

Madera man sustains Christmas lighting despite vandals
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune A lit nativity scene is the main feature of Jim Bryan’s Christmas display. Bryan has decorated his...
Tomas Kassahun
Laughter is the best medicine
We seem to be drawn to people who make us laugh, whether it be a friend, relative, spouse, a pastor, an author or other writer, or a...
Nancy Simpson


Christmas begins in October for resident
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Chris Hayes displays a Limited Edition nutcracker. At the beginning of October, Christine Hayes was...
For The Madera Tribune
Break out resolutions
It is not too early to start thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. Jan. 1, 2019, is less than three weeks away, and it is time for us...
Nancy Simpson


Dried fruit delights
Tobias Eichner, Wikimedia Commons. Fruit preserves make delicious fillings for thumbprint or sandwich-type cookies. Apricot or raspberry...
Cathie Campbell
The most rewarding thing one can do
Why do you think there are so many service organizations in this country? It is because the single most rewarding thing a person can do...
Nancy Simpson


Cheer up the holidays with chutney
Acabashi, Wikimedia Commons Serve a bowl of chutney along with various cheeses, fruits and crackers for a delicious appetizer, or even...
Cathie Campbell
’Tis the season
As we enter what is known to Christians as the Advent season, we await Christmas Day, the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. This...
Nancy Simpson