OHV Ordinance passed

Republic City Council passed an OHV ordinance Jan. 21 allowing off highway vehicles and snowmobiles to operate on a designated route within the city limits.

The route approved was modified following the receipt of public comments.

OHV's and snowmobiles are permitted to operate ONLY on the approved route. Those found operating elsewhere within the city will be ticketed.

A copy of the ordinance can be seen here. A map of the proposed route may is also available in two forms here and here. NOTE: you must have adobe reader to see these files. The program is available for free download here.

The signed ordinance and maps may be seen at Republic City Hall.

Council issues letter on hotel motel tax expenditures

Republic City Council members signed a letter recently concerning how hotel motel tax money in the 2009 budget.

The letter was a response to a petition received by the city from a group of citizens Dec. 15 and was written to address those concerns, according to the letter.

The letter may be seen in its entirity here.

NOTE: you must have adobe reader to see these files. The program is available for free download here.

New police vehicle arrives

Sgt. Ken Marcuson of the Republic Police Department shows his new patrol vehicle to Jon DeVaney and Rick Rose of the US Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wednesday, Sept. 17. The vehicle was purchased and outfitted with $33,100 of USDA Community Facilities grant and loan money. DeVaney, Rose and other officials were in Republic to present a ceremonial check to the city which represented a $24,000 grant and $9,100 loan that enabled the city to acquire and equip the 2008 Chevy Trailblazer. It was purchased from Sunrise Motors in Omak and equipped by FCI Custom Police Vehicles in North Bend. As soon as the loan is paid off, the city hopes to use this program again to replace its older patrol vehicles, according to a press release from the city.

Park gets new swings

Young girls swing on a new swing set put into Republic's Patterson Park Friday, Aug. 15. The eight-swing set was purchased with donations from area residents and businesses. The project was headed up by city councilman Dave Michel.

Michel says he hopes to purchase some teeter-totters and perhaps a new merry-go-round for the park's playground. There is an open account at city hall where anyone interested may make a tax deductible donation, Michel said. That money can only be spent for the park's playground equipment. There is still about $2,600 left in the account, he said.

"We have air you can't see and water you can't taste."

- Fred W. Bremner
Former Republic City Council Member

Republic, WA area events

April 11. Jim Whittaker slide show, 3 p.m. Ferry County Fairgrounds Carousel Building

April 12. Eagle’s annual Easter egg hunt, E, 2 p.m., Eagle Track Raceway, Republic. For info 509-775-3927.

April 16 Community Flea Market at the Wauconda Community Hall, Wauconda, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

April 17-18. Ferry County Conservation District plant sale. Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 509-775-3473

April 18. Ferry County Conservation Fair, Ferry County Fairgrounds 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free admission.

April 18. Stonerose presents Dr. Bruce Archibald presentation on ancient Republic insects at Tamarack Pizza, 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Please RSVP by April 15. 509-775-2295

April 25 Eagle Track Racing work day – track cleanup, prep and fun day. Bring your car for a practice and fun. 10 a.m.

April 25 Stonerose Membership Dig, memberships available at the dig. May join or renew membership prior to dig. Republic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 509-775-2295 or www.stonerosefossil.org

April 25 Stonerose Membershipannual meeting at K Diamond K. Refreshments will be served, 6-7 p.m. 509-775-2295 or www.stonerosefossil

April 27. Annual Stonerose Interpretive Center’s Art and Collectibles Auction, 509-775-2295 for details.

May 1. Stonerose Interpretive Center opens. Republic, 509-775-2295 or www.stonerosefossil.org

May 2. Racing at Eagle Track Raceway, 1 p.m. Republic.

May 2. Community Yard Sale; 9-3 p.m. $5 for a 10x12 space. Malo Grange, Malo.

May 16. Racing at Eagle Track Raceway, 1 p.m. Republic.

May 22. Husky Antique Car and Truck Museum Season Opening, open every Friday - Monday. 509-775-3304.

May 24 & 25. Republic Volunteer Fire Department's Annual Memorial Weekend Breakfast, Republic Fire Hall from 7-11a.m.

May 30. Racing at Eagle Track Raceway, 1 p.m. Republic.

June 6. Circus, 5 and 7:30 p.m., Republic.

June 7. Barrel Derby Days, Curlew.

June 7. Ansorge Artist's Affair 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Curlew. sponsored by the Ferry County Arts Council. Curlew, Washington 99118. Contact Lynnie at 509-779-4823 or Spark at 509-775-1086.

June 12, 13, 14. Prospector Days in Republic.

June 12, 13, 14. Prospectors Days Rodeo and horse races, Ferry County Fairgrounds.

June 14. Racing at Eagle Track Raceway, 3 p.m. Republic.

June 14. Wauconda's Annual Flag Day Celebration – Old-timers potluck picnic. 1 p/m. Wauconda Community Hall, Wauconda.

June 22-25 Pioneer Art Camp for kids, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Patterson Park, Republic. Contact Lynnie 779-4823 or Spark 775-1086.

June 26 - 28. Republic Motorcycle Rally. Live Music, self-guided day rides, door prizes, giveaways, vendors, beer garden, barn dance, RV Hookups, tent camping.

June 27 and 28. Husky Antique Car and Truck Museum Swap Meet, Curlew. For info or to reserve a space, call Randy at 509-775-3304

July 4. Fireworks and Lighted Boat Parade on Curlew Lake, Republic, WA 509-775-2704.

July 11. Racing at Eagle Track Raceway - 3 p.m.Republic.

July 17-19. Northwest Firefighters Motorcycle Rally, Republic

July 18. Wauconda’s Fabulous 50's Sock Hop & Car Show – KREM-TV’s Sean Owsly as MC. Car Show from 11 AM till 5 p.m. - Sock Hop from 6 to 11 p.m.. Website: http://fabulous-50s-sock-hop.blogspot.com/

July 18 & 19. Inchelium Days, Inchelium.

July 25 Racing at. Eagle Track Raceway, 3 p.m. Republic.

July 25. Back Country Horsemen third annual Lambert Creek trail ride and steak dinner, Republic. 509-779-4244.

Aug 1 & 2. Mountain Music Festival. Contact the K-Diamond-K Ranch 509-775-3536.

Aug. 1 & 2 North Ferry Wranglers & Lucky Horseshoe 4-H and Open Horse Show, Ferry County Fairgrounds, Republic. Contact Hazel Borders at 509-779-4736 or Kari Rowton at 779-4077.

Aug. 8. Racing at Eagle Track Raceway, 3 p.m. Republic.

Aug. 22. Racing at Eagle Track Raceway 3 p.m. Republic.

Aug. 22-23 Shakespearian Dinner Theater, times and place to be announced. Contact Lynnie 779-4823 or Spark 775-1086.

Aug 21, 22, 23. Wings Over Republic Fly-in. Merritt Field, Republic. Contact Justin at 509-775-3911 or e-mail at jjsmith@rcabletv.com.

Sept. 1 - 6. Ferry County Fair, Republic, 509-775-3146.

Sept. 5. Husky Car and Truck Museum drawing for 1980 Fiat, Ferry County Fair, Republic

Sept. 12. Racing at Eagle Track Raceway. Republic.

Sept 12. Harvest Market & Community Yard Sale 9-3 at the Malo Grange, Malo. $5 for 10x12 space.

Sept. 25-26. Fall Mountain Bike Festival, Swan Lake Campground. For information, call the Republic Ranger District office at 509-775-3305.

Oct. 4. Wauconda Hall Annual Pie Auction and Chili Feed, 1 p.m.

Oct. 10 Hunters’ Breakfast, Max's famous omelets - starts 9 a.m. Wauconda Hall, Wauconda.  

   Oct 17. Annual Curlew Duck Derby, Curlew Civic Hall. Sponsor a duck for just a buck! Ducks hit the water at Noon. 509-779-4716 for more information.

Oct. 24. Wauconda Halloween Potluck and Party , 5 p.m. Wauconda.

Oct. 31. Stonerose closes for the season.

Nov. 14. Back Country Horsemen Harvest Dance. 509-775-0462.

Nov. 25. Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 2 p.m., Eagles Aerie 68, Republic. For info 509-775-3927.

Dec. 5 Booster Club Christmas Bazaar, Multi-purpose Room, Republic Elementary School, Republic.

Dec 7 . Community Holiday Potluck; 6 p.m. at the Malo Grange, Malo.

Dec. 24. Community Christmas Dinner, 2 p.m., Eagles Aerie 68, Republic. For info 509-775-3927.