Wallowa County Chieftain wallowa.com News March 18, 2015 A3 OK lands Grammy-winning cowboy group By Steve Tool Riders in the Sky have Sky immediately crossed Wallowa County Chieftain performed over 6,000 con- his mind as a desirable act certs, had their own TV and to book. “I’ve been work- Scoring a major coup, radio shows and have the ing on this for over a year the OK Theatre snagged re- distinction of being the only to make it happen,” Brann nowned western music group, cowboy group that received said. He added that the Los- Riders in the Sky, for an April and accepted an invitation tine Tavern is co-presenting 23 concert at the venue. The to become Grand Ole Opry the event. group is the only act strict- members. The group has The band is an expensive ly dedicated to “western” or received a number of mu- act to book, but was will- “cowboy” music to win a sic awards and is a Hall of ing to negotiate with Brann Grammy award. The group, in Fame member of the West- and eventually reached fact, won two of the awards in ern Music Association. The an agreement with him. the past. group has no plans to retire. “They’re double Grammy The four-man ensemble Darrell Brann, owner of winners and living legends, features “Ranger Doug,” the OK Theatre, is excited so to speak,” Brann said. known as “the Idol of Amer- about the prospect of host- With the cost and the ef- ican Youth” or alternatively as ing Riders in the Sky. It was fort to secure the act, Brann “the Governor of the State of he who had the idea of con- is confident everyone, in- Rhythm,” on guitar and lead tacting the group for a show. cluding attendees, will walk and baritone vocals. He’s also Brann grew up in Maine away winners. “Anyone who an accomplished yodeler. with parents who had a comes will be thoroughly “Too Slim” performs ten- country western band and impressed and entertained or vocals, plays upright bass, exposed him to the western as well.” He added that even and is the resident wit of the genre of music. “I grew up though he has not yet heav- group. with (Riders in the Sky) on ily advertised the event, a Woody Paul, “King of the TV in the ’80s and ’90s, and third of the tickets are al- Cowboy Fiddlers,” sings both Courtesy Photo they were definitely a part ready sold and he expects a lead and tenor vocals and per- Riders in the Sky will perform April 23 at the OK Theatre. of our life. I was always im- total sell-out of the venue. forms rope tricks. pressed with them,” Brann “This pushes our limits “Joey, the Cowpolka ied as Roy Rogers and U2. show in 1977, and unlike Paul played with the group said. a bit, but it brings in some- King,” plays accordion. In Joey is the newest member virtually every major mu- for a time in the ’80s and re- When Brann first ac- thing really worthwhile, and the past, Joey played with of the group. sical act, has managed to joined the group permanent- quired the theater over a something we believe in,” musical luminaries as var- The group played its first retain its original members. ly in the ’90s. year ago, Riders in the Brann said. Circle 100 Club invites women to join at annual meeting Circle 100 Club will hold chemotherapy and investing Last year, three choices Sharon Spriggs-Flanders, who its next “One & Only Annual in two more heated massage were presented to the attendees spoke of what she had learned Meeting” Thursday, March 19, chairs to allow more patients to at the meeting, and a state-of- about healing through her bat- from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the con- be treated at the same time. That the-art incubator for newborns tle with ovarian cancer. Sad- ference room and cafeteria at helped expand the department and infants was chosen. A spe- ly, Sharon passed away just Wallowa Memorial Hospital. and serve more patients locally. cial presentation was made by weeks later. Women interested in participat- “We had one patient tell us that ing are asked to RSVP to the he would have refused treatment Wallowa Valley Health Care had he had to drive out of the Foundation, 541-426-1913. county,” said nurse Traci Frye. Now in paperback 7KH FOXE QRZ LQ LWV ¿IWK The second year, proceeds year, is a giving circle of wom- reached $13,000 and were in- Gemini en from Wallowa County whose vested in new equipment for the only requirement for member- physical therapy department, to an intriguing medical thriller ship is to attend the One & Only help patients better recover from by Carol Cassella Annual Meeting and give a strokes, injuries and surgery. check for $100. Courtesy photo Year three, the request for “We want everyone to know The late Sharon Spriggs-Flanders was featured speaker at support came from the imag- THE BOOKLOFT the 2014 gathering of the Circle 100 Club. you do not need a formal invi- ing department, to invest in Across from the courthouse in Enterprise tation to join,” said Wallowa stress echocardiogram technol- 107 E. Main • 541.426.3351 Valley Health Care Foundation or man a booth at some event,” dation board and chief nursing ogy to allow ultrasounds of the always open at www.bookloftoregon.com • [email protected] board vice president Saralyn said Kathy Drake, who has been RI¿FHU-HQQL:RUGWRORRNIRU heart to be taken during stress Johnson. “And if $100 is too D PHPEHU VLQFH WKH ¿UVW \HDU appropriate projects to fund. tests. This program will serve steep, you can split the member- “It’s just so simple.” ³2XUJRDOLVWR¿QGVRPHWKLQJ as many as 200 local residents ship with a friend, and together The main business at the that will improve patient care annually who need this test, you make one member.” Circle 100 Club’s annual meet- and satisfaction, and provide a according to imaging director About 50 women attended ing is to decide what to do new service in the county that Sarah Johnson. WKH ¿UVW PHHWLQJ LQ  DQG with the proceeds raised. The wasn’t previously available,” word spread quickly about this purpose of the Wallowa Valley said Word. new club, where nothing but a Health Care Foundation is to 7KH ¿UVW \HDU WKH JURXS check for $100 was required. help improve and expand health donated $10,100 to the chemo- Thank You “I love that you don’t have to care services in the community therapy and infusion therapy The family of worry about being asked to bake so foundation director Stacy department, including paying cookies or make a centerpiece Green works with the Foun- for training for four nurses in Berneice Hafer would like to thank you each and every one for your Thank You kindness during this Local businesses to time of loss. Those who knew Bob Evans Your thoughts, prayers, celebrate Quilting Day remarked about his sense of memories of a life Teacher Thursday Happy Hour 4-7 humor and his smile. well lived, the food, Live Music w/ Janis & Carolyn Saturday 8-10pm Businesses in Enterprise Our thanks to those who donations and Sunday Brunch 11-2 and Joseph announced plans remembered him in your friendships have for a celebration surrounding thoughts and prayers, your Open 11am-10pm, Wed-Sun National Quilting Day. presence at his Celebration warmed us and helped HIGHWAY 82, LOSTINE The National Quilting As- of Life, the beautiful cards us in every way. 541-569-2246 sociation, Inc. began spon- and floral offerings, food, Thank you! Stay Connected On Facebook soring National Quilting Day donations, and help. in 1991 with a resolution Special thanks to Red and passed by members attend- Elsie Evans and Ardis Klages ing the 22nd annual meeting for your remarkable help, in Lincoln, Neb. National the Presbyterian Church, the Quilting Day is celebrated the staffs of the Wallowa third Saturday of March. This Courtesy photo Memorial and Grande Ronde \HDU¶V RI¿FLDO ZLQQLQJ SDW- “Crooked Path” is the official Hospitals for all your care and tern, “Crooked Path,” was de- pattern for National Quilting concern for Bob. All has been signed by Danniele Bohannon Day 2015. greatly appreciated. of Harrisonville, Mo. May God bless you all, In Enterprise, everyone’s RI¿FLDOSDWWHUQHQMR\UHIUHVK- The families of invited to view quilts in the ments, and enter the drawing Bob and Colleen Evans windows of the Litch Build- for door prizes. ing on the corner of River and Main streets, Wild Car- rot Herbals at 114 West Main Street and Deb’s Apparel and Gifts located at 115 West Main. Quilts will be on dis- play from Wednesday, March 19, through Saturday, March 21. Favorite Finds on Main antique shop will have an ar- ray of both vintage and new quilts on display, light re- freshments will be served on Ag Banking Online Saturday and you may sign up to win an in-store gift certif- Today, many of our ag customers are icate. banking online from laptops & smart phones. Cattle Country Quilt Shop in Joseph is also celebrating Agriculture keeps changing but National Quilting Day on one thing always remains the same: Friday and Saturday, March 20-21. They have added their Bob Williams John Bailey BEO’s believed in it & invested in it since the RZQ WZLVW WR WKH RI¿FLDO SDW- Loan Officer Loan Officer day we first opened our doors for business. tern, called “Crooked Path,” and have the 2015 quilt hang- ing in their shop at 203 N. Call or stop in & get your ag & commercial loans from us! Main Street, Joseph. For their “Crooked Path” quilt, they used bright springlike colored fabrics. Kits for the “Crooked Path” quilt are available at Cattle Country Quilts. During Term Loans • Lines of Credit • Ag & Commercial Real Estate Loans the celebration, quilters are welcome to stop by the shop Enterprise Branch • 101 Hogan Street • 541-426-4205 • and pick up a free copy of the