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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1963
Page
9
A sunbathing bench adds individuality to pool decks by lifting sunbathers off hot concrete. Build with Douglas fir or western red cedar on a frame of 2 by 4s, spaced 2 by 4s for slats, and include a horizontal backrest. Use 4 by 4 cedar posts for support to ensure privacy and durability.
Nicholas M. DiSantis, ex foreman at Excelsior Printing, has formed Quality Printing Co. in Pittsfield at 308 East St, expanding to offset printing with four color separations and in-house photography. He bought the Great Barrington shop, moved equipment here, and runs a family operation with his wife and two daughters assisting.
Reader asks how to fix cracks after two years in a home with concrete walls floor and driveway. House Doctor advises removing badly cracked areas, preparing edges, mixing repair concrete with sand cement and water, dampening surrounding surfaces, tamping and troweling to finish, and keeping patch moist as it cures. Also references bird watching book by Walter E Schutz and details on patching small areas with standard concrete mix.
Tree rings reveal past climate patterns by showing growth years. Scientists study outdoor growth, droughts, and rains to infer conditions, with wide rings indicating strong years and narrow ones drought. Some historic trees reach thousands of years old, serving as living climate records.
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