| George and Heidi Bender's 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration Saturday, August 14, 2010 |
| Mom and Dad were married on July 2, 1960. We will celebrate their 50 years of marriage with a grand get together of family and friends in the Bender's backyard on August 14th. Ernie will be cooking the pig to be ready around 3 o'clock. Folks are invited to come anytime to stay all day or to just stop in to share their congratulations. (Please remember to let Laura know if you are planning to join us.) EMAIL NOW! |

| This picture was taken by Karl Joyce in August 2009 when we didn't think Amy would be in from Idaho for Mom and Dad's 50th in 2010. |
| Check out the Shutterfly site for folks to post photos and take part in discussions. Benders50years.shutterfly,com Thanks to Aunt Trudy for adding photos! |
| THERE WILL BE A DUNK TANK FOR THOSE WHO WISH A QIUICK "DIP" TO COOL OFF...AND THOSE WHO WISH TO HELP OTHERS COOL OFF. |

| ***PLEASE NO GIFTS!*** But we would like your "PRESENCE"! We'll have a book for you to sign and share congratulations and memories. fine print ***anyone bringing a gift may be required to take the junk Mom and Dad are piling up in preparation for the party! |