Recuerdos de fuegos artificiales
The Fourth of July was always an exciting time for my family, as I was growing up. We celebrated this holiday at the city park, having a picnic with other families, and ending the day with the grand display of fireworks. The show seemed to go on for a very long time, and each explosion […]
Mujeres Republicanas otorga 7 becas
Madera County Republican Women presented scholarships to seven deserving students at a recent dinner meeting. Tricia Protzman, Madera County Superintendent of Schools, read the profiles of each student as she introduced each, and presented them with their scholarship awards. “I have the honor of presenting the scholarship awards that have been granted by the Madera […]
I love coffee
Most people who know me are aware of at least three things about me: 1) I have strong faith in God, 2) I am patriotic; I love my country, and 3) I love coffee. A day without coffee is like a day without breath. When I got involved with my church here, Madera United Methodist […]
Rotary Sunrise honra a estudiantes de secundaria
Three middle school students were honored by Madera Sunrise Rotary. These students were recognized for following the Rotarian motto of “Service Above Self.” Each month teachers select a Student of the Month at all Madera Unified middle schools. The counselors and administrators then chose the ones to be honored as the Rotary Service Above Self […]
Animal Services petition explained
DJ Becker spoke at Madera Rotary Club to explain and promote the circulating petition on a new Measure to fund and expand Animal Services in Madera County. She explained some highlights of the Measure, and also emphasized the desperate need for change and expansion of these services during the club’s Tuesday meeting. “It couldn’t be […]
Lois Leonard and EDC honored by Supes
The Madera County Board of Supervisors honored Lois Leonard on her retirement from the Madera County Economic Development Commission (EDC), and her 24 years of service to the community. Supervisor Robert Poythress spoke Tuesday morning on Leonard’s behalf. “Today we’re going to be recognizing truly a backbone of the organization over the last 24 years,” […]
Remember when
Everyone seems to be talking now about the increase in prices. Food prices, gas prices, utility bills, the price of a new vehicle, and everything else is going up. It is true. I have this conversation with others around my age, that I remember when this or that was a certain price, which is way […]
FMAS in critical times
The Friends of Madera Animal Shelter (FMAS) has served Madera County for 23 years with its care and concern for animals within the local communities. However, FMAS is in tough times, and is in danger of closing. The 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation began in 2002 with the purpose of improving the quality of life for the […]
Rotary names Business of the Year
Madera Rotary Club named Les Schwab as their 2026 Business of the Year at a recent meeting. Rotarian Diana Barden, who was not present at the meeting, had given her recommendations for this company with compliments on how the business is run. Glenn Chu introduced the company in her absence, stating that her compliments included […]
Make ‘em laugh
Here’s a little joke to make you laugh: I told the doctor’s receptionist I need an appointment. “How about 10 tomorrow?” she asked. “I don’t need that many,” I replied. • • • As I was thinking of something to write for my column, I thought about how grim the world tends to be these […]