HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-04-23, Page 2Howard and Joan Bernard (nee
Triebner) celebrated their 50th
anniversary over the weekend at the
Brussels Legion.
Guests attended from British
Columbia, St. Catherines, Guelph,
Exeter, Walkerton, London, Port
Albert, Kippen, Seaforth, Goderich,
Clinton, Wingham and Brussels.
One special guest was the flowergirl,
Gayle Pepper from Kippen.
There were also greetings re-
ceived from New York and
Massachusetts.
The event was made even more
special by a surprise visit from
Joan’s sister from Fort St. John,
British Columbia, Brenda Hickson
and her fiancé Larry Fitchett. Also in
attendance was a nephew from
Wawa as well as former work friends
from Walkerton and Cargill.
The couple met on a blind date in
1956 and were married three years
later on April 25, 1959. The couple
was married at the bride’s parents’
house at RR3 Kippen by Rev.
Sydney Davison from the Brucefield
United Church.
The bride was the daughter of
David and Ruby Triebner and the
groom was the son of Earl and Annie
Bernard of RR4 Brussels.
Attendants were Marion Triebner
and Tom Bernard as well as Brenda
Triebner and Gayle Henderson.
The couple honeymooned in
Kincardine, then resided in Brussels.
Howard went into the plumbing,
heating and fuel business, which
ended up lasting for 23 years. Joan
was a bookkeeper as well as a
homemaker over the years. Joan also
operated the Ministry of
Transportation licence office. The
couple retired in 2003 and 2006
respectively.
The Bernards had four children,
Gwen Doherty, Mary Ann Bernard,
Dianne Diehl and Cindy Kikkert.
They also have 18 grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren, Nolan
Riehl and Vivian Fisher.
The couple has been involved with
the Brussels United Church since
1959. Joan is a member of the
Rebekah Lodge and Howard was a
former Brussels fire chief as well as
being a member of the Electric
Service League.
PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009.
Thank you and thank you
volunteer. This is recognized as
Volunteer Week and this is your
invitation to do something nice for
yourself. You are so nice to the rest
of us that you deserve your private
time this week.
Our community is so blessed by
the many people who give their time
and talents to worthy causes. Theworld as we know it would just slipaway. No sports coaches, no choirs,no library assistance, no food bank,no blood service, no visitors, nobazaars or bake sales, no churches orservice clubs. Oh what an awfulthought.These are only part of thevolunteers who affect us and it’s
very important that we give them
credit for improving our way of life.
If you haven’t volunteered ever,
get at it. Take a look at our
community and think what would be
happening if our many volunteers
just stopped.
So share the work and the joy as
you choose the organization that
best suits your interest and then next
year you can smile and be
recognized as one of our veryvaluable volunteers.A grand time was had by all at theMaitland Conservation Foundationdinner last Friday. Tree limbs ascentrepieces set the tone for thisconservation fundraiser. Okay theywere a little more than tree limbs. Aset of three small logs, in variouslengths stood on their ends, tied
together with raffia and held
candles. As you imagine, they
looked much better than the
explanation.
Beth Earl and crew fed us well, as
always, and RBC Dominion
Securities donated very excellent
desserts.
Besides having a good meal and
meeting old friends the purpose of
the evening is to raise funds for the
Foundation. The staff and volunteers
always gather in such a variety of
items, the wandering and bidding is
what makes this evening so muchfun.So thanks again to all who keepthe health of the Maitland and theFoundation as a priority, well done.Always the trooper, Howard gotup from his sick bed to make hisdaughters happy. Joan and HowardBernard celebrated their 50thwedding anniversary with family
and friends at the Legion on
Saturday. The Bernard girls have
taught Howard well over the years
and so he applied his usual grin and
the party began. Daughters Gwen,
Mary Ann, Dianne and Cindy were
pleased that so many others were
able to celebrate the love and lessons
of 50 years their parents have been a
couple.
The weather continues to be an
ever-changing topic of conversation.
Isn’t Mother Nature a hoot?
Bye now, Betty G.W.
Majestic Women’s Institute met
Wednesday, April 8 at Brussels
Library, for the annual meeting and
potluck lunch. Nine members and
nine guests attended.
President Yvonne Knight thanked
the guests for their help with the
quilt made for the library fundraiser.
Set up and clean up were arranged
for the casserole supper to be held
Thursday, April 23.
Donations will be made to Erland
Lee and Adelaide Hoodless Home
for upkeep, the Grey 4-H Club, and
to Coins of Friendship.
The UFO meeting was held April
7 at Edna McLellan’s home. Seven
attended. The next UFO meeting is
at Leona Armstrong’s home.
Quilt tickets will be drawn June 6.
The next meeting is mystery tour
on May 13. Members are to meet in
front of the Library at noon.
In times of economic stress, it is
good to remember that the important
things in life do not come with a
price tag attached: friendship,
family, fun and faith.
In a recent conversation about this,
a group of families from Brussels
Mennonite Fellowship decided to
host a Spaghetti Free-For-All on
Saturday, April 25 with supper
served between 5 and 6:30 p.m. in
the church gym.
This is not an attempt to stimulate
the economy (although food will be
purchased locally) but simply to
gather for the joy of a shared meal,
said Pastor Brent Kipfer.
“All are welcome and approved
for the zero down, zero per cent
financing, no payment plan, said
Pastor Kipfer. “Although we plan to
have some board games set up for
any who wish to stay, people are free
to come and go as they wish.”
Transportation is available for
anyone who needs a ride. Phone
519-887-6388 to arrange for one.
BMF hosts free-for-all dinner
Congrats
It has been 50 years of happily-married life for Howard and
Joan Bernard, who celebrated their anniversary over the
weekend at the Brussels Legion. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
18 attend Majestic potluck
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Sunday, May 10 from 4:30 - 6:30
at the Brussels Legion
Dinner
Buffet
Featuring turkey, roast beef, ham, salads, dessert and more
Adults $15.00, Children 12 and under $7.00, pre-school free
Reservations preferred but not required
Call 519-887-6562 and leave message or 519-887-6570
Fish Fry
at the Brussels Legion
on Saturday, April 25
from 4-7 pm
Proceeds to Grade 8 Graduation
Adults $12.00 and children under 12 are $6.00
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
By BettyGraberWatsonCall 887-6236887-9231A NOTE FROM BETTY
Bernards wed 50 years