just two days before his 84th birthday.

Seven Queen Candidates Introduced; Festival Embraces Theme of GratitudeBy TOMOKO NAGAIRAFU STAFF WRITERThe 83rd Nisei Week Festival officially started on July 13 with an opening ceremony held at the Japanese American National Museums Daniel K.Members of the Bando troupe will lead the parade dance procession.

Casey Mariko Kuramoto and Megan Ayumi Miyamoto.culminating with the Ondo Public Street Dancing and Closing Ceremony.who returns as festival chair for the second time since 2008.

Tickets are available through the Nisei Week website: English: www.The Pioneer Spirit Award Luncheon will be held at 11 a

The Pioneer Spirit Award Luncheon will be held at 11 a.

The Grand Parade will feature proud marchers from various community organizationsI really want everyone to know how much I appreciated all the kind comments I received for my writing.

hardly as frail as one might assume for a centenarian.but that smile is as disarming as ever.

She worked three days a week at the office.She came of age during World War II.