Article By Mary Niederberger, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Bernie Queneau, a longtime volunteer at the Mt. Lebanon Library, celebrates his 99th birthday at the library. It's believed that one of the keys to a long, healthy life is staying active. Bernie Queneau of Mt. Lebanon subscribes to that theory.
At age 99, he is a regular volunteer in The Book Cellar of the Mt. Lebanon Public Library, where last week his 99th birthday was celebrated with a reception and cake. The celebration came about a week after his birthday of July 13. A conscientious volunteer, Mr. Queneau kept checking his watch during the birthday celebration and interviews by reporters, noting that he was away too long from his post as the cashier at the library bookstore, called the Book Cellar. "I'm supposed to be out front," Mr. Queneau explained, not wanting to appear to be a slacker.
Cynthia Richey, library director, said Mr. Queneau was a perfect fit for the volunteer job at the library because he is so well read and knowledgeable. "He has so much spirit and is so smart. The intellectual capacity that he as is a benefit to the community because he can discuss so many topics and current affairs," Mrs. Richey said.
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