Madera corn lovers rejoice
Judging by the last time the Madera FFA at Madera South High School held a corn sale, it’s going to be a busy time at the school in the next couple of weeks. Passerbys may have noticed corn is getting ready to be harvested driving down Pine Street. Madera FFA added more plots for the […]
435 graduate from Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
The following are graduates of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. Isaac Acosta, Isaiah Adams, Kaypree Adams, Alexander Aldape, Abagail Alejo, Lizbeth Altamirano, Yarely Alvarez, Steven Alvarez Lopez, Jazmin Alvarez Rivera, Belinda Alvarez-Hernandez, Josue Aparicio-Cruz, Miguel Aquino-Lorenzo, Gabriela Arellanes-Vasquez, Leilany Arenas, Deysi Arias-Angon, Marisol Ayala Negrete, David Ayon, Diego Bahena-Penaloza, Sarahi Balderas, Briana Ballesteros-Barajas, Aimee […]
All About Dance to host huge vendor fair
When All About Dance and Gymnastics coach Kirsten Hefner thought of doing a vendor fair to go along some workshops, she only expected about 20 vendors. However, by the time Hefner was through getting reservations, she has 38 vendors planning to attend Sunday’s event at All About Dance and Gymnastics (2591 Mitchell Court) from 10 […]
River Fire under control
In the latest release from Cal Fire, the River Fire, which has burnt almost 9.700 acres, is under control. Cal Fire reported 97 percent containment of the fire, which started July 11 and the cause is still under investigation. There was smoldering overnight due to moderate humidity recovery, Cal Fire reported in a Monday statement. […]
Letters: 2 ways to run a marathon
Did you know there are two ways to run a marathon? A beginning runner needs to train for 22 weeks in order to run the 26.2 miles, according to Christine Luff of the verywell fit web site. Or you can do almost nothing, as I did: have a heart attack. I noticed one April afternoon […]
Opinion: The credibility problems on both sides in recall
From their first day of circulating petitions targeting Gov. Gavin Newsom, backers of the upcoming recall election attacked his credibility. They make some strong points, but those same organizers also suffer credibility problems of their own. Their favorite target all along has been Newsom’s notorious dinner party last fall with lobbyist pals at Yountville’s super-pricey, […]
It’s time for tomatoes
Sometimes I think I am cursed when it comes to home gardening. As just one example, everyone I know who plants tomatoes starts harvesting them at least two months before I do. And they dare to complain, “Oh no, what shall I do with ALL these tomatoes?” while I am lucky to get two or […]
From the Civil War to Vietnam
One of Madera’s most productive generations was made up of its citizens who were born in the latter part of the 19th century and lived until the 1940s and ‘50s. In any historical survey, those individuals will stand out, and none more so than Dr. Dow Ransom. We have written about Dr. Ransom before, especially […]