Birthdays are special days
Every human being has a special day during the year that is the anniversary of his or her birth, better known as a birthday. Now, I realize that not everyone celebrates birthdays, and I respect that, if the reason has to do with religious practices or the memory of a past birthday with a tragic […]
Barnett knew a lot more than he told
Am I wrong? Have 18 years passed since George Barnett died? Can that be true? I often reflect on some of those great stories he told of early Madera. He knew where all of the skeletons were. One was buried at a certain place on the West Side. He had been shot by a highly […]
Birth Announcements: January 2019
Nolan Thomas Isaiah McGuire Nolan Thomas Isaiah McGuire was born Jan. 1, 2019, at Madera Community Hospital. Welcoming the 21-inch, 12-pound, 1-ounce infant are parents Moses Peter McGuire and Dawnell Lorraine DeAnda of Madera. Grandparents are Daniel and Socorro DeAnda, and Nolan Thomas and Anita McGuire, all of Madera. Niko Jeremias Ramon Niko Jeremias Ramon […]
New lottery to be used for Yosemite Campsite 4 reservations
Yosemite National Park has announced a new pilot lottery program for Camp 4 Campground will launch on Tuesday, May 21. This daily lottery system will be operated through recreation.gov, and will help improve the visitor experience at Camp 4 Campground. Camp 4 Campground is a walk-in campground, the only first-come, first-served campground in Yosemite Valley. […]