Military to civilian life transition, part 1
Veterans’ Voices is directed toward veterans and their families who have given so much to ensure our freedom in this country. This is an...
The Madera Tribune
Mar 22, 2023


Roosevelt came, saw and conquered
For The Madera Tribune President Theodore Roosevelt is seen here giving a speech in Raymond in 1903 after his visit to Yosemite Park. The...
Bill Coate
Mar 21, 2023
Son and two daughters
You would think that if you had two daughters and one son, the son would be the one going into the military. Not in my case. My daughter...
For The Madera Tribune
Mar 21, 2023
No one left behind
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
Mar 15, 2023


Political turf wars began in 1926
For The Madera Tribune Madera County Sheriff John Barnett (left) is shown here in 1921 with Undersheriff Clarence Osborn and prisoner Ah...
Bill Coate
Mar 15, 2023


One son lived; one son died
For The Madera Tribune Navy Blue Angels; 1949. Maderan Raleigh Rhodes is shown third from the right. Welton Rhodes and William O. Justice...
Bill Coate
Mar 11, 2023


Uncovering a Madera pioneer’s past
For The Madera Tribune Site of Sycamore Plantation, home of Harry Dixon and his family on Deer Creek near Leland, Mississippi. In 1870,...
Bill Coate
Mar 4, 2023
Train for war — what about training to come home?
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
Mar 4, 2023




