December Gallery

This quilt, constructed by Linda Nelson, is one of many items available in the 4-H fundraising auction. Story on Page 6. Courtesy photo.

That Bob Saari is always looking for an excuse to climb a tree. Last time an Eagle photographer caught up with him he was limbing and falling trees at a cliffside property in eastern Wahkiakum County. On Monday, he rose early to rescue a three-year-old orange tabby cat named Tom from his five day retreat in a tall Cathlamet fir tree. Saari was happy to go up, and a hungry and thirsty Tom was happy to come down. Tom was about 50 feet up, Saari said, and no, this wasn't his first rescue. Photo courtesy of Trish Rafferty.

A male Anna's Hummingbird showed off its iridescent colors in a visit to Puget Island last week. Photo courtesy of Sarah Lawrence.

Fine glassware by Theresa Videan is one of many crafts to be seen at Redmen Hall. See Skamokawa News on Page 4. Photo by Kay Chamberlain.

Some climate. A rhododendron blooms to start December. Photo by Rick Nelson.