Lozetta Doll I walk the streets of La Paz,The southerly cityThat we grew to love. Past the cathedralWhere he went so oftenFor daily Mass. Past the bakery whereHe couldn’t resist buyingThose cream puffs for dessert. Past the barber shop whereThey … Continue reading
HPCC Board meetingJanuary 13, 7:00 p.m.Community CenterThis is a public meeting and everyone is invited. Appreciation, Dessert & DiscussionComing in FebruaryCommunity CenterAll Oktoberfest 2019 volunteers are invited to enjoy dessert and talk about last October’s event – what went well, … Continue reading
Yoga at the Community Center starts again on Wednesday, January 22. HP Community Yoga is a great class for all levels. Classes focus on strength and balance with proper alignment, in a laid back and welcoming setting. This is a … Continue reading
Gwen Berry It’s been several months since the idea of building a bird blind in memory of Jake Jakabosky first came up. Many community members were struck by his sudden loss; and the bird blind idea appealed to them. It … Continue reading
Erik Shrum wrote: “Just a couple of shots of what Theresa and Eric Shrum will do when there isn’t any snow on the Prairie (haha). New Years hiking at South Coyote Buttes in the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. That’s Theresa … Continue reading
Lozetta Doll Tom often said he married a Gypsy who was always ready for the next move and the next adventure. Upon moving here in 2000, however, the restlessness that I seemingly inherited from my father seemed to dwindle in … Continue reading
Beginning with this issue, the High Prairian will be published during the first month of each quarter. That means you’ll see new issues in January, April, July, and October. The change was made for several reasons, among them the difficulty … Continue reading
It’s the first week of autumn. On a sunny afternoon after picking blackberries or chopping firewood, grab the latest edition of the High Prairian and find out what’s happening on the prairie. Download this edition to print/view at your leisureor read … Continue reading
Get in the Oktoberfest spirit with this recipe from the website GERMAN CULTURE: Ingredients:450 g (16 oz) sauerkraut (1 can), drained 1 tablespoon brown sugar1 onion, sliced thin 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1 tablespoon butter coarse salt and freshly ground … Continue reading
October gave a party;The leaves by hundreds came-The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples,And leaves of every name.The Sunshine spread a carpet,And everything was grand,Miss Weather led the dancing,Professor Wind the band. —George Cooper ^ Top … Continue reading
Rebecca Sonniksen The High Prairie Chapter of the MAMA Club (Men’s Action Movie Association) took its first off-site meeting August 23 to Paine Field Airport in Everett, Washington. Members of the newly formed chapter, which originated in Portland, include Scott … Continue reading
Gwen Berry The project to build a birding shelter on Fire District property as a memorial to Jake Jakabosky is slowly moving along. It would have been sweet to see the building spring up on the spot during the summer … Continue reading
Tom McMackin As you begin this Fall/Winter’s outside chores, it’s a good idea to start planning and do some ground work to be ready for the 2020 fire season. Fall is an excellent time to revisit the ‘defensible space’ concepts … Continue reading
Sunset. Photo: Peg Caliendo Dillacort Canyon mushrooms. Photo: Peg Caliendo September sight. Photo: Gwen Berry Barn and full moon. Photo: Peg Caliendo ^ Top … Continue reading
Fire Chief Tim Darland We are not completely out of the woods yet, but we have been very fortunate to keep wild land fires at bay this summer on the Prairie. This certainly does not mean our firefighters haven’t been … Continue reading
Galway Kinnell I love to go out in late Septemberamong the fat, overripe, icy, black blackberriesto eat blackberries for breakfast,the stalks very prickly, a penaltythey earn for knowing the black artof blackberry-making; and as I stand among themlifting the stalks … Continue reading
Lozetta Doll There’s a story behind Tom’s shop and how it came about that we ended up retiring here in High Prairie. In the early 1990s, anticipating the end of our working years and wanting to get out of the … Continue reading
Thomas “Tom” Joseph Doll of Lyle (High Prairie) passed away peacefully on Aug. 29, 2019, at the age of 84, with his family by his side. He was born on Nov. 4, 1934, in Perham, Minn., to Edward and Mary … Continue reading
Zifra Weber Fall has long been the time to celebrate a bountiful harvest. On October 4th and 5th, the High Prairie Community Council invites you to come celebrate with us at Oktoberfest. These will be fun and relaxing days with … Continue reading
August 31 birthday party for Nance Carter included a fabulous potluck and barbecue, Nance’s hilarious homemade party hats (below), and a lively cast of characters. ^ Top … Continue reading
Karen Beck Vendors and shoppers take note: This year’s Annual Lyle Christmas Bazaar and Quilt Raffle is coming up on the 1st and 2nd of November. Hours are Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. The sale will … Continue reading
Tom Doll Rods and reels, lines and tackle,Boats, motors and tents,All matters in hand, competitors we are. The proud bass man and the old salt from Cortez,The whiff of the worm man and the flasher chasing salmon,The troller, the bobber, … Continue reading
A funeral service was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in White Salmon, Washington, on September 3, followed by burial with military honors at Lone Pine Cemetery on Hartland Road here in High Prairie. Afterward, family and friends shared an … Continue reading
FROM THE TREASURER’S DESK… Ken Hansen, HPCC Treasurer The HPCC continues to look toward the future needs of the community. To this end, we are working with the Fire District on a long-range plan for the Community Center and grounds. … Continue reading
It’s the first week in July and we finally have the June edition of the High Prairian ready to go. Download this edition to print/view at your leisureor read online You’ll be rewarded for you patience. … Continue reading
