Sometimes in small towns like La Grande, important things never seem to change. And this can be a really good thing, at least for folks like Kathleen Williams, who runs The Island City Market and Deli. She\u2019s continuing a tradition introduced by her father Ken, back when he owned his own grocery store\u2014that of making a locally famous pastry called a \u201ccream-filled log.\u201d Ken himself had enjoyed these specialty donuts in his younger days when they were made by an even earlier La Grande store. Daughter Kathleen now represents a third generation of La Grande stores keeping the tasty confection available for the residents of La Grande.<\/p>\n
Not that Kathleen does everything the way her dad did back when he was a grocer. Ken, for example, never sold Oregon Lottery products. Kathleen, who opened The Island back in 2011, waited only a week before becoming an Oregon Lottery retailer. She estimates that lottery sales account for about a third of her business now, noting that customers often come in to play lottery but end up purchasing other things too. \u201cThat\u2019s where it helps grow the business,\u201d she said, \u201cbecause the customer is not only buying a lottery ticket; they\u2019re buying beer or pop or whatever else while they\u2019re here.\u201d <\/p>\n
When in La Grande, consider stopping by The Island Market and Deli to say Hi to Kathleen and pick up the latest Oregon Lottery tickets. And, whatever you do, don\u2019t forget to try one of the cream-filled logs\u2014La Grande\u2019s tastiest tradition!<\/p>\n","date":""},{"id":629,"permalink":"\/\/retailer\/sheldon-jaspers-deli\/","retailerID":201765,"city":"Eugene","image":"\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Jaspers_2000x1500-1024x768.png","headline":"A Winning Ticket Builds a Stronger Economy","copy":"
Jasper\u2019s Deli is a fixture in Eugene. With locations scattered around the area, patrons are often there to get a great beverage and to have some fun playing video lottery. But Jasper\u2019s also sells Powerball, Mega Millions and Oregon\u2019s Game Megabucks, and sometimes their customers hit it big.<\/p>\n
In May 2019, Jasper\u2019s sold a $3.2 million winning Megabucks ticket at their store on Coburg Road. That meant their bonus added up to $32,000, an especially nice boost for their store. “To hear one of our guests won the Megabucks jackpot was incredible news!\u201d said Tezra Kong, Director of Operations for Jasper\u2019s. \u201cThis will be something our team will be talking about for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jasper\u2019s staff was thrilled to sell the winning ticket and to be a part of one lucky customer\u2019s good fortune. So excited in fact, that the owners decided to give some of the bonus to employees. \u201cWe look forward to sharing some of our bonus with the team that provided the exceptional guest service at Sheldon Jasper’s,\u201d said Kong.<\/p>\n
Just one winning Oregon\u2019s Game Megabucks ticket created a ripple effect for the customer, the business, and the employees. When you play Lottery games, you\u2019re helping build a stronger economy for Oregon.<\/p>\n","date":""},{"id":425,"permalink":"\/\/retailer\/king-city-liquor-store\/","retailerID":0,"city":"King City","image":"\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/KingCityLiqour_2000x1500-1024x768.png","headline":"Carrying On the Family Tradition","copy":"
The King City Liquor Store is one of the first stores in the state to sell Lottery tickets. It also has a great history of winners passing through its doors. Original owner Leo Stratton used his years of experience to innovate his store, making it a popular spot for Oregon Lottery players to pick up their jackpot game tickets. <\/p>\n
Leo Stratton passed away a few years ago, and the store is now owned by Sheri Daniels, his daughter. Daniels is continuing the store in her father\u2019s memory, including their legacy of winning. Sheri enjoys telling the story of King City Liquor Store\u2019s $23 million Oregon\u2019s Game Megabucks winner back in the 1990s. The store hit it big again in 2018 when it sold an $8.5 million Megabucks ticket. \u201cIt\u2019s very exciting to sell another winning ticket, my dad would have been proud\u201d, Daniels said. <\/p>\n
Daniels has worked at the store for over 40 years and misses working with her father. But she loves carrying on the family tradition. \u201cWe had a lot of fun with my dad,\u201d Daniels said. <\/p>\n
Family-owned businesses all over Oregon sell Lottery games, and it helps boost their bottom line. From Astoria to Joseph, Lottery retailers are a significant part of the local economy. When you play Lottery games, you help Oregon win.<\/p>\n","date":""},{"id":468,"permalink":"\/\/retailer\/where-to-play\/","retailerID":0,"city":"","image":null,"headline":"","copy":"","date":""},{"id":299,"permalink":"\/\/retailer\/retailer-story-number-one\/","retailerID":0,"city":"Fairview","image":null,"headline":"A Boost for the Bottom Line","copy":"
It can be tough running a business, but CJ\u2019s Pub in Fairview recently got a $13,000 boost for selling a winning Win for Life ticket. A newly retired local man won the prize, taking home $1000 a week for life. <\/p>\n
Chris Taylor, owner of CJ\u2019s Pub, says he\u2019ll be outfitting the place with new heating, air conditioning, and some new chairs. \u201cIt\u2019s all going back into the business\u201d, he said. What a great way to help the bottom line. <\/p>\n
When you play the Oregon Lottery, you might just win a prize that puts some extra cash in your pocket. But your play also gives many local Oregon businesses a lift, too. And that\u2019s good for all of us.<\/p>\n","date":""}]