Cliff Yates and his latest carvings.
A new collection of wood
carvings by noted carver Cliff Yates is on display in the Gift Shop at Singer Castle on Dark Island in the 1000 Islands. Cliff and his wife NeNe have
spent their summers on Elm Tree Island in Chippewa Bay for the past fifty-nine
years. He is a self-taught woodcarver
who specializes in birds, fish and wildlife.
In 1997 after a serious stroke left Cliff partially paralyzed and unable
to use his left hand, he was unwilling
to give up carving. Cliff underwent extensive physical therapy and worked until
he was able to walk, talk and carve again.
The new collection shows how well he has succeeded in developing his
art.
---Jean Papke, Administrative Assistant, Singer Castle
