PHRC Vice President, Rosemarie Delson & Palm Haven resident, Carolyn Biggs serve wine donated from local wineries:
PHRC member, John Hops and the Bartlett Family of Palm Haven.
PHRC Treasurer, Martin Delson & Secretary, Chuck Frascone are interviewed by Beth Walker of the Willow Glen Resident.
PHRC member Joan Bohnett & Palm Haven resident, Helen Cambiano. Neighbor, Don Alvarado in back and Gracie Willson gets her PHRC name-tag adjusted!
San Jose City Councilman, Ken Yeager & Palm Haven Restoration Committee President, Mike Borbely pause for photographs for local news media.
Councilman, Ken Yeager & PHRC Prez, Mike Borbely go over announcements while Carol Rosen of the Willow Glen Times takes notes.
A future Palm Haven president?
Councilman, Ken Yeager, PHRC Prez, Mike Borbely, and PHRC member, Kathleen Frascone.
Guests educate themselves on the many details and challenges of the pillar restoration project at the information display.
Palm Haven resident, Jill Arnone and friends.
PHRC Prez, Mike Borbely chats with Willow Glen Nbhd Assn 1st Vice President, Larry Ames.
Palm Haven resident, Bernie Levine poses with PHRC member, Gracie Willson.
PHRC member, Kate Allison and friends.
Palm Haven Resident, Deanna Brazda chats with PHRC member, John Hops.
Truly scrumptious!
The crowd thickens.
Palm Haven seniors: Helen Shrum, Helen Cambiano, Mrs. Laconico and friends.
Some furry friends join the party!
Folks start to get set for presentation.
Councilman Ken Yeager begins with opening remarks.
The entire PHRC member group watches as Councilman Ken Yeager talks about how the neighborhood has come together during the restoration project.
PHRC Treasurer, Martin Delson makes a presentation of a Certificate of Achievement to Mike Borbely for his work on the project.
And right when Martin finished with his presentation, the lights came on!
There was magic in the air tonight in Palm Haven!
Councilman Ken Yeager shares the enthusiasm of PHRC members Mark & Kate Allison.
Many come forward to congratulate PHRC members and share in the warm glow of the pillars.
PHRC member, Curt Willson enjoys words with resident, Ken Matsumoto. (AKA Palm Haven July 4th Parade-Meister)
People come close and move around to enjoy the views of the sparkling pillar.
Palm Haven resident, Don Alvarado congratulates PHRC Prez, Mike Borbely on the project.
The pillar continues to fascinate as the evening twilight fades.
Looking back west . . .
PHRC Prez, Mike Borbely poses for a shot with Preservation Action Council President, Alex Marthews.
Restoration consultant, Norman Finnance describes the finer points of the pillar to Councilman, Ken Yeager.
Antique Auto curator, Dan Erceg enjoys words with PHRC Prez, Mike Borbely.
PHRC members Kate Allison & Chuck Frascone and friends pose in front of one of the pillars at the Plaza Drive entrance.
Later that evening, the pillar glows through the night like a quiet sentinel.
Cooper-Garrod, Savannah-Chanel, Testarossa
PHRC members Curt Willson, Gracie Willson and Joan Bohnett along with Councilman Ken Yeager watch as the crowd is called up for announcements by PHRC Prez, Mike Borbely.
PHRC members Mark Allison, Kate Allison, John Hops, Rosemarie Delson, Martin Delson, Chuck Frascone, Kathleen Frascone, and Marie Belardi cheer upon the news that all the original trees of Palm Haven will be dedicated to the city's Heritage Tree list on Aug. 10!
PHRC Prez, Mike Borbely thanks all the supporters, contractors, city staff and residents for their contributions.
What a night! What a sight! It was perfectly still, a warm, balmy 70+ degrees that evening and loads of warmth from all the friends and supporters of Palm Haven.
Dan is responsible for gathering the 1914 Packard and Buick autos for display. And some were lucky enough to get rides at night through Palm Haven . . . a step back in time.
The area around these pillars will be landscaped in the coming weeks.
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PHRC Vice President, Rosemarie Delson & Palm Haven resident, Carolyn Biggs serve wine donated from local wineries:
Cooper-Garrod, Savannah-Chanel, Testarossa