Josephine Gerdes of Auburn observed her 100th birthday by eating lunch at the Auburn Senior Center with family and friends in attendance.

Auburn Mayor Bob Engles (right) proclaimed May 10 as Josephine Gerdes Day in Auburn and presented her with a certificate in honor of her becoming a centenarian. Also pictured are (from left) Dianne Price and son Lee Gerdes of Scottsdale, Arizona, and son Bob Gerdes and wife Caroline Gerdes of Bloomington, Minnesota.