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How'd They Do That: The Iconic Cape Cod Topiary

The shrubbery that spells out "Cape Cod" at the Bourne Bridge Rotary has become an iconic landmark for many residents and visitors.  WCAI's Dan Tritle reports on its history, and finds that the people who maintain the unique landscaping are proud of their work.

Host and producer Dan Tritle has wanted to be on the radio since he was five years old. A washashore from the Pacific Northwest, he's been at the job since May 2000, shortly after the station went on the air. He's a veteran of the Associated Press Radio Network and NPR, and has reported for several commercial and public radio stations. Dan also is a former staff member of the Washington State House of Representatives. As often as possible he bicycles into work on the Shining Sea Bike Path. Dan is seen frequently on stage at the Woods Hole Theater Company, Barnstable Comedy Club, Cotuit Center for the Arts and the Cape Cod Theater Project. A self-proclaimed nerd, he listens to obscure movie and TV soundtracks. Favorite movies: The Wizard of Oz and Forbidden Planet.