Granger, Washington - Chamber Newsletter

This years Washington State Menudo Cook-Off Championship will on Sunday, August 13, 2006. The annual event will be held at the Hisey Park (Dino Park) in Granger.

As you remember last years event was successful and enjoyed by many who attended. This year Menudo Cook-Off Championship should be just as good.

The annual event is to promote a cooking culture in the community. Menudo is one of the most familiar menus among the Hispanic population. The event will draw some of the best Menudo cooks from our communities’ . This event is organized by volunteers of the Granger Chamber of Commerce. Everyone involved with the organizing will be neutral to the rivalry as this will give a fair and competitive competition. Judges will be selected by organizers and will not be influenced by any members of the Chamber. Winners of the 3rd Annual Washington State Menudo Cook-off Championship will win a monetary prize, trophy and be given publicity.

	Chamber Newsletter Granger Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 250, Granger, WA., 98932 (509) 854-7304 The Mission of the Granger Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic growth and quality of life in Granger and it’s surrounding community.
	3rd Annual Washington State Menudo Cook Off Championship This years Washington State Menudo Cook-Off Championship will on Sunday, August 13, 2006. The annual event will be held at the Hisey Park (Dino Park) in Granger. As you remember last years event was successful and enjoyed by many who attended. This year Menudo Cook-Off Championship should be just as good. The annual event is to promote a cooking culture in the community. Menudo is one of the most familiar menus among the Hispanic population. The event will draw some of the best Menudo cooks from our communities’ . This event is organized by volunteers of the Granger Chamber of Commerce. Everyone involved with the organizing will be neutral to the rivalry as this will give a fair and competitive competition. Judges will be selected by organizers and will not be influenced by any members of the Chamber. Winners of the 3rd Annual Washington State Menudo Cook-off Championship will win a monetary prize, trophy and be given publicity. 1^st place, Phyllis Estrada, Moxee, Washington 2^nd place, Valentino Reyes, Kennewick, Washington 3^rd place, Vianca Herrera, Wapato, Washington Judges: Mayor Robert Welch, Richland, Mayor Robert Jones, Selah, Mayor Paul George, Yakima, Mayor Jessie Farias, Wapato Mayor Norm Childress, Grandview, Granger City Council Person, Ernie Guerra, Toppenish City Council Person, Bill Rodgers Sunnyside City Council Person, Paul Garcia, Granger City Council Person, Natalie Ybarra (list not in order) Granger National Night Out Granger National Night Out will coincide with the National Night Out events happening across the United States on Tuesday, August 1, 2006. Organizing this years event are the Granger Police Department, KDNA Radio, Granger 21st Century Community Learning Center and the Granger High School. The National Out event will held at the Granger Dino Park (Hisey Park). The event is scheduled from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. What is National Night Out (NNO)? It's America's Night Out Against Crime! The "23rd Annual National Night Out", a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, 2006. NATW cordially invite communities to be a part of our NIGHT OUT 2006 team. Last year's National Night Out campaign involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 10,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. In all, over 34 million people participated in NNO 2005.
	Granger Chamber of Commerce General Meeting Thursday, May 18, 2006 At Noon, Granger Scouts Cabin June Events: Granger Public Works annual Dino in a Day, Saturday, June 3 starting at 9:00am The new dinosaur will be made at Dino Park/Hisey by the crew of Granger Public Works and the community. Jack, 854-2770 President Gabriel Martinez Vice President Curtis Willis Secretary/Treasure Jo Klarich Past President Karl Hurlburt Board Members Mary Kresse Carol Newhouse Nan Ide Chuck Klarich	Parks Hisey Park Old Town Park Park of Memories by Fire Station Housing Yakima Housing Authority San Isadora Housing..... 854-2200 Churches Grace Baptist Church.....854-2020 Granger Assembly of God.....854-1781 Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic..... Parkside Missionary Church..... Liberty Methodist Church..... Granger Seventh-Day Adventist..... LDS, Zillah Ward..... Granger Public Schools Superintendent’s Office.....854-1515 Granger High School & Alternative High School.....854-1115 Granger Middle School.....854-1003 Roosevelt Elementary School.....854-1420 Community Base Organizations/Civic Groups E.C.E.A.P. Preschool..... 854-2512 Granger Alumni.....854-1131 Granger Lions Club.....854-1876 Granger Trade Newspaper..... Hermes Masonic Lodge.....865-5345 Public Radio KDNA 91.9 (Radio Cadena).....854-1900 PTO & Boosters Clubs.....854-7888 Washington State Migrant Council Head Start.....854-1630 WCTU.....854-1880
Contact Information Granger Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 250 100 Sunnyside Ave. Granger, WA. 98932

1^st place, Phyllis Estrada, Moxee, Washington
2^nd place, Valentino Reyes, Kennewick, Washington
3^rd place, Vianca Herrera, Wapato, Washington

Judges: Mayor Robert Welch, Richland, Mayor Robert Jones, Selah, Mayor Paul George, Yakima, Mayor Jessie Farias, Wapato Mayor Norm Childress, Grandview, Granger City Council Person, Ernie Guerra, Toppenish City Council Person, Bill Rodgers Sunnyside City Council Person, Paul Garcia, Granger City Council Person, Natalie Ybarra (list not in order)

Granger National Night Out

Granger National Night Out will coincide with the National Night Out events happening across the United States on Tuesday, August 1, 2006. Organizing this years event are the Granger Police Department, KDNA Radio, Granger 21st Century Community Learning Center and the Granger High School. The National Out event will held at the Granger Dino Park (Hisey Park). The event is scheduled from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

What is National Night Out (NNO)?

It's America's Night Out Against Crime!

The "23rd Annual National Night Out", a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, 2006. NATW cordially invite communities to be a part of our NIGHT OUT 2006 team.

Last year's National Night Out campaign involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 10,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. In all, over 34 million people participated in NNO 2005.

Granger National Night Out

Contact InformationGranger Chamber of CommerceP.O. Box 250100 Sunnyside Ave.Granger, WA. 98932

Contact Information
Granger Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 250
100 Sunnyside Ave.
Granger, WA. 98932