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A Note of Gratitude

The 2013 Valley Regional Safe Grad Committee members would like to express sincere gratitude to the local businesses listed below, as well as to the families and civic organizations that helped to create a successful and a memorable event for the graduating class of 2013.

Adams IGA of Deep River, All Waste, Atwood Auto Appearance, Bell Power Systems, Blast-All, Bogaert Construction Company, Celebrations Of Deep River, Centerbrook Architects, Chester Marina, Chester Veterinary Clinic, Child and Adult Orthodontics, Colonial Market/IGA, Deep River Market, Deep River Pizza, Essex Community Fund, Essex Hardware Company, Essex Printing, Essex Savings Bank, First Student Bus Company, Francine Corniglia, CPA, Gabrielle's Restaurant, Howard Tunick, DDS, Ivoryton Playhouse, Margo's Beauty Center, Mather & Pitts Insurance, Nathan Jacobson & Associates, Naturally Green, New Britain Rock Cats Baseball, PCI Medical, Peter Pool, DMD, Quarry Ridge Golf Club, Savvy Optics Corporation, Spa of Essex, The Ferrucci Company, The Griswold Inn, The Lee Company, Tri-Town Youth Services, USA Kempo Academy, Valley Railroad Company, Valley Regional High School administration and staff, Whelen Engineering Company, and Wildwood Pediatrics.

Project Graduation is a safe, all-night post-graduation celebration which began in 1979 in Maine as a result of the death of seven individuals who lost their lives throughout the commencement season. The event has spread to all 50, states providing safe and fun-filled post-graduation activities that last all night in a drug- and alcohol-free environment.

The Safe Grad Event, sponsored by Tri-Town Youth Services located in Deep River, is planned, organized, and financed by parents, civic groups, and local businesses.

Karen BurzinSafe Grad Committee Member