What exactly is a Hamlet?

We’re glad you asked! A hamlet is a form of local government for unincorporated rural areas that allows citizens to organize and coordinate community activities. Hamlet’s do not provide services such as utilities or fire protection, and do not have the authority to levy taxes or fees. The Hamlet is a community organization that exists on behalf of its residents.

When was the Hamlet of Beavercreek formed?

Beavercreek has been a recognized area since the early 1900s. In the summer of 2006, residents voted to become Oregon’s first hamlet, which was approved by the Clackamas Board of Commissioners. Hamlet of Beavercreek community meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Beavercreek Grange (except for December) to provide input on a range of topics including resident land use applications, community events, educational presentations, local resources, and more.

What is the history of the Beavercreek Bulletin?

The Bulletin’s first issue came out in September 1998. It was just two pages with an article about the Beavercreek Bust – an event that used to be hosted by the now-defunct Beavercreek Boosters each year, a community calendar, and a few local ads.

Fast forward to today and the Bulletin is almost 20 pages, yet its original mission has remained intact: to inform and educate residents on key issues that affect the Hamlet in order to protect and preserve our rural way of life. In 1998, the key issue facing residents was encroaching urban growth. Being in a Hamlet gave residents a voice in the matter. Today, the Hamlet continues to monitor and provide input on urban growth projects such as the Beavercreek Road Concept Plan, Park Place Concept Plan, Newell Creek Canyon Plan, among others. Reading this paper and attending monthly meetings are the best ways to stay informed.

Donations

If you enjoy the Bulletin and would like to support us, please consider donating $1 or more. The Bulletin relies on volunteers for writing, editing, advertising, and distribution. We invite you to donate $1 or more through PayPal, which helps us cover the cost of printing. In your PayPal account, navigate to “Money” then “Send to friends and family” so the Bulletin can avoid bank processing fees. Thanks for your support!

Advertising

Thank you to all the local businesses who support the Hamlet of Beavercreek through advertising. We keep our ad rates extremely low to help sustain and grow our local economy. A 5% discount is applied when you purchase 6 months or more and pay in full. Monthly online billing incurs a 2.9% fee to cover the PayPal transaction fee. We do not run political advertisements.

Artwork is due by the 20th the month prior to publication. Hi-res PDF, PNG or JPG preferably 300dpi can be used. Email info@beavercreekbulletin.org to get in the next issue.

Ad	Specs	Cost
Business Card Size	3.5″ x 2″	$6
Quarter Page	3.25″ x 5″	$9
Half Page	5″ x 7″	$18
Full Page	7″ x 10″	$36
Newsletter Sponsor	Prime real estate! Only one logo + business description to be included in monthly email	$10

Current Advertisers

• Beaver Creek Cooperative Telephone Company
• Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District
• Level on the Level
• Raines Construction Services

Editorial

Beavercreek Bulletin is maintained by volunteers Melissa Logan, Jennifer Logan, Dylan Hallstrom, and their family. If you’re a resident with a story idea, feedback, or would like to contribute, email editor@beavercreekbulletin.org. We’d love to hear from you!

Help Us Improve

We’ll continue to update the Bulletin format, and will annually review the website to determine if and how updates should be made. We invite all Hamlet residents and readers to share your feedback with us so we can continue to improve your experience. Thank you!