🌱 How Veneta’s new sports complex could transform youth athletics here

Good day Veneta! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Veneta’s new sports complex could transform youth athletics here
• Meet the woman quietly keeping Elmira-Veneta students’ basic needs covered

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.
• Thursday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 74, low: 46.
• Friday: A shower in the afternoon, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• More Than a Game: Alan Jeffers devotes himself to Territorial Sports Program (lookouteugene-springfield.com) — Young athletes in Veneta and Elmira are getting expanded, affordable sports opportunities thanks to the volunteer-run Territorial Sports Program and longtime leader Alan Jeffers. With the City of Veneta investing millions to renovate the sports complex, organizers hope to host more tournaments and need more local volunteers to coach, umpire, and help run the growing program.
   

• Fern Ridge School District's Amy Hand bridges the gap between need, support (lookouteugene-springfield.com) — Many Elmira-Veneta students quietly rely on Fern Ridge School District coordinator Amy Hand, who connects families with food, clothing, and vital services. From running Elmira High’s free store to linking residents with nonprofits, she works behind the scenes to remove barriers so local kids can focus on learning.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• It's Medicare Fraud Prevention Week!
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🗞 Nearby News

Eugene

• Serenity Lane expands Eugene care with new outpatient office location (kezi.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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