Mel Vincent's Christmas Cards

Born in Nampa, Idaho 1925. Graduated from Nampa High School 1943. US Navy Air Corps'43-'46. Minneapolis School Of Art '47. Furniture illustrator Boutells Furniture, Minneapolis '47-'52. Free lance art/photo studio Minneapolis '52-'61. Art Director Breuner's Furniture, Sacramento '61-'62. Advertising/Art Director Rubenstein's Furniture, Eugene '62-'88. Free lance art/photo studio Eugene, '88 to present.

Two Lane County Fair Purchase Awards, three Watercolor Society Of Oregon Best Of Show Awards, Exhibits include: University of Oregon Art Museum Focus Gallery, Maude Kerns Art Center, Crossroads Art Center, Baker City Oregon, Oregon College Of Education, McMinnville Public Library, Eugene Public Library, Nampa Idaho Public library, Portland Art Museum Rental Sales.

Christmas Card 5" x 7" card with matching envelopes, cards are reproductions of original paintings by Mel Vincent.

Mel Vincent is a Local Artist based out of Eugene, Oregon which is Approx 50 Miles from Our Store located in Blue River Oregon

MVCT	Christmas Treasures-It's Christmas every day of the year at Christmas Treasures. Located 2 miles East of Blue River on McKenzie Hwy 126, this unique Christmas store offers a myriad of gifts imported Old World tree decorations to fine art, note cards, collectibles and wood carvings. Two friendly 6' tall carved wooden bears welcome patrons through the door where they are transformed into the Holiday Spirit regardless of the time of the year. Opened in 1993 by Patrick Dibala and Nancy Wood and family, the former building was renovated into it's present colorful "Old World" motif. Home of the tallest lighted Christmas tree, 150 feet tall with more than 100,000 lights it presents a spectacular display of color to be enjoyed by all who stop in or pass by. 5" x 7" Card with Envelope	Qty: $3.00
MVFR	Finn Rock General Store-There's one thing definitely true about Finn Rock-it was named for Benjamin F. Finn. Finn was an early McKenzie River area settler from Missouri who said that before he moved to Oregon he worked on the Mississippi River as first mate for Grey Eagle steamboat. Finn's job required him to break up fights between co-workers. The slang of the Mississippi River workers of those days called such peace-keepers a "huckleberry." Ben Finn said all of this could be confirmed with a certain fellow he met on the Mississippi, a Mr. Mark Twain. 5" x 7" Card with Envelope	Qty: $3.00
MVMD	The McKenzie Deli and Stagecoach Stop-Located in Cedar Flat, the McKenzie Deli and Stagecoach Stop is 8 1/2 miles East of Springfield on Highway 126. Cedar Flat is the gateway to 60 miles of the scenic drive along the McKenzie River. The Deli has been owned and operated by Patsy Wilson since 1998. In it's earlier years, the building had been the location of a cafe, fabric store, hotel and a stage coach stop in the late 1800's and even rumored to have been a brothel in the 1930's (Although old timers will neither confirm or deny this fact) Today hungry travelers can partake of modestly priced fare from hamburgers and ice cream to complete dinners. Breakfast is served daily. Open Monday through Saturday 8 AM to 8 PM, Sunday 8 AM to 3 PM. 5" x 7" Card with Envelope	Qty: $3.00
MVWF	Walterville Feed & Tackle-Located 6 miles East of Springfield on Highway 126, Walterville is one of Lane Counties oldest communities. George Millican settled here in 1863 where he raised cattle. He named the town after his son Walter. In 1986 Carol Brooks opened the present Walterville Feed and Tackle store serving the areas farming community with specialty feeds and supplies from saddles to hay, fishing gear and yard and garden supplies. Known as "Carol's Place" Walterville Feed and Tackle is much more than just a feed store...it's the community general store offering boots, clothing, cards and gifts and more. It serves as a gathering place for local residents to stop by and visit as well as purchase their needs. And, if you want to know where the fish are biting on the McKenzie, Carol can give you a tip or two as well as provide the tied files, lures and bait for the best results. 5" x 7" Card with Envelope	Qty: $3.00
MVAA	AA Lumber Mill At Blue River, Circa 1950's-In 1950 Everett Armstrong and Hal Andrus formed a partnership and built the AA Lumber mill on the outskirts of Blue River. In 1952 Everett bought out Hal Andrus and operated the mill until the 1960's when it was sold to Forrest Solomon. Oldham Crane Services built the mill pond. The twin wigwam burners were used to dispose of waste by burning it. Environmental issues ended the practice of burning waste in the 1970's and the burners began to disappear form the Oregon landscape. The mill closed sometime after 1970 and the mill pond was filled and is the proposed location of the Blue River High School sports field. 5" x 7" Card with Envelope	Qty: $3.00
MVDC	Bend In The McKenzie River At The Delta Campground Near Blue River 5" x 7" Card with Envelope	Qty: $3.00
MVBF	Bank Fishing At The Mouth Of The Blue River 5" x 7" Card with Envelope	Qty: $3.00
MVDB	Drift Boat Fishing On the McKenzie River 5" x 7" Card with Envelope	Qty: $3.00
MVMR	Fly Fishing On The Metolius River 5" x 7" Card with Envelope	Qty: $3.00
MVGB	Goodpasture Bridge-The Goodpasture Bridge is one of nineteen covered bridges in Lane County. That accounts for more covered bridges than any other county in the United states west of the Appalachian mountains. Goodpasture Bridge spans the beautiful McKenzie River and in addition to adding to the beauty of the area, the bridge affords access to homes, fishing and logging on the south side of the river. Built in 1938, considerable reconstruction was done in 1987. Goodpasture Bridge is located 26 miles east of Springfield on highway 126. 5" x 7" Card with Envelope	Qty: $3.00
MVBR	Black Butte Ranch-Offering two of the finest resort golf courses in the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by the snowcapped Three Sisters mountains, Three Fingered Jack and Black Butte, the breathtaking setting is one of a kind. Black Butte Big Meadow is a 6,790 yard championship course carved out of a valley created by glaciers. Ponderosa tree lined fairways, bunkers and strategic traps challenge the skills of all golfers. The 6,570 yard Glaze Meadows is hillier with narrower fairways than Big Meadow. Both courses are known for their slick, well manicured contoured greens. For playability and beauty, these courses are an unforgettable experience. 5" x 7" Card with Envelope	Qty: $3.00
MVTG	Tokatee Golf Club-Is on Golf Digest's (1992) list of the best 25 public courses in the country. Located 45 miles east of Eugene on highway 126, it is "a place of rest-full beauty". (The meaning of the Indian word "Tokatee") A Challenging 6842 yards in a setting of firs, cedars, pines and maple trees, Tokatee challenges golfers of all levels and at the same time offers some of the most beautiful scenery in Oregon. The McKenzie river is just south of the course and if the golfing isn't going well, the fish might be biting. 5" x 7" Card with Envelope	Qty: $3.00
MVHH	Heceta Head Lighthouse-Heceta Head Lighthouse was named after Bruno Heceta, a captain in the Royal Navy of Spain, who explored Oregon's coastline in 1775. Construction of the lighthouse began in 1894, and started service in 1894. It's original light source was a live wick coal oil lamp and was visible for 20 miles. A gas light was installed in 1910 and later gas was replaced by electricity. The lighthouse and caretaker's house (which is reportedly haunted) is one of the most photographed scenes on the west coast. 5" x 7" Card with Envelope	Qty: $3.00
MVDE	Heceta Lighthouse At Devil's Elbow State Park-Located twelve miles north of Florence on Hwy 101. Turn west from Devil's Elbow State Park and hike one-half mile north to the lighthouse, passing the keeper's house along the path. The lighthouse and keeper's house were built in 1894, both are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Victorian style Keeper's House has been restored to it's original splendor and serves as an interpretive center and bed and breakfast. The lighthouse is a working lighthouse. From 205 feet above the ocean, it's Fresnel casts a light some 21 miles out to sea. The lighthouse is said to be the most photographed lighthouse in the U.S. 5" x 7" Card with Envelope	Qty: $3.00
MVYH	Yaquina Head Lighthouse-Located 3 miles north of Newport, Yaquina Head Lighthouse is one of the most beautiful lighthouses in America. After its completion, the light was first lit on August 20, 1873. At that time the tall majestic tower stood alongside the keeper's two story dwelling, a barn and outbuildings. The first keeper, Fayette Crosby, served here for two years before beginning service at the Umpqua River Lighthouse in 1857. The lighthouse was automated in 1966, ending the era of station attendants. 5" x 7" Card with Envelope	Qty: $3.00
MVCA	Cape Arago Lighthouse-Located 12 miles southwest of North Bend and Coos Bay off U.S. Hwy 101, Cape Arago lighthouse stands 100 feet above the ocean on an islet just off Gregory Point. It's light is atop a 44' tower that was illuminated in 1934. The present lighthouse is the newest in service of all the lighthouses on the Oregon coast. However, earlier structures were built on the site in 1866 and 1908, both succumbing to weather and erosion. Cape Arago lighthouse is not open to the public, but good views are available from the trail at Sunset Bay State Park south of the lighthouse. 5" x 7" Card with Envelope	Qty: $3.00
MVCB	Cape Blanco Lighthouse-Cape Blanco is the westernmost point in Oregon. Until a government survey found a remote point further west in Washington, Cape Blanco was thought to be the point farthest west in the U.S. It is, however, the westernmost point accessible by automobile. A Spanish expedition reached Cape Blanco in 1603, and the first lighthouse was built around 1870. The original 50,000 candlepower light was a five wick kerosene lamp. In 1910 the kerosene lamp was replaced by bunsen lamp that used a mantle instead of wicks although it was also powered by kerosene. Today the light is a 1000 watt electric globe that can be seen 22 miles at sea. Not only is Cape Blanco the westernmost point in Oregon it is also the windiest with gusts up to 100 miles per hour during winter storms. 5" x 7" Card with Envelope	Qty: $3.00

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