Watching Hitchcock
The television shows of the past are my favorites. I just can’t get into some of these shows that are produced nowadays. The comedies are...
Nancy Simpson


Easter feast sides
Fastily, Wikimedia Commons Some skillet fried fresh green beans make a delicious side for an Easter dinner. Spring time means Easter will...
The Madera Tribune
Service clubs and the community
There are many reasons why smaller cities are so special to me. I grew up in a small town in Florida, about the size of Chowchilla, and I...
Nancy Simpson
‘The Farmer’s in the Dell, and the cheese stands alone’
Madera, California, is right smack dab in the center of our state, within what we know as the Central Valley. Most of us are very proud...
Nancy Simpson


Spring is here
Karen Fasimpaur, Wikimedia Commons Strawberries are arriving. Why not enjoy them in a delicious pie this Spring? As of March 20, it is...
Cathie Campbell
Relay For Life, for life
One of the most important events of the year in our community of Madera, is Relay For Life. Of course, as happened with many events,...
Nancy Simpson
Comics, costs, and Guess the Spot
Some of our readers are a bit disappointed because they did not receive the comics in their Saturday paper. I must admit, a good...
Nancy Simpson


Marching to Irish flavor
JeffreyW, Wikimedia Commons Irish stew is a good choice if you would like to try something other than corned beef. It’s amazing to me how...
Cathie Campbell