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Can a Christmas parade be planned in five days? Yes, it can, if you put two feisty gals together when each of them holds a special place in their hearts for the tiny town of Spray, Oregon. When Hannah Nead, of Stanley Valley Ranch, got the notion in her head to plan a Spray Christmas Parade at the last minute, she called her friend Joni Kabana, owner of the Spray General Store, who regularly plans events throughout the year. At first, Joni was hesitant to give it a whirl,...
Pianist Jim-Isaac Chua will perform at the Spray General Store from 6-8 PM on October 2, in what promises to be an intimate performance. In 2009, Chua had his solo debuts at Carnegie Hall. Over the years, he has captivated audiences the world over – from Austria and Italy to Myanmar and Indonesia. A Filipino-American, Chua currently lives in Poland and studies with the renowned Maria Szwajger-Kulakowska. Chua has played in concert halls of great luxury, and at small n...
We thought we were out of danger when the fire came up to the field just across from our mailbox and we all breathed a sigh of relief. We had spent the week prepping after which my good friend and forest fighter Alan Thornton drove out from Portland to further prep my property. Steve Stebbins from Spray and he spent all night watering, cutting down a couple of trees, dragging portions of the tree into the field and digging trenches. They spent the night in my cabin with flames...
Western band Jenny Don't and the Spurs have been booked to play the Spray General Store on June 28. This is a big get for the small community venue that is bringing in big-time talent. Jenny Don't and the Spurs describe themselves as a "Western Cowpunk" band. They are currently touring the United States and after the show in Spray, the band will head for Belgium to kickoff their European tour. With a new album being released on June 14, the show in Spray is sure to be a big...
The old Spray General Store has undergone a major transformation. As the recipient of the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant in 2022, the old General Store underwent a significant renovation and restoration project, which was completed late last year. But equally impressive is the new life that has been breathed into the building. On May 22, classical pianist Daniel Adam Maltz performed at the General Store. Here is a question and answer with the artist: Q: Tell us about...
When Traci and Mike Mordell found and purchased property in Spray, they realized a long held dream of owning and developing a property for their family to enjoy for generations to come. The Mordells purchased the property from Elva Dell McGough in 2006 and began making improvements in 2007. Much to their delight, they moved into a newly rebuilt house in 2008 near Traci's father, Jerry Barber, who had retired to Spray in 2002. The Kahler Basin property they purchased was...
