Program that honored the community centenarians as well as recognized Nikkei leaders. Centenarians honored included Stanley Ikeda, Mitsuo Kodama, Mike Shintaku, and the late Torako Akutagawa. Mike Bonin, current councilman of District 11, made the presentations to honor the community centenarians and leaders. Mary Misono, assistant in the District 11 office, who has managed the office for 57 years, also was honored.
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