HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-11-25, Page 3Local wood whittler carves a reputation
By Paul Rudan
CLINTON - According to Lloyd Otterbein,
" it runs in the family." Otterbein calls
himself 'The Whittler'and he's been carving
wood for 40 years.
Mr. Otterbein began carving wood at age
28 and the only time he stopped was when he
and his wife Helen moved into an apart-
ment. He couldn't carve in the apartment,
so he began oil painting. Fortunately they
moved back into a house and Mr. Otterbein
returned to his first love - wood carving.
" My dad was a carver and so was my
dad's uncle, it ( wood carving) runs in the
family," he says. His sister who has been
blind for approximately 25 years also carves
and does ceramic work.
Mr. Otterbein loves to carve horses but his
best work so far is a three dimensional wood
engraving of The Last Supper. He began the
project in December 1986 and was finished
by the following Easter. He did such a good
job that his brother took it for his home in
Waterloo. This doesn't bother Mr. Otterbein
though and he says that he is going to carve
another Last Supper this winter for himself.
The process of wood carving is very time
consuming and Mr. Otterbein says ,
"There's no way you can make a living at
it."
He worked for the City of Kitchener for 35
years and is now retired. Wood carving has
always been, " just a hobby" for him. His
current project is a wood engraving of a
harness racer. The engraving is still not
complete and Mr. Otterbein has already
spent 40 hours working on it. The model he is
using for the racer is a black and white
photograph from a newspaper. He takes the
picture and then draws his own pattern
which he uses for the engraving.
The wood Mr. Otterbein uses is of the
highest quality. A small piece of cherry
wood is $40 and first growth bass wood is $20
per foot. All the wood he uses must be free of
knots , "otherwise you run into trouble."
When carving, Mr. Otterbein uses either a
set of chisels or if he is carving a horse he
uses his, " plain old jack-knife." After Mr.
Otterbein is finished a carving he either
sells it, keeps it or as his dad used to do, he
gives it away.
" I sell them (carvings) for what I think I
can get. I don't really care as long as I get
back what I paid for the wood. Carving gives
me something to do." Mr. Otterbein said.
He says that there are a lot of wood
carvers around the Huron County area but
most of them are bird carvers and their are
very few who carve like he does.
" I always thought that if someone was a
good drawer, then I think they could carve
but if you can't draw you can't carve." Mr.
Otterbein claims.
Mr. Otterbein has yet to pass his trade on.
Clinton resident Lloyd Otterbein alias 'The Whittler', chisels away at the wood for his
latest carving of a harness racer. (Paul Rudan photo)
He says that his grandson Jimmy, 20, has
the talent and that on his first attempt of
carving a horse he did well but he has not
yet developed a real interest. Mr. Otterbein
has also been asked why he doesn't teach his
trade but he says that he wouldn't like to got
into teaching.
For the meantime, he can be found in his
Queen Street garage - workshop, whittling,
"I'm always working on something," h
says.
Many activities held at Huronview
HURONVIEW - Anglican Communion
took place in the chapel here with a good at-
tendance. As well, an inspiring Remem-
brance Day service was held in the
auditorium.
Members of Ontario Street United Church
held a meeting which included a potluck
supper.
Roman Catholic Mass was observed with
Rev. John Pluta leading.
Several residents went in to Clinton to try
their luck at bowling this week.
Members of Knox Presbyterian Church,
Veteran
Goderich, met in the chapel for their mon-
thly meeting.
A Christmas shopping spree took place in
London with some of the residents going
along.
A London workshop was held and taking
part in this was Jane Ladd and Evelyn
Archer.
The November birthday party took place
in the auditorium with the Seaforth Seniors
in charge. There was an excellent program
and those taking part were: Elgin Nott and
euchre winners
CLINTON - On November 21, the veteran
and senior euchre card party was held with
first prize going to Comrade Ed Deeves and
Comrade Jack Smith who had a perfect day,
winning nine out of nine games.
Second prize winners went to four who
were tied. They were Mr. and Mrs. Alden
Crich, Dorothy Bezzo and Mrs. C. Edgar.
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The lone hand winners were Ken McKen-
zie and Barry Erwin. The next euchre party
will be held in January.
In the last veteran and senior euchre write
up there were a few mistakes. First prize
winners were Clark and Margaret Ball and
second prize winner was Dorothy Bezzo.
Coming to Huron County
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permits every 12 months and for them it's a
hassle.
"The prime interest of the investor is to
get a return on their investment and a nice
place to live." Mr. Bowden said.
In order to encourage these investors, the
federal and provincial governments have a
joint venture called the Irnmigrant En-
treprenurial Program. This program lets
desireable investors immigrate to Canada.
The provision is that they invest $250,000 and
have $250,000 as a back up.
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Gladys Van Egmond with their violin and
piano selections; Ethel Haste played a
medley of pieces on her mouth organ.
Margaret Lane played some numbers on the
piano and Mary McIver gave a reading. At
the close of the program, refreshments were
served.
The C and M set up shop in the auditorium
where they had tables of Christmas tree or-
naments, decorations, centerpieces and
many novelty ideas. There was a table of
toys for babies and young children. There
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There was a workshop taking place in
Elora which was well attended.
Huronview welcomes Daniel Herbert
MacAdam who comes from Clinton, Charlie
Brown from Clinton and Harvey Keyes from
Hensall.
Sympathy is extended to the families of
the late Emil Fischer and the late Margaret
Case.
WEEKLY WEATHER
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November 17 6 2 2 -3
18 5 0 5 -4
19 6 0 -1 -7
20 3 -4 -2 -5
21 -7 -13 1 -10
22 -4 -10 3 -5
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Rain 9 mm Snow 40 t'm Snow 10 cm
CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1987—Page 3
Two zoning changes made
GODERICH TOWNSHIP - At the council
meeting here on November 16, council pass-
ed two zoning applications.
Fred Dutont requested a zone change on
lot 39 -Con 1, from AG 1 (general
agriculture) to AG 4 (agriculture small
holdings) .
Ms. Donnelly and Ms. Wright requested a
zone change on lot 7 Plan 601, to legalize a
nonconforming side yard setback.
Council had no objections to the zone
changes. They then ammended two by-laws
in order to pass the zoning changes.
Reports
Garnet G. Wright presented his report on
municipal drain repairs and that the budget
allocations for 1987 were over spent. Several
of the drain repairs were re -scheduled for
1988.
David Grant illustrated to coucil the pro-
gress of the, , hydro lines through the
township and answered questions regarding
construction procedures.
Building Permits
Two building permits were requested: one
by Betty Bidwell, for a trailer and another
by John Macgow, for a mobile home.
Councillor Rodges moved, "That the per-
mits be approved but not issued until ap-
proval from the Huron County Health Unit is
received for septic tank installations."
Accounts
Council ordered that all accounts be paid.
The total was $167,567.84.
Minimul injuries to driver
An accident November 22, on County
Road 8 resulted in minimal injuries to Dina
Vanderwall, 40, of RR4 Clinton.
Ms. Vanderwall was driving north on
County Road 8 with Charles Merrill, 74, of
RR1 Clinton travelling behind. Ms.
Vanderwell began to slow in order to turn in-
to a private drive, when both vehicles were
overtaken by a third car, driven by Robert
Parker, 28, of Dorchester. Mr. Parker com-
pleted the manouver, when Mr. Merrill
struck Ms. Vanderwell from behind. The
collision sent Merrill's vehicle into a ditch
on the right side of the road.
The Goderich OPP say that charges are
pending.
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