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Whittles live in a lovely house on a
hill in the trees south of Forest Grove. They have a view to die for.
They truck farm several acres of fertile land raising a large variety of
vegetables and some fruit. Their goal is to take their produce to the
Farmer’s Market and also have a stand at their home. This represents a
tremendous amount of work.
Phil has been a construction and
design landscaper for thirty years. This work goes beyond yard
maintenance. It is the designing and creating of beautiful yards.
Originally the family lived at Colton, Oregon but they needed a place
that was closer to work and family. They moved here Oct. 1, 2002.
Kay works part time in Social
Services and does projects for “Up and Out.” Originally, she worked
full time for several years during a time when there was great upheaval
in the political and social changes concerning the housing and care of
the handicapped. Picking and choosing her work now is much more
pleasant.
Whittles have always been church
affiliated. Kay was raised in the Lutheran Church and now they have
chosen Mt. Olive as their church home and enjoy our traditional service.
Farming is Phil and Kay’s passion
but other interests include Phil’s hobby, when he can find the time, to
play the piano. He enjoys classical music.
Kay was a weaver in the past and
hopes to get back to it when time allows. The family also enjoys
traveling.
But first things first. Their
daughter Lilly is home schooled and in the third grade. She also has
two goats and will be in a 4-H Club this year. However, she has to wait
until fourth grade to be able to actually show her animals at the fair.
Lilly is also learning to play golf, a hobby her Mother may join her in,
and she is raising a few pumpkins to sell in the fall.
Whittles love their farm and Mt.
Olive. We are very blessed and happy that they chose us. |
