Sizing up an oak tree in an area park, local dad Barry Shay reported that a tree that thick must be pretty old. “Take a look at that diameter,” Shay commented, attempting unsuccessfully to engage his entire family in the observation. “If you sliced that baby open, well, I wouldn’t be surprised to find some 90-odd rings. Incredible.” At press time, Shay added that the bird that just flew by must be some sort of hawk.

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