The Taos News from Taos, New Mexico • Page 16

B4 THE TAGS NEWS Thursday, Feb. 12, 1998 A sweet cake for your sweetheart Cooking Fayne Lutz Looking for something special to bake for your sweetheart on Valentine's Day? Here's a cake and icing recipe that doesn't take a lot of time but has that little something extra for the holiday. Valentine chocolate chip cake 1 package yellow cake mix 1 small package instant chocolate pudding 1 small package instant vanilla pudding 4 eggs cup oil 1 cup water 6 ounces chocolate chips Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a bundt cake pan by spraying generously with oil. Mix all ingredients together.

Fold in 6 ounces of chocolate chips. Bake for approximately 1 hour. Cool on rack for 15 minutes, then remove from pan and frost (see recipe below) when cool. Icing 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese 1 stick margarine 1 box powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup chocolate chips Cream together all ingredients and spread on the cake. Ski with a ranger, learn about the mountain By Mary Alden The Taos News ob Deyerberg isn't just any forest ranger he's the snow ranger.

So if you're interested in the ecology of New Mexico and you like to ski, be at Taos Ski Valley by 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays with your skis on. The Ski With A Ranger Program, now in its second year, offers the approximately 300,000 annual visitors of TSV "a great opportunity to share the environment at TSV, and to learn about wildlife," Ron Thibedeau, Questa's district ranger, said. "People will see a great view of Wheeler Peak, as well as a good portion of the San Cristobal mountain range. They'll learn how the trees got there, why the aspens took over and about the different species there." The program takes participants to the top of the ski area and is limited to beginner and easy intermediate runs.

In this way, a variety of skiers and ski levels may be accommodated, Thibedeau said. The tour takes between 45 minutes and an hour to complete. While whizzing through spectacular terrain, Deyerberg snowplows momentarily to give a series of natural history lessons. "I cover natural and cultural history of the TSV area. Since the majority of ski areas are on public land, the purpose of our program is to share information about your mountain," Deyerberg said.

The Ski With A Ranger Program is a partnership between TSV and the Forest Service which offers a high quality recreation experience to the environmentally sensitive. Topics covered include who occu- Lisa Mermelstein Rob Deyerberg educates several skiers about the valley and its wildlife during his weekly Ski with a Ranger Program. pied TSV before skiers arrived, wilderness and wilderness concepts and the general geology of the area. History buffs might even learn a thing or two. For instance, that the Williams Lake area is one of the true glaciated valleys in the area.

Deyerberg also explains how snow came to the area and says a few words about the avalanche safety program at TSV. A seminar on natural habitats is also covered, in between runs. "I discuss the adaptation that plants and animals make for their winter environment," Deyerberg said. For more information on the program, call the Questa Ranger District at 758-6233 or 505-586-0520. Students Rhonda Lee Quinto Rhpnda Lee Quinto, a 1989 graduate of Taos High School, received her bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering with a minor in math from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces on Dec.

13. She is the daughter of Rubina M. Quinto and Philip A. Quinto of Ranchos de Taos and the granddaughter of Benita Martinez. Eli Gonzales of Ranchos de Taos has been accepted to Briar Cliff College in Sioux City, Iowa, for the college term beginning in the fall of 1998.

Briar Cliff College is a four-year, coeducational liberal arts college committed to higher education within a Franciscan tradition and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. A1998 graduate of Taos High School, Gonzales' degree plan at this time is engineering. He is the son of Thomas and Debbie Anglada. Marcos Archuleta has been named to the dean's honor list of the college of arts and sciences for tfee past semester at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. Students so designated have completed at least 12 credits during the semester under the traditional grading system and are in the top 15 percent of arts and sciences students.

Archuleta is completing his sophomore year at NMSU and received a 4.0 grade-point average this past semester. He is majoring in sports medicine. He is the son of Steve and Lisa Archuleta of Questa. Isaac Martinez of Cerro and Eugene Ortega of Questa have enrolled in the associates degree program at ITT Technical Institute in Albuquerque. The local campus is one of a nationwide network of 60 ITT Technical Institutes operated by Indianapolis-based ITT Educational Services, (ESI).

Martinez is enrolled in computer-aided technology and Ortega in electronics engineering technology. Miguel Pena of Taos, Daniel Romero of Vadito, Judith L. Vickrey of Embudo and Yolanda Garcia, Marina S. Lopez and Matthew G. Fresquez of Penasco have been listed in the 1998 "Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges." All are students at Northern New Mexico Community College in Espanola.

The students join an elite group from more than 1,800 institutions of higher learning in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and several foreign nations. Dixon Elementary School was among some 200 high school and mid-schools attending the Jan. 24 Regional Science Olympiad at Northern New Mexico Community College in Espanola. Student teams in two divisions competed in over 15 events. The top four finishers in Division and the top seven teams in Division advanced to the state competition in Socorro on Feb.

21. Dixon Elementary was among the winners in the Division. The event was sponsored by Northern's Math, Science and Engineering Department and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society. Adonais Gonzales Adonais Gonzales III of Vadito has been recognized by New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service for submitting the winning essay in the junior division for the 1997 4-H Essay Contest. Gonzales and a friend will receive a free trip March 27-29 to Teen Get Away in Albuquerque at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds.

Gonzales is a member of the Vadito Green Leaf 4-H Club. Several area residents and graduates of local high schools were among students to receive degrees from the University of New Mexico in December. The graduates include students from -VOICE and FAX. Messaging RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS DECKER COMMUNICATIONS 758-1008 3 1 Northern NM Women's Health Birth Elsbeth and Ernie Atencio on the birth of their son, DYLAN DAVID, weighing 8 9 ozs. on January 31, 1998.

Kimber, William and big brother Sam MacDonald on the birth of a girl weighing 3 ozs. on February 1, 1998. FREE PREGNANCY TEST WITH THIS AD. 128LaPostaRd. 758-1216 CERAMIC FIXTURES SALE! ake Mossman Footnotes "MENOPAUSE NON-HORMONAL REMEDIES" In llie past 2 weeks we have discussed hormonal hcrapies to treat nienopausal 'Iliere arc a variety of nutritional and herbal icmcdics thai effective in controlling menopausal symptoms Hiese remedies are safe do noi increase Ihc risk of cancer.

Plant products that have weak estrogen iroperties are called phyioesiiogens include black tuhosh. dong quai. and wild yam A diet rich in soy can grcaily reduce symptoms experienced during A soy ich diet is most effective as a prevciiiaiivc measure ather than a treatment bul is also elleciive in iieal Soy has been shown to reduce the risk of osteoporosis, huir loss and dry skin Since is nor widespread in the typical Amenc.ui diet, capsule and powder supplements arc available io make adding it easier. lilack coluw.li is also known as Mack or cimicituga. Sludies have shown iliai extracts of black cuhosh were as effective as estrogens in reducing menopausal symptoms including hot Hashes.

'Hie iftfecis are slow to appear icijuinng up to four weeks to reach a maximum keriiilemin is a popular Uadeiiurked brand of black ilia! has been extensively studied Dong quai is the most iiupoitant Icni.ite tunic in Chinese medicine It is used lor all kinds of gynecological, menstrual or menopausal symptoms. It is used to pi oxide energy, vitality, and resistance to disease. It is also used lo promote circulation. It is )Jlcn used in eombmaiion wiili black cohosh and cd raspberry Wild yam is a source ol natural progesterone, 'logesierone not only helps protect aguirrsi the risk ,1 csiiogen iclatcd cancers bul acis as a piecursor nolccule for estrogen production used by the body replace declining estrogen levels during nettupause. It is used as a cream lo help relieve nenopause symptoms, I'MS complaints and is an Phyloesirogens are very citecuve in controlling he symptoms of menopause and may reduce the isk of estrogen related cancers 'Iliey do take some line lo produce their effects so they should be used and given sufficient time let be evaluated for effectiveness (4 to 8 weeks at leasij.

I hope we have provided you wiili useful infor- nation regarding menopause We aie a compound- ng pharmacy to ineel your natural hormone eplaccmem needs and we slock a seleclion of herbal and uuiiilnui.il producis lo provide natural non-horrnunai choices also. See us in the Pinon Plaza Open Monday-Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-5 Ph: 758-3342 TOLL FREE in New Mexico only: 1 WEEK ONLY! only limited to qunntiiics unhand TAOS LIGHTING CENTER M-F 8 5 Sat. 9 noon 114 Este Es Road 758-2128 the university's three branch campuses and two graduate centers, as well as the main campus. Area students receiving degrees are: Questa Rita Gallegos, bachelor's in nursing. Penasco Random Lovejoy, bachelor's in psychology; Mathurin Malby, bachelor's in biology; Isabel Lopez, bachelor's in travel and tourism; Brenda Romero, bachelor's in nursing.

Taos Diana Lopez, bachelor's in university studies; Dennis Wood, associate's in criminal justice; Noah Kaufmann, bachelor's in psychology; Nichole Salazar, bachelor's in psychology; Richard Quintana, bachelor's in marketing management; Steve Robson, bachelor's in communication; Cathy Fresquez, bachelor's in criminology; and Marleen Martinez, bachelor's in human resource management. The La Vista Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) extends congratulations to the following students who have earned "Student of the Month" for December 1997: kindergarten, Miranda Bailon and Krystle Simpson; first grade, Dominic Rael and Tiffany Cisneros; second grade, Miranda Ortiz and Jessica Trujillo; third grade, Adam Griffin and Victor Archuleta; fourth grade, Caitlin Zimmerman and Francisco Rael; fifth grade, Wayne Mascarenas and Malaquias Rael; sixth grade, Daniel Rael and Elias Rael; and resource, Steven Archuleta. IS YOUR CAT OR DOG OLD ENOUGHTO BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED? ANIMAL HEALTH CLINIC KcitH Egtfcrt D.V.M. Alkin D.V 203 Kit Carson Road (505)758-9115 tall 758-9115 today fofl an appointment! If your pet is at least 4-6 months old then now's the time to take advantage of our $20 discount on all spays neuters during the month of February! Town of Taos "VISION 2020" TOWN HALL Part of the Master Plan Update Process, for the Town February 20 th 1998 CIVIC PLAZA and CONVENTION CENTER AGENDA: am am am noon pm pm pm pm Sign-In and Coffee Background Report Review and Overview of Town Hall Breakout Group Assignments Breakout Groups: Session Planning Issues Identification Lunch Breakout Groups: Session 2: Visioning for the Town of Taos in 2020 Snack Break of Breakout Sessions What Next? The road to the next Town Hall and an Update of the Master Plan ALL TAOS AREA RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME THE "TOWN HALL" PARTICIPANTS' Call and Register by February 17'" at the Town of Taos Planning Department, 751-2016. Pick-up a community report for the Town Hall at the Town Planning Department, available February Review the report prior to the Town Hall and be prepared to discuss it.

Fee is $5 for the day (includes lunch), payable at the door. Show-up on time and commit to the process for the day, Take what you learned back to your community and keep the community input process going..