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Chamber of Commerce, had worked her way through about half the entries and still had a lot of deciding to do. “I’m just. Yeah,” she said midway through a mouthful. “Right now No. 4 is excellent. There’s not one cookie I’ve eaten (that I wouldn’t like to eat again). It’s like, ‘Can I have that recipe?’”
Anjelica Hernandez, who readers may hear more from later, said, “They’re all really good. It’s kind of hard to judge them.”
At this point, Sheppard may have said, “Yeah,” in that drawn-out Okie way of his, making it sound like
two syllables.
Karen Pearson, also from
the chamber, however, had a revelation. Holding onto a remaining morsel of No. 11, she said, “I found the winner. I’m done after this. The sky’s going to open up. This is like everything but the kitchen sink. Kind of everything good.”
Gonzalez mentioned being in a sugar coma.
Sanger Herald graphic designer Susie House found No.12tobeworthyofa declaration. She told Mid Valley Publishing chief Fred Hall he had to sample it.
“If you pass out, we have a paramedic,” Sheppard said.
Hall didn’t believe him. That’s the process,
Mike Nemeth / Sanger Herald
the judges ranked their entries and found the best excellent. And this year’s winner was Gi-Gi’s Chocolate Chip Cookies by Sanger Rotary president Gina Cuevas. She beat out 16 other entries for the honor.
“I’m ecstatic,” Cuevas said the next day. “But I’m too tired to be happy.”
Cuevas and other members of Sanger Rotary and the Sanger High Interact Club had just completed serving lunch to more than 300 at the club’s 39th annual Jim McCaig Memorial Senior Citizen Christmas Luncheon. Cuevas had been working the event since early that morning. Cleanup was finished by mid afternoon.
Cuevas said the story behind the recipe involves a big assist from her sister in law and Cuevas’ desire to learn to bake. She said years ago she used her cookies to get a scholarship to culinary school. And it was there she truly learned to create treats that captivated more than a dozen Herald judges.
Fire chief Greg Tarascou took one bite of her cookies and knew whose they were. They were that good.
“My dream is to own my own bakery someday,” Cuevas said. And she passed along this advice: “Your hands are you best tools.”
Second place was Bonnie Murillo’s Rocky Road Fudge Bar Cookies,
and third was Celestine Rodriguez’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookies.
Here’s Cuevas’ recipe:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown
sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs
2 cups (12-ounce
package) Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract
in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
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The fourth annual Christmas dinner transformed the hall next to St. Mary's into something out of a pricey San Francisco hotel where folks spend the big bucks to raise money for charitable causes. And this was no different.
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Proteus Inc., which provides job training, education and various community services, has moved to 2570 Jensen Ave. Suite 108. The new location provides more space for operations. The new site is up and running this week. Old site was on Academy Avenue. Details, 559-875- 7146.
An Evening of Christmas Joy, featuring the Bells of Praise Choir, is planned at 5 p.m. Dec. 17 at Sanger Community Church, 1610 Jensen Ave. Prepare for an evening of fellowship, light dinner and laughter with the music. Details, 559-875- 2553.
The Sanger Chamber’s Website Launch will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 15 at Marechal Vineyards, 1535 Zediker Ave. This will be a celebration of the revamped electronic internet presence by the chamber. there will be assorted finger foods and award winning Marechal wines. Details, 559-875- 4575.
The Sanger branch of the Fresno County Library has a lot going on. Come Play with Me, which caters to children up to 3 years old and they are read to and participate in different activities, is 10:30 a.m. every Friday. Preschool Story time is at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday. Read to a Dog with Vinny! is every other Saturday. The library is at 1812 Seventh St. Details, 559-305-7130.
HOPE Sanger seeks donations of turkeys. Location is 502 L St. Details, 559-824-4280.
A ministry from Window of Heaven in Sanger is seeking donations of bikes, toys or cash for needy
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and Aurelia Ramirez got together and brainstormed. And they likely brought in others. In any event, the dinner was created as a seasonal way to help generate support for the church food bank. Cox said her trio of friends call themselves the Good Graces. “Or the Golden Girls,” Avery added.
“I’m just so proud of everybody who makes this a success,” Cox said.
Victoria Griffin, Cox’s granddaughter who sat at a table with other relatives, had good things to say about her grandma. “She’s amazing,” Griffin said. “She’s a productive member of the community. She’s also a good cook.”
Many creations were the work of Ramirez, who Cox called an artist. She was also modest and worried that some may not like what she had made. “Not bad,” she said.
Margaret Puente, who described herself as part of the crew, made a more effervescent observation. “I think it’s beautiful,” she said. “We want to make more money than last year. This is all homemade. Everything you see here.”
Boutique items, auction items and even a fashion show were part of the event.
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children. Details, Pastor Sam Rodriguez 559-281- 1302.
The Sanger Eagles’ taco nights will resume Jan. 15. In the meantime, Tri- tip dinner is 7 p.m. Dec. 15. Cost is $15. Prime rib dinner is 6 p.m. Jan. 20. Cost is $30. The location is 225 J St. Details, Jim Batten 559-875-6820 or Denny Noller 559-392-1936.
The Sanger Community Task Force meets at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 19 at the Sanger Community Center, 730 Recreation Ave. Details, 559-250-6433.
Light Up Sanger Businesses, the First Annual Business Light Contest, will determine the most festive and Christmasy business front in Sanger. The contest winner will be announced Dec. 20. Register at the Sanger Chamber. There is a grand prize of $300 as an incentive. Details, 559-875- 4575.
The 2018 Fresno County Youth Summit this year has been dubbed “Be the Light in the Dark” and will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at Reedley College’s Forum Hall, 995 N. Reed Ave. in Reedley. The free event is for high school students and will include youth development workshops, speakers and prizes. Those interested must register at http:// ys2018.eventbrite.com. The event is sponsored by the college, the Lock It Up Project, the California Health Collaborative and Performing Above the High.
Gymnastics for boys and girls 4 to 12 starts at 9 a.m. Saturdays at the Sanger Youth Center, 818 L St. Times are specific to age groups. Cost is $20 per month. Details, recinfo@ ci.sanger.ca.us or 559-876- 6300, ext. 1430.
Karate for all ages is 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at the Sanger Youth Center, 818 L St. Cost is $25 per month. Details, recinfo@ci.sanger.ca.us or 559-876-6300, ext. 1430.
Youth Basketball League is for girls and boys kindergarten through eighth grade and will be held December and into February. Games will be played on Thursday or Friday nights or Saturday. Cost is $35 in December. Details, recinfo@ci.sanger. ca.us or 559-876-6300, ext. 1430.
Registration is open for the Sanger Boxing Club. The gym is open from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Sanger Youth Center, 818 L St. Open to boys and girls 8-17 and adults 18 and older. Details, Mario Irazoqui 559- 412-9736.
Fresno County Rural Transit travels from the Sanger Community Center, 730 Recreation Ave., to Reedley College Monday through Friday at 6:45 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:35 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. One way fare is $1.75.
Zumba and Step Class by Rosa is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday for zumba and from 8 to 8:50 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday for step. The
classes are at the Sanger Community Center, 730 Recreation Ave. Cost is $28 or $3 for each class. Details, Rosa 559-355-4204 or rosareyessalva@yahoo. com.
Aerobics with Angie is from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Sanger Community Center, 730 Recreation Ave. Cost is $10 per month. Details, 559-876-6300, ext. 1430 or recinfo@ci.sanger. ca.us.
The Senior Center operates from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday next to the Sanger Community Center at 730 Recreation Ave. The local transit has a stop in front. Programs include a great environment to socialize, be active and attend trips. There is a fitness program for avid walkers and an aerobics class. Details, coordinator Linda Zavala 559-875-7606.
The Hannibal House Thrift Store at 1501 14th St. will be open the first Saturday of the month from9a.m.to1p.m.If successful, the thrift store will be open two Saturdays every month. Details, 559- 875-0564.
Boy Scouts wanted. Cub Scout Pack 322, which is affiliated with SAM Academy and meets at 750 N St., has expanded to include Boy Scouts. So far there are two members, and the group, which meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every other Wednesday, is looking for more. The group is also looking at starting a Lion’s Club for kindergarteners. Details, 559-399-3090.
Girl Scouts wanted.
To become a Girl Scout, contact Maribel Mendoza 800-490-8653 ext. 123 or mmendoza@girlscoutsccs. org. More than 300 Girl Scouts are in Sanger.
The Community Food Bank in Fresno has volunteer opportunities in its distribution center and office, on Saturday sort days and during family volunteer nights and putting together holiday meal boxes and during special events. Details, 559- 237-3663.
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