Annie Molnar likes to give back. This past week she and her employees have been feeding nutritious lunches to children at Mt. Pisgah and are currently in the middle of a contract with Whole Earth Nature School in Eugene as they hold their overnight camp at Belknap Hot Springs. They enjoy being able to help in this way, so a recent burglary hit hard.
Late on June 2nd or early June 3rd, Molnar is not sure when, someone scaled the fence around the property on the corner of Territorial and Hill Roads and proceeded to steal 3 10x10 pop-up tents, all of which had brand new covers and are used for various events and outdoor catering. A large gas can was also taken, though it is unknown if it was full, along with two hand trucks, 20 lbs. of shredded cheddar cheese, 15 lbs. of sliced ham, 1/3 of a gallon of ranch dressing and ½ a gallon of mayonnaise. The food items were kept in outside refrigeration as part of The Emporium’s mobile kitchen that is utilized when they do their catering. The cheese was purchased for a happening this weekend. Now, Molnar says the supplies will have to be repurchased as event season is rapidly approaching and these supplies will be needed. Upon discovering the loss, Molnar put a post on Veneta’s community Facebook page and the tents, along with one hand truck, were rapidly replaced, for which she is grateful. “I feel blessed and thankful that the community wants to see us strive and thrive,” Molar states while recalling the break-in. The Emporium is home to 25 area artisans and the venue acts as a caretaker of their art. The various dishes that Molar and her help prepare are treated as art as well. Previously, The Emporium has suffered from some vandalism as well as graffiti and have had solar lights pilfered, but this burglary is a first. The pop-ups should be easy to find if they are around and Molar feels deep gratitude for how the community has stepped up thus far. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the thefts.
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