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History of Seneca The Seneca post office was established in 1895 and the city was named by postmistress Minnie Southworth for her brother-in-law, prominent Portland judge Seneca Smith. The area was historically settled and used by the Paiute Indians, early homesteaders and trappers moved into Bear Valley in the late 1800's, but Seneca only began growing in earnest in 1929 when it became the northern terminus of the now-vacated Oregon and Northwestern Railroad, owned by the Edward Hines Lumber Company, which came up from Burns to the south. That time marked the beginning of large-scale shipping of Ponderosa Pine logs to the Hines sawmill in Hines from Seneca and the surrounding Malheur National Forest. The Seneca School was established in 1932. The company established a planing mill and railroad shops in Seneca, and it became, in spirit, a company town, although in reality it was not: the company did not own either the property or the buildings.[1] When Hines came to the area they made a promise to the Chamber of Commerce: “We will never enter into commerce other than the manufacture of lumber.” While this was legally true in practice is was only almost true. The development of Seneca was done by a corporation known as "The Seneca Company." This was headed by Edward W. Barnes. It was Barns who bought the town site to its current location, which was originally part of the Lincoln Ranch. The people that lived in Seneca had to buy their houses from the builder; they were not provided by Hines. This arrangement was similar to that of the town of Hines. The lumber company brought in a large developer from the South to build the town of Seneca, although Mrs. Hines had a hand in picking the design of the various styles for the original homes. The development of the town of Hines is well documented, Seneca less so. In 1940 Seneca's population was 275. Logging in the area began to decline in the 1970's, and the Hines Company ceased operations of its lumber mills and railroad in 1984. The town was incorporated as a city in 1970 as lumber company control began to wane. According to the 1980 census, Seneca's population was 285. The 2015 Census stated the population was 193. [1] http://www.senecakids.org/SenecaProject/Seneca-MoreInfo.html

Fire Station Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction The City of Seneca is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction to continue fundraising efforts for our New Fire Station. Dinner will include all you can eat Spaghetti with Garlic Bread for $10/adult and $5/kids under 12 years old. All Silent Auction items are generously donated and the event is sponsored by the Grant County Chamber of Commerce. Silent Auction Items Glass Mosaic Gecko by Barbara Northington This beautiful glass art window was designed, hand made, and donated by Barb Northington. While Barb is currently retired from a distinguished career in the medical field, she graces us with her time, creativity, and dedication to the City. She's one of the leaders of the Seneca Community Garden, along with the amazing Susie Hood, and serves on the Seneca City Council. The glass in this mosaic has been painstakingly hand pieced and laid on an existing, framed window, then re-framed for display . In frame, this mosaic window measures 21.5" tall by 16" wide. Bidding will start at $300.00 and can be bid on by following this link: https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/43042/auctions/71022/auction_items/1931389 Oil Painting on Canvas by Pearl Wright Not much is known about this painting by Pearl Wright, except the year it was painted, which is handwritten on the back. It was found in the estate of Bjerte "BJ" Larsen Williams and donated to the City for the fundraiser by her widower, Bill Williams. He thought BJ had been friends with Pearl and had spent considerable time at the Valley Art Association in Forest Grove, OR. More about Pearl Wright and her legacy can be found through the Valley Art Association at valleyart.org. This oil painting was found out of frame and measures 29" tall by 25" wide, edge to edge. Bidding will start at $1,000.00 and can be bid on by following this link: https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/43042/auctions/71022/auction_items/1931434

Newsletters Newsletters are currently only printed on the back of each monthly utility bill and attached to emailed utility bills. Copies of any previous newsletters can be requested at any time if they're not found here. Current Newsletter Seneca's newsletter 2023 January Febuary march april may june July August September October November Dec 2018 Jan July Feb Aug March Sept April Oct May Nov June Dec 2017 Jan July Feb Aug March Sept April Nov May Dec June 2016 Jan July Feb Sept March Oct May Dec June 2015 Oct Aug July June April Jan 2014 Dec Oct July June May

Seneca School The Seneca School, Grant Union School District #3, was established in 1932. Over the years it has had many interested people working diligently to keep the School alive in good repair. One such group, The Seneca School Foundation, was established with the intent of being able to facilitate the upkeep and repairs that were so desperately needed so that the School can remain open and safe for it's staff and students. While it was successful in achieving some of it's goals, most of it's funding for major projects was part of a county-wide school bond initiative in 2000 that was voted down by Grant County citizens. Since then, the Foundation was established and there have been many financial contributions in various forms made by local citizens and organizations, and some funds provided by Grant Union School District for emergency need repairs. As with any older facility, more funding is always needed to help keep the buildings and curriculum up to current standards. One of the Schools major upgrades was the New Windows Project. Between 2009 and 2012, there was funding, from private citizens and partial grant funding from the school district, to replace all of the basement floor level windows in March of 2013. Click here to see the photos. One of the greatest achievements by the Seneca School staff and students has been the Seneca School History Project. While this Project has many parts and pieces, one of the most impressive is the School Mural. This project was started in 1985 and was contributed to by several local Artists-in-Residence and by the entire school, all classes and teaching staff taking part. While I could write more, pictures have more value and tell the tale better. Click the link below to see for yourself. The Seneca School History Project The Seneca School Foundation The Seneca School Foundation, Inc. (TSSF) was founded in May of 2002 and later that year was registered with the State of Oregon as a nonprofit corporation, organized with the intent to assist the Seneca School in overcoming the budgetary challenges it now faces. In November 2003, the Federal Internal Revenue Service acknowledged the Foundation as an organization meeting the requirements of IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) and granted it tax exempt status under IRS Code Section 501(a). Its mission is to assist in the maintenance and growth of the Seneca School and to enhance the quality of the programs it provides as an institution of K-8 education and life-long learning. Its goal is to physically restore, enhance, and indefinitely preserve the Seneca School as an institution of traditional, well-grounded education, providing its students with a center for year-round learning and activities and a source of real-world knowledge and experience by linking the Seneca Kids of yesterday with the Seneca Kids of today. Link to SenecaKids.org Link to Seneca School

Events Grant County Shooting Sports Club Seneca Range Saturday May 3 The range will be open for Skeet and Practice/Fun and Games Trap 0930 AM Saturday May 24 0830 Annual membership Meeting followed by Fun and Games Meat Shoot starting at 0930. We still have 10 various meat prizes left from the last shoot. Meeting Agenda 1) Election of Officers for next year 2) Approval by Membership of a Proposal to Attach a Debit Card to Checking account and possible open a savings account or CD for some of the funds in the checking account. 3) Discussion on accepting credit card or Debit Card as payment when cell service at the range is available. 4) Project to Repair Clubhouse roof to stop leaks in the Original half of the building. 2025/2026 Membership dues are due by July 1 Events Seneca Oyster- LESS Classic Postponed until later date The Seneca Oyster Classic has been postponed. We will post the re-scheduled date soon. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. The Ball Shack Specialty - Meatball Sandwich Facebook- The Ball Shack 101 Barnes Ave 541-620-8863 Bear Valley Meadows Golf Course Public Golf Course/Pasture Golf Hwy 395 S 541-542-2161 The Timbers Inn & RV Lodging and RV Park 306 Barnes Ave (Hwy 395 S) 541-620-2551 Bear Valley Stores Mini-Mart and Gas Station 209 Barnes Ave (Hwy 395 S) 541-542-9309 Seneca Post Office 112 Barnes Ave. 541-542-2232 Seneca Elementary School 101 Park Ave 541-542-2542 Seneca School Website Seneca Range (Grant County Shooting & Sports Club) Seasonal Shooting Range The "No-Way" Seneca Community Gardens Community Garden Seneca Community Garden View of the Garden from the 1st Street (16 road). Seneca Community Garden The first tomato, a Roma tomato, of the year! Seneca Community Garden The Smiths tending the Garden. Lots of weeding to do. Show More In 2009 Master Gardener and resident Suzanne Findlay became instrumental in bringing the idea of a community garden to Seneca. By enlisting the help of a group of residents along with City officials, local ranchers, 4H and the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Indians, this incredible asset was born. Today, work continues at the “No-Way” Seneca Community Garden. The harsh climate makes the conditions for gardening here in Seneca quite challenging, hence its name. This year there are no fees and the garden is open to all who are brave of heart and interested in digging, planting, weeding and, when the time comes, harvesting. Eight of the nine beds have been tilled and have started to sprout lettuce, peas, potatoes, cucumbers, onions, and radishes with starts of broccoli, cabbage, and squash planted. Bed #5 is dedicated to children interested in learning to grow their own food. On most days there will be an adult at the garden in the morning hours for children to come by and play in the dirt. Everyone is welcome to visit the garden during daylight hours. You can sit a spell or stroll around the beds and watch nature produce its bounty. Special recognition goes to Dale and Vicki McCormick and Jerry Smith for weed eating around the beds and to Barb Northington and Dale McCormick for tilling the garden beds. The No-Way Seneca Community Garden Philosophy: Provide adequate garden space for city residents. Pool gardening knowledge and encourage new gardeners to grow food. Share harvest with others. We are interested in acquiring a small garden shed if anyone has one to donate. Please call Suzie Hood for information. 541-575-9101 Garden Manager

NOTICE Bids must be physically submitted to: Seneca City Hall - 106 A Avenue, PO Box 208, Seneca, OR, 97873. No fax, email, or telephone bids will be accepted. mORE pHOTOS aVAILABLE UPON REQUEST for serious buyers only (541)542-2161 Surplus Equipment Ordinance 89 Section 7. Disposition of Personal Property. A. The City Council shall have the authority to determine when personal property owned by the City is surplus. B. The City Council shall determine when all other property is to be considered surplus. C. The City Council shall select the method of disposal which maximizes the value the city will realize from disposal of the surplus property. Surplus personal property shall be disposed of as follows: 1. Sold to the highest qualified buyer meeting the sale terms when the value of each item so offered is less than two thousand dollars and the sale has been advertised at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Seneca area not less than one week prior to the sale; 2. Traded in on the purchase of replacement equipment or supplies; 3. Sold at public auction advertised at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the Grant County area not less than one week prior to the auction. The published notice shall specify the time, place and terms upon which the personal property shall be offered and a general description of the personal property to be sold; 4. Sold at a fixed price retail sale if doing so will result in substantially greater net revenue to the city; or 5. Contracted for use, operation or maintenance by one or more private or public entities. Prior to approval of such a contract, the City Council shall determine that the contract will promote the economic development of the city. D. All personal property sold pursuant to this section shall be sold as-is without any warranty, either express or implied, of any kind. E. Sales of surplus personal property may be conducted electronically. 1992 Case Tractor $12,000 Reserve. 1992 Case IH 595 tractor (60HP) with canopy and bucket loader. 870 Hours 1990 Chevrolet Pickup $750 Reserve. *NEEDS MAJOR WORK* Engine and cosmetic issues. Automatic. 4WD. 116,198 Miles 2005 Ford Ranger $4,500 Reserve. *FAIR CONDITION* Major cosmetic flaws but sound mechanics. Manual. 4WD. 61,787 Miles Posts - 4" by 8' Round $6 Each/Sold by Dozen 2 Dozen Limit Per Buyer NO BIDS - CALL (541) 542-2161 *Preference given to Seneca residents* Posts - 6" by 10' Round $7 Each/Sold by Dozen 2 Dozen Limit Per Buyer NO BIDS - CALL (541) 542-2161 *Preference given to Seneca residents*

Welcome to Bear Valley Meadows! Bear Valley Meadows Golf Course was built in 1996 by the City and Community of Seneca and was designed by Lee Brune. The course is what is considered a "pasture-style" course with long fairways situated along the Silvies' River at almost 5,000 ft. Several websites have featured information about the Golf Course, feel free to check out the links below. The Golf Course is overseen by a volunteer Golf Committee. Bear Valley Meadows is a seasonal course, only open from May through October. This course has 9 holes and 3550 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36. While it seems that the Course gets many visitors throughout the long summers, few have left us ratings or feedback. We'd love to hear from you about your experience in our "neck of the woods". Click on the contact tab above or leave feedback on the website links below. Thank You for Visiting! Golf Course Details Details: Holes: 9 Designed by: Lee Brune Public/Private: Public Year opened: 1996 Golf Season: Open: 5/01 Closed: 10/01 Guest Policy: Open Tee times welcomed: No Fairways: Bent Grass Greens: Bent Grass Course Policies: Metal spikes allowed: No Dress code: Casual Credit cards accepted: No Green fees: Annual Membership Dues Family: $150 Singles: $100 Under 18: $20 Out of County: Family: $40 Single: $30 Daily Green Fees: Nine Holes: $7 All Day: $12 Facilities: Pro in house: No Driving range: Yes Rental clubs: No Rental carts: No Honor Box: As there is no attendant to the Course (except for special events). The Bear Valley Meadows Golf Course works on an honor system. There is an Honor Box for Green Fees. IMG_1793 IMG_1831 IMG_1785 IMG_1810 IMG_1807 IMG_1848 IMG_1821 IMG_1823 IMG_1786 IMG_1846 IMG_1693 IMG_1709 IMG_1680 IMG_1739 IMG_1716 IMG_1741 IMG_1728 IMG_1774 IMG_1764 IMG_1756 IMG_1870 IMG_1878 IMG_1857 IMG_1820 2016 Oyster Feed 2016 Oyster Feed 2016 Oyster Feed 2016 Oyster Feed 2016 Oyster Feed 2015 Oyster Feed 2015 Oyster Feed 2014 Oyster Feed Oyster Feed 2 2014 Oyster Feed 2014 Oyster Feed 2012 Oyster Feed 2008 Oyster Feed 2012 Oyster Feed 2012 Oyster Feed 2012 Oyster Feed 2012 Oyster Feed 2012 Oyster Feed 2012 Oyster Feed Oyster Feed The Annual Seneca Oyster Feed draws people from all over Oregon, Idaho, and Washington, not to mention all of the locals. Oysters are picked up fresh from the coast and trucked to Seneca the day before the event. The event is the 3rd Saturday in May, rain or shine. The proceeds from the event go toward maintenance and improvements of the Bear Valley Meadows Golf Course. Photos Courtesy of Meaghan Leigh Photography the Blue Mountain Eagle. Click the photo to be directed to the Article. Bear Valley Meadows Golf Course is located on Highway 395 in Seneca, Oregon. This is an indigenous course. Pay your green fees in the white box by the first tee and pick up a play card and map of the course. A ball field fence stands to the right of the first tee. The view north is of the Strawberry Mountain Range. Players turn westward for the second hole. When playing the second hole, a Helicopter Landing Pad offers the possibility for some wild bounces between the fairway and the rough beyond. These first two holes serve as the entrance to the heart and soul of the course which is hole number three. At the third hole you see the Silvies' River for the first time. You tee off over the river and drive through a narrow gap of willow thickets. While the thickets don't look like much of a hazard from the distance, up close they are dense, impenetrable jungles of willow whips and sharp, brittle punji-sticks which welcome golf balls into their lair along with the intemperate golfer's club. At the ninth hole, you tee off over the Silvies' River for the final time, then cross the river. You will say to yourself, there are no fairway bunkers, there are no large trees looming, but the shrub willow thickets will have you begging for both by the end of the day. OregonGolf.com VisitEasternOregon.com TravelOregon.com 12 Valley Way, Seneca, Oregon 97873 (541) 542-2161

Meeting Agendas & Minutes City of Seneca Governance Here you will find information about the City of Seneca's City Governance and links to it's City Council Members and Meeting Minutes. City Charter Charter was Amended and voted in favor for an update in the November 2004 Election. Original City Charter 1974 Title Page Updated City Charter City Codes and Ordinances Titles and Table of Contents Title 1: Administration Title 2: Boards & Commissions Title 3: Business & License Registration An ordinance is a law passed by a municipal government. A municipality, such as a city, town, village, or borough, is a political subdivision of a state within which a municipal corporation has been established to provide local government to a population in a defined area. Ordinances constitute the subject matter of municipal law. The power of municipal governments to enact an ordinance is derived from the state constitution or statutes or through the legislative grant of a municipal charter. The charter in large part dictates how much power elected officials have to regulate actions within the municipality. Municipalities that have been granted “Home Rule” charters by the legislature have the most authority to act. Title 4: Health & Sanitation Title 5: Public Safety Title 6: Motor Vehicles & Traffic Title 7: Public Ways & Property Title 8: Water & Sewer Title 9: Building Regulations Title 10: Zoning Regulations Title 11: Subdivision Regulations Title 12: Flood Control Index Appendix Original Resolution Resolution 92-1 Resolution 1 Resolution 2 Resolution 99-01 Resolutions The practice of submitting and voting on resolutions is a typical part of business in Congress, state legislature, and other public assemblies. These bodies use resolutions for two purposes. First, resolutions express their consensus on matters of public policy: lawmakers routinely deliver criticism or support on a broad range of social issues, legal rights, court opinions, and even decisions by the Executive Branch. Second, they pass resolutions for internal, administrative purposes. Resolutions are not laws; they differ fundamentally in their purpose. However, under certain circumstances, resolutions can have the effect of law. Resolution 99-04 Resolution 99-05 Resolution 00-01 Resolution 00-02 Resolution 01-01 Resolution 01-02 Resolution 02-01 Resolution 02-04 Resolution 03-01 Resolution 03-03 Resolution 03-04 Resolution 03-05 Resolution 01-04 Resolution 03-04 Resolution 05-04 Resolution 07-04 Resolution 09-04 Resolution 11-04 Resolution 13-04 Resolution 02-04 Resolution 04-04 Resolution 06-04 Resolution 08-04 Resolution 10-04 Resolution 12-04 Resolution 14-04 Resolution 01-05 Resolution 03-05 Resolution 05-05 Resolution 02-05 Resolution 04-05 Resolution 06-05 Resolution 07-05 Resolution 08-05 Resolution 09-05 Resolution 01-06 Resolution 03-06 Resolution 02-06 Resolution 04-06 Resolution 01-07 Resolution 03-07 Resolution 02-07 Resolution 04-07 Resolution 05-07 Resolution 06-07 Resolution 07-07 Resolution 08-07 Resolution 01-08 Resolution 03-08 Resolution 02-08 Resolution 04-08 Resolution 01-09 Resolution 02-09 Resolution 03-09 Resolution 04-09 Resolution 05-09 Resolution 06-09 Resolution 01-10 Resolution 02-10 Resolution 03-10 Resolution 04-10 Resolution 05-10 Resolution 06-10 Resolution 07-10 Resolution 08-10 Resolution 09-10 Resolution 10-10 Resolution 01-11 Resolution 02-11 Resolution 03-11 Resolution 04-11 Resolution 01-12 Resolution 02-12 Resolution 03-12 Resolution 04-12 Resolution 05-12 Resolution 02-14 Fair Housing 2012 Resolution 03-14 Resolution 04-14 Resolution 05-14 Resolution 06-14 Resolution 07-14 Resolution 01-16 Resolution 02-16 Resolution 03-16 Resolution 04-16 Resolution 05-16 Resolution 06-16 Resolution 07-16 Resolution 08-16 Resolution 09-16 Resolution 01-15 Resolution 03-15 Resolution 05-15 Resolution 08-15 Resolution 10-15 Resolution 02-15 Resolution 04-15 Resolution 06-15 Resolution 09-15 Resolution 11-15 Resolution 01-17 Resolution 03-17 Resolution 06-17 Resolution 08-17 Resolution 10-17 Resolution 12-17 Resolution 02-17 Resolution 04-17 Resolution 07-17 Resolution 09-17 Resolution 11-17 Resolution 13-17 Resolution 14-17 Resolution 01-18 Resolution 03-18 Resolution 05-18 Resolution 07-18 Resolution 09-18 Resolution 11-18 Resolution 08-24 Resolution 02-18 Resolution 04-18 Resolution 06-18 Resolution 08-18 Resolution 10-18 Resolution 03-22 Resolution ORS 297.466 Button

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Permits & Licenses Special Event Permit Special Event Permit Information An event may be considered a "Special Event" if any of the following apply: gatherings/events that involve large groups of people, advertised to the public and do not occur regularly on a site, cause impact to or use City streets (including curb or parking lane), sidewalks and/or public rights-of-way, and/or use City facilities or property (i.e., city buildings, parks and parking lots) Examples include, but are not limited to a road race, bike race, walk, parade, festival, market, carnival, concert, block party, car show, vigil/protest, wedding, etc. Permit Application Requirements: Special Events require a permit issued by the City. Additional documents which the City may also require to make an application complete include: Certificate of Insurance releasing the City of Seneca from liability. Street closure plan. Traffic control plan. ODOT and/or Clackamas County approval. Park/shelter reservation form if event is to be held at City park. Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) Permit: If alcohol use is planned for your Special Event, submit OLCC permits with your application. Temporary Restaurant License & Food Handler Certificate: For any food service establishment in the street, public right-of-way, and City facility. Traffic Control Plan You will need to include a Traffic Control Plan if your event is to affect public right-of-way with any one of these conditions (Note: Public right-of-way extends beyond the paved or travel surface of a roadway): Restrict or close a roadway (lanes, bike lanes, shoulders, etc.) Restrict or close a sidewalk/pathway Restrict or close a driveway Restrict or close parking spaces Restrict or close a Public Parking Lot Directing traffic with the use of a Certified Flagger, Police Officer or signs Posting of any signs in the right-of-way Examples of Traffic Control Plans: A Traffic Control Plan should site specific map of routes or locations where event will take place: Streets and cross streets with lane configurations Location and placement of all required MUTCD advance warning signs (list type of signs to be used) Location and placement of all certified flaggers Placement of cones and cone tapers Show traffic, pedestrian and bike detours and/or delays Show affected businesses Additional Information After receipt of the Special Event Permit Application, you may be contacted by affected City departments if additional information is needed or to discuss the specific plans to accommodate the Event and its impact upon the public generally. Submission of Application for Permit An application is available through clicking the link above or picking one up at the City office during regular business hours. Once the form is completed it can by submitted to the City by email, fax, or mail to the City of Seneca: City of Seneca 106 A Ave./P. O. Box 208 Seneca, Oregon 97873 Fax: 877-688-0015 Email: cityseneca@centurytel.net Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit Information Business License Application Appeals Appeals

Photograph courtesy of Rick Fienberg / TravelQuest International / Wilderness Travel Thank You All for Visiting!!! To all of you who either got to stay overnight with us or just visited on the day of the Eclipse, the City of Seneca Thanks You. We all had a great time and we hope you enjoyed your stay in our "neck of the woods". If you have any pictures of the event or of your stay that you'd like to share, feel free to email them and they will be posted here. Thank You, Again.

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