantoniocom

Buy for$31920

European model shown $1780 dealer discount off MRSP of $33700 Price does not include tax title license fees Stk E2052

210-787-2959

A principleauto DEALERSHIP

Page 29: LOCAL: Alamo Heights, Monte Vista, Olmos Park, Downtown, King William, Terrell Hills, October 2014

30 OCTOBER 2014

SpecializingIn Hard To Find

PlumbingRepair Parts

Come See Why We Are The Best In San

Antonio

WWWFAUCETPARTS-TXCOMbull HANDLESbull STEMS

bull CARTRIDGESbull FAUCET WASHERS

(210) 733-35831109 FRESNO

20 OFFYOUR NEXT PURCHASE

With this ad

bull Courtesy patrol provided for buildingbull Fire detector system and emergency alert system in

each apartmentbull On-site service coordinator to assist with supportive

services to enhance standard of livingbull Chapel game room TV room library thrift shop

ballroom laundry room garden patio amp restaurantbull Lunch program available Monday ndash Fridaybull Socials ndash Birthday parties bingo bake amp rummage

sales blood pressure amp blood sugar checks and morebull Government rental assistance available

Granada Homes

Efficiencies amp One Bedrooms starting at $335 a month

Granada HomesRetirement Community on the Beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk

with ALL BILLS PAID

311 soutH st mary rsquos stsan antonio tX 78205

210-225-26 45wwwgranadahomesnet

Granada Homes IntroduceshellipRiverwalk Salon

(on Premises)

Men amp Women Haircuts Hair Color Manicures Shellac Solar Nails Spa

Pedicures Eyelashes and Waxing

Mon-Sat 10a-6p 210-227-4743

A Realtor WhoCares About HistoricProperties amp TheirCommunities Rosemary Roessling Sales amp Investment Properties

210336-6621sarose612000yahoocom

Home Team of America John Matte Broker115 W Kings Hwy San Antonio TX 78212

The properties are new listings put on the market from in September 2014 The properties may no longer be on the market by publication date or prices may have changed Local Community News assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions

Real Estate LOCAL Trends

SOURCE San Antonio Board of Realtors Texas Market Trends report

LIVE LOCALFrom real estate trends and neighborhood listings to home improvement wersquove got you covered

ZIP CODE 78204 78209 78210 78212

MEDIAN SOLD PRICE SEP-13 $68000 $288000 $135000 $254250

SEP-14 $187500 $284500 $86251 $248750

NEW LISTINGS SEP-13 4 74 26 17

SEP-14 8 82 31 38

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET SEP-13 97 121 62 89

SEP-14 39 112 107 109

CLOSED SALES SEP-13 3 75 13 20

SEP-14 4 68 18 20

UNDER CONTRACT SEP-13 1 58 15 21

SEP-14 6 59 21 17

MONTHS SUPPLY OF INVENTORY SEP-13 7 38 82 42

SEP-14 7 43 38 5

31

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LOCA

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WINK Beauty Bar

Schedule Your Appointment Today Online or by Phone

210-254-9736

1621 N Main St San Antonio TX 78212

w w w w i n k b e a u t y b a r s a c o m

FullHighlights

$70 Reg $85+

With Ad Expires 10312014

PartialHighlights

$60 Reg $70+

With Ad Expires 10312014

BrazilianBlowoutStarting at

$75With Ad Expires 10312014

bull Haircuts amp St y l ing bull M ineral Bar

bull Fragrance Bar

WithComplimentary

Hair Cut

WithComplimentary

Hair Cut

NEW CLIENTS

ONLY(COMPLIMENTARY

EXAM FOR ONE PET PER HOUSEHOLD)

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