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UHV students prepare to get into The top five questions Victorian’s have asked me about “ObamaCare” holiday spirit with Giving Tree by Dale Zuck Four Victoria nonprofit organi- Do you want or need health zations will receive some much- insurance? If so, by the time needed supplies this holiday sea- Revista Victoria hits the news son thanks to the University of stand you will have only 45 Houston-Victoria Student Govern- days left to purchase health in- ment Association. surance. If you or a loved one The UHV SGA has organized has diabetes, heart disease, need the 13th annual Giving Tree, a a transplant or go to the doctor two-week donation drive that often, “Why are you procrasti- gives UHV students, faculty and nating?” Buy it! The last day staff, and community members to purchase health insurance the opportunity to give items to for most Americans is February local nonprofit organizations. Do- 15th. Act now, avoid the rush Dale Zuck. Contributed photo. nations will benefit Adopt-A-Pet, and avoid the tax penalty you Food Bank of the Golden Cres- will be required to pay because you chose not to purchase health cent, Mid-Coast Family Services insurance for yourself or loved ones. and the Old Landmark Committee I have been visiting with Victorians for the last month and a half. of Victoria. I hear many of the same questions and do my best to provide my cli- “The Giving Tree is about more ents information they can use to make an informed choice. Today, than leaving gifts under a tree,” I would like to answer four the most common questions and one of said Lola Ojo, speaker of the SGA my favorite. So here are “ObamaCare” Top 5 Questions. Senate. “It’s about giving back #5. What is the last day that I can purchase health insurance to the community and extending for this year? Open enrollment ends January 31st at 11:59 p.m. the opportunity to feel Christmas Bola Adebayo, University of Houston-Victoria Student Government Association president, hangs an ornament on the Giving Tree Tuesday during a tree decorating ceremony. This is However, there are a few exceptions which may allow you to pur- cheer and generosity to anyone the 13th year SGA has put up a Giving Tree and asked UHV faculty, staff and students, and chase insurance later this year. A couple exceptions are the birth or who cares to take part.” community members to place unwrapped donations for different area nonprofit organiza- adoption of a child or the loss of employer provided insurance. The Giving Tree will begin at 11 tions under the tree. Items are being collected for Adopt-A-Pet, Food Bank of the Golden #4. My insurance premium is up 18 percent this year, why a.m. Tuesday with a tree decorat- Crescent, Mid-Coast Family Services and the Old Landmark Committee. Donations can isn’t my insurance affordable? Health insurance claims are paid ing party in the foyer of the UHV be left under the tree until Dec. 14. For a list of needed items, visitwww.uhv.edu/sga. by those who are not sick. Most of my current health insurance cli- University Center, 3007 N. Ben Contributed photo. ents insurance premiums range from $4000 - $6000 a year. I know Wilson St. Students, faculty, staff three of my clients had huge claims (including heart bypass surgery, and community members are in- Once the tree is decorated, peo- der the tree until Dec. 14. Some of See OBAMACARE, pg. 14 vited to decorate the tree. ple can place unwrapped gifts un- See UHV, pg. 14 2 — Revista de Victoria, December 2015 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com New voter registration cards in the mail by George Matthews Victoria County elec- have moved within the last two livery address. The instruction is tion administrator years or may have changed their only for the postal employees and mailing address without notifying is not intended for the voter. Voters Voter registration cards for Vic- the voter registrar will not be get- should not return their card, as it is toria County should be arriving in ting a new card. These voters are yours to keep. the home of all currently active listed on our “SUSPENSE” file Upon receipt of the blue voter registered voters. The new, blue and will need to contact the office registration card the voter should cards have been delivered to the to update their registration infor- check the information on the card post office with instructions to mation. and sign the front of the card. If deliver to the mailing address of One instruction to the post of- any information needs to be cor- each voter. Only voters who are fice is “RETURN SERVICE RE- rected the voter may turn the card currently listed as “ACTIVE” are QUESTED”. This statement re- over and enter the correct infor- being mailed a card. quires the postal service to return mation on the bottom two lines Not all registered voters will re- the voter registration card if the to the left, then sign the card on ceive a new card. Voters who may addressee is no longer at the de- the right and mail the card to the voter registrar. Our address is on Contributed art. the front of the card in the return mailing position. We will process is not necessary to bring your vot- Photo ID when you come to vote your correction and provide you a er registration card to the polling in person. If you bring your voter new card. place, it does allow for qualifying registration card only we will ei- In many cases people receiving the voter a little more efficiently. ther ask you to provide a Photo ID the cards take and place the cards The voter registration cards have or offer you provisional voting. in a safe place. Then when voting a barcode scan able by our equip- For more information you may comes around the safe place con- ment and uniquely identifying the contact the Elections Office at tinues to remain a safe place, as voter. 2805 N. Navarro, Suite 500 or call the cards cannot be found. While it In Texas it is a requirement to 576-0124 or email us atelections@ provide an acceptable form of vctx.org. www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, December 2015 — 3 UHV outstanding education students eager to start careers

UHV’s three schools select out- are court-ordered to receive psy- mental health master’s degree in standing graduates to be honored chiatric treatment. She gets them fall 2014 to satisfy new require- during commencement. UHV into the clinic for outpatient ser- ments and give students the op- will hold fall commencement at vices. portunity to advance career skills. 11 a.m. Dec. 12 in the Leonard E. UHV began the 60-credit-hour See STUDENTS, pg. 12 Merrell Center, 6301 S. Stadium Lane in Katy. Live streaming of the ceremony can be seen at www. uhv.edu/graduation. Although teaching was not her initial path of study, Yanez, 23, is graduating with a Bachelor of Sci- ence in Interdisciplinary Studies. She started off with the intention of a career in pharmacy. However, Ana Oyarvide. Contributed photo. her focus shifted to education after Julie Yanez. Contributed photo. working as a tutor. When Yanez A native of Mexico, Oyarvide learned she could take UHV’s mar school district. She is hoping arrived in Texas when she was 2. teacher education program with- to land a job as bilingual educa- She was the first person in her fam- out leaving Katy, she decided it tor. She soon will take an exam to ily to graduate from college. The was the right fit. become bilingual certified. In the Houston resident is now a week “I did not want a college envi- meantime, she started substitute away from earning a master’s ronment where I was crowded into teaching on Wednesday. degree in clinical mental health a lecture room with hundreds of Yanez made the UHV Presi- counseling from the University of other students,” she said. “Having dent’s or Dean’s lists three times Houston-Victoria. small class sizes allowed for more and was inducted into Alpha Zeta “My mom told me to go as far as interaction with the professors. Lambda, the UHV chapter of Kap- I could,” Oyarvide said. “I always I like that I often was able to ask pa Delta Pi international education wanted to pursue social work. Es- questions during class.” honor society. She said the key to pecially as an immigrant, I see the Yanez finished her student teach- her academic success was using benefits of having agencies that ing Tuesday at Royal Elementary her time wisely. When she first help people and provide resources. School in the Royal Independent arrived at UHV, she was working I was exposed to that and started School District just west of Katy. two different jobs. She also recent- thinking that I wanted to help oth- “Student teaching was fun and ly had twin daughters, Nataly and ers in my career.” challenging,” she said. “I got a Emely. Oyarvide was chosen as the much better feel for what it’s like “Developing a schedule for UHV School of Education, Health to be a teacher. The classroom les- studying and sticking with it was Professions & Human Develop- sons and teacher observations are critical,” she said. ment outstanding graduate student helpful, but you don’t get the sense Oyarvide also balanced work for the fall semester. Julie Yanez of of how to be a teacher until you are and school. She is an intake coor- Katy was named the school’s out- in there doing the teaching.” dinator for Harris Center for Men- standing undergraduate student. Yanez has job interviews this tal Health and IDD. In this role, Each semester, professors from week at Royal, Fort Bend and La- she works with individuals who 4 — Revista de Victoria, December 2015 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com

por Santos Raya También quiere visitar la fron- tera de Ciudad Juárez y los Esta- VATICAN – El Papa Francisco dos Unidos. Quiere hablar con los ha confirmando que va visitar a inmigrantes. México en Febrero 2016 donde MEXICO – El Presidente Peña va visitar cuatro ciudades en ocho Nieta llega a la mitad de su man- días. dato. Hace tres años el presidente

Christmas Tree, Washington, DC 2015. Contributed photo.

tomo juramento como presidente USA – Mother Angélica de explosiones. de México. EWTN se encuentra enferma. El volcán tenía 110 años de estar Un analista, Fred Álvarez dijo, Esta muy delicada de salud. Ella silencio. “Ha sido un hombre (Presidente fundó EWTN, el primer canal en EYGPT – Hubo 16 muertos con Peña Nieta) que no ha tenido mu- la televisión Católico. EWTN se ataque de bombas incendiarias en cha suerte, al tercer año de gobi- pude ver en inglés y español en el día 4 de diciembre. Tres perso- erno, tiene graves problemas que diferentes canales. nas fueron heridas. Este ataque lo han arrastrado.” Hace tiempo que mucha gente fue en el oeste de El Cairo en un CALIFORNIA – FBI considera dice que ella va ser canonizada restaurante. acto terrorista ataque en San Ber- santa un día por su tremendo tra- TURKEY – En la ciudad de An- nardino, California. El estado Is- bajo en EWTN. kara, Turquía cerca del metro de lámico ha afirmado que el tiroteo LONDON – La reina Elizabeth Estambul, una expulsión provo- en San Bernardino fue obra de sus y su esposo el príncipe Philip cel- cada por una bomba en Martes, día “partidarios.” ebraron 68 años de casados reci- primero de diciembre. HOUSTON, TEXAS – Sara Furay, entemente. Hubo cinco heridas. Se informo hija de un agente de La Agencia de NICARAGUA – El volcán de que era una bomba de racimo ca- Antidrogas de Estados Unidos, fue Fuego que estas 31 millas de la sero por la agencia de noticias arrestada bajo cargos de narcotrá- capital de este país, desde casi una Dogan. fico semana, inicio una erupción con www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, December 2015 — 5 Behavioral strategist offers 4 tips for broadening your mind and leadership skills Change your behaviors to be a more inspiring leader

Habits can be a trap for people mind in 2016 likely won’t be enced, for better or worse, by the in leadership positions – whether enough to turn things around. But small group of people we have they are in business, politics or an- de Jong says there are behaviors direct contact with,” de Jong says. other field. and practices that, through rep- “Since we tend to hang out with As leaders, they should provide etition and perseverance, can help people who are fairly similar to a compelling vision that inspires leaders and anyone else develop a ourselves, chances are we are lim- those around them. Instead, many mindset that’s open to imaginative iting our perspectives.” He recom- of them lapse into automatic and and better ideas. mends making a deliberate effort mindless thinking. And that can to encounter people and ideas that affect every decision they make – • Formulate powerful ques- are “profoundly different from the and the actions of the people who tions. Generating ideas starts with usual suspects you hang out with.” report to them. asking the right questions and the Visit a conference of a different “Too often, we don’t come up best questions are thought-pro- profession, hang out with skaters, with imaginative solutions be- voking. They challenge underly- join an arts club or buy a magazine cause we let ourselves be ruled ing assumptions and invite cre- randomly off the shelf. by routine and by preconceived ativity. “They also give us energy, notions,” says Rob-Jan de Jong, making us aware of the fact there • Break your patterns. You can a behavioral strategist and author is something to explore that we increase your chances of seeing of “Anticipate: The Art of Leading hadn’t fully grasped before,” de things differently if you deliber- By Looking Ahead” (www.rob- Jong says. Train yourself to catch ately break your normal pattern of jandejong.com). poorly designed questions, asked working, communicating, think- by you or someone else, and refor- ing, reacting and responding, de “We think we know ahead of mulate them. Questions that begin Jong says. Take a different route time what will and won’t work, with “why,” “what” and “how” are See BEHAVIOR, pg. 12 which makes us quick to dis- best because they require more miss ideas that sound too ‘out thoughtful responses than those there.’ The people who answer to that begin with “who,” “when,” you learn the lesson that creative “where” and “which.” Especially thinking is frowned upon, even if avoid questions that can be an- that’s not the lesson you wanted to swered with a “yes” or “no.” teach.” Simply making a New Year’s • Expand your sphere of in- resolution to have a more open fluence. “We are strongly influ- 6 — Revista de Victoria, December 2015 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Mas o Menos “Only 400 more shopping days until Xmas 2016”

by Santos Raya

As I was running errands the other day something peculiar caught my eye. I say peculiar, because it was only the second week of November. I began to notice that several homes had Christmas decorations in their yards. How could that be, I asked myself? It wasn’t even Veteran’s Day and fences were strung with lights, Contibuted photo. a huge blow-up Santa was bobbing back and forth in the southwest- why I take exception to houses smack dab in the middle of brutal erly winds. There was a team of and yards decorated in early No- economic times and house after reindeer in one yard. I mean what vember. (The key word in my house is strung with an exorbitant was the deal here!!! I half expect- previous statement is I, just for amount of Christmas lights. ed to turn the next corner and see the record.) For the past year the I’m sure the electric companies snow falling from the sky. To top most common complaint that I’ve love Christmas time. Energy costs all this off, it was like 85 degrees heard is the excessive prices that soar for the simple reason that outside and the sun was shining have to be paid for any energy re- many of us fall prey to Madison down from a cloudless sky. lated product, such as gasoline and Avenue’s commercialization of I could have comprehended dec- electricity. My stock response is Christmas. And this leads directly orations in one yard; I mean we all to tell everyone that gripes about to the other reason I find all these have at least one crazy neighbor. high prices is to reduce usage, decorations peculiar. Of all the But that wasn’t the case. At first which will, in turn, lower cost. decorations I saw not a single one I counted the number of yards or By that I mean, if gasoline is had anything to do with the reli- houses that had decorations up. $4 a gallon and you don’t want to gious holiday that Christmas is. I gave up after my count got to pay that much, reduce your driv- I saw snowmen, I saw reindeer, 35. Do people think if they put ing. Recently, we have seen the I saw Santa, I saw elves and gin- decorations up earlier in the year effects of lower demand in the gerbread men, I saw candy canes, I something magical will happen? form of a lower price at the pump. saw decorated trees and I sure saw Is there some kind of citywide Basic economics, right? Similarly, plenty of lights. However, what competition going on that I’m not combat the high cost of electricity I didn’t see were any mangers or privy to? Maybe a prize goes to by a reduction of usage, which, in wise men. Nor did I see Mary, Jo- the first household to have their turn, will lead to a lower expendi- seph or even the Baby Jesus. holiday decorations up. ture for electricity. Yet here we are All I’m saying is take a moment There are two specific reasons and reflect on the real meaning of Christmas. Honestly, I feel it doesn’t matter who has the most colorful yard, much less who is the first one on the block to have their house decked out with the latest, greatest ornaments from the store. Is this really the message we want to pass on to our kids? My fondest memories of Christ- mas are spending time with my family and friends on Christmas Eve, followed by going to church to celebrate the anniversary of the most important birth of all time. The birth of Jesus Christ in a simple stable surrounded by his parents and a few animals. Like my Grandpa always told me, “The first word in Christmas is CHRIST.” Merry Christmas to one and all, along with a prayer that the upcoming year will be full of blessings for you and yours. ¡Feliz Navidad! www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, December 2015 — 7 Generals MVP Romeo Cortina headlines 2016 season eral multi-homerun games as they injury he was recovering from got ready for their season that will and picked up right where he left start in early February. Phillips off from his 2013 season. In 33 played in 17 games for the Gener- games, Cortina compiled a .326 als hitting .259 with three doubles, batting average (team leader) with three homeruns, six walks and 11 43 hits, 14 doubles, four home RBI’s. Phillips has signed to play runs, 18 walks, three stolen bases for the University of New Orleans and a team leading 26 RBI’s. Cor- after his sophomore season at Al- tina was also named the Generals MVP Romeo Cortina. Contibuted photo. vin. MVP for the 2015 season. With “It will be great to see Dakota Cortina’s return for the 2016 sea- With the 2016 Texas Collegiate return for another season with the son, he stands a chance of shatter- League season right around the Generals as he is an outstanding ing many of the Generals all-time corner, the Victoria Generals con- guy on and off the field, “com- offensive records. tinue to add talent to their roster. mented Yokum, “Dakota contin- “Strong leadership wins ball This week, the Generals have an- ued to stay with the team even af- games and with the return of these nounced the signing of three more ter his injury and remained a leader quality individuals, we stand a players from their 2015 squad, to help motivate the other players. great chance to go far this upcom- bringing the total to nine returning We expect great things out of him ing season, “commented Michael players from last season. Dakota this upcoming Summer.” Oros, returning Head Coach for Phillips, Kyle Craft and Romeo Kyle Craft, a sophomore pitcher the Generals. “Expectations will Cortina will suit up for the Gen- from Wharton Junior College, will be much higher for these guys as erals as they take the field in late join for his second season with the they help lead the Generals as we May. Generals. Craft, a standout pitcher battle for the title next Summer. “It is awesome to have these from Victoria East High School, The fans of Victoria deserve an- guys return as they played a big joined the Generals in the second other championship and that is our part in our success in 2015,” com- half of the season appearing in mission as we build our roster.” mented Mike Yokum, the GM nine games. Craft pitched 12.2 for the Victoria Generals. “ With innings, striking out seven, allow- their leadership to help guide the ing just three runs and compiled a younger players gives the Gener- 2.13 ERA. Craft will wrap up his als a great chance in bringing the sophomore season at Wharton be- championship back to Victoria.” fore heading to Nicholls State in Dakota Phillips, a sophomore the Fall of 2016. catcher/first baseman from Alvin Our final returner announced Community College, will return this week, Romeo Cortina, will for his second season with the join the club for his third season Generals in 2016. Phillips was with the Generals. Cortina, a having a MVP type season when red-shirt junior outfielder from St his season was cut short due to a Edwards University, has had two hand injury in late June. At the outstanding seasons with the Gen- time of his injury, Phillips was erals in 2013 and 2015 and is the leading the league in home runs all-time leader in Generals history (3) and was starting to hit his stride in home runs (9) and RBI’s (63). offensively. Phillips is fully recov- Cortina joined the Generals in late ered from his injury and had an June this past season due to a knee outstanding Fall at Alvin with sev- 8 — Revista de Victoria, December 2015 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com

por Gloria Rivera

¡Hola! ¡La noticia más román- Que sean muy felices. otra vez. tica del mes es que Sofía Vergara Jorge Salinas y Elizabeth Álva- Rumores de que Paulina Rubio y Joe Manganiello ya se casaron! rez ahora son padres de mellizos. está embarazada están corriendo ¡Su vestido de novia fue hermoso Tuvieron un niño y una niña. Ellos por todos lados. ¿Sera? Solo ella y el añillo, y el novio también! se conocieron cuando trabajaron lo sabe y el tiempo lo dirá. ¡“Pasión y Poder” es la novela numero uno con mucha gente! ¡La historia va muy bien y todos los actores se ven súper bien! Fernando Colunga siempre se ve muy bien. ¡Siempre! ¿Como les gusto “Avenida Bra- sil”? ¡Se que les gusto a muchos porque esta telenovela hizo mucho Jorge Salines y Elizabeth Alvarez. Con- Angelique Boyer y Sebastian Rulli. y mucho dinero! Fue una histo- tributed photo. Contributed photo. ria diferente pero será porque la juntos en la novela, “Fuego en la novela se llevo en Brasil. Con esta El gran actor Rogelio Guerra Sangre.” Se enamoraron y desde novela vimos como es la cultura ha estado enfermo pero ahora se este tiempo siguen feliz juntos y de este país. Es casi igual que to- ve muy bien y está bien. Hace ahora con sus bebes. das las culturas del mundo en que unos años el fue parte del elenco Me gusto tanto esa novela todos tenemos tiempos buenos y de la novela “Los Ricos También “Fuego en la Sangre” que hasta malos. Lloran” con Verónica Castro. Esta todavía se que me gustaría verla Siempre es bueno estudiar las novela se vio en muchos países. culturas de otros países. See CHARLANDO, pg. 9 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, December 2015 — 9 Sebastián Rulli y Angelique Boyer se preparan para ser los papeles principales en la nueva telenovela “Tres Gotas de Agua.” ¡Son novios en la vida real! Lucero y Pedro Fernández le cantaran a la Virgen este año el 11 de Diciembre. Lucero dice que ella y Pedro son amigos pero con el trabajo casi nunca se ven. Ya estamos en el fin del año pero es el más hermoso porque viene la navidad y les deseo un Feliz Navi- dad y Prospero Año Nuevo 2016.

Sofia Vergara y Joe Manganiello. Contributed photo. las noticias recientemente. La CHARLANDO, from pg. 8 última noticia fue que estaba en ¡Fue un gran éxito en Rusia! Fue África filmando una película. una novela muy exitosa como ya Un amigo de William dijo que lo saben ustedes. Muchos de no- William y Elizabeth nunca estu- sotros vimos esta linda novela. vieron separados. El siempre ha William Levy y Elizabeth Gutierrez. William Levy no ha estado en estado con sus hijos y Elizabeth. Contributed photo. 10 — Revista de Victoria, December 2015 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Texas General Land Office offers unique gifts that help save Texas history Give the gift of Texas history Commissioner George P. 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Some of the classes include several different firearms used by building searches, in which you police. You can then pit your skills will be given an opportunity to against those of your fellow stu- search and clear a darkened build- dents in a friendly competition. ing. You and your partner will en- There are also demonstrations by ter the building armed only with our S.W.A.T. team and K-9 offi- your flashlight and sidearm and at- cers as well as a live taser demon- tempt to find and arrest any crimi- stration. nals hiding inside. Another class The classes cover all areas of will place you and a partner in a police work and give you the op- potentially deadly force situation. portunity to ask questions of the Contributed art. You will be armed with weapons professionals who do this job ev- loaded with paint pellets and pre- ery day. by Officer John Turner sented a scenario. You’ll interact Individuals who apply for the with one of our wonderful actors Civilian Police Academy must be and be forced to make a decision, at least 18 years of age. Have you ever wondered how shoot or don’t shoot. This one may The Civilian Police Academy is the Victoria Police Department op- sound stressful but don’t worry part of the Distinguished Citizen erates, or what challenges the offi- you’ll have a few seconds to make series of classes offered by the city cers face on a daily basis? Maybe, your decision. which also include the Citizens you’ve wondered what the training Other hands on classes include Academy and the Civilian Fire consists of or what you, as a police handcuffing, fingerprinting, field Academy. officer, would do under certain cir- sobriety tests, traffic stops and ev- John Turner is a Crime Preven- cumstances. eryone’s favorite; firearms. Yes, tion Officer with the Victoria Po- Well, I have the answer for you: for those who participate in the lice Department. For further in- the Victoria Police Department Ci- entire program, we conclude with formation on the Civilian Police vilian Police Academy. It’s open a trip to the range where you will Academy he may be contacted at to the public, completely free of have the opportunity to operate 485-3808. charge and we’re currently accept- ing applications for the 2016 class. The academy begins the first Tuesday in February and continues weekly for 12 weeks. Throughout the course, you will gain a working knowledge of the Victoria Po- lice Department through lectures and hands on practical exercises. All classes are taught by local law enforcement officers with the Vic- toria Police Department and Victo- ria Sheriff’s Office. 12 — Revista de Victoria, December 2015 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com censed Professional Counseling “I compare mental health prepa- , from pg. 3 STUDENTS intern. Students need 3,000 hours ration to those training in medical UHV already offered a 48-cred- of work as interns before they professions,” she said. “They have it-hour community counseling become a Licensed Professional stringent programs. I took that master’s degree. Oyarvide was Counselor. She eventually would mindset. I wouldn’t want to go to a working toward the community like to work in a hospital setting. doctor who did just the bare mini- counseling degree, but after lis- Oyarvide said UHV was a great mum in school.” tening to UHV faculty members fit because the environment the Fred Litton, dean of the UHV explain the benefits of the 60-hour school offers is conducive to being School of Education, Health Pro- program, she decided to go for it. able to excel. fessions & Human Development, “I was a little hesitant about applauded the academic records of two additional semesters, but I’m Fred Litton both outstanding students. grateful I did it,” Oyarvide said. “I appreciate the professors in “Ms. Oyarvide and Ms. Yanez “I think I will be more competi- the counseling program,” Oyar- have excelled at UHV through tive looking for jobs. I’m more vide said. “I feel like they give so their effort and dedication to get- knowledge, educated and trained much of themselves. The profes- ting the most out of their higher in counseling and what counselors sors are available, supportive and education,” he said. “I’m proud can do for our clients.” passionate about what they teach.” of what they’ve accomplished and Oyarvide, 27, already passed Oyarvide said she tried to gain excited to follow their progress as the national counselor exam. She everything she could from the pro- they begin their careers.” is looking for a position as a Li- gram.

tions a week. They don’t need to be,” he says. , from pg. 5 BEHAVIOR be longer than 15 to 20 minutes, “Some of these practices may to work. Change where you sit in they can be formal or informal, take people outside their comfort meetings. If you are normally the and the other person doesn’t need zones, and everyone might not be first to volunteer, hold back. to know what you’re doing. Vow ready to try all of these at once,” • Learn to listen. “We’ve all that you won’t try to take over the de Jong says. “But if you start to been taught the importance of be- conversation no matter how much put them into practice, you’ll be ing good listeners,” de Jong says. you want to. “Just keep asking able to grow into a more mind- “The problem is most of us strug- questions and don’t dismiss any- ful, visionary leader one step at a gle to actually do it.” Often when thing the other person says,” de time.” people are “listening,” they really Jong says. After the conversation, Rob-Jan de Jong, author of “An- are waiting for the first opportuni- reflect on what you learned. Don’t ticipate: The Art of Leading By ty to share their story, their opinion dismiss any ideas or views that Looking Ahead” (www.robjande- or their experience. De Jong sug- don’t align with yours. “Dare to jong.com), is an international gests training yourself to engage challenge your own assumptions speaker, writer and consultant on in three pure listening conversa- and reframe your beliefs if need strategy and leadership themes. He serves as an expert lecturer at vari- ous leading business schools such as the Wharton Business School (USA), Thunderbird School of Global Management (USA), Ny- enrode Business University (The Netherlands), and Sabanci Busi- ness University (Turkey). As a behavioral strategist, he speaks, teaches and consults on executive subjects such as visionary leadership, influence, strategic decision-making, and innovation. www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, December 2015 — 13 2016 Adopt-A-Beach children’s art contest opens passes to Schlitterbahn Waterpark postmarked by Tuesday, March 3, in New Braunfels, a certificate of 2016. recognition and prizes from the Artwork must be displayed on Texas General Land Office and a a plain sheet of white 8 ½-inches calendar displaying the winning by 11-inch paper and can be in any artwork. medium except computer gener- Winning artwork will appear to- ated. Three-dimensional art or gether in a 2017 calendar, which artwork displaying logos, product will be distributed across the state. brands and/or store names is ineli- The Adopt-A-Beach “Treasures gible. Students are encouraged to of the Texas Coast” Children’s Art color copy their artwork prior to Texas Land Commissioner George P. Contest began in 1996 to mark the sending it in because all artwork Bush. Contributed photo. 10th anniversary of the Adopt- submitted becomes property of A-Beach Program. The annual the Texas General Land Office and Texas Land Commissioner competition encourages Texas cannot be returned. George P. Bush is calling for en- schoolchildren to learn more about This year’s contest sponsors tries in the 20th annual Adopt-A- the Texas coast and express what are Royal Caribbean Interna- Beach “Treasures of the Texas they’ve learned through their art. tional, United Airlines, Schlitter- Coast” Children’s Art Contest. Open to students in grades K-6 bahn Waterparks, the Texas State The deadline to submit artwork is across Texas, the contest motivates Aquarium, the Houston Zoo and Wednesday, March 2, 2016. thousands of young artists each the Houston Museum of Natural “Many young students across year. Only one entry per student Science. For more information and Texas have not yet had the oppor- is allowed, and all entries must contest guidelines on the “Trea- tunity to visit our beautiful coast,” have a completed parental release sures of the Texas Coast” 2016 said Commissioner Bush. “This form taped to the back. Paren- Children’s Art Contest, please competition encourages kids to tal release forms may be printed contact the General Land Office learn about the Texas coast and from the Land Office website lo- at 1-877-TXCOAST or visit our then be creative in demonstrating cated at www.texasadoptabeach. website athttp://www.texasadopta- what impacts them through their org. Each contest entry must be beach.org. art. The coast is an important part of our shared heritage as Texans and this competition promotes a deeper appreciation for this vital resource.” Commissioner Bush will select the grand prize winner. This year’s grand prize winner will receive two round-trip coach-class tickets from United Airlines to any United destination in the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, one 7-night Caribbean cruise from Royal Caribbean International de- parting out of Galveston, Miami, VICTORIA COUNTY Ft. Lauderdale, Port Canaveral or Puerto Rico and a class party at TAX SALE Schlitterbahn Waterpark in New Braunfels. The grand prize winner’s teacher will also receive two round-trip January 5, 2016 @ 10:00 A.M. coach-class tickets from United Airlines, and one 7-night Carib- bean cruise courtesy of Royal Ca- At the Front Door of the Victoria County Courthouse ribbean International. Ten winners will be chosen from each of four grade-level cat- egories (K – 2nd, 3rd – 4th, 5th, and 6th). One grand prize winner For Tax Sale Information contact will be chosen from the 40 final- ists. All 40 winners will receive a LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP at: ticket to the Texas State Aquarium (855) 650-5848 or in Corpus Christi, a ticket to the www.lgbs.com Exhibit Hall at the Houston Mu- seum of Natural Science, a ticket to the Houston Zoo, two all-day 14 — Revista de Victoria, December 2015 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com To Ojo, the opportunity to give rescue, rehabilitation and adop- , from pg. 1 UHV and be involved reflects the Gold- tion service. The Food Bank of the the requested items include canned en Rule. Students have the oppor- Golden Crescent collects food for dog and cat food, Tidy Cats litter, tunity to treat others as they would the needy, elderly and sick. Mid- paper towels, fabric softener, laun- like to be treated in a similar situ- Coast Family Services works to dry detergent, canned fruits and ation by helping nonprofit groups eliminate family violence, home- meats, peanut butter, rice, beans, meet their needs. In addition, it’s lessness and substance abuse. toiletries, diapers, hair products, an opportunity for students to The Old Landmark Committee socks, lice treatments, toys and make connections in the Victoria helps take care of children and the batteries. A complete list of re- community. needy, and organizes community quested items from each nonprofit “The tree decorating and the celebrations such as Juneteenth, is available on the SGA website ability to donate is open to any- Martin Luther King Jr. Day and and the University Center foyer. one, and that gives our students Black History Month. “UHV is glad to once again host the chance to meet people from To learn more about the Giving the SGA Giving Tree event to ben- the community,” she said. “In the Tree campaign and see a complete efit important community groups,” past, UHV students have found list of donation requests, go to the UHV Interim President Vic Mor- volunteer opportunities through UHV SGA website www.uhv.edu/ gan said. “I hope UHV employees the Giving Tree campaign. Even sgaand click on the Giving Tree and community members will join if students or donors can’t make a link. Those with questions can our students in showing support large contribution, any small ges- contact the SGA at 361-485-4495 for these groups during the holiday ture helps.” or [email protected]. season.” Adopt-A-Pet is a local animal

my pre-existing illness? Yes. I efforts (non-efforts) of our federal , from pg. 1 OBAMACARE had a client walk into my office in government representatives. an organ transplant and another December,he needed a hernia sur- #2. Will I pay a tax penalty if I who has received hospital/nurs- gery in January and not only will don’t purchase health insurance ing care for over 4 months).All his new Blue Cross policy pay for this year? Theoretically, yes.In together, these claims have cost his surgery but, due to his lower 2015 the penalty will be the greater over $2,000,000. Who is paying income, he was able to purchase a of $325 or 2 percent of your fami- for these costs? We are. My three $500 deductible plan for less than lies’ income. The child penalty is clients and thousands of others are $90 per month. (The real cost of $162.50. (This penalty could be a the reasons insurance premiums the policy was $415. You and I political “hot potato”. Stay tuned are going up. subsidized the other $325 through to see how the penalty will be en- #3. Will my insurance cover a tax credit made possible by the forced.) In 2016 this penalty will increase to $695 for each adult in the family. The Number #1 Question: Where do I buy ObamaCare insurance? Actually, there is no such thing as ObamaCare. It doesn’t exist except in the useless name calling of both Democrats and Republicans. Health insurance in the Victoria area is pur- chased “on and off” the network from insurance companies such as Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Texas, Assurant and United Healthcare. Some (a good number) Americans may qualify for a tax-credit in or- der to help reduce their insurance’s monthly cost. Do you need to purchase insurance before the January 31st deadline? You may call for an appointment the offices of Dale D Zuck and Rampart Financial Group at 361.572.0024. Our office is located at 2001 E Sabine Street, Suite 203, Victoria, Texas 77901. You may also visit our Health In- surance booth in the HEB Grocery Store at 1505 E Rio Grande Street. Our booth hours are Wednesdays 3-7 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 3-6p.m. www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, December 2015 — 15

Coast chicken with son with salt and pepper. Makes 6 canes. Makes about 2 dozen. 2 cups chilled ginger ale cracker crumbs; place servings. 1 pint fruit flavored sherbet in two greased 13-inch CHRISTMAS CHEER PUNCH x 9-inch baking dishes CANDY CANE COOKIES 2 cups cranberry juice 1. Blend cranberry and apple juice, 3. Combine oil and Cookies: 2 cups apple juice sugar and other fruit juices. Re- butter; drizzle over 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar frigerate. chicken. Bake, uncov- ½ cup powdered sugar 2 cups orange juice 2. Add ginger ale and sherbet just ered at 350º for 50-60 ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup pineapple juice before serving. Makes 10-12 serv- minutes or until juices 1 teaspoon almond flavoring ¾ cup lemon juice ings. run clear. Yield: 16 1 cup chopped almonds servings. 2 cups all-purpose flour

GARLIC ROSEMARY Icing: Christmas cheer punch. Contributed photo. MASHED POTATOES 2 cups powdered sugar 6 medium (about 2 2 to 3 tablespoons milk CHRISTMAS DAY CHICKEN pounds) potatoes, Approximately 4 to 6 crushed 16 boneless skinless chicken peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks candy canes breast halves (4 ounces each) 4 large cloves garlic, peeled 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC) ¼ cup lemon juice cheese 2. For Cookies: Combine butter, 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon butter or margarine sugar, salt and flavoring into large 2 teaspoons celery salt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rose- electric mixer bowl and beat until 2 teaspoons pepper mary or 1 teaspoon dried fluffy. Stir in almonds and flour 2 teaspoons paprika 2/3 cup (5-ounce can) NESTLÉ® until well blended. 1 teaspoon seasoned salt CARNATION® Evaporated Milk 3. Roll a heaping tablespoon of 1-teaspoon garlic salt Salt and ground black pepper to dough into a rope and form into a 1½ to 2 cups crushed butter-fla- taste candy cane shape. Place on well- vored crackers buttered or parchment-lined bak- ½ cup canola oil 1. Place potatoes and garlic in ing sheet and repeat using all of ½ cup butter, melted large saucepan. Cover with water; the dough to make 20-24 cookies. bring to a boil. Cook over medi- 4. Bake until slightly browned, 15 1. Place the chicken in two large um-high heat for 15-20 minutes or to 17 minutes. Cool on pan until reseal able plastic bags. In a bowl, until potatoes are tender; drain. slightly firm, then carefully re- combine the sour cream, lemon 2. Return potatoes and garlic move to a wire rack and cool com- juice, Worcestershire sauce and to saucepan. Beat with hand- pletely. seasonings. Pour over chicken; held mixer until combined. Add 5. For Icing: Stir powdered sugar seal bags and toss to coast. Refrig- cheese, butter and rosemary; beat and milk together. Add food color- erate overnight. until smooth. Gradually beat in ing, if desired. Drizzle on cookies 2. Drain and discard marinade. evaporated milk until fluffy. Sea- and sprinkle with crushed candy 16 — Revista de Victoria, December 2015 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com