They were welcomed by a delegation from the college of mayor and aldermen and a representation from the seniors' council. Congratulations were extended to the attending couples.
Honored for their 50 years of marriage were: Adrien Neyt and Godelieve Tresonie, Dirk Himschoot and Nadine Van De Gejuchte, Oswald de Volder and Isabella Westerlinck, Pierre Vogels and Myriam Verhasselt, and Johannes Kloet and Georgette De Vos.
The couples celebrating 60 years of marriage were: Roger Stuyvaert and Rita Van Haverbeke, Carlos Thysebaert and Emma de Jonge, Augusto Scandiuzzi and Lucrèce Haerens, and Franklin Martens and Jeannine Van Waes.
