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 the community 5 days prior to each meeting. Meeting minutes record what action was taken on agenda items discussed by the board and are also sent via email to the community.
Over the past several months, the board has reviewed documents that guide board business. Revisions were made and approved by the entities involved. Those documents were the HPCC Bylaws, High Prairie Community Center Rental Agreement, and the Joint Operating Agreement between HPCC and HPFD#14 . The updating of these documents took longer than expected, but it has been completed.
The members of the Grant Committee are in the process finalizing issues relating to our grant. Seems as if the paperwork required in applying for the grant was much easier to complete compared to paperwork required after the grant has been approved. More information forthcoming…
HPCC has sponsored several events this year:
DUMPSTER DAYS- June 20 – 22 This successful event was Phase Two of our community clean-up plan. Republic Services donated and delivered three drop boxes. Dumping was free to the community, though donations were appreciated. The event was in conjunction with opening the Old Red Firehall on Centerville Highway to receive donations, organize them and get ready for the Firehouse Sale in July. Many thanks to
Republic Services for donating the dumpsters
Ben Parrish, who spent all day on Wednesday, June 19th, waiting for the three dumpsters to be delivered and placed correctly
High Prairie Fire District and Eric Shrum for mowing and weed-eating prior to the event
Volunteers who came to help Ben Parrish on the 20th through 22nd to make sure that items being dumped were according to Republic’s requirements and to help unload vehicles
Sandy Christopher, Klickitat County, who brought several helpers who were doing community service – what a great group of helpers!
FIREHOUSE SALE- The Firehouse Sale on July 26 and 27 was a very successful event. Together, Dumpster Days and the Firehouse Sale brought in $1,130.00 to HPCC. A big thank-you goes to:
Volunteers who helped Barb Parrish on the 25th to clean, sort and organize donations
All who donated items for the sale, especially to Jared Langford, whose “guy stuff” brought in many dollars.
Our next Firehouse Sale will be held on September 20 and 21, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. September 19 will be donations intake day, and volunteers will be sorting and organizing the donations. If you can help during this time, please email Barb Parrish at highprairiebarb@gmail.com
All HPCC fundraisers support our Community Center building and fund requests from HPFD. Since the year 2000, HPCC has supported HPFD with $79,000.00. Thank you, High Prairie, for helping to support our wonderful fire department!
FARMERS MARKET- 1st and 3rd Saturdays, June through September. In addition to produce, vendors offer a variety of items for purchase, and Erin’s Community Cafe offers a great menu should shoppers want something to eat or drink. The next market dates are September 7 and September 21. These will be the last market dates for the year. Enjoy this opportunity to shop locally.
BINGO- The 2nd Thursday of the month, April through November, is Bingo Night at the High Prairie Community Center. It’s a great opportunity for community to come together for a fun activity, fellowship, and great food. Doors open at 6 pm and Bingo begins at 6:30. Meals include an entree, dessert, and beverage. Adult meals are $12… Kids meals $6. Children can play Bingo if accompanied by an adult. Come join us.
UPCOMING:
Annual Meeting- October 21- Election of Officers and Directors