STORM: Here's the rainbow

The Nov. 17 windstorm downed our sumac tree on 4th Street. As we waited for a tree service to remove the tree from part of our driveway, a pleasant gentleman walking on our street spotted the downed tree and asked if he could have some of the wood. He explained his interest in woodworking, and especially liked working with staghorn sumac for the beautiful golden-green color and unique grain of the wood.

Keith Knight is truly a talented, generous gentleman. On Christmas Day, Mr. Knight showed up at our door with a beautiful bowl he had carved from our tree. Several weeks later he delivered a unique clock, also made from part of our tree. Then in February after calling him to offer the remaining stump, he gave us another stunning bowl, retrieved the stump, and visited with us over coffee.

I have no doubt that Mr. Knight will carve many other beautiful objects from not only our tree, but from other trees as well. Thank you, Keith Knight!

PEGGY LEMBECK

Coeur d’Alene