OHV Committee named

Five individuals were nameed to Republic's Off Highway Vehicle citizens advisory committee Dec. 17.

Ellen Picken and Tate Meginley were appointed as citizens against a city OHV ordinance, Jake Miller and Jim Schumacher as citizens for such a measure and Larry Heming as a member who is undecided on the issue.

City council members Jim Burnside and DiAnne Hewitt will also serve on the committee. Burnside has made statements at council meetings for an OHV ordinance and Hewitt against.

The appointments were announced during the regular city council meeting Dec. 17.

The committee will work on a draft OHV ordinance and make recomendations to city council.

Police Chief Nick Merritt will be assisting the committee as well.

Patterson Park gets improvements

The playground at Republic's Patterson Park is being improved thanks to efforts of a city council member, a Boy Scout and citizens who have donated money to the project.

The merry-go-round has been rehabbed by Austin Roberts, a Boy Scout who donated about seven hours of work to the project, part of his life scout requirements.

He painted the old structure, dug out around it and replaced the dirt with sand.

City Councilman Dave Michel has been raising funds for new playground equipment and announced the purchase of an eight-swing playground set that should be installed within a month and a half, depending on weather.

Michel has been asking businesses and individuals to make contributions to the playground fund and it has passed the $5,000 mark and is hopefully still increasing, he said.

There is an open account at city hall where anyone interested may make a tax deductible donation, Michel said.

"The money in that account can only be spent on playground equipment for Patterson Park," he said.

Message from the Chief of Police

Nick Merritt, Republic Chief of Police talks about the town's deer herd. Click here

"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

May 1. Stonerose Interpretive Center opens. Site hours 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Center hours 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Republic, 509-775-2295 or www.stonerosefossil.org

May 3. Racing at Eagle Track Raceway, 1 p.m. Republic.

May 3. Community Yard Sale; 9-3 p.m. $5 for a 10x12 space. Malo Grange, Malo. Reservations at 509-775-8997.

May 3. Community Flea Market at the Wauconda Community Hall, Wauconda, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Contact Lori Kocol - 509-779-4081.

May 17. Racing at Eagle Track Raceway, 1 p.m. Republic.

May 25 & 26. Republic Volunteer Fire Department's Annual Memorial Weekend Breakfast, Republic Fire Hall from 7-11a.m.

May 31. Racing at Eagle Track Raceway, 1 p.m. Republic.

May 31. 4-H Horse Camp, Ferry County Fairgrounds, Republic. Contact Hazel Borders at 509-779-4736 or Kari Rowton at 779-4077.

June 1. 4-H & Open Spring Schooling Horse Show, Ferry County Fairgrounds, Republic. Contact Hazel Borders at 509-779-4736 or Kari Rowton at 779-4077.

June 1. Barrel Derby Days, Curlew.

June 1. Ansorge Artist's Affair 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Curlew. sponsored by the Ferry County Arts Council. Curlew, Washington 99118. Call Lynnie at 509-779-4823 or Spark at 509-775-1086 to sign up for a booth, or for info. Email: artcouncilofferryco@yahoo.com .

June 7. Stonerose Free Dig, Republic, 509-775-2295.

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

June 13, 14, 15. Prospector Days in Republic.

June 13 – 15. Wauconda All School Reunion. 509-779-4081.

June 15. Wauconda's Annual Flag Day Celebration - Potluck & BBQ Starts at noon. Wauconda Community Hall, Wauconda. 509-779-4081.

June 16-19 Pioneer Art Camp for kids, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Patterson Park, Republic. Contact Lynnie 779-4823 or Spark 775-1086.

June 20 - 22. Republic Motorcycle Rally. sponsored by: Ferry County Fairgrounds and Republic Regional VCB. Live Music - Sat (day & night). Self-guided day rides, door prizes, giveaways, vendors, beer garden, barn dance, RV Hookups, tent camping. For info: 509-775-3361.

June 21 Motorcycle Rodeo, Ferry County Fairgrounds, Republic. 509-775-3361.

June 21. Fossil Identification Class 6-8 p.m. Cost $10 per person. For more information email Karl Volkman at srcollections@rcabletv.com or call 509-775-2295.

June 28 Antique Car and Truck Museum Grand Opening, car show and open house. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Curlew. 509-775-3304.

June 28 and 29. Antique Car and Truck Museum Swap Meet, Curlew. For info or to reserve a space, call Randy at 509-775-3304.

June 28. Racing at Eagle Track Raceway, 3 p.m.. Republic.

June 29. Wauconda Mutt Show, 11. a.m. 509-779-4081.

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

July 12. Racing at Eagle Track Raceway - 3 p.m.Republic.

July 19. Wauconda’s Fabulous 50's Sock Hop & Car Show - 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/ 509-779-4081.

July 19 & 20. Inchelium Days, Inchelium.

July 26. Ferry County Back Country Horsemen third annual Lambert Creek trail ride and steak dinner, Republic. 509-779-4244 or 509-775-3484.

July 26. Fossil Identification Class 6-8 p.m. Cost $10 per person. For more information email Karl Volkman at srcollections@rcabletv.com or call 509-775-2295.

July 26 Racing at. Eagle Track Raceway, 3 p.m. Republic.

Aug 2 & 3. Mountain Music Festival. Contact the K-Diamond-K Ranch 509-775-3536.

Aug. 2 & 3 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. 9. Racing at Eagle Track Raceway, 3 p.m. Republic.

Aug 9 & 10. Washington Open Fiddle Contest, Republic School, Republic. 509-775-3819.

Aug. 23. Racing at Eagle Track Raceway 3p.m. Republic.

Aug. 23-24 Shakespearian Dinner Theater, times and place to be announced. Contact Lynnie 779-4823 or Spark 775-1086.

Aug 22, 23, 24. Wings Over Republic Fly-in. Merritt Field, Republic. Contact Justin at 509-775-3911 or e-mail at jjsmith@rcabletv.com .

Aug 29 - 31. Ferry County Fair, Republic, 509-775-3146.

Sept 13. Harvest Market & Community Yard Sale 9-3 at the Malo Grange, Malo. $5 for 10x12 space. Reservations at 509-775-8997.

Sept. 13. Wauconda's Homespun Christmas Bazaar, Wauconda Hall, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. 509-779-4081.

Sept. 27-28. Fall Mountain Bike Festival, Swan Lake Campground. For more information, call the Republic Ranger District office at 509-775-3305.

Oct. 5. Wauconda Hall Annual Pie Auction and Chili Feed, 1 p.m. 509-779-4081.

Oct 18. 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. 25. Wauconda Halloween Party and Trunk or Treat, 5 p.m. 509-779-4081.

Oct. 31. Stonerose closes for the season.

Nov. 22. Ferry County Back Country Horsemen Harvest Dance, Malo Grange. 509-775-3484.

Nov. 26. Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 4 p.m., Eagles Aerie 68, Republic. For info 509-775-3927.

Dec. 6 Booster Club Christmas Bazaar, Multi-purpose Room, Republic Elementary School, Republic.

Dec 10 . Community Holiday Potluck; 6 p.m. at the Malo Grange, Malo. Bring a white elephant gift for gift exchange. Call 509-775-8997.

Dec. 21. Children’s Christmas Party, 2 p.m. Eagles Aerie 68, Republic. For info 509-775-3927.

Dec. 24. Community Christmas Dinner, 4 p.m., Eagles Aerie 68, Republic. For info 509-775-3927.

Jan. 10-11. Snowmobile racing, Eagle Track Raceway, Republic.

Jan. 16 – 18. Winterfest, Republic. 509-775-2704.