Audrey Bentz We (Myrin and Audrey Bentz) purchased 0.8 acre in Dallesport for out retirement home and duplex. Most of it turned out to be wet lands so the Deptartment Of Ecology required us to plan 200 native trees/plants in most … Continue reading
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Ted Edwards | Apr 12, 2019 | Ride Life | 16 https://roaddirt.tv/searching-for-america-it’s-not-about-the-roads/ I recently met some of the motorcycle group that have stayed at Morning Song Acres for several years now. They brought Myrin and Audrey to a dinner party that we attended. One of the group … Continue reading
Joe Walsh* Gardeners will tell you that a weed is just a plant in the wrong place. But in Klickitat County—and throughout the rural west—there are a lot of weeds that are more than that: the invasives. Following is a … Continue reading
Tim Darland, High Prairie Fire Chief on behalf of the Fire Commissioners and High Prairie Community Council (HPCC), welcomed guests to celebrate the grand opening of High Prairie Fire Department Station #2 on Saturday May 18, 2019. Special guest, Washington … Continue reading
Diane Cazalet and Bill Stallings Jake Jakabosky died quite suddenly Wednesday, June 5th, of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Oh Jake! We never spent much time thinking about how important you have been to us. We knew it was nice … Continue reading
Ken Hansen Your High Prairie Community Council (HPCC) funded the food for the recent dedication of the Shilling Road fire station. It was a very nice ceremony. As a dedication gift, HPCC also funded the new signs for both of … Continue reading
Gwen Berry I wish to thank everyone for the outpouring of kindness and concern over the loss of Jake Jakabosky, my husband. I couldn’t be in a better place than this supportive community. Several people have expressed to me that … Continue reading
Family and friends of Joel (Jake) Leon Jakabosky were stunned when a short struggle with an aggressive MRSA infection resulted in his death on June 5, 2019. He was 75. Jake was born in Portland, OR, on November 19, 1943, … Continue reading
Barbara Parrish On the 5th of May a like-minded group of concerned friends and family, assembled at the Hartland/Lone Pine Cemetery in High Prairie, Washington. They had gathered there to assess and resolve the damage caused by the, “Old Lone … Continue reading
Ken Hansen Over the June 21–23 weekend, the High Prairie Community Council sponsored the second annual Community Rummage Sale. About 26 families participated, combining with their neighbors into about 12 different homes. Several High Prairie families managed tables at the … Continue reading
Ken Hansen, HPCC Treasurer Like my neighbors, I was shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Jake Jakabosky. You will learn more about Jake from others in this issue, but among other roles, Jake served as a … Continue reading
This edition is in honor of Jake Jakabosky who passed away suddenly earlier this month. Jake was a widely respected but unassuming member of the community; always willing to volunteer for community activities with an earnest, quiet demenor and an … Continue reading
Spring is still buried somewhere under 3+ feet of snow so while we wait for it to melt how about reading the latest edition of the High Prairian? Download this edition to print/view at your leisureor read online … Continue reading
Doug Taylor I had been telling myself in January (and any others who would listen) that I assumed we were having our winters earlier in the fall and spring was coming earlier in the spring. Then came February with snow … Continue reading
It may still be cold and snowy, but it’s time to be thinking about starting seeds inside for spring planting. Here’s an article by American Meadows on how to go about it: Some vegetables, like tomatoes, eggplants and peppers, require … Continue reading
Philip Haner, Fire Commissioner/Captain KCFPD#14 The Klickitat County Fire District 14 Fire Commissioners and members of High Prairie Fire would like to thank everyone involved with the procurement, planning, and building of the Schilling Road Fire Station. High Prairie Fire … Continue reading
Tom McMackin Last Summer and Fall were hosts to a tremendous amount of national news coverage focused on California. There were 2 wildfires that dominated the reporting cycles. The Carr Fire (229,651 acres/59 square miles—7th largest in CA history—1,604 structures … Continue reading
Jake Jakabosky Chief Tim’s Tips Well, folks, as you know we have experienced a very long, very cold spell. Everyone’s been burning more wood than usual and, understandably, people are unwilling to climb around on a roof covered in two … Continue reading
Rebecca Sonniksen Click image to view enlargement. A trip to the “end of the earth,” where the Pacific and Atlantic oceans meet, was a fitting celebration for my 70th birthday. In December, Scott and I set off to explore Patagonia, … Continue reading
Photos: Jocelyn Weeks (Click on photo for an enlarged view) ^ Top … Continue reading
Gwen Berry Columbia Gorge Cat Rescue (CGCR) recently announced it has been awarded a $12,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support its spay/neuter and adoption program for stray and feral cats. High Prairian Rebecca Sonniksen has been an active … Continue reading
Diane Cazalet One of my favorite things to do each year is celebrate Valentine’s Day with my Needler friends and neighbors. I love to decorate my home with many of my antique hearts and valentines, setting out my finest china … Continue reading
Gwen Berry My recent accident introduced me to how urgently, and unexpectedly, you might need fast transportation to expert medical care. Car accidents and other medical emergencies aren’t planned; they just happen. In a serious emergency, getting to a hospital … Continue reading
This owl was found roosting in Paul Grim’s shop. He asked Jake Jakabosky for help in identification. Jake replied: “I’m sure it is a Saw-whet. I’m going by the brown streaks on its side (not brown with small spots). Also … Continue reading
Lozetta Doll We will be returning to High Prairie in a few days if we can get in to our place! February was a good month for us to be gone! While here in La Paz we sometimes pick up … Continue reading