Dave Leyva, our official "barker," arrives just in time for the festivities.
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Joan Berti, Hui Hua and Shirley Townsend pose for the camera before the doors open.
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Gene Ravizza gets ready at his post with a smile.
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Leland Andrews poses with a poster provided by deaf students for our guests.
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Cisco's Elliott Lothrop poses behind the scenes.
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Cousins Mike Fehr and Head Cook Denis Leyva enjoy the hustle and bustle of the season.
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Our outgoing President Mel Russi, M.D. and Gene Ravizza compare ladles before serving.
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Josefa Gaytan gets the automatic dishwasher ready for the hundreds of trays that will come her way.
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Eliott Lothrop and Roger Short get the food line ready.
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Ray Flowers contemplates the festive atmosphere of the occasion.
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Doctors Frank Zarka, Leo Strutner and Charlie Naegele take time out for the camera.
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Victor Merlino is ready with his goodies for the little ones all hidden in his apron.
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Leo Strutner, M.D. is all dressed up for the Christmas festivities.
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Santa Claus chats with Leland Andrews before the kids discover his identity.
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SANTA!
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Charles Naegele, M.D. is all set at his post.
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Gene Ravizza is all smiles.
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Frank Zarka, M.D. is all smiles as well.
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Mike Fehr strategizes with Leo Strutner, M.D. on how to handle the crowds.
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Esther Santos, Mary Conte and Shirley Townsend take their positions.
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Bill Boyrer, President confers with master Gleaner Joe Monaco.
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What a trio! Victor Merlino, Bill Boyrer and Joe Monaco
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Now THAT'S a LOT of FOOD!!!!
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And presents galore.
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Connie Leyva poses with Richard Caudill before the guests walk in.
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Fun times before serving.
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Now THAT'S a FOOD serving crew for Martha's Kitchen Christmas 2005 meal.
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Edita behind the camera.
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Blessing Before Serving. Loving God, We thank you for your countless blessings. You have blessed us with this time of nourishment. Bless all those who prepared it and made it possible. Bless those who will serve it. Show Your special care to those who go without. And make us instruments of Your compassion. Amen.
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The Juice Crew!
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