Republic News-Miner
News-Miner Inc
Publisher: G.A. Graham
POB #438
Republic, WA 99166
Phone: 509-775-3558
Fax: 509-775-3438
Published every Thursday in Republic, WA
Subscriptions: $24/year in county, $30/yr out of county
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Each week we get the local Ferry County newspaper, the Republic News-Miner. Eventually we plan to relocate to Ferry County. I haven’t been good about keeping up with the paper, I just let it slide. I’ve decided to spend more time reading the paper — and what better way to do that then to comment on the stories here? I won’t be reprinting any stories.
On the weather front in sounds like the area hasn’t seen much snow. Local temperature reports show lows from 11 degrees to 30 with highs ranging from 24 to 40. Chilly but not too bad.
The Colville national forest surrounds Republic and much of Ferry County is part of the national forest. This issue posted the rules for cutting Christmas trees in the forest.
An article on the front page looked at the possibilities before the Washington Parks and Recreation Commission to require boaters to take safety classes.
The paper ran the usual letters to the editor, public notices, 911 calls, etc.
The commissioner’s minutes are posted on page 4. There were a couple public hearing notices about the reclassification of two properties to Open Space Timber Land. I’m not sure why you’d want to do that or not do it.
School news about the Republic Tigers and Curlew Cougars on p. 5.
Page six ran articles on handling roadside emergencies, the Republic Gun Club news, and local visits. Over on page seven there was an article about Pine Creek Pilgrimage, a self-published book by Shirley Bear Rideout dealing with the history of the Pine Creek area between Tonasket and Riverside west of the Okanogan River. It wouldn’t be in Ferry County, but it’s still local. The rest of the page had more personal news items, and the rest of the commisioners’ minutes.
Also on page 7, an ad looking for other local writers to set up a writer’s group. That’s interesting — if we were over there now I’d probably call. Something to keep in mind.
Pages 8-9 contained misc stories, such as surviving holiday hazards, a quick quiz, a few job opportunities (nothing that I’m applying for), and an ad about what to do with snowplows on the road.
p. 10-11 are the classified adds
The last page ran one abituary, a look at the new Medicare prescription drug bill and more ads.
So that’s it for the week. Not a lot of big news items this week.
