Opinion: Goodbye, at least, for a while
This column, which has appeared on Saturdays since 1999, will cease for an indeterminate period of time. I hope that the pause will be of...
Jim Glynn
Caring for others
It is so important to stay connected with people, especially as we age. My dad always said, “As you make friends, be sure that you have...
Nancy Simpson


Post office celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month
For The Madera Tribune Geri Brown writes a family member’s name on the pink mailbox, honoring breast cancer victims. On Tuesday, October...
Nancy Simpson
Letters: A choice for life rather than death
A word of appreciation to Nancy W. Simpson and The Madera Tribune in the October 16 and 23 editions for calling attention to the positive...
For The Madera Tribune


Dr. Butin had the last word
For The Madera Tribune Jasper Lewis is shown here with his wife, Adelia, in 1896. Twenty-two years later, as Madera County Sheriff, he...
Bill Coate
Employing MCH with the right people
Since American Advanced Medical was given the contract in March to reopen Madera Community Hospital, it has tackled some of the...
Tyler Takeda
Veteran homelessness
Veterans’ Voices is directed toward veterans and their families who have given so much to ensure our freedom in this country. This is an...
For The Madera Tribune
Over or under, the toilet paper battle
What is the proper way to install toilet paper? Should the toilet paper roll from the top toward you, or does it go underneath so that...
Nancy Simpson