Fresno JACL News
Editor of the Month: Bob Shintaku
P.O. Box 5641 • Fresno, CA 93755-5641
January 2008 • Vol. LVIII • No 1
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – Robert Shintaku
Happy New Year!!! I’m hope everyone had a nice 2007 and even a better 2008.
Fresno JACL has its own website: www.fresnojacl.org. The website was built by Jeffrey Kimoto from Sacramento.
Jeffrey publishes Nikkei West. In case you are not familiar with Nikkei West, it is an English Language newspaper that
focuses on Japanese American news and issues. In addition to news, it also keeps a community calendar. You can get
information about Nikkei West at the website: www.nikkeiwest.com. I would like to thank Jeffrey for taking his time
and expertise to build the website for Fresno JACL.
The website is new and we are in the process of adding information and articles. Please visit the website, periodically to
see what we’ve added. For those who have high school seniors or undergraduates in college, we will be adding
information about our upcoming 2008 scholarships and application, awarded by the Fresno JACL and CCDC
(Central California District Council).
DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of Redress. The Pinedale Assembly Center Memorial Project Committee will host a
Day of Remembrance Dinner at Pardini’s Restaurant, 2257 W. Shaw Avenue, Fresno, on Sunday, February 17, 2008. At
3 p.m, there will be a free showing of American Pastime, a full-length movie about Japanese American baseball during
World War II with commentary by Kerry Nakagawa, Assistant Producer and Executive Director of the Nisei Baseball
Research Project. A reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and Program will begin at 6:30 p.m.
The program includes presentation of Distinguished American Awards to former Secretary of Transportation Norman Y.
Mineta for the Spirit of Public Service, Prof. James Hirabayashi for the Spirit of Education and Justice James A. Ardaiz
for the Spirit of Justice. JACL National Director Floyd Mori will give the keynote address.
This is a fund-raising dinner. We currently have a budget of $100,000. We have raised over $60,000 over the last two
years. The Committee is targeting February 2009 for completion of the Memorial.
Cost for the dinner is $50 per person. There will not be a charge for Former internees of Pinedale Assembly Center, but
they are asked to make reservations. Charge for veterans, students and young adults up to 25 years of age will be $25.
Silver sponsor, including one dinner, is $100. Gold Sponsor, including 4 dinners, is $500. Donations are being accepted.
Proceeds from the dinner will be used to support costs of the Pinedale Assembly Center Memorial Project.
Seating is limited. RSVP by February 9, 2008. A reservation form is included in this newsletter.
Make Checks Payable to: JACL
Mail to:
PACM Project
6567 N. 7th St.
Fresno, CA 93710
For more information contact (559) 431-4662 or 434-1662
Email: [email protected]
(This is a continuation of the history of the Fresno JACL, as written by Izumi Taniguchi.)
(To be continued in next issue)
NATIONAL JACL SCHOLARSHIPS
The National JACL annually awards about thirty (30) scholarships totaling over $50,000. The information brochure and
applications for the 2008 National JACL Scholarship Program have been posted on the JACL’s website (jacl.org). The
documents are in Word and PDF formats for easy access.
The Freshman applications must be submitted to the applicant’s Chapter by March 1, 2008. Each JACL Chapter is asked
to screen the applications and forward the “outstanding” applications to: JACL Freshman Scholarship Program, 265 E.
Moody Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720. There is no limit to the number of applications a Chapter can forward for
consideration. The forwarded applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2008, to be considered for the awards.
The applications for the other scholarship categories (Undergraduate, Graduate, Law, Creative & Performing Arts, and
Financial Aid) are to be sent by the applicant to: JACL Scholarship Program, 5415 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640.
The applications for these other categories must be postmarked by April 1, 2008, to be considered for the awards.
It is a requirement of the National JACL Scholarship Program that the applicant be a Student or Individual member of the
JACL. The membership of their parent will NOT fulfill this requirement. Applicants may submit their membership
registration with their application.
It is requested that the Chapters inform their communities of these valuable scholarship opportunities. It is an excellent
opportunity to boost membership and stimulate interest in the JACL.
Any questions may be directed to National JACL Scholarship Committee Chair David Kawamoto at (619) 557-5796, or
[email protected].
JOHN TATEISHI HONORED
John Tateishi, was awarded with the 2007 Alice and
Clifford Spendlove Prize in Social Justice, Diplomacy
and Tolerance at University of California, Merced, at a
ceremony on November 26, 2007. The $10,000 award
comes from an endowment to the university fromn
Sherrie Spendlove, given in honor of her parents to
recognize an individual for his work to promote social
justice diplomacy and tolerance.
"This recognition means a great deal because of the
connection between my work with Japanese Americans
and the Central Valley where UC Merced resides," said
Tateishi. "I look forward to continuing interaction with
the campus community and helping to prepare the next
generation to take the torch and continue working for
justice and tolerance."
Tateishi has been active in the Japanese American community for many years, having been JACL’s National
Redress Director in Washington DC. Under his leadership, the goal was in 1988 with an apology from the
President and monetary payment to the internment victims. He led the JACL as its National Executive Director
from 1999 to 2006.
NATIONAL PURPLE HEART HALL OF HONOR
(The following article was contributed by Diane Kiyomoto, who recently visited the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
in New York.)
“I recently visited the state of New York, and came across the "National Purple Heart Hall of Honor" which
is located along the Hudson River. It opened earlier this year. Sadly, there was only ONE Japanese-American Purple
Heart recipient (from Hawaii) was interviewed & videotaped.
I know that there are many thousands of J-A veterans from WW II who were Purple Heart recipients.
Please help me spread this information so that we can get more J-A veteran names recorded at this National
Hall of Honor.
Here's the official website for more information. Families can download an application form to submit
the information.
http://nysparks.state.ny.us/heritage/purple_hrt.asp
NOTE: If no military papers are available as proof of receiving the Purple Heart, I was told that a
photocopy of the inscription on the back of the Purple Heart is acceptable.”
Regards,
Dianne Kiyomoto
630 E Quincy
Fresno, CA
email: [email protected]
NISEI SOLDIERS MEMORIAL MONUMENT - ROEDING PARK
The following names are inscribed on the Nisei Soldiers Memorial Monument at Roeding Park. These are names of
Japanese American Soldiers from this area who gave their lives in this country’s wars. Please review the list and call
Robert Shintaku at (559) 449-0273 if you are aware of others that should be added.
Masashi Araki
John Hashimoto
Yeiichi Hiyama
Bob Kameoka
Takeo Kaneichi
Haruo Kawamoto
Mamoru Kinoshita
Nobuo Komoto
Hiroshi Masumoto
Seichi Nakamoto
John T. Narimatsu
Takao Ninomiya
Joe Nishimoto
Abraham G. Ohama
John Okada
Arnold Ohki
Terry Y. Ogami
Kenji J. Yamashita
Samuel R. Saito
George Ota
Kazuo Otani
Todd T. Sakohira
Mitsuru Shibata
Toshiaki Shoji
Mack Tashima
Toshiaki Teramoto
George Takahashi
Akira Uota
Shichizo Toyota
13th POSTON III REUNION COMMITTEE PRESENTS
PARKER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PROM
April 18-20, 2008
Double Tree Hotel-Mission Valley
San Diego, CA
PLANNED MAIN EVENTS
x
FRIDAY NIGHT MIXER
x
SATURDAY NIGHT BANQUET
x
SUNDAY SAYONARA BREAKFAST
The committees request that if you have any Poston III snapshots, old dance tickets, dance or movie posters from Poston
and you are willing to share them with everyone, we would greatly appreciate your loaning them to us for use in our
exhibit.
We encourage you to invite your children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren to join us for this event which
could be our final reunion. The many attractions in San Diego might entice your younger family members to join us for
the reunion.
Co-chairpersons
Treasurer
Mich Himaka
BobBatchelder
619-660-9865
619-421-6330
Rev. Jim Yanagihara 858-576-1618
SATURDAY ACTIVITIES
-Golf Tournament-Site, Time & Fees TBA
-Casino/Outlet Center Excursion-Site & Time TBA
-Tijuana Shopping/Tour Excursion-Times & Fees TBA. NOTE: Must have valid U.S. passport for this excursion. No
exceptions.
-San Diego Zoo, Museum Excursion-Shuttle to Balboa Park/Zoo. NOTE: Attendees responsible for all zoo/museum
entry fees.
The 13th Poston III Reunion will be held at the Doubletree Hotel in San Diego’s Mission Valley. Hotel accommodations
will be offered to Poston III reunion guests at a special rate of $131.00 a night during the reunion. Additional details will
follow with registration materials, which will be mailed out November 2007.
An exhibit will be on display at the Doubletree Hotel during the reunion, hosted by the Japanese American Historical
Society of San Diego.
13th POSTON III REUNION INFORMATION REQUEST FORM
Are you interested in attending the 13th Poston III Reunion? Y___ N___
Name_______________________________
Address_____________________________
City_______________________________
State_____________________________
Zip Code___________________________
Phone_____________________________
Email______________________________
Number of guests attending_________
Saturday Daytime event Interest in:
(Check one)
Golf____ Casino/Outlet_____ Tijuana Trip____ Balboa Park/Zoo/Museums_____
Planning to stay at Doubletree? Y___ N___
Need wheelchair access? Y___ N___
Were you interned in camp? Y___ N___
Which camp were you interned? ____________________________________
Mail to:
JAHSSD
13TH POSTON III REUNTION COMMITTEE
P.O. BOX 620988
SAN DIEGO, CA 92162-0988
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PROFESSIONAL LISTINGS & FRIENDS
The Fresno JACL is appreciative of all contributors.
If you would like to help us keep our newsletter going,
please contact Bobbi Hanada at 434-1662
5726 E. Kings Canyon, Fresno, CA 93727
Financial:
Marsha Auchard
222-2986
Mortgage Associates
1233 W. Shaw Ave., Suite 104, Fresno, CA 93711
Internal Medicine:
Michael W. Lynch, M.D., FACP
1179
Certificate of Knowledge in Tropical
Medicine and Travelers’ Health
Fresno International Travel Medical Center
1275 E. Spruce, #101, Fresno, CA 93720
234-
Rick Berman
Law Offices of Richard P. Berman
2333 Merced, Fresno, CA 93721
438-7425
Florists & Japanese Giftware
Larry & Lorrie Yamada, Kiku Floral
855 M Street, Suite 190, Fresno, CA 93721
Corner of Kern & M Street
266-5480
Real Estate Title Insurance:
Orthopedic:
Robert M. Mochizuki, M.D.
Arthroscopic Surgery Associates
7255 N. Cedar Ave., #102, Fresno, CA 93720
Attorneys:
432-3374
Judie Imoto-Brown
Certified Sr. Escrow Officer
Stewart Title of Company, Inc.
8355 N. Fresno St., #120, Fresno CA 93720
650-3630
Friends:
General Dentistry:
Bradley Y. Tsutsui, D.D.S., J.D.
125 E. Barstow, #129, Fresno, CA 93710
224-1303
Clayton T. Kodama, D.D.S., J.D.
7225 N. First, #107, Fresno, CA 93720
229-1601
Setsu Hirasuna
Hiro & Day Kusakai
Fresno, CA
Fresno, CA
Orthodontics:
Members American Association of Orthodontics:
James D. Kubo, D.D.S.
Robert G. Kubo, D.D.S.
6315 N. Fresno St., #101, Fresno, CA 93710
438-7600
Endodontist:
Alvin K. Hayashi, D.D.S., M.S.
4824 N. First St, 106, Fresno, CA 93726
224-5423
Printing & Copying:
Kevork G. Orchanian
West Shaw Print & Copy
5102 N. West Ave., Fresno, CA 93711
432-2484
Veterinary Services:
Michael J. Suda, D.V.M.
Olive Veterinary Hospital
4677 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, CA 93702
255-0698
Roger Tsuruda, D.V.M.
Sunnyside Pet Hospital
251-2463
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