Nancy Simpson
Geocaching is fun!
There are a few friends in my church who enjoy doing something called Geocaching. Ever since I heard of it, I’ve had a yen to do it. It...
Nancy Simpson
Cow Poker
When I was a kid, my family lived in Florida. We lived right smack dab in the center of the state, kind of like Madera is in the center...
Chuck Doud
Opinion: Ask that man over there
As everyone knows, men always know where they are going, so it is not necessary for a male to ask other males, or, heaven forbid, a...
For The Madera Tribune
Letter: Ranchos residents upset with Avenue 12 crowding
WE THE PEOPLE in Order to form a safer and more peaceful commute, joined together to try and create a travel-safe corridor for commuters...
Bill Coate
In search of the Minturn Scholars
Madera County Historical Society The Minturn Scholars are shown here in this 1985 Tribune photo taken at Howard School. It has been 33...
For The Madera Tribune
Letter: The road less traveled
Went to Fresno for the granddaughter’s softball game Friday, (March 29). Went to Pilot for fuel and chose 99 southbound at 1 p.m. to...
Nancy Simpson
A friend
I just sent out some “Thinking of You” cards to a few people I know who are facing some difficulties. As I was writing, it struck me how...
Chuck Doud
Opinion: Home is where the heart is
I made a trip back to my old home state of Washington a few weeks ago, and one of the things that trip made me appreciate was the Madera...