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Michael & Carolyn
Hopewell, NJ

Victoria Kafka

Tyler Jefferis-Bender

Elisabeth Peters

Katharine Bender
Family Near & Far

Lauren Bender
NY, NY& Paris, France

David & Courtney
Bender
Richmond, VA

Lola Shea

Noah Hudson

Ruth Bender
San Francisco, CA

Martin &
Rogie Rome
Princeton, NJ

Stephen Bender & Phyllis Davison
Princeton, NJ
Favorite Links
Caliente Restaurant in Richmond, VA
New Jersey
Scuba Diving Website and Forum
Mike's Dive Log
Hopewell Elementary School PTO forum
Chestnut Hill
College
Hopewell Valley Soccer Association
Hopewell Valley Softball and Baseball Association
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Breaking
News
September
1, 2008
Summer rolls to an End
With the
return of Victoria to Chestnut Hill college August 24th, the impending
return to school for Elisabeth and Tyler, and Katharine's excitement for the
start of kindergarten the summer is officially over for the Bender kids.
Victoria spent the summer working 48 hours a week between the Nassau Inn and
the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office in their Juvenile Section; Tyler spent
a month at Camp Cayuga and a week in Ocean City; Elisabeth spent a week
camping and two weeks in the Outer Banks with her dad; and Kitty stayed
local with a week of vacation bible school at St. James.
Bedtimes for the younger two are back to 7:30PM and the backpacks are full
of supplies for the coming year.
Mike and Carolyn are holding on to their hats until things settle down
around Christmas time.
August 16,
2008
Katharine Turns 5!
On August 16 Katharine and many of her kindergarten friends celebrated her
fifth birthday in style with a Candy Land theme and Marco the Magician.
It was all hands on deck as forty Hopewell kindergarteners made their way
through the ten Candy Land destinations and then sat for a little magic.
The afternoon ended with all of the kids enjoying the candy table at the end
of the path.

August 10, 2008 Virginia Meets NJ
Up for the nuptials, Dave, Courtney, Lola and Hudson enjoyed an afternoon
full of fun with Kat, Ty and Tori as the kids had a chance to hang out and
play.
August 9,
2008

Stephen & Phyllis Get Married!
After over 20
years of bliss, Stephen and Phyllis tied the knot courtesy of Deputy Mayor
Bernie Miller in front of family and friends. The marriage was honored
by a celebration at Chambers Walk restaurant.
On Sunday, Dr. & Mrs. Bender continued the celebration as they hosted an
open house for friends and family to wish them well.

July 30, 2008 - New Chicks at the Bender House
With the departure of a long-time neighbor, the Bender family inherited a
Ritz-Carlton chicken coop along with six hens.
It was only a matter of days before two chicks appeared courtesy of another
family who found them after they had been abandoned in the local cemetery.
June 18,
2008
School ends for Hopewell.
Tyler finishes his first year
at high school, Lizzie finishes 3rd grade, and Kat is gearing up for
Kindergarten. Victoria finished her freshman year at Chestnut Hill
College, and is working two jobs during her summer vacation.

June 15, 2008
The Benders Celebrate Father's Day
It was a great day as Kat, Tori, and Tyler celebrated Father's Day with
Michael. They made him king for the day and presented him with a
selection of all of his favorite things.

May
28, 2008
Katharine graduates from St. James Nursery School
On Wednesday, May 28th
at 10AM, Katharine will participate in her school's final concert of the
year, then take part in the 4 year old graduation ceremony.
Immediately following, there will be a small reception held by Mike and
Carolyn at the family home. All are welcome.

May 25, 2008 - Memorial Day in Wildwood Crest
It was a beautiful weekend as the family hit the beach and boardwalk for a
little sun and relaxation before the beginning of summer.
May
15, 2007
Victoria completes her freshman year at Chestnut Hill
On May 15, with her
last exam behind her, Mike and Carolyn packed up Victoria and brought her
home for the summer. This summer Victoria will return to working at
Talbot's Petites part-time while working for the Mercer County Prosecutor's
Officer as an intern in the Sex Crimes Unit.
April 11,
2008
Stephen and Phyllis Set Day for Wedding
Phyllis announced
this week that their wedding will be held on August 9th with a full open
house to celebrate August 10th. It looks like the Bender kids will be
coming in from all points to celebrate this long-awaited event!
March 7, 2008
Mike, Carolyn and Victoria Join The Hopewell Fire Department - Hopewell, NJ.
Mike joins as a
driver and pump operator, while Charlie and Victoria join the social committee. Tyler is
still a year too young to join as a cadet.
March 5,
2008
Mike Tackles Tech Diving Course This Spring to Prepare for the '08 Scuba
Diving Season - Hopewell, NJ
Mike has registered
for the Technical Diving course offered by the Scuba Connection of
Hillsborough, NJ. Mike, an accomplished Divemaster and frequent east
coast and Caribbean wreck detective, is looking forward to this three day
course to expand his knowledge. Reluctantly his wife shook her head
when he discussed this class with the understanding this class was NOT a
precursor to advanced tech diving which would allow him to dive wrecks that
have claimed many lives in the past (like the Andrea Doria). We wish
him well on his dive adventures and his ability to bring home the seafood!
March 5,
2008
Elisabeth registers to play AA Softball and Division II Soccer this Spring -
Hopewell NJ -
Liz will be
playing softball for the second consecutive year and soccer for the fourth
consecutive year starting this April. Check the website links and come
see her play!
March 3, 2008
Courtney, David and Lola Welcome
Noah Hudson Bender-
Richmond, VA - Dave
and Courtney Bender along with big sister, Lola Shea, welcomed Noah Hudson
Bender at 9:14PM on Monday night at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond.
Noah came into the world at a whopping 8lbs. 15 ozs. and 21-1/4 inches long!
Mommy and baby are all doing well and came home Wednesday morning to settle
in for many sleepless nights.
February 26,
2008
Mike Makes Acting Sergeant
Princeton, NJ - On
Tuesday, Det. Mike Bender was assigned to the patrol division as an Acting
Sergeant.
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Upcoming
Events
August 31 - Lola Bender's
Birthday September
20th - Martin & Rogie's 16th Anniversary
September 25 - Tyler 15th
Birthday November 13
- Linda Ryan's Birthday
November 29 - Ruth's 42nd
Birthday November 30
- Mike & Carolyn's 6th Anniversary
December 20 - Courtney's
Birthday
2009
January 4 - Victoria's
Birthday January 17
- Steve's Birthday
February 21 - Rogie's Birthday
March 14 - Florence's 89th
Birthday March 20 -
Elisabeth's Birthday April 11 -
Mike's 44th Birthday
April 12 -
Watson Czerwinski's 88th Birthday
May 24 - Lauren Bender's
Birthday
June 19 - Jennifer Jefferis'
Birthday June 20 -
Martin's Birthday
August 5 - Dave's Birthday
August 9 - Steve and Phyllis'
wedding August 15 -
Katharine's Birthday
August 25 - Victoria's
Move-In Day at college
August 28 - Carolyn's
Birthday August 31 -
Florence & Watson's 68th Wedding anniversary |