Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Kylie Bursey, left, and Sydney Fernandez of Madera High ASB give Liam Torres some candy during the Madera Unified School District’s Trunk or Treat hosted by Madera High School on Wednesday evening. Madera High School hosted the Madera Unified School District’s Trunk or Treat event and drew more than 400 kids to the campus. “It started out as a community service event for children and youths in transition and it’s expanded over the years,” sa

Courtesy of Allan Baraldi/For The Madera Tribune Rotarians D.Lynn and Don Collette and guest portray Gomez and Morticia Addams and Thing at the annual Halloween Ball at Hatfield Hall on October 22. After a COVID-forced hiatus, the Madera Rotary Club brought back its annual Halloween Ball at Hatfield Hall at the Madera Fairgrounds. Clever costumes were donned by adults outshining any of the trick-or-treater squads ever to hit the streets. The spooky decor represented hundreds

Brandon Robichaud, a veteran of the U.S. Army and new resident of Madera County, plans to complete a 50-mile Ruck March around the city on November 11, Veterans Day. The event, Stop Soldier Suicide, is a 50-Mile Ruck March powered by USAA. Their November challenge is the 50-Mile March to raise funds and awareness. Robichaud will start early morning on November 11 at the VFW Post 1981. His route will begin by heading south on Granada Drive, left on Howard, left down the State

Halloween is just around the corner, and it is a fun time for many. Of course, we must remember that it is also a time that creates opportunities for some seedy folks who have less than respectable motives. As a child, I was not allowed to go Trick or Treating. My parents said it was only begging our neighbors to give us candy. However, we were allowed to dress up in costumes and go to the community Halloween parade, which had floats of all kinds. The kids in costumes walked

Veterans’ Voices is directed toward veterans and their families who have given so much to ensure our freedom in this country. This is an area where you may share your experiences, or read of other veterans’ experiences. We thank you for your service, and hope that you know how much you are loved and appreciated. I have been asked multiple times about this chemical. So, I thought I would write about it. It has affected many veterans that I know and will continue for generation

Ever examine how life, really is? As opposed to how you want it to be, or even what you thought it would be? It is all a matter of perspective. While reading your weekly slice of gravy, is it presented as a rant or a whine? Epithets are all matter of tone, rather than words, for example. If you say “my friend,” it can sound full of love and be the highest compliment. Or say “My Friend,” and it sounds like a murderous threat. There must be hundreds of examples where this appli

For adults who care about the many life problems that accompany childhood obesity, Halloween presents a paradox. On one hand, we want to encourage children to eat healthy foods and snacks in order to maintain a good ratio of weight to height; on the other hand, we don’t want to disappoint children on the special day that now challenges Christmas for recognition as the most celebrated day of the year. Judging by the many house and lawn decorations in my neighborhood, I assume

Tyler Takeda/The Madera Tribune The Northwest Sequoia Conference champion Liberty Hawks girls golf team is honored during last week’s football game. They captured the first golf league title in the school’s history. From left are Melania Romero, Zoe Flores, Hannah Carpenter, Savannah Hieger, Jewelyssa Rodriguez, Bailey Alexander, Sadie Myers and head coach Joe Rico. The Liberty Hawks athletic programs moved into a new league/conference this season and the girls golf team capt