Bill Coate
Glimpses of Madera 110 years ago
For The Madera Tribune “Madera had a volunteer fire department in the early days. When the fire whistle blew, Papa would drive his team...
Cathie Campbell
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...
For The Madera Tribune
MUSD approves Juneteenth holiday
During Black History Month, Madera Unified School District’s board of education was one of the first school boards in California to...
Cathie Campbell
Hearts, flowers, candy time again
Colin, Wikimedia Commons Make some chocolate cherry cupcakes for Valentine’s Day and watch them disappear. February 14 is coming up fast....
Tami Jo Nix
Opinion: The Roaring 20s are back
As we ease into the third year of the New Roaring 20s, I wish you and yours a Happy 2022! I’ll start with my usual holiday admonishment...
Cathie Campbell
New Year nibbles and sips
Chance Agrella, freerangestock.com Cocktails, with or without alcohol, are a festive way of celebrating the New Year. I have been to...
Tami Jo Nix
Opinion: Christmas 2021
Christmas is upon us. The holiday observances this weekend are Christmas Eve Friday, Christmas Day Saturday, Kwanza Sunday and Boxing Day...
Jim Glynn
Opinion: Another sucky Christmas
Oh no! Another sucky Christmas. But at least it’s not the worst that we’ve ever had. Last Christmas, we had to deal with a potentially...
