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Chris Sokol These pictures of our local lichen were taken at Swale Canyon and Stacker Butte. Our rocky soils, with white oak and evergreens are a host for so many different types of lichens. Ten interesting facts about lichen: 1. … Continue reading
www.firefliesandmudpies.com/birdseed-ornaments/ Materials Unflavored gelatin, 2 packets Boiling water, 1/2 cup Birdseed, 2 cups Hemp twine Cookie cutters Cookie sheet Parchment paper Tools Scissors Spoon Instructions Empty 2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin into a bowl. Pour 1/2 cup of boiling water into the bowl. Stir the mixture with a spoon … Continue reading
Rene Weiler This year marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, a revered leader of the Baha’i Faith and son of its founder, Baha’u’llah. His death and inspiring life are being commemorated by Baha’is around the world, including … Continue reading
Tom McMackin FireWise Now! Time to dust off last year’s FireWise list! Review and check off those things you were able to complete. What you’ll probably discover, like me, is that there are a variety of Sorta Done(s) and a … Continue reading
Tim Darland, Fire Chief The Klickitat County Zone 2 burn ban (including High Prairie) has been lifted as of October 16, 2021. Please follow the outdoor burning requirements listed below. In the event the Fire Department gets called to an … Continue reading
Gwen Berry In case you missed the latest notice about Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing, here’s what it means for us on High Prairie. It’s a lot simpler than those notices make it seem. Starting October 24, 2021, everyone within the 509 … Continue reading
Tom McMackin/Fred Henchell Imagine the following scenario – you call 911 with a serious emergency, and the first responders and/or ambulance can’t get there to help because they can’t find your driveway: 03:28:07 (emergency phone call) Fire Comm: “911 – … Continue reading
In the deep fall don’t you imagine the leaves think how comfortable it will be to touch the earth instead of the nothingness of air and the endlessfreshets of wind? And don’t you think the trees themselves, especially those with mossy,warm caves, begin to think of … Continue reading
Henry Gerhard, Treasurer Three weeks ago, on September 25th, HPCC held a community breakfast to bring members together and to honor Doug Taylor – oldest longtime resident, historian, and generous supporter of HPCC and HPFD. Doug not only lived here, … Continue reading
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Lozetta Doll Just two years ago, in October, I was preparing to leave my retirement home of 20 years. Tom’s funeral had been on September 3rd and a few days later an offer came through on our house. Adding stress … Continue reading
Gwen Berry THANK YOU to everyone who completed the HPCC’s Community Interest Survey last September. The survey was designed to get feedback about what kinds of activities would appeal to community members and to gather more ideas. It was divided … Continue reading