After many long hours of developing and fine-tuning his program.

whose Cultural History class at Mission Oak High School sparked the Tulare Assembly Center memorial project.and the fair to host educational events and activities centered around the monument and its significance.

anyone with a family connection to the Tulare Assembly Center is invited to a reunion being held at the Tulare County Fairgrounds.We do not have a single Japanese American student in the class.after a presentation by Mendozas students; creation of design plans for the monument; and fundraising efforts that include securing grants and local support.

The mission to bring that history to light developed into plans to construct a monument at the main entrance of the fairgrounds.the impact of this monument transcends local boundaries.

contact Michaelpaul Mendoza at (559) 972-9148.

978 Japanese Americans during World War II.Her colleagues at LTSC reflected on the impact Shimada had on the staff.

Although Margaret followed a legend in Yasuko.LTSCs Board of Directors has also taken note of Shimadas relationship-building skills.

with six years of services and activities behind us.we have an organization of people that are using Kevins life to make a difference.