Winners of SAKRETE’s Diamond Giveaway announced

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Sakrete gave away five diamond pendants as part of its online contest.
Sakrete is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2011 and to commemorate its diamond anniversary, the company gave away five diamond pendants as part of its online contest.

The diamond pendant winners are:
  • Sharon Lee, Bend, Oregon
  • Pam Clark, Phoenix, Arizona
  • Louise Chenelle, Montgomery, Alabama
  • Penny Kerita-Reupena, Kapolei, Hawaii
  • Brian Proctor, Franklin, Pennsylvania
“The winners are very excited to have won diamond pendants,” said Johnsie Beck, president — Sakrete of North America. “And we’re honored to share our significant anniversary with them.”

The contest ran through October 16 and featured 75 weekly prizes and five grand prize diamond pendants. In honor of the anniversary, contractors and DIYers can visit www.Sakrete75.com to check out fun historical facts, listen to classic radio jingles or view the archived photo gallery.
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