Justin Jakubison Wins the 2007 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Cleveland Regional

Words: Al Arreguin
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The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® will be held Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mason Justin Jakubsion, with Pyramid Masonry, Broadview Heights, OH, is going to the National by winning the 2007 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Cleveland Regional hosted by QUIKRETE Cleveland, a SPEC MIX licensee for the Ohio area.

The Regional was held on August 25, at the Lake Revena, OH, facility of QUIKRETE Cleveland, and drew masons from the state and surrounding region. It was a big day for Pyramid Masonry, as Justin and his tender Damian Miller laid 567 brick to lead the pack. Aaron Cooke, also of Pyramid Masonry, Broadview Heights, OH, and his tender John Klump
won the TOP CRAFTSMAN award and 3rd place. The first place winner moves on to the Nationals held on January 23, at the 2008 World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas, Nevada.

SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500 Cleveland Regional Results:

1st Place
Mason: Justin Jakubsion
Tender: Damian Miller
Brick Count: 567
Company: Pyramid Masonry
Location: Broadview Heights, OH

Craftsmanship
Mason: Aaron Cooke
Tender: John Klump
Company: Pyramid Masonry
Location: Broadview Heights, OH

2nd Place
Mason: Dan Yoder
Tender: Tim Bates
Company: Yoder Masonry
Location: Cleveland, OH

3rd Place
Mason: Aaron Cooke
Tender: John Klump
Company: Pyramid Masonry
Location: Broadview Heights, OH
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