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Michael Boll Wins the 2008 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 Chicago

Words: Peter Aamoth
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Winners of the 2008 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Chicago Regional.
The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Chicago Regional was a success, held on Friday, August 15 at PCI in Elburn, Illinois. There were great competitors, great weather and a good time celebrating the Masonry Trade and the men who support it.

There were 10 competitors from 8 companies representing Illinois and Indiana. Each competitor represented themselves, their families and the Masonry Trade well.

The quality of the walls was better than last year and the brick counts were still high. PCI looks forward to sponsoring the 1st Place and the Craftsmanship winners from our local BRICKLAYER 500 in the 2009 National SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® this January in Las Vegas at the World of Masonry.

A special “Thank You” goes out to our Judges and Sponsors who assisted in making this a successful event.

SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Chicago Regional Results:

1st Place

Mason: Michael Boll
Tender: Ken Huezinga
Company: Illinois Masonry

Craftsmanship

Mason: Bert Schneider
Tender: Paul Shiroras II
Company: Helander Masonry

2st Place

Mason: Bert Schneider
Tender: Paul Shiroras II
Company: Helander Masonry

3rd Place

Mason: Tim Boll
Tender: Nathan Gass
Company: T.J. Boll Masonry

Michael Boll and Bert Schneider will be representing Illinois in the National SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® at the World of Masonry in Las Vegas January 2009.
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