High Prairie Community Council

 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. HPCC recognizes that it is a matter of when – and not if – a major fire, the Cascadia earthquake, landslides on Hwy 14 or some other natural disaster comes to our community. The Community Center is very well poised to provide a vital support function in the event of a local disaster and subsequent response. HPCC has plans to meet with the American Red Cross, who coordinate with local organizations to recognize community resources available for use in disasters. You may have noted the recent piles of dirt fill in the Community Center parking lot? These were provided by neighbors Bill and Lucy, who are building a seasonal home near us. These piles were recently graded by another neighbor, Andy Harmon, and his huge cat. These efforts have provided a flatter surface for not only routine event parking, but will also make the community space more usable for emergency uses such as tents or other community services. The goal is to have the Red Cross identify our facility as a resource for disaster planning. We intend to use this designation to greatly increase likelihood of receiving grant funding for needed upgrades to the kitchen.

Honestly, when I think about recent news to report from the High Prairie Community Council, little else but the upcoming Octoberfest (October 4th & 5th) comes to mind… Preparations have been occurring for months, and we are on the home stretch for what will be a first for High Prairie. Details will be discussed elsewhere in the High Prairian, but I encourage you to join your neighbors in what we expect to be an event you will not want to have missed. Remember, the profits of this event will be donated to Fire District #14, specifically for the purchase of upgrading and replacing specialized breathing apparatus. Think about the “what -if’s” if this equipment made the difference in our volunteers saving your loved one or neighbor from a smoky building…

We were all saddened to hear of the loss of our friend and neighbor Tom Doll. Tom was a special neighbor, and we had become friends over the few years I was privileged to know him. We shared many wonderful hours out fishing. He was very sharing of his time and there are many things I wish he had been able to share with me. I will always treasure the heartfelt conversation we shared just before his passing.

It should be noted that Tom and Lozetta have been longtime supporters of our community. Tom was very involved in the planning and creation of the eventual Community Center, as members of the High Prairie Neighborhood Association (what would later become HPCC). Local stories relate that Tom had particular skills at reading blueprints, and no-doubt “managed” the crews erecting the building. Later, he built much of the cabinetry in the kitchen. He will be greatly missed. 

We look forward to seeing you at Octoberfest!

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