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Region 3 Apprentices Compete in Pittsburgh
The Region 3 apprentice contest was held in May at Local 9 Pennsylvania’s new training facility in Pittsburgh. Apprentices from across the Mid-Atlantic States participated in the contest.

Angel Ramirez (left) of Local 1 MD/VA/DC with Local 9 PA President, David Donkin, Jr. (center) and Local 9 Apprentice Coordinator Ed frieze took top honors in the contest's marble competion.	Josh Bossart of Local 9 PA placed First in the contest's brick competition.
From left: Region 3 Apprentice Contest participants Michael Petrilli, Local 9 PA; TIm Cushey, Local 9 PA; Edwin Morales, Local 1 PA; Darryl McNeil, Local 1 MD/VA/DC; Joe Nicoletto, Local 1 PA; Thomas Whiteford, Local 9 PA; Angel Ramirez, Local 1 MD/VA/DC; Chris Benz, Local 1 PA; Mike Clendening, Local 1 MD/VA/DC; Jeff Suchy, Local 9 PA; and Scott Teagarden, Local 9 PA (kneeling).	MIke Griggle of Local 9 PA placed First for Tile.
Local 1 MD/VA/DC apprentice Darryl McNeil placed Second in the competition's brick division.	Mike Petrelli of Local 9 PA took First place in the Stone competition.
Local 9 PA apprentice Tom Whiteford took Third place in the Brick competition.	Local 9 PA apprentice Tim Cushey placed Second in the Stone competition.

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