These photos were taken by Virgil L. Harper near his place on Hartland Road. A resident of High Prairie only since June, Virgil Harper is a Director of Photography in the film industry and a professional still photographer. His website … Continue reading
Gwen Berry Lorna Dove wrote and suggested that many people have seen the cute, small cattle at the Perry family’s place (Andy Anderson’s old place, 961 Centerville Highway) and would enjoy knowing more about them. The Perry family happily provided … Continue reading
Carol Shuster Neil, Ida and I went to Clear Lake, California, for Thanksgiving. On Wednesday we drove to the town of Willits, which was about an hour drive north on Hwy. 101. We boarded what is called the Skunk Train … Continue reading
Jake Jakabosky Veteran Appleton fire fighter Bill Schmidt tells the story of standing beside his tender south of Goldendale, and watching in amazement as a fast-moving grass fire advanced across the hillside and then abruptly came to a halt, the … Continue reading
Amanda Richards One of my favorite gifts to give loved ones is candied almonds. The aroma when baking will make your whole house smell divine. Feel free to substitute your favorite nut in the recipe. Candied Almonds Yield: ONE POUND … Continue reading
Empowering the Younger Generation to Become Agents of Change in their Communities Rene Weiler There is a Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program (JYSEP) right here in Lyle/High Prairie. Meetings are every Sunday from 3 – 4:30 at the home of … Continue reading
The Klickitat County Agriculturist, Goldendale, WA., August 24, 1907, page 16 Lyle Expects To Be Important Center The town of Lyle, for many years the terminal of the Columbia River & Northern railroad, is a pluming itself in the hope of … Continue reading
The Klickitat County Agriculturist, Goldendale, WA., April 30, 1910, page 8 This precinct which is 12 miles from the Lyle railroad depot and the Columbia river, 11 miles to The Dalles and 22 miles from Goldendale, the county seat, is … Continue reading
Iris Robbins, Treasurer, Lyle Twin Bridges Historical Museum On behalf of the Lyle Twin Bridges Museum I would like to express our gratitude to all of the High Prairie folks who have supported our Museum this past year by their … Continue reading
Audrey Bentz Do you want a great way to begin 2017 that will benefit you all year? Yoga is the most heralded exercise by doctors, sports figures, therapists, and even normal people like High Prairians. If you have arthritis, high … Continue reading
Suzy Krieg Recently I was asked to convey a Sincere if Unexpected Thank-You. Let me set the scene. I was driving up Hartland Road, approaching the cemetery and was slowing to allow a small group of deer to cross the … Continue reading
David Hunt I remember learning the guitar; the clumsy changing of my hands from chord to chord, my fingers burning, pressing firm against rough strings and fingerboard. I must have played each note a thousand times or more before I knew them all by … Continue reading
Gwen Berry The 2016 Community Christmas Dinner was held on Saturday, December 3. Thank you to everyone who helped put together this fun (and delicious) event; and thank you, too, to everyone who came to share the holiday spirit with … Continue reading
DON’T MISS Harpist Bronn Journey and Soprano Katherine Journey THIS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 7:00 p.m. at Hood River Church of the Nazarene (22nd and Belmont in Hood River) Admission by donation Gwen Berry The acclaimed harp and soprano duo of … Continue reading
Audrey Bentz Some of us have already appreciated the good skills and energy from a new young woman here in High Prairie named Leslie Bartlett. While she is seeking an appropriate job in the Gorge area in her area of … Continue reading
Saturday, December 3, 2016 Barbara Parrish “Should we continue with the annual Christmas Dinner?” A recent survey sent to the community received a unanimous response of YES to the question. But no one stepped forward to organize the 2016 dinner! … Continue reading
