and the winemakers shared how they acquired their passion for the delicate grapes.

Barbara Shirota – Nominated by East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community CenterBarbara ShirotaIn 1961.she has ensured that all stories of the Japanese American community.

She also organized and coordinated the ballroom dances held at the ESGVJCC and hosted the annual Scholarship Tea.Muranaka returned to Los Angeles and started working at The Rafu Shimpo.The university recognized and awarded honorary degrees posthumously to students whose education was disrupted in 1942 due to the signing of Executive Order 9066.

Margaret Shimada retired from her role as director of service programs in March.Shiba also serves as vice president of the Japanese American Treaty Centennial Scholarship Committee.

service coordinators and support staff.

Gwen Muranaka– Nominated by Little Tokyo Nutrition ServicesGwen MuranakaGwen Muranaka was born in Torrance and raised in San Pedro.Better balance translates into fewer falls.

A fall can also be a sign of a new and serious medical problem that needs treatment.risk factors are categorized as intrinsic or extrinsic.

The fourth thing YOU can do to prevent falls is to make your home safer.Older eyes have more difficulty discerning objects with little contrast.