12 schools may7 2015 Jr. Salmon Auction Scheduled for May 21 Mark your calendars! On May 21 st the Vernonia Hands On Art Center, the local non-profit arts and heritage support group, presents the seventh annual Jr. Salmon Auction. A fundraiser for the Vernonia Schools arts program, the auction features the amazing salmon creations of Vernonia art students. The students are supplied with blank pressboard salmon on which to craft their own unique visions. In addition to salmon, students have worked their magic on small furniture items that will also be included in the auction. Beginning at 7:00 PM in the VHS Commons, the salmon will be auctioned off with a minimum starting bid of $10.00. Proceeds from the auction support Vernonia School Arts, Scholarships, and Hands On Art programs. Over $10,000 has been donated to the arts programs to date! The doors open at 6:30 PM. continued on page 13 VERNONIA VETERINARY CLINIC is pleased to welcome our new vet to our office! Jason Nicholas, DVM Dr. Jason Nicholas is the newest member of our staff at Vernonia Vet. Dr. Nicholas grew up in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and attended the Royal Veterinary College in London, England in 2004. He did an internship in New York and did a residency at Dove Lewis Animal Hospital in Portland. He also worked in a veterinary clinic in Pennsyl- vania. He started his own side business, Preventive Vet, which is focused solely on educating pet owners on how to keep their animals healthy and safe. “We raise aware- ness about common toxicities, pet proofing the house, and other things,” says Nicholas. In the clinic setting he says his strength is in medicines and general wellness care and that he enjoys educating clients. “It's a partnership and there's a lot of knowledge we can share,” says Nicholas. “A big role of vets is to impart education and awareness.” The VHS Forestry Team finished 4th in the State Competition. Winter Snow won Individual State Championships in Axe Throw and Tool Identification. Fire Hose Relay Team of Snow, Gaven Everett, Kole Titus, Justin Ragsdale and Jared Shaw also won the State Championship. Mon, Wed & Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 700 Weed Avenue, Vernonia 503-429-1612 MIKE PIHL LOGGING CO., INC Mariolino’s Pizza & Grill Free Estimates Specializing in Private Timber 503-429-1470 Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner Daily Specials We have ice cream! Cones-Shakes-Sundaes cell 503.789.1268 fax 503.429.0252 mplogging@frontier.com 1984 mist drive, po box 321 vernonia, or 97064 Serving Vernonia since 1970 721 Madison Avenue, Vernonia (503) 429-5018 Robin Murphy (503) 449-3591 www.CabinInVernonia.com Real Estate Broker Vernonia Realty & Insurance Center 953 Bridge Street Vernonia, OR 97064 Office: 503-429-6203 Cell: 503-367-3802 robinmurphy2@frontier.com Visit US today for all your financial needs! 503.429.7408 Josh, Juli, Teresa, Josh, Margy, Teresa, Davia Margy & Stepheny 905 Street 905 Bridge Bridge Street (503) (503) 429-6271 429-6271 59229 Nehalem Hwy. South www.spiralzsalon.com Grey Dawn Gallery Pottery - Custom Framing www.greydawngallery.com Featuring the finest in northwest art Creatures LLC Pets, Feeds, Supplies, Tack, U-Wash Facility, Childrens Toys, Gifts, Novelies & More... 503-429-PETS (7387) 998 Bridge Street Vernonia, OR 97064 Mon-Fri 10:00am-6:00pm Sat 10:00am-5:00pm Sun 12:00pm-4:00pm We saddle shoe. Do you? 879 Bridge St. (503) 429-2787 Jewelry - Glasswork $30/hour $250/full day $25/full kitchen Creatures@frontier.com Facebook: Creatures-pet-shop usbank.com Member FDIC Photography - Bronze Weddings & Receptions Birthdays/Anniversaries Baby/Bridal Showers Reunions/Retreats Meetings/Corporate Events 503-789-3835 Muffy’s 950 Bridge Street Vernonia, O8 97064 503.429.5050 or 866.524.5050 www.muffys.com World Headquarters Vernonia, Oregon