3 more lamentable passings of artists

NEWS ITEM Jeanne-Claude, 74, was the collaborator of conceptual artist Christo on wrapped islands, buildings, forests, NYC's "Gates" and the "Umbrellas" north of L.A. and in Japan.

• • • Daniel Rowen -- Modernist architect, 56.

• • • Irving Kriesberg -- Abstract impressionist painter, 90.

• • • Robert Cameron -- Aerial photographer, 98.

3 more things about trees

NEWS ITEM Man builds tree houses, that is, houses out of whole trees.

• • • David Sibley -- who redefined the bird identification book, turns to trees.

• • • Calaveras Big Tree State Park -- skyscraper tall, older than Carthage, northeast of Stockton.

• • • Arbor Day Foundation -- join and get 10 free trees.