100~H INFANTRY BATTALION VETERANS CLUB

MONTHLY NEWS

FROM THE EDITORS' PUKA: By Ray and Aki Nosaka

In this year of the OX, Club 100 will be celebrating its' 55th anniversary. Our prayer for the incoming officers is that they will work together, listen to and respect the opinions of each other, and that they will be granted wisdom in making their decisions.

These officers and the Board of Directors have a busy year ahead, and the members can best be of help by attending the monthly Chapter meetings and by offering your services throughout the year.

To Hi-light some ofthe events for 1997:

55th Anniversary - June 20, 21, 22 3 days of festivities-including the Banquet, Memorial Service, Sight seeing tour, Golf Tournament and Club House Bash. If you have not received your registration packet which was mailed out on January 23rd

, please call the club office (946-0272). It is imperative that the anniversary committees know how many of you will be attending, and who wants to take advantage of the discount offered.

ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE - September 29- Punchbowl National Cemetery Club 100 Japan Tour - Led by Stanley Akita -October 2nd to 14th

Club 100 Mini-reunion hosted by the Southern Calif Chapter - October 5 - 10th

Also, the following two scheduled tours comprised mainly of club members Biffa's Autumn Japan tour - September 30th

- October 14 Nosaka's Kyushu/Okinawa tour - November 12 - 26,1997

Further information will be forthcoming regarding each of the above events as the months go by.

The officers and committee chairmen can not do everything by themselves. Your cooperation and help is needed from all members to make each event a success.

ALOHA NUl LOA to the following people who voluntarily showed up on December 26th to collate and mail out the Puka Puka Parade: Bernard Akamine, Otomatsu Aoki, Alfred Arakaki, Tom Fujise, Kunio Fujimoto, Ralph Fukunaga, Mits Furumoto, Mary Hamasaki, Saburo Hasegawa, Tokuichi Hayashi, Ed Ikuma, Isamu Inouye, Shigeru Inouye, Etsuo Katano, Gladys Kawakami, Irene Kawashima, Arthur Komiyama, Biffa Moriguchi, Y. Mugitani, Joe Muramatsu, Bessie Nakasone, Frances Okazaki. Ken Otagaki, Takeichi Onishi, Leo Sato, Stanley Tanaka, Martin Tohara, Masa Toma and Marie YonesQige Ten of the above volunteers are from Able Chapter; 5 from Baker, 5 from Headquarters, 3 from Medics; 2 from Dog; I from Charlie, 2 guests and I Sons/Daughters.

JANUARY BOARD HI-LITES by Joe Muramatsu

The new officers for 1997 were sworn in by Installing Officer Ted Hamasu, but only President Joe Muramatsu and 2nd Vice President Ed lkuma were able to attend the meeting. First Vice President Don Matsuda and Secretary-Treasurer Yukio Tanji will have to take their oath of office another time.

The Executive Secretary's report, the CPA's report and the Treasurer's report were all accepted.

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The Apartment Committee reported that the gutter is being installed and should be finished by the time this PPP gets to you. The House Committee reported that the Clubhouse roof leaks, but they are still waiting on bids to be submitted. Roofing contractors are always busy during the rainy season! There is a new lea~ between the wall and the floor in the rear of Turner Hall that has been temporarily fixed.

55th Anniversary Reunion Celebration Committee Co-Chair Kazuto Shimizu reported that everything is progressing smoothly. (You should have received your description of events and registration packet in the mail by now.) Several questions regarding participants in the golf tournament were raised, but the Board left it up to the Golf Tournament Committee to work on.

Regarding how to get more "bang out of our buck," Hajime Yamane, Yukio Tanji, and Arthur Tamashiro have formed an Ad Hoc Investment Committee to find out how to better invest some of our money for richer returns.

The Board decided that our Executive Secretary Drusilla Tanaka should keep the money she will get when she serves on jury duty.

The Board approved the request by Stanley Akita that the Club pay for lunch for Punchbowl Volunteers who help out in the information booth on Saturdays.

The 1997 Budget was submitted and approved. To generate more income, it was suggested that we should look into the possibilities of raising rent at the apartment after all the improvement projects are completed.

The 52nd Annual Memorial Service is scheduled for Sunday, September 28, 1997.

A new item will be featured in the President's Board Hi-Lites report each month, "Benefits of Membership. "

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP: Use of Clubhouse for Private Pa~ty or Evcent. The Clubhouse is no longer rented out to the general public for private parties or other events because of the high cost of liability insurance. However, members in good standing may arrange to use the Clubhouse (Turner Hall, Kitchen, Lounge, Board Room) for a private party or meeting or some other event. There is a form to fill out and the member's signature is required, as he will be held responsible for cleaning or damage. The member must also agree to be present for the entire event. In case of deceased members, the widow may make these arrangements, provided her husband was a member in good standing at the time of his death. Members who use the Clubhouse give a donation in exchange, usually approximately $1 per person who is attending the event. Because these "donations" are in exchange for a service, they are not listed in the "donations" column in the PukaPuka Parade. In the past, members or their widows have used the Clubhouse for birthday parties, graduation parties, church-group gatherings, kenjinkai meetings, travel group meetings, athletic team parties, bridal/baby showers, etc. As always, Mother Club or Chapter events have first priority, so reservations for private parties cannot be made more than 60 days in advance. A 50% deposit may be required at the time of the reservation. Parking arrange:ments at the Ala Wai School are the responsibility of the host.

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY'S REPORT by Dru,silla Tanaka

Mahalo to the following generous donors for their gifts to Club 100: • $140 from Toshiaki Ito (Hawaii Chapter - B) • $100 from Charles and Ethel Nishimura (Rural) in honor of their 50th Wedding

Anni versary • $100 from 442nd Veterans Club Federal Credit Union for the use of Turner Hall • a bottle of Turnbull Wine from Kenichi Suehiro (HQ) He wrote on the box, "For the Last Surviving

Member of Club 100 to make a toast to the rest of us above." (The wine is being kept in cold storage in the Sons and Daughters Archives Room.)

The PukaPuka Parade received the following gifts: • $50 from Katsumi Murai (Mainland - C) • $10 from Toshiaki Ito (Hawaii Chapter - B) e $500 from Lillian Fujimori in memory ofIwao "Fuzzy" Fujimori (D)

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• $50 e $35 • $25

from Richard T. Omori (Mainland -B) from Doris Okazawa from Midori Hirano Correction to the January PPP: $25 was from Marian Yamamoto in memory of Masami Yamamoto (A)

Welcome to New Life Members: • Hideo Yamashita (HQ)

Thank you, once again, to Seie and Evelyn Oshiro (A) for taking down the Christmas decorations and putting everything away. Ken Kaneko and Ann Kabasawa pitched in to help, too. The Executive Secretary apologizes for not getting a crew ready to help. Someone had a very good suggestion: Next year, the first chapter to have a party helps decorate; the last chapter to have a party helps un-decorate.

Thank you, Bernard Akamine (B), for the heavy-duty flag-pole stand for the battalion colors and streamers. The Clubhouse now has a complete set of stands for the American flag, the battalion colors and the guidon. Besides the usual veterans observances, the flags are displayed at memorial services for deceased members. Families should request the use of the flags through the Chapter Pre!)ldent.

Martin Tohara shared this true story: He, Ray Nosaka and Tokuji Ono were interviewed by students from Iolani School at the Clubhouse. One of the students was Robert Kessner. A few . , ' .

days l~t~r~ Martin was waiting to see his urologist and struck up a conversation with another patient Sitting next to him. Turns out his name is Kessner, too. Yup, Robert's grandfather! What a small world.

Thanks to Katsumi Maeda and Sakae Takahashi for responding to the request for information on Tomosu Hirahara.

Corrections to the list of donors to the Brothers In Valor Monument: The following names were either mis-spelled or left out inadvertently in the January PPP: Wallace Abe, Gene E. Castagnetti, Karleen Chinen, Marianne K. Iwasa and Claude W. Hire, Warren E. Fend, Betty W. Fujita, Mary Hamasaki, Tokuichi Hayashi, Harris and Joyce Hirata, Wayne Hirokawa, Kathleen Hishinuma, Yutaka Inouye, Jay Kadowaki, Larry Kodama, Gregory Kuwazaki, Lynne H. Masatsugu, Albert M. Matsumoto, Koyei Matsumoto, Harumi Mende, Evelyn Miyashiro, May Miyashiro, Walter T. Moriguchi, Tsukasa Muramoto, Mrs. Katsumi Nagao, Nancy Nakamura, Sachiko Nomura, Harry Oka, Mitsuru Omori, Takeichi Onishi, Hanayo Sagawa, Paul Sakamoto, Mrs. Kazu Sasai, Lyn Crost Stern, Mildred Sueoka, Joe Sugawara, Larry and Nadine Takahashi, Ernest Tanaka, Seiji Tanigawa, Martin Tohara, Hideo Veno, Hellen Vaughn, Eunice Watanabe, Ruth Watanabe, West Side Club 100, Kenneth Yoshiura, Rev. Israel A. S. Yost, Zeller Family of France. If you would like to make a donation, please call the Clubhouse to request that a form and self-addressed envelope be sent to you. Mahalo for your generous gifts.

The PukaPuka Parade is the monthly newsletter of Club 100, the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans. Published at 520 Kamoku Street, Honolulu HI 96826.

55TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION CELEBRATION UP-DATE: The Registration Fonns for the 55th have been mailed out. . Last year, Shigeru Inouye was the first member to send in his registration. Who will be the ftrst one this year? Notice that the Planning Committee has given lots of incentives for early registration and family group discounts. The Committee's goal is to have as many veterans and their families and friends as possible participate in the 55th. If you have any questions about the information or the forms, or if you have not received the forms in the mail yet, please call the Clubhouse right away. Take advantage of the "early registration discount" by responding before March 15th

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Doomo Artgato: The 55th Anniversary Reunion Celebration Committee says thank you to the following volunteers who came out early in the moming to collate, staple, fold, label, stamp, and sack all the information and registration forms: (in the order their names were received) Tommy Nishioka, Ralph Fukunaga, Tokuichi Hayashi, Ken Kaneko, Masaru Kadomoto, Chester Hada, Kiyoshi Uyeno, Hiromi Suehiro, Aki Nosaka, Marie Yoneshige, "Shichan" Irene Kawashima, Takeichi Onishi, Kaoru Yonezawa, Sadako Yonezawa, Isamu Inouye, Gladys Kawakami, Saburo Hasegawa, Warren Iwai, Arthur Komiyama, Bernard Akamine, Yutaka Inouye, Otomatsu Aoki, Alfred Arakaki, Toshimi Sodetani, Sophie Hatakenaka, Susumu Kunishige, Sally Inouye, Stanley Tanaka, Yoshikiyo Mugitani, Mits Furumoto, Ken Suehiro, Joe Muramatsu, Frances Okazaki, Kazuto Shimizu.

MAUl CHAPTER NEWS · :- '. By Tom Nagata

(The Editors would'like to offer sincerest apologies to Tom and the Maui Chapter for inadvertently not printing their December news. The news article was found filed away with the "pau" stack, and in hopes of trying to rectify matters, the Maui news, both December and January will be the first chapter news to be printed in this issue of the PPP)

December 14; 1996 Maui Chapter members held their annual Christmas' party on Thursday, December 13th at the Kahului Community Center. Both Sandra and Janice, daughters of the John Miyagawas, with the help of their families, did a terrific job of gift wrapping all of the bingo prizes in colorful Christmas paper, plus getting all of the beer and soft drinks in the coolers before the party. Clyde Iwami and his parents, MIM Toshio Iwami were in charge of the catered food for the party and they even cooked a special rice and red beans plus the usual white rice to go with the catered dishes. Everybody pitched in to carry the folding tables and chairs into the ,recessed central recreation circle. The ·program began with President Jack Gushiken calling the new officers to the front as follows: Stanley Izumigawa, President; Satoji Arizumi, Vice·Pres; Edward Nishihara, Secretary; Tom Nagata, Treasurer; Goichi Shirnanuki, Auditor; John Miyagawa, Director. The President next called the incoming president to address the audience. Following President lzumigawa's speech, Wataru Kaneshina was called to bless the food, and it,was ladies and children first at the well·laden buffet table. John Miyagawa with his ukulele, and Tom Yamada beside him led the audience in singing Christmas carols. Miyagawa also called out the names of the grandchildren for their presents and bags of candies and nuts. The rest of the evening was spent in playing bingo games with Bert Shiroma in charge, and he was ably assisted by his daughter and a niece. There were 22 members, 16 wives, 4 widows, 12 sons/daughters and 10 grandchildren present. Maui Chapter received a $50.00 check from the Mother Club to help pay for our Christmas party. Thank you!

Reminder to all members. When you receive next year's Maui Chapter schedule, be sure to mark your calendars.

January 8, 1997 Maui Chapter President Stanley lzumigawa conducted an officers and committee chairmen meeting at Sizzlers Restaurant on Monday, January 6, 1997. All of the chapter officers including Past president Jack Gushiken and Ben Takayesu, Mot.1ter's, Day Dinner Chairman, were present. The Maui County Veterans Council chaired by Club 100 , Maui Chapter, tins yearwill be responsible for the various veterans activities such as the Memorial bay Services in May, and the Veterans Day activities in November. The Social Program for the year will be the same as last year and as soon as Secretary Edward Nishihara has the dates confirmed, he will print and mail out the year's program. Goichi Shimanuki will serve as chairman of our September Memorial Service, same as in the years past, plus being auditor this year. '

Stanley Izumigawa is one of Maui Chapter's youngest members having volunteered for the 442nd

Regimental Combat Team in 1943, just after he had turned 18 years of age. He served in A Company from Anzio to the end of the war and was wounded in action, receiving 20 percent disability compensation after the war. He went to college after he was discharged and served as principal of the Wailuku Elementary School before he retired. His wife, Fujie, passed away in August, 1995. after a long illness. Daughters Joan of Honolulu and Jill Ross of Huelo, Maw, and one grandson are part of his immediate family. A close personal friend of his since high school days in Lahainaluna died in October of last year. Victor Isao Yamashita, his friend, served in Dog Company of the 100th Inf Bn. Another friend from A Company, AkiraShishido, died some time ago. He survived the grenade explosion that killed Sadao Munemori, Medal of Honor recipient, and came home to Paia, Maw. Stanley is an expert windsailor and spends his time at the Kanaha Beach Park, where many of the avid wind sailors sail daily in the strong trade winds ..

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BAKER CHAPTER NEWS by Bernard Akamine

22 members attended our Jamiary meeting~-it must be China's Bread Pudding. I had to bring home a piece for my wife to taste since I've been' writing about his bread pudding in every issue. this time it was better and more moist. Are we your guinea pigs, China? ... After the meeting, we watched the documentary about the 100/442 which was produced by Bunshun Video of Japan. B Company was well-represented by Jesse Hirata, Ken Kaneko and Sakae Takahashi. Other 100th members are Stanley Akita and Robert Sato. We're waiting to hear how we can buy a copy of this terrific video.

Many things happened this holiday season--first it was James Kawashima who grew younger accordmg to the newspaper article about his family clan's mochi pounding ritual. Then, Sonsei Nakamura's family was featured iria TV news item, honoring his mother who is 105 years old. Then, the sad parte-the passIng of Agnes Nakamoto, wife of Stan Nakamoto. Her funeral' was well-attended by our members. Our deepest sympathy goes to Stan and his family.

At our Christmas party, everyone was talking about the Okara Balls. I found out they were made by Ken Iha's wife. I was able to get her recipe: Prepared okara that's sold in the markets, add raw surumi, eggs, can of tuna, water chestnuts, grated carrots, chopped chives. Form into balls and deep fry. ~dd salt and pepper to taste. During the Christmas party, there was a young lady named Linda Kamihara. Everybody was wondering who she was. We found out she is Ken Iha's grand-daughter.

Ray Nosaka isform,ing a tour group to Southern Japan and Okinawa in November. The first informational meeting will be held on Sunday, February 9, 1997, at the Clubhouse Board Room, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Speaking of Ray, his daughter, Ann Kabasawa did more than double duty during the Christmas Party. Besides helping out With the program, games, pinata, prizes, etc., she also took lots of pictures. Shei arranged them very nicely into a photo album. Next time, you visit the Clubhouse, take at look ';\t it in the lobby. Somebody asked the Executive Secretary, who is the guy who looks like a "movie star"?

Baker Chapter will be having another family night this year. It will be on April 13, Sunday, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Games will be from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. with Dinner at 6 p.m. The cost is $5.00 per adult. Menu - beef curry, chicken stew, baked salmon. Bob Aoki says to bring garnish or dreSSing. Contributions of desf;erts, drinks, and tsukemono will be appreciated. Donations of game prizes will be appt~ciated, too. Son and daughter-in-law Denis and Karen Tanigawa and daughter and son-in-law Drusilla and Stanley Tanaka will be helping Bob Aoki with the games and prizes and cooking. More help is needed. Call Drusilla at the Clubhouse if you can help. Chairman Aoki will be taking the reservations by phone: 488-3395.

HA WAIl CHAPTER NEWS By James Maeda

Happy New Year for the Oriental year of the OX !

The problem and concern during the month of December, 1996 and early January for the people of Pacific Coast, Western States and Kauai, Oahu and Maui, was the weather, the water and snow. The loss of property damages were into the millions of dollars. The Island of Hawaii was spared this time. Kauai, Oahu and Maui had lots of damage from the heavy rainfall and flooding. ' The people living in Hilo have the fear of the lava flow from the volcano up on Mauna Loa and a tidal wave in the ocean some day.

Let us oldsters of World War II keep healthy for another ycar by eating proper food in moderation, drink plenty or water, exercise regularly, continue to work on your hobby, do some reading, go out and socialize, and don't become a couch mouse. Oh yes, you and your spouse be sure to visit your doctor 'every six months, and don't forget to take your annual trip (vacation) away from home.

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The Hawaii Chapter installation lunch will be held on Thursday, January 23rd at the Miwa Restaurant located at the Hilo Shopping Center, at 11 o'dock a.m. The cost will be $11.50 per person. Ladies 'are invited to join the fellowship. The officers for Hawaii for the year of 1997 are: President, Motoyoshi Tanaka; Vice-Pres., Toshimitsu Kondo; Secretary, Eugene Eguchii Treasurer, Roger Kawasaki; Auditor, Tarush Yamamotoi and Historian, Shigeru Ushijima. .

We are very grateful to have these men accept the responsibility and leadership keeping the organization going forward. Like all chapters of the l00th Inf. Bn, the healthy members are decreasing in number.

A new experience: Last summer this writer participated in a TV ad for the Mass TranSit Company, County of Hawaii (Bus) as a community service project. After several months of showing the ad during the evenings, they changed the station and time to the mornings. It seems that more people get to see the ad in the mornings before going to work. Many friends kid me by saying "I saw you this morning on TV" My reply to them is "please ride the bus­business is not too good" Maybe we should invite Harry from the Bank of Hawaii, Honolulu, to come down and help.

HEADQUARTERS CHAPTER NEWS By Ken Suehiro

Surprise, Surprise!! There were 13 members, plus one widow present for our January 13th

meeting. Our Prexy announced that Toshio Yoneyama will be our 1997 president-Toshio submitted to the pressure put on by Dr. Otagaki, Ed Ikuma and Judge Saruwatari. At least we have someone new. Next we'll work on Arthur Tamashiro to be our V.P. for 1997.

Changes to be made on your telephone listing: Hideo and Margaret Yamashita to 744 Kahoa Drive Kailua, Hi 96734 Telephone-unlisted number Gary K. & Edna Uchida 3511 Kepuhi Street Honolulu 96815 Telephone: 734-6705.

Tom Nosse is the first member on our chapter telephone listing. When I called him, he said he wanted to be called "Tiger Woods" because he was the "Ace of Aces" for this year's tournament. As he said II about time". I don't know how much he won, but he is sure a happy golfer.

Next on the listing is Fred Takahashi - he says he is okay except for minor ailments of lUs stomach. He sez he'll live longer-nothing serious. Next was Nancy Nakamura-same thing-IIno news is good news."But sh~ promised to be at the March 20th meeting. .

We are serious about having widows becoming active members by participating in our monthly meetings. We promise not to elect them as officers even if they want to be.

Someone at our last meeting came up with the suggestion that the last member of the 100th be awarded a good bottle of wine. I bought a good bottle of Turnbull wine from Leo and award it to the last 100th member here in Honolulu. If it is me, I'll sure enjoy drinking the good wine even if I am alone.

Margaret Higa says I talk too much,. but that's my nature. I want our friends to know how we are getting along and how our friends are faring.

Mike Takahashi's condition remains the same-he says he is coming along slowly and taking each day as it comes.

Keichi Kimura, slim tall guy who was a member of HQ CO, was a self taught artist who drew sketches of HQ members in Italy.' Ed Ikuma remembers him well as he was "sketched" by Keichi. Keichi passed away some years ago, and now his family would appreciate any information on art work done by Keichi. If any of you have any photos, drawings or copies of his work, please call Ed at 732-6884 and let him know. Keichi was not well-known while living, but his art work is known to the UH(Arts & Humanities) who want to honor him on

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March 19th.' Details to be announced by Ed Ikuma. If you knew' Keichi, please make every effort to join in the celebrati~n of, honoring him on March 19th and also to ~eet his fainily.

Please don't forget our next meeting which will be held in the lounge on February 17th at 9:30 a.m Let's give Toshio Yoneyama a rousing welcome as our new chapter president. LUNCH WILL BE SERVED!

DOG CHAPTER NEWS , By Helen Nikaido

HAPPY NEWYEAR!!Your officers for 1997 areas follows: President, Saburo Nishime; Vice­President, Richard "Doc" Hosaka; Secretary, Mary'Hamasaki; Treaslfrer. Conrad Tsukayama. Please support your officers as 'they so willingly volunteered to serve again this year.

Reminder: Dog Chapter dues are now payable - $10.00.

Sincere thanks and appreciation to the follOWing people for their monetary gifts to Dog Chapter: Marion Kneeland from Fond-du-Iac, sister-in-law Elizabeth Ann Hyde and family, Michael, Bryan, and Philip 'Albert of La Crosse, Wisconsin. John "Bolou Masaki has received two checks made payable to Dog Chapter in memory of his beloved wife, Eva who passed away on December 24th.

Doc & Mildred Hosaka were off to Las Vegas with his brother and wife on Wednesday, January 15th and returned home on January 20th. Mildred says this will be an R&R after the hectic holidays.

Robert Yoshioka was under the weather recently so I called to see how he was dojng. He says he came down with a cold and he sounded tired. Take care and get well soon, Robert.

Biffa Moriguchi's One Puka Puka 1997 Hokkaido Tour leaves on September 30 for Chitose, Hokkaid~ aIlg_~il1 include Asahikawa, Sounkyo Gorge, Rishiri Island, Rebun Island, Wakkanai, Otaru , Sapporo, Jozankei Gulch, Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, Jigoku dani, Noboribetsu, Lake Shikotsu, Chitose Salmon River and Tokyo. Date of return to Honolulu is October 14, 1997. Further details will be given later.

RURAL CHAPTER CHATTER By Ted M. Hamasu

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! MAY YOU ALL HAVE A VERY HEALTHY AND HAPPY 1997.

On the early morning of December 7~ 1996, my alarm went off at 5:30 a.m.. No, No, No, there was no attack on Pearl Harbor, only that my wife and I had to attend the Memorial Services being held at the Arizona Memorial. Why so early? Well;: that's what I asked our Prexy Stanley Akita when he asked me to represent Club 100 at this function. He replied, "You gotta be there by 7:05 a.m." so that's the reason my alarm went off at that untimely hour on Saturday morning. He explained further that there will be a '\-\'l'eath from the Club and all I have to do is drop a couple of flowers over the Arizona MemoriaL That's all. Well, it sounded simple enough, so I accepted the assignment.

We got on our way by 6:30 a.m. and when we arrived at the parking lot, it was filled so I parked in the lot in the back and headed'for the Memorial Bldg and looked around wondering where to go to find the way to the Memorial. I saw a naval officer directing visitors traffic, so I asked him the way to the Memorial Service. He pointed to a group of navy personnel sitting at a table to get my information. I went over and told them that I was representing the Club 100 and that I wanted to be on time for the service. A sailor looked up my name on a list and said that my seats at the service will be H-I and H-2 and that our transportation is about ready to leave. We hurriedly boarded the boat and found that it was packed, but luckily found some open seats in the fantail and squeezed in for the, short' ride. It was windy and cold and as we got on our ~ay, I could feel the salt spray kicked up by the propeller. Fortunately, we were mid ship and didn't catch the gusty wind froin the starboard. It was so strong that I had to hang on to my cap, or it would have joined the ships in the harbor. Glancing to my right, I saw that the bridge to Ford

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Island is coming along fast, for the pillars were almost half way to the isla.."ld. As we debarked and headed for the Memorial site, there were sailors, (men and women) standing at attention on both sides of the gangway, saluting the arrivals as we proceeded into the Memorial. We were told that the seats were lined alphabetically, so I had no difficulty locating our seats. Now, I had to look for the wreath that Stanley told me about and I headed forward to where many wreaths were placed in rows, and there I met Mr. Bob Katayama, representing 442nd ReT. He guided me to our wreath and for good meaSUIe, took my picture, as proof that my mission was being accomplished. I thanked Bob and returned to my seat to join my wife.

There were many organizations listed and each sent a Wreath for this service. The armed forces were represented by their top officers and wives, 'government officials and civilian dignitaries were also there, We were seated on the port side and were spared the gusting wind and salt spray which the people on the starbo,ard had to endure. As I glanced through the port side opening, I noticed a group of marines on a pier, preparing to fire a volley af the conclusion of the service.

The service began exactly at the time the first bomb was dropped on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. It started with the welc0rniI:tg address, followed by the invocation and a moment of silence in memory of the sailors killed on that day. After Admiral Clemens, Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet gave his address, the various organizations were called to drop the flowers from their wreaths into the water over the Memorial, It was very touching. As the process continued, I could see the blossoms' floating over the Arizona.

After the service as we were about to head back, a veteran came running out frpm the crowd and wanted to come on board, but seeing that the boat had already pulled away from the dock, he stopped. Some of the people cheered him and dared him to jump. Well, he didn't jump and then abruptly, our boat stopped and backed to the docks to let this person on board. The man

. was one of the original Pearl Harbor survivors. I presume, an alert officer must have noticed what was happening, and ordered the boat back to take this veteran on board.

It was an impressive commemorative service and I am proud to have had the opportunity to represent Oub 100 at this Memorial Service.

The next meeting of Rural Chapter will be on March 21, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. at Zippy's of Wahiawa ..

CHARLIE CHAPTER NEWS By Warren Iwai

.. Our first meeting for 1997 started with gusto with 15 members present. This year, the Vice­president instead of the president, will be preSiding over the meetings. Toshimi Sodetani, Vice­pesident, conducted the meeting smoothly and efficiently-like judges do. The new face among our officers is Hiromi Suehiro, Secretary. Hiromi was an early 442nd replacement to Co "C" and' was assigned to the third platoon. He worked in Japan for over 25 years so he was not a familiar face around the clubhouse until recent years. He is a very friendly and likeable guy with a strong voice, so when he reads the minutes even Jack Mizushima can hear and understand.

The members gave Jack Mizushima.a rousing applause for his family's fine work in making the Christmas party such a success: Also, a special thank you to Gary, the Chef.

Discussion was held. on the the 55th anniversary celebration to be held on June 20, 21 and 22nd•

The "Chapter night" which follows the anniversary luncheon banquet was the prime topic. At this date, with no data on the attendance, we could only discuss the possible format-teahouse party or a bull session at the clubhouse.

Kentop Nakasone.is one of our regulars at our meetings Last year he lost his voice to cancer. But he is back-he can talk again with the help of a little gadget which he places against his . throat. It is not like a human voice, but he can communicate. He says the next step is to implant a similar gadget in his throat, then he will be the old Kentop again. ,

TadashiUmamoto is another regular. He and his wife Takako just returned from Las Vegas. I saw Tad walking gingerly after the meeting with his cane-he may have made a good start for 1997.

Chick Miy~hiro will represent "C" Chapter in the Apartment and Clubhouse Committee. He is an old timer in this cominittee so he'll see thaUhings are done right.

Dr, Kanemi Kanazawa says he will be traveling to Egypt next month. I'll ask him to share with us some of his experiences upon his return.

Robert Takato made one of his rare appearances at this meeting. He is still. employed by the State of Hawaii so is able to attend our meetings if that day happens to be a holiday. We expect to see him again next month.

Our next meeting is on President's Day, February 17th. See you then.

LADIES CORNER: The "c" Chapter "Fujinkai" enjoyed a superb luncheon hosted and prepared by Fukuko Ishitani at her home in Kapahulu on Friday, January 17th. Ai Kawamoto and Marian Yamamoto assisted her in contacting the members. The "lu.c~y 12" included: Edith Ito, Alice Nakagawa, Hisako Miyashiro, Yukie Akita, Lillian Sodetani, ;Mazie Nakamura, Betty Iwai, Doris Kimura, Takako Umamoto and Lorraine Miyashiro. They tasted such treats as fresh fruit punch (prepared alaSaburo Ishitani), an array of pupus including fresh kazunoko from Japan, Prawns and fresh tako, etc, all prepared by the deft hands of gracious and talented Fukuko-san, and chanko nabe for the main course. Dessert consisted of cakes, cookies and layered jello made by Mazie, Ai, Hisako and Yukie. Their next gathering will pe in March. Doris Kimura and Takako Umamoto will be in charge.

KAUAI CHAPTER NEWS . By Tsugi Takemoto ,. ,.' . '\',

It was the usual thing. No one knows anything to write about and we just held a meeting on Sunday, the 19th, at Sizzlers. We did learn that Larry Sakoda had just returned from Honolulu on the 18th and is recuperating at home. When I talked to Larry, he said that he had an angioplasty (insertion of a balloon in his heart) done in Honolulu. We.wish him a speedy recovery.

Our 1/ gasa-gasa" lady, with so much energy that we all wish we had, Lillian Takiguchi, has been elected president of the Lihue Neighborhood Center for Senior Citizens for the year 1997. Shimoe Mukai is going to be the secretary.

When I was in Honolulu from December 12 to 17th accompanying the National President of the American Legion Auxiliary, we visited Camp Smith for briefings and learned all about how bones are identified. Each burial site is dug very-carefully so that no bones are lost. When we entered the Central Identification Laboratory, we saw rows and rows of tables with bonef:daid out as the anthropologists continue to look for matches. In another briefing we had, the map of the world indicating where bones were being found, and showed where three skeletons had been found in Germany. A team of workers will be going there. I would recommend that if anyone has the chance to take this tour in Camp Smith, you will find it very interesting and educational ..

Wally Takemoto brought grapefruit for all of the ladies, as he does annually, at the meeting.

DIS N OAT By Ray Nosaka

Wouldn't you men like to be of service, and at the same time, get some good outdoor exercise to help build back some muscles and tighten up the extra flab around the QPu???

Join Jerry Yamaki, Tokuji Ono, Shizuya Hayashi, Mits Furumoto, Hideshi Niimi, Kunio Fujimoto and Stanley Tanaka every Thursday morning from 8 a.m. to 1l:30 a.m. - even lunch

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will be provided! All you have to do is report for duty at the D.A.V, Keehi Lagoon and see Kunio Fujimoto.

The Baker Company Ukulele Class will resume its weekly practice sessions starting on Wednesday, February 5th• We have a request for a community service engagement next month soplease come out for the practice. Anyone, regardless of chapter, is invited to join us in these evenings of music and relaxation. Wednesday evenings - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The informational meeting of Nosaka's Kyushu/Okinawa tour will be held in the board room of the clubhouse on Sunday afternoon, February 9 at 1:00 p.m instead of the McCully Library as originally announced.

HEALTHWISE TIPS:

It is recommended by food experts that: Canned goods be stored no more than one year; .dried foods and pasta can be stored up to two years if kept in tightly closed containers and stored in a cool, dry place; store bought frozen vegetables can be stored in the freezer for up to eight months; fresh eggs in the refrigerator up to five weeks; ice cream no more thah two to four months in the freezer. Advice: Don't stock up just because some items are on sale and then eventually have to throw them out. Tip for bacon lovers-Cook bacon in a microwave overn at the' highest setting for 45 to 60 seconds. There will not be enough time for nitrates in bacon to be converted to cancer-causing nitrosamines. (Information taken from National Institute of Health publication)

ONE DAY AT A TIME Anonymous

There are two days in every week about which we should not worry. Two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension.

One of these days is yesterday with its mistakes and cares, faults and blunders, aches and pains. Yesterday has passed forever beyond our control. All the money in the world cannot undo a single act or erase a single word. Yesterday is gone.

The other day we should not worry' about is tomorrow with its possible adversities, burdens, large promise and poor performance. Tomorrow is also beyond our immediate control. Tomorrow's sun will rise either in splendor or behind a mask of clouds, but it will rise. Until it does we have no stake in tomorrow for it is yet unborn. When it is born, let us christen it with an act of love of our Creator, remembering that you can blame none but yourself if you stumble twice over the same stone.

This leaves only one day - today. Any man can fight the battle of just one day. It is only when you and I add the burdens of those two awful eternities-yesterday and tomorrow, that we break down. It is not the experience of today that drives men mad. It is· the remorse or bitterness for something which happened yesterday and the dread of what tomorrow may bring.

Let us live and pray therefore as if everything depended on today, then tomorrow will take care of itself.

SONS AND DAUGHTERS

MAHALOTO ... Kenneth Muroshige for his generous donation of $150 to the Sons and Daughters and $200 to the Oral History Project George Akita for $300.00 for Bishop Ara's Book Karleen Chinen for her donation of $25

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WELCOME ...... Karleen Chinen and Gayton Ito who recently joined Sons and Daughters

The joint fundraiser with the 442nd sons and daughters at Moiliili Community Center on January 11th was a big success. A big MAHALO to 100th SoI)S and Daughters: Barbara & Shayna Hanai, Vicki Ho, Ann Kabasawa, Kent Kuriyama,' Avrn & MaryAIUl Oshiro, Cecilee, Drusilla & Stan Tanaka, Kimberly, Sheila & Wade Tonaki, Wa.fren Yamamoto, 442nd Sons and Daughters: Dean Anzai, Guy & Stephanie Koga, Doreen Matsuda, Gail Nishimura, Carey & Stan aka, Alvin Yoshitomi. THANK YOU to all who came out and supported us.

100th Infantry Battalion's 55th Anniversary is coming up soon ... June 20-22nd~ We still need a lot of manpower and even better attendance from the sons and daughters. We also need help a few days before the anniversary celebration also. Please call Anh Kabasawa at 734-0841 if you can offer any help. You should have received your registration form in the mail, so please take the time to read the information.

This 55th Anniversary also marks the 5th Anniversary of the formation of the Sons and Daughters of the 100th Infantry Battalion. How many of you can honestly say that you have been active in some way? Time is running short for our fathers so let's show them how much we really care by taking some time out of your busy schedules to share in carrying on the legacy of our fathers., Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Sean Umal1'iOto, grandson of Tadashi Umamoto (C), wrote the following poem for his class at Moanalua High School where he is an 11th grader. He notes that it is a simile to chain links

Whispers of the Wind

Listen ... Do you hear the whispers of the wind?

They tell a tale of generations.

past and present. A tale of Japanese survivors

born to a foreign land A tale of link.s

in a growing chain of heritage.

We hear of a father,

so grand, born in the heart of Pele's homeland.

He, Tadashi Umamoto, A brave Warrior of the 442,

With a heart of steel. Yet, a simple wielder of life.

With a gift of morphing dirt into an array of beauty, life, and boundless color.

He sh3pes the second bond in the Umamoto Link ...

The second bond, a son, stubborn and fierce, fighter of his say,

and holder of the golden mop and 409. Once a Farrington "Governor", on the line

and cherished employee of the Gibson, But the wind has blown,

employee becomes employer of a force, The B&G condo cleaners.

This son, Gary Umamoto, molds his irown w111 to create "The Next Generation. '

I, Sean Umamoto, is that generation. An armored catcher of the balls on the base,

and a lover of numbers and signs. Unique in a line of hardworkers

who strives to become an engineer Not just another link in a chain.

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. FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

ABLE ... : ............................................. Saturday, February 22 ................. 8 a.m ................................ Lounge BAKER ............................................. Saturday, February 15 ................. I p.m ................................ Lounge CHARLIE ................................. : ....... Monday, February 17 .................. 10 a.m ...................... Board Room DOG .................................................. Saturday, February 15 ....... : ......... 8 a.m ................................ Lounge HQ ............... ;; ........... ' ......................... Monday, February 17 .................. 9:30 a.m ................... : ....... Lounge HA WAIl ........................ ; ................... Thursday, February 27 .................... AJA Veterans Memorial Hall MAUl ................................................ next meeting in Tuesday, March 4, 11 :00 a.m. at Sizzlers RURAL KAUAI BOARD ............... ·.~ ............................ Friday, February 14 ..................... 10 a.m ..................... Board Room S&D·BOARD ................................... Friday, February 21 ..................... 7 p.m ....................... Board Room GREEN THUMB .............................. Monday, February 3 .................... 10 a.m ...................... Turner Hall KARAOKE FUN NITE .................... Friday, February 21 ..................... 6 p.m ........................ Turner Han

CoUating for the March Issue will be on Thursday, February 27,8:30 a.m. Baker and Rural Chapters will be responsible for the manpower and refreshments.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING NEWS WILL BE ON TUESDAY, February 18, 1997

The Clubhouse Office will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents' Day.

Club 100 520 Kamoku Street Honolulu HI 96826-5120

FEBRUARY 1997 ISSUE

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