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New Exhibition Opening at the Nave Museum Ride: New Works by Amber Eagle From March 6 through May 4, 2014, The Nave Museum will be exhibiting Ride: New Works by Amber Eagle. Amber Eagle is an internationally exhibited artist who works in many different media and is well known for her exquisitely crafted award-winning art cars. Ride is inspired by ancient aliens and outer space as well as the ancient and baroque culture of Mexico where Eagle lives. The ancient alien is used a metaphor for the stranger in everyone, as well as illegal aliens; and outer space as a metaphor for our mysterious inner space.

Victoria County voters use vote centers for March primary. Contributed art. Voters will use Vote Centers countywide by George Matthews ties are conducting an election, a ballot to any voter and a comput- voter may only vote in one of the erized voter qualification system Victoria County has received party’s primaries. connected to a centralized data- approval from the Secretary of When you select a party by vot- base to track voters during the day. State to utilize Vote Centers in fu- ing in its primary, you take an oath The county has used electronic ture elections. The March 4, 2014 not to participate in the political voting equipment since 2005 and Joint Primary Election for the activities of the other party dur- electronic poll books since 2011. Democratic and Republican Par- ing the election year. Violating this Several schools are used as poll- Ride: New Works by Amber Eagle. Contributed photo. ties will use Vote Centers. promise is a Class C misdemeanor. ing places, and Vote Centers will This will allow registered votes Victoria County earned this allow teachers and staff at the in Victoria County to vote at any endorsement after successfully schools to cast their vote in this The exhibit features the worldwide premier of her new art car one of the thirty-six polling loca- conducting the Constitutional election without having to return “Rosebud” and a series of work she has created while making the tions open on Election Day. Both Amendment Election last Novem- to their home precinct before the car. The car arrives in Victoria for the March 6th opening, having political parties have endorsed the ber using Vote Centers for the first polls close. travelled the route of many alien crossings from central Mexico. plan to use Vote Centers during time. There are also several churches Eagle’s exhibit reflects collaboration with many Mexican craftspeo- this primary election. To qualify for countywide vot- with easy access from main thor- ple including her husband Guillermo Rosas and his wrought iron Voters may vote only one bal- ing (Vote Centers) a county must oughfares where motorists can workshop, as well as mechanics, carpenters, electricians and seam- lot in an election. While both the have electronic voting equipment stop to vote. The county also uses stresses. See NAVE, pg. 14 Democratic and Republican Par- capable of providing the correct See VOTERS, pg. 14 2 — Revista de Victoria, February 2014 www.revistadevictoria.com GetEducated.com ranks UHV business degree eighth in nation for affordability The University of Houston-Vic- recently was ranked first in Texas piled by GetEducated.com. toria School of Business Admin- and No. 8 in the nation on a list The UHV Bachelor of Business istration online bachelor’s degree of affordable online degrees com- Administration degrees in health care, management and marketing were highlighted as “Best Buys” for students seeking a high quality, low-cost online business degree. Cost often is a major factor for students choosing to get a higher education, UHV President Phil Castille said. “UHV is able to reach a broad group of highly motivated students because we offer an affordable, accessible, accredited education that can be taken from anywhere Contributed photo. in the world, although most of our online students are in southeast ing is based on a national survey which often reduces actual out-of- Texas,” he said. “For UHV to rank of 76 regionally accredited col- pocket expenses. top among all of Texas’ 38 public leges that offer 126 different on- “It is a testament to the business universities shows UHV’s experi- line bachelor’s degrees in business school faculty and staff that one of ence and quality in online degree administration. our degree programs is once again programs. We’ve been doing 21st The average cost of an online nationally ranked,” said Farhang century higher education success- business bachelor’s degree is Niroomand, dean of the UHV fully at UHV for more than two $47,472, according to GetEducat- School of Business Administra- decades now.” ed.com. A UHV BBA degree costs tion. “For the past 10 years, Get- The GetEducated.com Business less than $25,000 for Texas resi- Educated.com has seen the value Administration “Best Buy” rank- dents, not including financial aid, in UHV offering an accredited education at an affordable price.” GetEducated.com first recognized UHV in 2004. It currently ranks the business school’s Master of Business Administration program fourth in the U.S. and the Strategic MBA No. 25 as “Best Buys.” The online BBA also was ranked earlier this month by U.S. News & World Report as being a quality online degree based on the business school’s student engage- ment, faculty credentials and training, student services and technology, peer reputation and admission selectivity. Overall, U.S. News ranked UHV second in Texas in top online undergraduate degree programs. In addition, the online BBA was ranked No. 8 nationally in 2013 as a Distance Education Best Buy by AffordableColleges. org. The UHV School of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB International – The As- sociation to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This is the highest level of accreditation available to business schools, and less than 5 percent of business schools worldwide have earned it. For more information about the BBA program, call 361-570-4231 or visit www.uhv.edu/bus. www.revistadevictoria.com Revista de Victoria, February 2014 — 3 HMO? What is that? by Dale Zuck Blue Cross-Blue Shield’s Blue across from the in-store phar- floor behind the newly remodeled Advantage HMO has only 21 Vic- macy. The information booth is Guadalajara Restaurant on Ben Open enrollment for individu- toria PCPs participants whereas open Wednesday and Friday, 3pm Jordan St. als purchasing health insurance it’s the Blue Cross Blue Choice to 6pm from now until the end of Dale Zuck has been a health and is more than halfway complete. PPO Network has 72 physicians March. Or you phone my office life insurance agent since 1995. If you have been waiting (or pro- to choose from. What about local (361)572-0024. We are located at He is the owner of Rampart Finan- crastinating) to purchase a health Hospitals? Only DeTar North and 2001 E Sabine St, Suite 203 here cial Group. You may visit his web- insurance plan you have less than DeTar Navarro participate on the in Victoria. We are on the second site at www.rampartfg.com. two months left. When the Open BCBS Blue Advantage HMO. You Enrollment Period closes on are not able to use Citizen Medical March 31st, you may be subject Center. to a penalty. To avoid being fined, So far I have mentioned the dis- you should learn about the health advantages of an HMO. Besides plan options available to you. a lower price, does a HMO offer Since October, I have been dis- any advantages when compared to cussing the various options avail- Dale Zuck. Contributed photo. the PPO options? Not really. But able through the “Obama Care price is the determining factor as Marketplace” with hundreds of of medical providers and hospi- to whether or not most insurance Victorians. I can understand why tals to choose from. And you must customers can even afford health many shoppers are confused. A always remember if you utilize a insurance. first time insurance purchaser has hospital or doctor not within the Do you have some questions many questions. Where do I start? HMO your insurance plan will not regarding your health insurance How do I determine if I qualify for pay any of the cost. options? HEB Food Store on Rio a tax credit? And the most perplex- How is Blue Cross’s HMO Grande is allowing me to answer ing question of all, “What is a Sil- network different from its PPO? your questions at a booth set up ver HMO?” After the tax credit question has been answered, a number of my clients are learning their new health plan will cost them about $25 a month. Their first response is always, “that plan is cheap.” Then the next question is what benefits do they get? So, what benefits does this Blue Advantage Silver HMO 003 provide? A $30 doctor office visit. Generic pre- scriptions drugs are either free or $10 each. The plan even provides to some qualifiers a $500 or $1500 deductible. But what is the catch? The number one disadvantage, you proba- bly won’t get to keep your current doctor. What if you want the opportunity to keep your current doctor while using the “Obama Care” plans? Generally, you should ex- pect to pay $100 to $250 more per month through the purchase of a PPO health plan (Participating Provider Option). What is a HMO? HMO is the abbreviation for Health Mainte- nance Organization. Should you elect to enroll in a HMO you are instructed to select a primary care provider. Your PCP is your first point of contact for most of your basic health care needs. (Women can also select an OB/GYN for ob- stetrical and gynecological care). Certain restrictions are a part of most HMO plans. Generally, there is a much smaller selection 4 — Revista de Victoria, February 2014 www.revistadevictoria.com

por Santos Raya viajes también incluyen ir para la El Vaticano anuncio que la Tierra Santa. visita a Philadelphia no es oficial VATICAN – El Papa Francisco En 2015 el Papa anuncio que todavía. tiene una larga agenda hasta 2015. quiere visitar los Estados Unidos. NEW YORK – JC Penney Com- Anuncio que este año quiere ir a Visitara a Philadelphia y la cuidad pany, Inc. anuncio recientemente Medjugorje. También quiere ir a ya se esta preparando para esta que van a cerrar 33 tiendas de las South Korea donde se va celebrar visita donde se espera miles de 1,100 que tienen. Las 33 tiendas el World Youth Day. Sus planes de gente. se van a cerrar en Mayo de este año, dejando a casi 2,000 personas sin trabajo. Los grandes de JC Penney es- peran que con estos cambios, la compañía ahorrare $65 millones de dólares en un año. MEXICO – El Presidente de México Enrique Peña Nieto qui- Marihuana es legal en Colorado. Contributed photo. ere juntarse con el Presidente Raúl Castro de Cuba para unas pláticas. La presidenta dijo que en 2010 las estampillas de comida. CANADA – En la residencia de y 2011 ha vedo actos violentos. NEW YORK – Este mes se cumple Quebec hubo un enciendo en una Dijo la presidenta, “Los violentes, 50 años que hace que el grupo mu- comunidad de ancianos done mas os antidemocráticos, los que no sical Los Beatles llegaron a los Es- de 30 personas mueren reporto la respetan los valores por los que tados Unidos y salieron en el Ed policía de Canadá. Todavía andan tantos Argentinos dieron su vida, Sullivan Show donde fueron un buscando cuerpos. quieren, sin lugar a dudas, hacer- big hit y la música popular cambio VENEZUELA – El Presidente nos olvidar o que despreciemos o para el estilo de ellos. Nicolás Madura se opone a las que no nos importa los valores de CUBA – Los Cubanos, después telenovelas. Dice que las tele- la democracia.” de muchos años, pueden comprar novelas transmiten antivalores COLORADO, USA – El estado autos. Pero los autos se venden que afectan a los jóvenes a la mala de Colorado quien paso reciente- con un precio muy alto. vida. mente la ley de que la marihuana “Esto es un abusivo, es una falta Maduro ordeno a la ministra de es legal en Colorado, ahora tienen de respecto, nos han engañado comunicación, Delsy Rodríguez, el problema que hay unas gentes miserablemente, porque llevo ya que revise a todas las telenovelas. que están en estampillas de comi- dos años con la carta. Esto es para ARGENTINA – Argentina celebro da que quieren comprar marihuana millonarios, no es para el pueblo, y 30 años de democracia. La presi- con esas estampillas. no tengo opción de comprar,” dijo denta Argentina Cristina Kirchner El estado ahora esta trabajando Mayra Echarp, jefa de personal del celebro con la gente en el Museo para pasar una ley de que la gente Centro Nacional de Música Popu- Bicentenario. no podrán comprar marihuana con lar. www.revistadevictoria.com Revista de Victoria, February 2014 — 5 Love has no barriers by Santos Raya years in that long ago dance was the enemy, the communist Viet- gone. We had been married 35 namese soldiers. Who is this person, very at- years. As I lie in bed dying, my family tractive, looking at me, wanting I was the last one to leave the surrounds me and don’t understand to dance with me? I am only 15 graveside. No one could make me why I keep saying, “Mi amour y years old. What is this new feel- leave until I was ready. And I am mes tres hijos! I am going home!” ing that I am experiencing? It’s glad I stayed because I felt a soft My joy was intense. I could also a powerful feeling. It feels good, wind and I heard her sweet voice see my Army buddy! The love better than any other feeling. saying, “I am waiting for you.” ones I was leaving behind finally As a young man, I finish school With tears in my eyes, I left. understood and let me go. and am always in contact with I had fought in World War II. I He fought hate to come back this pretty girl. Then I have to go saw my sons leaving for Viet Nam. home to love. Love has no barri- away for several years. My coun- Contributed art. My youngest son died over there. ers! try needs me. I become a soldier. I Once again I could feel the hate of am 18 years old. years old. One thing is for sure. I will nev- I call her “my girl” now. She My friends and I become very er be the same. But this will not promises to wait for me. I believe weary. We can’t wait until this destroy my life. I arrive in the US her. Her letters are very refreshing war is over and go home to love with my heart still raw with grief as the war I and my buddies are with our parents, wives, children, at the loss of some of my friends. fighting gets ferocious. and for the single guys’ girlfriends But my heart was bursting with Normandy beaches. The battle and other relatives. love for everyone that came to is intense. At the corner of my eye I am a grown man when this war meet me. She was there also. I see my best friend fall. I run as is over. I was one of the lucky few We got married, had eight chil- fast as I can to him. No barrier who was not wounded. There will dren, two of them died young but can stop me. I get to him in time be other wars, I am sure. But for our marriage was full of love. to hold him as he dies in my arms now I look for my family, friends After so many years, she died. I calling for his mother. He was 17 and her. was shattered. The little girl of 15 6 — Revista de Victoria, February 2014 www.revistadevictoria.com Putting off working on your Tax Return may cost you, financial planner warns 3 tips for keeping more of your own money Nearly 150 million Americans “With the ridiculous complexity cial Planner™, and head of Gorton not do all we can to prepare for Gorton says. Most Americans, will file federal income tax returns of our tax code, I can understand Financial Group (www.gortonfi- the inevitable – our compulsory however, don’t understand the this year and, unfortunately, many how the average person might nancialgroup.com). contribution to Uncle Sam’s bank basics of how to minimize the tax will be shelling out much more want to put off doing their home- “When you think about all you account.” burden, he says. of their hard-earned money than work, but that’ll cost you,” says do to earn your money, and the There is nothing unpatriotic “If you wait until the last min- necessary, says veteran financial Gorton, a veteran Certified Public lengths we’ll go to save a few about taking advantage of legal ute to do your taxes, you’re sure to expert Jeff Gorton. Accountant and Certified Finan- bucks, it doesn’t make sense to measures to reduce your tax bill, miss out on savings,” says Gorton, who offers some basic and more advanced tax-saving options. • Credits: Tax credits are usu- VICTORIA COUNTY ally subtracted dollar for dollar TAX SALE from the actual tax liability and may be utilized when filing for 2013. They include the Child Tax Credit, which allows up to $1,000 for children younger than 17; the March 4, 2014 @ 10:00 A.M. American Opportunity Credit, featuring up to $2,500 in tax sav- At the Front Door of the Victoria County Courthouse ings per eligible student for tuition costs for four years of post-high- school education; and the Energy- Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit, which grants qualifying taxpayers 10 percent of the cost of For Tax Sale Information contact certain energy-efficient building LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP at: materials — up to a $500 lifetime credit. The Child and Dependent (855) 650-5848 or Care Credit, for those who have www.lgbs.com to pay someone to care for a child younger than 13, or another dependent, offers up to $3,000 for one qualifying individual, or up to $6,000 for two or more qualifying individuals. • Deductions: Like tax credits, deductions have phase-out limits, so you may want to consult with a professional. Deductions are subtracted from your income before your taxes are calculated, which may reduce the amount of money on which you are taxed and, by ex- tension, your eventual tax liability. Some examples include contribu- tions made to qualifying charitable organizations. And, you may be able to write off out-of-pocket costs incurred while doing work for a charity. Others may include amounts set aside for retirement through a qualified retirement plan, such as an Individual Retire- ment Account; medical expenses exceeding 10 percent of your ad- justed gross income are now deductible – expenses exceeding 7.5 percent are still deductible for those older than age 65; and, po- tentially, mortgage interest paid on a loan secured for your primary residence. • Tax-favored investing: This See TAXES, pg. 10 www.revistadevictoria.com Revista de Victoria, February 2014 — 7 Victoria College Adult Education Center awards 88 GED diplomas

Some of the 88 students who received their GED in recent graduation ceremonies included three National Honor Society members and nine Students Accelerating through Integrated Learning participants. Contributed photo.

Eighty-eight Victoria College worked hard and deserve to share SAIL participants included: Adult Education students received that achievement with anyone they Margaret Aranda, Kim Boscarello, their GED in graduation ceremo- choose.” Jessica Cavazos, Cynthia Clifford, nies held Jan. 11 in the Leo J. “Our students become friends to Marvin Cooper, Ismael Garza, Welder Center for the Performing us, we share in their struggles and Leeann Immenhauser, Yolanda Arts. also their celebrations,” said Lisa Salinas and Michelle Rodriguez. The ceremony honored students Edwards, advisor for the VC Adult These SAIL students obtained who have completed their certifi- Education Center. their high school equivalency as cate since August, 2013. With the Guest speaker Randy Meyer, well as their certification in -cer closeout of the 2002 GED series, superintendent of the Sweet Home tified nurse aide, truck driving, many students completed their ex- Independent School District, or welding. Students Accelerat- ams and will not have to return to urged the GED graduates to con- ing through Integrated Learning begin the 2014 GED version. tinue their educational pursuits by (SAIL) is new training that allows “One of the reasons we decided constantly asking “what’s next?” students to dual-enroll in Victoria to have two graduations is to avoid National Adult Education Honor College Workforce & Continuing limiting the number of guests a Society members recognized dur- Education classes while also com- graduate can invite,” said Tif- ing the ceremony included: Maria pleting their GED certificate. fany Johnson, VC Adult Educa- M. Alvarez, Margaret Aranda and tion director. “The graduates have Kasy Owens. 8 — Revista de Victoria, February 2014 www.revistadevictoria.com

por Gloria Rivera

¡Buenas noticias! Bueno, para “La Gata.” Esta basada en una Erika Buenfil va ser parte del de las mas grandes fans de el. El me si son. Ojala que para todos telenovela muy vieja que salió en elenco de “La Gata” y otros más. mensaje que el le mando a ella fue, ustedes también. Univisión hace muchos años. ¡Angélica Vale estuvo muy emo- “Eres una mujer muy hermosa.” Los jóvenes actores Maite Per- Daniel apenas termino la novela cionada cuando recibió un men- Por supuesto que Angélica le roni y Daniel Arenas ya están tra- “Corazón Indomable” y Maite vi- saje de George Clooney! Parece dijo al galán de Hollywood que es bajando en una telenovela juntos. ene de Sur América donde andaba que un amigo de Angélica le dijo casada y tiene una niña de casi un La novela no es nueva. Se llama en gira en un concierto musical. a Clooney que Angélica es unas año. El hermano de Verónica Castro, José Alberto Castro, quien es pro- ductor de telenovelas, quiere pon- er a su hermana en una telenovela. Veronica Castro. Contributed photo. Verónica lo esta pensando. Vicente Fernández y su esposa Cuquita celebraron 50 años de casados el mes pasado. Cele- braron con una gran fiesta con 800 invitados. Vicente dijo, “Estoy comple- tamente agradecido con Dios por haberla puesto en mi camino.” El mes pasado se comento que Ana Brenda no quiera casarse con Alejandro Amaya porque lo pesco Silvia Pinal. Contributed photo. See CHARLANDO, pg. 9 www.revistadevictoria.com Revista de Victoria, February 2014 — 9 años mas joven que el. Están vivi- Pedro también, como muchas proteger nuestra familia y amigos endo en Miami porque el ha firma- veces, dice que si no fuera el en- siempre. do un contracto con Telemundo. tendimiento de su esposa no fuera ¡Hasta pronto! Happy Valen- William Levy esta en Oklahoma su carrera tan exitosa. tine’s Day! filmando la nueva película de Hol- La primera actriz Susana Dosa- lywood, “The Veil.” Y como es- mantes defiende a su hija Paulina taba tan frio en Oklahoma, se en- Rubio sobre los reporteros que fermo. Pero ya esta bien porque la critican. Dijo la Señora Dosa- se fue para donde el clima esta en mantes, “Amigos van y vienen verano para ser un comercial de pero la familia esta en las buenas, Pedro Fernandez. Contributed photo. las papas Sobritas. Daniel Arenas y Maite Perroni. Contributed las malas, y las regulares, por lo En un mensaje de Twitter, Wil- photo. que debemos defenderla y cuidar- liam escribió, “Y después de pas- la. Hay quienes solo hablan por CHARLANDO, from pg. 8 arme la mañana y la tarde com- éxito en su carrera dice, “La gente hablan, como si tuviera derecho con otra. ¡Este mes se reconcili- pleta comiendo papas, ahora de no necesita hablar tu misma idi- a destruir con la boca. Hay que aron! Ella lo perdono después de descansar un rato con un poco de oma para enamorarse de tu música tener respeto.” una larga plática y los planes de la fiebre, pero agradecido.” y que le guste.” La Señora dice bien. Hay que boda por la Iglesia siguen. La hija de Jacqueline Andere, Andrés García, el eterno galán, Chantal Andere, cumplió 42 años se ha casado varios veces y ha este mes. Chantal y su esposo es- tenido muchas novias. Casi nunca tán esperando su segundo bebé. ha estado solo. Cuando le pregun- La Diva Mexicana, Silvia Piñal, tan porque no dura casado o de habla de su vida, “Lo que ya paso, novio, la contesta, “¡Las mujeres no se puede cambiar. Soy feliz, la me hicieron infiel!” gente me respeta y eso me lo he Plutarco Haza, el ex-esposo de ganado.” Ludwika Paleta, se va casar con El cantante y actor Pedro Ximena Del Torro, quien es 17 Fernández, quien ha tenido mucho 10 — Revista de Victoria, February 2014 www.revistadevictoria.com

TAXES, from pg. 6 involves both tax-exempt investments and tax-deferred investments. Tax-exempt investments, which include such vehicles as municipal bonds and certain money market funds, offer a way to grow your money that’s exempt from federal taxes. Municipal bonds are free of federal income tax and may be free of state and lo-

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cal income taxes for investors who sponsored plans, as well as insur- live in the area where the bond was ance products such as annuities issued. Tax-deferred investments, and, sometimes, life insurance. on which taxes are postponed until Jeff Gorton is a Certified Public you withdraw your money, include Accountant and a Certified Finan- qualified retirement plans, such as cial Planner™ specializing in indi- traditional IRAs and employer- vidual tax and retirement planning. UHV staff recognizes longtime administrative assistant as 2013 Employee of the Year

www.revistadevictoria.com Revista de Victoria, February 2014 — 11 UHV staff recognizes longtime administrative assistant as 2013 Employee of the Year Recently retired Sandra Wood ended her career on a high note Tuesday when she was named the University of Houston-Victoria 2013 Employee of the Year at the university’s Faculty & Staff Rec- ognition Luncheon. Wood was an administrative assistant for the UHV School of Arts & Sciences for more than 20 years before retiring on Friday. Dur- ing her time at the university, she worked with five different School of Arts & Sciences deans and countless faculty members. Sandra Wood, center, a recently retired administrative assistant for the University “This is a marvelous way to end of Houston-Victoria School of Arts & Sciences, is recognized by the school’s my career at UHV,” she said. “Ev- dean, Jeffrey Di Leo, left, and UHV President Phil Castille as the university’s 2013 eryone at the university has been Employee of the Year. She received the award during Tuesday’s Faculty & Staff so wonderful to work with and Recognition Luncheon. Contributed photo. very supportive. I’m honored the UHV staff chose me as the Em- addition to Wood, others listed on tive assistant in Student Affairs ployee of the Year.” the ballot were: • Eunice Mesa, Career Services She plans to spend her retire- • Bev Hoerig, instructional de- manager in Career Services ment traveling, gardening and tak- signer in the Provost Office • Juan Diego Martinez, student ing care of her mother. • Matt Alexander, academic user life coordinator in Student Life & Jeffrey Di Leo, dean of the UHV services manager in Academic & See UHV, pg. 12 School of Arts & Sciences, said Student Technology Services that Wood always had a smile on • Tammy Whatley, student re- her face. cruitment and marketing manager “Sandra was very knowledge- for the School of Nursing able about her job and was always • Candace Boyd, student advis- available for students, faculty and ing coordinator in the School of staff members,” he said. “A large Arts & Sciences part of the success and growth of • Ana Laura Pineda, certification the school is directly attributed to analyst in the School of Education her efforts. We will miss her.” & Human Development UHV staff members cast votes • Justin Kutzer, grounds super- on an email ballot listing each 2013 visor in Facilities Services UHV Employee of the Month. In • Kendra Matthews, administra- 12 — Revista de Victoria, February 2014 www.revistadevictoria.com employees who work at that teach- fessor in the School of Business in the School of Arts & Sciences • Hsin-Hui Lin, associate pro- , from pg. 11 UHV ing center, the UH System at Cinco Administration • Macarena Hernández, lecturer fessor in the School of Education Services Ranch, the Houston Community • Eugenia Blomstrom, assistant in the School of Arts & Sciences & Human Development • Karen Sanders, senior budget College Katy campus or the Lone clinical professor in the School of • Junda Hu, lecturer in the • Rachel Martinez, assistant pro- analyst in the Budget Office Star College University Center at Nursing School of Arts & Sciences fessor in the School of Education • Shawn Brett, senior applica- Montgomery in The Woodlands. • Candace Boyd, student advis- • Shonna Jud, secretary in the & Human Development tions programmer and developer UHV also recognized employ- ing coordinator in the School of Office of Admissions • Ziad Swaidan, professor in the in Student Affairs ees who have worked for five, 10, Arts & Sciences • John Kagochi, assistant profes- School of Business Administration 15, 20 or 25 years at the university. • Leticia Briones, office as- sor in the School of Business Ad- Wood received a $500 check, Each employee’s name, title and sistant in Academic and Student ministration 15 Years a UHV T-shirt and a plaque. Her department are listed below. Technology Services • Leslee Lee, travel specialist in • Linda Hayes, professor in the name also will be engraved on the • Carmen Cancel, accountant in Finance School of Business Administration Employee of the Year plaque dis- Five Years Finance • Elsa Leggett, associate profes- • Carol Klages, associate profes- played in UHV University West. • Keith Akins, assistant profes- • Eliza Fortner, grants and con- sor in the School of Education & sor in the School of Education & A second Faculty & Staff Lun- sor in the School of Arts & Sci- tracts coordinator in Research & Human Development Human Development cheon will take place at UH Sugar ences Sponsored Programs • Uppinder Mehan, associate • Denise Prescott, payroll man- Land on Feb. 18 for those UHV • Omar Al Nasser, assistant pro- • Trina Hall, assistant professor provost in the Provost Office ager in Human Resources • Katie Moody, assistant editor • Marci Wallace, Web services in the School of Arts & Sciences manager in Academic & Student • Uchenna Nwabueze, assistant Technology Services professor in the School of Busi- • Andria Young, associate pro- ness Administration fessor in the School of Education • Adam Sierra, custodian in Fa- & Human Development cilities Services • Kathryn Tart, dean and profes- 20 Years sor in the School of Nursing • Debbie Jozwiak, general ac- • Denee Thomas, senior direc- counting manager in Finance tor of enrollment management and • Mary Ann Rivera, applica- retention in the LEAD & Student tions programmer and analyst in Recruitment office Academic & Student Technology • Angela Willis, lecturer and Services Nursing Simulation Lab coordina- • Lori Williamson, access ser- tor in the School of Nursing vices librarian at the Victoria Col- lege/UHV Library 10 Years • Sandra Wood, administrative • Melanie Crider, senior secre- assistant for the School of Arts & tary in Facilities Services Sciences • Cherlyn Hodge, student advis- ing coordinator in the School of 25 Years Arts & Sciences • Joe Dahlstrom, senior director • Sandy Hybner, senior coordi- of libraries at the VC/UHV Library nator of recruitment and marketing • Ruby Dean, financial aid spe- in the School of Education & Hu- cialist in Financial Aid man Development www.revistadevictoria.com Revista de Victoria, February 2014 — 13 Why do you look so tired? Nationally recognized facial cosmetic surgeon explains For a malady that’s as com- how you feel about yourself, as mon to aging as waning vision, well as your energy level. What I Festoons – also called “malar love about the advanced laser and mounds” -- aren’t well under- heading protocol that I developed stood by the public, says Adam J. is that it fundamentally changes Scheiner, M.D., an international the quality and the health of the eyelid and facial cosmetic surgeon skin—it takes swollen, sun-dam- specializing in the treatment of aged skin and makes it smooth, Festoons and featured on “The Dr. Contributed photo. tight and younger. It cleans up Oz Show” and “The Doctors.” the messages around the eyes so solutions: “The more people know about that people can appear well and • Are they “bags” or Festoons? the causes of Festoons and how rested.” “Bags” often appear as puffy cir- they are often misdiagnosed, the About Dr. Adam J. Scheiner: cles directly beneath the eye. “If better informed they are to be their Adam J. Scheiner, M.D. (www. you touch them, they’re usually own effective health-care advo- adamscheinermd.com) is world- firmer, and you can’t easily move cates,” says Dr. Scheiner (www. renowned in laser eyelid and facial them from side to side. That’s an adamscheinermd.com). plastic surgery for his ground- indication they’re ‘bags,’” Dr. “A growing part of my practice breaking treatment for Festoons. Scheiner says. “Also, if you look is correcting treatments with less He wrote the medical text on the up, they become more prominent.” than favorable results that patients condition and treated two complex Festoons, on the other hand, are have had done elsewhere; like fill- causes of Festoons for the Dr. Oz high on the cheek, although they ers used under the eyes to treat and The Doctors TV shows. can extend to the lower lid area. ‘bags,’ or lower eyelid surgery that “They feel squishy to the touch, doesn’t address the patients’ Fes- and they can be easily moved from toons,” Dr. Scheiner says. side to side. They don’t become “The lack of awareness around more prominent when you look Festoons and how ubiquitous they up.” are — and how often they are mis- • What causes them? “Bags” are diagnosed — is why my practice generally associated with aging, has executed an educational mar- although younger people can also keting campaign to bring clarity get them, Dr. Scheiner says. to combat the misinformation and Festoons are usually the result confusion surrounding this condi- of damage. Sun exposure, smok- tion,” he adds. ing and aging are among the pos- What is the difference between sible causes, and the results can be “bags” and Festoons? worsened by the contrasting pull of “‘Bags’ are caused by fat pro- underlying facial muscles over the truding through the skin in the years. Fair-skinned people tend to lower eyelid area, while Festoons, be more susceptible to Festoons. which also protrude, are primarily • What can you do about them? on the upper part of the cheek,” Dr. “Effective treatments for remov- Scheiner says. “The two together ing ‘bags’ have been available for can look like one large protrusion, quite some time, but physicians but they’re separate issues.” have struggled with removing Fes- Physicians will perform proce- toons,” Dr. Scheiner says. “Fes- dures to help a patient’s lower eye- toons are complicated to treat.” lid “bags,” but often they leave the Medications and steroid injec- Festoons behind. This is because tions can provide temporary im- Festoons are notoriously hard to provement, and some older surgi- treat. The result? When they are cal procedures offer mixed results. not repaired at the same time as the One of the biggest problems “bags,” Festoons can actually look with Festoons and eye “bags” is worse compared against the newly that they occur around the most rejuvenated lower lid. expressive area of the face—our Festoons can also be a marker eyes. The eyes speak volumes, but for pre-cancerous skin conditions they can give off the wrong mes- on other parts of the face — an- sage if they are framed by Fes- other good reason to know the toons or eye “bags.” difference between Festoons and “My patients say people are al- “bags.” ways asking them if they’re sick or Dr. Scheiner offers tips for eval- if they’re tired,” Dr. Scheiner says. uating whether you have “bags” or “It’s hard to hear that over and Festoons, the causes of both, and over again, and it begins to impact 14 — Revista de Victoria, February 2014 www.revistadevictoria.com

AVISO DE LA SOLICITUD Y DECISIÓN PRELIMINAR PARA EL NAVE, from pg. 1 PERMISO DEL SISTEMA DE ELIMINACION DE DESCARGAS DE CONTAMINANTES DE TEXAS (TPDES) PARA AGUAS RESIDUALES MUNICIPALES RENOVACION Amber Eagle will be present March 6, 2014 from 6 - 8 p.m. at PERMISO NO. WQ 0010742001 The Nave Museum for our Mem- ber Preview. Nowhere but the SOLICITUD Y DECISIÓN PRELIMINAR. Aqua Utilities, inc., c/o Aqua Texas, Inc., 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 400W, Austin, Texas 78723, ha solicitado a la Nave do Members have the ex- Comisión de Calidad Ambiental del Estado de Texas (TCEQ) una renovación del permiso TPDES No. WQ0010742001, para autorizar la descarga de aguas residuales clusive opportunity to meet and tratadas en un flujo diario promedio que no excede 50,000 galones por día. La TCEQ recibió esta solicitud el 3 de julio del 2013. mingle with the Artists, Collec- La planta está ubicada en la subdivisión Brentwood Manor, aproximadamente 0.4 millas al sur del U.S. Highway 59 e inmediatamente al este de Marcado Creek, tors and Curators responsible for 2.0 millas al oeste de la intersección del U.S. Highway 59 y State Highway Loop 175 en el Condado de Victoria, Texas 77905. El efluente tratado es descargado en our exhibits. Anyone interested in Marcado Creek; después a Garcitas Creek; después a Lavaca Bay/Chocolate Bay en el Segmento No. 2453 de la Bahía y Estatuarios. Los usos no clasificados de las becoming a Member can contact aguas receptoras es mínima vida acuática para Marcado Creek. Los usos designados para el Segmento No. 2453 son excepcional de vida acuática, agua para ostras y The Nave office by calling 361- recreación con contacto primario. Todas las determinaciones son preliminares y sujetas a revisión y/o revisiones adicionales. 575-8227, emailing info@navemuseum.com or simply join at the El Director Ejecutivo de la TCEQ ha completado la revisión técnica de la solicitud y ha preparado un borrador del permiso. El borrador del permiso, si es aprobado, establecería las condiciones bajo las cuales la instalación debe operar. El Director Ejecutivo ha tomado una decisión preliminar que si este permiso es emitido, cumple door on March 6. We look forward con todos los requisitos normativos y legales. La solicitud del permiso, la decisión preliminar del Director Ejecutivo y el borrador del permiso están disponibles para to seeing you! leer y copiar en la Biblioteca Pública de Victoria, 302 North Main Street, Victoria, Texas. Este enlace a un mapa electrónico de la ubicación general del sitio o de la The Nave Museum is located instalación es proporcionado como una cortesía y no es parte de la solicitud o del aviso. Para la ubicación exacta, consulte la solicitud. at 306 W. Commercial in Victo- http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=28.833884&lng=-96.917121&zoom=13&type=r ria, TX and is open to the public 12-4pm Tues through Sun and 12- 7pm Thursday. Admission is Pay COMENTARIO PUBLICO / REUNION PUBLICA. Usted puede presentar comentarios públicos adicionales o pedir una reunión pública sobre esta solicitud. El propósito de una reunión pública es dar la oportunidad de presentar comentarios o hacer preguntas acerca de la solicitud. La TCEQ realiza una reunión What You Want. Enjoy the exhibit pública si el Director Ejecutivo determina que hay un grado de interés público suficiente en la solicitud o si un legislador local lo pide. Una reunión pública no es una and decide what you would like to audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso. give to support our mission. For event information please contact: OPORTUNIDAD DE UNA AUDIENCIA ADMINISTRATIVA DE LO CONTENCIOSO. Después del plazo para presentar comentarios públicos, el Director Maggie Kuykendall, Media Con- Ejecutivo considerará todos los comentarios apropiados y preparará una respuesta a todo los comentarios públicos esenciales, pertinentes, o significativos. A menos tact at 361-894-2153, Amy Leiss- que la solicitud haya sido referida directamente a una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso, la respuesta a los comentarios y la decisión del Director ner, Executive Director of the Ejecutivo sobre la solicitud serán enviados por correo a todos los que presentaron un comentario público y a las personas que están en la lista para recibir avisos sobre esta solicitud. Si se reciben comentarios, el aviso también proveerá instrucciones para pedir una reconsideración de la decisión del Director Nave Museum at 361-575-8227, Ejecutivo y para pedir una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso. Una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso es un procedimiento legal similar a un or visit www.navemuseum.com or procedimiento legal civil en un tribunal de distrito del estado. www.facebook.com/TheNaveMu- seum. PARA PEDIR UNA AUDIENCIA ADMINISTRATIVA DE LO CONTENCIOSO, USTED DEBE INCLUIR EN SU PEDIDO LOS SIGUIENTES DATOS: su VRMA / The Nave gratefully nombre; dirección; teléfono; nombre del solicitante y número del permiso; la ubicación y la distancia de su propiedad/actividad con respecto a la instalación; acknowledge our sponsors: City una descripción específica de la forma cómo usted sería afectado adversamente por el sitio de una manera no común al público en general; y la declaración “[Yo/nosotros] solicito/solicitamos un/a audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso”. Si presenta por parte de un grupo o asociación el pedido para una of Victoria, The National Endow- audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso, debe identificar el nombre y la dirección de una persona que representa al grupo para recibir correspondencia ment for the Arts, Ann & Jim en el futuro; debe identificar un miembro del grupo que sería afectado adversamente por la planta o la actividad propuesta; debe proveer la información ya Harithas, The O’Connor & Hewitt indicada anteriormente con respecto a la ubicación del miembro afectado y la distancia de la planta o actividad propuesta; debe explicar como y porqué el Foundation, The Victoria Advo- miembro sería afectado y como los intereses que el grupo desea proteger son pertinentes al propósito del grupo. cate: Presenting Sponsor, Victoria Television Group, Hartman Dis- Después del cierre de los períodos para los pedidos y comentarios, el Director Ejecutivo enviará la solicitud y los pedidos para reconsideración o por una audiencia tributing Co. and Kuy Creek En- administrativa de lo contenciosos a los Comisionados de la TCEQ para su consideración en una reunión programada de la Comisión. terprises. La Comisión otorgará solamente una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso sobre los hechos reales disputados del caso que son pertinentes y esenciales para la decisión de la Comisión sobre la solicitud. Además, la Comisión sólo otorgará una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso sobre los asuntos que fueron presentados , from pg. 1 antes del plazo de vencimiento y que no fueron retirados posteriormente. Si ciertos criterios se cumplen, la TCEQ puede actuar sobre una solicitud para renovar VOTERS un permiso para descargar aguas residuales sin proveer una oportunidad de una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso. some of the volunteer fire department facilities as polling locations ACCIÓN DEL DIRECTOR EJECUTIVO. El Director Ejecutivo puede emitir una aprobación final de la solicitud a menos que exista un pedido antes del plazo de vencimiento de una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso o se ha presentado un pedido de reconsideración. Si un pedido ha llegado antes del plazo de vencimiento on Election Day that are open to de la audiencia o el pedido de reconsideración ha sido presentado, el Director Ejecutivo no emitirá una aprobación final sobre el permiso y enviará la solicitud y el any voter. pedido a los Comisionados de la TECQ para consideración en una reunión programada de la Comisión. If you would like more information on Vote Centers in Victoria LISTA DE CORREO. Si somete comentarios públicos, un pedido para una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso o una reconsideración de la decisión del Di- County contact the election office rector Ejecutivo, la Oficina del Secretario Principal enviará por correo los avisos públicos en relación con la solicitud. Además, puede pedir que la TCEQ ponga su at 576-0124. George Matthews is nombre en una o mas de las listas correos siguientes (1) la lista de correo permanente para recibir los avisos del solicitante indicado por nombre y número del permiso específico y/o (2) la lista de correo de todas las solicitudes en un condado específico. Si desea que se agrega su nombre en una de las listas designe cual lista(s) y envía the Victoria County Election Ad- por correo su pedido a la Oficina del Secretario Principal de la TCEQ. ministrator.

Todos los comentarios escritos del público y los pedidos una reunión deben ser presentados a la Oficina del Secretario Principal, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087 o por el internet en www.tceq.state.tx.us/about/comments.html dentro de los 30 días después de la fecha de publicación de este aviso.

CONTACTOS E INFORMACIÓN DE LA TCEQ. Si necesita más información en Español sobre esta solicitud para un permiso o el proceso del permiso, por favor HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! llame a la oficina de Asistencia al Público de la TCEQ, sin cobro, al 1-800-687-4040. La información general sobre la TCEQ puede ser encontrada en nuestro sitio de la red: www.TCEQ.texas.gov. from Revista Staff También se puede obtener información adicional en Aqua Utilities, Inc., a la dirección indicada arriba o llamando a Abel Bautista, Aqua Texas, Inc. al (281) 651-0174, extensión 54119.

Fecha de emisión: el 3 de diciembre del año 2013. www.revistadevictoria.com Revista de Victoria, February 2014 — 15

thoroughly to mix. Transfer ravi- Drain off excess oil and sprinkle white sugar until light and fluffy. shaped cookie cutter, and half with oli to a large serving platter. Pour with Parmesan cheese, salt and Blend in egg and vanilla. Sift to- a 1½-cookie cutter. Try to make it remaining vegetable sauce over pepper. gether flour and salt. Add to cream so that you have an equal number ravioli. Garnish with Parmesan mixture and mix well. Stir in oats. of small and large hearts in oppos- cheese. Berry Valentine Pie 2. Divide dough in half. Add pep- ing colors. Place them on unpre- 1 (9-inch) prepared graham permint extract and a few drops of pared cookie sheets. Valentine Meatballs cracker crust food color to half of dough. Chill 5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1 (16 ounce) package frozen for several hours. preheated oven. 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms strawberries, thawed and drained 3. Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC). 6. Remove from oven and place 1 Valentine’s Meatballs. Contributed photo. 2 pounds lean ground beef 3 (7 ounce) cans whipped cream 4. Roll out each half of dough one square (1/8) of a chocolate bar 2 (1 ounce) envelopes dry onion 1 (16.5 ounce) can pitted dark to 1/8-inch thickness on surface onto the center of each large heart. Cheese Ravioli with Fresh Tomato soup mix sweet cherries sprinkled lightly with confection- Place small heart on top and press and Artichoke Sauce 1 (15 ounce) can blueberries ers’ sugar. Cut out half of each lightly to secure. Transfer to rack 2 (9 ounce) packages fresh cheese 1. Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC) 2 graham crackers, crushed color with the 2½-inch heart to cool. ravioli 2. In a medium bow, toss together 1-teaspoon olive oil the cheese and mushrooms. In a 1. On bottom of pie crust, spread 1-tablespoon olive oil separate bowl, mix together the strawberries evenly; cover with 1 pound roma tomatoes - peeled, ground beef and onion soup mix. whipped cream seeded and chopped Divide the beef into 12 to 16 balls 2. Spread cherries on whipped 1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinade arti- then form them into small, thin and cover cherries with whipped choke hearts heart shaped patties. Press an in- cream layer ½ cup chopped green onions dention into the center of half of 3. Spread blueberries on top of 3 cloves crushed garlic the hearts, and fill with the cheese whipped cream and cover with last ½ teaspoon salt and mushrooms. Place another layer of whipped cream ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black patty on top, and press to seal the 4. Sprinkle crumbled crackers on pepper hearts around the filling. Place in top of pie and place in the refrig- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan a shallow baking dish. erator for 45 minutes; serve. cheese 3. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until beef is well Cupid’s Cookies 1. Cook ravioli according to pack- done, and filling is hot. 1-cup butter age directions 1 cup white sugar 2. While the pasta is cooking, pre- Asparagus Parmesan 1 egg pare he sauce. In a large nonstick 1-tablespoon butter 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract skillet, heat 1-tablespoon oil over ¼ cup olive oil 2½ cups sifted all-purpose flour a medium high flame. Add toma- 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, ½ teaspoon salt toes, artichokes, scallions, garlic, trimmed 1 cup rolled oats and salt and pepper. Cook 1 to 3 ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract minutes, stirring occasionally, un- salt and pepper to taste 3 drops red food coloring til vegetables are warmed through. 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Remove from heat. 1. Melt butter with olive oil in a 5 (1.5 ounce) bars milk chocolate 3. Drain pasta well. Transfer to large skillet over medium heat. candy a large bow, and toss with 1-tea- Add asparagus spears, and cook spoon oil. Add half of the sauce stirring occasionally for about 10 1. In a medium bowl, cream to- to the ravioli; toss gently, but minutes, or to desired firmness. gether butter or margarine and 16 — Revista de Victoria, February 2014 www.revistadevictoria.com Victoria Sembradores Educational Foundation Elects Officers

The Victoria Sembradores Educational Founda- tion (VSEF) elected officers for 2014. Left to right: President, John R. Arrieta; Vice President, Tony Gar- za; Treasurer, Ray G. Morales; and Secretary, Louis Rodriguez. VSEF is a charitable tax exempt 501(c) 3 organization that provides scholarships to graduating high school students. For more information please call 361-485-2663. Contributed photo.