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Just in time for the next snowfall, the Winter edition of the High Prairian is out for you cozy afternoon fireside reading pleasure. Download the PDF of this edition or Read online Photo: Mike Mahaffa … Continue reading
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This is a 9×12 pastel painting of a view from the Crawford Oaks hiking trail in the Columbia Hills State Park. Artist: Lita Colligan, High Prairie, Lyle “Winter” Photo: Chester McLind Winter Morning on High Prairie Rd from JR & Manda … Continue reading
Peter Rowe I live on Mt. Budmore, off Centerville Hwy, close to the High Prairie Community Center (I can see the center from my house). All of the three attached astrophotographs were taken from our house within the past week. … Continue reading
Terra McLeod, Branch Manager We are hiring! We are seeking a Senior Library Assistant to help support our communities both on the road in our Bookmobile and in the library. Visit our website https://www.fvrl.org/work-fvrl for more information and to apply! … Continue reading
Mike Mahaffa I believe there are a lot of residents on High Prairie that feed hummingbirds, including my wife and I. Rita and I find birds, and in particularly hummingbirds (or hummers, in the vernacular) to be of special interest … Continue reading
Jon Hancock Retirement planning is a crucial aspect of financial management, especially for folks who don’t enjoy paying more in taxes than the law requires. With the tax code’s unique challenges and opportunities, it’s essential to have a robust plan … Continue reading
Tom McMackin Special Note: Regarding Evergreen Trees No New pruning or removal work — Now until the Fall’s first frost! It can attract Ips Beetle(s) to your trees and the wider surrounding area and begin an infestation cycle that will … Continue reading
Tom McMackin/Chief Sarah Hancock Your Klickitat County Fire Protection District #14/High Prairie logged 123 runs in 2023 and, to date, 6 runs in 2024. The majority of these incident responses were medical calls. There were no significant wildfire calls of … Continue reading
Sue Patterson A real tasty recipe you can place into a crockpot and have ready when needed. I got this recipe from a friend years ago and have just called them Sue’s Beans. Serve this with Corn Bread, and you … Continue reading
by Mark Van Doren Submitted by Peg Caliendo Listen. The wind is still, And far away in the night —See! The uplands fill With a running light. Open the doors. It is warm; And where the sky was clear–Look! The head of a storm That … Continue reading
The following information was taken from historical documents from the High Prairie Historical Society. High Prairie was first established as HIGH-LAND, October 20, 1880 Renamed WILDCAT, April 11, 1881 Renamed HARTLAND, July 20, 1881 Post Offices were located in homes … Continue reading
Debbie McDonald As I write this (February 7th) a Pacific green sphinx moth has graced my sunny front screen door. The shape of this fuzzy moth caught my attention and curiosity grabbed hold. The moths are one of the earliest … Continue reading
Lori Sweeney Ever open to unique adventures, my ears perked up late last summer when I learned about the chance to spend a week “lighthouse keeping” from another guest while we were sailing on a tall ship (I wasn’t kidding … Continue reading
Debbie McDonald Summarized from Douglas W. Tallamy’s book, The Nature of Oaks. By the time March arrives most oak leaves have fallen to create a lovely organic layer under the canopy and are awaiting their turn to be composted by … Continue reading
Erin Hartford I want to extend a huge thank you to our HPCC Board Members! As a member of the community, I attend the meetings regularly in an effort to stay current and actively involved in this great place we … Continue reading
Sharon Aleckson The HPCC Board was unable to meet in December and January because of the weather. Two meetings were scheduled in February, as there was a lot of business on the agenda that needed to be addressed and we … Continue reading
As of this date, there are only 40 more shopping days until Christmas! But give Amazon and the local booksellers a break and spend a little time reading the fall edition of the High Prairian. Download the PDF of this … Continue reading
Photos: Peg Caliendo ^ Top … Continue reading
Gwen Berry Like “Over the River and Through the Woods,” Jingle Bells is holiday song that came out of Medford, Massachusetts. Medford resident James Lord Pierpont wrote the song sometime in the 1850s about an activity that was all the … Continue reading
A true story written by Judi Strait Many years ago, in the small town of Newberg, Oregon, lived a very kind woman named Judi. Judi loved to sew, and one day she decided to make a teddy bear. Judi chose … Continue reading
Debbie McDonald If you have oaks on your property – and I really hope you do – did you notice how many acorns have dropped this Fall? If you have a metal roof, you’ve probably heard every dropped acorn hit like a gun shot! I swear the squirrels wait … Continue reading
(Over the River and Through the Wood) By Lydia Maria Child, 1844 Over the river, and through the wood, With a clear blue winter sky, The dogs do bark,And children hark, As we go jingling by. Over the river, and through the wood, To … Continue reading
Gwen Berry For several years, my sister, Leslie Clark, has been delighting the members of our family each Christmas (and some birthdays) with gifts of these fabulous treats. They’re so good that either you can’t stop eating them and they’re … Continue reading
From Terra McLeod, Branch Manager Join us virtually, or join our Zoom-in party at Goldendale Community Library to meet author Jane Kirkpatrick. From 2:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday, December 2, Jane will talk about the importance of stories along … Continue reading
Photos: Gwen Berry Top: Chestnut, Mountain Laurel, Garry Oak Bottom: Serviceberry ^ Top … Continue reading