After months of planning byJoe, followed by months ofnegotiation and decisionmaking the day of the mergeris finally upon us, but first,let us take a look back atwhat brought us here.

Joe Podegracz was born inFontana, California, andraised in Apple Valley. Hehad a close group of friendsin high school, who decidedthey would make the most oftheir college years, although,for Joe, that was notnecessarily academic. Hefought the system for a few

California for the MetroGoldline project.

It was in Irwindale that thetwo met and began dating- and the rest is history.

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years, never wanting to playthe game by others’ rules, asper his nature. Eventually, hedecided getting a job in thereal-world would be more hisspeed, so he packed up thebooks, and in the fall of 2007he began working for ParsonsTransportation Group.

Sophia Peressini was born inthe small town of Missoula,Montana. Lived in Oregonthen raised in Las Vegas. Shewent to college determined tonot follow in her father'sfootsteps. A couple yearslater, after some frustrations

and gallivanting aroundEurope for a while, sherealized being an engineerwas her destiny. She got a jobwith Parsons TransportationGroup, finished her degree,and was sent to Irwindale,

What's to come...

PERESSINI - PODEGRACZ MERGER TODAY

................................................... MUSIC STARTS

................. EXCHANGE OF VOWS AND RINGS

.............................................................. THE KISS

............................................................ WE PARTY

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David, aka Dr. Berg startedout as El Presidente, wentwith the boys on a trip. Stayedaway from Portugal as Tedstarted to flip. Aitken was theambassador, couldn't find thecode. Built a wall of 30's butthat was the days of old.Couple letters added at theend of his name, paying offstudent loan debt is the game.Now he is kicking it in Vegaswith his friend Joe Poe,watching him get married iswhere he is glad to go.

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To our family and friends:Thank You.

It means the world to us tohave you here tonight.Thank you for being oursupport system, ourencouragement,

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EditorialGiving Thanks

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FeaturedContributors

OFFICIANTAnthony Peressini

PARENTS OF THEBRIDE

Dan PeressiniKristie Peressini

PARENTS OF THEGROOM

Mike PodegraczKate Podegracz

BRIDESMAIDSTaragon PeressiniStefani MartuscelloMelynda Chrapcynski

Ashley Gonzalez-Stephens

GROOMSMENBen PodegraczDaniel TedfordDavid BergDaniel Aitken

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our partners in crime, forloving us through the upsand downs in life, for beingour mentors, teachers, andfriends.

You have helped to make uswho we are and for that we

are forever grateful. So,please enjoy tonight and letit be our gift to you for allyou have done for us.

You are our favorite peoplein the world.We love you.

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Sister, young grasshopper, andstylist, Taragon enjoys piñacoladas and getting caught inthe rain while also breaking itdown on the dance floor. Herfavorite pastime and job ismaking people feel and lookbeautiful. She aspires to obtaina degree in early childhooddevelopment, astronomy, ornursing, while minoring inphotography with a focus inhiking. In the words of thewise one, Taylor Swift,Taragon is feeling 22.

No Beauty SchoolDropout Here

She Will Teach You AThing or Two

Sophia's close friend for 13years, Myndi enjoysrunning at the break of dawneveryday with her runningpartner Mochi. Myndi hasspent 7 years educating theyouth of the Clark CountySchool District. She andNick just welcomed theirnewest family member,Ninja, and are enjoyingraising him and Mochitogether.

A Leader Among Men

Are You Aitken... ForSome Bacon

What's up, Doc?

She Will Dance Her Wayinto Your Heart

Daniel Aitken enjoys ediblefood-like substances. Big fanof doing nothing. HKM HouseAttacks defender (See: Ted'sad). Once refused to fightPortugal. In danger offorgetting his first name.Holds the title of "Last personto live with unmarried Joe."Not a robot.

Ashley is Sophia's newlyfound sister from anothermister, momma of 2 leggedand 4 legged babies, thatloves to boogie down inMexico with her hubby. Theway to her heart is throughthe tummy, traveling, andlaughing.

Daniel Tedford is battle testedand has fought againsttyranny and radical factionsof angsty youth throughouthis life. His bravery wastested when he stood hisground and defended hishome in the HKM HouseAttacks. He escaped death inthe Paris park ambush of2004. And, possibly thegreatest test of all, he wasable to withstand living withJoe Podegracz on twoseparate occasions. He isbeloved by woman, admiredby at least 2-3 men, and hasgarnered respect from variousalumni associations andprofessional journalismsocieties. You can follow himon Twitter @dgtedford.

This One Hits it Out ofThe Park

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Brother of the groom, Ben,enjoys playing music andwatching it from a distancewith the masses. His two dogskeep him and fiancé, Natalie,plenty busy. But, if you can'tfind him at the local dog park,concert, or in the kitchen, he issure to be at Dodger Stadium.

Close cousin of the bride,mother, middle child andsister, Stefani, enjoys sweatingoff her booty in the gym andexploring the great outdoors ofColorado Springs. She lovesspending quality time with herson and cheering on theDenver Broncos duringfootball season.

Special RecognitionThank you to those thathave supported us andmade this day possible bygiving your time, money,sweat, and encouragement.This could not have cometogether so beautifullywithout you: Mama, Dad,Patty, Robert, Kate, Mike,Aunt Tawnia, Taragon,Becky, Cammie, Stef,Aunt Lori, Ashley, Myndi,and Natalie.

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DOWN1. Sophia's ______ will officiate

the ceremony.2. Sophia's last name.3. City the couple lives in.4. City in which Joe proposed.5. Are exchanged as a token of

the couple's vows.6. The couple loves to _______

the world together.

ACROSS7. Lady loved Joe

immediately, but it took______ some time.

8. Joe's last name.9. Month in which the

couple is to be married.10. Company the couple

worked for when they met.11. "You may now _____ the

bride."

Spot the DifferencesThere are FIVE (5) things that have beenchanged in the second photo below, can youfind them all?

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Grandma Mom loved herchildren and grandchildrenso immensely. Each of usheld a special place in herheart and she made sure weknew her love always.

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What to say about Connie,he was there when I wasbrought home, taught mehow to be a good man, findjoy in the small things thislife gives us, and I lovedhim immensely. Growingup on Canterbury, washingcars with Connie wasalways fun and some of myfavorite moments fromliving there. I wish he couldbe here today but I knowthat he will always be withme and help guide mydecisions as I take up newadventures with Sophia.

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I'm so thankful for all thewonderful times andmemories I have of myGrandma. I know howhappy and proud she wouldhave been to be heretonight. I will miss her bigsoft wet kisses.

We know you would behere today, if Heavenwasn't so far away.

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81°F 55 °FSunrise: 6:09amSunset: 4:37pm

The couple expects sunny days andbeautiful skies for the future.However, should rainy days andstorms darken the forecast theyshall weather the storm. After all,life is not about waiting for thestorm to pass, but learning to dancein the rain.

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