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Welcome to Seneca, Oregon!

Come celebrate with us for The PPR 30th Anniversary!!! We are back again on the Southworth Brothers Ranch in beautiful Seneca, Oregon.

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Mark Your Calendars

June 17-25, 2022

Pre-registration deadline——Postmarked by May 14, 2022

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Directions

Seneca is a city in Grant County, Oregon. It is located in the Blue Mountains about 23 miles (37 km) South of Canyon City, on U.S. Route 395, on the edge of the Malheur National Forest. Seneca is in Bear Valley at the Northern edge of the Great Basin. Early homesteaders moved into this area in the early 1800’s.

The Rendezvous site is located outside of Seneca off of Hwy 395 between John Day, and Burns. Signs will be posted from the town of Seneca to the Rendezvous near Shirt Tail Creek.

From the Presidio of Monterey in California head North Northeast 736 Miles
From Fort Bridger, Wyoming head West 685 Miles
From St. Louis, Missouri head West Northwest 1,918 Miles
From Bent’s Fort, Colorado head West Northwest 1,349 miles
From Fort Vancouver, Washington head South Southeast 300 miles
From Fort Union, Montana head South Southwest 1,058 miles

Temperature averages for June - High -70 degrees, Low 36 degrees. Average precipitation 1.08”, average days in June with precipitation 7 days (Hopefully not our 7 days) Elevation: 4,690

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A note from your First-Aid Chief -

As we get the final items packed for our upcoming visit to the beautiful Seneca, I thought I’d make a note on conditions to prepare for.

Seneca has had a wet spring, this will mean A LOT of mosquitoes! Essential oils lemongrass and citronella are a great defense against mosquitoes, along with burning sage, and citronella incense. And don’t forget about ticks! Those buggers love to hunker down in places like the back of knees, waistline, and back of your neck! Keep an eye out, and visit the medical tent if you need supplies for tick or mosquito bite treatment.

Expect cold and damp temps overnight, and cooler daytime temps - approximate highs of 70° and lows of 49° (Very different from last PPR! Whew!).

Though it won’t be as hot as La Grande, please remember to stay hydrated, and care for your body while we enjoy the good ol’ time!

Please, if you can, give a bit of your time to be a Medical Volunteer! Our wonderful event relies on Volunteers! Without volunteers, we could never bring this all together! I look forward to seeing those I know, meeting those I don’t, and appreciate anyone who can volunteer time to the Medical team!

Wishing you good health,

Kirsten “Boots” - First-Aid Chief

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KID’S CORNER:

PPR 2022 is just around the corner!

I’m Smiles A Lot and I’m Kid’s Games Chief again! I love this job and rondy kids!

I’d like to give a big shout out to the Washington State Muzzle Loaders Association for again donating to teaching kids primitive skills! Their generosity has enabled us to purchase a tent and some accoutrements in the past to be used and given to our children.

My theory with our kids is that they want to learn. They crave knowledge. What we teach them at PPR isn’t taught in most schools so let’s make the most of it and create some lasting memories and skills with them. Our living history functions are an escape from electronic devices and the noises of the world. We have a week to shape their inquisitive minds and teach them some old ways.

Without giving too much away about my plans, I need some help with a few things. If you can help, let me know. I may add stuff if I cannot find what I need.

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First, I need prizes. I would love to continue giving away tents and guns. If you know of anyone willing to gift them to us, that would be terrific. Or please look for some for sale.

1. I need tent stakes (8)

2. Any accoutrements that would help set up a camp for a Jr. ( maybe a peewee?)

3. Helpers for daily tasks. (Many hands taking turns every day make this a success)

4. Ground cloth for daily task ease. ( a big one or several small ones)

5. Anyone interested in teaching a skill for an hour or so would be perfect. Contact me with your skill and let me know what you need to accomplish it.

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