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Forest Grove, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Forest Grove! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Forest Groveās wastewater plant became a birdwatching destination
- What Newbergās school budget woes reveal about Forest Groveās enrollment trends
Also on today's calendar: 4x4 Benefit Truck Show for Shriner's and Doernbecher's Children's Hospitals.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Rather cloudy and cooler, with a high of 69 and low of 48 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 70, low: 48.
- Friday: Cooler with a few showers, with a high of 62 and low of 49 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ The Surprising Power of Wastewater Wetlands (happyeconews.com) ā Fernhill Wetlands in Forest Grove doubles as a wastewater treatment site and thriving wildlife habitat, drawing both rare birds and local visitors. Fed by treated wastewater, the constructed wetlands use native plants, logs, and varied terrain to naturally clean and cool water before it reaches the Tualatin River, showcasing an innovative, nature-based infrastructure right in Forest Groveās backyard. 
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ā¢ Are administrator salaries to blame for budget woes in the Newberg-Dundee school district? (youroregonnews.com) ā Forest Grove gets a mention as a comparison point in a deep dive on Newberg-Dundee schoolsā budget troubles, where leaders argue administrator pay isnāt the main culprit. Instead, they point to declining enrollment, lower state funding, and smaller student yields from new housing, including data drawn from Forest Groveās recent experience. Ā Ā Ā
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4x4 Benefit Truck Show for Shriner's and Doernbecher's Children's Hospitals ā
Oney's Pizza Parlor, 43128 Sunset Hwy, Seaside
9:00 am
Saturday June 6
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Local non-profit blood drive at Masonic Grand Lodge of Oregon ā
Masonic Grand Lodge of Oregon, 2150 Masonic Way, Forest Grove
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Masonic Grand Lodge of Oregon Community Blood Drive! ā
Masonic Grand Lodge of Oregon, 2150 Masonic Way, Forest Grove
9:00 am
Monday June 15
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Thought I'd share this information, especially about poison hemlock.
I had a minor invasion of this highly poisonous plant on my property in NW Forest Grove. It took three years of active pursuit to get rid of it. Theā¦ (Nextdoor FG Rural North-Hillside) - Looking for someone who is affordable to come do some landscaping.
Need front back yard mowed and cleaned up edged sidewalk driveway weeds grass pulled and some weed killer to the lawn. Basically get it to a pointā¦ (Nextdoor David Hill/Thatcher Rd)
- The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Now Hiring: Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Forest Grove. Apply here.
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser Team Lead - Overnight in Forest Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forest Grove here.
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- Neighbors sound off on āenvironmental impact' of Hillsboro data centers as councilors consider pause (koin.com)
- 477 NW Edgeway Dr, Hillsboro, OR 97006 (realtor.com)
- Hillsboro police arrest man accused of stealing car with 7-month-old inside (kgw.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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