The Morgan Hill History Museum unveiled a new exhibit last
Saturday titled
”
Through Their Eyes.
”
This creative exhibit highlights the life and times of five
distinguished current residents of Morgan Hill: Dan Benz, Ed
Enderson, Mary Pena, Vic Puppo, and Yoshie Yokoi.
By Dolores Alvarado – Special to the Times
The Morgan Hill History Museum unveiled a new exhibit last Saturday titled “Through Their Eyes.” This creative exhibit highlights the life and times of five distinguished current residents of Morgan Hill: Dan Benz, Ed Enderson, Mary Pena, Vic Puppo, and Yoshie Yokoi.
The five were honored by receiving a special commendation from the city of Morgan Hill and the County of Santa Clara. The commendations were delivered by Mayor Steve Tate and District 1 Supervisor Don Gage. The ceremony, attended by more than 100 family members and friends of the honorees and of the Class of 2010, was followed by a reception hosted by several local vendors including Catered by Diana, Custom Creations Photography, MAD Cookie Co., Morgan Hill Access Television (MHAT), Party Rental Outlet, TIMptations of the Week, Fastframe, and Costco.com and a musical presentation by jazz vocalist Risa Feely, accompanied by Mark Gaetano on keyboard.
The exhibit is the brainchild of Leadership Morgan Hill’s Class of 2010 project and it incorporates four major components: Very particular to the agricultural contributions of this geographic area, has a human element, is artistic in design and outcome and has a sense of permanency.
In addition to the honorees’ humble beginnings in agriculture; there were other common factors. All are sons and daughters of immigrants from countries such as Japan, Mexico, England, Austria, and Italy. All attribute their work ethic to their immigrant parents and to their love and support of their spouses.
Learn more about each honoree’s contribution to the development of the city of Morgan Hill. Bring the family and enjoy the calming gardens and walks that lead to The Morgan Hill House at Villa Mira Monte.
The Morgan Hill Museum is located at Villa Mira Monte 17860 Monterey St. The Museum is open from noon to 3 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Call (408) 779-5755.
Leadership Morgan Hill is currently accepting applications for Class of 2011.
Details: visit www.leadershipmorganhill.com or e-mail:
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