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City enacts new gambling ordinance ............................ ......... Bessie W et zeli Newspaper Libran Unis crsitN of Oregon Eugene. OR 9740.> By David Sykes The Heppner City Council Monday approved a social gaming ordinance regulating card games and gambling within the city. The six-page or dinance covers everything from what type of games can be played, the process to become licensed to hold social games, to how the licenses can be revoked. The city came up with ordinance after Buck- num’s Tavern owner Nancy Gochnauer approached the council several months ago and asked w hat games could be played in her tavern. A fter som e re search the council discov ered that no games could be held in any establishment unless the city adopted a gambling ordinance. The city has worked the past several months crafting the new ordinance. T he o rd in a n c e states that no person shall conduct or allow the play ing of “'social games” in a private business, private club or place of public ac commodation unless the person first obtains a social gaming license. The permit requires a description of the premis es where the games w ill be played, and the fingerprints of the owners, officers, prin cipal managing employees, and all employees who are involved in conducting the game activities or operat ing the game premises. The council said it would leave the cost of the permit up to the city manager. In other business the council voted to only offer fringe benefits to full time employees, 35 or more hours per week). The city is in the process of hiring a part time billing clerk, and to save money wanted that position exempt from the city’s medical and pharma ceutical health plan. Sunny days at Willow Creek Water Park VOL. 128 NO. 28 8 Pages Wednesday, July 15,2009 Morrow County, Heppner, Oregon WCVEDG conducting rental survey Willow Creek Val ley Economic Development Group (WCVEDG) recently hosted a meeting to discuss housing opportunities for the Willow Creek Valley with local contractors and real estate companies. Following discus sion, it was decided that a rental survey would be conducted o f the current local properties to help address what is currently available. It has been brought to W CVEDG’s attention that there is a need by visi tors interested in relocating to the Willow Creek Valley to have more family hous ing (three bedrooms, two baths). Current landlords that receive a rent survey are asked to take the time to fill it out and return it to the chamber office so we can better address the housing opportunities and needs of our community. If you don’t receive a survey, but are a current landlord, contact the chamber office at 676-5536 so a copy can be mailed to you. Once the survey has been completed, it will give WCVEDG a better idea of what the next steps will be to improve the hous ing opportunities for the Willow Creek Valley. More information will be com municated at a later date. Swimmers enjoy a warm, sunny day at Willow Creek Water Park. The water park is open Monday through Saturday from 1-8 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. Swim lessons and deep water aerobics classes are also available. -Photo bvAutumn Morgan Entry forms available for fair and rodeo parade The Morrow Coun- ty Fair and Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo will be held August 5-9. This year, the parade will be held on Saturday, August 8, beginning at 10 a.m. Entry forms can be picked up at the chamber office or give the chamber office a call and one can be mailed or emailed to you. All entries must be re- ceived by Friday, July 31. For more informa- tion contact the chamber at 676-5536. Irrigon man arrested on drug charges Strategic planning meetings set for Heppner On July 10 the Umatilla/Morrow County Parole and Probation, Mor row County Sheriff’s Office and the Blue Mountain En forcement Narcotics Team arrested Joel Rodriguez, 23, of Irrigon. Rodriguez was arrested on a detention war rant from Umatilla/Morrow The next strategic planning meetings for Heppner are scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, at 6 p.m. and Wednesday, August 12, at 6 p.m. Both meetings will be held at City Hall and are open to the public. For more information or to get a copy of the current plan, contact the Chamber at 676-5536. County Parole and Proba tion for unlawful posses sion of methamphetamine. According to the Morrow County S heriff’s Office, R odriguez may also be facing additional charges of child endangerment, child neglect, and endangering the welfare of a minor. The a rre s t w as made after Umatilla/Mor row County Parole and Probation and the Blue M ountain E nforcem ent Narcotics Team received information that Rodriguez had violated his parole and was currently involved in illegal narcotics use. M.C. Cultural Coalition revises application guidelines The Morrow Coun ty Cultural Coalition has made revisions to their application guidelines to match the coalition fiscal year and give funded pro posals more time to com plete their projects. M orrow C ounty literary, historical preserva tion, visual and performing arts, humanities and cultural organizations are invited to submit proposals to Mor row County Cultural Coali tion by August 1,2009. Or ganizations do not need to have IRS tax-exempt status to apply. Project proposals must meet criteria noted on the Morrow County ap plication. Funding awarded will vary in amount, ac cording to needs of the pro posed project, and county Jones wins rifle raffle Frank J o n « wav the w inner of Lion'* Club rifle ruffle. Pic tured i* .lone* with hi* new .500 Winchevter *hort mag. the “first thing ever won.” Photo by Autumn Morgan award from Oregon Cul tural Trust. To receive a Fund ing Proposal Request Form, contact Mary Lou Daltoso, Morrow County C ultur al Coalition, P.O. Box 3, Boardm an, OR 97818. Completed request forms must be re turned by August 1, 2009. Proposed projects must be completed by June 1, 2010 . Proposals funded in 2009 included: $ 1,850 to North Morrow Community Foundation to match total project expense of $3,600 for a Missoula Children's Theater residency to benefit 50 Irrigon and Boardman youth; $1,200 tow ard a $2,400 request to purchase Lavaliere m icrophones, stage lights and rent cos tumes for “ Dinner at the C em etery” players; and $ 1,000 tow ard an $ 11,040 project to start a string music program at the lone Com m unity Elementary School. Funding for Mor row County proposals orig inates from contributions and donations to the Oregon Cultural Trust. To le a rn m o re about supporting culture in Oregon, or individual and business tax credits for donations to the Trust, visit www.culturaltrust.org. ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. Articles wanted for annual fair edition The annual Morrow County Fair is fast approaching. Once again this year the Heppner Gazette-Times w ill be putting together a special fair edition. Any one interested in writing any fair related articles are asked to turn in those articles by Friday, July 17. Articles can be dropped of at the Heppner Gazette-Times or emailed to editor@ rapidserve.net. Mortimore chosen district leader of Elks USA As members of the Benevolent and Protective Order o f the Elks from across the nation gathered in Portland from July 5-9 for the Order’s 145lh Grand Lodge Convention, Roger Mortimore of Heppner Elks Lodge No. 358, was in stalled as the new leader of the Northeast District of the Oregon State Elks Associa tion. Members also voted on key issues facing the Order and elected its new national leaders. In addition to help ing set the course of Elks- USA in the coming year. District Deputy Mortimore also learned of the Order's many national accomplish ments. Last year the nearly one million members of the Elks made charitable contributions totaling more than $200 million (cash and in-kind), which went to support scholarships and educational grants; drug awareness and education programs; 3rd grade dic tionaries; aid to the nation's veterans; youth athletics; and the Elks state associa tions' major projects; which provide funding for every thing from cancer treatment and research to shelters for the victim s o f domestic violence. As the Elks na tional representative for the area, Mortimore will now be responsible for working with local Elks Lodges to fulfill the Order's longstanding commitment to promote charity and pa triotism in their communi ties. In the position of Dis trict Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler, Mortimore will play a vital role in the workings of Elks-USA, with duties including the advising of lodges on important inter nal and business matters, review ing how national policy is implemented by the lodges in the district, and assisting in the coor dination and supervision of Elks’ activities on many levels. Roger Mortimore's appointment to this key position in the Order signals the high confidence that the national officers of the BPO Elks places in his abilities. HHS class of 1979 to hold reunion The Heppner High School class of 1979 w ill hold their reunion on Saturday, August 15, at the Heppner Elks Lodge. The evening will begin w ith a social from 5:30-7 p.m. A prime rib dinner will be held from 7-8 p.m. and a DJ w ill be there until closing. The cost is $30 per classmate and $20 per spouse. GREEN FEED & SEED IN HEPPNER: DOG FOOD SALE! C a llfo T ^ a 3 Q lb bag Taste of the M ? ^ l e ONLY Q Wild $ 41.95 $33.95 _______ M orrow County Grain Growers Green Feed & S eed 242 W. Linden Way, Heppner • 676-9422 • 989-8221 (MCGG mein office)
