Tami Jo Nix
Opinion: Random observations
The most disturbing day for my parents’ generation came on Dec. 7, 1941. My father was 15 years old and attending classes at an...
Cathie Campbell
Peppermint for the holidays
Airman 1st Class Ashley Williamson You know it’s holiday time when you see candy canes in the stores. Try using them when you are baking...
Nancy Simpson
The warm greetings of the season
I’m pretty sure the folks at the post office will be glad to see me write this article. One of the traditions of the holiday season is...
Tami Jo Nix
Opinion: Blessings, safety this holiday weekend
This is the beginning of the holiday season. Parties and adult beverages will flow too often too freely. Take time to get a designated...
For The Madera Tribune
CHP serving up safety for the holidays
As millions of motorists head out for the Thanksgiving holiday, the California Highway Patrol is prepared for one of the busiest travel...
Cathie Campbell
Frozen bread dough ideas
grongar, Wikimedia Commons Consider making some glazed cinnamon rolls with the help of frozen bread dough. As many times as I have made...
Nancy Simpson
Thanksgiving is the best holiday
My favorite time of the year is the fall. There is nothing more beautiful than those blended colors as the leaves turn gold and yellow...
Bill Coate
Tony Tavares, the first Maderan to die in the Korean War
Madera County Historical Society Pfc. Tony Tavares was the first soldier from Madera to die in the Korean War in 1950. On Monday, Madera...