This summer we bring you the aurora borealis captured by Rodney Moorehead, which we captured, in turn, on p. 8. Also featured in this edition is the announcement of Doug Taylor’s long-anticipated book of his memories and stories of High … Continue reading
Rodney Moorehead On the night of Sunday 8/11/24, we were witness to another great showing of the Aurora Borealis here in Lyle, Wa. Almost as vivid as the display back in May, this particular event had an added bonus, it … Continue reading
Sabrina L’Heureux Contributed by Peg Caliendo I In this forest, the deserted path waits for snow. For now, it is littered with leaves like gold coins marking the way home. More permanent than breadcrumbs, if only you would follow. II I find them fluttering like love-notes on … Continue reading
Based on https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/10-fascinating-facts-about-the-labor-day-holiday The Labor Day holiday is celebrated nationally on the first Monday in September. It grew out of the late 19th century organized labor movement, and it quickly became a national holiday as the labor movement assumed a … Continue reading
“Camassia” 9×12” Pastel on paper by High Prairie resident, Lita Colligan. Lita’s paintings of Gorge land and skyscapes will be for sale at the High Prairie Xmas Fair this winter. ^ Top … Continue reading
Tom McMackin Firewise Program on High Prairie Thank you for checking in with Firewise on High Prairie! Wildfire is a force of Nature. It is our homegrown version of the hurricane/ flood/tornado disaster lottery for the western states, with an … Continue reading
Sarah Hancock, Fire Chief, Fire District #14 Thank you for your unwavering support in helping protect High Prairie during this challenging wildfire season. Your vigilance and cooperation have been instrumental in keeping our community safe. Unfortunately, this wildfire season is … Continue reading
Gwen Berry Myrin Bentz, a long-time member of the High Prairie community, died on June 29, 2024, at the age of 88. Although Myrin and his wife, Audrey, moved from High Prairie five years ago, they hold an outsize place … Continue reading
Debbie McDonald Photo: BearWise Yes, there are a few bears that wander through High Prairie. A neighbor stops by now and then to tell us of their bear sightings, and years ago at night a bear was on our hillside close to the house (my … Continue reading
From 7/9/24 blog at AICR.org Water intake is crucial to prevent dehydration, especially in hot weather. Water makes up more than 60 percent of your body’s weight, and it’s vital to replenish fluids and stay hydrated every day. The body … Continue reading
https://www.layersofhappiness.com/watermelon-strawberry-caprese-salad/ Tastes like summer in a bowl… it’s a caprese salad with watermelon & strawberries! Total time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 cups watermelon, cut into small cubes 2 cups strawberries, quartered 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes, halved 4 Tablespoons … Continue reading
Cindy Henchell and Bonnie Long If you’ve been a resident of High Prairie for more than a minute you’ve undoubtedly heard the name Doug Taylor; sometimes in conjunction with words like mayor, pioneer, preacher. None of those titles are … Continue reading
Sabrina L’HeureuxContributed by Peg Caliendo Photo: Gwen Berrry I kneel in grass gone crisp with July,part stalks of raspberry bushesfinger-tips blooming red, knees smudgedand dimpled by the small hardness of pebbles. Overhead, a Whiskey Jack attempts to thievea few spilled … Continue reading
Sharon Aleckson and Barb Parrish The HPCC Board continues to meet on the 3rd Monday of each month from 6-8 pm at the community center. They are public meetings. An agenda for each meeting is published and sent through e-mail to … Continue reading
Spring is finally here. If you are not out playing in the rain, why not get your copy of the High Prairian and learn what’s new in our community. Download the PDF of this edition or Read online Photo: Jocelyn … Continue reading
Her Lane Mike Mahaffa Rodney Moorehead ^ Top … Continue reading
Terra McLeod Don’t miss the Summer At Your Library Launch Party June 12 at 2:30pm Goldendale Community Library It’s sure to be a blast as we as we launch into Summer At Your Library. You can sign-up for summer reading, … Continue reading
By Billy Collins, Submitted by Peg Caliendo Photo: Jocelyn Weeks If ever there were a spring day so perfect, so uplifted by a warm intermittent breeze that it made you want to throw open all the windows in the house and unlatch the … Continue reading
Chris Sokol People mistakenly call turkey vultures “buzzards,” which is the British term for certain hawks. A few facts about turkey vultures: The naked red head of an adult resembles that of a turkey, thus the name turkey vulture. Their … Continue reading
Bea Wilson Welcome to the High Prairie Farmers Market! Our first market day is on Saturday June 1st. Vendors will be selling farm fresh eggs, garden starts, houseplants, homemade crafts, and baked goods. As the the season progresses you’ll see … Continue reading
Ken Hansen, KTC President At mid-sixties, after a life of hiking and the normal “wear and tear” of knees and such, I have recently found my wanderings in the Gorge to be a bit slower and more painful, and longer … Continue reading
…so he’s got farm fresh eggs for sale. He says he’ll be happy to deliver to High Prairie, Lyle, The Dalles, and Goldendale. Does his name ring a bell? That’s because he was instrumental in getting several HPCC events and … Continue reading
Mark Your Calendar Barbara Parrish Saturday, May 25th will be Cemetery Clean-Up Day. We will begin at 9:00 a.m. and work until finished – usually by noon. Please bring lawn mowers, weed eaters, hoes, rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, gloves, snacks, lots … Continue reading
Sarah Hancock, Fire Chief Thank you, neighbors, for a well-attended Firefighters Appreciation Banquet on April 27, 2024. We had a full house! We also very much appreciate the numerous snack and drink donations we received for this year’s wildfire season! … Continue reading
Mike Mahaffa My wife and I have noticed many hummingbird feeders on homes as we drive around High Prairie. That is a very good thing, and I’m sure the local hummers would like more feeders about. We have fed hummers … Continue reading
