Historia
When I was in high school, I liked math and English, and that is where I excelled. I thought history was boring. In fact, I disliked history so much that I had to repeat American History in the eleventh grade. I signed up and took it again in summer school, and that teacher made it […]
We’re gonna celebrate!
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress formally adopted the text of the Declaration of Independence, drafted by Thomas Jefferson and a committee of five. The date became our anniversary date. So, on the Fourth of July of this year, we will celebrate 250 years of our independence as a nation. This is definitely a […]
You can do it
Edward Everett Hale, author of “A Man Without a Country” was an author, a historian, a patriot, and a minister. He once said, “I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that […]
The Glorious Garden Tour
Master Gardeners of Madera County held its Glorious Garden Tour in Oakhurst and Coarsegold on Saturday. It was a gorgeous day with mild climate for visiting the beautiful gardens of homes. Visitors could go to the gardens in any order that was convenient. Two were located in Coarsegold, and two were in Oakhurst. The Zingrich […]
Rotary Sunrise honra a estudiantes de secundaria
Three middle school students were honored recently by Madera Sunrise Rotary Club. These students the Rotarian “Service Above Self” award. Each month teachers select a Student of the Month at all Madera Unified middle schools. For the month of April, the teachers selected students who display the character trait of trustworthiness. The counselors and administrators […]
A sunbeam
“This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.” These are lyrics many of us know. They are from an old gospel song, and it is a song about faith, perseverance, and resilience. It says, “I am going to encourage others to be positive.” In the Bible, the word light symbolizes God’s presence, holiness, […]
Madera celebrates National Day of Prayer
National Day of Prayer is observed each year on the first Thursday of May. The Madera Ministerial Association, in conjunction with Madera Chamber of Commerce, held its annual Prayer Breakfast at Hatfield Hall at the Madera Fairgrounds. There were about 360 people in attendance. Lois Leonard, Chair of the Madera Ministerial Association, welcomed all in […]
Doors of Hope marks 23 years
Doors of Hope Parenting & Pregnancy Resource Center held an anniversary event outside their facility on May 2 to celebrate 23 years of service to the community of Madera and surrounding areas. Founded in May 2005 by Linda Garner, the non-profit, life affirming ministry offers both faith-based and secular programs for young women, men, and […]
Two Madera print companies set to merge
Velvet Rhoads of Peck’s Printery has decided to retire. Because she cares deeply for her customers, and for the community of Madera, she is working with Mike Diebert of Creative Copy to merge the two companies. Peck’s Printery was started in 1947 by Jim and Winifred Peck. When the Pecks decided to sell the company, […]
Rotary announces 2026 Boy of the Year
Madera South High School senior Pablo Giron-Lopez was named the 32nd annual Ken Taylor Boy of the Year in a ceremony dinner held Tuesday at the Madera United Methodist Church. In his speech, Giron-Lopez thanked his family and all who have supported him. He will attend the University of California, San Diego. “I plan to […]