"Phil Westover is a man of standard size, rounded ears and deep voice. But he's a good part Christmas elf.
"Westover, a 70-year-old member of St. Peter Parish in Newberg, Oregon, spends joyful hours in his wood shop, building toy trucks. With features like tilting beds and payload straps, the breadbox-size vehicles go to disadvantaged children free of charge.
"This pandemic-tinged year seemed to fuel Westover's elfin energy. He made 23 rigs. A typical year sees just a half-dozen come down the tiny production line."
A recent Catholic News Service article profiled Mr. Westover and his ministry.
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