Robotics leader to head Mountain Vista High
When Allan Hollman was called to the podium by Superintendent Todd Lile at Madera Unified’s Aug. 27 school board meeting, he was given some good news: Lile announced that he had been promoted to principal of Mountain Vista High School. Hollman responded with a broad grin and a, “Go Panthers (the school’s mascot)!” The new […]
Quarterback returns to lead Coyotes
Madera Coyotes quarterback Isaiah Martinez was desperate to get back on the field after separating his shoulder during a 7-on-7 tournament over the summer. Martinez especially became anxious in the second game of the season against Mission Oak, watching from the sidelines as his team failed to score any points in the first half. “[Martinez] […]
Hawks withstand turnovers for win over Aztecs
MENDOTA — In one of its lowest scoring totals in the past few years, the Liberty Hawks did just enough to overcome three fourth quarter turnovers in a 17-14 victory over the Mendota Aztecs. Despite outgaining the Aztecs by 175 yards in the game, including 107 yards in the second half, three Liberty fumbles gave […]
Madera, Madera South solid at DeWitt Invite
With long-time Madera Coyotes cross country head coach Dennis DeWitt in attendance watching the meet with his name, the Coyotes and Stallions had solid showings in one of first bigger meets of the season in Town and Country Park. The Madera girls team finished a close second to Clovis in the overall team score at […]
Big plays and giveaways seal Bulldogs fate with USC
Fresno State generated four turnovers, rushed for over 200 yards and nearly tied the game in the closing moments in a narrow 31-23 loss to USC at the first game in the newly-renovated LA Memorial Coliseum. The Bulldogs don’t play for moral victories and after loss to USC, head coach Jeff Tedford reiterated his team’s […]
Hawks bounce back to get sweep
After losing in a sweep against the Madera Coyotes, the Liberty Hawks girls volleyball team bounced back two days later with a home sweep against the Dos Palos Broncos. The Hawks led for most of the game in the win on Thursday, a far contrast from the loss against the Coyotes. “It was really important […]
Opinion: It’s not actually all green…
The most interesting news item last week was President Trump’s suggestion that we buy Greenland. Greenland isn’t actually very green — it’s mostly white because of all the snow and ice up there. Greenland is owned by Denmark, the rulers of which say Greenland isn’t for sale, although one wonders why they want to keep […]
Opinion: Alaska — an ice place to visit
SEWARD, Alaska — A two-week trip to some of this vast state’s major population centers and some smaller towns, too, revealed the truth of the message on t-shirts commonly sold here – “Untamed.” At times in this fantastically scenic, rough-and-ready state, a visitor feels like the Wild West is still alive. Sitting in the Starbucks […]
Skeeko’s began as a gas station
Many historical landmarks dot the landscape of Madera, and one of these is an establishment on the corner of Gateway Drive and 1st Street that for decades was called Skeeko’s. In its heyday, Skeeko’s was one of the best-known watering holes in Madera. Earlier, however, it had been an Italian restaurant, and even earlier it […]
Potluck dessert recipes for sharing
Ever since I can remember, I have always loved attending potluck meals, no matter if they were put on by church groups, clubs or schools. If those groups happened to put together a fundraising cookbook, all the better. Some of my very favorite recipes came from those books. I am betting that many (most?) of […]