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John Rieping
Mary, portrayed by Kristina Pasma, holds a little lamb, played by her son Austin, in front of Madera United Methodist Church during a "Living Nativity" presentation, Dec. 6.
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John Rieping
Angel Pauline St. Germaine, left, and Bethlehem villager Sandy Bolt laugh by a fire in front of Madera United Methodist Church. The church presented a “living nativity” both indoors and outdoors in the cold evenings from Dec. 5 through 7.
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John Rieping
Shepherdess Laura Haen, left, leads her three "sheep," including Isabella Wilson, in front of Madera United Methodist Church, 500 Sunset Ave.
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John Rieping
There is no vacancy at a Bethlehem inn, according to innkeeper Richard Wilson inside Madera United Methodist Church, Dec. 6.
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A colorful mural graces the side of the City of Madera Housing Authority and Police Resource Building when viewed from Sunrise Avenue. (Keith Pendleton/The Madera Tribune)
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Wendy Alexander
Snow Queen Bailey Britton performs the Penguin March with the penguins dancers during the All About Dance production of “The Nutcracker All Jazzed Up.” More than 200 Madera children performed in the production Dec. 20, 2008, at Madera South High Theater.
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Wendy Alexander
Clara played by Katelyn Nelson receives a nutcracker from her Uncle Herr Drosselmeyer played by Chris Livermore during the performance of "The Nutcracker All Jazzed Up" presented by All About Dance.
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Wendy Alexander
Michelle Pretzer, left, and Kirsten Grissom perform as toy soldiers during "The Nutcracker All Jazzed Up" at the Madera South High Theater on Dec. 20.
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Wendy Alexander
Clara, played by Katelyn Nelson, center, shows her friends the nutcracker she received as a gift in a performance of "The Nutcracker All Jazzed Up" presented by All About Dance on Dec. 20.
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Wendy Alexander
Dancing mice appear in Clara's dream during "The Nutcracker All Jazzed Up" on Dec. 20.
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Wendy Alexander
From left, Lola Gill, Emily Aleman and Truxton Ivory sing "Jingle Bells" at the beginning of the production of "The Nutcracker All Jazzed Up" Dec. 20.
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Wendy Alexander
After a party, Clara --played by Katelyn Nelson-- falls asleep and little dancers perform in her dream during the All About Dance production of "The Nutcracker All Jazzed Up" Dec. 20.
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Wendy Alexander
Clara's (Katelyn Nelson) nutcracker turns into a prince, played by Dayton Hix, during her dream after a Christmas party.
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Wendy Alexander
Toys fot Tots coordinator Michelle Alexander worked to see that lots of Madera kids received toys for Christmas 2008.
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Wendy Alexander
“Cadillac” Todd Leyman is the owner of Cadillac Tattoo. He has owned the business for more than three years.
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Wendy Alexander
Briseida Santana, left, owner of Las Brisas Del Mar Mexican restaurant for three years, stands next to her niece Briseida Leano.
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Lessley Cabbell, at left, has been with Madera Community Hospital since April. Veronica Diaz worked there for four and a half years. (Keith Pendleton/The Madera Tribune)
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Wendy Alexander
Syria Obregon is a school safety officer at Madera South High. She has worked for Madera Unified School District for 13 years.
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Wendy Alexander
Michael LaMattina is the 2nd assistant manager at the Jack in the Jack on Gateway Drive. He has been with the company three years.
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Wendy Alexander
Anthony Singh works as a cashier for his father, who owns Harry’s Liquor and Gas on Gateway Drive.
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Wendy Alexander
Norma Magos, left, and Cheryl Blackstone work in the office at John Adams Elementary School. Magos is a secretary and Blackstone is an administrative assistant.
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Wendy Alexander
Caroline Tuitavake is the head chef and manager at La Plaza Taqueria & Espresso.
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Wendy Alexander
Madera High sophomore Loretta Sholler is one of the school’s Coyote mascots.
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Ramona Frances
Eddie Chapa volunteers to pick-up trash illegally dumped in Madera.
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Wendy Alexander
Chris Adams, left, and Jim Leas work at the Full O Bull sandwich shop on Howard Road. Leas has owned the shop for 5 1/2 years.
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Wendy Alexander
Victoria Madrid, right, serves up salsa with Tere Butancourt during the Interfaith/Intercultural Day at Madera High School.
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Ramona Frances
Gloria and Pete Valdez are the owners of DoJo Karate School in SaveMart Mall on Howard Road.
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Ramona Frances
Felicia Moreno, restaurant coordinator for Madera Clubhouse restaurant, helps customers with banquet arrangement.
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Ramona Frances
Chef Hector Medina has been cooking for the Vineyard Restaurant about 20 years.
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Wendy Alexander
County employees Rita Wilson, left, and Louise Lucckesi have worked together nearly 40 years and are setting up for a bake sale at the Government Center.
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Wendy Alexander
Vicki Blair is a sales associate at Madera Flower Shop, which will be open on St. Valentine’s Day.
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Wendy Alexander
Rt. Rev. John T. Steinbock, bishop of the diocese of Fresno, sprinkles holy water after blessing the new St. Joachim Parish Center Extension and St. Marello Bookstore during a ceremony Sunday. The facility has three large rooms that can be separated by a wall to create six smaller areas. The bookstore is open to the public and will feature Catholic-themed literature, trinkets and other items.
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Wendy Alexander
Despite rain, a large crowd gathered outside and in the breezeway of a new St. Joachim building for its dedication ceremony Sunday. The new facility will provide space for meetings and events. Rev. Larry Toschi, pastor of the church, thanked Berry Construction, the parishioners and individuals who contributed, as well as the Fresno Diocese.
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Leon Emo
A mule enjoys the sunshine in-between storms last week in Madera County.
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Wendy Alexander
Eunice Hall is a Family Nurse Practitioner-Certified at Madera Medical Associates where she has worked for two years.
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Wendy Alexander
A view of the John W. Wells Youth Center at Centennial Park can be seen from 5th Street. The center may be open as soon as mid-May. The 24,442 square foot, two-story youth center was a goal nurtured by a former Madera mayor, John Wells, from as far back as 1964, and more recently championed by grassroots nonprofit organization Madera Youth Center Networks and others.
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Patrick Sagouspe
Madera foothills are fresh and verdant following a recent rain.
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Wendy Alexander
Marissa Howard and her 11-month-old daughter Natasha exit St. Joachim Church after attending a mid-day Ash Wednesday service. The holy day traditionally kicks off the Christian season of Lent, which is a pre-Easter period of increased focus on turning away from evil and toward God.
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Ramona Frances
Michelle Alexander and her daughter Aleyah gave a presentation on black women in history that included women such as Harriet Tubman, Madam C.J. Walker, Corretta Scott King, Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama.
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Ramona Frances
Zhanel Carter-Martinez gives a passionate performance during the NAACP Centennial on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009.
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For The Madera Tribune
Television meteorologist Kevin Ramer explains how landforms affect state and valley climate to Karen Reimer’s fourth grade class at Crossroads Christian School.
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Patrick Sagouspe
Cloudy skies hang over the old Madera courthouse and across the county in early March 2009.
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Wendy Alexander
Parkwood Elementary School principal Paul Van Loon, right, and vice principal Jesus Navarro rap “Green Eggs and Ham” to pupils during lunch as part of the Read Across America.
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Wendy Alexander
Rosalinda Lopez is an outreach consultant at Millview Elementary School where she has worked for five years.
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Wendy Alexander
Antonia Ambriz, left, and Lori Erickson work at Parkwood Elementary School. Ambriz is a secretary and Erickson is an administrative assistant.
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Wendy Alexander
Shelynn Bonnet is a council representative and membership specialist for the Girl Scouts of Central California South for Madera County.
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