Chowchilla celebrates centennial
It was a hot day, but dozens of families gathered to enjoy the festive celebration of fun, food, and entertainment in Veterans Park in Chowchilla. It is the 100-year anniversary of Chowchilla. The park was filled Friday evening, with vendors and activities for all ages. The focus of the event was the opening of two […]
Sherman Thomas students promoted
Sherman Thomas Charter High School graduated 22 students during commencement ceremonies. Batool Abdelruhman, Evan Aguilar, Juan Pablo Balbuena Moreno, Adam Bravo, Natalie Campos, Diego Celio, Isabella Celio, Michael Cunningham, Caleb Earls-Perez, Derek Frias Garcia, Jorge Gutierrez, Wade Longcor, Hannah Macias, Alberto Madera, Savion Martinez, Penelope Montemayor, Mariah Moraga, Jacob Perez, Ayah Sarama, Cristian Vargas, Joseph […]
MALL takes Section 7 title
On the anniversary of one of Madera American Little League’s biggest supporter’s passing, the 12-year-old All-Star team made Mike Molina proud with a 4-3 victory over Arvin to capture the league’s second Section 7 title in league history. “Mike coached a lot of these kids,” manager Steve Gallegos said. “If he was here, it would […]
Alec Gamboa thriving in Triple-A Oklahoma City
Madera standout Alec Gamboa still hasn’t allowed an earned run while pitching for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers, and got more inspiration over the weekend with friends and family who took a trip to Sacramento to watch him pitch against the River Cats. Gamboa pitched an inning in relief on Saturday for the Los Angeles […]
Book Talk: Sandra Brown, ‘Mean Streak’
In “Mean Streak,” (2014, 471 pages in paperback format), Sandra Brown introduces readers to Dr. Emory Charbonneau, a successful pediatrician who founded a clinic with two colleagues, both OB-GYNs, and one of them, Alice Butler, is her best friend. Emory is also a philanthropist and long-distance runner who has organized a marathon for charity. She’s […]
Time to cool off
I wanted to write about biscuits, but the weather has been way too hot to fire up an oven. At my house lately, we have been putting cool beverages on the high priority list. My husband, especially, since he spent an entire day recently, digging in the extreme heat, looking for a bad spot in […]
We Believe champs honored
A We Believe Champion is a staff member who has made a positive impact on the lives of students, staff and the community. This person believes in others so strongly that they, in turn, begin to believe in themselves. Their contributions exemplify the We Believe culture. The recipient receives a We Believe Champion Jersey with […]
Old Timers’ Day Parade brought flood of memories
Old Timers Day in 2007 was a grand day for this writer. For some reason, the Kiwanis Club designated him to be Grand Marshall of Madera’s annual Old Timers’ Day Parade. Then to top it off, Tom DaSilva offered to drive him down Yosemite Avenue in a beautiful, classic, 1931 Cadillac. Tom and I talked […]