Qué molestia
A Benjamin Franklin se le atribuye la frase: “No hay ganancias sin dolores”. Hoy en día, ese dicho se ha acortado a “Sin dolor, no hay ganancia”. Es algo bueno de recordar, y es cierto que nuestras luchas nos hacen más fuertes, ya sea solo un pequeño obstáculo en el camino o si es un [...]
Rotary Sunrise honra a estudiantes de secundaria
Three middle school students were honored for the month of March by Madera Sunrise Rotary. These students were recognized for following the Rotarian motto of “Service Above Self,” and the emphasis was on Citizenship. Each month teachers select a Student of the Month at all Madera Unified middle schools. The counselors and administrators then chose […]
LEU Long Ride, to honor fallen law enforcement
Fallen law enforcement officers of Madera County will be honored by the Long Ride Division of Law Enforcement United, Inc. (LEU), a non-profit organization of officers and survivors from various parts of the United States. A group of federal, state and local law enforcement officers will pedal on bicycles for 810 miles through California, and […]
Why we say it
I heard myself saying something (to myself) this morning, thinking “That’s the best thing since flush plumbing.” I remember people using that expression when I was young, but it seems that most people around here don’t use that same one. The one more commonly used seems to be, “That’s the best thing since sliced bread.” […]
Regocíjate en el Día de la Resurrección
Tomorrow is Resurrection Day, more commonly known as Easter Sunday. That is a glorious day for many reasons, but there is one reason in particular. Jesus is the reason for the season. For many of us, on Easter we celebrate the third day after Jesus was brutally killed, when he did something that he had […]
Cruces por todas partes
It is amazing how many signs of God’s blessings are available to us. Every day we experience miracles, if we only pay attention to recognize them. Yesterday I was driving away from a visit to the Madera post office. As I was making a turn, out of the corner of my eye I saw a […]
Itching and scratching
I may have mentioned a few times in past articles that I came from the area of our country known as the “South,” and I grew up knowing quite a few expressions that are particular to that region of the United States. I’m not sure you can divide a southerner from the expressions we use. […]
Garden Day at Three Sisters Garden
Join us for Garden Day at Three Sisters Demonstration Garden on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.! This free event is for everyone—seasoned gardeners and beginners alike. Co-chairs Cecelia Sheeter and Tresa Varlas will host engaging activities and informative demonstrations. Discover home gardening tips, learn about apple tree planting, and enjoy insightful talks on orchards. Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts!
Relay For Life to hold kickoff
Relay For Life in Madera is an annual fundraiser of the American Cancer Society, and has been a tradition in Madera for nearly 40 years. Every year, participants and sponsors gather at Town and Country Park to honor cancer survivors and to remember those who lost the battle with cancer. Part of that tradition is […]
Rotary Sunrise honra a estudiantes de secundaria
Sunrise Rotary is honoring students from Madera’s middle schools, with their “Service Above Self” awards. Each month teachers select a Student of the Month at all Madera Unified middle schools. The counselors and administrators then choose the ones to be honored as the Rotary Service Above Self recipients, displaying Rotarian-chosen character traits. The Rotary Club […]